Duneland United Churches Resale Inc. is a God-centered, not-for-profit organization of volunteers dedicated to helping others. Quality used clothing and merchandise which is donated to us is recycled and sold. Proceeds are used to assist service agencies, missions and community needs.

Chesterton/Duneland Chamber Website

The Chesterton/Duneland Chamber of Commerce launched its new website this month.  The website features a much improved layout and visual impact.  Go to the site for information about all of the different events in the Duneland community and the businesses that support the Chamber.

Schoolhouse Shop and Antiques, original at http://www.schoolhouseshop.com

The attorneys of Hiestand Law Office attended the Chamber’s Business After Hours hosted by the Schoolhouse Shop & Antiques on July 8, 2009.

The schoolhouse was originally built in 1886 by the Porter County Westchester Township School system.  On July 7, 1997 James D. Ruge and Roy J. Krizek purchased the schoolhouse shop and after many renovations had a holiday opening on November 13, 1997.  The old office was turned into Tree House Toy Room and the kitchen shop is now known as The Magic Pantry.

The Schoolhouse Shop contains antiques, gifts, a food pantry, toys, candles, cards, art, clothes, pottery, and a floral shop.  Truly a unique shopping experience.

The Regal Rabbit, original photo at http://www.regalrabbit.net

On June 10, 2009, attorneys Sarah Lawson and Terry Hiestand attended the Chamber’s Business After Hours hosted by The Regal Rabbit in celebration of its 6th anniversary. The Regal Rabbit opened March 15, 2003 and moved to its new location at 528 Indian Boundary Road on May
1, 2007.

The Regal Rabbit is a premier kitchen and gourmet food store in Chesterton, Indiana, and also hosts a series of cooking classes covering a wide variety of themes. The owners of The Regal Rabbit are Maribeth and Jim Conyne.

Sarah and Elizabeth

American Trust and Savings hosted a Chesterton/Duneland Chamber After Hours event on Wednesday  at its Porter Branch, which was catered by Leroy’s Hot Stuff.   The abundant selection of sandwiches and Mexican food supplied by Leroy’s was supplemented with a tray for White Castle sliders which have been an American Trust tradition ever since White Castle was a business neighbor at the main branch.

The Porter branch was constructed with field stone and timbers to resemble a hunting lodge with vaulted ceilings highlighted with a chandelier made of antlers. The numerous hosts on hand carried on the tradition of the Bank which from its founding was known as “The Little Bank with the Big Heart in the heart of Whiting” (and now Porter).

Chesterton town gazebo (bandstand)

Attorney Sarah Lawson has agreed to chair the Party in the Park hosted by Chesterton/Duneland Chamber of Commerce. The Party in the Park is August 15, 2009 at the Thomas Centennial Park. If you would like to join the planning committee, the meetings at the second Tuesday of the month at 4:00 pm at the Chamber’s Office. Please contact Sarah (219-926-2188) if you would like more information.

David, Terry, Sarah, Elizabeth, and Scott

Hiestand Law Office sponsored a booth at the Chamber Network Night on October 23, 2008 at the Porter County Expo Center.   The attorneys from Hiestand Law Office were available to answer questions and provided basic information regarding estate planning, buying/selling your home, home construction, and starting a business.  With over 125 exhibitors and 800 attendees, the event was fun and informative.

Sarah Lawson with her daughter at the Duneland Dialysis After Hours

Attorney Sarah Lawson (and her daughter Elizabeth) attended the After Hours celebration at Duneland Dialysis that was held on September 10, 2008. Duneland Dialysis’ new facility is located in the Village Point Medical Building which is a part of the Coffee Creek Healthcare Campus in Chesterton. The attendees were given a tour of both the physicians’ offices as well as the dialysis center.