Hammond ed foundation dinner, 2013 awards

Colette Weitknecht, principal at Lafayette Elementary School, received an Outstanding Administrator award Thursday night during the 30th anniversary of the Hammond Education Foundation. Other teachers and administrators also were recognized at the dinner at Dynasty Banquet Center.

Hammond ed foundation dinner, 2013 awards

Colleagues of Lafayette Elementary School Principal Colette Weitknecht cheer as she is given an award for Outstanding Administrator of an elementary school Thursday night during the 30th anniversary of the Hammond Education Foundation. Over 30 teachers, administrators and staff were honored …

Hammond ed foundation dinner, 2013 awards

Some of more than two dozen Hammond teachers stand after accepting their awards for Outstanding Educator Thursday night during the 30th anniversary of the Hammond Education Foundation at Dynasty Banquet Center.

Hammond ed foundation dinner, 2013 awards

About 200 educators and administrators from Hammond celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Hammond Education Foundation Thursday night during the 2013 awards dinner at Dynasty Banquet Center in Hammond. More than 30 teachers, administrators and staff were honored with awards and nominations …

Groundbreakings and ribbon cuttings

Various officials pose for a photo during a ceremony last fall breaking ground on the new $1.6 million Construction Safety Institute building at the Construction Advancement Foundation in Portage.

Family establishes educational foundation in Katie Hall's memory

The family of the late Katie Hall, the Gary politician responsible for the Martin Luther King Jr. national holiday, has established a foundation in her memory aimed at honoring public service and promoting education.

CAF Groundbreaking

Dewey Pearman, executive director of the Construction Advancement Foundation, speaks about the $1.6 million Construction Safety Institute building addition to their existing property in Portage during a groundbreaking ceremony Friday.

CAF Groundbreaking

Dewey Pearman, executive director of the Construction Advancement Foundation, speaks about the $1.6 million Construction Safety Institute building addition to its existing property in Portage on Friday.

CAF Groundbreaking

Various officials pose for a photo during a ceremony breaking ground on the new $1.6 million Construction Safety Institute building at Construction Advancement Foundation in Portage on Friday.

Women's Tea at Strongbow Inn

Barb Young, president of the Porter County Community Foundation, speaks Thursday to women gathered at the 12th annual Women's Tea at Strongbow Inn in Valparaiso.

Women's Tea at Strongbow Inn

Sharon Frawley, of Valparaiso, toasts with other women Thursday during the 12th annual Women's Tea sponsored by the Porter County Community Foundation at Strongbow Inn.

Women's Tea at Strongbow Inn

Christine Runnion, of Valparaiso, toasts with other women Thursday during the 12th annual Women's Tea sponsored by the Porter County Community Foundation at Strongbow Inn.

Women's Tea at Strongbow Inn

Jenn Snyder, author of the motivational book "Don't Change the Channel," speaks to women Thursday gathered for the 12th annual Women's Tea sponsored by the Porter County Community Foundation at Strongbow Inn.

Dolce & Gabbana The Make Up Collection Luminous Foundation

Dolce & Gabbana The Make Up Collection offers what it calls the Perfect Luminous Liquid Foundation, the first liquid foundation to be introduced into the Dolce & Gabbana line. It's $59 at Saks Fifth Avenue or at dolceandgabbana.com.

Collings scholarship winners

Bob Collings, second from right, stands with Gretchen Kohler, from left, Trey Sorrells and Taylor Brychell, who are the 2012 recipients of the Collings Foundation Scholarships.

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VNA director honored for 40 years

VALPARAISO | Community leaders joined the Porter County Visiting Nurse Association staff at Strongbow Inn on Monday to honor the organization's founder and executive director Laura Harting for retirement after 40 years of leadership.

Portage Education Foundation to honor founders

PORTAGE | Nine individuals, groups or businesses will be honored Friday night by having their names placed on the Portage Township Education Foundation's Founder's Wall.

Women see 'impact' of giving

A video plays for members of the Porter County Community Foundation on Tuesday during their 10th annual Women's Tea at Strongbow Inn in Valparaiso.

Women see 'impact' of giving

Centier Bank Vice President of Wealth Management Stephanie Gerdes, top right, speaks Tuesday to members of the Porter County Community Foundation during their 10th annual Women's Tea at Strongbow Inn in Valparaiso.