HIGHLAND

Highland man receives honor for conservation

A Highland man has received the Hall of Fame Award from the Izaak Walton League of America for what is described as his long and devoted service to the league, a national leader in community-based conservation.

The award was presented to Bobby Wright at the annual convention last week in Merrillville.

Wright has been a member of the League's Griffith Chapter since 1988. He has served as the chapter's secretary, president and treasurer, and also has held numerous officer positions for the League's Indiana Division and national board of directors. Locally, he has been active in chapter activities such as fish stockings, stream cleanups and county fair exhibits. In addition to receiving several division awards and three national conservation awards, Wright was named the Indiana Division Waltonian of the Year in 2000.

"Bobby exemplifies the kind of volunteer leadership and commitment to conservation that the Izaak Walton League is all about," said Mike Williams, the League's national president. "We are proud to count him among our ranks and to honor his service to protecting America's outdoors with this award."

HAMMOND

Mayor's Pool Party is scheduled for Aug. 6

Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. hosts his next Mayor's Pool Party from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 6 at Pulaski Pool, 3732 Sheffield Ave.

A disc jockey and refreshments are provided for the party exclusively for Hammond residents.

For more information, call (219) 853-6378, ext. 311.

GARY

High school information session set for Aug. 6

The Gary Community School Corp. is planning a student/parent information session for the New Secondary Experience from 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 6 at the Gary Area Career Center.

Secondary education administrators and faculty will discuss the New Secondary Experience and the importance of students staying focused and on track throughout high school. The meeting will outline the new requirements created by the state and district for high school graduation.

For more information, call the Gary Community School Corp.'s public information office at (219) 881-5481.

MUNSTER

Family Christian Center conference ends today

Family Christian Center wraps up its four-day youth ministries conference today.

Pastors Kent and Alli Munsey, along with Students Ministries Division leaders, hosted the United 252 Student Ministries Conference at the Munster center, 340 E. 45th St.

The conference, which opened Sunday, featured a variety of speakers and entertainment.

HIGHLAND

Applications accepted for Sept. 6 race/walk

The Highland Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for the Pucker Face 5K Race/2.5K Walk scheduled during the Midwest Zest Fest.

The event will be at 6 p.m. Sept. 6. Prizes and awards will be announced at 7 p.m. Applications are available at www.midwestzestfest.com.

The event is open to the public, and the cost is $20 per person through Aug. 24 and $25 after that date for the 5K race, and $15 before Aug. 24 and $20 after for the 2.5K walk.

Application should be sent along with payment to the Highland Chamber of Commerce, 8536 Kennedy Ave., Highland, IN 46322. Participants also can sign up online at www.midwestzestfest.com by clicking on signmeup.com.