La Porte Savings Bank Takes Home the Gold

14 May 2012

Another Corporate Challenge has come and gone and another champion crowned. The week finished up with the Bean-Bag Toss and Texas Hold’ Em. The La Porte Savings Bank took second in the Bean-Bag Toss followed by Westville Correctional Facility “B” in third and Indiana State Prison in fourth. Indiana State Prison took second in Texas Hold’ Em with IU Health La Porte Hospital in third and Golden Living I Street taking fourth.

While the Y made a valiant effort coming in first place in both the Bean-Bag Toss and Texas Hold' Em, La Porte Savings Bank took home the Gold with a grand total of 49 points with the Y coming in second with 43 points, Westville Correctional Facility "A" coming in third with 39 points and a two way tie for fourth place between Indiana State Prison and Purdue North Central each with 29 points.

Congratulations to La Porte Savings Bank and thanks to all the teams for participating in another great Corporate Challenge.

For complete Corporate Challenge standings and schedule, click here.

Corporate Challenge Teams Scavage Through Town

11 May 2012

La Porte Savings Bank took the lead in the Corporate Challenge Thursday, May 10, by winning the Scavenger Hunt event. The team of Brenda Williams, Reilly Robison, Carrie McKibben, Robin Clark and Lori Potter just edged out the runner-up team from the Y. GIS and PNC Bank placed third and fourth, respectively.

LPSB has tallied 40 points over the first four days and eight events of the Corporate Challenge. Westville Correctional Facility "A" ranks second with 37 points and GIS and Purdue North Central stand in third with 27 points each.

The week-long competition between local businesses and organizations, which includes 10 total events with each team participating in seven events, concludes Friday with Bean-Bag Toss and Texas Hold 'Em Poker.

For complete Corporate Challenge standings and schedule, click here.

WCF "A" Extends Lead In Corporate Challenge

10 May 2012

Westville Correctional Facility "A" extended its Corporate Challenge lead Wednesday, May 9, winning the Euchre competition and placing third in Golf Scramble. WCF "A" has 37 points, followed by La Porte Savings Bank with 30 and Purdue North Central with 27. The week-long competition between local businesses and organizations includes 10 total events, with each team participating in seven events.

In the Golf Scramble event at Beechwood Golf Course, La Porte Savings Bank took the tie-breaker over PNC Bank and Westville Correctional Facility "A." All three teams posted 2-under-par 34 on the front nine. The winning team consisted of Kevin Beres, Deb Varnak, Michelle Thompson and Patrick Collins. PNC was awarded second, WCF "A" was third and GIS was fourth.

In the Euchre event in the Y's Swanson Gym, Westville Correctional Facility "A" topped IU Health La Porte Hospital in the championship match. Mike Glott and John Harvil made up the winning tandem. The Y won the consolation match over Indiana State Prison to claim third.

In the Volleyball event in the Y's Shick and Swanson gyms, Westville Correctional Facility "B" captured the title, topping Purdue North Central in the championship match. GIS prevailed in the consolation match, defeating the Y.

For complete Corporate Challenge standings and schedule, click here.

Corporate Challenge Continues With Bowling, Darts

09 May 2012

The Corporate Challenge continued Tuesday, May 8, with bowling and darts. The week-long competition between local businesses and organizations includes 10 total events, with each team participating in seven events.

In the Corporate Challenge Bowling event at Casey’s Lanes, La Porte Savings Bank topped a field of 10 teams to take the title. LPSB tallied a total of 1215 in three Scotch Doubles games featuring the nine-pin, no tap advantage. PNC Bank took second, with Purdue North Central and IU Health La Porte Hospital placing third and fourth, respectively.

In the Corporate Challenge Darts event at Casey’s Lanes, Indiana State Prison claimed the crown with a victory over GIS. Westville Correctional Facility "B" and PNC Bank placed third and fourth, respectively. The seven-team field competed in cricket.

Through four events, Westville Correctional Facility "A" leads the competition with 21 points, followed by La Porte Savings Bank with 19, Purdue North Central with 18 and Indiana State Prison, IU Health La Porte Hospital and PNC Bank with 12 each.

For complete Corporate Challenge standings and schedule, click here.

Corporate Challenge Tips Off With Hoops Events

08 May 2012

The Corporate Challenge opened with a night of spirited competition Monday, May 7, with the 3-point Shootout and 3-on-3 Basketball being dominated by Westville Correctional Facility "A." The week-long competition between local businesses and organizations includes 10 total events, with each team participating in seven events.

In the 3-point Shootout event in the Y’s Shick Gym, Westville Correctional Facility "A" repeated as the champions with an outstanding combined effort. The father-daughter duo of Dan and Morgan Palombizio (top photo) posted a 12-point advantage over runner-up La Porte Savings Bank in the final round. Purdue North Central placed third and the Y took fourth.

In the 3-on-3 Basketball event in the Y’s Shick Gym, Westville Correctional Facility "A" pulled away late to post a 26-16 victory over IU Health La Porte Hospital in the championship game. Members of the championship squad (bottom photo) were Daniel Palombizio, Chris Palombizio, Morgan Palombizio and Libbie Gilliland. Purdue North Central topped Golden Living I Street, 24-14, in the consolation game.

Through Monday's events, Westville Correctional Facility "A" leads the Corporate Challenge with 20 points, followed by Purdue North Central with 12 and IU Health La Porte Hospital and La Porte Savings Bank with 8 each.

For complete Corporate Challenge standings and schedule, click here.

Camp Counselor Group Interview Set For May 14

03 May 2012

Looking for a fun, rewarding summer job? The La Porte County Family YMCA will conduct a group interview for prospective Summer Adventure Camp counselors at 3:30 p.m. Monday, May 14, at the Y. Applicants should dress casual and be prepared to demonstrate creativity and playfulness during a physically-active audition. Position is seasonal and program runs through Aug. 10.

Applications should be completed before interview and are available at the Y Member Services Desk. For more information, contact Program Coordinator Caleb Addie at (219) 325-9622 or by e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Middle School Students Can Apply For Free Camp

30 April 2012

Students attending Boston or Kesling Middle School this fall can apply for a free week of Summer Adventure Camp. The camp fees are being paid through the proceeds from Thumbs Up 2012, a social event in memory of Michael Pease.

Parents interested in a free week of camp for their middle school student must submit an application. For an application, click here or visit the Y's Member Service Desk. Please return the application to the Y (901 Michigan Avenue, La Porte) by Tuesday, May 15.

Click here for more information on Summer Adventure Camp.

Volleyball Champions Crowned

26 April 2012

The underdogs rallied for the Wednesday Night Volleyball League championships, as Mathis took the A Division and Ogle's captured the B Division. Both teams came out of the losers bracket and won three matches on Wednesday, April 25, to claim their respective titles.

Mathis, captained by local volleyball coach and enthusiast Mike Mathis, defeated I Street Family Tavern to advance out of the losers bracket before downing Indiana Net Tech to force the "if necessary game." In the A Division championship, Mathis posted a 25-21, 26-24 victory over Indiana Net Tech. Members of Mathis (top photo) were (front row from left) Shirley Edinger, Alex Saliwanchik and Jenna Tadros, and (back row) Mike Mathis, Jim Woltz, Jonas Zimmerman, Mark Darrell and Omar Rojas.

In the B Division, Ogle's topped Swanson Center in the losers bracket and then Richards Street Tavern twice to earn the crown. In the championship match, Ogle's claimed a 28-26, 25-22 victory over Richards Street. Members of Ogle's (bottom photo) were (front row from left) Brittany Allison, Chelsie Timm and Cassie Timm, and (back row) Chad Lockhart, Nate Mrozinski and Kelly Skaggs.