02/16/2021
Portage Township - Brendan Clancy, Trustee
Due to the winter storm, the Portage Township Trustee's office, along with the Bonner Senior Center and the township's cemetery and parks offices, will be closed Tuesday, Feb. 16.
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Fire & EMS Services
Park & Rec
Senior Services
Township Assistance
Township Cemeteries
"Dedicated to improving the quality of life of all Portage Township residents."
Portage Township's Trustee office serves Portage Township in a variety of ways, including: Community Services Fire & EMS Parks and Recreation Senior Services Township Assistance and Township Cemetaries The Trustee's office oversees the Bonner Senior Center, which provides a wealth of activities for seniors as well as nutrition and transportation help. Beautiful Haven Hollow Park and Field of Dreams Park provide Portage children of all ages a place for recreation. These parks are also host to many festivals and events throughout the year. The Blake, McCool, and James/Schrock Cemetaries serve as long standing historic sites of the beautiful town of Portage. Portage's Fire and EMS volunteers bravely keep our Township safe from harm. Visit Portage Township's Trustee office for assistance or more information during our office hours.
Mission: Dedicated to improving the quality of life of all Portage Township residents.
Operating as usual
02/16/2021
Due to the winter storm, the Portage Township Trustee's office, along with the Bonner Senior Center and the township's cemetery and parks offices, will be closed Tuesday, Feb. 16.
02/15/2021
Local employers are hiring. Here’s this week’s list of some of the local companies seeking employees. Most jobs can be found on Indeed.com or the company’s website.
• Stash Property Restoration (marketing and office administrator)
• Ben’s Soft Pretzels (pretzel roller/baker)
• Meijer (grocery/receiving food clerk, cashier)
• Dollar General (sales associate)
• Northern Indiana commuter Transportation District (lineman/signal apprentice, track and structures laborer)
• Holladay Properties (development manager, grounds crew member)
• Domino’s Pizza (district manager)
• Reyes Fleet Management (fleet parts clerk)
• Pilot Flying J (cashier)
• Travel Inn (front desk clerk)
• Neighbors educational Opportunities (adult education aide)
• M&M Maintenance (snow removal)
• United Temps Inc. (laundry attendant)
• Jimmy Johns
• Discovery Senior Living (server)
• KS (janitor and cleaner)
• Chipolte
• Portage Township YMCA (childcare team)
• Service Doctor Remodeling and Design (refinishers, sprayers, assistant carpenters)
• Panera Bread
• NorthShore Health Centers (patient service representative, custodian)
• Family Express (sales associate)
• Coyne Veterinary Services (veterinary client service representative)
• Pizza Hut
• McDonald’s
• Ma’s Li’l Champs Learning Academy (teachers)
• Pro Clean Inc. (evening cleaning)
• Walgreens (customer service associate)
• Fronius (general logistics, customer support specialist, technical support representative)
• Best Western Plus (front desk agents)
• JC Bocatas (cooks, cashiers)
• Luke (store sales associate, car wash attendant)
• Arby’s
• Portage Real Estate (secretary)
• Southshore Managed IT (technical specialist)
• Subway
• KFC
• Portage Township Schools (instructional assistant, food service, middle school social studies teacher)
• Taco Bell
• Wendys
02/15/2021
The Portage Township Trustee's office, along with township parks and cemetery offices, will be closed today, Monday, Feb. 15 in recognition of Presidents' Day.
Offices will reopen Tuesday, Feb. 16.
02/12/2021
Portage Township Trustee Brendan Clancy is looking for people to help our Portage Township seniors with snow removal. If you can volunteer or offer a discounted price, please call the Bonner Senior Center at 219-762-3591. Thank you!
02/12/2021
Our Bonner members received a surprise visit this morning. Thanks for making their day a bit brighter .
Members of the Bonner Senior Center had some surprise visitors Friday morning as they picked up their lunches at the center.
Mayor Sue Lynch, members of the Mayor's Advisory Committee on Senior Services and other volunteers distributed Valentine's cards and cookies to each senior.
Julie Kissinger of the Visiting Nurses Association donned a "Miss Valentine" costume and rode one of the two buses which takes meals to homebound seniors. Beth Ingram of Miller's Assisted Living rode the second bus. They each passed out cards and cookies to seniors receiving meals.
The committee took on the project to let the seniors know they are in the committee's hearts and thoughts.
Other volunteers were Norma Laboy, Amy Armstrong, Evan Collins, Ethan Collins and Joetta Collins.
02/12/2021
Free Tax Preparation Assistance
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax preparation services to taxpayers with an adjusted gross income of $57,000 or less. IRS-certified volunteers provide free federal and state tax preparation to qualified persons.
This year's program runs from Tuesday, Feb. 16 to Tuesday, April 13. This program is contactless and will follow COVID social distancing and mask protocols.
VITA packed pickup begins Friday, Feb. 12 at all Porter County libraries, including the Portage Public Library. Vita packets and all paperwork will have to be dropped off at the United Way of Porter County office, 951 Eastport Centre Drive, Valparaiso.
For more information, email [email protected] or call 219-464-3583, ext. 108.
Free, online, do-it-yourself federal and state tax filing services is available to filers with an income of $72,000 or less. Go to www.irs.gov/filing/free-file-do-your-federal-taxes-for-free for a guided preparation. You answer questions and the online service does all the math and work for you.
Unemployment, COVID stimulus check questions and more? Start at IRS.gov.
02/09/2021
Portage Township - Brendan Clancy, Trustee
Due to the extreme weather, the Portage Township Food Pantry will NOT be open for distributions Thursday, Feb. 11. If you are in dire need of food assistance, call the Portage Township Trustee’s office at 219-762-1623.
02/09/2021
Due to the extreme weather, the Portage Township Food Pantry will NOT be open for distributions Thursday, Feb. 11. If you are in dire need of food assistance, call the Portage Township Trustee’s office at 219-762-1623.
02/08/2021
Testing for COVID-19 continues to be available in Porter County.
The Porter County Department of Health’s Portage testing site is located at 6040 Lute Road, Portage. Hours are 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays and 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. (noon) on Saturdays.
The county health department is also hosting a testing site at the Porter County Expo Center, 215 E. Division Road, Valparaiso. Hours for this site are 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays and Fridays; 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. (noon) on Saturdays.
Pre-registration for testing at either of the Porter County Department of Health’s testing sites is encouraged by going to https://scheduling.coronavirus.in.gov/Invitation
The Indiana State Department of Health/Optum is also hosting a testing site at 3564 Scottsdale St., Portage. Pre-registration is preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. To set up an appointment, call 888-634-1123 or go to https://lhi.care/covidtesting
For more information on COVID-19 testing, visit the Porter County website at http://porterco.org/1614/COVID-19-Testing-Information
02/08/2021
Local employers are hiring. Here’s this week’s list of some of the local companies seeking employees. Most jobs can be found on Indeed.com or the company’s website.
• Portage Township YMCA (childcare team)
• Service Doctor Remodeling and Design (refinishers, sprayers, assistant carpenters)
• Menards (stocker, cashier)
• Northwest Medical Group (registrar)
• Panera Bread
• State of Indiana (customer representative, correctional officer)
• NorthShore Health Centers (COVID vaccinators, billing manager)
• ITR Concession Co. (part-time toll collector)
• Dollar Tree (sales floor associates)
• Trucking company (dispatcher)
• Family Express (sales associate)
• Texas Roadhouse (silverware roller, baker)
• The Larson Group (parts delivery driver, service writer)
• Tosca (forklift driver)
• Coyne Veterinary Services (veterinary assistant)
• RGIS (inventory associate)
• ComForCar (in-home caregiver)
• MonoSol LLC (IT technician)
• Opus Inspection (part-time lane inspector)
• EYM Pizza (production)
• Pizza Hut
• McDonald’s
• Ma’s Li’l Champs Learning Academy (teachers)
• Bass Pro Shops (marine sales outfitter)
• Pro Clean Inc. (evening cleaning)
• Walgreens (customer service associate)
• Fronius (general logistics, customer support specialist, technical support representative)
• Steak n Shake (team member)
• Best Western Plus (front desk agents)
• JC Bocatas (cooks, cashiers)
• Northwest Health (registrar, security officer, patient sitter)
• Golden Living Center (dining services aide)
• Luke (store sales associate, car wash attendant)
• Arby’s
• Portage Real Estate (secretary)
• Southshore Managed IT (technical specialist)
• Subway
• KFC
• Portage Township Schools (custodian, instructional assistant, substitute teacher, Title I assistant)
• Taco Bell
• Wendys
02/08/2021
Portage Township Trustee Brendan Clancy will be providing transportation to Portage Township residents who have scheduled their COVID-19 vaccination appointments at the Porter County Department of Health Willowcreek Road vaccination site adjacent to the Portage Township Trustee’s office and have no other means of transportation to receive their vaccination.
The service will begin Wednesday, Feb. 10.
The new vaccination site is located at 3590 Willowcreek Road, Suite C.
To schedule a ride to this vaccination site only, call the Portage Township Trustee’s office at 219-762-1623.
Vaccination appointments are now available to residents age 65 and older and can be scheduled by going to https://vaccine.coronavirus.in.gov/ , enter your information and then input the Portage zip code 46368 to find the Willowcreek Road location to schedule the appointment.
Portage Township residents needing assistance in making an appointment for their vaccination may also call the trustee's office at 219-762-1623 for assistance.
02/05/2021
Portage Township School Corporation
Our Portage High School Quiz Bowl team is going to State! They will be participating in the Indiana Academic Quiz Bowl State Finals on March 6. This three-game tournament will be held virtually. Congratulations, and good luck at State! #PortageProud
02/03/2021
WorkOne Northwest Indiana
U.S. Steel is HIRING! They will be hosting a Career Fair next Wednesday, February 10th from 7:30AM-2:00PM at the Gary National Guard Armory! Be sure to bring your resume!
02/03/2021
The next Portage Township Food Pantry distribution will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (noon), Thursday, Feb. 4 at the pantry, 3590 Willowcreek Road (adjacent to the North Porter County Government Center south of U.S. 6).
Distributions will be held each Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (noon).
Those in need of assistance must contact the Portage Township Trustee’s office at 219-762-1623 to apply for a referral to the food pantry.
02/02/2021
South Haven Fire Department
Help us, help you. If you have a hydrant in your yard, help us help you by clearing a path around it. The picture is of a hydrant that was completely covered in snow. Valuable minutes can be wasted finding/digging out hydrants if this were an emergency. Stay safe and stay warm!
02/02/2021
The Food Bank of Northwest Indiana will be holding a Mobile Market at South Haven Christian Church Wednesday, Feb. 3.
Please see their flyer for details.
02/01/2021
Local employers are hiring. Here’s this week’s list of some of the local companies seeking employees. Most jobs can be found on Indeed.com or the company’s website.
• Pizza Hut
• McDonald’s
• Ma’s Li’l Champs Learning Academy (teachers)
• DHL (data entry operator)
• Essential Auto Photography (automotive laborer/photographer)
• Michigan City Family Dentistry (dental receptionist)
• Bass Pro Shops (receiving outfitter)
• Clancy’s Public House (bartender, server, trainer)
• Pilot Company (cashier)
• Discount Tire (tire service technician)
• Primo Water North America (water cooler and filtration service tech)
• Canteen Services (food service worker)
• Steel Technologies LLC (packer)
• Jimmy John’s
• Pro Clean Inc. (evening cleaning)
• Precision Towing (tow truck operator)
• New Vistas High School (substitute teacher)
• Petco (guest experience specialist)
• Goodwill Industries (drive-thru ambassador)
• Panda Restaurant Group (service and kitchen team)
• Doctors Offices (medical biller)
• Walgreens (customer service associate)
• Fronius (general logistics, customer support specialist, technical support representative)
• Steak n Shake (team member)
• Best Western Plus (front desk agents)
• JC Bocatas (cooks, cashiers)
• Northwest Health (registrar)
• Golden Living Center (dining services aide)
• Luke (store sales associate, car wash attendant)
• Arby’s
• Portage Real Estate (secretary)
• Southshore Managed IT (technical specialist)
• Subway
• KFC
• Portage Township Schools (custodian)
• Taco Bell
• Wendys
02/01/2021
South Haven Fire Department
Over the past several weeks, several members, groups, and businesses from our community organized a fundraiser in order to provide our entire department with dinner. Pizza, Wings, Ice Cream Cakes, and Drinks were delivered to the station tonight. To say that we are grateful would be a understatement.
The South Haven community has always been special through its love and compassion. We have always felt a strong sense of support from our community, and tonight was just another example.
Many of you show your support to us by waving at the trucks as we pass. Others of you donate to our community programs every year. Some of your neighbors may even volunteer on our department, serving without you even knowing. Regardless of how you interact with us, the support from our community is felt every time the alarm goes off.
We are beyond thankful for the dinner tonight. South Haven truly lives a "neighbors helping neighbors" mentality. Thanks also Santini's Pizza and South Haven Dairy Queen. Both have been extremely supportive businesses to our department.
01/27/2021
It is time to stock up on soap.
The South Haven Fire Department is selling 5-gallon buckets of soap, along with pods. All profits help fund the department's community programs! Cost is $35 per bucket, of which the department receives $10 per bucket.
Sales end on Feb. 19 at 8 p.m.
Attached is an order form with all the details. Please make all checks payable to South Haven Fire Inc.
Soap is expected to be delivered during the second week of March.
Contact [email protected] with any questions.
01/27/2021
The next Portage Township Food Pantry distribution will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (noon), Thursday, Jan. 28 at the pantry, 3590 Willowcreek Road (adjacent to the North Porter County Government Center south of U.S. 6).
Distributions will be held each Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (noon).
Those in need of assistance must contact the Portage Township Trustee’s office at 219-762-1623 to apply for a referral to the food pantry.
01/25/2021
Portage Indiana Government Page
The plows are filled with gas. The salt spreaders are packed full. Portage Street Department crews are ready for whatever Mother Nature brings us this afternoon and overnight through Tuesday morning.
Be safe out there, drive carefully.
And, please remember, to help our snowplow crews efficiently clean our streets, do not park any vehicles in the street overnight. City code bans on street parking if there is an accumulation of 2 inches or more of snow.
Here's the National Weather Service's full forecast.
Winter Storm to Impact the Region Beginning This Afternoon and
Evening...
Including the cities of Crete, Peotone, Beecher, Gary, Hammond,
Merrillville, Portage, Valparaiso, and Chesterton
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO NOON CST TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected, snow will likely be heavy
at times for a period this evening. Total snow accumulations of
3 to 6 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds
gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...In Indiana, Lake IN and Porter Counties. In Illinois,
Eastern Will County.
* WHEN...From 4 PM Monday to noon CST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The snow will likely mix with or change to
freezing rain or freezing drizzle for a time this evening into
the overnight.
01/25/2021
Local employers are hiring. Here’s this week’s list of some of the local companies seeking employees. Most jobs can be found on Indeed.com or the company’s website.
• Walgreens (customer service associate, pharmacy technician)
• Coyne Veterinary Services (client service representative)
• Fronius (general logistics)
• The Larson Group (new truck manager, sales administrator)
• Rent a Center (sales representative)
• Steak n Shake (drive thru operator)
• Family Express (director of facilities, field merchandiser)
• Quaker Steak and Lube (server/cashier)
• Baymont Inn and Suites (front desk/night auditor)
• ACMS Group (steel mill electrical support)
• Nexus Employment Solutions (machine helper)
• Prime Lending (mortgage loan officer assistant)
• Best Western Plus (front desk assistant)
• JC Bocatas (cooks, cashiers)
• Valparaiso University (administrative assistant, receptionist)
• St. Mary Medical Center (housekeeping assistant, operational assistant)
• Fiber Bond Corporation (manufacturing production)
• Bosak Auto (biller)
• Northwest Health (laundry worker, insurance coordinator, physician office supervisor)
• Opportunity Enterprises (administrative assistant)
• Golden Tech (IT service desk technician)
• Golden Living Center (social services assistant)
• Bluegreen Vacations (sales representative)
• Horizon Bank (part-time teller)
• Pedcor Management (property manager)
• Worthington Industries (material handling)
• Luke (store sales associate, car wash attendant)
• Arby’s
• Portage Real Estate (secretary)
• Southshore Managed IT (technical specialist)
• Subway
• KFC
• Portage Township Schools (instructional assistant, custodian, home school advisor, jv baseball coach
• Taco Bell
• Wendys
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Watch as the backhoe takes chunks out of the former Portage Township Cemetery office Monday. A new building will be constructed on the site.
We love our parks! It may not feel like it, but spring is just around the corner and what better way to jump into the season but by doing a spring cleaning. We're inviting you to help by participating in our annual Team Up 2 Clean Up event from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., with a cook out following. Volunteers meet at Haven Hollow Park, 333 W 700 N. Not only will volunteers help us get ready for the busy season, they'll give the South Haven Fire Station, Boys & Girls Club and the area along McCool Road a clean up. Any individual, group, organization, business who would like to volunteer in this effort are asked to contact the Portage Township Parks & Recreation office at 219-759-5471 to participate. The event is sponsored by the parks department, a division of the Portage Township Trustee's office.
Listen to the Bonner Senior Center’s Choraleers sing Away in the Manger during this week’s Christmas party.
Santa Claus came to town last night thanks to the Portage Township Parks and Recreation Department.
Enjoy the Bonner Senior Center’s Choraleers rendition of “White Christmas.”
Bonner Senior Center member Bonnie Fox played Christmas tunes for fellow members Monday morning as they gathered for another day of activities. For more information on the center, visit the Portage Township Trustee’s website at portagetrustee.org
Can’t get enough of the Kyle Elementary School choir which performed at Bonner Senior Center Thursday.
Kyle Elementary School’s 4th and 5th grade choir visited the Bonner Senior Center Thursday morning. Youngsters treated members to a variety of holiday songs including this one. Good job kids! Members enjoyed your visit!
Bonner Senior Center member Ron Hughes serenaded members Monday morning as they decorated the center’s Christmas tree. Folks enjoyed Ron’s singing and a few even rocked around the Christmas tree!
What better way to kick off Thanksgiving week than to be serenaded by the Bonner Senior Center’s Choraleers. Enjoy their rendition of Over the River and Through the Woods.
Members of the Bonner Senior Choraleers serenaded fellow members Monday morning with their rendition of Blue Moon. The sing-a-long was part of the center’s monthly birthday celebration.
Members of the Bonner Senior Center are having a wonderful time this Halloween. After lunch many participated in a costume parade.
Each Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. members of the Bonner Senior Center gather in the center's dedicated pool room to participate in weekly pool tournaments. Members not only test their pool skills against one another, but have a great time socializing, centered around one of their favorite activities. The pool room and tournaments are open to any member of the Bonner Senior Center and is one of the dozens of activities offered each weekday at the center. There's something for everyone, from pool to bingo, bunco to dance, yoga to fitness classes. The center also provides a transportation service to and from the center and for members to medical appointments. The center is also one of the largest nutrition sites, offering lunches to those age 60 and over each day for a donation of $2. The center, a service of the Portage Township Trustee's office, is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Membership at the center is open to any Portage Township resident age 55 and over for an annual donation of $10. Non residents age 55 and over may also join for an annual membership fee of $20. Check out more of the activities, events and trips hosted by the center at the Portage Township Trustee's website at portagetrustee.org/bonner-senior-center
Members of the Bonner Senior Center gather at 12:30 p.m. each Wednesday in the community room to enjoy each other's company while playing Bunco. The games are one of many activities offered at the center, 5800 Lexington Ave., Portage, each week. Portage Township residents, age 55 and over, can join for an annual donation of $10. Nonresidents age 55 and over may also join for an annual membership fee of $20. In addition to Bunco, members can participate in fitness classes, dance, bingo games and, those 60 and over, can enjoy lunch each day for a cost of $2. Transportation services are also provided. For more information on the center, a service of the Portage Township Trustee's office, visit the trustee's web site at portagetrustee.org The center is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Members of the Bonner Senior Center participate in Zumba Gold classes from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. each Monday at the center, 5800 Lexington Ave. The class combines music and exercise, along with fellowship and socializing. The class is free to members of the center. Membership is open to Portage Township residents age 55 and over for an annual donation of $10. Non residents may also join for an annual $20 membership fee. The center, a service of the Portage Township Trustee's office, is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. The center offers members a variety of services, from fitness classes to bingo, bunco, dancing, trips and transportation services. It also provides nutritious lunches for seniors age 60 and over for $2. For more information on the center and all of its activities, visit the township's web site at portagetrustee.org/bonner-senior-center
Each Thursday afternoon, members of the Bonner Senior Center's dance group gather in the community room to dance to a variety of music and spend the afternoon socializing. The dance group is one of several activities offered at the center, a service of the Portage Township Trustee's office. The center is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Portage Township residents, ages 55 and over, are invited to join for an annual donation of $10. Non residents may join for an annual $20 membership fee. For more information on the center and all of its activities, including serving nutritious lunches each day, visit the township's web site at portagetrustee.org
Youngsters had a great time Saturday casting their lines into the Little Calumet River! They not only got expert advice on the art of angling, but also learned about conservation. The Portage Township Parks & Recreation Department hosted Youth Fishing Day with the help of sponsors Izaak Walton League Miller Chapter, Bam Pizza and Bass Pro Shops. Youngsters got to fish - and take home their rods, reels and tackle - enjoyed a pizza lunch and had fun. Portage Township Parks & Recreation is a department of the Portage Township Trustee's office. For more information, visit portagetrustee.org
Dorcus Hammond, granddaughter of Eunice Bonner, speaks about her grandmother’s accomplishments Saturday during the celebration of the Bonner Senior Center’s 40th anniversary.
Members of American Legion Post 260 raised the flag this morning to open the celebration of the Bonner Senior Center’s 40th anniversary. The flag was donated by US Representative Pete Visclosky.
Field of Dreams Park is in the heart of South Haven, located at 402 W. County Road 700 North, just down the road from both the South Haven Fire Department and South Haven branch of the Porter County Public Library. The park is one of four properties operated and managed by the Portage Township Parks & Recreation Department, a service of the Portage Township Trustee's office. The 24-acre park is a mix of developed, wooded and open land. The park includes a playground, the Bullpen picnic shelter, a one-half basketball court and three softball fields. For more information on Field of Dreams Parks, or the other parks owned and operated by Portage Township, visit the township's web site at portagetrustee.org
TBT: Bonner Senior Center has come a long way! Take a look at some of the faces of those who made it happen It's been some 40 years since the Portage Township Trustee's office began offering services to the township's senior citizens. Transportation. Programming. Meals. The township's services, along with the Bonner Senior Center, continue to grow. There are approximately 1,000 seniors who are members of the center. Opened in 1980, the center saw additions in 1984, 1996 and, most recently, under the leadership of Township Trustee Brendan Clancy, the addition of a fitness room, computer room and four seasons room plus improvements to the kitchen, in 2015. Janet Clem, the center's director for some 15 years, began working at the center as a substitute bus driver 30 years ago. The center, and its services, Clem said, will continue to evolve. "The senior population is younger, mentally and physically. They are looking for more active things to do," Clem said. The next project she'd like to undertake is the addition of a walking path on the grounds of the center, 5800 Lexington Ave. The center celebrates its 40th anniversary beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday with entertainment and demonstrations of many of the activities which go on daily. Bingo will follow the official celebration at 2 p.m. The center is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Township residents age 55 and older may join for a $10 annual donation. Non township residents may also join for an annual fee of $20. For more information on the center, visit the township's web site at portagetrustee.org
Take a listen to members of the Bonner Senior Center Choraleers as they rehearse for their upcoming performance at the center’s 40th anniversary celebration Saturday, September 14. The party starts at 10 am at the center, 5800 Lexington Ave. The center is a service of the Portage Township Trustee’s office.
The James/Schrock Cemetery is the oldest of the three cemeteries under the jurisdiction of the Portage Township Trustee. It has quite a history. The James/Schrock Cemetery is a pioneer cemetery located along the Indiana Toll Road, east of McCool Road and behind the Pleasant Valley Mobile Home Park. The first burial was in 1838. The last burial was in 1884. The cemetery was named in honor of the Allen B. James family, original owners of the property, and the August Schrock family, later owners of the property. The cemetery nearly became lost to progress with the construction of the Indiana Toll Road. Maime Magneson, first fought to protect the graves of her ancestors decades ago. Magneson, of Chesterton, protested the original route of the Indiana Toll Road, which would have gone right over the James/Schrock Cemetery. Magneson won and the highway was detoured by a mile to go around the burial place of some of Portage Township's earliest pioneers including her half sister Mary Hoeckelberg, buried there in 1878 and Mary's mother Anna, buried in 1875, the same year Mary was born. Over the years, the cemetery fell into disarray. Vandals destroyed headstones marking the early graves. The Portage Township Historical Society worked with Portage Township Trustee Brendan Clancy and Cemetery Director Debbie Clem to save the remnants of the headstones and to create a memorial to those buried there. In October of 2014, a memorial to the some 40 early Portage Township residents buried in the James/Schrock Cemetery was dedicated at McCool Cemetery. A memorial listing the names of those buried there was erected and pieces of and full headstones were moved to the memorial site. For more information about the Portage Township cemeteries, visit the website at portagetrustee.org
Take a walk. Swing on a swing. Have a picnic. Bat a few balls around. Relax and watch the flow of Salt Creek. Grab a fishing pole and try your luck. Enjoy a festival. Haven Hollow Park, 330 W. 700 North, South Haven, is the place to do it all. At 40 acres, Haven Hollow is the largest of four park sites managed and operated by Portage Township Parks, a department of the Portage Township Trustee's office. The park, which also serves as the headquarters for the parks department, features three picnic shelters, Fessler Fields softball fields, a one-third mile long paved walking and a playground equipped with handicapped accessible equipment. Want something a little more serene? Talk a walk down to the fishing pier. Just over the hill is another world. Drop in a line or just relax as Salt Creek meanders by. Haven Hollow is also home to most of the community festivals and activities each year in South Haven. It's a great place to play! For more information on the township and its parks department, visit the township's website at portagetrustee.org/
Here's some more photos of Wednesday's Crafts and Cookies program at Haven Hollow Park in South Haven. Youngsters, with the help of Portage Township Parks Director Taylor O'Neal, Parks Program Coordinator Jennifer Silkwood and a couple of helpful moms, tie-dyed tee-shirts. The Crafts and Cookies program will continue once a month this fall. The next program, which will feature button art, will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., Sept. 17 at Haven Hollow park. The cost is $7 per child. For more information, or to register, contact the Portage Township Parks Department at 219-759-5471. The parks department is a service of the Portage Township Trustee's office.
Kids just want to have fun and they did Wednesday night during the Portage Township Parks Crafts and Cookies event at Haven Hollow Park in South Haven. For more information on the parks department, visit the Portage Township Trustee’s website at portagetrustee.org.
Members of the Bonner Senior Center keep active by participating in a recent fitness class led by Gail Hollinman. A variety of classes are available each week. The center, a service of the Portage Township Trustee’s office is located at 5800 Lexington Ave., Portage. For more information and a list of classes, visit portagetrustee.org or call 219-762-1522.
Bonner Senior Center member Bonnie Fox serenades fellow members on the piano Monday morning. Fox said she usually plays for the Bonner family three mornings a week for about an hour each morning after she arrives on the bus. Catch Bonnie’s playing during a visit to the center, 5800 Lexington Ave., Portage. To learn more about the center, a service of the Portage Township Trustee’s office, visit the website at portagetrustee.org
Portage Township seniors are offered a variety of activities and services through the Bonner Senior Center, 5800 Lexington Ave. in Portage. A service of the Portage Township Trustee’s office, the center is open to Portage Township seniors age 55 and older for an annual donation of $10. For more information, call the center at 219-762-1522 or visit the Portage Township Trustee’s website at portagetrustee.org
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Portage Township's Trustee Office serves Portage Township in a variety of ways, including: Community Services Fire & EMS Parks and Recreation Senior Services Township Assistance Township Cemeteries The South Haven Volunteer Fire Department is the primary responder to emergencies in South Haven, as well as, mutual responder to the City of Portage.
Haven Hollow Park, Field of Dreams, Jim Lynch Park and Evergreen Fields provide Portage children of all ages a place for recreation. These parks are also host to many festivals and events throughout the year.
The Bonner Senior Center provides a wealth of activities for seniors as well as nutrition and transportation services. The Portage Township's Trustee serves township residents with temporary and emergency assistance for food, clothing, shelter and health and safety needs.
Blake, McCool, and James/Schrock Cemeteries are historic burial grounds. Many of Portage Township’s pioneering families can be traced to township cemeteries.
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3437 Airport Rd
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Portage Township Schools Transportation
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Portage Township School Corporation
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429 W 750 N, Valparaiso
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3311 Willowcreek Rd
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793 Juniper Rd # 2, Valparaiso
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398 W 700 N, Valparaiso
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3401 Swanson Rd
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Portage FD Water Rescue, Search and Recovery
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6260 Central Avenue
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Portage Indiana Government Page
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The Salvation Army of Porter County Corps Com
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Exchange Club of Portage, Indiana
PO Box 255
Other Government Organizations in Portage
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3401 Swanson Rd
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City of Portage Street and Sanitation Departm
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Greenways & Blueways of NW Indiana
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Portage FD Water Rescue, Search and Recovery
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Portage Township Schools Transportation
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Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commis
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Portage Indiana Government Page
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6100 Southport Rd.
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Can trustee put pressure on realtor to keep grass cut on house for sale in South Haven?
Good Morning: I am a senior citizen who uses the Bonner Center. I was told the Center would remain open if school openings were delayed. I tried to find out if the schools were closed/delayed today by going to the Portage Public Schools website. There was no information on their website at all about school cancellations except for a long policy statement about the cancellations. This vital information should be prominent on the schools website. It's a very simple thing to do, I did not find any information about the closing until I visited YOUR page.
The Bonner Senior Center is a wonderful resource for our Community. However, I would love to see hand sanitizer available for seniors upon entry to the Center. If Walmart and other local supermarkets can provide it, the town can as well. We all share items such as hand weights and even the Bingo items. Hand sanitizers would help protect our vulnerable Seniors, especially during Flu Season.
Brendan, is this correct?
Does South Haven have leaf & brush pick up ? If so, when ?
The IWLA Mobile Archery Clinics would love to be a part of your townships events this year. We love to attend family oriented events for the public's benefit. Please check us out at www.facebook.com/YMACwagon. We look forward to scheduling a clinic this year!
Please come out and enjoy our event on the 28th! It’s open to all ages and only costs 2$!
I wish Haven Hallow had drinking fountains!