A Valparaiso Teen is Rewarded for Helping Others

Students, from elementary all the way through high school, make important decisions everyday. For example, they decide whether or not to do homework, whether they should study for a test, who their friends will be and what they and their friends will spend their time doing. All of which definitely have the potential to change or shape their life.

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The Frog Hunt has been rescheduled due to rain on
Saturday, July 24, to Saturday, August 14 from
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Coffee Creek Pavilion
(1050 off Hwy 49) in Chesterton. Cost: Adults -
$10; Kids – age 5 to 15 – $5; and kids age 4 &
under – Free.
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Tucked behind Lowes, off of Highway 6 and Willowcreek Road, in Sterling Creek Village is a new community for seniors being developed by Rittenhouse Senior Living. The community will offer assisted living, a special care unit for people with Alzheimer’s disease and 2-bedroom villas for seniors who are able to live independently but don’t want the hassles of home ownership any longer. The people of Rittenhouse Senior Living believe that residents come first in everything they do.
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From gloves, tires and hoses, to balloons, boots and, of course, the omnipresent rubber band, today rubber is used in everything from household goods to industrial products. One use of rubber that is increasing in popularity is rubber roofing. The benefits and discernible characteristics of rubber roofing are the reasons for its rise and success in today’s market. Read More | Comments

By Debbie Zimmer
spokesperson for the Paint Quality Institute

Painting the exterior of your home is one of the most important types of home maintenance.  And while many homeowners choose to hire a painting contractor, this is one project you may be able to tackle yourself, especially if you have the time and you’re the least bit handy. 
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From viruses and hardware failure to theft or natural disasters, the ability to lose computer files and data is profound and affects many people each year. And anyone who has ever lost computer knows the headache and heartache that is involved.

Personal information, such as pictures, emails, and letters, is often lost irretrievably. Other information, such as music or applications, can be restored, but may be expensive to replace.
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    Buying or refinancing a home is one of the most important and complex financial decisions facing consumers. It is also a breeding ground for predatory lending and loan fraud. So, it’s important to be a smart consumer.
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It’s that time of year for repaving driveways and parking lots…

The Better Business Bureau of Northern Indiana has received numerous calls recently about asphalt contractors going door-to-door, offering to pave parking lots and driveways.
It is critical that before you commence work with any contractors that you do your homework.
“Don’t be in a rush.  If your driveway or parking lot needs paved, call BBB to get a report on the asphalt contractor you are considering,” said Michael Coil, president/CEO of BBB. Read More | Comments

Valparaiso Parks & Recreations Concert Series

The Valparaiso Department of Parks & Recreation is pleased to offer again this year the free Concerts in the Park series, funded by the generous support of individual and corporate sponsors.  All concerts are hosted at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at the Butterfield Family Pavilion, Fairgrounds Park, unless otherwise stated.  Each performance is one hour in length. 

July 21 – Valparaiso Middle School Bands – (held at downtown Courthouse lawn; rain site is Valparaiso High School.)

Portage Summer Music in the Park Series

Portage Township Live Entertainment Association’s 10th season of Portage Summer Music in the Park will be held at Woodland Park, 2100 Willowcreek Rd., every Tuesday through Aug. 24. The schedule is as follows: Aug. 3, My Brother’s Salsa Band; Aug. 10, Quentin Flagg Variety Show; Aug. 17, Larry Spurlock Band – dance band; Aug. 24, new element Celtic & bluegrass.
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