Tom Vavrek was recently appointed by Mayor Joseph Stahura as an advisory member of the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Whiting. Tom created a set of standards to be used as a guideline to developers, builders, and architects for future development along the 1500 block of 119th Street. He will aid the Whiting Redevelopment Commission in reviewing designs that are submitted in an effort to promote the future of Whiting’s business corridor.