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INSIDE STORY The Big Four Weigh In [Cover Image: L-R: Thor Thordarson, CEO of IU Health LaPorte Hospital; Steve Lunn, CEO of Porter Health Care System; Jim Callaghan, President of Franciscan St. Anthony Health – Michigan City; and Janice Ryba, CEO of St. Mary Medical Center] 4 CURRENTS Mindful Nourishment 8 M.O.M.s Method 12 Harvest Circle Workshop 16

DUNELAND DINING For Duneland’s Foodies 20

SANDS OF TIME A Positive Approach to Teen Health 22

HELPING HANDS Rebuilding Together Duneland 24

MAKING WAVES Duneland Chamber Events 26

LAUNCH PAD Welcoming New Members 36

MILESTONES Celebrating Member Anniversaries 38

Kate Murray / PhotographerKate Murray, owner of Katherine Murray Photography, is a full-time Fine Art Photographer located in Chesterton, indiana. Kate specializes in wedding and family portraiture, and serves the Chicagoland, northern indiana and Southwest Michigan areas. Katherine Murray Photography is founded on the principle of providing incredible photographs with informed style and integrity that are built to last a lifetime – all within an experience as fun andexciting as it is stress-free.

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Allyson Baughman / Managing EditorAllyson is the Marketing Director for the Duneland Chamber of Commerce. With a BA in Folklore from indiana university Bloomington and an MBA from Valparaiso university, she nurtures a nuanced understanding of personal narrative and organizational storytelling.

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Duneland TODAY Magazine (DTM): In your opinion, what constitutes a healthy community? Is it the sum of our individual citizens’ health, or something greater? Steve Lunn, CEO of Porter Health Care System: Definitely

something greater. I believe a healthy community helps its citizens continuously improve their quality of life. As a quality driven, patient-centered health care organization, Porter Health Care System assists with that through proactive education, health screenings and top-notch healthcare services. Janice Ryba, CEO of St. Mary Medical Center: In my opinion, a healthy community is one that provides the resources, expertise and opportunities for individuals and families to build and maintain healthy lifestyles, or to

achieve their optimal health. As health care providers, we value the community’s health and we need to lead by example by helping to build a culture of healthy living and responsibility through education and partnerships within the communities we serve. DTM: How important is the health of a community in terms of attracting sustainable economic development? Jim Callaghan, President of Franciscan St. Anthony Health - Michigan City: Communities face a very competitive environment in trying to attract new businesses. Through being a vibrant and healthy place to live, a community can set itself apart from competing cities and towns. A healthy community also draws more permanent residents. This has a multiplier effect in that it leads to new home construction and increased population, which then attracts retail and other businesses.

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Thor Thordarson, CEO of IU Health LaPorte Hospital: Health care is one of the top business costs, so it makes sense that employers will look for communities that focus on fostering healthy and vibrant lifestyles. The United Health Foundation ranked Indiana 41 out of 50 in health. We have work to do if we want to be a leading economic development destination. The good news is that this is doable. It’s within our grasp, and Indiana University Health La Porte and Starke Hospitals are committed to making that happen in part by fostering new partnerships – even with our competition. DTM: What tools does your organization offer to build the health of Duneland residents? Steve: Porter Health Care System provides easy access to a broad spectrum of essential health care services that help build or maintain individual health such as primary care, surgery, laboratory services, urgent care, emergency care and advanced technology like MRI and low-dose CTs. We also provide access to a host of free screenings and assessments including HeartAWARE, diabetes risk

assessments, Legs for Life and monthly educational wellness talks. Jim: Franciscan St. Anthony Health offers a variety of free screenings in the communities we serve, along with many seminars and educational events. It is our goal to empower our patients, so they can take an active role in their healthcare. We also offer MyChart, an electronic health record, in all Franciscan Physician Network offices. MyChart gives our patients 24/7 access to their health records, so they can make appointments, print out a child’s shot record and make refill requests---even from their mobile device. We offer an online wellness portal, and our Omni Chesterton Health & Fitness Center offers personalized fitness coaching. Thor: We believe that building healthy communities starts with our own colleagues, so we are working hard to set the example. IU Health La Porte and Starke hospitals have the most innovative Wellness Outreach Program in the area and La Porte is a Gold Level Recipient of the American Heart Association’s Fit-Friendly Worksites Recognition program for the second year in a row. Colleagues here are financially incentivized to partake in healthy lifestyles through this program.

Janice: In addition to a variety of traditional community outreach activities – free screenings, health fairs, educational symposiums and physician presentations – St. Mary Medical Center has a Quality Care Navigator program for every patient admitted to our hospital. The nurse navigators not only coordinate care across multiple specialties while patients are at the hospital, they also coordinate appropriate post-discharge care with patients and families. And navigators continue to serve as a primary contact for patients’ questions, concerns, or issues regarding their care. DTM: Where do you see healthcare headed in the future, and what is your organization doing to prepare for the changes that may occur? Steve: Healthcare will continue to become more regulated and is shifting to become more centered on the overall health of each individual. Rather than treating one illness or injury, we need to focus on helping patients to be more involved or engaged in their care. At Porter Health Care System, we are trying to educate all community members to take


the first step and find a physician they can talk to – we call it establishing a medical home to ensure they get the “must-have” medical tests and exams that may save and lengthen their life. Jim: The number one driver has always been quality. The challenge today is to offer the highest quality while keeping an eye on consistent processes and efficiency in order to make care more affordable. We are clearly shifting from a focus on “sick care” to overall health, wellness, and prevention. Thor: Our strategic priorities lie in creating a lean, efficient organization focused on quality and safety, service, people, education and research, and finance and growth. On a greater scale, we see a shift from inpatient care to outpatient services, and a clear drive to manage health better on the front end. Our tools are designed to help our communities live younger, longer by taking control of our health in order to avoid catastrophic illness whenever possible in the future.

Janice: As we move toward the overall management of the community’s health to improve patient outcomes, our organization continues to partner with other local healthcare providers to create a network of high-quality outpatient and inpatient “integrated” services. Sharing appropriate patient information to reduce duplication (and costs) and create the most appropriate care plan for each patient we serve.

DTM: What opportunities do you see for the Duneland community to become a healthier place to live, work and play? Steve: Increasing health and wellness awareness throughout the community needs to be a top priority. From health awareness campaigns to hosting more events and even contests or challenges that bring attention to special health-related issues, there are many opportunities to touch the community. Through this type of education, each Duneland community member can learn to be his or her own health advocate and use the tools available to empower their best health. Jim: To make a community healthy is a community-wide task. It starts with people being accountable for their own health, but takes commitment from the community leaders and the business community to support the individuals in their efforts. Franciscan Alliance has been a partner in the Duneland Communities for 20+ years, and will continue to work to enhance the communities’ health needs. We provide primary care, specialists, emergency care as well as exercise and wellness through Omni. We are a long term sponsor of Rebuilding Together-Duneland – an initiative that assists elderly and low income residents live safely and securely.

Thor: We encourage citizens of all ages to participate in the free or low-cost programs offered by IU Health, and to approach health from a preventive standpoint by scheduling regular exams. If you need a doctor, visit us online to find a physician who matches your health needs. On the events page you can also find a list of all our

public health events and screenings. One of the best events that combines health and fun is the La Porte Hospital Foundation’s Tour de La Porte, August 22-24. It’s a perfect family-friendly event but also draws serious athletes who want to compete in running and biking. All proceeds go toward local cancer care. Janice: The Duneland community is fortunate to enjoy a great number of activities and businesses that contribute to a good quality of life for your residents. Our physicians and staff are engaged in the community supporting health screenings and education programs to promote healthy lifestyles. I envision additional opportunities for partnerships between various industries. We want to make sure there is easy access to health care services and are committed to creating new and innovative plans to sustain the Duneland community as a healthy place to live, work and play!

Discover the best in Duneland’s Health Care Programming: Porter Regional Hospital: www.porterhealth.com; 219.983.8300

Franciscan St. Anthony Health: www.franciscanalliance.org/hospitals/michigancity; 219.879.8511

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NNow, what the Mindful Nourishment Guided

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the source of the problem, work outwards to

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means making it enjoyable. “This isn’t some

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owner of Mindful Nourishment, Chesterton’s new

health coach practice. “My cleanse is all about real,

whole foods.”

Real, whole foods, it turns out, are the kind that get

planted in (or raised upon) the ground, harvested, and delivered to the grocery store without getting

infused with additives, chemicals, or other toxins.

During her 14 Day Guided Cleanse, Allyson promises

that “you will be eating REAL, non-processed, whole

foods for every meal that will detox your body from

the harmful chemicals contained in most

processed foods.”

So, here’s how it works: You sign up for one of

Allyson’s quarterly cleanses, and join a group of no

more than 29 other students who’ve committed to

detoxing their systems for the full 14 day program.

You’ll be assigned a personal coach who will help

you fi ll out a health assessment form, after which she’ll design a menu customized to address your

specifi c health concerns. “This personal attention

is what sets us apart from other cleanses,” Allyson

explained. “We don’t just give you a sheet of

directions and turn you loose. We work with you

throughout the 14 days and make sure that you

understand the detox process.”

Once registered, you’ll be given over 100 cleanse-

friendly recipes curated by Allyson and jazzed up (i.e., made delicious) by the chef at Bartlett’s

Gourmet Grill & Tavern. You’ll be sent to Nature’s

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taught exactly how to transform whole, real foods

into nutritious, appealing, fi lling meals.

You’ll also be given access to a private Facebook

group through which to connect with others who

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to nourish your body, you’ll enjoy a peer group who

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Let’s start with what Mindful Nourishment’s Guided Cleanse is not. It’s not a liquid diet. It’s not a crash diet. It’s not intended to starve you into submission or ply you with pills, powders, meal replacement bars, or those just-add-water packets that resemble something from basic training or a scary backwoods survival kit. It’s not a directive to count calories or carbs or colors or any other arbitrary delineation we’ve managed to carve our diets into. The cleanse will not make you dependent on freight packages of sustenance delivered to your home or offi ce every 30-60 days like a United Nations rations drop. And, most importantly, the cleanse will not force you to start eyeing your shoelaces as tastier alternatives to the so-called “meals” you’re being asked to consume.



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Decades of research show that you’ll be twice as likely

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track. Why? At the beginning of the cleanse, misery

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inches start to melt away. Your mood improves

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The price tag to take part in the Mindful Nourishment

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just any former ballerina. Yes, she began dancing at

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“Learn to love the burn. Be strong. Be positive. Be happy. Be you.”

These words on the wall of M.O.M.s Method: Mind Over Matter

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themselves,” Orlee explained. “We look out for our mothers,

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Third Coast Spice Café on one side and Molly Bea’s

and Nature’s Cupboard on the other,” said Orlee. “We

all have the same mission – to live healthier lives. We

help our students discover these shops when they’re

here for class. Supporting the local economy is very

important to us.”

Serving as ambassadors for the offerings of our local community is admirable. But tripling the attraction

vector for a workout studio is a paradigm shift. So,

we have to ask ourselves: What is the M.O.M.s Method

workout, and why is it causing such a stir in

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with complimentary stretches to elongate the worked

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of modifi cations to accommodate any fi tness level, injury recovery needs, and

stage of life. We want women to become the strongest version of themselves, no

matter their starting points.”

Orlee is not only passionate about leading the way towards physical strength.

She’s equally committed to removing barriers that could prevent her students

from coming to class. Enter the M.O.M.s Method childcare program: Affordable,

staffed, on-site childcare within in an engaging, brightly colored, activity-fi lled

playroom just one step away from the main workout space “I trust our sitters with

my own daughters while I lead class,” said Orlee. “And we limit the number of kids

to 10, so each child can be taken care of and receive plenty of attention and oversight.”

When asked about why she chose to open her studio in Chesterton, Orlee related

the following: “I’ve been inspired by the women in this community. During our

“Sculpt for Spring Challenge,” women made real sacrifi ces to be here working

out. And they lost inches and felt great after just 30 days. There was a real feeling

of community. One woman had never been able to commit to working out, and

she ended up coming to class every day. We had a very hard winter, but everyone in the studio was having so much fun together. I couldn’t do this without the

women in my team – especially Rachel – and the women in my classes. All together,

we make an amazing team!”

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17DUNELAND TODAY SUMMER 2014BBBut while her approach is didactic, Apryl’s

mission isn’t just to teach you. She also wants

to feed you, inspire you, and connect you with

a broader community of concerned citizens

who understand that something is amiss with

our passive acceptance of dispossessed,

unhealthy lifestyles. “At Harvest Circle

Workshop,” explained Apryl, “we make all

natural, handmade foods that nourish and

delight; host workshops that teach and inspire;

and gather organizations and individuals in

support of causes and communities. Each one

of us is capable of more than we realize when

it comes to creating healthier, happier lives

for ourselves and our families. My passion is helping people learn how enjoyable it is to

help themselves.”

Anyone who’s visited Apryl’s booth at

Chesterton’s European Market can vouch that

she lives her mission - especially the

“handmade foods that nourish and delight”

part. Somehow, in the amalgamations of

seasonal fruits, freshly ground nut butters,

and natural sweeteners that infuse her gluten

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it doesn’t stop there. Harvest Protein Granola,

Harvest Protein Snack Mix, and Harvest DIY

Trail Mix round out a line of all-natural, high-

nutrient, low-sweetener “artisan superfood

snacks.” If you’ve been looking for a 100%

guilt-free approach to pleasing your taste buds,

you’ve hit the jackpot with Apryl’s creations.

“My recipes and comfort with DIY projects

date back to my childhood,” explained Apryl,

founder-owner of Harvest Circle Workshop.

“My mom always cooked from scratch, using

fresh ingredients from our garden. She canned

produce, was (and is) an accomplished

seamstress, and never seemed to meet a

project she couldn’t accomplish on her own

terms. I launched Harvest Circle Workshop

because I saw an opportunity to bring back this approach to life. There’s absolutely no

reason why we can’t take

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of gathering the things we

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time doing so!”

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steadfast commitment to appear at Chesterton’s European Market

every Saturday, and a growing number of local shops (including

Third Coast Spice Café and Costas Coffee) carrying her Harvest

Protein Balls, Apryl is bringing her infectious enthusiasm and

impressive breadth of DIY expertise to a larger audience than ever before. Additionally, she’s hosted an intriguing slate of

workshops over the past few months, including the Entrepreneur

C3 Club (From Concept to Creation to Company); DIY Washi

Tape; Girls with Guitars; and Introduction to Essential Oils.

Apryl’s approach to growing the value and impact of her offering

is aligned with her mission - taking deep joy in one project,

experience, and adventure at a time.

Harvest Circle Workshop

Apryl Niksch

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“Teens will strive to meet our expectations. Parents

and communities often have low expectations for

them, and don’t encourage them to reach their full

potential.” – Donna L. Golob, Executive Director,

A Positive Approach to Teen Health.

20 years ago this past November, three female health

teachers desired to fi ll a hole in their health curriculum.

Even then, teens were having sex, and struggling to

weigh the outcomes of their behaviors. But the teachers

had a hunch that instead of pretending the “sex

problem” didn’t exist, they should start giving their

students current, relevant data about what could

happen if they didn’t start making better choices. They

fi gured that being young shouldn’t exclude – or excuse

– a person from rational decision making.

It turns out they were right. Now, thanks to Wilma

Willard, Pat Rhinehart, and Sue Martz – the founders

of A Positive Approach to Teen Health (PATH) –

Northwest Indiana has a proven model for helping

our youth learn to make good decisions about all of

the issues that matter most for them…not just sex.

“For a long time, PATH was an abstinence organization,”

explained Donna L. Golob, PATH’s Executive Director.

“But we’ve discovered that there’s a lot more to what’s

causing teens to act out, and even to make the decision

to engage in risky sexual behavior. Our kids are having

sex as a way of coping, as a way out, or due to substance

abuse or bullying. No matter what, all of the reasons

are connected, and we felt that we needed to expand

to be able to address more than just the fact that our kids are having sex at alarmingly young ages. We take

a holistic approach to communicating with our

students about a host of issues that they face.”

It takes a village to communicate with a child effectively

– or, if a village isn’t handy, a carefully vetted,

impressively organized, engagingly delivered, and

painstakingly documented social awareness campaign.

“We bring medically accurate and relevant facts about

the real-time issues of relationships, addictions, and

social interactions to thousands of students in seven

counties throughout Northwest Indiana,” said Golob.

“And the word’s gotten out about our effectiveness.

We’ve been asked to present in South Bend later this

year, and we’re constantly getting calls from parents

and administrators, asking us if we can come to their

schools – if we can help.”

Sixth graders are the front line of PATH’s curriculum.

Should kids this age be having sex, abusing drugs and

alcohol, bullying others, being bullied, or suffering

the agony of depression or anxiety? Of course not.

Unfortunately, the righteous ideal of how things should

be often isn’t enough to undo the terrible things that

simply are. “We help these students begin to lay a

foundation,” said Golob. “We help them develop a

sense of self-respect. They need to be taught how to

value themselves – and others – from an early age,

so that they’re able to say “no” when they need to later

on. Their response needs to come from within,

stemming from their understanding of the damage

they can do with one little misplaced “yes.” They

shouldn’t be saying no because someone told them

to, but because they realize that often, the damage

can’t be undone once the decision is made.”

So, beginning in the sixth grade, PATH gets a baseline

on where kids’ heads are with an entrance survey.

Then, for five consecutive days, students are

indoctrinated into the Positive Potential program,

which exposes them to very current, very factual, and

– at times – very disturbing data about what happens

to their bodies (and their lives) when they make

choices that damage their mental, emotional, and

physical health. This is not a scare tactic but rather a

reality check. “There are consequences to decisions

we make, and some of them can last a lifetime.” said Golob. The message is clear: Respect yourself. Respect

others. Set boundaries, and stick to them. You are a

whole person, and every decision you make affects

every other part of who you are.

PATH reinforces its message with annual “booster

assemblies.” Sixth graders experience a “Be the

exception” assembly, while seventh graders learn to

“Push the Limits” and eighth graders learn how to be

“unstoppable.” These fast-paced, multi-media

presentations utilize 46 feet of video screens and are

a far cry from the health class “sex ed” videos most of

us remember. The aggressiveness of the delivery

matches the urgency of the message, as demonstrated

by students’ responses on exit evaluations three

months later….and then three years later.

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“We’re showing a great deal of success in our exit

surveys,” said Golob. “Due to our funding streams,

we have a very rigorous evaluation system. There are

1,100 students in each of our treatment and control

schools, and the difference between their results at

the end of the program is substantial. Kids are

benefi tting greatly from our program. I wish we could

be everywhere, all the time, and still get the data we

needed to prove our effectiveness. Not serving some

schools with our program, as criteria of our funding source, has been one of the most diffi cult things for us.”

In addition to Positive Potential, PATH manages

Horizon (a similar program for high-risk urban youth),

and Liv.True – a weekly mentorship program for fi fth

graders through high school aged students. “The

Duneland Family YMCA is becoming involved in

LivTrue this fall,” said Golob. “The mentoring group

will meet at Chesterton Middle School for these

students in seventh and eighth grade, but will be a

part of the Y’s programming efforts. Each week,

volunteers will donate 1.5 – 2 hours of their time to

mentor local students. We’re looking forward to

connecting with Duneland youth through this Liv.True site.”

A Positive Approach to Teen Health

Donna Golob • www.pathblazer.org • 219.548.8783

1755 Thornapple Cir., Valparaiso, IN 46385


“What does hope look like? it’s in the rising Walls of a home rebuilt, raising the spirit of a community reborn. What does heart sound like? it’s in the rhythm of nails pounded into Wood, a beat driven by the conviction that inspiration can overcome desperation. What does home feel like? it’s in the faces of americans Who’ve built generations of memories in their homes…and then saW it slipping aWay. until friends they had never met turned out to lend a hand.”

The national campaign video for Rebuilding Together was only one minute, but

it was a fitting one minute. Morgan Freeman’s voice – that voice – delivered the

organization’s mission to the accompaniment of smiling grandmothers hugging volunteer construction workers and exuberant children wrapping themselves

around new playground equipment. The impact, however, lay not in a soulful

Hollywood A-lister and heart-rending images. It resided in the confident knowledge

that such high-octane national philanthropy has a very real, very tangible presence

right here in the Duneland community.

The ability to help Duneland’s residents live in warm, safe environments with

independence and dignity is at the heart of Rebuilding Together Duneland’s (RTD)

efforts. “Home ownership is a point of pride,” explained Jocelyn Hibshman,

President of RTD. “We help people who who’ve fallen on hard times – people who

care about their homes and their possessions, but just aren’t able to keep up with

the basic maintenance that comes along with ownership. Sometimes, people are

being forced to choose between eating, taking care of health care bills, and paying

for home repairs. That’s where we can help, by lifting the repair costs out of the

equation. In doing so, we contribute to making our community a healthier place

to live. You don’t have to be a doctor to save someone’s life. And every time you

help someone else, you help yourself.”

Jocelyn isn’t alone in her belief that helping others boosts personal wellness. This

year, RTD attracted a record number of 450 volunteers between the ages of 14

and 77 to its 18th Annual Work Day on Saturday, April 26. Parents brought their

children to take part in a good cause – and a good resume builder. Businesses sent employees, both because it was the right thing to do, and because they’d

discovered the team-building value of the exercise. Individuals came on their own

– some for the first time, some to keep up a tradition of participation that stretched

back nearly 20 years. “There’s a reason we don’t have trouble getting volunteers,”

said Scott Mundell, RTD Treasurer. “People come back year after year because

it’s so rewarding”

The mechanics of an RTD Work Day are impressive. In the morning, the volunteers

– all 450 of them – meet at Westchester Intermediate School for sign-in, t-shirt

pick-up, breakfast, and a pep talk from RTD leadership. Afterwards, they join

their group’s Ambassador in being transported to their work sites in buses donated

by the Duneland School Corporation and driven by volunteer DSC bus drivers.

Once on-site, Ambassadors introduce volunteers to the homeowners and House

Captains. Questions and concerns are handled by the Ambassadors, while House

Captains hand out job assignments, which they’ve spent the last month developing.

While there are volunteers with specialized construction knowledge (termed

“skilled laborers), there are also plenty who couldn’t rewire a light switch if their

lives depended on it (termed “unskilled laborers”). There is an equal need for

both, as many sites are in need of painting, cleaning, raking, and planting in

addition to the more difficult undertakings of electrical, plumbing or roofing work.

And not all of the volunteers stay on-site all day – though they’re provided a

delicious lunch if they do. “Whatever people can give, we welcome,” said Jocelyn.

“Committing to a 2-3 hour shift in the morning is extremely helpful.”

Rebuilding Together Duneland

Better Health Through Helping Others


Sam Allie, RTD Vice President, has been involved with RTD since 2011, first as a

House Captain and then as Logistics Coordinator. “Some of our House Captains

have been with us for 17 years, going to the sites one month before the Work Day, meeting with the homeowners, developing materials lists and making project

plans. I love the fact that we make a direct impact on other human beings right

here in our community. There’s nothing wrong with giving money to a big

corporation and trusting it to use your funds wisely. But it’s different when you

see the people you’re helping at lunch the next week. When I first got involved

with RTD, I saw how it engendered this “pay-it-forward” atmosphere, and I kept

asking to do more.”

Nancy Veselica, Public Relations Chair and nine year RTD volunteer, agreed:

“When I was looking for a way to give back to the community, I chose to volunteer

for Rebuilding Together-Duneland’s work day. One year later, I joined the board

to handle the PR and Advertising. It’s so meaningful to see the smiles from the

homeowners when I visit all of the sites on work day while taking pictures. It’s

really powerful.”

It’s not just the emotional impact that’s powerful. With a 1:4 ROI and a running total of over $1 Million in market-value labor and materials infused into the

Duneland community, you’d be hard-pressed to find a more effective organization

in which to invest your time, talent, or treasure. “This is the most concentrated

volunteer effort in Duneland,” said Jocelyn. “The RTD Work Day has the most

people in one place at one time for one effort.”

Homeowners will be able to apply for inclusion as an RTD 2015 project site

beginning in August via the organization’s website www.rtduneland.com. “We’re

always looking for more projects, and we’d encourage those who know someone

who may be in need of help to apply,” said Jocelyn. “Also, we’re also always looking

for donors and sponsors. We couldn’t be as effective as we are without local

businesses like Hopkin’s Ace Hardware, Chesterton Feed & Garden, and Leroy’s

“Hot Stuff” contributing to the success of our Work Day. As our Duneland population

ages, the need will only become greater. We do more than repair houses and

communities ~ we help rebuild lives.”

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Duneland TodayFall 2013

Lucrezia/Good to Go

Indulge.Celebrating 15 years of award winning

Italian fare and superior service inour cozy, historic café.

Italian Gourmet Market& Wine Shop

Stop in for a sandwich,take home some specialty oils!• premium olive oils & vinegars• food to go from our gourmet deli• wine of the month club• And NOW you can shop online!

CHECK US OUT IN VALPO!420 S. Calumet Rd. • Chesterton • (219) 926-EVOO (3866)

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Help us welcome the newest members of the Duneland Chamber of Commerce community. We look forward to a prosperous and profi table future.

AIDA’S KITCHEN A LA CRIOLLA, LLCP.O. Box 34 • Valparaiso, IN 46384Aida Lugo McAllister • 219.734.6364www.aidaskitchenboricua.comaidaskitchenboricua@gmail.com

Aida Lugo McAllister has written a bilingual Puerto Rican cookbook. This cookbook is written in English and Spanish and consists of 42 authentic Puerto Rican recipes – most of which are prepared to create a much healthier version of Puerto Rican cookery. These classic and contemporary recipes are updated and modifi ed, maintaining the texture and fl avor of the dishes. The author shares personal stories, time-saving ideas and helpful food preparation tips. Each recipe has a picture that depicts exactly how the food is served on a plate in a Puerto Rican home, and some recipes contain step-by-step instructions along with pictures. A special culinary love story is outlined in the introduction section of this cookbook.

BARTLETT’S GOURMET GRILL & TAVERN131 E. Dunes Hwy. 12 • Beverly Shores, IN 46301Eve Wierzbicki • [email protected]

If you’ve driven along Highway 12 in Beverly Shores lately, you must have noticed the eye catchin’, head turnin’, beer drinkin’ deer. That’s right, DEER. The Bartlett’s Gourmet Grill & Tavern sign says it all – different! This one-of-a-kind venue offers dining and carry out or you can opt for ‘Bartlett’s on the Beach’ with your very own Bartlett’s picnic basket, complete with spirits. With its tavern-esque ambiance and by-the-shore décor, the eatery and drinkery has something for everyone, including the kids. Guests can expect culinary perfection and high quality service without the white linen. We’re a neighborhood hangout with tasteful design and thoughtful food in a casual environment. Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner.

CHESTERTON PRINTING COMPANY, LLC119 Broadway • Chesterton, IN 46304Aaron Rossetti • 219.250.2143www.chestertonprinting.cominfo@chestertonprinting.com

Chesterton Printing Co. is excited to serve the Duneland Community with our Full Service Printing Company. We put the Art in Business and are passionate about creating signs, banners, car decals, vinyl lettering, stickers, t-shirts, coffee mugs, event booths, boat graphics, and so much more for local businesses, schools, organizations, and families. Our vision and standards of perfection are sure to win your repeat business.

CLUB NEW105 S. Calumet Ave. • Chesterton, IN 46304Eric Felders • [email protected]

Stop in at Club New to see a trained life coach and receive a wellness evaluation and other information to get you feeling healthy and fi t. Club New provides many opportunities for a healthier, quick, on-the-go meal that will give you a boost of energy. Here at Club New we are committed to helping you on your way to a healthy lifestyle. If it’s your fi rst time, you get a free meal! What are you waiting for?

GOOD TO GO BY LUCREZIA - VALPARAISO54 W. Lincolnway • Valparaiso, IN 46383Nada Karas • 219.286.7668www.goodtogobylucrezia.cominfo@goodtogobylucrezia.com

Unforgettable meals begin with the fi nest ingredients, and at Good To Go By Lucrezia, we pride ourselves on providing the highest-quality delicacies to please your palate. Discover high-quality extra virgin olive oils and balsamic vinegars in our Tasting Emporium, be astounded by our spectacular wine selection, and choose from gourmet items like imported pastas, cheeses and chacuteries, Boar’s Head brand meats and cheeses, and a selection of prepared food from Lucrezia Café. Come visit our new location in Valparaiso across from the new splash pad, and enjoy our tasting bar – the perfect spot to meet up with colleagues, clients, and friends.

GROSSBAUER GROUP890 Sidewalk Rd. • Chesterton, IN 46304Sue Grossbauer • [email protected]

The Grossbauer Group have been providers of comprehensive, integrated marketing communications services for more than two decades. We serve public entities and both large and small businesses in Northwest Indiana, Chicago and nationwide. Our award-winning and diverse team members collaborate openly with clients and with each other in a high-energy creative environment to provide branding, graphic & collateral design, advertising, media relations, copywriting & editing, creative writing, web design & programming, custom Content Management System (CMS) design, social media, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Cost-Per-Click (CPC) advertising, Google ad management, mobile application and development, video and print production, e-mail campaigns and marketing metrics. Our philosophy is to partner with clients to build successful, persuasive communications across all channels.

HOOSIER MOVER112 Wabash Ave. • Chesterton, IN 46304James Leslie • [email protected]

Local moving company, Hoosier Mover, was started in April of 2011. We started to give people a reasonable choice that they could turn to with their moving needs. We strive to give our customers the highest level of professionalism possible. We have been on the opposite end as customers hundreds of times ourselves, so we know what we do and do not like. Many contracts have all kinds of “extra” charges that add up very easily and quickly, so we have chosen to implement the “KISS” method in our billing, “Keep It Super Simple.” We charge just $30.00 an hour per man, a one-time $35.00 service charge, and the truck costs. Call us for a free estimate.

INTEGRATIVE COUNSELING SERVICES & B.I.T.A.1100 South Calumet Rd., Unit 3AChesterton, IN 46304Tim and Tom Dworniczek • 219.728.1217www.bringingisraeltoamerica.comjiggeyfl [email protected]; [email protected]

In more than sixty combined years of administering professional psychotherapy and addictions counseling, twin brothers Tim and Tom Dworniczek witnessed a loss of spirituality in their client’s lives. This awareness, along with their visits to Israel, inspired the brothers to create a more spiritually based alternative for working with men, women, couples and addicts. Through their new organization (B.I.T.A. – Bringing Israel to America), they will be offering weekly and weekend seminars for people who are interested in enhancing their lives through a spiritually focused counseling system.

LAKESHORE MORTGAGE GROUP, INC.711 Plaza Dr. • Chesterton, IN 46304Robert Spencer • 219.548.3010www.lakeshoremg.comspencer@lakeshoremortgagegroup.com

At Lakeshore Mortgage Group, we will fi nd the best loan for each borrower. Unlike big banks that have order takers helping you with your loan, we have highly skilled loan consultants. Our consultants know what it takes to get through underwriting quickly. Also, banks only have their rates available to them, making them a one size fi ts all. We have relationships with many lenders. We will fi nd the lender that offers the best rates for your scenario. No matter your needs we are here to help.


MCSI160 Rail Rd., Ste. D • Chesterton, in 46304Jim Bratsakis • [email protected]

MCSI provides project management from a training, consulting, and software perspective. At MCSI, we know that the job of planning and controlling your projects and programs is critical—especially when you are working with multiple project components, products, and locations. You need all the cogs to come together with perfect precision. You need your project to come out on-time and on-budget. That’s where we come in. The project management consulting team at MCSI brings you the dedicated experience, expertise, and tools it takes for you to get the job done.

MEL’S DETAIL SHOP105 Brown Ave. • Chesterton, IN 46304Brad Pikula • [email protected]/Melsdetail

Mel’s Detail Shop offers full service detailing to private and commercial customers, including but not limited to automobiles, trucks, boats, motorcycles and RV’s. We specialize in upholstery cleaning and repair, hand car wash services, high speed buffi ng, window tinting and aftermarket parts and accessories, remote starters, stereos, Sirius satellite installations, and performance parts. Be sure to follow us on Facebook for special offers, events and pictures of our work!

MUSIC BY ALEXIS160 Rail Rd., Ste. D • Chesterton, in 46304Alexis Bratsakis • [email protected]

After imitating her mother’s playing of Franz Liszt’s Sonnet No. 104 at the age of 2, Alexis began taking piano lessons at the age of 4. She studied piano at Northwestern University’s Preparatory School of Music and by the age of 10 was studying at Northeastern Illinois University. Years later, Alexis won a contest through Chicago’s WFYR radio station that was sponsored by Radio City Music Hall to be one of the 88 pianists that accompanied Chubby Checker and the Radio City Rockettes at the 1988 Super Bowl. Today, Alexis gives private piano lessons to more than 40 students each week and plays professionally at wedding receptions, corporate events and holiday parties.

RANDALL INDUSTRIES6480 Melton Rd. • Portage, IN 46368Daniel Koliboski • [email protected]

For over 30 years, Randall Industries has been offering a range of quality aerial lift equipment for customers to service their maintenance and construction needs. Randall Industries has a large fl eet of rental and used equipment including Sissor Lifts, Boom Lifts, electric lifts, Scaffolds, Utility Vehicles and more. Randall has 3 locations to serve you; Elmhurst IL (Chicago area), Portage IN, and Elkhart IN. Besides rental, sales, and service we offer a full array of lift parts and accessories for all of the product lines we carry. We have our own spray booth on the premises that is capable of accommodating the largest pieces of equipment. Whatever type of work you do, Randall Industries can help you with all of your equipment needs.

SHIFA CLINIC2701 Leonard Dr., Ste. A • Valparaiso, IN 46383Alyssa Dickus • [email protected]

Abdus Lakhani, MD, provides quality medical care for all patients. An internist and assistant professor of medicine in Indiana University, Dr. Abdus Lakhani is a certifi ed wound and hyperbaric medicine specialist. Dr. Lakhani is committed in providing you with quality and advanced medical care for your total health condition, including treatment of chronic skin problems, skin diseases, and skin injuries; chronic non-healing wounds; foot ulcers; hypertension; arthiritis; diabetes; asthma and allergy primary care; and vasectomies.

VILLAGE PROFILE33 N. Geneva St. • Elgin, IL 60120Mike Nugara • 800.600.0134www.villageprofi le.com

Since our inception in 1988, Village Profi le® has produced well over 3,700 community publications that have been successfully sponsored, published and delivered to over 1,400 Chambers of Commerce from coast to coast. Village Profi le is an exclusive Chairman’s Circle Platinum sponsor of the Western Association of Chamber Executives (W.A.C.E.), and proud member and Bronze Sponsor of the American Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) association, and member of over 600 local Chambers with whom we currently partner.

VISION POINT / SUNGLASS POINT528 Indian Boundary Rd. • Chesterton, IN 46304Jennifer Ebersberger • 219.250.2470www.visionpointnwi.com

VisionPoint is an optical retailer locally owned and operated with six locations in Northwest Indiana. VisionPoint has independent eye doctors offering eye exams on-site as well as a wide variety of distinct eyewear. With the on-site laboratories, VisionPoint offers the option for glasses the same or next day. SunGlass Point features sunglasses for every lifestyle. With over 400 sunglasses from the top brands, you can choose a ready-to-wear pair or get your prescription in them.

WILSON-STRONKS119 Broadway, Ste. 102 • Chesterton, IN 46304Amy Wilson-Stronks • Deborah Caputo [email protected]

Wilson-Stronks, LLC is an independent fi rm dedicated to promoting health equity through research, policy and practice. Wilson-Stronks specializes in helping healthcare organizations improve their systems to support patient-provider communication as a means to improve the quality of service delivery. Through assessment and evaluation, Wilson-Stronks helps healthcare organizations identify gaps and develop effective interventions that support patient-provider communication, patient safety, effi ciency, and compliance with law, regulation, professional practice and accreditation standards.

YES PROMOTIONS, INC.1422 W. Willow, Ste 203 • Chicago, IL 60642Annika Toth • [email protected]

There are thousands of promotional products to choose from, so why go it alone? We have an EXPERIENCED consulting team of advertising specialists who will listen to you and work with you to select the right product for your budget. The right promotional product is a tangible reward, a constant reminder, and an added value. Leave a positive, lingering impression with prospective customers, loyal clients and employees with a targeted promotional product. Call or send us an email today. One of our product specialists will be happy to work with you from idea generation to customization of a unique product.



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Addison Pointe Health & Rehab / 2ADS Logistics Co., LLC / 2

Associated Project Management Services / 3

Bleu Lotus Yoga, LLC / 1Bruhn Commercial Photography / 4

Calibrated Surfaces / 2Carney Construction / 3

RE/MAX Pace Realty Ghuman / 4Chelle’s LLC / 2

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Bernhardt / 4

Concept Marketing & Design / 3CrossPointe Christian Church / 1

Doler Services, LLC / 4Dunes National Park Association / 2

DunesWalk Inn at the Furness Mansion / 4Earles Architects & Associates / 3

Edible Arrangements / 5El Cantarito Mexican Cuisine / 2

Fifth Third Bank / 2Good to Go by Lucrezia / 4

Hines Plumbing / 4HMS Midwest LLC / 5Impact Solutions / 1

Kettlecorn Wrangler / 2Law Offi ces of Robbin Benko LLC / 1

Miller Bakery Café / 1Neighborlink Porter County / 4

NWI Small Business Development Center / 5

Octave Grill / 4Reins of Life / 2

Reprographics Arts, Inc. / 5Rita Jackson, Sculptor / 2

State Farm Insurance - Kristoff / 2Strategic Innovation/CareConnect / 1

Taltree Arboretum & Gardens Foundation, Inc. / 2

Tonn and Blank Construction, LLC / 3Tonya’s Patisserie / 5

Treasure Homes Inc. / 4Vemma Nutrition Company / 1

AM 1420 - WIMS / 7BMO Harris Bank / 8

Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter Company - Duneland Unit / 8

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Gottleber / 6

Dental Arts Group / 6Duneland Montessori Academy / 7

Flower Cart / 7George’s Gyros Spot / 7Hogan Consulting / 10

Indian Oak Mall / 7James O’Connor Martial Arts & Fitness / 7

Rebuilding Together-Duneland / 7Sand Creek County Club / 8

Tao Chen’s / 8Trinity Salon / 6

Visiting Nurse Association / 6

Ark of the Dunes / 13Ellis Electric, Inc. / 13

Franciscan Omni Health & Fitness / 13Reliable Transportation / 15

Sue Edds, Community Supporter / 13Walgreens / 15

Lucrezia / 16Northwest IN Cardiovascular

Physicians, P.C. / 18

Centier Bank - Chesterton Downtown Branch / 22

Centier Bank - Chesterton South Branch / 22

Computer Education Institute, Inc. / 22Porter County Expo Center / 23

Edward Jones Investments / 27Lee’s Hallmark / 26

Town of Chesterton / 28

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24Duneland Group, Inc.Leroy’s “Hot Stuff” Homemade Mexican Food

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44General Insurance Services, Inc.

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41Duneland School Corporation NIPSCO Public Affairs

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EmErgEncy sErvicEs, 24/7Average wait times less than 15 minutes!n 24-hour full-service Emergency Departmentn fastER service, shortER wait times

OutpatiEnt DiagnOstic sErvicEsJust bring your physician’s order and we’ll take care of the rest.n CT Scan n Open MRIn Digital Mammography* n Ultrasoundn Laboratory Services n X-ray*No physician order required for screening mammogram

physicians FOr yOur FamilyNew patients are welcome!n Dermatology n Orthopedicsn Family Medicine n Pediatricsn Neurosurgery n Sports Medicine

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Occupational Health and Corporate Wellness

HEALTHIER EMPLOYEESCAN MEAN A HEALTHIER BOTTOM LINE.

Porter Regional Hospital is directly or indirectly owned by a partnership that proudly includes physician owners, including certain members of the hospital’s medical staff.

The Porter Regional Hospital Health At Work program provides a full suite of job-related medical services. Our goal is to help prevent and reduce workplace illnesses and injuries and to avoid lost-time accidents, and lower your healthcare-related expenditures. At Porter Regional Hospital, we know a healthy workforce contributes to a healthy bottom line. To learn why more employers are choosing Porter Regional Hospital’s Health At Work program, or to schedule a consult, call 219-263-7200.

• Workers’ compensation coordination • Occupational health services• Preventive health and wellness services • General health service coordination• Personalized health coaching with certified nurse health coaches

Health At Work Clinic809 LaPorte Avenue, ValparaisoPortage Clinic Opening Soon

Portage Hospital3630 Willowcreek Road, Portage

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