Celia (Rodriguez) Zellers
A memorial service for Celia Rodriguez Zellers, 56, of North Judson, will take place Friday, Nov. 22 at 11 a.m. CDT at O’Donnell Funeral Home in North Judson, with visitation there one hour prior to the service.
NJ-SP Graduate Honored for 25 Years of Service to ISP
Superintendent Douglas G. Carter presented awards in the form of certificates and longevity medals to the five troopers.
Students Nearly Abducted in North Judson
Two children were reportedly approached outside of their home as they were waiting for the school bus Monday morning. The girl stated to officials that she and her brother were reportedly grabbed by a short man wearing a black coat and a gray mask. They were put into a black, four-door car and driven to a field near the town park where they were released within minutes. The pair were not harmed.
Firefighters Respond Quickly to House Fire in North Judson
Fire Chief Joe Leszek told WKVI that they were called out at about 12:07 p.m. CT Saturday to 3800 W. Third Street in North Judson. When they arrived at the scene, they found the home’s garage and the home on fire. Leszak said all occupants got out of the home safely and no injuries were reported.
The fire had started in the garage and spread quickly to the home. Leszek indicated that the home was not a total loss but heavily damaged.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
NJ-SP Jr. Midget Cheer Squad Heads to Nationals
North Judson to Develop Strategic Plan
While there have been no specific details released yet about the upcoming plan development, Henry said the town is getting information from the Kankakee-Iroquois Regional Planning Commission and it’s likely that officials will work with KIRPC to develop the document. However, nothing has been finalized.
Henry also noted that utility crews started Monday on the first fall leaf pickup for the community, and they will continue with that this week until they’ve made their rounds of the town. Henry said the town will likely have another round of leaf pickups after the leaves have finished falling.
North Judson Town Board Updated on Salt Shed, Town Garage
Henry said a public hearing will also be held next Tuesday, Nov. 12, to provide details on the upcoming lease agreement for the soon-to-be-constructed town garage. The hearing has been advertised in the paper, and afterward, Henry said the board will be able to sign the lease agreement.
Hopefully, Henry said, construction of the town garage will begin this year.
North Judson Town Board Approves Unsafe Building Ordinance
Indiana Adjutant General Honors Fallen Indiana National Guardsmen
Shadow boxes in memory of seven Indiana National Guardsmen killed in combat are part of a permanent memorial to their sacrifices at the Indiana National Guard Valparaiso Armory. Each one contains items belonging to the soldiers from the 113 Engineer Battalion who were killed in January of 2012 when their vehicle struck a roadside bomb in Afghanistan. Spc. Robert Tauteris of Hamlet was among those killed, along with Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Chavez, Sgt. Brian Leonhart of Merrillville, Staff Sgt. Jonathan Metzger, Spc. Christopher Patterson, Spc. Nicholas Taylor and Spc. Sergio Perez. Indiana Adjutant General Maj. Gen. R. Martin Umbarger unveiled the shadow boxes during a ceremony for the soldiers’ families yesterday at Valparaiso University.
Norwayne Field Tree Decorating Event Approaching; Re-Register Now
It’s nearing that time again; the trees at Norwayne Field will soon be decorated for Christmas, and a deadline of Nov. 8 has been set for those who decorated a tree last year and would like to decorate the same tree again this holiday season. Park board member Kay Reimbold told WKVI that this holiday tradition brings the spirit of Christmas to the North Judson community and serves to commemorate those who have been lost.
“What we’ve done for these last probably eight years or so is someone picks a tree at Norwayne Field and they decorate it whatever way they choose to. Most of them are all done in memory of a family member or a friend that has passed away, but they get to pick any style they want. The only thing we require is that they use the outside lights on the tree and they attach things securely so that the wind or the weather doesn’t blow them off,” Reimbold said.
North Judson Schedules Leaf Pick Up
North Judson Town Council Modifies Unsafe Building Ordinance
North Judson Council Sets Public Hearing for Town Garage Project
The North Judson Town Council has opted for a lease-purchase arrangement to build a new town garage. Clerk-Treasurer Donna Henry says they’re working with First Farmers Bank and Trust on the financing for the project. Town officials previously obtained the 50 necessary signatures in support of the project. The next step is to hold a public hearing. It’s scheduled Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 8 a.m. at the North Judson Community Center.
North Judson Council Approves HVAC Replacement Quote
The North Judson Police Station and Civic Center will soon have a new heating and air conditioning unit. The town council received two quotes to replace the existing unit and awarded the job to Jackson Refrigeration. Clerk-Treasurer Donna Henry says their price of $5,684.92 was the lower. That unit will be replaced soon.
No Issues Reported at NJ-SP Schools
Law enforcement officers searched the high school and no device or other threat was found. All precautions were put into place to ensure student safety during school Friday.
Superintendent Lynn Johnson stated that there were no issues and attendance was down for the day on Friday.
All backpacks and bags were checked before school started Friday and officials are taking this situation very seriously. If an investigation produces a suspect, that person or persons could be charged with a felony charge of Intimidation.
North Judson NAPA Soon to Relocate
Bomb Threat Reported at NJ-SP High School
A bomb threat has been reported at the North Judson-San Pierre High School, according to a press release from the school superintendent and high school principal. The threat was reportedly written in a bathroom stall, mentioning a date and time – Oct. 18 at noon – and while officials say they truly believe it is a hoax and an extension from last year’s threat, they stated that they “do need to take appropriate precautions to ensure the safety” of their students.
NJ-SP Math Teachers Recognized for Curriculum Mapping Efforts
NJSP Students to Hear Presentation on Farming Technology and Innovation
The animal science students from the North Judson-San Pierre High School will hear from Dr. Megan Nemechek of Rensselaer Swine Services in a presentation in which the students will learn how farmers are using innovation and technology to grow healthier food.
The presentation will be Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 8:35 a.m. at the high school where Dr. Nemechek will highlight how ongoing advancements in agricultural science are helping farmers raise better food while using fewer natural resources than ever before. She said farmers use 41 percent less water and 78 percent less land to raise pigs than they did 50 years ago.
Indiana’s pork industry contributes more than $3 billion to the state’s economy each year.
