Friday on Lake Effect: The Story of Former Religious Sect Members, Power of Thoreau, J.P. Cormier

Friday on Lake Effect:

Today on the show, more of the story of nine former members of a religious sect, joining the modern world in Wisconsin. Why Doctor James Mathew, originally from India, became so enthralled with Thoreau’s Walden when a friend lent him the book after arriving in the United States. And why playing on stage is more important than recording an album for musician J.P. Cormier.

Guests:

• Junia Waldner, Glenda Maendel, Darlene Waldner – former Hutterite colony members
• Dr. James Mathew, Project for Community Transformation
• J.P. Cormier, musician

Segments:

• Three Women on Leaving a Religious Sect Where Wearing Pants Was Sinful
• Thoreau's Life and Legacy Comes to Life at Cardinal Stritch University
• Musician J.P. Cormier Branches Out In His Solo Career