Portage Township - Brendan Clancy, Trustee

03/26/2023

It's that time of year again!
Time for the annual Team Up 2 Clean Up! presented by Portage Township Trustee Brendan Clancy.
Each year volunteers gather to help give their parks and community a spring cleaning.
Individuals, groups, organizations or businesses can get involved in this exciting event this year by donating their time on the morning of Saturday, April 22 to really make a difference in their community.
To volunteer, register at https://secure.rec1.com/IN/portage-township-in/catalog
We hope to see you there!

03/23/2023

What a fun time Wednesday morning at the Bonner Senior and Community Center.
thanks to Georgianna Ballas and Belvedere Senior Housing of Merrillville, seniors got to show off their vocal abilities with a morning of karaoke.
It was so much fun!
Thank you Belvedere Senior Housing and Rock On Portage Seniors!

03/22/2023

Senior Life - NorthWest Edition - March 2023

Thank you Senior Life for sharing a story on the Portage Township Autism Action Coalition.

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03/22/2023

The next Portage Township Food Pantry distribution will be held from 10 a.m. to Noon, Thursday, March 23 at the pantry, 3590 Willowcreek Road (adjacent to the North Porter County Government Center south of U.S. 6).
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.
NOTE: The Portage Township Food Pantry distribution times will be from 10 am to 12 pm on the first, second, and fourth Thursdays of each month. To accommodate those who cannot make morning hours, the distribution will be from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. the third Thursday of each month.

03/21/2023

It's that time of year again!
Time for the annual Team Up 2 Clean Up! presented by Portage Township Trustee Brendan Clancy.
Each year volunteers gather to help give their parks and community a spring cleaning.
Individuals, groups, organizations or businesses can get involved in this exciting event this year by donating their time on the morning of Saturday, April 22 to really make a difference in their community.
To volunteer, register at https://secure.rec1.com/IN/portage-township-in/catalog
We hope to see you there!

03/20/2023

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 you can apply through the company’s website or by contacting the company directly.
If you are a company seeking employees, you are welcome to add your job posting as a comment in this post.
• G.W. Berkheimer (inventory buyer)
• Rittenhouse Village at Portage (concierge, care manager)
• Tosca Services (general production)
• Northwest Medical Group (registrar, director cath lab)
• Simply Clean Cleaning (house cleaner)
• Club Clean (cleaning recruit)
• Asplundh Tree Expert (grounds person)
• Sav-A-Lot (meat manager)
• Chipolte (restaurant team member)
• Dollar Tree (freight associate, merchandise assistant manager)
• ResCare Community Living (direct support professional, site supervisor)
• Winston Retail (junior merchandiser)
• Emagine Entertainment (bartender, crew supervisor)
• State of Indiana (highway maintenance technician)
• City of Portage Parks Department (part-time seasonal workers)
• Lakeshore Camp Resort (custodial worker seasonal)
• Pratt Industries (tooling expeditor)
• Task Force Tips (finisher)
• ITR Concession (equipment technician)
• Methodist Hospitals (customer service rep)
• 7-Eleven (cashier)
• Brickyard Healthcare (resource clinical support RN)
• Porter-Starke (medical office receptionist)
• Portage Township YMCA (personal trainers, summer camp counselor, group exercise instructor, environmental services, gymnastics coach)
• Portage Real Estate (secretary)
• Tate’s Place
• Arby’s
• U.S. Postal Service (multiple positions)
• Porter County (bridge crew driver/leader, camp art teacher, Camp Funset counselor, camp STEM teacher, cook, juvenile detention officer, teacher, public health nurse, registered nurse, mechanic, educator/naturalist, facilities coordinator, mechanic assistant)
• Rosewood (multiple positions)
• Strack & Van Til (multiple positions)

03/19/2023

Mark your calendars! It's where all the cool kids and cats will be!
Beginning in May, Portage Township Trustee Brendan Clancy and the Portage Township Parks Department will be hosting monthly Cruise Nights at Haven Hollow Park, 330 W. 700 N., in South Haven.
The Cruise Nights will be held from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Thursdays May 25, June 15, July 27, Aug. 24 and Sept. 28.
Stop by to see some cool cars, have some great food and some cold drinks!
Be there or be square!

03/18/2023

Folks at the Bonner Senior and Community Center really know how to get into the spirit of things!
Walking into the center's community room Friday all you could see was a sea of green in honor of St. Patrick's Day.
Members had a blast wearing their St. Paddy's Day garb.
And there was some luck of the Irish. The Be Thankful Club gave away 10 $10 prizes in a drawing.
Portage Fire Chief Randy Wilkening event stopped by to entertain by playing the bagpipes.
And what St. Patrick's Day wouldn't be complete without a lunch of corned beef and cabbage cooked on site by the center's kitchen staff. The aroma of the holiday staple wafted throughout the building.

03/17/2023

Just a reminder that Indiana Medicaid will begin the redetermination process in April.
Here's information on why and how you can take action now.

During the COVID-19 federal public health emergency, due to federal requirements, Indiana Medicaid members were able to keep their coverage without interruption.

The most recent federal spending bill ended Medicaid coverage protections, which means Indiana Medicaid will return to normal operations.

Eligibility redetermination actions will begin in April 2023, with a 12-month plan to return to normal operations.

Many of these redeterminations are done automatically based on information the state has available. In some situations, the state of Indiana will need to ask the member for information about themselves and their family, such as current address, employment status and income, age and family size.

Please see the attached flyers for additional information or go to the FSSA website at
https://www.in.gov/medicaid/members/member-resources/How-a-return-to-normal-will-impact-some-Indiana-Medicaid-members/ for additional information.

03/16/2023

Our seniors making a difference!

A Huge thank you to the Bonner Senior Center knitting and crochet club for donating lap blankets to our Club. These blankets made a trip to Indianapolis for the Riley Children's Hospital parent cart.

03/16/2023

Look who's hopping on in to Haven Hollow Park on April 1.
It is time for Easter Fest at Haven Hollow Park presented by Portage Township Trustee Brendan Clancy. Easter Fest will be from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
The event is for children ages 12 and under.
There will be games, prizes and THE Easter Bunny who will be brought to the park by the South Haven Fire Department after the department gives him a tour of South Haven beginning at 10 a.m.
Space is limited for this fun event, so please register by March 27 at https://secure.rec1.com/IN/portage-township-in/catalog

03/15/2023

The next Portage Township Food Pantry distribution will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday, March 16 at the pantry, 3590 Willowcreek Road (adjacent to the North Porter County Government Center south of U.S. 6).
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.
NOTE: The Portage Township Food Pantry distribution times will be from 10 am to 12 pm on the first, second, and fourth Thursdays of each month. To accommodate those who cannot make morning hours, the distribution will be from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. the third Thursday of each month.

03/15/2023

You can make a difference.

Change your clocks, check your smoke detectors.

Early detection of a fire, by the use of smoke detectors, is key to ensure your families safety.

Give those smoke detectors a test and change those batteries.

If you need a smoke detector and own your home, contact Division Chief Bucy at 219-759-3919 extension 205 to set up an install.



Portage Township - Brendan Clancy, Trustee
Indiana Volunteer Firefighter's Association - IVFA

03/15/2023

You can make a difference.

Change your clocks, check your smoke detectors.

Early detection of a fire, by the use of smoke detectors, is key to ensure your families safety.

Give those smoke detectors a test and change those batteries.

If you need a smoke detector and own your home, contact Division Chief Bucy at 219-759-3919 extension 205 to set up an install.



Portage Township - Brendan Clancy, Trustee
Indiana Volunteer Firefighter's Association - IVFA

03/14/2023

The Foodbank of Northwest Indiana will hold a Mobile Market at Portage High School from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, March 16.
Please see their flyer for additional details.

03/14/2023

It's that time of year again!
Time for the annual Team Up 2 Clean Up! presented by Portage Township Trustee Brendan Clancy.
Each year volunteers gather to help give their parks and community a spring cleaning.
Individuals, groups, organizations or businesses can get involved in this exciting event this year by donating their time on the morning of Saturday, April 22 to really make a difference in their community.
To volunteer, register at https://secure.rec1.com/IN/portage-township-in/catalog
We hope to see you there!

03/11/2023

Just a reminder before you go to bed tonight, Daylight Savings Time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday.
Spring forward with those clocks one hour.

03/11/2023

Portage Township YMCA , in partnership with the Portage Township Autism Awareness Coalition and Portage Township Trustee Brendan Clancy, will be offering water safety/swim lessons to Portage Township children on the autism spectrum Saturdays in April.
The one-on-one classes are taught by autism awareness certified YMCA aquatics instructors.
Children on the spectrum are 160 times more likely to die from drowning than children not on the spectrum.
The classes are intended to teach children about water and how to rescue themselves if they are ever in a dangerous situation.
The classes are FREE of charge to Portage Township children on the Autism Spectrum thanks to a grant from Autism Speaks .
Please register at the Y by calling 219-762-9622.

03/09/2023

Look who's hopping on in to Haven Hollow Park on April 1.
It is time for Easter Fest at Haven Hollow Park presented by Portage Township Trustee Brendan Clancy. Easter Fest will be from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
The event is for children ages 12 and under.
There will be games, prizes and THE Easter Bunny who will be brought to the park by the South Haven Fire Department after the department gives him a tour of South Haven beginning at 10 a.m.
Space is limited for this fun event, so please register by March 27 at https://secure.rec1.com/IN/portage-township-in/catalog

03/09/2023

It wasn't the luck of the Irish that made these beautiful St. Patrick's Day centerpieces this week.
It was the members of the Bonner Senior and Community Center's arts and crafts club that busily got ready for the upcoming holiday.
Crafters worked their magic with cardboard, glittery construction paper, flowers and glue to create the themed pieces.
And aren't they adorable - both the crafters and crafts!
It's just one of many activities that go on daily at the center operated by Portage Township Trustee Brendan Clancy.
The center, 5800 Lexington Ave., Portage is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Did you know they provide transportation to Portage Township seniors who no longer drive? They do!
Stop by and check it out or visit the township's website at portagetrustee.org for more information.

03/08/2023

It's that time of year again!
Time for the annual Team Up 2 Clean Up! presented by Portage Township Trustee Brendan Clancy.
Each year volunteers gather to help give their parks and community a spring cleaning.
Individuals, groups, organizations or businesses can get involved in this exciting event this year by donating their time on the morning of Saturday, April 22 to really make a difference in their community.
To volunteer, register at https://secure.rec1.com/IN/portage-township-in/catalog
We hope to see you there!

03/08/2023

The next Portage Township Food Pantry distribution will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Thursday, March 9 at the pantry, 3590 Willowcreek Road (adjacent to the North Porter County Government Center south of U.S. 6).
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.
NOTE: The Portage Township Food Pantry distribution times will be from 10 am to 12 pm on the first, second, and fourth Thursdays of each month. To accommodate those who cannot make morning hours, the distribution will be from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. the third Thursday of each month.

03/07/2023

During the COVID-19 federal public health emergency, due to federal requirements, Indiana Medicaid members were able to keep their coverage without interruption.

The most recent federal spending bill ended Medicaid coverage protections, which means Indiana Medicaid will return to normal operations.

Eligibility redetermination actions will begin in April 2023, with a 12-month plan to return to normal operations.

Many of these redeterminations are done automatically based on information the state has available. In some situations, the state of Indiana will need to ask the member for information about themselves and their family, such as current address, employment status and income, age and family size.

Please see the attached flyers for additional information or go to the FSSA website at
https://www.in.gov/medicaid/members/member-resources/How-a-return-to-normal-will-impact-some-Indiana-Medicaid-members/ for additional information.

03/07/2023

The Portage Township Parks Department and Indiana Conservation Officers completed another successful Hunters Education Course over the weekend.
Congratulations to all who attended and completed the class.

03/06/2023

03/06/2023

The Foodbank of Northwest Indiana will be holding a Mobile Market, tomorrow, Tuesday, March 7 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at South Haven Christian Church, 780 Juniper Road.
Please see their flyer for details.

03/06/2023

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 you can apply through the company’s website or by contacting the company directly.
If you are a company seeking employees, you are welcome to add your job posting as a comment in this post.
• State of Indiana (BMV customer service, clerical assistant, correctional sergeant)
• Indiana Dunes Tourism (revenue and facilities director)
• Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute (imaging assistant, operations manager)
• Portage Township Schools (technology support technician, dean of students)
• Ge**er Collision & Glass (automotive parts coordinator)
• MSI Express (traffic clerk, group coordinating lead)
• St. Mary Medical Center (radiology aide, material handler)
• Petco (cashier/stocker)
• Opportunity Enterprises (curriculum specialist, clean team crew member)
• Northwest Medical Group (registrar)
• Planet Fitness (fitness equipment technician, general manager)
• The Larson Group (service writer)
• Blockforce Talent (teaching assistant/autism technician)
• Tractor Supply (garden center specialist)
• Tosca Services (line lead)
• Strive ABA Consultants (registered behavior technician)
• Superior Air-Ground Ambulance (EMT)
• Driveline (flex merchandiser)
• Bass Pro Shops (hunting outfitter)
• Schoop’s Hamburgers (dishwasher)
• Menards (manager trainee)
• ITR Concession (building maintenance repairperson)
• Applebee’s (host/hostess, expediter)
• Portage Township YMCA (personal trainers, summer camp counselor, group exercise instructor, environmental services, gymnastics coach)
• Portage Real Estate (secretary)
• Tate’s Place
• Arby’s
• U.S. Postal Service (multiple positions)
• Porter County (camp art teacher, Camp Funset counselor, camp STEM teacher, cook, juvenile detention officer, teacher, public health nurse, registered nurse, mechanic, educator/naturalist, facilities coordinator)
• Rosewood (multiple positions)
• Strack & Van Til (multiple positions)

03/06/2023

03/06/2023

03/05/2023

The Portage Township Autism Action Coalition , organized by Portage Township Trustee Brendan Clancy, continues to offer its Emergency Identification Autism Bracelet Program for Portage Township children on the Autism Spectrum.
The program allows parents/caregivers of children on the spectrum to complete a registration form which includes information including emergency contacts, likes and dislikes, tendencies to elope, verbal/non-verbal communications and more.
Once a parent/caregiver completes the registration form, the child is issued a blue silicone bracelet with an unique identification number. The information is maintained in a data base which is shared with Porter County Central Communications.
The data base allows first responders to access the information on the child should they ever have an interaction.
Registration forms are available at the Portage Township Trustee's office, 3590 Willowcreek Road, Suite B, Portage.
For additional information, contact [email protected] or call 219-762-1623.
Partners in the PTAAC include Portage Police Department, Portage Fire Departmentl, South Haven Fire Department , Porter County Sheriff Dept , Ogden Dunes Fire Department, Ogden Dunes Police Department, Portage Township School Corporation, Township YMCA and Porter County Search and Rescue Team

03/03/2023

Portage Township YMCA , in partnership with the Portage Township Autism Awareness Coalition and Portage Township Trustee Brendan Clancy, will be offering water safety/swim lessons to Portage Township children on the autism spectrum Saturdays in April.
The one-on-one classes are taught by autism awareness certified YMCA aquatics instructors.
Children on the spectrum are 160 times more likely to die from drowning than children not on the spectrum.
The classes are intended to teach children about water and how to rescue themselves if they are ever in a dangerous situation.
The classes are FREE of charge to Portage Township children on the Autism Spectrum thanks to a grant from Autism Speaks .
Please register at the Y by calling 219-762-9622.