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Volume 4 Issue 4 Fall 2004 Staying Healthy is “Heart”Work Diet, exercise, reduced stress levels, adequate rest . You know the way to a healthy heart. You also know that when special care of your heart and circulatory system is needed, the cardiology physicians and healthcare professionals at NICP, P.C. are the folks to call. We provide quality, affordable, state-of-the-art technology and personal care that have made us the most trusted and respected cardiologists in the area. Offering: • Clinical Evaluations • Consultations • Nuclear Stress Tests • Echocardiogram • 24 Hour Holter Monitor • Arterial and Venous Dopplers • Permanent Pacemaker and Transtelephonic Evaluations Keith Atassi, M.D. • G. David Beiser, M.D. Northwest Indiana Cardiovascular Physicians, P.C. John A. Forchetti, M.D. • Fred J. Harris, M.D. Akram Kholoki, M.D. • Daniel P. Linert, M.D. 2000 Roosevelt Rd. in Valparaiso Hector J. Marchand, M.D. • M. Satya Rao, M.D. 800-727-6337 Michael L. Wheat, M.D. 219-531-9419 On the cover left to right Kim Beiser Broker/Owner of RE/MAX Affiliates Graduated: Purdue North Central 1983 with a BS in education and in 1990 I received my masters degree. Degree: Education contents Favorite course: Literature.We had some fantastic discussions in the class. The professor was always challenging us to dig deeper and analyze what the author was trying to convey. Greatest benefit: It gave me the 5 ability to expand my horizons and to achieve my full potential both professionally and personally. A Legacy of Learning Michael Spears Owner,Indiana Net Tech,Inc. Embracing the Value of Post-Secondary Education Graduated: Ivy Tech State College Valparaiso Campus May 10,2003 Degree: Computer Information Systems Favorite course:System Development with High Level Tools Feature Stories Special Features Greatest benefit:The high level of knowledge provided by the faculty at Ivy Tech.The smaller classroom settings and faculty interaction with the students provided an education that enhanced my success. Jane W.Claiborne Assistant to the Director of Athletics/Athletics Office Manager Valparaiso University Graduated:Valparaiso University 5 10 14 12 December 12,2004 Degree:Masters of Art in Liberal Studies A Legacy of Learning PNC:It Works For Me! Ivy Tech:Breaking Ground Chamber Network Night: Favorite courses: Leadership in The Valparaiso community has While the class offerings have on the Future A Showcase of Stars Organizations,Counseling Theories and historically worked hard to changed with the times, the Construction on a new campus Dramatic Spaces sustain and grow a rich mosaic school’s mission has not. begins. Greatest benefit: Furthering my education allowed me to interact with a of post-secondary educational wonderfully diverse group of people,of opportunities so that when all ages,from various walks of life.They students first get a vision of encouraged me to learn about different their future, they can find it in SECTIONS: Calendar of Events 4,15 | New Chamber Members 16 topics through their experiences as well their own back yard. as my own.I believe that furthering my Around Town 19 | Word on the Street 20 education has allowed me to understand the beauty of life. From the Chairman FALL 2004 A publication of the Greater Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce As a school superintendent, I have many opportunities to interact with or to hear about 162 W.Lincolnway new families that have moved into one of our area school corporations. When they respond Valparaiso,IN 46383 to the question, “What is it that made you choose to reside in the Greater Valparaiso area?” Phone:(219) 462-1105 Fax:(219) 462-5710 new residents often indicate that “Quality of Life” was a major determining factor. [email protected] Quality of Life is something that the Greater Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce takes http://www.valparaisochamber.org very seriously and that is taken very seriously throughout Northwest Indiana. A very GreaterValparaiso Chamber of Commerce vigorous Quality of Life Council collects data and monitors a number of important Quality Deb Butterfield,President of Life indicators that enable both the strengths and the challenges associated with Quality Amy Page,Vice President,Member Services of Life to be more effectively identified. Julie Gaskell, Administrative Assistant There are many Quality of Life indicators and perhaps you may already have a pretty good grasp of some of the Tina St.Aubin, Special Events Coordinator major indicators. For example, feeling safe and protected in your home, neighborhood, city or town leaves one with Danielle Oeding, Advertising and Membership Sales the feeling that the Quality of Life in a particular area is positive. In this regard, the police and fire protection with Mary Wherrett,Bookkeeper the Greater Valparaiso area is certainly a notable positive. Debbie Niccolai and Bonnie Fortener,Support Staff The availability and effectiveness of education are also significant Quality of Life indicators. In this regard, the Valparaiso Magazine schools in the Greater Valparaiso area are blessed with high student achievement, excellent community and Publisher: The Greater Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce parental support and serve as focal points of activity and the gathering of the community at the many academic, fine Design and Production: R SIRKO Design arts and athletic events that occur at the schools. Cover Photo: Aran Kessler Photo Imaging In addition to the strength of our K-12 schools, the strength of the universities in the Greater Valparaiso area is Feature Photos: R SIRKO Design and Aran Kessler Photo Imaging another important and positive indicator and once again we are blessed to have high quality universities and Editor: R SIRKO Design colleges. Valparaiso University has consistently received national recognition for its commitment to providing its Printing: Home Mountain Publishing,Inc. Mailing: Flanagin’s Bulk Mail Service students with a high quality education. Purdue University North Central (PUNC) continues to grow in stature as well and has also received national recognition for its high quality. Ivy Tech State College has a presence in VALPARAISO MAGAZINE is published quarterly by Valparaiso that will expand significantly when its new campus on SR 49 is completed. Ivy Tech serves many the Greater Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce, traditional students and also many adults who are currently in the workforce and are seeking to upgrade, broaden or P.O. Box 330, Valparaiso, IN 46384-0330. To submit develop a new set of skills. “Calendar of Events” or “Around Town” entries, call Education affects Quality of Life in so many ways which is perhaps why so many of the indicators are directly (219) 462-1105 or send to: or indirectly associated with education. It is also important to note that education has a significant impact upon [email protected], Attn: Editor. economic development and our success in this area can be directly associated with the quality of education in a For advertising inquiries, call 462-1105 or fax to: particular area. (219) 462-5710, Attn: Magazine Ad Sales. The Valpo Chamber constantly pursues strategies to retain our existing businesses while also working to VALPARAISO MAGAZINE circulates 16,500 copies attract new businesses so that these successes can positively impact the quality of life throughout our area. Our job per issue by direct mail to all businesses, and, on a is to continually seek to make a “quite good” Quality of Life into a “quite great” Quality of Life and with the rotating basis, to most households in the 46383, continued support of our residents, businesses, educators and local leaders we will continue to experience success. 46384 and 46385 zip codes. Subscriptions may be purchased at an annual rate of $12, for those outside E.Ric Frataccia our regular circulation. Chair, Board of Directors 3 From the President Calendar of Events This past year we have attempted to cover the theme of “Quality of Life” in our four issues of Valparaiso Magazine. We are fortunate to live and work in a community that has a long list of superb programs, October 1 - 16 October 28 services and amenities that, when combined, comprise “The Boys Next Door” Chamber Network Night our total Quality of Life. We couldn’t cover all of them in Chicago Street Theatre Porter County Expo Center Fri & Sat: 8:00 p.m. 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm one year’s set of issues but you’ve seen them touched Sun: 2:30 p.m. Hosted by:The Porter County upon in previous years and you will continue to see them in future issues. (219) 464-1636 Chamber Coalition We must always work together to ensure that we don’t take these wonderful community qualities and values for granted; we must support October 10 October 28 - 30 them, nurture them and continue to grow them. In this final issue for Sunday Sounds Haunted Hayride 2004, I offer my “Top Ten” list of community assets that deserve our Taltree Arboretum Woodland Park 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm recognition and appreciation: (219) 462-0025 (219) 762-1675 “Best Buy” K-12 Education World Class Public & Private Colleges and Universities Oct.12 October 30 “Sweet Homes” and Neighborhoods State Senator/State Representative Pumpkin Palooza Spirit of Volunteerism and Caring Candidate Forum Downtown Chesterton Vibrant, attractive Downtown VU Neil Science Center 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. (219)926-7849 Quality Healthcare, with options (219) 462-1105 Ethical local government October 31 Active and engaged citizenry October 14 Historic Halloween Fun Ethical and giving corporate citizenry FutureFest Bailly Homestead/Chellberg Farm Quality parks & recreation facilities and programs Wheeler High School Field House 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. As the seasons change from Fall to Winter and we celebrate the holidays, 7:30 a.m.