Dear readers, meet a gentleman of the finest quality. A well-dressed family man with old-fashioned manners and a penchant for suits and historical building, Bert Cook is this week’s La Porte County Life in the Spotlight. Cook was born in Valparaiso...
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A La Porte County Life in the Spotlight: Bert Cook
A La Porte County Life in the Spotlight: Laura Nirenberg
It all started with three little raccoons that needed rehabilitation. Laura Nirenberg took them into her home offering sanctuary, food and love. That started Nirenberg on her journey dedicating herself to the rehabilitation for wildlife, and over...
Read MoreA La Porte County Life in the Spotlight: Paige Pope
When senior Paige Pope graduates from La Porte High School in June, she will leave behind a lasting legacy and a gaping void. Pope is involved in seemingly every organization that the school offers, and manages to keep up with everything without...
Read MoreA La Porte County Life in the Spotlight: Judee Gartland
Happiness can come in many forms. It can be a fantastic meal, a new car, a night out with friends or, for some, a beautiful piece of clothing. That is what Judee Gartland, owner of La Porte’s local boutique Judee’s, provides for the town- a...
Read MoreA La Porte County Life in the Spotlight: Abbi Fryer
I know an individual that is dedicated to her community. Not only that, but this individual sees beyond the borders of the community and will risk taking a trip to Haiti to help others. Furthermore, this individual is selfless, modest and ready to...
Read MoreA La Porte County Life in the Spotlight: Laura Krentz
An expert in calligraphy, a very talented singer, and an outstanding teacher; Laura Krentz teaches visual communications, advanced drawing, painting, and 2d art at La Porte High School. She has helped to transform the lives of many students through...
Read MoreA La Porte County Life in the Spotlight: Tom Coe
As one of La Porte High School’s most beloved adults, even the mention of Tom Coe’s name has the ability to bring a smile to most students’ faces. One of his students, Bethany Figolah, said, “He's really funny, and cares a lot about all of...
Read MoreA La Porte County Life in the Spotlight: Joyce Koselke
Joyce Koselke, affectionately known to her French students as Madame, will end her 43 year run teaching at La Porte High School this May. While Koselke will no longer be at La Porte High School next year, the impact she has had on her faculty and...
Read MoreA La Porte County Life in the Spotlight: Kathy Sommer
When the curtain comes up on the La Porte Service League’s 79th production, "I Wish", on Jan. 27 at 1 p.m., the audience will be entertained by the words of La Porte’s Kathy Sommer. An avid gardener, long-time local optometrist and newfound...
Read MoreA La Porte County Life in the Spotlight: Greg Handel
If La Porte High School Principal Gregory Handel has carried any mentality throughout his life and career in education, it is that all kids are inherently good. “I believe there is no such thing as a bad kid. I think every kid is good, sometimes...
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