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Upcoming cutathon to benefit 8-year-old cancer victim
It just seems so unfair and sad to me when young kids are cancer victims. It has to be an unbelievable struggle, mentally and financially for their families. One of our young friends, Jason, recently got the “all clear” after dealing with leukemia for three …Read More
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Two local collegiates among finalists for the Lowe’s Senior Class Award
Another twosome this week, only this time it’s for individuals instead of schools — two outstanding senior college students who are among six finalists for the Lowe’s Senior Class Award, which is based on excellence in character, classroom, community and competition. Robbie Hummel of Valparaiso …Read More
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Hebron, Jefferson Middle schools deserve accolades
It’s a twosome! Two middle schools are worthy of many, many accolades. Since I believe they are equal in praise, I am telling you about them alphabetically. Hebron Middle School recently was named “A School to Watch,” which is endorsed by the Indiana Department of …Read More
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Coach is devoted to those with special needs
I can’t think of another person who deserves it more. Angie MacKenzie began volunteering for Special Olympics when she was still in school, and 16 years later, she continues to bring joy into the lives of Special Olympians. Although she began by helping with special …
Students give generously to animals
For years, Razzle has watched Hebron Middle School students accomplish many fundraiser from the beginning to end of each school year including food drives, cancer donations, dollars for families in need and shoe collections, to name but a few. Razzle has been a therapy dog …
Special Olympics to take Polar Plunge at VU
Even though we’ve had a milder winter than we usually have, it’s still been cold enough to shiver without a warm jacket. It won’t be long until hopefully hundreds of men, women, boys and girls will be “Freezin’ for a Reason.” The Polar Plunge is …
OE seeks runners to join marathon team
Run, do not walk, to Opportunity Enterprises at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, for the first callout meeting to join the OE marathon team, or on Saturday, Jan. 21, pop in to the Omni 41 Health and Fitness Connection at 221 U.S. 41 in Schererville. …
Be sure to smile at others before it’s too late
Can you believe that almost a whole week of 2012 is gone already? Gosh, it seems like only yesterday we were all rushing around getting last-minute shopping, baking and cards done, and suddenly it’s all memories. I guess there’s a reason for the phrase “live …
Holidays filled with warm memories
Even though winter looks much prettier when the ground is covered in snow, it sure made it easier for all the families traveling this past weekend to have dry roads — and word has it that Santa found a way to get enough traction from …
Why is ‘Merry Christmas’ greeting offensive?
I honestly don’t understand how it was determined that, in concern that someone might be offended by the greeting “Merry Christmas,” employees of many businesses were told to say “Happy Holidays,” or something similar. In some stores there is not even any indication of anything …
Woycik: Animal shelter, OE match could be heavenly
The Porter Council meeting room was filled to capacity Tuesday night for a special meeting with the commissioners to talk about the Porter County Animal Shelter’s future. It was a good feeling to me to see how many people care about the future of homeless …
Vote online to help SELF win ‘Future’ grant
Most of us, whether it is for our kids or ourselves, have dreams of a bright future. Maybe that’s why the Clorox Co. sponsors their “Power a Bright Future” grant program to give schools and teachers extra opportunities to develop programs to help children learn …
So many deserve thanks, today and all year
Did you know the celebration of Thanksgiving is unique to America? For many years, I didn’t realize that and, when I found out, it made complete sense. No other country is made up of almost every ethnicity in the world, a country free from the …
A salute to those who saluted vets
Although it was a week ago, the memory of a packed Applebee’s restaurant, with so many hats and shirts designating veterans, is still vivid. What a special gift from a national restaurant chain — inviting all veterans to a complete meal as a thank-you for …
Fall bursting with colors and volunteers
The leaves are falling fast. This year, the fall foliage throughout Northwest Indiana has been so vibrant. Still this week, a few bright red and yellow leaves are hanging on to maintain some color before we are covered in pure white. What a great group …
Special homecoming possible
If there is any news that made me smile, it was hearing President Barack Obama say that all our military men and women in Iraq will be home for the holidays. Then, I heard politicians and reporters saying Obama was doing it as a political …
Elvis Fest big for Special Olympics
What a fun weekend, with 20 Elvis impersonators vying for the chance to perform at the Ultimate Elvis Contest in Memphis in March. In this 19th year of the Elvis Fantasy Fest in Portage, each performer sounded as great as the one before. I can’t …
Challenger field needs work
We all face challenges in our lives, but some youngsters face them every day. Whatever the disability might be, the chance to be a part of a “regular” sports team is slim or none. That’s why the Challengers baseball program, under the umbrella of Little …
Elvis Fantasy Fest next week
Elvis is in the building — well, at least his hip-swinging music and movies will be during the 19th annual Elvis Fantasy Fest at Woodland Park in Portage from Friday, Oct. 14, through Sunday, Oct. 16. The fun begins at 5:30 p.m. Friday with delicious …
Special scarves, special kids
It seems as if Mother Nature heard summer was over, and the calendar said it was fall, so she turned off the heat. This is such a colorful season, with the beauty of red, gold, orange and yellow leaves. Yet, it also is a reminder …
