Times Staff Reports
HAMMOND
Commission on Disabilities annual breakfast scheduled
In an effort to recognize local businesses and organizations that contribute to improving the lives of the disabled, the Mayor's Commission on Disabilities on Thursday will host its 22nd annual awards breakfast.
Four individuals and two businesses are scheduled to be honored during the breakfast, which begins at 8 a.m. at the Dynasty Banquet Hall, 4141 Calumet Ave.
Timothy Dorris is scheduled to receive the 2008 Charles Nagy Jr. Award for spirit and determination; Everett Smith is scheduled to receive the individual adult award; Sgt. Steve Kellogg is scheduled to receive the adult volunteer award and Jennifer Stewart is scheduled to receive the youth volunteer award.
Walgreens and the Hammond Urban Enterprise Association are scheduled to be recognized as dedicated, supportive businesses loyal to the commission.
Kim Mettache, a past graduate of the Indiana Governors Council for People with Disabilities Partners in Policy Making Academy, is the guest speaker.
For more information call (219) 853-6371.
DYER
Town ponders changes to animal control law
Residents will get a chance to air their thoughts on proposed changes to the animal control ordinance during the council's March 19 meeting.
The council had intended to hold a public hearing this month, but Town Manager Joe Neeb said that because public discussions tend to draw more interest than public hearings, input will be taken on a more formal basis.
The town's animal control officer and its police chief, Richard Quinn, will be on hand to answer questions.
Some of the changes involve cleaning up language that still refers to "Bi-Town Animal Control." Dyer and St. John had an agreement for years, but after St. John went out on its own Dyer forged an agreement with the Humane Society in Munster, which houses the animals while Dyer's animal control officer enforces the ordinance.
Town Manager Joe Neeb said there will also be changes to fees associated with the ordinance, but that licensing fees for dogs and cats will remain the same.
The ordinance also covers kennel licenses, breeder permits, pet shops, grooming shops and guard dog training centers.
MERRILLVILLE
Nominees sought for community service
Lakeshore Public Television seeks to honor, reward, and publicly recognize three women who are committed to making a difference in Northwest Indiana.
Candidates should be women dedicated to making contributions to their community, serving as leaders in the fields of, but not limited to, education, politics, social service, business, environment and health care.
Honorees will be recognized at a private VIP reception on May 14 at County Line Orchard, and again at the 2008 Speaking of Women's Health Conference® to be held at the Radisson Hotel & Star Plaza Theatre on May 15.
A short video segment will also be taped and shown at the conference.
To nominate a woman for one of the awards, call Maria at Lakeshore Public Television to receive a nomination packet. Further information can be found at www.LakeshorePTV.com under special events. The deadline for nominations is March 31.
