City of Gary Announces Major Donation from Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana to Support New Gary Animal Care Facility
Gary, Indiana — The City of Gary is proud to announce a significant community investment from Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana. The company has committed a $500,000 contribution to support the design and construction of the City’s new Gary Animal Care facility—matching the $500,000 in ARPA funds already allocated for this critical project.
This $1.4 million project will replace the City’s severely deteriorating Animal Control facility with a modern, humane, and efficient structure designed to better serve animals and residents alike. The new facility, to be located at 950 Jefferson Street, will include administrative offices, indoor and outdoor kennels, quarantine space, and necessary storage areas. WDi Architecture is currently developing the facility’s design. The project will be going out to bid in the coming months followed by construction in the summer.
Mayor Eddie Melton expressed deep appreciation for Hard Rock’s partnership, noting the positive impact this contribution will have on public safety, animal welfare, and neighborhood quality of life.
“This generous contribution from Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana demonstrates their continued commitment to being a true community partner,” said Mayor Eddie Melton. “This project will allow us to provide compassionate, modern care for animals while improving essential city services. Hard Rock’s support is helping us turn a long‑standing need into a transformative investment for our residents and our city.”
Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana President & CEO Matt Schuffert emphasized the company’s dedication to supporting community advancements in Gary.
“Hard Rock is proud to stand with the City of Gary on a project that enhances both public safety and community well‑being,” said Schuffert. “We believe in supporting initiatives that strengthen neighborhoods and improve quality of life. This new Animal Control facility will serve the city for years to come, and we are honored to contribute to its success.”
Living in Chicagoland provides the joy of experiencing all four seasons: winter, spring, summer, and fall. You’ll experience winter snow, spring flowers and light showers, summer warmth, and fall colorful leaves. However, this past week the weather brought the terror of an EF 3 Tornado to a few small towns in Kankakee and Newton Counties. The tornado left a path of destruction that may take months to a year to recover from. Houses, cars and property were severely damaged or destroyed. Sadly, several people were injured, and three people lost their lives, including Maurice R. Norington (65), a former army veteran, of Aroma Park, Illinois and an elderly couple, Edward L. Kozlowski (89) and Arlene Kozlowski (84) in Lake Village, Indiana.
According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the EF 3 tornado was part of a supercell thunderstorm that produced several other tornados around the area including an EF 1 in Wheatfield, IN, an EF 2 in Starke County, IN, EF 3 near Sun River Terrace, IL, and an unrated tornado in Pontiac, IL. The Aroma Park Lake Village tornado hit winds up to 150 mph. It was on the ground from 6:18 – 7:39 PM with a range of 36.4 miles per NWS.
The storm also produced large hail ranging between 3” to 6.1”. A 6.1” hailstone was noted as the largest for state record. Numerous storm chasers and nearby residents captured video footage of the massive tornado as it moved quickly across the area towards Aroma Park. On Thursday, March 12, 2026, Governor J.B. Pritzker surveyed the damaged area of Kankakee County and has directed several agencies to help with support and resources in the area.
I interviewed Isabella Hernandez, of Kankakee County, regarding her experience. Her family, including daughter and fiancé, were at home when the storm hit. She said the early warning sirens alerted them to move
Lori Latham, 1st District Councilwoman, highlighted the collaborative effort required to bring this vision to fruition.
“This project is a testament to what we can achieve when the public and private sectors align for the good of our community. Replacing our outdated facility has been a priority, and this funding ensures we can provide a safe, modern environment for our staff and the animals in our care. We are grateful to Hard Rock for helping us bridge the gap to make this facility a reality.
The remaining project funding—totaling $400,000— will come from existing Community Development and Animal Shelter allocations. The city is also working closely with Silverstray Social, the official nonprofit partner supporting the Animal Control Division.
With this contribution, the City of Gary and Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana continue building on a shared vision for a safer, healthier, and more compassionate community.
quickly into the basement. Devonte Dobbs, her fiancé, quickly gathered shoes and coats in case everything was lost. Isabella said “shortly after they could hear the wind, house shaking, and then water started coming into the basement. They were terrified and held onto each other, while praying.
When the storm ended, they came out to discover their front porch was gone and some damage to the house, but their neighbor’s home was basically gone. I asked her what was going on in her mind as she first observed her home and surroundings. Ms. Hernandez responded, “The fact ours (house) is still standing is by the grace of God.” She is very grateful that her family and home survived without severe damage.
Most of the damaged areas had to evacuate because of the lack of utilities on, including water and electricity. Power work crews were working this past weekend to restore power to occupied homes. Other crews and volunteers worked through the past days to clear debris from roadways. Ms. Hernandez noted that her family had difficulties finding clear roads because of numerous fallen trees blocking streets. The areas are starting with the cleanup and recovery; however, this is just the beginning of the spring storm season.
Here are some tips per CDC.gov to prepare in case of a tornado warning.
1. Take shelter immediately. The sirens warn if there has been a sighting or is a high risk of a tornado developing. Be ready to respond quickly to tornado warnings when you hear the sirens.
2. Know the signs of a potential tornado. Rotating funnel cloud forming, debris flying, dark or green sky, low lying clouds, large hail, and noise like a freight train.
3. Find a safe spot to hide. Go to the lowest level, preferably a basement. Seek the most interior room, center hallway, bathroom, or closet
without windows.
4. Stay away from and don’t locate under heavy objects that can fall over or through the floors like a refrigerator, China cabinet, couch or piano.
5. Get under a sturdy table or workbench in the lowest level if possible.
6. Avoid windows. They blow out from the wind and glass can injure or kill.
7. If in a mobile home, if you have time go to a nearby shelter building, preferably with a basement. Avoid, if possible, large open cafeterias, gyms, or auditoriums because typically the roofs are secure only by the outside walls with nothing in the middle to brace the roof from falling in.
8. Find something to put over your head to protect it from flying or falling debris.
9. Do Not try to outrun a tornado in your vehicle. Get to the nearest shelter. If you can’t, CDC.gov website states to “either get down in your vehicle” …or “leave you vehicle and seek shelter in a low lying area such as a ditch or ravine.”
10. Always protect your head during the storm. Head injuries are the most common injury because of flying and falling debris.
There are several steps you can take in preparation for future storms such as: take precautions by paying attention daily to the weather reports for notifications of severe weather conditions so you’re informed, plan an area ahead of time for a safety spot in your home that everyone is aware of, and have a preparedness kit with a go bag with change of clothes, spare cash, extra set of car keys, and a few days of medication packed. If a storm or any emergency hits, sometimes you only have seconds or a couple of minutes to react, if you have a well thought out safety plan, it can make a difference between
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Shred Those Old Records
by Janice R Newman Y? WHY NOT!
I’ve gone through several shredding machines to get rid of those old utility bills, credit card statements, old paystubs, and miscellaneous junk mail that have been collecting over the years. I don’t know why we hold onto those paper records for years or even decades. We’re not going to walk down memory lane to remember what we bought with the Visa card or the exact amount of the light bill years ago. We really don’t need those paper records anymore, yet we keep stacking them until the pile becomes overwhelming and we’re drowning in paperwork.
In many ways, we do the same thing in our hearts and minds. Instead of paper bills, we store records of offenses, hurts, disappointments, and wrongdoings done against us. We create mental files for every painful moment. At some point in our lives, most of us have done this. Some of us, including me, have memories we can replay clearly in our minds. We remember the exact words someone said and how deeply it hurt. When we think about it again, the pain can feel just as fresh as the day it happened.
It’s like playing a broken record. The same scene keeps playing in our minds repeatedly. People often search for the “why” behind what happened. They hope to find a different answer or outcome. But the truth is no matter how much we replay it; we cannot go back and change it. The event is already in the past.
So why do we keep these records and treat them like trophies that we must protect and guard forever? Holding on to painful memories only keeps us stuck in yesterday’s hurt and not moving forward.
If you’re married, a simple disagreement suddenly turns into a long list of past mistakes. One spouse opens the “record file” and starts listing everything the other person has done wrong over the years. It can sound like a courtroom where one person acts as the judge, jury, and prosecutor all at once. Even after apologies are made and forgiveness is asked,
the old records are still pulled out again during the next disagreement and never expunged.
Yet the Bible teaches us in 1 Corinthians 13:5, “Love… keeps no record of wrongs.” Think about that for a moment. God, who sees and knows everything we do, doesn’t keep a record of our sins when we come to Him with a sincere heart. If He did, none of us would have any hope, because we’ve all made mistakes. Because God shows us that kind of mercy, He asks us to always show mercy and forgiveness to others. That includes forgiving those who hurt us, disappointed us, and those who may never apologize.
Also, we keep harmful records of the cruel words spoken to and about us. Maybe a parent or classmate told you that you were ugly, worthless, “stupid”, or that you wouldn’t amount to anything. If you keep replaying those words in your mind, they begin to feel true.
In the book and film, The Color Purple, the main character, Celie, grows up hearing people say often that she’s ugly and dumb that she begins to believe it herself. The record keeps playing in her mind until the lie becomes part of how she sees herself. Many people carry words for years, but they don’t define you. Holding onto them only damages your confidence and self esteem.
Good news: YOU can choose to shred those records. You can tear up the mental files that keep bringing you pain. Forgiveness does not mean pretending it never happened. It means refusing to keep replaying the memory.
You can’t play any good records or memories while the old broken record keeps spinning. Shred the old records, to make room for healing, peace, and good experiences.
Lighten your load by removing the pile of old records. Forgive others. Release the pain and cruel words spoken about you. Get started shredding, NOW! Y? Why Not!
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Navigating Cholesterol: What You Need to Know for a Healthy Heart
(Feature Impact) With so much information available, it can be difficult to understand what cholesterol is and why it’s important.
Knowing your personal risk of developing heart disease and managing your cholesterol early through healthy habits, regular screening and informed care is key for heart and brain health.
This advice from the American Heart Association can help you understand why cholesterol matters, how to manage it and how lifestyle habits may affect your long term heart health.
Cholesterol is Essential
Cholesterol is a waxy substance found throughout your body. Your body makes all the cholesterol it needs for important jobs, such as helping to build cells and make certain hormones. The concern is having too much “bad” cholesterol (low density lipoprotein, or LDL) in the blood, which can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. Having enough “good” cholesterol (high density lipoprotein, or HDL) in your blood can help reduce your risk.
“Cholesterol itself isn’t the enemy our bodies need moderate levels to function,” said Roger S. Blumenthal, MD, FAHA, chair of the 2026 Dyslipidemia Guideline writing group and an American Heart Association national volunteer expert and cardiologist. “The goal is balance. Healthy lifestyle habits are a powerful step in keeping LDL cholesterol in a healthy range and protecting your heart and brain over the long term.”
Cholesterol in Your Blood vs. Cholesterol in Food
Too much blood cholesterol the type measured on a cholesterol test can cause plaque buildup in arteries (atherosclerosis), increasing your risk for heart disease and stroke. Blood cholesterol levels are influenced by overall eating patterns, lifestyle habits, genetics and other health factors, not just the cholesterol found in foods. Enjoy vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans, nuts, seeds, unsaturated fats and lean proteins as part of an overall healthy eating pattern. Limit ultra processed foods that are high in saturated fats, added sugars and sodium.
Know Your Numbers and Understand Your Risk
Adults ages 19 and older should have their cholesterol checked at least every five years, as recommended by the American Heart Association.
A lipid profile, or cholesterol test, is a blood test that will provide results for your HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides and total blood cholesterol. Other risk factors like age, family history, smoking status and more should also be considered to determine your risk of developing heart disease or stroke. Work with your health care professional to understand your results and design a treatment plan based on your risk.
Managing Cholesterol: Lifestyle is Essential
For many people, healthy lifestyle habits are the foundation of cholesterol management. Eating a nutritious diet, getting regular physical activity, maintaining a healthy weight, getting enough sleep, avoiding tobacco products and managing blood pressure and blood sugar can all help support heart health.
Cholesterol-Lowering Medications
In addition to healthy lifestyle habits, some people may require cholesterol lowering medication based on their overall risk of developing heart disease or stroke. If side effects occur, talk with a health care professional. Another medication or approach may be a better fit, and staying on the recommended treatment plan can support long term heart health.
Cholesterol in Children
High cholesterol doesn’t just affect adults. It can begin in childhood, particularly for children with inherited conditions or other risk factors, which is why early screening is important.
Cholesterol screening is recommended for children not previously screened between the ages of 9 11 to help assess risk and guide care, along with kickstarting wellness habits such as prioritizing healthy foods, daily exercise and adequate sleep. These small lifestyle changes can help reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke through adulthood.
For more information and heart health resources, visit Heart.org/KnowYourCholesterol.
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COVENANT UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 1130 East 154th St., South Holland
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FIRST ORTHODOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF SOUTH HOLLAND 16248 South Park Ave., South Holland
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Praise is so underrated.
Heart Smart
JOSH BOOTSMA
If you’re a parent, praising your child is critical for their well being and self esteem. If you’re a teacher, praising your students’ good work is fundamental to their learning process. If you’re a boss, praising your employees’ hard work contributes to a healthy work environment.
Praise is critical in our relationships with other people, so it makes sense that it’s also critical in our relationship with God.
A popular Christian method of prayer is the acronym ACTS: Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication. It’s no coincidence that the first topic to pray for is adoration — aka praise. When we commit to regularly praising God, we’re committing to regularly thinking about God’s attributes, His work in our lives, and His work in the world.
I know for me it’s often so tempting to skip praising God in my prayers and launch immediately into my list of things I’d like Him to help me with. Those requests are not
bad in themselves. But if the only communication we have with God is us asking Him for things, what kind of relationship is that? Can you imagine dating someone who only ever asked you for advice or for money and never told you how much they appreciated you and loved you? That’s a relationship that wouldn’t last very long.
Praising God is a beautiful privilege that you and I have. Considering God’s holiness, grace, love, kindness, patience, etc. is so beautiful — because this is OUR God we’re talking about. He’s our father.
I challenge you to praise God this week. One strategy I’ve found helpful is to pick an attribute of God (read Exodus 34 verses 6 & 7 if you need inspiration) and focus on that one attribute in your prayers. Another helpful strategy is to use songs to praise God!
Josh Bootsma, Member Covenant Fellowship Church cfcsh.org
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3. The mountain of the Ten Commandments
4. Savor
5. Nursemaid
6. Hindu princess
7. Severe pain
8. A popular numbers game
9. Utmost
10. Pertaining to the upper atmosphere and beyond 11. Grasp
12. A rounded subdivision of an organ
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21. Found at the end of a sleeve
25. A citizen from Nairobi
27. Selects by voting
28. What spiders weave
30. Press laundry
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Gertrude E. Widmer, nee Ooms, age 103, of Decatur, IL, formerly of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Beloved wife of the late John A. Widmer. Loving mother of the late Shirley (John) Wojtczak, John (JoAnn) Widmer Jr., and Wayne (Mary) Widmer. Devoted grandmother of nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of the late Bill Ooms, late Harry Ooms, late John Jay Ooms, late Amanda Ooms, late Kay Embry, and the late Elizabeth Ooms. Preceded in death by her parents John and Marie Ooms.
Gertrude worked for the Village of South Holland and was part of the Red Cross Blood Drive for over 50 years. She was a longtime member of Redeemer Lutheran Church. Gertrude was loved by many and will be dearly missed.
Visitation Wednesday, March 18, 2026 from 9:15 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 10:00 a.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 651 E. 166th St. South Holland, IL. Interment at 12:30 p.m. at Abraham Lincoln National CemeteryElwood, IL. Please no flowers or plants. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Redeemer Lutheran Church. Arrangements entrusted to Smits Funeral Home – South Holland, IL. For further info please contact 708-333-7000 or visit our online obituary and guest book at www.SMITSFH.com.
