OCTOBER 2014
Ribbon Cutting at GFS Marketplace located at 10420 Indianapolis Blvd. Manager Mark Eaton and Assistant Manager
Ray Onesko cut the ribbon at the Grand Opening Ceremony among employees and Highland Chamber members.
Chamber Members attending: Rhonda Basham (First Midwest Bank), Doug Lewis (Edward Jones), Laura Newton and Stephanie
Stewart (Hampton in Highland), Bernie Zeman (Timeless Images), Victor Garcia (March of Dimes), Cecile Petro (Highland
Redevelopment), Cindy Rivera (North Township Trustee), Sylvia Torbica (United Federal Credit Union), Monica Rubio (First
Midwest Bank), Mary Shelton (Centier Bank), Michelle Anderson (First Financial Bank), Patricia Makarounas (Region Federal
Credit Union), Margie Dian & Gina Fezler (First Financial Bank), and Adam Gawlikowski (Applied Leadership Services).
Manager Mark Eaton donates $1,000 to the Meal on Wheels of Northwest Indiana as part of the Grand Opening.
WELCOME NEW MEMBER
HEALTH DIAGNOSTICS OF NWI, LLC
9003-A Indianapolis Blvd, 836-5799
Representatives: Dr. Vijaikumar D. Dharla
and Donna Pfledderer
Email: hdofnwi@comcast.net
Website: www.hdofnwi.com
DONATE TO THE JACK O’LANTERN JOG 5k RACE by bringing a bag of
wrapped candy to the October 14th meeting at Highland Elks Lodge #981,
3120 45th Street. Each person who donates a bag will receive 6 free raffle
tickets. Thank you for your support.
Sign up for the 5th annual Jack O’Lantern
Jog 5K/5k9 race with the registration form on
the back page or at signmeup.com/95199.
Bring family, pets, friends, neighbors and wear
your favorite costumes because the best team
will win a prize. Metals awarded for the first 3
finishers in each category for both male and
female. Giveaways include a pint glass, arm
band and reflector light.
CONGRATULTIONS!
Kyle and Colleen Spear, Chase Bank, on
their new baby boy, William Garrett Spear
-------------------------------CONGRATULATIONS!
Prompt Ambulance Service for winning the
Grand Prize at the Popcorn Festival Parade.
Prompt partnered with the Honor Flight
Chicago and made a patriotic float from
corn products.
CHAMBER MEMBER HAPPENINGS
The Highland Community Foundation 3rd annual OKTOBERFEST on October 2nd, 6 to 9 pm at Lincoln Community Center,
tickets $85 per person or $150 per couple. Traditional German/Bavarian fare with Craft beer, wine and music.
Humane Society of Calumet Area BOWL A THON Crazy Cosmic Bowling, October 4th, Plaza Lanes, 8101 Kennedy, 8-11 pm,
Tickets cost $30. Contact Ashley 513-8911.
Hampton in Highland OPEN HOUSE, October 1 - 6, 2300 Azalea Drive. Contact 924-7550.
Albert’s Diamond Jeweler’s 12 Annual MS AUCTION, October 5th at The South Shore Convention & Visitors Center.
New Life Christian Church, HUNTLEY BROWN CONCERT, October 5th, 5:00 pm, 3010 Ridge Rd., for info: 838-0506.
Highland Parks and Recreation HUGE INDOOR GARAGE SALE/CARD & COMIC SHOW, October 11th, at Lincoln Center,
2450 Lincoln St., Free admission. Contact 838-0114.
Highland Chamber JACK O’LANTERN JOG 5K RACE, October 25, 10 am, Main Square Park. Contact 923-3666.
North Township Trustee, HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR, October 25 at Wicker Memorial Park Pavilion, 2 to 5 pm,
Kids 3 to 12. Contact 932-2530.
March of Dimes 13th Annual SIGNATURE CHEF’S AUTION, October 27th at Avalon Manor, 3550 E. US 30, Merrillville.
CHAMBER MEMBER VISITS
OCTOBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS
2
Highland/Griffith Coffee Hour, 8:00 am
Grindhouse Café, Contact 923-3666
2
Oktoberfest, Lincoln Center 6 - 9 pm
Highland Community Foundation
7
Board of Directors Meeting, 8:00 am
Chamber office, Contact 923-3666
11 Highland Fire Dept. Open House, 10 - 2
11
Chamber President Michelle Anderson, First
Financial Bank, visits Fire Chief Bill Timmer at the
Highland Fire Department. The Fire Dept. Open
House for Fire Prevention Week is October 11.
Festival of the Trail, 11-4, Downtown
Highland Main Street, 972-7598
14 Membership Meeting Highland Elks Lodge
Welcome New Member Presentations
Please RSVP to 923-3666
15 Jack O Lantern Jog Meeting, 8:00 am
25 Jack O’Lantern Jog 5K, Main Square Park
10:00 am, Contact 923-3666
29 Jack O Lantern Festival, Main Square Park
30 Sponsored by Kiwanis, Call 923-2360
31 Happy Halloween Trick or Treat 5-7 pm
Outdoor Street Market ends October 18th
Saturdays, 9 - 1, Main Square Park
2014 CHAMBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Chamber President Michelle Anderson, visiting
Otis Cobb and Helen Garrison at Albert’s Diamond
Jewelers , 711 Main St. in Schererville. Albert’s
12 Annual MS Auction is October 5.
October 25 - Jack O Lantern Jog
November 11 - Veterans Day Ceremony
December 9 - Acknowledging Members
Invitation for 2014 New Members
Our October 14 Membership Meeting at the
Elks Lodge, 3120 - 45th Street, will feature
New Member Presentations. New Chamber
Members will give a 3 minute presentation
and can bring flyers, coupons, advertisements.
The Culver fundraiser for Nickolaus Schultz,
the fallen Police Officer from Merrillville
generated $3,000 which was donated to his
family. Thanks for your support.
MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Tuesday, October 14
Elks Lodge, 3120 - 45th Street
“Welcome New Members” Presentations
Networking 11:30 Lunch/ Meeting 12-1
Cost is $15
Please RSVP by October 13 to 923-3666
or info@highlandchamber.com
2014 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President: Michelle Anderson, First Financial Bank
Vice President: Carrie Upchurch, Standard Bank & Trust
Treasurer: Monica Rubio, First Midwest Bank
Secretary: Fred Leep, Pleasant View Dairy
Past-President: Victor Garcia, March of Dimes
Doug Ballas, Ultra Foods
John Freyek, First Merchants Bank
Patricia Makarounas, Regional Federal Credit Union
Colin Peterson, Highland Public Works
Cindy Rivera, North Township Trustee Office
Joe Starkey, Oak Partners, Inc.
Terry Trusgnich, Aide Rental & Sales
Sue Woodall, Chicago Title Insurance
Executive Director: Mary Luptak
Administrative Assistant: Sheila Courtright
OCTOBER 25, 2014 . 10am
MAIN SQUARE PARK - HIGHLAND, INDIANA
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2014 - Cutoff for early registration/guaranteed giveaway
DIVISIONS /AWARDS
Prizes will be awarded to the top three male and female age groups:
4-9
10-19
20-39
40-49
50+
Participants under age 4 will not be charged, but will not receive a
giveaway. All participants will follow the same route. Results will be
available after the race at www.highlandchamber.com by the following
week. Chip timing by Crossroads Timing. Runners will be charged a $10
fee for lost or damaged timing chips.
Race Day Registration 8:30 to 9:30am. Race Starts at 10am.
Awards at 11:30am. RAIN OR SHINE!
WEAR YOUR COSTUME OR GET A TEAM TOGETHER!
Wear your Halloween costume and dress up the kids- even the family pet!
Come up with a team theme and wear costumes with your friends!
(Team=2 or more walkers/runners.) No extra fee for teams.
Prizes for costumed teams will be awarded.
THE COURSE
The Jack O’Lantern Jog course is out and back, all flat, on a paved path.
The race starts near Condit and 5th and heads south and west to the bike
trail. The course turns right off the bike trail at 41st and right at Erie, then
back tracks on the trail north to Condit and turns east. At Delaware the
route turns south and finishes at Main Square Park*. Copies of the route
map will be available at registration. *Course subject to changes.
HIGHLAND CHAMBER: 219-923-3666, info@highlandchamber.com
list ALL participant and pet names individually.
REGISTER! Please
(Kids under 4 are free - No Giveaway, and will not be timed.)
5K Walker
55K Runner
Through October 17: $15
Through October 17: $20
After October 17: $25
Pet*- FREE!
After October 17: $20
* By checking this box, I certify that my pet is up to date
on all shots, including rabies vaccine.
NAMES (Please Print)
Run/
Walk
M/F
Age
Price
2014 JACK O’LANTERN JOG SPONSORS
TOTAL REGISTRATION ENCLOSED: $
Checks payable to Highland Chamber of Commerce
Doug Lewis, Financial Advisor
OR REGISTER AT SIGNMEUP.COM/95199
Release of Organizers and Sponsors
HIGHLAND KIWANIS
JACK O’LANTERN FESTIVAL
October 29-30, 2014 • 5-8pm • Main Square Park
Bring a carved jack o’lantern and $2 entry fee.
All entries will be displayed at the gazebo. Vote for your
favorite at 50¢ per vote. Refreshments available for purchase.
Bonfire and ghost stories! 923-2360.
All monies will be donated to Riley’s Children’s Hospital.
MAIL OR BRING signed form with ENTRY FEE to:
Highland Chamber, 8536 Kennedy Avenue, Highland, IN 46322
highlandchamber.com . 219-923-3666
I know that participating in a road race is a potentially hazardous activity and that I should not participate unless I
am medically able and properly trained to do so. I appreciate and hereby assume the risks inherent in this event,
including, but not limited to injury or property damage caused by falls, contact with other participants or race
officials, the effects of the weather, traffic and road course conditions. In consideration of the foregoing, I, for
myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, personal representatives, successors and assigns, waive and release any
and all rights, claims and courses of action I have or may have against the Jack O’Lantern Jog Event committee, the
Highland Chamber of Commerce and its affiliates, employees, officers, directors, successors and assigns, the Town
of Highland, their agents, the Highland Parks Department, the Highland Kiwanis, and any and all sponsors, their
representatives and successors, that may arise as a result of my participation in the Jack O’Lantern Jog race event
and any pre- and post- event activities. I attest and verify that I am physically fit and have sufficiently trained for the
completion of this event and my physical condition has been verified by a licensed medical doctor. Further, I
hereby grant full permission to any and all of the foregoing to use any photographs, motion pictures, recordings,
or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose including commercial advertising. I understand and
agree to the waiver and release.*
*Must be signed by a responsible party over 18 to participate.
RESPONSIBLE PARTY (Please Print)
SIGNATURE
Emergency Contact Name
EMAIL* Required for updates, receipts and/or reminders
Emergency Phone