1005 Ridge Rd., Munster, IN 46321 JANUARY 2017 Edited by Laura Pramuk 45 th Street Grade Separation Update The Town of Munster is currently working with regional partners to build an underpass for 45 th Street below the Canadian National Rail line. As part of this project, 45 th Street east of Calumet Avenue will be realigned in order to meet 45 th Street west of Calumet Avenue. Work will also be performed on west 45 th Street and the intersection of 45 th Street and Calumet Avenue. The project is ex- pected to be completed over two construction seasons. A public meeting regarding the project was held at the Munster Town Hall on Monday, December 12. Various exhibits were available for the public to view, and representatives from the Town and its consultants were available to answer questions. The information and exhibits from this meeting are now available on the Town website, www.munster.org . They can be accessed by a link on the front homepage or under the “Current Projects” tab. Paper copies are also available in the Town Manager’s Office, located in Town Hall (1005 Ridge Road). Please call 219-836-6900 with questions or to receive a paper copy. HOLIDAY SCHEDULING INFORMATION TOWN HALL WILL BE CLOSED New Year’s Day, Sunday, January 1, 2017 IN OBSERVANCE OF THE HOLIDAYS Refuse and Recycling will be picked up one day later than your Monday, January 2, 2017 regular pickup day after the holiday. NICTD WEST LAKE PUBLIC MEETING SUMMER JOB FAIR January 16, 10 am - 2 pm The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) Munster Town Hall will host a public hearing for the West Lake Corridor Project on Thursday, January 19, 2017 in Munster. The Meeting will be held We are looking for candidates to fill the following positions at the Centennial Park Clubhouse, 1005 S. Centennial Drive, from for the Summer Season: Full & Part-time Lifeguards, Swim 6-8 p.m. The purpose of the public hearing is to provide infor- Instructors (for summer and winter programs beginning in mation about the DEIS and solicit comments from the Draft February), Admissions & Concessions Staff, Part-time Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) and solicit comments Maintenance Crew, and Centennial Park will be hiring from the public. The DEIS is available at the Munster Branch of banquet servers, bartenders and line cooks. Lifeguards must the Lake County Public Library. More information can be found be 16 years of age and Summer Maintenance must be at least on the Town’s website, www.munster.org , under the “Current 18 years of age. Centennial Staff must be at least 17 years Projects” tab. old for all jobs except bartender which is 21 years old. MUNSTER PARKS AND RECREATION Have fun sledding this winter at Centennial Park. Sled down the hill into the driving range from dawn 836-PARK (7275) to dusk. The clubhouse is open Monday - Saturday from 11 am to 3 pm. Happy New Year from Munster Parks and Recreation! The 2017 Winter/Spring Recreation Guide is online (click the YOUTH EDUCATION/SPORTS soccer ball to register) and in the mail! Have fun browsing 1/5-2/16 Wado-Ki Karate 4-6 and 6-adult through the brochure for programs and activities to enjoy. 1/9-2/13 Gymnastics up to 2 yrs. 1/9-2/13 Gymnastics 3-5 yrs. 1/9-2/13 Gymnastics 5-12 yrs. Munster Parks and Recreation and Hot Shots 1/10-1/31 Hip Hop Dance 6-11 yrs. Sports are now offering Birthday 1/10-1/31 Ballet 4-7 yrs. Parties ! Please see the Recreation Guide ( page 7 ) 1/23-2/27 Tot Sports 2-4 yrs. or call Jill (219-836-6926) for more details. 1/23-2/27 Sports & More 4-6 yrs. 1/24-2/28 Soccer Clinic 6-8 yrs. 1/24-2/28 T-Ball Clinic 4-6 yrs. 1/25-3/1 Lil’ Dribblers 4-6 yrs. New Classes: Baking & Decorating with Cathy. The 1/25-3/1 Flag Football 3-6 yrs. owner of Cookielicious Food Truck will teach 6-12 1/26 Cupcakes 6-12 yrs. year olds how to bake cupcakes on Thursday, January 2/2-2/23 Beg. Skate 6+ 26, from 4-5:30 pm. 2/3 Virtual Piano 7-14 yrs. Comic University: Make your own Comics for ages 9-14. 2/3-2/25 Hockey 3+ 2/4-2/25 Learn to Skate 3-5 yrs. 2/6-3/6 Children’s Yoga Pre-K-1st 2/6-3/6 Children’s Yoga 2nd -5th 2/9-3/23 Basketball 101 7-12 yrs. 2/9-3/23 Volleyball Skills 8-12 yrs. 2/9-3/23 VolleyKidz 1-3 grade ADULT EDUCATION/SPORTS Calling all Daddies and Daughters! Our annual Date Night is 1/9-2/16 Yoga and Breathing M/W or T/TH or 1x/week back! On Saturday, February 11, 6-9 pm, Wilbur Wright Middle 1/11-3/8 Body Blast School, bring your young love to celebrate a night filled with 1/17-2/7 Fast Course – Microsoft Excel special memories, a catered dinner, corsage, dancing, a photo 1/18 DEADLINE for Fitness Pointe Classes booth and a special favor. Artlynn Photography will be taking 1/19-2/23 Chair Yoga photos on-site (additional fee). 1/19-3/23 Zumba 2/5 Essential Oils Make/Take Valentine’s Gift 2/7-5/23 Open B-Ball 18+ Visit our 10 th Annual Bridal Fair at Centennial Park Banquet 3/7 Personal Trainer Certification Begins Facility on Wednesday, February 22, 6-9 pm. Our expert vendors 3/13 Medical Courses Begin will help you plan and finalize all the details for your big day! Free admission and parking. The first 100 brides will Looking for something fun for your child to do during spring receive a free gift bag compliments of Dunhill Tuxedo. break? Try out Spring Break Camp , held at the Community Park Social Center, March 27-31, from 9 am - 4 pm, with added hours of 7- 9 am and 4- 6 pm available at no additional cost! Swim Lessons fill quickly…reserve your spot today! American Includes camp t-shirt and field trip. Red Cross swimming lessons from 12 months - 6+ years old. Sundays, February 5-April 9, at Munster High School The Park and Recreation Department is seeking two part-time Aquatics Center. facility supervisors. Anyone interested should call 836-7275. See you in the parks! KEEN-AGERS Munster Parks and Recreation offer a variety of events and classes all year long. For more information visit our website: 1/19-2/23 Chair Yoga WW.MUNSTER.ORG/PARKS 1/30 Millionaire Monday! 2/9 Care from the Heart OR 2/16 Valentine’s BINGO Stop by our office in Town Hall 3/8 “My Way” A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra (219) 836-7275 Winter/Spring is the time for new begin- nings. Increase your current knowledge, give your career a kick start or move in a MUNSTER CRIME different direction with the parks depart- WATCH MEETING ment’s expanded Continuing Education offerings. Medical courses include Clinical Medical Assis- The Munster Police Department invites all tant, EKG Technician Certification, Pharmacy Technician, residents to learn about their police K-9 Program during the Medical Administrative Assistant, and Medical Billing & first Munster Crime Watch Meeting of the year, which will be Coding included ICD-10. We are also offering 4Med Profes- held on Thursday, January 26 at 7pm at the Munster Town sional Training & Certification (CEU/CME) for the Hall (1005 Ridge Road). Officer Brian Hernandez and his K- healthcare industry professionals and adults hoping to expand 9 partner “Django” will provide information about the K-9 their career opportunities. Would you like an exciting career program and will also provide several demonstrations for the in fitness? Take a look at our Certified Personal Trainer public during the meeting. Information about recent crime course taking place at Munster High School and Wilbur statistics and incidents will also be provided, and a $25 Target Wright Middle School. The basic excel programs have been gift card will be awarded as a door prize at the conclusion of enhanced. Fast Course - Microsoft Excel 2013 (3 levels the meeting. For more information, please contact Officer available) will include a course textbook for reference and James Ghrist at 219-836-6639 or [email protected]. video tutorials. Ruth Yothment, our Excel Instructor, will guide you through the coursework to success. Lastly, we are offering business courses and certificates online; http://www.yougotclass.org/catalog-complete.cfm/munster “SNOWFLURRY” FOR for more information. MUNSTER FIFTH GRADERS MULTI-DAY TRIPS Registration is now open for any 2/28 FREE Travel Show with Mayflower Tours Munster fifth grader who wishes to 3/9-16 Arizona Spring Training (Cubs) Will Fill Quickly participate in the annual 4/6-11 Cherry Blossom Time in DC “Snowflurry” event on Saturday, 5/12-17 Holland Tulip Festival March 4 th at 8:30 am at Wilbur Wright Middle School. The 6/17-25 Colorado Rockies ( Nat’l. Parks and Historic Trains) “Snowflurry” event is held as an extension of the Munster 6/24-27 Mackinac Island Getaway Police Department’s Drug Abuse Resistance Education 6/30-7/2 Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds Will Fill Quickly (D.A.R.E.) Program and is open to current fifth grade students 7/11-18 Best of Eastern Canada at Eads, Elliott, Frank Hammond, St. Thomas More, or St. 7/13-17 Toronto & Niagara on-the-Lake Wine Trail Paul’s Lutheran School.