Post-Tribune (IN) back issues from Friday, November 18:
Hungry for music
Nov 18, 2005; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION Lyn Gant (from right), Dawn Lolkema and Heidi Freyenberger prepare ham and turkey dinners for carryout in the Kouts High School cafeteria as part of the KHS Music Boosters' 53rd annual dinner to raise funds for the music ...
Valparaiso University drama troupe plans benefit for hurricane relief
Nov 18, 2005; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION Soul Purpose, Valparaiso University's liturgical drama troupe, will have a benefit performance for the victims of the recent Gulf Coast hurricanes.Soul Purpose will present three plays during the program, which begins ...
Ex-student returns to first-grade venue as cadet teacher
Nov 18, 2005; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION Portage High School student Ashley Urbanek helps first-grader John Sanchez with a work sheet. Urbanek is in a cadet teaching program that lets students get hands-on experience while considering careers as ...
School fair needs craft vendors
Nov 18, 2005; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION The Yost Holiday Craft Fair is seeking vendors for its annual event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 3 at Yost Elementary School, 100 ...
Bailey students of the month
Nov 18, 2005 ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION October Students of the Month at Bailey Elementary in Lake Station were honored with a special breakfast and each child received special recognition and a certificate. Among the honored ...
Rotary helps PUC
Nov 18, 2005 ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION Merrillville Rotary representative Tom Kayes (left) presented a $1,000 check to Purdue University Calumet Chancellor Howard Cohen recently to be used for ...
Salvation Army benefits from B&B event
Nov 18, 2005; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION It's a Christmas tradition for Janet Smith to open her bed-and-breakfast for the annual tree trimming fund-raiser to benefit the Salvation Army here.Salvation Army Community Services Director DeNita Ton said the extra ...
St. Paul School earns fifth reading trophy
Nov 18, 2005; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION Librarians Connie Sullivan and Maureen Thomas (far right) presented the Valparaiso Public Library summer reading program trophy to St. Paul Catholic School students who participated in the voluntary program.(PHOTO) ...
Ex-student returns to first-grade venue as cadet teacher
Nov 18, 2005; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION Portage High School student Ashley Urbanek helps first-grader John Sanchez with a work sheet. Urbanek is in a cadet teaching program that lets students get hands-on experience while considering careers as teachers.(PHOTO ...
Hungry for music
Nov 18, 2005; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION Lyn Gant (from right), Dawn Lolkema and Heidi Freyenberger prepare ham and turkey dinners for carryout in the Kouts High School cafeteria as part of the KHS Music Boosters' 53rd annual dinner to raise funds for the music ...
Rotary helps PUC
Nov 18, 2005 ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION Merrillville Rotary representative Tom Kayes (left) presented a $1,000 check to Purdue University Calumet Chancellor Howard Cohen recently to be used for ...
Nov 18, 2005 ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSIONAlso ran B6, zones 1 & 2. Alito pick a good start for Bush's recoveryMuch has been made in the last several days regarding the off-year elections and, in particular, the losses by the Republican Party. Most of ...
Nov 18, 2005 ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSIONAlso ran B6, zones 1 & 2. DARTSTo the 46 Gary firefighters who took an oath to serve Gary, then failed to show up for work without notice during the weekend. ... To Mother Nature for reminding us that winter is ...
Nov 18, 2005 ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION The Morgan Township High School Spell Bowl team finished third out of eight teams in the recent Kouts Invitational. Team members include James Bohan, Sarah Bohan, Brian Kadar, Rachael Howard, Brandon Herron, Michelle ...
Bailey students of the month
Nov 18, 2005 ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION October Students of the Month at Bailey Elementary in Lake Station were honored with a special breakfast and each child received special recognition and a certificate. Among the honored students ...
Draw-athon attracts campus community
Nov 18, 2005; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION Last Friday, the art department of Valparaiso University held a draw-athon. Although it was the first of its kind on campus, coordinator Sarah Oldenburg hopes it will become an annual activity."We wanted to bring ...
St. Paul School earns fifth reading trophy
Nov 18, 2005; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION Librarians Connie Sullivan and Maureen Thomas (far right) presented the Valparaiso Public Library summer reading program trophy to St. Paul Catholic School students who participated in the voluntary program.(PHOTO) ...
Nov 18, 2005 ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION GARYTech early registration Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana is having early registration until Dec. 9 at its regional campuses in Gary, Valparaiso, East Chicago and Michigan City. During this ...
Nov 18, 2005 ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION The property taxes in Crown Point are outrageous. We're heading back to DeMotte.Can anyone tell me whom to contact to shut down a business? There's a new pornography store that just opened in Lowell. I am absolutely ...
St. Paul spellers chosen for competitions
Nov 18, 2005; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION Hard work, sacrifice and practice paid off recently for some St. Paul Catholic School students who were recognized for achievements in various endeavors.CYO spellers chosen The Catholic Youth Organization is ...
Community service the fabric of his life
Nov 18, 2005; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION Eugene Kijanowski of St. John has been nominated for the Veteran of the Year award. A Vietnam veteran, he belongs to VFW Post 717 in St. John and American Legion Post 261 in Cedar Lake.(PHOTO) (PHOTO ...
Maust's lawyer holding murder transcripts
Nov 18, 2005; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION Maust(PHOTO) Two days before David Maust pleaded guilty earlier this month to murdering three Hammond teens, he gave a lengthy interview to detectives and prosecutors at the Lake County Jail.During the ...
Elementary art of spelling
Nov 18, 2005; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION Meister Elementary's Brandon Dothager and coach Dawn Beach wait in anticipation for the first-round contestants to be called up for the Academic Spell Bowl on Thursday evening at Merrillville Intermediate School.(PHOTO) ...
Have 30 days? You can write not-so-great American novel
Nov 18, 2005; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION By day, she's a Boone Grove High School girl. But in the caffeine-laced, late-night, hidden world of speed noveling, Becky Takacs is a superstar.Probably, you don't know the story. About how as we eat, sleep, ...
Nov 18, 2005; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION WASHINGTONSheehan convicted, fined for protest Antiwar activist Cindy Sheehan and dozens of other protesters were convicted Thursday of demonstrating without a permit in front of the White House. More ...
Local tax plan gets backing
Nov 18, 2005; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION Leaders of the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns said Thursday they will ask legislators for a menu of options to help reduce property taxes and provide more financial security for local governments already ...
Plant-munching dinosaurs have researchers puzzled
Nov 18, 2005; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION Scientists have discovered the first evidence that when some dinosaurs dipped their long necks, they pulled up grass along with ferns and other greenery -- a big surprise, since grasses were thought to have evolved ...
HIV diagnoses fall in minorities
Nov 18, 2005; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION The rate of newly reported HIV cases among blacks has been dropping by about 5 percent a year since 2001, the government said Thursday.But blacks are eight times more likely than whites to be diagnosed with the AIDS ...
Boone Grove school gets life-saving device
Nov 18, 2005; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION The Porter Township School Corporation received a potentially life-saving donation Thursday and listened to a presentation that could bring Pop Warner Football to Boone Grove.Boone Grove High School Principal Garry ...
Leaky roof chills temps in Career Center classes
Nov 18, 2005; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION An empty special needs classroom at the Gary Career Center has all four burners on with a pot of hot water boiling on top. Employees at the school were complaining about the lack of heat at the school.(PHOTO) ...
Softball money theft nets probation
Nov 18, 2005; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION Smith(PHOTO) Shane Smith will spend two years on probation after agreeing to a plea deal on a charge that he stole thousands from the Hobart Girls Softball League.Smith, 31, will also have to pay $14,000 in ...
Democrats should prepare to counter Bush's tax plan
Nov 18, 2005; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSIONAlso ran B7, zones 1 & 2. A friend who works for the Service Employees International Union called the other day to alert me to a Web site her union has launched with the intriguing name SinceSlicedBread.com.The ...
Five ways to reduce holiday stress
Nov 18, 2005; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSIONAlso ran B7, zones 1 & 2. The holidays are often stress-filled occasions. While meant for merriment and meaning, the holiday spirit may be lost amid over-commercialization, anxiety over expectations and financial ...
Nov 18, 2005 ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION Class 5AHamilton Southeastern (10-3) at Merrillville (11-2) KICKOFF: 7 p.m. CST RADIO: 1420-AM, 95.9-FM, regionsports.com THE SKINNY: A cursory glance at Hamilton Southeastern isn't terribly ...
LOWELL & BEHOLD
Nov 18, 2005; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION Lowell seniors Chris Lampa, Scott Gray, Jeff Clemens and Jed Travis have helped the Red Devils win eight straight games heading into tonight's semistate game against Fort Wayne South. (JEFFREY D ....
Aldridge racks up another accolade
Nov 18, 2005; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION Aldridge Has scored 21 TDs this season(PHOTO) You'd think, by now, James Aldridge would simply expect it.But the honors and awards keep coming for Merrillville's James Aldridge -- and he's still pleasantly ...
Nov 18, 2005 ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION Rogowski(PHOTO) Drew Rogowski,Griffith senior Rogowski ...
Schmidt decides on surgery
Nov 18, 2005; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION Three times over the summer, Chesterton's Evan Schmidt's right kneecap slid out of place during AAU games. Each time, a little athletic tape and a couple of knee braces kept the 7-footer on the court.But when it ...
Area athletes stay safe in rough storm
Nov 18, 2005; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION Jolly(PHOTO) Marshay Jolly wasn't nervous, despite the chaotic weather conditions swirling around her earlier this week.Jolly, a Merrillville graduate and a sophomore guard on the Evansville-based University of ...
NEW OUTLOOK
Nov 18, 2005; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION Steelheads coach Jaren Jackson encourages his players to strive for the next level. Jackson came out of the CBA and played 12 seasons in the NBA.(PHOTO) (PHOTOS BY MICHAEL MCARDLE/POST-TRIBUNE)Former Merrillville High ...
Steele makes the tough call, but the right one
Nov 18, 2005; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION Being in the public eye for decades can give a man a thick skin. But after being named the new boys basketball coach at Washington Township last month, a nasty comment in the newspaper really got to Lonnie ...
A little rain doesn't deter family
Nov 18, 2005; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION Crown Point's Lou and Peg O'Drobinak doubled their pleasure Tuesday. They watched their son, Sean, catch two touchdown passes in Bowling Green's rain-soaked 42-14 victory at Miami of Ohio, then raced back to their motel ...
Nov 18, 2005 ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION 'The Sound of Music'The Tony Award-winning Rodgers and Hammerstein musical will be presented at 2 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays; 2:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 18, ...
It's almost midnight for local Cinderella
Nov 18, 2005; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION The party is almost over for "Cinderella" -- she and the Prince will take their last dance this weekend at Whiting's Marian Theatre Guild.The production has en-chanted audiences of all ages in it's three weekend ...
Nov 18, 2005 ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION POST-TRIBUNE RATINGS: EXCELLENT * * * * GOOD * * * FAIR * * POOR * PRICE RANGE FOR DINNER: LESS THAN $15 $ $16 UP TO $25 $$ $26 UP TO $35 $$$ OVER $36 $$$$Matey's Rating: * * * Price range: ...
More new table games to keep you entertained
Nov 18, 2005; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION Each year at the Global Gaming Expo, the lion's share of my time is spent checking out coming attractions in slot machines. Still, it was table play that sparked my interest in gaming in the first place, so I enjoy ...
She wants her mother to end bad marriage
Nov 18, 2005; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION Dr. Wallace -- I'm 17 and live at home with a wonderful mom and a terrible father. Mom is an elementary school teacher and a very wonderful and intelligent human being. Dad is a high school dropout who owns an ...
Traffic, water flow questions stall mall plan
Nov 18, 2005; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION Developers of a 321,000-square-foot shopping mall were poised for a public hearing on the proposed project Dec. 15.But town planners nixed the idea Thursday because too many questions were still unanswered regarding ...
Draw-athon attracts campus community
Nov 18, 2005; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION Last Friday, the art department of Valparaiso University held a draw-athon. Although it was the first of its kind on campus, coordinator Sarah Oldenburg hopes it will become an annual activity."We wanted to bring ...
Ledbetter shows even valedictorians can flunk ethics
Nov 18, 2005; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSIONAlso ran B6, zones 1 & 2. I've got to wonder if Gary School Board member Andrea Ledbetter has an ethical bone in her body.Come to think of it, the same can be said about most of the other Gary School Board ...
happy holidays, here come the flicks
Nov 18, 2005; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION Jim Carrey in "Fun with Dick and Jane"(PHOTO - Color)(PHOTO - Color)Clockwise from left: "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe;" Charlize Theron in "Aeon Flux;" Michelle Yeoh in "Memoirs of a Geisha" and Naomi Watts ...
Bad gal Gunness gets cable TV time in R-rated 'Method'
Nov 18, 2005; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION Elizabeth Hurley tackles gritty subject matter in "Method."(PHOTO - Color) If you're interested in a movie that touches on LaPorte's infamous Belle Gunness, there's "Method."Starring Elizabeth Hurley, the 2004 ...
2005-06 STEELHEADS PREVIEW
Nov 18, 2005 ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION (PHOTO)(PHOTO)(PHOTO)(PHOTO)(PHOTO)(PHOTO)(PHOTO)(PHOTO)(PHOTO)(PHOTO)(PHOTO) Lonnie RandolphNumber: 3 Position: Guard Height: 6-1 Weight: 170 School: Drake ...
Lord of the Dance is back on stage again
Nov 18, 2005; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION Michael Flatley (center) is back with a new show, "Celtic Tiger," opening tonight at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Ill.(PHOTO) (PHOTO PROVIDED) Pyrotechnics, shimmying dancers, a 72-ton television ...
'American Idol' winner marks release of first country album
Nov 18, 2005; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION "American Idol" winner Carrie Underwood, 22, answers questions during an interview at the Blackbird Recording Studio in Nashville, Tenn. Her much anticipated country debut album, "Some Hearts," is on store shelves.(PHOTO ...
Nov 18, 2005 ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION Oldies Dinner/DanceThe Ultimate Party Group hosts an Oldies Dinner/Dance at the Banquets at St. George, 528 W. 77th Ave., Schererville, including an all-you-can-eat buffet, an open bar and dance contests. Tickets are ...
Nov 18, 2005 ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION Trent Carlini(PHOTO) (PHOTO PROVIDED) Trent CarliniWhere: Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont, Ill. When: 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7 Tickets: $49.75 and $59.75; Ticketmaster, (312) ...
Event aids Salvation Army benefits from B&B event
Nov 18, 2005; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION It's a Christmas tradition for Janet Smith to open her bed-and-breakfast for the annual tree trimming fund-raiser to benefit the Salvation Army here.Salvation Army Community Services Director DeNita Ton said the extra ...
Nov 18, 2005; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION Eastern Conference Albany PatroonsCoach: Micheal Ray Richardson, first season Last season: N/A Players to watch: G Harris Cofield, F Carl Mitchell, G T.J. Thompson The Skinny: The Patroons, who ...
Cross-country team holds its awards night
Nov 18, 2005; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION St. Patrick School's cross-country team held its end-of-the-season awards night with a pizza party last Tuesday in the school gym. Pictures taken by Tom Carr from meets throughout the season were on display, as well as ...
Lunch with Doc at YWCA; Alumni host first dance; Supplemental tutoring free
Nov 18, 2005 ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION GARYThe YWCA of Gary, 150 W. 15th Ave., will host its monthly "Lunch With Doc" featuring Dr. Deborah McCullough. The free event is from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2. McCullough will discuss ...
West Side students keep school newspaper alive
Nov 18, 2005; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION The students at West Side High School have a school newspaper titled the Cougar Chronicle. They sell ad space for the 12-page tabloid (although it's laid out in broadsheet format) and have a number of interesting ...
Nov 18, 2005 ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION I moved out of South Haven about a month ago (felt like a sardine). Now, we are in Wheatfield. Wow, what a difference! People are friendlier when they have room to breathe. I will never move out of this place. I just ...
She's a survivor
Nov 18, 2005; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSIONAlso ran B1, Gary edition. Nakia Hammonds-Blakely (right) introduces her mother, Mickey Micou, and gives her a pink rose for being one of the persons who helped her get through her battle with cancer. Hammonds-Blakely ...
Books granted
Nov 18, 2005; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSIONAlso ran B2, Gary edition. Eighth-graders (from left) Genee Green, 14, Brittany Richard, 14, Linsy Raggs, 13, Kathleen Herrera, 14, Isaiah Chase, 14, and Arisai Reyes, 14, show off some of the more than 400 books Eggers ...