With Abby the Chihuahua at Laporte Hospital by Charles Mckelvy

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Volume 22, Number 40 Thursday, October 12, 2006 A “Painless Production” with Abby the Chihuahua at LaPorte Hospital by Charles McKelvy

Abby the Pet Partner doing what she does best, visiting patients. She is shown here with Serena Friant at La Porte Hospital. All LaPorte Hospital patient Serena Friant wanted to do was tell her little visitor to: “Duck!” And every time the six-year-old who suffers from asthma gave that magic command, Abby, the American Kennel Club (AKC) Chihuahua Blue and White Long-coat, promptly ducked into the carrying case in which she had been brought to the hospital’s Pediatric Unit by her owner, and hospital volunteer, Cathy Albrecht. Serena just couldn’t get enough of the happy little dog who who has been certified by the Delta Society as a “Pet Partner” to provide “the human-animal connection.” But Serena wasn’t the only one impressed by the unassuming four-pound, cuddly canine. For, as Serena and Abby bonded on the fourth floor of La Porte Hospital on a recent Friday afternoon, a crew from Painless Productions was recording that blessed event so Animal Planet can Abby “ducks” out after a lovely visit with air it as a segment during the AKC Eukanuba National Championship patient Serena Friant. Dog Show in Long Beach, California on December 2-3. Abby Continued on Page 2 THE Page 2 October 12, 2006

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Cathy Albrect and Abby take time out from filming at La Porte Hospital.

The Painless Productions team that captured Abby the Chihuahua on film: (left to right) producer Dana Langford, cameraman Steve Cardwell, and soundman Christopher Pupillo. Abby Continued from Page 1 Abby, you see, isn’t just your ordinary Pet Partner. Just consider this statement from Stacey Kellogg, who serves as Strategic Marketing Representative for La Porte Regional Health System: “One little four-pound Chihuahua that has brought joy to hundreds of patients is preparing to enter 87 million households But no one that afternoon was as excited as Abby’s across the country via national television, after the owner Cathy Albrecht who gladly consented to a Animal Planet station films at La Porte Hospital.” short interview with The Beacher. Abby was chosen, Kellogg explained, because she However, before we share Cathy’s words of love and is “a special little pet therapy pup who is one of five service, be it known that she was nominated for the dogs in the country to win the Award for Canine Award for Canine Excellence by La Porte Regional Excellence by the American Kennel Club.” Health System in June, and that she is a Whirlpool Shawna Oros-Burke, who serves there as Assistant Corporation employee who established Abby’s Pet Vice President of Marketing & Strategy added: “We Visitation Scholarship about three years ago in order are thrilled to welcome the Painless Productions and to award $500 scholarships to students entering the Animal Planet crew here, and are very excited that healthcare profession. so many across the nation share our enthusiasm for the value of pet therapy in the healing process.” As accustomed as they are to filming animals, the three-member crew from Painless Productions were also clearly impressed with Abby. Especially when Cathy Albrecht got the diminutive dog to walk, unleashed, up and down a busy hospital corridor for an action shot. And the crew, so you know, included such local talents as soundman Christopher Pupillo from Valparaiso and cameraman Steve Cardwell from Portage. Although she hailed from sunnier climes, producer Dana Langford was right at home in La Porte and clearly loved every minute working with Abby and the young patients she had come to comfort. Abby knows not to run around the hospital. THE October 12, 2006 Page 3

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Painless Productions Producer Dana Langford and cameraman Steve Cardwell at work at La Porte Hospital. Abby, Cathy said, “Started her career as soon as we got her (in 2002), and we instantly knew what a great dog she was, temperament-wise. And they have to like it too, and Abby loved it. Abby realized on the Soundman Christopher Pupillo hails from Valparaiso. first day that this is a job she could like.” Abby overcomes her innate shyness every time the Humane Society in Michigan City, and he was found she snuggles with a patient, because, as Cathy said, by a jogger in a box with his mom and his litter “she focuses totally on the patient. That’s her instinct. mates.” We say only God can give us our therapy dogs, because Baggins overcame pneumonia and deafness to it’s their instincts that we’re playing off. She realizes complement Abby’s natural cat-like characteristics. that they’re sick, and she realizes that she has a purpose, and she really fulfills that.” “She knows she is there for a reason, and it has just gotten richer and richer. She is a just a professional now.” While this is all about Abby and her forthcoming appearance on the nationally broadcast Animal Planet program in December, we must note that Abby is not alone in her pet therapy work. In fact, she is part of a two-critter Registered Pet Partner Team that also includes Baggins, who Cathy admitted, “truly cat- naps with the patients. He was a rescued kitty from

Abby greets a passerby at La Porte Hospital. Again, this is all about Abby, so we’ll “paws” at this point to allow space to expire. But being owned by a cat of our own, we shall see if we can’t persuade Cathy Albrecht to allow us an interview with Baggins for a future feature. Meanwhile, don’t forget to tune to Animal Planet when they air their segment about Abby the Chihuahua during the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Dog Show December 2-3. Please check local listings Patient Serena Friant visits with Abby while Abby’s owner (foreground) for the exact day and time. and Serena’s mother look on. And now, Abby, it’s time to: “Duck!” THE October 12, 2006 Page 5

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Close to Home. A World Apart. THE Page 6 October 12, 2006 County Library Teen Book Clubs LaPorte Co. Historical Society Museum LaPorte County Public Library’s teen book clubs will The LaPorte County Historical Society Museum is meet on Tues., Oct. 17, 4 p.m., at Temple News featuring “LaPorte Movie Theatres” for the month of Agency, 817 Jefferson, LaPorte. Those arriving by 4:05 October. The display features a colorful graphic pre- p.m. will receive a free dish or cone of ice cream in a sentation of text and photos prepared by LaPorte flavor of their choice compliments of the Friends of High School students Sam Adams, Janet Ault, Phil the Library. A limited number of free copies of the books Drayton, and Kathy Shelton. The project was prepared funded by Friends of the Library are available at for a LPHS Expository Writing Class and was origi- the Adult Circulation Desk at the main library, 904 nally presented at the LaPorte County Public Library. Indiana Ave. Copies may also be checked out from a Some of the local theatres featured are the Princess, display shelf in the Young Adult Room at the main Cozy, Roxy, Fox, Phoenix and the magnificent LaPorte library and other library locations. Theatre. The “LaPorte” once stood where the Wells The Temple Tuesdays group, which uses books Fargo Bank lawn is today, on Lincoln Way. chosen with middle schoolers in mind, will discuss A Several architectural pieces salvaged from that Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle. It is a science building are also on display in the museum, includ- fiction novel about friends who become involved with ing an ornate walnut railing that enclosed the theatre’s unearthly strangers while searching for Meg’s father pipe organ, a fantastic gilded griffin and cherub, and who disappeared while doing secret government a stained glass window featuring a blue glass “L” mono- work. gram. The All Booked Up group, which uses books cho- The museum is located at 2405 Indiana Ave., sen with high schoolers in mind, will discuss Franny LaPorte. Museum hours are Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4:30 & Zooey by J.D. Salinger. It is a novel about coping p.m. Phone: 219/324-6767. Admission prices: LaPorte in this mad world. County resident - $3; Out of county resident - $5; chil- There is no charge or registration. More informa- dren 12-17 - $3; Children under 12, Society Members, tion, or to request signing for the hearing impaired and School Tours - free. The facility is accessible to (48 hrs. in advance) at 219/362-6156 or log onto those with disabilities. Visit their website at www.laporte- www.lapcat.org countyhistory.org

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The latest in upscale equestrian centers in LaPorte es and considers himself a pretty good judge of horse County is Sunset Farms, LLC at 2525 E. 850 North, quality. His favorite riding horse is God’s Touch, bred off Fail Road. Named for the maple tree variety from a world champion black stallion. planted on the property, Sunset Farms is a full-care Like a man sizing up a horse before purchase, boarding facility offering quality care for horses and Reczuch evaluated the parcel that would become riders alike. Sunset Farms and was attracted to the 90 x 150 ft. After six months of labor and $150,000 in renova- lighted indoor arena. He figured, if nothing else tion costs, owner Jerry Reczuch held a Grand Opening worked out, it would be a good place for him to ride. on Sept. 23 that attracted more than 75 visitors. The 28-horse stable already houses 14 boarded and training horses.

Teric Elliott, Sunset Farms head trainer, emphasizes the important of communication between horse and rider. Sunset Farms Equestrian Center is a full-care boarding facility offering quality care for horses and riders alike. Sunset Farms head trainer Teric Elliott met Ruczuch at the time he was thinking about buying the prop- Upon entering Sunset Farms on the white rock dri- erty. “I thought he was crazy,” Elliott said. “It need- veway, a visitor will notice the immaculate appeared to be gutted. He had a real goal to make this a safe ance of the main building and grounds. Seasonal environment for horse and rider. That was impressive pumpkins and mums adorn the sidewalks. Brilliant to me as a trainer.” red burning bushes accent the fenced front perime- Like a tool and die maker producing a product to ter. No traces remain of the rundown riding stable specification, Reczuch has created a state-of-the-art Reczuch purchased in March, after selling R&B Mold equestrian center with plenty of amenities. In addi- and Die in LaPorte. At the age of 50, Reczuch felt “too tion to the indoor arena – which now sports new young to be retired,” so he turned to his lifelong love. lighting fixtures – the two viewing rooms have been completely refurbished. With wood floors, sumptuous leather furniture and a modern kitchenette on one side, the viewing rooms also function as lounges and rentable party rooms.

Jerry Reczuch converted a rundown riding stable into a full-service equestrian center. “I’ve been around horses for 30 years,” Reczuch said. Jerry Reczuch, owner of Sunset Farms, has installed an open metal bar “I’ve shown them in the American Quarter Horse system on stalls so horses can socialize, an important Association events.” He owns a number of quarter hors- consideration for herd animals. THE October 12, 2006 Page 11

The heated horse barn has solid wood stalls with open metal bars at the horses’ viewing line, so they can socialize. Each stall has a sub-floor of rubber matting that contributes to cleanliness and is easier on the horses’ joints than cement. In a corner of the barn, an indoor/outdoor wash rack serves as the equivalent of a hot/cold shower stall for horses. And there’s plenty of room to store riding gear in the two As a riding heated tack rooms. instructor, Elliott Outside, a 142 x 240 lighted outdoor arena and a emphasizes 60-foot round pen are available for exercising hors- natural horse- es. One of the best features, says trainer Elliott, is Sunset manship. Farms’ 18 acres of grass pastures.

Elliott caught on to riding quickly and, by 13, was learning dressage from Linda Wild, who rode in the Royal Lipizzaner shows and then competed in dressage and eventing. In addition to teaching the basics of riding, she taught him to appreciate horses as living beings. “Every time you get on a horse, you have to have respect for that animal,” Elliott said. “You have to remember that they don’t naturally want us on their backs.” After 14 years of riding, Elliott says he is con- Reczuch, Elliott and Chris Kottka (right) stand in front of the outdoor stantly learning. In 2000, he went to Warwick, NY to arena. All told, they have 60 years of equine experience. learn to train horses. At Sunset Farms, he is respon- sible for training horses to be ridden and for giving lessons to riders as young as 8 years old. He says he never agrees to take on a riding student over the phone. Instead, he invites the person – whether child or adult – to visit the facility and meet him, to find out if there’s a fit. Only then is the first lesson scheduled. “Each person is an individual,” Elliott said. “There’s no formula. They may have a fear issue. It’s not always black and white.” Equine Center Continued on Page 12

Horses are turned out in 18-acres of grass pastureland to stretch, run free and play.

“Jerry is very big on letting them (horses) be free in the pasture,” Elliott said. “Horses need to run, stretch out and relax. As herd animals, they enjoy being out with other horses.” Teric Elliott, 27, grew up in Michigan City and went for his first trail ride at Red Arrow Stables when he was 11 years old. “It was a really neat moment,” he recalls. “I was small as a kid. I was impressed by the size of the (horse) and Jerry Reczuch has been around horses all of his life and is partial that I was able to be on it.” to quarter horses. THE Page 12 October 12, 2006

Equine Center Continued from Page 11 “I have to teach the rider that they have a role. If the horse is acting up, it is something the rider is doing.” Elliott and Reczuch share the philosophy expressed in the adage, “You can lead a horse to water but you can’t make him drink.” They dislike seeing riders trying to force a 1200-lb. horse to do what they want by jerking on the reins. Reczuch said, “It’s like teaching kids. If you try to force a kid to do something, he will become more rebellious. Horses learn from the release of pressure, not from pressure.” Reczuch says the trend now is toward “natural horsemanship,” an approach to training and riding that works with a horse’s inherent behavior, instincts Elliott and Reczuch walk the horses in from the pasture to the and personality. Barn managers Eric Hayes and barn just ahead of an afternoon storm. Chris Kottka implement that approach as they over- barn, where they are safe from possible lightning see much of the care and feeding of Sunset Farms hors- strikes. For owners, the boarded horses are like their es. children. With animals worth $20-30,000 each, no one With a rainstorm looming on the horizon, Kottka wants to take any chances and so there is on-site secu- gets busy bringing horses from the pasture into the rity at all times. “We try to take all precautions,” said Reczuch, who is interested in the possibility of installing an Internet camera system in stalls so owners could view their horses from a distance – much like parents watching their children at day care centers via their office computers. Reczuch is the kind of guy who can always find a way to make something better. He’s in the process of adding a second outdoor arena and building an on- site apartment as a residence for Elliott. Other near term projects include a pest control system for the barn and a sprinkler system to keep down dust in the indoor arena. Eventually, Reczuch would like to add equine hydrotherapy to Sunset Farms’ list of services, so veterinarians could send their patients to recuperate from injuries. “It’s an up and coming thing,” he said. Barn managers Chris Kottka and Eric Hayes (not pictured) are responsi- And if it’s good for horses, Jerry Reczuch will find a ble for providing boarded and training horses with tender loving care. way to make it happen.

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Please contact: Bonnie Meyer at 269-469-8735 or Bobbie Cavic at 269-469-8748 THE Page 14 October 12, 2006 Symphony’s Around the Town Series “I remain just one thing, and one thing only – and that is a clown.” That is how Charles Spencer Chaplin, known to the world as Charlie Chaplin, once described himself. During the late 1910’s outside the movie theater in virtually any town in America there stood the life-sized cardboard figure of a small tramp out- fitted in tattered, baggy pants, a cutaway coat and vest, impossibly large, worn-out shoes and a battered derby hat bearing the inscription – I AM HERE TODAY! On Sat., Oct.14th at 8 p.m. MI time, Charlie Chaplin will be at the State Theater in Benton Harbor. You can see for yourself why, in 1995 worldwide sur- vey of film critics, Chaplin was voted the greatest actor in movie history. The Symphony, together with the State Theater, is proud to present four of Chaplin’s greatest short films – The Cure, The Immigrant, The Pawn Shop and The Floorwalker. See them as they were presented some 90 years ago – black and white, silent with piano accompaniment. In 1915 Chaplin left Keystone Films and signed an exclusive contract with a new film studio – Essanay Films. At Essanay, Chaplin created many of the classic short films he is best remembered for including The Immigrant. The Immigrant depicts Chaplin in his world- famous clown role of The Tramp coming to America on a boat overcrowded with other immigrants. On the voyage, Chaplin has fun with the rolling motion of the deck, from walking on it to eating soup. There is also a stirring scene as the boat enters New York harbor and they see the Statue of Liberty for the first time. By 1916 Chaplin is the the most popular comic actor in America. He also leaves Essanay Films for Mutual Studios where he turned the studio set into his creative playground. Always one to latch on to the comic possibilities of inventive props, he turns an escalator into the centerpiece of The Floorwalker. In the Pawnshop, the Tramp is more aggressive, goofing around and playing practical jokes on his coworkers. In 1917, Charlie steps out of the role of The Tramp and instead he’s a rich alcoholic who goes to a spa to take “The Cure”. It’s obvious however that he’s not the least bit motivated as his luggage consists of dozens of bottles of booze. That’s when the fun begins! When silent films were first shown, a piano player performed music that would add an element of excite- ment to what the audience was seeing. Not to be out done and to add authenticity to your movie going experience, local composer and teacher Larry Schanker will enhance your enjoyment of these great films by his masterful piano playing. Tickets for this concert are $20 and can be purchased on line at www.smso.org or at (269) 982.4030 or stopping by the Symphony office at 513 Ship Street in downtown St. Joseph. Tickets will also be available at the door. For more information, phone the Symphony office at (269) 982.4030. THE October 12, 2006 Page 15

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New Photos on Exhibit In addition to some of those works, the current exhib- A related announcement from the Snite noted that it features a group of documentary photos, among them the exhibit of new photographs selected from the images of famine victims in India and carnival work- museum’s permanent collection will remain open ers in Georgia. Others include the families of West until Sunday, October 15. The photos have been on Virginia coal miners and a “compelling” wire service exhibit since Sunday, September 3. picture showing two Vietnamese soldiers applying a Among the portraits in the exhibit are an image of form of water torture to a prisoner. a young girl by Julia Margaret Cameron and a study The torture method, called “water boarding,” is of an older woman in a Depression-era California the subject of intensive debate today. migrant camp. The latter photo is the work of Horace The new photographs are on exhibit in the Snite’s Bristol. Scholz Family Works on Paper Gallery. The image by Cameron, a Victorian-era photographer, is titled La Contadina or, in English, “Unknown Girl,” and is an albumen print from a wet collodion negative. Coming in December Opening Sunday, December 3, and continuing through March 4, 2007 in the Snite’s Milly and Fritz Kaesar Mestrovic Studio Gallery is the exhibit “Selections from the Native North American Art Collection.” Details released on the forthcoming exhibit indicate that it will be an extension of the permanent Native North American display. “It will include several small exhibits created by the students of the Native American Art history course at the university and by Joanne Mack, curator of Native North American art at the Snite Museum,” said museum officials. Made up partly of objects from several regions of North America, including pottery, textiles, clothing, and other items made of wood or stone, the selections will be designed to illustrate the diversity of art tra- ditions developed among Native North American peoples. The selections will also serve as an opportunity to showcase some infrequently seen objects from the Native North American Art Collection.

“Unknown Girl” is the work of British photographer Julia Margaret Cameron (1915-1979). “Cameron’s girl is dressed as an Italian immigrant peasant while Bristol’s woman is based on the char- acter Ma Joad in John Steinbeck’s Grapes of Wrath,” said Snite officials. One of the nineteenth-century photographers rep- resented in the New Photographs exhibit, Ms. Cameron for years attracted attention for her “striking portraits of famous men. Today her romantic studies of women have won recognition as some of her finest work. Her subjects are often dressed as characters from the Bible, from classical mythology, or as quaint folk fig- ures.” The Snite Museum’s growing Latin American collection includes large nineteenth-century topographical views of Brazil and a study of a Welsh missionary with Patagonian Indians taken in Buenos Aires in the The design on an example of earthenware pottery identifies it as the 1860s. product of artisans working in the Western Pueblo culture. THE October 12, 2006 Page 17

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Barney's Family - Micky, Mike, Jordan, Helen, Sean, Barney, Barney visiting with Gerry & Mugs Schreiber, Braedan & Joe. friends for many years.

Young Barney a WWII Bomber Pilot

Helen leads her husband into the party.

The music of the evening provided by the Peter Barney's grandsons Jordan, Sean & Braedan AKA Barney's Castronova Group. Pride & Joy. THE Page 20 October 12, 2006 Open Yourself Totally... Concert at The Box Factory For the Arts to Wellness! SERVICES INCLUDE: The Massage Therapy • Therapeutic massage & Wellness Center is the area’s leader in providing • Acupuncture clinic professional wellness • Chinese herbal programs. If you have medicine experienced holistic care, • Heated stone therapy you’ll be impressed by • Salt scrub the exceptional quality • Healing touch and scope of our services. • Personal fitness If you’ve never even had • Qigong a massage before, try us. Wellness is the total you! • Reflexology • Programs for business, including chair massage • Pregnancy massage The family band “Kinsfolk” returns to the Box • Gift certificates Factory for the Arts, 1101 Broad St., St. Joseph, MI, 1026 North Karwick Road on Sat., Oct. 14 at 8 p.m. MI time. Tickets at the door Michigan City, Indiana 46360 are $8; $6 for students and seniors (60+). Children under 219-879-5722 12 admitted free when accompanied by an adult. At The Harbor Grand Hotel 888-605-6800 “Kinsfolk” seeks to preserve America’s diverse www.wellness-specialists.com musical heritage with instrumentals and vocals. Core performers are Alan Exoo - guitar, bass and vocals; Lawrence Probes - guitar, bass and vocals; Deborah Eid - autoharp, harmonica and vocals; Rachel Eid-Reis - viola, mandolin, percussion and vocals. Adding occasional rhythm are the youngest family members Joshua Eid-Reis, 13, and Ethan Exoo 10. Alan Exoo has been a folk performer in the American Midwest since 1966. One can call him the Dean of Grand Rapids Folk Singers or GR’s living folk fossil. He has worked as a solo act, organized the Al Exoo Band, and organized, named, promoted, and worked with Beats Settin’ Home for 20 years. He served a four year tenure as president of Grand River Folk Arts Society. Deborah Eid, as an international student, started her stage experience with performing troupes in Brazil and Uruguay. At age 17, Rachael Eid-Ries is the oldest of the Eid/Exoo kids. Rachael developed her singing and playing abilities in the Grand Rapids Public Schools music programs and area theatrical productions, and the Kinsfolk band. She has also had additional intensive training at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, viola, and Augusta Heritage Workshop, mandolin. Lawrence Probes joins the Band for this concert. He sang with Al in the “good old days” at places like the Ground Round and Chaps on Main, GR and Kalamazoo areas. He joins the family on guitar and is also accomplished on the bouzouki and concertina. For more, phone 269-983-3688-- 10 a.m.-4 p.m. MI time, Mon.-Sat. or Sun., 1-4 p.m. or visit www.box- factoryforthearts.org. For Kinsfolk: www.kinsfolk.org. THE October 12, 2006 Page 21

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219-879-9950 www.mylongbeachvilla.com THE Page 22 October 12, 2006 At The Acorn Theater This Weekend The high-energy acoustic music of SONS of the Never Wrong return to The Acorn Theater on Fri., Oct. 13, followed by the Katie Todd Band with their pop-rock music on Sat., Oct. 14. Sons of the Never Wrong are a folk trio from Chicago made up of Bruce Roper, Deborah Lader, and Sue Demel. The band has been creating original “turbo-charged folk music” for years and have devel- kitchens, baths, and flooring oped cult-like national following. Although the band name harkens back to the traditional harmonies of old-time acts, SONS are anything but. Their five CD Designer Showroom Open to Public releases have brought them national and international for Builders and Homeowners reviews as well as extensive radio-play. Their newest Save 10% to 60% off manufacturer’s list CD, released last year, is titled “Nuthatch Suite.” price…Everyday Roper, weaned on the Beatles and Dylan, is the pri- mary songwriter of the band. He plays acoustic gui- Now at Duneland Interiors tar and sings with a sweet, yet heart-broken quality. Demel offers up her own song originals and sparkles with her vocal acrobatics and inspired harmonies as she keeps the beat on the djembe drums or quietly strums the dulcimer. Lader delights audi- ences with her flair for banjo, mandolin, guitar and rich alto harmonies. The Katie Todd Band plays adult pop songs centered around Todd’s astonishing keyboard skills and breath- taking vocals. Her piano playing draws from Elton John one moment and George Winston the next. The band has release three CDs. Chicago Arts & Entertainment has called Todd “a breath of fresh air that the Chicago music scene has been waiting for...her mature lyrics and stellar keyboard playing and music are icing on the cake.” Todd formed a powerful and multi-talented back- up band in 2001. Todd calls the chemistry among band members “amazing and rare in this business. We all come from different musical backgrounds.” The shows begin at 8 p.m. EDT. Tickets can be reserved at 269-756-3879 or purchased at the door. The Duneland Interiors is proud to be chosen as this area’s Acorn Theater is located in the historic Featherbone Holiday Kitchen Distributor…Holiday Kitchen is a custom cab- Factory at 107 Generations Dr., behind the Three Oaks inet maker in business for over 60 years. Post Office on N. Elm Street. For maps, directions and Located in Rice Lake, WI, Holiday prides itself on its ver- other upcoming programs at The Acorn Theater, visit stility to manufacture Traditional and International framed www.acorntheater.com. and frameless style custom cabinetry that is built to order at a very affordable price. During our limited engagement Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 8-14 The theme of this year’s Fire Prevention Week, spon- Save up to 50% sored by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), is “Preventing Cooking Fires--Watch What on Quality Cabinetry You Heat.” According to the NFPA, home fires are more Made with Pride in America. likely to start in the kitchen than any other room of the home, and the leading cause of home cooking fires is unattended cooking. DUNELAND INTERIORS During the month of October, the American Red Cross 1916 East Highway 20 (Across from Trail Creek Liquors) will be partnering with The Home Depot to host Michigan City, Indiana 46360 Family Safety Clinics. Info: www.homedepotclin- 219.871.0555 Email: [email protected] ics.com THE October 12, 2006 Page 23 Micky Gallas Properties 123 (219) 874-7070 Beach CRS (219) 874-5249 City T (269) 586-2350 Michigan 1-800-680-9682 Micky Gallas www.MickyGallasProperties.com ABR, CRS, e-PRO, GRI, SRES Long Beach • Michigan City • New Buffalo Cell 219/861-6012 Promoting Your Individual Lifestyle

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219 Adahi Trail • Michiana Area 118 Valentine Court • Old Edgewood 413 Birch Tree Lane • Long Beach Pointe $315,000 $175,000 $109,000 1 3 bedrooms, 2 ⁄2 baths. 2 fireplaces, modern 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Spacious kitchen, rec 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. Freshly painted & deco- kitchen, all season room, screen porch. New main room with dry bar. Fenced rear yard with deck, rated. Many upgrades & ease of first floor con- floor master suite. Many new improvements in-ground pool & fabulous landscaping. Perfectly venience. Community pool. Tranquil views & throughout! maintained! easy living. Shirl Bacztub, GRI 219/874-5642 Linette Gresham 219/229-0312 Tina Kelly 219/873-3680 Randy Novak*, ABR, E-PRO, GRI, 219/877-7069 Megan Campbell* 219/861-3683 Diana Hirsch* 219/363-0384 Karen Kmiecik 219/210-0494 Barb Pinks 219/325-0006 Judi Donaldson 219/879-1411 Ellen Holloway* 219/878-3721 Deb Kozachenko 219/324-5805 Pat Tym*, ABR, GRI, SRES 219/210-0324 Laurie Farrell* 219/871-0526 Maria Jackson* 269/369-7477 Ken Larson 219/873-7101 Stephanie Duffy Wisner 219/561-3323 Jamie Follmer 219/851-2164 Kathy Bricker Kehoe 219/873-4426 Daiva Mockaitis*, GRI 219/670-0982 *Licensed in Indiana and Michigan Joe Gazarkiewicz 219/861-3750 Susan Kelley* 219/874-5610 Debbie Novak 219/362-4603 THE Page 24 October 12, 2006 “Snow White & the Seven Dorffs” Voted Northwest Indiana’s Best Frame Shop

The Framing Station a 912 Franklin, Michigan City 715 Indiana Ave., LaPorte (219) 879-2115 (219) 324-0168 y The evil Queen Queasy (Judith Joseph) finally becomes the image r Open Tuesday - Saturday in the magic mirror she fears the most. Area’s largest selection of South Shore Posters. Acting Theatre of Michigan City presents an encore season of “Snow White & the Seven Dorffs” for fall fantasy on Oct. 13-15, 20 & 22 in The Acting Theatre, 215 W. 10th St., Michigan City. Check us out! Penned by Ken Brelsfoard to take in the interests of the entire family, it originally ran during July and August developing a fan base who asked for more. Returning for the October run will be the complete original cast led by Helen Williams as Snow White, Judith Joseph as Queen Queasy, Kevin Firme as King Calm, Doug Moon as Brother Quasi and Mary Fridh as Cousin Quibble. The bizarre touch of Seven Deadly Sins aka Dorffs instead of Seven Dwarfs is the job of Kaitlyn Kiley, Shannon Kiley, Emily Murray, Sarah Murray, Claire Werner, Veronika Werner and Queen Q herself. Great Food Great Bar Great Specials Some of the Disney Dwarfs do survive and are played by Taylor Clifford, Sophia Gardner-Orbovich, Mardi Gras Wednesdays Juliana Hancock, Jaszia Orlowski and Natalie Riley. Authentic Cajun Dishes - $9.95 Narration is by Ruth Merrifield and Janet Lustick is at the piano. Taylor Bowen is production assistant. (Regular menu also available) Tom Montgomery, ATMC Technical Director, designed the lights and Queasy’s throne. “The Forest” is Doug Hawaiian Thursdays Moon’s and Sarah Murray’s design. Timothy’s Hawaiian Dishes - $9.95 Tickets are $12/adults, $8/children 12 & under. (Regular menu also available) Phone 219/872-4221 for reservations and information.

Sundays - Half-price Night Coolspring Crafters Origami Workshop All entrees half-pprice (except lobster tails) Coolspring Crafters will have an Origami Workshop Specials for in-hhouse diners only at 6 p.m., Tues., Oct. 19th. for grades two through adult. Mariceli Paz will show how to create an original crane, fold “the shirt off your back” from a dollar Timothy’s Restaurant bill, and make Christmas decorations from paper. at Gordon Beach Inn There will also be an introduction to the art of Serving dinner Wednesday - Sunday from 6 p.m. Kirigami, paper-cutting. Held at the Coolspring Branch of the LaPorte 16220 Lake Shore Road, Union Pier, MI County Public Library, corner of 400N and Johnson 269/469-00900 Rd. in Michigan City. There is no charge, but reserve www.timothysrestaurant.com a seat at 879-3272. Phone 219/362-6156 (48 hrs. in advance) to request signing for the hearing impaired. THE October 12, 2006 Page 25

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Opening Event

Fri., Oct. 13, will be the Opening Event for the Symphony Center and Gallery, located at 614 Lincolnway, La Porte, from 5-8 p.m. The event is free and open to the public This is the premier art show and building opening for the newly remodeled space operated by the La Porte County Symphony Orchestra. Come see the building, meet the staff and enjoy the art show. A percentage of all the artwork sold in the building will go to the orchestra. The gallery space will feature a variety of on going exhibits by local artists. This art show will feature the work of 4 local artists Lee Rardin - watercolors, JoFran Bendix - fiber artist, Merry Johnson - oil paintings, and Bob GiImore - photographer. This show will continue to run through November and is part of the Heart of Art Lee Rardin – Painter Tour on Sat., Oct. 14 and Sun, Oct. 15 from 11 a.m.- Recent work by Lee includes a wide range of sub- 5 p.m. each day. jects, mostly watercolors but also some acrylic on Merry Johnson – Painter canvas works. All original artwork, she is well known A representational artist, Merry works in oil, pas- for her depictions of people in everyday situations. tel and watercolor. Mostly portraiture and the human Landscapes and depictions of nature have a painter- figure are her area of focus. But she also enjoys doing ly feel with bold brush strokes and intermingling of landscapes and still life as well. While she has a flowing colors. realistic style her colorful expressions show an appre- JoFran Bendix – Fiber Artist ciation for the abstraction of composition in paint. Working in traditional fiber techniques, JoFran comes Bob Gilmore – Photography to untraditional conclusions pulling from nature “I have been involved in photography for nearly 40 color, form and texture. Oftentimes natural items years, the last ten of which have been exclusively dig- are incorporated into her work. Included in this col- ital. I have a wide subject interest and I am partic- lection of work are boxes, baskets, garments and ularly partial to black and whites. Most of my current sculpture. Her sculpture might veer towards the work is from La Porte County and the Georgia low coun- mythological. try.” You’ll find that Bob has a unique perspective on For additional information, phone 219/362-9020 or the world around him. visit www.lcso.net. THE October 12, 2006 Page 27 THE Page 28 October 12, 2006 they’re gone they’re FOR SERTA! - they’re gone! Get them while they last, when Oct. 15th WE ARE YOUR 1- 3:30 p.m. SUNDAY OPEN LOCAL SOURCE It All Adds Up To THE BEST It All Adds Up To AT WOOD! VALUE NATURALLY ! Vera Wang 1/2 off models selected TORE S URNITURE AF models UST J MATTRESSES MUST GO! MATTRESSES MATTRESSES MUST GO! MATTRESSES 1/2 Off list price on all www.naturallywoodfurniturecenter.com www.naturallywoodfurniturecenter.com ™ HAN ™ 1106 E US HWY 20, MICHIGAN CITY Sertapedic and Perfect Sleeper T 2007 models arrive in October! ORE Day 1/2 off models Perfect M selected (219) 872-6501 or1-800-606-8035 • Mon. - Thur. 9:30 - 6, Fri. 8, Sat. 9 6 (219) 872-6501 or1-800-606-8035 • Mon. - Thur. WE MUST CLEAR OUR FLOOR AND WAREHOUSE! What is here today SEE STORE FOR DETAILS FINANCING DELIVERED WITH A SMILE! Quality , Service & Good Prices PROGRAMS AVAILABLE FROM 90 DAYS TO 3 YEARS FROM 90 DAYS PROGRAMS AVAILABLE INTEREST FREE may not be here tomorrow. Over 2 truckloads in stock for FANTASTIC SAVINGS! If you have been to one of our clearance sales before, not fooling! you know we’re IN! HURRY ALL 2006 SERTA ALL 2006 SERTA THE October 12, 2006 Page 29

sonalize for your internet needs. For a wider selection, you have to pay. See the one I chose for this week’s column? Aerosol Art (www.pacorosic.com/). Waterloo, Iowa Spooky and Not So Spooky will never be the same now that native Bosnian Paco Halloween is just around the corner. Also just Rosic has settled there. Paco takes a can of spray paint around the corner (in Niles, MI) is a Scream Park you and creates all sorts of artistic images. What’s most ought to know about. This is one of two haunted amazing is his current project, painting a likeness of highlights for your surfing pleasure. The rest of this the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in a building some- week’s picks have little or nothing to do with October’s where in Waterloo. Some locals hate him, but the art spookiest night. crowd there—and in New York, Chicago, and else- Niles Haunted House (www.haunted.org/html). where—has sat up and taken notice. I guess he does- I found this gem through another link (see below). I’m n’t have to clean any brushes, but he does have to wear impressed that numerous community nonprofits a filtered mask when he paints. work at and profit from this nationally-recognized Visit my website: dunesartmedia.com Halloween haunting event. Since this Scream Park is so close, and since its fees benefit so many good caus- es, I think it’s worth a trip to Niles for anyone who 5th Annual Coat Campaign at City Hall likes “spine-chilling” adventures. Visit their online site Mayor Chuck Oberlie announced that Michigan City to find out times, admission fees, events and more. residents can again donate coats to needy families Halloween Headquarters (www.hauntedhouse. through City Hall. com). The page was slow to load, even for my dsl, but “Beginning October 16th, in case we have a chilly it’s worth the wait if you are nuts about Halloween Trick or Treat, we will accept new and gently used coats happenings. This one-stop website will hook you up of all sizes at City Hall. The collection site is down- with scary music downloads, ghosts and supernatural stairs,” Mayor Oberlie said. “Coats may be placed on stories, maps of holiday haunted houses across the coun- the coat racks from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday try, entertainment and downloads, and lots of links. through Friday.” Focus on Animation (www.nfb.ca/animation/objan Mayor Oberlie said, “Our office receives dozens of im/). The National Film Board of Canada has short requests for children’s and infant’s coats and snow- films with educational messages that you can view if suits. If you have any coats, snowsuits, snow pants, you have a fast internet connection. I entertained myself snow boots, mittens, and hats that you or your chil- for an entire evening by clicking on almost all of the dren have outgrown or don’t wear – things that you offerings in the “Play Films” category. Beacher read- would give away or put into a garage sale – please con- ers might especially enjoy “Sand Castle,” a 13-minute sider donating them to this coat drive. Each year, on animation. Each of the films—in a text box next to the average, 600 coats of all sizes and styles are donat- picture screen-- has a summary of its contents and the ed to and received from this campaign.” message the film is attempting to portray. I found some “I want to personally thank Concord Cleaners for that would work well in a class I facilitate about their generous offer to clean…at no cost…any coats conflict resolution. and snowsuits that you wish to donate to the City Hall Daily Puppy (http://dailypuppy.com). I’ve told Coat Campaign and that needs cleaned,” said Mayor you about Cute Overload (baby animals) in this col- Oberlie. “Simply drop off your coats at any Michigan umn, but I’m not sure I’ve mentioned the Daily Puppy. City Concord Cleaners, say they’re for the coat cam- If you are having a rough day, log on to this site, because paign, and Concord Cleaners will clean them and I guarantee it will melt any stress you are feeling. Unless, deliver them to City Hall weekly.” of course, you have an aversion to dogs or puppies. You Sheila Bell, manager of Concord Cleaners, said, “There can vote for your favorite hound, each of whom are is such a need for this campaign in our community. rated by dog biscuits. Cute! The focus is for assistance on other places around the CIA Personality Test (www.cia.gov/careers/cia world, but we have a need right here in our home town. myths). In addition to dispelling a tubful of myths about Our Mayor’s Office is kind enough to make this coat working for the CIA, this site lets you take a personality campaign possible, and we are pleased to be able to test to find out what, I’m not sure. If you’re fit to work participate in it and address the needs of our local com- for the CIA? My test results showed that I’m a “dar- munity.” ing adventurer.” Hmm. And yes, once upon a time I Mayor Oberlie continued, “Anyone who needs a clean, did interview with the CIA for a language specialist warm coat for the coming winter is welcome to come position. I’m happy I stuck with journalism instead, by City Hall during those same hours, beginning where I've had the pleasure of enjoying many adven- Friday, October 20th, to choose a coat. We cannot guar- tures, but daring? The jury is out on that one. antee that there will be coats available for everyone Image Chef (www.imagechef.com). If you are a web- who needs one, but our goal is to collect as many warm master, or if you like to add icons to your email sig- coats as possible.” The coats will be available on a “first nature, check out the free images that you can per- come, first served” basis. THE Page 30 October 12, 2006 At Deep River County Park Monthly Quilting Bee The quilters of Deep River Park will be in atten- Look dance at the monthly Quilting Bee on Sun., Oct. 22, no further than from 1-4 p.m. in Wood’s Historic Grist Mill. They will be working on the current project, “Goodie Jars Dan Coffey in Grandma’s Pantry - Other”. It features a pantry of jars filled with things other than food…stones, spools of thread, fishing lures, potpourri, toys and more. CHARMING HOUSE AT TRYON FARM with a “hid- Come see this unique piece of art, view other quilts den sun deck” over the from the Mill’s exhibit and converse with the quilters. screen porch, the deck and screen porch provide Quilts have been made at Wood’s Mill since 1979 pleasant views of the gar- and each one is more lovely than the one before it. dens and mother nature. You can definitely use the Art Exhibit screen porch as your sum- Hobart Arts League members are currently exhibit- mer dining room, living room, and family room. ing their artwork in the Gallery in the Mill. Living room offers a tall, Season Closing peaked ceiling, great fireplace, and windows all Wood’s Mill will close for the season Oct. 31. The around, up and down. 2 adjoining Visitor Center will also close then, so this bedroom, 2 bath “farm- house”. Fun, nature and a will be your last chance to buy your Amish-made great home for $310,000. apple butter, luscious preserves and fruit butters, gifts, Indiana souvenirs, books and more. The Mill and Visitor Center are open daily from 10 TRUE LOG HOUSE inside a.m.-5 p.m. through October. They will reopen in and outside, spiked together with 14” spikes. March for Maple Syrup Time. For more information, Living room with cathedral phone the Park at 219/947-1958 or 1-800-GRIST- skylights and wood fireplace. Den might be used MILL (IN & 708 area codes). as 3rd bedroom. Dead end street with great privacy. Traditional porch on front and side, with 20 x 10 open deck on back of Symphony Orchestra Season Schedule house. Attached 2 car garage. $325,000 The Valparaiso University Symphony Orchestra will perform a variety of classical and contemporary works during its 2006-2007 season, including the premiere of an oratorio featuring lyrics by award-winning author Walt Wangerin Jr. The upcoming season includes a fall concert Oct. CLASSIC THREE OAKS 2 22, a Feb. 10 concert featuring winners of the annu- story home, that is a farm al VU Student Concerto Competition and a May 5 con- house/Victorian style, on a deep (252') lot with tall cert featuring the premiere of “Innocents,” with libret- shade trees in the front to by Wangerin, Jochum university professor, and music and back yards. 2 full baths, 3 spacious bed- by Dr. Dennis Friesen-Carper, Reddel professor of music. rooms, and bonus attic The Symphony Orchestra also will be one of the fea- space to use as you wish. tured ensembles at the annual VU Christmas Concert, Kitchen has been modern- ized. 2 parlors; one with on campus Dec. 1 and 2. During the spring semester, gas fireplace. First floor the Orchestra will participate in a Jan. 13 performance laundry room, oversized attached 1 car garage, and of J.S. Bach’s St. John Passion. shed. Located on quiet All concerts will be held in the Chapel of the side street. $184,900 Resurrection on campus. Tickets to individual concerts are $15 for adults and $10 for senior citizens and students, with the exception of the Jan. 13 concert. Tickets for the performance of the St. John Passion T: 269.469.5635 are $20 for adults and $15 for senior citizens and stu- E: [email protected] W: remaxhc.com dents. Call 219/464-5162 for concert information and to reserve tickets, or visit www.valpo.edu/vuca. The 60-piece Symphony Orchestra is an auditioned ensemble conducted by Dr. Friesen-Carper and has toured across the country and internationally. The harbor country Orchestra’s debut recording, “Reformation,” includes works by Mendelssohn, Glazunov and Sibelius. THE October 12, 2006 Page 31 THE THE Page 32 October 12, 2006 October 12, 2006 Page 33 Some houses just can’t leave Long Beach. Kathy A House on the Beach lel to the house, and we rolled it 40 feet toward the Brennan, who has almost always lived on the beach, by Barbara Stodola lake. Then we raised it again, and changed directions decided it was time for a new house – but her Lake of the skate beams. Now it’s loaded on dollies.” Shore Drive location couldn’t be beat. So Kathy and If the job had gone smoothly, the move would only Mike hatched a plan. The house would be torn down have taken a few hours. But then the winds changed, and a new house built in its place. First the Brennan house was raised up, separated from its foundation. Lake Michigan kicked up some heavy waves, and A farewell-to-the-house party was held on Labor Day very little beach was left. The house had to spend the weekend, a festive “Raise the Roof Party.” Golf part- night up on blocks, away from its foundation, with waves ners from Long Beach Country Club were invited, busi- lapping at its floorboards. ness colleagues, neighbors, in-laws, former class- The morning dawned bright and clear, perfect mates. Friends of Kathy’s, knowing what a meticulous house-moving weather. Harnach needed to go back to housekeeper she always was, thought it would be fun work (he is president of Hunter-Douglas Hospitality). to bring buckets of red paint and scrawl some friend- But his wife Paulette had become familiar with the ly graffiti over the doomed structure. Such hijinks were procedure and she observed, “See how the workmen not to be. put down the mats, to cushion the weight of the Along came a neighbor, Bob Harnach, and offered house. Then they pull the house, slowly, using that to buy the house – as is – buy it and move it to his own small excavator and bulldozer.” lakefront lot, just two blocks up the street. Bob and At the new location, 2004 Lake Shore Drive, back- his wife Paulette thought the 4-bedroom house was hoes were digging out sand to prepare a new foundation. just about perfect for their needs, and moving it When the job is completed, Paulette and Bob Harnach would be more expeditious than starting from scratch. will live across the street from her sister Rosemary “For me, this is all about getting our family togeth- and husband Richard Rucinski. And everyone is er,” explained Harnach, an affable and enterprising Photo courtesy of Carolyn Gozdek happy. The Harnachs expressed their thanks to Town individual. “My brother-in-law and I had just rehabbed Clerk Ann Heywood and other town officials, all of them a house on Lake Shore Drive. On Mother’s Day, we “just wonderful,” and also the house-movers, who convinced our parents to move to Long Beach. Our cousin are “awesome.” lives on Chastleton, and Great Aunt Emily has a place on Lake St. Claire. This was meant to be. That Excavation is underway at the new location, 2004 Lake Shore Drive. house just fell into my lap.” How it happened was that Harnach was discussing a septic situation with an excavator, Mike Pavey, The house is slowly pulled along the beach to its new loction, and Pavey had to leave for a meeting with “a guy who’s using a small excavator and bulldozeer. going to knock his house down.” The guy was Mike Brennan, and Harnach knew him from the golf course. He also knew the Brennan house – its last remodeling had been done by Jerry Hyndman, the same architect he had worked with. Harnach went along to that meeting, and very quickly a deal was struck – a win-win arrangement – contingent upon the chal- lenge of getting the house moved. Mike Brennan is a lawyer. Bob Harnach is a business executive from Chicago. “Neither one of us had any experience with moving a house, but Mike said ‘I’m up for it if you are.’” Dan Dillbaugh Jr. is a Crown Point contractor with plenty of experience. He comes from a family of house-movers going back five generations. Moving houses used to be easier years ago, before there were power lines to contend with; but, he said, even greater problems are caused by trees. What made the Brennan house appear to be readily movable was that it could by pulled right along the beach, where there are no trees or utility lines. The house is a wood-framed building, weighing 75 tons. If it had been a masonry house, it could have weighed 300 or 400 tons – and that, according to Dillbaugh, would be too heavy for the sandy beach. After high winds and waves washed away the beach, the house had to sit out there overnight. “First we raised the house up,” he explained. “Then Bob Harnach (right), new owner, shakes hands with When the job is done, Paulette Harnach (left) and her sister we skated it forward. The beams were set up paral- Dan Dillabaugh Jr., house-mover. Photos by Barbara Stodola Rosemary Rucinski will live across the street from each other. THE Page 34 October 12, 2006 Heart of Art Returns to LaPorte County Where Going Home is Getting Away 19 Enchanting Cottages for Sale Model Open House Visitors observe potter Paul Jeselskis at work at last year’s Heart of Art. S y & un a The month of October has become synonymous aturda S d y with the celebration and appreciation of art in LaPorte 1 to 5 (MI time) County. For the seventh year, LaPorte County will host The Heart of Art Studio and Gallery Tour, Oct. 14th & 15th, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. During this self-guided 106 South Franklin Street tour, participants can follow a map and visit twenty New Buffalo, MI. artists showing their works in their studios, gal- 269.469.9090 CaMP leries, or bed and breakfast locations throughout Lo LaPorte County. campbuffalocottages.com BuFFa COTTAG S LaPorte County is fortunate to have so many tal- e ented artists, which produce a diversity of art including painting, photography, ceramics, sculptures, glass blowing, and so much more. It is truly a unique experience for those taking the tour, as they will be able to see the artists’ passion in their own setting, and many artists will be creating art during the tour. Tour participants will have the opportunity to witness first hand the process of creation from the artists. This year’s tour is unique in the fact that five guest artists have been invited to participate in the tour, and for the fourth year in a row, the Michigan City YMCA is sponsor- ing The Heart of Art Bike Tour to coincide with the art tour. In previous years, riders followed the tour on the first day, and then returned to their favorite artists the next day to purchase pieces they saw pre- viously. The Heart of Art Studio and Gallery Tour has grown in popularity and participation each year it has been held, and this year’s tour is predicted to be the biggest and best to date. To learn more of the artists, or to receive a map of the tour, phone the LaPorte County Convention and Visitors Bureau at 800/572-3359 to receive a brochure containing all the information needed for the tour. That information can also be found on the website at www.VisitLaPorteCounty.com by clicking on The Heart of Art logo on the homepage. THE October 12, 2006 Page 35

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•The perfect fried chicken, according to Food tant for creating the right consistency. To ensure & Wine magazine: Fried chicken is simple, but requires even melting, cut the cheeses into small cubes. To pre- patience and a slow steady sizzle. Start by coating your vent the fondue from overheating, prepare just a cut-up chicken with flour that is highly seasoned couple servings and eat it within thirty minutes (giv- with salt, pepper and cayenne, then refrigerate for a ing it an occasional stir). Go this route, and you can half hour or until the coating is soggy. This is what forgo adding thickening agents such as cornstarch, which will give you a crunchy crust. If you want an extra many purists believe slightly alters the flavor of the crunchy crust, coat the chicken with the seasoned flour cheeses. When you serve fondue at a party, where it again and let it rest for another half hour. Frying in will sit out for a few hours, its best to use a thicken- fresh lard yields the best crust and the lightest, least er so it won’t separate or clump. (You’ll find Martha’s greasy chicken. If you don’t want to use lard, you can recipe below – and yes, she uses cornstarch.) use corn oil. In a large cast iron skillet, heat oil – enough to cover half of each piece – to 325 degrees. Place pieces MARTHA STEWART’S FONDUE RECIPE in the skillet, being careful not to crowd them. Turn 1 garlic clove, halved lengthwise the pieces often, and cook until no pink remains. 1-1/2 cups dry white wine or apple cider Approximately 20 minutes for white meat, 25 for 1-1/2 pounds assorted Swiss-style cheeses (such dark. Finally drain the chicken on a rack set over a as 1/2 pound each Gruyere, Emmentaler and sheet pan. Raclette, cut into small cubes 2 T cornstarch •Thanksgiving is the time for dressings. I’ve 2 T fresh lemon juice learned Oyster dressing isn’t always happily accept- freshly grated nutmeg ed, though my own family likes it. I read somewhere freshly ground white pepper (optional) that one hostess put the oysters through a food accompaniments for dipping, such as bread cubes, processor until they were liquified, then the taste is bell-pepper strips and blanched broccoli more evenly distributed and even the people who Rub the inside of a fondue pot with cut sides dislike oysters loved the dressing. (I think I’ll try of garlic; discard garlic. Pour wine into pot, and it.) heat over medium low heat. When wine starts to bubble add cheese by the handful, waiting for each •The secret to keeping a fruit pie crust from portion to melt before adding the next, and stir- getting soggy is egg white. The proteins bond togeth- ring often until melted and combined. er and form a wall that prevents the filling’s juices from Whisk cornstarch and lemon juice in a small seeping into the crust. Lightly beat an egg white, then bowl until cornstarch is dissolved; stir into cheese brush it over the inside of the uncooked shell before mixture. Continue to cook, whisking, until smooth adding the fruit mixture. The coating will set as the and slightly bubbling, about 5 minutes. Season pie bakes and keep your dessert crisp. fondue with nutmeg, and pepper, if desired. Set fondue pot over a warming candle. Serve with assort- •Fondue has finally resurfaced, after 10 or 15 ed accompaniments. years. I myself have about ten fondue recipes that are marvelous, but Martha Stewart explains some of the •Another message from Food & Wine magazine: recipe basics. “When you make fondue, it’s important If you’re buying lobsters, buy ones that are lively to remember that melting cheese shouldn’t be rushed. and that have hard, dark shells and don’t believe the The impulse is often to turn the heat to high in hopes myth that small lobsters are sweeter than large ones. of melting the cheese quickly. But if you do this, it may (a) Remove the tail from the lobster by twisting the break, separating into a solid and a liquid. Or the cheese tail and body in opposite directions. (b) Using kitchen may “seize,” its proteins clumping into a rubbery shears, cut away the membrane from tail to expose mass. To prevent these problems, cook the fondue slow- meat. Discard vein that runs through the tail. (c) ly over medium-low heat. When you select cheeses, Twist off large claws where they join the body. (d) To Gruyere and Emmentaler are the classics, but many cook two 1- to 1-1/2 pound lobsters, you’ll need a other whole- or skim-milk cheese will do. (Avoid dou- large kettle filled with about 8 quarts boiling water. ble and triple creme cheeses such as Brie and Plunge lobsters headfirst into the boiling water; Camembert, because they have higher amounts of but- return water to boiling. Reduce heat, then simmer for terfat, which can cause the cheese solids to separate 20 minutes. (Nope, I’ve never cooked a lobster – have from the oil when melted.) Technique is also impor- only eaten one once in my lifetime. I trust Food & Wine on everything foodwise.) THE October 12, 2006 Page 37

•From a 1904 Chicago Sun Times article, I read how to buy wine off the rack. That is to say, wine is compared to fashion in an award-winning book, Wine for Women: a guide to buying, pairing and sharing wine. Author Sbrocco learned that women purchase and con- sume more than 60 percent of the wine sold in the United States. And she tells us Chardonnay is as versatile, popular and easy as our basic black clothes. Merlot: ultra smooth and stylish, like cashmere – you can almost wrap yourself in it. Pinot Grigio: comfortable denim. Cabernet Sauvignon: the classic suit. Gewurztraminer or Riesling: rejuvenating and refreshing like a spring- time dress. Now, readers, don’t drink your clothes.

•Coffee - A Guide to Buying, Brewing and Enjoying, by Kenneth Davids. From his book we learn a little more about a few of the many blends of coffee. French roast, one of my own favorites: darker than the American norm, ranges from rich to bittersweet. Guatamalan: rich, with a spicy acidity and excellent body. Haitian: low-acid, medium bodied, pleasantly soft and rich. Jamaican Blue Mountain: a balanced classic coffee with rich flavor, full body and a smooth yet vibrant acidity. Kenyan: full-bodied with a deep winelike acidity. Kona (Hawaiian): medium body, good acidity, rich complex aroma and flavor. (I buy my coffees at Harbor Muse and Dinner’s Ready, both on Route 12 and both New Buffalo shops.)

• Phyllo, the paper-thin sheets of pastry piled together to form a crisp, ultra flaky crust, was developed by the Turks and adopted by the Greeks, who perfected is use. Greek for “leaf,” phyllo lends a distinctive layered effect to such Hellenic specialties as spanakopita and baklava. Working with it is easy once you know one crucial trick: cover your supply with a piece of plastic wrap, and remove sheets only as you need them to keep them from drying out. The payoff: real delicacies. Frozen phyllo dough are sold in super- markets. Thaw frozen phyllo in the refrig; unopened dough will keep in the fridge for up to a month. Happy Phyllo.

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Available by the Yard On Sun., Oct. 29, Julia Holmaas, who inititated the IDNL Artist-in-Residence program in 1996, will pre- English, Swedish and French sent a talk during an informal reception for the Antiques & Reproductions exhibit at 2:30 p.m. Holmaas, as Chief of Interpretation at the Park and as an artist herself, envisioned a pro- Design Service Available gram where artists could translate the IDNL’s purpose into a visual or verbal statement of pleasure and preservation. “It was the historic affinity between artists and the dunes that inspired me to start the Artist-in-Residence Program,” Holmaas said. “I believe that a sense of place communicated through art helps create connection to creating a european style for your home the resources of an area.” Since the program’s inception, twenty-one artist’s 425 S. 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THE October 12, 2006 Page 41 PNC Books and Coffee Series Purdue University North Central is again hosting the “Books & Coffee” discussion series during the See The World coming months. The programs, which are free and open to the public, will meet from noon - 1 p.m. in the PNC Library-Student-Faculty Bldg., Assembly Hall, Rm 02. Each session will feature a review of the book, followed by a discussion period. The books being reviewed are available for purchase from the PNC Bookstore. This year’s selections include: Oct. 25 - Running With Scissors, a collection of essays by Augusten Burroughs, to be reviewed by Rita Dagys, director of Development. Nov. 15 - Night, the 2006 version of Nobel laure- ate Elie Wiesel’s memoir newly translated by his wife, to be reviewed by Sarah Sanders Smith, assistant professor of Organizational Leadership and Like You’ve Never Seen It Before Supervision. 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We are looking forward to next year’s event. 219.898.3138 ------submitted by Susan Vissing THE Page 42 October 12, 2006 Scottish Garden Dedication Ceremony Held at International Friendship Gardens by Jan Van Ausdal On Sunday afternoon, October first, a dedication season runs from Mother’s Day till the end of October. ceremony was held at International Friendship There are from 25 to 35 weddings held each year at Gardens in Michigan City to commemorate the Friendship Gardens. Scottish Garden. Sponsors of this Scottish Garden are Members of the Family of Susan Hay Hemminger Dr. Gene and Mrs. Romona Hay in honor of Dr. Hay’s stepped in front of the crowd and made brief comments. Scottish heritage and in celebration of the life of Before her death, she created a foundation that bears their daughter, Susan Hay Hemminger. her name. This foundation makes tuition awards to As guests arrived at the garden location, Steven La Porte County residents who graduate from a Peterka played his Highland bagpipes, dressed in the county high school and pursue a two to four year traditional Scottish kilt. Tunes played included “By degree on a full time basis at an accredited institu- Yon Bonnie Banks” and “Amazing Grace.” Steven tion. In fact, in 2007, the amount of $500,000 in such walked on the paved scholarships that have been awarded by this foundation pathway through the will be reached! garden as he played. Chairs were set up so that guests could listen to the music and view the ceremony. Dr. Richard Houck, President of the Board, said, “Another beautiful day and we’re very lucky today.” He mentioned that the gardens had been there since 1936 and that many of this day’s guests may not have been there before. Dr. Gene Hay, Elliot Hay, David Hay, Colin Hay, and Romona Hay, the family of Susan Hay Hemminger. Originally the gardens were called The Family members present included Dr. Gene and Mrs. Mill Garden. He added Romona Hay (parents); Susan’s brother, David Hay Steven Peterka entertains the with two of his children, sons Elliott and Colin. His guests with bagpipe music. daughter, Elizabeth, is in medical school and his that the actual gardens’ other son, Edward, is serving in the U.S. Marine name is International Corps. Friendship Gardens Susan Jeanne Hay Hemminger was born in 1958 Memorial Festival and in Indianapolis, Indiana. She Gardens and that in grew up in Michigan City and early days, there were graduated from Rogers High visitors from all over School in 1976. the world. The Earning a B.A. from the Netherlands sent many, University of Michigan and a law many tulips to be plant- degree from Valparaiso ed and several kings University in 1983, Susan was also sent flowers to the an attorney in private practice gardens. One of the in La Porte County until 1990. Stouffer brothers was Elected Judge of La Porte at the gardens from the County Superior Court No. 4 1960’s until his death in 1990, she was the first female in 1986. The Board of judge in La Porte County’s his- the Gardens is a non- Dr. Richard Houck, President of the tory. She served in that office profit one, while the Board, speaks of International until her death in September of Friendship Gardens’ history. work at the gardens is 1993. Those who stood before her done mainly by volunteers. Grants and foundations David Hay, brother of bench said, “She was always Susan Hay Hemminger, fair.” provide money for the work at the gardens. The open talks briefly. THE October 12, 2006 Page 43

Next on the afternoon’s program was the dancing After the ceremony, refreshments of tea and cook- of Thistle and Heather Highland Dancers. Sisters Rachel ies were served to the crowd, which consisted of and Annika Strolle from Downers Grove, Illinois, approximately 250 people. Visitors browsed the gar- were the dancers. Their mother, Nancy, is also their dens and spoke with friends. dancing teacher and she told me the girls have been “doing this since they were little.” Dances performed included the highland fling and the prediction or sword dance (which is done on the eve of battle).

(l. to r.) Donna Pouzar, garden co-designer, with Dave & Pat Potempa, volunteers who did much of the work in the Scottish Garden. I photographed Donna Pouzar, co-designer with Romona Hay of the Scottish Garden, and Dave and Dancers Rachel &Annika Strolle Pat Potempa, volunteers who did most of the work in perform for the afternoon guests. this garden. Donna spoke of the various plants, which make up the Scottish Garden. Some of the perennials are sedem, a variety of bearded irises, digitalis (fox- Bringing the dancers glove), thistle, yarrow, and salvia. Annuals are zin- to the gardens and wear- nias, and impatiens. They’re also trying a variety of ing a kilt was John le Scottish heather which they hope makes it through Noble of Palos Heights, the winter. Illinois. John (also known as “Long John”) is a longtime friend of Dr. Jack La Fountain who is an International Romona & Dr. Friendship Gardens Gene Hay, sponsors of the Scottish board member. His Garden, wearing name is actually John, their Hay tartan and he was known as shawl & tie. “Little John.”

I photographed Dr. Gene and Mrs. Romona Hay, wear- Long time friends John le Noble ing the Hay tartan in a tie and a shawl respectively. (“Long John”) and Dr. Jack La Then the carts appeared, taking the visitors back to Fountain (“Little John”) pose for a the parking lot where they had left their cars. It was photograph. the end of another wonderful afternoon spent at Another kilt-wearing International Friendship Gardens! person present for the afternoon was Fred Rogers of Niles, Michigan. He read about the dedication ceremony in the South Bend Tribune and decided to come to the gardens for the afternoon.

Fred Rogers of Niles, Michigan, wearing his kilt. Guests ride in the cart back to the parking lot at the end of the afternoon. THE Page 44 October 12, 2006 Fire Program Open House at Lakeshore Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore will host a Fire Management Program Open House on Oct. 14 from noon-4 p.m. at the park’s Fire Station #1. Meet Smokey Bear and see fire engines on display Not ALL Witches are from the national lakeshore and local fire departments. Learn the differences between wild land and struc- tural firefighters and learn how to protect your home SCAREY from the threat of fire. In addition, see displays that Meet show how prescribed burns are used as a tool to help protect our park and local communities. Lenora, Cindy and Vinnienne This first annual event occurs in conjunction with Our Friendly Witches National Fire Prevention Week and with open hous- Many Halloween Selections to “Boo” About es at other area fire departments. This year also celebrates the 40th anniversary of CM Gift & Christmas Shop the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. See historic photos of the fire program and learn how prescribed 14 N. Whittaker, New Buffalo, MI (269) 469-2890 burns have helped restore some of the most fragile habi- tats in the National Lakeshore. Fire Station #1 is located on the north end of the park’s headquarters complex at 1100 N. Mineral Springs Road in Porter. Visitors should park in the Westy’s north parking lot adjacent to the fire station. M & M Restaurant Iinformation, contact Fire Prevention Specialist Micah Bell at 219-926-7561, extension 356 or at “We Do It Your Way Everyday” [email protected].

Serving Breakfast All Day PNC Women’s Association Daily Specials Mon.-Fri. $2.99-$5.99 The Purdue North Central Women’s Association is hosting a campus and community-wide food drive Come See Michiana’s to help fight childhood hunger in LaPorte and Porter All American Diner counties. The PNC Women’s Association will collect food 6 a.m. - 4 p.m. • 7 Days items “just for kids.” These items include peanut butter and jelly, macaroni and cheese, spaghetti, 1608 E. Michigan Blvd., Michigan City • 874-4565 pudding cups, cereal, granola bars and snack items such as mini bags of cookies and crackers, fruit boxes and juice boxes. Baby food will also be collected. PNCWA will collect these food items during the month A collection of classic, antique and unusual vehicles in a of October. On Oct. 28, Make A Difference Day, creative setting amidst a vast collection of memorbilia. PNCWA will deliver the food to the three local Salvation Army Corps: Michigan City, LaPorte and Porter County. This National Day of Doing Good, in partnership with The Points of Light Foundation, celebrates thoughtful deeds performed by ordinary people. The power of this day is in individuals making small changes for the better. Items may be delivered to the main lobby of Schwarz Hall on the Purdue North Central Westville campus, or to the PNC-Porter County Campus at 600 Vale Park Road in Valparaiso. Monetary donations will also be accepted. A guest book acknowledging donations will be available for donors to sign. 209 W. Michigan Blvd. Anyone who would like to have someone pick up their Open Michigan City,IN 46360 donations could contact Barbara Austin, chairperson 7 Days a Week 219.878.1514 of the Community Service Interest Group of the PNC Women’s Association, at 872-0527, ext. 5634. THE October 12, 2006 Page 45 Harbor Country Chamber Installation The Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual installation of 2006-2007 Board Officers and Directors on Sun., Oct. 15th, 6 p.m. at the Marina Grand Resort, 600 W. Water St., New Buffalo. The Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce representing over 500 chamber members from the eight communities of Grand Beach, Harbert, Lakeside, Michiana, New Buffalo, Sawyer, Three Oaks and Union Pier, will install for President, Janet Clark Tom McCormick (Michigan Thyme Ltd., New Buffalo); Vice-President, Builder Mira Poncin (Editor South County Gazette); and Secretary, Ellen Block (Block Fine Arts). Directors to Licensed in Indiana & Michigan be installed include John Natsis (Blue Fish Vacation Rental, Union Pier); Maureen Culp (Carol Brychta Voice: 219.928.2953 Realty, Harbert); and Kevin Harrington (Harrington Fax: 219.879.3536 Photography, Three Oaks). The evening will include a 6 p.m. (MI time) cock- email: [email protected] tail hour (beer and wine provided), and a 7 p.m. dinner. Cost is $20 per person. The Marina Grand Resort menu features wild mushroom bisque, traditional roasted turkey, sour dough pecan stuffing, celery Discount Tools, root potato gratin, braised cabbage and Brussels Merchandise, Sprouts, roasted butternut squash, thyme giblet Imports, Closeouts gravy, orange cranberry pear sauce, port wine apple Tarps crisp. For more information, or to make reservations, phone the Chamber at 269/469-5409. New Unique Merchandise Arriving Daily Celebrate Fall Colors at Fernwood OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK, 364 DAYS A YEAR Enjoy Music, Food, and Great Autumn Color On Sat. & Sun., Oct. 14 & 15, Fernwood Botanical Located on the corner of Garden and Nature Preserve celebrates autumn with Route 39 and 1000 North great food, live music, spectacular fall foliage, and activities for the whole family. Admission is free for members. (219) 362-2674 Saturday is the first annual “Autumn Air” sponsored by WNIT Public Television. Activities are offered from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. MI time, and include live outdoor music, the Clark Gallery Stage and a Learn and Play area for kids. Appearing in the Gallery are Gail Abiney’s Oriental Rug & Carpet Cleaning Company Martin, host of WNIT program Dinner and a Book; Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Company Evie Kirkwood of the Outdoor Elements program; Oriental Rug Cleaning, Repair, Restoration and Refringing and Pete Stobie as the Nature Detective. FREE PICKUP and DELIVERY SERVICE Sunday afternoon is October Fest. Enjoy German- style music on The Green, a special presentation “End of Summer Cleaning” featuring live birds of prey (see below for details), geo- • Carpet Cleaning caching, crafts for the kids, and voyageur canoe rides. • Upholstery Cleaning Family-friendly foods are available both days. The • Leather Furniture Cleaning trails and grounds remain open until 6 p.m. so visi- • Drapery & Blind Cleaning tors can enjoy autumn color at its best. (as they hang) For more information, contact Fernwood at 269/695- • Window Washing 6491, or check the web site at www.fernwood All Rugs are cleaned by hand with a botanical.org. specially designed chemical process Fernwood is located near Buchanan, Michigan. Take HARDWOOD FLOORS - Hand Polishing & High Speed Buffing US 31 to Walton Road, exit 7. Go west 1.7 miles, then 1-888-327-1010 • 705 Harrison Street, LaPorte, IN • 219-325-3363 north on Range Line Road. THE Page 46 October 12, 2006 LCSO Annual Benefit Event Consuming wine “Mystery of the Missing Maestro: Symphony in moderation of Discord” “ This event will take place on Sat., Oct. 28, at the daily will help Grand Ballroom of the Blue Chip Casino in Michigan people to die City. The evening will start off at 6 p.m. with a Cash Bar, young as late as hors d’oeuvres and the silent auction viewing. Dinner possible* will be served at 7:30 p.m., and the live auction will * begin at 8:30 p.m. Dr Phillip Norrie Variety of Auction Items Auction items include a Pin Flag from The PGA !"#$%B Red Arrow Hwy& Union Pier& MI #%!'% •(((/('#)”WINE Championship at Medinah with golfers’ signatures; Condo at Hilton Head, SC for one week; two Notre Dame/Army football tickets; wine collections; catered • BATIKS • HEMP • STERLING SILVER • gourmet dinner; tickets to Second City Comedy Club,

BONE & STONE JEWELRY Chicago; and many, many different items that can be viewed on the web at www.lcso.net Tickets for the evening are $75 each and reserva- INDIAN SUMMER tions are requested by Oct. 18. You may phone IMPORTS Elizabeth Dekker at 219/325-8179 or purchase online at www.lcso.net MINNETONKA MADNESS!! NOT a Predictable Evening! Save 40-50% on select styles A night at a fundraiser for the symphony sounds like fun and rather predictable. Wrong! This evening LOCATED ACROSS FROM HANNAH’S promises to be anything but…

GAUZE • SILKS COTTON 126 S. Whittaker St. • New Buffalo, MI • 269.469.9994 Could Rudolph Berghoff, the maestro, be leaving? There are rumors. Watch the vultures circle the podi- um for the chance to grab his baton and take his place. Is the assistant director a shoe-in because his uncle has money? Don’t count the distaff side out. An angry wife, a frustrated composer, a heavy contributor and a woman on a mission make for an intriguing, dan- gerous and mysterious evening. kitchens, baths & flooring • Kitchen & Bath Cabinetry • Custom Countertops • Ceramic & Natural Stone Tile • Carpet • Wood & Laminate Flooring “The Art of Wine” • Window Blinds & Shutters • California Closet Systems The Harmony House/CASA Program will hold • Interior Design, Planning & Consultation • Complete Installation/Construction Services their annual fundraiser, “The Art of Wine,” on Fri., • Kitchen/Bath Remodeling Nov. 3, 6-9 p.m. The event will be held at the Lubeznik • Room Additions, Decks, Porches, etc. • Licensed in Indiana, Michigan, Illinois Center for the Arts, 101 W. 2nd St., Michigan City. • Free Estimates & Measuring Selected wines will be featured for tasting and 1916 E. Hwy. 20 • Michigan City • 219-871-0555 www.dunelandinteriors.com purchase from: Lemon Creek Winery, The Round Barn Winery and St. Julian Winery. There will also be specialty beer from Back Road Brewery. Appetizers will be provided by Rodini’s, Heston Bar, Cafe Elite and Great Lakes Catering. The admission fee of $50 per person will include wine, beer, appetizers, live music and gallery admission. RSVP by Oct. 23 to Karen Biernacki 219/324-3385 or email [email protected] Authentic Naples Style Pizza On display during the event will be “Art That Matters: When Politics Get Personal,” politically 219-879-8777 inspired art curated by Kay Hartman and includes Winter Hours:Thursday-Monday 11AM - 10PM Now Serving Wine related work from the permanent collection. 500 S. EL PORTAL Harmony House/CASA provides advocate sevices MICHIANA SHORES, IN INDOOR AND OUTDOOR SEATING in LaPorte County for children who would otherwise CARRYOUT have no voice in their own welfare. More information at www.lpcasa.com THE October 12, 2006 Page 47

Page Rumer Swedish - Deep Tissue - Massage SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14 Specializing in Myofascial Release 9-10:30 a.m. & 2-3:30 p.m. - PINHOOK BOG HIKES. Long Beach Town Center Join a park ranger at Pinhook Bog for a one-hour walk 1 block from Stop 24 along a floating mat of sphagnum moss and discov- Above Long Beach Hair Salon er evergreens that lose their needles and plants that eat insects. Meet at Dorothy Buell Memorial Visitor 219-916-4664 Center and caravan to the bog. AMTA member 1:30-3 p.m. - DISCOVER THE INDIANA DUNES Training - John Barnes Myofascial Release NATIONAL LAKESHORE. The program will focus Graduate - Chicago School of Massage Therapy on how plants and animals have adapted to the dunes’ ever-changing environment. Meet at Dorothy Buell Memorial Visitor Center. 4-5 p.m. - FEEDING TIME AT CHELLBERG FARM. LIVE-IN CAREGIVERS AND MORE, INC. Join Farmer Jim and help him feed the draft horses, Local Employment Agency a goat, a flock of chickens, pigs, sheep, geese, calves helps people maintain their independence in the and cats. Meet at Chellberg Farm barn. security of their own homes since 1998 We provide: 7:30-8:30 p.m. - CAMPFIRE PROGRAM ON COYOTES. • 7 days/24 hours care and attention Coyotes have long been the subject of folklore, fear, • day or night shift assistance and speculation. Native to northwest Indiana, these • limited medical/nursing services fascinating animals are rapidly spreading them- • medication management selves across North America and managing to live quite • meal preparation comfortably even in the middle of urban areas. Meet • light housekeeping at Dunewood Campground Amphitheater. Michigan City: (219) 872-6221 Cell: (219) 221-1672 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15 An alternative to nursing home 9-10:30 a.m. & 2-3:30 p.m. - PINHOOK BOG HIKES. Join a park ranger at Pinhook Bog for a one-hour walk along a floating mat of sphagnum moss and discover evergreens that lose their needles and plants that eat insects. Meet at Dorothy Buell Memorial Visitor Center and caravan to the bog. 1-4 p.m. - HISTORY RELIVED AT INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL LAKESHORE. Join “period-clad” volunteers as they provide insight into the lives of early settlers in the dunes. Learn about the life and times Antique Lighting For Sale of Joseph Bailly and his Potawatomi neighbors dur- Repair of Antique Metal • Metal Restoration ing the 1820s while exploring the Bailly House and fur trading cabin. At Chellburg Farm, peek into the By appointment only corn crib, examine the vegetable garden, watch the Easy to find, call for directions draft horses work or enjoy the fragrant smells waft- 3297 N. 400 W., LaPorte, IN 219-369-3241 ing from the wood stove of this early 20th century farm. Park at Bailly/Chellberg parking lot. 4-5 p.m. - FEEDING TIME AT CHELLBERG FARM. Join Farmer Jim and help him feed the draft horses, a goat, a flock of chickens, pigs, sheep, geese, calves Ready for a real web site? and cats. Meet at Chellberg Farm barn. Business-friendly web packages For more information, phone 219/926-7561, ext. 225. complete with secure e-commerce, catalog capability, interactive maps, hosting and more. Designed by us for one low fee. ($750 to $2499). Michiana Amateur Computer Society Easily maintained by you with the help of unlimited free technical support. The public is invited to attend the next meeting of the Michiana Amateur Computer Society on Tues., Oct. Call Bruce Wood or visit our site for more info: 17th. The group meets from 7-9 p.m. in Room H115 www.ProWebCenters.com at the Michigan City campus of Ivy Tech College, 312-330-5215 3714 Franklin St. Info: www.MACSHost.com THE Page 48 October 12, 2006 It’s Perfect! Long Beach Country Club Ladies Duplicate Bridge Winners 60% OFF VERTICAL BLINDS September 13, 2006 MINI-BLINDS 1st place: Kathy Byrnes & Carol Bracewell PLEATED SHADES 2nd place: Adele O’Donnell & Nancy Stokes 3rd place: Connie Sullivan & Molly Trafas 4th place: Pat Kelley & Marci Meyer mc-interiors.com Also Save On In Stock Fabric September 27, 2006 1st. place: Sue Faul & Carol Bracewell Since 1950 Quality Products at Competitive Prices 2nd place: Kathy Byrnes & Michelle Eckert 1102 Franklin St., Michigan City 219-872-7236 • 1-800-949-4530 3rd place: Pat Kelley & Corinne McGrail

October 4, 2006 1st place: Isabelle Willis & Marci Meyer Residential 2nd place: Sue Faul & Betty McLean 3rd place: Beverly Battle & Roseann Costello Commercial Taste of Poland at St. Stan’s Remodeling St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church, 1506 Washington St., Michigan City, will be having a Taste of Poland dinner night on Thurs., Oct. 19th, beginning 830 Karwick Road Materials provided at 4:30 p.m. in the Church Hall. Tickets, at the door, Michigan City, IN by Pioneer Lumber (219) 874-6224 will be $10/adults, $5/children 12 and under. Many Polish dishes will be served including: cheese Tom Wagner serving the beach area since 1994 & sauerkraut pierogi; Polish sausage & sauerkraut; mashed potatoes & gravy; sweet-sour cabbage; green beans; baked barley; golabki (cabbage rolls); noodles; pickled beets; applesauce; dinner roll & butter; DELARME TILE dessert & coffee. Czarnina with noodles will be avaliable ala carte & at $2.50 per bowl, as will chicken soup with noodles at $1.50 per bowl. There will be an After Dinner sale STONE of the czarnina at $5 per quart, and the chicken soup Stone at $3 per quart. Porcelain Questions to the church office at 872-2258. Ceramic PH# 219-326-6832 Grout Staining FAX# 219-326-9150 Teen Time at the Coolspring Library 32 Years Experience / 22 Years On The Lakefront Java Jammin’ Fri., Oct. 13, 6-7 p.m. Express yourself! Chill out with your friends over some java and listen to special guest Dan Drake on the guitar. There will be an “air guitar” contest, so come Ric’s Mobile Power Washing with your best riffs. For students in grades 6-12. SPECIAL DISCOUNTS STAINING / SEALING DECKS Teen Watercolor Workshop JULY & AUGUST STEAM IT CLEAN PATIO Tues., Oct. 17, 4:30-5:30 p.m. WITH SIDING Here is a chance for teens to learn how to paint from GUTTER RIC’S MACHINE Awnings professional artist, Edwin Shelton. This program is CLEANING Storefronts for students in grades 6-12 and is sponsored by the Sewer Jetting Lubeznik Center for the Arts. There is no fee, all LEAF GUARDS materials will be supplied, but registration is required INSTALLED Call Rick for Free Estimate by phoning 879-3272. Rick C. Sparks 1-269-556-9277 Both programs will be held at the Coolspring Insured Licensed 1-866-350-9399 Branch of the LaPorte County Public Library, corner of Johnson Rd. & 400N, Michigan City. THE October 12, 2006 Page 49 5th Annual Women’s Fair™ Thomas Mulcahy The 5th annual Women’s Fair™ will be held on Mulcahy Builders General Contractor, PE Tues., Oct. 17, at the Blue Chip Casino Conference ™ Center in Michigan City. Women’s Fair is present- QUALITY BUILT ed by La Porte Regional Health System and is co-sponsored by WEFM/95.9 and WYIN Channel 56. This free CUSTOM HOMES & event will run from 2-7 p.m. and incorporates lifesaving MAJOR REMODELING health screenings, valuable wellness information, PROJECTS and exciting demonstrations. Women’s Fair™ exhibitors include the many diverse 219.241.1020 (cell) areas representing La Porte Regional Health System Materials supplied by Pioneer Lumber, Inc. [email protected] such as complementary and alternative therapies, The www.mulcahybuilders.com Wellness Resource Center, The Heart Center, and many more. In addition there will be booths on health and beauty products, financial planning, fitness, and nutrition. Available screenings will include blood “Your wood floor specialist” pressure, blood glucose, heel screening for osteo- HULTMAN FLOORING, INC. porosis and many more. There will definitely be • Design • Installation • Refinishing something for everyone. Breakout sessions include top- ics on healthy lifestyles and preventing diabetes, You Are Invited to Stop By Our varicose veins, sleep disorders, urinary incontinence, Studio & Browse Through Our Wide and identifying and treating vascular diseases. Variety of Wood Flooring Selections More information at www.laportehealth.org or contact Bonny Hildebrand, Community Relations Specialist (219) 926-1966 at La Porte Regional Health System, 219/326-2476. 35 E. Hwy. 20 • Porter Old world craftsmanship for new world concepts MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL WOOD FLOORING ASSOCIATION Preschool Programs at County Library “Cat & the Fiddle Friday” Fridays, Oct. 13, 20 & 27 — 10 a.m. For children ages 18-36 months and their parent QUICK SERVICE or caregiver. Stories, songs, fingerpalys, and other activities are include. Preschool Storytime PLUMBING REPAIR, INC. Wednesdays, Oct. 11, 18 & 25 — 10 a.m. (219) 362-0157 or Toll Free (888) 499-1559 There will be 30-40 minutes of stories, music and Complete Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Sales and Service. crafts for 3-5 year olds. Modern Sewer Cleaning, Jetting and Inspection Equipment BabyTALK Lapsit Competitive Rates - Senior Citizens Discounts Monday, Oct. 30 — 6:30 p.m. 60 day warranty on most Service Work This read and play time is for children birth to 36 1 Hour Minimum Service Call - Travel Time 1 Way - Sorry, No Credit months of age and their parent or caregivers. Insured, Bonded, LIC. #PC81038838 All of the above programs are free and held at the Charles Dillon, Owner LaPorte County Public Library, 904 Indiana Ave., downtown LaPorte. No registration is necessary. Phone 219/362-6156 for more information or to request signing for the hearing impaired (48 hrs. in advance). IS YOUR CPA YOUR BUSINESS PARTNER? Puzzled By Your Computer? WE WILL BE. Computer Help will be held at 10 a.m. on Sat., Oct. For your complimentary, no obligation copy of 14th, at the LaPorte County Public Library, 904 “Your Accountant – Your Partner,” Call 269.469.9300 Indiana Ave., downtown LaPorte. Anyone with questions about their computer hardware or software may come and get answers. There is no charge or registration. More information, or signing for the hear- CPA & Business Advisory Services ing impaired 48 hrs. in advance, at 219/362-6156, or 23 N. Thompson Street Now Accepting Business and visit www.lapcat.org New Buffalo, Michigan 49117 Individual Clients Future programs will be held Nov.11th & Dec. 9th. THE Page 50 October 12, 2006

"Indoor air pollution is America's #1 environmental Preparing for Winter at Buckley health concern. 50% of all illness is caused by indoor air Sat., Oct. 28 • 10 a.m.-5 p.m. pollution." Environmental Protection Agency. Sun., Oct. 29 • Noon-5 p.m. Mold, mildew, odors, dust, smoke, allergies, pets? $2 for adults, $1 for children under 12 or seniors We need home or business owners who desire relief to evaluate a new space technology purification unit. over age 60 Absolutely no obligation! Michigan City based. At the turn of the 20th century, settlers preparing E-mail us at [email protected] for the coming winter months would have stored many kinds of fruit and vegetables in the root cellar. How do apples & eggs last all winter long? Did you know that hens stop laying eggs once the day light hours GREAT FALL shortened? Meat also had to be butchered and stored. SELECTION Butchering, grinding and sausage making will be explained and demonstrated. Come see how it all is done at Buckley Homestead. The Native American womens sportswear 219-926-6568 Camp, south of the log cabin will also be open during Also available 1X-3X 530 Indian Boundary Rd. the weekend. home • art • gifts • clothing • home • art Buckley Homestead is located 4.5 miles west of I- 65 just south of Rt. 2 of Hendricks Rd. in Lowell. Exit I-65 west at Rt. 2 toward Lowell to Hendricks, then south for 1/4 mile to the visitor center parking lot. The farmstead is a short walk along the trail. HEY EVERYBODY!! Maple City Word Crafters This group of amateur writers meets twice a month R INSUR E A D N C at the LaPorte County Public Library, 904 Indiana Ave., Y

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Snyder Insurance Agency, Inc. S S S downtown LaPorte. The next meeting will be on K P 1905 Franklin St., Michigan City RESIDENT E R V DE Mon., Oct. 16, 6-8 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. IN L. SNY There is no charge or registration. The group was for- OFFERS YOU: merly known as The Writer’s Block. For more information, or to request signing for the hearing impaired QUALITY COMPANIES & PERSONAL SERVICE 48 hrs. in advance, phone 219/362-6156. FOR YOUR HOME & AUTO INSURANCE NEEDS Call one of us today for your FREE quote. “Home Again” at Temple News Kevin L. Snyder Melissa Cox Brenda J. Williams LaPorte native Tom Watson (LPHS ‘68) co-edited 219-879-4343 a new essay collection and the Temple News Agency, 816 Jefferson St., LaPorte, has it for sale. Home Again: Essays and Memoirs from Indiana con- tains works from authors who have ties to Indiana including Michael Martone, Alyce Miller and Kurt Root Vonnegut. It sells for $19.95. Funeral Home Pick up your copy now and have Tom sign it when he visits Temple News for a reading/signing session WILLIAM H. ROOT • THOMAS W. ROOT • BRIAN W. ROOT on Sat., Nov. 4 at 10 a.m. A locally owned and operated funeral home serving Michigan City and the Beach Area Opening Reception For “All My Relations” by the Root Family since 1938. Dawning Gallery will host an Open House on Sat., Pre-Arrangement consultation available Oct. 14th, 7-10 p.m. MI time. The exhibit, “All My at no obligation. Relations” features Kim Pruitt’s expressive, colorful paintings and sculpture. Kim’s work reflects on our connectedness to our self, to our loved ones, and to our world. In collaboration, several talented writers will perform poetry and stories they have written in 312 East Seventh Street response to Kim’s paintings. Michigan City, IN 46360 Dawning Art the Gift is located at 22 N. Elm St., (219) 874-6209 Three Oaks, MI. 269/756-9940 or www.dawningart.com THE October 12, 2006 Page 51 “World’s Fastest Indian” Film Screenings As a part of the ongoing Odyssey 2006-07 Arts and Cultural Events Series, Purdue University North Central, in cooperation with the Michigan City and LaPorte County public libraries, will host two screen- Vote for Myra Remmel for School Board ings of the film, “The World’s Fastest Indian.” The show- Vote for Common Sense ings are free and open to the public. The film will be shown on Wed., Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. in LaPorte High School’s Schulze Hall and at the Michigan City Public Library on Sun., Oct. 22, at 2 p.m. “The World’s Fastest Indian” is a film based on fact, Sunset Farms, LLC relating the story of Burt Munro, a man who became Equestrian Center a folk hero in his native New Zealand. The 2006 Boarding, Lessons, Training movie features Anthony Hopkins as Munro, the man Indoor/Outdoor Arena who took his 1920 Indian motorcycle to the annual Speed 2525 E 850 N • LaPorte, IN 46350 Week competition at the Bonneville Flats in Utah. He (219) 778-9592 competed against millionaire drivers sponsored by big corporations. While much of the story is about Munro and his remarkable journey and how the quiet, intro- verted man triumphed over odds, the viewers also see that in 1967 he raced his Indian to a record-setting speed of 201.85 mph. Munro raced at Bonneville Expo Hall Available nine times and became a hero and legend. Weddings, Parties, Meetings, Dances, Exhibitions, Etc… Roger Ebert praised this as one of Hopkins’ “most Seating for 300+ People endearing, least showy performances.” The film is rated P.A. System, Dance Floor, Stage & Bar Area PG 13. For More Information Call PNC Odyssey Arts and Cultural Events Series Rag Tops Auto Museum (219) 878-1514 features various events throughout the year. A complete schedule of events can be found at www.pnc.edu. For more information about this film, contact Judy Jacobi, PNC director of marketing, at 872-0527, ext. Julie B. Jewelry 5593. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact Jacobi. Fall Trunk Show Wednesday, October 25, 2006 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Handmade jewelry with silver, Kids Funfest and Storytellers Festival gold, semi-precious stones by Julie Biehl The Kids Fall Funfest and the Northwest Indiana The Duneland Beach Inn www.Juliebjewelry.com Storytellers Festival will be at Indiana Dunes State Singing Sands and Stunning Sunsets Park on Oct. 14 & 15. The Funfest will be noon-4 p.m. 3311 Pottawattamie Trail Wednesday Drink Specials!! at Wilson, Tremont and Duneside shelters. Michigan City, IN Dinner Served 219.874.7729 • 800.423.7729 Wed. - Thurs - Sun. 5-9 pm The Storytellers Festival will be 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Fri. - Sat. 5-10 pm at the Nature Center on both days as well. The night dunelandbeachinn.com Reservations suggested of Sat., Oct. 14 will include a special time for ghost stories. The storytellers will provide a sneak pre- view of the weekend the night of Oct. 13 at the campground shelter. TOPENEBEE HAUNTED TRAIL Stop by the Friends of Indiana Dunes welcome booth to pick up your $1 passport that guides you to Walk the Haunted Trail through camp, all the different stops. Kids can get their passports then enjoy refreshments at Camp Topenebee! stamped at each station and use it to enter a raffle October 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29 & 30 for unique prizes. 6:00-9:00 p.m. (CST) Whether you enjoy experienced storytellers work- $5.00 per person • $15.00 per family ing their craft, hands-on activities, or just enjoying (Children under 3 free!) the sights, smells, and sounds of the fall, this week- 0377 N. Holmesville Rd. end has something for everybody. Michigan City Indiana vehicles pay a $5 ($10 for out-of-state) (2 miles S. of I-94, 2 miles N. of the Questions? gate fee. Children under 14 must be accompanied by Toll Road. Take odd road off the five (219) 874-9455 way intersection. an adult. More information, phone (219) 926-1390. THE Page 52 October 12, 2006 Full Color Printing Brochures Fliers Newsletters Annual Reports Business Cards Promotional Pamphlets

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Big bloody hands and sharp teeth-- scary stuff for the littlest visitors.

A giant spider with head of hay and big red lips welcomes visitors to the Dinges Farm.

A field full of pumpkins offers the perfect temptation for Halloween sculptors. A miniature train, cleverly carved out of trash barrels, is pulled by a farm tractor.

This giant pumpkin is actually a moonwalk, and if your joints Michigan Citian Ann Dahm gets chummy with are limber you can jump around in it. farmhand friend of Frankenstein. THE Page 54 October 12, 2006

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Douglas Van Putten, M.D., F.A.C.S. On October 12, 1928, the first respirator (“iron OPHTHALMIC PLASTIC, RECONSTRUCTIVE & COSMETIC SURGEON lung”) was used at a Boston hospital. New On October 12, 1947, Corregidor, the fortress rock CELLULITE THERAPY that was the site of heroic World War II American resis- Call Now for an Appointment Woodland Surgicenter tance to the Japanese, was officially transferred to the 800.653.7575 8865 W. 400 N. - Suite 120 Philippines. www.truthandbeauty.info Michigan City, IN On October 12, 1997, 53 year old John Denver, popular singer-environmentalist, was killed when his ultra light plane crashed in Monterey (Calif.) Bay. • Remodeling • Painting On October 13, 1845, the new state of Texas rati- fied the United States Constitution. • Kitchens Northwoods Construction On October 13, 1943, Italy declared war on Germany, LLC • Bathrooms its former Axis partner.

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Hwy 20 • In “The Pines” • Michigan City, IN 46360 • 219-872-1700 and was to become, for practical purposes, the divid- ing line between the North and the South. On October 18, 1867, following its purchase from Russia, the United States took formal possession of Alaska. Indoor Miniature Golf On October 18, 1892, the first long distance telephone & Birthday Party Room line was opened between New York and Chicago. At Rag Tops Auto Museum On October 18, 1931, at his home in West Orange, Michigan City New Jersey, inventor Thomas Alva Edison died at the Call (219) 878-1514 for Details! age of 84. THE Page 56 October 12, 2006 Activities to Explore available for purchase to benefit Make-a-Wish Foundation of Michigan. This week’s performer: In the Local Area: Bryan Lubek. Last concert of the season. October 12 -- Kappa Delta Phi Card Party. 5:30 www.SummersetConcerts.com pm at the American Legion Skwiat Post, MC. Tix $5 October 14 -- Harlem Ambassadors Tour at Elston includes dinner and prizes; avail. at the door. Jr. High Gym, MC. 7 pm. Tix $6. 874-3830. October 12 -- Writer’s Rendezvous. 6 pm at the MC October 14-15 -- Heart of Art Studio & Gallery Tour. Public Library. Writers share their writing each A self-guided tour of 20 artists around LaPorte County. month. New members invited. Info: 873-3049. 11 am-5 pm. Info & brochure at 800/572-3359 or October 12-16 -- “Boynton Beach Club.” Starring www.VisitLaPorteCounty.com. Diane Cannon, Joseph Cologna, Brenda Vaccaro and October 14-15 -- Kids Funfest and Storytellers Sally Kellerman. Not rated. Thurs/Fri 6:30 pm; Festival at Indiana Dunes State Park. Funfest noon- Sat/Sun 4 & 6:30 pm; Mon 6:30 pm. Also Showing: “Little 4 pm at Wilson, Tremont and Duneside shelters. Miss Sunshine.” Official Selection Sundance Film Storytellers Fest 10:30 am-3 pm at Nature Center both Festival. Rated R. 9 pm only. All times listed MI days. $1 Passport , from Friends of Indiana Dunes booth, time. Vickers Theatre, 6 N. Elm St., Three Oaks, guides kids to all the stops. Car entrance fee: $5/in- MI. 269/756-3522 or www.vickerstheatre.com state, $10/out-of-state. 219-926-1390. October 13 -- Halloween Dance at the MC Senior October 15 -- Fine Arts Series: Soelleroed Girls’ Center, Washington Park. Dinner 5 pm; dancing to Choir and Flute Choir (from Denmark). 4 pm at the Eddie Korosa and the Boys from Illinois 6-9 pm. Tix LaPorte Presbyterian Church, 307 Kingsbury Ave., $7/in adv., $9/at the door. Best Costume contest. 873- LaPorte (corner of Kingsbury & US 35 south). Reception 1504. following the concert. Free; goodwill offering will be October 13-15, 20, 22 -- “Snow White and the accepted. 219/362-6219. Seven Dorffs” presented by Acting Theatre of Michigan October 16 --Maple City Word Crafters. 6-8 pm at City. 7 pm Fri & Sat; 4 pm Sun. Tix $12/adults, LaPorte County Public Library, 904 Indiana Ave., $8/children 12 & under. 219-872-4221. downtown LaPorte. All writers invited. No charge or October 13-15 -- Elvis Fantasy Fest. Woodland Park, 2100 Willowcreek Rd., Portage, IN. Fundraiser for Porter registration. Info: 219/362-6156. Co. Special Olympics. Dealers, fan clubs, sock hop, Elvis October 17 -- 5th Annual Women’s Fair. 2-7 pm at impersonation contest, concert. www.elvisfanta- Blue Chip Casino Conference Center, MC. Sponsored syfest.com by LaPorte Regional Health System, WEFM and October 13-15 -- “The Diary of Anne Frank.” WYIN Channel 56. Exhibitors, screenings, demon- Presented by Footlight Players. Fri/Sat 8 pm; Sun 2 strations. Info: www.laportehealth.org or Bonny pm. Adm. $10; reserve at 874-4035. Footlight Theatre, Hildebrand at 219-326-2476. 1705 Franklin St., MC. October 17 -- Michiana Amateur Computer Society October 13-15, 19-22 -- “Rumors.” Neil Simon meeting. 7-9 pm at Michigan City campus of Ivy play presented by the Community Theatre Guild at Tech, 3714 Franklin St., Room H115. Presentation, the Chicago Street Theatre, 154 W. Chicago St., q & a session. Public invited to attend. Valparaiso. Curtain 8 pm except Sun. 2:30 pm. Tix www.MACSHost.com $15/adults, $12/sen.cit., $10/students. Reserve at October 18 -- “World’s Fastest Indian” (starring 219/464-1636. Story this issue. Anthony Hopkins) film screening at LaPorte High October 14 -- Farmer’s Market, corner 8th & School’s Schulze Hall. 7 pm. Free & open to the pub- Washington streets, MC. 8 am-noon. lic. Part of the PNC Odyssey Arts & Cultural Events October 14 -- Farmer’s Market at the Old series. Schoolhouse Shop, 278 E1500N (north of US 20), October 19 -- Flying Carpet Travelogue Series: Chesterton, IN. 10 am-2 pm. “South by West” (American Desert Southwest) pre- October 14 -- Friends of the (MC) Library Annual sented by Gray Warriner. 7 pm at Elston Performing Collector’s Breakfast. 9 am at the library. Tix $20 Arts Theater, 317 Detroit St., MC. Season ticket or includes meal catered by Portofino’s Restaurant and single ticket available at the door. one appraisal by Karl Gates. Purchase at Circulation Every Monday -- New Buffalo Chess Club. 6 pm Desk. (MI time) at the New Buffalo Public Library, 33 N. October 14 -- Fire Program Open House at Dunes Thompson, New Buffalo. Open to all ages and skill lev- National Lakeshore. Noon-4 pm at Fire Station #1, els. John Calo, 269/469-6507 or email [email protected] north end of complex at 1100 N. Mineral Springs Places to Visit: Rd., Porter, IN. Meet Smokey Bear and view fire Barker Mansion, 631 Washington St., Michigan engines and other displays. In conjunction with City. Adm. $4/adults, $2/kids 18 & under, free/kids under National Fire Prevention Week. Free & open to the 3. Guided tours Mon.-Fri., 10 am, 11:30 am & 1 pm; public. Info: 219/926-7561, ext. 356. Sat/Sun noon & 2 pm. 219-873-1520. October 14 -- Summerset Free Concert Series. 5- Beverly Shores Depot Museum and Art Gallery, 8 pm MI time on the lawn behind the Harbor Grand 525 Broadway, Beverly Shores, IN. Open Fri.-Sun. 11:30 Hotel, New Buffalo. T-shirts and featured artist CDs am-3:30 pm thru Nov. Adm. free; donations welcome. THE October 12, 2006 Page 57

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 International Friendship Gardens, E. US Hwy 12, Michigan City, IN. Open weekends 10 am-4 pm. 219/878-9885 or www.friendshipgardens.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. 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. Info: 269/469-5409. Old Lighthouse Museum, Washington Park, Michigan City. Open Tues-Sun 1-4 pm. Adm. $2/adults, $1/grades 9-12, 50 cents/grades 1-8. Groups of 10 or more must make reservation. 872-6133. Closing for season on Nov. 1. Rag Tops Museum of Michigan City, 209 W. Michigan 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. Open Sat. 11 am-4 pm & Sun., noon- 4 pm. 219-879-4980. http://southernshoreart.org. Washington Park Zoo, Michigan City. Open 10 am- 5 pm. (Gates close 4 pm). Adm. $4.50/adults; $3/sen.cit. (62+); kids 3-11/$2.50; under 2 yrs./free. Special MC resident rate for Oct: $2/adults, $1/kids 3-11. 219-873- 1510. Farther Afield: October 13-15, 20-22, 27-29 -- “The Odd Couple” (Female Version).Presented by Twin City Players at Twin City Playhouse, 600 W Glenlord Rd., St. Joseph, MI. Tix $12/adults, $11/students & sen. cit., $5/kids under 12; reserve at 269/429-0400. Curtain 8 pm Fri/Sat & 4 pm Sun. October 14 -- “Autumn Air” at Fernwood Botanical Garden, Niles, MI. 10 am-5 pm MI time. Kids’ activities; live music; guest speakers; nature tours; special appearance by Clifford and Curious George. Adm. $6/per person or $20/per family. Free to WNIT members. Visit www.wnit.org for more details. October 14-15 -- Buckley Homestead Fall Festival. 10 am-5 pm. Traditional crafts & demos, items for sale; watch farmers in the west pasture and Master Gardeners in the garden. Authentic entertainment and pioneer reenactors. Food & beverages for sale. Corn Maze: separate fee--$5/adults, $4/kids 5-12. Adm. to Festival $3/per person, kids 7 & under free. Buckely Homestead is located off I-65 south. Take the Rt. 2 exit towards Lowell, IN to Hendricks St., turn left and look for visitor center parking lot. THE Page 58 October 12, 2006

OPEN HOUSE Long Beach 2032 Oriole Trail, Long Beach, IN Women’s Bowling October 3, 2006

TEAM STANDING WON LOST 1. Alley Cats 10 6 Lucky Strikes 10 6 Ladies of the Lane 10 6 2. Graceful Gutters 9 7 3. The Gutter Golfers 8 8 The Hopefuls 8 8

HIGH TEAM GAME SCORE 1. The Gutter Golfers 628 2. Graceful Gutters 618 ONE HOUR FROM CHICAGO, 3. Ladies of the Lane 617 3 BLOCKS TO LAKE MICHIGAN BEACH. Please join us for a HIGH TEAM SERIES SCORE Grand Open House 1. The Gutter Golfers 1835 2. Lucky Strikes 1788 Sunday, Oct. 15 • 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. 3. Ladies of the Lane 1784 Sunday, Oct. 22 • 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. HIGH INDIVIDUAL GAME SCORE Please call Tom at Mulcahy Builders, Cell # 219-241-1020 1. Laurel Byrne 179 for more information or for an appointment to see this 2. June Salmon 165 beautiful, newly constructed home. 3. Bev Else 163 4. Char Cook 160

HIGH INDIVIDUAL SERIES SCORE 1. Laurel Byrne 455 2. June Salmon 449 3. Bev Else 434 4. Sue Luegers 433

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SPLITS: 5-10 split picked up by Sue Luegers 5-7 split picked up by Barb DePasquale 1-3-7 split picked up by Lynn Jacox

OWN A PIECE OF HARBOR COUNTRY! Complete turn key opportunity. Long time owner wants to retire and Youth Services at MC Public LIbrary this business is priced accordingly. Price is for business only. Toddler Time Lease property or real estate may be purchased on land Oct. 17, 24 (10 a.m.) & Oct. 25 (9:30 a.m.) contract. Preschool Story Time Oct 17, 24 (1:30 p.m.) & Oct. 25 (10:30 a.m.) Toddler Time is for 2-3 year olds with parent or caregiver present. Preschool Story Time is for 3-5 year olds with parent or caregiver present in the library. Harbor Country’s Registration is required, phone 873-3045. reat G 16170 Red Arrow Hwy Properties Union Pier, Michigan see us @ gps-realty.com Support those who advertise in the Beacher! ource S 269-214-2574 Tell them you saw their Ad! THE October 12, 2006 Page 59 THE Page 60 October 12, 2006

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(2 Stores) 11th & Franklin Streets, Michigan City - 219/874-3455 LONG BEACH EXECUTIVE HOUSE RENTAL-LONG TERM 10/1/06- Hwy 12, Beverly Shores - Just West of Traffic Light - 219/874-4003 5/31/07. Stop 29. Overlooking lake. Fantastic decks/views. 3BR, 2BA, RAINBOW TRADES – 809 FRANKLIN SQUARE – 219/874-7099 A/C, W/D, cable TV. NO PETS/NO SMOKING. ANTIQUES GALORE! Jewelry, China, Clocks, Toys, Dolls, Paintings, $1095/month plus utilities. Call 630-337-6220. African Masks, Indian Items, Vintage Clothes, Tools, Gifts, Unique Items. LONG BEACH HOUSE FOR RENT - Great location, very close to beach BALLOONS ALL WAYS – Birthday Parties, Big events. We Deliver! and park. 4/BR, 2/Bath. A/C. W/D, D/W. Deck w/BBQ. COSTUME WORLD – Rentals/Sales, Makeup. Over 1,000 Costumes. Avail.10/1/06 for winter/long term rental. Call 312-953-9570. Seek the Unique – www.costumeworld.net Open Mon. & Fri. WINTER RENTAL LONG BEACH. Lake Shore Dr. hillside. ORIENTAL RUG. 18 ft. x 11 -1/2 ft. Oct-June 2007. Great Lake views, big deck, 4BR, 2BA. All amenities. 75 years old. $750. Call 219-363-6818. $750/mo. + util. and sec. dep. Call 708-349-0442 or 219-879-1475. BEAUTYREST CLEARANCE SALE — SHERIDAN BEACH – Brand new private 3BR, 2BA Queen Plush Set $299 – King Pillowtop Set $399 – Futons $249 with spectacular lake view. Huge wrap around deck & patio. Simmons Mattress Outlet, 264 Dunes Plaza, Hwy 20. 219/872-4100 W/D. Fireplace. Central AC/Heat. $1500/Mo. Util. incl. 219-872-4446. SPLIT CHERRY WOOD FOR SALE 2BR, FURNISHED beach cottage, off street parking CALL 219-879-0858. $950/mo. + utilities. Short or long term lease. VERY NICE BALWIN PIANO AND BENCH. Merrion & Assoc. 219-872-4000. MUST SEE. CALL 219-879-7809. STOP 29 IN LONG BEACH. 2BR, 1BA. Fireplace, basement, NEW NOTRE DAME Fighting Irish Wall Hanging Rug. 32” x 36.” all appliances. Garage. Yearly lease. Call 219-871-9183. Valued at $500, make reasonable offer. Call 219-879-8832. CONTEMPORARY OGDEN DUNES HOUSE. Steps from the beach. THE FALL GIRLFRIEND SALE, your ultimate woman’s resale cloth- Beautifully furn. Loaded with amenities. $1950/mo. Call 773-490-4510. ing event, will take place this weekend and next. We have over 70 partic- FOR SALE OR LEASE – Long Beach Pointe 2BR. ipants who have cleaned their closets and collectively submitted over New carpet & paint, close to pool. Call 219-872-5082. 2000+ items of clothing in all sizes, jewelry, and accessories to be sold at 2BR APARTMENT AND SMALL OFFICE available for rent. $5, $10, $15 and up. There are lots of designer pieces, coach hand bags, 1450 sq. ft. $600/mo. + utilities. Call 708-431-0631. manufacture samples, beautiful dressy items and tons of gently used casual clothing. The sale begins Fri., Oct. 13th, 6-9 pm for participants RENTALS MICHIGAN and their friends, and is advertised and open to the public Sat., Oct. 14th MICHIGAN, New Buffalo, Village of Grand Beach. & 21st from 10 am-3 pm, with the famous 1/2 price sale on Oct. 22nd Lake front home, just 42 steps down to this private beach on from 12-4 pm. We accept Visa and MasterCard, but prefer cash. Bring a Lake Michigan. Enjoy magnificent sunsets from this lakeside deck friend and come shop for incredible values plus a whole lot of fun! and living room. This cozy 3BR is completely furnished. To find the Long Beach Community Center, take Lake Shore Drive in Available Sept. 15, 2006 to May 14, 2007 for $625 per month. For Michigan City and turn at Stop 24 onto St. Lawrence Ave. At stop more information or a viewing appointment, call 708-848-1025. sign, turn left onto Oriole Trail. Center is on right. 219-879-3845. 2BR COTTAGE RENTAL. Newly redecorated. Walk to beach. $750/week. Inquire at On the Lounge Slipcover Studio REAL ESTATE for viewing or call 269-469-4354. COMMERCIAL - RENTALS/LEASE/SELL BEAUTIFUL 3BR, 2BA year round house in New Buffalo GARAGE AND BASEMENT OVERSTUFFED? near Grand Beach. Wooded and Private, Large Kitchen, Store your stuff with us and get a 6 month lease for a 5 month price. Living Room with Fireplace and Deck. Brand new Carpet and Paint. GOLDEN SANDES STORE AND LOCK. $1100/month plus utilities and security deposit. Call 312-953-7306. 4407 E. U.S. 12 (@ Hwy. 212) HARBERT: Avail Oct. 20. House on 3 acres 1.2 mi. from the beach, sur- Michigan City, IN. rounded by woods. 3BR, 1BA, woodstove, W/D. Stocked pond in back, 219/879-5616. workshop and garage in outbuilding. Well-mannered pets considered with FOR LEASE WITH IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY additional deposit. Oct.-May $1200/mo.; June-Sept $1500/week, or Approximately 1,500 square feet of executive office space located at $1500/mo. year-round. Tenant pays util. & sec. dep. (269) 470-6726. 1411 S. Woodland Ave., Michigan City, IN. Contemporary style, ample FLORIDA RENTALS drive up parking and energy efficient. Call 219/872-0318. PLAY GOLF AT TOM FAZIO DESIGNED 45-HOLE TOP 100 GOLF OFFICE SUITE. 3 private offices and reception area. Expenses, except FACILITY near Tampa. 3BR, 2.5BA, cable TV, DVD, A/C, kitchen, phone, paid. Well maintained, high traffic area. 2811 E. Michigan Blvd., dining & living room. Views of 2nd & 8th fairways of “The Quarry” Michigan City. (219) 879-9188, 879-2700. from the screened lanai. Full use of clubhouse, pool, workout room, RENTALS INDIANA tennis & golf facilities. Dec-May $5,750/mo. + sec. dep. Call Bob at (219)874-4245 or email [email protected] HOUSE FOR RENT IN LONG BEACH 3/BR. Across from lake. Great view & beach. Call 219/874-8692. REAL ESTATE FOR SALE LONG BEACH COZY 4/BR HOUSE AT STOP 15 (Across from Beach) HOMESITE. 80 FT. X 200 FT. Easy build lot. First street off LSD. Fireplace and Large Deck. No pets. Call 708/370-1745. Very close to Stop 31 beach. City sewer and water. Call 219-878-1724. SHERIDAN BEACH EXECUTIVE RENTAL. Beautifully furnished and SHERIDAN BEACH. Immaculately rehabbed 3 unit with spectacular lake fully equipped large, modern, luxury 3BR, 1-1/2BA across from beach. view across from beach. 4200 sq.ft. with 6 off street and 6 guest parking $1,000/mo. Short or long term. Call 219-872-4446. spaces. All utility services separate. $950,000. Call 219-872-4446. THE Page 62 October 12, 2006

Off the Book Shelf by Sally Carpenter For One More Day by Mitch Albom his family was gone. What was there to “Mom? live for? So, getting plenty drunk, Charley “It’s just a sound really, a hum inter- gets in his car and decides to end it all. Two rupted by open lips. But there are a zillion attempts fail, and the third, a horrendous words on this planet, and not one of them car accident that threw him out into a field, comes out of your mouth the way that one still didn’t kill him. He wakes up by a ball does.” field, the one he played baseball at as a kid. You must remember author Albom from And he thinks he sees his mother in the his Tuesdays With Morrie and The Five bleachers. Crazy, right? He makes his way People You Meet in Heaven. I thought at that to the family home, now empty because he time those two books would be hard to top. and his sister couldn’t bring themselves to Well, I might have been premature with sell it yet. But the house isn’t empty…his that statement… mom is there cooking breakfast. I remember reading somewhere that “we get too soon “Can you Charley?’ she said. ‘Spend a day with your old, and too late smart!” Now that I am “of an age” I mother?’” What a loaded question! can really relate to that statement. As a child we are Charley didn’t know if he was experiencing temporary so wrapped up in our little kingdom that we don’t see insanity or if he was in purgatory, or what, but he knew who are parents really are, or what they really do to he would follow through with whatever fate had in keep us insulated from the world. We see with a store for him, because… child’s eye and a child’s limited knowledge. By the time “When a loved one appears before you, it’s your brain we have reached middle age and are able to comprehend that fights it, not your heart.” what our parents had to deal with, they have passed This was the chance Charley had hoped for. So he on and we can’t sit down and have that talk that should spends the day with his mother, following her around, have taken place years ago. But what if we could? Have finding out the truth of what happened after Charley’s one more day with mom or dad? father left, how the stigma of being a divorced woman “This is a story about a family and, as there is a ghost in the 1950s left her jobless and friendless, and how involved, you might call it a ghost story. But every fam- hard it was to find the money to send Charley and his ily is a ghost story. The dead sit at our tables long after sister to college. they have gone.” Charley needs this day with his mother to make peace The whole problem as I see it, is that we think our as much with himself as with her. Charley discovered parents are going to live forever. I know, I know, the that, down through the years, the more he tried to please knowledge of death is there, but, like accidents, we his father, who wanted him to become a profession- tend to think they happen to someone else. This is al baseball player, the more he seemed to step back Charley Benetto’s story of life and death…a story that from his mother and her dream of his earning a col- has more than its share of ups and downs, and how lege degree. he had to hit bottom to find the truth… Whether you believe Charley really had a visit “Let me guess. You want to know why I tried to kill from his dead mother or not, you will relate, on some myself…Looking back, I began to unravel the day my level, to the parent/child relationship that Charley need- mother died, around ten years ago. I wasn’t there when ed so desperately to understand. It is also a fantas- it happened, and I should have been.” tic story of love and loss and misplaced dreams. Guilt is a powerful thing. It can take the biggest As Charley says near the end of the story, “Sharing of us down. In Charley’s case, it led to drinking, a lot tales of those we’ve lost is how we keep from really of drinking, until his wife took their daughter and left. losing them.” Amen Charley. His dad had left the family years ago when he and his Till next time, happy reading! kid sister were small, now his mother was dead, and

“Super Science Me” Great Books at MC Library This program at the Michigan City Public Library Great Books is a discussion group that meets every is intended for ages 4th grade and up. Join the deduc- month at the Michigan City Public Library. This tive detectives for this hands-on program. Kids will month’s meeting wlll be Sun., Oct. 29, at 2 p.m. The make “Glob” and learn how to pierce a needle through book selection is Pnin by Vladimir Nabokov. New a balloon without breaking it. Registration is required members are always invited. by phoning 873-3045 or stopping in the Youth Services You can confirm the book of the month at the Department. There is no charge. Circulation Desk or at 873-3042. THE October 12, 2006 Page 63

872-4000 FAX (219) 872-4182 Specializing in Distinctive Properties Indiana and Michigan Debbie Burke MERRION & ASSOCIATES REALTORS, INC. Ed Merrion 707 Washington St. • Michigan City, IN 46360 Owner Broker

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CENTURY 21 Long Beach Realty 1401 Lake Shore Drive ~ 3100 Lake Shore Drive 132 (219) 874-5209 ~ (219) 872-1432 www.c21longbeachrealty.com T Open 7 Days a Week Family Owned and Operated Since 1920 2928 LOTHAIR WAY 910 BIRCH TREE

ON A HIGH DUNE overlooking the Long Beach Golf Course, this center hall COLORFUL CERAMIC TILE brightens squeaky clean Birch Colonial is in a world of its own. Floor to ceiling windows in the dining room Tree Condominium with glass doors opening to large deck. and living room bring the outdoors in. Slate floored foyer in the center hall lead Fifteen foot master bedroom and second large bedroom. Over to island kitchen with spacious breakfast area. Doors open to airy screened porch from kitchen and dining room. There is a 1st floor sitting room or bedroom too. 1000 square feet of living area. Across from Notre Dame church $ Upstairs are four bedrooms, including the master. An extra 30 x 170 foot lot and school. 112,900 on the east of the home is not buildable but insures privacy. Full basement has large recreation room. Garage. Short walk to beach. $479,000 304 BLACK OAK DRIVE, TRAIL CREEK 222 LADY LANE

STYLISHLY DECORATED in fresh new colors, this lovely home with CHILDREN ARE WELCOME in this custom built center hall center hall floor plan and handsomely proportioned rooms is great for designed for family comfort. First floor family room has fire- the growing family. Relax by the living room fireplace and enjoy pic- place. The kitchen has built in desk, eating area, and there ture window views of the fenced back yard with screened in gazebo is also a formal dining room. Tall 11 block high basement and swing set. Formal dining room and large family kitchen make enter- is great for children in cold weather. Four bedrooms, 3 baths. taining a snap. Four bedrooms and computer room on second floor. Closets everywhere including cedar. Oversized double Strategically place hardwood floors on both levels. Garage. $149,900 garage. Walk to beach, church, school. $299,000

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