Sunday, November 16, 2008

Two from the depths of Cedar Lake

Cedar Lake has a long history that is lowly evolving into an exburb of Chicago. Some in the area still refer to as "Cedartucky" but many locals are trying to erase that image as new condos and resturants on the lake continue to pop up. I don't get down there as often as I would like, but for two days in a row i made the long trip south.

Day One - Press Conference / Ribbon Cutting to open a newly refurbished Intersection


The Ribbon
A roll of green ribbon waits on the podium before the Cedar Lake Economic Development Initiative Ribbon Cutting Monday morning at the corner of 133rd and Morse in Cedar Lake. After a year of construction, the intersection and the infrastructure improvements were celebrated with Congressman Pete Visclosky who helped secure a half-million dollars for construction.


The Congressman
Congressman Pete Visclosky speaks to the gathered crowd during the Cedar Lake Economic Development Initiative Ribbon Cutting Monday morning at the corner of 133rd and Morse in Cedar Lake. After a year of construction, the intersection and the infrastructure improvements were celebrated with Congressman Visclosky who helped secure a half-million dollars for construction.



Day Two - Veterans Day at the local school

Local American
Crown Point Mayor David Uran speaks during the Annual Veteran’s Day Program Tuesday afternoon at the Jane Ball School in Cedar lake.


Flag
Kindergardeners from sing "You're a Grand Ol' Flag" as they wave paper American Flags during the Annual Veteran’s Day Program Tuesday afternoon at the Jane Ball School in Cedar Lake.


Flag 2.0
Weblos Cub Scouts from Pack 129 work with, from left, Iraq veteran Terry Peck and Vietnam veterans John Clarke and Bill Franker as they fold a flag that was donated to the Jane Ball School from Dyer VFW Post 6448 during the Annual Veteran’s Day Program Tuesday afternoon at the Jane Ball School in Cedar lake.





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