AKRON — Need a fun Mother's Day outing or gift for mom or the mother figure in your life Crown Point Ecology Center has you covered with its 20th Annual Organic Spring Plant Sale This weekend is a beloved tradition for local gardeners and plant enthusiasts The Spring Plant Sale is the largest spring fundraiser for the organization and will offer a diverse selection of organic vegetable seedlings and pollinator-friendly varieties–all FREE of herbicides In addition to Crown Point’s diverse array of seedlings the Spring Plant Sale will also offer customers the ability to shop local vendors and learn about sustainable gardening from educational vendors on May 10 and 11 "We'll have local craft food and drink vendors We'll have a few other vendors with locally made crafts We'll have this great variety and diversity of not only plants but local producers as well," said Ben Bashor The Spring Plant Sale kicks off on May 9 (Members Access Only) from 4-8 p.m “We’ve been growing these plants from seed with a lot of love and care Every seedling represents months of planning and work from our staff and volunteers and we can’t wait to see them thrive in local gardens,” said Bianca Macreno I’m especially excited about our native perennials–which are adapted for our local environment are easy to maintain and thrive in almost any garden Crown Point Ecology Center is located at 3220 Ira Road in Akron and is a 501(c)(3) non-profit located in Bath Township celebrates as the Bulldogs extend their lead over Valparaiso in an IHSAA volleyball sectional in 2021 Crown Point's Kendall Schara sends a spike over the net during a 4A volleyball regional final at LaPorte High School in 2020 Schara was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia on April 25 and the Crown Point community has rallied around the Bulldog graduate Crown Point graduate and Wisconsin-Green Bay outside hitter Kendall Schara's world was flipped upside down in late April Just months after participating in the USA Volleyball Women's National Team Open Program Kendall told her parents that she was suffering from pain in her wisdom tooth Kendall had the tooth pulled which led to complications from her pain medication She changed her pain medication on April 10 and stayed on them through Easter Sunday. On that day, Kendall was watching her sister Elle, The Times 2024 Player of the Year play in a club tournament in Chicago before she headed back to Green Bay She told her mother Shelley that she felt like she had a fever Kendall went to urgent care to see what was wrong volunteering to do a swab test to rule everything out The tests found that Kendall was positive for Influenza A After skipping a spring game April 22 in Madison Kendall Schara's condition quickly worsened She began experiencing abdominal pain and had to have one of her teammates' parents take her to the emergency room "They thought it was an issue with the liver and she'd need to have her gallbladder removed," Shelley Schara recalled Kendall was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia on April 25 Her parents wanted her closer to home after her diagnosis so she was transported by ambulance to Chicago The family was in shock after receiving the diagnosis especially given Kendall's overall health and conditioning "That's not news you ever want to hear about one of your children," Shelley said They have assured there's nothing we could have done prior to detect it 'Were there signs?' They told us there's nothing we could have differently." Amid the "blur" of the diagnosis and early treatment She proposed starting a GoFundMe on Kendall's behalf She's had such a big role in all three of my girls' lives," Shelley Schara said She has always been invested in Kendall and other former players It doesn't end when you're done at Crown Point." The GoFundMe has reached $40,876 as of Sunday Shelley and Kendall Schara are both in awe of how much support they've received not just from the Crown Point community 1st Alliance where Elle plays (club) and Green Bay they have gone above and beyond with support for Kendall," Shelley said The Hub City hasn't just been supporting the Scharas with money They have been receiving meals and many messages of support from people in Crown Point as well "Kendall is a great kid and we know she's a great kid but the outpour has been remarkable and shows how much she lost," Shelley Schara said Shelley Schara said there have been many people from the area who want to visit Kendall; however not as far as who comes but as far as how many," Shelley said We have a list of people who want to get in to see her For Kendall the outpouring of support has shocked her but it's shocking how many people are reaching out," Kendall said "How many people are reaching out and saying that they will do anything I need for them It's something you don't realize you have until something tragic happens."  If you'd like to donate to the GoFundMe, you can do so at https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-kendall-scharas-fight-against-leukemia Lake Central's Luke Halfeldt keeps an eye on the action from the dugout Lake Central's Josh Flores holds a sign at the Munster-Lake Central cancer fundraiser game Peter Bumpass throws the first pitch to his grandson Munster's Mason Jarrett Munster's Mason Jarrett leads off of first base Peter Bumpass gets a hug from his grandson Munster's Mason Jarrett Munster's Mason Jarrett takes his turn at bat Lake Central's Parker Robinson slides safely into third Peter Bumpass sings the National Anthem at the Munster vs wears a "K Cancer" (strike out cancer) jersey Lake Central's Jacob Figg slides safely into third beating the tag by Munster's Danny Schassburger Email notifications are only sent once a day Bill Reiter and Brad Botkin join CBS Sports HQ to discuss Gregg Popovich stepping down as Spurs head coach and transitioning into team president Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account requires all school referendums be posed to voters only on a general election ballot — making Tuesday's elections in the Crown Point and Hobart school districts the last of their kind Here's some extra motivation for residents of the Crown Point and Hobart school districts to vote in Tuesday's school funding referendums It's the last time a ballot question like this will be asked at a May election in Indiana Senate Enrolled Act 1, the controversial property tax cut that's likely to lead to long-term local income tax increases also included language limiting tax rate ballot questions to elections when voter participation generally is at its peak school funding referendums and other local public questions only may be posed to voters on a general election ballot no longer will be able to have their requests for additional funds for operations building or school safety projects considered by voters separate from the passions that typically animate general elections in the Hoosier State "The turnout in the general election is significantly higher than in the primary election. The objective is to have as many voters and taxpayers as possible to weigh-in on these referendums to be most reflective of the populace," said state Rep. 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Wells Street entrance across from SolonRobinson Elementary (ceremony) Share Good News Contact Us Meet Our Team As John Fogerty famously said in his song “Centerfield” we’re born again and there’s new grass on the field Many baseball and softball players have heard that song at some point The song was played for boys and girls upon their arrival at Bulldog Park to set the tone for the City of Crown Point’s Ball Diamond Sports Festival.  opening with a parade that featured the players throughout downtown Crown Point The players then made their way to Bulldog Park where they had an opportunity to play games and try out exciting activities Communications and Entertainment) Department for the City of Crown Point admires how the residents of this community can come together to celebrate the kids getting back into the swing of things on the field “This is our third annual Ball Diamonds Sports Festival,” Waisnora said along with our opening day parade for our girl’s softball and our Cal Ripken Baseball League but we just started doing the festival in recent years.” Land has been a lifelong resident in the Crown Point community He has looked forward to this celebration for years ever since he was walking the same route for the parade dating back to when we called it the Little League parade A league like this takes a lot of people working together all year round and we have a dedicated group of great people.” and an opportunity for kids to practice their pitching this family friendly event had something that everybody could enjoy and face painting for the girls,” Adam Graper even for the families with people who play multiple sports.” As this celebration has continued to grow every year the City of Crown Point worked together to ensure that this year it would be the best edition of the event Graper recognizes how important sports are in this community and it was imperative for them to make this day special “This is truly a great community,” Graper said There’s nothing stronger than youth sports in the Region To have an atmosphere where you can go out While the Cal Ripken Baseball League has already kicked off its season the girl’s softball teams will get started on Monday president of the Cal Ripken Baseball League has seen several baseball players come through this program and become a better player as a result “Something that I’m very proud of is that of the 23 rostered Crown Point High School varsity baseball players on the current team 19 of them play in the Cal Ripken Baseball League,” Hadt said “Four of those kids are going to be Division One baseball players Some of them are going to Indiana University Despite the success that many players have had after playing in the Cal Ripken Baseball League Hadt is adamant on making sure this experience primarily aims to create fun memories for the kids to cherish for a lifetime it’s about letting them have fun," Hadt said "There are no MLB scouts or college sponsors here and that’s the most important thing for us.” activities director of the PACE Department has seen similar growth to the girl’s softball programs in the Region He credits the volunteers who have helped play a part in making the level of participation higher than ever before “Our volunteers do a phenomenal job,” Stroia said “We have 54 teams in our league with over 150 people helping out We are very thankful for that solid foundation in making our program a success What's most exciting for me is when the City of Crown Point took over the girls softball program there were 240 girls playing in the year before we have 76 teams and over 850 girls playing softball.” Many people consider baseball to be America’s pastime This event is the ultimate party for boys and girls in Northwest Indiana to soak in the moment the Crown Point community is on the edge of their seats “The look on the kids’ faces when they do the parade is so overwhelming,” Waisnora said “They always look forward to celebrating the start of the season The City of Crown Point is appreciative of the vendors that have supported this event Booths for various organization filled Bulldog Park at the festival including Meraki Hospitality Group For more information on the City of Crown Point, you can visit crownpoint.in.gov The Crown Point #1 Fire in Hubert has grown to 75 acres in size and is now 100% contained The North Carolina Forest Service is utilizing bulldozers to install containment lines around the fire perimeter as of Wednesday morning Onslow County Emergency Services announced that the fire had breached the containment line near Inverness Dr Officials on the scene tell us that two outbuildings/sheds and an isolated section of a fence received some heat damage but were not lost Onslow County Emergency Services officials say that crews will be working throughout the day to keep the area safe Deputies with the Onslow County Sheriff's Office are on the scene assisting with traffic control Citizens who live in the area will be allowed access to enter but should correspond with deputies on scene before doing so Citizens who do not live in the area are being asked to avoid the area Onslow County Emergency Services officials also say that at this time there is no evacuation order from Onslow County emergency crews had a containment line around the fire and there were some spot fires around the area During that time another spot fire occurred in the Inverness Drive area personnel on the scene were rapidly increased There are nearly 90 firefighters on the scene in addition to nearly 30 firefighting apparatus The NC Forest Service has a line around the perimeter of the fire and will continue to expand that line wider to increase survivability of the line Crews will continue to do some back-firing throughout the afternoon which will lead to an increase in the smoke in the area The departments on scene include one from almost every fire department in Onslow County as well as a few out of Carteret County Officials ask for residents to look in their yards for anything combustible and remove it if possible If any fences or structures or anything lights up on your property The cause of the fire remains undetermined and is currently under investigation Update: The Onslow County Emergency Services posted this video online: This story will be updated as more information is made available Farming with Friends is set to move from Hinckley Township to two new locations and a new online ordering process will be offered for both produce and meats.  said the produce-growing location will move on Thursday Its livestock operation will move to Crown Point Ecology Center which offers unique employment for adults with disabilities had been located on Center Road in Hinckley.  we decided to relocate due to differences in vision with the property owner,” said Griffin “I am excited for this new opportunity with expanded services and our plans to increase employment opportunities for adults with disabilities.”  The produce-farming area has already moved to Old Trail School produce will be sold at the Medina County Farmers Market at Cornerstone Chapel near the intersection of state Route 3 and Granger Road produce will be sold at the Cuyahoga Valley Farmers Market at Old Trail School from 9 a.m Agricultural products will be located at Crown Point and will include sheep Both vegetable produce and meats sold contain no chemicals or antibiotics “We will continue to offer special events beginning with the fall celebration “We hope to see all our old friends and newcomers at our new locations.”  Subscribe to the FREE monthly Newsletter This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. 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Crown Point Fire in Hubert remains 100% contained; crews continue mop-up operationsby News 12 Staff which has been burning in Hubert since Tuesday afternoon Onslow County Fire Rescue and North Carolina Forest Service crews remain on the scene and say that all plow lines are holding Crews will be continuing mop-up and extinguishing operations until 7 p.m. although smoke will remain an issue throughout the day Officials on the scene tell us that Thursday's conditions will be dependent on the wind Heavier gusts are expected to help push some smoke out of the area but could also create some opportunities for spotting An investigation is ongoing and not many details are available at this time the North Carolina Forest Service has jurisdiction over the investigation Residents are being asked to stay alert and to report any concerns if they arise The weekly Crown Point Farmers Market returns Saturday to the Franciscan Health Pavilion at Bulldog Park The farmers market will be held from 8 a.m every Saturday beginning May 24 through Sept the market will feature more than 70 vendors ranging from artisans and crafters to bakers and farmers visit crownpoint.info/farmersmarket.  “Since opening applications over the winter we have received an overwhelming response from vendors with a handful of vendors on a waiting list,” said Special Events Director Diana Bosse “We are excited for another year of welcoming artisans farmers and vendors from across Northwest Indiana and beyond.”  The farmers market offers something for everyone the Southlake YMCA will offer outdoor yoga or Tai Ci from 9-10 a.m on the artificial turf in front of the Franciscan Health Amphitheater at Bulldog Park There will be no yoga on May 31 as the Market will move to the front parking lot of Wheeler Middle School due to the Corn Roast.  There will not be a farmers market on Saturday Franciscan Health Breast Care Center Crown Point is hosting a free peer counselor training for breast cancer survivors aimed at connecting patients and survivors through a new program in partnership with the Franciscan Health Breast Care Center Crown Point is offering training for breast cancer survivors interested in becoming peer counselors to assist newly diagnosed breast cancer patients Peer counselors offer emotional support and a source of comfort for anyone undergoing breast cancer treatment Participants in the peer counseling program need not be Franciscan Health patients The peer counselor training will take place from 5:30 p.m May 19 at the Franciscan Health Breast Care Center Crown Point which is located on the third floor of the Burrell Professional Center at the Franciscan Health Main Street Outpatient Center A complimentary pizza and salad dinner with soft drinks will be served To register for this free training and for more information Crown Point High School (CPHS) also celebrated the success of the second Multicultural Fair earlier this month and families came together to explore different traditions making it one of the most memorable events this year “Diversity is important to me because I think it brings others together who have different backgrounds and experiences and it creates a great community where we can all learn from each other,” said Sophomore Maxine Inocencio with students proudly representing their cultures and teaching others along the way which was held at the Halls of Saint George and made memories that will definitely stick with them for a lifetime Even though Prom and the Multicultural Fair were very different events both highlighted how strong and connected the CPHS community is From celebrating different heritages to celebrating milestones together it’s clear that the end of the year has been full of moments that brought everyone closer students are already excited to see what next year has in store CPHS will host its annual National Honor Society (NHS) induction ceremony to recognize students who have shown strong achievement in academics The event is more than just a tradition – it’s a chance to celebrate students who have worked hard and made a real impact at school and in the community new members are welcomed by lighting candles that represent the four pillars of NHS: scholarship There are speeches from current members or advisors and families get to come support and cheer on their students It’s a proud moment that reflects all the time and effort these students have put in over the years Joining NHS is a big deal because it gives students more chances to lead it shows they’re someone who sets an example for others As the school gets ready for the induction there’s a lot of excitement to see what the new members will do next and how they’ll continue making a difference CPHS’s English as a New Language (ENL) teacher brings passion and heart to everything she does I began working as a teaching assistant for free online adult ENL classes while also pursuing my teaching license in high school Art Education,” Bluhm said that experience sparked a new path in education that felt both natural and meaningful.” She quickly discovered how rewarding the work could be speaking a multitude of languages,” Bluhm said “We built a safe and welcoming environment where everyone could grow together.” That same spirit lives on in her classroom today Bluhm also helped launch United Culture Club (UCC) a space for students to share their identities and celebrate cultural diversity that what makes us different is what makes us stronger,” she said Whether through supporting the Multicultural Fair or leading creative Bluhm continues to empower students and celebrate their stories Sophomore Maxine Inocencio played a big role in making this year’s Multicultural Fair a success Inocencio has always been passionate about learning new things and celebrating the diversity within the school “I joined UCC because I love learning about different cultures and embracing it with others,” Inocencio said Being a part of the event gave her the perfect opportunity to connect with students from all kinds of backgrounds “My favorite part of the Multicultural Fair was meeting new people and learning about their backgrounds,” she said From tasting traditional foods to visiting cultural booths Inocencio believes the event really felt like a celebration of everything that makes the school special but it also showed how much effort students and staff put in to make it meaningful “The event was a success because so many people came to learn about other cultures and I think that’s so important It shows how everyone’s hard work they put into the event paid off,” Inocencio said “It creates a great community where we can all learn from each other.” Crown Point starts the week at home against the Portage Indians as the two square off in a conference baseball matchup Our jam-packed night finishes off with the Chesterton Trojans taking on the Lake Central.. as the Bearcats host the River Forest Ingots in.. as this matchup between Whiting 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More baseball on the Region Sports Network today Show Comments Load More What happens when a hopelessly inept theater troupe tries to stage a murder mystery From collapsing sets to missed cues and forgotten lines side-splitting disaster—in the best way possible this award-winning show is perfect for audiences of all ages you’ll be crying with laughter as everything that can go wrong See the full schedule of performances and get tickets HERE. Downtown Artists Cellar presents Celebrate Community Voices: An Evening of Poetry featuring Poem Village contributors on Thursday All are welcome to gather at Downtown Artist Cellar for a special evening of poetry on Thursday This event celebrates the talented writers who submitted poems to the 2025 Poem Village project Selected contributors from Malone and the surrounding North Country will share their work as featured readers followed by an open mic open to all attendees the 2025 Student Takeover exhibit will serve as the backdrop for the evening filling the gallery with vibrant artwork curated and created by student artists from Syracuse University Poem Village has celebrated National Poetry Month by showcasing local poetry throughout Saranac Lake the initiative expands to include Plattsburgh thanks to a partnership between Outside Art: Plattsburgh Public Art Project The Thrive Project with Downtown Artist Cellar Donations are welcome and appreciated to help support future community arts programming Come celebrate the creative voices of our region and experience the power of poetry to connect and inspire Birch” artist exhibition opens May 2 at the Adirondack Artists Guild: Every year the Adirondack Artists Guild holds one or two “themed” exhibits It’s kind of like being back in school again and getting an assignment most of us) and go out of our way to produce exciting Photo courtesy of the Adirondack Artists Guild That is bound to be interpreted in at least 15 unique ways The Birch tree is notable for its striking white bark and is often among the first trees to regenerate with new growth after forest fires The public is invited to see what “new work” develops in the gallery at our May 2 exhibit opening kicking off the summer 2025 exhibit schedule Photo courtesy of Adirondack Artists Guild A scene from the Crown Point Bird Banding Station in May of 2019 Adirondack Center for Writing publishes third “Wild Words: Teen Writing Anthology” with book launch celebrations set for Saranac Lake on May 3 and Glens Falls on May 10: The Adirondack Center for Writing (ACW) has announced the release of the third Wild Words: Adirondack Teen Writing Anthology a collection of original creative writing by teens from across  the North Country Contributors range from 13 to 19 years old Photo courtesy of the Adirondack Center for Writing our young authors navigate the liminal spaces between childhood and adulthood the fantastic to the profane and dreams to hard-boiled realities,” said Wild Words editor “We are excited to celebrate this year’s contributors unflinching prose and poetry showcase the extraordinary talent emerging from our region’s young voices.” The public is invited to celebrate the publication with live readings from the young authors at two upcoming events Graphic provided by the Adirondack Center for Writing Teen contributors will read selections from their work 2024 and 2023 Wild Words anthologies will be available for purchase at $5 each Featured readers will include Marie Bullock (Keene Valley) To learn more and register for the Saranac Lake launch, visit adirondackcenterforwriting.org/event/2025-wild-words-book-launch Printing of the 2025 Wild Words Anthology was supported by a grant from Sylvamo To learn more about the Adirondack Center for Writing, visit adirondackcenterforwriting.org or follow @adkctr4writing on Facebook and Instagram Earth Care Coffeehouse presents a celebration of the Music of Pete Seeger and the Clearwater on May 3: Pete Seeger’s banjo is inscribed with the words “This banjo surrounds hate and forces it to surrender” On May 3 at 7 p.m. people will gather again at the First Presbyterian Church of Saranac Lake’s Great Hall to celebrate Pete’s life work by sharing his music together spearheaded an effort to build the Hudson River sloop Clearwater They hoped if people had intimate knowledge of the pollution on the Hudson and could feel the wind and the water they would be inspired to solve big problems one song at a time The Clearwater project’s efforts helped to pass the Clean Water Act in 1972 The act’s preamble declared that our nation’s waters would be swimmable and fishable within a decade with no discharges of pollutants within a dozen years The Clearwater continues to be a leader in ensuring clean water for all people “I guess I’ve learned more from the Clearwater than anything else,” Pete Seeger stated in the Saranac Lake Presbyterian Church Great Hall local performers are freely offering their energy to celebrate Pete Seeger’s life and to help continue to clean the water and the earth Come celebrate Pete’s life work for the environment in song Lisa and Klaus Meissner of the Rustic Riders Charlis Chaucey and Caper Tissot will share a spoken word piece Free refreshments provided by the bakers of the Presbyterian Church will be available The event is offered free of charge, however donations for the Clearwater will be accepted. Learn more about the Clearwater and its mission at http://www.clearwater.org The First Presbyterian Church of Saranac Lake is a Certified Earth Care Congregation To obtain and retain this certification it not only continually upgrades its facility to reduce carbon emissions and pollution but also actively works to help its members and our community to care for God’s creation The Elizabethtown Social Center presents an all-day Gyotaku – Japanese Fish Printing workshop on May 3: Participants are encouraged to immerse themselves in the timeless Japanese tradition of Gyotaku with Master Printmaker Mutsugoroh (Stephen DiCerbo) – an intricate and captivating form of fish printing that combines artistry where real fish are carefully inked and pressed onto paper lifelike prints that reflect the beauty and detail of marine life For more information, call the social center at (518) 873-6408 or visit elizabethtownsocialcenter.org Something’s Afoot at North Creek’s Tannery Pond Center on May 3: NY – A rehearsal dinner is taking place at North Creek’s Tannery Pond Center — and someone’s going to get murdered The participants and guests (audience members) for the center’s May 3 murder mystery play “Crimes of the Creek,” will be asked to figure out: Whodunnit The characters in the play will set the plot for guests in the first act and the center’s performance hall will be set up like a rehearsal dinner gathering Dinner guests will question likely suspects to help solve the crime while enjoying drinks & buffet station dining The evening will conclude with dancing and music by a professional DJ will serve as the Spring fundraiser for Tannery Pond Community Center hearty and plentiful hors d’oeuvres for dinner and a variety of desserts A silent auction of donated items and services is available online for guests unable to attend – link here Proceeds will support Tannery Pond’s operations and mission Tannery Pond board member Donna Welch noted “This isn’t just a play –- people get super engaged The food is delicious and there’s time for people to visit with one another.” Tickets to the fundraiser are $100 and can be ordered through the Tannery Pond website or by calling (518) 251-2505 The evening will start with a cocktail hour at 6:30 p.m For further information, call (518) 251-2505, visit: tannerypond.org Tannery Pond Center is on the corner of Route 28N and Main Street in North Creek The Glove Theatre presents a free screening and discussion of Rise and Fall of the Borscht Belt on Sunday NY – An afternoon screening and discussion at the Glove Theatre in Gloversville will explore the fascinating history of the area of the Catskills Mountains once known as the Borscht Belt The Glove Theatre Education Series will offer a free screening of Rise and Fall of the Borscht Belt on Sunday Glove Theatre Board Member Aaron Enfield will explore the history of the Borscht Belt with Jay Blotcher a board member of the newly opened Catskills Borscht Belt Museum in Ellenville Blotcher is the programmer for the museum’s inaugural Borscht Belt Film Fest Enfield previously worked with the film festival circuit including the Hamptons International Film Festival Rise and Fall of the Borscht Belt is a 1986 documentary by Oscar-winning director Peter Davis The 80-minute film recounts the meteoric growth of this fabled section of the Catskill Mountains in Sullivan and Ulster Counties it became a summer retreat and sanctuary for millions of Jews These Jewish-owned establishments were a welcome alternative to the anti-Semitic hotels that routinely turned away Jewish vacationers this sprawling region of bed and breakfast farmhouses and resort hotels numbered in the several hundreds This mountain paradise drew people from all over the Eastern Seaboard The Borscht Belt was famed for its social scene The Borscht Belt was the launching pad for iconic stand-up comics the Glove Theatre is committed to showcasing the historical legacy of communities in the region including the Jewish population of Gloversville,” says Aaron Enfield “While some Jewish families would vacation in Sacandaga Park local families would also spend time traveling from the Southern Adirondacks to the Southern Catskills to vacation with family Renowned Global Roots Music Ensemble Constantinople Performs in Saranac on Sunday Constantinople performs their acclaimed program “Traversées” (trah-vair–SAY) – or in English “Crossings: A Musical Journey from the Orient to the New World Through Africa.” Constantinople’s visionary leader and setar virtuoso Kiya Tabassian has joined with renowned Senegalese griot (gree-OH) Ablaye Cissoko on kora and voice to create a unique musical encounter and experience Drawing on rich ancient music traditions of Persia and Senegal “Traversées” demonstrates the concept that “the whole is more than the sum of its parts.” The extraordinary percussionist Patrick Graham rounds out the trio Constantinople performs “Traversées” on Sunday at the historic Methodist Church on Route 3 in Saranac Suggested admission is $20; doors open at 2:30 p.m.; seating is open Inspired by the ancient city illuminating the East and West Constantinople was founded in 2001 in Montreal by its artistic director The ensemble promotes the creation of new works that incorporate musical elements of diverse musical traditions drawing from ancient sources to a contemporary aesthetic Underpinned by a spirit of research and creation Constantinople projects honor and share the rich musical traditions of the world by creating new music in the form of unique encounters music professionals and critics alike and is regularly invited to perform in international festivals and prestigious concert halls the Fes Festival of World Sacred Music in Morocco the Rencontres musicales de Conques in France the Onassis Cultural Centre-Athens and the BOZAR in Brussels Constantinople has created 60 new works with diverse artists and has presented nearly 1,000 concerts in more than 290 cities across 57 countries The ensemble has 22 albums to its credit and is the 2024 JUNO Award (Canadian Grammy) winner for Best Classical Album Kiya Tabassian Setar virtuoso and acclaimed composer Kiya Tabassian has carved out a privileged place on the international music scene with his ensemble Constantinople and also as a soloist Past master in cross-cultural musical encounters he travels across the five continents for presenting his creations and his music on stages from all over the world Kiya Tabassian emigrates with his family to Quebec bringing with him a few years of training in Persian scholarly music and his budding career on the Iranian musical scene he pursued his training in Persian music as an autodidact and through his recurrent meetings with Reza Gassemi and Kayhan Kalhor he studied musical composition at the Conservatoire de musique de Montréal with Gilles Tremblay Ablaye Cissoko Kimintang Mahamadou Cissoko was born in Kolda (Senegal) from a Griot family His first appearance on stage with his kora was at age 12 before he joined the Conservatoire of music in Dakar he is an eternal traveller as a part of a new generation of artists who incarnate the crossover between Mandinka traditions and contemporary musical creation and makes collaborations with famous world music and jazz international artists such as Randy Weston Volker Goetze or La Chimera ensemble directed by Eduardo Egüez Patrick Graham Patrick Graham is an accomplished percussionist Graham’s life-long fascination with percussion and passion for sound has led him on a globe-traversing journey the frame drumming traditions of the Mediterranean and Middle-East bridging far-flung rhythms and coaxing a vast palette of textures from an array of instruments Graham has co-created percussion collectives and has been featured on dozens of albums and soundtracks Jamie Organski has experience as a reporter She lives in the Adirondacks with her husband and sons Art and nature are excellent antidotes to the despair many of us are feeling in these times Thank you to all the artists educators scientists and organizations keeping us mentally afloat go out to dinner and drinks with friends and family Stay away from the news and life will be much better and these times won’t feel like despair I don’t agree with everything going on in the world today But I don’t pay too much attention to it either I agree with you and Rob that spending time outdoors and art are antidotes to the political despair many are feeling these days and incompetence we’re seeing in our federal government since January and we’re already seeing the positive results and organizations that contribute so much to our lives and take respite at times in nature and art Avoiding the news only leads to ignorance and compliance Word of the Day: Despair Yeah Bob/Rob/Linda I’m not feeling ANY of the political despair of which you speak I’m more hopeful for the future of this country than I’ve been in Sometimes it’s hard to strike the balance between staying informed and going insane with information overload exercise – whatever you like that gets you out of your own head – these are definitely antidotes We can at least give our braisn a breather I also agree that we don’t want to cover our ears and go “LALALALALALA” and pretend we don’t know JohnL I’m not feeling ANY of the political despair either I am also more hopeful for the future of this country than I’ve been in many years There are many things to despair about nowadays OTHER than partisan politics But we have to come out of our comfy echo chambers to see them Different echo chambers – different truths “TDS!” “WOKE!” “DEI!” “BUT BIDEN WAS OLD AND FRAIL!” “WASTE FRAUD AND ABUSE!” “LEGACY MEDIA!” Typical default parroted retort devoid of a coherent fact-based argument containing actual debatable ideas It’s only a matter of time before they suffer the consequences like so many already have Now wait for it – the next retort of “CHICKEN LITTLE THE SKY IS FALLING!” in 3…2… whenever a judge upholds the Constitution and rule of law and it’s a ruling I don’t like it’s obviously “a radical left-wing nutcase judge that should be removed from the court I know nothing about this so-called judge but I know they’re corrupt and very stupid I’m being treated very unfairly and this is lawfare Terry – Terry – Terry – do you need me to show you the picture of EM ESS ONE THREE tattooed on his hand?” Um Why can’t you just say Yes he’s a member of MS13?” Wait till the Trump Gestapo grabs your phone and decides one of your texts implicates you in a crime and you’re thrown into a cell without a lawyer call “First they came for the immigrants…” Consumer confidence lowest since the pandemic More and more people believe their lives are worse off under Trump than under Biden Favorability ratings for Trump in his first 100 days the worst of any modern president 2025: Dow logs longest win streak in nearly a year S&P 500 rises for 7th straight session despite negative GDP report; PCE data shows inflation slows in March bought jumbo eggs today @ Maple Meadow Farm for 3$ a dozen down from 4$ last week GDP growth down because of a large influx of imports because of panic buying because of tariff fears.The biggest inflation surge in the last 40 years happened under President Biden Trump supporters are learning to love high prices and the worst consumer confidence in years — all under Trump I think you’re presenting a weak and unpersuasive defense of our current economy: and NASDAQ all down for the year under Trump While overall inflation showed a slight decline in March 2025 Food prices rose 0.2% in February 2025 and 0.4% in March 2025 according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) food prices are 3% higher than they were 12 months prior the Q1 2025 contraction marks the first negative growth since Q1 2022 One thing we learned under Biden is that one vital aspect to the economy is how people feel about it And people are feeling quite negative about it This President has been in office for 3 months and you’re blaming the state of the economy on him Almost everything he’s trying to correct is going to take some time The previous president (whoever that was) caused all that trouble I’m putting a note in my calendar for 5/2/2026 to send a comment in to the Adirondack Almanac with some figures on the state of the economy at that time If I’m wrong about things I’ll admit it then but now is WAY TOO EARLY to be judging the things you’re judging you’re absolutely correct that we cannot always judge the future by current events But the examples I’ve given here are not predictions of what might happen in the future they’re factual examples of the *current* state of the economy (If I’m factually wrong in my specific examples Trump campaigned on making the economy his economy to reduce prices starting “Day One” of his administration and to “end inflation and make America affordable again” quickly upon taking office He talked about a “miracle” economic boom with the “best jobs and brightest economic future” imminent after his election But I can understand why Trump supporters close their eyes to that fact tariffs are making the business climate worse and will increase prices — the opposite of Trump’s promises — and consumer confidence is cratering You’re right that we don’t know what will happen a year from now But your denials of what is happening now don’t change the current facts I think more and more people are realizing that their lives under Trump are worse than their lives under Biden I’ll talk to you about the economy again on 5/2/2026 I always look forward to being around for another year For example, consider cuts to NOAA, which will impact folks across the US. https://www.realclearscience.com/articles/2025/05/01/the_devastating_risks_of_trumps_noaa_cuts_1107314.html “NOAA is the primary agency that tracks the state of our Earth and Earth’s orbit in real-time This requires weather and climate sensors on the ground and everywhere in between to provide high-fidelity data and analysis Half of all climate variables can only be observed from space which is why NOAA’s satellites in space are highly relevant to its mission NOAA’s budget for weather satellites is allegedly proposed to be cut by 44 percent This will completely upend the planning and development of next-generation weather satellites which provide key weather forecasting and research information Even private services like the Weather Channel rely on NOAA for raw weather data Trump already denied federal disaster relief to Arkansas (Friends of mine still haven’t finished rebuilding from 2024.) I’m not worried about Canada’s feelings as we try to balance our trade with them I wouldn’t mind if they closed down NOAA as it’s data has been manipulated to ‘prove’ the crazy climate change I guess I’ll get back to you about those issues on 5/2/2026 also Thanks for hopefully instilling some patience with these individuals A great daily read is “About Me and the Money Printer” by financial author Garritt Baldwin Todays article about ” Is the Money Free” relates to the economy as all his articles do that I have followed over several years Printing to much money like quanative easing creates wealth for the top one percent and leaves the rest behind with inflation and a devalued dollar the world’s currency For instance during Covid when the money presses were running full throttle 63 percent of the money was made by the top one percent Another great daily read is The Stansbury Digest with economic news WIsh I could be up in Saranac today to celebrate the music of Pete Seeger and his part in creating the Hudson River sloop Clearwater We could use another Pete Seeger right about now The contrast couldn’t be more stark: celebrating the well known activism and music of Pete Seeger and Sloop “Clearwater” a daily recitation of “alternative facts” praising the governmental confusion initiated by Mr and abetted by a “rubber stamp” Republican Party The hard won environmental safeguards achieved by Pete Seeger and so many others to ensure a cleaner are rapidly fading – along with our hopes of a better world for the children of future generations Yes – sadly the US is no longer leading the way for a clean Earth MAGA-style idealogy has been rejected in some countries around the world The echo chambers in the US are not worldwide I believe other nations will be using the US as a precautionary tale for some time and will hopefully step up and fill the void Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" The Adirondack Almanack is a public forum dedicated to promoting and discussing current events nature and outdoor recreation and other topics of interest to the Adirondacks and its communities We publish commentary and opinion pieces from voluntary contributors as well as news updates and event notices from area organizations Contributors include veteran local writers and outdoor enthusiasts from around the Adirondack region views and opinions expressed by these various authors are not necessarily those of the Adirondack Almanack or its publisher UPDATE: Onslow County Emergency Services are advising people to not fly drones over the woods fire They also commented that they believe there were some auxiliary structures like a barn and shed that had some damage NC Forestry NC is reporting that the fire in the Hubert area is now 50 acres in size and 60% contained They say firefighters and personnel are still working in coordination with NC Forestry's planes and plows.Onslow County Emergency Services are responding to the large woods fire in the Crown Point area Officials advise that community members stay away from the area to keep roads clear for emergency vehicles and ensure the safety of personnel and residents are on the scene of a fire in the Hubert area Officials tell us that this is a large woods fire The cause of the fire is currently unknown Heavy smoke can be seen from the Foxtrace subdivision The North Carolina Forest Service lists the fire as 10 acres at this time Planes are on the scene dumping water onto the fire Piney Green VFD and Onslow County Sheriff's Office personnel are on the scene along with other emergency crews Smoke from the fire could be seen in very close vicinity of homes in the area at Eight Acre Wood in Inlet where he was the Forest Ranger for 35 years working in the Moose River Wild Forest Recreation Area and West Canada Lakes Wilderness Area Gary works summers for the Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation The author of a column Daybreak to Twilight in local papers from 1986 to 2019 he now writes his Outdoor Adventures a weekly blog "Adirondack Birding- 60 Great Places to Find Birds." Thanking you for painting a beautiful scene in my mind with your description of the birds on chilly spring adirondack mornings This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Crown Point High School celebrated the class of 2025 on April 26 When James Nielsen was born 49 years ago at what was then St Nielsen’s parents asked the hospital priest “Mom always talked about Father Tony,” Nielsen said Janik initially volunteered in 1975 to help at St Anthony’s three days a week when another priest was out unexpectedly Janik is celebrating his 50th year at what is now Franciscan Health Crown Point where he currently serves as director of spiritual care services “God has a strange way of moving us to where we should be,” Janik said “We all have our calling and sometimes you find yourself where you never thought you’d wind up.” The tiny preemie Janik baptized went on to thrive attending Our Lady of Grace School and parish alongside his three other older sisters he has served as an officer with the Gary Police Department and is now a sergeant in the homicide division Nielsen’s sister is only nine months older so she doesn’t remember her brother’s difficult birth but she grew up hearing stories about his hospital baptism by Father Tony Anthony Hospital years later as part of her work with the Sisters of St we went to different sites and we came to Crown Point for something This is the same Father Tony who would have been here when Jim was born.’” Petra Nielsen now works side by side with Father Tony as vice president of mission integration for Franciscan Health’s Northern Indiana division. Sister Petra arranged for a reunion earlier this month between her younger brother and Father Tony in the St Joseph Chapel at Franciscan Health Crown Point during which they reflected on his hospital baptism “I’m sure your mother was very distraught.” Janik said he is thankful for the support the Sisters of St Francis of Perpetual Adoration have provided his team during his 50 years with the hospital “It’s always been very clear that the sisters have always been very supportive of the Spiritual Care Team,” Janik said they give us a lot of opportunity for growth We live the mission and know the ministry is our calling.” Janik said he’s excited for the future growth of Franciscan Health Crown Point including the new Dean and Barbara White Cancer Center which is currently under construction and slated to open in 2027 Janik said he has enjoyed being with patients and families from birth to death and everything in between But his greatest joy in his 50 years with Franciscan “It’s a God-given privilege to walk people to the foyer as they move from this experience to eternal life,” Janik said The City of Crown Point is accepting entries for its 2025 City-Wide Garage Sale This year’s sale will begin on Thursday, June 12, and run through Sunday, June 15. Crown Point residents are invited to register their home for the sale. To join in on the garage sale, you can visit crownpoint.into/sale for more information Residents have been jumping in on the fun of this event for the past several years. All of the entries and a map of the sale will be posted on the City of Crown Point's website, All entries and a map of the sale will be posted on the City of Crown Point’s website, www.crownpoint.in.gov call the Crown Point PACE Department at 219-661-2271 as the red-hot Crown Point Bulldogs host the Munster Mustangs Crown Point Bulldogs faced off with the undefeated Fishers Tigers for a trip to the state championship game Crown Point was slowed by the stifling Fishers defense to a halftime tally with Fishers on top 30 to 21 Fishers opening up the long game and continued with aggressive defense The standout performance of the game was junior guard But it wasn’t enough to take down the Tigers A pair of state-ranked softball teams will square off on the Region Sports Network The winner gets the top spot in the loaded DAC Editor's note: We celebrate the impact Coach Seibert has had on the Crown Point Community and Regional basketball I have decided to resign from my position as Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach at Crown Point High School as coaching has been an incredibly meaningful and fulfilling part of my life for the past 23 years I have had the honor of serving as a head varsity basketball coach and the past 10 years at Crown Point High School have been particularly special I am incredibly proud of what we have accomplished here - both on and off the court the unwavering support from parents and families and the camaraderie among staff and administration have made this an unforgettable chapter in my career Coaching has given me the opportunity to teach life lessons through basketball to witness countless moments of growth and triumph and to form lasting relationships that I will always treasure While I am stepping away from my role as head coach I will forever remain a supporter of the program and of the remarkable young people who make it so special I want to express my deepest gratitude to my family whose love and support have made this journey possible Addison and Brynn - thank you for your patience and for sharing in both the sacrifices and the successes that come with coaching your unwavering belief in me has meant more than words can express I also want to thank all of my assistant coaches throughout the years and passion for the game have been essential to the success of this program I have been incredibly fortunate to work alongside such talented and dedicated individuals and I'm truly grateful for the bonds we've built and the memories we've created together I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to the Crown Point community and everyone who has supported me throughout the years Text description provided by the architects. Amid growing awareness among healthcare providers of the importance of bringing crucial care to medically underserved areas, UChicago Medicine has opened a Perkins&Will-designed multispecialty care center and micro-hospital in Crown Point, Indiana. The 132,000-square-foot facility is the academic health system's largest off-site facility, designed to deliver advanced care within a personalized and family-centric environment.  © Mark HerbothDrawing inspiration from the local environment the facility's precast concrete envelope references Indiana limestone enhanced by textured accents that create dynamic interplays of light and shadow throughout the day Filled with natural light and surrounded by native prairie grasses the building promotes patient health and tranquility and provides accessible green space for community residents The two-story lobby serves as the central hub for patients and their families reinforce the project's connection to the prairie site Wayfinding between the discrete programmatic units is enhanced through distinct color schemes and graphics inspired by the many local varieties of wildflowers The first-floor radiation oncology waiting area features a wave-pattern screen to provide filtered light and privacy Indiana limestone at the two-story elevator enclosure acts as a hearth and creates a warm neutral backdrop is experienced on both levels of the atrium  You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email Crown Point continues working to connect its bike trails The board of works last week awarded the bid for the second phase of the Veterans Memorial Trail to Gariup Construction with 80 percent to be covered by a Next Level Trails grant from the state The trail will run east from the Erie-Lackawana trailhead along Summit Street and then turn south along Merrillville Road it will turn southeast onto the abandoned railroad right of way until North Street and Indiana Avenue it will connect to the completed trail segment which continues to 113th Avenue near the Crown Point Sportsplex Mayor Pete Land said the extension is a long time coming He said there were a lot of steps to acquire the necessary property Construction is scheduled to be complete by the fall 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TSX-V: CWV: Crown Point Energy Inc the “Company” or “we”) today announced its unaudited financial and operating results for the three months and year ended December 31   All dollar figures are expressed in United States dollars (“USD”) unless otherwise stated the three months and the year ended December 31 2024 may be referred to as “Q4 2024” and “2024” The comparative three months and year ended December 31 2023 may be referred to as “Q4 2023” and “2023” Piedra Clavada Concession oil production averaged 2,043 bbls of oil per day and Koluel Kaike concession oil production averaged 1,187 bbls of oil per day See “Non-IFRS and Other Financial Measures”.2 Capital management measure See “Non-IFRS and Other Financial Measures” Tierra del Fuego Concessions (“TDF” or “TDF Concessions”) San Martin oil production averaged 464 (net 224) bbls of oil per day; Las Violetas concession natural gas production averaged 8,290 (net 4,007) mcf per day and associated oil production averaged 218 (net 76) bbls of oil per day the UTE carried out three workovers on oil wells and one workover in an injector well in the CH Concession Oil production for Q4 2024 averaged 884 (net 442) bbls of oil per day from the CH Concession and 125 (net 62) bbls of oil per day from the PPCO Concession The Company’s capital spending for fiscal 2025 is budgeted at approximately $28.2 million of which $25.5 million is allocated to the Santa Cruz Concessions for well workovers facilities improvements and a drilling campaign comprised of 7 wells; $0.7 million is for improvements to facilities in the TDF Concessions facilities improvements and optimization in the Mendoza Concessions and $0.8 million is for testing of the gas bearing sandstone layers of the Neuquen Group at CLL SUMMARY OF UNAUDITED FINANCIAL INFORMATION (1) We adhere to International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) however the Company also employs certain non-IFRS measures to analyze financial performance “Working capital” is a capital management measure “Non-current financial liabilities” is a supplemental financial measure “Net cash per share – operating activities” is a supplemental financial measure “Funds flow per share – operating activities” is a supplemental financial measure See “Non-IFRS and Other Financial Measures".(2)  All per share figures are the same for the basic and diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding in the periods The effect of options is anti-dilutive in loss periods Per share amounts may not add due to rounding (1) “Operating netback” is a non-IFRS measure “Operating netback per BOE” is a non-IFRS ratio is an international oil and gas exploration and development company headquartered in Buenos Aires trading on the TSX Venture Exchange and operating in Argentina Crown Point’s exploration and development activities are focused in four producing basins in Argentina the Golfo San Jorge basin in the Province of Santa Cruz the Austral basin in the province of Tierra del Fuego and the Neuquén and Cuyo (or Cuyana) basins in the province of Mendoza Crown Point has a strategy that focuses on establishing a portfolio of producing properties plus production enhancement and exploration opportunities to provide a basis for future growth AdvisoryPreliminary Financial Information: The Company's expectations for our financial results for the three months and year ended December 31 our anticipated financial results for the year ending December 31 The Company's anticipated financial results are unaudited and preliminary estimates that: (i) represent the most current information available to management as of the date hereof; (ii) are subject to completion of audit and/or review procedures that could result in significant changes to the estimated amounts; and (iii) do not present all information necessary for an understanding of the Company's financial condition as of and the Company's results of operations for The anticipated financial results are subject to the same limitations and risks as discussed under “Forward-Looking Information” below the Company's anticipated financial results for such periods may change upon the completion and approval of the financial statements for such periods and the changes could be material Non-IFRS and Other Financial Measures: Throughout this press release and in other materials disclosed by the Company we employ certain measures to analyze financial performance These non-IFRS and other financial measures do not have any standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and therefore may not be comparable to similar measures provided by other issuers The non-IFRS and other financial measures should not be considered to be more meaningful than financial measures which are determined in accordance with IFRS oil and natural gas sales revenue and net cash (used) provided by operating activities as indicators of our performance Funds flow per share – operating activities is comprised of funds flow provided (used) by operating activities divided by the basic and diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period Net cash per share – operating activities is comprised of net cash provided (used) by operating activities divided by the basic and diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period Non-current financial liabilities is comprised of the non-current portions of trade and other payables notes payable and lease liabilities as presented in the Company’s consolidated statements of financial position Operating netback is comprised of oil and natural gas sales revenue less export tax royalties and turnover tax and operating costs Management believes this measure is a useful supplemental measure of the Company’s profitability relative to commodity prices See “Operating Netback” for a reconciliation of operating netback to oil and natural gas sales revenue being our nearest measure prescribed by IFRS Operating netback per BOE is comprised of operating netback divided by total BOE sales volumes in the period management believes that operating netback per BOE is a key industry performance measure of operational efficiency and provide investors with information that is also commonly presented by other crude oil and natural gas producers See "Operating Netback" for the calculation of operating netback per BOE Working capital is comprised of current assets less current liabilities Management believes that working capital is a useful measure to assess the Company's capital position and its ability to execute its existing exploration commitments and its share of any development programs See “Summary of Financial Information” for a reconciliation of working capital to current assets and current liabilities being our nearest measures prescribed by IFRS Abbreviations and BOE Presentation: “bbl” means barrel; “bbls” means barrels; “BOE” means barrels of oil equivalent; “mcf” means thousand cubic feet; “mmcf” means million cubic feet “NGL” means natural gas liquids; “UTE” means Union Transitoria de Empresas which is a registered joint venture contract established under the laws of Argentina; “WI” means working interest All BOE conversions in this press release are derived by converting natural gas to oil in the ratio of six mcf of gas to one bbl of oil A BOE conversion ratio of six mcf of gas to one bbl of oil (6 mcf: 1 bbl) is based on an energy equivalency conversion method primarily applicable at the burner tip and does not represent a value equivalency at the wellhead Given that the value ratio based on the price of crude oil as compared to natural gas in Argentina from time to time may be different from the energy equivalency conversion ratio of 6:1 utilizing a conversion on a 6:1 basis may be misleading as an indication of value With respect to forward-looking information contained in this document the Company has made assumptions regarding including operating under a consistent regulatory and legal framework in Argentina; future oil natural gas and NGL prices (including the effects of governmental incentive programs and government price controls thereon); the timely receipt of any required regulatory approvals; the ability of the Company to obtain qualified staff equipment and services in a timely and cost efficient manner; drilling results; the costs of obtaining equipment and personnel to complete the Company’s capital expenditure program; the ability to operate the projects in which the Company has an interest in a safe efficient and effective manner; that the Company will not pay dividends for the foreseeable future; the ability of the Company to obtain financing on acceptable terms when and if needed and continue as a going concern; the ability of the Company to service its debt repayments when required; field production rates and decline rates; the ability to replace and expand oil and natural gas reserves through acquisition development and exploration activities; the timing and costs of pipeline storage and facility construction and expansion and the ability of the Company to secure adequate product transportation; currency inflation and interest rates; the regulatory framework regarding royalties taxes and environmental matters in Argentina; and the ability of the Company to successfully market its oil and natural gas products Management of Crown Point has included the above summary of assumptions and risks related to forward-looking information included in this document in order to provide investors with a more complete perspective on the Company’s future operations Readers are cautioned that this information may not be appropriate for other purposes Readers are cautioned that the foregoing lists of factors are not exhaustive The forward-looking information contained in this document are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement The forward-looking information contained herein is made as of the date of this document and the Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update publicly any such forward-looking information other than as required by applicable Canadian securities laws Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release The Portage Indians faced off against the Crown Point Bulldogs in the 4A Regional Championship game Crown Point held a ok lead up until the 4th quarter Portage came back to tie it up at 56 to put it into overtime In overtime the Bulldogs would pull ahead and take the win with a final score of 68-62 A new townhome development is moving forward in Crown Point but not without calls for more transparency about the project and city government in general The city council voted four-to-one Monday to rezone a piece of property at 1820 South Street back to residential development and allow eight townhome units to be built there Council member Scott Evorik voted against those measures after City Attorney Alex Kutanovski didn't mention his involvement in the company that owns the property during a previous council discussion I am a definite no because this is ridiculous." But Kutanovski said he wasn't legally required to disclose the ownership of the LLC and wasn't authorized to do so by its other owners until Monday's meeting "I'm a registered agent for probably a hundred companies that I've formed over the course of my 20 years of law practice," Kutanovski told council members." Council member Joe Sanders said he likes transparency but he felt the petitioner did everything it was required to do we've got to be transparent,' but it's the law," Sanders said He said there are legitimate reasons why the owners of an LLC may not want to be identified It was part of a larger discussion on transparency at Monday's meeting with residents criticizing city officials during the public comment portion Resident Sam Kozaitis took aim at contributions made to Mayor Pete Land's campaign that appear to have links to organizations that do business with the city "You have failed the residents of Crown Point You need to be removed or resign," Kozaitis told Land most of your administration and some of the council members up here can go The Crown Point Community Library is thrilled to announce the return of Library Mini  Golf: “Hole” Lot of Fun! on Saturday to 3 p.m. Tickets are $5 per person or $20  for a group of five and will be available for purchase starting March 7 at both library locations.  the library will be transformed into an 18-hole miniature golf course allowing participants  of all ages to putt their way through the stacks and into the 19th Hole “Family Fun  Zone,” where they can enjoy free refreshments and activities This event is more than just a great time— it’s a community-driven fundraiser All proceeds will support two years of library programming and  outreach services One of the event’s highlights is the School Hole Decorating Contest where local schools design and  build creative mini-golf holes and the top three schools will receive  cash prizes to purchase books for their school libraries Library Mini Golf is more than just a fun-filled weekend—it’s an opportunity to support vital library  programs and services. With more than 700 in-person visits each day, your sponsorship or participation  helps:  For more information on sponsorships, tickets, or event details, visit crownpointlibrary.org/events/library mini-golf or contact Laura at (219) 306-4599, email: libraryminigolf@crownpointlibrary.org Parade entrants celebrate during the 2024 Crown Point St lighted parade returns to the Hub City on Monday Patrick’s Day Parade will begin at dusk Monday Space for food and retail vendors will be expanded this year Vendors will be set up on Joliet Street between Court and Main streets and on Main Street between Robinson Court and Clark Street from 3-9 p.m.  Patrick’s Day Parade kicks off our event season drawing residents and visitors to the heart of our beloved downtown,” Crown Point Mayor Pete Land said and I can’t wait to see what our parade participants come up with this year.”  Land added the City will have new entertainment this year including live music from Character Fleadh a traditional Irish/Celtic five-piece musical group that uses a blend of modern and traditional instruments the annual celebration typically draws thousands to the downtown square.  parade participants are being asked to adorn their parade entries with at least 500 lights Parade applications are now open and close Monday The community can vote for their favorite St Patrick’s Day Parade float by visiting www.crownpoint.in.gov beginning March 17 Winners will be announced during the April City Council meeting.  Instead of hosting the traditional drive-thru Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner Patrick’s Day specials from local restaurants the City is accepting entries to its annual logo decorating and downtown window decorating contests.  Participants 17 and under are invited to design a new City of Crown Point logo with elements of St Entries must be hand-drawn and submitted by Tuesday Entries can be submitted in person at the Crown Point Community Library Main St.; at the PACE Department Office on the second floor of Bulldog Park; or mailed to Bulldog Park Winners will be announced during the March City Council meeting.  Crown Point businesses can sign up for the Window Decorating Contest through Friday residents and visitors will be invited to vote on their favorite business window display by visiting www.crownpoint.in.gov Patrick’s Day Parade. For more information The Crown Point PACE Department is now hiring for the upcoming summer season The PACE Department is looking for outdoor enthusiasts to keep our parks on point Team members would be outdoors most days mowing planting and keeping our recreation areas in tip-top shape Step up to the plate and work with Crown Point Athletics this summer Crown Point Athletics manages and maintains concession stands at Bulldog Park and the Sportsplex preparing and serving food and maintaining a clean work environment This part-time opportunity is ideal for candidates 15 and older Our field maintenance team ensures our turf and facilities are in pristine condition Experience in groundskeeping is appreciated Join us in, "Building a Stronger Community from Within," by applying today! Applications are available online at www.crownpoint.in.gov.