Donor Relations and Marketing Manager Shellie Dell of Lake Area United Way has a smile like Christmas morning and a reputation for being positive, giving and energetic. “I love working at United Way because they work with so many different...
Jane Powers
A Northwest Indiana Life in the Spotlight: Ruby Snyder
In the beginning there was Ruby and her pencil. “That was the joke at Tradewinds because that’s what it was. I had a clipboard and carbon papers – that was it!” Ruby laughed. Ruby Snyder, of Hammond, retired from Tradewinds Services, Inc....
A NWIndiana Life in the Spotlight: Evelyn Harris
Twenty years of accounting experience gave Evelyn Harris the skills and work ethic to excel as a Resource Development Associate with the Lake Area United Way for the past two years. Recently awarded as the 2015 Station Manager of the Year for her...
A Valpo Life in the Spotlight: J.J. Peller
A theme of joy, ambition and creative contribution weaves throughout the activities in the life of J.J. Peller, Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch. Peller is a recent graduate of Valparaiso High School and Wabash College. Upon graduation he joined...
A NWIndiana Life in the Spotlight: Dr. Manu Vora
If our life is a result of our core beliefs, then Dr. Manu Vora’s core belief is in the exponential power of giving. Vora was recently awarded the 2015 Ishikawa Medal by the American Society for Quality (ASQ) for his extraordinary commitment to...
A Portage Life in the Spotlight: Helen Mundell
Helen Mundell hangs her race medals on the bulletin board in her classroom at Fegely Middle School. She has completed ten marathons, including the Boston Marathon – one of the world’s most prestigious races. Her favorite thing about long races is...
A Portage Life in the Spotlight: Michael Partin
Aviation Pros recently awarded General Manager Michael Partin of the Gary Jet Center the “40 Under 40” award, a national honor in the aviation industry. A managing partner at the Gary Jet Center nominated him for his accomplishments. “I...
Hobart Humane Society Volunteers Needed
The Hobart Humane Society was founded in 1954 and has one of the highest adoption rates in the nation; animals at the shelter have a 75% chance of finding a home, where the national average at humane societies is only 15%. Servicing Hobart, Lake...
Portage Parks’ 2015 Daddy Daughter Dance Promises to Be a Delight
Portage Parks and Recreation Department is proud to announce registration is open for the 2015 Daddy Daughter Dance taking place from 6-8:30 pm on Friday, February 6, 2015 in the Oakwood Hall. The dance is a time for girls to be honored, loved and to...
2015 Chicago Polar Dash
836 dedicated runners participated in the Polar Dash 5k on Saturday, January 10. The course started and ended in Grant Park, following the snowy banks of Lake Michigan. The race was a benefit for Shriners’ Hospital specializing in excellent...