Run, do not walk, to the Valparaiso YMCA and join the hundreds of other runners who are anxious to get their running shoes out of winter storage.
You still have time to register for the Ringing in Spring 5k and 10k events on Saturday, April 4 — either online at ringinginspring.com, at the “Y,” 1201 Cumberland Crossing, or at Extra Mile Fitness, 1330 Lincolnway. You can even register on the day of the race by showing up between 7:30 and 8:30 a.m. The race begins at 9 a.m.
Cost for the run is $40 with a shirt, or $25 without the new cool shirts, which are long-sleeve wicking 1/4 zip shirts that will be your pride and joy. What a great way to get your legs in shape for the rest of the running season.
Something new has been added this year called Little Ringers for 4- to 9-year-olds, which will begin at 10 a.m. The cost for the young runners is $20 and includes a shirt and ribbon. The 4- to 6-year-olds will run 125 yards, and the 7- to 9-year-olds will run 250 yards. Get your family moving. The weather sounds like it will be a perfect time to breathe in the spring air, and check out the little green shoots popping up along the way.
If your weekend is too full with Easter plans, give a call to Nicole Rossman at 241-8030 or email either [email protected] or thtiming.com to register for the Sprint Into Spring 5k run hosted by Immanuel Lutheran School. This race is a Calumet Region Striders Gold Cup Race. If you register by April 15, the cost is $20 (including a shirt), or $25 after April 15.
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The race will begin at Immanuel, 1700 Monticello Park Drive in Valparaiso. It will include a 1-mile Kids Run, which is $20, and includes a shirt. Both races have awards for age groups, and the proceeds will benefit children in families who need financial assistance to participate in YMCA activities and preschool. So spring off that couch.
I can’t decide whose smile is wider — the one on Porter County Career and Technical Center principal Jon Groth or the one on video and media instructor Bob Phelps. Once again, their students deserve accolades.
At the Indiana Association of School Broadcasters conference and competition at the University of Indianapolis, Porter County students really shined. With more than 750 high school students from 25 high schools competing in video and media production events, Porter County earned the prestigious Best Program Award.
Categories included Sound Design (first place, Ian Fortney), TV Copywriting (first place, Jacob Knoblock; second place, Bryce Johnston), Video Magazine (first place, Megan Gulotta), Television Package (first place, Kennedy Starcevich), TV Spot Production (first place, KT Stillbeck), Sound Design (second place, Starcevich) and Video In-Depth (second place, Ian Fortney).
Wow! I didn’t know so much was involved in putting on a TV show.
Phelps noted that every member of the class — more than 30 students — contributed to the award. Congratulations to all of you for being outstanding in your field. You are my pet persons of the week, and thanks for keeping our programs visible.
With the weather slowly getting warmer, and the sun shining brighter, I wish for all of you a blessed Easter and Passover, and hope you have a beautiful holiday with family and friends. Then I hope you have a great day because you deserve it. Thanks for reading. Fly your flag.
Lorrie Woycik is a freelance columnist. Reach her at [email protected].