Chicago Attorney Scott Yonover with Actress and Friend Sally Kellerman

Chicago Attorney Scott Yonover, a 1982 graduate of Munster High School, with actress and friend Sally Kellerman in Chicago last week to promote her new autobiography "Read My Lips" ($26 Weinstein Books).

Mary Beth Schultz and her Savory Chicken Liver Pâté

Mary Beth Schultz, of Valparaiso and her recipe for Savory Chicken Liver Pâté, are both Mother's Day favorites.

Chef Jennifer Ruzbasan of St. James Manor in Crete, Ill.

Chef Jennifer Ruzbasan of Hobart, the head chef at St. James Manor and Villas in Crete, Ill., displays her award-winning recipe for Orange-Ginger Chicken Stir Fry.

Hine Family at 2013 San Pierre Alumni Spring Banquet

The Hine Family, including (left to right) Bill and Ganna Hine of Lowell, Jeanette Wobith of North Judson, Linda and Ray Hine of Franklin, Ind. and Pat and Larry Hine of Crown Point, reunited Saturday at the 2013 San Pierre Alumni Dinner.

Mrs. Ganna Hine's Crannberry-Nut Bread

A moist combination of flavors, with cranberries and walnuts, are the key and colorful ingredients for an easy cranberry-nut bread.

Lee Enterprises CEO Mary Junck Talks to Valparaiso University Journalism Students

Mary Junck, CEO of Lee Enterprises, returned to Valparaiso University, where she graduated in 1969, to tour the campus Wednesday and visit with journalism students.

Kirsten Goodwin and Recipe for Elegant Sweet Grape Salad

Kirsten Goodwin's recipe for Elegant Sweet Grape Salad includes a fluffy, creamy cloud contrast to the key flavor ingredient of plump grapes.

Guy Shabtay Displays His Family Recipe for Israeli Salad

Valparaiso University student Guy Shabtay displays his family recipe for Israeli Salad, a simple combination of diced fresh vegetables, including cucumber, onion and tomatoes, tossed with olive oil and lemon juice.

Chef Terry Zych of Ivy Tech and His Students at the 12th Annual Dine with the Chefs 2013 Gala

Chef Terry Zych of Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana and his culinary and hospitality students display their prepared hor d'oeuvre course at Sunday's 12th Annual Dine with the Chefs 2013 Charity Gala at Avalon Manor in Merrillville.

Chef Emeril Lagasse at the 2013 International Home and Housewares Show in Chicago at McCormick Place

Chef Emeril Lagasse discussed proper food storage while appearing at the 2013 International Home and Housewares Show at McCormick Place in Chicago on Monday, March 4, 2013.

Ann N. Davis (seated and leaning on her hand) Surrounded by her Theatre at the Center Staff

Ann N. Davis, production manager and technical director for Theatre at the Center in Munster, is shown seated (far left) surrounded by her staff and colleagues on the set of "Fox on the Fairway," the new comedy featuring her set design, running until March 24.

Ann N. Davis with Richard Friedman (left) and William Pullinsi of Theatre at the Center in Munster

Theatre at the Center's Production Manager/Technical Director Ann N. Davis, works closely with the Munster venue's general manager Richard Friedman (left) and artistic director William Pullinsi while planning the set and scenery design for productions.

Valparaiso University Student Barrett Younghans and His Chocolate Chip Muffins Recipe

Valparaiso University sophomore Barrett Younghans, 20, of Goshen, Ind. displays his recipe for Chocolate Chip Muffins.

Gossip Columnist Hedda Hopper's Hat and Exhibit Table Display

Gossip Columnist Hedda Hopper, whose trademark became an array of attention-getting hats, had more than 1,000 unique designs to pick from in her collection. One of her personally owned hats, featuring silk flowers, was on display Sunday at Teibel's.

Waves of Success: Radio One Founder Len Ellis named Columbia College Alumnus of the Year

Len Ellis, front, standing with his son, Leigh Ellis, in the main studio of Radio One Communications headquarters in Valparaiso in November 2009, has been named Columbia College Chicago Alumnus of Year for 2013.

Joe Ferguson of Gus Bock Ace Hardware in Lansing Stocks Bags of Sidewalk Salt

Joe Ferguson, 17, of Dyer, stocks bags of sidewalk salt Monday at Gus Bock Ace Hardware on Ridge Road in Lansing, Ill.

Cecilia Zubler in the Drawing Room of Barker Mansion in Michigan City, Ind.

Cecilia Zubler, center director for Barker Mansion at 631 Washington St. in Michigan City, led a team of designers to oversee the recreation of the two "apple green" wool area rugs in the drawing room of the 38-room mansion.

Wallpaper Patterns at Barker Mansion in Michigan City

The patterns and designs of recreated wallpaper that adorn the 38-rooms of Barker Mansion in Michigan City share the same era of elegance of the early 1900s as the estate decor of the popular PBS series "Downton Abbey."

Framed Portrait of John H. Barker and Staircase Wallpaper at Barker Mansion

An oval framed picture of railroad mogul John H. Barker and his watchful eye is a focal point of a staircase landing contrasted with a feudal lord scene wallpaper design at Barker Mansion in Michigan City.

Red and Green Maraschino Cherries

Red and green Maraschino cherries are chopped and added to the stiff cake batter to create colorful "confetti flecks" for the recipe for Thrifty Pound Cake during the holidays.

Dr. K. Doshi M.D. of Munster Medical Acupuncture and Wellness Clinic

Dr. K. Doshi, of Munster Medical Acupuncture and Wellness Clinic, is a board certified anesthesiologist practicing in Northwest Indiana for 25 years and now trained in medical acupuncture from UCLA Helms Medical Institute.

Treatment Room at Munster Medical Acupuncture and Wellness Clinic

A treatment room at Munster Medical Acupuncture and Wellness Clinic offers a quiet space for patients looking for relief and results.

Jackie Ruchti of Valparaiso and Swiss Bell Christmas Display

Purdue North Central student Jackie Ruchti, 17, of Valparaiso, loves to share her Swiss Christmas recipes and traditions with friends.

Barb Pakan of Munster Displays "Keflee" a Fruit-Filled Hungarian Cookie

Contest Winner Barb Pakan of Munster displays a platter of her delicate fruit filled cookies called "Keflee," a Hungarian baking recipe tradition for the holidays.

Hungarian Fruit Filled Cookies Called "Keflee"

"Keflee" are delicate, flaky fruit filled cookies that are a holiday tradition in Hungarian kitchen culture.

Purdue University Calumet Senior Julie Yarusinsky and her Winning Spiced Apple Cake Recipe

Spiced Apple Cake with Buttercream Frosting is the winning recipe whipped up by Julie Yarusinsky, 22, a senior studying marketing and management at Purdue University Calumet.

WiseWay Food Floral Manager Madonna Thelen

Madonna Thelen, floral manager of WiseWay Foods in Valparaiso, displays two of the more popular blooming plants for winter color, a bromeliad in foreground and a white azalea behind it.

Purdue North Central Student Morgan Hancock of Valparaiso and Her Cowboy Cookie Kits

Purdue North Central Freshman Morgan Hancock, 18, of Valparaiso, displays her glass jar holiday gift kits for her Cowboy Cookies recipe.

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.

Edgar Bergen's Mortimer Snerd (left) with Charlie McCarthy and Effie Klinker at Chicago Museum of Broadcast

Ventriloquist Edgar Bergen's famed friends Mortimer Snerd (left), Charlie McCarthy and Effie Klinker are displayed at Chicago's Museum of Broadcast.

Blacktie Bingo

Debbie Reynolds and Korey Eckley

Blacktie Bingo

Dan and Joanne Urschel

Blacktie Bingo

Sara Heinold, Dan and Karin Abrell, and Mary Beth Schultz

Times Columnist Philip Potempa's Twin Nephews Billy and Bobby with a Mushroom Find in 1992

Times Columnist Philip Potempa's twin nephews Billy and Bobby with a large wild mushroom find in 1992.

"Alice in Wonderland" Mom with White Rabbit

This mother and daughter duo from the Chicago south suburbs teamed for their tribute to "Alice in Wonderland," with Mom as Alice and toddler daughter as The White Rabbit at Brookfield Zoo's Oct. 27, 2012 Halloween Costume Contest and Parade.

2012 Halloween Costume Winners at Brookfield Zoo on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012

Saturday's Brookfield Zoo 2012 costume winners from Oct. 27 include farm chickens, a dolphin trainer, an egg and chicken, the whale from the movie "Big Miracle," Jack from "Nightmare Before Christmas," a mad scientist, Snoopy and Woodstock, and three sushi rolls, including shrimp and salmon.

2012 Halloween Costume Winners at Brookfield Zoo on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012

The Halloween costume winners at Brookfield Zoo on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, were a NASA space family, a Mario Brothers Video family, an "Alice in Wonderland" family, Jack from "Nightmare Before Christmas," a peacock, a zombie doctor and a disco ball.

MHS Actresses Hope Krajnak (left) and Cree Smith with Director Thomas Mackey

MHS student actresses Hope Krajnak (left) of Crown Point as Wicked Witch of the West and Cree Smith of Hobart as Dorothy with Director Thomas Mackey.

Potempa Farm Garden Green Tomatoes Guarded by Gnome

Final garden finds this time of year include green tomatoes that have escaped frost. One of Times Columnist Philip Potempa's tomato plants photographed this week under the watchful eye of a garden gnome, even sports late season yellow blossoms.

2012 Brookfield Zoo Halloween Costume Winners from Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012

Winners from Brookfield Zoo's 2012 Costume Contest on Saturday, Oct. 20, included (left to right) spooky Michael Myers from the film "Halloween," the Flintstone Family in their car, Edward Scissorhands, Bubblebath, Jellyfish, Bumblebee (held by mom) Wolf and Three Pigs and Lego Ninjas.

2012 Brookfield Zoo Halloween Costume Contest Winners from Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012

Winners of the 2012 Brookfield Zoo Halloween Costume Contest from Sunday, Oct. 21, include (left to right) Gumby, Jellyfish, Big Bad Wolf and Little Red Riding Hood, Ninja, Globe, Clown Inmate, Fox and Chick Magnet and Chicks.

Bedroom Bureau Dresser with Mirror

A 1940s bedroom dresser bureau with mirror increases with value depending on the condition of the wood and design details.

Martha Stewart at 2012 Pillsbury Bake Off in Orlando

Times Columnist Philip Potempa snapped this photo of Martha Stewart while strolling with her through the ballroom "makeshift-kitchen" competition area at the 45th Annual Pillsbury Bake-Off at the Peabody Hotel in Orlando in March 2012.

Fiberglass Dancing Bear from Sauzer's Kiddieland Now a Focal Point at DC's Country Junction in Lowell

A towering fiberglass "dancing bear," originally a highlight to greet children at Sauzer's Kiddieland in Schererville prior to closing in 1994, is now a focal point in the arcade area of DC's Country Junction in Lowell.

Rustic Interior Decor of DC's Country Junction in Lowell

A rustic jail motif, including rusty bars and "wanted posters" anchors the side-stage space of the main dance floor of DC's Country Junction in Lowell.

Dan Ward, Manager of DC's Country Junction in Lowell

Dan Ward, manager of DC's Country Junction in Lowell, started with the popular country western music entertainment rural venue in 1981 and still remains center stage.

The Saloon Area of DC's Country Junction in Lowell

The bar area of DC's Country Junction in Lowell is clearly identified since the venue is licensed as a "family entertainment venue."

Exterior of DC's Country Junction in Lowell

What was formerly a horse stables and indoor riding arena in 1975 has remained a popular transformed country music entertainment venue for more than 30 years in Lowell called DC's Country Junction.