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THE TM 911 Franklin Street Weekly Newspaper Michigan City, IN 46360 Volume 28, Number 15 Thursday, April 19, 2012 Models Give New Life to Fashion Finds by Laurie Wink Kathy Anderson Fran Duval Lindsey Staybach Kay Jones Women love to express their unique personalities by pulling together an eye-catching outfi t with just the right accessories. The results are all the more satisfying when they can fi nd high- quality fashions purchased at bargain prices. Fifteen area girls and women showcased their unique sense of style as models in the “Art of Going Green Fashion Show,” hosted by the La Porte County Convention and Visitors Bureau in Michigan City’s Marquette Mall on March 30. The atmosphere was electric as an appreciative crowd applauded and snapped photos of the models strutting their stuff down the convention center runway. The free event was billed as a celebration of recycling and “going green” said Dale Cooper, cura- tor and visitor information manager for the LPCCVB. “The idea was to have a good time and help our community by promoting the idea of sticking to a budget by reusing,” Cooper said. New Life Continued on Page 2 THE Page 2 April 19, 2012 THE 911 Franklin Street • Michigan City, IN 46360 219/879-0088 • FAX 219/879-8070 In Case Of Emergency, Dial e-mail: News/Articles - [email protected] email: Classifieds - [email protected] http://www.thebeacher.com/ PRINTED WITH Published and Printed by TM Trademark of American Soybean Association THE BEACHER BUSINESS PRINTERS Delivered weekly, free of charge to Birch Tree Farms, Duneland Beach, Grand Beach, Hidden 911 Shores, Long Beach, Michiana Shores, Michiana MI and Shoreland Hills. The Beacher is also delivered to public places in Michigan City, New Buffalo, LaPorte and Sheridan Beach. New Life Continued from Page 1 Some attendees came to get ideas for how to look good for less. Cathie Leeds, of Michigan City, said about 80 percent of her clothing is used. “I’m (fi nancially) conservative,” she says, “and would never, ever pay full price.” Her husband is the minister at First General Baptist Church, whose members believe in giving to the community by making free clothing available to anyone who needs it. Leeds was at the fashion Lauren Andrews show with Donna Wiseman and her aunt Gloria Stradtner, both of Michigan City. The women said they enjoyed the show. The buzz among audience members was that several models were paid professionals. While they looked the part, Cooper said all of the participants were volunteers and many were recruited from a Zumba exercise class that meets at the bureau. They represented a range of ages, from 6 to over 60, and sizes from 0 to 3X. The models put together their own outfi ts from Lauren Andrews, 21, modeled a prom dress and items they found at Revive Consignments Gallery, accented it with a funky pair of outsized red frame on Franklin Street in Michigan City’s Uptown Arts glasses. She said the collections of consignment District, and Goose Feathers Gift Gallery & Resale clothing would appeal to a range of ages, from teen- Boutique, on State Street in La Porte. agers to adults. Models Kathy Andrews and her daughter Lauren Donna Bosh, who owns Goose Feathers with her were pleased with the quality of the consignment daughter Sherri Shelton, modeled several outfi ts, fashions. Kathy, who describes herself as “hard to accompanied by her Snoodle dog Charlie. fi t,” came up with a two-piece brown chiffon dress with an attractive handkerchief hem and beaded Donna Bosh accents for less than $6. She also found the perfect little black dress. Natalie Claudia Konicke Sanchez THE April 19, 2012 Page 3 “You don’t have to go out and buy new clothing,” Bosh said. “You can buy in consignment stores and choose what you want to wear.” Bosh and Angela Samila, of Revive, give exposure to area artists such as Pauline Gotch, who makes jewelry and purses, and milliner Amanda Joyner and Judy Dean, who design one-of-a-kind “fascina- tor” hats made popular by royal bride Kate Middle- ton. These hats are called “Fascinators”. Fascinators are small hats with stiff, fl at bases that are adorned with feathers, beads, fl owers, unique buttons, ribbons or vintage items. The hats are fastened to the head with a clip, comb or head- band. For the “Art of Going Green” show, Joyner wore a hat with a base shaped from a regular dinner plate then covered with green straw. She frequently uses donated and clearance fabrics and previously used accent items. “I don’t like to throw things away,” Joyner said. New Life Continued on Page 4 Becky Tyler THE Page 4 April 19, 2012 New Life Continued from Page 3 Since starting her hat business more than a year ago, Joyner said demand has been “way more than I expected.” Women are wearing hats for weddings, parties, gallery openings and other special events – or just for every day. Joyner never leaves home without wearing one of her hats. She’s a walking advertisement for her work. Nancy Mold- enhauer, of Michigan City, became acquainted with Joyner during a First Friday event on Franklin Street, when she saw the milliner sit- ting on a bench wearing an eye-catching “cupcake hat.” Now Molden- hauer is “a big fan” of Joyner’s work and is looking for the perfect dress before ordering just the right hat to go with it. Event organizer Cooper declared the event a success and is already planning a fall fashion show. “Everyone is excited about repurposing the clothes,” she said. “They are timeless. Why should they be sitting in someone’s closet?” Katie Whyte Brin Hines Photos by Richard Warner & Laurie Wink Emily Ray Sophie Koss Dale Cooper Judy Dean Amanda Joyner THE April 19, 2012 Page 5 lots of land... ■ almost 1/2 acre ■ huge screen porch sheila carlson ■ 2 blocks to beach ■ spacious rooms ■ 4 bdrooms 2 baths ■ over 2,000 sf ■ vintage cottage ■ room for pool? ■ loads of charm ■ village, Michiana, MI selling homes inc 219.874.1180 ■ woodburning ■ $470,000 219.861.3702 cell fireplace [email protected] licensed in IN/MI THE Page 6 April 19, 2012 State Parks Seek Summer Interns PANCAKE The DNR Division of State Parks & Reservoirs seeks to add 17 volunteer participants for May BREAKFAST through August to Indiana Heritage Corps (IHC), SENIOR CENTER, Washington Park, Michigan City an AmeriCorps program in which participants com- Sunday, April 22, 2012 • 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. plete trail work at four state parks. On-site housing, a living allowance of $335 per TO BENEFIT LIONS CHARITIES month, an education stipend ($1,468 before taxes) All You Can Eat Breakfast Includes: Juice/Coffee/Milk, Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs & Sausage TICKETS: Adult $6.00 • Children 4-10 $4.00 • Children Under 4 FREE and hands-on experience are provided, as well as a Tickets Available at the Door or from a Michigan City Lions Club Member chance to earn college internship credit and live at MICHIGAN CITY LIONS CLUB a state park. In conjunction with the Senior Center Volunteers will serve at Pokagon (in Angola, four Ad sponsored by: Lion Juanita Arney positions), Fort Harrison (in Indianapolis, six posi- tions), Brown County (in Nashville, three positions), or O’Bannon Woods (in Corydon, four positions) cleaning, restoring, and constructing 20 cumulative Blue Moon Dance miles of trail in the four parks. www.bluemoondance.net IHC candidates should be at least 17 years of age, Ballroom/Latin Dance Classes U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents, be able Beginner Level Class, no experience necessary! to pass a strict FBI background check, and be able Wed., April 25 • 6:30-7:30 p.m. to make an four-month commitment to the program Ryan Bolger Photo Gallery (May 7 through Aug. 17). 525 Franklin Street, Michigan City IHC, which started Jan. 1, is funded through In- 6 week course, no partner necessary diana’s Offi ce of Faith-Based and Community Ini- Singles $60, Couples $109 tiatives. Deadline to register: April 21 Interested qualifi ed candidates should email a 219-680-9261 or email [email protected] resume and cover letter to indianaheritagecorps@ Professional Ballroom Dance Instructor: Mary Chandler dnr.IN.gov. More information can be found online at dnr.IN.gov/parklake/7252.htm or on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/INheritagecorps Spring Art Show at MC Senior Center A Spring Art Show will be held in conjunction with the Michigan City Lion’s Club Pancake Break- fast on Sun., April 22, at the Michigan City Senior Center in Washington Park. Hours for the events are 8 a.m.-1 p.m. For those who love - Eileen Fisher, Seniors will be exhibiting their paintings and Flax, Cut-Loose, Comfy, NYD Jeans, other artistic items, all of which will be for sale. Niche & Babette Anyone wishing to join the painting class, can phone the Senior Center at 873-1504 to register by 15412 Red Arrow Hwy. leaving their name and phone number. 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