Of Notoriety: ‘Annie’ a magical musical for any age, a great first stage ticket
While we were in elementary school, friend Ann Scamerhorn held a distinction among her classmates in 1980.
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From the Farm: Farm town community leader Betty Kalinke left a proud legacy
I have a sly smile distinction in my small farming town of North Judson that I owe in gratitude to our farm neighbor Betty Kalinke-Chesak.
Of Notoriety: Committee seeking successor for David Mika as executive director of South Shore Arts
It was in February 2022 when I wrote in this column that after a one-year contract extension to guide the arts in Northwest Indiana, longtime South Shore Arts Executive Director...
From the Farm: Richardson’s Shangri-La Resort inspires with memories, wild rice recipe
A column last month about our family’s annual summer fishing vacations to far north Orr, Minnesota, captured reader interest and netted some questions too.
Of Notoriety: November welcomes ‘Scoundrels,’ ‘Hillbillies’ and almost Taylor Swift concerts
November welcomes ‘Scoundrels’ in Whiting, ‘Hillbillies’ in Michigan City and almost Taylor Swift concerts at Four Winds
Of Notoriety: Teri Garr found her final starring role as educator about MS for two decades
Actress Teri Garr always retained her signature smile and a gleam in her camera-ready bright eyes throughout a full career of stage, television and film, even during a 25-year struggle...
From the Farm: ‘Bell’ actress Tiffani Thiessen shares kitchen ‘Kraft’ with fall recipes
Like my mom, I’m drawn to any kitchen recipe cards. I make frequent references in my writing to our farm recipe files and pantry filled with recipe cards and clippings...
Of Notoriety: Stage star Mitzi Gaynor mourned as NWI Orchestra salutes Broadway this week
The term “show biz trooper” was meant to define entertainer Mitzi Gaynor. Gaynor with her saucer-size eyes, topped with lush lashes and forever known as the female Nellie the Nurse...
Central Midwest Carpenters voice anger at Valparaiso officials for Linc project labor choice
More than a dozen orange vest-wearing workers for Central Midwest Carpenters attended the Oct. 14 Valparaiso City Council meeting to protest the use of what they deemed “non-professional” workers hired...
Potempa: Passing of farm wife friend Joann Scamerhorn closes chapter of mentoring memories
Today’s column is one that is difficult to pen. Joann M. (Wojdula) Scamerhorn, 84, of North Judson, passed away last weekend around 4 p.m. on Oct. 12.