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His side job? Laughter

November 24, 2021 – By Michael Puente Leave a Comment

Tom Byelick

Tom Byelick, Hobart Chamber of Commerce director, combines his business background with love of comedy to provide outside-the-box thinking in new role.

Filed Under: 2021-Dec-Jan, Current Issue, Off Hours Tagged With: comedy, Hobart Chamber of Commerce, John Yelkich, Michele Gonzalez Piskol, off hours, Tom Byelick, Tomfoolery Fun Club

A passion for the stage

October 1, 2021 – By Michael Puente Leave a Comment

Janice Logsdon

Janis Logsdon, assistant director of the Elkhart County Convention and Visitors Bureau, has a passion for live theater productions, and she hasn’t given up on performing even during the pandemic that shuttered indoor performances.

Filed Under: 2021-Oct-Nov, Off Hours Tagged With: Craig Gibson, Elkhart County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Indiana University, Janis Logsdon, Premier Arts, The Company

Extreme measures

July 29, 2021 – By Michael Puente Leave a Comment

Bethany Hartley

Bethany Hartley, of the South Bend-Elkhart Regional Partnership, shares her story about losing weight and pursuing better health in more than one fulfilling way.

Filed Under: 2021-Aug-Sep, Off Hours Tagged With: Bethany Hartley, Brian Pawlowski, healthy lifestyle, South Bend-Elkhart Regional Partnership

Outdoor adventure awaits

December 2, 2020 – By Catherine McCoy Leave a Comment

Victor and Monica Garcia go on family hike

From exploring the highest peaks of Alaska to trudging through the Arizona Hot Springs, or climbing to the top of the Rockies to roaming the trails of the Indiana Dunes, the Victor Garcia family has made these hiking, camping and cycling adventures an integral part of their lives for years.

Filed Under: 2020-Dec-Jan, Off Hours Tagged With: Food Bank of Northwest Indiana, Monica Garcia, outdoor adventure, Victor Garcia

Breathtaking views from bike

October 1, 2020 – By Michael Puente Leave a Comment

New St. Francis leader loves his bike

New University of Saint Francis president says cycling outlet for fun and connecting with others. The Rev. Dr. Eric Zimmer took over as president of the university July 1.

Filed Under: 2020-Oct-Nov, Off Hours Tagged With: bicycling, bike repair, Rev. Dr. Eric Zimmer, Saint Patrick’s Church, St. Xavier High School, United Nations Principles for Responsible Management Education, University of Notre Dame, University of Saint Francis

Presidential history

August 2, 2019 – By Larry Avila Leave a Comment

Calvin Bellamy

Former bank executive’s campaign memorabilia feature election items from 1840 to modern era Calvin Bellamy will strike up a conversation with anyone, but when politics come up, a long chat most likely will ensue. “I grew up in a political family, so politics always was of interest in my home, and it was a regular […]

Filed Under: 2019-Aug-Sep, Off Hours Tagged With: Bank Calumet, Calvin Bellamy, Krieg DeVault, off hours, presidential election collection

Executive leads healthy life

March 28, 2019 – By Michael Puente Leave a Comment

Terry Velligan

Cline Avenue Bridge project manager says staying active helps social life too During the day, Terry Velligan oversees the $140 million rebuilding of the Cline Avenue Bridge in East Chicago. United Bridge Partners and Cline Avenue Bridge LLC will own the new toll bridge. “We’re about halfway complete,” said Velligan, general manager of operations on […]

Filed Under: 2019-Apr-May, Off Hours Tagged With: Aging healthy, healthy lifestyle, Lake Central High School, Steve Bartley, Terry Velligan, United Bridge Partners and Cline Avenue Bridge LLC

House calls to Guatemala

February 4, 2019 – By Michael Puente Leave a Comment

Doctor donates time in Guatemala

2La Porte Hospital doctor travels to Antigua to help people get health care At La Porte Hospital, Dr. Neil Wangstrom delivers patient care with the aid of state-of-the-art technology and trained medical personnel. But every February, Wangstrom, an ear, nose and throat specialist for more than 20 years, leaves his comfort zone to help those […]

Filed Under: 2019-Feb-Mar, Off Hours Tagged With: Dr. Neil Wangstrom, Faith in Practice, goodwill medical care, health care, house calls, humanitarian aid, La Porte Hospital

CEO explores the world

December 3, 2018 – By Philip Potempa Leave a Comment

Craig Dwight and his wife, Pamela

Next adventure always on mind of Horizon Bank chairman Craig Dwight, CEO and chairman of Horizon Bank, treasures advice his mother Wilma, now 97, imparted decades ago. “My mother always said, ‘never turn down an invitation because it’s also a new opportunity,’ which is a good rule to follow,” said Dwight, who shares his travel […]

Filed Under: 2018-Dec-Jan, Off Hours Tagged With: CEO Horizon Bank Michigan City Indiana, Craig Dwight, executive hobbies, traveling, world traveler

A carried-away collection

October 1, 2018 – By Philip Potempa Leave a Comment

Vintage Car Carriage Collector

Konnie Kuiper’s vintage fleet provides work getaway It’s not easy for Konnie Kuiper to decide which of his dozens of antique cars and transportation treasures rank at the top of his list of favorite four-wheelers. But among his first picks is a 1939 LaSalle hearse, carefully preserved and stored in his Northwest Indiana private museum. […]

Filed Under: 2018-Oct-Nov, Off Hours Tagged With: collecting, executive pastimes, Konnie Kuiper, vehicle museum griffith, vintage carriages, vintage cars

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