... in & around Middlebury, Indiana
Cinema Showcase: Tuesday, May 7 at 1:00 p.m. see Cuba Gooding in “Gifted Hands, The Ben Carson Story”. This is a true story about a renowned brain surgeon who overcame obstacles to change the field of medicine forever.
Let’s Talk About It: Our next lecture/book discussion is on May 14 at 7:00 p.m. Leonard Beechy from Northridge H.S. will lecture on the American classic “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Small group discussion follows the presentation.
From: Sue Ann Von Blon, 825-2166
News Release:
The Middlebury Breakfast Optimist Club held their weekly meeting Friday, April 26th at the Essenhaus Restaurant. The meeting was called to order by president, Joel Bontrager. George Pietrzak led the morning prayer and Chad Troyer led the pledge of allegiance. Joel Bontrager’s name was selected for the member drawing. Jon Troyer was challenged by the trivia question and the winner of the weekly drawing was Rich Hackel.
The morning program was given by Tom Enright, Park Manager of the Middlebury Parks Department. He spoke about some of the upcoming projects in the town parks. Riverbend Park will be undergoing a bank stabilization project, while Riverbend and Old Mill Parks will be undergoing a new trail project. The quilt garden in Krider Park will have a Pumpkinvine theme this year. Also, the bike trail will be adding wayfinding signs, bike racks, interpretive signs, and kiosks. The town will also see new flower pots and brackets on the light posts, new benches in Memorial Park, new basketball rims and soccer nets, new picnic tables in East Park and also they will be refurbishing the fountain in Krider Park. There are many opportunities to get involved with the Middlebury parks through volunteering. To find out more about the Middlebury Parks visit www.middleburyin.org.
The next meeting is Friday, May 3rd at 6:30 AM at the Essenhaus Restaurant on U.S. 20 in Middlebury. For more information, email: middoptimist@yahoo.com.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
APRIL IS NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH
Hundreds of Local Volunteers Work to Keep Kids Safe in Elkhart County
Each year in April, thousands of Lifesavers candies show up at shopping centers and stores through Elkhart County. Along with them, hundreds of volunteers organize their efforts to raise money for CAPS – Child And Parent Services.
The 28th annual Lifesaver Campaign will be this Friday and Saturday, April 26 and 27. During the annual campaign, local residents donate money to support CAPS’ mission, and in return receive Lifesaver candy from one of the volunteers. CAPS is a local nonprofit organization that promotes happy kids and healthy families, by providing services and education to strengthen families and keep kids safe in Elkhart County.
“April is a time to celebrate the important role that the community plays in protecting our children,” said Candy Yoder, CEO of CAPS, when speaking at the Goshen Chamber Women in Business lunch last Wednesday. “Everyone’s participation is critical. Focusing on ways to build and promote the protective factors, in every interaction with children and families, is the best thing our community can do to prevent child abuse and promote healthy child development.”
From 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, almost 400 volunteers will be stationed at the doors of local stores, shopping centers and other high-traffic public areas in Elkhart, Goshen, Nappanee, Bristol and Middlebury. All volunteers will be identified as CAPS volunteers by wearing a bright red apron.
This is the first year that volunteers will not stand at street intersections collecting from drivers. Goshen and Elkhart, as well as Elkhart County, recently passed ordinances prohibiting organizations from collecting in the streets. According to Rob Eichorst, chair of CAPS’ board of directors, CAPS had already decided to eliminate the street collections this year in order to ensure the safety of the volunteers.
In addition to the business collection sites, there are a number of other activities taking place to support CAPS. This Friday is “Wear Blue for Kids” day, in which everyone is asked to wear blue to display a united show of support for the safety of our children. For the first time, local hair salons are offering blue hair extensions. Participating salons are:
Cutting Loose Salon, 3815 S Main St, Elkhart
In Style Salon, 508 W Lincoln Ave, Goshen
Infused Salon, 129 Orpha Dr, Middlebury
L & M Hair Design, 202 S Main Street, Goshen
Mane Event Hair Design, 211 N Main St, Elkhart
Salon 6, 500 Spring Crossing Dr, Middlebury
Salon J, 130 S Main Street, Goshen
Tangles Hair Design, 1844 W Lincoln Ave, Goshen
The Beauty Shop, 1234 Johnson St, Elkhart
US Male Hair and Body Salon, 1718 Bashor Rd, Goshen
Additionally, the following restaurants are offering “give-back” nights and will donate a percentage of all sales to CAPS for a specified evening:
Hoppers Restaurant, 1208 W Pike St, Goshen: April 22
Antonio’s Italian Ristorante, 1105 Goshen Ave, Elkhart: April 24
523 Tap & Grill, 523 S Main St, Elkhart: April 30
Fat Tomato, 4100 E Bristol St, Elkhart: May 1
Sauk Trail on 17, 56039 Parkway Ave, Elkhart: May 6
Michael’s Italian Restaurant, 528 Harrison St, Elkhart: May 8
Kelly Jae’, 133 S Main St, Goshen: May 9
Café Navarre, 101 N Michigan St, South Bend: May 14
Constant Spring, 219 S Main St, Goshen: May 23
Sports Time Family Pub, 56199 Parkway Ave, Elkhart: May 16
For more information about the Lifesaver Campaign or the work of CAPS in Elkhart County, call 574-295-2277 or visit www.capselkhart.org or like CAPS-Child And Parent Services on Facebook.
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Bristol — The Elkhart County Historical Museum will be hosting a public grand opening of the new Corson Local History Library and Special Collections Reading Room on Friday, April 26, 2013 from 10Am to 5PM. The public is invited to visit any time during the day, view the new library and learn about the vast array of research material that will be publicly accessible. “The library will be a multi-purpose space where researchers can access books and files on local history subjects, but it will also be the place where researchers can access the materials housed in the museum archive,” according to museum manager Matthew Schuld. “The archive contains countless documents and images providing insights into the history of Elkhart County, including government records, historic photographs, family histories, personal papers, business records, and much more,” Schuld added. The Library will provide the public with access to the collection of both the Elkhart County Historical Society and the Elkhart County Genealogical Society.
The project was funded through a grant from the Corson Family Foundation, with additional funding coming from the Elkhart County Historical Society, Elkhart County Genealogical Society, and the Elkhart County Parks Department. “It shows what can be done when organizations within the community come together, even in difficult economic times. We are deeply grateful to Corson Family Foundation. This is just one of many vital contributions they’ve made to this community,” added Schuld. Many other contributions to the project were made from local companies, non-profits, and individuals. According to Schuld, “The library is dedicated to providing access to the history of Elkhart County, and we wanted to carry that local focus over even into the construction and furnishing of the room as much as possible.”
Volunteers from the museum and the genealogical society will staff the library and assist visitors with their research. “We could not have accomplished this without the work of so many volunteers; this project truly started decades ago through the dedicated efforts of individuals from both organizations. We owe an enormous debt of gratitude to these volunteers and those that work with us today,” said Matthew Schuld.
Archival materials will be available to researchers by appointment, and library patrons will have access to archival finding aids, genealogy indexes, and skilled volunteer researchers. “The collections of ECHS and ECGS are full of items just waiting for the right researcher to tap their potential, and the Corson Local History Library and Special Collections Reading Room will help make this possible,” Schuld noted. Visitors can check the library hours, make an appointment, or view archival finding aids all at www.elkhartcountyhistory.org. The new space will be open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 10AM to 4PM. Researchers can also access it based on their schedule by making an appointment. To make an appointment, please call the museum at 574-848-4322. Before visiting, researchers are always encouraged to use the online research request form on the museum’s website (above).
About the Elkhart County Historical Museum
The Elkhart County Historical Museum fosters appreciation and preservation of local history and culture through exhibits, educational programs, and an accessible library and archives. The museum operates as a partnership between the Elkhart County Parks Department and the Elkhart County Historical Society.
The museum’s regular hours are 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday-Saturday. There is no charge for admission, but donations are gratefully accepted. For more information, please visit http://www.elkhartcountyhistory.org. The museum is located at 304 W. Vistula (SR 120) in Bristol.
News Release
For Immediate Release
Come learn about native shrubs that provide shelter and food for wildlife. Middlebury Parks will host a Stewardship Day on April 25th from 6:30 – 8 pm at Riverbend Park. Participants will learn about a variety of native shrubs and how to incorporate them into a landscape. Volunteers that help to plant shrub seedlings in the park will be given a native shrub to take home.
Contact the Middlebury Park office for further details at 825-3283
Thomas Enright
Park and Recreation Manager
Town of Middlebury, IN.
News Release:
The Middlebury Breakfast Optimist Club held their weekly meeting Friday, April 12th at the Essenhaus Restaurant. The meeting was called to order by president, Joel Bontrager. George Pietrzak led the morning prayer and Eugene Bontrager led the pledge of allegiance. Jeremy Miller’s name was selected for the member drawing. Sue Ann Von Blon was challenged by the trivia question and the winner of the weekly drawing was Becky Fogle.
The morning program was given by Jackie Hughes of the Elkhart County Convention and Visitors Bureau. She spoke about the Quilt Gardens along the Heritage Trail. The Quilt Gardens began in 2007 at the Das Dutchman Essenhaus. The Quilt Gardens help bring together the seven communities in Elkhart County. There are now a total of 19 gardens and 20 hand-painted murals along the trail. In Middlebury, there will be four murals and five gardens this year. The Quilt Gardens run from May 30th through October 1st. Each garden is inspired by a unique quilt pattern. For more information about the Quilt Gardens along the Heritage Trail visit www.QuiltGardens.com.
The next meeting is Friday, April 19th at 6:30 AM at the Essenhaus Restaurant on U.S. 20 in Middlebury. For more information, email: middoptimist@yahoo.com.
Middlebury, Indiana, April 15, 2013 Attorney Donald Shuler of Goshen’s Barkes, Kolbus, Rife & Shuler law firm will be giving a presentation on Monday, April 22 at 7:00 p.m. on Estate Planning: Things to Consider. Shuler’s talk kicks off a number of activities being held at the Middlebury Community Public Library during Money Smart Week, April 20 to 27, 2013. All activities are free and open to the public.
Some of the topics included in Attorney Shuler’s presentation are Wills versus Trusts–their advantages and disadvantages; Power of Attorneys and Living Wills –ways to deal with incapacity issues. On Tuesday, April 23 at 7:00 p.m. Rosealene Long from Collection Service of Goshen will talk about Credit – What’s New. On Tuesday and Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. Story Time for preschoolers will talk about age-appropriate money issues. On Thursday, April 25 at 3:00 p.m. there will be How to Have Money Smarts Activities for kids in grades K-5. On Saturday, April 27 from 9:00 a.m. to noon there will be a Community Shred Day. A shredder will be in the parking lot for the public to bring important documents for shredding.
Money Smart Week is a public awareness campaign designed to help consumers better manage their personal finances. The effort was first created by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago in 2002. Annually organizations across the country including businesses, financial institutions, schools, libraries, not-for-profits, government agencies and the media stress the importance of financial literacy, inform consumers about where they can get help and provide free educational seminars and activities throughout the week. For more information about Money Smart Week visit moneysmartweek.org.
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INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Driving Indiana’s Economic Growth
News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 14, 2013
SR 13 Project in Elkhart County to Improve Traveling Conditions In and Around Middlebury
Asphalt resurfacing and connection of Pumpkinvine Trail are included in work
Work on the Pumpkinvine Trail began this week, with a lane restriction on northbound SR 13 in Middlebury, from York Drive, extending approximately 1,000 feet north to the Dairy Queen. New temporary markings direct a traffic shift to the west side of SR 13, allowing traffic flow in both directions during the trail construction. This restriction is expected to continue until approximately May 8, weather permitting.
Beginning Monday, April 15, crews will begin to prepare portions of SR 13 near Middlebury for asphalt resurfacing work. This work will take place in several locations from SR 4 to just north of Yoder Drive in Middlebury. Drivers can expect intermittent single-lane traffic under the direction of flaggers. The preparatory work is expected to be complete by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17, weather permitting.
In mid-May, asphalt resurfacing is scheduled to begin on SR 13 in Middlebury. Work will initially take place in the downtown area on SR 13, from Middlebury Elementary School (just south of Spring Street) to the bridge located south of York Street. The resurfacing project includes milling the surface and laying asphalt, as well as installing some curb and gutter, ADA curb ramps, sections of sidewalk and traffic signal modernization.
Later this spring, the remainder of the contract on SR 13, extending from SR 4 to just north of Yoder Drive in Middlebury, will be milled and resurfaced. The entire project is scheduled to be complete in mid-September. The contract was awarded to Walsh & Kelly, based on the low bid of $2.6 million.
INDOT reminds drivers to use caution and consider worker safety when driving through a construction zone. For the latest news and information about INDOT, visit www.in.gov/indot. You can find traffic restriction information at www.trafficwise.IN.gov. Contact the Fort Wayne District toll free at 866-227-3555.
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MEDIA CONTACT:
Mary Foster, INDOT Fort Wayne District: (260) 969-8219 or mafoster@indot.in.gov
The Middlebury Park and Recreation Department will be discussing a Recreational Trail Project grant submittal to the IDNR during the April Park Board meeting. The grant would fund a trails project in Riverbend and an adjacent property named Old Mill Park. Portions of this trail would be built in the floodplain of the Little Elkhart River. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 17th at 6 pm at the Town Hall, 418 N Main Street. The Park Board will be asking for public comment on the grant project.
For more information contact Tom Enright at 571-825-3283 or the Town Hall offices at 574-825-1499
News Release
Media Contact: Tracy Duncan Fox March 19, 2013
260-466-2830 redcrossblood.org
This April, Be a Part of the Change Happening Around You
As the snow melts and spring rains bring fresh flowers, green grass, and warmer weather, the American Red Cross encourages area residents to be a part of change, too.
Spring is about rejuvenation and research studies show that the increase in temperature is a major mood booster. “The need for blood remains constant, especially as the weather becomes warmer,” said Tracy Duncan Fox, spokesperson for the American Red Cross Indiana-Ohio Blood Services Region. “A single blood donation can save more than one life, so as the season changes, allow some change within yourself by getting into the habit of donating blood.”
While spring lasts for a few months, donating blood only takes a fraction of that time; the donation process only takes about one hour. A healthy donor can donate red blood cells every 56 days and platelets can be given every 7 days, but no more than 24 times in one year. According to Fox, each and every day, the Indiana-Ohio Blood Services Region needs to have at least 500 blood donors to help meet the need of patients in the hospitals we serve.
“Strong donor turnout in April and May can give us good momentum into summer. And with only eight percent of eligible individuals donating blood each year, there’s great potential for solid collections during spring,” commented Fox. Approximately 38% of the U.S. population is eligible to donate blood. But only eight percent of those eligible – or three percent of the general population – donates blood each year.
Every day, patients acrossa the U.S. need an average of 44,000 units of red blood cells. That’s about 16-million donations transfused to 5 million patients each year.
Thursday, April 4, from 2:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. at the Crossroads Community Church in the entryway, located at 57415 Alpha Drive in Goshen.
Monday, April 8, from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. at First Baptist Church in the gym, located at 1011 South Indiana Avenue in Goshen.
Friday, April 12, from noon until 6 p.m. at Clinton Frame Mennonite Church in the Family Life Center, located at 63846 CR 35 in Goshen.
Monday, April 15, from noon until 6 p.m. at First Mennonite Church in the Fellowship Hall, located at 203 E. Lawrence in Middlebury.
Goshen Donor Center, located at 1123 S. Indiana Ave. in Goshen. Monday, Friday & Saturday 7 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Tuesday & Wednesday 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Thursday 1 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
How to Donate Blood
To schedule an appointment to donate please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org for more information. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental permission in Indiana and Ohio), meet weight and height requirements (110 pounds or more, depending on their height) and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. Please bring your Red Cross blood donor card or other form of positive ID when you come to donate.
About the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or join our blog at http://blog.redcross.org.
Marilyn Rafter, Assistant II, Administrative, American Red Cross, Indiana-Ohio Blood Services Region, 1212 E. California Road, fort Wayne, IN 46825, (260) 480-8145 (phone), (260) 480-8130 (fax), marilyn.rafter@redcross.org
Middlebury Community Public Library
101 East Winslow
Middlebury, IN 46540
825-5601
www.mdy.lib.in.us
Contact:
Rita Henehan
Public Relations
Middlebury Community Public Library
rhenehan@mdy.lib.in.us
574-825-5601
Let’s Talk About It: Our next lecture/book discussion is on April 16. Dr. Pat Furlong will lecture on the Pulitzer Prize winner Killer Angels (a One Book, One Michiana 2013 book selection in commemoration of the Civil War’s 150th anniversary) by Michael Shaara on Tuesday, April 16 at 7:00 p.m. Small group book discussion follows lecture. For more information, visit our homepage. Stop by the front desk to register and pick-up the book.
Money Smart Week Activities: Monday, April 22 at 7:00 p.m. – Estate Planning: Things to Consider by Attorney Donald Shuler of Barkes, Kolbus, and Rife & Shuler law firm. Tuesday, April 23 at 7:00 p.m. – Credit: What’s New by Rosealene Long of Collection Service of Goshen. Thursday, April 25 at 3:00 p.m. – Money Smart Activities for Kids by the Children’s Department. Saturday, April 27 from 9:00 a.m. to noon Community Shred Day. Start your spring cleaning of important papers. Paper shredder will be in the library’s parking lot.
Win a Killer Trip to Paris: Spend a week in Paris this fall (10/15-10/22/13) with Author Cara Black and trace the footsteps of her celebrated P.I. Aimee Leduc. Stop by the library to pick up an entry form.
Children’s Winter/Spring Programs: Don’t miss out on our free kid’s programming: Babies and Books (18 months & younger) Thursdays at 11:00 a.m., Toddler Time (18 – 36 months) Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m., Pre-School Story Time (ages 3 – 5) Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. Home School Club (Grades K – 6): April 8 at 11:00 a.m. See Kids homepage for program details.
News Release
Great Blue Heron Rookery Hike
Did you know that America’s largest Heron nests in the tops of trees? Watching a Great Blue Heron, a 4 ft. tall bird with a 6 ½ wing span, gracefully land on a tree top and settle into its nest is an amazing sight.
Join the Middlebury Park and Recreation Department on Saturday, April 13th at 1 pm to witness this incredible experience. Meet at Riverbend Park, 511 E Warren Street, and learn about the behaviors of the Great Blue Herons and why they nest in tree tops rookeries. We will then carpool two miles to an active Rookery to observe these impressive birds’ behaviors.
For more information contact Tom Enright at 574-825-3283.
Contact:
Rita Henehan
Public Relations
Middlebury Community Public Library
rhenehan@mdy.lib.in.us
574-825-5601
Money Smart Week Activities: Monday, April 22 at 7:00 p.m. – Estate Planning: Things to Consider by Attorney Donald Shuler of Barkes, Kolbus, Rife & Shuler law firm. Tuesday, April 23 at 7:00 p.m. – Credit: What’s New by Rosealene Long of Collection Service of Goshen. Thursday, April 25 at 3:00 p.m. – Money Smart Activities for Kids by the Children’s Department. Saturday, April 27 from 9:00 a.m. to noon Community Shred Day. Start your spring cleaning of important papers. Paper shredder will be in the library’s parking lot.
Let’s Talk About It: Join us this spring for our lecture/book discussion series. Dr. Judith Davis will lecture on House of Spirits by Isabel Allende on Tuesday, April 9 at 7:00 p.m. Small group book discussion follows lecture. For more information, visit our homepage. Stop by the front desk to register and pick-up the books.
Win a Killer Trip to Paris: Spend a week in Paris this fall (10/15-10/22/13) with Author Cara Black and trace the footsteps of her celebrated P.I. Aimee Leduc. Stop by the library to pick up an entry form.
Children’s Winter/Spring Programs: Don’t miss out on our free kid’s programming: Babies and Books (18 months & younger) Thursdays at 11:00 a.m., Toddler Time (18 – 36 months) Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m., Pre-School Story Time (ages 3 – 5) Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. Home School Club (Grades K – 6): April 8 at 11:00 a.m. See Kids homepage for program details.
Saturday, June 1, at Middlebury Elementary School on South Main Street
in Middlebury, formerly Middlebury High.
6:00 PM – social hour 6:45 – buffet dinner, catered by Marcia Swarm Miller
Honored class will be the 50-year graduates – Class of 1963.
Also recognized will be the classes of 1953, 1943, and 1933.
Reminiscing time: Sports, Teachers, Student Organizations, Happenings
around Town.
Reservations $18 per person – include your name, address, and payment to
Middlebury Alumni Association, P O Box 903, Middlebury, IN 46540
Library News for Week of April 1, 2013
Middlebury Community Public Library
101 East Winslow
Middlebury, IN 46540
825-5601
www.mdy.lib.in.us
Contact:
Rita Henehan
Public Relations
Middlebury Community Public Library
rhenehan@mdy.lib.in.us
574-825-5601
Kids Spring Break Activities: Tuesday, April 2, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. there will be a Make-It Take-It Craft for kids in pre-school through 2nd grade. Wednesday, April 3 at 10:00 a.m. see the magical animated adventure, Rise of the Guardians. Children under age 9 must be accompanied by adult. Refreshments provided.
Cinema Showcase: Tuesday, April 2 at 1:00 p.m. see Steven Spielberg’s masterful film Lincoln starring Academy Award winner for best actor Daniel Day Lewis.
Let’s Talk About It: Join us this spring for our lecture/book discussion series. We have a diverse collection of classics for this spring’s theme Serendipity. Dr. Judith Davis will lecture on House of Spirits by Isabel Allende, Dr. Pat Furlong with lecture on Killer Angels by Michael Shaara, and Leonard Beechy will lecture on The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. For more information, visit our homepage. Stop by the front desk to register and pick-up the books.
Win a Killer Trip to Paris: Spend a week in Paris this fall (10/15-10/22/13) with Author Cara Black and trace the footsteps of her celebrated P.I. Aimee Leduc. Stop by the library to pick up an entry form.
Children’s Winter/Spring Programs: Don’t miss out on our free kid’s programming: Babies and Books (18 months & younger) Thursdays at 11:00 a.m., Toddler Time (18 – 36 months) Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m., Pre-School Story Time (ages 3 – 5) Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. Home School Club (Grades K – 6): April 8 at 11:00 a.m. See Kids homepage for program details and register at the Children’s Desk.
From: Sue Ann Von Blon, 825-2166
News Release:
The Middlebury Breakfast Optimist Club held their weekly meeting Friday, March 22nd at the Essenhaus Restaurant. The meeting was called to order by president, Joel Bontrager. George Pietrzak led the morning prayer and Scott Miller led the pledge of allegiance. Scott Miller’s name was selected for the member drawing. Jon Troyer was challenged by the trivia question and the winner of the weekly drawing was Sue Ann Von Blon.
The morning program was given by Betsy Ayera from Soup of Success. She gave the club an update on their programs. They have expanded their food pantry and warehouse and will be remodeling the Soup of Success offices. On April 15th, they will be opening the Food Bank of Elkhart County. Soup of Success has also expanded the items that they sell. Not only are they selling soup and cookie mixes, but also greeting cards. This fall they will be adding mittens to their items for sale. Soup of Success is a job and life skills training program that empowers women to make positive changes. For more information about Soup of Success and their programs, visit www.soupofsuccess.com.
The next meeting is Friday, March 29th at 6:30 AM at the Essenhaus Restaurant on U.S. 20 in Middlebury. For more information, email: middoptimist@yahoo.com.
For Immediate Release
Contact: Patrick McGuire
Curator of Education, Elkhart County Historical Museum
304 W. Vistula St. Bristol, IN 46507
Phone: (574) 848-4322
http://www.elkhartcountyhistory.org
The Elkhart County Historical Museum will be hosting its Spring Break History Days from April 1st-3rd. There will be two sessions each day from 10:30-11:30 and from 3:30-4:30. During each session, the museum will have a special activity that will include games, crafts, or special tours of the museum. The cost is $1/person per session.
“Each day will include different activities, so we encourage return visits,” said Curator of Education Patrick McGuire. The goal of this event is to provide families with something fun and educational to do while children are on their spring break. Additionally, the museum will be open its regular hours so families can also explore the museum by completing a scavenger hunt or testing out the interactive Hands-on History Stations.
About the Elkhart County Historical Museum
The Elkhart County Historical Museum fosters appreciation and preservation of local history and culture through exhibits, educational programs, and an accessible library and archives. The museum operates as a partnership between the Elkhart County Parks Department and the Elkhart County Historical Society.
The museum’s regular hours are 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday-Saturday. There is no charge for admission, but donations are gratefully accepted. For more information, please visit http://www.elkhartcountyhistory.org. The museum is located at 304 W. Vistula (SR 120) in Bristol.
For Immediate Release
Contact: Patrick McGuire, Curator of Education
Elkhart County Historical Museum
P.O. Box 434, 304 W. Vistula St., Bristol, IN 46507
Phone: (574) 848-4322
patrick@elkhartcountyparks.org
http://www.elkhartcountyhistory.org
Bristol-The Elkhart County Historical Museum will host its annual American Girl Doll Day on Saturday April 6th. There will be two sessions that day at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM. The cost of the event is $5 per child, and you must preregister by April 4th for the event by calling the Elkhart County Parks administration office at 574-535-6458.
This year’s event will feature the American Girl Doll Caroline Abbott, a girl from Western New York who helps her mother run her family’s shipyard after the father is captured during the War of 1812. Program attendees will do fun crafts and activities that center on Caroline’s story and the War of 1812. “This event lets the museum build on the interest children already have in history through these dolls,” said museum curator of education Patrick McGuire.
Also at the event American Girl Doll related prizes will be awarded which include the Caroline Abbott doll and book. Girls are encouraged to bring their dolls but it is not required. Everyone is welcome to attend the program whether or not they have a doll.
About the Elkhart County Historical Museum
The Elkhart County Historical Museum fosters appreciation and preservation of local history and culture through exhibits, educational programs, and an accessible library and archives. The museum operates as a partnership between the Elkhart County Parks Department and the Elkhart County Historical Society.
The museum’s regular hours are 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday-Saturday. There is no charge for admission, but donations are gratefully accepted. For more information, please visit http://www.elkhartcountyhistory.org. The museum is located at 304 W. Vistula (SR 120) in Bristol.
PHOTO CAPTIONS: Children work on crafts at the Elkhart County Historical Museum’s 2012 American Girl Doll Day.
March 20, 2013
Pumpkinvine Trail
“The closing is necessary because trail construction is happening at the same time State Road 13 will be resurfaced from the Dairy Queen to State Road 4, making it impossible to have trail traffic exit onto State Road 13 at the Dairy Queen,” according to Scott Van Ommeran, superintendent of Elkhart County Parks.
The decision to close the trail was made by the three organizations responsible for the construction: Elkhart County Parks (the managing agency), Indiana Department of Transportation (the funding agency) and Walsh and Kelly (the construction firm).
“We do not want people continuing west past County Road 43 and getting to the end of the trail with nowhere to go,” Van Ommeran said. “The liability of allowing people to blaze their own trail through the construction zone or across private property is too high. After discussion of alternatives to closing the trail, Elkhart County Parks, INDOT and Walsh and Kelly agreed that they could not provide temporary access across private property in order to keep the trail open during construction.”
Trail users are advised to be patient with the inconvenience because the end result will be a great addition to the Pumpkinvine Nature Trail. The suggested routes for trail users coming from the east is to turn north on CR 43 and use CR 14 to reach State Road 13.
John Yoder
President, Friends of the Pumpkinvine Nature Trail, Inc.
Science Olympiad
2013 Summer Day Camp
What is it? A summer day camp designed to encourage scientific inquiry, to teach basic science skills, and to have fun all at the same time. This is for students in grades 3rd thru 8th.
When is it? Monday June 10th thru Thursday June 13th, 8 am to Noon each day, campers are encouraged to arrive on time these days to get the most out of the experience.
Where is it? Students will need to report to the NHS cafeteria each morning. From there they will go to their activities, all of which will be on the high school grounds.
Activities – Students will be constructing various devices to study Physics, as well as working in the lab on activities in Earth Space Science, Biology, Chemistry, Forensics, and more!
Cost – $100 per student, this includes all materials, a t-shirt, and a pair of safety glasses.
What to bring? Students will need to bring a small snack and drink. (non-perishable food & drink only please).
Camp Registration Form
Space is limited, your registration form & payment must be returned to your school by Friday, April 12th.
From: Sue Ann Von Blon, 825-2166
News Release:
Middlebury Optimist Breakfast Meeting
The Middlebury Breakfast Optimist Club held their weekly meeting Friday, March 15th at the Essenhaus Restaurant. The meeting was called to order by president, Joel Bontrager. Eugene Bontrager led the morning prayer and Ed Fergison led the pledge of allegiance. Sue Ann Von Blon’s name was selected for the member drawing. Jane Allen won the trivia question and the winner of the weekly drawing was Joel Bontrager.
The morning program was given by Tena Bowser of ADEC Gaining Grounds / Day Services. ADEC, the Association for the Disabled of Elkhart County, started in 1952 and is celebrating 60 years. ADEC helps people with developmental and cognitive disabilities. ADEC currently has fourteen group homes, ten in Elkhart County and 4 in St. Joseph County, and five day programs. ADEC helps provide employment opportunities to individuals with disabilities. They were able to open Gaining Grounds, a coffee shop, in Middlebury in August 2010. The Middlebury Gaining Grounds coffee shop is located at 801 W. Wayne Street, Suite 10. It is a full-service coffee shop and is open Monday through Friday from 6:30 am to 2:30 pm. For more information about ADEC and their services, visit www.adecinc.com.
The next meeting is Friday, March 22nd at 6:30 AM at the Essenhaus Restaurant on U.S. 20 in Middlebury. For more information, email: middoptimist@yahoo.com.
Middlebury Community Public Library
101 East Winslow
Middlebury, IN 46540
825-5601
www.mdy.lib.in.us
Contact:
Rita Henehan
Public Relations
Middlebury Community Public Library
rhenehan@mdy.lib.in.us
574-825-5601
Let’s Talk About It: Join us this spring for our lecture/book discussion series. We have a diverse collection of classics: House of Spirits by Isabel Allende, Killer Angels by Michael Shaara, and The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. For more information, visit our homepage. Stop by the front desk to register and pick-up the books.
PlayAway Views: The children’s department now offers PlayAway Views for kids up to age 12. This video device comes pre-loaded with the best in kids’ video content from picture books to educational videos including PBS Kids, Tumblebooks and National Geographics.
Children’s Winter/Spring Programs: Don’t miss out on our free kid’s programming: Babies and Books (18 months & younger) Thursdays at 11:00 a.m., Toddler Time (18 – 36 months) Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m., Pre-School Story Time (ages 3 – 5) Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. Home School Club (Grades K – 6): First Mondays at 11:00 a.m. See Kids homepage for program details and register at the Children’s Desk.
Rita C. Henehan
Public Relations
Middlebury Community Public Library
rhenehan@mdy.lib.in.us
574-825-5601
Read the monthly On Slate newsletter for Northridge High School.
From: Sue Ann Von Blon, 825-2166
News Release:
Middlebury Optimist Breakfast Meeting
The Middlebury Breakfast Optimist Club held their weekly meeting Friday, March 8th at the Essenhaus Restaurant. The meeting was called to order by president, Joel Bontrager. George Pietrzak led the morning prayer and Chad Troyer led the pledge of allegiance. George Pietrzak’s name was selected for the member drawing. Lara Wheeler won the trivia question and the winner of the weekly drawing was Jane Allen.
The morning program was given by Joyce Miller of the Middlebury Garden Club. The Middlebury Garden Club is a civic organization that studies plants and shrubs and encourages each member to foster beauty in the community. The club meets at the Middlebury Public Library the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm. They visit other gardens in their area and have informative meetings by master gardeners. The Middlebury Garden Club maintains the herb garden at Bonneyville and has a plant exchange at the Middlebury Fall Festival. The club also is helping kids get excited about gardening. They have started the Crazy Daisy Garden Club at the Middlebury Boys & Girls Club consisting of 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders. They make projects and also help with watering the trees and flowers at the Boys & Girls Club.
The next meeting is Friday, March 15th at 6:30 AM at the Essenhaus Restaurant on U.S. 20 in Middlebury. For more information, email: middoptimist@yahoo.com.
From: Sue Ann Von Blon, 825-2166
News Release:
Middlebury Optimist Breakfast Meeting
The Middlebury Breakfast Optimist Club held their weekly meeting Friday, March 1st at the Essenhaus Restaurant. The meeting was called to order by president, Joel Bontrager. Eugene Bontrager led the morning prayer and Scott Miller led the pledge of allegiance. Lara Wheeler’s name was selected for the member drawing. Rich Hackel won the trivia question and the winner of the weekly drawing was Scott Miller.
The morning program was given by Jeff Stauffer and Wilbur Bontrager of Jayco. They told the club about their efforts to help protect the environment through recycling and sustainability. Jayco started recycling in 1989. In 2012, Jayco recycled 10,701 tons of materials. Some of their goals are to be landfill free by 2015, to reuse rainwater at their facilities, and to reduce energy. Some of the materials that Jayco recycles are cardboard, copper wire, polystyrene foam, fiberglass, and plastics. Jayco has recently partnered with Middlebury Community Schools to help with recycling in the schools at no cost to the schools. To learn more about Jayco’s sustainability efforts visit www.jayco.com.
The next meeting is Friday, March 8th at 6:30 AM at the Essenhaus Restaurant on U.S. 20 in Middlebury. For more information, email: middoptimist@yahoo.com.
Contact:
Rita Henehan, Public Relations
Middlebury Community Public Library
rhenehan@mdy.lib.in.us, 574-825-5601
PlayAway Views: The children’s department now offers PlayAway Views for kids up to age 12. This video device comes pre-loaded with the best in kids’ video content from picture books to educational videos including PBS Kids, Tumblebooks and National Geographics.
Middlebury Third Friday: The library is open until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, March 15.
Children’s Winter/Spring Programs: Signup by calling or stopping at the Children’s Desk. Space still available for the following: Babies and Books (18 months & younger) Thursdays at 11:00 a.m., Toddler Time (18 – 36 months) Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m., Pre-School Story Time (ages 3 – 5) Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. Home School Club (Grades K – 6): First Mondays at 11:00 a.m. See Kids homepage for program details.
Crystal Valley Exchange Club of Middlebury
Press Release, March 3, 2013
For Immediate release
Contact Information:
Crystal Valley Exchange Club, Dave Hawkins, Email: dave@hawkinswater.com, Office ph 574-825-2645, Cell phone 574-536-7359
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Jane Allen, Superintendent of Middlebury Community Schools, has been selected the winner
The Crystal Valley Exchange Club of Middlebury has selected Jane Allen, Superintendent of Middlebury Community Schools as the recipient of this year’s Book of Golden Deeds Award. Mrs. Allen is being recognized for her outstanding service and contribution to the local community during her years as an educator in the local school system.
Mrs. Allen came to the Middlebury Community School system from Perry Township Schools in 1982 as a Math teacher at Heritage Middle School. She held her teaching position at Heritage Middle School for 12 years. She was recognized by many students, parents and staff as an outstanding teacher and caring individual. Mrs. Allen served as principal of York Elementary School from 1994 through 2006. The York Elementary staff and parents recognized Mrs. Allen as an outstanding student advocate. In the summer of 2006, she assumed the role of director of curriculum and instruction and moved to the school system’s central office. All together, Mrs. Allen has dedicated herself to working with the youth in an educational environment for a total of 33 years.
Jane Allen has touched the lives of thousands of young persons in the Middlebury school system in a very professional and positive way. She serves on the board of directors for the Middlebury Boys and Girls Club. She encourages academic excellence. As a result of the recent tragedies in today’s schools, she has teamed up with a committee of staff, parents, students and law enforcement to improve the safety of young lives. You will find Mrs. Allen in attendance at many extra-curricular events enjoying and encouraging success. She was named last spring to serve as superintendent of schools beginning, July 1, 2012.
The Book of Golden Deeds Banquet will be held at the Middlebury Church of the Brethren, 507 Bristol Ave, Middlebury, IN on April 25, 2013, 6:30 p.m. Tickets cost $17.50 per person and are available from any Crystal Valley Exchange Club member. Contact Bill Leedy at Middlebury Lake City Bank or Don Weirich at 574-825-9185 or email Don at dcweirich@frontier.com. Advanced purchase of tickets is strongly encouraged.
Contact information
Crystal Valley Exchange Club or email: dave@hawkinswater.com
Dave Hawkins, P.O. Box 1189, Middlebury IN 46540
The event will be held at: Middlebury Church of the Brethren, 507 Bristol Ave., Middlebury IN 46540
Date: Thursday, April 25st, 2013 at 6:30pm
Call Dave Hawkins with further questions at 574-536-7359
