RECYCLE ELECTRONICS | Hammond
Don't throw old electronics in the trash-bring them to Hammond Recycling, 625 Conkey St. Items may be dropped off between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays. Acceptable items include computers, typewriters, printers, fax machines, copiers, TVs, VCRs, DVD players, phones, laptops, cell phones, adding machines, palm pilots, hard drives, calculators, scanners, electronic games, and microwaves. Computers and TVs must not have broken screens, and the TVs may not be old wooden console types.
FYI: Call (219) 853-6622.
Ashland University | Ashland, Ohio
Lani Edmonds, of East Chicago, received a bachelor's degree with a major in sports management in May from Ashland University.
Academic awards | Chicago Heights
Marian Catholic High School honored 80 seniors, juniors and sophomores for achieving a 4.0 grade-point average in a minimum of two consecutive semesters at Marian Catholic. The recognition included breakfast for the following:
Grade 12: Jessica Alston, Tim Blewitt, Christopher Bozzetti, Emily Cannata, Courtney Cooper, Alexandra Corbett, Amanda Coughlin, Sean Daley, Rajelin Escondo, Melanie Hall, Brian Iggins, Tracey Johnson, Martha Juarez, Lana Larcher, Tiffany Lewis, Ryan Merriman, Dominic Ortigara, Timothy Stanis, Justin Thirstrup, Alex Tolish, Elizabeth Tortorello, Michael Tuttle, Alexandra Udchitz and Joanna Wojnar.
Grade 11: Daniel Anderson, Teresa Banks, Ryann Bardwell, Christina Brow, Laura DiLuia, Roseann Drosos, Mario Earnest, Joan Furjanic, Matthew Goedke, Bryan Golubski, Olivia Jackson, Neal Jacobsma, Ashley Kirner, Daniel Klipper, Dana Kuehr, Jonathan Lamano, Kelly Liesse, Casey Lilek, Melinda Markert, Teronse Miller, Enyinnaya Okebugwu, Erin O'Shea, Jessica Peterson, Katie Pietraszak, Angela Quatrini, Julie Rzesutko, Daniel Schramm, Noeli Serna and Christopher Skurka.
Grade 10: Margaret Andres, Haley Boblink, Megan Burke, Jonathon Caffarelli, Katelyn Campbell, Mia Cleary, Aaron Cook, Ronald Dymerski Jr., Daniel Eckel, Jillian Fata, Michelle Hroma, Stephen Hudson, James Jackson, Kimberly Karlin, Samuel Kirschenheiter, Evan Kordys, Jamie Laski, Keegan Marz, Justine Meyer, Anne O'Shea, Jaime Patriarca, Jessica Siegert, Thomas Sullivan, Jennifer Szotek, Jori Walan, Katherine Watson and Sean Woods.
PIANO TEACHERS | Whiting
Do you know how to teach piano? The Whiting Parks and Recreation Department is looking for a piano instructor
FYI: Call (219) 659-0860 .
FORECLOSURE HELP | NW Ind.
Northwest Indiana Reinvestment Alliance can help individuals and families whose homes are in danger of foreclosure. The alliance, a HUD-certified, nonprofit counseling agency, can help with services that include loan modifications, interest rate deductions and other remedies.
FYI: Call (219) 931-9300.
PARADE PARTICIPANTS | Schererville
The Schererville Parks Department is accepting applications for the Celebrate Schererville Parade to be held at 5 p.m. June 21. The theme is "Best of the Best." All businesses, schools and organizations are invited to participate. Obtain forms at the clerk-treasurer's office or the Rohrman Park office.
FYI: Call (219) 865-5530.
