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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]
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Words of Wisdom from Duneland’s Health Care Leaders uneland 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
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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.
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 DUNELAND TODAY
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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.
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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 healthrelated 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 IU Health LaPorte Hospital: www.iuhealth.org/ laporte and www.iuhealth.org/starke; 219.326.1234 St. Mary Medical Center: www.comhs.org/stmary; 219.942.0551
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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
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With a background in computer information systems, Mindful Nourishment owner Allyson Straka takes a systems approach to getting healthy. Go to the source of the problem, work outwards to determine solutions, and make the entire healing process sustainable – which, when it comes to food, means making it enjoyable. “This isn’t some starvation, liquid cleanse,” said Allyson Straka,
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owner of Mindful Nourishment, Chesterton’s new health coach practice. “My cleanse is all about real, whole foods.”
detoxing their systems for the full 14 day program. You’ll be assigned a personal coach who will help you fill out a health assessment form, after which she’ll design a menu customized to address your specific 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 cleansefriendly 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 Cupboard, Molly Bea’s Ingredients, and Good to Go by Lucrezia to buy ingredients, and then you’ll be taught exactly how to transform whole, real foods into nutritious, appealing, filling meals.
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.”
You’ll also be given access to a private Facebook group through which to connect with others who are going through – or who have been through – Allyson’s cleanse. As you relearn the basics of how to nourish your body, you’ll enjoy a peer group who snaps photos in the grocery store and posts the results to ask each other if foods are “cleansefriendly.” You’ll take heart in knowing you are far from alone in discovering how alarmingly naïve you are about how to shop for and prepare real food.
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
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individual attention and group camaraderie. For the record, Allyson recommends the group approach. Decades of research show that you’ll be twice as likely to succeed – and enjoy twice the results – as the solo track. Why? At the beginning of the cleanse, misery loves company, and at the end, awareness thrives within community.] So, about the misery. Four days into the cleanse, you’re going to feel rotten, even though you’re probably eating healthier than you’ve eaten in your entire life. Toxins that have been building up in your cells for years are now leaving your body in a flood, resulting in a “health crisis” as your body moves through illness towards a state of wellness. In other words, things get worse before they get better. The value of group participation will become obvious during this period’s
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cleanse class meeting, as you commiserate with others who’re sharing your journey to back to health. But then, after the meeting, something happens. You start to feel better. And then you start to feel great. Like, really great. Your skin becomes clearer, you have more energy…and yes, it’s not wishful thinking inches start to melt away. Your mood improves dramatically. “The last group meeting of the cleanse is always the same,” said Allyson. “Everyone is beaming and happy. It never fails.” The price tag to take part in the Mindful Nourishment Guided Cleanse: $99. Not bad for lost weight and gained knowledge about how to feed yourself and your family in a way that will optimize your physical and emotional health every day for the rest of your
life. The registration deadline for Allyson’s next cleanse is August 6. Need a recommendation to be sure it’s right for you? You don’t have to look far. Half of Duneland is already buzzing about this cleanse. And the other half should be. Mindful Nourishment Allyson Straka www.mindfulnourishment.com (219) 395-1826 1100 S. Calumet Rd. #2 Chesterton, IN 46304
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It’s not every day a former dancer with the American Ballet Theater opens up shop in your small town. But then Orlee Glazer, owner of M.O.M.s Method: Mind Over Matter Studio, isn’t just any former ballerina. Yes, she began dancing at the tender age of 5, went on to study at the prestigious Maryland Youth Ballet and then the School of American Ballet in New York City, and took part in the world-famous Chautauqua Dance Festival. And yes, in some ways you’d swear she was still that version of herself - aggressively focused on competitive, professional ballet. She’s petite, but strong. Fiercely strong, even. Yet after just a few minutes of conversation, you see that there’s more than just the strength. There’s also deep joy and a profound love for her fellow women underpinning
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her every word and movement. You understand the buzz, now. With Orlee and her new barre studio, something phenomenal has come to Duneland. “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 Studio are Orlee’s mantra to herself, as well as to her two young daughters and her students. “Women take care of everyone but themselves,” Orlee explained. “We look out for our mothers, husbands, friends, and children, often at the expense of our own well-being. But it’s okay to tell your children – and everyone else - that you’re going to take time to exercise. Far from making you a bad mother, it sets a positive example that you want to take care of yourself – that you want to be strong and have energy to move through your life with focus and passion. Strong is the new skinny. Strong is the new beautiful.” Orlee’s new barre studio is the only one of its kind in Northwest Indiana, and it shows. Typically, people will drive no more than 10 minutes to work out, yet several of Orlee’s students are traveling 30 minutes or more on a regular basis to enjoy her unique barre
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physique. And, since the class is non-impact (meaning that the body’s own weight is used to isolate and strengthen muscles), any age group can benefit. Our students range from 25 – 65.”
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.”
In addition to being non-impact, M.O.M.s approach to stretching and strengthening the body is different in that it is specifically targeted to the vagaries of women’s bodies as they age. “Our methods help protect bone health and even reverse agerelated muscle loss that may begin in your 30’s,” Orlee explained. “In addition, we use the “barre tuck” - a signature move for strengthening the pelvic floor and lower abdominals, a key component to positive female health. We use a full range of modifications to accommodate any fitness level, injury recovery needs, and stage of life. We want women to become the strongest version of themselves, no matter their starting points.”
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 sacrifices 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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They wrap themselves around it, hoarding it like treasure. Other, more generous teachers share it, but only cryptically, in measured rations. Every now and then, however, an industrious soul appears who actively builds a bounty of opportunities to share down-to-earth, practical knowledge with anyone and everyone who wants to receive the lessons. Apryl Niksch, founder-owner of Harvest Circle Workshop, has demonstrated she has this best, rarest kind of wisdom - the generosity to help people discover their own aptitude for self-actualization.
B But 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 free Harvest Protein Balls, she’s managed to make healthy eating just plain yummy. And it doesn’t stop there. Harvest Protein Granola, Harvest Protein Snack Mix, and Harvest DIY Trail Mix round out a line of all-natural, highnutrient, 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 greater ownership of - and enjoyment in - the process of gathering the things we need to live healthier, happier, more meaningful lives. Too often we fall victim to the “I could never make that” mentality, when in reality, we not only can, we should, because we’d have a great time doing so!”
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When you visit this trattoria, you’ll find large portions and great service. You’ll fit in whether you’ve just come from the beach, or are dressed for a night on the town. Lucrezia has been awarded consecutive titles of #1 Italian Restaurant for Best of the Region, and numerous Neighbor’s Choice Awards. It’s also been featured on Chicago TV shows 190 North and Check Please! Signature dishes made fresh to order like veal limone, chicken vesuvio, osso bucco and stuffed eggplant are sure to please, but you’ll want to save room for Lucrezia’s delicious homemade desserts too. During the lovely summer weather, you’ll enjoy dining on the brick-paved patio. Relax and enjoy dining al fresco in Lucrezia’s private garden beneath the sprawling branches of the tallest Japanese maple in Indiana Dunes Country. Lucrezia is a “must” dining experience you’ll not soon forget.
Welcome to Taste of India Restaurant. Serving fine Indian cuisine in Chesterton, Indiana. We offer vegetarian and non-vegetarian specialties, chicken, lamb, seafood, clay oven specialties, biryani and rice specials, and also selections of bread, all baked in the clay oven. Enjoy our lunch buffet 6 days a week. Taste of India can accommodate large and small parties for luncheon and dinner; dine-in and carry-out. Patio seating is available during the summer on all days for our a la carte dinner. We also offer catering at our place or yours. For party packages and reservations, please call 219.921.1900. Taste of India is located off of Indian Boundary Road, and our entire facility is handicap accessible.
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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 fill 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 figured 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. 22
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“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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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 benefitting 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 difficult things for us.”
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.”
In addition to Positive Potential, PATH manages Horizon (a similar program for high-risk urban youth), and Liv.True – a weekly mentorship program for fifth graders through high school aged students. “The
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“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 24
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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.”
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.” 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.”
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.”
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
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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 fit. 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 first time, you get a free meal! What are you waiting for?
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Unforgettable meals begin with the finest 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.
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, LLC 119 Broadway • Chesterton, IN 46304 Aaron Rossetti • 219.250.2143 www.chestertonprinting.com info@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.
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GOOD TO GO BY LUCREZIA - VALPARAISO 54 W. Lincolnway • Valparaiso, IN 46383 Nada Karas • 219.286.7668 www.goodtogobylucrezia.com info@goodtogobylucrezia.com
GROSSBAUER GROUP 890 Sidewalk Rd. • Chesterton, IN 46304 Sue Grossbauer • 219.926.1000 www.grossbauer.com sue@grossbauer.com 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-PerClick (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.
INTEGRATIVE COUNSELING SERVICES & B.I.T.A. 1100 South Calumet Rd., Unit 3A Chesterton, IN 46304 Tim and Tom Dworniczek • 219.728.1217 www.bringingisraeltoamerica.com jiggeyfly@gmail.com; tdworniczek@sbcglobal.net 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 46304 Robert Spencer • 219.548.3010 www.lakeshoremg.com spencer@lakeshoremortgagegroup.com At Lakeshore Mortgage Group, we will find 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 fits all. We have relationships with many lenders. We will find the lender that offers the best rates for your scenario. No matter your needs we are here to help.
MCSI 160 Rail Rd., Ste. D • Chesterton, in 46304 Jim Bratsakis • 219.395.1867 www.planonmcsi.com jim@planonmcsi.com
RANDALL INDUSTRIES 6480 Melton Rd. • Portage, IN 46368 Daniel Koliboski • 219.763.1155 www.randallind.com d.koliboski@randallind.com
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.
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 fleet 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.
MEL’S DETAIL SHOP 105 Brown Ave. • Chesterton, IN 46304 Brad Pikula • 219.921.0680 melsdetail@gmail.com www.facebook.com/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 buffing, 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 ALEXIS 160 Rail Rd., Ste. D • Chesterton, in 46304 Alexis Bratsakis • 219.405.4380 www.musicbyalexis.com pontiki3@comcast.net 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.
SHIFA CLINIC 2701 Leonard Dr., Ste. A • Valparaiso, IN 46383 Alyssa Dickus • 219.464.9800 alakhanimd@gmail.com 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 certified 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 PROFILE 33 N. Geneva St. • Elgin, IL 60120 Mike Nugara • 800.600.0134 www.villageprofile.com Since our inception in 1988, Village Profile® 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 Profile 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 POINT 528 Indian Boundary Rd. • Chesterton, IN 46304 Jennifer Ebersberger • 219.250.2470 www.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-STRONKS 119 Broadway, Ste. 102 • Chesterton, IN 46304 Amy Wilson-Stronks • Deborah Caputo Rosen 219.728.1567 www.wilson-stronks.com amy@wilson-stronks.com Wilson-Stronks, LLC is an independent firm 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 patientprovider communication, patient safety, efficiency, and compliance with law, regulation, professional practice and accreditation standards. YES PROMOTIONS, INC. 1422 W. Willow, Ste 203 • Chicago, IL 60642 Annika Toth • 312.243.0101 www.yespromotions.com annika@yespromotions.com 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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Recognizing You Chamber Anniversaries for Member Anniversaries July – September
1to 5 Addison Pointe Health & Rehab / 2 ADS Logistics Co., LLC / 2 Associated Project Management Services / 3 Bleu Lotus Yoga, LLC / 1 Bruhn Commercial Photography / 4 Calibrated Surfaces / 2 Carney Construction / 3 RE/MAX Pace Realty Ghuman / 4 Chelle’s LLC / 2 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Bernhardt / 4 Concept Marketing & Design / 3 CrossPointe Christian Church / 1 Doler Services, LLC / 4 Dunes National Park Association / 2 DunesWalk Inn at the Furness Mansion / 4 Earles Architects & Associates / 3 Edible Arrangements / 5 El Cantarito Mexican Cuisine / 2 Fifth Third Bank / 2 Good to Go by Lucrezia / 4 Hines Plumbing / 4 HMS Midwest LLC / 5 Impact Solutions / 1 Kettlecorn Wrangler / 2 Law Offices of Robbin Benko LLC / 1 Miller Bakery Café / 1 Neighborlink Porter County / 4 NWI Small Business Development Center / 5 Octave Grill / 4 Reins of Life / 2 Reprographics Arts, Inc. / 5 Rita Jackson, Sculptor / 2 State Farm Insurance - Kristoff / 2 Strategic Innovation/CareConnect / 1 Taltree Arboretum & Gardens Foundation, Inc. / 2 Tonn and Blank Construction, LLC / 3 Tonya’s Patisserie / 5 Treasure Homes Inc. / 4 Vemma Nutrition Company / 1
6to10 AM 1420 - WIMS / 7 BMO Harris Bank / 8 Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter Company Duneland Unit / 8 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Gottleber / 6 Dental Arts Group / 6 Duneland Montessori Academy / 7 Flower Cart / 7 George’s Gyros Spot / 7 Hogan Consulting / 10 Indian Oak Mall / 7 James O’Connor Martial Arts & Fitness / 7 Rebuilding Together-Duneland / 7 Sand Creek County Club / 8 Tao Chen’s / 8 Trinity Salon / 6 Visiting Nurse Association / 6
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Centier Bank - Chesterton Downtown Branch / 22 Centier Bank - Chesterton South Branch / 22 Computer Education Institute, Inc. / 22 Porter County Expo Center / 23
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Ark of the Dunes / 13 Ellis Electric, Inc. / 13 Franciscan Omni Health & Fitness / 13 Reliable Transportation / 15 Sue Edds, Community Supporter / 13 Walgreens / 15
16 to 20 Lucrezia / 16 Northwest IN Cardiovascular Physicians, P.C. / 18
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Duneland Group, Inc. Leroy’s “Hot Stuff” Homemade Mexican Food *Subject to Loan Approval
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call (219) 921-2000 to make an appointment.
n 24-hour full-service Emergency Department n fastER service, shortER wait times
OutpatiEnt DiagnOstic sErvicEs Just bring your physician’s order and we’ll take care of the rest. n CT Scan n Digital Mammography* n Laboratory Services
n Open MRI n Ultrasound n X-ray
Alex Molina, MD Family Medicine
Krista Molina, MD Family Medicine
Jennifer Davison, NP
Family Medicine
*No physician order required for screening mammogram
physicians FOr yOur Family New patients are welcome! n Dermatology n Family Medicine n Neurosurgery
Mohammad H. Rifai, MD Neurosurgery Call (219) 756-2900 for appointments.
n Orthopedics n Pediatrics n Sports Medicine
Neel Jain, MD Orthopedics Sports Medicine
J.R. Gandra, MD Pediatrics
Michael O’Donoghue, MD Dermatology Call (219) 878-5020 for appointments.
770 indian Boundary road • (219) 921-2000 • Franciscanalliance.org/chesterton
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 healthcarerelated 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
HEALTHIER EMPLOYEES CAN MEAN A HEALTHIER BOTTOM LINE. Health At Work Clinic
809 LaPorte Avenue, Valparaiso
Portage Clinic Opening Soon Portage Hospital 3630 Willowcreek Road, Portage
Occupational Health and Corporate Wellness 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.