July21st
By Harriet Fagan
Last month’s column introduced the topic of dating violence, some form of which is experienced by one in every three teens. Today, we’re going to address helping your teen identify what a healthy relationship is and to recognize and deal with an abuser. Read More | Comments
July21st
Sometimes the number 13 proves lucky.
This summer, Dawn Williams, 17, representing the South Haven Boys and Girls Club, was named one of 13 regional finalists in the Boys and Girls Clubs national Youth of the Year competition, making her the highest-placing Porter County club member in the 63-year-old national event.
Five winners from five regions go on to vie for the Youth of the Year title. Williams will be a senior this year at Portage High School. Read More | Comments
July21st
The South Haven Boys & Girls Club recently conducted its sixth annual spelling bee. The words used were words provided by the Portage Townships elementary schools. Over 30 members competed in two divisions: 1st grade-3rd grade & 4th grade-6th grade. Read More | Comments
July21st
by Carl Kurek
Every dog has its day – or at least a Saturday.
For the past three years, one Saturday in July has been set aside to make sure that dogs around Northwest Indiana receive their due.
This past weekend, there were four canines in particular who really had reason to wag their tails at the third annual Bark in the Park at Thomas Centennial Park in Chesterton. Read More | Comments
July21st
The music they play may change; as will the scores of the games they cover, the news they report on and the politics they talk about.
But one thing that has proved to be consistent about WVUR, The Source, Valparaiso University’s student radio station, is its ability to outshine the competition. The Source, 95.1 FM, has been the recipient of the Indiana Association of Student Broadcasters’ (IASB) Radio School of the Year award three out of the past five years. The station operates out of Schnabel Hall, 1700 Chapel Dr,. on the VU campus, broadcasting 24/7 in the Valparaiso area. Read More | Comments
July21st
We all love the smell of fresh clean sheets. We feel better after a long shower or hot bath. After we clean the garage, the house, the bathroom, the kitchen, we just feel good about our accomplishment and the job we have done. We prefer to eat in a restaurant that is clean and well kept. Antibacterial cleaning products and hand sanitizers are in high demand everywhere we look. Read More | Comments
July21st
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 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. Read More | Comments
July21st
By Caroline Dowd-Higgins
Unpaid internships and volunteer opportunities are not just for students anymore. This strategy is a great way for career changers and job seekers to get their foot in the door of a particular industry.
The trendy new term: returnship is for seasoned professionals and provides a way for you to test-drive an organization from the inside to determine if it’s a good fit. Likewise, the employer will learn what you are capable of and if a position becomes available, you will have a competitive edge if you performed well as a volunteer. While some returnships pay, most are voluntary, and the time frame may last a few weeks or months depending on the organization.
The Sara Lee Corporation launched the returnship model and provides opportunities for mid-career individuals re-entering the workforce after having been away for a number of years. Their pilot returnship program was so successful that it is now an integrated part of the company’s ongoing recruitment efforts. Read More | Comments
July21st
Walking Meditation; A Step of Intention
by Cynthia Smith-Faught
I started meditating almost 20 years ago. I discovered this practice through books. It would be a couple of years from my first meditation practice before I would be in front of a physical teacher and another year before I would be introduced to walking meditation. It was instant love. Read More | Comments
July21st
INDIANAPOLIS – State health officials are reminding parents of school immunization requirements for the 2010-2011 school year, which include some additional vaccinations. Parents should ensure their children are up-to-date before the start of the next school year. Read More | Comments
