Kienitz Creates a Touch of Whimsy for Animal Hospital

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Volume 20, Number 24 Thursday, June 24, 2004 Kienitz Creates a Touch of Whimsy for Animal Hospital

by Paula McHugh

Neil Kienitz and Dr. Rex Bailey pose beside the finished mural. The wall in the waiting room of the newly built he has done before, and with satisfying, happy first- Michigan City Animal Hospital is, to coin a vintage time results. phrase, the cat's pajamas. "I read three books about mural painting before I A colorful, whimsical mural that measures 10 feet started the project," Neil explained, adding that it is high and 13 feet wide tends to mellow the anxiety of his "German heritage" that makes him carefully ana- pet owners seeking care for their furry, feathery, or lyze each element of design and then become willing finny members of their households. to experiment on his own. And that was the goal for the mural's creator, Dr. Rex A. Bailey had glimpsed a vision of a por- noted Michigan City artist Neil Kienitz. Now the tion of the present mural when he saw a diving frog local art community knows Neil as a watercolor that Neil had created during the artist's teaching tenure artist, a South Shore poster creator, a children's book for the Kaleidoscope Children's Enrichment pro- illustrator, a creator of numerous award-winning grams at Springfield and Mullen schools. The students paintings. And remember the Michiana Humane were learning storytelling skills. Neil was helping them Society's "Birdhouses on Parade" birdhouse that Neil with illustrating their stories. As Rex planned the expan- created, along with the bidding war for his most pop- sion of his building at 2525 East Michigan Boulevard, ular entry in that 2002 spring fundraiser? Well, Mr. Neil and his artwork came to mind when the vault- Kienitz, never one to remain static, has bent and ed ceiling reception area was in construction. stretched his former artistic boundaries beyond what Kienetz Continued on Page 2 THE Page 2 June 24, 2004

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Kienetz Continued from Page 1 The two men collaborated, and in January, while construction was still in progress, Neil began his new venture into mural painting. And, in addition to the brushes, easels, pigments, papers, and canvases that are normally staples of the artist's toolbox, his new project meant investing in scaffolding. According to Neil, he found a 12-foot model at a good price online at eBay. Neil's original plan was to compose a scene of cats and dogs playing beach volleyball, with the land- mark Michigan City lighthouse in the background. But he found that plan unworkable. He was not sure how to add the frogs and rabbits and lizards to that first vision. Scrapping his initial idea, Neil chose to At home, Neil arranges the seven long strips---over 500% eliminate the sand and beach and instead focus on the larger than his original composition. rocks and water below the catwalk. As a result, his assortment of animals sing, dance, paint, leap, row, sunbathe, water-ski, fly a kite, and in the case of "Rex the Lion" (who is, of course, king of the animals), hook a building manual on the end of his fishing line. Adding to the challenge of composition was Neil's admission that animals are his "weakest" area (in drawing). He said it was his biggest challenge.

The “How The first four 13-feet wide strips have been attached to the wall in to” building preparation for the design transfer. manual is hooked to “Rex the Lion’s” fishing line, seen outside the mural. (Lower right corner. See picture on Page 4.)

The newest tool in the artist's toolbox is his 12-foot scaffolding. Neil said he hopes to do more murals in various styles, particularly Art Nouveau. THE June 24, 2004 Page 3

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Neil painted the scene with acrylics and used materials that would keep the mural as fresh as the day(s) it was done. In this photo, Neil colors in a sunbathing iguana and its bottle of lizard lotion. "I had to keep the style (of the frog) consistent with all the animals," he explained. "The animal anatomy was adapted to human postures." Neil added that he had to analyze what he could—and could not do with each animal that would be part of the mural. When he finished his composition, Neil had it enlarged 516% its original size. That resulted in eight very long strips of paper, tiled and taped to the work area. Once the design transfer was complete, the next step Neil took was to bring out his palette of acrylics Susan Bristol and begin the largest painting he has ever created. Fine line rib tee with grosgrain ribbon lace up The entire process took 250 hours to complete. Started placket. 100% Cotton/Washable. Lots of Colors! in January, Neil put the last touches—his signa- $39 ture—on the painting in May. "This is probably the most enjoyable art project I've Meet Us For Lunch And A Style Show worked on," Neil said. "It was tremendously satisfy- WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23 - HANNAH’S, NEW BUFFALO ing." The self-taught artist is hoping to do more murals in various styles, Art Nouveau in particular. THURSDAY, JUNE 24 - TIPPECANOE PLACE, SOUTH BEND Meanwhile, Neil has put the scaffolding aside tem- Custom Monogramming Available porarily to prepare for the upcoming Lakefront Art 409 Alexander Street LaPorte, IN 326-8602 Festival, followed by the Heart of Art Studio Tour, and On Hwy 35 - 5 Blocks South of Lincolnway other pending projects. Turn Right on Alexander Monday - Friday 9:30 to 7 Saturday 9:30 to 5 Kienetz Continued on Page 4 THE Page 4 June 24, 2004

condominium where the felines will have a picture window view to the flying critters they love so much. We learned that Rex, along with his family, did all the landscaping around the building. Rex, a Rogers and Purdue graduate, said that he began attending building seminars in 1989 to get ideas about the day in the faraway future that he would expand his hospital. Then, after attending them year after year, he decided to "take the leap and just do it." And Rex, thinking of the future, showed us the roughed-out basement area that can be used as the practice expands and his patient census grows. As we toured, palpable was Rex's enthusiasm for providing the best of care for ailing animals in the most modern of facilities. Neil and his first venture into mural art and Dr. Rex Bailey and his leap into building expanded facilities each exemplify a positive, vibrant, and spirited energy that Michigan City can be proud of. Just walk Almost as high as the reception room's clerestory windows, Neil Kienetz into the Michigan City Animal Hospital and feel mural is a focal point for all who walk in the door of the animal hospital. that spirit yourself. Kienetz Continued from Page 3 Michigan City Animal Hospital receptionist Susan Klettke had a bundle of praise for Neil's mural, as have all of the people who have encountered it since the building's opening on March 29. For Neil, the feeling was mutual. "What was most rewarding is the wonderful people Rex has employed here," Neil said, adding that he appreciated being in such a "pleasant work environment." And in addition to getting our first look at Neil's mural, The Beacher also was given a tour of the building by Dr. Rex himself. Rex took us to the former building just east of the phenomenonally large new hospital facility so we could witness the contrast. And what a difference! The new building is filled with state of the art medical equipment to care for the needs of its (present) 3500 animal patients with plenty of room to spare. The former building, currently being Patients' humans might remember the former hospital's cramped remodeled, will add additional services including a cat quarters, which are now being renovated for additional services.

The Michigan City Animal Hospital has a new look and freshly updated The new hospital is filled with state of the art medical equipment. facilities next to its former building on Michigan Boulevard. THE June 24, 2004 Page 5

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Message from the Long Beach Civic Association President Dear Fellow Beachers, School is out, the weather is warm, and grills everywhere are filling the air with delicious smells. Summer has finally arrived! Shine up that old car, charge up your golf cart, pump up your bicycle tires, and whet your appetite, because the annual Long Beach 4th of July parade and picnic is just around the corner. The members of the Long Beach Civic Association, would like to cordially invite you, your family, and friends to be a part of this year’s parade and festivities being held at the Long Beach Community Center on Sunday, July 4, 2004. Whether you simply like to watch the parade, want to compete for best entry, or just feel like showing off a little bit, we welcome you. Judging for the parade starts at 9:30 a.m. and the parade itself begins at 10:00 a.m. The parade route, which is mostly flat, will be the same as last year. There is a hill on Floral Trail, so keep this in mind if you are walking or have small children riding bikes or pulling wagons. Each year, the membership of the Long Beach Civic Association selects a person who has made - noteworthy contributions to our community to lead the parade. This year’s parade marshal is Bob Hood. A former teacher, boys basketball coach, and leader of the Long Beach park summer baseball program for several years, Hood positively influenced the lives of countless young people on their journey to - adulthood. He enjoys the distinction of holding the Indiana high school record for the most wins for a freshman basketball coach with 427, which represents an amazing 80% win rate. Married to his beloved wife Dolores for nearly 60 years, the Hood’s have been residents of Long Beach for close to 50 of those HOOD years. We are honored to have this former Marine lead the Long Beach Fourth of July Parade. Following the parade, enjoy food and fun on the grounds of the Long Beach Community Center. There will be brats, hot dogs, popcorn, ice-cold beer, pop, bottled water, Dove bars, balloons, and T-shirts for sale. Purchase tickets for food and drink on-site the day of event. Live music by area musicians will be provided for your listening enjoyment. An awesome fireworks display will conclude the festivities, beginning at dusk. Arrive early and enjoy an ice-cold beer along with musical entertainment in our new evening beer garden from 6-9 p.m. Limited parking is available for $5.00 per car. All of us with the Long Beach Civic Association would like to thank each of you in the community who support us with your generous financial contributions. We could not do what we do without you! Proceeds not only help pay for the fireworks, but also help fund neighborhood improvements, including special equipment purchases for the Long Beach fire and police departments. I would also like to ask you to join me in thanking the members of the Long Beach Civic Association who work hard to make this event a success every year:

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The Music Festival the last weekend in June long Wednesdays of the month, it hosts Third Wednesday has attracted crowds to Washington Park. This year Rocks, an open mic for youth at the amphitheater. It the festival, which is part of Michigan City's Summer also will sponsor a music camp this summer. Festival, returns under another name and with an “We are all about bringing music and arts to the com- emphasis on the family. munity,” Christina explained. “I was fortunate enough The Singing Sands Music Festival June 25 to 27 will to grow up in an environment where I played the piano host a variety of musicians, but the tunes coming from and went to ballet lessons. I performed onstage at the the Washington Park Amphitheater are more likely Opera House in Valparaiso. I believe the children in to draw a wide range of age groups. this area should have the same opportunities.” Christina is excited that Ron Buffington, who began the festival in the 1970’s, will be playing at 3 p.m. June 27. “Ron Buffington is the reason that all of this began. It originally was called The Ron Buffington Music Festival. Buffington continues to write music and lives in Chesterton. As she spoke of the Singing Sands Music Festival, Christina told of each of the artists. Jazz musician Max Brown will perform at 3 p.m. Saturday. He has played with Les Brown and designs guitars. Rick Sunderland, an acoustic guitarist, will play at 5 p.m.

Ron Buffington “We're changing the format,” said Christina Karamesines, the festival's chair. “In the past, the format was heavy metal and rock. This year it will be geared for the family. The types of music played will be acoustic, classic rock and blues.” She added, “The volume is being turned down a little.” Music that is not overpowering, Christina said, will enhance the festival. “I was at the Bluegrass Festival in Lafayette,” she recalled. “The music floated through the booths and along the river, and it was peaceful and serene.” She continued, “My favorite festivals have been on the waterfronts. They create a relaxed, peaceful environment for families.” Rick Sunderland Vendors will provide food, beverage and craft booths this year. LeRoy's Hot Stuff will have a beer tent and Saturday. Both Chester Brown and White Dove also will sell nacho and cheese, burritos, tacos and entertain at LeRoy's in Porter. Singer and musician tamales. Walter Johns will sell Italian steak, Italian Tom Long will play Texas Blues at 5 p.m. Sunday. sausage, corn dogs, kosher hot dogs and elephant The Third Floor Window, which plays at Hot or Not ears. Helen Meisner and Paula McHugh will have a in Portage will perform at 6 p.m. Sunday. Finger-style booth with incense burners and dunes scenes. Christine acoustic guitarist Gregg Kent, who owns Raven Snyder will do psychic readings. Instruments, will play Celtic to classic rock music at Besides providing music for the community to 7 p.m. Sunday. The classic rock group Posey Chapel enjoy, this year's festival will raise money for schol- will make its annual return at 8 p.m. Sunday. “They arships for the Singing Sands Performance Arts have played at the music festival for years,” Christina Camps. Singing Sands Performing Arts, previously said of Posey Chapel. known as the Long Beach Performing Arts, is a non- Groups making their debut at the festival see the profit organization that serves as a community weekend as a chance to gain exposure. Those who have resource for teaching, performing and experiencing appeared previously note their enjoyment of past music, art and culture. years. On the second Saturdays of the month during the Featured group Class Act's lead guitarist Austin summer, Singing Sands hosts open mics at the Francis knows the Singing Sands Music Festival is Washington Park Amphitheater. On the third a good opportunity for bands. “We're all excited THE June 24, 2004 Page 11

LaPorte High School and one is home-schooled in Westville. In 2003, Class Act won the Battle of the Bands at the Queen of All Saints Festival and put out a CD, “Picking a Winner.” “We can't wait,” said Blake Vissing, lead guitarist with Citrus Nova, about appearing at the festival. Vissing and other members of the band will be fresh- men at Michigan City High School in the fall. A.J. Baney plays rhythm guitar, Adam Sewell is on the drums, and Drew Frasure plays bass. They have hosted open mics at the Long Beach Community Center.

Gregg Kent because we know it's a pretty big thing,” Austin said. Describing the group's music, he said that it is “pop punk, but it's a style called EMO,” emotional music.” To broaden their audience, the band combines different types of music. Usually, middle-school and high school audiences are attracted to performances, but the band sometimes plays softer music that adults enjoy. Occasionally, Class Act plays cover songs, but most of its work is original. Also in Class Act are Brett Reinhart, guitar; Justin Combs, bass guitar; and Anthony Hilb, drums. Three are sophomores at Members of Citrus Nova (cw from left) Adam Sewell, A.J. Baney, Drew Frasure, Blake Vissing Jeff Riggs, of the band, Fallen, said, “I was flattered to get the Music Festival.” The 1994 Elston High School graduate added, “I'm way excited about it. I finally get everybody I know at my show. This is going to be super. I anticipate a large crowd.” The drummer said that he was influenced by his mother's uncle, Gene Krupa, who played in the Big Band era. “He was the first drummer to ever throw his sticks to the crowd,” Jeff said. Also members of Fallen are Jeff Schnebel, guitarist; Vic Babillo, lead guitarist, Steve Cox, on bass; and Jesse Maule, vocalist. Jeff described the music as slow, thick, bluesy and melodic. Although Fallen plays some cover music, the band usually performs orig- Members of Class Act: (l-r) Justin Combs, Austin Francis, Brett Reinhart and Anthony Hilb inal tunes. Jeff said that their music has been compared to Clutch, Incubus and Friday Saturday Sunday Alice in Chains. June 25 June 26 June 27 Classic rock musician Brian Malott of Final Approach said, “It's usu-

3:00 pm Max Brown Ron Buffington ally a good turn out.” Brian, the man- 4:00 pm The Bridje Shiloh Crossing ager of Center Stage Music and a 5:00 pm Rick Sunderland Tom Long certified luthier, will return with fel- 6:00 pm Final Approach 3rd Floor Window low band members. Charlie Malott 7:00 pm Citrus Nova Chester Brown Gregg Kent plays drums, Mike Eldridge, the gui- 8:00 pm J C White White Dove Posey Chapel tar, and Chris Wienken, the bass. 9:00 pm Class Act Fallen Rock Docs Continued on Page 12 THE Page 12 June 24, 2004

Music Fest Continued from Page 11 parents need to have no concerns about them. “You're not going to have to worry about any lyrics. It's all uplift- “Everybody in the band sings,” Brian said. Chris and ing and positive.” Mike had been with Run for Cover. Brian formerly Julietta Satter and David Raby combine vocal and played with Mo-N-the-Grass. instrumental talents to perform historic folk songs while Also making a return to the festival are The Rock playing the guitar, fiddle and bass. “We cover the his- Docs. “We really enjoy it,” said Dr. Mike Grams, the tory of country music,” Julietta said. The two formed lead guitarist. “I love playing in that amphitheater.” Shiloh Crossing about two years ago but both The band, also comprised of vocalist Rich Mrozinski, played for years before meeting. “I'm an old-time on bass, drummer Wally Veden, and vocalist and folkie,” Julietta said. Julietta moved to the area from guitarist Steve Cummings, play tunes from The Who, Chicago to be more involved with the Save the Tunes the Rolling Stones and the Beatles . Council. She and David play with them monthly at Matt Campbell the drummer with the Christian the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore's Dorothy rock group, The Bridje, said that their music has a Buell Memorial Visitor Center. Playing with Save the message. Describing the band as a ministry, he said Tunes, as well as with other bluegrass musicians, has that the groups try to inspire others with their music. expanded their repertoire. “I studied for about seven Bridje is an acronym for “Belief Repent Invite years at the Old Town School of Folk in Chicago,” Julietta Deliverance in Jesus' Name for Everlasting Life. said. “I learned a lot, but it wasn't as fun as this. This “That's the ministry -- to point to Christ and lift him is great out here.” up,” Matt said. The group plays Top 40 Christian David explained that he likes folk music because tunes. “People who know that genre would know a lot “it's down to earth. I like to have a good message in of the songs,” Matt said. A bonus to the group is that the lyrics of songs.”

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The 22nd annual Beaver Island Museum Week In the grand finale of the week-long schedule, an will kick off on Monday, July 12 with festivities American Theater Group will present "A Little Night including entertainment and historical/educational Music--An Evening with Stephen Sondheim." The features for the entire family. Visitors are expected evening will begin at 8 p.m. July 17 in the Holy to arrive by pleasure boat, air, ferry from the Michigan Cross Parish Hall, an auditorium that seats up to 150 mainland, and even racing sailboats. persons. The annual excursion into history, music, dra- Local musicians, some of them descendants of the matic presentations, and reenactments is expected to men and women who gave Beaver Island a national provide attractions that will "eclipse all our earlier cel- reputation for authentic folk music, will join visiting ebrations," said Bill Cashman, president of the Beaver professional musicians to perform in an inaugural open- Island Historical Society. The society is sponsoring the air concert scheduled for 8:00 p.m. July 12. The Museum Week with the island's business communi- "Music on the Porch" evening is expected to draw "as ty. many as we can seat--as many as 350 persons," according to Cashman. The stage will be the porch of the historic Mormon Print Shop, a relic of the island's Mormon "kingdom" of the mid-1800s. Emphasis in the musical selections slated for the opening concert will be on nostalgic pieces harking back to the island's Irish heritage, a development with roots in the nineteenth century. Throughout Museum Week visitors will be able to tour many of the island's historic buildings, among them the Protar House, which dates from the early twentieth century. The Protar House will also be the venue for special enactments, readings, and presentations.

Lectures, historical reenactments, and other events were among favored attractions during the 2003 Beaver Island Museum Week. Such presentations will be included in the 2004 schedule.

The tall ship Dennis Sullivan was among the sailing craft that visited St. James, "capital" of Standard fare for the Beaver Island Museum Week is a Beaver Island, during the 2003 Museum Week. pet show that ranks as a crowd favorite. THE June 24, 2004 Page 23

As in years past, the Central Michigan University Biological Station on Beaver Island will present its "enchanting" kids' show, Cashman said. The "cast of characters" for the show includes snakes, turtles, and a variety of other animals from the Biological Station. The show will be held in the Holy Cross parish hall beginning at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 15. Other highlight events scheduled for the annual celebration will include: Tuesday, July 13: Native American music, dance, and other special presentations--"A celebration throughout the day and into the evening of Native American cultural traditions and heritage," Cashman said. Wednesday, July 14: Oral history presentations Book lovers attending the 2003 Museum Week on Beaver Island had a chance to add to their collections at the annual used book sale. on the island's unique history. Thursday, July 15: Actor-members of the Great Lakes Lighthouse Society will present dramatic readings and a play based in lighthouse lore. The readers will draw material from the actual record of the Beaver Island light stations. Friday, July 16: Diverse daytime events capped by an evening "Bingo Blast." A prize-winning barbershop Beaver Island quartet will perform during the bingo intermission. Located some 25 miles from the Michigan mainland, Beaver Island offers regular air and water connections with the mainland city of Charlevoix. Museum Week visitors have also been attracted by the island's abun- dant natural resources and its wealth of museums, gift shops, art galleries, golf courses and tennis courts, its island tours, and various recreational attractions. With a year-round population of about 550 persons, the island measures 13 miles in length. It is six miles wide at the widest point and ranks as the largest island in an archipelago including three "medium-sized" and four smaller islands. Two of the islands, Garden and High, have been favorite destinations for historians because they were at one time inhabited. Still visible are the remains of homes and outbuildings as well as roads and lakeside structures.

A capacity crowd takes in the gala opening concert on the 2003 schedule of the Beaver Island Museum Week. "Children of all ages" joined in the festivities. (Beaver Island Historical Society photos) THE Page 24 June 24, 2004

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foodstuff by carolyn mcconnell Meanwhile, back in Portland...

My last full day in beautiful Portland was the best of all. I had an early appointment with Tim Foley’s cohort and co-winner (as you know, our neighbor Foley is owner/baker of Bit of Swiss Pastry Shoppe in Stevensville). Together, a couple years ago, the two sailed off to France and, although there were hundreds of other contestants, won a worldwide prize in the French Coupe de Monde as the Bread Bakers Guild Team USA.

Tim kneads the frementing dough times a day. Sounds like a raising a child, doesn’t it? These days, Tim arrives at the bakery at 3:00 a.m. to make their hand-crafted breads, then happily works non-stop for ten hours before he takes off. And, ho boy, does it smell good in that building. Their motto is ‘There is not a thing which is more positive than bread.’ Tim agrees and adds that a good bread’s flavor really develops during the fermentation stage. On a daily The other Tim – Tim Healea at Pearl Bakery basis, Tim ferments about 150 huge chunks of dough for eight hours, with periodic strong kneading. A few This Oregon baker’s name is also Tim -- Tim Healea (S/L Haley). Although he was interested in cooking, he hadn’t even considered the art of baking until he suddenly discovered it via culinary school – the former Peter Kump’s famous cooking school in NewYork. (Prior to that, Tim had earned a journalism degree at Northwestern University. Bread and journalism, what a nice combo. Tim wrote up the glory of winning in France after the huge event, and is presently chairman of the Bread Bakers Guild newsletter committee.) Portland’s Pearl Bakery was only one year old when he signed on an externship there, a tuition- work-study assignment. Yes, that’s where he firmly fell in love with baking. He even created his own sourdough starter early-on. Now, seven years later, he’s still into sourdough – says it’s as good as the care This is fougasse - about 30 inches of sculptured bread – it receives, and he feeds the current Pearl starter three I wanted to take it home with me, then hang it on the wall

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The legs at Pearl Bakery are certainly not your ordinary legs I later told Tim merci and au revoir and walked off, smiling, with his gift of delectable rhubarb tart (anything with rhubarb is always my favorite) and what’s called a Gibassier (an exotic pastry using olive oil, orange water, orange zest and anise, then slathered with butter and sugar, originally a Provence pastry.) Ah, another double yum.mailto:[email protected] From there, I went to the Western Culinary Institute. Now, I’d been there several times when I spent a summer in Portland years ago. It was quite different then, a different location, certainly a different Julie Kinnaman and Kelly O’Brien, showing off the students’ cakes

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Portland Continued from Page 31 (above) are rigorous, but highly rewarding. The entire fifth floor, and it is large indeed, is kitchen classrooms. There are also two full-service restaurants and an espresso café, open to the public and staffed by students. No, I couldn’t sign on for lunch that day – it had already been reserved to the hilt for weeks, perhaps months. Western Culinary Institute is the first school in North America to offer the curriculum in partnership with famous Le Cordon Bleu. One class is called the ‘creme de la creme of pastry and baking.’Another is Viennoiserie & laminated doughs – hey, that sounds like Tim Healea at Pearl Bakery. I was shown around by two of the administrative staff there – Kelly O’Brien and Julie Kinnaman They introduced me to chefs and students in various classrooms. Some were carving exquisite roses out of an The school’s handsome public dining room ordinary carrot, others stirred aromatic stew-like concoctions on a stove. It didn’t seem like a classroom, “It’s the Burgundy of America, rich in produce, but it definitely is – that’s where those students laden with seafood, and blessed with fabulous wines. learn to be chefs. The main floor’s restaurant-dining Chefs love it.” That, from Gourmet magazine a cou- room, the one I couldn’t get into, was stunning – far ple years ago. So, Beacher readers, take a flight to beau- more elegant than their dining room of that summer tiful Portland Oregon and visit the great food venues so long ago. there, even sign up for a cooking class. Besides those pleasures, you’ll enjoy the scenery, the people, the shops, the surroundings, the everything – except maybe the parking. I had another wonderful and memo- rable week there, and I want you to do the same.

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The best dining Diggin' in the Earth this side of with Maggie Beyer If I had my way with my garden, it could all go to Lake “L”. I mean, of course, all the plants that begin with Michigan the letter L. I love them. Lilacs and lily of the valley, the old-fashioned stars for Restaurant their fragrance. Any vari- at Whittaker Woods ety of lily at all -- day lilies, Golf Course Asian lilies, Easter lilies, some for their color, some for OPEN FOR LUNCH their fragrance, most for AND DINNER DAILY their gentle flow of foliage. In my new garden, I am THURSDAY- Seafood Pasta Buffet also in love with leucothoe and liriope and ligularia, FRIDAY-Michael Di Muccio on piano all of which I discovered last Join us for our Sunday Breakfast Buffet year. . .and written about when I did. I am especially Lilium superbum--Turk’s Cap Lily 10 am - 3 pm pleased with the ligularia; I have the broad-leafed den- tata known as bigleaf, and this year the plants have (269) 469-3400 indeed produced big leaves. They are like giant fans, Gift Certificates - Golf & Restaurant Available by mail kidney-shaped with dark green foliage on red stems that have been known to spread as wide as 20 inch- 12578 Wilson Road es. There are other varieties that produce towering New Buffalo, Michigan spikes of flowers. Mine fill in a space under some old www.golfwhittaker.com honeysuckles near the pond where the yellow sum and substance yellow hostas are also spreading to two-feet across. If I lived in the tropics I could use them as umbrellas. With our rains, who says we don’t live in the tropics.

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Another discovery last year was liriope. I planted some dark leaves of this spiky foliage plant that flows like hybrid grass and is often used for groundcover. On an SRO house and garden tour two years ago, I saw them at some palatial lake houses used as groundcover for acre spreads. Beats myrtle any time. Mine are scaled down, of course, just a few plants grouped for effect. But this year, I bought a yellow and green striped variety that rivals the special hakonechloa grass I had by the pond. (The one my dog Charlie likes to chew on). Under the ligularia, it is outstanding. . .and I hope Charlie doesn’t like the taste. Liriope, called lilyturf, is evergreen. So is the rainbow leucothoe, now a mass of soft color -- green, pink, cream and bronze -- pretty striking, I feel, between a row of yews on one side, a new row of holly on the other. Though I often tout wild woodland gardens, I find I rather like the hedge row border look. THE June 24, 2004 Page 39

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LULAC Breakfast & Chalk Drawing Contest Before the Big Parade on July 3rd, come downtown to the 1200 block of Franklin Street to enjoy a delicious Latin American breakfast provided by LULAC, the League of United Latin American Citizens, and ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● enjoy breakfast burritos and other treats. ● LULAC is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. As the oldest leading Latino civil rights organization, ● NOW OPEN! 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There is no registration and ● Free Set Up and Removal of Old Set no fee to participate in this annual event. ● For more information about the Chalk Drawing WHOLESALE + PRICING Contest, contact Bill Greene at 219/872-6910 or the ● Summer Festival Hotline at 888/FUN-SUNN. ● (219) 879-9457 • Toll Free 1 (899) 785-0500 2701 FRANKLIN ST., MICHIGAN CITY Paintings by Harold Neulieb ● (By the Train Tracks) Mon. - Fri. 9:30 am-6:30 pm • Sat. 9:30 am-5 pm Local artist Harold Neulieb is the featured artist ● Sun. 12-4 pm on display at the Michigan City Public Library. ● All Major Credit Cards • Financing Available During the month of June his work can be seen outside the library’s meeting room. THE June 24, 2004 Page 41 32nd Annual Indiana Fiddlers’ Gathering The 32nd Annual Indiana Fiddlers’ Gathering will JESSICA TAMPAS PHOTOGRAPHY take place June 25-27 at the Tippecanoe Battlefield Park in Battle Ground, Indiana. Held annually since 1973, the Gathering is a nationally renown three-day traditional acoustic music festival featuring some of the country’s finest old-time, bluegrass, Irish and folk musicians on one stage. Headlining this year’s show is The Foghorn Stringband, what critics are calling the hottest old- time ensemble working today. Based in Portland, Oregon, The Foghorn Stringband has fast built a reputation as a high-energy, hard-driving and highly musical group faithful to tradition yet featuring a fresh sound all their own. Also appearing will be Scottish fiddle virtuoso and A Prairie Home Companion veteran Jeremy Kittle; The Euphoria Stringband, bluegrass ensemble Slim Pickins; old-time group Jones, Miller & Nelson; The Third Satchel Novelty Jazz Orchestra; Sharon McKnight; high-energy French-Canadian dance music with the Bent Nickel Dance Band; old-time country music with the Kountry Kernals; bluegrass and swing with the Bahler-Graber Band; Young Fiddlers’ Spotlight Chicago, IL 312.942.1905 and many more surprises. Lakeside, MI 269.469.6929 Concerts will be held at 8 p.m. on Friday; 2 & 8 p.m. on Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Friday night is bar- www.jessicatampas.com gain night—admission for this concert is just $5. Adult admission to Saturday afternoon concert is $7 advance, $8 gate. Saturday night adult tickets are $9 advance and $10 at the gate. Youths 13-18 admission The Outlook is for on Saturday is $4 advance, $5 gate. Sunday is Family LUXURIOUS Day—admission is $5. Adult weekend passes are LAKEFRONT LIVING $22 advance and $25 at the gate; passes for youths 13-18 are $10 advance, $13 at the gate. Children 12 and under admitted free when accompanied by an adult. Free events include a 10 a.m. Saturday children’s concert featuring Michael Schricker; musician’s workshops Sat. & Sun. at 10 a.m.; square and contra dancing with Foghorn & Lisa Ornstein at 5:30 p.m. on Sat.; and a gospel sing at 10 a.m. on Sun. Regional artists will display crafts, and the Americus Quilters Club will show its work. The Tippecanoe Battlefield Museum will also be open. PRIVATE MARINA • TWO & THREE BEDROOMS • PROFESSIONALLY DESIGNED • SUNSET LAKEVIEWS The Tippecanoe Battlefield is located 7 miles north of Lafayette, Indiana, just off exit 178 of I-65. For more ticket information, phone 765/742-1419 or log onto Located on Pine Lake, www.indianafiddlersgathering.org LaPorte, Indiana only 60 minutes from downtown Chicago. Great Books Program at the Library Prices starting in the low $200’s. On Wed., June 30th, the next Great Books dis- Showings by appointment. cussion group will meet at 6 p.m. at the Michigan City Public Library. This month’s selection is The Good Soldier by Ford A DAYDREAM COME TRUE Madox Ford. New members invited to attend. Confirm 219-362-7722 next month’s reading material at 873-3049 or check 1310 Pine Lake Avenue • LaPorte, Indiana at the Circulation Desk. THE Page 42 June 24, 2004 QWWWWWWWWWWWWWE “Deep Fried Pickle Project” in Concert RTMATEY’S RESTAURANT Hook up the trailer, throw on your long-johns, Thursday, 10-2 am - DJ IN SPORTS BAR grab your pet chicken and come on down for Music RTin the Park, Sat., June 26, 7 p.m. (MI time), at Dewey RTEvery Friday 5 p.m. till 10 p.m. Cannon Park, Three Oaks, Michigan. RTCHEF PAUL’S SEAFOOD BUFFET & HAND CARVED PRIME RIB The Deep Fried Pickle Project are school teachers RTEvery Saturday 5 p.m. till 10 p.m. by day and trailer trash troubadours by night. They RTCHEF PAUL’S LOBSTER BASH pride themselves on making juggabilly music that would RTmake Hee-Haws Grandpa Jones shake, rattle and roll Saturday, June 26 - Calumet Brothers over in his grave. Originally founded in 2000 as a jug RTband, DFPP now embraces other American roots RTTHE DECK IS OPEN music forms as well. Bluegrass, folk, rockabilly, blues RT- GET READY TO PARTY!!! and honky-tonk tunes pepper their performance list. RTAccording to the Kalamazoo Gazette, DFPP’s fami- RTFANTASTIC FOOD & A WHOLE LOT OF FUN! ly performances “leave parents and kids pickled 110 Franklin • Michigan City, IN • 872-9471 pink.” RTFamily Dining - Open Daily at 11 am The band will be featured in an upcoming episode YUUUUUUUUUUUUUI of “Postcards from Buster,” a spin-off of “Arthur” on PBS Kids, which has millions of viewers worldwide. “We immediately fell in love with them,” said Buster Root series producer Natatcha Estebanez of DFPP. “They’re fun, they’re funky, they represent an interpretation Funeral Home of American culture where you can throw a bunch of WILLIAM H. ROOT • THOMAS W. ROOT • BRIAN W. ROOT cool things together and make music out of it.” Their second album, “Attack of the Pickles,” was A locally owned and operated funeral home released in Sept. of 2003. About the CD, M-Live calls serving Michigan City and the Beach Area it, “Hilarious and inventive.” Its single, “Picklejuice,” by the Root Family since 1938. won a John Lennon Songwriting Contest finalist award for 2003. Pre-Arrangement consultation available Members are Alan Selvidge on guitar, bongo, gourd, at no obligation. mandolin and vocals. Daniel Boone Daniel on washtub, vocals, mouth-harp, and kazoo. Jerry Hoffman on lead acoustic guitar and vocals. “Slim” McAllister on washboard-zilla and drums. Daniel’s five year old 312 East Seventh Street “Gherkin” Max also sits in on baby washtub and Michigan City, IN 46360 vocals. (219) 874-6209 The Music in the Park performance is free. Dewey Cannon Park is located east of Elm Street in downtown Three Oaks. Some seating is available, but lawn chairs or blankets are recommended. For more information, visit www.harborcountry.org or www.threeoaks.org Titanic Slide • Bumper Boats • Kiddie Cars

• Mini Golf Buy one - Get one FREE • Titanic Slide ADVENTURE PARK • Batting Cages Hours 11:00 - 5:00 Michigan time CASCADEa y 7297MOUNTAIN W. U.S. 20 • Go-Karts Friday - Sundays Michigan City • Video Games Coupon expires 9/30/04 Just East of Johnson Rd. Not good with any other promotion (219) 872-3441 B 269.469.6811 THE June 24, 2004 Page 43 Improv Singer at The Acorn Theater LAKESHORE REALTY The witty, funny singer Roxy Bellows will return (219) 762-9194 to The Acorn Theater on Fri., June 25th., with her special brand of improvisational comedy. The character has been described as a cross between Liza Minnelli, Charo and Carol Burnett. “Roxy sings some tongue-in-cheek ‘standards’ that you may never have heard of. There’s a lot of wink- ing at the audience in this hilarious, one-of-a-kind singing improvisation,” said David Fink, co-owner of The Acorn. Spacious Contemporary Home The character of Roxy Bellows is performed by Private Beach Access - Wooded Lot Patricia Musker, an actress and teacher. She was a founding member of the Improv Institute in 1984, which To learn more about this listing and other wonderful then became Zeitgeist Theater in 1995. Zeitgeist properties in Indiana’s Dune Country, please visit Theater became the Noble Fool Theater in 1999 and us online at: moved to Chicago’s Theater District in 2001. A co-creator of “Flanagan’s Wake,” Musker has dunelife.com performed the role of Finoa Finn in the Chicago and Cleveland productions. Her most recent roles include Gina Oswald in the perennial holiday hit show “Roasting Chestnuts,” Dr. Farfali in the fully-impro- vised spoof “The Baritones,” and the goddess Freya in the world premiere musical, “Vikings! A Musical Old School Run in Two Axe.” She has been improvising for almost twenty years in venues all over Chicago, including featured performances at the Chicago Improv Festival. Musker has taught improvisation for over fifteen years. She has taught at the Improv Institute, the Second City in Chicago and was one of the inaugural instructors chosen by Second City for its Training Center in Cleveland. Patricia has taught math for twenty-four years at Our Lady of Perpetual Help at the junior high level. She has directed numerous school productions including talent shows, all-school musicales and improvisational workshops. The show begins at 8 p.m. (MI time). Tickets are $15 and can be reserved by phoning 269/756-3879 or purchased at the door. The Acorn Theater is located Start the Fourth of July with a bang! at 107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks. Run (or walk) 5 Kilometers (about 3 miles), beginning at 7:00 A.M. at the Old School. The event will follow Support those who advertise in the Beacher! a scenic course through Long Beach and Long Beach Tell them you saw their Ad! Cove. No advance entry needed or accepted: Just show up Beachside Gardens & Gift Center in your running gear ready to go! There will also be a Horticultural FOR ALL YOUR GARDENING NEEDS short-distance running event around the parking lot for Consultation Design/ children. Construction Landscape Retaining Walls • Brick Patios The $5.00 entry fee will be used to support Long Beach Maintenance Walks and Driveways Community Center activities. This is a low-key event with Decks • Screened Porches Annuals (Home Grown) no prizes, but everyone who finishes will receive an award Perennials glaore Moss lined Hanging Baskets certificate featuring the drawing of the Old School Mulches, Soils, 3725 E. U.S. Highway 12, Michigan City,IN Mushroom Compost 1/4 mile west of Hwy. 212 above. Espoma Natural Fertilizers Daily 9:00-5:30 • Sunday 10-4 Shrubs, Trees, Evergreens Italian Clay Pottery 879-8878 Sponsored by The Beacher Business Printers visit us at: www.beachsidegardens.com THE Page 44 June 24, 2004 Don’t miss this!

The Antique MARKET’S FRIDAY, JUNE 25 7:15-8:45 p.m. FOSSILS AMONG US. Stroll along Kemil Beach to find ancient fossils that tell a story of long ago. Learn of other Lake Michigan lake levels and find 14th Anniversary rocks with a geological tale. The adventure concludes with a beautiful sunset over Chicago’s dramatic sky- Sale & Celebration line. Meet at Kemil Beach parking lot. SATURDAY, JUNE 26 th th th June 25 , 26 , 27 , 2004 7:30-8:30 p.m. TRANSFORMATION: FIRE! Fire has Take advantage of the savings! long been respected and feared by human inhabitants of Dune Country. However, many of our beloved 10% to 30% off most items in the store plants and animals would not survive without the ener- STOP IN TO CHECK OUT SOME OF OUR gizing influence of crackling flames. Join this inter- NEW DEALERS active campfire presentation-featuring special guest Smokey Bear and his Fire Technicians—and learn how Refreshments • Drawings • Fun! fire helps to shape some of the unique natural ecosys- The MARKET tems of the Indiana Dunes. Meet at the National Antique Lakeshore Campground Amphitheater. I-94 & US 421 • 3707 N. Frontage Rd. SUNDAY, JUNE 27 Michigan City, IN 46360 Noon-4 p.m. MIDSUMMER CELEBRATION AT 219-879-4084 CHELLBERG FARM. The traditions of Swedish Hours: Monday-Saturday 10-5 & Sunday 12-5 immigrants are alive at Chellberg Farm. Help celebrate the summer solstice with Scandinavian music and dance. The raising of the traditional decorated maypole will occur at 1 p.m. Swedish gifts and crafts will be available for sale. Park at Bailly/Chellberg parking lot. For more information, phone 219/926-7561, ext. 225.

Summer Video Series at Krasl The last in the free summer video series at Krasl Art Center will be screened on Wed., June 30 at noon (MI time). “Sunday in the Park with George” will be shown. This is the TV adaptation of the Sondheim musical starring Bernadette Peters. The Krasl is located at 707 Lake Blvd., St. Joseph, MI. 269/983-0271.

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504 Eastwood Road 879-3845 Michigan City, IN 46360 2501 Oriole Trail, Long Beach 219-879-0089 Patty Huntly, the manager of the Long Beach www.clarkssecretgarden.com Fitness Center, has been busy attending to last minute details, interviewing potential staff mem- M-F 8-6 • Sat 8-5 • Sun 10-4 bers, greeting the community, and showing the new facility. The Grand Opening is planned for sometime in July, however, you may come down for a peek inside or make an appointment for a private tour and FREE GARDENING & an update on current membership information. Fitness classes are being developed and Patty would POND SEMINARS like to know what the community is interested in and 9:00 - 9:30 am what times would best fit schedules. If you have sug- gestions, or would like more information, phone the June 5th Successful Perennial Planting Fitness Center at 879-1395. The Long Beach 4th of July Annual “Frog Water Clarity Run” will take place in front of the Community Center at 7 a.m. on the 4th. Registration for the no June 12th Plants for Shady Places frills race begins at 6:45 a.m., each participant will Pond Filtration be asked to contribute $5, and proceeds will support community center improvements. The run was start- June 19th Plants for Sandy Soil ed by Hal and Rose Higdon in 1999 and continues this year hosted by Kevin and Camille Higdon. There Controlling String Algae will be a short-distance run around the parking lot for children free of charge afterward. June 26th Planting a Butterfly Garden The Historical Room was put to good use last Fish Health weekend when Dale Brown held a reunion party for friends last Friday here at the center. They enjoyed reminiscing and helped identify a few faces in the old graduation class photographs on our “Wall for Fame.” We sincerely appreciate the help. ISLAND’S COMMUNITY = COMMUNICATION IN UNITY Fish & Seafood Co. PNC Baseball Team Tryouts The Purdue University North Central baseball 403 North Karwick Road, Michigan City, team will have a try-out camp June 26, 10 a.m. at Hicks Phone: (219) 879-4431 • Fax: (219) 879-4438 Field on the PNC Campus. The camp is free and open to any recent high school graduates and junior WE’RE COOKIN' NOW!!! college transfers. Registration will begin at 9:15 a.m. A fine selection of seafood already prepared and will end at about noon. Participants are expect- for you to serve ed to bring their own equipment. Info: Head Baseball OR Coach Ryan Brown (219) 872-0527 ext. 5273. Call ahead for special selctions Lemon Sole from the display case. Crawfish Lobster Tails Escargot Shark Steaks Smelt Frog Legs Marlin Catfish Fillets Crab Legs Shrimp When there is Walleye Fillets Oysters Mahi Mahi Cod Fish Fillets Mussels Salted Cod plenty of Whitefish Fillets Tilapia Tuna Steaks “ Octopus wine& sorrow Littleneck Clams Haddock Fillets Yellow Lake Perch Walleye Chilean Sea Bass and worry Grouper Red Snapper Fillets Alligator Swordfish Steaks take wing* Maryland Crab Cakes AND MUCH MORE! Ocean Perch Fillets & Imitation Crab Meat Stix Atlantic Salmon Fillets Ovid Smoked Salmon, Herring, Chubs Herring in Cream or Wine Sauce “The Art of Love” i Visit Our Website: www.islandsfish.qpg.com !"#$% & & #%!'% ((( ('#)” a Any Seafood You Can Think Of At Quality You Can Trust B Red Arrow Hwy Union Pier MI • / WINE w THE Page 46 June 24, 2004 Kiddie Parade and Peru Children’s Circus Decorate your bikes and wagons….it’s time for the annual Kiddie Parade in Michigan City! The Perfect Wedding “Summertime Under The Sea” is the theme for this year’s Kiddie Parade. Think “Nemo” and begins with “Washington Park” and “Lake Michigan beaches,” and you’ll come up with ideas for a great design for The Invitation your entry in the parade. Individuals and groups We can help make are encouraged to participate in this annual event which travels down Franklin Street from 4th to 9th Streets. your wedding day Visit the Kiddie Parade scrapbook at www.emichi- perfect with our gancity.com to see last year’s event and perhaps be complete line of inspired about a unique design for this year’s event. high quality Registration is free; all entries must register at 4th wedding invitations, and Franklin near the Michigan City Public Library. stationery and Each participant receives a ribbon, and trophies will accessories. be awarded to top winners. Sports drinks will be available for all participants at the end of the parade th Affordable route, near St. Paul Lutheran Church at 9 Street. Prices For information about the Kiddie Parade, contact Anne Dobbs at 872-7756 or Summer Festival at Exclusive 1/800/SUN-FUNN. Designs The Peru Children’s Circus Tightrope walkers, aerialists, tumblers, flying trapeze, trampoline acrobats, jugglers and clowns will entertain people of all ages in two outdoor per- 219 879-0088 formances at St. Paul Lutheran Church grounds at th th the Beacher Business Printers 911 Franklin Street Michigan City, Indiana 8 and Franklin on Saturday, June 26 , following the Kiddie Parade. The Peru Children’s Circus (www.perucircus.com) has provided 45 years of smiles and style. The circus develops self-worth, poise, responsibility and self-esteem while promoting the spir- Send a Copy of it of teamwork and creating lasting friendships among the young people of Miami County through the medi- THE um of Circus. It provides an enjoyable recreational activity for young people and their families and preserves the circus heritage of the Peru, Indiana community through the production of circus performances. The Peru Children’s Circus, sponsored by Main Street Association and Top Dogs/Great Lake Catering, will to a Friend or Relative hold free performances at 8th & Franklin Streets at noon and 3 p.m. Circus-type food, provided by Trinity Episcopal Church, will be available from 1-4 p.m. BEACHER SUBSCRIPTION RATES on the same site. Party Time is providing a Moon Walk during that same time period. For more informa- Six Months ...... $16.00 tion, contact the Mainstreet Association at 874-3647. One Year...... $28.00 Read The Beacher On Line THE http://www.bbpnet.com/

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Fine Arts Day Camp at DAF Join the fun at a Fine Arts Day Camp for children between the ages of 6-11 at the Dunes Summer Theatre, Michiana Shores. Tuesday’s schedule and respective instructors con- sist of a Children’s Art Class and a Clay Workshop by Sunny Gardner along with Hands-On Art and Rhythm & Noise Classes by Nancy Saxon. Thursdays schedule and respective instructors consists of a Creative Writing Class by Andie Wolfinsohn, Creative Dramatics Class by Joann Saxon, a Dance Class by Marie Crist and Brie Hetterick, and a Vocal Music Class by Teri Sue Wines. Classes begin June 22. Tuition is $50/class or NOON-5 PM $400/for the entire package. There will be one per- C.S.T. formance/exhibition at 1 p.m. on July 29. For more information about the classes or registration, COME phone Joann Saxon at 879-8060. For more informa- RIDE ALL THE tion about the Dunes Summer Theatre season, log onto www.dunessumertheatre.com STEAM TRAINS SATURDAY, SUNDAY, MONDAY

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the park was touched by a tornado on May 21 — just days before its opening on Memorial Day. Branches and trees were everywhere, and so Watkin Tree Pro immediately came to the park’s rescue by removing 30 damaged trees and enabling Deer Forest to open on time for the 2004 season. Chris Hilton, as you might expect, was all smiles when he concluded his conversation with the tremen- dous tree man, and he began our tour by assuring us that not a single animal had been hurt by the tornado, nor had a single building suffered any damage during the devastating storm. Proof, we concluded, that God clearly smiles down upon Deer Forest.

Family-oriented fun awaits you at Deer Forest in Coloma, Michigan. Coloma, Michigan’s Deer Forest advertises itself as “the animal wonderland” where it is “cool and shady” and you can “stroll through Storybook Lane” and “visit the zoo animals” now through Labor Day. Deer Forest is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (EDT), and it offers amusement rides, food concessions, picnic pavilions, a gift shop and live entertainment. Admission is $12 and children under three are free. Natalie feeds a llama at Deer Forest. Those are the basics ingredients for a summer And now, thanks to the modern wonder of pocket attraction that has been delighting kids and adults taperecorders, here is the complete, unabridged tran- of all ages for decades. script of our delightful walk through Deer Forest In fact, you’re probably thinking as you read this with the engaging and affable Mr. Chris Hilton: that you were taken to Deer Forest as a kid and had He began by explaining that the park was built in a great time hand- feeding the deer or riding the 1949 to soothe the troubled souls of those who had just train through the park’s enchanting oak forest. You fought in World War II by a man named Cecil Potts. are probably also waxing nostalgic for Deer Forest’s kitschy collection of storybook cottages and characters and wondering if such gems from your past could possibly have survived. Well, fans of low-key family adventures, let me assure you that the Deer Forest you will find this summer has retained all those golden moments from your past and is busily putting on what they call “a brighter face this season.” For the latest on one of America’s greatest roadside attractions, the Beacher travel team motored recently to wild Coloma, Michigan for a personal tour of Deer Forest with none other than Operation Manager Chris Hilton himself. When we arrived, he was talking with a man from Watkin Tree Pro who was ready to haul away a load of fallen timber from Deer Forest. That was because The three bears discover who’s been sleeping in their bed at Deer Forest. THE June 24, 2004 Page 55

“It must have been a fabulous idea,” Chris Hilton said as we strolled along Storybook Lane “because it has survived for 55 years and still going strong. Cecil Potts built it as a petting zoo where you could feed the deer, and they had really cool things for its time.” Such as pneumatic-driven animatronic displays the likes of which a certain gent named Walt Disney was just starting to dream up for his own little theme park in Anaheim, California.

The Deer Forest Railway is ready to take you through the Michigan woods. Deer Forest might have vanished into the mists of legend had not Chris Hilton and his family discovered it in 1993. Having been driven from a successful dia- per delivery business by the advent of disposal dia- pers, the Hiltons were looking for a new business challenge. “We saw all kinds of redevelopment potential with A pair of “zedonks” at Deer Forest. They are a cross between a zebra it, so we bought it in 1993,” Chris said. He noted that and a donkey and have the donkey’s gentle traits. his grandmother had a place in nearby Lawrence, “so “The remnants are still in the back barn, and they we came out here as kids, and enjoyed the place, so had Ol’ King Cole and his Fiddlers Three, and the fid- we were familiar with Deer Forest from a visitor’s point dlers fiddled, and King Cole danced, and they had Santa of view.” Claus rocking in a chair the elves busily pounding on toys and making things. Think of that back in the 1950s — that was really cool,” Chris Hilton said. A multitude must have agreed because the park attracted as many as 8,000 visitors a day during its peak years in the late ‘50s and early ‘60s. “They had three people in the parking lot direct- ing traffic. People would come and feed the deer, and ride the train and a few rides. There were stage shows, animal shows. I’ve heard stories about a trained chicken who would play the piano — really cool stuff.”

Operation Manager Chris Hilton details all the improvements his family is making to Deer Forest this summer. Chris Hilton, in fact, remembered seeing seals jumping for fish that were sold from a feed stand. “How cool is that?” he asked. Then he proceeded to answer our questions about the park’s future by noting that he is so devoted to Deer Forest’s survival that he has moved there full-time by taking quarters in the building that houses Santa Claus. There is, he assured us, no more soothing way in which to fall asleep at night than by listening Cathryn Rauner will happily sell you feed for the animals at Deer Forest. to the cries of 40 species of animals. Then a company from down South bought Deer Forest “In 1993 we when first got involved, we asked — and “basically found it was too far away for them to what is Deer Forest today? It still has Storybook take care of, and they let it disintegrate.” Deer Forest Continued on Page 56 THE Page 56 June 24, 2004

As they proceed with their redevelopment of Deer Forest, the Hiltons are taking care to preserve its family character. As Chris Hilton put it: “It’s a great place for grandparents to bring their grandchildren. I get grandparents here all the time who tell me they came here when they were children, and this is bringing back such wonderful memories that they are bringing my grandchildren here.” And well they should because the Hilton brothers and their mother and sister are working over-time this summer to polish the gem of your childhood.

Feeding the fallow deer their main course. The fallow deer at feeding time. They are native of Sherwood Forest in England and were considered the “King’s deer.” Deer Forest Continued from Page 55 Lane. There is a lot of magic in the atmosphere with the mature oak trees and shady picnic area. In our imaginations we began to create little fun zones. We put up the ‘Wild Child Play Structure’ as one of our first improvements. “My little brother Andy Hilton helped design it, and we kept going back to the manufacturer and saying: ‘this isn’t fun enough.’” When it was deemed fun and strong enough, the Hilton brothers allowed it into their park, and on the day of our visit, the 5,000 sq. ft. play structure was indeed being put to active use by a host of younger and older visitors. Natalie gets locked in on the Tree Top Ferris Wheel. To feed and pet 40 species of animals, rise through the oak branches on the Tree Top Ferris Wheel and play on the Wild Child structure with your grandkids, take I-94 east to exit 39 (Coloma, MI) and turn north two miles and carefully follow the signs to Deer Forest. Again, they are open daily until Labor Day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (EDT). Phone 269/468-4961 to let the deer know you are coming.

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U.S. Hwy 12 & Moore Rd. 219/872-6984. Leave message air conditioners. HEALTH & PHYSICAL FITNESS • A.O. Smith water heaters and Cole & Masey water • • • MASSAGE THERAPY & WELLNESS CENTER • • • conditioners. Therapeutic Massage • Acupuncture * Brain Gym • QiGong Classes • • We service ALL brands of furnaces, air conditioners Reflexology • Healing Touch • Feldenkrais® • Personal Fitness Training and water softners. Dog Massage Classes • Gift Certificates www.wellness-specialists.com Competitive Rates - Senior Citizens Discounts Call 219/879-5722. 60 day to 1 year warranty on most Service Work YOGA OUTDOORS - Above the Garden Path 2120 Avondale, LB. 2+ blocks from LS. Dr. No class July 4th. 1 Hour Minimum Service Call - Travel Time 1 Way - Sorry, No Credit Mornings: Sun: 8:15 am, Mon. 7:45 am & Sunset Wed: 7 pm Insured, Bonded, LIC. #PC81038838 Classes 1 hr. 15 min. drop in $10. Series avail. Info, privates, groups, brochure. 219/872-9593. THE June 24, 2004 Page 59

EXERCISE: WE ARE COLLEGE STUDENTS LOOKING FOR WORK. Experienced •Protects Against Heart Disease - • Lowers Blood Pressure at painting, cleaning, & yard work. Ask for Mike - 219/874-7573. • Burns Fat - Controls Weight - Improves Bone Strength • Makes People Feel Good LANDSCAPE-Lawns-Clean Up, Etc. IN-HOME PERSONAL TRAINING -- H & D TREE SERVICE and LANDSCAPING, INC. -- Beth LaPaich: Personal Trainer Full service tree and shrub care. Trimming, planting, removal. • Bachelors in Liberal Arts, Purdue University. Firewood, snowplowing, excavating. -- Call 872-7290. • Certified National Academy of sports Medicine. FREE ESTIMATES • Member of 1999 Purdue Women's Nat'l Basketball Championship Team. HEALY'S LANDSCAPING & STONE 219-871-0142 219/879-5150 -- FAX 219-879-5344 HANDYMAN-HOME REPAIR-PLUMBING http://www.healysland.com - [email protected] QUALITY CARPENTRY: Expert remodeling of kitchens, bathrooms. LARGEST Supplier of Natural Stone Also: doors, windows, skylights, ceramic tile, drywall, decks & repairs. New Items Small jobs welcome. Call Ed at 219/878-1791. Kewanne flat skippers -- Irish Celtic Stone -- Building veneers. HANDYMAN - Antenna service. Phone & TV jacks. House wiring. JIM'S LAWN SERVICE - Spring Cleanup - Gutter Cleaning Sinks. Toilets. Countertops. Carpentry. Full house rehab work. Call 219/874-2715. Leave message Beach Stairway Repair & Refurbishing. THINK SPRING DR. TOM'S SERVICE CLINIC - 219/778-4036 Let Us Be Your One-Stop Store KENNEDY HOME IMPROVEMENTS - - Roofing - Painting - Siding. Colored Mulch - Topsoil - River Rock - Spring Cleanups Insured. Free Estimates - 269/469-1342 We also provide maintenance (Commercial and Residential) BEACHSIDE BUILDERS H&S SERVICES --2621 E. US HIGHWAY 12 We do all roofing - including rubber, siding, & soffit & fascia. (Across from Karwick Plaza) Concrete decks, etc. Fully insured. For free estimates call 219/325- Call 219/872-8946 4564. Mention this ad for up to $500.00 off next estimate. CAPPY'S LAWN CARE • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • FREE ESTIMATES • FULLY INSURED HIRE Sue’s HUSBAND 219/874-3580 Is your list of household repair & maintenance projects growing? CHUCK'S LANDSCAPING AND TREE SERVICE. Small jobs welcome. - Quality Work. -- Call Ed Berent @ 219/879-8200. Custom landscape design & installation. Tree & shrub planting. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Compete Lawn Renovation, i.e., Seed & Sod - Mulch & River Rock. MICHIANA PRESSURE CLEANING Retaining Walls & Planters: Rock. Block Flagstone Timbers. Railroad ties. Drain Tile Installation for Water Control Decks - Houses - Sidewalks, Etc. Free estimates -- Call 219/861-0355 Brick Patios -- Driveway Designs -- Parking Problems? Resolved! CONSTRUCTION & HANDYMAN SERVICE -- All types of home High tolerance tree and stump removal -- Tree and bush removal repairs & improvements. Call MS CONSTRUCTION at 219/762-7363. Insured and References - Senior Discount. EXPERT WORK - HANDYMAN - Painting - Dry wall. - 25 Years ONE CALL DOES IT ALL experience. Insured. Free estimates. Call 219/871-0209. 219/874-8785 JEFF'S MAINTENANCE SERVICE DEUTSCHER LANDSCAPING A/C & heating repair. Plumbing. Electrical. Carpentry. Exterior Specializing in lawn maintenance, sod, seed, retaining walls, and remodeling. - Gutters, soffits, etc. Call 219/851-1183. more. Celebrating 10 years in business. Call now to receive 10% TILE WORK NEEDED? Ceramic, Marble, or Stone. discount on all landscaping and lawn maintenance needs. Office Call for a free estimate. - Brian McCoy 219-8551-2720. 219/879-7829. Cell 219/871-9182. - Ron Deutscher, Owner/Landscaper. DON THE WINDOW CLEANER Residential - Commercial - gutter Cleaning - Custom Homes - High Windows my Specialty - Year-Round Cleaning - LaPorte & Porter Co. ADDIE'S LAWN MAINTENANCE • Residential & Commercial Free estimates - References - Call Donald Munnell at 219/465-0759. Yard Clean-Up • Mowing • Aeration • Thatching • We also do Ext. Power Wash, Stain &Seal. Free Estimates. We Beat Any Written Price. PAINTING-DRYWALL-WALLPAPER Call 219-879-2017 - Leave message. THE A & L PAINTING COMPANY -- INTERIOR & EXTERIOR 20-YEARS EXPERIENCE References. Reasonable. BEACH AREA LAWN CARE We also Power Wash, Seal & Paint Decks. Ph. 219/778-4145. Mowing - Lawn Maintenance - Fertilize -- Please call 219/879-1693 JEFFERY J. HUMAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR PAINTING & STAINING • • • PAT'S TREE SERVICE • • • Custom Decorating - Custom Woodwork - Hang/Finish Drywall A complete tree service. Experts in Storm Damage - Fully Insured Custom Suede and Faux Finishes Free Estimates available 7 days a week. -- Call 219/362-5058 25-Years experience. Insured. Ph. 219/326-8512. GOD'S GARDNER WISTHOFF PAINTING -- REFERENCES Plant, mulch & fert. - Certified Arborist trims shrubs & trees. Small Jobs Welcome -- Call 219/874-5279 219/362-2987. MAIDENA MASTER PAINTERS & REMODELING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Quality work - Specialty finishes - Murals. - Clean, careful work. ATTENTION DRIVERS - NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Call 219/878-9653 for free estimates. TMC Transportation needs drivers. Guaranteed weekly earnings. HALDY BROTHERS PAINTING - Interior & Exterior. Licensed & Premium equipment and benefits. Excellent earning potential, Insured. Experienced & Reliable - Call 1-866/255-9266 and still be OFF WEEKENDS! It's not a job, it's a future. SNYDER PROFESSIONAL FINISHING FOR CDL Training, Call today. - 1-800-882-7364 AC0064 Painting - Staining - Dry Wall - Trim Carpentry - Restoration - NOW HIRING - Experienced in sales of better apparel accessories. Renovation - 20+ Years of experience. References avail. - 219/874-6615 Flexible hours, superb atmosphere. Summer & year round positions. EXPERIENCED COLLEGE STUDENT -- Looking for Apply with resume. FILONI CONCEPT. Painting & Power Washing Jobs - Call Darryl at 219/874-6274. 16032 Goodwin Ave., Union Pier, MI. - 269/469-2801 QUALITY PAINTING & DECORATING - Window & Screen Repair - FULL TIME RECEPTIONIST FOR BUSY REAL ESTATE OFFICE. - Small Lawn Care Jobs - Power Washing - Free Estimates. Friendly, outgoing personality. Answering phones, scheduling Call Frank at 219/879-5374. appointments, filing, etc. E-mail resume to [email protected] ALL BRIGHT PAINTING - Interior/exterior. Satisfaction guaranteed. WANT TO BUY OR SELL Free estimates. Licensed & insured. 219/879-7199. ART & OFFICE SUPPLIES (FIRME'S){8 WARREN PAINTING & PRESSURE WASH - Interior & Exterior. (2 Stores) 11th & Franklin Streets, Michigan City - 219/874-3455 Decks washed & sealed - Free estimates -- Call 219/872-6424 Highway 12, Beverly Shores - Just West of Traffic Light. THE Page 60 June 24, 2004

WINDY CITY GOLF CARS FLINT LAKE-VALPARAISO - Charming hillside house surrounded by Golf Car Sales - Service • Repairs • Rental • Leasing . trees. Spacious living room. Fireplace. Big Country Kitchen. 1/BR. Call Us For Pricing Information And Quotes For Your Golfing Needs. Glassed in study. Steps to the beach. Peaceful. Perfect for writer, 1-800-232-2172 -- KNOX, INDIANA artist, or loving couple. $630/month. -- Call 219/771-2779. TOURING PRIJON KAYAK - Used twice. Originally $1,255. Now ask- HARBOR COUNTRY: Unique cottage with large, two story living ing $485. Like new in every way. - 269/586-2021, or 312/951-0527. space. 2/BR, 2/Baths. Can sleep 6. Large screened porch. Lovely LEATHER FURNITURE - Contemporary style. White & brick swivel terrace & garden. Gourmet kitchen. Wah/dry. A/C. Cable, TV/DVD, chairs. '99 Yamaha Wave Runner. - 219/871-0841. Stereo, Computer. All linens. Bicycles. 8 Blocks to beautiful beach. Sat/Sat rental, $1,200/wk. Photos avail. A must see. 773/929-2295. 2001 GAS CLUB CAR - 50 hrs. Dark gray - Fuel gauge - Ball washer - Deluxe light package/street legal - Fold-down windshield . CHARMING MICHIANA SHORES COTTAGE IN WOODED AREA Fan & hubcaps. New $7,000 with trailer - $4,700. A little over a block from great beach. Rustic charm with 14-FOOT AQUA CAT SAILBOAT - Good condition $1,000. modern conveniences. 2-New baths and kitchen. Fireplace. Air/Cond. Beach Shower , BBQ . Dishwasher. 2 + Bdrms. Weeks George Curtin -- 815/485-3800. avail: 6/26-7/03; 7/10-7/17; 7/24-7/31; 7/31-8/7; 8/7-814; 8/21-8/28. 16' HOBIE CAT - TRAILER & EXTRAS Call 773/935-1855 days, or 773/248-3265 evenings. F-2940 Good Condition - $1,500 - Call 219/879-5879 www.mintzdds.com/michiana 2002 SEARAY 260 SUN DANCER, With Trailer -- $65,000. SHERIDAN BEACH SUMMER RENTAL - Large, luxury 3/BR, 1 1/2 Call 219/879-1711. Bath. Across from Beach. Cent/Air. Washer/Dryer. $1,800/wk. LONG BEACH MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE - Sat., June 26th -9 'til 2. Discount for longer stays. 1 yr lease $1000/mo. - 219/872-4446. Wave Runner. Arts. Furniture. Golf Equip. Housewares. 1994 Mustang SHERIDAN BEACH SUMMER RENTAL - Lake Shore Drive. Brand new. Convertible. Electronics. Misc. 2101 Lake Shore & 2102 Oakenwald. Private. - Spectacular lake views. 3/BR, 2/Bath. Cent/Air. Washer/Dryer. YARD SALE FRIDAY & SATURDAY, JUNE 25th, 26th, 10 'til 4 (EDT). Wrap around deck. $2,500/wk. Discount for longer stays. Prices start at fifty cents. Artisan fine crafts. Handcrafted jewelry. 1/Yr. lease $1.500/mo. 219/872-4446. Hip clothing. Bath products. Gift items. Greeting cards. Fun stuff. LONG BEACH HOUSE FOR RENT - Great location, very close to Home accents. At FILONI, 16032 GOODWIN AVE., Union Pier, MI. beach and park. 4/BR, 2/Bath. A/C. W/D. New kitchen w/DW. Deck (Just off Red Arrow Hwy) - No Early Birds. w/BBQ. Cable TV. - Avail after 8/15/04 - Short/Long term. -- Call CLUB CAR ELECTRONIC GOLF CART - Roll down sides. With 312/953-9570. charger. Call 269/469-2934. Grand Beach, MI. LAKE SHORE DRIVE - LONG BEACH 3/BR, 4/Baths - A/C - Jacuzzi - Decks - Awesome View. REAL ESTATE Available July &August - 2,000/wk. - Call 219/872-7336. REAL ESTATE INVESTING FOR RENT - LONG BEACH - LAKE SHORE DRIVE - HILLSIDE PROFIT FROM DISTRESSED REAL ESTATE INVESTING Lake Views. Deck. 4/BR, 2/Bath. A/C. W/D. Gas Grill. Cable. st Learn to buy, improve, & resell distressed pr9operty at a profit. Avail July 18-25, or July 25 - Aug 1 . - $2,100/wk. 708/349-0442. Take advantage of this growth industry today. LONG BEACH EXECUTIVE HOUSE RENTAL For more information visit www.momr.com Stop 29 - Overlooking Lake. Fantastic decks/views. 3/BR, 2/Bath. COMMERCIAL - RENTALS/LEASE/SELL A/C. W/D. & much more. NO PETS/NO SMOKING. Before & after Labor Day week available. LT Rental Avail. For current rates, call GOLDEN SANDES STORE AND LOCK 630/337-6220. 4407 E. U.S. 12 (@ Hwy. 212) Michigan City, IN. 219/879-5616. SHERIDAN BEACH - SPECTACULAR LAKE VIEWS. OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE IN POPULAR HACIENDA BUILDING Large 3/BR, 4 decks. All amenities. Short- term $1,500/wk. Sizes from 720 SF up to 1750 SF. Long-term $1,400/mo. - Call 630/852-5414 For more information call 219/874-8748 FURNISHED 2/BR APT. - Sheridan Beach, Lake Shore Drive . FOR LEASE - Two Office Suites, approximately 900 and 1,500 All amenities. Outdoor deck. Short walk to beach. $200 per night. square feet respectively, at 1411 S. Woodland Ave., Michigan City, 2 Nights minimum. Call Milt Dempsey at 219/874-4995. IN. Modern, contemporary, energy efficient & ample drive up parking at the door. BEACH AREA HOUSE - 206 Felton - Walk to beach. Available now -- Call 219/872-0318 Quiet neighborhood. 2/BR, 1/bath. No pets. Non-smokers preferred. $700/month+ utilities & deposit. Year round rental. - 219/879-2195 BOA T SLIP - 55', - $3,800/Season - Marina Park West. DELIGHTFUL VACATION RENTAL - Stop 37. Sleeps 8. 3/BR + loft. Includes all utilities & pool access. 219/670-1659 2/Baths. D/W. A/C. W/D. FP. Screen porch. Large deck. Deck off RENTAL INDIANA Master BR. TVs. Cable. BBQ. On3-Wooded lots. Linen included. 1/4 STOP 26 - LAKE SHORE DRIVE -- 4/BR, 2 1/2 Baths. Block to lake. Phone Mike at 847/321-8661 or Judy at 847/814-8215, Front deck. Back porch. - Call 219/879-0615, or 773/233-6511. or email [email protected]. HOUSE FOR RENT IN LONG BEACH WATERFRONT LUXURY CONDO - 3/BR, 4/Bath. Furnished. 3/BR. Across from lake. Great view & beach. Call 219/874-8692. $1,500/mo. year lease.-55-foot boat slip also avail. - 219/670-1659. LONG BEACH COZY 4/BR HOUSE AT STOP 15 (Across from Beach) SHERIDAN BEACH - STOP 3 - 3/BR, 2/Bath. Sleeps 10. Central A/C. W/D. 2-Decks. Grill. Enclosed veranda. 100 Yards to beach. Summer Fireplace and Large Deck. No pets. Call 708/579-1745. rental. - 708/532-4927, or www.geocities.com/pafleck1950. SUMMER ESCAPE RENTAL, STOP 31, SHORELAND HILLS. - 1-Blk to DUNESCAPE BEACH CLUB lake. Charming rehabbed cottage. Retro décor. Sleeps 6-8. 2-Baths. LAKEFRONT CONDOS -- 2 and 3 bedrooms. AC. Huge screen porch & yard. Family friendly. Call 847/696-0878. Summer Rentals -- $1,400 to $2,000 per week. One Month Minimum - DUNESCAPE REALTY - 219/872-0588. OGDEN DUNES HOME ON THE LAKE - 2/BR, charming furnishings. Spectacular views. Avail after June 15. Call 219/947-2940 SUMMER RENTALS GALORE SHERIDAN BEACH: MICHIANA LOG CABIN ON 7 WOODED LOTS. 111 Carolina - 3/BR, 2/BA, sleeps 10. 1-door to beach! 2/BR, 1/Bath. Family room. Sleeps 7. Short walk to beach & park 200 Hilltop - 5/BR. Panoramic View - 4 1/2/Bath Weekly/monthly rental June - Sept. 219/874-5704. 611 Colfax - 3/BR, 1.5/BA. Sleeps 6. On the beach! LONG BEACH - Lovely 5/BR, 2 master suites, home. Pool. Newly 1004 LSD - 3-4/BR, 2/BA. Sleeps 8. Over Dune to Beach! decorated & rehabbed. 2-Decks. New kitchen. 2-Blocks from beach. 1537B LSD - 3/BR, 2/BA/ Sleeps 8. Cross street to beach! 312/404-4457. LONG BEACH: - Lake Shore Dr. - 4/BR, 2.5/BA. Walk out lower deck LOVELY LAKE SHORE DRIVE beach cottage on high dune, to beach. Sleeps 8. Avail August. Overlooking Lake Michigan. Located in historic and pristine BOAT SLIP ON TRAIL CREEK, 50' - $1,500 for the season. Sheridan Beach, with beach access one block away. 4/BR, 2 1/2 Call Debbie Burke @ 219/872-4000. baths with beach showers and full kitchen. Breezy front and back screened porches. Rent weekly or monthly in July. $1,500 per week. MERRION & ASSOCIATES REALTORS - 219/872-4000 , or For information toll free 1-866/496-1752 www.merrionandassoc.com call Dr. Thomas Carlson at 312/641-2921. THE June 24, 2004 Page 61

STOP 26 RENTAL - HEART OF LONG BEACH ACROSS FROM LAKE MICHIGAN on Lakeshore Rd. in Union Pier. 3/BR. Hot Tub. - Call for details 219/8793619 after 6 PM. Charming, beautifully landscaped cottage. 2/BR, 2/Bath. A/C. NEW BUFFALO RENTAL - 2/BR condo at Beacon Pointe Washer/dryer. Screened porch. Patio. Fireplace. Nature view &swimming pool. - $875/week. Call 708/482-7523. 269/469-5789. ON PINE LAKE IN LaPORTE - 2/BR, 1 1/2 Bath furnished house SECLUDED 4/BR, 4.5 BATH HOME C LOSE TO LAKE MI. This home Deck & Dock. Weekly or Monthly. - 708/425-1505. has ll the amenities, include. W/D, D/W, C/A, Jacuzzi tub & F/P. With wide-open living spaces, it ca accommodate up to 14 people. SHERIDAN BEACH SUMMER RENTAL- 1/BR owner's unit. Quiet $2,500 per week. - Call 269/469-9813. building. Ideal for couple. Non-smokers. No pets. Nicely decorated, SECLUDED 4/BR, 4.5/Bath home close to Lake MI. This home has neat & clean. - $600/wk. Call for info. - 219/879-2195. all the amenities, include. Q/D, D/W, C/A, Jacuzzi tub F& F/P with LONG BEACH HOUSE RENTAL wide open living spaces. It can accommodate up to 14 people. - Call now to reserve Summer'04 weekly rental of this JUST refur- $2,500/wk. bished 3/BR house. Sleeps 10. Includes new kitchen, lighting, furni- Call269/469-9813. ture, beds & paint. Only one block from Stop 22 beach. No Pets. GORGEOUS 3/BR, 2/BATH HOME ON LAKE MI. this home has all ameni- Also avail for fall/Notre Dame footwall weekends ties, and with its spectacular views it is sure to be a family favorite for years For info/rates - call Tim at 773/975-1291 to come. You can also rent the studio apartment for extra sleeping. Main CHARMING COUNTRY HOME Hse $2,500 p/wk. Studio $800 p/wk. Call 269/469-9813 August Rental (2-Blocks from Lake). Fully furnished. 4/BR, 2/Bath. Family Room w/Fireplace. Sun Porch. 2/Car Garage. A/C. W/D. FLORIDA RENTALS Patio Deck.- 708/784-9866, or 219/879-7914 until Jul. 6. NAPLES, FLORIDA - 2/BR, 2/Bath. On the Beach. SHERIDAN BEACH, STOP 1 - 4/BR, 2/Bath, sleeps 8-10.Half blk from 30-Day minimum. -- Call lake. Central A/C. Avail in August. $850/wk. Call Kevin 773/779-5452. REAL ESTATE FOR SALE DUNE ACRES PROPERTY FOR RENT - $2,500/mo, six months or BEAUTIFUL HALF ACRE LOT LOCATED IN GOLFMORE ESTATES, longer.- Call EXECUTIVE GROUP REALTY at 269/469-6892. New Buffalo Township, Grand Beach, M - For details call: RENTALS MICHIGAN 312/621-9241 (weekdays) or 312/664-8763 (evenings & weekends). LONG BEACH BY OWNER -STOP 20 HOUSE FOR RENT - NEW BUFFALO - Convenient "in town" HOUSE FOR SALE - [email protected] location. 16 S. Townsend. Take the first right after Jackson's Market LOT FOR SALE - [email protected] (1/2 Block) on U.S. 12. Available now. Newly renovated. New appliances. New window treatments. 2 Bedroom. Full dry basement. Large yard and WOODED, 88 X 120, HOMESITE. City water & sewer. Birch Drive, one garage. VERY CLEAN! $700 per month. Security deposit & Michiana, IN area. $59,000. - Broker/Owner - 239/283-2437. references. NO SMOKERS. No pets. Please drive by first. POOL'S OPEN - MOVE RIGHT IN! 5/BR RAISED RANCH w/walk-out Call Gary at 269/449-2168 to see more. finished lower level. Spacious family room, stone fireplace, wet bar, 12x35 sun room, in-ground 20x40 pool, pool house w/bath, fenced BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE MICHIANA COTTAGE FOR SUMMER RENTAL 1 acre lot. Located between Michigan City LaPorte in popular One block from beautiful Lake Michigan Beach at Stop 39. Fully Jongkind Park. Easy access to I-94, LaPorte schools. $199,000. furnished--Charming Deco decor. Air conditioned, forty windows to Call today for appointment. 219/326-5992. catch lake breezes. Sleeps up to eight persons. Three bedrooms. Two full baths. Two woodburning fireplaces. New kitchen. Secluded LONG BEACH HOME by owner - Stop 27 - 5/BR, 3 1/2 Bath. 100 forty oak tree landscape with Adirondack chairs and hammocks. steps to beach. - $599,000. -219/878-0113. (Avail for August rental). TVs with cable and movie channels. BBQ grill. Available May FOR SALE OR RENT - REHABBED 1890 VICTORIAN. 3 Apts. With onward through October and selected winter holidays. Pets wel- great rental history. No money down, lease to own. 2Doors from come. Call [773] 528-0825 or [773] 281-7100. Prefer longer tenancy, Lighthouse Mall. Walk to beach. - 219/462-4461. Leave message. but willing to consider weekly rentals with excellent tenants. Beverly Shores-FSBO-1Blk to Lake MI. 4/BR, 2-1/2Ba, Single Family MICHIGAN - GRAND BEACH -- Lake front home, just 42 steps down w/Gst hse w/2/Bdr & 1Ba. 781/254-6034 or [email protected] to a private beach on Lake Michigan. Enjoy magnificent sunsets from this lake-front deck. Golf course and tennis courts are within walking distance. This cozy 3/BR is air-conditioned and equipped with a washer & dryer. Avail July & August for $1,750/wk, or June & Annual Studio Art Show and Sale Sept. for $975/wk. Call 708/848-1025 for a viewing appointment. 2-BEDROOM COTTAGE - Walk To Beach -Large Yard W/Patio Visit Susan M. Henshaw at her home studio and A/C-$750/Week - 269/469-3709, Or NEWBUFFALOGETAWAY.COM see her latest Pastels of Lake Michigan, the dunes and MICHIANA SHORES, MICH - 3/BR, 2/bath. Completely furnished. AC. other local landscapes. 2 1/2 Blocks to lake. - $750/wk, or $2,800/mo. Avail July thru Aug. Go to www.eyedart.com to view some of Susan’s work Call 219/872-7336. MICHIANA - 3745 LAKE SHORE DRIVE -- 2/BR, 2/Bath. Sleeps 6. now on display at BREAD & CHOCOLATE in Goshen. Lake across street. Spectacular Lake/Sunset views. $1,000/wk. Joining Susan at this event will be: AVAIL 7/17-7/31; 8/14-8/21; Sept/Oct.- Call 312/527-0414 ext 245 Julie Schwartz: Fine Art Photographer: Julie hand- MICHIANA SHORES - ORIGINAL MICHIANA LOG CABIN manipulates Polaroid Photos using a variety of tools. Want to go back to camp? Just renovated 1930's log cabin along Kelly B. Moore : Painting, Drawing & Photography: the creek. Sleeping loft plus 4 bunk beds. Fireplace. Screen porch. Deck. Air/cond. Close to playground and 2 //2 blocks to beach. “As an artist, I believe my function is to pay atten- Asking $675/wk, negotiable for longer term. Avail starting late June. tion and collect images, thoughts and ideas that ”. Call Judy 1-866/400-6800, or E-mail [email protected]. Dave Demske: Pottery, Painting: Dave’s pottery is CONDO W/BOAT SLIP & VIEWS OF NEW BUFFALO HARBORS. both beautiful and functional. Plates, pots, bowls 1/BR, 1.5 Bath. Sleeps 4. Rooftop deck. Private pool. Walk to downtown and beach. $1,575/wk, or 1,775 w/slip. Call 269/267-7054. and mugs, each with their own unique qualities. COTTAGE IN MICHIANA, Two Blocks From Private Beach. 3/BR, Susan Vissing: Jewelry: Using semi-precious & 2/Bath. Sleeps 7. Beach chairs & bikes avail for use. Well trained natural stones, vintage glass beads, sterling, leather dogs accepted. $1,560/wk. Call 269/267-7054. and silk, Susan creates unique one of a kind pieces GRAND BEACH - 4/BR, 3/Bath. Large deck & yard overlooking golf as well as inspiring collections. course. Walk to beach. A/C. W/D. Avail June, Aug & Sept. 269/469-5359 Please join the group for refreshments! NEW BUFFALO VICTORIAN - Walk to beach, harbor & shops. th th 5/BR, 4 1/2 baths. $2,000/wk + $500 Security Deposit. June 26 – 10:00 - 6: 00, June 27 – 12:00 - 6:00 Avail weeks of: -- 7/24 - 8/14 - 8/21 - 8/28. - Call 312/573-0702. 10832 Kruger Road • Union Pier, MI 49129 THE Page 62 June 24, 2004

you can practically taste and smell. He can describe Off the Book Shelf the south of France better than the natives. His obvi- by Sally Carpenter ous love of the life there shows in his descriptions of A Good Year by Peter Mayle the people, their lives and even the food they eat. Time for some marshmallow reading...that’s shop Especially the food. The man can go on and on about talk for light, fluffy novels that are great at the beach each course on the menu and of course, the wine to or on the back deck. If your imagination would like go with it. to visit the south of France, then I have the perfect Anyway, back to start for your summer reading with this week’s con- our story....Max sideration. first meets Roussel We all know that Peter Mayle has been having a and his wife. They love affair with Provence--its people, land and food- tend the vines on -for many years. In this, his fifth novel, he gives us the estate and Max another look at the land...this time through the end- can’t help but less rows of grape vines growing under the hot sun. notice that he lives There’s something to be said about continunity. very well for a In the case of author Mayle it lets the reader know farmer. Hmmm. what to expect....no heavy drama, no complicated, multi- Then there’s the level plots...just a pleasant storyline. wine he finds in Our hero is Max Skinner, up and coming young exec- his uncle’s wine utive in the money management market in London. cellar...ugh. Not He is about to seal a sweet deal that will land him an palatable at all. even sweeter bonus when his boss invites him to Then there are lunch. Final meal for the comdemned? Of course. the women Max The boss is taking over the case and the bonus. Max meets: the notary becomes angry enough to quit on the spot. There is Nathalie Auzet no indignation like righteous indignation, right? who looks more like a runway model; Fanny, the Unfortunately, the end result is the same...Max is unem- very well endowed cafe owner; and, just to complicate ployed. things a little more, Christie Roberts, the young, When Max gets home, there is a letter awaiting him blond California cutie, who says she is Uncle Henry’s from a solicitor. It seems his Uncle Henry has died leav- love child! Now, the whole issue of who is entitled to ing Max his house and land in the south of France. the estate must be decided, and the lawyer suggests “My dad’s brother, Uncle Henry, had a place about that Max and Christie share the house until a final an hour from Avignon--big old house surrounded by determination is made. vines, not far from a little village. Uncle Henry and “The enforced proximity of two strangers is frequently I used to play tennis and chess, and in the evenings awkward, because having a guest in your life demands he’d get my tipsy on watered-down wine and give me a certain consideration that may not come natural- lectures about life. Very decent old stick, he was.” ly. And sometimes, if old habits are sufficiently That same evening, Max’s ex-brother-in-law Charlie entrenched, it may not come at all. That is how it was invites Max to dinner to celebrate his being made a between Christie and Max.” full partner in a real estate firm. His bonuses makes Charlie comes down from London to help Max Max’s lost bonus look like small potatoes. He is all excit- assess the whole situation, and, how fortunate, ed about Max’s inheritance and tells him to get down Christie has worked in the California wine industry there and check out the place, see if the vines are pro- and knows a thing or two about the whole process. ducing a decent wine, before he decides to sell the place. Love, food, wine and a little intrigue blend togeth- He even gives Max a generous check to see him er to make a bright, breezy novel in the style that has through the next few months. made Peter Mayle a reading mainstay for many This is where author Mayle kicks into high gear, years. giving the reader a written picture of Provence that Till next time, happy reading!

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