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Volume 23, Number 44 Thursday, November 8, 2007

by Elizabeth Lane Grote

The eighth annual Heart of Art self-guided tour of La Porte County, Indiana took place in mid-Oc- tober of 2007. This is an event which gives an opportunity for a variety of local and guest artists to display their work. Southern Shore Art Association and Gallery, a community association of artists, had many of its member artists on site at their gallery at 724 Frank- lin St. in Michigan City, presenting their work and speaking with visitors. It’s also worth noting that a great portion of the artists who opened their private studios during Heart of Art are also members of this association. These included Bill Allen, Carol Block, John Fanson, Garret Hamm, Neil Kienitz, Laura Sprague, Staara, Robert Williams, and Armi- na “Kitty” Wolf. Lubeznik Center for the Arts, located at 101 W. 2nd St. in Michigan City, featured a small presentation by Carol Block, as current exhibits were also available for viewing. Meanwhile, the relatively new Symphony Center & Gallery, operated by La Porte County Sympho- ny Orchestra and located at 614 Lincolnway in La Porte, featured the artwork of Lee Rardin. Artwork by John Fanson Taking a different approach, the Prince Gallery, located next door to Southern Shore Art at 726 Franklin St. in Michigan City, was serene and so- phisticated, displaying its regular selection of art which was not necessarily created locally, but is in- dividually owned by local residents Marilynne and Arnold Besse. Marilynne says that her husband once studied photography, but they became more interested in collecting than in creating art. The couple had previously owned a Chicago gallery by the same name, but have operated their Michigan City location since April 26, 1998. It’s true that the majority of artists presented paintings (although these paintings included an array of artist personalities and preferences), but exhibits also included other visual mediums such as sculpture, photography, pottery, and hand-blown glass. Heart of Art Continued on Page 2 Laura Sprague THE Page 2 November 8, 2007

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Heart of Art Continued from Page 1 “The things that I try to paint are things that I Taking the tour, it was easy to become slightly ﬁ nd beautiful and positive,” says Neil Kienitz. He overwhelmed by the number of participants and op- has seen a prevalence of ugliness and dirtiness in tions, but this may also be testament to the thriving art and feels the need to counteract this. Feeling art culture in La Porte County. The local scene may that inspiration and art comes from God, Kienitz is not be generalized as avant-garde, but there are a driven by a “desire to bring glory and honor to Him variety of personalities within it, from those who in my work.” feel an impassioned drive to create for the sake of Kienitz is primarily self-taught as an artist, but creation to those who feel inspired by their religious his endeavor is more than a hobby to him; it is his faith to those who see the world in different colors to full-time profession. Having earned much local re- those who feel that it is an invigorating hobby. Not spect and recognition, he is well-sought as an art all of these reasons are necessarily mutually exclu- teacher, both privately and through classes at Lu- sive, but asking ten artists what inspires them may beznik Center for the Arts. very well elicit ten different responses.

Artists Displaying at the Southern Shore Art Association Gallery

Dana Dabagia Susan Henshaw at work

(left to right) Southern Shore Art Association members Julie Kasniunas, Jimmy Duke Johnston stands in front of his artwor. Lorraine Pritz, Julia Holmaas stand in front of their artwork. THE November 8, 2007 Page 3 Locally known for her philanthropy, Armina “Kit- ty” Wolf comes from a different artistic background, Open ‘til 6 p.m. having trained with local artists in the thriving Evenings Brown County art scene during her childhood in nearby Bloomington, Indiana. She continued her formal art studies at Indiana University and later completed post-graduate art education at IU, Notre Dame University, and the Art Institute of Chicago. www.littlehousefashions.comElegant Apparel for the [email protected] Conscious Woman Women’s Apparel Stop in and see our New Gift Line!

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Artwork by Neil Kienitz Age was a motivator for some. D. C. Langley, John Fanson, and Edwin Levitin each put aside 409409 Alexander Alexander Street Street, LaPorte,LaPorte, IN IN 326-8602 326-8602 their youthful artistic inclinations in favor of family On Hwy 35 - 5 Blocks South of Lincolnway life and the dedication to their careers that it took TurnTurn Rightright on AlexanderAlexander Monday-FridayMonday - Friday 10 am 9:30 to 6 topm 7 Saturday Saturday 9:30 9:30 am to to 5 5 pm Heart of Art Continued on Page 4 THE Page 4 November 8, 2007

Heart of Art Continued from Page 3 to support their families. But as they got older and reached retirement, they reclaimed that spark and found that creative outlet. Fanson, who began creating art at 60, had thought, “If I don’t do it now, I’m never gonna do it.” Fanson once trained at the American Academy of Art, studying watercolor. Now, he primarily studies photographs and recreates them in ink and colored Edwin Levitin pencil. “A lot of people like to do on-the-spot paintings, but I prefer using a photograph.” This meth- od feels natural to him. Fanson does not primarily follow any one particular subject, but will recreate whatever strikes his fancy. One particular drawing is obviously dear to his heart; he recreated a childhood photograph of himself with his mother and his sister and speaks of it lovingly and proudly. In fact, it won an honorable mention during a contest at Lu- her paintings as “abstract landscapes.” These are beznik Center for the Arts. not places that come from real, geographic loca- Langley says, “I don’t remember a time when I tions, but those which come from imagination. In- wasn’t interested in painting.” Raised in upstate deed, her work is intriguing. Staara is obviously an New York, he was inspired as a child by the original impassioned painter with an inherent need for self- Frederic Remington paintings that his grandpar- expression. ents kept. Likewise, Dana Dabagia says of her painting, “I Langley clearly remembers seeing a local painter have to do it. I don’t have a choice.” Dabagia began work with oils, but it is watercolor which motivates her formal art training at the Denver Art Student him now. He feels that he can identify with this me- League when she lived in Colorado, ﬁ fteen years dia. ago. After moving to Santa Fe, she continued her Langley attended Notre Dame University and studies at the Andreeva Academy, more than eight after graduation, began painting. During a career years ago. But as a native of northwest Indiana, she with Bethlehem Steel, he was a weekend painter eventually returned to the region and joined the until his retirement, when he began painting nearly Southern Shore Art Association. “It’s a great organi- every day. zation. It’s very user friendly. As long as you have an “I’m sort of a paintaholic,” he jokes. Thankfully, interest in art, we want to talk to you,” she says. he also has a wife of more than half a century who Fellow Southern Shore artists are diverse, them- is very supportive of his art. selves. Julia Holmaas, who originally hailed from northern Virginia, found her way to Indiana, where she has studied art at the Art Barn in Valparaiso. Susan Henshaw is primarily self-taught and has a passion for oil paints. She is currently focused on slightly abstracted landscapes, in which she plays with her proportions. Henshaw is also quite fond of creating pastel drawings of Lake Michigan, an hom- age to her home. Marjory Wood Crawford has a particularly interesting background, having studied at the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris and with Egyptian teacher D.C. Langley Mustafa Naguib. She purchased a former town hall Levitin studied textile arts at Brooklyn College building in Chesterton, where she rents space to and the City University of New York before embark- other artists and runs her private studio, when she ing upon a career with Jaymar-Ruby. “I’ve always is not exhibiting at the Southern Shore gallery. been interested in design and color,” he says. It The most exciting displays, however, were un- shows in his paintings, which are bold, bright, and doubtedly those of Paul Jeselskis on his pottery abstract. wheel and Wilbur Bougher creating hand-blown Yet, Levitin only began painting three years be- glass. There is something about watching these soft fore he turned 80. “It’s a way of relaxing,” he says. materials take shape and grow to what will become Staara, who exudes an air of mystique with her their hardened forms that provokes a very visceral singular name and soft-spoken approach, describes reaction in onlookers. THE November 8, 2007 Page 5 Watching the painters paint is tranquil; watching pottery and molten glass take shape is exciting. Watching the array of ﬁ nished products is divine.

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Artwork by Carol Block “Delphinium” by Winifred Godfrey

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Black and White Show The Berrien Artist Guild’s member show in the Riverwalk Gallery has a “black and white” theme. Members were asked to exhibit only work done in black and white or shades of gray. For the ﬁ rst time, : 60$//5' members of the two Box Factory writers’ groups will /$3257( ,1 be exhibiting in the member show. Eight writers 6LWWLQJ RQ D SDUWLDOO\ ZRRGHG DFUHV LQ 7LPEHU have submitted work, including poetry, essays and 5LGJHLVWKLVORYHO\EHGURRPEDWKKRPHZLWKD memoirs, which have been framed and will be hung VWRU\JUHDWURRPIHDWXULQJDYDXOWHGFHLOLQJDQGD with the traditional art. ILUHSODFH IUDPHG ZLWK EXLOWLQ ERRNFDVHV 7KH PDLQ IORRUPDVWHUVXLWHKDVJRUJHRXVZLQGRZVZLWKYLHZV For more, visit www.boxfactoryforthearts.org or ORRNLQJRXWLQWRWKHZRRGVSOXVIUHQFKGRRUVOHDGLQJ phone 269-983-3688, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Mon.-Sat. or WRWKHEULFNSDWLR$OOWKHDPPHQLWLHV\RXZRXOGH[SHFW 1-4 p.m. on Sun. The Box Factory is located at 1101 DQGPRUH&DOO3DP%DUEHU6WHHOHOLVWLQJDJHQWIRU Broad St., St. Joseph, MI. DGGLWLRQDO LQIRUPDWLRQ RU WR PDNH \RXU YLHZLQJ DSSRLQWPHQW BORTZ REALTY %2%%257=%52.(52:1(5 Pancake Breakfast The Michigan City Senior Center at Washing- 608-4101 or 1-800-755-7058 ton Park will be the site of a Pancake Breakfast on PAM BARBER-STEELE,

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The Heartland Alliance for Human Needs and Human Rights works hard to assist those who are threatened by poverty or danger. One of the sub- groups of the Alliance is Designs for Dignity. Take a large number of interior designers from the Chicago area, many with ties to Michiana and Harbor Coun- try, and see them lend their skills, talents, creativity, time and overall dedication to those in need. And they do it pro bono for not for proﬁ t organizations.

Heartland’s Mary Howard from Chicago with Chef Diane Botica of New Buffalo Three Oaks where we came to Janet Lindsay’s home situated on seven acres. J&L Catering of Chicago was on hand to serve up delicious brunch dishes of sausage apples, honey and brown sugar along with a great salad of baby spinach, grilled chicken, apple sausage, dried fruits with crumbled blue cheese. J&L used many of the products made the Kitchen Walk’s Gold Sponsor, Sara Lee.

2007 Kitchen Walk Registration – At Home With Nature in Union Pier Their 2007 Kitchen Walk took place Saturday, October 6th, an unseasonably warm day. It took its participants from Union Pier to Three Oaks to Lakeside and back to Michiana Shores just over the Indiana border. Susan Fredman of Chicago’s Su- san Fredman & Associates Ltd. along with Kitchen Walk’s 2007 co-chairs Roger Boike and Hedy Hall, greeted almost 300 (Susan’s estimate of tickets sold) people at the registration desk. Registration took place at Susan’s At Home With Nature Store in Union Pier, which by the way if you have not yet visited, you should in the future. J&L Catering’s Jesse Harper and L-R Julianna Feeney of Ann Arbor, “Walkers” were given identifying wristbands, Jeannean Verurg of Petoskey, MI, Margart Burns – Tinley Park, IL, Rose Kitchen Walk programs and a very detailed driving McGuire of Frankfort, Il, Kathy Burd – Chicago and Sodus, MI map, and I do mean detailed, outlining their route Then it was into the main town of Three Oaks to the gourmet kitchens featured in the event. It is where the former Featherbone Factory, now the wonderful to know that each kitchen featured along home of Jennifer and Jon Vickers, welcomed us. with the caterer or chef were completely donated Patty Panozzo, well known local chef and cookbook for the event. Volunteers were at every home direct- author, dazzled her guests with a pumpkin beef ing participants to the parking areas. Kitchen Walk stew like dish. Heading back to Lakeside, I arrived signs, many adorned with hot pink sneakers, were prominently displayed along the route. Some people along the route were “fi rst timers”, such as myself, and others were repeat participants. Many drove a lot of miles to enjoy the day. Mary Howard, employee of the Heartland Alliance in Chicago, summed up her fi rst Walk. “I am very impressed at how perfectly choreographed this event has been.” And she was right, it was. Now I am not or want to be a food critic. Due to everyone’s generosity this event could have been Clockwise from lower left – young girl - Ava Vickers, Patty Panozzo, called “Eat Your Way Through Michiana and Har- Brook Billings – Director of Special Events for Heartland Alliance, Jennifer bor Country”. My route A sent me to the outskirts of Vickers, Tommy Fitzsimmons and Micky Gallas of Long Beach, IN THE November 8, 2007 Page 11 at the home of Andrea Kott and Mark Levine. Standing on Lakeshore Road directing traffi c and visitors was Designs for Dignity’s Barbara Warren, a board member and owner of Chicago Tile Com- pany. Barbara gave me the short version of the De- signs for Dignity mission, outlined its latest projects and overall was a wealth of information. The Kott/ Levine kitchen, recently renovated, was a dream. Pastry Chef Denise Churchill and up and coming pastry chef Nirvana Harris’ mini cheesecakes were everything a sweet tooth needed.

L-R: Mary Pummell of Champaign IL and Vivian Larson of Urbana, IL with Chef Joe Franco, Jr. of Stop 50 And then it was out to 700W and the Wine Down reception. Follow the signs to the r e v e r i e spa in LaPorte just off 400N. Hosted by owner Beth Warren, and again donated, Walkers were invited for a personal tour of the facility which is so amazing that it makes you wonder if you’re still in the Midwest or LaPorte County and you are! Pastry Chefs L-R Denise Churchill and Nirvana Harris Out on the grounds under a large tent the silent Down the road, the next stop was at the tucked auction items were on display. Most were wine or away cottage of Anne and Paul Sidrys. Chef Diane food related. It was a big thank you from the Designs Botica of New Buffalo was carving up her favorite for Dignity group for their volunteers and partici- house-curred salmon and doling out crab canapés. pants. Many Heart- Although I didn’t indulge in these, everyone was land members were raving about them. on hand and many And remember, all chefs, caterers and homeown- friends of the organi- ers donated their time, products and settings. Need- zation. Janet Davies, ing a break from the samplings I looked forward to Channel 7’s Host the drive to Indiana and Michiana Shores’ last two and Executive Pro- stops. Co-Chair Roger Boike had opened his home ducer of 190 North up and featured one of Harbor Country’s favorites, and entertainment the Red Arrow Roadhouse. Crab cakes were being reporter, serving as served by Chris Kottka and Andy Walters. Honorary Chairper- son for this event, was on hand to meet and greet. She is an 2007 Kitchen Walk Chair and Designs avid supporter of the for Dignity Founder Susan Fredman with Channel 7’s Entertainment Reporter and Designs for Dignity Honorary Co-Chair Janet Davies cause. If you love great kitchens, food and just want to give back, put this event on your calendar for next year. For more information you can visit www.heart landalliance.org/ L-R Sheila O’Hara, Wheaton, IL, Mary Ellen Bliss, Western Springs and events. Long Beach, Red Arrow Road House’s Crhis Kottka and Andy Walters. Last stop - the kitchen of Rob Janoff and Ed Zim- kus. Catered by none other than Stop 50 Wood Fired Pizzeria, Joe Franco Jr. was dishing up crab bisque with roasted red peppers and his pulled beef sand- Designs for Dignity Volunteer and wiches with horseradish sauce. Board Member Susan Rossie THE Page 12 November 8, 2007 The Appearing at the Sweet Pad… Framing Station Harbor Coun- try’s own Christina Athena, singer and Give song writer, will appear at The Sweet and Pad, 313 Main St., Receive St. Joseph, MI, on Fri., Nov. 9, 8 p.m. Give 5 or more non-perishable food items for the MI time. There is a Salvation Army’s Food Pantry and receive $10 cover charge. 15% off Custom Framing She will be accom- (excludes “Frame Specials” and labor) panied by guitar- Now through November 24, 2007 ist Mitch Greg- a ory, with special 912 Franklin, Michigan City (219) 879-2115 guest artist Nino y Open Tuesday - Friday 9 to 5, Saturday 10 to 4 [email protected] Maminna. r Contact Chris- tina at 269/830- 3320.

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OPEN HOUSE The 17th annual contest of The National Arbor Day Foundation provides children across the country NOVEMBER with an understanding of Arbor Day and the impor- 9-10-11 tant benefi ts of trees, while inspiring them to learn 3-DAY OPEN HOUSE ~ November about the value of our forests as ecosystems. 9th ~ 4PM - 8PM • 10th ~ 10AM - 7PM • 11th ~ 12PM - 6PM Indiana students will join more than 75,000 • Candies • Gummies • Licorice • Chocolate • Carob & Yogurt classrooms around the country that are expected to • Sugarless • Dried Fruits • Nuts & Nut Mixes participate in this year’s national contest, which is DISCOUNTS NW INDIANA’S LICORICE CENTER open to fi fth grade students in any state that has a & IN-STORE • Vegetarian & Vegan Products designated Arbor Day coordinator. Indiana’s contest SPECIALS • Local Honeys • Coffees & Teas FREE • 100 Spices, Soups & Baking Ingredients coordinator is Ashley Mulis of the non-profi t Indi- • Organic & Gluten-Free Grains & Pastas GIFTS ana Urban Forest Council (IUFC). Indiana contest RAFFLES MON.-SAT. ~ 10-7 • SUN. ~ 12-6 TASTINGS sponsors include NIPSCO, the Indiana Arborist As- 219-983-9401 • www.mollybeas.com sociation and Duke Energy. The Arbor Day Post- 761 Indian Boundary Road, Suite 3 • Chesterton, Indiana er Contest is an important component of the fi fth Between Schoop’s & El Salto, just east of Hwy. 49 near the I-94 interchange. grade science curriculum and can be easily added to teachers’ lesson plans. The Arbor Day Poster Con- test activities directly relate to the Indiana science and art standards and can be easily added to the 5th grade teachers’ science curriculum. Indiana contest judges from around the state will choose 4 regional winners. Those posters will be judged and the winner announced at the 2008 Flow- er and Patio Show, March 8-16, 2008. Each regional winner will receive a $300 savings bond and have Named by our Members as one of their submission and name posted on a 25 by 12 Chicagoland’s foot billboard in their local area. The winner of the Great Neighborhood state contest will be honored at the Indiana State Museum during the Arbor Day Celebration on April Restaurants 2007-8 25th, 2008, and recognized in a formal proclamation by the Mayor’s offi ce. The national contest winner, his or her parents/ L T H F O R U M .com guardians and teacher will receive an expense-paid trip to the National Awards Weekend at Arbor Day the Chicago based culinary chat site Farm in Nebraska City, NE in June 2008. The na- “The real genius of this pizza is in the bread… The tional winner also receives a $1000 savings bond, slight sourness of the dough takes the fl avor of this pizza into a lifetime membership to The National Arbor Day the realms of unicorns and gnomes… The freshness and Foundation and a framed color copy of their win- fl avor of the toppings was stellar, like the little fuzzy ning poster. In addition, a tree will be planted in the leaves of freshly-picked sage on a pizza covered with winner’s honor. The national winner’s teacher will receive $200. brightly fl avorful sausage… The appetizer of wood- The IUFC is a statewide non-profi t organization roasted veggies was outstanding! If I could order only one devoted to promoting public awareness about the thing, it would be this, especially the stuffed peppers… benefi ts of urban and community trees in Indiana, Friendly folks, with a real, visible commitment to while protecting, improving and expanding Indi- the craft of classical pizzamaking.” ana’s urban forest. 219-879-8777 Bruce Exclusive Jewelry Show FALL HOURS: Friday & Saturday 11 a.m. -10 p.m. Whittaker House, 26 N. Whittaker St., New Buf- falo, will host a weekend reception for European Sunday 11 a.m.-8 p.m. jewelry designer, Jackie Dukker, Nov. 9-11. Ms. 500 S. EL PORTAL MICHIANA SHORES, IN Dukker was recently featured in the PBS program INDOOR AND OUTDOOR SEATING “Arts and Women” on WNIT and WTTW. A video of CARRYOUT the program will be shown throughout the weekend. More information at 269/469-0220. THE Page 22 November 8, 2007 Advocacy and Achievement Explored A special afternoon presentation in the Lubeznik Center for the Arts’ Hyndman Gallery on Sun., Nov. 11 at 2 p.m. will feature Chicago author Mary J. Peterson who will present her story “Jason: Ward of the State” and will be available to sign copies of her book. Copies can be purchased the day of the presentation for $14. “Jason: Ward of the State” is Mary J. Peterson’s compelling story of commitment and care of a student who became a ward of the state long after she had been his fi rst grade teacher. She guided Jason, s/w/m seeks as well as his brother, forging a bond that goes be- multiple partners to yond blood ties. Her love and focus on the impor- tance of education helped them survive the “Sys- view etchings . . . tem,” attend college and become successful adults. It is a true story of achievement against all odds. and serigraphs and prints and paintings and Peterson received her Master’s Degree in Special mosaics and jewels and Education from Roosevelt University. She is a re- pottery and . . . well, tired Chicago Public School teacher and a former you get the idea. weekend supervisor at the Phillip Rock Center and School for the Deaf and Blind. Currently, Peterson - don’t send photos is a Court Appointed Special Advocate. CASA is an - come in person. money organization of volunteers who work on behalf of not necessary but it helps. abused and neglected children and seek their place- OPEN YEAR ROUND ment in safe, permanent homes. 109 N. Barton St. An admission donation of $3 is appreciated and 269.469.1620 New Buffalo On The Lake LCA members get in for free. More information at 219-874-4900 or www.lubeznikcenter.org

EL RANCHO GRANDE Sing-Along to Handel’s Messiah Join the Northwest Indiana Symphony Chorus, AFTER LABOR DAY Choral Director Nancy Menk, and members of the Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra for “Sing- WINTER HOURS Along Messiah” on Sun., Nov. 25, at 3:00 p.m. at St. WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY 11AM TO CLOSE Michael the Archangel Church located at U.S. 30 SATURDAY & SUNDAY 1:00P.M. - CLOSE and Anna Street in Schererville, Indiana. CLOSED MONDAY & TUESDAY By popular request NISO again kicks off the holiday season with a sing-along version of Handel’s DAILY DINNER SPECIALS Messiah. Come and listen to the glorious music in WEDNESDAY: FAJITAS FOR “2” $16.95 the beautiful sanctuary of St. Michael the Archan- (STEAK OR CHICKEN) gel Church. If you want to sing-along, bring a copy INCLUDES: QUESADILLAS & ALAMO of Messiah or buy a new copy at the door. Complete Messiah vocal scores will be available at the performance for $10. THURSDAY: ALL MEXICAN DINNERS $10.99 Nancy Menk, Northwest Indiana Symphony Cho- THIRSTY THURSDAY 1/2 PRICE MARGARITAS rus director, and Chair of the Department of Music at Saint Mary’s College, South Bend, will conduct FRIDAY: SHRIMP FAJITAS $10.99 the 120-voice Northwest Indiana Symphony Cho- rus. Members of the Northwest Indiana Symphony SATURDAY: 1/2 SLAB CROCKETT RIBS $9.99 Orchestra will accompany the singing. General admission is $15. Children age 8 and SUNDAY: CARNE ASADA $10.99 over are welcome with an adult and student tickets N O T VALID WITH COUPONS, OR OTHER DISCOUNTS are $10. Single tickets will be sold both in advance 310 E BUFFALO - NEW BUFFALO- MI and at the door and can be purchased by calling the (269) 469-9600 Symphony ofﬁ ce at 219.836.0525. Special group rates are also available. THE November 8, 2007 Page 23

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Enchanted Evening Bridal Show Enchanted Evening proudly announces the return of the Bridal Fair and Fabulous Fashion Show for its 9th year. The 2007 show will be held on Sun- day, Nov. 11th, from noon-4 p.m. at the Valparaiso Country Club, 2501 Country Club Rd., Valparaiso. Simply Better Bridal out of Chesterton will be providing the fashions for the “runway” fashion show, and tuxes will be displayed during the fashion show. There will be door prizes, live entertainment, and a few special surprises for the brides. The Valparaiso Country Club is easily accessed from Bullseye Lake Road and Calumet Avenue from Highway 6 on the North side of Valparaiso, take 500 North Stop Light from the 49 Bypass on the East Side and take Bullseye Lake Road from Calumet Avenue from the south side. If you are interested in free tickets, phone Mary Galloway, 214-605-0819 or email marygalloway@ enchantedeveningwear.com, or visit http://www.enchantedeveningwear.com THE November 8, 2007 Page 25

Young People’s Theatre Company and Festival Players Guild presents

Book & Lyrics by Music by Tom Jones Harvey Schmidt Directed by Aaron Garrett Music Director Grahm Bailey November 9th & 10th at 7 pm November 11th at 2 pm at Mainstreet Theatre 807 Franklin Street • Michigan City www.festivalplayersguild.org

under Adults $10 – Children 13 $5 For Reservations Phone (219) 874-4269

is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street • New York, NY 10019 Phone: 212-541-4684 • Fax 212-397-4684 www.MTIShows.com THE THE Page 26 November 8, 2007 November 8, 2007 Page 27 “The Fantasticks” is the longest-running off- A Bench, a Trunk, and Three Wooden Poles “The Fantasticks” has been related to Romeo and Broadway musical in the world. The Young People’s by Cherie Davich Juliet. The lovers believe there is a family feud, that Theatre Company is putting on the musical comedy they are forbidden and ill-fated, dubbed the Romeo Regarding production of this performance, the professional relationship between Garrett this month at the Mainstreet Theatre in Michigan and Juliet syndrome. After they were head over and Tom Montgomery, light designer, began in 2004 through the Young People’s Theatre City. heels in passion, the lovers soon discovered the devi- Company. The entire cast has also been involved in other productions by the company, ex- On this rehearsal night, at Elston Junior High ous designs of their parents. The children foil their cept for Katherine Stoll, portraying Henrietta, the old actor, and Michael McNally, the boy. School in Michigan City, director Aaron Garrett in- parents’ plan of courtship by deciding to once again The casting for “The Fantasticks” started in early September and rehearsals are well under- structed the actors, “Be louder and speak slower.” rebel, much to their parents’ chagrin, thus ending way with performances beginning on November 9. The actors were standing around waiting for Garrett their love affair. Instead they each ventured off into The rehearsals were being held in the music room which came alive with sound emitting from musi- to give them direction and to begin the rehearsal. their own life adventures. cal director, Grahm Bailey, at the keyboard. He was playing the exact rhythm the actors needed to stay in Actress Kristen Lang, who portrays the character unison. The two characters, Matt, and El Gallo (the Bandit), played by Brandon Williams, conducted a “sword” ﬁ ght Mortimer, said, “You never stop learning” referring to the razor-sharp musical beat. to the pre-performance run through. The Sword Fight Scene is in Full Swing

Katherine Stoll and Kristen Lang run through lines. The premise of “The Fantasticks” is that parents Sword Fighting Mayhem!!! Mortimer and Henrietta attack Matt as his lover looks on. do not always know best. Characters Matt, acted by Michael McNally and Luisa, portrayed by Brelynn Woodrick, are the children of two different farmers, Hucklebee and Bellomy. The parents are believed The parents are not in favor by their children to be rivals. The lovers’ parents of the lovers’ decide to concoct a plan to guarantee a relationship decision between Matt and Luisa thus resulting in their Originally the play premiered at the Sullivan nuptials. Street Playhouse, a small off-Broadway theater in The real marital plot is the marriage of their chil- New York City, on May 3, 1960. This playhouse ran dren. What better way to ensure the two fall in love, the musical for 17,162 performances for a total of 42 then to say to their perspective children that they years, making it the longest running play to date. are not allowed to see each other. Knowing full well Since the play has had a long life, several actors that children generally do whatever they are told began as the young lovers only to come back years not to do, the young lovers instinctively rebel and later to portray older characters. start a love relationship. Kristen Lang’s character Mortimer’s dramatic death “Who is next?” The play has been running continuously since that ﬁ rst showing in New York City and has been at a multitude of other locations. Actors Tom Jones (not the famous hip-bumping singer) and Harvey Schmidt wrote “The Fantasticks” for a summer theatre production at Barnard College. Garrett, a college junior at IUN, said the teen- age actors have been fun and the only conﬂ ict has been scheduling. He decided to undertake this play because he had studied it in college and believes it to be the perfect choice. Since the play has no set, only wooden poles, a bench, and a trunk as props, the cost is minimal. The costumes are even simple, as well. There was laughter with regard to the costumes that made the Elston theatre echo. Parents Bellomy and Hucklebee rejoice in the lovers union as The Mute watches Play, Grahm Bailey, Play Director Aaron Garrett is pleased with his casts’ progress. Continued on Page 28 THE Page 28 November 8, 2007

Continued from Page 27 Garrett wants to give special thanks to Montgom- ery for helping to make this musical a reality. The director hopes the audience will see his vision and that it is a production everyone will enjoy.

Inquiring minds want to know what is going on. The costumes include a pirate, an Indian, a tux with tails, and a clown-like outﬁ t. Montgomery feels his most important contribution is making sure everyone is going in the right direction. Or as he put it, he’s “the voice in the back of their heads.” With a smile, keyboard musician Bailey described The Mute the performance as, “really, really, different from inquisitivly any other show. Not traditional, the actors have to observers the lovers become the characters to make it work.” Actress Kelsey Maxwell, whose ofﬁ cial title is The Mute, is CREW just one example of how the actor becomes and en- Aaron Garrett -- Director compasses the character. Watching the mime as she Tom Montgomery -- Lighting Designer moves her body, mouth, and head according to the Grahm Bailey -- Music Director scene was entrancing. Mike Catterlin -- Fight Coordinator During one act, there was pure blackness, the ac- Emily Montgomery & Amy Richmond -- tors had to portray the scene only through sound. Scene Painters This fascinating concept, not being able to see the show yet only hear its happenings, is genius. “The CAST Fantasticks” is also the most widely used produc- Allie Hillman -- Bellomy (the Girl’s mother) tion by community and high schools because of its Kristen Lang -- Mortimer (the one who dies) nominal cost and small cast. Kristen Lang chimed Kelsey Maxwell -- (The Mute) in, saying that the actors make up for the lack of a Michael McNally -- Matt (the Boy) set through their collective talents. Jacob Pakuszewski -- Hucklebee (the Boy’s father) Katherine Stoll -- Henrietta (The Old Actor) Brandon Williams -- El Gallo (the Narrator/Bandit) Brelynn Woodrick -- Luisa (the Girl)

For tickets, contact Mainstreet Theatre, 807 Franklin St., Michigan City; 219-874-4269 or visit www.festivalplayersguild.org Tickets are $5/students 12 yrs. and under $10/adults (over 13 yrs.)

Performances are as follows: Friday, November 9, 7 p.m. Saturday, November 10, 7 p.m. Sunday, November 11, 2 p.m.

Lighting Designer If you live in LaPorte County and are between 13 Tom Montgomery and 21 years of age, and would like to participate makes a suggestion in future productions of the Young People’s Theatre to actors Michael McNally and Company, e-mail [email protected]. Adults Brandon Williams are also needed in other production capacities. THE November 8, 2007 Page 29

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Soup Season Has Returned

“Beautiful soup! Who cares for fi sh, game, or any other dish? Who would not give all else for two pen- SPINACH AND POTATO SOUP nyworth only of beautiful soup?” Lewis Carroll, Al- 4 T unsalted butter ice in Wonderland 6 medium scallions, white and 1” of pale green Our weekly Bridge group generally meets at the part only, cut across into thin slices Elks Club for lunch, then the game. But this time I 1 small clove garlic, smashed, peeled and very invited them to my dining room for an early tasting fi nely chopped 3 of good soups, as cold weather is almost here. These /4 lb spinach, stemmed, washed well and coarse- three friends grew up in our area, attended local ly chopped schools, married neighborly men. They are indeed 3 cups chicken stock 1 a friendly crew at both the lunch and Bridge table. /2 lb. fi rm potatoes, peeled and cut into 1” cubes We all enjoyed the soups, and regarding Bridge, I (I cut mine smaller) was certainly happy – I came in second. 2 T fresh lemon juice 1 /4 tsp hot red pepper sauce 1 T kosher salt Freshly ground pepper, to taste (might be nice with some well-cooked bacon bits added) In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Stir in the scallions and garlic and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the spinach and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in the remaining ingredients except for the salt and pepper and simmer for 20 minutes. Puree if desired. The soup can be made ahead to this point and refrigerated for up to 3 days. Reheat the soup if its been refrigerated, and season with the salt and pepper to taste. Gloria is not a spinach admirer, but she really liked this soup; took the remainder home with her!

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BROILED CRAB MELTAWAYS 1 FAVORITE CHILI /2 pound crab meat (or one 7-oz can) 2 T cumin 1 stick margarine (yep, I use butter) 2 T chili powder 1 7-oz jar Old English sharp cheddar cheese 1 T paprika 2 T mayo 1 2 tsp dried oregano /2 tsp seasoned salt 1 2 1 / tsp ground red pepper /2 tsp garlic salt 1 T vegetable oil Mix all this well. Spread on English muffi n 1 lb ground beef quarters. MUST be frozen at least 30 minutes, 3 onions, chopped or for weeks on end. When party time arrives, 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped broil them until they puff up and are bubbly and 6 cloves garlic, fi nely chopped (2 T) slightly golden brown. Everybody loves ‘em. 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and fi nely chopped 8 sun-dried tomatoes, not packed in oil, and SAUSAGE AND WHITE BEAN SOUP snipped fi nely 2 T olive oil 12 oz beer 1 1 28-oz can plum tomatoes, with juices 1 /2 pounds Italian sausages 2 oz thinly sliced prosciutto, minced 1 T grated unsweetened chocolate 2 medium onions, but into medium dice 1 tsp sugar, or to taste 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into medium 2 bay leaves dice 1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed 2 medium celery stalks, cut into medium dice 1 can white beans, drained and rinsed 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 tsp dried thyme 1 1 quart chicken broth /4 cup chopped cilantro (optional – I use it, but 2 cans (16 oz) canned great Northern or other without the seeds) white beans, undrained 2 T. Fresh lime juice Heat oil in large deep pot. Add sausages and salt and pepper cook, turning once or twice, until well browned on garnishes if you’d like: yogurt, scallion greens, all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove with slotted grated cheddar spoon; when cool enough to handle, cut into 1/4” Add cumin, chili powder, paprika, oregano and red pepper in small bowl. Stir to combine. slices. Meanwhile, add prosciutto, onions, car- 1 rots, celery and thyme to pot and cook, stirring Set aside. Heat /2 T of the oil in a large heavy frequently until well browned, 8 to 10 minutes. pot over high heat. Add beef, in batches if neces- Add broth and sausage. Smash 1 can beans with sary, and saute until browned, about fi ve min- a fork, then add to soup with remaining beans. utes. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels Cover, and bring to a simmer, partially covered, and set aside. Lower heat to medium, add the remaining to blend fl avors, about 20 minutes. Turn off heat 1 and let sit for 10 minutes to let fl avors develop. /2 T oil. Add onions and green peppers. Cook, Bring soup to a simmer and serve. stirring, until the onions have softened and are golden brown, 7 to 10 minutes. Add garlic, jalap- enos, sun-dried tomatoes and the reserved spice mixture. Stir until aromatic, about 2 minutes. Pour in beer, bring to simmer and cook for 10 minutes, scraping up any brown bits clinging to the bottom of the pan. Add tomatoes and their juices, chocolate, sugar, bay leaves and the reserved ground beef. Pour in 2 cups of water and bring to a simmer. Cover the pot and simmer, 1 At the back, the stirring occasionally, for 1 /2 to 2 hours. oxtail, in front Add all drained beans and cook until the chili – three-bean is thick, 30 to 45 minutes more. Remove the bay Chili leaves. Stir in cilantro, if using, and lime juice. Season to taste. Add garnished, if using. Serves 8.

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Box offi ce hours: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Serving Breakfast All Day Daily Specials Mon.-Fri. $2.99-$5.99 “Understanding Your Dreams” This workshop for people interested in dreams Come See Michiana’s and their signifi cance, will be held from 2-4:30 p.m. All American Diner on Sat., Nov. 10, at the Michigan City Public Li- brary. 6 a.m. - 4 p.m. • 7 Days It will be be facilitated by Terese Fabbri, an experienced educator, counselor and dream therapist in 1608 E. Michigan Blvd., Michigan City • 874-4565 practice for over twenty years. The program is free. THE Page 36 November 8, 2007 The Community Theatre Guild Takes Steps Toward Continued Success

by Dawn Komasinski

The award-winning Community Theatre Guild, I recently visited with the Community Theatre now in its fi fty-third season, recently announced Guild’s Managing Director, Donna Blanchard, who their plans to renovate a sizable portion of The enlightened me as to the upcoming alterations the Chicago Street Theatre in downtown Valparaiso, a theatre will soon see. Blanchard, who has played venue that they have called home for the past ten the part of actress and fi lled the roles of Director, years. This major remodel, which encompasses the Artistic Committee chairperson and member on auditorium seating, main lobby, handicapped en- the Board of Trustees, is and has been committed trance and restroom facilities, has been made pos- to the theatre in all capacities and is confi dent in sible through the kind and generous donations of her fellow guild members’ dedication and abilities local individuals, establishments and organizations as they embark on the construction inside the the- including the Porter County Community Founda- atre walls. “We’re looking at a lot of work…there’s tion and Indiana Arts Council. Given the ample always a certain degree of uncertainty when you be- support of these entities and theatre enthusiasts in come involved in construction, but everyone is com- and around Northwest Indiana, this esteemed ven- mitted and it’s so very exciting.” ue has been given the opportunity to enlist the services of two reputable businesses that will not only revamp their dated interior design, but will more importantly address some fundamental operational concerns. Once this venture is complete, the quaint Chicago Street Theatre will be a more contemporary locality where the Community Theatre Guild will undoubtedly continue to create award-winning productions for generations to come. Managing Director, Donna Blanchard, smiles for the camera in one of the soon-to- be ousted auditorium seats of the Chicago Street Theatre.

The paramount project being undertaken this season is that of the theatre’s spectator seating. So The steel overhang outside The Chicago Street Theatre, reminiscent of that everyone in attendance may see their chosen those found traditionally outside of aged facilities, reminds us of the performance in comfort, the auditorium seats will Community Theatre Guild’s half-century of success. be replaced and the fl oor will be reconstructed on an The Community Theatre Guild has secured John incline, or rake, as is the layout in numerous other Morris Architects of Chicago, Illinois, and Insight theatres, both motion picture and live stage perfor- Strategic Concepts of Elkhart, Indiana, to pave the mance. While raking the auditorium will eliminate way to their continued success at the Chicago Street roughly ten seats, the audience’s view of the players Theatre. John Morris Architects of Chicago are will be greatly enhanced across the board. qualifi ed professionals in the area of architecture Another major task on the agenda is the over- and building restoration while Insight Strategic hauling of the theatre’s east-side entrance, which Concepts is an avant-garde company who is charged when fi nished will effectively allow for handicapped with the responsibility of preparing assessment pro- access into the facility. This sector of the theatre posals which center on organization of the theatre also houses the public lavatories, which will be ex- from a business standpoint. These two constituents, panded and outfi tted so to accommodate a greater while quite different in their actual contribution to occupancy at any given time. the theatre’s renovation, both have impressive re- A fi nal alteration set to be complete this winter sumes and are committed to implementing the the- concerns the main lobby just inside the theatre’s atre’s considerable changes for a bright future. west-side entrance. Following the repositioning of THE November 8, 2007 Page 37

The auditorium fl oor, as seen here, will be replaced with a sloped incline, An impressive collection of the Community Theatre Guild’s prestigious similar to that found in many other performance theatres, which will honors, which have been awarded for their array of talents, catch allow spectators to have a greater view of the performers on stage. your eye as you enter The Chicago Street Theatre’s foyer. the box offi ce and entryway into the auditorium February 1, 2008 and through February 16, 2008. near the stage, the enhanced foyer will continu- The essence of this renowned theatre company ally welcome theatergoers at time of their arrival comes from its many dedicated volunteer members, and during brief interludes. So not to diminish the whose multitude of skills and talents have made character of this ever-charming theater, this newly each of its fi fty-three seasons a success. Wheth- designed reception area will yet again host a lovely er the member be a performer, a stagehand or an display of photographs and numerous prestigious usher, their passion and appreciation for the arts is awards that pay tribute to the Community Theatre evident. Blanchard’s confi dence in the Community Guild’s past production casts and crews. Theatre Guild’s ability “to produce really professional work” was clear in speaking with her. “There is so much talent here that it’s always challenging… I believe that it’s a breeding ground for talent.” To order tickets to any of the guild’s upcoming performances or to donate funds, goods or services, please contact their box offi ce at 219-464-1636. To learn more about the theatre’s production schedule, its upcoming fund raising events and its history, log onto www.ctgoline.org. The Chicago Street Theatre is located at 154 West Chicago Street, at the corner of Lafayette and Chicago Streets in downtown Val- paraiso.

Accompanied by The Comedy-Tragedy Masks is the acronym for the Community Theater Guild engraved on smooth light colored stone plates on the theatre’s south side, which together create an alluring site to approaching spectators and passers-by. The beginning stages of the renovation are now underway. The Community Theatre Guild’s holiday production of “A Christmas Story” by Jean Shep- herd will take the stage at the Valparaiso Universi- ty Center of the Arts beginning December 13, 2007 through December 23, 2007, which will allow the conception design teams to implement the changes at The Chicago Street Theatre. “Letters Home, Voices of American Troops from the Battleﬁ elds of Iraq,” is an explosive yet intimate The brick marquee outside of Valparaiso’s Chicago Street Theatre drama earmarked as the theatre’s ﬁ rst production promotes the theatre’s current and/or upcoming production following renovation and will be performed from to passing pedestrians and motorists. THE Page 38 November 8, 2007

Swedish - Deep Tissue - Massage AAUW Meeting Specializing in Myofascial Release The Michigan City Branch of the American Asso- Chronic Pain Therapy ciation of University Women will meet at 7 p.m. Nov. 12 at the Barker Mansion. Dan and Sara McNabb Page Rumer will present a program on “Old Time Sheet Music”. Massage Therapist Member Joan Robinson will receive special rec- 2411 St. Lawrence Ave., Suite 202 ognition as the honoree of the AAUW Educational Long Beach – 1 block from Stop 24 Foundation 2008 grant. The grant will be designat- 219-916-4664 AMTA Member ed to the Community Action Project in her name. Joan recently completed two terms as president of Graduate - Chicago School of Massage Therapy the Michigan City Branch and also has served as John Barnes Myofascial Release Membership vice-president and Educational Foun- La Stone, Inc. - Hot Stone Massage dation Chairman. She currently co-chairs the An- tiques Interest Group. Any person who is a baccalaureate or associate Patio Seating graduate of an accredited college or university is Available welcome to join AAUW. This group, founded nationally in 1881, promotes equity for women and girls, CARRY OUT life-log education and positive societal change. AVAILABLE AAUW supports an Educational Fund for research Open for Breakfast on girls and education, community action projects Sat. & Sun. 8 a.m. and fellowships and grants for outstanding women Open 7 Days around the globe. The AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund A Week provides funding and a support system for women seeking judicial redress for sex discrimination in (219) 878-0688 higher education. 501 Center Street • Michigan City, IN Locally, AAUW supports the Reading is Funda- mental Program which provides books at no charge to Michigan City elementary students. The local branch has a number of interest groups including antiques, crafts, and readers. At each meeting, top- ics of interest are presented to members. To learn more, phone 872-1217

VU Christmas Concert Tickets On Sale The annual Valparaiso University Christmas Concert, a campus holiday tradition for more than 80 years, will celebrate the Advent season with performances by the University’s premier musical ensembles Fri. & Sat., Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 in the Cha- pel of the Resurrection. The Christmas Concert, which features approximately 200 student musicians, will take place at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30 and at 5 p.m. Dec. 1. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students and senior citizens. Call the VU Box Ofﬁ ce at (219) 464-5162 or visit the Valpo ArtsMedia Web site valpo.edu/vuca/valpoartsmedia to purchase tickets. Audience members also will be invited to join University ensembles and sing familiar hymns and carols of the Christmas season during the concert. Valparaiso’s premier vocal and instrumental ensembles, the Chorale, Chamber Concert Band and Symphony Orchestra, will perform together and in- dividually. Also performing are VU’s Handbell Choir of the Chapel of the Resurrection; organist Dr. Lor- raine Brugh, Kruse organ fellow; and soprano Mau- ra Janton Cock, adjunct instructor of music. THE November 8, 2007 Page 39

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GIFTS CUSTOM FRAMING ART The Duneland Weavers’ Guild will meet on Sat., Beach Scenes Nov. 10 at 10 a.m. at the Westchester Public Library For GardenHome cates& With the Holidays Arriving… Annex, 100 W. Indiana St., Chesterton. This month, Florals the video of the 2006 Convergence fashion show will Gift Certifi Open Up Your Home with ART Landscapes be shown. There will also be a yarn and equipment L & M Framing and Gallery South Shore sale by members following the video. Members will Posters be wearing their retro weaving and knitting fash- www.web.triton.net/landmframing/ ions. 202 S. Whittaker, New Buffalo Open Daily 11-5 269-469-4800 Coffee, tea and refreshments will be served. Guests are always welcome. For more information, contact 219/322-6505. Send a Copy of Works of Garret Hamm Featured THE Ohio native and current Chesterton resident Gar- ret Hamm is the featured artist during November at the Chesterton Art Center. A graduate of the Central Academy of Commer- cial Art, Hamm worked for several Ohio advertising agencies and taught at Central Academy. In Chica- to a Friend or Relative go, the artist/designer worked for several agencies, including J. Walter Thompson, D’Arcy McManus and Masius, and Ogilvy & Mather. During his 39- BEACHER SUBSCRIPTION RATES year advertising career the artist worked in print and fi lm, receiving numerous awards for his work. Six Months ...... $21.00 One Year ...... $38.00 Page Turners Book Discussion Group The Page Turners book discussion group at La- THE Porte County Public Library will discuss Slaves in the Family by Edward Ball from noon-1 p.m., on Tues., Nov. 13. The book is a true story about the 911 Franklin Street author’s relatives on plantations in South Caroli- Michigan City, IN 46360 na. The book can be checked out in regular and large print format. The program is free and refreshments Phone: 219/879-0088 will be served. Bring your lunch if you wish. More Fax: 219/879-8070 information, and to request signing for the hearing E-mail: [email protected] impaired, phone 219/362-6156. The library is located at 904 Indiana Ave., downtown LaPorte. THE November 8, 2007 Page 41 American Red Cross Classes Winter Hours at Luhr Park The LaPorte County Chapter of the American Red The Luhr County Park Nature Center has started Cross will offer the following certifi cation classes in its winter hours. Now open Saturdays and Sunday CPR and First Aid in November. (12:30-4:30 p.m.), these hours will continue through Adult, Child and Infant CPR and First Aid February 29, 2008. class -- $40 fee. Luhr Park is part of the LaPorte County Park Sat., Nov. 10, 8 a.m. at WorkOne in LaPorte. system and is located at 3178 S 150 W, LaPorte. Sat., Nov. 17, 8 a.m. at Chapter House, 113 War- More information at 219/325-8315. ren Rd., Michigan City. CPR Recertifi cation Class -- Thurs., Nov. 15, 6 p.m. at the Chapter House. Phone for cost. CPR for the Professional Rescuer -- Thurs., Nov. 29, 6 p.m., at the Chapter House. $40 fee. What is better than If you are interested in taking any of these class- to sit at the end of the es, phone 219/874-4247 to register. day and drink wine with friends & or substitutes “Urban & Rural Landscapes” “ for friends? The works of Sawyer artist and resident, Joe Hindley, will be on display at the Vickers Theatre James Joyce Gallery through the month of November. Paintings and drawings of urban and rural scenes take you across the border and the nation in Mr. Hindley’s 16409B Red Arrow Hwy, Union Pier, MI 49129 • 888/824-WINE” diverse style. You can fi nd other works by Joe in and about the Chicago area: Banana Republic on Michigan Av- enue, Soul Kitchen restaurant on Milwaukee, and a recently completed mural for the city of Chicago’s

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Writing Your Memoirs If you are writing your memoirs, you are invited to Tom McCormick discussions on memoirs with other amateur writers on Thurs., Nov. 15, 1-2:30 p.m., in the small meeting Builder room at LaPorte County Public Library. New and beginning writes are welcome. Those interested in Licensed in Indiana & Michigan writing their family histories are also welcome. Voice: 219.928.2953 There is no charge or registration. Information, and to request signing for the hearing impaired, at Fax: 219.879.3536 219/362-6156. The library is located at 904 Indiana email: [email protected] Ave., downtown LaPorte. THE Page 42 November 8, 2007

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The crew kept the Pakhomov ship-shape. And the job at hand was to simply settle back and spend 12 delightful days in October cruising: the Moscow Canal, the Volga River, the Volga-Bal- The author prepares to sail from Moscow aboard the Viking Pakhomov tic Waterway, Europe’s second largest lake – Lake (left). Her sister ship, the Viking Lomonosov is to the right. Onega, the “Blue Route” along the Svir River, Lake (photo courtesy of Theresa Doyle) Ladoga which is Europe’s largest, and the Neva Riv- But thanks to the kindness of my dear mother, er to our ﬁ nal port of call in Saint Petersburg. Hannah McKelvy, I found my landlubbing self com- We passed, en route, through locks too numerous fortably settled in cabin number 230, or kayuta to mention, and many of those aquatic adjustments nomer sva tri nol, on the lower deck of the Viking came in the dead of night when one was deep in a Pakhomov from our arrival in Moscow on 10 Oct 07 Russian sleep dreaming of swans come to life. until our departure from Saint Petersburg on 21 Oct 07.

Leaving the Lock of Rybinsk in our wake. The Viking Pakhomov, in my opinion, was a no- My home away from home in Russia – Kayuta nomer sva tri nol frills working ship that was more than a match for (cabin number 230). the rough seas that Lake Ladoga threw at her on Accompanied by a hard-working crew of 114 and her fi nal day of sailing before docking in Saint Pe- some 200 other passengers, we sailed in warmth tersburg. She departed every port with great a Rus- and comfort from the Volga-Moscow Terminal on the sian fanfare that included the fl inging of spent vod- Moscow Canal to the Salt Pier on the Neva River in ka glasses over one’s shoulders (orange juice also THE November 8, 2007 Page 45 worked) and the playing of a soulful composition specially commissioned by Viking River Cruises for their fl eet. The sailors were all about the business of keeping the Pakhomov, and our sister ship the Viking Lomonosov, on course, on time, and well away from the constant fl ow of ships steaming in the opposite direction.

Our sister ship, the Viking Lomonosov, prepares to dock in Kizhi. the decks for both exercise and incredible sightsee- ing with an amazing view at every turn. And, yes fellow birders, I did see three Russian eagles and some late lingerging water fowl that looked all the world to me like our mergansers. I tried to get a book on Russian birds but did not suc- River trafﬁ c on the Volga. ceed. So please take my word that Russian birds This was no idle putt-putt around a warm wa- are deﬁ nitely worth watching. ter sea with seashell peddlers awaiting us in every I also looked for the elusive Russian brown bear port. along the way, but did not see any. I did, however, Net. see some Russian hunters in earnest pursuit of said This was a most masculine cruise of a lifetime Russian bear. aboard a vessel designed to cross the Baltic Sea if Having served in the U.S. Navy, I felt very much needed. at home aboard the Viking Pakhomov, and my favorite memory is of the morning I appeared on the stern just as a sailor was hoisting the Russian tri- color. I stood at attention, placed my hand over my heart and silently saluted the amazing country that was passing before my eyes. And next time, for your eyes only, the passing wonders of: Uglich, Yaroslavl, Goritzy, and other- worldly Kizhi. Paka!

Following our sister ship into the sunset. We sailed in tandem with the Lomonosov the whole way.

The Viking Pakhomov, so you know, was built Hannah “Momska” along with her sister ships the Kirov, Surkov and McKelvy and her Lavrinenkov, between 1984 and 1990 and refur- son, The Beacher correspondent, at bished in 2003. She is, as we reﬂ ect on these words, the captain’s dinner resting comfortably in the Neva with her sister aboard the Viking ships for the winter. One of our guides showed us a Pakhomov. photograph of her at rest last winter and assured us her hull is thick enough to withstand the crushing ice that may already be encasing the Neva. While some passengers were content to sit in the library or “Panorama Bar” and watch the passing rural Russian scenery, others like yours truly donned their rugged Midwestern winter apparel and walked THE Page 46 November 8, 2007 Activities to Explore In the Local Area:. November 8 -- Creativity workshop with Aus- trailian author and dream expert Robert Moss at the Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W 2nd St., MC. 7-9 pm in the Hyndman Gallery. “How Dreams Can Wake You Up.” Program fee $30. Info: 874-4900. November 8 -- Taste of Poland dinner at St. Stanislaus Church, 1501 Washington St., MC. 5- 7:30 pm. Tix $10/adult, $5/kids at the door. November 8-12 -- At the Vickers Theatre: “The Jane Austen Book Club.” Starring Jimmy Smits, Amy Brenneman. Thurs/Fri 6:30 pm; Sat/Sun 4 & 6:30 pm; Mon 6:30 pm. Rated PG-13. Also showing: “Death at a Funeral.” Directed by Frank Oz. Thurs thru Mon 9 pm only. Rated R. Vickers Theater, 6 N. Elm St., Three Oaks, MI. 269/756-3522 or www. vickerstheatre.com November 9-11 -- “The Fantasticks.” Presented by Young People’s Theatre Company and Festival Players Guild at Mainstreet Theatre, 807 Franklin St., MC. Fri/Sat 7 pm; Sun 2 pm. Tix $10/adults, $5/kids under 13 yrs. 219-874-4269. November 9-10 -- Porter County Model Rail- roaders Open House. Fri/7 pm, Sat noon. Banta Senior Center, 605 Beech St., Valparaiso. Freewill donation. Story this issue. November 10 -- Dave Herzog’s Marionettes at The Memorial Opera House, 104 Indiana Ave., Val- paraiso. 11 am. Tix $6.50; reserve at 219/548-9137. 5 CST V November 10 -- PNC Open House for prospec- SUN. 12– illas of B T. & riar L SA eaf tive students and their families. 11:30 am at the RY Lu VE xu Library-Student-Faculty Bldg. Preregister at 872- E ry SE T 0527, ext. 5505. U ow O n H h November 10 -- Indiana Dunes State Park Vol- o N m E e unteer Callout. 3 pm at the Nature Center. 219/926- P s O 1390. November 10 -- Minority Health Coalition of La- Porte County Fall Fashion Show. 2-5 pm at the MC Senior Center, Washington Park. $25/adults, $10/ children under 13 yrs; 219/879-1712. November 10 -- “Return of the Reluctant Mu- sician” at The Acorn Theater, 107 Generations Dr., Three Oaks, MI. Featuring Alan Barcus (musician, songwriter) in concert. 8 pm MI time. Tix $20; reserve at 269/756-3879. Story this issue. LAPORTE, INDIANA www.villasofbriarleaf.com November 11 -- Michigan City Concert Asso- Prices Starting in the Mid 200’s ciation presents Frederic Chiu, virtuoso pianist in concert. 2 pm at the MC Elston Middle School, 317 MAINTENANCE FREE LIVING Detroit St. Tix by subscription or $20 at the door. on beautiful Briar Leaf Golf Course 219/362-3665 or 219/878-1392. 1525–2035 SF luxury townhomes, 4 ranch and 1 two November 11 -- Sinai Sunday Evening Forum story floor plan to choose from. Features include: masonry fireplace, full basement, two car garage, Presents Bruce Feiler: “Who Speaks for God: Re- pvc deck, soaring ceilings and low maintenance fees claiming Religion from the Extremists.” 7:30 pm Directions: 1 mile South of the 90 Toll rd. on SR 39 & Tiffany Woods Dr. at Elston Middle School, 317 Detroit St., MC. Sub- 9 minutes south of New Buffalo SalesThurs.-Mon. information Center11 am-4 Open pm daily CST 12–5 or CST By •Appointment Closed Tues. & Wed. scription tix at 219/785-5697. www.sinaiforum.org 219.851.0008 November 13 -- LaPorte Co. Genealogical Soci- ety meeting. 7 pm at Swanson Activity Center, 910 THE November 8, 2007 Page 47 State St., LaPorte. Visitors welcome. Refreshments & program. November 13 -- Valparaiso University Jazz En- Belzowski semble in concert. 7:30 pm in the University The- atre on campus. Free. Custom November 14 -- PNC Books and Coffee series. Noon-12:45 pm in the Library-Student-Faculty Bldg, Assembly Hall, Rm 02. Cellophane by Maria Carpentry, Arena to be reviewed by Kenneth Kincaid. Free & open to the public. November 15 -- Thanksgiving Dinner at the MC Corp. Senior Center, Washington Park. 4:30-6:30 pm. Tix $8; only 250 will be sold. 873-1504. • Award-Winning Designs November 15 -- Flying Carpet Travelogue: “In- • Impeccable Craftsmanship donesia Volcanic Safari” narrated by Grant Foster. • Distinctive Legacy Homes 7 pm at Elston Middle School Theatre, 317 Detroit St., MC. Single adm. tix $5/adults, $2.50/students. Every Monday -- New Buffalo Chess Club. 6 pm (MI time) at the New Buffalo Public Library, 33 N. Michael S. Belzowski, President Thompson, New Buffalo. Open to all ages and skill Ofﬁ ce: 219-362-2809 levels. John Calo, 269/469-6507 or email jscalo@lo- Fax: 219-324-9242 calnet.com E-mail: [email protected] Places to Visit: Barker Mansion, 631 Washington St., Michigan

City. Adm. $4/adults, $2/kids 18 & under, free/kids Member National Association of Home Builders under 3. Guided tours--weekdays 10 am, 11:30 am MASW Masters in Fine Furniture, 2009 & 1 pm; weekends noon & 2 pm. 219-873-1520. Purdue University, AS, Building Construction Technology, 1995 Beverly Shores Depot Museum and Art Gallery, 525 Broadway, Beverly Shores, IN. Sat-Sun. 1-4 pm. 219/871-0832. Great Lakes Museum of Military History, 360 Dunes Plaza, Michigan City. Open 9 am-4 pm, Tues- Fri; 10 am-4 pm Sat; closed Sun & Mon. Adm. $3/ adults, $2/vets & senior citizens, $1/ages 8-18, and free to under 8 and active military personnel. Info 872-2702 or www.militaryhistorymuseum.org LaPorte County Historical Museum. 2405 Indiana Ave., LaPorte. Adm. $3/LaP. Co. resident; $5/out-of- county; $3/kids 12-17; free/under 12 yrs. 219/324- 6767 or www.laportecountyhistory.org Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W. 2nd St., Michigan City. Tues.-Fri., 10 am-5 pm; Sat-Sun, 11 am-4 pm. Closed Mon. Phone 874-4900. New Buffalo Railroad Museum, 530 S. Whittaker St., New Buffalo, MI. Mon-Fri, 9 am-5 pm; Sat, 10 am-3 pm, (MI time) Closed Sun. 269/469-5409. Old Lighthouse Museum, Washington Park, MC. Closed for the season. Groups of 10 or more can make appointment at 872-6133 or 872-7128. Rag Tops Museum of Michigan City, 209 W. Mich- igan Blvd., Michigan City. A collection of classic, antique & unusual vehicles & memorabilia. Open every day 10 am-7 pm. Adm. $6/adults, $5/sen. cit, $4/kids, free/under 3. 878-1514. Southern Shore Art Association Gallery, 724 Franklin St., Michigan City. Fri., 4-7 pm; Sat., noon- 5 pm; Sun., 1-5 pm. 219-861-0186. http://southern- shoreart.org THE Page 48 November 8, 2007

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • CLASSIFIED HIRE Sue’s HUSBAND CLASSIFIED RATES - (For First 2 Lines.) Is your list of household repair & maintenance projects growing? 1-3 ads - $7.00 ea. •• 4 or more ads - $5.50 ea. (Additional lines- $1.00 ea.) Small jobs welcome. - Quality Work. -- Call Ed Berent PH: 219/879-0088 - FAX 219/879-8070. @ 219/879-8200. Email: [email protected] • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • CLASSIFIED ADS MUST BE RECEIVED BY H & H HOME REPAIR FRIDAY - 4:00 P.M. - PRIOR TO THE WEEK OF PUBLICATION We specialize in: •Carpentry •Finished Basements •New Baths PERSONAL •Electrical *Plumbing •Flooring •Drywall/Painting. Family owned 45 years. FEMALE ROOMMATE WANTED. $500/month. Jeffery & Scott Human, owners -- 219/861-1990. Beach area. Call 219-210-3688. PERSONAL SERVICES PAINTING-DRYWALL-WALLPAPER SAVE YOUR PRECIOUS MEMORIES DIGITALLY ON CDs OR DVDs WISTHOFF PAINTING -- REFERENCES Home movies-slides-pictures transferred to CDs or DVDs Small Jobs Welcome -- Call 219/874-5279 Wedding & Event Documentation. JEFFERY J. HUMAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR PAINTING & STAINING Corporate and Industrial Video Productions Custom Decorating - Custom Woodwork - Hang/Finish Drywall Contact: Patrick Landers at Midwest Video Communications Wallpaper Removal – Trim Carpentry 219-879-8433 27-Years experience. Insured. Ph. 219/861-1990. LIVE-IN CAREGIVERS AND MORE, INC. DUNIVAN PAINTING Local Employment Agency Interior/Exterior Painting • Wallpaper Removal. helps people maintain their independence in the Local. Exp. Insured. Reasonable Rates. Call Brian at 219-741-0481. security of their own homes since 1998 THE A & L PAINTING COMPANY -- INTERIOR & EXTERIOR We provide: 20-YEARS EXPERIENCE. Also Power Wash, Seal & Paint Decks. • 7 days/24 hours care and attention Seniors (65+) 10% off labor. References. Reasonable. Phone or fax • day or night shift assistance 219/778-4145. Cell phone days 219/363-5450 • limited medical/nursing services LAKE SHORE PAINTING & PRESSURE CLEANING. • medication management Free estimates. Call 219-872-6424 and ask for LeRoy. • meal preparation • light housekeeping WAYNE’S PAINTING. From top to bottom, interior/exterior. Painting, Call (219) 872-6221 leave message staining, decks, pressure washing. Free est. Fully insured. 13 yrs. exp. An alternative to nursing home Save 30% on interiors Nov. through February. 219-363-7877 days; 219-778-2549 evenings. Ask for Wayne. EXPERIENCED NANNY AND COMPASSIONATE CAREGIVER with medical background. Can do housekeeping, run errands, etc. ROBERT ALLEN & ASSOCIATES, INC. – Painting & Decorating Exc. ref. Reasonable rates. Call 219-874-3821 or 219-877-4302. Interior-Exterior. Custom Painting. Wall Coverings. Drywall Repair Insured. Competitive Rates. Reliable. Call 219-840-1581. SELF IMPROVEMENT - INSTRUCTIONS FRESH START PAINTING • Interior/Exterior • Commercial/Residential PROFESSIONAL TEACHER/ENTERTAINER Insured and Bonded. Call 219-879-7819. Entertainment and Lessons. Call 219/872-1217. TIM’S PAINTING HEALTH & PHYSICAL FITNESS Interior & exterior painting, pressure washing and/or hand washing, • • • MASSAGE THERAPY & WELLNESS CENTER • • • gutter cleaning, exterior window washing. Free estimates. Therapeutic Massage • Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine • Call Tim at 219-861-7965. Reflexology • Heated Stone Therapy • Salt Scrub • Pregnancy Massage • P LANDSCAPE-Lawns-Clean Up, Etc. P • Healing Touch • Chair Massage & Wellness Programs for Business • H & D TREE SERVICE and LANDSCAPING, INC. -- Qigong • Personal Fitness • Gift Certificates Full service tree and shrub care. Trimming, planting, removal. www.wellness-specialists.com Firewood, snowplowing, excavating. -- Call 872-7290. 1026 N Karwick Rd. 219-879-5722 (Mon-Sat) FREE ESTIMATES For Evening/Weekend Appointments, Call our New Buffalo Location at the Harbor Grand Hotel 888-605-6800. HEALY’S LANDSCAPE & STONE 219/879-5150 -- FAX 219-879-5344 CLEANING - HOUSEKEEPING http://www.healysland.com - [email protected] PERSONAL TOUCH CLEANING -- Homes - Condos - Offices. Voted: BEST LANDSCAPE SUPPLY YARD IN N.W. INDIANA! Day and afternoons available. - Call Darla at 219/879-2468. 15+ Types of Flagstone, 30+ Types of Stone, SUZANNE’S CLEANING Granite boulders, River Rock, Decorative gravel, Mulch, 219/326-5578. Mushroom Compost, Sand, Topsoil Landscaping, Stonescaping, Ponds, Patios, Walls, Pavers, Bricks FINISHING TOUCH: Residential & Specialty Cleaning Service Complete Landscape Design & Installation! Professional - Insured - Bonded - Uniformed Dunegrass, Perennials, Evergreens, Grasses, Groundcovers, #1 in Customer Satisfaction. Phone 219/872-8817. Annuals all sold at below RETAIL Cost! CLEANING SOLUTIONS. Home & office cleaning services, ★★ H&S SERVICES --2621 E. US HIGHWAY 12 ★★ 10 yrs. exp. Insured, free estimates. Call 219-210-0580. Call 219/872-8946 ALDONA’S HOUSE LIKE NEW Cleaning Service. Let Us Be Your One Stop Shop Lithuanian lady looking for houses to clean, preferably year round. Colored Mulch - Topsoil - River Rock Excellent service and references. Call 219-898-6538 or 219-898-0109. Retaining Wall Blocks - Natural Stone ANOTHER YOU. Residential/Commercial Cleaning. ✸ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✹ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✹ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✹ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✹ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✸ Construction Clean up. Insured. Call Cristy 219-861-7762. ADDIE’S LAWN MAINTENANCE • Residential & Commercial LOOKING FOR NEW HOUSES TO CLEAN. Yard Clean-Up • Mowing • Aeration • Thatching • Ext. Power Experienced. References. Call Halina at 219-325-8680. 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✩ ★ JIM’S LAWN SERVICE – MOWING – WEEKLY RATES ✩ ★ LONG BEACH COZY 4/BR HOUSE AT STOP 15 (Across from Beach) CALL 219-879-3733 or (cell) 219-229-3178. Leave message. Fireplace and Large Deck. No pets. Call 708/370-1745. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES SHERIDAN BEACH. Contemporary, spacious, furn. 3BR, 2-1/2BA home. 2-car garage. Outstanding lake vistas. Short or long term. Call 630-852- ATTENTION DRIVERS willing to train to obtain CDL! NO 5414, e-mail [email protected], www.michigancityrental.com EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! TMC Transportation needs drivers. Guaranteed weekly earnings. Premium equipment and benefits. HOUSE FOR RENT-OGDEN DUNES. Quiet semi-private beach commu- Excellent earning potential and still be OFF WEEKENDS! It’s not nity. 3BR, 1.5BA, sleeps 6+2. Gas BBQ, big deck, screened porch, A/C, a job, it’s a future! FOR CDL Training through Commercial Driver Satellite TV, stereo, all linens. Sat/Sun rentals $1200. Great family location. Institute in South Bend, IN. Call today. - 1-800-882-7364 AC0064 Cell 219-730-6486, H 219-763-3088. PEN Products – Dept. of Correction is seeking a Truck Driver for their MICHIGAN CITY BEACH HOUSE. STOP 31/Shoreland Hills. operation at the Westville Correctional Facility and a Plant Foreman for the 5BR, 3BA. Recently updated. Huge cedar deck overlooking beautiful Indiana State Prison. The ideal candidate will have the following experience: views of yard and creek. Sleeps 10-14. Fully furn. Turn Key. 2.5 blks. Plant Foreman: A min. 4 yrs. exp. in production of goods or services. to beach. No smoking or pets. Call to reserve your family and friends get- Experience in metal work a plus. Salary: $27,456 annually. away vacation! Security deposit required. $200/day. Only 1 hr. from Chicago! Truck Driver: Position requires strong customer service skills and a mini- Call 708-774-7196 or [email protected] mum of one year tractor-trailer experience. No overnights required. SHORELAND HILLS 10 MONTH RENTAL. 3BR, 2BA, furn. W/D. A minimum of Class B CDL needed. Salary: $23,686 annually. 2 blks. to lake. Avail. 8/20/07 to 6/30/08. $800 per month includes outdoor The state offers an excellent benefit packet plus paid holidays, vacation, maintenance, but not utilities. No Pets. Call Bob N. at (800) 899-2699. sick, and personal leave. Recently remodeled. “Must See to Appreciate.” Interested candidates apply at www.IndianaStateJobs.org NOT A DRIVE BY. Must see. Beautifully rehabbed interior. 3BR. Reference #: 550157 – Plant Foreman Walk to Lake Michigan beach. $700/monthly. Call 219-879-2195. Reference #550760 – Truck Driver LARGE 1BR APARTMENT on FRANKLIN ST. in MICHIGAN CITY. EOE Newly renovated, high ceilings, fireplace, new appliances. No pets. WANT TO SELL $875/mo. + util. 219-712-4185. COPIC MARKERS AND PENS - AT FIRME’S – BEV SHORES MICHIANA SHORES – completely Furn. CHARMING 1BR/+den sleeper (2 Stores) 11th & Franklin Streets, Michigan City - 219/874-3455 COZY home. W/D, D/W, FP, BBQ, decks, cable, wooded and quiet… Hwy 12, Beverly Shores - Just West of Traffic Light - 219/874-4003 avail. now to spring/summer. Non-smoker, no pets. $795 + util. Close to TROY BILT CHIPPER/SHREDDER. Like new. beach/park. [email protected] or 773-851-0849. $700 obo. Call Rich 219-872-1065. SHERIDAN BEACH. 3BR 1BA, full basement, new kitchen, bath, hard- woods, new appliances. W/D. 3 short blks. to the lake. $895 monthly + BEAUTIFUL, LOVEABLE BICHON PUPPIES ready to go. Both parents cham- util, security, 12 mo. lease. Saturday showings. 773-501-8994. pions, puppies home raised. Call 219-879-0431 for more information. MICHIANA SHORES, 3603 Lake Shore Dr. REAL ESTATE Winter Rental, Oct.-May. 3BR, 2BA, W/D, full furn. $1000/mo. COMMERCIAL – RENTALS/LEASE/SELL Call Debra at 219-874-5593 or 219-861-7564. SHERIDAN BEACH – 2BR, 1BA. Lake View. Deck. Dog OK. GARAGE AND BASEMENT OVERSTUFFED? $750/month. Call 219-746-7866. Store your stuff with us and get a 6 month lease for a 5 month price. GOLDEN SANDES STORE AND LOCK. 3BR HOUSE IN SHERIDAN BEACH. Beautifuly furnished. 4407 E. U.S. 12 (@ Hwy. 212) $900/mo. + util. Non-smokers. No pets. Call 630-886-3986. Michigan City, IN. 2BR BUNGALOW IN SHERIDAN BEACH. Unfurn. $600/mo. + util. 219/879-5616. Non-smokers. No pets. Call 630-886-3986. OFFICE SUITE. 3 private offices and reception area. Expenses, except RENTALS MICHIGAN phone, paid. Well maintained, high traffic area. 2811 E. Michigan Blvd., Michigan City. (219) 879-9188, 879-2700. Very new, VERY spacious, immaculate 3BR, 2.5BA house in upscale subdiv. In NEW BUFFALO. 1 mi. from casino empl. entr. off Mauldin. RENTALS INDIANA Heavily wooded lot, granite/stainless. jenn aire kitchen. HUGE master bath, HOUSE FOR RENT IN LONG BEACH hardwood flrs. thruout, eff. dual furn & A/C, lg. 1 car garage. 3/BR. Across from lake. Great view & beach. Call 219/874-8692. $1950/mo. 269/757-3940. [email protected] ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ NEW BUFFALO – Lg. 4BR, 2BA home w/oversized 2 car garage, big DUNESCAPE BEACH CLUB fenced back yard in quiet, edge of NB location. $1100/mo. $1100 sec. dep. LAKEFRONT CONDOS -- 2 and 3 bedrooms. Qualified references req’d. Tenant to pay all utility bills. No pets. Avail. Oct--May -- $1,200 to $2,000 per month. 1 yr. lease minimum. Call Nadra Kissman at Nadra K RE DUNESCAPE REALTY - 219/872-0588. 269-469-2090 for info or showing appointment. SHERIDAN BEACH-YEAR ROUND-FULLY FURNISHED. FLORIDA RENTALS Completely remodeled 1BR, 1BA apt. just steps away from the beach at PLAY GOLF AT TOM FAZIO DESIGNED 45-HOLE BLACK DIAMOND 310 Colfax. New small kitchen appliances, furniture, TV/DVD, A/C units. RANCH near Tampa. 3BR, 2.5BA, cable TV, DVD, A/C, kitchen, Spacious private balcony with a glimpse of lake, barbeque area. dining & living room, screened lanai. Views of 2nd & 8th fairways of $550/mo + NIPSCO. Call 708-372-6898. “The Quarry Course,” ranked by Golf Digest as one of America’s 100 ENDLESS SUMMER – Beach living all year long. Shoreland Hills. greatest courses for 18 consecutive yrs. Includes use of clubhouse, pool, Stop 31. Off-season rental. Sept-May. Charming rehabbed cottage. 1 blk. fitness room, tennis, golf and greens fees. to beach. Sleeps 6-10. New kitchen, 2 new baths, LR, FR, huge screened Call Bob at (219) 874-4245 or email [email protected] porch. $700/mo. + util. Call 847-644-4398 or 847-696-0878. H REAL ESTATE FOR SALE H LONG BEACH HOUSE FOR RENT - Great location, very close to beach and park. 4/BR, 2/Bath. A/C. W/D, D/W. Deck w/BBQ. MICHIGAN CITY BEACH HOUSE/38’ CIGARETTE POWERBOAT. Avail. 8/4/07 for short/long term rental. Call 312-953-9570. Stop 31. 9 rms., 5BR, 3BA. Sleeps 10-12. Gorgeous cedar deck, extra lot. Fully furnished, turn key! 2.5 blks. to Beach! Time to relax! bnd- CHARMING LONG BEACH TWO STORY HOME [email protected]. Boat additional $69,000. Beach house $379,000. Stop 20 - Newly redone - 4/BR, 2/Bath. Furnished - No Pets. Washer/ Call for info. 708-774-7196. dryer. 1/4 Block to beach. $750/mo + utilities. Avail Sept’07 - June ‘08 - Call 708/717-8883. MICHIANA SHORES AREA, IN, wooded bldg. sites. City sewer & water. 80 ft. x 130 ft. Walk to beaches! $159,000. Broker/owner 239-283-2437. EXCLUSIVE DUNELAND BEACH JOHN LLOYD WRIGHT HOME At Stop 35 is the perfect place for a summer or winter retreat. BEACH CLOSE just 3 blks. 3BR, 2BA ranch, huge grtrm, Perched atop a large wooded dune; comfortably accommodates 12 + loads of upgrades, deck, garage. Great, fully landscaped location. people. A/C, fireplace, sunroom, cable TV, internet. 1 blk. to private beach Michiana Shores, IN. selling homes inc 219-874-1180. and endless sunsets. Special off-season weekend rates. LONG BEACH POINTE. One Bedroom. $86,500. Inquiries: (312) 214-5648; vrbo.com #91098. Call 219-879-0452 after 4:00 p.m. THE Page 50 November 8, 2007

Run by Ann Patchett that killed his girlfriend as well as As the end of the year holidays his father’s political career. He is approach, we begin to think of fam- now in Africa somewhere…doing ily gatherings and how important penance? Maybe. they are to us. And family is what One snowy night, following a this story is all about. Run is a com- speech by Jesse Jackson, all will be plex picture of “you may not get changed for the Doyles forever… what you want, but you might just Walking across the street, dis- get what you need.” Interested? cussing politics and not paying at- Read on… tention, Tip is suddenly shoved out Bernard Doyle is a fi ne upstand- of the street by an African-American ing citizen and former mayor of Bos- woman who is then hit by the SUV ton. He and his beloved wife Berna- that no one saw in the gathering dette had one son, Sullivan. They snow storm. Only Tip’s ankle is bro- also had two adopted sons, Tip and ken, but the woman is unconscious Teddy, African-American brothers on the ground. Police and an ambu- that their biological mother would lance arrive, all is chaos, until Doyle not split up. The Doyles were more notices that a young girl is bending than happy to take on both boys and over the woman. The woman, Ten- they become a happy family unit. nessee Moser, is taken to the hospi- Until Bernadette died… tal for surgery, leaving her daughter, Kenya, with Doyle then took on the role of both mother and the Doyles. She says there are no other relatives to father and raised the boys with night time readings call, so Doyle takes her in his home for the night. from books like Darwin’s Voyage of the Beagle and Now things get really complicated as the story visits to Walden Pond and nature lessons. As they comes out that Tennessee is Tip and Teddy’s biologi- grew, he would take them to political speeches and cal mother. She’s been following her boys’ progress lectures. After all, Doyle was the consummate poli- as they grew up, always staying on the rim of their tician, hoping that one or all of his sons would grow vision, never letting them know they were being up to be politicians, too. Teddy, with his uncanny watched…and loved…from afar. ability to remember, can recite complete speeches At fi rst Tip and Teddy don’t know what to think on his own. But does that alone show interest in the of Tennessee. As far as they were concerned, Berna- political life? I think not. dette was their mother. And why did Tennessee give As we all know, children have a nasty way of them up and keep Kenya? growing up and following their own hearts. “As chil- A fascinating story line emerges as the reader dren they had been so eager to please him that they gets to know the Doyles, all of them, as Sullivan had spoiled him into thinking that they would grow suddenly shows up from Africa, unannounced. up be exactly the men he wanted them to be.” This book is such an intimate look at a family set Now college age, Tip has decided to follow his at a crossroads of discovery and decision. heart into ichthyology, and Teddy, well, Teddy just Ann Patchett is a well loved and well awarded might become a priest. The jury’s still out on that writer of four previous novels, including the best one. This is due to the infl uence of Father Sullivan, selling Bel Canto, and one non-fi ction work. Wheth- Bernadette’s brother. With Father Sullivan now in a er you’ve read her before, or are a fi rst time reader, nursing home, Teddy is the one always going over to Ann Patchett’s sensitive writing will take you to check on his uncle and do what he can to make the that special place in the heart set aside for love of old man comfortable. family. And Sullivan? Well, a car accident is alluded to Till next time, happy reading!

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CENTURY 21 Long Beach Realty 1401 Lake Shore Drive ~ 3100 Lake Shore Drive 123T(219) 874-5209 ~ (219) 872-1432 Long Beach – The Easy Commute Family Owned and Operated Since 1920

1 106 /2 California 7932 Applewood Drive 200 D Lake Shore Drive

IF YOU LOVE THE WATER and need THIS COUNTRY RETREAT offers 4 ONE OF ONLY 4 TOWNHOUSES a quaint small cottage with a large bedrooms, 3 full and 3 half baths, Minutes with rooftop decks overlooking Lake lot, then this is just the place. This from I-94 and the toll road for easy Michigan. 3 bedrooms, upgrades to commuting to the city; it is privately situated 2 bedroom home has a lovely deck 1 kitchen and bathrooms. Brand new on 1 /3 acres adjoining the woods. The back for visiting and easy access to Lake yard boasts a 20 x 40 heated swimming condition. Steps to your private beach. Michigan (1 block) Easy to rent to help pool with electric cover. Master suite on $439,900 with the mortgage. $250,000 first floor with adjoining bath (Jacuzzi tub) and a loft for relaxing, 2 fireplaces, 2 car garage. $315,000 2207 Lake Shore Drive 3535 Lake Shore Drive Seasonal and Year Round HOLIDAYS ARE COMING and there’s room for everyone LOCATION-LOCATION-LOCATION Now at the table in the formal dining room of this gracious is the time to make that important decision Dutch Colonial situated on the hillside of Lake Shore Drive. Rentals about the beach house in your future or Appetizers on the grand wraparound 4 season porch and possibly the investment of a lifetime! This dessert in front of the wood burning fireplace in the large 1.31 acre parcel including 6 lots on the living room complete a perfect holiday meal. The children Available hillside of Lake Shore Drive, accessible by can entertain themselves in the detached playhouse/ three roads, has sweeping views of Lake studio, and parking is easy with the rear access to extra Michigan and is located in the prestigious parking and the detached 2 car garage. $990,000 community of Duneland Beach. $6,000,000 Open 7 Days a Week • See All of Our Listings at www.c21longbeachrealty.com

Phyllis Waters*, Owner/Broker, CRB, CRS, GRI Tom Cappy* 874-6396 Stephan Koethe 219-331-6275 Doug Waters*, Managing Broker, GRI 219-877-7290 Richard Klare 872-0947 Maryann Maki 219-241-8220 June Livinghouse*, Broker Associate, ABR, GRI 800-957-1248 Rosemary Braun 879-9029 Jebbie Smith 1-765-206-5345 Sylvia Hook*, Broker Associate, CRS, GRI 800-518-5778 Bill McNew 872-8254 Beverly Bullis*, CRS, GRI 800-518-6149 Annette Clark 219-363-3545 *Licensed in Michigan and Indiana Sandy Rubenstein*, Broker Associate 879-7525

Phyllis T. Waters* Doug Waters* CRB, CRS, GRI Each Ofﬁce Is Independently Owned and Operated GRI Broker/ Owner Managing Broker