Posted on February 6, 2017
Author Mary Perren, WKVI
The American Red Cross is in desperate need of blood donors to bolster supplies. Officials say all types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients.
Prospective donors must be at least 17, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in generally good health. Visit redcrossblood.org, call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767), or download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App to make an appointment or get more information.
Blood donors can also save time at their next donation by using RapidPass to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, prior to arriving at the blood drive. To get started and learn more, visit redcrossblood.org/RapidPass and follow the instructions on the site.
A partial list of upcoming blood drives is below:
Feb. 16, 2017 – North Judson United Methodist Church, 210 West Central Ave., 1– 6 p.m. CST.
Feb. 21, 2017 – Oregon-Davis High School, 5990 North 750 East, Hamlet, 8 a.m.- noon CST.
Feb. 22, 2017 – IU Health LaPorte Hospital, 1007 W. Lincolnway, LaPorte, noon-5 p.m. CST.
Feb. 24, 2017 – Knox Community High School, 1 Redskin Trail, 8:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m.
Feb. 28, 2017 – St. Joseph Parish Hall, 1310 Main St., Rochester, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. EST.
March 1, 2017 – Lincoln Township Community Building, 3098 S. 800 E., Walkerton (Fish Lake), 1-5 p.m. EST.
March 1, 2017 – Winamac Knights of Columbus, 340 E. 50 N. 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. EST.
Tuesday, February 7, 2017
American Heart Association Provides Handmade Red Baby Hats to Hospitals
Posted on February 6, 2017
Author Mary Perren, WKVI
More than 3,000 babies born in Indiana in February will be decked out in red hats, thanks to the American Heart Association. The “Little Hats, Big Hearts” program aims to raise awareness during American Heart Month as well as Congenital Heart Defects Week, which runs Feb. 7-14.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and in Indiana, and congenital heart defects are the leading birth defect in newborns. The program raises awareness of both conditions.
Volunteers lovingly knitted the hats by hand. They were delivered recently to hospitals across the state.
Volunteers who would like to donate materials or knit hats for next year, or hospitals that would like to participate can call the American Heart Association 317-732-4700.
Author Mary Perren, WKVI
More than 3,000 babies born in Indiana in February will be decked out in red hats, thanks to the American Heart Association. The “Little Hats, Big Hearts” program aims to raise awareness during American Heart Month as well as Congenital Heart Defects Week, which runs Feb. 7-14.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and in Indiana, and congenital heart defects are the leading birth defect in newborns. The program raises awareness of both conditions.
Volunteers lovingly knitted the hats by hand. They were delivered recently to hospitals across the state.
Volunteers who would like to donate materials or knit hats for next year, or hospitals that would like to participate can call the American Heart Association 317-732-4700.
IRS Warns Taxpayers of Phone Scams this Tax Season
Posted on February 6, 2017
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI
The Internal Revenue Service expects phone scams to remain a threat this tax season. Once again, they’ve made the “Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams released each year by the IRS.
The IRS reminds taxpayers that it generally does not initiate contact by phone. Instead, they will mail a bill first.
Additionally, the IRS will never call to demand that people pay immediately using a specific payment method, like a prepaid debit card, gift card, or wire transfer. They will also never threaten to immediately have someone arrested for not paying.
Since October of 2013, more than 10,000 phone scam victims have collectively paid over $54 million, according to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration.
Visit https://www.irs.gov for more information.
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI
The Internal Revenue Service expects phone scams to remain a threat this tax season. Once again, they’ve made the “Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams released each year by the IRS.
The IRS reminds taxpayers that it generally does not initiate contact by phone. Instead, they will mail a bill first.
Additionally, the IRS will never call to demand that people pay immediately using a specific payment method, like a prepaid debit card, gift card, or wire transfer. They will also never threaten to immediately have someone arrested for not paying.
Since October of 2013, more than 10,000 phone scam victims have collectively paid over $54 million, according to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration.
Visit https://www.irs.gov for more information.
4/1/2017 Deadline for DNR Accepting Historic Preservation Photo Contest Entries
Posted on February 4, 2017
Author Mary Perren, WKVI
The DNR Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology encourages photographers to submit their entries for the annual Historic Preservation Month photo contest.
May is National Historic Preservation Month, but entries showcasing Indiana’s historic places are due the first Friday of April. Entries should be of places in Indiana that are at least 50 years old. Photos can be black and white or color and should have been taken within the last two years.
All images must be 8×10 prints, mounted or matted on or with an 11×14 matte board.
Entries will not be returned. DNR officials advise photos may be used for office displays and promotions for the contest, Historic Preservation Month and historic preservations in general.
Photos will be judged by a panel of representatives from the DNR and other preservationists or photographers. Selected photos from all contests will be displayed in several locations throughout the state in May.
Visit http://www.in.gov/dnr/historic/3994.htm for more information.
Author Mary Perren, WKVI
The DNR Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology encourages photographers to submit their entries for the annual Historic Preservation Month photo contest.
May is National Historic Preservation Month, but entries showcasing Indiana’s historic places are due the first Friday of April. Entries should be of places in Indiana that are at least 50 years old. Photos can be black and white or color and should have been taken within the last two years.
All images must be 8×10 prints, mounted or matted on or with an 11×14 matte board.
Entries will not be returned. DNR officials advise photos may be used for office displays and promotions for the contest, Historic Preservation Month and historic preservations in general.
Photos will be judged by a panel of representatives from the DNR and other preservationists or photographers. Selected photos from all contests will be displayed in several locations throughout the state in May.
Visit http://www.in.gov/dnr/historic/3994.htm for more information.
Wednesday, February 1, 2017
2/6/2017 Financial Aid Night @ NJ-SP High School
North Judson-San Pierre High School will be hosting the
annual Financial Aid Night on Monday, February 6th, starting at 6:30
p.m. in the high school library.
A college representative will be present to discuss the
financial aid process. The rep will walk
parents through completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
form that must be completed online.
If you have a senior planning to attend post-secondary
education, make sure to come to this important event!
The deadline for the
federal processor to receive the FAFSA is March 10, 2017.
Railroad Township Volunteer Fire Department Up and Running
Posted on February 1, 2017
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI
Railroad Township officially has a new fire protection provider. The Railroad Township Volunteer Fire Department took over from the San Pierre Volunteer Fire Department Monday afternoon, according to Railroad Township Fire Chief Andy Tilleraas. “We have secured the building,” he says. “We are working on addressing some equipment issues and are recruiting members at this time.”
The changeover cleared a major hurdle Monday, when Starke Circuit Court Judge Kim Hall found that Railroad Township Trustee Mandy Thomason has the sole authority to enter into a fire protection contract, without the need for the township board’s approval. Tilleraas says a contract between Thomason and the new fire department was signed immediately after Monday’s court hearing, and the department responded to its first structure fire that evening.
According its filing with the Indiana Secretary of State’s Office, the Railroad Township Volunteer Fire Department was officially created last Thursday, with Tilleraas listed as the incorporator. “It started with a group of members from the San Pierre Fire Department that wanted to continue to serve the community and work with the trustee on fire protection,” Tilleraas explains.
The relationship between the San Pierre Fire Department and Thomason became increasingly tense, with Thomason accusing the department of several breaches of contract and other violations. Meanwhile, firefighters say that Thomason refused to work with the San Pierre Fire Department on a potential contract renewal.
Tilleraas says anyone interested in volunteering with the Railroad Township Volunteer Fire Department may call the San Pierre Fire Station at 219-828-5843.
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI
Railroad Township officially has a new fire protection provider. The Railroad Township Volunteer Fire Department took over from the San Pierre Volunteer Fire Department Monday afternoon, according to Railroad Township Fire Chief Andy Tilleraas. “We have secured the building,” he says. “We are working on addressing some equipment issues and are recruiting members at this time.”
The changeover cleared a major hurdle Monday, when Starke Circuit Court Judge Kim Hall found that Railroad Township Trustee Mandy Thomason has the sole authority to enter into a fire protection contract, without the need for the township board’s approval. Tilleraas says a contract between Thomason and the new fire department was signed immediately after Monday’s court hearing, and the department responded to its first structure fire that evening.
According its filing with the Indiana Secretary of State’s Office, the Railroad Township Volunteer Fire Department was officially created last Thursday, with Tilleraas listed as the incorporator. “It started with a group of members from the San Pierre Fire Department that wanted to continue to serve the community and work with the trustee on fire protection,” Tilleraas explains.
The relationship between the San Pierre Fire Department and Thomason became increasingly tense, with Thomason accusing the department of several breaches of contract and other violations. Meanwhile, firefighters say that Thomason refused to work with the San Pierre Fire Department on a potential contract renewal.
Tilleraas says anyone interested in volunteering with the Railroad Township Volunteer Fire Department may call the San Pierre Fire Station at 219-828-5843.
N.J.-S.P. Board Fills Vacancy
Posted on February 1, 2017
Author Mary Perren, WKVI
A longtime North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation employee is now a member of the school board. Sheila Akers was appointed Monday night to fill the remainder of Mike Sharkozy’s term. He represents the town of North Judson on the board.
Akers taught Spanish at N.J.-S.P. for 18 years before moving into the role of library media specialist in 1993. She shifted to the role of technology director for the corporation in 2010 and served in that capacity until her retirement in December of 2015.
The board also accepted the resignation of longtime corporation business manager and treasurer Guy Richie, who has accepted a job elsewhere.
In other business, the board hired Bill Kaminski, who is a partner in the LaPorte law firm Newby, Lewis, Kaminski & Jones, LLP as their attorney. Board members also hired architectural firm Fanning Howey.
Author Mary Perren, WKVI
A longtime North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation employee is now a member of the school board. Sheila Akers was appointed Monday night to fill the remainder of Mike Sharkozy’s term. He represents the town of North Judson on the board.
Akers taught Spanish at N.J.-S.P. for 18 years before moving into the role of library media specialist in 1993. She shifted to the role of technology director for the corporation in 2010 and served in that capacity until her retirement in December of 2015.
The board also accepted the resignation of longtime corporation business manager and treasurer Guy Richie, who has accepted a job elsewhere.
In other business, the board hired Bill Kaminski, who is a partner in the LaPorte law firm Newby, Lewis, Kaminski & Jones, LLP as their attorney. Board members also hired architectural firm Fanning Howey.
Pressel-Sponsored Eminent Domain Bill Passes House
Pressel-Sponsored Eminent Domain Bill Passes House
A local lawmaker has successfully shepherded a bill through the House of Representatives to help protect and inform Hoosiers of potential eminent domain property seizures for railroad construction.
The measure, co-authored by Rep. Jim Pressel of Rolling Prairie, would require railroad carriers to demonstrate their plans to use the property for public use before being allowed to take it. In other words, a compelling public need for the land would have to be shown before the railroad could assume ownership of the property.
“I think the residents won’t be hit unexpectedly with requests for their land for rail usage<” Pressel said. “My goal is to ensure that the communities and homeowners are better protected and more informed about the impact and the need for a proposed rail project before it happens.”
Pressel adds the legal standard of a public need is already required to exercise eminent domain in other situations. However, many elements of Indiana’s eminent domain laws concerning railroads have not been updated since the 19th century.
Storm Spotter Class Scheduled in Marshall County
Posted on February 1, 2017
Author Mary Perren, WKVI
The National Weather Service, Marshall County Emergency Management Agency and Marshall County SKYWARN group are hosting a storm spotter training class.
It will cover the basics of thunderstorm development, fundamentals of storm structure, identifying potential severe weather features, information to report and how to report it and basic severe weather safety.
Participants are encouraged to complete the MetED Online Spotter Training prior to attending the class. It can be found online at https://www.meted.ucar.edu/training_course.php?id=23.
The SKYWARN concept was developed in the early 1970s to promote a cooperative effort between the National Weather Service and local communities. The effort focuses on individual, community-based storm spotters who report on wind gusts, hail size, rainfall and cloud formations that could signal a developing tornado.
The training is free and open to the public. It will take place Thursday, Feb. 23 at 6 p.m. EST in room 203 of the Marshall County Building at 112 W. Jefferson St. in Plymouth. Check-in will begin at 5:30 p.m.
Online registration is encouraged and can be done by visiting http://marshallINSpotter.eventzilla.net. Registration can also be done by calling 574-936-3740 or 574-834-1104.
Author Mary Perren, WKVI
The National Weather Service, Marshall County Emergency Management Agency and Marshall County SKYWARN group are hosting a storm spotter training class.
It will cover the basics of thunderstorm development, fundamentals of storm structure, identifying potential severe weather features, information to report and how to report it and basic severe weather safety.
Participants are encouraged to complete the MetED Online Spotter Training prior to attending the class. It can be found online at https://www.meted.ucar.edu/training_course.php?id=23.
The SKYWARN concept was developed in the early 1970s to promote a cooperative effort between the National Weather Service and local communities. The effort focuses on individual, community-based storm spotters who report on wind gusts, hail size, rainfall and cloud formations that could signal a developing tornado.
The training is free and open to the public. It will take place Thursday, Feb. 23 at 6 p.m. EST in room 203 of the Marshall County Building at 112 W. Jefferson St. in Plymouth. Check-in will begin at 5:30 p.m.
Online registration is encouraged and can be done by visiting http://marshallINSpotter.eventzilla.net. Registration can also be done by calling 574-936-3740 or 574-834-1104.
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