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Elkhart, Indiana Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good day Elkhart! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Elkhart schools seek proposals for facility upgrades
  • An Elkhart man's recovery journey sparks plans to help others
  • Students build leadership skills—and connections across schools—in Elkhart

Also on today's calendar: Macrame Tree Of Life and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the fallen horse say? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Rather cloudy and chilly, with a high of 45 and low of 39 degrees.
  • Sunday: Cloudy, temps: high: 49, low: 32.
  • Monday: Brilliant sunshine, with a high of 51 and low of 33 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Notice of Request For Proposals for Guaranteed Savings Contract Notice (elkharttruth.com) — Elkhart Community Schools is seeking proposals for a guaranteed savings contract to renovate and upgrade district facilities, without identifying specific projects in the notice. Qualified providers must submit proposals by 1 p.m. December 21 at the administration office, 2720 California Road. Proposal documents are available through Tony Gianesi at 574-262-5563.
   

2. Elkhart man shares his road to recovery, future plans for rehabilitation housing (abc57.com) — Elkhart resident Douglas Rice turned his experience with addiction and treatment into Recovery Warriors, an online space where people support one another through recovery. Now he hopes to create recovery housing in Elkhart County, though those plans remain in the preliminary stages.
   

3. ULEAD'S Leader Quest is helping Goshen High School students take charge (wsbt.com) — Nearly 50 students from six high schools gathered in Elkhart for the first full-day session of ULEAD's Leader Quest, practicing leadership beyond their usual school circles. Goshen junior Olivia Salisbury hopes to become someone classmates can turn to, while teachers will help students apply the lessons between sessions in January and March.
   

4. The Lerner to host Rotary Foundation Dinner (goshennews.com) — Elkhart Rotary leader Terri Rickel will lead a foundation dinner at the Lerner Theater, highlighting women's leadership in the organization. Northern Indiana members will gather Thursday at 5 p.m., with a 6 p.m. program featuring Rotary Foundation trustee Vicki Puliz, whose work includes developing young leaders and eradicating polio.
   

5. POLICE NEWS: Elkhart crash injures biker (goshennews.com) — An 18-year-old riding a motorized scooter was hospitalized after a vehicle struck him on County Road 6 in Elkhart, police said. The crash happened around 9:30 p.m. Thursday as the vehicle traveled west. His head injury was serious but not life-threatening.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Has anyone watched the movie "Heart of the beast" with Brad Pitt?
    Its a must see. Made me cry!!! Its amazing! A very good watch for Veteran's Day. (Nextdoor Stonegate)
  • ANYONE NEEDING LEAVES BLOWN, AND OR BAGGED AND REMOVED FEEL FREE TO SHOOT ME A MESSAGE!
    I DO GREAT REASONABLY QUICK WORK AND WORK WITH PPL ON LOW INCOME. My name is Aaron. God bless (Nextdoor East Jackson Riverview)
  • MLee Healthcare Staffing and Recruiting, Inc posted a job opening for Shipper 4 in Elkhart. Apply here.
  • Rainbow Shops posted a job opening for Junior Assistant Manager in Elkhart. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Elkhart here.

Ok Elkhart! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What did the fallen horse say?" — I can’t giddy up… (Thank you Kathy J. for sending it in!)
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