Andrean donated to Franciscan Health Breast Care Center.
Andrean High School National Honor Society students, a plastic surgeon's office in Schererville and the Lake County auditor and recorder offices all recently donated to breast cancer care in Northwest Indiana.
The Cardinal Flahiff Chapter of the National Honor Society from Andrean High School raised money to help breast cancer patients at the Franciscan Health Breast Care Center. The students donated $1,900 to help women being treated with breast cancer.
“Annually, Andrean's National Honor Society members participate in a community engagement project to support breast cancer research and treatment. NHS members design and sell a sweatshirt in which the proceeds are donated to the Franciscan Health Breast Care Center. The "Stronger Together" sweatshirt was a huge success and Andrean's NHS was able to donate $1,900,” National Honor Society sponsor Melissa Miller said.
The money will help women with breast cancer get to doctor's appointments and with expenses like groceries.
“The funds also help us educate women about their disease and offer emotional support,” Franciscan Health Crown Point Breast Care Center Nurse Navigator Joan Filipowski said.
It's the fifth year Andrean's National Honor Society students have donated to the Franciscan Health Foundation's cancer care program.
“I would like to thank these students and the staff for their support over the years for this cause," Franciscan Health Foundation Director of Development MinDee Richard said. "Andrean High School and its students do a phenomenal job of giving back to their community and I want them to never underestimate their ability to make someone else’s life better through their generosity.”
The Lake County auditor and recorder offices also recently donated to Franciscan Health Breast Care Center Crown Point.
Lake County Auditor Payroll/Purchasing Coordinator Sharon Tillery, a breast cancer survivor and former patient at the Breast Care Center Crown Point, organized a dress down day in which employees raised the funds.
“The Lake County Auditor John Petalas and staff were so humbled to have the opportunity to support and give back to the Breast Care Center at Franciscan Health Crown Point. Thank you, Breast Care Center, for all you do for our community,” Tillery said.
Petalas’ staff donated $250, while Recorder Gina Pimentel’s staff gave another $160 to the cause.
“We feel honored that both the auditor’s office and recorder’s office chose us to donate to," Breast Care Center Director Michelle Kleszynski said. "We are so privileged to serve the patients in our community and your generosity truly touches our hearts. Thank you from all of us at the Breast Care Center.”
Board-certified plastic surgeon Gus Galante in Schererville also gave $1,300 to help women in need of breast cancer care at Community Hospital’s Women’s Diagnostic Center in Munster. The donation will help patients without insurance who couldn't otherwise receive diagnostic breast care.
“If we can help just one individual get the care that they need, then it will be very much worth the effort,” Galante said. “I hope that this proactive stance will inspire others to do the same and spark other donations.”
Community Healthcare can provide same-day testing results and start breast cancer treatment within 10 days of diagnosis.
“Until we can prevent breast cancer, our strongest weapon against it remains the detection of it at the earliest time that we can,” said Mary Nicholson, the medical director of the women’s center in Munster. “This funding will enable us to serve many more with the care they need."
NWI Business Ins and Outs: Lego toy store, lobster roll restaurant, Ynot Treasures and Renegade Resale open; Starbucks closes
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A new toy store in Valparaiso specializes in Legos and collectibles.
Miller's Toy Box opened last fall at 3512 Calumet Ave., near El Salto in a busy strip mall with a coffee shop, pizzeria and hair dresser. It offers rare Legos, like one would find at a Lego store, a Legoland or a Lego Discovery Center.
"To find a store like ours you would need to go to the western suburbs of Chicago, Detroit or Indianapolis," owner Jason Miller said. "There's also one in Water Tower Place. We specialize in stuff you're not going to see at Walmart."
Miller has been in the collectibles business since 1989. He's traded collectibles at a number of places, such as NWI Comic-Con and the Brickworld conventions, including the forthcoming one in Indianapolis.
He eventually came to see there was an under-served demand for Legos.
"I did Star Wars and Hot Wheels, but wanted to come back to do something you don't see every day," Miller said. "We had one or two, or half a dozen, sets when we started, but ended up showing up at toy shows with entire booths of nothing but Legos. We've been strictly Legos and got a reputation of finding the stuff nobody else had. We just got some 'Home Alone' sets for Christmas that were gone in a few days."
'Endless possibilities'
Miller eventually wanted to turn the business into a brick-and-mortar store.
"We've got Star Wars stuff, a bunch of ultimate collectors series that sell for between $400 and $1,000," he said. "We've got Harry Potter stuff. We've got Avengers, Batman. We've got the old pirate sets and castle sets from the 1980s and 1990s. We've got an original Millennium Falcon. It runs the gamut across the board. We've packed as much as we can in here."
Miller's Toy Box also carries Lego sets, such as the city skylines.
"Right now we've got New York, London and Tokyo," he said. "We specialize in Legos you're not going to find in most stores, though. We've got mini figures that were only available at San Diego Comic-Con."
The toy store has a create-your-own mini-figure station. Kids can create their own from a set of different heads, hats, torsos and weapons for $5 each or three for $12.
"Kids love rummaging through the table," he said. "There are endless possibilities."
'Thousands of different combinations'
The 880-square-foot store sells used Lego sets, guaranteeing they have all the parts.
"We go through every set to ensure there's nothing missing," he said. "If you find a piece that's missing or damaged, we will replace it."
Miller's Toy Box also carries a wealth of loose Lego bricks people can sift through if they need a specific part to finish a project or complete a set.
"I have storage tubs at home with various collections and odds and ends," he said. "I'm constantly working my connections down in St. Louis and Indianapolis and on the lookout online on different selling sites looking to buy things constantly. Whatever it is, we've got connections and will try to find it."
Legos have enduring popularity, capturing the imagination of several generations.
"The bricks haven't changed much," he said. "You can use bricks from 30 or 40 years ago with ones made today. They're so versatile. There are thousands of different combinations. The possibilities are endless."
'A mini figure for everything'
Lego also has stayed current with popular culture.
"They have superheroes, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Indiana Jones and so many others," he said. "It's amazing. You can't even imagine how many mini figures there are now. There's a mini figure for everything."
Miller expects it will draw collectors from far and wide, while also appealing to kids, parents and more casual customers.
"Right now the majority of items we have are Legos," he said. "If someone wants to sell vintage 'Star Wars' or Hot Wheels collections, we'll take a look to see if we could buy it and move it along. We have a small display section with baseball cards, sports cards and action figures. But Legos are our main focus. It's to the point where other toy stores send people our way because they know Legos are our bread and butter."
Miller's Toy Box is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and from noon until 6 p.m. Sunday.
For more information, call 219-299-2186, visit millerstoybox.com or find the business on Facebook and Instagram.
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Yknot Treasures recently opened at 427 S. Calumet Road suite B in downtown Chesterton.
"We are a resale store and get new items weekly," owner Romona Oliver posted online. "We have clothes, purses, coats, shoes, appliances, electronics, furniture, household items, sporting goods, books, DVDs, CDs, lamps and more at 50% or less of retail."
The resale store carries an array of products like dinner tables, plant stands, vases, armoires, benches, living room chairs, shadow boxes, dresses and small appliances.
For more information, call 260-239-7467 or email yknottreasuresllc@gmail.com.
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The Renegade Resale Shop opened in downtown Chesterton.
The store at 108 N. Calumet Ave. buys and sells "anything from music to furniture, books, records, DVDs, sporting goods, hardware, appliances computers and anything else that is legal." One can find Marshall Field's glasses, vintage pocket knives, Atari games, turntables, speakers, oil paintings, Louis L'Amour book sets and other collectible items.
It sells vinyl records for $2 and up, with 3,500 inventory changes daily.
Renegade Resale is open by appointment as well as most mornings and early afternoons.
For more information, call 219-561-1218 or find the business on Facebook.
Temporarily closed
The Starbucks on U.S. 30 in Valparaiso temporarily closed for a renovation. The coffee shop at 2160 W Morthland Dr will reopen in February.
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Deep Blue Seafood and Chicken is serving up the freshest catches in Portage.
The restaurant at 5455 U.S. 6 in Portage specializes in seafood boils with items like crab legs, shrimp, Andouille sausage, potatoes and corn on the cob. One can add a variety of seasonings like Cajun, Old Bay, garlic parmesan and lemon pepper.
It also has a variety of dishes like shrimp ravioli, shrimp parmigiana, lobster and shrimp mac and cheese and its signature gumbo. Sandwiches include lobster rolls, deep-fried blue soft shell crab sandwiches, po boys and a surf and turf burger with Angus beef and a lobster.
One can also get fried cod, catfish and tilapia with fries, coleslaw and a roll.
Southern sides
On the poultry side, it has wings. Southern sides include shaved Brussels sprouts, fried okra and fried deep green tomatoes.
Deep Blue Seafood hosts private events and offers catering.
The restaurant is open from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and 3-8 p.m. Sunday.
For more information, visit www.deepblueseafoodportage.com or call 219-841-9514.
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