Residents and city officials had a lot to celebrate in Crown Point at the Seventh Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival. While Assistant Police Chief Jim Janda wished for the warmer weather of years past, the cooler temperatures did not stop both …
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They are among the first signs of spring. This week they will start making their annual appearance on the counters of many banks, retail shops, and restaurants in the Crown Point area. But, they represent so much more than a delicious seasonal treat. Proceeds …
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There is a “Twilight Zone” episode where a used car salesman buys a cursed car. The curse forces the salesman to tell the truth. Well, for Earl Nymeyer of Southlake Nissan & Southlake Kia, telling the truth is not a curse at all. Being honest and …
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Through the morning and into the afternoon, Café Fresco was just like any other coffee house. Customers reviewed the list of menu choices before deciding on a latte or espresso. Some worked on laptops while others waited to meet friends. But, Café Fresco is …
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There is a small glass tip jar that sits on the counter of Café Fresco. Most people buy their coffee and may leave a dollar in the jar. But few pay attention to the description it bears. It reads: “Every week we choose a deserving person to donate the …
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If you ever doubt that just one idea can make a profound impact for the community in which you live, read on! In the summer of 1990, Dr. John Birdzell was summering at his vacation home in Michigan. The town where he was living had something they called a …
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