A special lantern/balloon release is planned for Thursday, July 18, at 8 p.m. to celebrate the life of Mason Case Boone, who died in April 2013. July 18 is the anniversary of Mason’s 2nd birthday, and his family and friends welcome you to join them for the lantern/balloon release at American Legion Fish Lake Post 400.

Mason’s parents are Kay Marcum and Mark Boone of Fish Lake.

After his birth, Mason was diagnosed with Smith Lemli Opitz Syndrome, a congenital disorder that causes the inability to correctly produce or synthesize cholesterol. He spent quite a bit of his short life at Riley Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis.

“Mason fought for his life every day. He was on oxygen, apnea monitor, NG tube feedings, many medications … he underwent more surgeries in his short life than many would ever have,” his mother wrote in an email to WNLP. His condition improved for a while, but then declined in April 2013, when he passed away.

“Since his passing, in the months that followed his father and I have started collecting donations for Riley’s and St. Joe (Regional Medical Center); we want to donate things that were Mason’s favorite to try to being a little joy to the children who are inpatients at those hospitals. We have collected 55 Oballs (a Rhino Co. toy ball for young children) for Riley’s and 12 for St Joe. We want to continue this for as long as we can In Mason’s memory; we will add a note with each one about Mason and our mission with contact information so they can share their stories and pictures. It’s our way for our son to live on, and for us to share a little piece of him with the world.”

People are invited to bring their own lanterns/balloons on Thursday, or if they can’t make it, release one wherever they are to celebrate Mason.

For more information or to make a donation, visit http://www.gofundme.com/2kg3vg.

Here is pertinent information for the 2013-2014 school year provided by the LaPorte Community School Corporation (for more information, visit www.lpcsc.k12.in.us):

Registration dates for new students

(NOTE: Parents can also now register students online through their Parent Access Account. If parents do not have a Parent Access Account, they can contact their child’s school to request an account.

Crichfield: Aug. 5, 8 am-6 pm

Hailmann: Aug. 8, 7 am-3 pm

Handley: Aug. 6, 8 am-4 pm

Indian Trail: Aug. 6, 8 am-4 pm

Kingsbury: Aug. 8, 8 am-6 pm

Kingsford Heights: Aug. 6, 8 am-4 pm

Lincoln: Aug. 8, 8:30 am-5 pm

Riley: Aug. 6, 8 am-4 pm

Boston: Aug. 15 and Aug. 16, 8 am-11 am & 1 pm-2:30 pm

Kesling: Aug. 13 and Aug. 14, 1-4 pm

LaPorte High School: Aug. 15, noon to 3 pm & 5 to 8 pm

Open house schedule

LaPorte High School Preschool: Aug. 15, 5 pm-7 pm

Crichfield: Aug. 27, 6 pm-7 pm

Hailmann: Aug. 22, 5:30 pm-6:30 pm

Handley: Aug. 20, 5 pm-6:30 pm

Indian Trail: Aug. 28, 6 pm-7 pm

Kingsbury: Aug. 26, 5 pm-6:30 pm

Kingsford Heights: Aug. 22, 5 pm-6:30 pm

Lincoln: Aug. 22, 6 pm-7 pm

Riley: Aug. 21, 5 pm-7 pm

Boston: Aug. 19, 5 pm-7 pm

Kesling: Aug. 19, 5 pm-7 pm

Meal prices

Elementary: breakfast – $1; lunch – $1.85; milk – 45 cents

Middle school: breakfast – $1.25; lunch – $2.05; milk – 45 cents

High school: breakfast – $1.25; lunch – $2.05; milk – 45 cents

(25 cents additional for second meals)

Book rental and fees

Kindergarten – $91; first grade – $138; second grade – $121; third grade – $108; fourth grade – $101; fifth grade – $101; sixth grade – $150; seventh grade – $155; eighth grade – $158

Book rental and fees at LaPorte High School are based on each individual student’s class selection.

School supply lists

Lists for each elementary and middle school are posted on that school’s webpage at www.lpcsc.k12.in.us.

School closings/delays

Website: www.lpcsc.k12.in.us. Check the “stoplight” on the right side of the homepage – green, school is in session; yellow, school has been delayed; and red, school has been closed. The website is updated as soon as a decision is made regarding weather conditions.

Radio Stations: LaPorte – 1540 AM & 96.7 FM. Michigan City – 1420 AM & 95.9 FM. Knox – 99.3 FM. Valparaiso – 1500 AM & 105 FM.

Television: WNDU 16, WSBT 22, WSJV 28, Merrillville Lakeshore Public TV Channel 96 on Comcast

Blackboard Connect 5: With this new system, the school corporation can notify parents and staff with a prerecorded phone call pertaining to school delays, dismissals, closings, and other important announcements. (NOTE: Parents are encouraged to update the emergency contact phone number on file at each child’s home school. Parents wishing to opt out of this service need to contact their student’s home school and request to be removed. Staff wishing to opt out or make changes to their emergency contact information need to contact the Business Department at the Educational Services Center.)

Handsome new signs designate Pine Lake Cemetery as a state-recognized Heritage Cemetery. (CLICK TO ENLARGE)

Photo and information courtesy of LaPorte County Historian Fern Eddy Schultz

Historians, and those who simply love its beauty, have treasured Pine Lake Cemetery for decades. Now newly installed signs make its heritage official.

Dedication of the Pine Lake Cemetery Heritage Signs was held Saturday, July 13, 2013. In addition to the one shown in the photo, which is near the Pine Lake Avenue entrance, one now also stands at the back entrance to the cemetery and at the entrance to the newly opened section on Severs Road known as The Plains.

Fern Eddy Schultz, LaPorte County Historian and president of the Pine Lake Cemetery Association, welcomed attendees to the July 13 ceremony and introduced cemetery trustees Joe Wellinski, vice president; Carol Bucholz, secretary; Joanna Cave, treasurer; Patti Grover, John Kolar and Harold Rosenow; and cemetery Superintendent Brandon Kessler.

Schultz presented a brief history of the cemetery, which was established in 1858 with the burial of Theodosia Darling, mother of Dr. Nelson S. Darling.

The Pine Lake Cemetery Association was organized Aug. 6, 1856, and acreage was purchased from the county for the purpose of a cemetery. Col. Gilbert Hathaway, Dr. George L. Andrew and Lycurgus Sherman were appointed a committee to enclose, survey and lay out the plat. County Surveyor Elam Clark directed the work. Aquilla Rogers represented the County Commissioners, Trustees Hathaway and Andrew carried the chain and Sherman drove the stakes.

Many changes have occurred since then, including acquisition of the lakefront and reconfiguration of that area with the realigning of U.S. 35, making the Union Plank Road within the cemetery and the relocation of the Old City Cemetery (in the City of LaPorte) to a mass grave in Pine Lake Cemetery. New sections have been added and opened, such as The Prairie and, most recently, the area across Severs Road — The Plains.

After the sign dedication ceremony, visitors were able to view the Eason Chapel’s recently restored interior. Much historical information was available regarding the preservation, which included a new roof as well as the most recent improvements: a new sidewalk and steps. Eason Chapel was dedicated in 1912.

Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library

July 15, 1913 – While Howard Miller was waiting in a shelter shed with his two sons for the LaPorte Interurban, the shed blew down. His wife heard the doctor called to their house and nearly fainted from the excitement.

July 15, 1963 – The financing of a 50-bed nursing home in the 1700 block of I Street, LaPorte, is given the green light.

July 15, 1988 – This is a big weekend for local bookworms: The Friends of the Library Book Fair is at Maple Lane Mall.

July 15, 2003 – Former LaPorte baseball standout Damon Day is named head coach at Nebraska-Kearney.

UPDATE: Some citizens have asked why the sheriff’s department did not issue an official press release on the July 11 incident until July 15.  LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office Major John Boyd responded to WNLP on the afternoon of July 15: “One reason is that we do not comment on open and ongoing investigations and as our investigation progressed on the night of July 11 and into July 12, we learned that there was no exigency and that the suspect who had been in possession of the device had acted alone and that there was only one device. Our investigation also revealed that the suspect had not intended to injure anyone. There had been no media or public inquiries (up to that point), so the release was sent out the next business day, which was today (July 15). Our investigation involved a number of investigators from several different agencies.”

Two LaPorte boys, each 16, were arrested at the LaPorte County Fair on Thursday, July 11, 2013, after police were tipped off that they had an explosive device in their backpack. The device was capable of “wounding and maiming a number of people,” according to the Porter County Bomb Squad, which dismantled the device.

Here is the press release issued by the LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office on July 15:

“On Thursday, July 11, at approximately 9:04 pm, LaPorte County Sheriff’s deputies who were providing law enforcement services at the LaPorte County Fair, were approached by a concerned citizen who reported information regarding a potential explosive device that was in possession of a juvenile who was in attendance. The complainant stated that it was believed that the suspect was planning to detonate the device near the carnival rides. A description of the suspect was provided and within several minutes, the LaPorte County Regional Dispatch Center received a 911 call from an anonymous caller that related the same information.

“Acting upon the information, Sheriff’s deputies quickly swept the fairgrounds and within 7 minutes located the suspect and a suspicious device was located within a backpack that he was wearing. The backpack was removed from the suspect and he was secured in handcuffs. While deputies were further searching the suspect, another juvenile male who had been standing nearby began to argue with deputies and was loud and unruly, disrupting the deputies from investigating this matter. That juvenile, who was 16 years of age, refused to quiet and due to his disruptive behavior, was taken into custody for disorderly conduct. While attempting to secure him he kicked one of the deputies and resisted and was therefore sprayed with Oleoresin Capsicum (OC or pepper spray) and he soon became compliant. He was also charged with battery to a police officer and resisting law enforcement and was ultimately transported to the LaPorte County Juvenile Services Center.

“The suspicious device was removed from the populated area of the fairgrounds and the Porter County Bomb Squad was called upon to dismantle the device. In addition, investigators from the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATF) were called. Upon arrival technicians with the Porter County Bomb Squad dismantled the device and confirmed that it was indeed an explosive device.

“Investigators from the LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office joined with investigators from the BATF and ascertained that a second suspect was responsible for manufacturing the device. He was soon located at his home and taken into custody without incident. One juvenile, a 16-year-old male from LaPorte, was charged with possession of a destructive device, a Class C felony. The other, also 16 years old, was charged with manufacturing a destructive device, a Class C felony. Both were transported to the Juvenile Services Center.

“The public’s willingness to seek our deputies out and relate information that they had heard, coupled with very quick and systematic search of the grounds, led to the quick apprehension of the suspect and device,” Major John Boyd told WNLP. “These two components resulted in a potential tragedy being averted. As you can imagine, we are quite proud of our deputies.”

Sheriff Mike Mollenhauer said the same in the press release: “The willingness of citizens to seek out sheriff’s deputies and report this information undoubtedly thwarted a violent tragedy from occurring at the heavily populated LaPorte County Fair.”

Police are looking for Krystal Gutierrez, who is wanted through LaPorte Circuit Court for revocation of a suspended sentence on an original charge of battery.

Gutierrez, approximately 28, is 5 feet, 5 inches tall and weighs 150 pounds.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the LaPorte Police Department at 219-362-9446 or LaPorte County Metro Operations at 219-325-9022.

Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library

July 16, 1913 – A farmer near Westville sat for an hour on his mowing machine while a mad bull stood guard and threatened his life whenever he moved.

July 16, 1963 – Proposed salaries for appointed LaPorte government officials include city engineer, $6,240; city attorney, $3,800; and Beechwood golf pro, $4,680.

July 16, 1988 – A morning fire destroys a Kingsbury bar.

July 16, 2003 – The LaPorte County Commissioners announce that the LaPorte County Home could be repaired after all and at much less cost than originally proposed.

Mr. Gerald L. “Jerry” Moore, 73, of LaPorte, died Sunday, July 14, 2013, at his residence.

He was born Nov. 13, 1939, in Gary, IN, to Arthur and Bernice (Swanson) Moore and had lived in LaPorte since 1984, coming from St. Joseph, MI.

Jerry retired from Whirlpool in 1996. He was director of Informational Services from 1984-1990 and manager of Special Projects from 1990 to 1996. Jerry was a graduate of Westville High School and Indiana University School of Business. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a member of Beechwood Men’s Club and Whirlpool Retiree Group. Jerry enjoyed golf, traveling and his life with his family.

On June 13, 1981, in St. Joseph, MI, he married Bonnie Forburger, who survives.

He is also survived by his children, Garry (Marty) Moore of Springfield, MO, Jeff (Jean) Moore of Hobart, IN, Barry Forburger of Orlando, FL, and Kristy Forburger of San Diego, CA; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one brother, Roger Moore of Mio, MI; and three nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Donald Moore; and one niece, Emily Wurst.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, July 20, at noon at Essling Funeral Home, LaPorte, with Pastor Roger Ash officiating. Visitation will be Friday, July 19, from 4 to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to noon.

Memorial contributions may be made to VNA Hospice, 901 S. Woodland Ave., Michigan City, IN 46360; or LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter, 2855 W. Ind. 2, LaPorte, IN 46350.

Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP, as well as at www.esslingfuneralhome.com.

Garrison Keillor

Storyteller Garrison Keillor, analyst Charles Krauthammer and cancer specialist Dr. Margaret Cuomo are among speakers for the 60th-anniversary season of the Sunday Sinai Forum.

Purdue North Central sponsors the season, featuring six renowned speakers who will inform, educate and entertain listeners.

“This is a special year for the forum as we celebrate this milestone anniversary,” said PNC Chancellor James Dworkin. “Since its inception, the forum has presented noted speakers to explore compelling contemporary issues of the day, providing audience members with a unique opportunity to hear from experts in their fields and to pose face-to-face questions. This audience exchange has led to amazing discussions between the speakers and audience members. This experience cannot be duplicated elsewhere.”

Three of this season’s programs will take place at Elston Middle School, 317 Detroit St., Michigan City, and three will take place at Michigan City High School, 8466 W Pahs Rd., Michigan City. Also, three will begin at 3 p.m. and three will begin at 7 p.m. Details on locations and times are below.

This season’s lineup:

Robert Gibbs

Sept. 15, Robert Gibbs, 7 p.m., Michigan City High School

Gibbs’ presentation is titled “Inside the Oval: From the White House to the World.” As former White House press secretary and current senior advisor to the Obama administration, Gibbs has been a part of the inner workings of the Oval Office. After working so closely with the president and the nation’s leaders, he can provide an insider’s take on the intricacies of the executive branch and how it shapes the nation and the world.

Dag Kittlaus

Sept. 29, Dag Kittlaus, 3 p.m., Elston Middle School

Kittlaus’s theme will be “The Only Constant is (Technological) Change.” Anyone who has owned an iPhone or heard its commercials knows “Siri,” the first true virtual personal assistant and the brainchild of Kittlaus. “Siri” is one component of today’s cutting-edge technology and is an example of the continuing growth of computing power. Kittlaus will offer a glimpse into the future of information technology.

Charles Krauthammer

Oct. 13, Charles Krauthammer, 3 p.m., Michigan City High School

Krauthammer will address “America’s Role in the World: What it Should Be, What it Is.” He is an internationally syndicated columnist for The Washington Post, a contributing editor for The Weekly Standard and The New Republic, and a regular panelist for shows on PBS and Fox News. In 2006, the Financial Times named Krauthammer “the most influential commentator in America.” A trained psychiatrist and a Pulitzer Prize winner, he goes beyond domestic politics to speak about the rise and fall of great powers and America’s changing role in the world since 1948.

Richard Baker

Oct. 27, Richard A. Baker, 7 p.m., Elston Middle School

Baker, will present “A Body in Motion: The Evolving U.S. Senate.” Baker was the first historian of the U.S. Senate, serving from the time of its creation in 1975 through August 2009. He had a firsthand look at the events and personalities that shaped the nation’s “upper house.” The co-author of “The American Senate: An Insider’s History,” Baker will highlight the most significant changes of the post-war era as a guide to understanding today’s Senate. A book signing will follow.

Nov. 17, Garrison Keillor, 7 p.m., Michigan City High School

“An Evening with Garrison Keillor” will feature the well-known author, radio personality and consummate storyteller. His quirky style and down-home persona have made his radio show, “A Prairie Home Companion,” a must hear for listeners across the nation and around the world. Keillor speaks candidly, breaks into song when the mood strikes, and tells his stories to the delight of sold-out audiences wherever he goes.

Dr. Margaret Cuomo

Dec. 8, Margaret Cuomo, M.D., 3 p.m., Elston Middle School

Cuomo will envision “A World Without Cancer.” A radiologist specializing in cancer, she was inspired to action by her patients. The author of a book about what must change to stop the rising number of diagnoses, Cuomo will provide a provocative look at how profit, personalities and politics obstruct progress toward preventing and curing the disease and what can be done to live a cancer-free life. A book signing will follow.

Ticket information

Season subscription tickets are $75 for regular tickets and $150 for patron tickets. Any student showing a valid student ID at the door will be admitted free. Subscribers and others purchasing tickets are encouraged to purchase season tickets early, due to the big lineup for the 60th anniversary.

Those purchasing patron tickets will have an opportunity to meet some of the speakers at a private reception and will be seated in the reserved seating area of the auditorium.

Tickets can be purchased in person with cash or check at the Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W. Second St., Michigan City; Kabelin Hardware, 512 Andrew Ave., LaPorte; and the PNC Advancement Office on the PNC Westville Campus. Tickets can also be purchased via credit card at www.sinaiforum.org.

The 2013 forum season is sponsored by The Franciscan Alliance Northern Indiana Hospitals and The Unity Foundation of LaPorte County.

Jason Rabe

The LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office officially announced July 16, 2013, that resident Stephen Penny will face no charges in the shooting death of intruder Jason Rabe on July 8 in the 6700 East block of County Road 1000 North. The case is closed, police said.

After reviewing police reports, LaPorte County Prosecutor Robert Szilagyi concluded that Penny acted in self-defense when he fatally shot Rabe, 23, of Three Oaks, MI. The investigation revealed that Rabe had broken into Penny’s home near Hudson Lake at about 9 a.m. July 8 and the two struggled, then Penny acted in self-defense and shot Rabe once in the chest. Rabe, who was reportedly armed with a hatchet, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police said Rabe apparently arrived at the residence on a moped.

Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library

July 17, 1913 – Preliminary steps are taken for a Club of Motorists. Memberships will be $1 each.

July 17, 1963 – In the steady decline of railroad passenger service, it is anticipated that the Michigan City ticket office of the New York Central Line will close.

July 17, 1988 – The city of LaPorte’s first pickup of recyclable glass, aluminum and newspapers gets off to a soggy, but successful, start.

July 17, 2003 – The RailCats bring in minor-league fun as Gary’s new team.

Nathan Woessner

A group of Michigan City firefighters, some of whom were instrumental in saving the life of 6-year-old Nathan Woessner, have teamed with the Unity Foundation of LaPorte County to establish an online fund to help support Nathan’s family.

Nathan, of Illinois, is the boy who fell into a sinkhole on July 12, 2013, at Mount Baldy in Michigan City. It took a team of 50 men nearly four hours to pry Nathan from under 11 feet of sand. Miraculously, while still hospitalized in Chicago, Nathan is expected to make a full recovery.

This extraordinary story drew international interest and requests to help Nathan and his family. In response, the Michigan City firefighters have teamed with the Unity Foundation to establish this special fund, called the Mount Baldy Miracle Fund.

“Unity Foundation is very pleased to partner with the heroic firefighters who represent all those who jumped in to help rescue Nathan,” said Sandy Gleim, Unity vice president. “Their big hearts are extending to set up this fund for anyone wanting to make a donation to support the family with the unexpected medical expenses linked to this emergency. We are thrilled to hear that Nathan is recovering and wish him and his family all the best.”

Donations to the Mount Baldy Miracle Fund can be easily made by credit card at www.uflc.net. Or, send donations by mail to Unity Foundation of LaPorte County, P.O. Box 527, Michigan City, IN 46361.

For more information, call 219-879-0327.

With temperatures expected to stay in the 90s through Friday, LaPorte and Michigan City have made cooling centers available to anyone who needs a place to cool off.

LaPorte

City Hall: 801 Michigan Ave., 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Fire Station 2: 115 East Shore Ct. (off Pine Lake Avenue)

Settlers House: 3304 Monroe St. (seniors only)

Michigan City

City Hall: 100 E. Michigan Blvd., 8 am-4:30 pm

Police Station: 102 W. 2nd St.

Senior Center: 2 On The Lake, 8 am-4 pm

Public Library: 100 E. 4th (business hours only)

If any citizen needs a ride to the cooling centers in Michigan City, call the police department’s non-emergency number: (219) 874-3221.

Mr. Donald W. Kalsow, 84, died Tuesday, July 16, 2013, at Hamilton Grove Communities, New Carlisle, IN.

He was born Feb. 13, 1929, in LaPorte to Lester and Charlotte (Fenker) Kalsow and lived his entire life in the LaPorte area.

Mr. Kalsow retired from Voegler Distributing Company as a mechanic and was a former employee of Wozniak Tool and Die and Reggie Pendleton Olds/Cadillac, and also worked six years with the LaPorte City Street Department. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Hubner-Swanson VFW Post 1130 of LaPorte, Fraternal Order of Police, and Teamsters Union Local 135, Michigan City. Mr. Kalsow was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War. He enjoyed collecting diecast cars. He was hardworking and industrious and was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.

On Oct. 22, 1949, in LaPorte, he married Dorothy T. Ardeel, who currently resides at Hamilton Communities, New Carlisle.

He is also survived by three daughters, Janis (John) Sauter of South Bend, IN, Judy (Keith) Johnson of LaPorte and Jennifer (Ross) Olling of LaPorte; three sons, Larry (Diane) Kalsow of Jacksonville, NC, Dennis (Ella) Kalsow of LaPorte and Steve (Becky) Kalsow of LaPorte; 14 grandchildren, Rachel Enright, Natalie Kiff, Lindsay Wathen, Shanon, Jason, and Tony Barnhart, Ryan, Stephanie, Sean, Joshua, Lucas, and Karli Kalsow, Ashley and Austin Olling; 17 great-grandchildren, Dakin, Julia, Emma, Colin, Kenna, Gavin, Landon, Wesly, Cora, Lyla, Vivian, Jayden, Gabby, Dylan, Cohen, Alaina, and Brenden; one sister, Eileen (Chuck) Schoenborn of Michigan City; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, granddaughter Kali Kalsow, sister Nancy Mocryki and brothers Marvin and Rodney Kalsow.

A funeral service will be held Friday, July 19, at 11 a.m. at Essling Funeral Home, LaPorte, with Pastor Ronald Brauer officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, July 18, from 5 to 8 p.m. and Friday from 10 to 11 a.m. Burial with military graveside honors will follow the service in St. John Lutheran Cemetery, LaPorte.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. John Lutheran Church General Fund, 111 Kingsbury Ave., LaPorte, IN 46350.

Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP, as well as at www.esslingfuneralhome.com.

Once again, LaPorte County entities are coming through to help replenish blood and platelet supplies.

With blood donations down about 10 percent in June and early July, the American Red Cross issued an emergency request for platelet and blood donors of all blood types to donate.

“We are counting on generous volunteer blood and platelet donors to step up and give now,” said Sharyn Whitman, CEO, Indiana-Ohio Blood Services Region. “Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. Each day donations come up short, less blood is available for these patients in need.”

June can be among the most challenging months of the year for blood and platelet donations as regular donors delay giving while they adjust to summer schedules. High school and college blood drives account for as much as 20 percent of Red Cross donations during the school year. 

The Red Cross urgently needs donations to ensure an adequate blood supply is available for patients all summer long. Each day, the American Red Cross Indiana-Ohio Blood Region needs approximately 500 donors to step forward and give blood. Eligible donors with types O negative, B negative and A negative blood are especially encouraged to give. Type O negative is the universal blood type and can be transfused to anyone who needs blood. Types A negative and B negative can be transfused to Rh positive or negative patients.

There is also an urgent need for platelet donations. Platelets – a key clotting component of blood often needed by cancer patients – must be transfused within five days of donation, so it’s important to have a steady supply of platelets on hand.

You can also be twice the hero to people in need this summer by donating the double red cell way. A double red cell donation involves giving two units of red cells through an automated donation process. While a donation of double red cells takes about 30 minutes longer than a whole blood donation, the waiting period between donations is 112 days versus 56 days for whole blood. When taken together, the overall time commitment for one double red cell donations is less that giving two units of whole blood. Donors who meet certain criteria may be eligible to safely donate double red cells. And blood donors with types O and B blood are frequently recruited for the automated donation process.

Here are upcoming Red Cross blood drives in LaPorte County:

– Monday, July 15, 1 to 6 p.m., St. John Kanty Hall, 7012 N. 600 East, Rolling Prairie

– Thursday, July 18, 6 to 10 a.m., Camp Summit Boot Camp, 2407 N. 500 West, LaPorte. Receive a T-shirt

– Tuesday, July 23, 1 to 6 p.m., Bethany Lutheran Church Hall, 102 G St., LaPorte. Receive a coupon for one free taco courtesy of Taco Bell

– Thursday, July 25, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Michiana Hematology Oncology, 1668 S. U.S. 421, Westville. Receive a coupon for one free taco courtesy of Taco Bell

– Friday, July 26, 7 to 11:30 a.m., IU Health LaPorte Hospital Auditorium. Receive a $3 lunch coupon courtesy of IU Health LaPorte Hospital

– Monday, July 29, 2:30 to 6:30 p.m., Queen of All Saints Cafeteria, 606 S. Woodland Ave., Michigan City

– Thursday, Aug. 1, 2 to 6 p.m., St. Peter Church Rosary Room, 1101 Michigan Ave., LaPorte

– Friday, Aug. 2, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., Michigan City Public Library Conference Room, 100 E. Fourth St., Michigan City

– Saturday, Aug. 3, 8 a.m. to noon, Family Life Center Hall, 154 Main St., Westville

– Tuesday, Aug. 6, noon to 6 p.m., St. John’s United Church of Christ Fellowship Hall, 101 St. John Rd., Michigan City

– Saturday, Aug. 10, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Salvation Army, 3240 Monroe St., LaPorte

– Saturday, Aug. 10, 10 a.m. to noon, LaPorte Kroger

– Saturday, Aug. 10, 2 to 4 p.m., PRCU, 620 Bach St., LaPorte

– Sunday, Aug. 11, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Conservation Club House, 1 Mill Pond Rd., Union Mills

– Monday, Aug. 12, noon to 6 p.m., First Church of God gymnasium, 2020 E. Lincolnway, LaPorte

– Monday, Aug. 12, 2 to 6 p.m., Evergreen Baptist Church gymnasium, 2005 E. Coolspring Ave., Michigan City

– Tuesday, Aug. 13, noon to 4 p.m., LaPorte County Public Library Large Conference Room, 904 Indiana Ave., LaPorte

– Wednesday, Aug. 14, 9 to 11 a.m., Settlers House, 3304 Monroe St., LaPorte

– Wednesday, Aug. 14, 1 to 3 p.m., Brentwood, 2002 Andrew Ave., LaPorte

For more information, visit http://www.redcross.org/in/michigan-city.

LaPorte Mayor Blair Milo, less than two years into her first term, has decided to remain as the city’s leader after interviewing with Indiana Gov. Mike Pence for the open position of state auditor.

The state auditor’s position was recently vacated by Tim Berry after he accepted the position of chairman of the Indiana Republican Party. Milo was among several candidates who recently interviewed for the auditor’s position.

In a July 17, 2013, press release, Milo said she was contacted by state GOP leaders to interview for the auditor selection process. Milo met with Pence and Chief of Staff Bill Smith on July 15 “and had a very positive meeting regarding the governor’s upcoming appointment to the position of state auditor,” according to the press release.

“After a great deal of thought and prayer, I have notified Governor Pence that I am extremely honored to have been under consideration for the position of state auditor, but I feel that my commitment to serve the people of LaPorte in the best manner possible is met by remaining in my capacity as mayor at this time. Our community team of the city department heads and employees as well as leaders of local businesses, non-profits, service organizations, faith-based organizations and many others has made great strides in the last year and a half and I am dedicated to ensuring we are able to see through many of the pivotal projects we are currently addressing.

“The next state auditor will have great opportunities to not only continue the outstanding work of (exiting) State Auditor Tim Berry, but closely participate in the many exciting efforts that Governor Mike Pence is leading, taking Indiana from good to great.

“This was a very difficult decision for me, but I look forward to continuing to support Governor Pence and the Indiana team by leading the LaPorte contingent.”

Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library

July 18, 1913 – The insanity commission finds a Maple Avenue man unbalanced and fit for treatment in the Longcliff hospital for the insane.

July 18, 1963 – The owners of Vogue Studio, a photographic studio at 916 Lincoln Way, are preparing to move into 913 Lincoln Way.

July 18, 1988 – GTE’s rate hike request is reduced by more than half.

July 18, 2003 – Stoney Creek, a new Kingsford Heights subdivision, is under way.

Submitted by LaPorte County Extension Office

(EDITOR’S NOTE: More results posted under WNLP’s Community and Organizations categories.) 

Dog Poster

Grand Champion: Holly Martin, New Durham; Reserve Grand Champion: Smanatha Vance, Cass; Level 1 Champion: Samantha Vance, Cass; Level 2 Champion: Sara Jerde, New Durham; Level 3 Champion: Holly Martin, New Durham

A-Honors: Sophie Chlebek, Scipio; Kyra Dabbert, Michigan; Emily Hayes, Kankakee; Alexis Hersom, Springfield; Tori Satchwell, Pleasant; Kolton Saylor, Pleasant; Paige Shafer, Wills; Mackenzie Beadles, New Durham; Brooke Stafford, Wills; Samantha Vance, Cass; Amanda Werner, Clinton; Sara Jerde, New Durham; Cora Nowatzke, Coolspring; Hannah Walker, New Durham; Jessica-Lena Bohlin, LaPorte City; Hannah Kohout, Clinton; Kristen Levendowski, New Durham; Holly Martin, New Durham

A’s: Eleanor Adams, Kankakee; Raegan Daniel, Pleasant; Sage Kluge, Springfield; Krag Warner, Springfield; Tricia Kresel, New Durham; Kimberly Mink, Clinton; Kristen Mink, Clinton; Theresa Lile, Johnson

Corn

Grand Champion: Michael Ekovich, Kankakee; Reserve Grand Champion: Kyle Gorski, New Durham; Beginner Champion: Michael Ekovich, Kankakee

A-Honors: Michael Ekovich, Kankakee; Kyle Gorski, New Durham

A’s: Lucas Rotzien, New Durham

Potatoes

Grand Champion: Allie Kraus, Kankakee; Reserve Grand Champion: Hannah Noveroske, Coolspring; Division 1 Champion: Hannah Noveroske, Coolspring; Division 2 Champion: Allie Krause, Kankakee; Division 3 Champion: Austyn Kraus, Kankakee

A-Honors: Cayden Jonas, Clinton; Hannah Noveroske, Coolspring; Allie Kraus, Kankakee; Haley Sikora, Clinton; Aystyn Krause, Kankakee

A’s: Noah Ford, Hanna-Noble; Roman Ford, Hanna-Noble

Garden

Grand Champion: Willem Conner, Cass; Reserve Grand Champion: Jessie Burek, Pleasant; Single Vegetable Champion: Jessie Burek, Pleasant; Garden Collection Champion: Willem Conner, Cass; Single Herb Champion: Mallorie LaGard, Springfield; Garden Education Poster Champion: Hayden Rogers, Pleasant

A-Honors: Willem Conner, Cass; Mallorie LaGard, Springfield; Emma Mark, Springfield; Allie Kraus, Kankakee; Hayden Rogers, Pleasant; Walter Conner, Cass; Mackenzie LaGard, Springfield; Aubrey Gierke. Lincoln; Madison Gierke, Lincoln; Devin Nelson, Springfield; Holly Keller, Springfield; Jessie Burek, Pleasant

A’s: Nicholas Notaro, Clinton; Julia Kelley, Hudson; Isabella Nelson, Springfield; Drew Noveroske, Lincoln; Joel Kelley, Hudson; Mackenzie LaGard, Springfield; Aubrey Gierke, Lincoln; Bailey Lenig, Kankakee; Hannah Nelson, Springfield; Lucas Rotzien, New Durham; Brandon Stanish, Wills; Justene Charlesworth, Cass; Jorden Clemens, Cass; Daniel Lenig, Wills; Tyler Shumaker, Clinton; Barbara Stanish, Wills; Madison Gierke, Lincoln; Jason Mitzner, Cass; Kelsey Shumaker, Clinton; Riley Charlesworth, Cass; Donald Stanish, Wills; Joshua Vernon, Dewey

Container Garden

Grand Champion: Holly Keller, Springfield; Reserve Grand Champion: Jason Mitzner, Cass; Grade 3 Champion: Malorie LaGard, Springfield; Grade 4 Champion: Holly Noveroske, Noble; Grade 5 Champion: Abigail Kemiel, Scipio; Grade 6 Champion: Jacob Parkman, New Durham; Grade 7 Champion: Justene Charlesworth, Cass; Grade 8-12 Champion: Holly Keller, Center

A-Honors: Mallorie LaGard, Springfield; Brianna Martin, Kankakee; Ryley Zawada, LaPorte City; Phillip Edgerton, Pleasant; Bethany Nedrow, LaPorte City; Holly Noveroske, Hanna-Noble; Jacob Clark, Wills; Walter Conner, Cass; Abigail Kemiel, Scipio; Robin Marron, Kankakee; Samantha Vance, Cass; Mckenzie LeGard, Springfield; Briana Keller, Scipio; Aubrey Gierke, Lincoln; Courtney Grzesiowski, Kankakee; Jacob Parkman, New Durham; Justene Charlesworth, Cass; Mckenzie Jacobs, Union; Tricia Kresel, New Durham; Jason Mitzner, Cass; Holly Keller, Springfield

A’s: Elizabeth Buchanan, Union; Willem Conner, Cass; Rebekah Novak, Kankakee; Linda Tharpe, LaPorte City; Madison Gierke, Lincoln; Kelsey Shumaker, Clinton

Recycling

Grand Champion: Katie Marsh, Union; Reserve Grand Champion: Katelynn Vance, Cass; Champion Beginner: Sydney Plata, New Durham; Champion Intermediate: Jaden Redweik, Pleasant; Champion Advanced: Katie Marsh, Union

A-Honors: Sydney Patla, New Durham; Morgan Wozniak, Cass; Haley DeMartinis, Kankakee; Agabail Elkins, New Durham; Bethany Eyrick, Scipio; Kirsten Lambert, Pleasant; Jaden Redweik, Pleasant; Lacey Nichols, New Durham; Tyler Rogers, Pleasant; Sara Siegmund, New Durham; Mason Taylor, Pleasant; Walker Wroblewski, Springfield; Kristen Smith, Scipio; Jenna Bradley, Scipio; Jonah Carriveau, Pleasant; Dana Karnavas, Hudson; Rachael Lowe, Hudson; Katie Marsh, Union; Bo Reed, La Porte City; Katelynn Vance, Cass.

A’s: Katelyn Bell, Cass; Sara Bohm, Clinton; Elizabeth Buchanan, Union; Remi Cernel, La Porte City; Nicole Corbett, Springfield; Michael Ekovich III, Kankakee; Christian Frazier, Kankakee; Grace Frazier, Kankakee; Blake Kessler, Springfield; Sage Kluge, Springfield; Ella Minich, Pleasant; Hayden Rogers, Pleasant; Carter Rudolph, Lincoln; Ryley Zawada, La Porte City; Christopher Cernel, La Porte City; Samantha Cernel, La Porte City; Aubrey Gierke, Lincoln; McKenzie Jacobs, Union; Jennifer Kievert, La Porte City; Sarah Krcilek, Pleasant; Maggie Schuster, Scipio; William Sinclair, Cass; Emigh Steinhagen, Springfield; Tyler Cambe, New Durham; Jacob Claxton, Coolspring; Marque Steinhagen, Springfield.

Rabbit Education

Grand Champion: Olivia Dybing, Creative Clover Kids; Reserve Grand Champion: Samantha Rozinski, Hudson; Champion Level 1: Tristen Poe, Scipio; Champion Level 2: Olivia Dybing, Creative Clover Kids; Champion Level 3: Samantha Rozinski, Hudson

A-Honors: Tristen Poe, Scipio; Olivia Dybing, Creative Clover Kids; Jaden Horvath, Kankakee; Megan Reed, La Porte City; Justin Rozinski, Hudson; Jessica-Lena Bohlin, La Porte City; Grace Dybing, Creative Clover Kids; Samantha Rozinski, Hudson

A’s: Kristen Mink, Clinton; Katelynn Wells, Cass

Sport Fishing

Grand Champion: Wreese Hemphill, Hudson; Reserve Grand Champion – Riley Charlesworth, Cass; Level 1 Champion: Wreese Hemphill, Hudson; Level 2 Champion: Justene Charlesworth, Cass; Level 3 Champion: Riley Charlesworth, Cass

A-Honors: Walter Conner, Cass; Wreese Hemphill, Hudson; Wrigley Hemphill, Hudson; Blake Kessler, Springfield; Nicholas Lowry, New Durham; Justene Charlesworth, Cass; Bryce Summerlin, Lincoln; Riley Charlesworth, Cass

A’s: Jonathon McCormick, Lincoln; Gavin Zolvinski, Scipio; Nathan Biegel, Cass; Nicholas Biegel, Cass; Noah Biegel, Cass

Fine Arts

Grand Champion: Halen Watson, Center; Reserve Grand Champion: Shelby Fleming, New Durham; Beginner Champion: Halen Watson, Center; Intermediate Champion: Bethany Eyrick, Scipio; Advanced Champion: Shelby Fleming, New Durham

A-Honors: Gracie Beck, Coolspring; Dakota Cook, Pleasant; Alyssa DeWitt, Kankakee; Grace Dybing, Center; Shelby Fleming, New Durham; Katie Gurnicz, Scipio; Bailey Kiff, Cass; Landon Major, Wills; John Pietrowski, Wills; Sydney Sales, Hudson; Hannah Stewart, Kankakee; Walter Conner, Cass; Quinlan Eggert, Kankakee; Blake Kessler, Springfield; Mackenzie LaGard, Springfield; Ryin Ott, Scipio; Sydney Patla, New Durham; Payton Sales, Hudson; Ava Sinclair, Cass; Robert Smith, Springfield; Halen Watson, Center; Bethany Eyrick, Scipio; Courtney Grzesiowski; Lillie Kessler, New Durham; Brendan Kogiones, Johnson; Lacey Nichols, New Durham; Morgan Powell, Kankakee; Madyson Ruzbasan, Cass; Zoe Surma, Center; Katelynn Wells, Cass; Rachel Beck, Hudson; Katie Gurnicz, Scipio; Landon Major, Wills

A’s: Alexandria Becker, Pleasant; Kristin Cave, Scipio; Malyssa Craig, Clinton; Hannah Eikelberg, Kankakee; Kristen Gushrowski, Coolspring; Dana Karnavas, Hudson; David Keating, Clinton; Sadie Lebo, Clinton; Tessa Lebo, Clinton; Alexander Nunn, Scipio; Megan Riley, Michigan; Layni Sprouse, Springfield; Kylie Stafford, Wills; Caitlyn Tuholski, Wills; Marina Walinski, Springfield; Becca Wykoff, Hudson; Cole Antrim, Pleasant; Emily Hayes, Kankakee; Cheyenne Hicks, Coolspring; Sage Kluge, Springfield; Brianna Martin, Kankakee; Edyn Mertz, Cass; Sydney Patla, New Durham; Brooke Stafford, Wills; Schasta Antrim, Pleasant; Isabella Burgo, Lincoln; Layla Eklund, Springfield; Emily Gushrowski, Coolspring; Keeley Higley, Lincoln; Jaden Horvath, Kankakee; Lillyanne King, Dewey; Mia Lebo, Clinton; Emma Marsh, Washington; Kimberly Mink, Clinton; Anastasia Nowatzke, Coolspring; Jessica Peterson, Lincoln; Jacqueline Scarborough, Kankakee; William Sinclair, Cass; Kristen Smith, Scipio; Jake Stafford, Wills; Taylor Stafford, Wills; Natalie Tuholski, Wills; Parker Wiltfong, Lincoln; Walker Wroblewski, Springfield; Clae Antrim, Pleasant; Walter Wroblewski, Springfield; Jake Stafford, Wills; Maggie Schruster, Scipio; Gillian Miller, Clinton; Kimberly Mink, Clinton; Jacqueline Scarborough, Kankakee; Alie Hicks, Pleasant; Kylie Stafford, Wills; Nicholas Keating, Clinton; Gracie Beck, Coolspring

Building Toys

Grand Champion: Emily Kipper, Johnson; Reserve Grand Champion: Amelia Kessler, New Durham; Level A Champion: Allie Kraus, Kankakee; Level B Champion: Hunter Bennett, Clinton; Level C Champion: Amelia Kessler, New Durham; Level D Champion: Emily Kipper, Johnson

A-Honors: Nathan Baima, Hanna; Remi Cernel, Scipio; Isaac Chezem, Scipio; Joseph Henrich, Springfield; Maggie Hundt, Coolspring; Cole Jurkowski, Wills; Allie Kraus, Kankakee; Max Kutz, Kankakee; Christian McDaniel, Michigan; Kolton Saylor, Pleasant; Robert Smith, Springfield; Elijah Smithers, Hanna; Nathan Tuholski, Pleasant; Daniel White, Wills; Clae Antrim, Pleasant; Shawn Battleday, Cass; Hunter Bennett, Clinton; Noah Biegel, Cass; Clae Antrim, Pleasant; Shawn Battleday, Cass; Hunter Bennett, Clinton; Noah Biegel, Cass; Emily Gushrowski, Coolspring; Nicholas Gushrowski, Coolspring; Christopher Huhnke, Kankakee; Caden Hunsley, Cass; Kathelyn Huntress, Center; Joel Kelley, Hudson; Drake Kluge, Springfield; Tyler Melnyk, Springfield; Todd Meloy, Clinton; Nathan Middlebrook, Lincoln; Jacob Mitchell, Springfield; Bryce Perry, Scipio; Chase Summerlin, Lincoln; Spencer Wadley, Coolspring; Bohdan Walker, Springfield; Christoph Walker, Springfield; Danny Walker, Springfield; Jacob Wood, Kankakee; Morgan Wozniak, Cass; David Swanson, Kankakee; Nathan Biegel, Cass; Nicholas Biegel, Cass; Elizabeth Buell, Kankakee; John Dipert, Kankakee; Tyler Eggert, Scipio; Sara Jerde, New Durham; Anastasia Kelsey, Springfield; Amelia Kessler, New Durham; Steven Pflughaupt Jr., Michigan; Tyler Shumaker, Clinton; Jake Stafford, Wills; Ryan Sullivan, Clinton; Michael Jerde, New Durham; Alexander Kelsey, Springfield; Emily Kipper, Johnson; Joshua Vernon, Dewey

A’s: Cole Antrim, Pleasant; Trevor Eggert, Scipio; Jacob Ellis, Scipio; Christian Frazier, Kankakee; Cheyenne Hicks, Coolspring; Robert Johnson, Coolspring; Julia Kelley, Hudson; Blake Kessler, Springfield; Jonathon McCormick, Lincoln; Daniel Paul, Kankakee; Kameron Peters, New Durham; Sophie Sorg, Pleasant; Elijah, Adams, Kankakee; Evan Battleday, Cass; Justin Buck, Cass; Elijah Bules, Hanna; Samuel Haschke, Center; Gabe Nowatzke, Coolspring; Nicolas Ross, Cass; Shelby Smith, New Durham; Dalton Thomas, Springfield; Lane Thomas, Springfield; Elmer Varro, Lincoln; Kristina Huntress, Center; Cristian Jongkind, Lincoln; Anastasia Nowatzke, Coolspring; Ethan Smith, Kankakee; Noah Matthys, Clinton

Photography

Grand Champion: Sydney Sales, Hudson; Reserve Grand Champion: Jill Warner, Dewey; Champion Beginner Black & White: Katie Zabel, Clinton; Champion Beginner Color Print: Mia Wozniak, Springfield; Champion Intermediate Black & White Prints: Bailey Cummings, Kankakee; Champion Intermediate Color Prints: Sarah McCormick, Lincoln; Champion Intermediate Color Salon Print: Sarah Smoker, Clinton; Champion Intermediate Black & White Salon: Janelle Mitzner, Cass; Champion Intermediate Creative/Experimental Salon Print: Rachel Beck, Hudson; Champion Advanced Black & White Prints: Kristen Anderson, Creative Clover Kids; Champion Advanced Color Prints: Chase Keller, Hudson; Champion Advanced Color Salon Print: Sydney Sales, Hudson; Champion Advanced Black & White Salon Print: Woody Vann, Union; Champion Advanced Creative/Experimental Salon Print: Noel Knight, Hanna-Noble

A-Honors: Katelyn Bell, Cass; Madison Coates, Lincoln; Walter Conner, Cass; Raegan Daniel, Pleasant; Regan Hague, Scipio; Lily Hamilton, Clinton; Joli Hunsley, Cass; Audrey Jeffers, Scipio; Hailey Joseph, Scipio; Celia Keene, Creative Clover Kids; Taylor Kleine, Dewey; Edyn Mertz, Cass; Carter Rudolph, Lincoln; Kolton Saylor, Pleasant; Ava Sinclair, Cass; Olivia Swanson, Kankakee; Samantha Vance, Cass; Mia Wozniak, Springfield; Morgan Wozniak, Cass; Katie Zabel, Clinton; Rachel Beck, Hudson; Kayla Budka, Clinton; Christopher Cernel, La Porte City; Samantha Cernel, La Porte City; Justene Charlesworth, Cass; Bailey Cummings, Kankakee; Olivia DeWitt, Clinton; John Dipert, Kankakee; Oliva Dybing, Creative Clover Kids; Bethany Eyrick, Scipio; Caroline Francis, Pleasant; Kendra Goodwin, Clinton; Emily Gushrowski, Coolspring; Erica Hesters, Wills; Emma Hunt, Wills; Sydney Klemz, Hanna-Noble; Kateri Krueger, Pleasant; Mia Lebo, Clinton; Alyssa Lehman, New Durham; Timothy Martin, La Porte City; Sarah McCormick, Lincoln; Janelle Mitzner, Cass; Elisabeth Novak, Kankakee; Madeleine Nunn, Scipio; Jessica Peterson, Lincoln; Caitlyn Rasiuk, Kankakee; Megan Reed, La Porte City; Justin Rozinski, Hudson; Nicholas Ryan, Kankakee; Kamrielle Saylor, Pleasant; Maggie Schuster, Scipio; Kristen Smith, Scipio; Sarah Smoker, Clinton; Barbara Stanish, Wills; Mason Taylor, Pleasant; Olivia West, Pleasant; Brooke Zoschke, Hudson; Sarah Zygmuntowski, Union; Kristin Anderson, Creative Clover Kids; Nicholas Applegarth, Scipio; Samuel Beck, Hudson; Jacob Bowers, Scipio; Jenna Bradley, Scipio; McKenzie Bruder, Dewey; Derek Budka, Clinton; Jessie Burek, Rolling Prairie; Edward Campbell, Kankakee; Moriah Carmel, Creative Clover Kids; Jonah Carriveau, Pleasant; Noah Carter, Scipio; Riley Charlesworth, Cass; Madison Clark, Clinton; Malyssa Craig, Clinton; Savannah Culp, New Durham; Taylor Culp, New Durham; Kelly Freeland, Scipio; Bryce Freels, Hanna-Noble; Abigail Gibbs, Clinton; Kaleb Goodwin, Clinton; Mikaela Gordon, Cass; Kristen Gushrowski, Coolspring; Katie Hershberger, Johnson; Jacob Ingram, New Durham; Donnie James, New Durham; Michael Jerde, New Durham; Allison Johnson, Creative Clover Kids; Anna Johnson, Creative Clover Kids; Chase Keller, Hudson; Noel Knight; Carly Kohout, Clinton; Sadie Lebo, Clinton; Tessa Lebo, Clinton; Theresa Lile, Johnson; Rachael Lowe, Hudson; Wyatt Lowe, Hudson; Landon Major, Wills; Katelyn Marciniak, Hudson; Jessica McDowell, Cass; Brandon Miller, Clinton; Angela Mofield, Scipio; Alexander Nunn, Scipio; Rachel Pickett, Wills; Gemma Pizarek, Springfield; Hannah Quinn, New Durham; Bo Reed, La Porte City; Samantha Rozinski, Hudson; Sydney Sales, Hudson; Lynnon Shouse, Creative Clover Kids; Kylie Stafford, Wills; Hannah Stewart, Kankakee; Katelyn Stolarz, New Durham; Allison Surma, Wills; Katelynn Vance, Cass; Marina Walinski, Springfield; Thomas Walinski, Springfield; Wood Vann, Union; Madisyn Walter, Clinton; Jill Warner, Dewey; Blake Werner, Clinton; Deborah White, Lincoln; Janyelle Wiltfong, Wills; Stone Zabel, Clinton.

A’s: Shawn Battleday, Cass; Abigail Bohm, Clinton; Dylan Coburn, Michigan City; Jori Corbett, Springfield; Nicole Corbett, Springfield; Lillian Haverstock, Creative Clover Kids; Alexis Hersom, Springfield; Andrew Huizar, Hanna-Noble; Brianna Keller, Scipio; Madeline Knight, Hanna-Noble; Adison Pataky, Hayden Rogers, Pleasant; Makayla Scarborough, Kankakee; Makenzie Scarborough, Kankakee; Shelby Smith, New Durham; Zoe Stoltz, Cass; Averee Tuholski, Scipio; Jack Zabel, Clinton; Ryley Zawada, La Porte City; Andie Batchelor, Scipio; Jacqueline, Kankakee; Jacqueline Scarborough, Kankakee; Nicholas Biegel, Cass; Noah Biegel, Cass; Emma Buckley, Kankakee; Austin Casto, Union; Kara Cooper, Scipio; Bailey Cummings, Kankakee; Olivia Dybing, Creative Clover Kids; Abagail Elkins, New Durham; Bethany Eyrick, Scipio; Rebecca Eyrick, Scipio; Kendra Goodwin, Clinton; Keeley Higley, Lincoln; Madeline Hooper, Kankakee; Lillyanne King, Dewey; Brendan Kogiones, Johnson; Patric Lehker, Scipio; Bailey Lyman, Wills; Janelle Mitzner, Cass; Margaret Moore, Creative Clover Kids; Matthew Mosley, Creative Clover Kids; Lacey Nichols, New Durham; Riley Ott, Scipio; Steven Pflughaupt Jr., Michigan City; Morgan Phillips, Rolling Prairie; Jaden Redweik, Pleasant; Tyler Rogers, Pleasant; Ally Rotzien, New Durham; Lucas Rotzien, New Durham; Katelyn Rudolph, Cass; Melissa Rudolph, Cass; Kayla Smith, New Durham; Kristen Smith, Scipio; Patsy Stacy, La Porte; Barbara Stanish, Wills; Nicholas Stoll, New Durham; Hannah Walker, New Durham; Walker Wroblewski, Springfield; Kristin Anderson, Creative Clover Kids; Nicholas Applegarth, Scipio; Skyler Bailey, Springfield; Jenna Beecher, Dewey; Jessie Burek, Rolling Prairie; Kristin Cave, Scipio; Malyssa Craig, Clinton; Jessica Dove, Pleasant; Grace Dybing, Creative Clover Kids; Abigail Gibbs, Clinton; Katie Gurnicz, Scipio; Jessica Homan, Clinton; Dana Karnavas, Hudson; Carly Kohout, Clinton; Ty Krause, Scipio; Wyatt Lowe, Hudson; Landon Major, Wills; Jillian Malecki, Clinton; Justin McSurley, Scipio; Bree Morgan, Scipio; Hannah Quinn, New Durham; Megan Riley, Michigan City; Samantha Rozinski, Hudson; Lynnon Shouse, Creative Clover Kids; Jessica Stalbrink, Clinton; Jerrica Starkey, Hudson; Allison Surma, Wills; Woody Vann, Union; Madisyn Walter, Clinton; Mackenzie West, La Porte City; Diane Westerhoff, Lincoln

Roy Wayne McGinty, 61, of LaPorte, died peacefully at 7:17 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, 2013, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital.

He was born May 2, 1952, in Dyess, Arkansas, to Frank and Erma (Jenkins) McGinty.

Roy loved his church family. He was a member of Praise Tabernacle of LaPorte. In Roy’s earlier years, he was an active participant in local drama programs. He was a poet who wrote many poems, loved music and was a talented guitar player. In his spare time he enjoyed crossword puzzles and spending time in his garage, which he called his “man cave,” with his extensive collection of tools. Roy was a lifelong baseball fan, especially of the Detroit Tigers. He worked as a correctional officer for 38 years at the Indiana State Prison. Roy loved to work and was very proud of his attendance record. He was invited to the Governor’s Long Term Employee Reception, where he received an award for 35 years of service by Gov. Mitch Daniels. Roy will be greatly missed by all of his friends and family.

On April 8, 1998, in LaPorte, he married Linda (Koth) McGinty, who survives.

Also surviving are one son, Douglas McGinty of Michigan City, IN; one stepdaughter, Shelley McGinty of LaPorte; two stepsons, Daniel (Renee) McGinty of East Moline, IL, and Jonathan (Carrie) McGinty of Michigan City; nine grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.

His parents and brother, Don McGinty, preceded him in death.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 20, at Praise Tabernacle Church, 1901 Ohio St. (off of Boyd Blvd.), LaPorte, with Pastor Barry Brown officiating. Visitation will be at Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, LaPorte, on Friday, July 19, from 4 to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 1 p.m. until service time. Burial will be in Pine Lake Cemetery, LaPorte, immediately following services.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Linda McGinty c/o Lakeview Funeral Home, 247 W. Johnson Rd., LaPorte, IN 46350.

Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP, as well as at www.LakeviewFHC.com.

LaPorte County EMS personnel, from left: Pat Pease – EMS administrator; Buddy Kasinger, paramedic, who provided lifesaving care to Nathan on scene after rescue; Scott Erickson, paramedic, one of the first on scene assisting with the rescue; Mike Watkins, EMT, and Jason Albin, EMT, among the first on scene assisting with the rescue; and Lisa Urbanski, EMT, Buddy Kasinger’s partner who provided care on scene. (Photo provided)

The health of Nathan Woessner, 6, continues to improve after he was buried in sand for several hours on July 12, 2013, at Mount Baldy in Michigan City. Plenty of heroes are responsible for this miracle, including members of LaPorte County Emergency Medical Services (EMS), who were among first on the scene, were instrumental in Nathan’s rescue, and provided life-saving care in the initial crucial moments.

As of Thursday, July 18, Nathan’s condition had been upgraded from critical to serious. Dr. Rachel Wolfson of The University of Chicago Medicine Comer Children’s Hospital said he “is recovering from sedation and continues to respond to commands.”

At its July 17 meeting, the LaPorte County Commission congratulated county EMS employees (pictured above) involved in Nathan’s rescue.

As the community rejoices in Nathan’s recovery, please join WNLP in thanking the many local emergency personnel responsible for his rescue — EMS, firefighters, 911 personnel, police, businesses that provided heavy equipment and expertise, and others who may, so far, not be identified.