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Appearently a Gentlemen's Strip Club is attempting to locate at U.S. 421 south of I-94 just down the road from Coolspring Elementary school. The Michigan City Area Schools have adoped a resolution to the La Porte County Zoning Board of Appeals to stop it from going in.

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All opposed: County candidates voice opposition to ‘Gentlemen’s Club’

By Lois Tomaszewski
Staff Writer
Published: Sunday, April 29, 2012 5:06 PM CDT
MICHIGAN CITY — Candidates for county offices who attended the NAACP candidates’ breakfast Saturday morning were asked to go on record regarding their position on the proposed “Gentlemen’s Club” in the county’s Springfield community.

Although the event was organized to allow voters to meet the candidates who will be appearing on the May 8 primary ballot, NAACP member Dan Briggs told the crowd the local NAACP had passed a resolution against the club and was asking candidates to state their position. All local candidates attending complied, although some were slightly more guarded in their voiced opposition.

County Commissioner Candidate from District 3 Vidya Kora said he has signed a document opposing the club’s first intended location, near Coolsprings Elementary School. He urged those opposed to show their opposition, especially those in the Springfield community.

Nancy Hawkins, who is seeking re-election for the county treasurer seat, already feels personally involved in opposing the club. “I do live in the Springfield community and it’s going to be in my backyard,” Hawkins said. “I don’t want it there. These are not the kind of jobs La Porte County needs.”

“This would be the only one in La Porte County,” said Steve Holofield, a candidate for one of three La Porte County Council At-Large seats. “There are better sites other than this one. It can go someplace else.”

Lois Sosinski, also a candidate for one of three La Porte County Council At Large seats, said she understands there are legal and moral issues that the Gentlemen’s Club forces people to deal with. “I’m willing to do whatever I can to prevent the club from locating here,” Sosinski said.

But topics discussed did not focus solely on the Gentlemen’s Club.

Anthony “Tony” Hendricks, who is running for re-election as the county’s surveyor, told the audience that passing a conduct ordinance is a good way to keep track of how businesses like a Gentlemen’s Club would operate in La Porte County.

• David Decker, who is seeking a seat on the County Commission from District 2, told the crowd that the Democratic Civic Club is opposed to an appearance by the controversial musician and NRA supporter Ted Nugent at the La Porte County Fairgrounds. Decker said Nugent’s controversial and militant stand should not be included at a venue that features the county’s 4-H participants.

• Scott Ford, a candidate for County Council, talked about the advantages the KIP logistics site will bring to La Porte County. Considered to be the first of it’s kind in the region, the site will receive goods and produce from international markets through the Port of Tampa.

Among the state and federal candidates attending were U.S. Congressman Pete Visclosky (D), his opponent Joel Phelps, and state representative Scott Pelath and his opponent Dan Granquist.

Other candidates attending included: La Porte County Circuit Court Judge Thomas J. Alevizos; Joie Winski, county auditor candidate; Earl Cunningham, Barbara Dean and Suzanne Miller, running for county recorder; and District 1 Commission candidate Barbara Huston.

The NAACP candidate breakfast is an annual event. It was held at the Hope Center on McClelland Avenue on the city’s west side.