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Pierogi Fest goes on with some modifications

“I’ll see you in heaven.” It was the last thing Al Braccolino, 90, of Crown Point, told one of his daughters as paramedics loaded him into an ambulance Nov. 16. COVID-19 forced him into the final fight of his life. Ten days later, the chair Al usually occupied at the Thanksgiving table would sit empty. The husband to his wife of 70 years, father of three and grandfather of six died on the holiday. Al’s daughter, Sandra Noe, was herself suffering from COVID-19, which she contracted while caring for her sick parents, when the virus forced Al’s hospitalization. Noe, 66, is no stranger to helping elderly shut-ins weather isolation.

Mascot Hall of Fame reopens to public on Saturdays

After being closed for a year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, kids can again see the wacky high jinks of Benny the Bull, the Jazz Bear, KC Wolf, Mr. Met, Oriole Bird, Tommy Hawk and other furry mascots as they clown around in downtown Whiting. The Mascot Hall of Fame at 1851 Front St., at the end of 119th Street between the BP Whiting Refinery and Whiting Lakefront Park, has reopened to the public on Saturdays only for the time being. “We are open to the public Saturdays only for now, but we are offering field trips, group outings and room rentals Tuesday through Saturday, Mascot Hall of Fame Executive Director Karen Anaszewicz said.  Our goal is to offer the safest, cleanest environment in which our guests can feel comfortable and confident during their visit.”

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