November 21, 2007
HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM LEHMAN & LEHMAN
Every year, the staff at Lehman & Lehman compiles a booklet of recipes to send to clients and friends at Thanksgiving. This year, we’ve decided to post them here for you to enjoy.
2007 Menu items include: Bruchetta, Hot Potato Bake, Grandma’s Corn Pudding, Broccoli Cauliflower Salad, Rosemary Turkey & Brie en Croute, Molasses Crinkle Cookies, Spiced Cider, and Holiday Fruit Balls. Click the picture below to view the recipe booklet.
Need more Thanksgiving inspiration? View our Thanksgiving Recipe Archive by clicking here. And don’t forget to let us know what you think. Send feedback via e-mail: Lissa@lehmanandlehman.com.
From all of us at Lehman & Lehman, we wish you a happy, safe Thanksgiving Day!
November 16, 2007
CHUCK LEHMAN ATTENDS IACCA CONFERENCE
Lehman & Lehman President, Chuck Lehman, ASLA, recently attended the annual meeting of the International Association of Conference Center Administrators (IACCA). This professional gathering brings together leaders of conference facilities in the growing not-for-profit sector, including religious, collegiate, governmental, 4-H, YMCA, scouting, and community based not-for-profit conference and training centers.
This year’s conference was held at the C.A. Vines 4-H Center in Little Rock, Arkansas, and featured the theme Your Work – Our World; Using Technology for Better Work in a Better World. It focused, primarily, on the merging of old fashioned values and comfort with high tech services and support to meet the increasing demands of guests.
Technology has always been a double-edged sword, offering hope for a better world, yet bringing consequences and demands of its own. How can conference center professionals make effective use of technology without being enslaved by it? What is the balance between efficiency and genuine hospitality? When is technology good for the environment, when is it harmful and how can we know the difference? The conference addressed these issues through a keynote presentation, panel discussion and 16 different workshop opportunities.
The knowledge gained at the conference will enable Lehman & Lehman to better serve clients in the hospitality industry.
In addition to hosting the annual conference, IACCA provides professional education and internationally recognized certification for conference center professionals. Founded in 1976, the organization is headquartered in Vero Beach, Florida. Learn more about IACCA by logging on at www.iacca.org.
September 18, 2007
VARSITY MEDICAL GROUP CONTRACTS AWARDED
Mr. Warren Salihar and Gen-One Companies, Inc. recently awarded site enhancement contracts for the new Varsity Medical Group facility in Mishawaka, IN to New Frontiers Landscaping (Mishawaka, IN) and Wissco Irrigation, Inc. (South Bend, Indiana). The project will include refurbishing the existing landscape, as well as new landscape plantings, irrigation, and exterior accent lighting.
Lehman & Lehman created the new site enhancement plans with assistance from Landtech Irrigation Consultants (Zionsville, IN) and ESL Spectrum Lighting Consultants (Mishawaka, IN). Construction for the first phase of development will begin this fall with completion of all construction phases scheduled for late Spring of 2008.
September 12, 2007
FOREST PARK CONSTRUCTION PROJECT AWARDED
The City of Noblesville Park and Recreation Department recently awarded the latest Forest Park improvement project to Myers Construction Management (Fishers, IN). The $1,206,000.00 project will include the construction of additional parking areas, a trailhead along the existing park trail and the new Forest Park Lodge.
Lehman & Lehman supervised all site work, as well as construction administration, with assistance from Balay Architects, Inc. (Fishers, IN) and the City of Noblesville. Construction will begin this fall and is scheduled for completion in the Spring of 2008.
Congratulations, Myers Construction Management!
July 30, 2007
NEW LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT JOINS LEHMAN TEAM
Lehman & Lehman is pleased to welcome Katie Warner, our new Landscape Architect, to our staff. Katie is a recent graduate of Michigan State University. She served her internship at Rowe, Inc in Flint, Michigan. Her interests in Landscape Architecture include parks and playgrounds. Katie hopes to, “bring new and exciting design ideas to Lehman & Lehman that will get people of all ages outdoors.”
Welcome, Katie!
July 26, 2007
SPRAYGROUND OPENS AT McNAUGHTON PARK
On Friday July 13, crowds gathered to watch Elkhart Mayor David Miller cut the ribbon for the McNaughton Spray Park in Elkhart, IN – then cheered as he got drenched by the over 100-gallon dumping bucket. The park, designed by Lehman & Lehman, is the first of its kind in the City of Elkhart, and is sure to be enjoyed by all.
Below are several pictures from the ribbon-cutting and grand opening event. For complete details about Lehman & Lehman’s involvement in the project (and to see more photos), click here to visit our McNaughton project blog, or go to:
http://lehmanandlehman.blogspot.com/2007/07/mcnaughton-spray-park.html
June 14, 2007
LEHMAN & LEHMAN ANNOUNCES CONSTRUCTION BLOG
The Lehman Blog gives you an insider's look into project development and construction. This photo blog features construction photographs of some of our most recent projects. To visit today, click here, or go to:
http://lehmanandlehman.blogspot.com.
June 13, 2007
ADVISORY TEAM HELPS PROTECT NATURAL RESOURCES IN SOUTH BEND (adapted from The South Bend Tribune)
The South Bend Parks and Recreation Department is working to draft a Natural Resources Management policy with the help of the natural resources advisory team. This team, including our own Chuck Lehman, combines volunteers from various disciplines—civil engineering, parks and recreation, landscape architecture, naturalism, forestry, and grounds managing—who are experts in environmental management. Together, they’ve helped the Parks Department to create the first draft of the policy, which highlights 12 parks resources in need of protection.
This policy is the first of its kind in the county, and may be used as a sample for other city and park departments to follow. One of its goals is to provide long-term sustainability for the parks, preserving spaces through first documenting current resources. The policy will also help meet requirements for accreditation by the National Recreation and Parks Association, something that will enable the Park Department to receive more grants. In addition to protecting the city’s natural resources, the Parks Department hopes this policy will raise public awareness about the importance of protecting the environment.
June 7, 2007
NEW SOFTWARE SIMPLIFIES FILING PRACTICES AT LEHMAN & LEHMAN
Lehman & Lehman has recently updated our accounting and project management software to better serve our clients.
Based on FileMaker database software, ArchiOffice® combines several professional software concepts and integrates them into one easy to use program. And because it was created by architects, it's customized for our unique needs as a landscape architectural and planning firm.
ArchiOffice® allows us to organize project files electronically, track project progress, tasks, and budgets, record time and expenses, create invoices, sync calendars, and integrate with Outlook and Entourage, all in one program. It easily interfaces with QuickBooks® and allows us to provide more detail, not only to our clients, but also to our accountant!
This change in software, which has transformed our horizons, will certainly better equip us to continue Transforming Horizons for our clients.
To learn more, visit the ArchiOffice® website: www.archioffice.com.
April 18, 2007
IRONWORKS BREAKS GROUND
Mayor Jeff Rea, Bob Stephens, President of Ironworks LLC, and other local officials today broke ground on the first of many development projects on the former Uniroyal property in downtown Mishawaka. This project, part of the Ironworks Redevelopment Project, is called the “Townes at Kamm Island.” The Townes is located on Front Street immediately east of the 100 Center Commercial Development.
February 5, 2007
NOW AVAILABLE: LEHMAN & LEHMAN INTRODUCTION TO SERVICES CDs!
Our team at Lehman & Lehman has been hard at work compiling a sampling of our portfolio into a user-friendly PDF CD. This will allow a look into our firm, including—who we are, what we do, our projects, and our values. Complete with bold graphics and easy navigation, this CD will be the first step toward transforming your horizons! Request a CD today and receive a special promotional offer.
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Lehman & Lehman
510 Lincolnway East, Suite C.
Mishawaka, IN 46544
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January 24, 2007
CHANGING FOR THE BETTER!
Lehman & Lehman is pleased to announce several positive changes that are taking place at our firm! Pam Guild, our Administrative Assistant for eight years, has stepped into the position of Executive Assistant. Her new role will enable her to better utilize her skills and abilities—and help us to provide better service to our clients.
Dawn Nelson, our current Bookkeeper, has taken on Administrative Assistant responsibilities to serve us in a greater capacity.
Lehman & Lehman is also proud to welcome Lissa Grashorn, our new Graphic Designer / Project Assistant, to our staff. Lissa served as the Graphic Design Assistant before taking on this position. She comes to us with a background in English and Communication.
December, 2006 (taken from The South Bend Tribune)
LEHMAN & LEHMAN ARCHITECT APPOINTED TO BOARD
Landscape architect Michael Bultinck has been appointed to the Mishawaka Historic Preservation Commission. His appointment, which runs through December 2007, was made by Mayor Jeff Rea and approved by the Common Council.
Congratulations, Mike!
May 10, 2006
CITY SELECTS DEVELOPER FOR FORMER UNIROYAL SITE
Mayor Jeff Rea announced today that the City of Mishawaka Redevelopment Commission has selected a developer for the former Uniroyal property in downtown Mishawaka. IronWorks of Mishawaka LLC was introduced today at a press conference at Mishawaka City Hall. Bob Stephens of Mishawaka is the principal of the development team, which includes a number of individuals with a demonstrated track record of working on successful urban redevelopment projects.