(LaPorte, IN) - A La Porte official has been given a pat on the back for her work in making things

look better in the downtown.

Downtown Director Angela Rose was involved in getting volunteers to do things like

pick up litter and do landscaping in the fall.

She also obtained a $5000 state grant to help fund the effort.

Other work in the downtown by volunteers included putting a fresh coat of paint

on benches and light posts.

Rose has been the downtown director for just over a year now.  

She was recognized for her efforts at the Tuesday night meeting of the LaPorte City Council.