Happy Days in Teen Town by Paula Mchugh Every Generation Has a Different Deﬁ Nition of the Good Old Days

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Volume 23, Number 16 Thursday, April 26, 2007 Happy Days in Teen Town by Paula McHugh Every generation has a different deﬁ nition of the good old days. The period near the end of the Eisen- hower administration and the beginning of JFK’s presidency ushered in Rock and Roll. Teens responded enthusiastically to Bill Haley and the Comets and swooned over the Beatles. In Michigan City, teens had their own gathering spot to jive to the latest music craze. Posters to the WeAreMC website deserve credit for keeping alive many City memories. Several Cityzen members of the website ﬁ lled us in about teen life in former years.

One of the photos posted on We Are MC show Jim and Chloe Cook checking membership cards. The call is out to identify the teens in the photo.

Teen Town strolled onto the scene after Parks & Recre- ation Superintendent Jim Cook, along with an appointed Teen Council, spiffed up the neglected nightclub in the low- Jim Cook, former Parks & Recreation er level of the Spaulding Hotel. Teen Town Director Chloe Superintendent, Cook and members of the Teen Council “scrubbed, painted originated Teen Town and every thing else needed to get the new facility ready in the late 1950’s. Jim worked with a council of for use,” Jim said. high school juniors and The Park Department rented the space in the Spauld- seniors who provided ing for $25 per night, with gatherings three evenings a input into the program. Jim’s wife, Chloe served week. The room came with a dance ﬂ oor and bar where as part-time director of soft drinks were sold when the space became Teen Town. Teen Town. Chloe and the teen leaders put together rules of conduct, including a strict dress code, Jim said. Teen Town Continued on Page 2 THE Page 2 April 26, 2007

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Teen Town Continued from Page 1 tually Teen Town was relocated to the Armory, which Jim described as having plenty of space and a good location, but lacking a certain ambience. “It was basically a gym (too much like a school). We paid no rent, but we could not do much decorating,” he explained. Two years later, the program moved to Memorial Park, but for many teens, the location made it too far a walk. Teens may have had driver’s licenses at that time, but few had their own cars.

An unidentiﬁ ed group of teens looks over bulletin board postings of program activities. Notice their attire—Teen Town members had to adhere to a strict dress code.

High school students paid a $1-per year membership; junior high students’ fees were 75 cents. “The junior high program was on Friday nights from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. and the Senior high group Dressed to the nines for a Roaring Twenties party. on Wednesday and Saturday nights from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. We had 500 teens the ﬁ rst night and a membership of 1000 seniors and 600 juniors,” Jim said. Volunteer disk jockeys spun the tunes most nights. However, live bands, some from Chicago, would occasionally enter- tain the crowds American Bandstand style. There were no mosh pits in those days, of course. Teen Town’s amenities included ping-pong and table games, according to Jim. If you wanted to meet your friends there, you arranged that in person or by phone. No text messaging or E-vites in those days. According to Jim, as ideal as the Spaulding’s nightclub was for atmosphere, the building was having its share of maintenance problems. Even- Ping-pong and table games were available to those who were: 1) either too shy to dance, or 2) worn out from doing the Twist. THE April 26, 2007 Page 3

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www.littlehousefashions.comElegant Apparel for the [email protected] Conscious Woman Women’s Apparel SPRING SALE Buy 1, Get 1 1/2 Price Junior high schoolers line up at the snack bar during a break. (of equal or lesser value) Proceeds from the snack bar went into the Teen Town fund. In addition to the weekly dances, Teen Town members took part in activities that benefi ted the Children’s International Summer Village, and the Michigan City Scholarship Foundation. Teen Town contributed to the purchase of a resuscitator for summer lifeguards, and sent delegates to the Gov- ernors Recreation Conference. The “Can-Can” dances required students to donate a can of food to enter the facility, with the collected foodstuff donated to the local food pantry. The teens also built a fl oat for several Fourth of July parades. “Everybody looked forward the Fourth and working on the fl oat. We also learned a lot at Teen Town – making friendships was important, but we also learned to organize projects and work together to build our club into a great place for teens to feel like they belonged and that they had an independent voice,” Brenda Ochodnicky said. “When we did the fl oat for the parade we built it out at Browns Trucking,” explained former Teen Town member Michael Stawski. “Those were some of the greatest times for the young people of the day. A lot of great friendships were made and even some Susan Bristol's Venetian Metallic great loves.” Print Crinkle Dress With Tuck Detail. Lined. Teen Town opened its doors in 1959. After the 43" Length 100% Cotton. $199 move from the Spaulding to the Armory, and fi nally Memorial Park, attendance began to drop off. Teen Town folded in 1963. Jim explained that part of the reason the program ended was due to a similar, private program a group of teens had started — one that was unsupervised and had a lax dress code. Jim and Chloe Cook chaperoned Teen Town events, and Michael Stawski, class of ’65, said he remembered a The Tent Is Up! Mrs. Piper who watched over the group, too. 50% plus another 30% off! “I remember Teen Town was always a great place to hang out with your friends,” said Brenda, daugh- 409409 Alexander Alexander Street Street, LaPorte,LaPorte, IN IN 326-8602 326-8602 ter of Jim and Chloe. Brenda reminisced about those On Hwy 35 - 5 Blocks South of Lincolnway days gone by: TurnTurn Rightright on AlexanderAlexander Monday-FridayMonday - Friday 10 am 9:30 to 6 topm 7 Saturday Saturday 9:30 9:30 am to to 5 5 pm Teen Town Continued on Page 4 THE Page 4 April 26, 2007

Teen Town Continued from Page 3 “For teens growing up in the late 50’s and through the 60’s it was just like Happy Days. We even had our Fonzies and Rich- ies: the malt shop was Scholl’s dairy and the root beer stand was the BK and Morrison’s. Our ﬁ rst adventure with nightlife in our early teens was watching the Red Devil’s at home games at Ames Field and Elston. We needed more, including a place where kids could have fun, be themselves, and be safe; hence Teen Town was born.

Teens behind Brown’s trucking. They are in the early stages of building their Fourth of July ﬂ oat.

It was very unique & it was the only venue that brought local teens from all of M.C.’s Jr. and High Schools together.” The Beacher thanks Jim Cook, Brenda Ochodnicky and Michael Stawski for sharing their photographs of Teen Town. For more memories of Michigan City, visit www. wearemc.us. An impressive, ﬁ nished ﬂ oat. Note the base of sand. THE April 26, 2007 Page 5

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by Wm. Keefe

“Our pilot and fi ve men with him were therefore length of some 40 feet. Construction of the Griffi n sent back and ordered to return with all imaginable began along the Niagara River on January 22, 1679. speed, to join us toward the southern parts of the “The vessel was rigged and ready to sail by the end lake where we should stay for them among the Il- of July,” writes Paul J. Creviere in his book “Wild linois Indians. They sailed on the 18th of September Gales and Tattered Sails.” with a wind, and fi red a gun to take their leave. “Though the wind was favorable, it was never known what course they steered nor how they per- ished; for after all the enquiries we have been able to make, we could never learn anything else but the following particulars: “The ship came to an anchor to the north of the lake of the Illinois, where she was seen by some savages who told us they advised our men to sail along the coast and not toward the middle of the lake, because of the sands that make the navigation dangerous when there is any high wind. Our pilot, Luke, as I said before was dissatisfi ed, and would steer as he pleased, without hearkning to the advice of the savages, who…have more sense than Europe- ans think at fi rst.

An artist’s conception of the Griffi n shows the ship’s profi le clearly. The drawing resides in the Milwaukee Public Library. Traversing lakes Erie and Huron, the Griffi n apparently ended her maiden voyage in Green Bay, on the western littoral of Lake Michigan. Having pre- sumably taken on a load of furs, she set sail. Father Hennepin doesn’t so indicate, but various accounts say she was supposed to make landfall near the site of present-day St. Joseph, Michigan. La Salle was awaiting her arrival there. No one really knows from what bay or island inlet the Grif- fi n sailed, but the fi nal chapter in her history seems beyond doubt. As John Halsey, State of Michigan archeologist, writes, extrapolating from Father Hen- nepin’s account: An inspection of the horizon suggests that rain or rough “After taking on a load of furs, the Griffi n sailed weather may be in the offi ng. September 18, 1679, with a pilot and fi ve crew mem- “But the ship was hardly a league from the coast bers and vanished.” when it was tossed up by a violent storm in such The Pantheon of Lost Ships a manner that our men were never heard of since; The Griffi n ranks, historically, as the fi rst Euro- and it is supposed that the ship struck upon a sand pean commercial or trade ship on the Great Lakes. and was there buried.” It also stands as one of the most famous of the grand So writes Father Louis Hennepin, chaplain and pantheon of lost ships that litter the bottoms of the chronicler for the La Salle expedition of the late inland seas. 1670s. Rene-Robert, Sieur de La Salle had orga- Her role in early American history alone would nized the expedition as his fi rst step toward estab- have made the Griffi n a perennial target for sport lishing a new approach to the fur trade. divers, underwater archeologists, and others who Instead of depending on the storied birch-bark from time to time go below in the Great lakes in cargo canoes, dependable watercraft during more search of answers to riddles. But there were other than 200 years of fur trading, La Salle was going details, some of them full of pathos, some romantic. big. He built the Griffi n, planning to ship in each As examples, La Salle had left part of his crew at voyage thousands more pelts than the slower, some- the Straits of Mackinac--and that part joined him times river-bound canoes could carry. The ship was at the mouth of the St. Joseph River on November a 45-ton bark estimated by historians to have a 20. That group had tried to extract some word of the THE April 26, 2007 Page 11 Griffi n from “the savages inhabiting the coast of the -- Peter Johnson, a local fi sherman who was fa- lake,” as Hennepin writes. But there was no word. miliar with the wreck, said that “local residents re- To the drama and pathos we can add that the moved a bell and a small cannon in the late 1870s.” Griffi n, as a product of French energy and ingenu- ity, was the repository of numerous artifacts of great -- “John Mitchell of Escanaba claimed to have value and historical interest. The prizes would in- found the bark [the Griffi n] near Pointe aux Barques clude not only the fi ve guns or small cannon with in the late 1940s.” which the ship sailed but also three heavier cannon called “harquebuzes” by Father Hennepin. -- “Richard Brownes of Detroit claimed to have Beyond implements of war there would have been found her east of Drummond Island in 1969.” tools, clothing, possibly remnants of food stores, and all the other paraphernalia that a ship sailing into -- “Harry G. Tucker of Owen Sound, Ontario re- a watery void might need. The ship herself would ported in 1929 that he found the Griffon near Grand have attracted attention. As Creviere notes, “The Manitoulin Island. Other Canadians reported, in beak head was adorned with a fl ying griffi n and an 1930, [that] the bark was west of Manitoulin Is- eagle above it; and the rest of the ship had the same land.” ornaments as men of war used to have.” Can there be any wonder that the roster of those -- “Orrie Vail of Tobermory, Ontario claimed in who have searched for the Griffi n and reported suc- 1969 that he found the craft near Grenough Point.” cess, or at least a qualifi ed suggestion of success-- has grown nearly to phonebook proportions over the -- “Eugene McDonald, onetime president of Ze- years? nith Corporation, dived on what he said were the Griffon’s remains near Cockburn Island.” Summarizing, author Creviere notes that “No one has ever proved the location of the missing bark and its whereabouts remains a mystery to this day.” A Change in the Offi ng? One fact remains closed to debate: the Griffi n, if Author diving discovered intact and identifi able, will retain the enthusiast Paul J. mystique that has made it a kind of shipwreck Ro- Creviere models a World War II setta Stone--a key to French ambitions and entre- Navy diving suit. preneurship in the New World. But the IF is huge. Creviere’s book, As Ron Mason, a professor emeritus of anthropology “Wild Gales and Tattered Sails,” has at Lawrence University, has indicated, “If it sank a section on the into very shallow water, then it was probably bro- La Salle ship ken up by wave action. If it sank into deeper water, Griffi n. then there would be a good chance of preservation, but it would be very hard to fi nd.” Michigan’s state archeologist, John Halsey, agrees with Professor Mason. “If the latest reported fi nd turned out to be the Griffi n, it would be the preemi- nent vessel in the Great Lakes. But you don’t know what’s left; sometimes there are bits and pieces.” And then There Were--? The latest fi nd has already moved front and cen- Paul Creviere, drawing from locally available ter in the rumor market. The fi nder is Steve Libert, sources, lists no fewer than seven searchers who ei- veteran Great Lakes exploration expert, who has ther claimed to have found the Griffi n or “knew of” gone to court to establish a claim to what he de- a wreck reputed to be the La Salle ship. All seven scribes as “among the most signifi cant archeological claims dated from “the three centuries since her fi nds” in U.S. history. [the Griffi n’s] disappearance in 1679,” comments As the Grand Rapids Press reports, “A Virginia Creviere. He does not add that the science and tech- man who for years tried to get permission to search niques of diving were, in the late 1900s, coming into for gold in northern Lake Michigan said he is back what might be called the modern era. with the story of another shipwreck… [but] Steve Remembering that the “discoveries” enumerated Libert won’t divulge the ship’s identity or the exact below were probably recorded in relatively shallow location in Lake Michigan… water, the list includes: “I’m not going to say what it is,” said Libert, of -- “Guy McCracken of Door County reported in Great Lakes Exploration Group, based in Ohio. “If I the 1930s that as a youngster in the 1880s, he knew did, everyone would jump out of the woodwork… of a wreck off Lily Bay that was thought by local fi shermen to be the Griffon…” Fur Ship Continued on Page 12 THE Page 12 April 26, 2007

The last view of the diver as he heads for the nether regions reveals the air tank that has been strapped to the diver’s back.

On an earlier exploration in Lake Michigan waters, Steve Libert’s Fairport In that event Libert could become the hulk’s cus- International dive team worked from a “base camp” on Poverty Island, in todian. Michigan, like other Great Lakes states and northern Lake Michigan. Canada, typically claim authority and ownership Fur Ship Continued from Page 11 over abandoned ships in their offshore waters. “But They’ll fi nd the ship and tear it apart.” the French government could trump everyone if “He may have no choice but to divulge more… In this is the Griffi n,” writes the Press, quoting John the short term he wants to be named custodian. A Halsey. “Unless the French give their blessing, it judge, however, rejected that request for now, say- can’t be salvaged.” ing he needs more information. . . Based on the coor- dinates [provided by Libert], the ship is in northern Lake Michigan, somewhere between Escanaba and the St. Martin Islands, near Wisconsin.” The complicating factor in the Libert court case in a Grand Rapids federal venue has implications that could change the verdict in Libert’s favor. Assuming that the wreck he refers to is the Griffi n, “The vessel was owned by a foreign research expedition operating with the authority of…a foreign sovereign until it became wrecked, lost and abandoned,” notes the Grand Rapids Press. The foreign sovereign--the King of France in 1679--and his blessing on the La Salle expedition With a diver at work down below, the other members of the crew stand by for signals, information of any kind, or the diver’s return. In all cases could conceivably work his mojo through the centu- safety is a primary concern. ries. With proof that Libert’s fi nd is the Griffon, the Stay Tuned current French government could take up the cud- Libert’s fi rst task would seem to be provision of gels for preservation of the wreck for archeological proof that the wreck he has found is the Griffi n. His research purposes. second task would seem to be obvious: enlist the in- termediation of the French government to lay claim to the wreck and appoint him as the fi nder-keeper. Far-fetched? Oddly, a similar scenario has oc- curred before--with another ship built and operated by La Salle. Quoting the Press yet again, “La Salle’s other All outfi tted and ship, La Belle, was discovered in the mid_1990s in ready to dive, an Matagorda Bay off the Texas coast. With approval unidentifi ed diver pauses for a last- from France, state archeologists…recovered nearly minute checkup of 1 million artifacts, from human bones to muskets.” his equipment. Might it happen again? Possibly. In the meantime Libert has indicated that he removed something like “a sliver” from the wreck lying in Lake Michigan. Subjected to radiocarbon dating, the scrap of wood exhibited characteristics placing its period of origin in the latter half of the seventeenth century. Where will it end? Stay tuned. THE April 26, 2007 Page 13

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Ruth and Max Bloomquist Singer/songwriter Ruth Bloomquist and her husband Max present their fi rst Box Factory for the Arts concert on Sat., April 28, at 8 p.m. MI time. Tickets at the door are $8; $6 for students and seniors, 60 years and up. Students under 12 admitted NOW FEATURING free when accompanied by an adult. Ruth has been making music in the Great MICRO-CRAFTED BEERS Lakes region for most of her life. In 2003 she was the winner of Merlefest’s prestigious Chris Austin Back Road Brewery Songwriting Contest in the Gospel category. While LaPorte, IN majoring in theater in college, she met Max, who Bell’s Brewing Co. plays bass. Together with the couple’s friend Steve Reeths, they formed the popular Midwest acoustic Kalamazoo, MI group, “Amaryllis,” and performed folk, bluegrass Our specialty is the authentic Naples Style Pizza and “folk/rock.” The band became known for their prepared and cooked just as it was 167 years ago in a original material, strong harmonies and unique ar- wood fi red hearth oven. This style pizza is as much a rangments of cover tunes. method of rich tradition as it is a food. Ruth recently released her third CD, One Day Our passion is to provide our guests this authentic Ain’t Enough, produced by herself and husband Max. One Day Ain’t Enough consists of 11 of Ruth’s Napoletana pie along with fresh salads, unique fi ne original songs and two of the couple’s favorite sandwiches and refreshing Gelato using only the performance covers enhanced by the studio work of fi nest fresh ingredients, cooked using time honored some of Michigan’s fi nest bluegrass musicians. traditions and served in a warm inviting atmosphere. For more on this and other Box Factory con- Come and relax, enjoy the tradition of this fi ne food certs, visit www.boxfactoryforthearts.org or phone with a story to tell, Authentic Wood Fired Pizza. 269/983-3688 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Mon.-Sat., or Sun. from 1-4 p.m. 219-879-8777 Friday & Saturday 5-10 p.m. WARREN J. ATTAR Sunday 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Agent Call for up to date Operating Hours Representing State Farm Since 1971 500 S. EL PORTAL My 24 Hour Good Neighbor Service Number is MICHIANA SHORES, IN (219) 874-4256 INDOOR AND OUTDOOR SEATING STATE FARM Auto 1902 E. US 20 • Evergreen Plaza CARRYOUT Life Fire

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The style show and dinner committee. 3rd Annual Spring & Summer Style Show & Din- ner to Benefi t the American Parkinson Disease As- sciation and the Michael J. Fox Foundation will be held on Thurs., May 17, 6-10 p.m., at Avalon, 3550 Lincoln Hwy (US 30), Merrillville, IN. ALL proceeds and donations go directly to The • Masonry construction Midwest Region of the American Parkinson Disease •• PVC Masonry deck construction Association & The Michael J. Fox Foundation for •• Soaring PVC deck ceilings Parkinson’s Research. •• Mason Soaring fi replaceceilings • Full basement The evening will feature Women’s Fashions from • Mason fireplace • Two car garage Elizabeth Fashions (Chesterton and Shererville); •• Five Full basementfl oor plans to choose from men’s clothing from John Cicco’s Menswear; and • Two(4 Ranch car garage & 1 two story) fi ne jewelry from Albert’s Diamond Jewelers. •• Low Five maintenancefloor plans to fees choose from Tickets Available At Sponsor Locations or by • You(4 Ranch don’t & have 1 two to story) be a golfer to phoning (219)548-9020 or (219)322-8772. Ticket enjoy the beautiful golf course price is $45.00 each. Guest Speaker-Dr. Michael Rezak, MD, PhD, Di- rector Movement Disorders Center Evanston North- western Healthcare.

Author to Speak at Buckley Homestead Katherine and George Flotz will present their memories of survival during WWII to the public on Sun., May 6 at Buckley Homestead in Lowell during the WWII Tribute. Both grew up in Yugoslavia during the war years. Katherine and her younger sister spent three years in a death camp before escaping MAINTENANCE FREE LIVING to America. George shares his family’s survival ef- on Beautiful Briar Leaf Golf Course forts through war-torn Europe. Hear their stories beginning at 11 a.m. Katherine’s book, “A Pebble in THE VILLAS OF BRIAR LEAF My Shoe,” will be available for purchase. Luxury Townhome Development The WWII Tribute at Buckley Homestead is May “LOCATEDLOCATED ININ THETHE “HEART“HEART OFOF LAKELAKE COUNTRY.”..COUNTRY” 5 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and May 6 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Starting in the mid $200’s Admission is $5 per person, or children under age 7 3 miles north of La Porte, IN 10 miles south of New Buffalo, MI 60 minutes from Chicago free. For a program schedule see www.lakecounty parks.com or phone 219-769-PARK (7275). Sales Information Center Open Daily 11-4 CST Closed Tues. & Wed. Buckley Homestead is located 4.5 miles west of 219-851-0008 • www.villasofbriarleaf.com I-65 Exit I-65 west at Rt. 2 toward Lowell to Hen- 1 dricks, then south for /4 mile to the visitor center ~Broker Participation Welcome~ parking lot. THE April 26, 2007 Page 19

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Call For Artists View & win Original Art by Brenda McKnight The Art Barn of Valparaiso, IN announces the ART 14th Annual Juried Art Exhibition. Over $1500.00 ATTACK: 4/27 through 4/29 in awards have been pledged so far to be given to artists. Artists 18 and over are invited to enter the competition. Stop in at the Art Barn and pick up an entry form or call 219-462-9009 to have one mailed to you. Entry forms must be postmarked on or before Sat., April 28th. The 14th Annual Juried Art Exhibition opening will be held on Sat., May 19th,at 7 p.m. and the awards will be presented at 8 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend the opening, enjoy the artwork, meet the artists, and enjoy the refreshments. THE Page 22 April 26, 2007 Pokagon Triathlon/Duathlon, May 19 Mark your calendar for Pokagon State Park’s in- (USAT) members, $69 for non-USAT members. augural triathlon/duathlon, May 19, at 9 a.m. Team race fee is $120 for USAT members, $129 for The event, organized and conducted by TriFort non-USAT members. Triathletes through Three Rivers Velo Sport, will For more information and to register online, see use both park and Steuben County resources. A ma- www.3rvs.com or www.active.com. For race infor- jor sponsor is 80/20 Inc. of Columbia City, recogniz- mation, contact randy.strebig@strebigconstruction. ing the Women’s Care Center of Allen County and com. northeast Indiana. To volunteer, contact TriFort Triathletes at This Olympic-distance event will be staged at the www.3rvs.com. Others co-sponsors include Hupe In- park’s CCC Shelter. The triathlon features a 1.5- surance, Strebig Construction, Carpet Craftsman, kilometer swim from the park’s main beach along Summit City Fitness, Summit City Bike, Tower the popular Lake James slalom ski course. Athletes Bank, TLA Signs, Lake James Cottage Owners As- will transition to a 40-kilometer bike ride on roads sociation, and Martin, Goldstein, Knapke Real Es- over rolling terrain that features the county’s rural tate. For information about becoming an additional fi elds, forests and wetlands. The fi nal leg is a 10- sponsor, see www.3rvs.com. kilometer run on the rolling, wooded trails of the Registration packet pick-up and pre-registration park. is May 18, 3 to 8 p.m., at the park’s Potawatomi For those who choose not to swim, or if race orga- Inn. Race-day registration will be at the CCC Shel- nizers determine that the water temperature is too ter from 7 to 8 a.m., May 19. For overnight lodg- cold for swimmer safety, there will be a duathlon ing at the inn, contact www.indianainns.com, or call featuring the 10-kilometer run and 40-kilometer (260) 833-2012 or (877) 768-2928. For information bike ride, followed by another 5-kilometer run back on camping at Pokagon, contact www.camp.IN.gov, on park trails. or call 1-866-6campIN. The race will begin in two waves separated by On race day, Saturday, the normal park entrance three to fi ve minutes. Men starting fi rst. All par- fee of $5 for in-state vehicles or $7 for out-of-state ticipants will receive a gift bag containing, among vehicles will be charged. Drivers may also use an other things, an event T-shirt and glass mug. annual entrance pass. Both are available at the Individual race fee is $60 for USA Triathlon park front gate.

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1000 Moore Road, Michigan City, Indiana (at the intersection of Highway 12 and Moore Road). THE Page 24 April 26, 2007 Spring Videos at Krasl Art Center Come see videos of art relating to portraits, and how people portray themselves and others during the spring term at the Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake With this Ad Blvd., St. Joseph, MI. Videos begin at noon MI time, and artist and educator Lorie Jesperson will lead a discussion period following the video. Coffee will be 10 % off served; bring a sack lunch, if you wish. All programs are free and open to the public. More at 269/983- Wellness 0271 or www.krasl.org Upcoming programs include the following: Visits. Wed., May 2. Leonardo’s Dream Machines. (60 1943 S Woodland Ave. mins.) The world’s leading experts boldly attempt Expires 5/31/07 Michigan City, IN 46360 Expires 1/21/07 to build, for the fi rst time ever, two of Leonardo da 219-879-0249 Vinci’s machines to the exact specifi cations that he designed 500 years ago. The fi rst is a giant cross- bow, with arms nearly 70 feet across, and the second is a glider that predated fl ight by 400 years. This two-part special reveals whether the inventor’s ideas were fl ights of fancy or revolutionary designs hundreds of years ahead of their time. Wed., May 9. Chuck Close, UP CLOSE. MUSIKANTOW STUDIO Wed., May 16. Van Gogh: Medical Secrets. “ART ATTACK” APRIL 27, 28 &29 Cum Laude Ceremony at Marquette 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM (EST) Marquette Catholic High School will hold its annual Cum Laude Ceremony on Sun., May 6, at 6 FEATURING JAMES MCCOMB p.m. in the Scholl Center. COME SEE JAMES MCCOMB WORK HIS MAGIC Students who have achieved a 4.0 GPA or above WITH WATERCOLORS during any of the three quarters of the 2006-2007 school year will be recognized along with those stu- PAINTING DEMO 2:00 PM SATURDAY & SUNDAY dents who have achieved a 3.75 to 3.99 GPA during any of the three quarters of the 2006-2007 school year. Summa Cum Laude Matthew Block, Joseph Bobillo, Jonathon Ca- pozziello, Caitlin Cavanaugh, Kevin Crepeau, Chris- tina Espar, Tess Filipowicz, Jesse Frageman, Rachel Gasaway, Courtney Gushrowski, Kyle Hausoul, Gabrielle Houck, Gabrielle Hussey, Andrew Kelly, Christine Kolodziejski, Rachel Konrady, Stephanie Kuschel, Andrew McCotter, Natalie Miller, Belinda Ng, Savanna Niec, Andrea Ochab, Zachary Osman, Andrew Pomranke, Maryellen Przybylinski, Mi- chelle Rowley, Anna Salyer, Alexandra Spellman, David Ticknor, Caitlin Warren, David Zakutansky and Stephani Zakutansky. Magna Cum Laude Jack Allgood, Ross Beatty, Ashley Capozziello, LOCATED AT Patrick Dabkowski, Markus Herrmann, Kaitlyn HARBOR DUNES Howe, Therese Hullinger, Kara Jaske, Kathryn Krueger, Ed Kutch, Megan May, Matthew McQuil- 18605 WEST U.S. 12 – NEW BUFFALO, MI lin, Mary Catherine Mengel, Zachary Neulieb, Be- ON U.S. 12 – ONE MILE WEST OF NEW BUFFALO linda Ng, Ethan Post, 269-469-3604 OR 269-469-8600 Nicholas Post, Joseph Przybylinski, Joel Pytynia, Kaitlyn Scott, Mary Stanish, Stephen Szczepaniak, Cathryn Vernon and Clare Vernon. THE April 26, 2007 Page 25 THE Page 26 April 26, 2007 Redbud Trail Rendezvous Nanda Danitschek in Concert May 5 The 17th Annual Redbud Trail Rendezvous will Local artist Nanda take place on Sat. & Sun., April 28-29. This living Danitschek will put on history festival will be held at the Fulton County a concert titled “Get Historical Society grounds four miles north of Roch- It?” that will consist ester, IN. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., and 10 of singing and dancing a.m.-4 p.m., Sun. Hundreds of historic reenactors to music ranging from will set up camps and live outdoors for the event, rock to opera and hip- demonstrating traditional crafts, frontier life ways, hop to lyrical and will and pioneer skills such as cooking over wood fi res, include other profes- muzzle loading shooting and tomahawk throwing. sional artists from this The event is educational and fun, showing authen- area, Detroit, and New tic frontier history as reenacted by real people. York... this is an event Admission is $3/adults, $1/kids ages 6-11 and for all to enjoy! Pro- free/under 5 yrs. Proceeds enable the historical so- ceeds will benefi t the ciety to operate the Fulton County Museum and Aliveness Project of Northwest Indiana, an HIV/ preserve history. AIDS organization. Each year Scots Grays, a Seven Years War group, This event is styled to be a comfortable environ- holds a fi eld training school at this event. Hoo- sier Ladies Aside demonstrate riding side saddle. ment with seating at tables of eight, complimen- Lamb’s Artillery sets up a Revolutionary War camp tary appetizers at each, and a cash bar available. and fi res their cannon. You can choose to dress to the nines or down to the Music and dance will be performed on a stage jeans...just enjoy yourselves! “Get It?” will be held in the woods, a different program every half hour. at Rag Tops Museum at 209 E. Michigan Blvd. in The Fulton County Museum and round barn will Michigan City. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and show be open during the festival. The grounds are handi- time is 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 and available at the capped accessible and there are plenty of benches door or in advance at Kabelin ACE Hardware in La- to sit and rest. 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Tom and Judi (not Michigan, Huron, Erie, Ontario, Superior, and Lake shown) Burnison and St. Clair, but they will be doing what they do best Lisa look forward to – acquiring the best art for their patrons. meeting you when they open their “We will be appealing to the masses,” Tom Burni- Burnison Galleries son said, “but I will be picking things I like.” at 15460 Red Arrow And what Tom Burnison particularly likes are Highway on April 28 with a reception for landscapes by American and British masters. artists John Michael An art director for the likes of the Chicago Sun- Downs and Susan Times, the Chicagoan magazine, and Crain Com- Randstrom. munications, Tom Burnison takes a traditional approach by collecting landscapes done in oil. But he will not limit his offerings to such works. Yes, that’s Art Attack weekend, and the local He noted, for example, that Susan Randstrom is art scene will be the better for having the Burni- known for her unique visionary expressions, and he sons aboard in their freshly painted and light-ﬁ lled envisions a display of holographic work. spaces at 15460 Red Arrow Highway in lovely Lake- He added that art sales are soaring world-wide, side. and he said it is not unusual for wealthy new collec- Not only will the Burnisons and Lisa, who is a tors in China and India to pay more than a million lively mix of pit bull, Chihuahua, and other ingredi- dollars for a single work of art. ents, establish their artistic presence with a recep- Who knows if anyone will pay like amounts for tion for landscape artist John Michael Downs and art here, but Tom Burnison knows that the market expressionist Susan Randstrom, but they will be here certainly has come of age. working with other local gallery owners to coordi- “What we bought here 30 years ago as a cottage, nate openings and – is now considered a tear-down. We have people Well, the really big news is that Burnison Galler- with two professional incomes buying second homes ies will not only feature an ever-changing mélange here, and they want the best. And art is doing well of modern and 18th and 19th Century British and because it is considered an investment.” American art, but the spacious rooms that most re- So consider investing some of your time Art At- cently housed Moxie restaurant, will be available tack Weekend by attending the Artist Open House for wedding receptions, holiday parties, and cham- at Burnison Galleries on Saturday, April 28 from 11 ber mixers. a.m. to 8 p.m. (Michigan time). The kitchen, which will be adorned with food-re- Meet artists John Michael Downs and Susan lated works of art, will do double duty as a classroom Randstrom, buy their work, and hang out with Tom, for corporations who want to run their folks through Judi, and Lisa. And be sure and get Lisa to walk on the cook-and-dine grinder as a way of building team her hind legs for you. Unless, of course, she’s nap- spirit. ping in the sun in the Lake St. Clair Gallery. Oh, and next season, Tom and Judi plan to open a Meanwhile, visit their website at: www.burnison formal garden on the one-acre site they acquired at galleries.com or call them at: 269/469-1141. the end of last year. And don’t worry about the famous fork that They know that everyone has a story about what caught the eye of every passing motorist on Red Ar- started out as a single-family bungalow on sleepy row Highway – Tom the art director has big plans Red Arrow Highway and saw service as Ken Gosh’s for it. Rabbit Run, Jenny’s, and Moxie, and they hope to All will be revealed on April 28 from 11 a.m. to 8 hear from you all, be it at an artist reception or a p.m. (Michigan time). THE April 26, 2007 Page 29 Schoolhouse Shop & Antiques At Furnessville

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Helen Welsh, a cordon bleu graduate and ﬁ ne like mashed potatoes.” We overheard some favorite chef, runs an after-school class at Notre Dame, home foods among the group: lasagne, pizza, spa- aided by co-chef Dorothy Sheehan. Wednesdays its ghetti and of course, mac and cheese. What a de- for kindergartners-1st, 2nd and 3rd graders and lightful interview, though at the end of the hour and Thursdays, 4th thru 8th grades. I joyfully attended a half, I was exhausted by that incredible young en- the younger group and this time it was all about ergy and excitement. food, ideal for the foodstuff column. This is the second year these two women have led the children through workshops during Christmas holidays and Spring sessions. Then they generously donate the money they collect for these classes to Notre Dame’s art department – several hundreds of dollars annually. I’ve never seen little kids cook so ﬁ nely. I was amazed at the constancy and complete interest the young children displayed. The recipes of the day were deviled eggs and Rock and Roll Ice Cream, both delightful and cleverly put together. The kids were fascinated and didn’t drop an ounce of attention. Some of their comments during the session: “Mayonnaise is gross.” “I love mayonnaise.” Con- Helen Welsh (back) and Dorothy Sheehan describes the two recipes to cocting the deviled eggs, one boy said, “They smell the entire class.

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The young ladies – Mackenzie Bardol, Lucy Caplice and Nicole Maroney

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Art Attack at The Acorn Gallery Art Attack at Courtyard Gallery The Acorn Gallery opens its 8th season with the The Courtyard Gallery will feature the works attack of the Area Artist’s Association of the Lu- of two Indiana-born artists, Jerry Smith and Joel beznik Center for the Arts - an association of local Knapp, as part of the Harbor Country’s annual Art professional artists in a variety of media. Attack Festival, April 28-29. An opening reception featuring goodies and a While Smith and Knapp are two midwestern boys, chance to meet the artists will take place during Art their work can hardly be called “local.” In fact, both Attack weekend on Sat., April 28, 1-6 p.m. MI time. have just returned from England where they spent The exhibit will continue through May 28. Acorn their days honing their very individual perspectives Gallery is located at 16142 Red Arrow Hwy., Union on the rural scene that surround us all, regardless Pier, MI. 269/469-5278. of where we live. Smith fi nds inspiration for his paintings, travel- Musikantow Gallery Reception ing the back roads. Basically a self-taught artist, James McComb will demonstrate his magic with this 30 year veteran works with oil, acrylics and watercolors on Sat., April 28, and Sun., April 29, at watercolors, fi nding muted tones to enhance his im- 2 p.m. MI time, as part of Art Attack weekend. pressionistic renderings of the countryside. Visit the Musikantow Gallery located at Har- Knapp is a painter in motion, restless to capture bor Dunes, 18605 West US 12, New Buffalo. Meet nature and the country in all its moods and seasons. the artist and enjoy an exhibition of his watercolor A plein air painter, he believes that to capture the paintings. More at 269/469-3604 or 269/469-8600. spirit of a place, one must experience it directly. The Courtyard Gallery is locaed at 813 E. Buf- Open House at Craig Smith Gallery falo St. (US 12), in New Buffalo. Gallery hours are An artists’ Open House and Reception for the ex- 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Wed.-Mon.; Tues. by appointment. hibit “New Works by Gallery Artists” highlights Art More information at 269/469-4110. Attack 2007 at Craig Smith Gallery at Harbert Tow- er Place on Sat., April 28 from 5-midnight EDT. Nancy White-Eggen at Cowley Paintings by artists Stephen Moss, Sylvia Ziontz, Cowley Fine Arts Gallery, located at 105B N. Judy Mullin, Scott Covert, Virginia Krueger, Harry Borgman, Janet Bloch and others are included in Whittaker St. New Buffalo, is featuring the works the exhibit. Many of the Gallery artists will be at- of Nancy White-Eggen. Professionally trained in ar- tending the artists’ reception to meet the public and chitecture, Nancy has found the perfect meld in de- explain their new work. sign and creativity. Her art has an ethereal, dream- Art Attack week-end at Craig Smith Gallery like quality that refl ect on historical themes and begins on Fri., April 28th with a preview of “New inspire you to ponder times gone by. Works by Gallery Artists” at 6 p.m. at the gallery’s White-Eggen’s work will be featured in this year’s Gordon Beach Inn branch location. Art Attack, April 27-29. An Artist Reception will be The Gallery at the Gordon Beach Inn is located held on Sat., April 28, from 5-7 p.m. EST. Music will at 16220 Lakeshore Road in Union Pier, MI. For be provided by DJF, featuring vocalist and guitarist more information, call Craig Smith Gallery at Drew Frailey. 773.750.7528, or visit www.craigsmithgalley.com For further information, contact 269/469-2039.

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I’ve decided to dispense with the usual subtitle to this column. It is too challenging to summarize—in three or four words—the content of the websites I share with you each week. The choices are all over the map this week, from an audio experience to scumbaiting. By the way, have you noticed that several of the “picks of the week” websites have ended? I think the former reviewers decided that certain PRICE REDUCED on this 4 bedroom, 3 bath vacation home bloggers do a good job at fi nding interesting sites, just steps to Lake Michigan! 35 second walk to Sheridan Beach. yet many of those bloggers cram their pages with Turn Key investment. All furnishings included. Recent total rehab. Wood burning fi replace, 2 decks, central air, plus a 3 season ads or paid links. Everyone is trying to make money porch. Ground level basement partially fi nished with 9 ft. ceilings on the Web, and the amount of garbage is piling up. and large fenced yard. Excellent rental history. Stop 4, close to all At least, that is what I have witnessed in the years Sheridan Beach has to offer; zoo, park, Blue Chip Casino and of course the beach! $509,000 I have been bringing you this weekly column. The landscape of the web is changing, for sure. Animal Makers (www.animalmakers.net). This is a commercial site, and the products are props, y’s costumes and robots. Apparently this fi rm is very popular with fi lmmakers and advertisers, because Harbor Countr each product comes with a short blurb about where Great ties 16170 Red Arrow Hwy it appeared on screen or television. It’s a long way Proper Union Pier, Michigan to Halloween, but you might want to think about [email protected] dazzling partygoers with a larger-than-life swan Source see us @ gps-realty.com costume. Or, ride the South Shore in a gorilla cos- 269-214-2574 tume sometime. That ought to make the riders’ day. (Oops—maybe not, if we need to worry about security issues). My favorite costume is a 2-person rhino suit. It’s fun to look around and see all the choices, Send a Copy of including selected videos of wild and wooly, or feath- ery, or robotic creatures. THE Paul Neave (www.neave.com/). This Flash gu- ru’s name will become a household name to web surfers. That’s my guess. He has several eye-catch- ing, and interactive pages that dazzle, and give us cynics hope that the Internet is not totally falling apart—yet. If you are a stargazer, go to the plan- to a Friend or Relative etarium link. Type in your latitude and longitude and the current time to access a panorama of the BEACHER SUBSCRIPTION RATES night sky. Then click around on a star that interests you to fi nd out more about it. I learned that there is Six Months ...... $16.00 a star named “Booboo” in the constellation Draco. Virtual Haircut (www.i-am-bored.com/). I-Am- One Year...... $28.00 Bored.com is a list of interesting or weird video, sound, and (sometimes) text fi les. Scroll to fi nd the THE Virtual Haircut, then put on headphones to experience a surround-sound playlet. This does not work without the headphones, because you need to hear 911 Franklin Street how close those clippers come to your ear. While at Michigan City, IN 46360 I-Am-Bored, you will fi nd scores of other things to while away your precious time. Phone: 219/879-0088 Scambaiting (www.419eater.com). This was my favorite fi nd of the week. The website is a small Fax: 219/879-8070 scale unoffi cial ‘militia’ whose members use wit and E-mail: [email protected] words to outsmart the Nigerian email scammers. I took the time (and it did take some time) to read THE April 26, 2007 Page 37 an account by Shiver Me Timbers (his member name) to outsmart a scammer who sent him one of those emails that ask you to be a bank representa- tive for depositing and sharing a fortune. The scam baiters do this as cybersport, to get back at these criminals. Rather than spend your precious time at I-Am-Bored, I recommend you read the Ony Ono/ Wood Sculpture exchange with Shiver Me Timbers. It is hilarious. You may get hooked into becoming a scam baiter yourself. This website is a good refer- ence point for scams in general, so if you are new to the Web, it can be helpful to read the scam warn- ings. Scambaiting takes time, and one has to be as deceitful and clever as their scammer. For the rest of us short on time, we’re told to just delete those emails that promise us millions. NEWS FLASH! Our friends from America @ 10mph (remember the Segway adventure?) have posted a trailer to their movie on YouTube. You can see Hunter speak briefl y on the beach here in Beacherland. Here is the URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1Crlj8_gms Visit my website: dunesartmedia.com

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I & RENOVATION Wn y tion is scheduled to take place in Carver Park across t e i t g r from the gas station. The event is sponsored by the Friends of Three Oaks, a not-profi t organization, 219-872-5110 • Cell: 574-320-0733 and the Tree Care Company C & A Arborists, Inc. • Custom Home Design & Build Friends of Three Oaks is a newly organized group whose mission is “helping Three Oaks become an even better place”. C & A Arborists, Inc., is a local • Framing Contractor company dedicated to helping people who love their trees and shrubs. Make a tax-deductable donation • Condominium/Townhouse to FOTO and you will take home your own tree. Development Additionally, there will be a tree-climbing demonstration and an educational session on tree and shrub care. You may even have an opportunity to test your own climbing skills in a harness and rope -- ‘fear factor’ style! So come on out Sat., April 28th, from 11 a.m. till they run out of trees. Bring the kids Pre-Order Now and the dog and have a great time for a great cause. You will also be able to browse Three Oaks during SAVE 25% its famous Art Attack weekend. Retail Price Benefi t Style Show $34.99 Michigan Thyme is having a style show, open to Your Price the public, to benefi t the Southwest Michigan Sym- phony. $26.24 While you sip wine from The Wine Sellers of Union Pier and nibble on tasty appetizers from the pantry of Michigan Thyme’s Gourmet Shop, League members of the Southwest Michigan Symphony will model designs with fl air, on Wed., May 2, from 5-7 p.m. EST. 110-C N. Whittaker, New Buffalo, MI Fifteen percent of sales will be donated to the 269-586-2328 Southwest Michigan Symphony. Michigan Thyme is located at 107 N. Whittaker St., New Buffalo. More information at 269/469- 3470. SPRING CLEANING SALE Walk-A-Thon and 5K Run The Autism Society of North Central Indiana 50% OFF (ASNCI) will host a Walk-A-Thon and 5K Run on PAINTED FURNITURE Sat., April 28. Registration is on line at www.asnci. & lots of other BARGAINS! Stop & see! org Check in begins at 9 a.m. at Olive Elementary NOW THROUGH APRIL 30, 2007 School in New Carlisle. This event helps raise funds to provide a summer day camp for children with autism in North Central Indiana as well as provide opportunities to educate parents and professionals about autism. This third annual event has also creating a european style for your home provided the opportunity to help raise awareness of autism. 425 S. WHITTAKER ST. • NEW BUFFALO • 269.586.2244 To participate in the walk-a-thon, or to fi nd out HOURS (Michigan Time): Fri., Sat. & Mon. 11am-5pm, Sun. Noon-4pm more information, contact Donald Bayne at 574- www.lestissuscolbertusa.com 654-7312 or email at [email protected] THE April 26, 2007 Page 41 Auditions for Symphony Youth Orchestra The Northwest Indiana Symphony Youth Orches- MOM wants a tra offers a select group of young musicians a dy- TREASURE from namic and educational musical environment, which places a strong emphasis on artistic excellence, COFFEE CREEK personal growth and providing exceptional perfor- COLLECTIBLES mance experiences. The Youth Orchestra presents Make MOM happy with two concerts each year, one in December and one a fi ne gift from our in May, which features the annual concerto com- unique shop………. petition winner. The Orchestra also performs one concert side-by-side with the Northwest Indiana Hand-crafted artisan jewelry • Spring linens from Germany Symphony. This year on their annual tour the or- Beeswax candles, handmade soaps & lavender chestra will travel to Bloomington and Indianapolis Unique hand tied leather journals to attend a concert and take part in clinics with fac- Beautiful art glass plates & hand-etched crystal ulty from Indiana University. The Youth Orchestra Fine writing instruments & inks from Italy & much more is open to highly accomplished musicians by audi- Pavilion at Coffee Creek Daily 10 am - 6 pm 850 E. Sidewalk Road, Bldg 4 Sunday 10 am - 4 pm tion only. Auditions for the 2007-2008 Season will Chesterton, IN 46304 219-926-8809 take place Tues., May 29 and Wed., May 30, from Please call for directions or inquiries. 3-8 p.m. For complete information regarding audition requirements, application form, required music selections, and to schedule an audition, log on to the Youth Orchestra link at www.NISOrchestra.org. For more information about the Youth Orchestra K&J Entertainment, Inc and upcoming auditions, visit: www.NISOrchestra. Building a New Home? orgor phone the NWISO offi ce at (219) 836-0525. Building a New Home for your Customer? Commercial Accounts Accepted. “Our Favorite Homes” Tour Pre and Post Construction Structural Wiring Available Harbor Nights Enrichment Series will sponsor its DishNetwork and DirecTV Satellite Systems annual “Our Favorite Homes” tour from 11 a.m.-5 Control 4 Home Automation • Televisions Home Theatre Systems • Surround Sound Systems p.m. EST on Sat., May 19. The six homes on the tour Intercom Systems • Whole Home Audio Distribution Systems refl ect a variety of architectural and design styles Video Surveillance Systems found in Harbor Country. This year’s event features a modern lakefront cottage, a charming Grand Wired For Today’s Lifestyle!! beach traditional cottage and a woodsy Union Pier cottage that you will not want to miss. Kristie or Jeff Sutherlin For Your Home Entertainment Needs Tickets are $50 in advance and $60 the day of the 219-871-1435 • 871-1436 Fax 219-871-1436 event. Tickets are available in advance at Michi- 2210 Franklin St. Michigan City, IN 46360 gan Thyme, Whittaker House, New Buffalo Savings Bank and St. Mary of the Lake School. Tickets will also be available on May 19th at Michigan Thyme Café, 107 N. Whittaker, New Buffalo. Proceeds from the house walk support cultural and academic enrichment of students at Saint Mary GLUTEN of the Lake School. Information at 269-469-1515. FREE Doughnut and Yard Sale A Krispy Kreme doughnut sale and yard sale, with TREATS FOR PARTIES & ENTERTAINING! the proceeds benefi ting the Three Oaks Flag Day • Candies • Gummies • Licorice • Chocolate • Carob & Yogurt celebration, will be held Sat., April 28, at the Three • Sugarless • Dried Fruits • Nuts & Nut Mixes Oaks Township Public Library. Doughnuts will be NW INDIANA’S LICORICE CENTER! available for $6.00 per box/dozen, during their regu- BARNIE’S • Vegetarian & Vegan Products lar business hours, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Mi time. Then COFFEES • Local Honeys • Coffees & Teas on Sun., April 29, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., visit the yard • 100 Spices, Soups & Baking Ingredients TERRIFIC • Organic & Gluten-Free Grains & Pastas TEAS sale at 205 W. Locust Street, Three Oaks. Thee will SUGAR MON.-SAT. ~ 10-7 • SUN. ~ 12-6 KOSHER be more doughnuts available, as well as tickets on FREE ORGANIC sale for the Flag Day Rodeo on Fri., June 15 and 219-983-9401 Sat., June 16. Adult tickets are $15 and children’s 761 Indian Boundary Road, Suite 3 • Chesterton, Indiana are $10, in advance. Between Schoop’s & El Salto, just east of Hwy. 49 near the I-94 interchange. THE Page 42 April 26, 2007 3rd Annual Nursing Conference at PNC Abiney’s Oriental Rug Purdue University North Central Offi ce of Con- tinuing Education will host the third Annual Nurs- & Carpet Cleaning Company ing Conference, “Everyday Alternative Medicine: Simple Compliments to Good Health: The Impact of Oriental Rug Cleaning, Repair, Restoration and Refringing Alternative Health Therapies” on Fri., May 4 in the FREE PICKUP and DELIVERY SERVICE Library-Student-Faculty Building on campus. Reg- istration begins at 8 a.m. The conference is open to • Carpet Cleaning • Upholstery Cleaning all healthcare professionals and those with an in- • Leather Furniture Cleaning terest in healthcare. • Drapery & Blind Cleaning The conference will offer a variety of speakers (as they hang) and breakout sessions. The keynote speaker will • Window Washing be Deborah Harbinson, a registered nurse for 27 All Rugs are cleaned by hand with a years. 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Participants may choose to attend sessions covering Reiki: An Energy Healing as presented by Christina Dougherty; Meditation 1 Year Lease - $750/mo plus utilites & Meridian Self Massage for Health presented by Dr. Yeou-Lan Chen, PNC chair of the Department Huge step down living room of Nursing; Benefi ts of Tea presented by Dr. Mario surrounded by windows; Full kitchen. Ferruzzi and Massage Therapy presented by Cindy Pavel. The registration deadline is April 30. To register Micky Gallas Properties or obtain further information, contact the PNC Of- (219) 874-7070 fi ce of Continuing Education at 872-0527, ext. 5343 or visit http://www.pnc.edu/ce

Lifeguard Course at YMCA Kitchen & Bath Cabinetry & Flooring The Michigan City Family YMCA is having a Lifeguard Course running May 6th—June 3rd (Ev- ery Sunday) from 2—8 p.m. The cost is $135 for Y members and $155 for non members. You must be at least 15 years of age and know how to swim before signing up. ¢ 12 & 15 ft. BERBER77 sq.ft. Contact Chris Blake at 219-872-9622 or come to the Y at 1001 E. Coolspring Avenue. $ 12 & 15 ft. PLUSH 1.11sq.ft.

$ Salad Bar/Card Party 12 & 15 ft. FRESSIA 1.11sq.ft. The Woman’s Study Club will hold a Salad Bar/ SPECIALS ON LABOR & PAD Card Party to benefi t their scholarship fund on Wed., SaleSale Ends 3/3/075/12/07 May 9th, 6 p.m. It will be held at Skwiat American 1916 E. Highway 20 (Evergreen Plaza) Michigan City, IN Legion Post 451 in Michigan City. 219-871-0555 • email: [email protected] Tickets are $5 and may be purchased from club 442553 members or at the door. Information at 872-3269. THE April 26, 2007 Page 43 LCA Arts Center Guild Tour On Thurs., May 24, Ross Blythe will lead a Lu- beznik Arts Center Guild tour to the Arboretum and to the Cantigny Gardens and Museum in Lisle, IL. The Arboretum tour will be an on-the-bus tour Quality 1st led by a Gardens docent over some of the 1500 acres of trees, shrubs, and current May blooming fl owers • Custom and including the new since 2005 Children’s and www.performancedesign.com Decks & Maze Gardens. Lunch will be there at the Gingko Restaurant Maintenance with its fl oor to ceiling window overlooking Meadow Lake. • Paver Patios In the afternoon the group will visit the garden at Cantigny, like the Arboretum a horticultural • Play masterpiece. They will also tour the Col. Robert R. Equipment McCormick Museum, one of the fi nest military mu- Tom seums in the world with historic vehicles and equip- Brown PH/FAX(219) 326-9349 ment. They will also visit the McCormick house with 27 rooms of early 30s family furnishings and collec- tions of antiques and Chinese and European art. Cost of the tour are $40 for Lubeznik Center mem- Turn To A Friend… bers and $45 for non members (lunch not included). Reservations should be made by phoning the LCA Carlisle at 219/874-4900. Checks should be made out to the LCA Arts Center Guild. FUNERAL HOME 613 Washington Street Govert to Present Oil Painting Demo Phone Michigan City, IN 46360 219/874-4214 Funeral Directors Award-winning artist Gerrie Govert will present an oil painting demonstration on Sunday, April 29 at 2 p.m. at the Chesterton Art Center. The event is free and open to all. THE Govert’s newest work, “Strength in Many” was DADDY'S GIRL recently selected by Indiana Lt. Governor Becky BOOKSTORE Stillman to be displayed in her offi ce. The year-long by Lisa Scottoline honor acknowledges Govert’s professional artistic hardback $25.95 skills alongside other notable Hoosier women art- 1203 LIGHTHOUSE PLACE MICHIGAN CITY ists. 219/879-3993 Govert’s paintings have been exhibited in the prestigious Hoosier Salon in Indianapolis; in Brown County as part of the Indiana Heritage Arts Foun- dation, and most recently in a solo exhibit at the Box Factory in St. Joseph, Michigan. The artist also teaches classes throughout Northwest Indiana and beyond. The Chesterton Art Center is located 1/2 block south of the stoplight at Fourth and Broadway. Gallery hours are 11-4 p.m. weekdays and 1-4 p.m. weekends. More information at 219.926-4711. Free Senior Citizen Art Class Tom McCormick An ongoing weekly art class designed just for Se- Builder niors is being taught by Susan Kay Rosso on Mon- days from 10:30 a.m. until noon at the Chesterton Licensed in Indiana & Michigan Art Center, 115 S. Fourth St., Chesterton, IN. Voice: 219.928.2953 Funded through a grant by the Duneland Resale Shop, the classes are free to students ages 55 or bet- Fax: 219.879.3536 ter. For more information or to register, contact the email: [email protected] Chesterton Art Center at 219.926-4711. THE Page 44 April 26, 2007

Mary L. Vrska Sales Manager Mortgage Loan Offi cer JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. 4365 S. Franklin Street Michigan City, IN 46360 Ladies the Girlfriend Sale, your ultimate woman’s resale clothing event is this week- Telephone: 219 738 3128 end. Cellular: 219 929 8950 As always we have an incredible mix of sizes [email protected] and styles. There are beautiful designer suits and dresses, tons of gently used casual clothing, loads of jacket, two piece outfi ts, handbags, shoes and accessories all selling at prices that can’t be beat, $5, $10, $15 and up. Because the response to participate was Specializing in: so large this spring we were forced to open up a 3rd • Deep Tissue room. The sale begins Fri., April 27 from 6-9 p.m. • Sports Therapy for participants and their friends, and is advertised • Pregnancy and open to the public Sat., April 28 & May 5th Massage with the famous 1/2 price sale on Sun., May 6th. Rachael Rich, CMT Entrepreneur Center Stop by the bank machine, pack your plastic, call all 422 Franklin Square your friends and come shop the event you’ve been In-Home Visits and Michigan City, IN 46360 waiting for. You may call the center at 879-3845 for Chair Massage Available 219 809 4200 x 316 or directions. 219 210 8515 by appointment Receive $5 off with Code 27 The new play ground equipment at the Com- “Leave your stress at the door” munity Center has received rave reviews by parents Graduated from Phoenix Therapeutic Massage College and children alike. The Long Beach Civic Associa- tion deserves a standing ovation for their large fi - nancial contribution which made purchasing the equipment possible. The project is a joint effort with ff AngelsAngels the Town of Long Beach and a big thank you goes to Dr. Henry Bausback, Town Board member and QueenQueen oo Park Department president who worked behind the Book and Gift scenes countless volunteer hours to coordinate the “For All Your Religious Needs…” effort. The Community Center has space available Beautiful Communion Dresses, Veils, Rosaries, for rent. The Gym is a popular place for graduation Prayer Books, Jewelry, Gifts & Much More parties and reunions. We have also dedicated a class Open (219) 872-7300 room to education which can be rented by the hour Monday-Friday 10-5 Yes…We’re right next to week or month. Watch for more details on the read- Saturday 10-3 Tylisz Appliance ing program that will be offered this summer. 1605 E. Coolspring Avenue • Michigan City, IN 46360 We are accepting applications for a full time tenant to rent a classroom that will become available for an offi ce, studio or small business June 1st. Don’t miss this great opportunity. For more infor- IS YOUR CPA YOUR mation, or to schedule an appointment to tour of the BUSINESS PARTNER? facility, phone the center and leave a message. WE WILL BE. ----submitted by Susan Vissing For your complimentary, no obligation copy of “Your Accountant – Your Partner,” Call 269.469.9300 Great Books Great Books reading group will be meeting at 2 p.m. on Sun., April 29, at the Michigan City Public Library. The April book selection is Love in the Time CPA & Business Advisory Services 23 N. Thompson Street Now Accepting Business and of Cholera by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. To confi rm, New Buffalo, Michigan 49117 Individual Clients phone the Circulation Desk at 873-3042 or public Relations at 873-3049. New members are invited. THE April 26, 2007 Page 45

Parade Entries Still Being Accepted HARBOR COUNTRY’S The Michigan City Cinco de Mayo committee is ARTATTACK at L & M Framing still accepting entries for the parade which will be held in Washington Park on Saturday, May 5th. April 27-28 • 11 a.m.-5 p.m. “We have many organizations registered already,” Carol Shahboz, well known Watercolorist said Martin Hernandez, chairman of the Cinco de Mayo Committee. “The MCAS Spanish Club and April 29 • 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Councilman Milsap are just two of the entries regis- Patrick Christensen, Photography tered for this new parade.” Beach Scenes Politicians, council members, organizations, neighborhoods, churches, and businesses are invit- L & M Framing and Gallery ed to participate in the Cinco de Mayo parade. www.web.triton.net/landmframing/ Joe Doyle, chairman of the Summer Festival 202 S. Whittaker, New Buffalo Open Daily 11-5 269-469-4800 Board and member of the Cinco de Mayo Commit- tee, said, “Registration forms for this parade are online at http:cincodemayo-michigancity.com and www.emichigancity.com.” Re-Elect Questions about the Cinco de Mayo event should be directed to [email protected]. EVELYN BAKER Questions about the Parade should be directed to Council-At-Large [email protected] Evelyn has a solid background of community Edgewood School has Declared “War” service. She has won the affection and respect of her constituents who know they can trust and Edgewood Elementary School Association has rely on her. joined the fray and will be participating in the Lin- Vote May 8 EVELYN BAKER colns 4 Lincoln fundraiser being sponsored by the Friends of the Michigan City Public Library. The Council-At-Large “Civil War” pits class against class in collecting the most pennies for the project. Classes can “sabotage” each other by adding silver to their collection jars. Then the equivalent of the silver comes out of the Lakeside dining class jar. For more information, contact Cheryl Plummer, ESA president at Edgewood. at its best! The Friends of the Library is sponsoring the Lin- colns 4 Lincoln to raise funds to purchase books for STEAKS classrooms to coincide with the Forever Free: Abra- CHOPS ham Lincoln’s Journey to Emancipation exhibit SEAFOOD coming to the Michigan City Public Library in Feb- ruary 2008. Their goal is to raise $10,000. Next to the Blue Heron Inn 1111 Lakeside St., LaPorte, IN 46350 FULL SERVICE BAR 219 324 4192 AAUW Barbeque Chicken Sale Coming 800 575 3880 www.pleastshore.com Is that spring in the air? Maybe, but it smells more like barbequed chicken. The Michigan City Branch of the American Association of University High fashion teamed with Women is selling Nelson’s Golden Glow barbequed 60% chicken and ribs starting at 11 a.m. May 5th at the practicality! Over 300 corner of Woodland Ave. and US 20. OFF exciting colors, vinyls and This annual sale raises money for the Reading fabrics. Priced to make is Fundamental program that provides free books you smile. Loads of for Michigan City elementary school children. This exclusive quality features. year a full slab of ribs will be $7 and one-half of a Outstanding chicken will cost $5. The ribs will be sold on a ﬁ rst Vertical See them today! come, ﬁ rst served basis, so come early. Blinds! mc-interiors.com Advance tickets are available from any AAUW member or by phoning Julie Kreighbaum at 872- 3730. Reserve your chicken or ribs by phoning to- Since 1950 Quality Products at Competitive Prices day. Contact Gail Ludwig at 926-2874. 1102 Franklin St., Michigan City 219-872-7236 • 1-800-949-4530 THE Page 46 April 26, 2007 New Buffalo Opens $1.8 Million PE & Rec Center at Elementary School

by Charles McKelvy

“I think we’re going to have a great time in this gym.” That was Student Council President Nina Gropp’s assessment of the $1.8 million Physical Education and Recreation Center that was formally opened at New Buffalo Elementary School on Monday. The entire student body and faculty plus school ofﬁ cials, parents, school board members, and architect and builder attended a gala grand opening that featured hand-clapping music by the Bison Jazz and Pep Band under the direction of C. J. Brooks. Superintendent Michael Lindley noted that four hop-scotch squares were included in the design of a facility that features adjustable basketball hoops, a state-of-the-art wireless sound system, acoustical bricks to provide better sound, motorized bleachers, a lighted stage/platform area for the band and special programs and even musical instruction. Happy New Buffalo Elementary School students rush into their new Physical Education and Recreation Center on “opening day” Monday. Principal Robert Heit thanked voters for support- ing the bond issue that made the versatile facility possible, and Superintendent Lindley cited project architect Fanning & Howey of Michigan City and general contractor Shelton Construction of Eau Claire for bringing the dream to reality. Lindley also applauded the district’s Director of Operations and Technology, Ed Lijewski, for the long hours he spent overseeing construction of a facility that features a drop screen that divides the space into separate gymnasiums.

Principal Robert Heit readies the scissors for the ribbon cutting at New Buffalo Elementary School’s new Physical Education and Recreation Center.

Students show their school spirit in the new facility that seats 276 and has a total capacity of 1,500. Students at the Kindergarten through 5th grade school got their fi rst look at their eagerly awaited new gymnasium after two ribbons were cut by fi fth graders Maggie Mullen, Allison Shoemaker, David Principal Robert Heit looks on as students David Heit (middle) and Heit, and Elijah Owen. Elijah Owen (right) cut one of two ribbons. Students Maggie Mullen They were clearly pleased with what they saw for and Allison Shoemaker cut the other ribbon. the fi rst time, especially when their principal dem- THE April 26, 2007 Page 47

Principal Robert Heit shows how the hoops can be raised and lowered by remote control.

Student Council President Nina Gropp said it best; “We’re going to have fun in this new gym.” onstrated how the baskets, dividing screen, and er really had a true physical education center, Lind- bleachers can be adjusted to meet the needs of vari- ley said the school had been getting by with a gym ous grades. converted from an old cafeteria. Every class in the school got to put the new fa- “So now with this, the old gym space will be con- cility to good use Monday by having their physical verted into a music room and a gross motor space. education classes there. That will be done in another month,” Lindley said. Superintendent Lindley spoke for all when he The latter will be used to teach younger students said: “We’re very excited about it. We want every- such “gross motor” skills as kicking, jumping, and body to be in there today and see what we have. The running. theme of the day is: physical education and health Lindley said that “now that we have a full-sized and wellness.” gym here (at the elementary school), we can use it Construction began with a ground breaking in for over-ﬂ ow activities from the middle and high April 2006, and the completed project includes a schools such as practices. We set it up so we have spacious new teacher workroom. a two-net system for volleyball. We could actually “We tied it in so we could use the existing show- have some athletic contests here as well. It’s a very, er facilities, because that would have cost another very nice space.” $125,000 to $150,000 to replace,” Dr. Lindley said. And one, it should be noted, that comes complete Noting that New Buffalo Elementary School nev- with a polished parquet ﬂ oor.

The Bison Jazz and Pep Band provided the music at the opening Bison Jazz and Pep Band drummer Alex English provided a lively of the new Physical Education and Recreation Center at beat for the grand opening of the Physical Education and New Buffalo Elementary School. Recreation Center Monday. THE Page 48 April 26, 2007 Activities to Explore Residential In the Local Area: April 26-30 -- At the Vickers Theatre: “The Lives of Others.” Winner Academy Award for Best Foreign Commercial Language Film .Thurs/Fri 6:00 pm; Sat/Sun 2:45 & 6:00 pm; Mon 6:00 pm. Rated R. German language Remodeling w/subtitles. All MI times. Also showing: “The Ital- ian.” Winner Berlin International Film Festival. Rated PG-13. Russian w/subtitles. Thurs-Mon at 830 Karwick Road Materials provided Michigan City, IN by Pioneer Lumber 9:15 pm only. 6 N. Elm St., Three Oaks, MI. 269/756- (219) 874-6224 3522 or www.vickerstheatre.com Tom Wagner serving the beach area since 1994 April 27 -- Valparaiso University Chamber Con- cert Band Spring Concert. 7:30 pm in VU’s Chapel of the Resurrection on campus. Tix $15/adults, $10/ students & sen.cit. Reserve: 219/464-5162. April 27 -- “Ad Fest and Feast” at the Acorn The- ater, 107 Generations Dr., Three Oaks, MI. View the best and funniest tv commercials of 2006. 7 pm MI Tom Sperling time. Tix $40; reserve at 269/756-3879 or purchase at the door. Includes refreshments. 219-874-2291 April 27-29 -- Art Attack in Harbor Country. [email protected] Various locations. Visit www.harborcountry.org for complete schedule of events. April 27-29 -- “Pajama Game.” Stage musical Game improvement is a phone call away! at the Memorial Opera House, 104 Indiana Ave., Valparaiso. Curtain Fri/Sat 8 pm; Sun 2 pm. Tix MAY IS PGA FREE LESSON MONTH $16/adults, $13/students & sen.cit. 219/548-9137 or www.memorialoperahouse.com April 28 -- 1st Annual Arbor Day in Three Oaks, MI. 11 am MI time. Tree planting, demos & education class. Free & open to the public. 3 FOR THE ROAD April 28 -- Dave Herzog’s Marionettes in “The Personal Shopping & Concierge Services Furry Follies” at the Memorial Opera House, 104 No Time? Indiana Ave., Valparaiso. 10 am. Tix $6.50; reserve at 219/548-9137. No Transport? April 28 -- Justin Hayford in concert at The Let us grocery shop, pick up Acorn Theater, 107 Generations Dr., Three Oaks, MI. 8 pm MI time. Tix $15; reserve at 269/756-3879 and deliver and do the things or purchase at the door. you don’t have time for! April 28, May 5, 6 -- Spring Girlfriend Sale at the Long Beach Community Center. 10 am-3 pm. 219-877-4516 April 29 -- “Understanding Your Dreams.” Pre- [email protected] sented by Terese Fabbri. 2-4:30 pm at the MC Pub- lic Library. Free & open to the public. May 4 -- Law Day program at the LaPorte Coun- ty Courthouse, Circuit Court, 3rd Flr. Presenter Judge Boklund followed by tribute to Anita Bowser and presentation of the Liberty Bell Award. kitchens, baths & flooring May 5 -- Farmer’s Market, 8th & Washington • Kitchen & Bath Cabinetry • Custom Countertops streets, MC. 8 am-noon. • Ceramic & Natural Stone Tile May 5 -- Farmer’s Market, County Courthouse • Carpet • Wood & Laminate Flooring • Window Blinds & Shutters grounds, LaPorte. 7 am-noon. • California Closet Systems • Interior Design, Planning & Consultation May 5 -- Cinco de Mayo in Washington Park, MC. • Complete Installation/Construction Services • Kitchen/Bath Remodeling Parade noon. Activities in the park noon-6 pm. Sto- • Room Additions, Decks, Porches, etc. ry this issue. • Licensed in Indiana, Michigan, Illinois • Free Estimates & Measuring May 5 -- L’Esprit Creole at Mainstreet Theatre, 1916 E. Hwy. 20 • Michigan City • 219-871-0555 807 Franklin St., MC. 8 pm. Tix $14/adults, $13/ www.dunelandinteriors.com students & seniors, $7/high school age & below. Re- THE April 26, 2007 Page 49 serve: 874-4269. Every Monday -- New Buffalo Chess Club. 6 “Your wood floor specialist” pm (MI time) at the New Buffalo Public Library, 33 N. Thompson, New Buffalo. Open to all ages and HULTMAN FLOORING, INC. • Design • Installation • Refinishing skill levels. John Calo, 269/469-6507 or email jsca- [email protected] You Are Invited to Stop By Our Places to Visit: Studio & Browse Through Our Wide Barker Mansion, 631 Washington St., Michigan Variety of Wood Flooring Selections City. Adm. $4/adults, $2/kids 18 & under, free/kids under 3. Guided tours--weekdays 10 am, 11:30 am (219) 926-1966 & 1 pm; weekends noon & 2 pm. 219-873-1520. 35 E. Hwy. 20 • Porter Great Lakes Museum of Military History, 360 Old world craftsmanship for new world concepts Dunes Plaza, Michigan City. Open 9 am-4 pm, Tues- MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL WOOD FLOORING ASSOCIATION Fri; 10 am-4 pm Sat; closed Sun & Mon. Adm. $3/ adults, $2/vets & senior citizens, $1/ages 8-18, and free to under 8 and active military personnel. Info 872-2702 or www.militaryhistorymuseum.org LaPorte County Historical Museum. 2405 Indiana Ric’s Mobile Power Washing Ave., LaPorte. Adm. $3/LaP. Co. resident; $5/out-of- GUM STAINING / SEALING DECKS county; $3/kids 12-17; free/under 12 yrs. 219/324- GREASE Steam it Clean PATIO with 6767 or www.laportecountyhistory.org GRAFFITI SIDING Ric’s Machine Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W. 2nd St., GUTTER Handyman Services Michigan City. Tues.-Fri., 10 am-5 pm; Sat-Sun, 11 CLEANING General Repairs am-4 pm. Closed Mon. Phone 874-4900. Carpentry LEAF GUARDS New Buffalo Railroad Museum, 530 S. Whittaker Call Rick for St., New Buffalo, MI. Mon-Fri, 9 am-5 pm; Sat, 10 INSTALLED Free Estimate am-3 pm, (MI time) Closed Sun. 269/469-5409. Rick C. Sparks 1-269-556-9277 Old Lighthouse Museum, Washington Park, Insured Licensed 1-219-898-1652 Michigan City. Open Tues-Sun, 1-4 pm. Closed on holidays. Adm $3/adults, $1/grades 9-12, 50¢/grade school, 5 yrs. & under/free. 872-6133. Rag Tops Museum of Michigan City, 209 W. Mich- igan Blvd., Michigan City. A collection of classic, DELARME TILE 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 STONE Franklin St., Michigan City. Sat. & Sun., 11 am- Stone 4 pm. 219-861-0186. http://southernshoreart.org. Porcelain Farther Afi eld: Ceramic PH# 219-326-6832 April 27-29 -- “Book of Days.” Twin City Players Grout Staining FAX# 219-326-9150 production. Curtain 8 pm MI time on Fri/Sat; 4 pm on Sun. Tix $12/adults, $11/students & sen.cit. Re- 32 Years Experience / 22 Years On The Lakefront serve: 269/429-0400. Twin City Players Playhouse, 600 W. Glenlord Rd., St. Joseph, MI. April 28 -- Ruth & Max Bloomquist in concert at The Box Factory for the Arts, 1101 Broad St., St. Joseph, MI. 8 pm MI time. Tix $8/adults, $6/students and seniors (60+), free/under 12 yrs. Reserve: 269/983-3688 or www.boxfactoryforthearts.org April 29 -- “Public Art That Works.” Join in this discussion at Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd., St. Joseph, MI. 2 pm MI time. Free, but reserve a spot at 269/983-0271. May 2 -- Spring Art Videos at the Krasl Center, 707 Lake Blvd., St. Joseph, MI. Noon MI time. Free & open to the public. This week: Leonardo’s Dream Machines. Lorie Jesperson will lead a discussion following the fi lm. THE Page 50 April 26, 2007 Congratulations On April 26, 1900, inventor Charles Richter, who devised the Richter scale of earthquake measure- Long Beach Residents ment, was born near Hamilton, Ohio. On April 26, 1962, the fi rst true international satel- with the completion of the lite, a United States-British venture, was launched Long Beach Water Project. from Cape Canaveral, Florida. There’s no reason now to have On April 27, 1906, U.S. Steel broke ground for their new steel mills, and a city named “Gary” was born problems with your water pressure on the Indiana shores of Lake Michigan. or volume. On April 27, 1937, the nation’s fi rst Social Security checks were distributed. If you do , it’s probably your On April 28, 1990, after 6,137 performances, the incoming water line or the musical, “A Chorus Line,” closed on New York’s plumbing in your home. Broadway. On April 28, 2001, Dennis Tito, a California busi- For a FREE Diagnostic Evaluation, nessman, became the fi rst space tourist when he joined a Russian crew aboard a Russian spacecraft. call He paid $20 million to be part of the mission to the QUICK SERVICE International Space Station On April 29, 1900, John Luther “Casey” Jones, vet- Plumbing, Heating & Cooling eran engineer of the Chicago and New Orleans Rail- (219) 362-0157 or Toll Free (888) 499-1559 way, was killed when his Cannonball Express col- Insured, Bonded, LIC. #PC81038838 Charles Dillon, Owner lided with a freight train near the Mississippi town of Vaughn. His death caused his name to live on in the popular folk ballad “Casey Jones.” On April 29, 1913, Gideon Sundback, of Hoboken, New Jersey, was granted a patent for a “separable fastener.” It is now known as the zipper. On April 30, 1789, George Washington was inau- gurated as the fi rst president of the United States. On April 30, 1803, the size of the nation more than doubled as the United States purchased the Louisi- ana Territory from France. The purchase price was $15 million, or about 4-cents an acre. On April 30, 1812, Louisiana was admitted to the Union as the 18th state. On May 1, 1884, construction began in Chicago on the fi rst “skyscraper.” It was a ten story structure (on the corner of La Salle and Adams Streets) built by New York’s Home Insurance Company. On May 1, 1931, New York’s 102-story Empire State Building, the world’s tallest structure, was dedicated. On May 1, 1950, for her book of poems, “Annie Al- len,” Gwendolyn Brooks, a Chicago poet, became the fi rst black to win a Pulitzer Prize. On May 2, 1885, Good Housekeeping Magazine, published by Clark W. Bryan, made its fi rst appear- ance in Holyoke, Massachusetts. On May 2, 1994, Nelson Mandela claimed victory in the wake of South Africa’s fi rst democratic elections; President F.W. de Klerk acknowledged defeat. 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WAYNE’S PAINTING. From top to bottom, interior/exterior. Painting, ELITE LANDSCAPING & LAWN MAINTENANCE staining, decks, pressure washing. Free est. Fully insured. 13 yrs. exp. Spring Clean-ups. All Year Lawn Maintenance needs. 30% OFF ALL LABOR ON INTERIORS FOR WINTER. Free Estimates. Call 219-898-3675. 219-363-7877 days; 219-778-2549 evenings. Ask for Wayne. CAPPY’S LAWN CARE PREMIER POWER WASH. Decks, Fences, Concrete, Houses. COMPLETE LAWN SERVICE • FREE ESTIMATES • INSURED Resealing. Gutter Cleaning. Insured. Call 219-363-0475. 219-874-3580 ROBERT ALLEN & ASSOCIATES, INC. – Painting & Decorating JUAN’S LAWN SERVICE. Spring and Fall clean-up. Mowing, edging, Interior-Exterior. Custom Painting. Wall Coverings. Drywall Repair trimming, bush removal, blowing, power wash, gutter cleaning and mulch- Insured. Competitive Rates. Reliable. Call 219-840-1581. ing. Low rates, free estimates. Call 219-324-6746 or 219-363-3438. 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Seek the Unique – www.costumeworld.net Open Mon. & Fri. HEALY’S LANDSCAPE & STONE 219/879-5150 -- FAX 219-879-5344 THE SPRING GIRLFRIEND SALE, your ultimate woman’s resale http://www.healysland.com - [email protected] clothing event, is Sat. 4/28 & 5/5 from 10-3 & Sun 5/6 famous ½ price sale from 12-4. Over 80 participants have cleaned their closets and Voted: BEST LANDSCAPE SUPPLY YARD IN N.W. INDIANA! submitted over 2000+ items, designer and dressy pieces, tons of gently 15+ Types of Flagstone, 30+ Types of Stone, used casual clothing in all sizes, jewelry, and accessories selling at $5, Granite boulders, River Rock, Decorative gravel, Mulch, $10, $15 and up. Bring a friend and come shop for incredible values and Mushroom Compost, Sand, Topsoil a whole lot of fun! Landscaping, Stonescaping, Ponds, Patios, Walls, Pavers, Bricks Long Beach Community Center, 2501 Oriole Tr., Long Beach IN. Complete Landscape Design & Installation! Call for directions 219-879-3845. Dunegrass, Perennials, Evergreens, Grasses, Groundcovers, Annuals all sold at below RETAIL Cost! HARVEST TABLE with 8 hooped back chairs. $950. HAMADAN RUG 4 ft 5 in. x 6 ft. $100. MIRROR $100. ★★ ★★ H&S SERVICES --2621 E. US HIGHWAY 12 Call 269-469-4817. Call 219/872-8946 Let Us Be Your One Stop Shop FOR SALE: 2 TABBY CATS who are sisters. One is all white and one is Colored Mulch - Topsoil - River Rock peach and white. Wonderful and loving disposition. 2 yrs. old. Retaining Wall Blocks - Natural Stone Will not separate. Call 219-879-5806. ✸ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✹ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✹ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✹ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✹ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✸ MOVING SALE – 3528 Iroquois Tr., Duneland Beach. ADDIE’S LAWN MAINTENANCE • Residential & Commercial Old Cubs score cards very good condition. Collection of Bar Signs, Yard Clean-Up • Mowing • Aeration • Thatching • Ext. Power Antiques, Pottery, Pictures, and more. Sat., April 28 & Sun., April 29, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wash, Stain & Seal • Free Est. Call 219-879-2017 or 219-210-8589. ✸ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✹ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✹ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✹ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✹ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✸ CERAMIC SUBWAY TILES for sale. 8 boxes of 3” x 6” white subway tiles. $40. Call Sally at The Beacher 879-0088. ✩ ★ JIM’S LAWN SERVICE – MOWING – WEEKLY RATES ✩ ★ CALL 219-879-3733 or (cell) 219-229-3178. Leave message. REAL ESTATE Landscaping by: SMALL’S GARDEN CENTER COMMERCIAL – RENTALS/LEASE/SELL Custom Landscape Designs: Retaining Walls—Block, Boulder, Timber, Ledge Rock GARAGE AND BASEMENT OVERSTUFFED? Brick—Patio, Walks, Driveways Store your stuff with us and get a 6 month lease for a 5 month price. Flagstone—Walks, Patio, Walls GOLDEN SANDES STORE AND LOCK. Ponds & Waterfalls—Complete Excavating/Site Preparation 4407 E. U.S. 12 (@ Hwy. 212) Michigan City, IN. Clean-ups—Hydro Seeding & Sodding—Dunegrass 219/879-5616. 13 ACRE GARDEN CENTER: Shade Trees—Evergreens, Shrubs & Perennials. We Deliver Pulverized Topsoil, Mulch, Decorative Stone, OFFICE SUITE. 3 private offices and reception area. Expenses, except Driveway Stone, Sand, Paving Brick, Boulders, phone, paid. Well maintained, high traffic area. 2811 E. Michigan Blvd., Flagstone (White & Chestnut): Cut Drywall, Outcropping, Steppers. Michigan City. (219) 879-9188, 879-2700. 219-778-2568. 1551 E. Hwy. 20, LaPorte, IN 46350 PRIME RETAIL SPACE AVAILABLE in Harbert, MI. TRADITIONS LAWN CARE Great location on Red Arrow Hwy. Professional Turf Management/General Property Maintenance. Rehabbed building with excellent visibility. Call for info 630-609-0031. Complete Turf Maintenance, Mowing, Fertilization Mgt., BUSINESS INCOME PROPERTY FOR SALE. 6 units all leased. Spring/Fall Cleanup, Leaf Maintenance, Snow Removal. High Traffic location. Call for more information. 219-879-4434. Call Mark direct at (office) 219-872-9326, (cell) 219-877-0980. WANTED – RENTAL PAT’S TREE SERVICE. WANT TO RENT for July & August 1BR or studio apartment Complete tree and landscaping service. on or across from the lake. Call 708-974-1786. Experts in storm damage. Licensed and insured. Free estimates. Call 219-362-5058. RENTALS INDIANA THE April 26, 2007 Page 53

HOUSE FOR RENT IN LONG BEACH CHARMING MICHIANA SHORES COTTAGE with beautiful master suite. 3/BR. Across from lake. Great view & beach. Call 219/874-8692. 3BR, 2BA. Stone fireplace, short walk to Stop 38 beach. Monthly. LONG BEACH COZY 4/BR HOUSE AT STOP 15 (Across from Beach) Call 773-463-0555 leave message, or 773-617-4884 leave message. Fireplace and Large Deck. No pets. Call 708/370-1745. RENTALS – FURNISHED CONDO. Pine Lake in LaPorte. $1750/mo. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Call Debbie Burke @ Merrion & Associates Realtors, DUNESCAPE BEACH CLUB 219-872-4000 or toll-free 1-866-496-1752. LAKEFRONT CONDOS -- 2 and 3 bedrooms. EXECUTIVE GROUP CONDO ON PINE LAKE. Avail. Sept.-June -- $1,400 to $2,000 per month. 2BR, 2BA long term rental - $1000 a month. DUNESCAPE REALTY - 219/872-0588. Please phone 269-6892 for more info. SHERIDAN BEACH-YEAR ROUND-FULLY FURNISHED. BEACH HOUSE – Beautifully rehabbed 4BR, 3BA home at Stop 30. Completely remodeled 1BR, 1BA apartment just steps away from the Sleeps 8, lg. deck, sun porch w/frpl. and flat screen tv. Enjoy a short walk beach. New small kitchen appliances, furniture, TV/DVD, A/C units. (1-1/2 blks.) to stop 30 beach. Avail. the weeks of July 21, July 28, Aug. 4, Spacious private balcony with a glimpse of lake, barbecue area. 11, 18, 25. (Sat.-Sat. rental). Wkly. rental $1800. No pets or smokers. $550/month + NIPSCO. Call 708-372-6898. Please call Andy at 219-575-4120 to view this beach house!! HOUSE FOR RENT ON LAKE SHORE DRIVE RENTALS MICHIGAN 3/BR, 2BA. A/C. Frpl., W/D. Summer rentals avail. 2BR COTTAGE RENTAL. Newly redecorated. Walk to beach. Also avail Sept thru May. $750/mo + util. Call 708/424-8756. $750/week. Inquire at On the Lounge Slipcover Studio THIS WAY TO THE BEACH! Adorable cottage, 8 houses from the lake for viewing or call 269-469-4354. at Stop 31. Cute retro décor. Sleeps 6-10. New kitchen and 2 baths. MICHIGAN. New Buffalo, Village of Grand Beach. Huge screened porch. A/C, cable, DVD. $1100/week. $200 discount Lake front home, just 42 steps down to this private Lake Michigan beach. if booked before 6/1/07. Call 847-644-4398 or 847-696-0878. Enjoy magnificent sunsets from the deck of this cozy 3 bedroom home. “The Summer Place” at Stop 33. 2 blocks from beach. Golf and tennis are within walking distance. Charming décor, beautiful surroundings, 4BR, 2BA, Available July & August $2000/week, and also in June & Sept. $1200/ family room with fireplace. Patio, deck, sun porch. A/C, W/D. week. Avail. for weekly rental June thru Sept. Call 708-784-9866. For information & viewing, call 219-326-5828 and/or 708-212-1637. LONG BEACH STOP 28 SUMMER RENTAL. 3BR, 1BA, A/C, W/D, grill YEAR ROUND COTTAGE RENTAL IN NEW BUFFALO. & deck. Short walk to beach and park. $950/wk. Call 317-716-7321. Charming, newly-renovated. Sleeps 8. 3BR, 3BA, cable, fully equipped kitchen/new appliances, W/D, linens and C/A. Deluxe gas grill on large CLASSIC BEACH COTTAGE IN SHERIDAN BEACH. Steps from beach. deck and outdoor play set. Overlooking the boat docks, a 2 block walk Sleeps up to 10. New carpet & furn. 5BR, 2-1/2BA. from the public beach and downtown. Weekly rental $1600. Call Linda at 708-784-1465 or www.vrbo.com/56490 Call Maggie Bogue – 773-394-9496. BEAUTIFUL EXTRA LARGE 1BR APARTMENT. LAKEFRONT COTTAGES w/private beach in Union Pier, MI. Less than 1 mile to beach. $485/mo. Appliances and amenities. 2-5BR. Call 269-426-0034 Call 630-913-3544 or 219-879-9112. or visit www.unionpiervacation.com LONG BEACH SUMMER RENTAL. Beachfront house at Stop 29. UNION PIER – charming cottage style 3BR house across from beach. 3BR, 2.5BA. A/C, Cable, full appliances. Hot tub, back deck, screen porch, great location, walk to town. Perfect By week or month. Call 773-405-9879. vacation rental getaway. Weekly/monthly. Call 312-399-8158. “MICHIANA COTTAGES” VACATION RENTALS – Choose the Red BRAND NEW 3BR CONDO. Downtown New Buffalo. 2 blks. to beach. or Cocoa Vintage Cottages, which comfortably sleep 6 or 8. Private, Spectacular lake view. Indoor & outdoor pool, exercise room. wooded, charmingly appointed, just a short walk to the beach. Gas grill, Call 708-439-9943. great deck and yard, screen porch, cable, Internet, DVD, W/D, A/C, etc. at both. Pet & family friendly. Many summer weeks still avail., so come for H REAL ESTATE FOR SALE H a visit! $1,525/wk. Year round avail. 773-871-2256 or DUNELAND BEACH www.michianacottages.com Lot at Stop 35 with lake glimpses. 1block to beach. LONG BEACH HOUSE FOR RENT - Great location, very close to beach Survey, topo, soil test and design concepts avail. Approx. 16,000 SF. and park. 4/BR, 2/Bath. A/C. W/D, D/W. Deck w/BBQ. Call 219-878-1724. Avail. 8/4/07 for short/long term rental. Call 312-953-9570. SHERIDAN BEACH. Immaculately rehabbed 3 unit with spectacular lake HOUSE FOR RENT ON THE BEACH/LB. view across from beach. 4200 sq.ft. with 6 off street and 6 guest parking 2BR, 2BA, D/W, W/D, A/C, TV/DVD, CABLE/HSI spaces. All utility services separate. $950,000. Call 219-872-4446. GOURMET KITCHEN, 2 FIREPLACES, ALL LINENS LONG BEACH POINTE – 2BR condo. Convenient to beach. NO SMOKING, NO PETS Spacious, with lots of cabinet space in kitchen and huge closets (master CALL FOR AVAILABLE DATES (312) 925-2642. walk-in). New carpet, new paint and hardwood floors. Large balcony over- CHARMING VINTAGE MICHIANA COTTAGE – ¼ blk. from lake, Stop looking court yard. Extra storage in basement. Washer/Dryer hook-up. 37. Furn., delightful décor, 3BR, 2BA, brand new beds & pillows, sleeps Lots of upgrades. Community pool. Move-in condition. 8-9. C/A, frpl, screen porch off lg. kitchen, BBQ, wrap-around deck, loft Available immediately. $124,900. Call 574-229-1243. end deck off master BR, D/W, W/D, Cable TV/DVD/VCR, all util. BEACH HOUSE/38’ CIGARETTE POWERBOAT. STOP 31. 9 rms, 5BR, except phone. 3BA. Sleeps 10-12. Gorgeous cedar deck, extra lot. Fully furn. Turn key! Avail. 6/2-6/30; 8/11-9/15. 2.5 blks. to beach! Time to relax! [email protected] Boat addi- For info email: [email protected] Phone Judy 847-814-8215. tional $69,000. Beach house $379,000. Call for info 708-774-7196. LONG BEACH. Seasonal rental. Lake Shore Drive hillside. MICHIANA SHORES – Large prime building lot. 3 short blocks to beach. Stunning lake views. 2BR, 2BA. Convertible sofa in family room. Call 219-879-9154. $1800/week + sec. dep. + cleaning fee. Realtor owned. 219-878-3721. MICHIANA SHORES, IND. ON 5 LOTS. 2BR, 2BA, fireplace, furnished. SHORELAND HILLS – 3BR, 2BA. Short walk to Stop 31 beach. Walk-out basement, hardwood floors, close to beach, low taxes. Sleeps 9 adults + 2 cribs. Large yard w/deck & BBQ. Big screen TV, $439,000. 307 Sunset Trail. Call 219-879-6727. Cable/DVD/VCR. A/C, D/W, W/D. $1100/wk. Call 773-562-6561. SHERIDAN BEACH SUMMER RENTAL. Cozy knotty pine cottage. 4BR, 2BA, cable, C/A. 1/2 blk. from beach. Close to outlet, park and zoo. $1000/wk. Contact Pam 708-383-2635. SHERIDAN BEACH. 3BR HOUSE. Year round. Fresh interior. Short walk to beach. No pets. Non-smoker preferred. $750.00/mo. + utilities. Call 219-879-2195. WEEKLY RENTAL AVAILABLE. Completely furnished 3BR apt. $800/weekly. Long Beach Cove Villas – 219-879-9950. THE Page 54 April 26, 2007

Daddy’s Girl by Lisa Scottoline that has given the family a more than “Nat Greco felt like an A cup in a dou- comfortable living. Her three brothers ble-D bra. She couldn’t understand why all work for the fi rm and all are boister- her tiny class was held in such a huge ous, larger than life and living for the lecture hall, unless it was a cruel joke of next sports outing or game. Natalie is, the registrar’s.” of course, their little sister, the one no Nat’s course, the History of Justice, one takes seriously or listens to, at least is her passion, but she just can’t seem that’s Nat’s feelings on her family. Her to pass that passion on to her class (all boyfriend, Hank, has practically been nine of them). Until one day she draws a adopted by the Grecos, as he fi ts in with mustache on her face and has the class them very well, just another member of take parts in reading Shakespeare’s “The Team Greco. Merchant of Venice” in order to make her Anonymous phone calls to Nat and point about justice in literature and his- Angus warn them to “stay out of Chester tory. The class was a big hit, and hunky County.” The next day, not heeding the professor Angus Holt can’t help but notice the di- warning and on the road to fi nd clues, Nat and An- minuative Ms. Greco as he makes his way in the gus are sideswiped by a pickup truck, barely avoid- lecture hall to begin his class scheduled right after ing a deadly confrontation. hers. Angus’ passion is his externship programs On another occasion, Nat is driving alone and is giving students hands-on experience outside the stopped by a state trooper who is promptly gunned classroom in how the law works. Angus asks Nat down in front of her by a mysterious man in a ski to join him in teaching some prisoners at the Ches- mask who appears out of nowhere, and Nat fi nds ter County prison, a minimum security facility. Nat herself charged with the trooper’s murder. And, to is shocked at fi rst, then intrigued, especially at the make matters worse, the correctional offi cer’s widow thought of spending time with Mr. Hunky. Hmmm, had been shot right after Nat left her house, and is what’s her boyfriend going to say? now in a coma, unable to name her assailant. Guess What starts out as a very mild story line and a who gets the blame? What’s a law professor to do? lovely ride through the Pennsylvania countryside Especially when no one wants to listen to her side turns ugly very fast. After settling in the classroom, of the story since it’s much easier for the police to go and seeing there are two new students that Angus with all the circumstantial evidence that keeps pil- hadn’t been informed about, sirens start blasting, ing up against her. It’s that impotent feeling of be- signaling a riot somewhere in the prison. Nat is at- ing unable to make anyone understand what you’re tacked, and when Angus comes to her rescue, she trying to say. That’s the way Nat felt when no one scrambles out of the room looking for help. She would listen to her theories. She decides that she stumbles into a room across the hall to fi nd a cor- would have to fi nd out the answers to all the ques- rectional offi cer standing over a dead inmate and a tions by herself. As a teacher and great believer in fallen correctional offi cer. Nat yells at him to go help the American judicial system, Nat is having a hard Angus and then turns to the fallen correctional of- time reconciling law and justice in her present cir- fi ce, mortally wounded by a homemade knife in his cumstances! chest. He isn’t quite dead and whispers to Nat to tell The story now picks up pace like a freight train his wife “it’s… under the fl oor.” in the night and hurtles toward its startling con- Now, dear readers, the real story begins… clusion. Problem is, there still a bunch of pages left Nat is determined to pay her respects to the fallen after what seems to be the end of the story… correctional offi cer’s wife and family and deliver his This is reading that you simply don’t want to walk last message. She fi nally gets alone with the widow, away from. Things like going to work seem to just and after repeating his last words, the only thing get in the way of discovering where “daddy’s girl” is the wife can fi gure out about her husband’s last going to end up. Two enthusiastic thumbs up from words is that he meant the space under the fl oor in this reviewer! Makes me want to read more of Lisa the garage where they put a few personal papers. Scottoline, and that’s the highest compliment I can After opening it up, however, nothing special or new give a writer. is found there and Nat is more puzzled than ever… Lisa Scottoline has written thirteen best-selling Then there is Nat’s family who don’t understand novels. Her expertise about law is no accident as she why she would put herself in a dangerous position is a former trial lawyer and now part time teacher like being alone in a room full of prison inmates. You at the University of Pennsylvania Law School. Her have to meet her family…dad is the owner of Greco course, no surprise here, is Justice and Fiction. Construction Company, a very successful venture Till next time, happy reading! THE April 26, 2007 Page 55

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