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His name is Big Berry and he is fantastic! Sure he doesn't have much singing talent, but I couldn't take my eyes off of him last night! What did you think of the talent of AGT? Let us know on Facebook!

~Annie~

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STUFF THE BUS COLLECTION
The Salvation Army bus will be collecting school supplies in Porter County this week. The school items requested include: pens, pencils, paper, rulers, book bags or backpack, binders, trapper keeper, notebook, folders, crayons, markers, colored pencils, protractor, and calculator. Cash or check donations will be accepted at The Salvation Army Porter County Corps Community Center, 799 Capitol Road. Call (219) 762-9191.
Drop off locations:
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today at Kmart, Ind. 49, Chesterton

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday at Walmart, U.S. 6, Portage

AMERICAN RED CROSS IN NEED OF BLOOD DONATIONS
Making an appointment to donate blood during Disaster Education and Awareness Month this July is one way to help prepare for the unexpected. Another is to talk to friends and family about the importance of giving blood. A third is to consider volunteering at or sponsoring an American Red Cross blood drive.
Area Red Cross blood drives:

• 2 to 7 p.m. today at the First Christian Church in the Fellowship Hall, 1507 Glendale Blvd., Valparaiso.

• 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at Opportunity Enterprises in the meeting room, 2801 Evans Ave., Valparaiso. Call (219) 464-9621, ext. 218, to schedule an appointment.

• 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in the foyer/SS Room, 505 Bullseye Lake Road, Valparaiso.

• 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday at City Hall, 166 Lincolnway, Valparaiso.

• 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Harbor SuperStores, 6100 U.S. 6, Portage. Call (219) 771-7760 to schedule an appointment.

• 8:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Walmart, 6087 U.S. 6, Portage

M'VILLE GIRL RAISING TONS OF MONEY!
When Hailey Perryman's Kool-Aid stand closes this week, the 11-year-old Merrillville girl hopes to have collected at least $6,500 for Riley Hospital for Children. If she reaches the goal, Hailey will have collected a total of $20,000 for the Indianapolis children's hospital since she started the annual fundraiser in 2008! Hailey's fundraiser began at noon Monday as she pulled her wagon through the Young America subdivision to collect change.

The Kool-Aid stand is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday at Merrillville Fire Station No. 2, 7905 Taft St. There is no set price for Kool-Aid. People are asked to provide a donation of their choice.

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The Bachelorette
Last night it was Sean getting the boot from Emily. That leaves us with Arie and Jef (who I always wanna add another F to!) Who do you think will get the final rose?

American Idol
Rumors swirling around that Adam Lambert could be in as a new judge on next season are false! Check out more here. Do you think that would be a good choice?  Just an FYI: American Idol tryouts are coming to the United Center in Chicago this week! Do you have what it takes to be a star? Check out more details here!

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Today is my parent's 30th wedding anniversary! It got me thinking, what's the secret to a happy marriage? My mom's answer... "Isn't that the million dollar question!" You see in my house there was never talk of my parents ever not being together. If they had problems, they worked them out! That's why I when I say "I Do" it will be forever! (You can call me naive, but I believe it!)

So what did she finally answer?... "We genuinely enjoy each other's company"! Naturally, I wasn't satisfied with such a simple answer so I went to google. Google's answer: empathy. Couples who have empathy for one another's feelings, have stronger relationships! What would you put on the list? Let us know on Facebook!

~Annie~ 

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Keeping Up With The Kardashians
Congrats going out to Kourtney her and Scott Disick have welcomed a healthy baby girl Penelope Scotland Disick! Whatever you do, do not go over to E! Online it's a Kardashian overload! Calm down Ryan Seacrest! What do you think of the name!?!

The Bachelorette
Tonight we are down to the top 3 on the Bachelorette... who do you think Emily will choose? Looks like Chris has already moved on from being eliminated last week... he's been confirmed for the cast of The Bachelor Pad! The show will premiere July 23rd on ABC.

Duets
Jennifer Nettles is opening up about her pregnancy for the first time to E! News and says she loves Mexican food! She says she could chug salsa, but stops herself short! What things did you crave when you were pregnant? Let us know on Facebook!

~Annie~