Jefferson Elem. Wins Health Award Jefferson Elementary School was awarded the Healthy Hoosier School Silver Award from the Indiana Department of Education for the 2012-2013 School Year. The National Association of State Boards of Education stated, “Health and success in school are interrelated. Schools cannot achieve their primary mission of education if students and staff are not healthy and fit physically, mentally and socially. “The Healthy Hoosier School Award was developed by the Indiana Action for Healthy Kids Team. This award honors Indiana schools that have policies and educational programs in place to promote proper nutrition and increased physical activity amount their students.” All the teachers, cafeteria staff, school nurse, parents and students made Jefferson a Healthy Hoosier School. Salsa Event in Winona WINONA LAKE – Winona Lake World Arts and Cultures Society first annual “Salsa Under The Stars” dancing event is June 30. The event is at the spring fountain pavilion at Park Avenue and 9th Street. This is a free outdoor salsa dancing event. There will be no alcohol and the event starts at 5:30 p.m.
Items Needed For Tornado Relief The collection for Oklahoma Relief today from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Big R Parking lot has received word that some specific items are needed. Volunteers are combing the wheat and canola fields in the area for debris to help the farmers in the area. The following items are requested: sun screen, hats, heavy work gloves and flavor packets with electrolytes to mix in bottled water. According to volunteers on the scene, people are greatly affected by the heat, which has reached 95 degrees at times. The Greater Warsaw Ministerial Association is asking everyone to pray for Oklahoma and the outreach of all organizations as they serve those affected by the tornado damage. The collection is sponsored by the GWMA, New Life Christian Church and World Compassion Network. For more information, call 574-269-5851.
July First Friday Info Listed A car cruise in will be featured during the First Friday July 5 in downtown Warsaw from 5 to 9 p.m. Those interested in entering a car can call Paula Bowman at 574-376-0233.
