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L I V I N GShorewood

October 2014

AN EXCLUSIVE SOCIAL MAGAZINE FOR

THE RESIDENTS OF SHOREWOOD FOREST

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Schools City of Valparaiso Public Schools Thomas Jefferson Middle Ben Franklin Middle Valparaiso High School Union Township School Corp Center School Middle School Wheeler Sr. High School Andrean High School

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This section has been created to give you easier access when searching for atrusted neighborhood vendor to use. Take a minute to familiarize yourselfwith the businesses sponsoring Shorewood Forest.

These local businesses are proud to partner with you and make thismagazine possible. Please support these businesses and thank them forsupporting Shorewood Forest!

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FINANCIAL SERVICES/ INVESTMENTSOak Partners Inc.(219) 795-1000www.oakpartners.com

FLOORING -HARDWOOD & TILEFashion FlooringJean Carter(219) 531-5667fashionflooringllc.com

HEALTH, WELLNESS& SKIN CARENature's RemediesLee Ann Schreiner(219) 477-5566NaturesRemediesHealth.com

HOME REMODELERS& CUSTOM DECKBUILDERFour Seasons Design & RemodelingKirk Kusmiz(219) 736-8515sunroomsnwi.com

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Dear Residents…

This month I was SO amazed with how some of you reached out. I truly want to invite you to keep coming forward with events and sharing photos that are precious to you. It truly proves that this is a neighborhood publication that is supported by the residents!

Don't forget to send in your fall sports photos - let’s see how many teams we can represent! We are interested in College Connections, photos and articles from those in the Arts as well as Career Spotlights just to name a few. Contact me at [email protected] for more details.

Thank you Shorewood Living for showing your support! I am happy to have such a wonderful community to work with and

look forward to scrapbooking each month, providing you with memories that last a lifetime.

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MAKING Adifference An Innovative Leader We Need

Lifetime resident of Porter County and Valparaiso’s Police Chief Michael Brick-ner is running for Porter County Sheriff because he sees it as an opportunity to provide professional, innovative leader-ship to the Sheriff ’s Department. Chief Brickner has served 28 consecutive years in community law enforcement with the Val-paraiso Police Department and believes this continuous service has allowed him to remain up to date on cutting edge advancements and improvements regard-ing public safety.

During his time as Chief of Police the Valparaiso Police Department has been recognized as one of the premiere police organizations in the State of Indiana. His goals as Sheriff are to implement a philosophy of sound fiscal management, professionalism, accountability, cre-ative resource allocation which includes manpower and scheduling, cutting edge technology, heroin and prescription drug enforcement, safety to residents and, most importantly, safety for our schools.

Chief Brickner has a lengthy list of pro-fessional accomplishments, recognition, and leadership awards achieved during his tenure as a police officer, detective, and now as chief. Just a few of the pro-grams initiated by Chief Brickner and successfully in operation at the police department are:

Valparaiso Mayor Jon Costas describes Chief Brickner as “an exceptional leader who is highly respected for his accom-plishments in taking the Valparaiso Police Department to a level few police depart-ments achieve. He is a true professional and will serve the county with the highest distinction.”

1. Project Safeway, a program designed to address aggressive driving in neigh-borhoods.

2. Adopt A School, a program that has an officer assigned to every school in the City limits.

3. G.R.E.A. T., a program taught by a police officer to 7th graders.4. Citizens Police Academy5. Junior Police Academy6. Tip 411 program7. Coffee with a Cop8. Senior Care Program9. Neighborhood Crime Watch10. Sex Offender Notification Alert (Valpo Alert)11. Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS)12. Citizens Survey Program13. Chaplain Team14. Bike Patrol Unit15. Church Security Program16. Prescription Drug Drop Box Program

Mike is a lifelong Porter County resident, graduating from Chesterton High School, an active member of Calvary Church, and the Valpo Kiwanis Club. Mike lives with his wife Amy, daughter Zoe, and son Michael in Valparaiso. His parents, Marv and Connie Brickner, also live in Porter County. Moreover, Mike also finds time to coach his children’s basketball teams, and is the head coach of the Washington Township Boys 8th grade basketball team.

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LIVINGhealthyThe Flu Season is ApproachingBe prepared and get vaccinated…

Leaves are changing and a chill is in the air – not to mention coughs, runny noses and sneezes. Fall is here, and with it comes the advent of flu season, which means it’s time to get your annu-al flu immunization.

Influenza (the flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness. Serious cases can result in hospitalization or death.

The best way to avoid getting the flu is to have an annual flu vaccination, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Flu vaccines are offered in many locations, including doctor’s offices, clinics, health departments, pharma-cies and college health centers, as well as by many employers, and even in some schools.

Health experts recommend that adults and children receive a flu vaccine well ahead of the flu season. Seasonal flu activity can begin as early as October and generally peaks in the U.S. in January or February, but can continue to occur as late as May.

Just like other vaccinations, the flu vaccine is made from a killed virus. When this virus is injected (flu shot) or inhaled (nasal-spray flu vaccine), your body’s immune system recognizes that a foreign substance is present. It then makes antibodies, which are proteins that attach to the virus. These antibodies signal the

immune system to attack and destroy the virus. The process of antibody generation takes about two weeks. Afterwards, if a live virus enters your body, the immune system can respond and destroy it. Since the flu virus changes every year, last year’s antibodies won’t protect you from this year’s flu. That’s why an annual flu vaccine is necessary.

Who should get vaccinated?

Everyone who is at least 6 months of age should get a flu vac-cine this season, according to the CDC. It’s especially impor-tant for some people to get vaccinated, including:

• people who are at high risk of developing serious complica-tions (like pneumonia) if they get sick with the flu

• people who have certain medical conditions including asth-ma, diabetes, and chronic lung disease

• pregnant women• children younger than 5 years of age (and especially those

younger than 2)• people 65 years of age and older• people who live with or care for others who are at high risk

of developing serious complications, including household contacts and caregivers of infants less than 6 months old and healthcare personnel

Who Should Not Be Vaccinated?

Some people should not get a flu vaccine without first consult-ing their doctor. These include:

• people who have had a severe reaction to a flu vaccination• children younger than 6 months of age• people who have a moderate-to-severe illness, with or with-

out a fever (they should wait until they recover to get vac-cinated.)

In addition, anyone who has ever had a severe allergic reaction to eggs or has had a severe allergy to any part of this vaccine should talk with their doctor before having the vaccination.

The flu vaccine is not guaranteed to prevent the flu, but mini-mizes your chances of contracting the flu virus and, if you do get the flu, the vaccine helps to minimize the symptoms

Talk with your doctor about getting your flu shot or any other vac-cinations that you may need. And if you don’t have a doctor, we can help you with that, too. To find a doctor to meet your health needs, call 1-800-541-1861 or visit PorterPhysicianGroup.com.


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Ask theDoctorWhat Shorewood Residents are Asking…

Dr. Adam Conn, M.D.

Q: Are there any surgical options to help long-term heartburn or GERD suffers?

A: Most conventional treatments for heartburn are temporary because they treat the symptoms and not the root cause of the problem. Chronic heartburn is likely caused by GERD, or gas-troesophageal reflux disease. This condition triggers an exces-sive amount of gastric juices backwashing into the esophagus, which can cause discomfort. “Patients with severe GERD are finding relief from a surgical procedure called Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication (TIF),” said general surgeon Adam Conn, M.D. “During the TIF procedure, we insert a flexible tube through the patient’s mouth, and we reconstruct

a tight valve that prevents the reflux of stomach content into the esophagus,” explained Dr. Conn. “It is done under general anesthesia and takes less than an hour to complete.” Dr. Conn added that most people go home the next day and return to work within a few days.

Dr. Conn is a member of the medical staff at Porter Regional Hospi-tal. He is board certified in surgery and, he and Dr. Jac Cooper per-form the TIF procedures. To schedule an appointment with Associates in Surgery, call 219- 983-6240. precious pets

Meet Bo!Family Member Names: Jim & Kelly BallardPet’s Name: BoType of Animal/Breed: SharBullMation (Shar Pei, Bulldog, Dalmatian Mix)Male or Female: MalePet’s Age: 4

Where/why did you get your pet? It was about a month after we had to put down our first dog Missy (who was with us for 16 years) that I decided to go to Alsip Home & Garden to look at what types of puppies they had to get an idea of what we may want to get in the future. I took one look at him and knew instantly that he was the dog for us.

What do you like best about your pet? Bo’s loyalty and willing-ness to protect.

How spoiled is your pet? We treat him better than we treat ourselves.

What else should we know about your pet and/or how your pet has enriched your home/family? Bo is not just our pet he is a very important member of our family. His faithfulness and friend-ship makes every day special.

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ResidentspotlightWith the Urbaniak Family

Family Member Names: Jason, Kara, Kayla, Camryn, & Elle UrbaniakPets: Our Westie HankProfession(s): Jason is a Financial Planner/Owner with Oak Partners; Kara is leader of her family pack…

FavoritesActivities/Hobbies: Boating, Notre Dame Games, Family TimePark/Play Area/Hang Out: Our boat, or around the fire pitRestaurants: Stacks & Tomato Bar Vacation Destination: Disney World & Atlantis BahamasSports Teams: Notre Dame FootballTV Show/Movie: The boys like Scary Movies…the girls will stick with anything Disney! Tell us how “Mom and Dad” met? At work (Oak Partners)…

Dad was mom’s boss

Do you have any family traditions? Every Sunday we eat breakfast at Kara’s parents’ home…they live in Shorewood!

What college/university did you attend? Andrean High School and Purdue University

Where are you originally from? Jason is from Hobart and Kara is from Wheatfield

How long have you lived in this neighborhood? Eight years

What do you like to do to relax? Sitting by our fire pit, listening to music

How are you involved in the community? Sponsorship of Shorewood Fest Band, Methodist Foundation & Opportunity Enterprises

If you have kids, what activities are they involved with? Base-ball, Ballet & Basketball

What is your favorite part about living in your neighborhood? Summertime on the Lake

BUSINESSbeatPampalone Travel and Cruise

Your Name: Dominic PampaloneYour Position: OwnerCompany Name: Pampalone Travel and CruiseWebsite: www.pampalonetravel.comPhone Number: 219. 769. 8448Business Address: 6 E. 67th Ave. Merrillville IN 46410Industry: Travel and Leisure

How many people does the company employ? 6

How long has it been in business? 45 years

What prompted you to start your own business? I had taught school for four years after graduating from IU Bloomington and wanted to enter the business world. Travel was just beginning to grow via the jet age.

Describe what your company does. We use our experience and training to advise clients to make the best decisions to insure that their vacations become truly memorable.

Anything extraordinary/unique that your company does: We sell dreams and help create memories.

Given your business expertise and the nature of what you do, what advice (whether general or specific) can you offer to the residents of your neighborhood? Use the Internet as a research tool or to book air tickets. Entrust your special travel experience to someone local who’s there to help advise and help out, if needed.

How did you decide on this industry (events that led up to where you are now, where you went to school, etc.)? Travel was exploding in the early 70’s and it provided the opportunity to see the world.

What section of the neighborhood do you live in and how long have you lived in the neighborhood? Forestwood Drive, near the main Rte 30 entrance. We’ve been here since 1995.

Where did you grow up? Gary, Indiana

Tell us about your fam-ily: My wife is Debbie and we have four grown chil-dren in Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin. We have nine grandchildren.

What are you your hob-bies/interests? I love golf and classic cars; Debbie loves shopping, and we both love travel—of course!

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Senior MattersGrandparents Making Moments Matter…

Al and Carol McMichael enjoyed the Fourth of July weekend with their annual family get-together at “Camp Valpo”. All three of their children traveled with their families to the McMi-chael home in Shorewood. The Atlanta McMichaels: Jeff and his two boys, Jett and Preston arrived early in the week to enjoy some time with Nana and Papa swimming at the pool and boat-ing. Steve and Peggy from Germantown, Wisconsin with their three sons, Matt, Brett and Bryan were the next to arrive, fol-lowed by the Grays Lake, Illinois clan belonging to Connie and Rick; which includes Andrew, Lauren and her fiancé John. We can’t forget the Illinois canine members: Ginger and Lucy!

The family enjoyed, fishing, swimming, the annual cornhole (bag toss) tournament, as well as just old fashion family time! The family especially enjoys this patriotic holiday and it shows in our choice of clothing and our decoration of the boat.

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Your Name: Lucy JaimeYour Position: OwnerCompany Name: Cupid CoutureWebsite: www.cupidcouture.comPhone Number: 219-242-8367Business Address: 1117 Calumet Ave, Valparaiso, IN 46383Industry: Bridal/Photography

How many people does the company employ? 9

How long has it been in business? 5 Years

What prompted you to start your own business? We had been doing photography out of our home for almost 15 years. When a shop became available in downtown Valparaiso, we decided to start our business, as Cupid Wedding & Portrait Studios. After opening we decided to expand the business and offer Dresses for Bridal and Spe-cial events. After four years downtown it was time to grow and refo-cus our business and we moved to our new location at 1117 Calumet Ave.

Describe what your company does: We are a full service Bridal and Special event Boutique. We sell Wedding, Bridesmaids, Mother of the bride and Flower Girl dresses. we also sell Special event dresses for Prom, Homecoming and black tie events. This includes shoes and accessories. we also do wedding photography as well as Portraits and Senior pictures. Not to leave out the guys, we do Tuxedoes as well. New at this location we also have a full service Hair Salon and Makeup artist. We are your One Stop Shop.

Anything extraordinary/unique that your company does: We keep track of every dress we sell and guarantee that we will not sell the same dress to the same event.

Given your business expertise and the nature of what you do, what advice can you offer to the residents of your neighbor-hood? Before opening our business, I was a retail manager for over a decade. I've taken that experience and added my personal touch to offer the best customer service experience in NW Indiana.

How did you decide on this industry? I decided to expand my store from Photography to incorporate dresses as well when my teen-age daughter was going to high school. We had visited several local stores including a favorite of mine in Chicago and I was shocked at the horrible customer service. I knew I could do a better job and had the ability to give every customer the personal service they deserve.

Tell us about your family: Our two children went to Benjamin Franklin Middle school and are both graduates of VHS.

What are you your hobbies/interests? Not surprising, Photography!

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Financial Fitness Making Finance Personal: FINANCIAL TOOLS

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Jason W. Urbaniak, AIF®Managing PartnerWealth Management Group Oak Partners Inc.Crown Point, Valparaiso, Naples, FLLisle, IL P (219) 795-1000www.oakpartners.com

There are many mistakes I see people make in planning their retirement that are easily avoidable. Most are fully aware of what they are, but the lists below address just about all of them; they are included here for you to check off to make sure none drop between the cracks.

1. Do not underestimate your longevity, as Americans are liv-ing much longer now than when you first began planning your retirement. (In 2014, American life expectancy is projected to be

78.49 years; about one out of every four 65-year-olds today will live past age 90, and one out of 10 will live past age 95.)

2. Remember that although inflation is negligible now, there have been many years when it was substantial, and it may very well return during your retirement.

3. You must keep your spouse in the loop: If you either pass on or are unable to act, your spouse must have all the information necessary to make sound decisions.

4. Be aware there will be substantial health care expenses not covered by Medicare, and plan for them. Don't miss any Medi-care deadlines, as you can't back track with Medicare.

5. Make an appointment with your attorney to review and update your will, sign a medical power of attorney and sign a living will. Make an appointment with your accountant to get advice as far as taxes are concerned.

To get started on the retirement planning end of the spec-trum, your financial planner will need a few things from you. We use the answers to build out your financial plan which allows us to test your retirement income strategy versus his-toric market returns. Below are some of the questions I might ask a potential retiree……

What is my total net worth?What am I spending each year?What are my sources of income?What kind and how much life insurance do I have?What expenditure changes do I plan after retiring?Is my estate planning up-to-date?Are my will and health-care issue documents current?Have I named the proper beneficiaries for insurance and retire-ment accounts, etc.?Does my family have access to where all documentation is located?Does my family know my wishes if I am unable to act or die?

The next key question: Where will my retirement income come from and how much is projected in each of these areas?

InvestmentsSocial SecurityPensionProfit-sharingIncome from work after “retirement”Tapping home equityOf course there are special circumstances that could add several additional areas to this list.The homework of starting to answer these questions with your advisor will make your retirement plan just that much more tangible. Until next time,Jason W. Urbaniak, AIF®

Jason is the Host of “Making Finance Personal” which currently airs on AM 560 WIND “The Answer” Sundays at 3pm in Chicago. He is a top national advisor with SII Invest-ments and holds registrations in general securities (series 7), state law(series 63/66) and Life and Health insurance licensed. Jason is also an Accredited Investment Fiduciary.

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…where donated furniture can change lives!

Meet Margy Boyce…. Caring Designs Manager/Designer

For over two years, Margy has served as a volunteer for

The Caring Place, helping clients from the shelter as they transition into their apartments. She creates a beautiful new

space for them with their favorite colors & styles… offering a place they can call “home” & start fresh. This

has also served as a great tool for keeping victims of domestic violence from going back into shelter or back to their abusers. Margy & her amazing team have now done

over 35 reveals & continue their work each day!

With so many donations of gently-used furniture, it became apparent that it would be a great opportunity to

open a resale store to benefit The Caring Place. In the fall of 2013, Caring Designs Upscale Resale Showroom

opened! Margy & her talented team paint, reupholster & refurnish many of the items making them unique & like new. We invite you to stop in & see the beautiful displays,

which are constantly changing!

Caring Designs is located at 3107 Cascade Dr. in Valparaiso Store Hours: Wed-Friday 10-5, Sat 10-3 To donate your gently-used furniture, please call 219-850-1410 www.thecaringplacenwi.org Like us on Facebook!


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Forever Unique at Cupid CoutureOctober 25th, 2014 @ 1pm to 4pmCome check out the fantastic new line of dresses from Forever Unique at Cupid Couture! Forever Unique is a cloth-ing boutique specializing in luxurious and unusual dresses. Their dresses are designed to turn heads for all of the right reasons. What sets Forever Unique apart from other clothing lines is the fact that they don't copy trends; rather, they put their own twist on current styles.

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AUTO REPAIRDean's Auto Repair, Inc.Chuck Hohnson(219) 942-5962

DENTAL CLINICJeff Haas, DDS, CatherineHaas, DDS(219) 531-0459hassdentalclinic.com

DENTISTRYCarla K. Brink, DDS.Carla K. Brink(219) 996-3311drcarlabrink.com

HEALTH & WELLNESSNature's RemediesLee Ann Schreiner(219) 477-5566

HEALTH INSURANCEPhysicians Healthcare of IN,Inc.Richard Janis(219) [email protected]

INVESTMENT WEALTH &PLANNINGOak Partners, Inc.Jason W. Urbaniak, AIF¨(219) 795-1000oakpartners.com

LAWN EQUIPMENTRigg's Outdoor PowerEquipmentTom Rigg(219) 462-4099riggsdirect.com

REAL ESTATEMcColly Real EstateVicky Johnson(219) 406-2761vickyjohnson.mccolly.com

REALTYC21 AllianceJeanne Sommer(219) 462-209021alliance.com

TRAVEL AND CRUISEPampalone Travel and CruiseDominic Pampalone(219) 769-8448

resident business guideAttention Shorewood Forest Residents: Do you own or run a business? To have your business featured free in the resident busi-ness guide in an upcoming issue of Shorewood Living, please send an e-mail to [email protected]. This is open to residents of Shorewood Forest only.

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1st Thursday of Every Month Eat Up, Wine Down 1st Thursdays Where: Downtown ValparaisoWhen: 5:00 to 10:00 PMDescription: $5 Specials at Valpo Dining Restaurants the 1st Thursday of EVERY Month!Take an evening stroll down Valparaiso’s Lincolnway Avenue every 1st Thursday of the month and treat yourself to the tastes of global cuisines, all within walking distance of one another! Valpodining.com, a collection of the most sophisticated restaurants in Valpo’s lively downtown dining district, is hosted on the 1st Thursday of every month, opening their doors from 5PM to 10PM and offer guests five of their most “famous” drinks and/or dishes...for a cost of only $5 per selection.

Friday, October 17, 2014 Fall Harvest Festival & Downtown Trick or TreatingWhere: Central Park Plaza MarketWhen: Tuesday’s, 8:00am- 2:00pm and Saturday’s, 8:00am-NoonDescription: Fall is the perfect time to spend time in downtown Valparaiso. Check out the “spooktacular” events planned for this special day! Downtown Trick or Treat Wear your spookiest or silliest costume and go door-to-door in Val-paraiso’s downtown to get some tasty treats from our restaurants and retailers.Visit Central Park Plaza for treats and fun in the park. Free Hayrides provided by the Valparaiso Parks Department!

Sunday, October 19, 2014 The Great Downtown Tailgate...Where: Central Park Plaza. When: On the 19th at Noon…Tailgating begins at 11am.Description: Watch the Bears vs. Dolphins game on the big screen in the Park! Admission is free. Bring your tailgating supplies, cool-ers, blankets and chairs (no grills or tents) and enjoy a live telecast in the park! Meet friends and cheer on your favorite team!

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You’ve earned the right to get that sports car you’ve always wanted, and now you can have it—sans the guilt from shelling out an exorbitant amount, minus limitations in seating only two, and no scorn from those judgmental ones at the gas pump, either. Four-Door Sports Coupes are a perfect balance between sport and luxury, egotism and practicality, edgy and elegant, power and efficiency. Shark-like in their appearance, under $100K, and decked out with the luxuries one would expect from the top shelf manufacturers, these cool, comfortable and capable rides bring a new segment of the population to the buying table. The Mercedes 2014 CLS 550 is available in rear-wheel or 4Matic all-wheel-drive variations powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.7 liter V8 delivering an exhilarating 402 hp. Its standard stop-start system lowers fuel consumption to an EPA-estimated 21 mpg combined for the rear-drive; just 1 mpg less on the 4Matic. Fine-ly engineered accoutrements make the refined ride of the CLS hard to match.

We drove the base model BMW 640i Gran Coupe powered by a 315-hp turbocharged incline six-cylinder engine. Rear wheel drive gave it a heavier, muscular, secure-feeling ride—like a rocket being launched. Everything about it resembles the 6-series 2-door coupe, with a key difference being that its wheelbase is 2.4 inches longer, creating more rear seat leg room and seating three rear passengers, unlike most others in the segment that seat only two. A M-Sport package added to our model’s overall athletic stance and feel.

Audi’s leadership in turbo diesel technology makes the TDI a favorite, delivering 24/28 mpg! Mated to Quattro all-wheel-drive, the A7 delivers an extremely balanced and nimble drive. It also seats 5 passengers and its hatchback body style gives it superior cargo space. Audi’s electronic features also stand out, particularly the nav system with maps provided by Google Earth.

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The cool and sexy ride of choice for characters like Ray Donovan, the Mercedes CLS is the godfa-ther of this vehicle segment.

The Maserati Ghibli adds a mainstream option to the brand.

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beside it. The 2014 model is stronger and longer, while remaining purely Porsche in form. Inside finish could only be described as “modern sculpture” with plenty of futuristic angles. Its 3.6 liter V-6 gets 310 hp, which it delivers effortlessly with perfect power to weight ratio and no head jarring; rated at 18/28 mpg.

Many who may have never considered Maserati may rethink that now; our test model was delivered for $87,730 and the base starts at $65K. Point and launch this one confidently in any direction, but expect a sportier response with 404 hp via two parallel-mounted low-inertia turbochargers. All this with Q4 all-wheel-drive delivered 15/25 mpg. Pure Italian fashion with dramatic color combinations, the iconic Trident emblem, plenty of ummph, and that sensuous engine growl entices the spirited driver to this one—and there’s room in the back to bring along the kids or some friends you can’t resist showing off to.

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