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Volume 25, Number 49 Thursday, December 17, 2009 Preserving Memories, One Way Or Another by Barbara Stodola Until now, the exhibits at the Art Institute of candles on a birthday cake was not a moment to be Chicago have been beyond compare. This year-end captured. Nor was the bridal kiss, the graduation show, however, invites and in fact compels compari- ceremony, the carving of the turkey, or the opening son with our own domestic pastimes. Playing With of presents on Christmas morning. Pictures: The Art of Victorian Photocollage allows a Photography was in its infancy in the mid-nine- peek into the photo albums compiled by aristocratic teenth century, and one of its ﬁ rst tasks was seri- ladies more than 100 years ago. ous portraiture for a market much broader than the You don’t need to be an aristocrat to do scrap- itinerant painter could serve: the Upper Ten Thou- books anymore. Craft stores offer a bountiful supply sand, as one observer quipped. of materials for those of us who compile our photo Marie Blanche-Hennille Fournier (1831-1906) albums the old-fashioned way; and Photoshop pro- was one of this privileged class. Born in France, she vides a new take on this activity for the next gen- enjoyed a leisurely life as the wife of a career dip- eration. lomat, posted ﬁ rst in Stockholm and then in Rome. That being the case, it is even more fun to see A talented watercolorist and avid collector, Mme. how they did it back then. Which images did they Fournier applied her skills to the creation of The consider worth preserving? Those Victorian par- Madame B Album, a leather-bound volume recently lor scenes yield some surprises. Blowing out the acquired by the Art Institute of Chicago. Memories Continued on Page 2

Madame Blanche painted ﬂ owering geraniums to twine around the photos of her aristocratic lady friends. THE Page 2 December 17, 2009

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Memories Continued from Page 1 Travel postcards, or cartes-de-visite, seem to be Formal portraits of Mme. B and her husband ap- valued as greatly as family photos. These souvenir pear frequently in this album, along with photos of cards were mass-produced in the late 1850s and friends, other diplomats, and assorted dignitaries. 1860s, just as the railways opened up travel oppor- Many pages are embellished with ﬂ oral motifs and tunities to distant and exotic places. Pages of Victo- other images rendered in watercolors. The arch- rian photo albums are devoted to shipboard scenes bishop of Cambrai is shown with his ceremonial and hot air balloons. galero draped above his photo. An elaborate frame, Images of Victorian social activities also receive with oval portraits at each corner, is devised for a attention: croquet, fox hunting, card-playing. The postcard of the Copenhagen city hall. cards themselves become design elements, as portraits of friends replace the jack or queen. Other artifacts are used similarly, with small head-shots inserted in the hand-painted spokes of an umbrella, segments of a fan, pendants on a necklace, or the pointed-arch windows of a Gothic cathedral. Victo- rian scrapbook compilers showed great ingenuity in their page designs. The galero, Charlotte Milles, another gifted watercolorist, a ceremonial painted scenes of the garden or the drawing room, hat, enhances and then added full-length photographs of fam- the portrait of Rene ily members, standing around the place. Georgina Francois Berkeley’s album showed imagination and a sense Regnier, of humor – faces of friends appearing as bubbles, archbishop of Cambrai. being blown out of a water-pipe, or taking a surreal ride on the back of a painted turtle – many years before the onset of what we know as Surrealism. In 1859, Charles Darwin published his astonish- ing book, On the Origin of Species, setting off, ac- cording to curator Elizabeth Siegel, “a storm of images connecting humans and animals.”

The Copenhagen city hall deserves an elaborate frame, with ladies’ portraits at each corner. Photos of friends are pasted into the wings of a watercolor butterﬂ y. THE December 17, 2009 Page 3

Madame B painted a butterﬂ y for her album, and placed four portraits in its wings. The turkey’s spread of feathers supplied space for even more photos of acquaintances – and this juxtaposition contains a joke, since “turkey” was an expression of mockery, much as in the present day. The Victorian sense of humor is just one of the surprises to emerge from this entertaining exhibit. Madame B’s collection of cat portraits encircles a mouse-trap, about to spring on a tempting rodent. Another page has photos of friends mounted on a spider-web, with a spider at its center. The use of spider-webs was a popular metaphor, Siegel informs us, for the ladies’ “webs” of social connections. But what it was that Madame B meant, by the bats poised in the four corners, is one of those mysteries lost to history.

This turkey has plenty of people tucked into his tail feathers.

Cats observing a trapped mouse illustrate the Victorian sense of humor. Dogs have always been a popular subject in British art. The Art Institute’s exhibit is accompanied by two books, constituting the fi rst scholarly study of the Victorian scrapbooking phenomenon. Some of its pages show the use of patterned papers, lattice- work, die-stamped family crests – the sort of colorful, mass-produced material you fi nd today at Hobby Lobby. Obviously this phenomenon is enjoy- ing a resurgence; or maybe it has never gone out of fashion. To focus on it at this time seems curious, however, considering the current shift to digital imag- ery and a less-cluttered household. Perhaps the Art Institute’s show is pointing up the origins of a phenomenon that is just now in its fi nal fl owering, and will end with the dot.com generation. Playing with Pictures: The Art of Victorian Photocollage is a good show for the holiday season. It runs thru January 3. A web of well-connected friends has a spider at its center. THE Page 4 December 17, 2009 ATMC Presents a New Holiday Show Acting Theatre of Michigan City will present a holiday show spun off their annual Christmas Rev- Join Us At els: “The Legend of the Blizzard Children.” This new musical, dancing drama was written by Ken Brelsfoard to tell the story of a winter Revels Restaurant & Bar that was almost destroyed by The Blizzard Witch. She is defeated by the courage of a group of or- phaned children who prove her witchcraft a hoax. Now Offering New Winter Specials.. Helen Williams heads the cast as the heartless Blizzard Witch. Saint Winter (Doug Moon) calls We would like to introduce dumplings served in Central Europe. upon his sister seasons, who are each comically Each rich tasty sauce is unique to the country they represent. struggling with a phobia: Summerhigher (Kim Ri- ley), Springsale (Mary Fridh) and Falling (Sarah Specialties range from German, Czech, & English delights Murray.

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For a man who saw service as an offi cer on two ammunition ships of the United States Navy in the Pacifi c during World War II, Harold J. Cook is sur- prisingly serene. In fact, you could say the retired Mishawaka lawyer is about as happy a 91-year- Author Harold old as you could ever hope J. Cook with the to meet, especially since he letters he wrote to his mother has been celebrating the re- from the Pacifi c cent publication of his book: during World Zigzagging in the Pacifi c. War II. The letters were a Mr. Cook’s 63-page memoir key source of of his valiant service in the information for United States Navy dur- his book. ing World War II has been published to perfection by Harold J. Cook. Evangel Press of Nappanee, Indiana and is available for $5.99. Harold J. Cook wrote the book entirely on his faithful IBM electric typewriter in his book-lined study on the second fl oor of the handsome Mishawa- ka home he shares with his wife of 61 years, Dolly. From the mild tone of her son’s matter-of-fact let- And to refresh his memory of his service aboard the ters, Mrs. Cook had no idea that her 20-something USS Pyro and the USS Las Vegas Victory, Mr. Cook son was out there in harm’s way aboard ships bear- secured copies of the two ships’ logs, as well as the ing enough ammunition to keep the Seventh Fleet captain’s history of the second ship. fi ring steadily for hours. And she would not learn until after the peace was secured that April 6 & 7, 1945 “would be a continu- ous living nightmare” for her son and his shipmates aboard the USS Las Vegas Victory, because they were supporting the invasion of Okinawa, which was just 350 miles from Kyushu, one of the four main islands of Japan itself. As Mr. Cook so aptly puts it: “The men handling the ammunition worked day and night as they passed ammunition to more than 60 ships, including battleships, cruisers, destroyers, aircraft car- riers, and LCTs (landing craft, tank). For the men working in the holds it was four hours on and four hours off around the clock. We discharged over three thousand tons of ammunition in thirteen days and went to General Quarters 39 times.” And it was during a 36-hour period on April 6 and 7 “that the Japanese sent down from Kyushu to Harold J. Cook with a copy of the ship’s logs that helped him write his Okinawa and Kerama Retto 355 suicide planes. It book, Zigzagging in the Pacifi c. was a one-way trip for these Japanese pilots.” “And lastly,” he says, “I referred to the letters I And so it was at 1520 hours, or 3:20 p.m., on April had written home during the war. My mother had 6, 1945 when Lieutenant Junior Grade Cook was kept all of them intact. Due to censoring, we were serving on the bridge of the Las Vegas Victory as not allowed to write about where we were or what Offi cer of the Deck, with the captain at his side, and we were doing, but several of the narratives come “we went to General Quarters. Every pair of eyes from those letters.” remained locked on the horizon, using binoculars For proof, Harold Cook went to one of his well- to scan for danger. We saw one Japanese plane in organized fi le cabinets and produced a bundle of the fl ames fall from the clouds. Then we saw a second letters he had written from the Pacifi c to his mother plane in fl ames, which was being followed by three back in Mishawaka. fi ghter planes, crash into the sea. THE December 17, 2009 Page 11 “We spotted another Japanese plane fl ying about 20 to 30 feet above the water and heading directly toward our ship at a distance of about three miles. For Heaven Sake Gallery We fi red, and the plane swerved about 45 degrees Spiritual Art and Gifts to the right and crashed into an LST (landing ship, tank). It appeared that our ship was the target.” And it appeared to Harold Cook after the war • Exclusive Art that he might never write such a gripping account, • Unique Gifts because, as he now says, “When I fi rst came back • Thought Provoking Books from the service, I didn’t say much. I had lost four of my (Sigma Chi) fraternity brothers from DePauw • Inspirational Cards (where he excelled in writing and swimming). We • Meditation Space Furnishings were all pretty sad when we fi rst came back.” Plus, the honorably discharged “ninety-day wonder” was all about getting on with his life in his native Mishawaka, and so, in short order, he attended Law School at nearby University of Notre Dame under the G.I. Bill of Rights and married Dolly, whom he had known since he was 13, on August 21, 1948. 11 S Townsend St - New Buffalo, MI. They produced three lovely and talented daughters, (Two blocks East of Whittaker on US12) Nancy, Becky, and Sally, and Harold practiced law N. Whittaker St. Townsend St. Sun – Mon: 11:00am – 5:00pm in Mishawaka for 50 years before retiring on July 1, 1996 at the age of 78. Wed – Sat: 11:00am – 8:00pm But the experi- Tues: Closed ence of zigzagging U.S. 12 around the Pacifi c on a fl oating bomb 11 S. Townsend St. that was the target of every Japanese submarine and Ka- mikaze pilot haunt- ed him. He knew he had to set it all out for posterity, be- When it comes to long-term care, cause, after all, he had seen Civil War THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME. veterans marching in Memorial Day A good thing about Long-Term Care Insurance from State Farm®* parades in Misha- is that you have your choice of care options – including in your waka when he was home. You’ll also be helping to protect your life savings from the cost of extended care. To learn more about it, just talk to your a boy. neighborhood State Farm agent. And so, with a keen sense of history and the writing talent his professors at DePauw had so appreciated, Harold J. Cook wrote a worthy and highly recommended account of his “service as an offi cer on two ammuni- James E Eriksson, Agent tion ships of the United States Navy in the Pacifi c 405 Johnson Road Michigan City, IN 46360 during World War II.” Bus: 219-874-6360 He swims a quarter of a mile twice a week and [email protected] may write an account of his colorful law practice in Mishawaka, but he is pleased to have fi nally put his distinguished service to the nation to paper. And to order your own copy of his worthy book, please contact: Evangel Author Services, P.O. Box 189, Nap- panee, IN 46550. Phone: 1-800-253-9315, or on-line statefarm.com® • *State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company •Home Office: Bloomington, Illinois at: [email protected]. Mr. Cook’s price- See your local State Farm Agent for details on coverage, costs, restrictions and renewability. LTCI2002-08 P02460 04/05 less memoir is a bargain at $5.99. Fair winds and following seas, Mr. Cook! 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Richards Kipniss) were violinists.” plaster of Paris and rubber to life. Kipniss said his family has been in the mari- Kipniss, 69, is a puppet master. He’s been around onette business for some 200 years, but with no puppets and marionettes all his life and his Puppet children of his own to pass the craft down to – and Parlor Theatre in Marquette Mall is a hidden jewel no eager young apprentice set to take over when he in the city. retires – he doesn’t know what will happen to the Right now, Kipniss and his assistant, Marilyn Puppet Parlor Theatre. Giedraitis, 64, are presenting Grimm’s Fairy Tale, Kipniss came to Michigan City two years ago af- “Hansel and Gretel.” While Kipniss enjoys that pro- ter spending much of his career in Chicago. In the duction, he said his three favorite are “The Wizard early 1960s, Kipniss’ parents gave him some money of Oz,” “Pinocchio” and an adult “Follies” he occa- to start his own marionette company and he created sionally presents to private parties. the Royal European Marionette Theater in a store- The Puppet Parlor Theatre is tucked away in a front at Cermak and Michigan in Chicago. small storefront inside Marquette Mall, across from By the 1970s, Kipniss had teamed up with Lou a video arcade. Puppet master Ralph Kipniss and his assistant, Ennis, and together they formed the National Mari- It is a miniature version of a real stage produc- Marilyn Giedraitis, at the stage at the onette Company, which operated on Montrose near Puppet Park Theatre in Marquette Mall. tion. The witch waits her turn to meet Hansel Damen Avenue in Chicago until 2005, when Ennis Ralph Kipniss manipulates the strings on and Gretel onstage Kipniss tells his story in the small auditorium of one of his marionettes. died. That same year, a fi re destroyed the theater, his theater. Behind him is lighted stage, fronted by and Kipniss has been looking for a permanent home. some two dozen miniature orchestra performers, For a couple of years, he operated from a building each sitting silent with their trumpets and violins. in Des Plaines, Ill., and then moved for a short time “Every performance is different,” said Kipniss. “I to a 400-seat theater in Pulaski Park in Chicago’s absolutely enjoy what I do. There is a lot of wonder Wicker Park neighborhood before coming to Mich- and awe at what people see on the stage and I like igan City. After a visit here, he said he liked the that reaction. It’s very personal to me. community and decided to move here. He said that “I love it when people talk to the marionettes. with the city’s strong community theater history, he That means the illusion is working; they think fi gured a puppet theater might be a good fi t. they’re real.” Since settling in Michigan City, Kipniss has While the actors are marionettes, the theater still worked with Michigan City Area Schools, church needs humans to provide lighting, create the sets groups and community groups. and costumes and climb scaffolding and manipulate His performances today are much less racy than the dozens of “actors” that hang from strategically These violinists are part of the marionette orchestra. the puppet shows he put on in Chicago nightclubs placed hooks behind the scenery. and as the warm-up act for the late entertainer Jim- The voices and music are professionally recorded my Durante when he performed in Chicago. At the in studios in Chicago by voice professionals, and it’s Puppet master Ralph Kipness and his assistant, Marilyn height of local television in Chicago, Kipniss took up to Kipniss to keep his marionettes on cue. It is Giedraitis, work the strings of their marionettes. his marionettes to the “Bozo” show. hot, physical work and at the end of a performance This wall of memorabilia marks many of the milestones Kipniss’ career as a puppet master has taken him he is drenched in sweat. for puppet master Ralph Kipniss, including an appears on th Bozo show in Chicago. all over the United States, where he’s performed in As he demonstrated his technique, he also showed hundreds of places from the east coast to the west how the show must go on, even if the strings on a coast, and even for a time on cruise lines. character become tangled. With one hand manipu- Today, barnstorming around the country is over. lating the character, Kipniss uses the other to care- While puppet shows are an entertainment staple in fully fl ick and twist the tangled string until it’s free, Europe, they remain a footnote in this country. A all the while not missing an onstage cue. The audi- few puppet theaters remain in major urban areas, ence will never know anything was wrong. while some regional shows make a living by touring “The key to a successful show,” said Kipniss, “is to local theaters, booking birthday parties and com- keep the action going. As long as they are moving, Hansel waits for puppet master Ralph Kipniss munity festivals. the dolls are magical.” to move him onstage. Kipniss, though, still yearns for the days when His hope is that enough people believe in the his Chicago puppet theater drew packed houses. magic of his dolls to continue breathing life into the Photos by He said he’s convinced the Parlor Puppet Theatre art he has spent a lifetime perfecting. Rick Richards can do that, once children visit and see his “magical Kipniss’s ability to manipulate his 4,000 mari- These marionettes are some of the 30 characters A group of marionettes awaits their cue to go onstage. dolls” come to life. onettes and puppets is a dying craft. He learned it needed to put on the production of “Hansel and Gretel.” Hansel and Gretel Show times from his father, who learned it from his father, who onette is assembled, it needs a custom-made outfi t, 11 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Wed.; 4:30 p.m. Fri.; 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and brought it and the family to the United States from fi gures between 20 and 30 of the marionettes he including underwear. And a single production re- 4:30 p.m. Sat.; and 2 p.m. Sun. Admission $5 per person. Puppet Parlor Theatre their native Kiev in Russia in the days following the owns were brought to this country with his parents quires anywhere from 30 to 50 marionettes. Marquette Mall - U.S. 20 and U.S. 421, Michigan City turbulent Russian Revolution. when they fl ed Russia in 1918.) He said it takes up Depending on what it’s made of, said Kipniss, a 219-210-3418 Kipniss said he has made nearly all of his mari- to a month to make a single marionette. Each has marionette can cost anywhere from $150 to $250. www.thenationalmarionettecompanyofchicago.com onettes and each is an individual piece of art. (He 17 pieces, all of them handmade. And after a mari- “I was sort of destined to be a performer,” said E-mail: [email protected] THE Page 20 December 17, 2009 Holiday Closings Announced LaPorte Co. Public Library and branches Visit Santa La Porte County Public Library, 904 Indiana Ave., Sat., December 19 • 9 a.m.-Noon and its six branches will be closed from Thurs., Dec. 24 through Sun., Dec. 27 for the Christmas holiday. FREE PANCAKES!! The mobile library will also not be operating during that time. More information at 219/362-6156. La Porte County Public Library, 904 Indiana Ave., and the Coolspring Branch (879-3272) will close at CHILDREN 1:00 p.m., on Thurs., Dec. 31 and be closed all day on Fri., Jan. 1 for the New Year holiday. All other 8 years & under locations will be closed on Dec. 31 and Jan. 1. The mobile library will also not be operating during that with an Adult time. Michigan City Public Library The library will close at noon on Wed., Dec. 23, FREE PANCAKES and be closed Thurs. & Fri., Dec. 24 & 25. The library will also be closed Dec. 31 and Jan. 1 for the New Year holiday. More information at 873-3049. Michigan City Senior Center The Senior Center in Washington Park will close at noon on Wed., Dec. 23, and be closed all day Thurs. & Fri., Dec. 24 & 25 for the Christmas holiday. The Center will be closed all day Thurs. & Fri., Dec. 31 and Jan. 1 for the New Year holiday. More 301 West Buffalo Street • New Buffalo • 269.469.0994 information at 873-1504. Indoor Flea Markets in New Troy New Troy’s Indoor Flea Markets will be held at the New Troy Community Center on Saturday, De- cember 19 and December 26. Markets will be held the last two Saturdays of every month through April. Vendor spaces are available at $10/space. For information or to reserve a space, contact Del Thomp- Christmas son at 269-426-4728. Doors will be open to the public from 9:00 a.m. to Art Exhibit & 3:00 p.m. MI time. Admission is free and a home- cooked lunch will be available for purchase. Proceeds from space rentals benefi t the Commu- Sale* nity Center, an all-volunteer facility run by the non- profi t organization, Friends of New Troy. The New Troy Community Center is located at 13372 Cali- fornia Road, New Troy, Michigan. From I-94, take This year, treat yourself or a special person to the unique gift exit 12 and go east 2 miles to New Troy. See map of art. Find a piece of art that makes you smile, conveys a onwww.friendsofnewtroy.org message or just brings new life to a wall. Throughout the month of December the artists of Southern Shore will have original art Washington Park Festival of Lights and reproductions for sale. *Every piece will be $200.00 or less. The Michigan City Parks & Recreation Depart- ment announces that in order to conserve energy, the lights in Washington Park will operate on a tim- Southern Shore Gallery er system. The lights will turn on daily at 4:30 p.m. 724 N. 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Galligan is the most popular chef of all the many and a strawberry wedge. Incredible food he always chefs known around Michigan City -- friendly, ﬁ ne provides, as you see. ﬁ ne cook, an excellent food provider. In the past, The ACF stands for American Culinary Federa- you may have read in various Beachers that we tion of Northwestern Indiana. Founded in 1929, enjoyed the following: Boursin cheese stuffed beef it’s the largest and most prestigious chefs’ organi- tenderloin wrapped in smoked bacon; a chocolate zation in our country. ACF promotes the culinary decadence cake with fruit sauce and fresh berries; profession and provides educational training and Tartufos and a variety of coated ice creams with dual networking to its many many members. It began sauces; Laderach, a delicate sample of imported in 1992 and presently keeps on growing. The ACF Swiss chocolatiers; tiny lamb chops with the sweet- attracts new members, including some of our local est black beans; stand-up baby romaine with a par- mesan curl; marinated and roasted beef tenderloins restaurant chefs. Galligan has put out some press with rosemary demi glaze accompanied by fantastic releases and radio communications to describe the oyster, shitake and crimini mushroom blend. Then popular organization. They provide a $500 scholar- there’s chicken-and-apple kabobs; fried haystack ship each year to an outstanding culinary student. onion straws and a Merlot demi glace, plus desserts You’ll see that below in the photos. Oh yes, this time (Muscato Tira Mi Su with berries, twin sauces and he served us excellent grilled Caesar, Surf & Turf whip cream, as well as triple chocolate cake with a with Yukon gold junk fried and Chateau chocolate chocolate ganache icing, twin sauces, whip cream cake drizzled with various sauces.

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ANNUAL PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLAN You Can Switch Your Medicare Health or Prescription Coverage Plan We’re coming close to the end of 2009, and as usu- Effective for 2010 al, the time has fl own by. Last week I began the task From Nov. 15 , 2009 to Dec. 31, 2009 of reviewing all the year’s columns to pick those I consider to be worthy of mentioning again in a mod- For information call ifi ed Top Ten list. While going through the dozens of John Fanson sites I found in 2009, I also gathered up a few new Licensed Insurance Agent ones to mention. Let’s look at them: Let’s Say Thanks (www.letssaythanks.com). 219-326-6869 Since I did not learn about this until after I wrote the Thanksgiving week CyberScribbles column, I’m telling you about it now, in time for Christmas delivery. You can send a free greeting card to a soldier in the Armed Forces to let them know you appreciate their service to America. You can choose from at least eight or ten designs, drawn by school students, and you can pick a ready-made written greeting or you can write your own. The main thing is to let someone who is serving our country and far away from home know that we are thinking of them. All of us like getting mail, and we can enjoy giving some cheer thanks to this website. Traffi c Wise (www.in.gov/indot.carsprogram. org/). This (Indiana) state-sponsored website is designed to help motorists navigate roads easier. It lets you know which roads are under construction, where you’ll fi nd detours, and how to avoid delays and major headaches. I suppose this web effort is Hoosiers’ tax money at work, but it is a welcome Delivery Now Available sight for road warriors. Daily Drink Specials Now back to my 2009 Top Ten list. Last week I featured Gasbuddy.com, ThePaperboy.com, Dinner for 2 Menu StillTasty.com, BargainBriana.com, and Crimi $22 Mon.-Thurs. nalSearches.com. Here are the rest: Trivia Night Thurs. 8 p.m. Red Pen (http://redpeninc.blogspot.com). This is the home of one of several online grammar and (219) 874-FOOD (3663) spelling nazis who scour sites for glaring errors. 3101 E. U.S. 12 at Karwick Rd. We all have our pet peeves. My current peeve is using the word “less” where the word “fewer” belongs. Dine In • Carry Out • Catering Just one of my little quirks. So, it’s nice to know that there are others out there, notably the folks at Red Pen, who think along the same lines. TGISFW (www. Tgisfw..com). The initials stand for “Thank Gilligan its safe for work.” That means you will waste mucho time at this website. But a Lampshade Specialty Shoppe hey—we all need diversion. This is clean diversion, and that is a rare commodity on the ‘net these days. Wayback Machine (www.internetarchive.org). JEWELRY SALE If you are a long-time surfer, and I mean going all 20% off the way back to the mid-nineties, you might be Sterling Silver - Pearls missing that clunky old website you tagged in your bookmark fi le of your fi rst computer. Well, guess Semi-Precious Stones what? It is entirely possible to take that trip back to FR • SA • SU • MO 11-5 (MI) memory lane if you can remember the name or URL 900 W Buffalo St., New Buffalo, MI of that fave. That is what the Internet Archive pro- 269-469-2742 vides. And that’s not all—you will fi nd open source THE December 17, 2009 Page 27 audio and video fi les you can download free. Got a Since 1950 hankering for some old Grateful Dead music? This is the place to fi nd them. Best of all, they’re free to download. Carpet • Upholstery • Drapery • Blinds Art Studio Chalkboard (http://studiochalk- Upholstery Sale board.evansville.edu). When I posted this the fi rst time, I had the URL wrong. If you gave up the fi rst Foam • Fabric • Labor time, here is your second chance to kibbutz on art classes and dip your brush into a new hobby. This 25% off site is for all levels of artists, and it has won numer- ous awards. Free In-Home Consultation • Blind & Shade Repair Guess I will stop with Top Nine this year. In next Cheryl & Don Young 1102 Franklin Street week’s issue, which is The Beacher’s last of 2009, I’ll Proprietors Michigan City,IN 46360 tell you about entertaining Christmas-related sites. (219) 872-7236 www.mcinteriorsin.com

New Twist on Holiday Classic Your Source of Inspiration Creative Jewelry Families and fans of the holiday classic “It’s a & Accessories, Spa Products, Wonderful Life” will enjoy a fresh adaptation of Kids toys & Frank Capra’s masterpiece as the Box Factory The- Infant Clothing, atre Company stages it as a live radio play Sun., Gifts for the Dec. 20 at 3 p.m. MI time. Home & Garden, Leather Goods, “It’s a Wonderful Life” follows the story of George Greeting Cards, Bailey as he struggles with the meaning of his life Coffees, Wonderful Teas, Featuring… with the help of an Angel Second Class Clarence. In & much, much more… this multi-generational cast, Lakeshore High School sophomore Colin Rahn portrays George, while Bu- Featuring Hanukkah & Christmas Gifts chanan Senior Emma Lysy portrays Clarence the Phone 269 586 2212 Angel and Lakeshore Junior Melanie Green plays 2.5 miles West of downtown New Buffalo, MI on US 12 Mary Bailey. Buchanan’s Moccasin Elementary student Andrea Bair portrays Zuzu, Berrien Springs native Michael Ashburne portrays the antagonist Mr. Potter and Film Factory founder Dante Freder- ick lends his voice to the Angel “Boss”. The company welcomes Executive Director of the Box Factory Mike Murphy and Judy Sokolowski, President of the Berrien Artist Guild as members of the cast and sound effects crew, as well as some well known names in the community. Others in the cast and crew include St. Joseph Director of Com- munications and Marketing Susan Solon, Schuyler DeVries, Isabel Jackson, Barb and Mick Pries, De- nise Tackett, Tammy Green, Elaine Harju, Sonia Das, and Tim and Carole Catherine. Box Factory for the Arts, 1101 Broad St., St. Jo- seph, Michigan. Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for students and seniors. Children 12 and under with a parent are free. More information at 269-983-3688 Sandcastle Landscaping or visit www.boxfactoryforthearts.org Mick Wulff - Certified Arborist SNOW PLOWING Maple City Word Crafters Tree Trimming & Removal Maple City Word Crafters will meet from 5:30- 22 Years 8:00 p.m., on Thurs., Dec. 17 at La Porte County Experience Public Library, 904 Indiana Ave., LaPorte. This is a group for amateur writers of all kinds, including Free Estimates 422 Pinewood Drive poets, novelists, essayists, and short story and non- Michiana Shores fi ction writers. Writing and publishing tips will be Indiana 46360 given. There is no charge. For more information, [email protected] (219) 878-3032 phone 219/362-6156. THE Page 28 December 17, 2009 Basket Weaving Spring Classes at Lubeznik Center Sat., Dec. 19, 9:15 a.m. Spring classes at the Lubeznik Center for the Arts Margie Warner teachers a one session class at in Michigan City begin February 1. Exciting new of- the Michigan City Public Library. Each person will ferings include The Write Word with LaPorte’s Poet make a basket to take home. The class includes all Laureate, Susan Block and Working with Manda- materials. A $10 non-refundable deposit is required las, a class integrating art-making and self-inves- and prices vary. The basket is on display and sign tigation. For kids, Paper Mache Magic with Edwin up is at the library circulation desk. Info: 873-3049. Shelton. Sign up today by phoning 219.874.4900 or send- ing email to [email protected] or check out the offerings at www.lubeznikcenter.org 24 HR. SECURITY Lubeznik Center Art Classes make wonderful SURVEILLANCE holiday gift for that hard-to-buy-for person too! U-LOCK VARIOUS SIZES “Holiday Musings” to Benefi t WRHC (219) 879-7563 Fritz Olsen Sculptures Fine Art Gallery, Sawyer, 3201 E US HWY 12 • MICHIGAN CITY MI, is pleased to announce its “Holiday Musings,” benefi ting WRHC Radio Harbor Country, continues through December 20. Silent auction items include spa and salon packages, gourmet items, jewelry, fashion, original artwork by local artists, sculpture, fi ne dining and more. A fabulous Trek Beach Cruis- er bicycle with vintage style, generously donated by Outpost Sports of New Buffalo, will be awarded to the raffl e winner. The gallery is open Saturdays and Sundays from noon-5:00 p.m. MI time. All proceeds will benefi t Radio Harbor Country.

°° MC Library Holiday Collections * /1, ÊÊ" The library is collecting mittens, gloves, hats and ",/ Ê 6-",°°° scarves during the holiday season to decorate our °°°ÜÀ}ÊÊÞÕÀÊLi >vÊÜÌ ° holiday tree. Donations will be sent to the Salvation >ÊÀiV}âi`ÊÀÌ}>}iÊi`iÀ° Army. Also the library is collecting non-perishable >Ê>Ê-ÜiÌâÊ>ÌÊ food items for the local food pantry. A box will be ÊÓ£®ÊnÇ£ÓÓxÓ° located near the circulation desk through Jan. 4th !.!3$!14RADED#OMPANY3YMBOL(".# ÜÜÜ°>VViÃÃ Àâ°V Â 9 +0#!Ë.-7 ËVË.!. Ë 7 Visions of Sugar Plums Thurs., Dec. 17, 3 p.m. The spirit of the holidays touches all our hearts. Join Ange Benz at the Michigan City Public Library as she guides you in a visualization experience of the joys of this wonderful season. For more informa- 219.879.9140 tion, phone Ange at 874-3754. 312.938.9140 nplhinc.com LAWRENCE ZIMMER Census Bureau Testing Canceled The Census Bureau has canceled testing at the Michigan City Public Library site for the rest of this year. Other sites are still testing. For information WARREN J. ATTAR about those sites, phone 574--344-4543. Agent Representing State Farm Since 1971 My 24 Hour Good Neighbor Service Number is Music of the Holidays (219) 874-4256 Sun., Dec. 20, 2 p.m. STATE FARM %53s%VERGREEN0LAZA Auto Stop by the Michigan City Public Library to hear Life Fire -ICHIGAN#ITY ).

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NEW FLEET OF CADILLACS 24 Hour Transportation • All Occasions 709 Plaza Dr. Suite 2 #249 Mike Michelakis, Ph.D., CSCS, ACSM Chesterton, In. 46304 Certifi ed Personal Fitness Trainer “Come Workout with the Ultimate Trainer” 877.LIMOS.55 219.210.9870 Long Beach Michigan City (574) 315-2058 www.allaylimo.com THE Page 30 December 17, 2009 Activities to Explore In the Local Area: December 17 -- Maple City Word Crafters. 5:30- 8 pm at LaPorte County Public Library, 904 Indi- ana Ave., LaPorte. Writing & publishing tips for amateur writers. Free. Info: 219/362-6156. December 17-19 -- At the Vickers Theatre: “New York, I Love You.” Starring Andy Garcia, Natalie Portman, Orlando Bloom. Rated R. Thurs thru Sat at 6:30 pm MI time. Vickers Theatre, 6 N Elm St., Three Oaks, MI. 269/756-3522 or www.vickersthe- atre.com December 17 -- Chess Club at Michigan City Public Library. Thursdays at 3:30 pm. Join chess instructor Roy Quiriconi to learn how to play or how to improve your skills. For all ages. Free. 873-3049. December 17-20 -- “A Tuna Christmas.” Comedy play at Chicago Street Theatre, 154 W. Chicago St., Valparaiso. Thurs/Fri/Sat 8 pm; Sun 2:30 pm. Tix $18/adults, $15/seniors (62+)/students and Ameri- can military. Reserve at 219/464-1636 or www.chi- cagostreet.org December 18 -- Holiday Cheer Open House at Free Artisans Gallery, 624 Franklin St., MC. Noon- 7 pm. Delectable Art -- Delicious things to eat. December 18 -- Music Heritage Series at Indi- ana Dunes National Lakeshore Visitor Center, Rt. 49 just south of the 49/U.S. 20 intersection. 7:30- 9 pm. Featuring the Save the Tunes Council. Free. More information at 219/395-1882. December 18 -- Book Discussion program at Acorn Theater, 107 Generations Dr., Three Oaks, MI. Chicago Tribune’s Rick Kogan and Charles Os- good discuss their new book Sidewalks II: Refl ections on Chicago. 8 pm MI time. Free adm., but reserve a seat at 269/756-3879 or www.acorntheater. com because of limited seating for this program. Special guests and singers will round out the evening. December 18-20, 22-23 -- “The Legend of the Blizzard Children.” A musical play at Acting The- atre of Michigan City, 215 W. 10th St., MC. Dec. 18/19 at 7 pm; Dec 20 at 4 pm; Dec 22/23 at 6 pm. Tix $12/adults, $8/children under 12 yrs. Reserve at 219/872-4221. December 19 -- Basket Weaving workshop at MC Public Library. 9:15 am. Make a basket to take home. All materials provided. A $10 non-refundable deposit is required. Sign up at the Circulation Desk. Information: 873-3049. December 19 -- Meet Mrs. Claus at Hageman Library, 100 Francis St., Porter, IN. 2 pm. Refresh- ments will be served. Mrs. Claus will tell stories, answer questions and your child can have their pic- ture taken with her. Info: 219/926-9080. December 19 -- 5th Annual Christmas at the Acorn. 8 pm MI time at the Acorn Theater, 107 Generations Dr., Three Oaks, MI. Starring soprano THE December 17, 2009 Page 31 Christine Steyer and tenor John Concepcion. Tix $25; reserve at 269/756-3879 or www.acorntheater. com December 20 -- Music of the Holidays. 2 pm at WALL Michigan City Public Library. Harpist Emily Blit- Constructors, Inc. stein will perform music of the season. Free. December 29 -- Readers Group at Coolspring Branch Library, 400N & Johnson Rd., MC. Crash- ing Through by Robert Kurson will be discussed at 7 pm. Open to the public. Info: 879-3272. • DesignDesign December 30 -- American Red Cross Blood Drive at the MC Public Library. Noon-4 pm. Stop in • NewNew or sign up in advance at 1-800-GIVE-LIFE. CConstructiononstruction Through December 31 -- Puppet Parlor The- • AdditionsAdditions atre pesents “Hansel and Gretel” at Marquette Mall, MC. Performances Wed/11 am & 4:30 pm; Fri/4:30 • RenovationsRenovations pm; Sat/11 am, 2 pm & 4:30 pm; Sun/2 pm. Adm. $5. • ResidentialResidential Info: Ralph Kipness 219/210-3428. January 2, 2010 -- New Year’s Party Dance • CommercialCommercial sponsored by Parents Without Partners Chapter 193. 7:30-11 pm at Skwiat American Legion Post 451, MC. Line dance lesson at 7 pm. Music by D.J. and Da Bear. Adm. $7. Take 2 non-perishable food items for $2 off adm. Information: 219/326-8096. FFourour GGenerationsenerations ooff QQualityuality CConstructiononstruction January 10, 2010 -- Great Books at the Michi- gan City Public Library. 2 pm. The Old Curiosity 111717 WWestest SSeventheventh SStreettreet MMichiganichigan CCity,ity, IINN 4463606360 Shop by Charles Dickens will be discussed. New 2219-879-829119-879-8291 members always welcome. Info: Tom Nazimek, 874- FFaxax 2219-879-821119-879-8211 email:email: [email protected]@sbcglobal.net 7998. Through January 15, 2010 -- Barker Mansion celebrates “The Traditions of Christmas.” Visit the 19th century mansion at 631 Washington St., MC decked out for the holidays. Open House Dec. 5-20 (Mon-Fri noon-3 pm, Sat/Sun noon-4 pm). Guided Wet Basement? tours Dec. 21-Jan 15: Mon-Fri at 10 am, 11:30 am, 1 pm; Sat/Sun at noon & 2 pm. Mansion closed Dec. Wall Problems? 24 & 25 and Jan 1. After dark self-guided tour on Fri., Dec. 11, 4:30-7:30 pm. 873-1520. Farther Afi eld: December 19 -- Mr. Edd (contemporary and jazz rock band) in concert at the Box Factory for the Arts, 1101 Broad St., St. Joseph, MI. 8 pm MI time. Tix $8/adults, $6/students & seniors (60+). Reserve at 269/983-3688 or www.boxfactoryforthearts.org December 19, 26 -- Indoor Flea Market at New Troy Community Center, 13372 California Rd., New Troy, MI. 9 am-3 pm MI time. Adm. free, home- cooked meal available for purchase. Proceeds ben- UÊ >ÃiiÌÊEÊ À>ÜÃ«>Vi efi t the Center. 7>ÌiÀÊ>`Ê ÃÌÕÀiÊ ÌÀ December 20 -- “It’s a Wonderful Life” done as a UÊÊÕ`>ÌÊ À>VÊ,i«>ÀÃ radio play on stage at the Box Factory for the Arts, UÊ7>Ê À>V}Ê>`Ê-Ì>Lâ} 1101 Broad St., St. Joseph, MI. 3 pm MI time. Tix $8/adults, $6/senior citizens and students. Reserve UÊOVER 30 YEARS IN BUSINESS at 269/983-3688 or www.boxfactoryforthearts.org FREE ESTIMATES Through January 3 -- 38 room Oliver Mansion, www.nova-inc.com Copshaholm, decorated for Christmas and open for public tours. Mon-Sat/11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm; Sun/1 & 2 pm. Adm. $8/adults, $6.50/seniors, $5/ages 6-17. 808 219-325-9237 W. Washington St., South Bend, IN. Info: 574/235- 1-800-NOVA-026 9664 or www.centerforhistory.org THE Page 32 December 17, 2009

SUZANNE’S CLEANING CLASSIFIED 219/326-5578. CLASSIFIED RATES - (For First 2 Lines.) CLEANING SOLUTIONS. Home & office cleaning services, 1-3 ads - $7.00 ea. •• 4 or more ads - $5.50 ea. (Additional lines- $1.00 ea.) 12 yrs. exp. Insured, free estimates. Call 219-210-0580. PH: 219/879-0088 - FAX 219/879-8070. Email: [email protected] FINISHING TOUCH: Residential & Specialty Cleaning Service Professional - Insured - Bonded - Uniformed CLASSIFIED ADS MUST BE RECEIVED BY #1 in Customer Satisfaction. Phone 219/872-8817. FRIDAY - 4:00 P.M. - PRIOR TO THE WEEK OF PUBLICATION FINAL TOUCH HOUSE CLEANING & WINDOW WASHING. PERSONAL SERVICES Reasonable. Quality service. Ref. Avail. Call Debbie at 219-879-1429. SAVE YOUR PRECIOUS MEMORIES DIGITALLY ON CDs OR DVDs Home movies-slides-pictures transferred to CDs or DVDs HANDYMAN-HOME REPAIR-PLUMBING Wedding & Event Documentation. QUALITY CARPENTRY: Expert remodeling of kitchens, bathrooms. Corporate and Industrial Video Productions Also: doors, windows, skylights, ceramic tile, drywall, decks & repairs. Contact: Patrick Landers at Midwest Video Communications Small jobs welcome. Call Ed at 219/878-1791. 219-879-8433 or [email protected] Antenna installation/Repair ALTERATIONS PLUS. Clothing alterations. Miss your tv antenna stations? 40 channels or more. HDTV, 516 Wabash St., Michigan City. 219-874-0086. amplified system, regular $269 thru Jan. 31 $159. 2 yr. warranty. DR. TOM’S SERVICE CLINIC 219/716-2670. Computer *HELP* $50 troubleshoot Lessons – Repair – Data Recovery – Networking • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 219-210-1886 or [email protected] HIRE Sue’s HUSBAND Is your list of household repair & maintenance projects growing? NEED HELP FOR THE HOLIDAYS? Reliable, discreet German lady Small jobs welcome. - Quality Work. -- Call Ed Berent will take care of your child or adult. Can help with household duties, @ 219/879-8200. event planning, etc. Have Homeland Security check. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Avail. by the hour, day or full time. Call Helga at 219-814-4004. H & H HOME REPAIR HOME HEALTH – CAREGIVERS We specialize in: • Carpentry • Finished Basements • New Baths • Decks • LIVE-IN CAREGIVERS AND MORE, INC. • Electrical • Plumbing • Flooring • Ceramic Tile • Drywall/Painting Local Employment Agency • Power Washing. Jeffery Human, owner -- 219/861-1990. helps people maintain their independence in the BILL SMART – Carpentry • Electrical • Plumbing security of their own homes since 1998 Winter watch service and sump pump replacement. We provide: Serving Harbor Country since 2001 • 269-469-4407 • 7 days/24 hours care and attention • day or night shift assistance HANDYMEN AT YOUR SERVICE. We can do most anything. Serving • limited medical/nursing services • medication management Northern Indiana since 1989. Call Finishing Touch, Inc. 219-872-8817. • meal preparation • light housekeeping Call Halina (219) 872-6221 leave message BOB THE BUILDER – Complete Construction. An alternative to nursing home Interior/Exterior Painting • Total House Maintenance Fair Prices • Senior Citizen Discounts • 219-210-8192 COMFORT KEEPERS Providing Comforting Solutions For In-Home Care DUNES ROOFING & MAINTENANCE. All types of roofing: rubber Homemakers, attendants, companions • shingles • metal and repairs. Over 25 yrs. exp. Guaranteed work. From 2 to 24 hours a day (including live-ins) Licensed, insured. Great references. 219-814-3529 or 269-405-0512. Personal emergency response systems JEFF’S MAINTENANCE SERVICE All of our compassionate caregivers are screened, A/C & heating repair. Plumbing. Electrical. Carpentry. bonded, insured, and supervised. Exterior remodeling. Gutters, soffits, etc. Call 574-612-0702. Call us at 219/872-5898 Hard working American looking for work! Get winter projects done Or visit www.comfortkeepers.com before Christmas. Carpentry, tile, handyman repairs, and more! VISITING ANGELS Please contact Brian 219-861-8000 for fast free quotes. Thank You. AMERICA’S CHOICE IN HOMECARE Select your Caregiver from our Experienced Staff! PAINTING-DRYWALL-WALLPAPER 2-24 hour Care, Meal Preparation, Errands. WISTHOFF PAINTING -- REFERENCES Light Housekeeping, Respite Care for Families Small Jobs Welcome -- Call 219/874-5279 All Caregivers screened, bonded, insured JEFFERY J. HUMAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR PAINTING & STAINING Call us today at 574-855-7727 or 269-612-0314 Custom Decorating - Custom Woodwork - Hang/Finish Drywall Or visit www.visitingangels.com Power Washing – Deck Services - Wallpaper Removal IN Personal Service Agency License #09-011822-1 28-Years experience. Insured. Ph. 219/861-1990. SELF IMPROVEMENT - INSTRUCTIONS THE A & L PAINTING COMPANY -- INTERIOR & EXTERIOR 20-YEARS EXPERIENCE. Also Power Wash, Seal & Paint Decks. ENTERTAINMENT & LESSONS. Seniors (65+) 10% off labor. References. Reasonable. Phone or fax PIANO, GUITAR, VOICE, etc. Call 219/872-1217. 219/778-4145. Cell phone days 219/363-5450 STONE SCULPTURE WORKSHOP. Dec 19, 8:30am-4:30pm CST with LAKE SHORE PAINTING & PRESSURE CLEANING. Wayne Harshberger at the Free Artisans Gallery, 624 Franklin St., MC. Free estimates. Call 219-872-6424 and ask for LeRoy. $55-all materials incl’d. 219-809-0624 Wed-Sun noon-5pm. Room for 4 more students. Be Surprised – Explore – Try Something New! WAYNE’S PAINTING. From top to bottom, interior/exterior. Painting, staining, decks, pressure washing. Free est. Fully insured. 15 yrs. exp. HEALTH & PHYSICAL FITNESS SALE ON NOW THRU WINTER – INTERIORS – SAVE 15¢ sq.ft.. • • • MASSAGE THERAPY & WELLNESS CENTER • • • 219-363-7877 days; 219-778-2549 evenings. Ask for Wayne. Therapeutic Massage • Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine • ROBERT ALLEN & ASSOCIATES, INC. – Painting & Decorating Reflexology • Heated Stone Therapy • Salt Scrub • Pregnancy Massage Interior-Exterior. Custom Painting. Wall Coverings. Drywall Repair • Insured. Competitive Rates. Reliable. Call 219-840-1581. • Healing Touch • Chair Massage & Wellness Programs for Business • DUNIVAN PAINTING & POWERWASHING Qigong • Personal Fitness • Gift Certificates Interior/Exterior •Wallpaper Removal. www.wellness-specialists.com Local. Exp. Insured. Reasonable Rates. Call Brian at 219-741-0481. 1026 N Karwick Rd. 219-879-5722 (Mon-Sat) For Evening/Weekend Appointments, Call our New Buffalo PETERSEN PREMIUM FINISHES. Location at the Harbor Grand Hotel 888-605-6800. Painting with pride for over 15 yrs. Interior/Exterior painting - Wallpaper removal - Dry wall repair - Texturing - CLEANING - HOUSEKEEPING Customer satisfaction our No. 1 Priority - Ref. Avail. 219-363-0247. PERSONAL TOUCH CLEANING -- Homes - Condos - Offices. ALL BRIGHT PAINTING. Interior/Exterior Day and afternoons available. - Call Darla at 219/879-2468. Fully insured. Free estimates. 15 yrs. exp. Call 219-879-7199. THE December 17, 2009 Page 33 PETROFF PAINTING COMMERCIAL – RENTALS/LEASE/SELL Paint, Stain, Seal, Epoxy OFFICE SUITE. 3 private offices and reception area. Expenses, except Interior or Exterior phone, paid. Well maintained, high traffic area. 2811 E. Michigan Blvd., Free Touch Up Service and Hourly Rates Available Odd-Job Work Welcomed! Michigan City. (219) 879-9188, 879-2700. Call Vickie: 269.200.7271 or Rob: 219.229.0200 RENTALS INDIANA  LANDSCAPE-Lawns-Clean Up, Etc.  HOUSE FOR RENT IN LONG BEACH H & D TREE SERVICE and LANDSCAPING, INC. -- 3/BR. Across from lake. Great view & beach. Call 219/874-8692. Full service tree and shrub care. Trimming, planting, removal. LONG BEACH COZY 3/BR HOUSE AT STOP 15 (Across from Beach) Firewood, snowplowing, excavating. -- Call 872-7290. Fireplace and Large Deck. No pets. Call 708/370-1745. FREE ESTIMATES               HEALY’S LANDSCAPE & STONE DUNESCAPE BEACH CLUB 219/879-5150 -- FAX 219-879-5344 LAKEFRONT CONDOS -- 2 and 3 bedrooms. http://www.healysland.com - [email protected] Oct.-May -- $1,100 to $2,000 per mo. DUNESCAPE REALTY - 219/872-0588. ** SPRING MULCH SALE ** HOUSE FOR RENT-OGDEN DUNES. Quiet semi-private beach commu- Hardwood Mulch Delivered $25/yard nity. 3BR, 1.5BA, sleeps 6+2. Gas BBQ, big deck, screened porch, Chocolate & Red Mulch Delivered $30/yard A/C, Satellite TV, stereo, all linens. Sat/Sun rentals $1200. Delivery Fee applies beyond 5 miles of yard. Great family location. Cell 219-730-6486, H 219-763-3088. Flagstone, Stone, Granite boulders, River Rock, Decorative gravel, Mulch CALL FOR RENTAL INFORMATION Sand, Topsoil, Payers, Unilock, Bellgard, Paveloc Merrion & Associates Realtors 219-872-4000 or 866-496-1752 Landscaping, Stonescaping, Ponds, Patios, Walls, Pavers, Bricks www.MerrionRealty.com Outdoor kitchens, Complete Landscape Design & Installation! HOUSE FOR RENT ON LAKE SHORE DRIVE Lawn Service, Tree work, Excavation, Leaf Clean-ups. 3/BR, 2BA. A/C. Frpl., W/D. Summer rentals avail. Also avail Sept thru May. $850/mo + util. Call 708/227-8756. Dunegrass, Perennials, Evergreens, Grasses, Groundcovers, Annuals EXECUTIVE RENTAL AVAILABLE: 5BR, 4.5BA English Tudor on ¾ acre  H&S SERVICES --2621 E. US HIGHWAY 12  in Duneland Beach has in-ground heated swimming pool, completely Call 219/872-8946 private deck & patios, 3-car garage & over 4700 sq.ft. of exquisite living. Fall Clean-Up, Snow Removal, Firewood Just 3.5 blks. to Lake Michigan. Avail: 1 yr. lease at $3500/mo + util. Your One Stop for Landscape Needs Seasonal rental avail. also. Call Phil @ 520-615-8883 aft. 9:00 am.                            WINTER RENTAL LAKE SHORE DR. hillside. ADDIE’S LAWN MAINTENANCE & Power Wash Yard Clean-Up • Great lake views. 4BR, 2BA, big deck, all amenities. Mowing • Aeration • Thatching • Stain & Seal • Residential & Commercial $850/mo. + security deposit & utilities. Call 708-349-0442. Free Est. Call 219-879-2017 or 219-448-0900.                            CHARMING LONG BEACH TWO STORY HOME Stop 20 - Newly redone - 4/BR, 2/Bath. Furnished - No Pets.   JIM’S SNOW PLOWING   Washer/dryer. 1/4 Block to beach. $850/mo + utilities. CALL 219-879-3733 -- Leave message. Avail Sept’09 - June ‘10 - Call 708/717-8883. • SANDCASTLE LANDSCAPING • “SHORELAND HILLS 10 Rental.” 3BR, 2BA, nicely furn., Wash/Dry, Mick Wulff Certified Arborist 2 blks. to Lake. Avail. now-6/30/10. $775/mo. includes outdoor mainte- SNOW PLOWING nance, but not utilities. No pets or smokers. Tree Trimming & Removal • Landscape Maintenance Call Bob N. at (800) 899-2699. “Must See to Appreciate.” • 22 yrs. exp. Free estimates. • 219-878-3032 • [email protected] SHERIDAN BEACH WINTER RENTAL. 3BR/2.5BA fully furnished & very spacious! $750/mo + utilities or $1,100/mo includes utilities. BEACHSIDE GARDENS & GIFTS See pics @ http://www.vrbo.com/41711 FOR ALL YOUR GARDENING NEEDS On US Hwy 12 across from Notre Dame Church email [email protected] or phone 970-708-7379. 219-879-8878 [email protected] SPACIOUS 2 & 3BR LAPORTE TOWNHOUSES for rent. www.beachsidegardens.com Pet friendly. Laundry on premises. Call 219-362-0350. BEAUTIFUL LONG BEACH COTTAGE 3BR, 1.5BA, W/D 1.5 Contract Landscape Design/Installation, Lawn & Landscaping & Avail. now 630-294-2300. Email: [email protected] Maintenance For pictures: http://www.aranacci.com/longbeach.htm Certified Pesticide Applicators and Lawn & Garden fertilizer programs 3BR, 1.5BA RANCH for rent behind Queen of All Saints. 1 car attached Garden Maintenance* ASK about ORGANICS garage, new kitchen, all appliances included. 623 Esther St., $775/mo. JEFF’S LAWN CUTTING & MAINTENANCE. Snow removal-driveways ON THE WATER MARINA PARK SOUTH. 1BR Crate & Barrel Condo. and sidewalks. Heavenly work at Earthly prices. Free est. 219-872-7622. Spend the holidays shopping, casino. No smoking, no pets. SHORELAND MARINE SNOW PLOWING. Commercial-Residential. Most $100/night or $400/week. Call 219-988-4318 or 219-776-1699. residential $25 includes sidewalk. Free quotes. 219-861-BOAT (2628) SHERIDAN BEACH RENTAL. Year round. 2BR. Quiet building, off street RB’s SERVICES — leaf, snow & tree removal, spring clean-up, haul parking. No pets, no smoking. $650/mo. + util. Call 219-879-2195. away debris. In business over 22 yrs. Call Roger 219-561-4008. WANT TO SELL RENTALS MICHIGAN FURN. 1BR. APT. Non-smoking quiet bldg. downtown New Buffalo. FILES • 4 DRWRS • USED • ALL STEEL • MC STORE ONLY - FIRME’S Walk to beach. Includes gas/electric/water/trash/basic cable. (2 Stores) 11th & Franklin Streets, Michigan City - 219/874-3455 Sec. dep. req’d/ No pets. Yearly lease. $685/mo. Call 269-983-3174. Hwy 12, Beverly Shores - Just West of Traffic Light - 219/874-4003 THE PINK ELEPHANT -- A SAVVY RESALE SHOP FLORIDA RENTALS 510 LINCOLNWAY, LAPORTE, IN ANNA MARIA ISLAND (Holmes Beach) 2BR, 2BA PHONE 219-325-0340 Gulf beachfront condo. Beach and poolside decks, heated pool. FIREPLACE WOOD • Delivered and Stacked Monthly rental only.Sam Harnish, 219-879-3265. Seasoned and Clean • $75. Call 219-874-3480.  REAL ESTATE FOR SALE  FIREWOOD. 4 FT. X 8 FT. row. Delivered, split, and stacked. ON THE WATER CONDO MARINA PARK SOUTH. Everything new. $70. Call Josh 219-229-1958. 1BR. Beach color siding, windows, granite, hardwood and stainless. REAL ESTATE 50 ft. pier. End unit. Fireplace. $187,900. 219-988-4318 or 219-776-1699. THE Page 34 December 17, 2009

The countdown continues until the “big making Gabe think she was a total snob. day”…Last minute presents fi ll your head So it was easy to understand his reluctance and you also realize that you need some to renew her acquaintance, even though it downtime for yourself just to clear your has been some years. But his father made thoughts and keep your sanity about you! it clear that she could be in trouble if some- My personal favorite reading for this time one didn’t go after her and bring her back of year is the smaller version hardback book to town. which is usually about 200 pages, some- The ice storm is coming in faster than ex- times less. They give heartwarming stories pected, and as Gabe approaches the house of the season using a variety of themes from on foot (his car slid off the road), he sees an- unrequited love to Victorian mysteries and other car in the driveway. At the same time, more. They can’t be beat for presents to others and he sees Lolly in an upstairs room trying to open the yourself. Finding a quiet corner (maybe not an easy window. Something is very wrong, and Gabe has no task!) and picking up one of these short books will weapon… do wonders for lowering the blood pressure (believe What follows is a harrowing trip down a moun- me, it works) and getting ready to face the next fam- tain (and maybe back up that mountain) in an ice ily holiday crisis! Here are two I found that might be storm, pursed by two armed drug addicts. of interest: one an exciting thriller on an icy moun- It’s an exciting way to meet an old school chum, tain top and the other a spiritual encounter on the don’t you think? Linda Howard makes the whole unforgiving battlefi eld of Iraq… thing work in an exciting way. Maybe a little pre- Ice by Linda Howard dictable, but never dull! Author Howard is the award-winning author of Home for Christmas by Andrew M. Greeley many New York Times best sellers. This time she Here’s a new story from the pop- turns to a cold season with a decidedly hot story… ular Catholic priest and sociologist Have you ever wondered what happened to your that embraces several themes that fi rst teenage crush? Where did they go after school? are relevant to life in today’s uncer- How did their life turn out? Linda Howard explores tain times: love, redemption, and this theme as she brings us to Gabe and Lolly’s meeting God in the desert… hometown for a meeting that neither one could have Peter Kane and Mariana knew seen coming… they were meant for each other Gabriel McQueen has come home for Thanksgiv- since the second grade. But a tragic ing to his small hometown in Maine. As he greets his accident after senior prom, and a fi - father, the local sheriff for many years, Gabe fi nds nal fi ght with his drunken father, sent Peter out of out his dad needs him for a special assignment. It town and fi nally in the Army where the story starts seems Lolly is back in town to ready her family’s out… home to be sold. Problem one: there is an ice storm In his third deployment to Iraq, now Capt. Kane closing in fast, and problem number two: the house faces down a terrorist suicide bomber, and is fatal- is up on a mountain on a dead end road. Since the ly wounded, taken to a fi eld hospital, and declared house has been closed up for a while, there is no dead. But after nine and a half minutes, brain activ- phone, no cell service, and no television or radio to ity and breathing starts up. They say third time’s a let Lolly know of the danger she could be in. charm, and in Peter’s case, it couldn’t be more true. What Sheriff McQueen and his son don’t know is After regaining consciousness, Peter tells the doc- that Lolly had been in town earlier to get some food tor that he had an encounter with God. Near death at the grocery store and was told of the storm. The experiences have been documented for years, so Pe- owner, old family friends of Lolly’s, offers her a bed ter’s claim was taken with a modicum of skepticism, at their house until the storm passes. Lolly grate- at least by some. Peter was somewhat stunned by fully accepts and thinks she has enough time to go what had happened to him, but he knew that what- up to the house, pick up her belongings, and head ever others thought, it was very real to him. back to town before the storm hits. It’s an interesting story, no matter what you be- What she doesn’t know is that a pair of meth lieve on the subject of near death experiences, but heads, Nikki and Darwin, saw her in the store and the story doesn’t dwell on it so much as it acts as a decide that she would be an easy prey, so they follow springboard for how Pete handles his life from that her out of town to her house. point forward. Gabe in the meantime has mixed feelings about A thought provoking and interesting story. going after Lolly. Her father had been the mayor of Till next time, happy reading and happy holiday the town and Lolly was always so aloof in school, shopping! THE December 17, 2009 Page 35

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