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Columnist Philip Potempa 2012 Spring From the Farm Cooking Show at Lake County Fairgrounds

Times Columnist Philip Potempa displays his finished recipe for "Elephant Ear Cheesecake" during his "Spring From the Farm Cooking Show" in 2012 at the Lake County Fairgrounds. This year's free show is April 26 in Crete, Ill.

Times Columnist Philip Potempa's Older Sisters Carol (left) and Pam

Times Columnist Philip Potempa's older sisters, Carol (left) and Pam, seen at February's Valentine's Day reader event at Teibel's, share same recipe favorites from their youth.

2013 Winners of the 11th Annual Lupus Foundation of America, Indiana Chapter Chili Cook-Off

Judging panel (right to left) Times columnists Eloise Valadez and Philip Potempa and Chef Terry Zych of Ivy Tech congratulate Saturday's winners of the 2013 Lupus Foundation of America, Indiana Chapter 11th Annual Chili Cook-Off (left to right) Joan McGee aka Jo-Jo the Clown and her two youn…

Lee Enterprises CEO Mary Junck and Times Columnist and VU Adjunct Faculty Member Philip Potempa

Mary Junck, CEO of Lee Enterprises and a 1969 graduate of Valparaiso University, toured the VU campus Wednesday. She visited with Times Columnist Philip Potempa, a 1992 graduate of Valparaiso University, who also teaches journalism courses at VU, while participating in a Q&A presentation…

Times Columnist Philip Potempa with Parents Peggy and Chester and Actress Mitzi Gaynor in March 2010

Times Columnist Philip Potempa (left) is joined by his parents Peggy and Chester Potempa and singer/actress Mitzi Gaynor backstage at Star Plaza Theatre in Merrillville in this March 2010 file photo.

2013 Winners of the 11th Annual Lupus Foundation of America, Indiana Chapter Chili Cook-Off

Judging panel (right to left) Times columnists Eloise Valadez and Philip Potempa and Chef Terry Zych of Ivy Tech congratulate Saturday's winners of the 2013 Lupus Foundation of America, Indiana Chapter 11th Annual Chili Cook-Off (left to right) Joan McGee aka Jo-Jo the Clown and her two youn…

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Corn pops under Argentine heat

On Friday, corn reached the highest price since early December, climbing to more than $7.46 per bushel. Prices rallied as the market grew more concerned about hot and dry weather in Argentina threatening that nation’s crop. Argentina is the world’s fourth-largest corn producer, and its April…

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Times Columnist Philip Potempa with Westiville Correctional Center Inmates at May 2012 Honors Luncheon

Times Columnist Philip Potempa at the May 2012 Honors Luncheon at Westville Correctional Center dining with inmates taking Purdue college courses and earning semester Dean's List recognition.

Times Columnist Philip Potempa with psychic Irene Hughes in May 2012

Times Columnist Philip Potempa visiting with psychic Irene Hughes in May 2012.

Psychic Irene Hughes in the Egyptian Room of her Home in Crete, Ill.

Times columnist Philip Potempa chats with Psychic Irene Hughes in "the Egyptian Room" at her Crete, Ill. home in January 2004.

Anne Eckert's Zucchini Bread

Fresh and moist zucchini bread, created by Times Columnist Philip Potempa's mother Peggy, is easy to make, using a simple family recipe by retired farm town teacher Anne Eckert.

Robert Sullivan, CEO & President, Fifth Third Bank (left to right) Times Columnist Philip Potempa and Barry Axler, President, Chicago Rotary in 2011

Robert Sullivan, CEO & President, Fifth Third Bank (left to right), Times Columnist Philip Potempa and Barry Axler, President, Chicago Rotary, prepare care packages to be mailed to U.S. Troops during an event on Nov. 11, 2011, at Chicago's Union Station for Veterans Day 2011.

Andy Williams with Times Columnist Philip Potempa and his Parents Chester and Peggy in 2005

Singer Andy Williams with Times Columnist Philip Potempa, right, and Phil's parents Chester and Peggy backstage following Williams' December 2005 Christmas concert.

Who will get my money?

Q: We recently gave a copy of your article on dying without a will to our daughter. She immediately asked, “If I die without a will, who will get my money if not my nieces, siblings and parents?” We thought you would be kind enough to expound on this for us.

Change for the sake of change?

If you have been reading this column for any length of time you know I often advocate that companies and therefore the people within those companies change to best serve their customers and stay competitive in an ever-changing world. But I attended a meeting where change was the topic, and i…

Comedienne Phyllis Diller and Times Columnist Philip Potempa in 2006

Comedienne Phyllis Diller, in her Brentwood, Calif., home, holds her copy of 'From the Farm,' the 2004 cookbook she helped write with Times columnist Philip Potempa, right.