Tonn and Blank Construction’s Safety Director Earns Distinction of Certified Safety Professional

Tonn and Blank Construction Company, headquartered in Michigan City, Indiana, is pleased to announce that David E. Burke, Tonn and Blank Safety Director, has recently completed all requirements for certification as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP).

Burke met the Board of Certified Safety Professional’s (BCSP) academic standards, satisfied professional safety experience requirements, and passed two rigorous examinations. The examinations covered engineering and management aspects of safety, applied sciences, legal and regulatory matters, professional affairs, and other safety-related topics.

“Tonn and Blank is very proactive and takes a leadership role in safe work practices,” said Burke. “Working for a company that understands the need to budget for safety is imperative. The money spent on CSP certification, employee, and subcontractor safety training programs brings a return of immeasurable value.”
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Mental Health Alliance of Porter County Announces Award Winners

On Thursday, September 17, 2009, the Mental Health Alliance of Porter County will meet to celebrate and recognize the efforts of several outstanding individuals. The Mental Health Alliance is made up of Porter-Starke Services, Inc., the Porter-Starke Services Foundation, and Mental Health America of Porter County.

Dr. John Johnson will receive the Aled P. Davies Award for Public Policy on Health; Attorney Donald Evans will be awarded the Patient Care and Advocacy Award; Dr. Timothy Ames of HealthLinc is set to receive the Porter-Starke Award on Community Mental Health; and Mr. Todd Willis will be recognized with the Robert A. Anderson Award for Community Education and Service.

Also receiving awards will be Ms. Jenni Schneider of Von Tobel Lumber and Hardware who will receive the Friends of Mental Health Award, Jennifer Cimbala and Mary Sexton will be recognized as a United Way Volunteer Award Winners; and Vicki Urbanik will receive the Distinguished Service Award. Bob Jacobs of North Coast Distributors will receive the Porter-Starke Services Foundation Impact Award.

News & Notes: South Bend Women’s Center Win Leighton Award

The South Bend Women’s Care Center has won the annual Leighton Award for Nonprofit Excellence.

Burns Harbor has has reversed course and will allow ArcelorMittal to expand its onsite solid waste landfill.

The process of removing LaPorte County Assessor Carol McDaniel is moving along.

Hebron is looking forward to the end of a long construction project.

Winfield will not be the site of a garbage-to-ethanol plant.

A new Rensselaer city ordinance could help local businesses with utility deposits.