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Doris Gibbons, owner of Gibbons Insurance Agency, center, receives the Community Impact Award from Girl Scout Director of Development Lynn Migliara, right, and Girl Scout Community Development Manager Kristen Woods. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Gibbons received impact award

The American Family Insurance Dreams Foundation recently recognized agency owner Doris Gibbons of Harrison as a Community Impact Award recipient. These award winners are recognized by American Family peers, staff and leadership for dedication to their community through fundraising, volunteerism, board service and advocacy.

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Domestic violence shelter receives grant

Safe Passage was one of 28 domestic violence shelters to receive part of $500,000 from the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute through the Social Services Block Grant program. Safe Passage received Safe Passage received $20,000 to help provide overnight stay and shelter nights and for safety and supportive programming to domestic violence victims and their children.

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CLIMBING UP

Benjamin Fede, 4, climbs an Army National Guard rock wall with help from mom and dad, Adam and Amy Fede, of Aurora, during an open house by Lohmiller Real Estate. The Aurora-based National Guard recruiting office also brought out a large military vehicle for visitors to tour. MATT POPOVICH/THE REGISTER

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