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Contents

ValpopourriDid you know?

The Lincoln Highway was the coun-try’s first coast-to-coast highway,

stretching nearly 3,400 miles fromSan Francisco to New York.

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ON THE COVER: Rhyneil Kegley, La Vida YogaPhoto by Aran Kessler Photo Imaging

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Historically, traditional Western medi-cine has approached healing exter-nally, focusing on the body and not

on the mind. But, for centuries, Eastern med-icine has taken a different approach, viewingthe mind AND the body as one, with energyfields both inside and outside the body beingrecognized as part of the total health system.

Today, East meets West as more andmore Eastern applications have found theirway into Western culture. Nontraditionalapproaches have become more visible, moreaccepted and, consequently, more integratedinto traditional health settings, especially asthe safety, effectiveness and scientific validityare recognized.

The two years of chemotherapy enduredby Jane Smith (not her real name) in her fightagainst breast cancer were eased by includingmassage as one of her treatments. Similarly,when Valpo Chamber President Rex Richardssuffered a catastrophic illness several yearsago, he turned to what might seem like anunusual therapy to supplement the treatmentshe was receiving from his doctor: yoga.

Financial consultant Bill Nagy insists thathe has received a whole new lease on life fromchiropractic. And when insurance agentMichael Anton could no longer take the nerveand muscle pain that was severely hindering hislife – not to mention his golf game – he addedacupuncture to his therapeutic regimen.

These are only a few examples of individ-uals who have benefited from integrating newand even ancient remedies into modern sci-ence as components of a well-rounded, holis-tic approach to healthcare. Known as comple-mentary alternative medicine (CAM) thera-pies, concepts like acupuncture, aromathera-py, chiropractic, hypnosis, imagery, healingtouch, yoga and others – not to mention bet-ter nutrition, more exercise, and generallyhealthier life choices – have moved from thefringe to the mainstream of modern medicine.

The key word is complement. Bothpatients and providers of these services make itclear that their programs are not substitutes forconventional medical treatment, but rather

methods that enhance the entire healingprocess. The common belief that connects thesevarious concepts is that the body is a self-heal-ing mechanism, and CAMs promote and allowa natural process of repair and revitalization.

But do they work? While rigorous medicalevaluation of these therapies is still incomplete,the rapid rate of their popularity indicates thatmany people believe in their benefits.

National statistics show that in 2006,twice as many Americans reported having atleast one massage than in 1997. Similar statis-tics show great growth in chiropractic,acupuncture and hypnosis, and the burgeon-ing of health food supermarkets and yogaclasses seems to say that these ideas are here to

stay. And Valparaiso has plenty of profession-als providing these services.

THE HEALING TOUCHLaura Ott has first hand experience (liter-

ally) with the benefits of massage. When herson went into a coma while suffering fromlymphoma, she massaged him every day untilhe miraculously awoke some three monthslater. Today, she continues to provide mas-sages, facials, body wraps, and scrubs at herluxury spa, Serendipity Province & Co., toclients ranging from the physically fit to theterminally ill. “People have to understand thatbodies are machines and without regular

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maintenance, they will break down,” sheexplains. “Life spans today are too long toneglect the body.”

When Jane Smith was diagnosed withbreast cancer, she found that massage wasinstrumental in helping her get through thetough chemotherapy. “Laura was a wonderfulsource of positive energy, stress reduction,and peace,” she says.

Ott emphasizes that while massage cleansup waste from the muscles and gets the bloodcirculating in addition to providing pain reliefand stress reduction, perhaps the most valu-

able attribute it provides is more personal. “Here is an experience that focuses entirely onyou, and that’s something that just doesn’thappen enough in our daily lives,” she says.“Our suites are very private, very tranquil,and the music, herbal teas, and hot chocolateare all there to create an atmosphere that istotally for you. You can, if even for a shorttime, transcend your illness and your worries.We know that helps tremendously in thehealing process.”

Of course, massage therapy is also greatfor sore muscles and joints, but for at least

Dr. Douglas J. Toole, Chiropractic Concepts, Inc. adjusts his patient, Katie Marshall.

Diane Haines, Au Naturel Market

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one patron, it literally makes her career easierto handle. Judy Bird’s job, as a complianceand quality control specialist, often involvesgetting people to change their work habitsand approaches, and she is often not wel-comed with open arms. “Helping peoplechange their work styles can be really stress-ful,” she explains. “The extreme relaxationthat massage provides reduces stress and ulti-mately makes me much easier to work with.”She laughs, “It keeps me sane.”

Whether you’re battling a debilitatingdisease, or just need to de-stress, massage canwork miracles both large and small.

CHIROPRACTIC: NOT

JUST FOR BACK PAINChiropractic is one of the more misun-

derstood, but nonetheless, growing, medicalart forms. Created in 1895 by Daniel DavidPalmer, chiropractic is based on the belief that

all health problems could be prevented ortreated using adjustments of the spine andsometimes other joints to correct what hetermed “vertebral subluxations.” These resultfrom misaligned vertebrae which cause nervecompression that interferes with the transmis-sion of signals throughout the body.

“The idea is, that, if we take the pressureoff the nervous system, we allow these trans-missions to flow freely which helps the bodyheal itself,” explains Dr. Doug Toole ofChiropractic Concepts.

Chiropractic is based on the assumptionsthat 1) the body has a powerful self-healingability; 2) the body's structure (primarily thatof the spine) and its function are closely relat-ed, and this relationship affects health; and 3)chiropractic therapy can normalize this rela-tionship between structure and function andassist the body as it heals.

This means chiropractic is much morethan an option for relieving back pain, a per-spective that Bill Nagy discovered when hebegan treatment for tingling in his foot. “I wasacquainted with Dr. Toole through a network-ing group, and he extolled the virtues of chiro-practic as a part of total health and wellness,”he explains. “So, when I had a bit of tinglingin my foot – like I had slept on it the wrongway – he asked me to come in and see him.”

Nagy says that a series of adjustments andstretching exercises took care of the foot prob-lem right away, but it was Toole’s emphasis ontotal wellness that piqued Nagy’s interest. Hebegan getting monthly adjustments, and theresults have been remarkable. “For four or fiveyears now I have not suffered any illnessexcept minor sniffles once in a great while,” hesays. “With my kids bringing home all kindsof germs [from school], it’s pretty remarkablethat I haven’t caught the flu or any colds. Ijust believe that there’s something to the con-cept of overall wellness in chiropractic.”

“That’s why we don’t treat labels,” Tooleexplains. “Chiropractic heals from the insideout and the top down.”

ACUPUNCTURE: ANCIENT,

MODERN, AND EFFECTIVEAcupuncture originated in China 2,000

years ago, but did not “officially” arrive in theUS until the early ‘70s when a New YorkTimes reporter wrote about how doctors usedneedles to ease his pain after surgery when hewas in the Far East.

Acupuncture is a family of proceduresthat stimulate various anatomical pointsthrough a variety of techniques. The techniquemost commonly used and recognized here

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Laura Ott, Serendipity Province& Co., and client Megan Walsh

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“People have to under-stand that bodies aremachines and withoutregular maintenance,they will break down,”she explains. “Life spanstoday are too long toneglect the body.”

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involves penetrating the skin with thin, solid,metallic needles that are manipu-lated by a doctor’s hands or byelectrical stimulation.

“When you gothrough acupuncture, youlearn a whole new vernac-ular,” explains MichaelAnton, who began usingthe therapy when conven-tional means didn’t relieve anerve and muscle conditionthat literally rendered himunable to stand some days.“Terms like blood stagnation - which occursat trigger points and prohibits muscles fromfiring correctly. The acupuncture needles dis-lodge the stagnation.”

But doesn’t the idea of using a bunch ofneedles to eliminate pain sound contradicto-ry? “At some of the trigger points there wasdiscomfort when the needle was inserted, butthe vast majority of insertions were absolutelypainless,” he says. What is most important isthe result. “I was in such severe discomfortthat I was barely able to walk into the[acupuncturist’s] office,” he explains. “Afterthe first treatment, I was able to get up off the

table and walk out without significant pain. Ireceived immediate therapeutic results.”

When most patients think ofacupuncture, they likely consider it away to relax muscles to alleviate jointand muscle pain. However, the pro-cedure has many other uses includ-ing relief of sinusitis, chronic

fatigue, irritable bowel syndrome(IBS), fibromyalgia, carpal tunnel syn-

drome – even asthma – according to Dr.Faleh Atassi of the Valparaiso FamilyHealth Center.

“[Using acupuncture] to treat theseconditions has been a major breakthrough forus,” he says. “We have patients whose painmedication is not working, or who are soexhausted from dealing with their conditionsthat they don’t want to increase their medica-tions. We have achieved some very goodresults using acupuncture.”

He specifically cites a patient with IBSwhose entire life was disrupted by her afflic-tion. “She had been fighting this [disease] foryears, and everything she tried failed,” Atassiexplains. “After just two acupuncture treat-ments, she showed remarkable improvement.”

Atassi, who received formal training at

UCLA, believes that the time is rapidlyapproaching when patients will consider med-ical acupuncture for uses far beyond the reliefof muscle or joint pain, and take advantage ofthe other healing powers it provides.

YOGA: STRETCHING THE

POSSIBILITIES OF HEALINGWhen the Beatles followed the Maharishi

Mahesh Yogi to India in the late ‘60s, they notonly changed the face of rock music, but alsointroduced the Western world to yoga. Yogahas been practiced in Hindu philosophy forsome 5,000 years and focuses on meditation.In India, yoga is seen as a means to both phys-iological and spiritual mastery. Outside India,yoga is primarily associated with the practiceof asanas (postures). But its role as a CAM isarticulated through a combination of breath-ing exercises, physical postures, and medita-tion to maintain and attain better health.

Suzanne Chick, the owner of La VidaYoga, is not only teacher, but also student ofthe ancient art. Chick, eight months pregnantat press time, has incorporated yoga into herpreparation for childbirth. “The ability torelax and open up will be a very important



component of giving birth,” she says.Many of the participants in her programs

are middle-aged and older who come to herto increase flexibility, build strength and –perhaps most importantly – to relax. “Afteryears and years of work, they find their bodiestaking the shape of their work,” she explains.“They are hunched over from so much timesitting at a desk or doing manual labor. Yogaallows them to open up, to relax, and toregain their ability to move freely.”

However, the healing power of yoga goesfar beyond these benefits. Another group ofher practitioners use this science for entirelydifferent reasons. People suffering – or recov-ering – from common diseases include yogaas part of their healing therapy.

“Research has shown that yoga lowersblood pressure which promotes healing fromprocedures such as heart surgery,” Chickexplains. “But yoga also enhances the immunesystem. It helps the body through conditionsranging from fibromyalgia, to lupus, to multi-ple sclerosis (MS), even human immunodefi-ciency virus (HIV).”

Rex Richards, who still begins each daywith a yoga meditation, gives a lot of credit tothe practice for helping him overcome hisserious illness. “The mental agony of dealingwith a catastrophic illness is unbelievable,” hesays. “Yoga took the tension out of my body.The stretching and breathing exercises slowedmy system down. I was able to compartmen-talize my condition and gain a sense of per-spective that helped me through every day.”

He also emphasizes that it’s time the estab-lished medical community start looking atalternative therapies as beneficial componentsof the healing process. “When you are ill, youneed something to center yourself, to give youperspective, to deal with the challenges of yourcondition and of your daily life,” he explains.“The medical profession needs to understandthat this is an important part of the treatment,not just the drugs or surgery.”

Chick puts it another way. “With yoga, wedon’t fight the cancer, we fight stress, toxins andtoxic thoughts to help the body heal itself.”

GOOD FOOD MEANS

GOOD HEALTHIn recent years, the focus on what we eat

has reached a frenzy. The food pyramid hasbeen rebuilt by nutritionists in the federalgovernment. Cities like New York havebanned trans fatty acids, and the proliferationof fat free, low fat, no fat, low cal and all nat-

ural foods show no sign of slowing down. Butto many health-conscious people, how theirlettuce was grown is just as important asadding more of it to their diets.

That’s why natural food markets like AuNaturel Market in Valparaiso are springing upin many communities. Diane Haines transi-tioned from being a sales representative inhealth and beauty products to being theowner of this state-of-the-art health store.

“When I was traveling around as a salesrep, I saw all these beautiful stores in othertowns, so when we considered opening ourown, we thought Valparaiso was the perfectplace,” she says.

The 3,000 square foot facility offers natu-ral foods including organically grown beef,poultry, dairy, produce, toothpastes, and evencosmetics. “We cater to families who are tryingto live a more healthy lifestyle for themselves

and their children,” she says. “That meansstaying away from pesticides, growth hor-mones, herbicides, and other harmful products[used in the mass production] of food.”

She believes nutrition and exercise arekey components to good health, and stacks ofresearch underscore this claim. “If you eatright and exercise, and stay away from junkingredients, you’re going to be healthier,there’s no doubt about it,” she explains.

Shannon Luther, a marketing agency cre-ative director, is a strict vegetarian and under-stands the value of eating organic foods. “I donot eat anything with eyes, except potatoes,”she explains, “so I need alternative ways toincorporate proteins into my diet.” She pointsout that while many supermarkets have great-ly expanded their offerings of foods impor-tant to a vegetarian’s diet, it is still better toshop at organic markets for the nuts and

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Suzanne Chick, Katie Ogg, and Mary Mitsos, La Vida Yoga



seeds, soy products such as tofu, cereals, free-range eggs and organic dairy products.

“Maybe it’s as much psychological asbeneficial, but I just feel better knowing thatthe lettuce and veggies I’m eating do not con-tain toxic pesticides and were not grown withadditional chemicals,” she says.

Valparaiso is also home to a uniqueorganic farm that provides locally grown pro-duce to people looking for healthy alterna-tives. Crème de la Crop was created by LeannLandgrebe Stephens and her husband Michaelbecause they could not find organic producefrom the area. “Locally grown organic pro-duce is more nutritious than that producethat is shipped in,” she explains. “The processalso helps the environment and provides agreat service to the people in the community.”

But we’re not just talking about carrotsand corn, here. The array of unusual productsgrown at Crème de la Crop will entice anyonelooking for unique, gourmet quality food thatsimply cannot be found at local supermarkets.Stephens points to items like herbs, fresh babycorn, root vegetables, a purple cauliflowerknown as Graffiti – and even popcorn that

you can pull right off the husk and pop.“Because we’re the ones growing and pick-

ing,” she says, “we can pick leeks or beets whenthey are very young for gourmet dishes.”

Additionally, the concept is good for theenvironment, according to Stephens. “Wepromote bio diversity by planting differentkinds of crops that work off of one another.”

There is no valid argument against eatingorganic, but Haines points out that you don’t

have to be a zealot. “You don’t have to befanatical about it. We believe in an organiclifestyle, but we also go to restaurants andenjoy what’s prepared.”

BELIEVING IS PART OF

THE PROCESSWhile empirical data does not exist to

prove the efficacy of the CAMs mentioned inthis article, certainly hundreds – if not thou-sands – of people in the Valparaiso areaembrace these concepts and benefit fromthem. But that really shouldn’t be too hard tobelieve. Government and medical studies con-clude that influences like stress, lack of exer-cise, and poor diet bring on or complicatemany different diseases; so eliminating orrelieving stress should have the opposite effect.

Feeling good about yourself because ofexercise, meditation, yoga, relaxation, healthyeating or interventions like chiropractic oracupuncture cannot help but contribute tothe healing process. And isn’t feeling goodwhat it’s all about?

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the community.”

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For those who are in the baby boomer age group, conjuringup a memory of our father or mother pounding away on atreadmill or heading out before work in the morning for a

two-mile run is unlikely. The fact is they just didn’t do it. Maybeit was because so many of them had physically demanding jobsthat the thought of running a mile after walking a factory floor foreight or 10 hours was illogical. The wealth of knowledge that existstoday concerning the benefits of exercise either did not exist 20 or30 years ago or certainly was not being marketed with the intensi-ty and exuberance of today.

Our parents and grandparents did not know exercise couldhelp keep us younger, that it aids in healing, and that it may evenfight off some diseases. They were never told that being physicallyfit can help your mental and emotional health as well. But thetimes have certainly changed.

Today, it is not unusual to see rows of health club treadmillsbeing occupied by people in their 70s. According to SandieHendrix of Pumps Fitness, Inc., the majority of her clientele arebetween the ages of 35 and 65, and the benefits of a regular exer-cise program are no longer a mystery or secret to anyone. Today, amesmerizing and often confusing spectrum of choices are availablefor the person looking to get back into shape – from Pilates tokickboxing, sophisticated cardio and strength building machinery

to yoga and competitive races. But finding the right programcould present a challenge.

That is why most local health clubs provide personal, cus-tomized services to fit each client into the right workout programappropriate for age and condition. “There is no such thing as theright workout program for everyone,” Hendrix explains. “Everyindividual is different. A person who has a physically demandingjob is not going to need the same kind of training as a person whohas a computer job. Age is also an important factor. So, we ease[our clients] into a program starting with what interests them mostand what they’re trying to accomplish.”

Dawn Fox, the manager of Cardinal Fitness, echoed this phi-losophy. “Many of our [clients] know what they want to achieveand know how to get it,” she says. “But some have no clue whereto start. For those customers, we help them design the right pro-gram for their needs.”

Both of these fitness experts agreed that while no single pro-gram is right for everyone, each program should combine cardio,flexibility, and strength training to some degree. “Let’s face it, a lotof people start an exercise program to lose weight,” Fox says. “Sowe’ll start them on cardio because that burns the most calories.Then we try to move them into toning and strength [training].”

“I really never start a person on a full-blown program,”Hendrix explains. “For people who are not used to exercise, jump-ing in [to an extensive program] is not good. We try to find a funway for them to exercise. I believe they have to think it is fun tokeep up with it.”

The results are that today’s boomers and even 35-year olds areactually physically younger than their immediate ancestors. One ofthe fastest growing age groups by percentage in the United States is100+. And it is not unusual to see skiers in their 70s running theblack diamond slopes in Colorado or Utah, or 85-year-old golfersshooting their age. Like they say, 50 is the new 30 and 60 is thenew 40. Perhaps the greatest contributor to that phenomenon is acommitment to physical fitness.


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Jay Leno recently joked that a research study had shown thatthe two hardest things for people to do were to save forretirement and to quit smoking. He quipped, “I don’t see theproblem, don’t quit smoking and you won’t live to retire.”

While this joke is funny, the statistics about smoking and health arenot. Now, with the City of Valparaiso’s nonsmoking policy in effec-tive April 1, this may be the best time to kick the habit once andfor all. The new ordinance effectively bans smoking in any enclosedspaces in the city, with a few exceptions. Even private businesseshave been required to go smoke free. So, why not quit now?

Ask any smoker and you’ll find that quitting is easier said thandone. Nicotine physiologically boosts the brain’s levels ofdopamine, a transmitter that makes us feel good. Other chemicalsin cigarettes actually block an enzyme that breaks down dopamine;so smokers get a double dose of “feel good.” When removing nico-tine, the body cannot maintain the high levels of dopamine, and asmoker’s brain receptors start screaming for more. That explainswhy it is so difficult to quit and why the stop smoking industrywith its patches, gums, inhalers, and nasal sprays is burgeoning.

One of the emerging methods for going to war against dopamine-hungry receptors is the use of lasers.

This painless procedure uses a laser to stimulate the central nervoussystem and cause an overproduction of the body’s natural chemicalswhich have been previously blocked by nicotine. The stimulatedrelease of these chemicals totally eliminates or significantly reduceswithdrawal symptoms. Quite simply, the therapy works because the

body automatically begins releasing these natural chemicals again,usually within three weeks.

The City of Valparaiso’s Assistant Director of Public Works, TonyReid, was a pack-a-day smoker for some 25 years. When he andthree of his friends learned that they could save $100 by collaborat-ing on laser treatments, he jumped at the chance. The experiencewas not only easy, it worked!

“There was no real sensation, more like a sound and a littlewarmth,” he says of the procedure. “I came out with something likea runner’s high and had no desire to smoke whatsoever.”

In the 14 months since the treatment, Reid insists he has had nodesire to smoke. “Sometimes, I dream I started smoking again, andfeel really guilty,” he laughs. “I wake up relieved that it was just adream. I feel great being a nonsmoker.”

Becoming a nonsmoker may seem like an impossible dream tomany, but high-tech help is available, even when places to indulgeare, to coin a phrase, disappearing in a puff of smoke!

The City Nonsmoking Ordinance can be obtained at theValparaiso City Hall, 166 W. Lincolnway or atwww.ci.valparaiso.in.us/

Life Extension Laser Center at 330 West US Hwy 30 inValparaiso conducts these types of laser procedures. For moreinformation visit www.yourlelc.com.

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Pines Village Retirement Communities (PVRC) and theValparaiso Parks and Recreation Department (VPRD) are pleased toannounce they have formed a private-public partnership to provideolder adult services in Valparaiso.

The two organizations will come together to create an ElderStylecommunity in Valparaiso. “Our mission is to offer elders a network ofcommunity choices to live well,” said Steve Doniger, VPRD director.“That’s why we are partnering with Pines Village; they are the experts inproviding older adult services.”

To create the ElderStyle community, PVRC and VPRD have estab-lished three initiatives as the focus of the partnership: 1) PVRC willassume all responsibility for managing the Banta Activity Center 2)VPRD will create public parks on the Pines Village and MeridianWoods campuses and 3) Both will assess services and establish an olderadult referral network.

“We want Valparaiso to be a community where people live vibrant-ly as they grow older,” said Laurie Mullet, CEO for PVRC. “By work-ing with the Parks Department we hope to help older adults achieve thisgoal. The possibilities are endless; this is a very exciting venture for bothof our organizations.”

For more information, visit www.pinesvillage.org or call Lisa Huberat (219) 465-1591.

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On Saturday, April 14 at 9 a.m., Spring Valley Shelter, Alice's, TheAliveness Project and Moraine House will host “Homeward Bound,” a5K pledge walk, in Coffee Creek Nature Preserve in Chesterton. Walkersraise pledges in advance using a paper pledge form or a personal page onour website (www.homelesswalks.org, then click on "Porter County").Pledges may be designated to any one or all four agencies. Food, enter-tainment, and T-shirts ($20 minimum pledges raised) provided. Joggers,kids in strollers, church youth groups, employee teams, and even dogs arewelcome. Call Lori at (219) 548-2379 for more information.

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The Growth Coach is a proud sponsor for Leadership NorthwestIndiana and Indiana University Northwest’s very own Institute forInnovative Leadership. These organizations are two non-for-profitorganizations dedicated to building leaders in Northwest Indiana. It istheir mission to motivate, train, strengthen, and empower individuals inpositions of leadership. The event is their 8th Miniature GolfTournament & Silent Auction which will be held on Friday, April 20 atthe Avalon Manor in Merrillville from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Ticketsare only $40. Come in casual clothes and benefit from 18 holes ofminiature golf, eat from the plentiful hors d’ oeuvres and dessert buffet,purchase from the many silent auction items, and enjoy a few cocktailsfrom the cash bar. This event provides an opportunity to network withhundreds of influential leaders in Northwest Indiana. You may call theLeadership office at (219) 981-5640 or email your request to Jil Vukas,Fundraising Coordinator, at [email protected].

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Happy Anniversary! This yearmarks the 50th Anniversary of AntonInsurance Agency serving as a trust-ed advisor to their clients inNorthwest Indiana. In today’s rapidlychanging world, it is indeed signifi-

cant to be able to say they have served their clients faithfully for a halfcentury. Anton Insurance Agency has two locations: 2600 RooseveltRoad, Suite 2007, Valparaiso, (219) 465-6530 and 155 S. CalumetRoad in Chesterton, (219) 926-8681.

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The JUSTIN Group has teamed up with Electronic MerchantSystems (EMS) to provide better marketing services to their clientsand prospective customers. EMS is a value and service orientatedcompany that provides Gift and Reward packages, e-Commerce solu-tions, as well as non-cash transaction systems such as credit card andcheck processing services. Their new wireless credit card system isideal for merchant who does not have a store front presence – such asplumbers, electricians, handy-man services, etc.

The JUSTIN Group assists companies and small businesses inlaunching new products or services in order to maintain the threemajor constraints of time, cost, and performance. With over 25 yearsof experience, TJG and EMS is very willing to assist your company.For more information, please contact John Hudson at (219) 310-4265.

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JB Design, a full service commercial furniture and space plan-ning company located in Schererville, IN, welcomes their newestemployee, Roger Growden, to their Sales Division.

Growden will serve as Regional Sales Executive and will cover alloutside sales for the surrounding Northwest Indiana and the Chicagoland Area.

Since joining JB Design in December 2006, Growden has already proven himself within the Contract Furniture & DesignIndustry. He came to JB Design with a background of owning hisown business and working as a Sales Executive for his family ownedKitchen Design Showroom.

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Dining out is a favorite way to relax and socialize with family and friends where healthy eat-ing may not always be easy. Wonderful sauces, huge portions, and creamy desserts makefor difficult choices. Many Valparaiso restaurants provide healthy entrees, and even if your

favorite doesn’t, there’s still a way to beat the system.Nicole Bissonnette of Bistro 157, 157 W. Lincolnway, says she always writes a seasonal menu

with healthy choices in mind. “We serve quite a few healthy menu choices,” she explains. “Wehave fresh fish every day, grilled or sautéed in extra virgin olive oil, sushi, and healthy pasta witholive oil, grilled chicken and vegetables. We also serve two soups each day, one vegetarian.”

Many of the national chain restaurants also include healthy choices on their menus. For exam-ple, Chili’s, 250 Silhavy Rd., has its “Guiltless Grill” entrees that are low in fat and calories, andthey offer plenty of healthy side dishes like steamed broccoli and soups. Applebee’s actually provides

several tasty choices endorsed by Weight Watchers.Don Quijote Restaurante, 119 E. Lincolnway, cooks almost all

of their entrees in healthy olive oil, according to Elena Jambrinaof the restaurant. “We also use nothing but fresh food daily andoffer at least two veggie soups every day.”

The Campbell Street Café, 4245 Meridian Woods Dr.,creates a new “Fit City Meal” every month and posts it insidefor patrons who want a healthier choice for breakfast or lunch.

So, it isn’t really hard to find a restaurant that provideshealthy choices, but if your favorite restaurant does notspecifically offer heart-healthy choices, the NationalRestaurant Association has some very helpful tips on how tomake the most of your dining-out experience.

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• Order salad dressings and other sauces on theside. This way, you have control over how much or how little you add.

• When ordering grilled fish or vegetables, askthat the food either be grilled without but-ter or oil, or prepared "light," with little oil or butter.

• When ordering pasta dishes, look for tomato-based sauces rather than cream-based sauces.

• Drink water, diet soda, or unsweetened teaor coffee instead of regular soda or alcoholic beverages.

• Share a dessert with a friend. Half the dessert means half the calories.

• Share an appetizer. Same rule as above applies.

• When choosing a soup, keep in mind that cream-based soups are higher in fat and calo-ries than most other soups. Order steamed vegetables as a side dish instead of starch.

• Ask for salsa with a baked potato instead ofsour cream, butter, cheese, or bacon.

• Stop eating when you are full — listen to thecues your body gives you.

• Order sandwiches with mustard rather thanmayonnaise or "special sauce." Mustard addsflavor with virtually no calories.

• Take half of your meal home. The second half can serve as a second meal! (Two meals for the price of one: What a deal!)

• If you want to eat less, order two appetizers,or an appetizer and a salad, as your meal.

• If you have a choice of side dishes, opt for baked potato or steamed vegetables rather than french fries.

• Look for items on the menu that are baked,grilled, dry-sauteed, broiled, poached, or

steamed. These cooking techniques use lessfat in the food preparation and are generallylower in calories.

• Don't be afraid to ask for special low-calorieor low-fat preparation of a menu item.

• Plain bread or yeast rolls are relatively low in fat and calories. It's the butter and oil you add that increases the fat and calories.

• Choose entrees with fruits and vegetables askey ingredients. Enjoy the flavors they offer.

• Choose foods made with whole grains. Examples include whole-wheat bread and dishes made with brown rice. Enjoy foods that are flavored with fresh herbs rather than fats such as oil and butter. Herbs add aunique flavor to any dish!

• If you are craving dessert, opt for somethinglow-fat, like sorbet, fresh berries or fruit.

Remember not to deprive yourself of thefoods you love. All foods can fit into a well-balanced diet.


Restaurante Don Quijote, located at 119 E. Lincolnway is Indiana’s only

authentic Spanish restaurant.


After a year and a half of work, vol-unteers are nearing completion (withthe exception of paving and landscapingto be completed in the Spring) of therenovation of 2001 Calumet Avenue,Valparaiso, to be the new Spring ValleyShelter. Tom Oakwood (left) ofValparaiso and Don Frame (right) ofChesterton installed locks to help pre-pare the shelter's basement to be class-rooms, computer labs, playrooms, andpantries. Oakwood has given over 50Saturdays to this project, and takes shel-ter woodworking tasks home to hisshop. Volunteers will now be needed for

the ever-growing programming for homeless families, including child-care, tutoring, preparing apartments for new admissions, and dona-tions management. Contact Tom Isakson at (219) 465-1022 [email protected] for more information.

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Attorney Jeffrey S. Wrage has become apartner in the Valparaiso law firm Blachly,Tabor, Bozik & Hartman – Lawyers on theSquare. An associate of the firm since 2000 anda trial attorney, Wrage represents plaintiffs inpersonal injury, wrongful death, and productliability cases and handles business and com-mercial litigation.

He is the only Valparaiso attorney, and oneof only eight in Indiana, to hold the dual dis-tinction of certification as a Civil Trial Advocate by the NationalBoard of Trial Advocacy (NBTA) and membership in the MillionDollar Advocates Forum.

A 1994 graduate of the Valparaiso University School of Law andholder of a B.S. degree in Business Economics and Public Policy fromIndiana University, Wrage is licensed to practice in the state and feder-al courts of Indiana and Illinois.

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Kirk Muspratt, music director and conductor for the NorthwestIndiana Symphony Orchestra, was recently honored by the ChicagoTribune as one of theirChicagoans of the Year inArts & Entertainment.

Tribune Music CriticJohn von Rhein selectedMuspratt for his efforts tomake orchestral musicaccessible and to “end stuffi-ness.” Calling him “partshowman, part salesman,part educator, part commu-nity goodwill ambassador,”von Rhein highlighted Muspratt’s numerous programs and passionsto advance the cause of symphonic music.

Muspratt, a native of Crows Nest Pass, Alberta, Canada, joinedthe Northwest Indiana Symphony for their 2000-2001 season. In hisfirst six seasons, he has instituted several highly commended programs.

Symphony Executive Director Judith Walker stated that“Northwest Indiana will benefit from his talent through his inventiveprogramming and his desire to bring classical music to everyone.”

Tickets are still available for all shows and range from $25 -$60each. Group Sales are available at a discount. Call the symphonyoffice at (219) 836-0525 or visit the website atwww.NISOrchestra.org to order tickets.

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In honor of National Older Americans Month, Pines VillageRetirement Communities is proud to present, “Ordinary Heroes,”by renowned portrait photographer Tom Casalini.

Casalini discovered remarkable depth of heroism as he traveledacross the country photographing recipients of the Medal of Honor.What began as an independent project became a life-altering experi-ence and ultimately resulted in his acclaimed book, Ordinary Heroes.

Tom Brokaw has said that Ordinary Heroes “is an extraordinarybook about men of great courage and great modesty. Every man,woman and child can learn important lessons from this book.”

This presentation is full of heart-tugging vignettes and memo-rable insight into the very souls of our ordinary heroes. Please join usfor an uplifting message about the potential for heroism in all of us.

The event will take place on Friday, May 11, 8:00 a.m. – 10a.m. at Strongbow Inn. The cost is $25 per person, including break-fast. For more information, contact Lisa Huber at [email protected] or by calling (219) 465-1591.

<< continued from page 15 ValpopourriDid you know?

Porter is Valparaiso’s top employer withover 1,800 employees throughout

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Owning and operating a business involves much morethan hanging a shingle. The responsibilities aremany – to yourself as an owner or officer, to your

customers, and to your employees. You always need to insureyour likelihood to survive should something unforeseen hap-pen. Hope for the best, but plan for the unexpected.

Insurance coverage is important for everything related toyour business: the building/structure, personal property, fur-niture, equipment, computers, phone systems, and evenvaluable papers and records. Keeping backup tapes, forexample, and storing them securely offsite, can help safe-guard against valuable records being inadvertently destroyed.Unless this type of backup is done on a daily basis, yourrecords could be lost in the event of a fire or other catastro-phe. Business owners need to make sure their current insur-ance policy includes this type of coverage.

As a business owner, you should always have the bestinterest of your employees in mind and try to provide goodand reasonable benefits. That does not mean you cannot pro-tect yourself, at the same time. Employee Benefits Liabilitycoverage can help maximize your business insurance coverage.

Employee dishonesty, and even burglary, could accountfor loss to the employer’s bottom line, especially whenmonies and securities are common. Be prepared.

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Business Liability provides protection if you are ever legally obli-gated to pay damages because of covered bodily injury, propertydamage, or personal and advertising injury. Personal and advertisinginjury includes coverage for false arrest, detention or imprisonment;malicious prosecution, wrongful eviction, libel, and slander.

Professional Services Liability coverage applies to bodily injury,property damage, and personal and advertising injury arising out ofrendering or failure to render professional services for barbers, beauti-cians, funeral directors, hearing aid services, manicurists, opticians,pharmacists, printers or veterinarians, to name a few.

Hired Auto Liability protects you if you lease, hire, or borrowany auto. Non-Owned Auto Liability protects you and your employ-ees by providing bodily injury and property damage coverage for lossarising out of any person in your business using an auto you do notown, lease, hire, or borrow.

Workers’ Compensation protects your employees from loss ofincome and provides payment for medical expenses due to a work-related injury or illness.

Another area of commercial insurance to consider is life insur-ance. Key Employee insurance is a life insurance policy issued on thelife of the employee(s) who are most vital to your business opera-tions. Without their expertise, your business might suffer shouldsomething unexpected happen to them. Life insurance is also used toprotect ownership of a business, to compensate officers and highlypaid personnel, and to assure the continuation of a business.

There are countless other forms of insurance coverage, available

to suit your individual business needs and circumstances. To maxi-mize your company’s overall protection, you may consider a liabilityumbrella providing additional liability protection with high limits.

Each one of these options, woven together, can help create yourbusiness security blanket. Consider commercial insurance as part ofyour business plan. Would you rather have peace of mind, or be lefthanging by a thread?

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Launched in 2006, the Valpo ChamberPartners program was designed to pro-vide members with the option to

choose a more modernized approach toChamber sponsorship opportunities whileenhancing recognition and promotionalopportunities. The program packages specialevents and program sponsorships, exclusiveincentives and benefits, special recognitionand exposure, discounts, and more.

The Valpo Chamber Partner Program hasfour levels: Platinum, offering exclusivity,Gold, Silver, and Bronze.

The Platinum and Gold levels are designedto give the partner even more visibility at lead-ership events and programs. Additional benefitsinclude complimentary tickets, reserved seatingat events and programs, recognition and adver-tising opportunities on the community andchamber websites and Connections, theChamber’s monthly e-Newsletter.

The Bronze and Silver levels are morecost-effective and offer mid-level networkingand special event sponsorships.

Each partner receives benefits whichinclude free membership mailing labels; the

opportunity to meet with the ChamberBoard; free conference room rental; ticket dis-

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SAY “FAREWELL” TO PROSTATE CANCER WITH THE MOSTADVANCED TREATMENT THERAPIES IN NORTHWEST INDIANA,INCLUDING THE FIRST AND ONLY NON-INVASIVE FORM OFDAILY PROSTATE POSITIONING.

DAILY PROSTATE POSITIONING FOCUSES RADIATION THERAPYPRECISELY WHERE IT IS NEEDED EACH DAY. BEFORE EACHTREATMENT, RADIATION ONCOLOGISTS USE ULTRASOUNDTO PINPOINT THE EXACT LOCATION OF THE PROSTATE,WHICH CAN MOVE UP TO ONE CENTIMETER IN ANYDIRECTION FROM DAY TO DAY. THEN, EACH INDIVIDUALTREATMENT IS TARGETED SPECIFICALLY SO THAT ONLY THECANCER IS DESTROYED, PROTECTING HEALTHY TISSUE.

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counts for special events and programming; special recognition on theWeb, in the annual Membership Directory, and on additional event sig-nage and exclusive partner banners.

Porter is the Chamber’s 2007 Platinum Partner. This is the secondconsecutive year Porter has stepped to the plate with this industry-exclu-sive level. Gold Partners, NIPSCO and Harris, N.A., are also second-year supporters.

Silver partner Centier Bank, also in its second year of support, isjoined this year by Horizon Bank, and Comfort Keepers, who servesboth La Porte and Porter Counties. Two thousand-six bronze level part-ners First National Bank of Valparaiso and Scannell Wealth ManagementGroup are joined this year by Haviland-Callan, Inc. of Michigan City.

Because the Valpo Chamber is a non-profit organization with limit-ed funds, the Chamber does much of its work through the generosity ofits members and business partners. These generous affiliations benefit themembership at large by keeping overall costs for programming downwhich in turn, help our small business members.

Chamber Partners are also given the opportunity to market theirbusinesses and harness high visibility through various sponsorship andadvertising opportunities from events such as the Valpo ChamberCommunity Improvement Awards, Salute to Leadership, Envision theFuture, Valpo Chamber Annual Meeting, Chamber Network Night,FunDay Golf Outing, and Lu-Wow Rooftop Rendezvous. Monthly pro-gramming opportunities include: Percolator Club Membership Meetings,

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New Member Orientations, Business EDUCATING BusinessRoundtables, and Leadership Development/ Community Engagementspecial events.

“Being a partner in the Valparaiso Chamber has proved to be aninvaluable component of our marketing and networking strategy,”explains Dave and Susan Lindgren of Comfort Keepers. “The programsand events that this chamber offers are extensive, and provide valuableopportunities to learn, contribute, and connect with others. It has helpedus to develop and strengthen many business relationships.”

“What I like most about the partnership program is the fact thatour one contribution benefits all of the Chamber activities throughoutthe year,” states Jim Fitzer, Manager of Communications andCommunity Relations for NIPSCO. “NIPSCO supports all of the com-munities throughout our service territory and the partnership programassures me that we are supporting all activities and functions that arevital to the success of the Valpo Chamber.”

The Valpo Chamber Partners Program was designed to provide mem-bers with the option to choose a more efficient approach to Chambersponsorship opportunities while enhancing their recognition and promo-tional opportunities. Fitzer adds, “The partnership program significantlystreamlines the administrative process for the members by offering variouslevels of participation for one annual payment.”

Valpo Chamber Partnerships are open to all members. A la cartesponsorships are also available to all members and allow for the contin-ued purchase of individual event/program sponsorships with the associat-ed benefit of exposure and networking, allowing the decision to be tai-lored to the individual business member’s needs. A la carte sponsorshipsinclude opportunities to support annual events such as the FunDay GolfOuting, Lu-Wow! Rooftop Rendezvous, Chamber Network Night, andEnvision the Future. Monthly a la carte sponsorship opportunitiesinclude Percolator Club Membership Meetings, Business EDUCATINGBusiness Roundtables, and Leadership Development/CommunityEngagement special events.

“Being a partner in the Valpo Chamber Partners PartnershipProgram has been a great experience,” states Dana Kinne, Director ofMarketing for First National Bank Valparaiso. “As a small town financialinstitution, we love to be involved in the communities we serve. SinceValparaiso is the largest community we serve, it is great to be able to giveback a little through this program!”

The Valpo Chamber earnestly thanks our 2007 Partners: Porter,NIPSCO, Harris, N.A., Centier Bank, Comfort Keepers, Horizon Bank,First National Bank, Scannell Wealth Management Group, andHaviland-Callan, without their commitment and generous support, theValpo Chamber would not be able to provide the highest quality pro-gramming and events.

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ValpopourriTalking Trash...

In 2006, the city of Valparaiso collected15,630.4 tons of trash at the curb. Of thisamount, 48.54% of ALL waste produced

by the city was recycled. The national average is 32%.


Saint Anthony Memorial has been recognized for outstanding quality by the following:

• The American College of Surgeons Commission On Cancer awarded the cancer care program a Full, Three-Year Approval with Commendation. Only 25% of all hospitals nationwide receive this commendation.

• HealthInsight.org ranked Saint Anthony Memorial in the top 10% in theCenters for Medicare and Medicaid Hospital Quality Alliance Initiative

• Healthcare’s “Most Wired” Winner 2006 by the American HospitalAssociation for improvement in information technology

Saint Anthony Memorial actively participates in the following quality initiatives:• Lean Six Sigma

• Anthem Hospital Quality Improvement Program

• Institute for Healthcare Improvement “100K Lives” Rapid Response Team

Saint Anthony Memorial has invested in facilities and technology including:

• All private patient rooms

• Toshiba 64 Slice, the most sophisticated multi-slice CT scanning technology that provides unparalleled detail and imaging quality

• GE Innova 3100, digital imaging technology that enables physicians to maneuver small devices in performing minimally invasive procedures in the Catheterization Lab

• OBIX, a prenatal data system that provides fetal monitoring, documentation, and critical surveillance minimizing or preventing untoward fetal outcomes


Part of the mission of the Greater Valparaiso Chamber ofCommerce is to provide the highest quality information,advocacy, and economic development services to its members.

Recently, the Valparaiso Chamber Board of Directors took a posi-tion in support of a feasibility study concerning the need for a newarterial highway to ease the congestion on the Borman Expressway.

This position supports the complete and accurate study of theeffects of the Illiana Expressway and its impact on the quality of life,environment, economic development, transportation, and growth ofValparaiso and Northwest Indiana.

This position was taken in order to enable decision-makers toassess all relevant issues. As with any proposed public works project,it is critical to gather the necessary facts to make an informed deci-sion to either support or oppose the effort.

This feasibility study legislation, which has passed the IndianaState Senate, must now go through the Indiana House ofRepresentatives. The proposal may be amended and may be differ-ent than the legislation that was passed by the Indiana State Senate.If the House of Representatives passes the bill, a conference com-mittee will determine the relevant elements of the legislation inboth the House and Senate, and will settle on a final form to betaken to each prospective level and voted upon. If the bill passesboth the House of Representatives and Senate, it moves to theGovernor for either his signature or veto.

A new arterial highway through LaPorte, Porter, and LakeCounties will have significant impact on this region. By supportingthis study, the Valpo Chamber believes it is important that all thefacts be presented, so an informed decision may be reached. One ofthe primary missions of the Chamber is to be an advocate of infor-mation gathering and sharing. The Illiana Expressway study is anintegral part of that process and we believe it should be conducted.

by Dave RoseDave Rose is President of Horizon Bank for Porter Countyand is responsible for Horizon’s growth, development, andoperations. Rose has 26 years of banking experience atHorizon Bank. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree infinance from Indiana University.

Rose is the 2007 Board Chair of the Valpo Chamber and isaffiliated with the Valparaiso Economic DevelopmentCorporation, Porter County Community Foundation,Porter Starke Services, Inc., Rotary Club, Dollars forScholars, and Boy Scouts of America.

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Summer Session I Classes4-week Session begins May 7, ends June 1MUS 250 Music AppreciationMUS 324 Teaching Music in the Elementary School

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