Many people are blessed with a gift to make a difference, not only do they want to make a difference, but they are just plain good at it. Also, many organizations set out with a mission to improve lives. The Boys & Girls Club of Porter County’s...
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A Valpo Life in the Spotlight: Maggie Dougherty
A Valpo Life in the Spotlight: Chris Behrendt
Born and raised in Northern Indiana, Chris Behrendt moved away to Arizona for a while before settling in Valparaiso in 2004. For the past three years, Behrendt has worked at Back Home Again, a home health care service which holds skilled RNs and...
Read MoreA Valpo Life in the Spotlight: Linda Gurgel
There are many ways that one could describe Linda Gurgel – mother, grandmother, hard-working, selfless. Though she is all of these, she is above all else dedicated – dedicated to her family, her work, and her community. Born and raised in...
Read MoreA Valpo Life in the Spotlight: Walter Lenckos
If you ask Walter Lenckos, superintendent of Porter County Parks and Recreation, about his job, he will tell you he's in the quality of life business. "It's my job to provide fun for the people of Porter County," he said. As superintendent, Lenckos...
Read MoreA Valpo Life in the Spotlight: Monica Flanagin Decker
Dedicated. That's the first word that comes to mind when describing Monica Decker. Born and raised in Valparaiso, Indiana, Decker is dedicated to her husband Jody, their two little girls, and her community. After graduating from IU Bloomington,...
Read MoreA Valpo Life in the Spotlight: Bryce Drew
Over the course of his life, the city of Valparaiso has twice called to Bryce Drew. The first time, Drew was just a middle schooler. He moved to the city with his family when his father, Homer, became the head men's basketball coach at Valparaiso...
Read MoreA Valpo Life in the Spotlight: Katie Lenard
"If you do what you love, you'll never work a day in your life." This quote stands true for Valparaiso High School physical education teacher Katie Lenard. Whether you're taking freshman P.E. or dance choreography, Lenard will not fail to put a smile...
Read MoreA Valpo Life in the Spotlight: Kim Eldridge
I interviewed Kim Eldridge by phone and while we had a great time talking, I heard occasional noises in the background from her end of the connection. As it turned out, among her many skills Eldridge is a capable multi-tasker who was keeping her...
Read MoreA Valpo Life in the Spotlight: Greer Brown
“Hey guys, welcome to ASAP. We have a lot to cover in our meeting today, so let’s get started!” VHS Alliance of Students against Poverty, or ASAP, President Greer Brown welcomed members with a warm and friendly smile at the beginning of the...
Read MoreA Valpo Life in the Spotlight: Jeni Bolton
She fed two thousand and eight hundred families in the past five years, has collected over thirteen thousand pounds of food items in the past two years, and has donated countless hours in order to help the community. And to think, it all started with...
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