Pediatrician joins Franciscans in Michigan City
Pediatrician Dr. Adam Sergieva is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Michigan City, according to the release.
Sergiwa attended medical school at Al-Arab Medical University in Benghazi, Libya. He completed his training at Columbia University New York’s St. Luke Roosevelt Hospital, the release said.
He accepts patients at the Francisco Physician Network Children’s Health Center, 9856 W. 400 North in Michigan City. Please call us at 219-878-0882.
The University of Chicago Medicine presents a $100,000 check to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana. Attending the check presentation were, from left, Ashley Luptak, director of philanthropy for Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater NWI; president and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater NWI; ), and Amber Schmillen, vice president for physician relations at the University of Chicago School of Medicine. (Photo provided by Boys and Girls Club)
Hobart chamber leader retires
The Hobart Chamber of Commerce has announced the retirement of Executive Director Jay Harrigan, according to a release.
Harrigan was born and raised in Hobart and his family has been in the real estate business for over 75 years. He has held a number of community service positions including former Hobart Chamber of Commerce Director. Former Hobart Kiwanis President. Director of the Maria Reiner Center. Former Hobart Jaycee Chairman and JCI Senator. Former YMCA board member. and former Zoning Board of Appeals member, the release states.
For more information about the Hobart Chamber of Commerce, call 219-942-5774 or email info@hobartchamber.com.
South Shore Arts, leader of NWI Symphony Orchestra retires
Dave Mika, executive director of the South Shore Arts & Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra, has announced his retirement, according to a release.
Mr. Mika was a former board member of both organizations before assuming his current role in 2020. According to the release, Mika’s contract expires at the end of June.
South Shore Arts and the Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra have formed a succession planning task force and will begin a national search for the Executive Director position at South Shore Arts and the Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra.
If you are interested, please see the job description on the South Shore Arts website (www.southshoreartsonline.org).
OE receives funding for wheelchair accessible golf cart
To fulfill its mission of creating inclusive and equitable opportunities for people of all abilities, Opportunity Enterprises (OE) recently received a grant from the Cleveland Cliffs Foundation to purchase wheelchairs for use on the Lakeside property, according to He said he purchased an accessible golf cart. release.
Accessible golf carts allow OE clients with disabilities to fully participate in activities at Camp Lakeside’s 158-acre facility on Lake Eliza.
This is the second year the Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation has partnered with OE to provide accessible equipment, according to a release.
Cleveland Cliffs Foundation Executive Director Melissa Benedict (third from left) tours OE’s Lakeside property. Wheelchair-accessible golf carts were purchased with funds from the Cleveland Cliffs Foundation to help people with disabilities navigate the grounds. (Photo provided by Opportunity Enterprises)
Nurse Practitioner Joins Franciscan Order of Schillerville
Ellen “Ellie” Elzinga, a family medicine nurse, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Schillerville, according to the release.
Elzinga earned a Master of Science degree from Purdue University Northwest in Hammond.
She is accepting new patients at the Franciscan Physician Network Schillerville Family Health Center located at 221 Indianapolis Boulevard, Suite 1 in Schillerville. In-person and virtual visits are available. Call us at 219-864-3950.
PNW’s 2025 Alumni Hall of Fame Nominees
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) has launched its annual call for nominations of alumni for induction into the PNW Alumni Hall of Fame, according to a release.
The PNW Alumni Hall of Fame recognizes outstanding alumni throughout the university’s campus’ 78-year history.
Nominations for the PNW Alumni Hall of Fame Class of 2025 can be completed by December 6th. To review the specific criteria for each category and access the nomination form, please visit pnw.edu/hall-of-fame.
Nominees will be inducted into the Hall of Fame at the annual PNW Alumni Hall of Fame Dinner on April 3rd.
Boys and Girls Club match campaign was a success
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana recently announced the success of its 2024 Return to Learn match campaign, according to a release.
According to the release, both clubs not only met their match goal of $100,000, but exceeded it by more than double, earning a total of $211,799. This year marked the debut of the Clubhouse Heroes competition, with local celebrities representing the organization’s 10 clubs in a social media fundraising campaign that coincided with Return to Learn. This year’s winning hero is Chelsea Whittington, owner of C WHITT PR and former Gary Crab Kid, who raised $3,415 for Gary Crab, the release states.
Through their combined efforts, nine Clubhouse Heroes raised more than $13,000.
Additional 2024 Clubhouse Heroes are: Karl Kleck, Vice President of Development, Lakeshore Public Media (Portage Club); Drew Sarkisian, owner of Modern Edge (Merrillville Club and Lake Station Club); Jessica Kish, owner of New Chapter Real Estate (Cedar Lake Club); Pete Torgovich, 2011 Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame Inductee (East Chicago)
Club); Robbie Hummel, sports broadcaster and former NBA player (Valparaiso Club). Ron Kittle, Goodwill Ambassador for the Chicago White Sox (South Haven Club). Sasha Armstrong, Hammond Academy City Teacher (Hammond Club). Stephanie Jones, author of the children’s book series “Giving Gal” (Duneland Club).
