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Job help for heroes
Robert Stowers didn’t expect to walk into a job fair at American Legion Post 260 and walk out with a job. But he did. Stowers, 25, served more than six years in the Army, much of it in Iraq and Afghanistan. The Valparaiso resident completed …
Get up and go!
GARY Public forum: Fourth district councilwoman Carolyn Rogers will host a community forum at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, at Washington Park Pavilion, 1200 Pennsylvania St. Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson is scheduled to attend. HOBART Family fishing: The Friends of Robinson Lake’s free family fishing event …
School news
HOPE Scholarship: Northwest Indiana McDonald’s Operators and the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana have partnered to establish the HOPE Scholarship for local high school students. It is open to graduating high school seniors living in Lake, Porter, LaPorte, Newton and Jasper counties. Twenty $1,000 scholarships …
Art appreciation
Hundreds of pieces of artwork adorned the gallery walls at the Center for Visual and Performing Arts in Munster during the recent 39th annual Tri-County Junior/Senior High School Art Exhibit. An awards ceremony and reception honored students grades 6-12 from Lake, Porter and LaPorte counties. …
Woman to woman
For women, there are some things only another woman can understand. Based on this premise, Bethel Church in Crown Point now offers a Woman-to-Woman Mentorship Ministry. According to director Tammy Johnston, the ministry is all about making connections with women who share the same values …
Gary’s classy ladies in red hats
For Gary women in the city’s first Red Hat Society chapter, Arbelia Caruthers is “Queen Mother.” The organization offers camaraderie and support to women over 50. Beyond that there are no guidelines, and some good-naturedly claim this “organization” of women dressed in bright reds and …
Parkinsons group holding benefit
When Elizabeth Woodbury, of Highland, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease her first reaction was, “What’s that?” The second thought for the then 51-year-old was, “I’m too young.” She discovered, in fact, she wasn’t too young to get the disease, which is a disorder of the …
Guardsman gives battalion flag to city
After a trip to Iraq in 2005 and six years being missing, a flag representing 1st Sgt. John Tracey’s service in the city’s National Guard contingent is now part of City Hall. Tracey presented the city with the flag for National Guard Company B 113th …
RELIGION BRIEFS
CROWN POINT Northwest Seventh-Day Adventist Church: 10570 Randolph St. — Healthy eating seminar, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 19, food samples, cooking demonstrations and discussions about how to eat healthier, call Patricia Appleton at (773) 881-4957 for more information. St. Matthias: 101 W. …
A sporting chance
Dr. Bernard C. Watson Academy for Boys made it to the big leagues when retired White Sox coach Wallace Johnson stepped to the stage during the recent “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” program. The event also served as a celebration for recent IRead …
Ways to ease the pain
Who hasn’t complained of a sore back? It’s not surprising because, according to estimates, 80 percent of the adult population experiences back pain at some point in their lives. The good news is that, in most cases, back pain is not something that has to …
IUN is a good fit for adult learners
Indiana University Northwest is an ideal choice for adult learners who wish to return to college while still immersed in the duties of their busy lives. Those with working and domestic commitments can still find time to pursue their degree thanks to flexible options for …
Driving for dollars
Portage High School’s National Honor Society teamed up with Paul Heuring Ford of Hobart to raise money through Ford’s Drive 4 UR School fundraiser. The car dealership brought 10 cars to the school for the April 27 event. For each test drive taken by a …
Wild about gardens
With the onset of mild weather, those with green thumbs turn to their garden blueprints. Recently, many of them could be found browsing flowers, plants, shrubs and trees at the 13th annual Native Plant Sale at Gibson Woods. Sponsored by the Wild Ones organization, the …
Learning by working
The Interdisciplinary Cooperative Education program and Gary Community School Corp. held their 55th annual Employers Recognition Luncheon April 25 for local employers who hired students from the Business Professionals of America clubs. BPA clubs are active at Lew Wallace STEM and West Side Leadership academies. …
Northwest Indiana Weekly Planner
AN EVENING OUT “Jazzing in Black and Red”: 5 p.m. Sunday, May 19, Genesis Convention Center, 5th Avenue and Broadway; concert, dinner/dance, and musical entertainment by Diane “Lil’ Sax” Ellis and the Jazzy Ladies; cost $40 per person, $75 per couple, presented by The Greater …
