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November 2014
Jokes • Hot Shots • NWI Events • NWI Music • Bar Directory • NWI Profile
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November 2014
Northwest Indiana Music Eric Gales Echoes of Pompeii Justin Anderson
Northwest Indiana Events
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Memorial Fundraiser Honors Fallen The Legand of Chester Strikes & Spares for Amber
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Northwest Indiana Hot Spots
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The Mill Bar & Grill
Monthly Features Street Smarts Bar Directory
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Thanksgiving Q & A
Q: What kind of music did the Pilgrims like? A: Plymouth Rock
Q: If April showers bring May flowers, what do May flowers bring? A: Pilgrims Q: Why can’t you take a turkey to church? A: They use FOWL language. Q: Why was the Thanksgiving soup so expensive? A: It had 24 carrots. Q: What happened when the turkey got into a fight? A: He got the stuffing knocked out of him! Q: What do you get when you cross a turkey with a banjo? A: A turkey that can pluck itself! Q: What did the turkey say to the man who tried to shoot it? A: Liberty, Equality and Bad aim for all. Q: Who dosent eat on Thanksgiving? A: A turkey because it is always stuffed. Q: Why did the Pilgrims want to sail to America in the spring? A: Because April showers bring Mayflowers! Q: What did baby corn say to mama corn? A: Where’s popcorn? Q: If the Pilgrims were alive today, what would they be most famous for? A: Their AGE! Q: What do women & turkeys have in common? A: Men love them both for their breasts. Q: Why do pilgrims pants keep falling down? A: Because their belt buckles are on their hats! Q: Why did they let the turkey join the band? A: Because he had the drumsticks Q: What did the mother turkey say to her disobedient children? A: “If your father could see you now, he’d turn over in his gravy!” Q: What did the mama turkey say to her naughty son? A: If your papa could see you now, he’d turn over in his gravy! Q: What if the Pilgrims shot a bobcat instead of a turkey? A: We’d be eating pussy for Thanksgiving! Q: If a man wants to eat a turkey on Thanksgiving, what does a turkey want? A: It simply wants to run away.
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What are you Thankful for?
Lana, a college student from Hammond, asks: Last year, I had a doctor knock me out with drugs and perform liposuction on me. Is it okay to be thankful for my new body?
Jolene, a business owner from Portage, asks: Should I be thankful that I own a successful nail salon in this economy, or should I be ashamed that I have to clip people’s toenails for a living? Gina, a receptionist from Merrillville asks: I was on an internet date with this guy, and I blurted out accidentally that I was thankful I met him? Is that romantic or creepy?
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WINO: “I’d like to see a doctor try and knock ME out with drugs! That’d be like trying to drown a carp!”
WINO: “Man, I didn’t clip my toenails for three years. You shoulda seen what happened to my last pair of shoes! My feet bust through the front of ‘em like a werewolf!”
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Eric Gales By Rick Jensen The blues is a uniquely American genre of music that originated in the ‘Deep South’ of the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Rooted in African-American chants and spirituals from slave culture, elements of this music began to merge with European music late in the 19th century. As this union began to develop and evolve, more distinctive musical forms began to emerge like gospel and jazz. And these musical forms began to migrate north with southern blacks moving from the agrarian south to the industrial north in search of jobs. As the population continued to shift northward into the cities, more distinctive forms of music developed like rhythm and blues, urban blues, and the Chicago Blues. “The blues ain’t nothin’ but a good man feelin’ bad,” blues musician Leon Redbone once said, and that statement really sums up the popularity of this form of music. Musicians like B.B. King, Elmore James, Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf and Albert King popularized the music by singing about the problems of life, and their guitars would express the sweet anguish of the soul in an inimitable way. And since everybody seems to
have the blues at one point or another in their life, it is easy to explain the popularity of the music. Eric Gales is a blues artist from one of the hotbeds of the blues, Memphis, Tennessee. A phenomenal talent, Gales began playing at age four and has become a classic blues musician who plays in the style of Jimi Hendrix, Albert King and B.B. King. A unique talent, whom Joe Bonamassa has called, “One of the Best, if not the best guitarist in the world today,” Eric has released twelve of his own album, as well as guest appearances on countless tribute albums. He has toured both nationally, and throughout the world, even alongside Carlos Santana at Woodstock 94, but perhaps Eric is best known for his participation in the annual Experience Hendrix tours. His newest album entitled “Good for Sumthin” is set for release on October 28th and features guest appearances by Zakk Wylde & Eric Johnson. And on Tuesday, December 9th, Gales is appearing at a perfect venue for an up close blues experience, Beer Geeks, located at 3030 45th Street in Highland.
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The blues are a unique form of music, Eric Gales is a unique talent and there are few bars in Northwest Indiana that are as unique as Beer Geeks. Beer Geeks opened in 2010, and it’s the only true craft beer bar in Lake and Porter counties. Since craft beers first appeared on the national scene, their growth has been phenomenal. Microbreweries like Three Floyds in Munster, and Bulldog Brewing in Whiting are popping up everywhere. And Beer Geeks in Highland is the best
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place to experience the widest variety of all of them. “Beer Geeks is a true craft beer bar,” said Jason Owens, owner of Beer Geeks. “We have a frequently rotating draft menu of 20 different beers on tap, including cask conditioned ales served from a beer engine.” Beer Geeks prides itself on not only having the deepest and most eclectic selection of Microbrews in the area, but also for emphasizing proper glassware for each beer depending on style, maintaining a thoroughly and frequently cleaned draught t o w e r, and an e n tire
bartending staff consisting of Cicerone Certified beer servers. “The way I looked at is is, If you’re going to capitalize on the popularity of craft beer by serving it at your establishment, at least take pride in, and respect the beer.” Owens says. As a result of its wide array of unique craft brews, interesting ambiance and cozy atmosphere, Beer Geels has become quite a destination place in its own right. And in his four years in business, Owens has seen ID’s from all fifty states. But if you are not a beer drinker fear not, Beer Geeks still has something for you, too. “We also offer a full menu of hard cider and mead,” said Owens. “I would get bored with it if we did the same thing all the time, it’s challenging, but the reward is worth it. It’s the only way I would want to do it.” In keeping with its unique approach to beer, Beer Geeks started a Tuesday Blues night in April of 2011, and many top Chicago blues acts have appeared there. “I’m a huge blues fan,” said Owens. “The uniqueness of the blues matches the uniqueness of the bar and it’s worked out great. I enjoy bringing Chicago blues to the Region.”
“We’ve had a lot of the big name Chicago acts here multiple times, including Billy Branch, Lurrie Bell, John Primer and Ronnie Baker Brooks, just to name a few” continued Owens. “And we have a lot of great acts coming up, like Eric Gales on December 9th and Elmore James Jr. on December 16th. There is a $6.00 cover charge on most Tuesday Blues Nights, but tickets for Eric Gales run $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Tickets are available at the bar in person or by credit card over the phone at 219-513-9795. A ticket does not guarantee you a seat so it is suggested you get there early. Opening acts Jamiah On Fire and The Red Machine open the show at 7:00 pm, and Eric Gales performs at 8:30 pm. Beer Geeks is open from 3:00 pm to 1:00 am Sunday through Thursday and 3:00pm to 2:00am on Friday and Saturday. For more information about Beer Geeks daily menu of craft beers and upcoming events, visit their website at www. beergeekspub.com. - NWIE
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Dirty Poem
He laid her on the table So white clean and bare. His forehead wet with beads of sweat He rubbed her here and there. He touched her neck and then her breast And then drooling felt her thigh. The slit was wet and all was set, He gave a joyous cry. The hole was wide...he looked inside All was dark and murky. He rubbed his hands and stretched his arms... And then he stuffed the turkey.
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FOP #168 Memorial Fundra By Carter Jameson
There are a lot of bad things happening in the world today. If you watch the news on television, what you see most are stories about robberies, shootings and murders. Sadly, these stories dominate the news because crime is a major issue in society today. One of these tragic stories hap-
pened on September 5th, when Merrillville police officer Nick Schultz was gunned down in an ambush. Schultz passed away two days later and became the first Merrillville police officer to be lost in the line of duty. There’s a saying that only the good die young; and Schultz’ passing fits that bill. Just 24, Schultz was certainly too young to die by any
measure. But Schultz was a young man of outstanding character, which makes his passing all the more tragic. Schultz starred in football at Lowell High School, playing on Red Devil teams that played for the state championship in 2007 and 2009. He continued his football career at Franklin College, was team captain his senior year, and graduated with a degree in Criminal Justice and Sociology. Schultz joined the Merrillville Police Department in November of 2013 and represented the department admirably. “Nick loved to work,” said Curtis Minchuk, President of the Merrillville FOP Lodge #168. “Nick was dependable and willing to help anybody. He was the officer we all want to be like.” And on the day he was shot, Schultz was the first of four Merrillville officers in harm’s way entering a building. It was the type of person he was, always out front. In testament to his character, over 1,200 people attended his funeral, including Indiana Governor Mike Pence and Senator Joe Donnelly.
aiser Honors Fallen Officer In his memory, Lowell High School has established a scholarship fund called the LIFE LOVE GIVE Scholarship, because those are the qualities that Schultz represented. And on October 18th, the Merrillville FOP and Catch 22 Bar & Grill hosted an Octoberfest Fundraiser to honor the fallen hero. Sam Adams Boston Beer Company and Indiana Beverage Company headlined a list of over 60 businesses and individuals that sponsored the event, including three bands. Lake County Sheriff John Buncich, Hobart Town Councilman John Brezek, Lake County Commissioner Gerry Scheub and Jason Ketchem of NWI Fleet Maintenance each donated one of the four hogs that were roasted; Simon Sez and Bluetop Drive-In teamed up for the other. There were also raffles and a silent auction, with donated items like a Green Bay Packers helmet autographed by Aaron Rodgers. Despite a rainy morning and early afternoon and a colder than normal evening, over 1,500 people attended the event and a staggering amount of over $30,000 was raised, proving once again that the people in Northwest Indiana
have huge hearts. “I’m really happy with the way it turned out,” said Minchuk. “I was hoping for better weather but over 1,500 people still turned out. We even had people pull up in the parking lot just to donate.” “After putting this together with Jason (Evans, owner of Catch 22), I was hoping to raise about $10,000, but the amount we raised was beyond my wildest dreams,” continued Minchuk. “Everyone involved was amazing, and the Merrillville Fire Department volunteers and the people at Catch 22 were awesome.” The money raised will be used to build a memorial in Nick Schultz’ honor at the Merrillville Police station, and will also be used to send the members of Nick’s crew to Washington DC for National Police Week in May of 2015. May 15th was designated as Peace Officers Memorial Day by President Kennedy in 1962. The day commemorates members of law enforcement from around the country who have made the ultimate sacrifice; and the week containing the 15th is National Police Week. And in a ceremony on the 15th, the name of Nickolaus Schultz will be added to the National Law En-
forcement Memorial Wall. Much like the Viet Nam Veterans Memorial Wall, the Law Enforcement Memorial Wall contains the names of the over 20,000 members of law enforcement from around the country who have lost their lives in the line of duty, dating back to the first known death in 1791. It is a fitting tribute to Nick Schultz, truly one of “Merrillville’s Finest”. Editors Note – Persons interested in making a donation can contact the Merrillville FOP by e-mailing Curtis Minchuk at curtisminchuk1323@gmail.com. Persons interested in donating to the Nick Schultz LIFE LOVE GIVE Scholarship Fund may do so by contacting the Lowell High School Athletic Department. - NWIE
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Thanksgiving Turkey Song
O turkey dear O turkey dear How lovely are thy feathers O turkey dear O turkey dear There could be nothing better! We celebrate Thanksgiving Day By putting your carcass on display. O turkey dear O turkey dear You thought we were friends who came to greet you. O turkey dear O turkey dear We gathered here to eat you! O turkey day O turkey day The family is all together O turkey day O turkey day We’ve over come bad weather Seeing the family is so fab We’ll see ya’ll again in rehab. O turkey day O turkey day We’ll drink away your memory.
Thanksgiving One-Liners
They should change the name of Thanksgiving to something more fitting like say, Turkeypocolypse or Stuffing-cide. Want to really freak someone out? Add 2 extra turkey legs to the turkey when it’s in the oven. For the first time, we are going to have a HAPPY Thanksgiving. Happy Turkey Day, America! Don’t forget to name the turkey and make everyone uncomfortable.
By Dee Ception Although nobody is quite sure exactly how the Town of Chesterton got its name, the commonly accepted idea is that the name came from the fact that the town was located in Westchester Township. However the real story is much more complicated than that. Sometime around 1833, what is now Chesterton was a densely forested area inhabited by the Potawatomi Indians. The old Detroit-Fort Dearborn road ran through the area, and a settler by the name of Jesse Morgan built a cabin there. Morgan’s cabin soon became a stopping point for the stagecoach, and shortly thereafter it became a frontier post office. Soon enough, with the addition of a saw mill and a general store, a settlement that became known as Coffee Creek grew up around the stage coach stop. Then in the 1850’s the Michigan-Southern Railroad ran a line through the area and the settlement became known as Calumet. In subsequent years other railroads ran tracks through the area and Calumet became a busy railroad hub. The railroad construction brought many immigrants to the area looking for work, and many of these were gruff and lawless types. Indeed, like most frontier outposts, Calumet quickly became a rough and tumble town. Train robberies and gun-slinging became commonplace. But not all of the immigrants that had come to the area were outlaws. Many had grown to like the area. They had started farms and businesses and
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thought it would be a great place to settle down and raise a family. These settlers were concerned with all the lawlessness and danger in the town. They thought it was time to do something about the trouble makers. So they decided to hire a gun-slinger of their own to deal with the problem. And the fellow they hired was a quiet, stern man known only as “Chester”. Nobody knew too much about “Chester”, like where he had come from and who he really was, because he rarely talked to anyone. But he had a reputation as an honest man who was good with a gun, so the settlers approached “Chester” about helping them. Although he kept to himself and tended strictly to his own business, “Chester” was basically a good man who had become a gun-slinger out of necessity, so he agreed to help the townsfolk. Naturally, “Chester’s” reputation was known not only to the settlers but to the outlaws as well, so few of them were willing to tangle with “Chester”. However, foolishly, a couple of them were, unfortunately for them. A couple of examples were all it took, and soon enough the train robberies and lawlessness had all but ceased. The ne’er do wells left town and other would be riff-raff steered clear of “Chester’s Town”, due to his reputation and his handiwork with a gun. “Chester” had cleaned up the town with minimal carnage. In the following years the town grew and prospered and soon several factories were located there. But no
one knows for sure what happened to old “Chester”, whether he passed away or just drifted off. He simply vanished into the pages of history sometime during the Civil War. But “Chester” left a lasting mark on the community that was formerly known as Calumet. It seems no one is quite sure who first started referring to Calumet as “Chester’s Town”. It probably started with the outlaws, but soon enough everyone came to call the place “Chester’s Town”. The usage became so commonplace that when the town was formally incorporated in 1869, the “w” was dropped and “Chester’s Town” became what we know today as the Town of Chesterton. But what really happened to “Chester”? Nobody knows for sure, but plenty of people claim to have seen his ghost. There are many legends and folk tales that people tell around the campfire; some are about seeing his ghost by the railroad tracks. Others are about spotting him in saloons. The Indians also whisper tales about the spirit of “Chester” as well. They tell of seeing him roaming through the forests hunting. And over the years, there have been many sightings of “Chester”, but the most common reports involve people seeing his ghost in saloons. It seems “Chester” liked to have a drink now and then; and legend has it, that if conditions are right and if you look hard enough, you may yet see “Chester” today, drinking at the Kountry Wild Saloon.-NWIE
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18th Street Brewery • 5725 Miller Ave • 219-939-8802 Arvin Cedar Bar • 4477 Cleveland St. • 219-980-9552 Cedar Lake Bamboo Tavern • 603 East 39th Ave. • 219-887-5317 Boondock’s Bar & Grill • 13118 Lake Shore Dr • 219-374-8100 Beer Belly’s • 4450 Cleveland • 219-981-8400 Goodfella’s Bar & Grill • 11200 West 129th Ave • 219-374-6700 Black Cherri Lounge • 6900 Melton Rd. • 219-939-0461 Hunley’s Bar • 13115 W Lake Shore Dr. • 219-374-9520 Brother’s Lounge • 5072 Broadway • 219-980-3333 Three Stooges • 8120 Lake Shore Dr • 219-374-9835 Bugsy’s Tavern • 4489 Broadway • 219-887-2847 Town Club Taven • 13111 Lake Shore Dr • 219-374-9898 Green Top Tap • 4510 W. Ridge Rd. • 219-980-9546 Chesterton Hunter Inn • 3861 Broadway • 219-980-9866 Arron’s Mortgage Inn • 1400 Broadway • 219-926-3113 Majestic Star Casino & Hotel • 1 Buffington Harbor Dr • 888-225-8259 El Cantarito Mexican Cuisine • 709 Plaza Drive • 219-728-6962 Milan’s Tavern • 5115 Broadway • 219-980-9667 Flannery’s Tavern • 125 Calumet Rd. • 219-926-2614 Murphy’s House of Pain • 5245 E. Dunes Hwy • 219-427-1006 Kountry Wild Salon • 1050 Broadway Paradise Lounge • 5004 Broadway • 219-887-6524 The Craft House • 711 Plaza Dr. • 219-929-5570 Roxxy’s • 5705 East Dunes Hiwy • 219-427-1023 Hunter’s Brewing • 1535 S. Calumet Rd. • 219-728-6729 Scores NWI • 9148 Melton Rd. • 219-938-1556 The Upper Deck Lounge • 139 S. Calumet (2nd Floor) • 219-929-1040 The Beach Café • 903 N. Shelby • 219-938-1100 Uncle Joe’s • 361 N. Calumet Rd. • 219-926-1814 Thumbs Up • 620 S. Lake St. • 219-938-0154 Val’s Pizza • 112 S. 11th St. • 219-921-0056
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Crown Point
513 Ale House • 513 N. Main St. • 219-662-0513 Back Court Bar • 932 South Court St. • 219-310-8416 Boz’z Place • 8281 E. 109th Ave. • 219-661-1770 Buddy and Pal’s • 1206 E. East Summit • 219-662-0088 Bullpen Luxury Bar • 10685 Randolph St. • 219-661-0088 Crown Brewing • 211 S. East St. • 219-463-6551 Diamond Jim’s • 210 S. Main St. • 219-663-7665 Fricke’s • 519 Grant St. • 219-663-0529 Jolly Rogers Lounge • 11217 Whitcomb St. • 219-662-0639 Martony’s • 104 South Main St. • 219-310-8436 Matey’s Irish Pub & Grill • 419 N. Grant St. • 219-663-8155 Mighty Mick’s • 10727 Randolph •219-662-2244 Safe House Bar & Grill • 101 S. Court St. • 219-779-9307 The Great Escape Lounge • 220 South Main St. • 219-661-1811 The Point • 1910 N Main St. • 219-779-9711 The Silver Bullet • 100 N. Main St. • 219-663-7700 The Super Bowl (Final Frame) • 218 S. East St. • 219-661-9015 The Zombie Club • 118 W Clark St • 219-662-8272 Three Monkey’s Bar • 21 W. 112th Ave. • 219-662-7000 Track Lounge • 318 N. Jackson St. • 219-663-9838
Dyer
Finnegan’s Pub • 1074 Joliet St. • 219-865-9896 Meyer’s Castle • 1370 Joliet St • 219-865-8452 Sheffield’s • 1027 Sheffield Ave. • 219-322-5808 Spanky’s Bar and Grill • 15213 101St. • 219-365-6635 Stadium Bar • 1468 Joliet St. • 219-322-6500 The Engine Room • 202 Joliet St. • 219-865-2424 Vino Tini • 1143 Joliet St. • 219-322-9185 White Rino • 101 Joiliet St. • 219-864-9200
East Chicago
Beto’s Bar • 1301 E. Chicago Ave. • 219-397-8247 Good Times Bar & Grill • 503 W. 151st St. • 219-397-8810 2nd String Quarterback • 719 W. 151st St. • 219-354-0586 Mario’s Lounge • 4720 Indianapolis Blvd. • 219-398-6405
Depot Bar & Grill • 520 Main St. • 219-934-9767 Final Round Sports Bar • 105 N. Broad St. • 219-924-9539 Griffith Town Tap • 602 E. Main St. • 219-924-6451 John’s Place • 1613 N. Cline • 219-838-4490 Set’Em Up • 135 N. Broad St. • 219-924-3181 Shades of Time • 1813 W. 45th • 219-924-5009 Soprano’s • 840 S. Broad St. • 219-924-0304
Hammond
5th Amendment Pub • 6729 Kennedy Ave. • 219-844-8267 Archor Inn Sports & Entertainment • 6712 Calumet Ave. • 219-933-4677 Billy Bears Bar & Grill • 1225 169th St. • 219-844-1441 Chuck & Irene’s • 6110 Kennedy Ave. • 219-844-9812 Coach’s Corner • 6208 Kennedy Ave. • 219-844-1111 Cozy Tavern • 1304 East Summer St. • 219-931-3338 Dick’s Are You Crazy • 1221 E. 150th St. • 219-853-8709 Dodo’s Firehouse Tap • 521 Conkey St. • 219-933-6646 Don’s Pub • 250 East Gostlin St. • 219-933-9418 Flick’s Tavern • 6205 Kennedy Ave. • 219-844-9761 Good Time Charlie’s • 6023 S Calumet Ave. • 219-933-9267 Home Plate Pub • 3105 165th St. • 219-844-9724 Hoosier Buddy Saloon • 839 169th St. • 219-931-0716 Industrial Strip • 3626 S. Calumet Ave. • 219-937-9750 Jason’s Sports Bar • 3949 Hohman Ave. • 219-933-1976 Just One More • 5245 S. Sohl Ave. • 219-931-8984 Just Toni • 5602 Calumet Ave. • 219-937-5778 Kenwood Lanes • 6311 Kennedy Ave. • 219-937-7872 Kenwood Tap • 6247 Kennedy Ave. • 219-844-9766 Mickey’s • 4648 S. Sheffield • 219-852-0148 • Miso’s Overflow Tavern • 6309 Kennedy Ave. • 219-937-7871 Moochies • 7022 Kennedy Ave. • 219-845-7478 Old Glory Tavern • 6755 Indpls Blvd. • 219-844-1128 Olympia Lanes • (Pocket Shots) • 4150 S. Calumet • 219-933-6677 Our Place • 1403 East Michigan St. • 219-933-9247 Pines Tap • 7349 Calumet Ave. • 219-931-1583 Porter’s Tap • 6405 Kennedy Ave. • 219-845-0597 Pudlos Tap • 3803 Hohman Ave. • 219-933-9561
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Spirro’s Country Lounge • 4760 S. Calumet Ave. • 219-932-3255 Sportsman’s Tap • 6320 Kennedy Ave. • 219-844-8489 Sports Corner • 155 Goslin • 219-803-7148
Highland
Beek Geeks • 3030 45th St. • 219-513-9795 Bone Dry • 3805 Ridge Road • 219-838-2442 FrankO’s • 2712 Condit St. • 219-838-3330 Getway Bar • 1827 W. 45th • 219-924-1717 Growler’s • 2816 Highway Ave. • 219-924-0245 V.I.P Lounge • 2045 45th St. • 219-922-6845
Hobart
Agave Mexican Restaurant • 327 Main St. • 219-947-3355 Cressmoor Lanes • 620 N. Wisconsin St. • 219-942-6169 Cressmoor Lounge • 601 N. Wisconsin St. • 219-942-7711 End Zone Bar & Grill • 314 Main St. • 219-942-0647 Hobart Lanes/10 Pin Lounge • 99 S. Hobart Rd. • 219-942-0906 Indian Ridge Golf Course • 6363 Grand Blvd • 219-942-6850 Lisa’s Lounge • 3617 Michigan • 219-962-4550 Main St.Station • 235 Main St. • 219-942-1000 Mickey D’s Bar • 518 East 3rd St. • 219-942-0730 The Depot • 1429 W. 37th Ave. • 219-947-5194
Lake Station
219 Bar & Grill • 2415 Rush St. • 219-963-6053 Bens Twin Oak • 2935 Central Ave. • 219-963-0598 Déjà Vu • 2491 Ripley St. • 219-962-4398 Draft House • 4825 Central Ave. • 219-962-1575 Dreamgirls • 2491 Ripley St. • 219-963-0555 El Ranchero Restaurant • 3559 Michigan Ave. • 219-962-1396 He Ain’t Here Lounge • 2661 Decatur St. • 219-962-2074 Kimmies • 2808 Dekalb St. • 219-962-1232 L F Norton • Central Ave. • 219-962-3415 Muncie’s Lounge • 4106 Central Ave. • 219-962-6012 Ray’s Lanes • 3201 Central Ave. • 219-962-1297 Ruthie’s Lounge • 3425 Central Ave. • 219-963-7987 Tap House 1233 • 1233 Central Ave. • 219-962-6546
Merrillville
Beavers • 7505 Talf St. • 219-769-2351 Beer Barrel • 4717 E. Lincoln Hwy • 219-947-2995 Catch 22 • 500 E. 81st Ave. • 219-793-9625 Dawg House Pub • 3790 W. 80th Lane • 219-756-4220 Hydad’s • 31 80th Pl. S. W. • 219-736-9110 Maxim’s Lounge • 7205 Broadway • 219-795-9520 Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant • 8011 Broadway • 219-769-7191 R-Place • 65 W. 68 Pl. • 219-769-0037 Sheffield’s • 1515 East 82nd Ave. • 219-795-1005 T.J. Maloneys Wisecrackers • 800 East 81st Ave. • 219-755-0569 Villa Del Sol • 2225 Lincoln Hwy • 219-201-4457
Munster
3 Floyds Brewing Co. • 9750 Indiana Pky • 219-922-3565 Cheers Foods & Drinks • 1942 45th Ave • 219-922-1325 Danny Z’s • 1860 45th St. • 219-712-0912
Munster Cont.
Johnny’s Tap • 8050 Calumet Ave. • 219-836-9218 Mark O’s Bar & Grill 2 • 435 Ridge Rd.
Portage
Boomer • 2522 Portage Mall • 219-763-7300 Curly Joe’s Bar & Grill • 2528 Portage Mall • 219-763-0195 El Cantarito Mexican • 6291 Central Ave. • 219-762-1900 Mark O’s Bar & Grill • 2385 Willowcreek Rd. • 219-763-3779 Mood’s Pub & Eatery • 2548 Portage Mall • 219-762-7305 Red Carpet Lounge • 6481 Melton Rd. • 219-762-7485 Rusty Nail • 2420 Dombey Rd. • 219-850-4675 Ryan’s Tavern • 6340 Melton Rd. • 219-763-7771 Shenanigan’s • 6121 Melton Rd. • 219-762-0509 Stonequarry Lounge • 2596 Portage Mall • 219-762-5812 Sunset Lounge • 5844 US Hwy. 6 • 219-762-6065
Porter
Brando’s • 212 Lincoln St. • 219-926-3050 Leroy’s Hot Stuff • 333 US 20 • 219-926-6211 Santiago’s • 124 Lincoln St. • 219-762-2113 Wagner’s Ribs • 361 Wagner Road • 219 926-7614 Whistle Stop Bar & Grill • 206 Lincoln St. • 219-921-0100
Schererville
Buddy & Pal’s • 340 East US Hwy. 30 • 219-865-8377 Bullpen Luxury Bar and Grill • 1013 W. Lincoln Hiwy • 219-322-7788 El Amigo Mexican Restaurant • 312 W US HWY 30 • 219-865-3022 Jalapenos Woodhollow • 200 US Hwy. 41 • 219-864-8862 Longshots Sports Bar • 2251 US HWY 41 • 219-322-0080 Quest • 1204 W. Lincoln Hwy. • 219-322-4812 Sal Y Limon • 2330 S. Cline Ave. • 219-322-6723 Schererville Lounge • 48 East Joliet St. • 219-322-5660 Social 219 • 2350 Cline Ave • 219-322-3060 Spike’s Lakeside Inn • 21 East Joliet St. • 219-322-4444
St. John
Blue 82 Sports, Food & Spirits • 8209 Wicker Ave. • 219-365-1525 Rascal’s Pizza Pub & Grub • 9623 Wicker Ave. • 219-365-7880 The Clubhouse • 9165 Wicker Ave. • 219-365-5509
Valparaiso
Big Shots • 391 US HWY 6 • 219-850-4935 Duffy’s Place • 1154 Axe Ave. • 219-462-1057 Franklin House • 58 S. Campbell St. • 219-462-2533 Gaucho’s Brazilian Steakhouse • 597 US HWY 30 • 219-759-1100 Margarita’s Bar & Grill • 21 Lincolnway • 219-242-8160 Martinis • 1004 Calumet Ave. • 219-464-0801 NorthSide Tap Room & Grill • 712 Calumet Ave. • 219-465-0885 Old Style Inn • 5 Lincolnway • 219-916-2086 Pepe’s Mexican Rest. (Valpo) • 1058 S. State RT. 2 • 219-465-0205 Rosewood • Restaurant • 367 W US Highway 6 • 219-763-2282 Sportman’s • 381 US Hwy. 6 • 219-762-4099 Tony’s Place • 218 East Lincolnway • 219-464-1018
Whiting
Bulldog Brewing Co. • 1409 119th St. • 219-655-5284 Center Lounge • 1312 119th St. • 219-659-4080 Clipper’s Lounge • 1225 119th St. • 219-659-5006 Game Time 2 Bar & Grill • 2062 Indy Blvd. • 219-473-0239 Midtown Station • 1928 New York Ave. • 219-659-7530 Refinery • 2235 New York Ave. • 219-655-5187 Sportsmen’s Corner • 1200 120th St • 219-659-9695 The Office • 2008 Indy Blvd • 219-659-1070
echoes
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Pink Floyd Tribute to Perf An English band formed in 1965, ‘Pink Floyd’ is one of the most iconic rock groups of all time. Initially famous for their psychedelic sounds, Pink Floyd released their first album in 1967. Since then, Pink Floyd has released fourteen studio albums, three live albums and eight compilation albums. In addition, the band has released four box sets, four video albums, one extended play and 26 singles. ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ album, originally released in 1973, was the band’s eighth album release and stands as the band’s crowning achievement. With over 500 million copies sold, the album ranks as one of the best selling albums of all time. After its initial release in 1973, ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ remained on the Billboard Chart
for best selling albums until 1988, an incredible fifteen consecutive years. Including re-releases and re-mastered releases, the album has spent a phenomenal 881 total weeks on the charts. To this day, in a slow week the album still sells up to 9,000 copies; and in the United States alone over a half million copies a year are sold. In fact, it is estimated that in the United States, one in fourteen people under the age of 50 own or have owned a copy of the album. And worldwide, it ranks as the second best selling album of all time. Given this popularity, it comes as no surprise that there are Pink Floyd tribute bands. And one of these, ‘Echoes of Pompeii’, is coming to the Radisson Hotel at the Star Plaza on Saturday, November
15th. The band Echoes of Pompeii is actually two bands. The members of the band are the same individuals who make up a band called ‘Mr. Funnyman’. Mr. Funnyman is a band that has been around for 22 years, and as part of their act they featured music by Pink Floyd. Fans liked it, so in 2006 the members of the group formed a new band to feature Pink Floyd music. “Mr. Funnyman started out playing as a variety band and we played some Pink Floyd,” said Jeremy Andrews, the bass player. “People liked it so we decided to do a tribute.” “The reason we set it up as a new band is because to do a Pink Floyd show everything has to be regimented,” said Andy Hescher, one of the group’s guitarists and
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form at Radison Star Plaza cousin to Andrews. “We play as Mr. Funnyman every week, but we only do seven to ten Echoes shows a year because there is so much more that goes into an Echoes show. There is a background video that is timed to the music and there is a light show timed to it. Everything has to be set up just right so there is so much more to practice and set up.” The founders of Mr. Funnyman are Andy Hescher, Jeremy Andrews and his twin brother Jason Andrews, the lead vocalist in the band, and Rob Martinez, another guitarist. Other members of the group are Mike Perriera (drums), Shay Fox (saxophone) and Bob Wray (keyboards). There are also two female vocalists in the group, Alison Stage and Amy Davis, a former
American Idol finalist. The show will be held in the Celebrity Ballroom at the Radisson, and according to Brian Narug, the Director of Food & Beverage at the Radisson, things will be set up to create an outdoor atmosphere. “Jeremy Andrews and I have been talking about doing something for some time,” said Narug. “We thought it would be a neat idea to put together a cool concert for that genre in November when the weather gets colder.” “We’re hosting the show in the Celebrity Ballroom and we’re going to have a beer truck and a laser light show and do a lot of things to create an outdoor atmosphere; and there aren’t a lot of places that can do that.” “I’m a big fan of classic rock and I think this show will be a fun thing for the Region,” continued Narug,
“We want to grow it and make it an annual show.” Tickets for the show are available in advance at www.etix.com for $12 but will be $15 at the door. The Celebrity Ballroom can only accommodate about 1,200 people so an advance purchase would be wise. There is a special room rate of $129 available at the Radisson for fans who wish to stay in the hotel overnight after the show. Simply use the code “Pink” when making your reservation. For more information on Echoes of Pompeii, visit their website at www.echoesofpompeii.com. For more information on Mr. Funnyman, visit their website at www. mrfunnymanband.com. Both bands can also be found on Facebook.
More Turkey-Day One-Liners
I’m excited about Thanksgiving because I love unwelcome parenting advice from relatives I see twice a year. Thanksgiving is great because people tend to speak less when food is lodged in their mouths. You have to smoke a couple of bowls before Thanksgiving dinner. I can’t think of a better time to have the munchies. There is a special place in hell for people that play Christmas music before Thanksgiving. If you didn’t want to sit at the kids’ table then you shouldn’t have seen the new Twilight movie. I never understood why the Lions and Cowboys always get to play on Thanksgiving. Shouldn’t the Patriots play the Redskins, and then steal their stadium. You don’t need Thanksgiving to hate your family. If I was a turkey, I’d be doing everything I could to taste terrible right now.
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Silver Bullet Crown Point, IN
By Daniel Anthony Just about everybody has a pas- support his family without having a variety of music that caters to sion in life, something that they to work another job to make ends the audience at a particular gig. would spend just about all of their meet. His wheelhouse includes a heavy time pursuing if they could. But A 1999 Chesterton High School dose of 90’s alternative, playvery few people get to be so fo- graduate, Anderson, married with ing covers of bands like Alice in cused on their avocation. two children, has been perform- Chains, Pearl Jam, Our Lady of Most people have to find a way ing for twenty years and played Peace and Stained. to support He also themselves plays a “It’s not a hobby because I handle it like a business... and their famvariety ilies, and that of ‘80’s ...Playing live music and supporting live music is my job. means workblues, Some people work in a factory, this is what I do.” ing at a job jazz and that they may funk, inor may not like. For these folks, his first gig at Duneland Pizza in cluding tunes by Cab Calloway their passion has to be treated Chesterton in 1994 while he was and Tom Waite as well as clasas a hobby, taking a back seat to still in high school. sic rock numbers by the Allman earning a living. Now 33, Anderson has been play- Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Bob But there are those who are able ing musical instruments since he Seger and Pink Floyd. to focus on their life’s dream full was five years old. His parents Anderson’s stylings also include time. These lucky few who are started him on his musical path acoustic versions of Metallica, fortunate enough to be able to with piano lessons; although he Megadeth and Anthrax. And bespend all of their time doing what would return to the piano later, sides covering other artist’s matethey love are either independently by middle school Anderson had rial, Anderson will also play about wealthy, or they are able to make abandoned the piano in favor of thirty per cent original material at a living doing what they love. the guitar. a show. One of the latter, a man who is Over the years Anderson began to “I try and cater to my audience,” able to make a living pursuing his pick up other instruments and to- said Anderson. “I play to the room life’s dream is musician Justin An- day, in addition to acoustic guitar by keeping my song selection relderson of Chesterton. Anderson and piano, Anderson’s repertoire evant to the wide variety of people loves music, and between acting now includes bass and drums, and in the bar. And I can play to four as a booking agent and playing of course vocals. different decades of people demusical gigs, Anderson is able to A solo performer, Anderson plays pending on who is in the room.”
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But how does an acoustic guitarist play the blues, Pink Floyd or heavy metal? “To me, it’s not about instrumentation”, said Anderson. “I put my own signature on the tunes from the big set-ups. What I think my audience finds refreshing is how much energy I put into every show. I cover all the bases and I never phone it in.” When he is not performing, Anderson spends his time acting as his own booking agent. He had formerly worked as a booking agent from 2007-2009, and he uses that experience with a “boots on the ground” approach to set up gigs. He has begun negotiations to book gigs for a couple of stand-up comedians through his own booking company, “Untoyou Productions”, and has added a studio in his home where he can record and produce. “My calendar fills up quickly and consistently,” said Anderson. “It’s not because I’m the best performer, it’s because I spend my time from 9:00 to 5:00 booking gigs. Live music is my job.” “It’s not a hobby because I handle it like a business,” continued Anderson. “Playing live music and supporting live music is my job. Some people work in a factory, this is what I do.” That’s why Justin Anderson is living the dream. You can follow Justin Anderson on-line at www.facebook.com/untoyou2000 or to hear his music on-line you can visit www. soundcloud.com/justin-s-anderson. - NWIE
Thanksgiving Story
This is a story about the girl that didn’t know what cursing was. It was Thanksgiving evening and the young girl was sleeping in her bedroom and she heard her parents having sex in the next bedroom over. She hears the dad say, “oh honey I love your luscious tits” and she hears the mom say, “oh baby I love your slim dick”. So the next morning, the daughter walks up to the dad and says, “Hey dad, what are luscious tits?” the dad panics and says, “It’s a fine coat”. She then walks up to the mom and says, “Hey mom, what’s a slim dick?”. The mom panics and says, “It’s a pair of boots”. Later on that day, everybody’s getting ready for the Holiday. The girl walks past the bathroom and sees her dad shaving. He cuts himself on the cheek and shouts, “Shit!”. The daughter then asks,”What does shit mean” and the dad replies, “I’m shaving right now sweety”. The girl walks into the kitchen and sees her mom trying to cook the turkey. The mom accidentally drops the turkey and shouts, “Fuck”. The daughter then asks, “hey mom, what does fuck mean” and the mom replies, “I’m cooking the turkey sweety”. About an hour later friends and family arrive at the door. The girl answers the door and says, “Hello everyone hang up your luscious tits and drop your slim dicks, my dad is upstairs shitting and my mom’s fucking the turkey”.
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The Mill Bar By Rick Jensen When the old Shift Change Bar in Burns Harbor closed, it was a good thing. The community was glad, the town fathers were glad and the police were glad. It seemed nothing good ever came from that place, but plenty of bad things did. So when new owners bought the place in March, there was plenty of doubt; doubt among the community, doubt among the town fathers and doubt among the police. But when Teresa Wright and Todd Howe bought the place, their intention was to not only gut the interior, but to do a complete whitewash of the reputation that went along with the location. And they have done just that. After they bought the place, Wright and Howe got busy gutting the place. Given the location of the bar near the steel mills, Wright and Howe decided to go with an industrial theme with the new interior. “We went with a mill theme since we’re located here in the heart of the mills,” said Wright. “We gutted it and completely re-did the place with an
industrial look with the lighting and a metallic gray color.” And when the place finally re-opened as ‘The Mill Bar & Grill’ on September 10th, the exterior may have looked the same, but it was about the only thing that hadn’t changed. For one, Wright and Howe brought back the kitchen. “There are 3,000 mill employees in the area,” said Wright. “So we went with an industrial theme on the menu, with entrée names like the Steel Worker Sunrise, the Blast Furnace Burger, the Shift Burger and the Double Shift Burger.” The new owners also added entertainment, with trivia on Mondays, karaoke and deejays on Thursdays and Saturdays and a poker league on Saturdays, too. There are pool tables, darts, a golf machine and six televisions, including one with a 100” screen. And during Bears games, the Mill offers free brats and hot dogs; but if you cannot stomach the Bears, the Mill has the NFL Sunday Ticket available so you can watch real football. But even though the Mill Bar &
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Grill had made a new start, the bar still had to overcome the image and history of the old place. They had a long way to go as far as the community, the town fathers and the police were concerned. “We knew it would be a challenge,” said Wright. “The place had a bad reputation and we wanted to change that. But the excise police were tough and the town was tough; they really gave us the 3rd degree.” “But when they came in here and saw the place they were amazed. They saw that we had put our heart and soul into this place. Then they started to come around.” But what about that old clientele? They surely must have thought that when their old haunt re-opened the new place would be like the old; well, they couldn’t have been more wrong. “The old clientele
r and Grill Photos by Jerome Hindmon is uncomfortable in here now because the place is different,” said Wright. “We banned a couple of them and the rest don’t come in here anymore so we haven’t had any incidents.” “In a lot of ways Burns Harbor is like Mayberry. It’s a small town with a population of about 1,200 people in a five mile stretch. And we had a lot to prove to them. But now the fire department comes in and hangs out here and we won over the police chief.” “We finally just had all the auto dealership people come in and they’re thrilled that
now they have a place to come get lunch,” continued Wright. “People like the place and the word is getting out so it’s really picking up. I’m excited about how it’s going.” The Mill didn’t have a sign outside when the bar re-opened, but now they have a temporary sign
and that is helping business too. But what about the rest of the exterior, the one thing that hadn’t changed? Well, that will be changing too. In March of 2015, Wright and Howe plan to begin remodeling the exterior. “It’s a fun place with a great mix of all age groups,” said Wright. “Our motto is good food, good friends and good times.” The Mill Bar & Grill is located at 295 Melton Road in Burns Harbor and opens daily at 7:00 am. The bar remains open until 1:00 am on weekdays and till 3:00 on weekends. - NWIE
Top Ten Things that Sound Dirty at Thanksgiving But Aren’t
10. “Just reach in and grab the giblets.” 9. “Whew...that’s one terrific spread!”
8. “I am in the mood for a little dark meat!” 7. “Tying the legs together will keep the inside moist.” 6. “Talk about a HUGE breast!” 5. “And he forces his way into the end zone!” 4. “She’s 5000 pounds fully inflated and it takes 15 men to hold her down.” 3. “It’s cool whip time!” 2. “If I don’t unbutton my pants, I am going to burst!”
Beavers
Merrillville, IN
1. “It must be broken ‘cause when I push on the tip, nothing squirts out.”
& S s e p k a i r re s t S for
Portage native Amber Hammond is a working, single mother to almost three year old Olivia Monet. The 34-year-old has devoted herself to her daughter, always putting the needs of Olivia ahead of her own. For Amber, having a child was an exciting and new role since her mother had taken care of her so much over the years. You see, Amber was born with a craniofacial disorder, and since birth has had over 100 surgical procedures to correct it. You would think undergoing so much in three decades would have slowed her down, but in fact it did the opposite. Amber never let her condition take control of her life. In 1998, she graduated from Portage High School, and went on to continue her education at Butler University, obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. With a diploma in hand, Amber went on to have more surgeries but she wouldn’t let that stop her from accomplishing even more. She continued her education at Indiana Wesleyan and earned her MBA. “I got a job in Marketing Operations where I did a lot of customer events, trade shows and conferences,” she
Amber
said. “One of my favorite parts was the fact that I got to travel throughout the country. I would travel about three to five months and I absolutely loved it.” In 2012, shortly after the birth of her daughter, Amber decided to leave her job in Indy and move back home to Northwest Indiana so she could be closer to her mom and have some support raising Olivia. She began working at Walgreens in Chesterton to provide for her family – life seemed to be getting back on track. But just as she was getting back into a routine, doctors told her she would need to have surgery to correct an issue with her jaw. Her last surgery had been in 2006 and Amber was a little nervous about going in for this procedure. “I was just afraid to have more surgery because now I was a mom and had someone who needed me,” she said. “I just couldn’t shake the feeling like I wasn’t going to make it.” Amber did make it through that surgery, but was given some news unrelated to her initial procedure. “My doctor discovered a mass located behind my sinuses,” she said. “They were going to have the ENT remove whatev-
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er blockage was there, but since my plastic surgeon already had me under for 7 hours, they didn’t want to do it – they would have had to have me out for another five hours.” When doctors talked to Amber after surgery, they told her it was possible the mass was related to the polyps in her sinuses. She previously had a deviated septum which was corrected. Amber didn’t dwell on the diagnosis and went back to her everyday life. But throughout the months that followed Amber saw some changes she just couldn’t ignore. “I got head butted in the nose and became really congested. I couldn’t really blow my nose and I was having a little bit of a hard time breathing,” she said. “Then I started getting blurry vision, double vision. So, I decided to go to Chicago and get a second opinion on the mass.” In early August, Amber went to Loyola University Hospital. When the doctor looked in her nose they immediately sent her to get some x-rays. They then did a cat-scan and MRI and within a week they had her in surgery for a biopsy of the mass. Then in early September, Amber received devastating
news. “They told me the lime-sized mass was malignant, and that it was at the base of the brain pushing up against the skull and because of where it’s located it’s inoperable,” she said. “Then they told me I had Stage 3 Nasopharyngeal Cancer.” The news shocked Amber’s entire family to the core. “When they told me I got really quiet on the phone, I didn’t know what to say,” she said. “The doctors did give me some hope. They said the cancer is susceptible to treatment, but they need to be careful administering radiation because of where the mass is located.” Amber’s course of treatment will include 7 ½ weeks of radiation (only having the day off for holidays and weekends), 2 phases of chemotherapy, and a feeding tube. “They are putting a feeding tube in place because they expect that I will lose my sense of taste and I won’t be able to swallow. I won’t be using it right away but they want it in place so they don’t have to do it later,” she said. “Then during Phase One of chemo, I will get it every 21 days in conjunction with radiation. In Phase Two I will get three more doses of just chemo that will be separated by four weeks. I will have a port, so when I come home, my body will be operated with chemo that will last four days.” In embracing the treatment and what lies ahead, Amber decided to “go bold before bald”. You see, Amber has had the same long locks for YEARS so she thought what better way to start this next phase in life then making a drastic change – and helping out a great cause. “I’ve literally had the same hair since high school – I never get more than a trim,” she said. “I decided to cut my hair and donate it to locks of love. I got 9 inches cut off and it feels amazing. It’s my first step at accepting everything.” Amber’s positive attitude has inspired so many around her – this publication included! We have decided to team up with her lifelong friend and Mom to Mom Contributing Writer Brooke Recktenwall to put on a benefit for Amber. The 1st Annual Spares and Strikes for Amber will take place on Sunday, December 7, 2014 from 4:00pm-7:00pm at Stardust Bowl in Merrillville. This fundraiser will include three games of bowling, live entertainment, and much more! We will have more information regarding all the specifics on our Facebook page – stay tuned! - NWIE
presents
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Strike s & Spare s for
Amber
Sunday, December 7, 2014 Stardust Bowl Merrillville | 4pm to 7pm
$30 Adults | $15 Kids | $15 Spectators Includes 3 games, shoes, food & live entertainment
All proceeds from this event will go directly towards helping Amber Hammond fight cancer.
Silent Auction Game of Chance Much More Check us out on Facebook - Strikes and Spares for Amber or email help4Amber@gmail.com
Young Michael
Young Michael was sitting in his grandmother’s kitchen, watching her prepare the Thanksgiving meal. ‘What are you doing?’ Michael enquired. ‘Oh, I’m just stuffing the turkey,’ his grandmother replied. ‘Wow, that’s cool.’ Michael remarked. ‘Are you going to hang it next to the deer?’
Small Business
A small business owner was dismayed when a brand new corporate chain much like his own opened up next door and erected a huge sign which read BEST BLACK FRIDAY DEALS. He was horrified when another competitor opened up on his right, and announced its arrival with an even larger sign, reading LOWEST BLACK FRIDAY PRICES. The small business owner panicked, until he got an idea. He put the biggest sign of all over his own shop-it read... MAIN ENTRANCE.
Turkey on Prozac
This year, I am stuffing the turkey with Prozac! Hope your Turkey is moist and your stuffing in fluffy and when you’re done eating you’ll be nice and stuffy.
Safe House Crown Point, IN
Blonde Thanksgiving
It was the first time the blonde was eating Thanksgiving dinner without her family. Trying to re-enact the tradition, she prepared a dinner for herself alone. The next day, her mother called to see how everything went. “Oh, mother, I made myself a lovely dinner, but I had so much trouble trying to eat the turkey!” said the daughter. “Did it not taste good?” her mother asked. “I don’t know,” the blonde said. “It wouldn’t sit still!”
Grocery Store
A lady was looking for a turkey but couldn’t find one big enough. She asked the stock boy “Do these turkeys get any bigger?” The stock boy replied “No they’re dead.”
Pro Football Turkey
The pro football team had just finished their daily practice session when a large turkey came strutting onto the field. While the players gazed in amazement, the turkey walked up to the head coach and demanded a tryout. Everyone stared in silence as the turkey caught pass after pass and ran right through the defensive line. When the turkey returned to the sidelines, the coach shouted, “You’re terrific!!! Sign up for the season, and I’ll see to it that you get a huge bonus.” “Forget the bonus,” the turkey said, “All I want to know is, does the season go past Thanksgiving Day?”
Three Monkeys Crown Point, IN
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