Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 133, Number 17, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 28 April 2011 — Page 3

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eral fourth- and fifth-grade singers. Their program is entitled, 'Change the World.' Ordinarily, theatrical presentations given by Wakarusa Elementary School are offered free of charge, but for this endeavor, staff members and students are taking a different approach by asking the community to help in what Skaggs calls a "musical outreach/' Those who are coming to see "Arf" are being asked to participate in a drive to collect food and supplies to local agencies that care for animals. Among the items that are being sought for donations are dry cat and dog food, towels or blankets, copy paper, paper towels, and kitten bottles, although anything deemed pet-relat-ed is also welcomed. It is suggested that each family share at least one selection from the list on the night of the show, where there will be a specific place to drop off the items. Those who will benefit from the outreach will include the St. Joseph and Elkhart County Humane Societies, as well as All 4 Animals, an Elkhart

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County foster care shelter facility for animals. Flyers will be distributed during the show of animals who are searching for loving, adoptive families. Skaggs recalls that the idea to launch the pet supply collection came from a parent volunteer while discussing ideas and gathering props for the show. 'One of die moms, Jennifer Cripe, mentioned it would be cool to have pictures of dogs which need adopted from the Humane Society,' she said. "Then she brought up the idea 'what if we have families bring a pet-related item to our free concert, which we can donate to these places?" She adds, "Jennifer has done all the work and contacted St Joseph and Elkhart County, and they are so excited that we are doing this." Local establishment Richmond's Feed has also demonstrated a gracious willingness to help by giving the school more than 60 bags of dog food from distributors such as Canidae All Natural Dog Food, Cargiol Dog Food, Prince Corporation, and Eagle Dog Food.

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The evening's theme will have a decidedly 'doggie* feel and atmosphere, as many volunteers nave come forth to design 'dog houses," signs, and other puppy props. All of the children who will be performing have been asked to wear their best dog apparel, which could include anything from ears, tails, spots, costumes, and shades of canine colors. The school hallways will be decorated with posters and pictures of the children posing with their favorite pups, and each teacher will nave his or her own "dog house" decked out with embellishments and special artwork created by the children. "This will give us that creative look, which is really what this whole program is about," Skaggs notes. "Every dog is different from the other different shapes, sizes, colors, breed, and voice but we all have a talent to share with the world around us. Just like people. Your bark is important —that's what 'Arf' is all about." For more information on how to help with this special project, or to learn

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more about the musical, persons may contact Wakarusa Elementary School at 574-862-2000, or sskaggs® wanee.org. Cm members for “Arf include the following students: Doggie Town Chora Second and thM-gmde students Announcer Allison Nedrouer Benny Beagle: Dasianae Washington Connor Irish Setter Andrew Bailey PMty Pointer Rhiannon Landis Chow: Katelyn Ruili Shih Tzu: Adrienna Kaser Barney Basset Hound: Alexis Wekiy Tferry Timer: Morgan Berry Chi Chi Chihuahua: Nicholas Lechlitner Alfie Afghan: Araceli Martinez Bemie Saint Bernard: Courtney Eby Rodney Rottweiler Emily Barrera PbUy Pomeranian: Macey Smith Rex Retriever Brett Maust PDodle-aycious: Elizabeth Jansen Larry Labrador Colin Glicic Shar Pei: Amanda Foster Rover Chase Homer General German Shepherd: Quinten Hunsberger Lieutenant Doberman: Veshon Malone Corporal Schnauzer: Tyler Cronkright Private Dachshund: Landon Holland Other Soldiers: Trenton Edwards, Stephen Schmidt, Keegan Silveus, Alex Wiseman, & Nicholas Jones Simon English Bulldog - Ethan Ramer Dalmatians: Alexzandria Jesse (Dali), Ashlyn Branch, Emily Bennett, Laura Eby, Alea Minnich, Bridget Marks. Paige Henschen, Kate Stillson, Sarah Homes, & Grade Knepper Boxers: Brock Flickinger, Ryne Flickinger, Jason Jackson, Bryce Resier, Trey Graber, Kyle Sellers, Kaden Newcomer, and Kael Hooley

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