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Whiting Oilers Softball Team Wins Sectionals

Whiting Oilers Girls Softball team won their sectional Friday defeating Washingtownship by a score of 4-0.  It was a scoreless game until the bottom of the fourth inning when Sarah Jansky hit an RBI single that drove in a run.  Sarah scored off an RBI double by Sarah Watkins.  Mel Dumezich ended the scoring with a long solo home run over the left-field wall.  Mel Dumezich struck out 21 batters and walked one for the Oilers.

The Oilers (26-3) will face Lakewood Park Christian (20-6) in regional action this Saturday at 9:30am CT.  Pioneer (14-13) will face South Central (15-11) at 11:30 am.  Championship Game will be winner of game 1 against winner of game 2 at 4PM.

Congratulations Lady Oilers for winning Sectionals and GOOD LUCK IN REGIONALS!!!

Whiting Tennis Team won its first sectional championship in school history on Saturday, May 19, 2007, and will advance to regional action on Tuesday, May 22, 2007.

Whiting had victories at all three singles spots and another at No.1 doubles. Arthur Young, Whiting's Tennis Coach, was very pleased with the progress the girls have made thus far, but said they still have a long way to go.  He is very proud of his team.  Their record for the season to date is 13-4.  The losses came early in the season and they finished winning 12 straight matches.

The highlight of the season would have to be sectionals.  Whiting's lone senior, Allison Miller, finally got victories over Hammond High and Clark in the No.1 singles spot.  Allison always battled with them but always fell short.  However, Allison found a way to win against both during sectionals.

Arthur Young hopes the success the girls had this year will cause them to pick up their racquets this summer and play a little more tennis.  He said "Finishing fourth out of nine is not bad, but I would like to end a season or two in first place in the near future.

CONGRATULATIONS WHITING TENNIS TEAM AND GOOD LUCK IN REGIONALS!

Whiting celebrated Municipal Government Week(May 14-18) with a wide variety of activities that familiarized students with local officials and current events.

"If I were the Mayor" essay contestants from Whiting Middle School's 6th grade class visited with Mayor Joe Stahura on Monday.  The seven participating students indicated that, if elected Mayor, they would focus on public safety, economic development and streetscape beautification.  Vaytta Arroyo, who was awarded a gift certificate for her winning essay, noted that she would like to make "our community a cleaner, safer and appealing place to live."  Each of the students received a certificate of accomplishment recognizing their participation in the contest.

Ms. Denise Buck's kindergarten class visited City Hall on Tuesday.  Twenty-two children toured the building, had pictures taken in the Mayor's chair, learned about what various city departments do, and enjoyed reading a story with Mayor Stahura.  A lively question-and-answer session focused on duties the Mayor's job included.

On Thursday, Whiting High School students from Mr. Don Adkins' social studies courses met with Community Development Director Brian Lowry.  Lowry talked about the value and importance of civic engagement, provided updates on current projects around the city, and fielded questions about the process of municipal governance.

Municipal Government Week events concluded Friday with community service projects performed by junior high school students.  Mr. Alex Evon led his 7th graders in a clean-up of Standard Diamonds Park while Ms. Jane Laurincik's 6th grade class swept Whihala Beach clean of debris and trash.

Municipal Government Week is celebrated every may by the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns.

The Buckley Wall of Fame is a dedication to Whiting High School graduates who have overachieved in their accomplishments and successes in their contributions to society in the areas of academics, athletics and civil accomplishments.  The Buckley Wall of Fame was established in 2003 by the Whiting Board of School Trustees in honor of James J. Buckley, Whiting High School Class of 1942.  Jim spent much of his career as an educator, coach and former board member.  He dedicated sixteen years of service to the Whiting school board.  Alumni were selected per quarter century:  1900 - 1925; 1926 - 1950; 1951 - 1975; and 1976 - 2000.  This is the third year for this inductee program.

A dinner reception will be held on Saturday, June 9, 2007, at 6:00 PM at the Whiting Knights of Columbus Hall, 1120-119th Street, Whiting, Indiana to honor the following inductees:

Dr. Clementine Frankowski, Peter "Mope" Eli Kovachic, Dr. Peter Stecy, Judge William J. Obermiller, Martin (Marty) Jamrose, Mary C. (Ward) Abegg, and Dr. Gerald Kovacich.

Tickets may be purchased for $25 (checks payable to the School City of Whiting) by May 31, 2007 or by calling Jennifer at the School City of Whiting Administration Building at 659-0656, ext. 228.

May 12th "Spring Cleaning Day"This is our City's "Spring Cleaning Day". The City will provide garbage pick up on that Saturday to assist those who wish to clean out their garages, homes, yards and property of unwanted items. The City trucks will make their rounds between 7AM and 3PM to keep up with those who wish to take advantage of their service to facilitate homeowner activities. A dispatcher will be at the garage to address specific requests at 659-1219.

May 19th "Household Waste Recycle Program"This will be the date for the "Household Waste Recycle Program" sponsored by the Lake County Solid Waste District. The Whiting City Garage located at 1915 Front Street will serve as the drop off center from 9AM to 2PM. Items which can be deposited for pickup are: Batteries, Cleaners, Oils, Pesticides, Herbicides, Solvents, Antifreeze, Corrosives, Elemental Mercury, Mercury Devices, Thermometers, Gasoline, Aerosols, and Oil Base Paints. This program is for households only. Call the City Garage at 659-1219 with any questions.

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