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It's that time of year again where zombies will take over Downtown South Bend!

On September 8th, 2012 Wicked Jester Entertainment will put on their 4th annual South Bend Zombie Walk to benefit the Northern Indiana Food Bank! They will be turning Howard Park into a zombie war zone! From kids games and a zombie obstacle course to live bands and wrestling, there will be something for everyone! We are also introducing the first annual Zombie Art Show. Local artists as well as artists coming from as far as Arizona will be showing and selling their art work. The zombie walk is a free event, we just ask that you bring non perishable food items. There will be a minimal fee for the zombie games and obstacle course. Gates open at 12noon and the walk begins at 7pm.

Ginger Marcinkowski, wife of officer Michael Marcinkowski, lived for years in the Plymouth/Goshen/Elkhart area, attending South Bend Indiana University and ultimately graduating with her MFA from Wilkes University. She was a professional reader for the James Jones First Novel Award ($10,000 prize) and interned with Etruscan Press. Ginger is currently a judge for the East-West Writer's Contest, having placed in several writing contests with her own literature. She just released her novel, RUN, RIVER CURRENTS, which has received excellent editorial reviews and is already in great demand on Amazon.com. Thank you for your part in helping to create an amazing author! For appearances or interviews, you may contact lori.higham@booktrope.com

Last night, my car was stolen from in front of my house here in Plymouth. I send out this plea to the thief: please return my car soon, and in one piece.

I am a recent transplant to Marshall County; a single mother of three children, with no immediate family for aid. I have no money to replace my car soon. You've left my family with no way to drive anywhere. Life is already a challenge for us all. But now you've made it that much harder for me and my children.

I'm not as bent on justice, as I am desperate to have my only means of transportation back. Please do the right thing and return it-- preferably without destroying it.

If anyone has information regarding my car, please do the right thing for my family and contact the Plymouth Police Department. It is a black 1999 Toyota Corolla. Thank you.

I sincerely hope that you will be elaborating more on this topic. I would like a tad more information.

KERAMIDA Inc. is growing and continuing to satisfy our clients' expectations by ensuring the best quality of service in the industry. We are proud to announce the opening of our new South Bend office at the following location:

KERAMIDA Inc.
105 E. Jefferson Blvd., Ste. 218
South Bend, Indiana 46601
Phone: (574)288-3149
Contact: Steve Sittler, L.P.G., C.P.
email: ssittler@keramida.com

MoonTree Studios is proud to present Barb Kobe. From Minneapolis, MN, Barb Kobe , doll creator presents Connection to Earth, Connection to Spirit.The Opening Reception will begin at 1:00pm and continue until 3:00pm on July 14,2012 at MoonTree Studios 9601 Union Road, Donaldson, IN 46513. For more information see www.moontreestudios.org, or call 574-936-1712

Cassie Misch, JGL, Inc. of Plymouth IN, is the recipient of the Future Giants of the Seed Industy award which is a joint effort of Seed World magazine and the American Seed Trade Association’s Future Seed Executives (FuSE) Committee.

The Future Giants of the Seed Industry award annually recognizes an individual who is in the graduation year of his/her post-secondary program who plans to enter the seed industry, or is currently employed in the seed industry and is seen as a rising leader. The award is given to an individual who shows the potential to make a significant contribution to the industry.

Cassie is a December, 2007 Purdue University graduate who serves as a licensing executive and brokerage manager for JGL, Inc. Misch is responsible to sell, service and license seed companies with JGL soybean and wheat genetics. She says she is very honored to receive the award and appreciates the support the sponsors provide to young professionals entering the industry.

http://agwired.com/2012/06/22/future-giant-of-the-seed-industry/

The mobile Food Bank of Northern Indiana visited Knox Thursday, May 24 to distribute food to the community. Approximately two hundred citizens from Knox and Starke County stood in line in temperatures above 80 degrees, to receive the much-needed relief.
Amanda Petersen, representative of the Food Bank of northern Indiana and those who were working with her demonstrated professionalism mixed with compassion, along with a great concern for the hungry families here in Starke County. When asked how they obtain all of the supplies, Petersen said, “Most is donated by large grocery chains that have excess. In addition, some companies make monetary donations. It cost $500.00 each time the truck goes out”. One volunteer said, “Without the hunger relief, so many of our elderly who live on a small fixed income would have nothing by the end of the month, when it is a choice to eat or pay your light bill”.
The First Pentecostal Church at 509 South Roosevelt Road, hosted the Mobile Food Bank, offering their parking lot and many church members to assist in packaging, as well as loading heavy boxes for the elderly or disabled that attended.
Many members of the community made comments concerning the Mobile food bank as well as the local church food pantry such as…
-if I did not come here we would have nothing to eat…God bless you all.
- This is the best thing that happens in this county. I am thankful
-This church food pantry is so much better than the one the council on aging has once a month.
-with all the factory closings, we need the help, thank God for this church and you people.
-It’s great that this church does this, Starke county is the poorest county in the state, I’m thankful.
One smiling recipient simply said “YAY!”
The church offers the only faith based food pantry in Starke County; open each Wednesday evening beginning at 8:30. Anyone 18 years old or above, in need of food is eligible.
In addition, the church will gladly receive any donations of food or finance to help support the local food pantry. At present, the church pantry is funded solely by its members. If you are interested in donating, please contact the church at 574-772-4165 .

The Marshall County 4-H Fairboard is soliciting for sponsorship of flower barrels to be used during our 4-H fair. The cost is $100.00 and can be renewed annually. The flowers will be planted by the Master Gardeners and the 4-H Fairboard. The Fairboard has purchased forty new resin barrels and your name will be displayed on the barrel in show of your support for our 4-H program. If you prefer you may sponsor a barrel in memory of a loved one. If you or your business is interested in sponsoring a barrel, please contact Marta Bagley @ 574-606-8252 or email mk_bagley@yahoo.com.

You are invited to join Hope Hospice for a fun afternoon of golf and a chance to win great prizes--including a brand new Harley Davidson Motorcycle Hole-in-One Prize, sponsored by Brandt's Harley Davidson!

The 1st Annual Hope Hospice Golf Tournament sponsored by Kesling Home Health Care will be held on Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at the Logansport Golf Club (20 Cedar Island Road, Logansport, IN)! Lunch and registration will be at 11:00 am, followed by a 12:00 shotgun start.

100% of the proceeds help pay for hospice care for the uninsured or underinsured individuals we serve, as we have never charged a copay or out of pocket expense to our patients. Hope Hospice serves 11 Indiana counties including Carroll, Cass, Fulton, Howard, Kosciusko, Marshall, Miami, Pulaski, Starke, Wabash, and White.

For more information on how you can become an event or hole sponsor for this tournament, or to register a player or team, please contact Daylene Byers at 574-224-4673 or email dbyers@hopehospicefc.com.

Don S. Balka, Emeritus Mathematics Professor, Saint Mary’s College, South Bend, Indiana, began his two-year term as the president of TODOS: Mathematics for ALL on April 25. The mission of TODOS is to advocate for an equitable and high quality mathematics education for all students—in particular, Hispanic/Latino students—by increasing the equity awareness of educators and their ability to foster students’ proficiency in rigorous and coherent mathematics.
Balka has held leadership positions in TODOS, the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics (NCSM) and School Science and Mathematics Association (SSMA). While on the faculty of Saint Mary’s College, he strived to dispel women’s beliefs that they could not succeed in mathematics. For three years, Balka was involved with training teachers of English Language Learners (ELL) in mathematics content and pedagogy in a program entitled Reach for the Numbers, a partnership between the Saint Mary’s College Mathematics Department and the South Bend Community School Corporation. Earlier in his teaching career, he completed a post-doctorate master’s thesis involving Hispanic migrant students in northern Indiana.
He learned a great deal about equity and, as a NCTM Board member, served on the Equity Team that drafted the position statement on Equity and amassed the current equity portfolio. He also drafted the updated ELL position statement. He facilitated a meeting of the Coalition for Equity and Excellence in Mathematics Education (CEEME), a group of leaders with a significant stake in carrying out missions similar to that of TODOS.

Competitors awed by Sycamore Hills
Greg Jones | High school sports editor
FORT WAYNE – There is definitely a lot of respect for Sycamore Hills Golf Club from those involved in Saturday’s Canterbury Invitational.

“It’s a difficult course,” Canterbury’s Austin West said. “Jack Nicklaus designed it, and he made it that you have to put the ball in the right position on every hole. You have to be consistent from tee to green.”

Sycamore Hills is a nationally renowned golf course that will play host to the Junior PGA Championship for a third straight year in late July and early August. Sycamore Hills will also have the U.S. Girls Junior Championship again, and it played host to the 2009 Women’s State Team Championship.

West’s 73 was one stroke behind NorthWood’s Dylan Gessinger’s 72 for medalist honors, and the Cavaliers (328) finished third behind Northridge’s 326.

“It’s a great measurement for my game,” West said. “Shooting 73 on this course isn’t bad when you didn’t have your complete ‘A’ game for the entire 18 holes. But it teaches you that in order to play well on a course like this, you have to have your ‘A’ game for all 18 holes.”

NorthWood tied with Canterbury with a 328 but finished second on a tiebreaker. Twin Lakes was fourth with a 333, and Bloomington North was fifth at 334.

“This golf course is so hard that (the players) get excited and try to overpower it, and when you try to overpower this course it starts to eat away at you, and then big numbers turn into bigger numbers,” said Carroll coach Steve Vernasco, whose team finished sixth out of the nine teams with a 339.

“When you play on a golf course that is rated in the top 100, you just get excited. But it’s a challenge, and you look at it like it is a learning experience.”

Vernasco said Sycamore Hills is a tough course to play, especially for high school golfers, but was set up fairly for the prep level. He said it is all about managing the nerves when the going gets tough for golfers.

“We preach how to manage your game,” he said. “We practice hitting irons off the tees in practice and play that way so when you play a course like this where the fairways are important to hit that they are used to hitting the clubs they need to hit.”

Stephen Shupert led the Chargers with an 83.

“This is a whole different course than any other course,” Shupert said. “You just have to be perfect in your iron game. You have to hit the right iron into the greens or you will have some crazy shots. It is a second-shot golf course.”

Norma Jean Larimore April 14, 1947-Feb 19 2012. She is survived by her son, Bruce Larimore, Plymouth IN. Two brothers, Doug (Chari) Larimore, Hot Springs Village Arkansas, Scott (Betsy) Dunkirk, Phoenix Arizona. One sister,Linda (Richard) Mohr Elgin South Carolina, 5 Grandchildren and 7 Great Grandchildren. A private Memorial service to be held by Family and close friends.

Recently I received a dismissal letter in the mail from the Ancilla Nursing program. I, just like the many other girls who also received this type of letter, was very upset but also irate. Not specifically due to the fact that we were dismissed but because of how we were dismissed and the monotonous manner in which the director of nursing took. The 2010 ASN pass rates for Ancilla were brought to my attention once the semester came to an end not only to prove a point but to open my eyes. This is a National Pass Rate flow sheet that shows Associate Degree Programs in the state of Indiana and standard deviation below the National Pass Rates. As evidence shows, Ancilla has been below this pass rate for the past few years but still justified raising their passing standard; pointing fingers at students instead of teachers.

I am writing this because I believe there is a lot to be looked into when it comes to this college and I hope that by getting the word out and possibly getting help, I can in return help others to not make the same mistake I, like multiple other students, did.

Sincerely,

Former ACNS

We have found a lost dog !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Brownish pitbull very sweet and has a chocker chain on and to get info on lost dog CALL 5747808433

Lydia E. (Surma) Krause, 90, born and raised in North Judson, IN, and a long-time resident of Mishawaka, IN, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2011 in Lakewood, Colorado. She graduated from St. Peter Lutheran School and North Judson High School in North Judson, IN. Lydia married Raymond Krause in South Bend, IN in 1943. Raymond and their son, Theodore Krause, preceded her in death. She was the mother of Timothy (Jan) Krause, Colette Gene (Bob) Linehan, Jonathan (Joni) Krause, and Becky (Jack) Miller. Also survived by 9 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Lydia belonged to the women's Bible Study at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Lakewood, CO, was an avid reader, family genealogist, and china painter. Employment included Treasury Dept. at Studebaker Corp. in South Bend, IN and School City of Mishawaka, IN. Before retiring in 1980, she was secretary for Emmons School in Mishawaka, IN. Her family requests that memorials be made to St. Peter's Lutheran School, 810 W Talmer Ave., North Judson IN 46366.

The LaVille Athletic Department received approximately $7000 from The Big Blue Booster Club to fund the Junior and Senior High Athletic Awards for the 2011-2012 school year. Big Blue raised the funds for the Athletic Department by gathering various donations and hosting a golf outing at Sprig-O-Mint Golf Course in August.

Big Blue would like to thank the following businesses for their generous donations in support of their cause:

Hole Sponsors
Ideal Consolidated, Inc.
Regional Turf
Zane & Zoie Triplet Scholarship
Jostens
Jennings Insurance Agency, Inc.
Palmer Funeral Homes
Injection Plastics
Teacher's Credit Union
Lakeville Lions
LaPaz Lions
Mc Collough Real Estate
Bettcher US Truck & Trailer Service
Prodigy Marketing
Moore Concrete
Berger Auctioneering
Kessler's Sporting Goods
Spencer, Inc.
Union North United School Board
Lake City Heat Treating
Creed's Septic Systems
Beef O' Brady's
O' Rourke's Public House
Country Auto
RKJ Glass
A+ Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Inc.
Bruno's Pizza
Berger Welding & Farm Supply
Buffalo Rose's Pizzeria & Patio
Swihart Motors
1st Source Bank
Cargill, Inc.
Mark's Auto
Lineback Reality

Donations
Treat's Squire Shop
Yoder's Sporting Goods
Pizza Bill's
Wings, Etc.
Tangles Hair Salon
Dorothy's Hallmark
Carol's Beauty Salon
Mac's Market
Kris's Kountry Kitchen
Woodies Supermarket
Spencer Water
Pat's Bar & Grill
Max & Erma's
Wild Tree
Monsanto Seed Co.
Tiki Tan
Massage by Angie
GTM Sports Wear
Nancy Bottorff
Tri Way Golf Course
Honkers Restaurant
Photography by Tina
Sprig O' Mint Golf Course
Sears
Tastefully Simple
Texas Roadhouse
D&M Propane
Hoosier Tire, Inc.
Hilltop Restaurant
Antibus Scales & Systems
Action Machine, Inc.

All the money raised through this event will pay for recognition awards for Jr. High and Senior High student athletes at LaVille Jr./Sr. High School. To become a member of the LaVille Big Blue Club, please contact Gary Hall at 574/784/3151 x259.

...While Funding Decreases Loom
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact NWICA, 5240 Fountain Drive, Crown Point, IN 46307
www.nwi-ca.com or www.nwi211.com
Gary Olund, President/CEO or
Melissa Bohacek, Communications Manager/Executive Assistant
219-794-1829

As the leaves start to reveal their brilliant colors; thoughts often turn to colder weather making the autumn and winter seasons a particularly busy time of year for Community Action.

As if ushered in by the cooler temperatures, Northwest Indiana Community Action’s (NWICA) telephones begin to ring announcing clients, neighbors and friends. They call for a variety of reasons: 2-1-1 Information and Assistance field calls for free Flu Shot vouchers, of which they distributed over 900 last year. Our Family Caregiver Support Program Specialists register hard working caregivers for a celebration and informational event in their honor. Our Long Term Care Options and Benefits Counselors help lead those eligible through the October-December 2011 Medicare Open Enrollment process.

There are also record numbers of calls for our Energy Assistance (EAP) and Weatherization Programs. Unfortunately, there are so many local families who do not have the ability to complete payments on their natural gas utility costs. There are more who live in homes that cannot withstand the cold due to lack of insulation or other mechanical gas appliance issues. If you live here, you know that northwest Indiana winters can quickly become brutally cold and dangerously snow-laden. These families face the realization that they will be cold this winter unless they obtain some household financial assistance so, they turn to us.

Indiana’s Energy Assistance Program will open for applicants on November 1st, 2011. By this time last year, NWICA’s Energy Assistance Program had helped almost 3,000 Northwest Indiana households and was on target to help over 22,500. This year, due to anticipated federal and state cuts, NWICA will not be able to assist nearly the same amount of our most vulnerable.

“Anticipated budget cuts for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and other vital community action programs are having an impact on those least able to handle it in all the communities we serve,” said Gary Olund, NWICA President/CEO. “We are actively seeking solutions to help ease the burden on elderly, low wage earners, the disabled and those with young children but the reality is that we will not be able to assist as we have at past years’ levels.”

NIWCA operates several programs for the elderly, low or fixed income and disabled families in a six county service area. Please continue to call our 2-1-1 Information and Assistance Call Center for up-to- date information and referral services to find out how we can assist your family this season.

submitted by Tom Heilman - (317) 637-4291
Opal May Heilman 1910-2011
100, Lake City, Fl, died September 29, 2011. Opal was born to the late William S. and Zora (Benson) McDonald on October 31, 1910 near McCoysburg, Indiana. She graduated from LaCrosse High School in 1928, and attended business school in LaPorte. On January 25, 1932 she was married to Collins Keith Heilman, who preceded her in death.
Opal was a legal secretary for the Knox law firm of Nichols and Wallsmith for almost forty years. She was also a life-long member of PEO. For years she was active in the Republican party as a precint committee chairman. After spending most of her adult life in Knox, Indiana; she and Keith retired to LaPorte, In. Recently she had lived in Venice, Florida; LaPorte, Indiana; and Lake City, Florida.
She is survived by her sons David W. (Patricia), Lake City, FL. and Tom K. (Nancy), Indianapolis, IN; three grandchildren and two great grand children.
There will be no calling or service. Interment will be in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA.

Bellman oil Co, Inc. recently nominated the Boys and Girls Club of Bremen to receive a grant through the BP Fueling Communities Program. This program focuses on health, education, youth, food and housing to spread charity and goodwill among neighborhoods in need. Jamie Bellman made the nomination, which resulted in a $10,000 donation to the Club. The Bremen Boys and Girls Club provides quality, after-school programs for Bremen students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Most of its operating expenses are raised through donations. Kayla Turpin, club director, spoke on behalf of the Club’s advisory board and staff. “We greatly appreciate the donation and together we can help make a difference in our neighborhood and children’s lives.”

RACE FOR CONGO is an 8 man cycling relay team that will be riding day and night August 1 - August 7 from Bend, Oregon to Baltimore, Maryland. They are riding to raise awareness of the conflict in Democratic Republic of Congo and to raise money for a World Relief peace initiative.

More than a decade of conflict in the Eastern DRC has uprooted millions of people, caused widespread disease and claimed over 5.4 million lives. Though blessed with land rich in mineral resources, 80% of Congolese live in extreme poverty conditions. In the middle of such instability and upheaval, World Relief is working with the church to respond to urgent needs. As one of the few remaining social infrastructures, the local church in DRC makes the most of limited resources to serve the vulnerable and stand as a beacon of hope and refuge.

Learn more at www.worldrelief.org/raceforcongo

Your local support of the riders on the evening of August 5th as they travel through towns such as Hamlet, Grovertown and Plymouth, Indiana will be greatly appreciated.

Experienced cyclists are welcome to join the ride with the understanding that they will be keeping an 18mph average and that riders will ride at their own risk!

Follow the route at: http://worldrelief.org/raceforcongo/route

Donations will go directly to fund the work of World Relief in Congo.

The Heartland Breastfeeding Coalition that serves Starke, Pulaski, Fulton and Cass counties is hosting a Community Baby Shower on August 3rd, from 5pm to 7pm at Pulaski Memorial Hospital. We are celebrating World Breastfeeding Week, August 1-7th and hosting the Baby Shower to benefit the Mobile Tot Shop.
World Breastfeeding Week is the first week in August every year to bring attention to the benefits of breastfeeding to both mom and baby. This year's theme of community support is especially significant in recognizing the Mobile Tot Shop that visits the communities of Starke, Pulaski and Jasper Counties every month. Moms and families can trade coupons they have received from various community services such as WIC, prenatal classes, Dr's appointments and immunizations.
Please bring a new baby item, such as diapers, ones-sies, blankets, car seats, toys, etc, to donate to the Tot Shop. Of course, tax-deductible cash donations will also be accepted.

Respect for life and a heart of compassion are the driving forces behind the announcement of Les Trump’s intent to run for Marshall County Coroner in 2012.

Les has been a resident of Marshall County since his birth on September 10, 1956 in Plymouth, Indiana to Roy D & Nina M Trump. He graduated from LaVille High School in 1974 and began working for Bremen Bearings as a grinder and later as a Union Steward. He was a Volunteer Fireman for the Lake of the Woods Fire Department and in 1977 he became a certified EMT through IVY Tech.

In 1978 he began working for Mishler Ambulance Service and Funeral Home in Bremen where he was an EMT, assisted with funerals and drove for their Medical Transport Service. He became a certified CPR Instructor for both the American Heart Association and the American Red Cross. He was certified in IV/Defibrillation in 1984 and in 1987 taught 2 First Responder’s classes. In 1994 Gregory Mishler awarded him with a plaque for 20 years of service as an Emergency Medical Technician.

In 1995 he moved to Plymouth and learned advanced skills through a Paramedic Class. In 1997 he became a part-time volunteer for Plymouth EMS, a part-time employee for VanGilder Funeral Home and started his current full-time position with the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department as a Turnkey/Dispatcher and is certified as an Emergency Medical Dispatcher for their 911 center.

In 2001 he became Chief Deputy Corner to Coroner John Grolich and at that time became the first person in Marshall County to become a Certified Medicolegal Death Investigator. He is currently a Deputy Coroner after serving 7 years as Chief Deputy Coroner. He remains certified through attending Coroner Conferences yearly with the Indiana State Coroner’s Association Training Board.

Les served on the Marshall County Emergency Management Advisory Board during the years of 2001-2006, is an associate member of the Marshall County FOP since 2001, and an Associate Member of the Sheriff’s Association since 2007. He also works part-time as a dispatcher for the Plymouth Police Department joining them in 2008.

Les is a member of the Nappanee Missionary Church in Nappanee where he is involved as part of their Worship Choir. By attending a 13 week course on Grief Sharing offered by the church he has found new insight not only on how to deal with the grief of losing his Father in 2009 but also how to encourage and support others as they grieve.

He is married to Jackie (Abair) and will be celebrating their 30th Anniversary this year in July. They have 3 daughters, and one granddaughter.

As Marshall County Coroner Les would not only investigate death but care for the families of the deceased with compassion, understanding, sincerity and trust.

Eat. Drink. Downtown South Bend is the first annual Restaurant Week taking place from June 27, 2011 - July 9, 2011. Eat. Drink. Downtown South Bend is the inaugural event for the Downtown Dining Association of South Bend which was formed in spring of this year. 16 of the area's finest restaurants will offer special dinner menus throughout the two weeks that include deals such as dinner for two for $25 or a three-course meal for $25. Drink specials will also be offered. Please note that special prices do not include tax or tip, and reservations are requested. For a complete listing of the participating restaurants and specialized menus, visit www.eatdrinkdtsb.com.

Contact:
Julie Curtis
Director of Marketing
Downtown South Bend, Inc.
jcurtis@downtownsouthbend.com
574-282-1110

Dear editor,

I am writing today to let you know of a proud accomplishment by a student from your area. On April 29, 2011, Elizabeth Dunklau, of Knox, was honored with the 2011 Somerset CPAs Scholarship.

The student accepted this award at the annual Kelley School of Business Indianapolis Scholarship Awards Breakfast, where more than 40 scholarships and awards were distributed. This annual event honors the best business students and graduating seniors in the various majors offered by Kelley.

Please feel free to inform your community of this great achievement.

Thank you.

Philip Cochran
Associate Dean for Indianapolis Operations
Kelley School of Business
801 W. Michigan St.
Indianapolis, IN 46202