Kudos to the Joan Martin Elementary School students who worked together under the direction of sponsor Leslie Maxwell to create a short video for Disabilities Awareness Month. The students wrote, filmed and edited the video.

The short, live action film was shown to the school in March for Disabilities Awareness Month, then entered in the State Media Fair and the International Media Fair. In April, the students were invited to Indianapolis and received a first-place award at the state level. At the international level, the group was awarded Best of Festival honors for the project.

The International Media Fair is in Orlando, Fla. from Nov. 5-9 and the students are preparing to travel there to receive this award. Donations toward their travel expenses can be made to Joan Martin Elementary School, 301 E. 10th St., Hobart, IN 46342

Take a break

City of Hobart offers homeowners 65 and older s $4 a month discount on their garbage pick-up bill. Register at Hobart City Hall in the Clerk-Treasurer's Office. Proof of age and ownership of property, such as a paid real estate tax receipt, are required.

Call (219) 942- 1940.

Spaghetti served

Annual spaghetti dinner hosted by American Legion Auxiliary Unit 54 proved a busy day for the hard working auxilians. A steady stream of customers all day resulted in many happy diners and a few raffle winners. First prize was awarded to R. Seeley, second prize to Debra Wingard, third prize to Carol Knapsack, and the 50/50 to John Larson.

Chamber meets for Octoberfest

Second Annual Octoberfest and Hobart Chamber of Commerce monthly membership meeting and election of officers will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the chamber building, Ind. 51 and Lillian Street.

Trick-or-treating hours

Halloween trick or treat hours this year will be held Oct. 31 in Hobart. To let little ghosts and goblins know they are welcome, turn on the porch light from 5 to 7 p.m.

A Haunted House will welcome visitors from 7 to 11 p.m. every weekend this month at St Bridget Church, Front and Center streets. There is a small charge to enter. Call the church at (219) 942-6441 for details.

Vote by absentee ballot

Citizens may obtain an application for an absentee ballot for this year's general election at the Hobart City Hall or online at http:/www.in.gov/sos/election Registered voters unable to vote in person must mail completed applications to Lake County Board of Elections and Registrations, 2293 N. Main St., Crown Point, IN 46307-1854 by midnight Oct. 29.

For more information, call (219) 755-3795, e-mail voter@lakecountyin.org or visit www.lakecountyin.org

To share information about family or community events in Hobart, contact June Kegebein at (219) 942-4062 or juneNgerry@aol.com