Intern 2

Hi, guys well this is it. The last day of the internship. I have to say it's been fun, I learned a lot about this industry, meet some great people and was given a chance of seeing East Chicago in a different light. In all pretty good experience. I'll miss my colleagues and I hope I didn't mess up to badly when I was here. Who knows maybe I came back next year and do this all over again but until then this will my last bye. So bye-bye.

Intern 2

Hi,again. Well it looks like I'll the be only one writing this week. Our other intern Marcia has finished early and just left today. It's does sadden me that she is leaving but I know she moving on to bigger and better thing. So,bye Marcia and it was a pleasure working with you. Anyway this blog is about what happened today, so here it is. Well, today was not to busy I was able to finish the paper work from the other day but what made it really nice was the fact that, I was able to finish in time watch the making of an episode of Access East Chicago. The reason why this was special for me is that this will be the last episode I will see being made. So, again another sad moment. But it wasn't all sad today. My colleagues were nice enough to buy Marcia and I some lunch and when we did finally do a story I was able to take some picture. If you been reading this blog you would know that I never use the camera. But today we need someone to take pictures for the Police Press Conference. So, they choose me. Even though I know for a fact I did not do a great job but it was nice that they let me try. I mean who knows I may have something. Anyway that's all for today, hope you have a great day. Bye.

Well, today is my last official day with the internship program. I am a bit sad because my colleagues and I have developed a great rapport and.... now I have to leave. This has truly been a great experience I must say!!

To all the guys, thank you so much for showing me pretty much every aspect of the multimedia department: blogging, filming, photography, anchoring, editing, photo shop, final cut, press releases, interviewing....etc.

During this program, not only did I work in the multi-media department, but I was also given opportunities to work with other departments within East Chicago. I am glad that I was given this opportunity and I want to thank our Mayor, Mr. George Pabey for his vision in continuing this program in spite of the economy.

I will take this experience and hold it very dear to me as I move on...but not too far from here ..:)! So, if you guys ever need an extra helping hand or a voice-over (see all the new terms I learned?? :), please feel free to call me at 219.....well, you know the number!!

This is the last time......

Take care and I hope you enjoyed my blogs!!

Intern 2

Hi, again it's been pretty busy today. I just get in the office when we were sent to MacArthur golf course for the Hook a kid on golf. The program basically teaches children of the sport of golf and the benefits of playing the game. I never really thought that children so young would find this sport interesting but after speaking to a few they express how much fun it is and how they would like to return. Altogether it was a nice experience the mosquitoes make this job very difficult. So, after filming and taking some interviews, we all left to pass out some fliers for East Chicago's Film in the park. Once we finished, we return back only to be sent back on location again. Like I said busy day. This time we when to EC Central for the registration day which is happening all this week. At first the report was to be something small just as a reminder of registration but it didn't end up that way. We were able to meet the new principal of Central and learned a little about him. We also learned of the new technology that will help parents keep track of their child's actions in school. So, over all it was an unexpected find. Lucky after all this we were able to go back and I finished the day with just did some paper work. So again a lot to do today but I was happy doing it. You know minus the bugs. But now that I'm finishing this internship, I really do appreciate all the opportunities I been given in this job and I hope that I don't mess up to bad these last few days. So here's hoping until tomorrow. Bye.

An Intern's Eyes

This morning I woke up extra early and I put on a dress. I also curled my hair!! This is note-worthy because I normally wear my hair in a ponytail; but today is not just an ordinary day. Today.....I get to co-host the news with the non-other Mr Ray Flores!!

Before we could do the news, I had an assignment to take pictures at MacArthur Golf course. My goal was to use all the fundamentals I have learned in past weeks and produce the best pictures ever. I think I did a great job despite the mosquito convention going on...lol.

Well it is almost closing time and we did not get an opportunity to cover the news today, but I hope we do tomorrow....heck its my last day... :(

To find out how I did on the news, watch Comcast Channel 21 for ECTV News.

Until next time.......

An Intern's Eyes

Well, everyone, this is my last week here as an intern. The mood is bitter-sweet because I will miss everyone I have worked with and have worked with me thus far. One thing I know is that I will take all of the knowledge I have learned here and use it to better myself. I have a degree in business marketing and this experience has only enhanced my credentials. Well, again I want to thank the staff here in the media department for taking time out of their busy (I do mean busy!) to show me the "ropes." I really appreciate you guys and wish you all the best! Hopefully the next two days I hope I can get to do the NEWS (ECTV)......something I really want to try!


Until next time.........

Intern 2

Hi, sorry for not blogging the last few days but its been a pretty busy. Well, to start just as I thought my quiet office days are gone and now I back working on some story. The first being the National Night out Against Crime which took place in the Roxana Center. The National Night out Against Crime is basic a day in which a group gives awareness of crime and drug to their community. My job for this event was to give a short introduction of the program and what to came. I have to say that gathering was huge, about four or so different centers in East Chicago came with their group of children for the event. The event pretty much begin with the whole group marching around the Roxana Center with banners speaking again violence and drug. The event continued outside which a beautiful display of the children releasing they're balloon as a promise to stay away from crime and drug. After that everyone was invited in Roxana Center for the performances of child which included dances, skits,and songs.

Well, due to some mix up I was not able to come on Tuesday but as for today I able to help in a story. This one being the grand opening of a Dollar General's Store. This time I give a voice over the of the opening of the store with some fact of the great quality items and their overall development. From all the assignments I've been doing this was one of my favorite just for the simple fact that I didn't need to look in a camera or look good doing it. Anyway it's just about time to leave so, and it's a payday with a three day weekend. So, bye.

An Intern's Eyes

I apologize for not posting on yesterday but my day was very busy!! For those of you who did not know, yesterday was National America's Night Out Against Crime. We kick off the event with a parade filled with children. I believe that if we want to stop crime and promote a drug-free environment, we must first start with our youth. All the youth centers and children participated by creating their own banner for our fight against crime and drugs. To make it more interesting, the centers had a contest on the best banner. At the conclusion of the parade, the children released over 250 red, white, and blue balloons. The children then proceeded to the Roxana Center and each center perform some form of skit to promote a drug-free environment and/or fight against crime in our neighborhoods.

You may ask "what was my role?" Glad you did. I was the photographer. Check out my pictures on Facebook. I accept any constructive criticism because I take pride in what I do.

Also, on last night we were at Kosciuszko Park to hear guest speakers, Lake County officials, and community leaders join "A Sister's Cry for Justice" (asisterscry1@verizon.net) in honoring victims of families that have lost loved ones to gun violence in our East Chicago community. Yesterdays events concluded with a parade throughout East Chicago's south-side community.


I must say, Mayor Pabey, Mr. Kenneth Monroe, Fran Nowacki, City of East Chicago in partnership with A Sister's Cry For Justice, Inc. and Nora did a fantastic job in mobilizing the community into taking decisive actions against gun violence.

Well that is all for now.

Until next time..........

Intern 2

Hi, sorry for the long wait, I when on a bit of a vacation and I just came back. Anyway now lets finally finish this blog. So, when I left off it was the last day of West Side Story. And from my experience with the theatre the last of any performance is when things go wrong. I can't really explain why that is but for some reason that is just been my luck. Anyway, because the student had been working so hard the last few performances the director decided that they deserved a day off of practicing. So, this time instead of running around trying to help I just was able to relax and rest until show time. But just as I said before many things go wrong on the final night and I was right. The main problem was the sound. For some reason this night was the night the actors had either forgot to turn on their microphone or that the microphones decided to stop working from time to time on stage. Which through off the songs and dances but unfortunately that wasn't the only problem. Another common factor was the breaking of the props. The list of broken props includes all the knives, a manikin stand, a nail-filer and a few other things. But I think the best of the night was the breaking of the rope that moves the curtain back and forward. So, it was a rough ending night but after all was said and done I realized all that we really done. In a short time frame we were able to complete a show. I was able to be apart of something bigger that me and I still to this day feel sad that it ended. But in all, I glad that the school and city give this experience to me and I hope next year I can do it again.

This leads me to the next day, yes even though I just finished a show I needed to work in the Puerto Rican parade. This year the parade was one of the biggest I've seen in years. The flouts was beauty, the weather was nice, and the people were amazing. Even though it is my job to pass out fliers, I had so much fun just seeing the Puerto Rican pride that came though that day. Also the fact that the weather was a comfortable 72-degrees didn't hurt. But in all it was fun.

So, that's it for now. Oh, if their are any people wondering since I been writing this blog for the last few days what have I been doing in the office. Well, because I been running around so much the week before,the last few day were just quiet read reports and write blogs days. So, I've not been out covering any stories but that looks like it stops today because tomorrow I may be out doing a story. So, until then bye.

An Intern's Eyes

Today is a rare day. There's actually nothing scheduled, but there is always something to do! So, my colleagues and I will be doing some office work: editing, writing, rendering....etc. I have learned so much through these guys and they have all been very sincere and patient with me!!

From all the events that have occurred last week and early this week and we look forward to the events going on this weekend and next week, I think we should have a day so that we compose and edit the previous work for your viewing pleasure on ECTV comcast channel 21 and also on our Utube and website: www.eastchicago.com.

I hope everyone has a productive day!!

Until next time........

An Intern's Eyes

Happy Wednesday to all!!!

Well I had a very busy weekend and early week. Saturday was our annual Puerto Rican festival held at Todd Park. It was fantastic and it was a great turn out. Sunday the festivities kicked off with the Puerto Rican day parade. The weather was perfect and it seemed liked there were many who participated in the parade. What I like most about the festival is that it is not just "Puerto Rican" day, it is a melting pot of East Chicagoans celebrating a heritage....together. One thing about East Chicago is that we are a diverse culture and those that live here get to experience something that other residents of other cities have to pay to vacation to experience.

Yesterday I went with my colleagues to film and interview the swim coaches at Washington Park. They have an excellent swimming classes; ages 4-7 and 8-12. As we filmed the interactions of the student and coaches in the pool, I noticed how calm yet confident these little kids were. The staff was very patient with the children and laughed when they accidentally got splashed with the water! Now if you are looking to sign your children up for swimming lessons, you'll have to wait until next year because this is an 8 week program and will be expiring mid-August.

After we completed the interview and filming, I went to pass out flyers for the Taste of East Chicago. If you didnt get a flyer, here is the information:

Taste of East Chicago

When: Saturday, August 21st and Sunday, August 22
Where: Veterans' Park (145th and Indianapolis Blvd)
Time; 12Noon-11pm

Entertainment:
Say Yes Band
New Orleans Beau & The Big Easy Band
Funky MoJo Daddy
Together


That is all I have for now.

Until next time............

Intern 2

Hi, again well this will be my part 2 of my experience as stage manger for E. C Central's West Side Story. As I mentioned before in my last blog things were going so fast and the next thing I knew the play was opening the next day. Well on opening night I came in early to set up the stage with some new tape because the tape we used could not be seen in the dark. Also my crew and I needed to moves some sets because of the lighting crew were finalizing the lights for the show so each set piece needed to be out one at a time. Lucky this night we were able to get three more crew members to move the sets and after explaining what their jobs were, things moved pretty smoothly. When the time did finial came to begin, we were all ready to go. The show itself when pretty well a few microphones need to be fix and a light quo was off but the backstage was going fine with the help of the crew and actors. All was going well until the end of the play were the gun that I need to check in every show did not go off. So when the show ended that was the first thing I needed to fix but before that could happen I was told that the director would not be in for there for the next performance and I needed to help ran the play the following day.

On the second day of the show I was glad to see that director did in fact came and worked with the students on their dances and songs but that was until midday then she left. After she left all I could do was see if any of the students needed help with their lines or if they needed me for to play the music for their song and dance. I was fortunate enough to have had the backstage completely organized the night before so all was ready to go for that nights performance. The show itself when well, all the actors were giving 110% this show. The lighting was running perfectly and the sound was better yet all was not well backstage. One of the crew members did not show so my side of the stage was short handed. But besides that all when well that night and I couldn't be happier. Well this is were I end, tomorrow I will end with the last show and the Puerto Rican parade. So bye for now.

Intern 2

Hi, again sorry for no updates last week but I've been very busy with E.C Central's West Side Story. Originally I was planning a update after I finished my shift but due to some long hours I put myself though I wasn't able to. So, here's the weeks worth of updates. Well, as I been saying for the last few blogs E.C Central was doing West Side Story and because of a lack of help a few of the city worker came to help the production, me being one of them. When I started I thought that I was going to be working as one of the crew work but on Monday I became assistant to the director. So, I spent most of my time with the director learning who played who, who sang what, who is in which scene, what the songs were, what the dances were,etc etc etc. In all a pretty busy day. When Tuesday came around I was still learning my job when I found out that that I was no longer a assistant to the director but promoted to stage manger which basically meant that I was responsible for all things backstage. I was to keep track of the actors, their props, and the sets themselves and what making this extra special the dress rehearsal was on Wednesday. So this time I spend my day marking the stage for the set, making a prop table and make a list of who and or what is in each scene. This list was for no only for myself but for the crew I was to run. Again a long day. Lucky on the day of the rehearsal, things were not to bad. I was able to have a list that explained each scene which was done for me by the director. So, when the crew came I was able to preset them in their spots and explain what needed to be done. Also because the prop table was made ahead of time all the props were in order for the show. Yet, when the show began a few issues came up with some of the actors forgetting a prop, sets not being put on fast enough and lack of help on one side of the stage which lead to a ripped curtain. I wasn't to bad of a run but improvements needed to be made before the opening night which was the following day. Anyway this blog is getting pretty long so tomorrow I be able to tell you all about opening night and all the other shows. Some until then bye.  

An Intern's Eyes

I just got back into town. Today I had an opportunity to assist the camera man and take a few photos of my own of our city's youth enjoying a day at Lincoln Park Zoo. As we began our ride to the zoo, I captured some pictures of eager faces. I overheard children telling one another of the expectations of animals that they wanted to see and even of those they were not fond of (animals that happen to be a little smellier than the others). I enjoy my job because I can "freeze" time with the camera. The excitement I saw on children from the centers were priceless. One child said that she wished everyone could come and see all these animals because they don't have them in East Chicago. Though I do not have children of my own, I do say on behalf of all the other parents, thank you to the bus drivers, counselors, summer youth workers, parks and recreation department and our Mayor for allowing such an awesome adventure.


Until next time.............

An Intern's Eyes

My shift today went by fairly quickly. I believe it is due to me passing out flyers to businesses in the area promoting a musical entitled "West Side Story." My colleague and I went from business to business asking for permission to post the flyers. I do want to say THANK YOU to everyone who was more than willing to help me, help promote this musical!


Performances for "West Side Story" will be held Thursday-Saturday (7/22-7/24) at Central High School Auditorium. All shows start at 7pm. If you are interested there will tickets available at the door. Doors open at 6:30pm.

Until next time......

An Intern's Eyes

Today was another interesting day here in the multi-media department. My task (which has now taken me 2 days to complete) is typing subtitles from an interview previously recorded. Now this takes a lot of time!! First, I must manually write down the guest's responses, type it all out, then upload it into the actual video (interview). I don't mind the tedious work that must be done, because I like to see the finished product. Also, today I was interviewed as an intern (can you say nervous?) and I spoke about my daily responsibilities as an intern and how this summer program has been a benefit for me as well as over 200 other interns. Well, I must get back to typing these subtitles so that I can have it on the editor's desk by morning.

Until next time........

Intern 2

Well, today I spend most of my time in Central High School. I have to say coming here as a theater student its nice to see that this art is still alive here in East Chicago. As I mentioned on my last blog today we did some filming and some interviews for the promotion of West Side Story. Heres what I know all the adverting will be out this weekend with a spot on ECTV,a youtube video, facebook, and all the stuff we advertise in. Also the play will open on July 22 and end the Saturday of that week. As of today the cast are still working out a few problem but all looks great for the day of the performance. So, look out this week for the adverting and hope to see you next week at West Side Story. Thats all for now this Intern 2 saying bye.

An Intern's Eyes

Today is Friday and I believe I have about 4 more weeks left in this program but I am not quite sure. Everyday I seem to do something new and exciting and I am thankful and humble that I have been given the opportunity to venture on my own ideas. I want to take the time to thank my fellow colleagues for showing me all that I know thus far and being patient with me while I try to grasp on to some of the projects. You guys rock!!

PSA:
Temperature is expected to be in the nineties all weekend long so please stay hydrated and check on the elderly. Be safe and productive!!

Until next time.........

Intern 2

Hi, again well it looks like I'm not only going to work on the West Side Story but I will be apart of it as a volunteer. This mainly happen because today as we spoke to some of the crew on promoting the play and they told us how much they needed some help. So, tomorrow we will go to Central High School to do the normal stuff like filming some scenes and getting an interview with the director and maybe some of the cast and then later give some of our free time to them as well. Until then I be watching how to edited some video and pics on a Mac. Just to say after working here for some time I found a new respect for the makers of the show for ECTV. All the hours they put in to these shows is just amazing. Anyway time to go, so bye for now.

An Intern's Eyes

Today my colleague took me on a tour of the broadcasting control room. I had an opportunity to watch how the City of East Chicago broadcast its news. That was exciting!! Later on, we did major editing on two projects; Peter Anton (an artist whose native hometown is East Chicago) and Earth Camp 2010 (Students from East Chicago exploring Indiana Dunes eco-system and wildlife).

Lessons I learned through editing:

#1 Must have patience!!! Rendering, layering, color adjustments all take time!
#2 You can have hours of footage but the finished project may only minutes long.
#3 Knowledge is key...the more you know about video, photography, and editing the more
you can do within the project.


....so if you are interested in any aspects of media/video, go to school!!!!

Intern 2

Well, not to eventfully today. Here in the office working doing some paper work. But if you been reading the last blog I mentioned a story that I may possible do. So here it is, it seems that East Chicago Central High School has decided to do the play West Side Story this year. For those who don't know West Side Story is a kind of Romeo and Juliet tale with two gangs, the sharks and the jets, fighting over their differences while two young teenagers fell in love. So if all go well I may be doing this story. But even if I don't I ask for all to support our high school and the art by going to East Chicago Central's West Side Story. So, that all for now, hopefully by tomorrow I can give some more information like when opening night but until then bye.

An Intern's Eyes

Today was an exciting day. I actually had the opportunity to conduct actual interviews. A non for-profit organization, World Changers has been in East Chicago for the past 3 days volunteering their labor to the community. World Changers consists of volunteers from Minnesota, Tennessee, North Carolina, and many other parts of the state working in conjunction with local government agencies, Southern Baptist state associations, and local churches. This Southern Baptist organization does mission work to share God's love by participating in community projects all over the country. As I interviewed the participants (all ranging from age 14 to 41) I learned that their efforts and labor is paid off through blessings from God. They were humbled by the experience to make a difference in someone's life and within a community. They were thankful for the opportunity and the many donations offered by various churches within East Chicago. I witnessed the participants climb high ladders to scrap sidings, paint porches, cement blocks, walls, garages, windows and many other tedious manual labor. Oh, did I mention it is 92 degrees!! I salute the World Changers organization for their mission, efforts, and hard work. Keep up the great work guys and hopefully we will see you next year!

Intern 2

Well, a new week with new stories. When yesterday was a bit different than the usual instead on working on one location we worked on two. The first was a story on the flashing of the fire hydrant. The basic idea is that because of the lack of use of the hydrant the city has to came in and release the water so that the rust and dirt can exit the hydrants and clean water came through. Simple right. Anyway, my job was to interview some of the workers about whats happening and how it will effort East Chicago residents. Unfortunately, we weren't able to do that due to some problems with the hydrants and were asked to came back later so we moved on. The next location was in West Side Junior High School to speak the World Changers. The World Changers are a Southern Baptists Church of young people who travel all around the United States to help repair damaged homes and spread the word of God. This time we just asked for information about the locations that they will be working on which just happens to be the following day. So, now onto today as you have read that both sites said to came back the next day but I wasn't able to go due to timing. So, now I at the office writing this blog and on some paperwork. In all nothing too eventful for me in the beginning of the week but I'm not too upset, I mean it's nice to be in a AC room from time to time. All joking aside it was a nice quiet day but hopefully tomorrow I'll some more to write about. Until then bye.

P.S I looks like I may be able to work on my own story, but first I need the okay from the higher ups. If all goes well I'll give some more information on what it is and whats to came. So, keep reading to find out.

An Intern's Eyes

This morning was very exciting for me. For the second time, I received an opportunity to be a guest on WJOB 1230AM morning radio show. The segment was all about East Chicago!!! Some of the topics discussed this morning were the outcome of some of the past events held and our main topic of conversation was the new development of the North Harbor Side of East Chicago. Listen people, our city is making vast improvements and it is showing! This revitalization project includes 2, 3, and 4 bedroom town homes that are just minutes away from Lake Michigan's beautiful Shoreline. This is just one of the many efforts Mayor George Pabey and the City of East Chicago are constructing to improve the community. For more information on Shores on Broadway, call (219) 392-0575 or stop by the leasing office located at 3619 Main St. in East Chicago.

By going on air I have learned a few things:
#1 My voice sounds a little squeakier than I initially thought.
#2 I have to be fully prepared to answer spontaneous questions.
#3 You must do your homework!! I have to research the topics of discussion so that my listening (and viewing) audience are fully
aware and well informed of events and projects.




Until next time........on to my next project!

Intern 2

Hi, again well this will end week 3 of the internship in the multimedia department. I have to say that it really doesn't feel like I've been here that long. But now that I reaching the half way mark, I can see now how much I've really been doing. From going on location to help with the filming of the stories to working in the office rearranging papers, I really do think I've been getting a good understanding of the multimedia department. Anyway, besides all that here's what new. The latest assignment was to film and interview the director of radiology of Saint Catherine's hospital for the ECTV health-watch. The topic was Saint Catherine's newest center the Cyberknife center which is a place in which patients can receive an alternative to surgery for the treatment of both cancerous and non-cancerous tumors with the Cyberknife machine. During the filming we were given a tour of the center and a general understanding of the machine itself and the people who qualify for it. I have to say this was one of the most amazing experiences to-date. It's incredible to see not only how far medical we are but as a city to have such a technology. Anyway, for more information on this came to the Saint Catherine's Cyberknife center or keep watch ECTV for this story and other great stories of our city. Well, that's all for today until next time bye.

P.S Also don't forget to hear from us on WJOB

An Intern's Eyes

As I view the calendar and today is Friday, I realize I have only a few more weeks until my internship is complete. I have so much I want to do!! I feel like a sponge and I just want to absorb as much as I can while I am here. Some of the things that I have done thus far include: video editing, capturing photographs of summer events, participating in a radio show, creating press release, and creating a blog. Although my first day here I was placed in front of the camera, it was a only a mock broadcast of the news.

I am currently working with my new colleagues to perhaps develop an event of my own. My goal here is to become more knowledgeable of media equipment and take responsibility in a project from the birthing of the idea to the final editing of that project.


Also, don't forget to join me Saturday, July 10th from 2-5pm at East Chicago Public Library located at 2401 E. Columbus Drive. Latonya S. Hicks will be signing copies of her new book "Dining With God" at her release celebration. javascript:void(0)

Intern 2

Hi, my name is Elizabeth and I am also interning in the multimedia division of East Chicago for this summer. On July 2, East Chicago had its annual Independence Day Celebration on the East Chicago Marina and it was my job to help film, interview, and speak on behalf of the event. To be perfectly frank I have never really been to the Independence Day event so I really didn't know what to fully expect. But I am happy to say that I did have a wonderful time. The celebration began around 6 p.m with food vendors selling various food and drinks around the corner and the music styling of the group Los Cordoba in the background. As time when on the boardwalk began to full with family and friends,which made the event really into a true celebration. A sense of community come out that night which continued until the we hours of the night. The most amazing moment was no doubt the grand display of fireworks which concluded our night. Even though I did spend most of my time moving film equipment and speaking on camera the experience was fun and I hope to have more opportunities like this in the future.

An Intern's Eyes

I began my work day by creating a press release and placing it on my boss's desk. This is my very first attempt and I appreciate constructive criticism.

My assignment for today was to do an on-location interview at the old East Chicago Filtration Plant. This was my first on-camera assignment and I was happy to oblige. Before the interview had to do some research and in such learned even more about our wonderful city of East Chicago. The filtration plant was built in 1964 and has since gone through major water damage. A few years ago Mayor George Pabey and the city of East Chicago did an analysis on cost efficiency to repair the old damaged facility or to invest and rebuild a new filtration plant. The conclusion was to construct a new filtration facility. The new Nathaniel "Ned" Ruff Water Treatment facility is scheduled to be complete by 2011. This new facility will be eco-friendly and will have a capability of producing 17.3 million gallons of water per day. What a great improvement for our city.

As I review our work board and inquire my co-workers I realize that the multi-media department has to be knowledgeable and aware of all the happenings in East Chicago. I did not know how much the City of East Chicago has to offer! Here are a few things that are going on this summer:

Mayor George Pabey and the City of East Chicago will be hosting its traditional Independance Day Celebration at the East Chicago Marina Boardwalk on July 2, 2010. Festivities begin at 7pm and there will be fun, food, spirits, and musical performance by Los Cordoba. The night will end at dusk with a grand fireworks display by Mad Bomber.
ECTV will be covering this celebration and hopefully I will be there taking pictures!!

There will be a book signing at the East Chicago Main Library on Saturday July 10th at 2pm. Young up and coming author Latonya S. Hicks will be releasing her 5th book entitled "Dining With God." ECTV will be covering her book signing and I will be there to assist.

The Parks and Recreation Department has numerous upcoming events:

Every Tuesday during the month of July the East Chicago girls volleyball
team will be conducting a volleyball clinic from 1 to 3pm at Tod Park.

Washington Pool will be the host location for Adult Aqua Fitness from
6:45-8pm Tuesday through Thursday during the month of July.

On Monday, July 12th the Parks and Recreation Department is taking a trip
to the Olympia Lanes Bowling Alley in Hammond beginning at 1pm.

For more information on these upcoming events and programs, contact Parks and Recreation at 219-391-8476.

An Intern's Eyes

So this is my second week at work and I am having a blast! By the way, I work for the city of East Chicago in the multimedia department. The multimedia division highlights and promotes positive events through various outlets such as government Channel 21 (ECTV), www.eastchicago.com, East Chicago youtube account; and now Access East Chicago Blog.

I am in an intern participating in an eight-week program. I am excited because I literally am working on site with interviews, taking pictures, editing and writing most events covered in East Chicago. I also distribute information of events and give the public information about services provide by residents of East Chicago.

My goal by the end of this internship is to have absorbed enough information to manage over a project in its entirety.




written by:
Marcia Lias

Welcome to our blog

Welcome to our new blog. This blog will be updated by our new summer interns in hopes to better inform our residents of happenings here in the City of East Chicago. We will be posting stories as well as photos. If there is any we can do to make this better please feel free to contribute your thoughts and help make everyone's experience here a great one. We are opening various web outlets to better inform our residents. Please feel free to visit us on the sites below to see more about Accessing East Chicago.

ECTV News on FaceBook, Youtube & Twitter

Now you can get up to the minute news about East Chicago on Facebook, YouTube & Twitter. Posting daily updates to keep you informed.

Look us up at: http://www.facebook.com/#!/ECTVNEWS

http://www.youtube.com/user/ectvnews

http://twitter.com/ECTVNEWS

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