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ot N All’s Fair In Love ... One in five high school students reports being physically and/or sexually abused by a dating partner. One in three teenagers reports knowing a friend or peer who has been hit, punched, kicked, slapped, strangled or physically hurt by their dating partner. At least 80 percent of teens regard Please join Emma Cafe Tuesday, April 3 from 11am - 8pm for Opening Day of our NEW Frozen Yogurt & Toppings Bar Help yourself to a selection of frozen yogurt, then top it with over 25 selections of your choice! Sugar-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, non/low fat options available! 5990 W 200 S • Topeka, IN 46571 verbal abuse as a “seriPhoto Submitted ous issue” for their age group. Half of parents of teenagers admit they have not talked to their child about dating violence. With support from Elijah Haven, (a not-forprofit agency committed to peace and non-violence in the home and community) an original drama about teen dating violence will be performed by students from three LaGrange County schools in April and May. Back row (left to right): Briauna Wisler, MacKenna McGraw, Avery “The Outrage” is funded Glick, Robin Purlee, Kyle Baker, Kiersten Reeve and David Rogers. by grants awarded to Front row: Erika Byler, Kiska Carr and Keenan H. Crotty. Elijah Haven Crisis Intervention Center by Kiska Carr and MacKenna McGraw LaGrange County REMC’s Round-Up from Prairie Heights High School; and initiative and by L.I.F.E. (LaGrange homeschooled senior David Rogers. Independent Foundation for EndowThe name of the play is taken from ments). Ten teens from Lakeland, Prai- the phrase, “If you’re not outraged, rie Heights and Westview high schools you’re not paying attention.” It was will present the twenty-minute drama written by Allison Basinger, Education in convocations at the three county and Prevention Advocate at SAFEschools. The performances are timed to HOME, Inc., of Johnson County, Kancoincide with school prom dates. sas. The drama has garnered numerous Sarah Rogers is the director of the awards and has been presented before drama. The cast includes Robin Purlee the National Summit on Gender-Based and Avery Glick from Lakeland High Violence Among Young People. These School; Kyle Baker, Erika Byler, Keenan will be the first performances of “The H. Crotty, Kiersten Reeve, and Briauna Outrage” in Indiana. Wisler from Westview High School; HUGE BOOK SALE Yoder Insurance Agency, LLC. April 12 - 14 Thursday, 4pm-8pm Friday, 8am-6pm Saturay, 8am-2pm Sponsored by Allied Book Company Thousands of used library books, some new paperbacks, leveled readers, math manipulatives, and Teacher’s “Big Books”. Perfect for: book collectors, home- schoolers, private & public school teachers and avid readers. Sale held at Maple City Chapel • 2015 Lincolnway E, Goshen, IN which is located close to Menards. Prices: Hardback $1.50 • Paperback 75¢ • Teacher’s Big Books $5 Portion of proceeds to benefit overseas missions. All books half price after noon on Sat. Exceeding Expectations www.YoderIns.com 260-768-4547 8015 W US 20 • Shipshewana, IN NW Corner of SR 5 & US 20 The Hometown Treasure · Apr. ‘12 · pg 41