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Labor Day - 2007 Open ‘til 6 p.m. Labor Day is observed throughout the United Evenings States in recognition of the dignity of labor, falling on the fi rst Monday in September each year. Labor organizations sponsor various celebrations, but for most it is a day of rest. It also has become a symbol of the end of summer. www.littlehousefashions.comElegant Apparel for the Peter J. McGuire, general secretary of the Broth- [email protected] Conscious Woman erhood of Carpenters and Joiners, May 18, 1882, at Women’s Apparel a central Labor Union meeting in New York City, proposed that “a day be set aside as a festive day, during which parade through the streets of the city Girls would permit public tribute to American industry.” The motion was adopted and plans for the fi rst La- bor Day celebration made. On Sept. 5th of that year, Wanna workers staged the fi rst Labor Day parade in New York City. Have Fun October 7, 1884, American Federation of Labor meeting at Chicago, A.C. Cameron, member of the SALE Typographical Union 16 introduced the following resolution: “Resolved, That the fi rst Monday in Sep- tember each year be set aside as a laborers’ national Great holiday, and that we recommend its observance by all wage workers, irrespective of sex, calling or na- Prizes! tionality.” In 1887, Oregon became the fi rst state to make Labor Day a legal holiday, followed the same year Just Another Excuse Daily by Colorado, Massachusetts, New Jersey and New to Shop! Drawings York. By 1890 Connecticut, Nebraska and Pennsyl- vania had followed suit. In 1894 President Grover August 23rd Cleveland signed a bill making Labor Day an offi - thru cial legal holiday for the whole country. 20% off World Wide Celebrations September 1st Labor Day is also observed as a legal holiday on the fi rst Monday in September in Puerto Rico and Vera Bradley Canada. In Australia, Labor Day varies consider- ably from state to state. It is the fi rst Monday in Pendleton October in some, the second Monday in March in others, and the fi rst Monday in March in still oth- Bleyle ers. In Europe, Labor Day is May 1. In New Zealand, the holiday is held on the fourth Sleepwear Monday in October and can be traced back to 1840 when a carpenter strove to establish an eight-hour Fall Coats working day. In Canada, Labor Day has been celebrated on the Crabtree & Evelyn fi rst Monday in September since the 1880s. It was purely a business decision to keep the Canadian New Gift Collections holiday in sync with the American to avoid any in- convenience for businesses which have major opera- tions on both sides of the border. Blue Willi's Whatever the day and month, Labor Day com- memorates the spirit and drive of the working man Foxcraft Blouses who keeps the wheels of our economy running. So raise your glass on high and throw another shrimp and MUCH More! on the barbie for me! 409409 Alexander Alexander Street Street, LaPorte,LaPorte, IN IN 326-8602 326-8602 Locally, don’t miss out on Labor Dayz in Washing- On Hwy 35 - 5 Blocks South of Lincolnway TurnTurn Rightright on AlexanderAlexander ton Park, Michigan City. It’s a great way to end the Monday-FridayMonday - Friday 10 am 9:30 to 6 topm 7 Saturday Saturday 9:30 9:30 am to to 5 5 pm summer season. THE Page 4 August 30, 2007 Sally Dolembo Wins Fulbright Scholarship Sarah (Sally) Dolembo, a In February, Sally had her fi rst professional cos- 2001 graduate of Marquette tume design credit for Kokoschka: A Love Story by High School and Class Vale- Henry Schvey, which had its world premiere in St. dictorian, is heading to Italy Louis this year. on a Fulbright Scholarship. Sally has just been awarded a 2007-2008 Ful- She grew up in Long bright Scholarship to study Costume Design in It- Beach and is the daughter aly. She will be heading to Rome in October, where of Bob Dolembo and Anne she will be spending a year working and researching Dolembo. Sally attended at Tirelli Costumi, a costume house that builds cos- Washington University in tumes for fi lm, opera, and theatre. Tirelli also hous- St. Louis where she majored in Costume Design for es an extensive collection of historical garments, in Theatre. During the summer of 2003 she participat- which Sally will study and conduct research. ed in a summer abroad program through the Uni- Tirelli Costumi is credited with work that is seen versity of Cincinnati’s College Conservatory of Mu- all over Italy, but has international fi lm credits as sic: The Opera Theatre and Music Festival of Lucca well, including the recent Oscar winning Charlie in Lucca, Italy. and the Chocolate Factory, The Da Vinci Code, and During the summer of 2004, she won the presti- Oscar winning Titanic. As Titanic was the fi lm that gious Bemis Travel Grant awarded to her by Wash- sparked her interest in costume design and costume ington University, which allowed her to travel to history, this year will be a very rewarding for Sally. London and Bath, England to study historical gar- As part of her Fulbright research, she also plans ments. to travel to Palermo, Sicily to study in a world-re- Sally graduated Washington University in 2005 nown costume museum La Collezione Piraino. After and went on to work for both Opera Theatre of St. her year as a Fulbright Scholar, Sally would love Louis and the Indiana Repertory Theatre in India- to be hired as an assistant designer to an Italian napolis, and she recently spent a year of volunteer costume designer, work toward publishing her re- work through the Catholic Student Center at Wash- search, and plans to eventually attend graduate ington University. school in Costume Design. THE August 30, 2007 Page 5

www.RUBLOFF.com RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES Bonnie “B” Meyer 219-874-2000

TUCKED IN THE WOODS and surrounded by gardens this charmingly fi nished and carefully designed cedar sided home offers over 3000 square feet on two levels. The main fl oor is completely self-contained with two generous bedrooms, two baths, open living and dining rooms, laundry and country kitchen. Pickled hardwood and built-in antiques add to the unique ambiance. Enjoy the quiet setting from a screened porch, patio and deck.

Two bright lower level bedrooms share a third bath and great family room with second kitchen. The over- sized two car garage adds to the convenient storage in the poured basement. Pool parties are possible with optional association membership. This home is close to all Lake Michigan attractions and an easy commute to Chicago. Sellers will consider offers. Reduced to $379,00 THE Page 6 August 30, 2007 Prairie Pride Harvest Market “A summer’s bounty of folk art, crafts, antiques, and garden goods” awaits shoppers at Fawn Run Farm during the 4th annual Prairie Pride Harvest Market on Sat., Sept. 1 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nearly 40 vendors will display in booths situated both inside and around the barn for this country-style market located 3 miles north of Rolling Prairie, IN. Folk artist/promoter Marcy Dailey and husband Mike welcome visitors to their residence and in- vite them to shop the myriad booths and peruse the surrounding garden beds at the farm. Folk art and craft booths will offer handmade jewelry, hand- thrown pottery, framed pictures and canvases, bath and body products, wooden folk art, woodturnings and carvings, handmade and hand painted furni- ture and seasonal decoration. Fabric artisans will display quilted gifts, aprons, handmade rugs, sam- plers, folk dolls and soft-sculpture characters, hand- dyed fabrics, and more. Antique booths will highlight many primitives, collectibles, textiles and linens, Victorian ephem- era, smalls and more. Nursery vendors will offer pe- rennials, herbs, shrubs, hostas, fresh-cut and dried fl owers, mums, gourds, fresh organic salsa, and yard art such as handmade concrete bird baths, garden furniture, and more. Refreshments including fresh, hot-buttered sweet corn will be available for sale. Strolling musicians Liza and Mark Woolever will entertain with folk and country acoustic selections. Parking and admis- sion are free of charge. Fawn Run Farm is located north of US 20 at 3883 E. 700 N. Travel 3 miles north of Rolling Prairie on 1 425 E. (Prairie St.), then go left (west) on 700 N., /2 mile. Look for Fawn Run Farm signs. For more in- formation, contact Dailey at 219/778-2809 or email [email protected].

Rummage Sale at the MC YMCA Friends and members of the Michigan City Fami- ly YMCA will be holding a Huge Gigantic Rummage Sale on Sat., Sept. 8 (9 a.m.-5 p.m.), and Sun., Sept. 9 (noon-3 p.m.). The sale will be held at the YMCA, 1001 E. Coolspring Ave., Michigan City. Donations are welcome and needed. Drop off your donations to the Y; left over items will be given to the Salvation Army. More at 872-9622.

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Curator, Jane Walsh- Brown showing fl ower details Inside Temporary Photography Exhibit Room

Curator, Jane Walsh-Brown in the Brown Mansion Jane Walsh-Brown, the curator and founder, offers visitors tours. She lovingly expresses the Camera and Projector details and the beautiful stories the mansion holds. showcase Walsh-Brown told a tale directly related from a direct descendant of the home. The story is of Loretta Brown who climbed down from the balcony, slid This brief exhibit was built around a panoramic down the roof into her lover’s, Valentine “Val” Cole’s photo taken of downtown Chesterton in the early arms. They ran away and eloped. Her grandson told 1900s. The photograph reminds spectators of how of the death defying feat. important our history is and that it should not be THE August 30, 2007 Page 11 taken for granted. The black and white 360-de- Unique Programs gree view along with the modern color version are September 20th at high noon, Author Millie tacked to the wall and can be seen before entering Samuelson will review the spirited mystery, The the exhibit room. The glass enclosed cases in the Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfi eld. This program temporary exhibit room gives spectators just a fl ash will not only quench your ghostly thirst but refresh- into historic photography. It makes them appreciate ments will be served to wet your whistle and satisfy how belabored it was to take just one photo and how your palette. it has now developed into the easy modern digital September 23rd at 2 p.m. a reception in honor of camera. the new temporary exhibit, “For the Love of Books: Future temporary displays will be as fol- Hand Binding and Related Book Arts” will be held. lows: Once again, there will be refreshments. September 15th – ? “A Day in Life of Westchester September 29th at 2 p.m. Matt Bowen will share Township” and discuss his Civil War memorabilia. September 23rd – November 18th “For the Love Demonstrations of Books: Hand Binding and Related Book Arts” Special periodic demonstrations are given to ex- December 1st –January 31st “For the Joy of Toys: pand culture and diversity. In the recent past there A Christmas Exhibit” has been pottery making, wood crafting, and puzzle Permanent Exhibits workshop. There are no demonstrations for the next The permanent exhibits are to appreciate the two months, please check the Web site for further chronological view of Westchester Township from demonstrations. the glacial era into the early 1980s. Step back in Research time to when only the Native Americans lived in Another service offered is free research to local this area. Precious artifacts depicting their culture residents and $5/hour charge to non-residents. The have been donated so present day natives do not museum staff will give research help. According forget the original inhabitants. to its Web site, http://www.wpl.lib.in.us/museum/ There are a variety of relics that help observers Pratt.htm, they will assist in the following: step into a time machine. The fi rst postmaster in The history of Westchester Township Porter County had a wooden table/box that had The genealogies of local families only nine slots. Mail was delivered only three times House histories a week. Some people today check their email three Historic photographs times or more a day. The school history exhibit brags The archives of the Prairie Club and the Richard- of an original school desk that was used from the son Wildlife Sanctuary 1860s through the 1950s. Visitors can see fi rst-hand For other upcoming events please feel free to con- the intricate detail of the hand-made “Four Roses” tact the museum directly or visit its Web site, http:// bed cover. There is a Hillstrom Organ that was made www.wpl.lib.in.us/museum. somewhere in the late 1800s or early 1900s. It is all The museum is free to the public and opens for about the preservation of history and of the area as tours Wednesday-Sunday, 1-5 p.m. and for research described in the Prairie Club Exhibit. Wednesday-Friday 1-5 p.m. or by appointment. Call 219-983-9715 or send e-mail to: [email protected]. in.us.

Porter County’s fi rst wooden post offi ce box from 1835

Hillstrom Organ Westchester School Desk and Blackboard THE Page 12 August 30, 2007 Folksingers at Box Factory Arboriculture is the art and science of maintaining trees as part of a complex system in our environment. The aim Local folksingers John Tolhuizen and Jim Malosh is to keep a constant balance of the ecosystem in order to return to the Box Factory for the Arts, 1101 Broad reduce disease and death and maintain vigor and growth. St., St. Joseph, MI, on Saturday, Sept. 1, for a con- cert remembering the music and life of the late Tom Dundee. The performance begins at 8 pm with tick- ets for adults $8, seniors and students $6 available at the door. Children 12 and under admitted free when accompanied by an adult. This will be a hands-on, sing-along concert that the entire family will enjoy. Joining John and Jim will be Gary Tope and other friends to recreate the songs and stories of Tom Dundee, prolifi c songwrit- er, captivating storyteller, and exciting performer. Scheduled for the performance is a full set of songs written by Tom, including “Delicate Balance”, “Dog Song”, “Love Doesn’t Die”, “Good Old Car”, “Don’t Fool with Fire”, “Jennifer Clandred”, and others. John Tolhuizen is a long-standing member of the local acoustic music scene with a career spanning three decades. He has performed at many of the live music venues, festivals and special concerts in southwest Michigan and northern Indiana He is a founding member of the Riversong Music Society and has hosted many area open mic nights. Riversong Music Society charter member Jim Malosh’s, “incredibly beautiful” voice leaves his au- diences always wanting to hear more. His memo- rable renditions of gospel, traditional, era folk and Irish favorites can be heard frequently at the Box TREE ISSUES IN YOUR YARD? Factory as well as churches, area community festi- vals and many popular venues throughout Michi- Hi! My name is Christian Siewert and I am president of ana. C & A Arborists Inc. I am a certifi ed arborist and have For information, phone the Box offi ce at 269-983- been caring for trees for over 15 years. We work with an 3688 during normal gallery hours of 10 a.m.-4 p.m., environmental attitude and aim to preserve the valuable tre- Mon.-Sat., or Sun. from 1-4 pm or visit the web site escape in the harbor country region. Our services include: at www.boxfactoryforthearts.org • Tree Trimming • Landscape consultation • Plant health care • Diagnostics • Removal and replanting

If you would like to know more about how arboriculture can enhance your property, call me for a consultation. Christian Siewert C & A Arborists 269-756-2571 Harbor Country, Michigan E-mail: [email protected] John Tolhuizen will remember the life and music of Tom Dundee at a sing-along concert held at the Box Factory for the Arts. THE August 30, 2007 Page 13

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Worker Appreciation Day and Cookout The LaPorte Farmers’ Market is hosting “Worker Appreciation Day: Celebrating Workers of Yester- CARPETING - Pad and Installation day, Today, and Tomorrow” on Sat., Sept. 1. The BEST PRICE GUARANTEED Market opens at its usual time (7 a.m.), the festivi- BERBER PLUSH FREEZIA ties begin at 11:30 a.m. and run until 1 p.m. CARPET CARPET CARPET Special guests include LaPorte Mayor Leigh Mor- Installed Installed Installed ris, Indiana Congressman Joe Donnelly, and Purdue $1.76 sq. ft. $1.88 sq. ft. $1.99 sq. ft. North Central Chancellor James Dworkin. Morris will speak about workers of yesterday; Donnelly WOOD FLOORING WOOD BLINDS will talk about workers of today; and Dworkin will 1 Tarkett 2 /4” oak pre-fi nished Graber Custom Wood discuss workers of tomorrow. Sponsors include the $3.79 sq. ft. 1 Blinds LaPorte County Labor Management Council, the Tarkett 3 /4” oak pre-fi nished $4.79 sq. ft. Save up to 62% now LaPorte Urban Enterprise Association, and Purdue 1 Anderson 3 /4” maple Installation Available North Central. pre-fi nished $4.79 sq. ft. 1 The day’s highlights include samples of market- Anderson 3 /4” oak pre-fi nished $4.79 sq. ft. fresh food (brats, burgers, kabobs, corn on the cob, Bamboo Floating Flooring and fresh fruit), door prizes donated by Market ven- $3.99 sq. ft. dors, and live music. In addition, visitors will be able to shop at a variety of booths to support local meat and produce farmers. They offer fresh fruits/ vegetables, eggs, hormone-free meats, pasture- raised chickens, handmade crafts, potted plants, Sale Prices good until and more. LaPorte County Master Gardeners will September 16, 2007 also be on hand to answer gardening questions. A $2 donation is suggested for each plate of food. DUNELAND INTERIORS The LaPorte Farmers’ Market runs Saturdays 1916 East Highway 20 (Across from Trail Creek Liquors) through Oct. 27 from 7 a.m.-noon. The site is State Michigan City, Indiana 46360 Street Circle next to the County Courthouse off NOW OPEN SUNDAY 11 A.M.-2 P.M. Michigan Avenue. For information, contact Diana 219.871.0555 Email: [email protected] Anderson, Market Manager, at 219/362-8260 or by e-mail at farmersmarket@cityofl aporte.com THE August 30, 2007 Page 15

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HEALTHPARTNERS Horizon Bank Building Now Seeing Patients 500 W. Buffalo Street, Second Floor New Buffalo, MI 49117 THE August 30, 2007 Page 19 THE Page 20 August 30, 2007 51st Steam & Power Show at Hesston piece of our campus for years to come and this Labor Day, we’re dedicating it for future generations.” Hesston junction is where two or more trains meet Easily ranking among Indiana’s Top 10 festivals, and now it’s a place where people and history come the four-day event will attract as may as 12,000 vis- together. Everyone’s invited this Labor Day week- itors from Friday through Monday, Aug.31 to Sept. end as the Hesston Steam Museum showcases both 3. Show hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (C.S.T.) There’s things – Hesston Junction, where steam-powered education and entertainment for the whole family trains arrive every few minutes; and a NEW TRAIN with steam train rides as well as turn-of-the-centu- DEPOT reminiscent of the early 1900’s. Steam mu- ry demonstrations of steam power. These include a seum directors, along with LaPorte Mayor Leigh 1900’s steam-powered saw mill converting logs into Morris, will cut an offi cial ribbon to recognize this lumber, LaPorte County’s fi rst electric plant gen- special new station at 1 p.m. (CST) Sun., Sept. 2. erator, steam tractors threshing grain, and a 1929 restored Shay Locomotive. There’s still more for the senses as well. Visitors can sample fresh apple cider from Hesston’s cider press or munch on popcorn from a steam-powered popcorn machine! A Labor Day fl ea market also of- fers everything from antiques and railroad memo- rabilia to arts and crafts. Food also is available at the museum’s Whistle Stop café. ADMISSION to the grounds is $5 for adults. Chil- “Train stations have always brought people to- dren 12 and under are free. gether. Now Hesston offers them a place to have TRAIN FARES are $5 for adults and $3.00 for fun and learn about a piece of our nation’s history,” kids 12 and under. Friday is Senior Day with 1/2- says Hesston Steam Museum General Manager Ted price rides for all seniors. More at www.hesston.org Rita. “Education is a big part of our mission and we DIRECTIONS: Take I-94 to exit one, south to think that people – whether they’re walking around County Road 1000 North or take the Indiana Toll or simply waiting for a train – will appreciate the Road to exit 49, north on 139 to County Road 1000 1900s-era architecture. This station will be a center- North and follow the signs. Free parking. This Year, Join Us for the High Holy Days!! Selichot* Saturday, Sept. 8, 2007 - Refreshments and Havdalah (*Preparation service for the High Holy Days) Service at 8:00 p.m. Selichot Service at 9:00 p.m. Erev Rosh Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007 Sinai Temple Hashanah Service begins at 8:00 p.m. 2800 Franklin Street Michigan City, Indiana Rosh Thursday, Sept. 13, 2007 Hashanah Service begins at 10:00 a.m. Family Service begins at 1:30 p.m. For Tickets or Reciprocity Information, Friday, Sept. 21, 2007 contact the offi ce 219/874-4477 or email Kol Nidre us at [email protected] Service begins at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are a must for anyone who wants to attend. Yom Saturday, Sept. 22, 2007 Kippur Service begins at 10:00 a.m. For information on Temple membership Family Service begins at 1:30 p.m. contact Judy Jacobi, VP of Membership, Afternoon Services: Mincha, Yizkor, Ne’ilah 219/785-5593 or email [email protected] begin at 3:00 p.m. Rabbi Reni Dickman Sinai Temple - The Jewish Presence in Michiana THE August 30, 2007 Page 21 THE Page 22 August 30, 2007 First IdentiChild Event

In conjunction with Dunebrook’s fi fth annual graduation ceremony, Members Advantage Credit Union hosted its fi rst IdentiChild community event on Sat., Aug. 11. The graduation ceremony celebrated the success- ful completion of the Healthy Families and Parents as Teachers programs of Dunebrook. The programs offer home visiting services to families with chil- dren between ages 0 and 5 such as developmentally aged appropriate curriculum and parental support. Once the children turn fi ve and are ready to enter kindergarten, they participate in graduation. The IdentiChild volunteers were able to photo- graph and fi ngerprint over two hundred children There’s nothing quite like walking outside and taking a at the ceremony. Sponsored by Members Advantage deep breath of fresh, clean air Credit Union, IdentiChild is a free identifi cation after a thunderstorm. Wouldn’t program that records important information includ- you like to be able to step back ing height, weight and a color photograph. Parents inside and enjoy that same fresh retain this information in a convenient card to be air all the time? used in an emergency should a child ever go miss- We would like to introduce you ing. to Fresh Air by EcoQuest. By “Having the chance to offer such a valuable ser- duplicating the same processes vice to our families was a great opportunity. Thank nature uses to clean the air you, Members Advantage and Identichild, for mak- outside, Fresh Air by EcoQuest ing sure that the children of our community are keeps indoor air fresh and safe,” stated Brandi Lewis, Home Visitation Pro- clean-smelling day and night. Collectively known as SynAirG, gram Manager at Dunebrook. these processes work together Members Advantage Credit Union would like to Call NOW for a synergistically to eliminate thank the following sponsors for their generous do- FREE trial offer! smoke, odors, and tobacco nations: Michigan City Police Department, Lake smoke. County Sheriff’s Offi ce, Morse & Company Adver- Independent Distributor Like clean water, fresh air is tising, Inc., Saint Anthony Memorial, and Foster Ron & Sharon Shroyer essential to our well being. Printing Service, Inc. Now, having the fresh air you To register your child with IdentiChild, stop by (219) 874-0167 want is as easy as pressing a either of the main branches of Members Advantage button, when it’s Fresh Air by Credit Union in Michigan City or Crown Point dur- EcoQuest. ing regular offi ce hours. If you are interested in IdentiChild visiting your place of business or orga- nization, please phone 877/874-6943. THE August 30, 2007 Page 23

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MC Public Library Announces Fall Writing Out Loud Series

The Michigan City Public Library announces their lineup for the 23rd season of Writing Out Loud. The series began in 1984 as a grant from the Indiana Humanities Council. Since then, the program has become a community event, which draws serious writers from around the country. This year’s lineup features Chi- cago Sun-Times columnist Neil Steinberg, young adult writers, James Cross Giblin and Lois Ruby, and architecture historian, Robert Bruegmann. Programs are all held at the Michigan City Public Library. The Friends of the Library host a reception immediately following each program. The Bookstore at Lighthouse Place will also have books for sale by each author.

Neil Steinberg, Satur- Robert Bruegmann, day, September 15, 7:30 Saturday, October 13, p.m. – Neil Steinberg is a 7:30 p.m.– Robert Brueg- columnist for the Chicago mann is an historian of ar- Sun-Times, where he has chitecture, landscape and been on staff since 1987. He the built environment. His became a columnist there in fi elds of research and teach- 1995, and his column runs ing are architectural, urban, four days a week in the landscape, and planning news section. Steinberg has history and historic pres- written for a wide variety ervation. He has received of publications, including Esquire, Rolling Stone, scholarships and fellowships from the National En- Sports Illustrated, Details, Men’s Journal, The New dowment for the Humanities, the Graham Founda- York Times Sunday Magazine, Newsweek-Japan, tion, the Buell Center for the Study of American Ar- Granta, Spy, National Lampoon and Chicago. He is chitecture at Columbia University and the Institute the author of fi ve books: Hatless Jack, Don’t Give for the Humanities and the Great Cities Institute Up the Ship, The Alphabet of Modern Annoyances, at the University of Illinois at Chicago. His most Complete and Utter Failure and If At All Possible recent book, Sprawl: A Compact History, was pub- Involve a Cow. His sixth book will be published by lished in 2005. The interviewer for the program is Dutton in 2008. The interviewer for the program is Barbara Stodola. Rick Richards of the Michigan City News Dispatch.

James Giblin, Sun- Lois Ruby, Sunday, day, September 30, 2:00 November 4, 2:00 p.m.– p.m.– James Cross Giblin An English major at the is the author of more than University of California at twenty-fi ve informational Berkley, Lois went on to get books, many of them award a masters in library science winners. Besides his “bad and began her career as a boy” biographies for young Young Adult librarian at adults, he has written sym- Dallas Public Library. This pathetic studies of George infl uenced her decision to Washington, Thomas Jef- write young adult stories. ferson, and Benjamin Franklin for younger chil- Her books include, Shanghai Shadows, Journey to dren. Mr. Giblin grew up in northeastern Ohio, Jamestown, Madrigal’s Melody, The Moxie Kid and and has spent all of his adult life in New York City. Steal Away Home about a young girl who is growing His book, Good Brother, Bad Brother: The Story of up in a house that once hid runaway slaves during Edwin Booth and John Wilkes Booth, is suggested the Civil War. She and her husband Tom, a clinical reading to enhance the experience of the Lincoln ex- psychologist, have three grown sons. The interview- hibit coming to the library in 2008. His new book, er for the program is Mary Gish. The Many Rides of Paul Revere, is due out in the fall of 2007. The interviewer for the program is Betsy Kohn. THE August 30, 2007 Page 27

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The 2007 Lakefront Art Festival was held in Artist Robert Williams of Stevensville, Michigan, Washington Park, Michigan on Saturday, August was working on a realistic portrait of a young wom- 18th and Sunday, August 19th with a large atten- an who smiled while she posed for the portrait. dance despite the rain that weekend. I attended for several hours on Saturday afternoon, photograph- ing some of the prize-winning artists with their art and and visiting with some of the people who were present that day. My fi rst stop was the ever-popular Kids’ Art Tent. Brian and Judy Metzger’s sons, Jack and Matt, were painting, while Kathy and Tony Pasko with daughters, Olivia and Emily, watched. From Lake- Mary Cummings shore Drive, they said, “We come every year.” buys an umbrella (from the Lubeznik Center booth) for a rainy day!

At The Lubeznik Center Booth, Mary Cummings of Michigan City told me she comes every year to the festival. She bought a book and an umbrella (The Lunch by Claude Monet). “It’s raining—that’s why I bought the umbrella!” she said. The Lubeznik Cen- Jack & Matt Metzger paint in the Kids’ Tent while their dad, Brian, ter Shop sells matching umbrellas and bags which & Tony Pasko with daughters, Olivia & Emily, watch. feature works by famous artists. Then I caught with my camera Chuck and Caro- lyn Lowe with friends, Dan and Judy Zienin. Chuck was carrying his purchase of a Dreamscape Design small ceramic-topped table. They told me that this was one of the nicer art fairs they have been to in a long time. They have their boat here.

Artist Susan Sturgell shows her newest stuff—it’s fanciful cake! I spoke with artist Susan Sturgill who won a fi rst prize for her drawing. She said she’s been an art- ist all her life—professionally about 30 years. Su- san told me that last year when she fi nished the involved, complicated art for her cat book, “I’m Just a Cat Mattress,” she wanted to do something com- Friends Chuck & Carolyn Lowe with Dan & Judy Zienin pletely different. She said, “I’ve gotten involved with leave the festival with their purchases. cake; I started out with some books and research. My friend, Sylvia Wagner, had attended with her Drawing actual cakes wasn’t what I wanted and it son, Charlie Bonick, and her grandson, young Char- was making me hungry. So instead I drew fanciful lie Bonick. Young Charlie had painted a picture; he cakes. This has been a good show for me—I’ve been was adorned with a balloon hat. making some sales here.” THE August 30, 2007 Page 29

Fiber artist Carol Adamson (l) helps Pat Lofthouse Cheryl Silko buys a necklace from jewelry maker Bob Vonesh, select a natural woven jacket. Louisville, Kentucky. Carol Adamson of Nashville, Indiana, won second Cheryl Silko of Michigan City was buying a riv- prize in fi ber for her wearable clothing. An artist for er glass necklace from Bob Vonesh of Louisville, 30 years, she weaves all the fabrics at one time and Kentucky. He said sales were going well; his wife, then washes them. Customer Pat Lofthouse from Marquerite, who works with him was unable to Park Ridge, Illinois, who has a place in Sheridan be present in Michigan City because she recently Beach, was shopping for a natural jacket. She looked underwent back surgery. Sales were going well for at three different lengths of jackets and selected the Bob; about twenty years ago he used to be a supervi- middle length. Carol told me she has been at this art sor with the telephone company. festival for about twenty-fi ve years and likes it very much. She had a good day as far as sales went. She also makes small purses from drapery or upholstery fabric, trimmed with buttons. Mary Cummings was buying two small purses from Carol and described her buying as “going crazy.” Other customers were looking at some of the scarves, which Carol makes.

The work of fi rst place prize winning marine photographer, John Peer, Sebring, Florida. Then I photographed the fi rst prize-winning, col- orful, Marine photography of John Peer of Sebring, Florida. His prints are limited, numbered, signed Neil Kienitz with his acrylic Lilies, something different for him. and titled by him. He started in 1980 and has been Neil Kienitz of Michigan City won second place making a living at it for a number of years. He trav- for his art in the drawing and painting category. He els to art shows all over the west coast and to the posed by a colorful acrylic painting of Lilies, which east coast. Last year, one of his prints, “Cool Down,” he hopes will be the fi rst in a series of paintings. was used for advertising this art festival on bill- Neil has been interested in the premier art nouveau boards and in publications. artist, Alphonse Mucha, and when he was recently Artist Patricia Hecker of Bloomington, Indiana, at Navy Pier and saw the Tiffany windows in the won second place in sculpture with her assemblage. light, his new type of art suddenly started coming She posed with some of her art. She uses mixed me- together. Neil is very much excited about this new dia and painted wood, putting different colors, one direction his art will take. He said that his type of on top of the other. This is her fi rst year in Michigan art is something which people have to think about City; Particia applies to about sixty shows and usu- before they buy. He found that after a show, they ally goes to 13 to 20 art shows a year. later contact him and buy the art they looked at. Lakefront Art Festival Continued on Page 30 THE Page 30 August 30, 2007

Patricia Hecker, Bloomington, Indiana, shows her 2nd place winning sculpture, Assemblage.

Lakefront Art Festival Continued from Page 29 Daughter & mother artists, Regina & Jean Boger of Toledo, Ohio Then I photographed the jewelry of Regina Boger came to The Lakefront Art Festival for the fi rst year. from Toledo, Ohio. Her work is called The Fired-Up- Then I photographed the fi rst-prize winning wood- Ladies, since there are clay faces of women in her work of artist Mark Donham of Rosedale, Indiana. jewelry. She came here with her mother, Jean Bo- Another artist who was exhibiting at the festival ger, who does watercolor on rice paper. This is their had stopped in Mark’s booth to admire his work. fi rst year in Michigan City. Regina has been doing After a diet Pepsi and a mini elephant ear, it had her work for about fi ve years, while her mother, started to sprinkle harder and so I left for home af- Jean, has been an artist for thirty-four years, since ter another enjoyable afternoon at the Lakefront her daughter was born. Art Festival.

The fi rst place prize-winning Fired-Up-Ladies, The First Place prize winning woodwork pieces of artist, jewelry collection of Regina Boger. Mark Donham, Rosedale, Indiana.

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2700 Floral Trail 210 S. Lake 2901 Oriole 2817 Roslyn 2716 Duffy 101 Lady Lane CLASSIC SUMMER HOME with leaded WHAT BEACH LIVING IS ALL ABOUT! ONE OF A KIND! You could not afford to TREE TOP VIEWS and quiet privacy come ENJOY THE COUNTRY CLUB LIFE!!! YOU’LL BE A BELIEVER once you’ve glass doors & arched entryways has beautiful John Hayes can show you this low mainte- build a home with the features of this gracious to you courtesy of this remodeled 5 bedroom, 276' frontage on LBCC’s 8th fairway is ex- seen this classic 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath ranch hardwood fl oors throughout! Elegant carved nance, 4 bedroom, 3 bath home just 2 blocks 1928 2-story. And why try? The restoration of 2.5 bath beach home at Stop 28. Located a tensively landscaped to keep the large deck & on 165' of Lake Mary frontage! Over 3400 oak stairway leads to 3 bedrooms & 2 full from Lake Michigan! 2003 construction has this 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home is all done! few blocks from Long Beach’s best beach, screen porch of this 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath colo- sq ft on one level has formal living & dining baths. You’ll love the vintage library, 9' and Master suite with beautiful bath & enclosed Formal dining room with oak fl oors and cher- this family home’s casual style benefi ts from nial private. Spacious rooms include an eat-in rooms & an all-glass sun room overlooking a 10' ceilings, updated kitchen with cherry cab- balcony with lake views. Stainless steel ry & walnut accents; living room with barrel new bamboo fl oors, sky-lites, an updated kitchen, large formal dining room, library & yard with pool, hot tub, lit basketball court & inetry and the Lake Michigan views! kitchen opens to a great room with hardwood ceiling & marble fi replace; custom-designed master bath & 2 tiered deck w/hot tub. Ask master suite. Move-in condition; 3 car garage. extensive gardens. $425,000 $679,000 fl oors & warm gas fi replace. $595,000 cherry wood kitchen. $648,500 Julie Gring! $539,000 Call Jim McGah! $499,900

2711 Duffy Lane 2129 Avondale 107 Beachwalk 900 W. Buffalo 1309 Lake Shore Drive 100 Lake Shore Drive #707 LOVE NATURE? Then you’ll love how the STOP 21 BEACH CLUB!!! Beautifully up- ENJOY THE BENEFITS of small lake liv- YOU’VE WAITED and you’ve wanted it. PANORAMIC LAKE MICHIGAN REMODEL TO YOUR TASTE! Seventh woods & water views are a part of the de- dated 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath 2-story comes with ing with sailing, fi shing, canoeing & a lake- Now come see this great location for your VIEWS!!! This 3 bedroom cottage comes story Dunescape condo give you the views cor of this unique 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch! deeded beach rights! Newer Marvin win- side pool! This 6 bedroom, 3.5 bath home own business in New Buffalo! Located on with lake views and the peace & quiet of you crave at a most affordable value! 2 bed- A Great Room with cathedral ceilings has a dows; brand new stone kitchen counters; ‘02 is just 1 block from Lake Kai and from the the SW corner of Buffalo (Hwy 12) & Eagle, dune-top living! Cottage charm abounds with rooms, 2 full baths and an open living/kitchen northern wall of glass! The master suite has furnace & AC. Extensively landscaped yard walkway to Lake Michigan! Beachwalk has access to Oselka harbor is a straight shot up original knotty pine walls. Rebuilt basement combo look out over Lake Michigan! Enjoy a fi replace, deck with hot tub & master bath has a private dune-side patio. Call Jim Mc- proven to be a great investment as the sum- Eagle street. This building has newer roof, holds beach shower & laundry room. Beach the indoor pool, hot tub & work-out room, with steam shower, bidet & double sink. Call Gah for details. $525,000 mer-home rental market continues to climb! furnace, AC, electric & plumbing. Call Mi- access is just across the street! $499,000 plus the private beach! $379,900 Ed Merrion today! $569,000 $679,000 chele today! $495,000

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219-872-4000 866-496-1752 FAX (219) 872-4182 Specializing in Distinctive Properties MERRION & ASSOCIATES REALTORS, INC. Debbie Burke Indiana and Michigan Ed Merrion* 1010 N. Karwick Road. • Michigan City, IN 46360 Broker/Owner Principal Broker SUMMER NEVER ENDS IN YOUR BEACH HOME!

209 Dreamwold 333 Lake Shore Drive #B3 325 Northbrook TOTALLY REMODELED Michiana ranch UNBELIEVABLE! You’ll have to see the THE NATURAL SETTING of this 4 bed- works for a year-round home OR a summer panoramic Lake Michigan views from this room, 2 bath home on White Creek will en- get-away! Hardwood oak fl oors showcase the spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bath Lake Terrace con- chant you as much as the privacy it affords open fl oor plan, with a 2 bedroom main fl oor do to believe them! Bright & cheerful open you. Maintenance-free home offers hardwood and a guest bedroom & second bath in a fully fl oor plan has ceramic tile in the kitchen & oak & ceramic tile fl ooring, newer architec- fi nished basement. Newer roof, log siding and beautiful wood fl oors in the living area. Lake tural shingle roof, 126' creek frontage + deed- windows."Seller says SELL!" Michigan & the pool are only minutes away! ed beach rights! Call Ed Merrion. $329,500 $339,900 $339,000

15 St. Andrews 2222 Island Drive 2 Marine Drive TIRED OF HOME MAINTENANCE? LOTS OF ROOM! This 2-story condo in PARK YOUR BOAT & YOUR BUTT! 50' This spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bath condo has The Shores could hold the key to your happi- boat slip on Trail Creek is just a perc of this a large deck fronting on the 7th fairway of ness! 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath unit includes over fully furnished one bedroom condo in Mari- LBCC golf course. A huge living room has 1660 sq ft of totally updated comfort. Newer na Park. Extra large deck watches over Trail cathedral ceilings & gas fi replace; master carpeting, ceramic tile fl oors, window treat- Creek & the new pool! Brand new furniture bedroom w/ceramic bath opens onto deck & ments, paint, etc... All new appliances include all remains; new kitchen has all new appli- golf course. A gated community! Call Liv! washer & dryer; truly move-in condition! ances. Call Debbie Burke! $236,500 $299,000 $249,000

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SHERIDAN BEACH $749,000 BEACHWALK $747,000 SHERIDAN BEACH $635,000 Custom built home with Chicago views! Unique fl oor plan fea- Vacation home in award winning Beachwalk offers 4 bedrooms Only a dune of singing sand with natural grass swaying in the breeze sepa- 3 tures cathedral ceilings, catwalk/hall, extra wide spiral staircase, (plus one in the guest house), 3 /4 baths (plus one in the guest rates you from the shore of Lake Michigan. Brick Tudor home on the beach stone fi replace, open, airy and angles. Original home built in house), 2 fi replaces, gourmet kitchen, balconies, porch and decks. features hardwood fl oors, 2 fi replaces, 3 bedrooms 2 baths, plus spacious 1925 was preserved and features a separate related with 2 dining area for entertaining weekend guests. Huge bedroom master suite bedrooms, kitchenette, living room and separate entrance. Lake Detached guest house over 2-car garage, features living area, upstairs with private bath. Basement family room fi nished with ceramic Michigan/Chicago skyline views are spectacular. Corian coun- bedroom, full bathroom and chef’s kitchen. Square footage in fl oors, cozy wood burning fi replace, and space for exercise or game room. tertop with seamless backsplash, hardwood fl oors, skylights, upper level refl ects combined square feet on the 2nd and 3rd level. Enjoy breathtaking sunsets from your rear porch or fl agstone patio. Back private bath has tub, shower, and double vanity. Underground walkway from main house to garage/guest house. yard has sprinkler system & gas grill for summer cookouts.

LAKE HILLS $477,000 BEVERLY SHORES $469,000 BEVERLY SHORES $364,900 Family compound with two homes on three lots in Sheridan Newer home on very large lot 3 blocks to the beach. Open de- Location, location, location. This 3 bedroom, 4 season house is located only Beach, short stroll to Lake Michigan, Washington Park, the sign quality construction, Pella widows, Dacor range, Advantium a short walk to the open lake views and beaches of Lake Michigan in Beverly marina; an hour from Chicago. The main house is 1830 log cabin microwave, kitchenaide dishwasher, GE profi le side by side Shores. Be surrounded by the woods and wildlife of the Dunes National built by French fur traders. It offers a brick fi replace in living/din- fridge, Whirlpool Duet front load washer and dryer, newer appli- ing room, 3 bedrooms, large study/TV room, covered stone patio, ances included. Solid surface countertops everywhere, bamboo Lakeshore. This hideaway is 45 miles from Downtown Chicago. South Shore private garden, screened porch & gazebo. The guest house has a fl oors, custom oak staircase, well placed skylights. Land on both Railroad station is a fi ve minute drive. Work Downtown and live in the woods. front porch, large covered brick patio, beautiful lawn, living area sides of home included with sale, room to expand. 3 bedrooms. 1 year home warranty included. Municipal water is already hooked up. Walk out with Dwyer kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom with sky lit shower. 2.5 baths. Large deck in back with built in gas grill. basement could be fi nished for even more living space. Possibilities are endless.

MARINA PARK $339,900-$345,000 MICHIANA SHORES $269,000 LONG BEACH POINTE $175,000 Urban and sophisticated are just two words to describe Best buy in MICHIANA SHORES on a quiet street! Four bedrooms and Quiet, private location in the northernmost building of Long Beach these desirable two bedroom, two-story loft condominiums 2 baths with room to expand. Includes washer/dryer, fridge, stove and Pointe. Located directly across from pool for summer fun & relaxation. in Marina Park South. Enjoy the views of Lake Michigan, dishwasher. Lots of closet space! Two parks are within 1 block with a Newer cherry cabinets in Kitchen, and cherry stairway handrail leading the boats in the Trail Creek harbor and the sunsets above tennis court and playgrounds. Just a short walk to the private Michiana to 2 large upstairs bedrooms. Master bath has whirlpool tub. New Pella Washington Park from the large private balconies. These Shores beaches or to the horse stables. Ten minutes to great shopping, doors to large back yard deck with lots of space for outdoor plants and condos are move in ready and come complete with deeded dining and Washington Park Marina. Bring your personal decorating cookout equipment. Open concept living/dining room. All appliances 50 and 55 foot boat slips, all within a fi ve minute boat ride ideas. This one won’t last long! stay including brand new dishwasher! Includes a 1 car garage #15. to the open waters of Lake Michigan.

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2146 N. Karwick Rd. next to Hacienda Restaurant Larry Middleton Broker/Owner Licensed in Indiana & Michigan www.c21middleton.com R!) CENTIVE FROM SELLE HUGE TAX IN

2604 Shorewood Dr., Long Beach 2801 Brentwood Way, Long Beach 133 Shorewood Dr., Long Beach This classic contemporary 3-4 bedroom was built in 2004 and is loaded You will find a lot of character in this 1924 brick cottage. Fantastic 3 bedroom, 2 bath condo in Long Beach on Lake with all the bells and whistles you would expect in this price range. This home offers 3-4 bedrooms, 2 baths, fireplace, deck Claire. The house is perfect & the view is unbelievable! Home offers granite countertops, stainless steel and a great enclosed porch. Many updates appliances, Jenn air dual fuel oven, 93% energy ef- Open concept, vaulted ceilings, 4 season ficient furnaces/AC, with a brick and cement board over the years including the mechanicals porch and great court yard. #188583 exterior. This beautifully designed home has an and the roof. Just a block or so in from stop $499,000 open concept design with the best of both worlds 28 beach and about 2 blocks from the town Call Larry Middleton @ 874-2121 in formal and informal dining options, bonus room, hall! Home warranty included. #183382 inviting fireplace and large deck off great room to $399,900 ext. 19 enjoy the private wooded view. A home you can Ask for Rose Pollock @ 874-2121 truly live in and enjoy! #186252 $619,000 Pat Mathews- Rose Larry Call Pat Mathews-Janasiak @ 871-9385 Janasiak ext. 18 Pollock Middleton

5922 W. Johnson Rd., LaPorte 3471 N. Karen Ct., LaPorte 18812 Oldfield Rd., New Buffalo, MI Over 6000 sq. ft. of luxury living between LaPorte & Fantastic all brick home! Top of the line kitchen with ceramic, Fantastic home in Harbor Dunes in New Buffalo. Three Michigan City with LaPorte Schools. Built by Dick granite, limestone floor, Viking range, Sub-Zero and wine re- bedrooms, 3 baths, loft area, maple floors, quality cabinets, Mignery. 1500 sq. foot guest home. frigerator. Living room with fireplace. Master copper sinks, vaulted ceilings, tile show- Main home has 4 or 5 bedrooms, 5 bedroom on main floor & fantastic master ers, main floor master bedroom and luxury baths & 4 fireplaces. Lots of granite, bath. Second floor has 4 more bedrooms and a bath. Truly UNBELIEVABLE! #166548 custom everything! Screened porch family room with fireplace. Third floor with an $440,000 1 all on 3 /2 wooded acres! #183798 office, another bedroom and full bath. 20 x 40 Ask for Larry Middleton @ 874-2121 $759,000 In-ground heated pool. #184597 $739,900 ext. 19 Call Larry Middleton @ 874-2121 Larry Ask for Larry Middleton @ 874-2121 Larry Larry ext. 19 Middleton ext. 19 Middleton Middleton

4168 N. 600 W., LaPorte 117 Nilewood Dr., LaPorte 2534 N. Jongkind Park Rd., LaPorte Unbelievable 2525 sq. foot brick ranch home on 6.4 acres of Great ranch home overlooking Pine Lake with lake access. 3 3 Bedroom, 2 bath home on the corner of 250 N. & bedrooms, 2 baths, hardwood floors, lower level land with a beautiful pond. This 3 bedroom Jongkind Park Road has a new home has a great floor plan with a main is finished with a fireplace and a bar. Large deck with a view. 3 car garage with a deck on top of kitchen, new laminate floors and new floor family room w/fireplace & main floor the garage. This home has a security system laundry. Beautiful woodwork. 32 x 48 Out- too! 50 foot access across the street with your carpet and padding through out the building is heated with a bathroom. Check dock. This is reasonable price and ready for im- home. Full basement, huge 3 car ga- this out! #185720 $375,000 mediate occupancy. #177245 $199,900 rage, all on 2 lots. #181271 $159,000 Call Larry Middleton @ 874-2121 Larry Ask for Larry Middleton @ 874-2121 Larry Call Larry Middleton @ 874-2121 ext. 19 Larry Middleton ext. 19 Middleton ext. 19 Middleton THE August 30, 2007 Page g

9 4121 S. Franklin St. next to Rodini’s Restaurant

2146 N. Karwick Rd. next to Hacienda Restaurant Larry Middleton RickBroker/Owner Remijas Licensed in Indiana & Michigan www.c21middleton.comGRI, CRS

2228 Oriole 137 Beechwood Drive Wonderful family home on the 14th fairway of Long Beach Cozy and comfortable, with big house amenities! This CC! Great deck and 150’ wide frontage on the course... Shoreland Hills home includes fenced yard, decks and perfect for holiday games! With wood fl oors, maple cabi- screened porch. The three bedroom home has been re- nets and an open main level, it’s a low maintenance plea- cently updated with new windows and freshly decorated. sure, all just a short walk to Lake Michigan beaches at It is on a quiet street, not too far from the Lake at Stop 31. Stop 23. Call Rick for details at (773)-908-1969. Call Rick for pricing or check www.c21middleton.com!

2703 Floral Trail 319 Maplewood Drive You have to be imaginative and creative to consider this Great space for the money, freshly staged for your visit, lot...but if you are, you’ll be rewarded with a great view this Shoreland Hills four bedrooom, two bath home has a and easy access to Lake Michigan, just 150’ off Lake full basement for storage or future development. With a Shore Drive! The unusual shape and small frontage is deck off the family room and screening pines, it’s a great 240’ deep on one side and 180’ deep on the other. Pro- place to relax. Sellers offer a $3,000 credit to install AC posed septic system is located on the topo survey. Call or decorate. $279,500 Rick today! $219,000 THE Page h August 30, 2007

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4121 S. Franklin St. 2219-874-212119-874-2121 next to Rodini’s Restaurant 2146 N. Karwick Rd. 2219-871-000119-871-0001 next to Hacenda Restaurant

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9 4121 S. Franklin St. next to Rodini’s Restaurant

2146 N. Karwick Rd. next to Hacienda Restaurant LarryTom Middleton Stewart Broker/Owner Licensed in Indiana & Michigan www.c21middleton.com

5854 E. 1000 N • LaPorte • Rolling Galena Township Horse Property Very well maintained home originally built in 1890. Large two story barn set for hay storage and stalls. Newer barn that has 3 bays for cars plus two large horse stalls. Three sheds and loafi ng barn. Property features a small peach orchard, fi ve established fl ower gardens, and vegetable garden. The rolling terrain is breath taking. $650,000 Call Tom Stewart at 874-2121, ext. 39

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4121 S. Franklin St. 2219-874-212119-874-2121 next to Rodini’s Restaurant 2146 N. Karwick Rd. 2219-871-000119-871-0001 next to Hacenda Restaurant Steve & Barbara www.c21middleton.com beardslee @comcast.net Beardslee

2708 Duffy Lane, Long Beach Lake Clare to the front, the Fairways of Long Beach Country Club as your backyard and short walk to Lake Michigan Beach. Enjoy this 3700 sq. ft. 4 1 bedroom, 3 /2 bath home with 3 porches and all the 1st class amenities ex- pected in a custom residence of this quality. Call us for details. #147469 $699,000 Call Steve or Barbara Beardslee @ 874-2121 ext. 37 or 20

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30 Bristol Dr – Kimball Woods 219 Adahi Trl – Michigan City 2004 Juneway Dr – Long Beach COOL OFF! Association Pool Membership BLOSSOMS UNDER A CANOPY of hard- TWO SHORT BLOCKS separate this 3 is optional to the owners of this four bedroom, woods explode, surrounding this urban cot- bedrooms, 3.5 baths classic summer house three bath ranch in Kimball Woods. In addi- tage located only .6 mile from spectacular from miles of sandy Lake Mi. beach. Cottage tion to convenient one fl oor living guests and Lake Michigan Beach. Stylish colors & swank charm joins hardwood, stainless & granite. family enjoy a walk out lower level with party fi nishes applaud the great use of space includ- Fireplace, whirlpool & private rear decks help kitchen, and great rec room. View private gardens from rear deck and patio. Built-in ing tree-top screened porch, two story great decompress the weary soul. Friendly gather- antiques, hardwood fl oors & fi replace add to room with brunet hardwood fl oors, black & ing areas & quiet corners supply a perfect the charm of this recently reduced great val- white galley kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths summer fl oor plan for relaxing & entertain- ue. Enjoy sunsets from many Lake Michigan and dynamite front porch. Exclusive listing ing. Low taxes, carefree exterior & reduced Beaches. $379,000 for reduced price of $330,000 price all say “this one won’t last” $444,500 OPEN HOUSE - 3012 Northmoor • Long Beach STEPS TO BEACH - SEASONAL LAKE VIEWS Saturday, September 1st • Noon - 2 pm Sunday, September 2nd • Noon - 2 pm

Stone walk-ways, magnifi cent terraced gardens, screened porch, patios and porch. 3500 Sq Ft with 4 bedrooms, 1 3 /2 baths, front and rear access. $719,000

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Escape the ordinary…and enjoy the extraordinary lifestyle at Dunescape Beach Club! Awesome lakeviews from a 200 sq. ft. balcony. The great room boasts wall to wall windows, granite kitchen counter and is beautifully decorated. A wide sandy beach, fi tness center with indoor pool, sauna and exercise room are all amenities with the purchase of this 6th fl oor condo.

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Sand Castle #506 Stunning lakefront views from this upgraded great room through the wall to wall windows and from granite countered kitchen. Perfect 5th fl oor center location.

Beautifully appointed 3 bedroom, 2 bath condo. Master suite includes in-room whirlpool and a spacious private master bathroom.

Awesome views of Lake Michigan and the private sandy beach of Dunescape Beach Club viewed from this 24 ft. balcony. $399,000

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1501 Water St #63, New Buffalo 400 Closser, La Porte 2989 E 850 North, La Porte 208 Lakeshore, La Porte Ɣ2 beds / 2 baths ƔWarwick Shores Condo Ɣ4 beds / 2 baths ƔBrick ranch on Pine Lake Ɣ3 beds / 2 baths ƔCorner in 1000 N corridor Ɣ4 beds/3 baths ƔGorgeous Stone Lake views http://2732584.c211st.com http://2657800.c211st.com http://2647307.c211st.com http://2722226.c211st.com

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2683 N 350 East, Rolling Prairie 9430 Date Rd, Baroda 1502 Tiffany Woods, La Porte 214 Outlook Cove, La Porte Ɣ3 beds / 5 baths ƔTastefully landscaped Ɣ2 beds / 2 baths ƔBeautiful country ranch Ɣ4 beds / 2.5 baths ƔGolf Course views Ɣ2 beds / 2 baths ƔFor Rent or Purchase http://2647307.c211st.com http://2715149.c211st.com http://171466.c211st.com http://171073.c211st.com

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1627 Tiffany Woods, La Porte 8071 W 400 North, La Porte 7670 Chicago Trl, New Carlisle 1806 Kingsbury Ave, La Porte Ɣ3 beds / 4 baths ƔIn golf course neighborhood Ɣ4 beds / 3 baths Ɣ2 acres, borders Creek Ridge Park Ɣ3 beds / 2.5 baths ƔBrick home on 2 acres Ɣ3 beds / 2.5 baths Ɣlarge home, double lot http://183900.c211st.com http://189871.c211st.com http://190892.c211st.com http://191176.c211st.com

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16 acre Private Retreat, La Porte 2234 Oriole Trl., Long Beach 7321 Hudson Pointe, New Carlisle $898,000 $895,000 $599,000 •4 beds / 3.5 baths •3,200 sq. ft. •5 beds/3.5 baths •Views of golf course •4-6 beds / 3.5 baths •Lake view http://2726601.c211st.com http://2703045.c211st.com http://2714506.c211st.com Ask for Linda Maroney or Pam Lynch Ask for Linda Maroney or Pam Lynch Ask for Ginny Winn

1441 Scott Court, La Porte 6326 W Johnson Rd, La Porte $329,900 $285,000 •4 beds / 2.5 baths •4,200 sq. ft. •3 beds / 3.5 baths •3.70 acres http://2726204.c211st.com http://185026.c211st.com Ask for Ginny Winn Ask for Bill Ignatuk

10755 W 100 North, Michigan City 127 Nilewood, La Porte 7646 N Willow Ln, New Carlisle $239,500 $160,000 $145,900 •4 beds / 2 baths •4.00 acres •3 beds/1.75 baths •Beach & docking rights •3 beds / 2 baths •Lake rights http://166977.c211st.com http://189697.c211st.com http://2733096.c211st.com Ask for Bill Ignatuk Ask for Anne Glossinger Ask for Ginny Winn

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105 Upland, Beachwalk 802 Indiana Ave, La Porte 4264 N 700 E, Rolling Prairie 1906 Michigan, La Porte $1,499,000 $425,000 $397,000 $397,000 •4 beds / 4.5 baths •Majestic lake views •6500 sq.ft. church •Office,apartment,& parking •4 beds / 4 baths •6.40 acres •5 beds / 5 baths •Suite over attached garage http://190754.c211st.com http://171839.c211st.com http://185137.c211st.com http://190854.c211st.com Ask for Linda Knoll Ask for Laurel Noll Ask for Ronda Van Voorhis Ask for Mike Kremp

2894 US Highway 35, La Porte 305 S Elm, Three Oaks $289,000 $211,000 •3 beds / 2 baths •Additional horse track avail. •3 beds/1.5 baths •Victorian Farmhouse http://191140.c211st.com http://2723252.c211st.com Ask for Bill Ignatuk Ask for Linda Maroney or Pam Lynch

9652 Berrien C– 1, Union Pier Rue du Lac Lot 19, Sheridan Beach $175,000 $174,900 •1 bed /1 bath •2 blocks to the beach •Beautiful views •Heavily wooded http://2711338.c211st.com http://152992.c211st.com Ask for Ginny Winn Ask for Linda Maroney or Pam Lynch

6791 Magnolia, Michigan City 13262 Country Ln, New Buffalo 250 East, La Porte County 612-612 1/2 Holton, La Porte $169,900 $149,900 $96,000 $89,900 •4 beds / 3 baths •Spacious open concept •2 beds / 2 baths •Open layout •Great building site •12 acre parcel •3 beds / 2 baths •2 unit close to lake http://187933.c211st.com http://2633790.c211st.com http://186962.c211st.com http://174111.c211st.com Ask for Rita Beaty Ask for Elizabeth Sklarsky Ask for Rita Beaty Ask for Olga Sanchez

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SOLD Welcome to The Grove… a community nestled between SOLD Grand Beach and Forest Beach – filled with beautiful trees and a winding road. Model open Fall ‘07 with a few lots being offered for sale before construction. Please call our office for more information. VON DER HEIDE ARCHITECTS INCORPORATED

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Grand Beach-LAKEFRONT Grand Beach-LAKEFRONT Grand Beach-LAKEFRONT New listing 100 x 300 ft lot, 6000 sq ft, indoor 90 ft on lake in historic old section, charming The ultimate beach house with original bead pool, COMPLETE renovation. South Beach vintage home, new air and furnace, Ander- board vaulted ceilings and walls. 1800 sq ft, 5 contemporary with panoramic views from son windows, 2 stone fi replaces, 6 beds, pine beds, huge deck, fl ip-up windows, smack dab every room, master suite on main, lower level fl oors throughout, huge deck overlooking in the middle of the "old" section Lake View walkout with amazing guest accommoda- lake. $1,875,000 Avenue. tions. $2,850,000

Golfmore Estates-Grand Beach Grand Beach Grand Beach Stunning new home near Grand Beach golf Classic summer home overlooking Grand A true beach house only steps from Ely beach, 1 course, 3+ beds, 3 /2 baths, 1500 sq ft lower Beach golf course with tray & vaulted ceil- 3 beds, 2 baths, a 20 x 15' great room, huge level to be fi nished out, 2 story stone fi replace, ings, 4 beds, 3 baths, front & back verandas, brick patio for outdoor entertaining, close to cherry wood fl oors, and newly priced. newly painted and landscaped, pine fl oors tennis, golf and play yard. $447,500 $797,000 and newly priced. $789,000

Forest Beach Cottage Forest Beach Cottage Forest Beach Villa Fabulous cottage in Forest Beach with 4 beds, Experience the amenities of Forest Beach, New listing-One of a kind end unit with vault- hardwood fl oors, gourmet kitchen, living tennis, pool, beach, gated community, and ed ceilings, wrap around porches on both lev- 1 room with fi replace, large screen porch, all in privacy in this spacious country cottage with els, 2 fi replaces, 3 beds, 2 /2 baths. Come and the gated community of Forest Beach. 4 beds, 4 baths, hardwood fl oors, screened see this fantastic home and enjoy all Forest $799,000 porch, on a quiet cul-de-sac tucked into the Beach has to offer. $599,000 woods. $875,000

New Buffalo Harbor Dunes Harbor Dunes This spacious home on Marquette Dr has This darling cottage in Harbor Dunes built This cottage in Harbor Dunes has a master TWO 60' boat slips, new huge garage, 4 beds, by Regina Homes has 4 beds, 3 baths, all new suite with sitting area and walk-in closet, 3 3 baths, gazebo, new kitchen, hardwood appliances, over 2800 sq ft, hardwood fl oors, beds, 2 baths, vaulted ceilings, massive fi re- fl oors, beach rights and magnifi cent views of stone fi replace, and is close to community place, and as an added plus a 2 car attached Lake Michigan from the top fl oor. $1,750,000 pool and bath house. $449,000 garage. Come and see what Harbor Dunes has to offer. $389,500

VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.KLJREALESTATE.COM THE Page t August 30, 2007 Micky Gallas SOLD Properties Sit Back & Relax Beach (219) 874-7070 City (219) 874-5249 New Buffalo (269) 586-2350 LaPorte County Lives at One Address www.MickyGallasProperties.com 3 Offices to Serve You Best Long Beach • Michigan City • New Buffalo Micky Gallas Broker/Owner ABR, CRS, e-Pro, GRI, SRES Office: (219) 874-7070 Cell: (219) 861-6012 THE August 30, 2007 Page u FOR SALE

Micky Gallas 500 Broker/Owner ABR, CRS, e-Pro, GRI, SRES Lake Shore Drive Cell: (219) 861-6012 CONDOMINIUMS • One Block to Lake Michigan • Bold Styling for Funky, Cool Appeal • Seasonal Lake Views SHERIDAN BEACH, MICHIGAN CITY 6 Condominiums on Lake Shore Drive Starting in the 190’s Micky Gallas Properties Proudly Welcomes You to... ARBOR HILL INN Built in 1910, this timeless Georgian Colonial/Greek Revival mansion was established in 1995 as Northwest Indiana’s premier bed and breakfast inn.

Arbor Hill Inn offers four impressively luxurious suites & three well-appointed guest rooms . Each room has been tastefully appointed & all with private baths.

Adjacent to Arbor Hill Inn, The Guest House, established in 2002, is a private, peaceful & tranquil retreat. The Guest House offers five impressively distinctive suites. This French styled structure was built in the later 1800’s. The blocks used to build The Guest House were produced in LaPorte from sand found in our local lakes. Just a short stroll to Pine Lake and frontage on Legacy Hills Golf Course.Offered for $949,000 Micky Gallas Properties • (800)680-9682 www.MickyGallasProperties.com THE THE Page v August 30, 2007 August 30, 2007 Page w Micky Gallas Properties 123 (219) 874-7070 Beach CRS (219) 874-5249 City T (269) 586-2350 Michigan Relax & Enjoy 1-800-680-9682 Micky Gallas www.MickyGallasProperties.com Your Labor Day ABR, CRS, e-PRO, GRI, SRES Long Beach • Michigan City • New Buffalo Cell 219/861-6012

2656 & 2688 N. Hwy 421 • Michigan City 3731 Michiana Drive • Michiana Shores 2600 Belle Plaine Trail • Long Beach 2302 Fairway Drive • Hidden Shores 2925 Roslyn Trail • Long Beach 12467 Lubke Road • New Buffalo $1,750,000 $995,000 $985,000 $400,000 $360,000 $349,000 39+/- acres of prime land with over 1,000 3 bedrooms, 4 baths. Extraordinary deGiulio 4 bedrooms, 3 baths. Fireplace, vaulted ceil- 3-4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Screened porch; 4 bedrooms, 3 baths. Fireplace, formal din- 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths. Screen porch with feet of Hwy 421 frontage. Zoned general designer kitchen, white oak hardwood fl oor- ing, cork fl oors. French doors to solarium. Beautiful kitchen. Views of Long Beach ing room, sliders to balconies, walk-out base- skylights & fi replace opens to deck. Situated 1 business with industrial reserve clause. In- ing, fabulous windows. Steps to the beach! Distinguished character and outstanding ar- Country Club golf course & Lake Claire! ment, fenced yard. Walking distance to Stop on /2 acre. Tastefully renovated inside & out. cludes buildings. chitectural details. 30 beach!

300 North • Michigan City 3871 Ponchartrain Trail • Michiana Village 2103 Oakenwald Drive • Long Beach 336-E Moorings • New Buffalo 9636 N 300 East • Rolling Prairie 2141 Chastleton Drive • Long Beach $850,000 $799,000 $569,000 $325,000 $319,000 $299,900 147 ACRES - Farm land zoned agricultural Huge corner lot offers room for pool, tennis 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths. Brick fi replace, walk- Rare 112 ft dockslip in popular Moorings. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Stone fi replace, ca- 5 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Rec room with fi re- with a commercial reserve clause. Ideal farm court or possibly 2 building sites. Seller shall out lower level, three season room, in-ground Located at end of E. Peninsula, this large slip thedral ceiling, hardwood fl oors. Alarm sys- place. Private back yard with deck. Views of 1 land or great for a commercial investment. remove improvements on property. Just /2 heated pool with total privacy. Just 3 houses can house your luxury liner or divide in two tem, natural gas lines. 3.84 acres in Hesston golf course & short stroll to beach! block to beach! to beach! for smaller vessels. area.

2609 Oriole Trail • Long Beach 212 Chickadee Trail • Michiana Shores 100 Lake Shore Drive #807 5633 W. Vintage Hills Drive • LaPorte 0316 E 650 North • LaPorte 6070 N 400 West • Michigan City $498,000 $485,000 Dunescape Beach Club $299,500 $299,000 $289,000 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Vaulted ceiling, 2 fi re- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Hardwood fl oors, gas $429,000 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths. Two fi replaces, eat-in 2 bedrooms, 2 baths. Stone gas fi replace, 3 bedrooms, 2.75 baths. Brick fi replace, pri- places, fenced yard, exterior beach shower, fi replace, screened porch, main fl oor master 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Open living, dining kitchen with lots of built-ins & pantry. Main two screen porches, rear fi repit. Log home vate master bath, full basement with hot tub. sprinkler system. Walking distance to beach suite. Situated on 3 lots on quiet wooded area & kitchen with incredible views. Lots fl oor laundry. Quality brick home on a cul- tucked beautifully in the woods offering true (2) 2-car garages, large deck. Situated on of upgrades & plenty of room. Just steps to & fi tness center! street. beach! de-sac. rustic charm on 6.29 acres. 2.493 acres! Shirl Bacztub, GRI 219/874-5642 Ellen Holloway*, GRI 219/878-3721 Deb Kozachenko 219/324-5805 Randy Novak*, ABR, CRS, e-Pro, GRI, 219/877-7069 Megan Campbell* 219/861-3683 Maria Jackson* 269/369-7477 Ken Larson 219/873-7101 Barb Pinks 219/325-0006 Judi Donaldson, GRI 219/879-1411 Kathy Bricker Kehoe 219/873-4426 Shawnta Leeks 219/871-9312 Pat Tym*, ABR, CRS, GRI, SRES 219/210-0324 Laurie Farrell*, GRI 219/871-0526 Susan Kelley* 219/874-5610 Daiva Mockaitis*, GRI 219/670-0982 Jamie Follmer 219/851-2164 Tina Kelly 219/873-3680 Debbie Novak 219/362-4603 *Licensed in Indiana and Michigan Joe Gazarkiewicz 219/861-3750 Karen Kmiecik 219/210-0494 THE Page x August 30, 2007 Micky Gallas Properties 123 (219) 874-7070 Beach CRS (219) 874-5249 City T (269) 586-2350 Michigan 1-800-680-9682 Micky Gallas www.MickyGallasProperties.com ABR, CRS, e-PRO, GRI, SRES Long Beach • Michigan City • New Buffalo Cell 219/861-6012

805 W. Water Street • New Buffalo 333 Lake Shore Drive A-7 • Lake Terrace 102 Garden Trail • Pottawattomie Park $250,000 $225,000 $199,000 3 bedrooms, 1 bath. Screen porch, full base- 1 bedroom, 1 bath. Skylights & custom 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Hardwood fl oors, ment, patio & 1-car attached garage. Deeded closets. Larger garage than other units. Up- large bedrooms, updated kitchen. Finished beach rights to Sunset Shores! Just 2 blocks graded condo with two water views from the basement, new septic system July ’07. Fabu- to beach! balconies! lous & charming!

304 Oak Street • Three Oaks Belle Plaine Trail • Long Beach Avondale Drive Lot 27 • Long Beach $179,000 $165,000 $170,000 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths. Bright & cheerful Lovely wooded L-shaped lot with frontage of Vacant piece of land in an ideal location. Lot: home. Front porch with slate fl oor. Large Belle Plaine plus easy back access for easy 66x254; Septic required, city water avail- deck in shady back yard. Just 3 blocks to parking. Short stroll to Lake. Build your able. Close to beach at Stop 21! Build your downtown! dream home! dream home!

42 Karwick Glen Drive • Michigan City 409 Laurel Drive • Trail Creek 903 Birch Tree Lane • Long Beach Pointe $169,000 $154,900 $120,000 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Turn key unit with all 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths. Beautiful kitchen; 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. Great corner location furnishings & Bose system. One of the larger French doors to screen porch. Newer hot wa- just steps to pool! Only condo currently units which includes two 1-car garages in ad- ter heater, furnace & c/a. New roof Sept’06. available in this development ...AND it’s a dition to 2 parking spaces. Perfectly maintained! main fl oor unit! Shirl Bacztub, GRI 219/874-5642 Ellen Holloway*, GRI 219/878-3721 Deb Kozachenko 219/324-5805 Randy Novak*, ABR, CRS, e-Pro, GRI, 219/877-7069 Megan Campbell* 219/861-3683 Maria Jackson* 269/369-7477 Ken Larson 219/873-7101 Barb Pinks 219/325-0006 Judi Donaldson, GRI 219/879-1411 Kathy Bricker Kehoe 219/873-4426 Shawnta Leeks 219/871-9312 Pat Tym*, ABR, CRS, GRI, SRES 219/210-0324 Laurie Farrell*, GRI 219/871-0526 Susan Kelley* 219/874-5610 Daiva Mockaitis*, GRI 219/670-0982 Jamie Follmer 219/851-2164 Tina Kelly 219/873-3680 Debbie Novak 219/362-4603 *Licensed in Indiana and Michigan Joe Gazarkiewicz 219/861-3750 Karen Kmiecik 219/210-0494 THE August 30, 2007 Page y Aptly named Sunnycrest, this perfectly re-done home offers seasonal views from the decks. 2002 Idlewood Trail • Long Beach Completely redone in 2003 including wiring, plumbing & Pat Tym septic. Wonderful kitchen Broker Associate incorporated with Great room ABR, CRS, e-Pro, GRI Cell: (219) 210-0324 means the hostess is always included in conversations.

Living room with fireplace, hardwood floors, crown molding, 9 ft ceilings & windowed doors that lead to deck. Main floor master bedroom with luxurious bath & dressing room. New garage, walk-out lower level & much more! Offered for $790,000

204 Sunset Trail • Michiana Shores 14 Pocantico Trail • Michiana Village, MI $895,000 $529,000 Situated on a half acre, this home has been redone to Completely redone for easy living. New roof ‘03, new bath perfection. Cathedral ceiling, skylights with screens, stone ‘06, all windows replaced ‘04, new septic ‘06, furnace & fireplace, Gourmet kitchen, new Amdega conservatory air conditioner ‘04. Extra vintage Dwyer kitchen in imported from England with three walls of glass. basement rec room. Large deck in front, deck off main Landscaped with re-circulating fountain, maganese bricks, floor bedroom for lazy morning coffee hours. Extensive blue stone slate & irrigation system. All new electric, plantings, stone work, fish pond, wandering paths in back furnace & air conditioning. Short stroll to beach! for beauty & relaxation. Short stroll to beach. Micky Gallas Properties • (219) 874-7070 Ext.47 www.MickyGallasProperties.com THE Page z August 30, 2007

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BUILD YOUR DREAM HOUSE ON A Picturesque hillside lot at Stop 21. Wonderful HILLTOP LOT! Accessible from Summit or lake views, yet easily accessible. Rear parking Mount Claire Way. Survey & soil test available. City water available. All permits completed. Short stroll to Stop 29 beach! needed. Owner is licensed real estate agent. Micky Gallas Properties www.MickyGallasProperties.com THE August 30, 2007 Page aa

Randy Novak Avant Gardens is an Broker Associate ABR, CRS, e-Pro, GRI eco-friendly development of Cell: (219) 877-7069 103 Acres designed with you & Mother Nature in mind.

This will be a community of 20 homes that overlook a prairie of native grasses & wildflowers surrounded by a 60 acre Wildlife & Forest Preserve. Views of sweeping forests & 30 foot ravines.

Avant Gardens is located in the heart of Indiana’s Galena Township within fifteen minutes of Lake Michigan beaches. Prairie & wooded lots (some with ravine views) range from 1.3 acres to 2.7 acres, starting at $150,000.

161 Brookhollow Court Long Beach Cove • $195,000 Only lot available on scenic Lake Claire! Over 14,000 sq ft to build your dream home! 217 El Portal Drive 7274 W. Bleck Road Michiana Shores Michigan City $395,000 $379,000 A Retreat for All Seasons! Newly Country Escape - True log ranch 3 constructed 3 bedroom, 2 bath home bedroom, 2 bath home on 7.335 with original fireplace, vaulted wooded Acres. Great room with ceilings, large loft, kitchen with 300 East vaulted ceilings & fireplace. Large seating at the bar., jetted tub & much Rolling Prairie • $99,900 custom kitchen, oversized master more! Rebuilt from the foundation up Over 7 private Acres in Galena Township. suite. Oversized 3-car garage, hot in 2006. Short walk to beach! Property sits way back off road for privacy. water heat & more! Beautiful setting! Micky Gallas Properties • (219) 877-7069 www.MickyGallasProperties.com • [email protected] THE Page ab August 30, 2007 Now, you don’t have to be a wine expert to shop like one.

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DUNE ACRES. LAKEFRONT. BEVERLY SHORES. LAKEFRONT. Steps to a 13 mile stretch of beautiful sandy beach, this A timeless contemporary design that begs for great shed style contemporary nestles into a sheltered dune w/ gatherings. Spacious open plan, walls of windows, 2 story adjoining Dune Acres parkland creating a very private and ceiling in living room w/fi replace, formal dining room, secluded setting. A woodland palette of warm woods, pine very spacious fun to cook in kitchen, family room, offi ce/ vaulted & beamed ceilings, limestone & brick fi replaces, library. Most rooms open to decks, balcony and terrace. new chef’s kitchen w/cool green concrete tops, top of the Upper level master suite w/fi tness room & balcony. Lower line SS appliances & sand colored beadboard cabinetry. level guest suites w/baths. Fabulous Lake Michigan & Main fl oor master & 2 guest suites. Open plan w/fabulous Chicago skyline views year round. Across the street from lake views from every room. Multiple decks, terrace, 13 miles of continuous beautiful beach. Most furnishings garden. $1,499,000 could be included. $1,299,000

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Carie O’Donnell Multi-Million Dollar Producer Associate Broker Specializing in Lakefront, Beach Area & 269-469-9813 Investment Property! Indiana & Michigan Cell: 269-612-0412 10 N. Whittaker Street [email protected] New Buffalo, MI 49117

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All the charm of Michiana in “the Three bedroom one bath. Deeded 2650 sq. ft. Key West inspired home Lodge” Great open concept close beach access. $299,000 with coach house and one car garage. to the beach on four lots. Exotic Brazil granite tops, fi replace, 4 bedrooms and 3 baths and beautiful $599,000 details throughout. $749,000

UNION PIER NEW BUFFALO HOMES and CONDOS: Condo unit Bridgman, Michigan - Six bedroom home overlooking with pool. Steps to the beach. $599,000 the marina 1 and Lake New Buffalo - Three bedroom 1 /2 baths Michigan. on 3/4 acre. $169,900 Over 5100 New Buffalo - Beacon Pointe Condo sq. ft. with pool. Lease with option possible. of living $196,900 space. 4 VACANT LAND: levels of Lake Front 4 acres on Pike Lake. Boat Steps to your deeded beach! Open luxury living Slip. $129,000 and airy seven bedroom, four bath space. Vacant lots in City of New Buffalo Starting totally renovated home. Great Rental Priced at $130,000 $200,000 History. $899,000 less than comparable units. Galien - One acre lot. $59,000 $1.4 Million Sturgeon Beach - Buildable lot two blocks to lake on Galien River. $519,000 Call Carie ‘O for all your real estate and rental needs! 269-469-9813 THE August 30, 2007 Page ae

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To All Of Our Friends And Clients, Have A Safe & Happy Labor Day Weekend! The “O” Group! Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Sales & Rentals Michigan (269) 469-6892 Sales & Rentals Indiana (219) 874-1122 SPECTACULAR LAKE & COUNTRY PROPERTIES SALES Lakefront Living in New Buffalo 114’ OF LAKE FRONTAGE with a very low bluff & Spectacular views of the Harbor & the City of Chicago. This price is lower than the cost of a vacant Lake Front Lot in New Buffalo. Comes with a bonus of a 4-Bedroom home on it. It would make a great weekly rental or build your dream home on the Lakefront which includes plenty of room for a Pool. Owner is willing to remove the home at his expense, if buyer is planning to build. Only 4-Blocks to the Marina & short walking distance to town. If your thinking of building in the future now may be the time to jump in before prices start rising again! Drastically Reduced! $1,395,000

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NEW HOME - 3 bedroons, 2 baths, master suite includes master bath w/jacuzzi, & extra large walk-in closet. Large kitchen w/ new 4 BEDROOMS, 3 BATHS, across from Harbor. Wood & ceramic floors, appliances, fireplace, large utility room, (6 x 16) front porch & 2-car fireplace, 2-screend porches, hot tub, deck, small pond w/waterfall, & attached garage. Situated on a large O.S lot & located in the Heart of firepit. Backyard privacy & ambiance. Private Beach Access. In the New Buffalo. $274,900 Heart of New Buffalo. $479,000 Commercial-Vacant-Boat Slips • COMMERCIAL BUILDING - 22,000 Sq. Ft. High Traffic - Business District - Currently Antique Mall $225k • 2-ACRES - Commercial/Residential w/ 390’ Road Frontage on Red Arrow & 1900 Sq. Ft. Store Front - Lake Area - Harbert $850k • 41’ SLIP - New Buffalo Harbor w/electric, water, deckbox, use of association pool & Club House $52,900 • LAKEFRONT LOT - (Lake Mary) near Long Beach Country Club & Lake MI - Build your dream! $149,000

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Indiana Cooks! Great Restaurant Recipes for the Home Kitchen by Christine Barbour and Scott Feickert (Feickert home-tested the recipes) If you foodstuff readers remember my visit to MUSHROOM SHERRY SOUP Bloomington, IN and read about my food activities, 6 large portobello ‘shrooms, gills and stems re- you may recall my being at the fi ne restaurant tut- moved to b ne. That’s where I met a lady who insisted I olive oil, as needed examine a local cookbook, all about Indiana chefs’ 8 garlic cloves, minced recipes. I had to admit I’d never seen the book, but 1 4 T ( /2 stick) butter would hasten to uncover it, once home. A few days 6 yellow onions, cut into 1” cubes later, that lady Pat Hoefl ing, director of marketing 2 T fresh thyme, plus additional for garnish and sales at Indiana University, had two books sent 3 cups good-quality sherry to me. The second book is Indiana Wine, a History 2 quarts chicken broth and, of course, all about the many many Indiana salt and pepper, to taste wines that most of us didn’t know about. You’ll read 2 cups heavy whipping cream some recipes below from Indiana Cooks! Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place ‘shrooms Christine Barbour (who writes a food column for upside down on a large sheet pan. Baste with Bloomington Herald-Times) interviewed the Indi- olive oil and spread minced garlic over them. ana chefs in this book and procured four fi ne recipe Roast for 15 to 30 minutes, or until brown. from each. We’re told, “Our big-city friends laugh While ‘shrooms are roasting, melt butter in a when we say we are writing a cookbook about great large pot. Over low heat, sweat onions for 20 Indiana restaurants...... Let them smirk. Indiana minutes. Add thyme, sherry and chicken broth. has found its place on the culinary map...... All the Chop ‘shrooms into 1” cubes and add to soup. chefs we have chosen have a certain something – a Simmer on low for 30 minutes. Remove from knack, a fl air, a sure and instinctive touch with in- heat and puree. (Hot soups are most easily pu- reed with an immersion or hand blender. If pu- Another recipe that appeals to me is from Chef reeing in a countertop blender, cool soup fi rst, Regina Mehallick, owner of R Bistro in Indianapo- then reheat after pureeing.) Season with salt lis. and pepper. Add cream until soup reaches de- sired consistency. Garnish with thyme. SEARED SCALLOPS WITH SAUCE VIERGE 9 large scollops (dry, untreated scallops if avail- A recipe designed by John “Peach” Gettelfi nger of able) Rock Wall Bistro in Floyds Knobs, IN. 6 T olive oil, plus additional for searing scal- lops BAD ELMER’S NEW YORK STRIP 2 T lemon juice 12 oz Upland Brewing Company Bad Elmer’s 1 tsp coriander seeds, crushed Porter 8 basil leaves, cut into julienne strips 4 strips bacon, diced salt and pepper, as needed 3 T fl our 2 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced 1 /2 cup pearl onions, peeled herbs (e.g., tarragon, chives, chervil), for gar- 1 /2 cup button mushrooms, quartered nish 6 oz strong beef stock Slice scallops in half. Place on parchment pa- 4 10-oz New York strip steaks per and refrigerate. Heat a large pan over me- salt and pepper, to taste dium-high heat for scallops. Meanwhile, heat In a small saucepan over medium heat, re- olive oil in a small pan over low to medium-low duce beer by half. In a medium saucepan cook heat, then add lemon juice. Remove from heat. bacon over medium heat until crisp, then sprin- Add coriander and basil, and infuse the warm kle with fl our. Stirring constantly, add onions, oil for a few minutes. Season scallops with salt ‘shrooms, beef stock and reduced beer. Continue and pepper. Place a small amount of olive oil in stirring until sauce is thick and onions are ten- pan and sear scallops on each side. Add tomato der. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Light to sauce. Place a spoonful of sauce on each plate. grill and bring to high heat. Season steaks with Top with 3 scallop halves, overlapping and gar- salt and pepper, and grill to desired temp. Serve nished with herbs and topped with a little more grilled steaks topped with warm sauce. sauce. THE August 30, 2007 Page 81 gredients – that differentiates them from their more pedestrian peers. They are truly good cooks.....We wish you all good eating in America’s heartland!” The photos in this book (by Tom Stio, a professional photographer who lives in Bloomington) are stun- ning. I’m offering you readers my three favorite reci- pes in the book. However, if you want to see more, you’ll fi nd the book at The Bookstore at Lighthouse Place Premium Outlet here in Michigan City. Indi- ana Cooks! can also be found at our library. The fi rst is an appealing soup offered by Chef Kelly Graff of Citrus at the Checkerberry Inn, Gos- hen, IN. She also offers recipes of Maryland Lump Crabcakes, Wasabi Salmon with Teriyaki-Lime Glaze and Chocolate Bourbon Cake with Chocolate Ganache. Yum.

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More at Not good with any other promotion www.fl ipscascade.com 219/778-2892 or www.olddoodads.com THE August 30, 2007 Page 89 Labor Dayz Festival in Michigan City NORTHWESTERN INDIANA BEAGLE CLUB The Michigan City Summer Festival Committee announces its 6th Annual Labor Dayz Festival will 110 acre nature preserve with club house. 4 miles south of I-94 take place Fri., Aug. 31 through Mon., Sept. 3rd at Michigan City 421 exit Located Washington Park in Michigan City. Three stages of next to Red Mill County Park. The entertainment, 22 bands, a beer garden, arts and Beagle Club has been raising rab- bits and beagles on this property crafts booths, and a large variety of food and amuse- for 60 years+. 20 acres are fenced ment rides await you at this year’s festival. The fes- to contain the rabbits and conduct tivities begin Friday evening at 6 p.m. fi eld trials. The surrounding 90 acres are heavily wooded with JAYCEE STAGE untouched glacier gorges, rolling Friday night bands from 7 p.m. to 11:45 p.m. in- hills and abundant wildlife. The clude: Me & the Boys (Big Band/Swing) and White area attracts turkeys, several vari- eties of hawks, and very large deer. The isolated location has kept Dove (Reggae). this parcel near pristine. There is a long entrance road that leads Saturday bands from Noon to 11:30 p.m. include: back to the bulk of the land. There is a County park and Boy Scout Moose Baton Corps (Parade and Show Baton Corps), camp just north of this property. Minutes away from Toll Road, I-94 and Michigan City $985,000 The Jason Jakes Band with High Noon (Country), Eight Days A Week (Beatles Tribute Band), Harbor Call or e-mail for add’l info: Charles 219-861-2032 Lights (doo-wop acapella group), Mystic Fire (Latin [email protected] and R&B). Sunday bands from Noon to 11:30 p.m. include: Goodtime Cloggers (Clogging group), Eddie Korosa & the Boys from Illinois (Polka), Shannon Raye & “Enjoy the Fruits of the Diamondback Band (Country), Funky Blues In- stitution (Blues). Your Labor” Monday bands from Noon to 6 p.m. include: Keith Scott Blues Band (Blues) and Duke Tumato (Blues/ – BUYING OR SELLING – Rock Fusion). OASIS STAGE Get Professional Friday night bands from 6 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. in- Customer Service clude: Dashboard Divas (Rock) and The Current (Rock & Pop) from the Saturday night bands from 6 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. “Action Team” include: Scream (Rock) and Spellbound (Rock & Pop) TIM & GWEN Sunday night bands from 6 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. in- clude: Dr. No (Rock) and M&R Rush (Classic Rock) HULLINGER Monday band from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Steepwater (219) 861-7606 (Delta Blues & Funk) 4121 S. 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We knew we were in for a stellar week’s worth of world-class music on opening night of the Sixth An- nual Michigan City Chamber Music Festival. As we faithful followers of Nic Orbovich’s soar- ing artistic vision settled in at the First Presbyte- rian Church on Saturday, August 11, lead-off man Rudolf Haken cradled his red fi ve-string viola and admitted that he was worried that no would like the festival opener: Igor Stravinsky’s hauntingly eerie “Elegie.” But the bicycle-riding composer and violist from the University of Illinois added that when his nine- year-old son heard him rehearsing the Stravinsky work for viola, the lad proclaimed: “Dad, that’s so cool.” And, yes, the whole entire Michigan City Cham- Soprano Melisa Barrick with her daughter Ella and husband cellist ber Music Festival, or MCCMF, was so cool -- from Wesley Baldwin following their dazzling performances on Russian Night. Mr. Haken’s opening note of Stravinsky’s “Elegie” on opening night to the last, longed-for notes of Jo- hannes Brahams’ sublime Sextet for Strings at the festival’s conclusion on Sunday, August 19. As one loyal patron said: “There aren’t enough su- perlatives to describe what we have heard here in Michigan City this week.” No, sir, there are not. No, there are not enough superlatives in Russian, American English, Italian, and German to describe what the expanded fan base heard issue forth from those golden strings, keyboard, clarinet and voices this past season. And, yes, as Sunny Gardener-Orbovich said: “It is indeed bitter-sweet when the festival ends, because one is left with lingering moments of musical magic Violist Gabriel Schlaffer with his lovely wife Machiko on opening night of the 6th annual Michigan City Chamber Music Festival. Gabriel did and a deep longing for next year’s festival.” the arrangement for the festival’s performance of Sergei Rachmanioff’s And some of us simply cannot get enough of all “Vocalise.” Machiko gladly did the transcription. the wonderful music that is performed in the fi ve- concert series, and, yes, I would be one of them. And, yes, I confess that as I am writing this appre- ciation of the musical gift that was given to me this August, I am happily listening to Rudolf Haken’s life-affi rming Concerto for Five-String Viola that he recorded on the Centaur label. The CD also contains the Clarinet Concerto he wrote for his “favorite clar- inetist in the whole world – Bill King”, and the Oboe Concerto Rudolf wrote for Bill’s internationally re- nowned wife, Nancy Ambrose King. I am listening to them all as I write this letter of gratitude to the best musicians in the universe who came to earth in Michigan City long enough to leave us longing for more next August. They made August 2007 our best August so far, and, yes, it didn’t hurt Pianist Robert Marshall Auler is Assistant Professor of Piano that the second concert happily coincided with our at the State University of New York at Oswego. 30th wedding anniversary on Monday, August 13. Sorry, ladies, but Robert is engaged to be married. THE August 30, 2007 Page 97 Photos Taken During Receptions So please stand and applaud lustily as I announce the stellar performers in order of appearance: Director of Educational Programs, keynote speak- er and Renaissance Woman Sunny Gardner-Orbov- ich; Composer and violist Rudolf Haken who has been Composer Rudolf on the music faculty of the University of Illinois Haken (left) with his favorite clari- since 1996; netist in the whole The amazing violinist and festival organizer Nic world, William Orbovich whose performances have been heard on King. They had just been part of NPR’s Performance Today; an ensemble that Violinist and violist Gabriel Schlaffer of the South performed Haken’s Bend and Rockford Symphonies; Concerto for Clarinet and String Cellist and recording star Wesley Baldwin who Quartet. has performed throughout the United States and Europe as a soloist and chamber musician; Sublime soprano Melisa Barrick who has soloed with the National Orchestral Institute Philharmon- ic; Pianist and former eligible bachelor Robert Aul- er who is Assistant Professor of Piano at the State University of New York at Oswego; Violinist Zophia Glashauser who is Concertmas- ter of the South Bend Symphony Orchestra and the Lira Orchestra of Chicago; King of the clarinet William King who is a clari- netist with the Michigan Opera Theatre Orchestra and has recorded with Rudolf Haken; Principal cellist David Peshlakai who is a mem- ber of the Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra and a principal cellist of the Jackson Symphony Orches- tra; Totally awesome tenor Matthew Daniel who just fi nished his third season with the Lyric Opera of Chicago’s Chorus and has performed Rodolfo in La Cellists David Peshlakai (left) and Wesley Baldwin with Wesley’s Boheme; daughter Ella take fi ve after a concert. Ella was not impressed to be in the presence of such musical genius. Super soprano Kimberly Jones whose perfor- mances at the Lyric Opera have included the world premiere of Anthony Davis’s Amistad. And let us remain standing as we applaud the MCCM Festival Board of Directors: President Peg Landsman, Max Barrick, Dan Dresner, Sue Spitler, Sunny Gardner-Orbovich, and Nic Orbovich. MCCMF Continued on Page 98

The folks who make the Michigan City Chamber Music Festival possible, What would the Michigan City Michigan City’s gift to music: the board of directors. They are: (from left to right) President Peg Chamber Music Festival do with- Nic Orbovich. Landsman, Dan Dresner, Max Barrick, Sunny Gardner-Orbovich, out Sunny Gardner-Orbovich? Nic Orbovich, and Sue Spitler. Bravo to you all!! THE Page 98 August 30, 2007

MCCMF Continued from Page 97 Together, they put together a delightful week of music that truly took us around the world and to the waxing, crescent moon. And we never once had Violinist Zophia Glashauser was born to leave the acoustically perfect confi nes of First in the beautiful and Presbyterian Church. And, before we sit down, let historically-rich city of us give a standing ovation to Reverend Nancy Ka- Krakow, Poland. Zofi a fi rst came to America to haian, the Church’s Board of Elders, and the entire pursue a degree in violin congregation for, as Peg Landsman so eloquently put peformance at Western it: “warmly welcoming us from our very beginning. Michigan University under the tutelage of We believe holding the concerts in this magnifi cent Renata Knifi c. building have certainly added to our success.” And let us not forgot our own Dan McNabb who tirelessly worked all week to set the stage for each of the fi ve concerts and to tirelessly ensure that each was a seamlessly superb success. And what a success the Sixth Annual Michigan City Chamber Music Festival proved to be. As Sunny said in her closing remarks before the fi nal concert on August 19: “This week has been re- ally special. We didn’t plan for number six to be a special year, but we felt the growth this year.” And, she added, everyone present helped build the festi- val into the world-class musical expression that it has become and will continue to be. And, yes, parting is such sweet sorrow, and it was truly sorrowful to hear Nic announce the departure of the individual musicians on that rainy Sunday afternoon in August at First Presbyterian Church. But we all wished them safe journeys so they can get to work on the Seventh Annual Michigan City Tenor Matthew Daniel and soprano Kimberly E. Jones became Puccini’s Rodolfo and Mimi for Italian Night when they Chamber Music Festival. sang selections from La Boheme. Which, you know, will be Seventh Heaven!!!

Board Member Sue Spitler with Michi- gan City’s favorite clarinetist William King after the Viva Italia! Concert.

Maestro Robert Vodnoy and his wife Kayla at the fi nal concert of the 2007 series. Vodnoy returned to Michigan City to give a delightful curtain speech about the “Afternoon in Old Vienna” program.

Dan McNabb was the man behind the scenes at the Sixth Annual Michigan City Chamber Music Festival. He invites everyone to return to Two champions of chamber music meet First Presbyterian Church on December 16 for in Michigan City: Natalie McKelvy (left) performances of Handel’s Messiah. and Sunny Gardner-Orbovich. THE August 30, 2007 Page 99 Sunfl ower Arts Festival 5 CST V SUN. 12– illas of B The 12th Annual Sunfl ower Arts Festival is be- T. & riar L SA eaf RY Lu ing held on Oct. 6 & 7, at the Art Barn at 695 North VE xu E ry 400 East in Valparaiso, IN. Two fi elds of glowing SE T U ow O n sunfl owers await visitors at this delightful festival H h o N m E being held from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. each day. e P s The festival will feature local entertainment in- O cluding High Noon, Good Time Cloggers, food court, beer and wine garden, paintings, pottery, quilts, and crafts. Well-known artists will be painting and dem- onstrating in and around the barn. Numerous spe- cial activities for children, such as clowns, pumpkin painting, face painting and scarecrow making will be available. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for children (under 12). The Sunfl ower Arts Festival is a benefi t for art scholarships for gifted students. LAPORTE, INDIANA www.villasofbriarleaf.com Crafters and artists are needed for the 12th An- nual Sunfl ower Arts Festival. Booths are still avail- Prices Starting in the Mid 200’s able for crafters and artists. Please mail photograph MAINTENANCE FREE LIVING of artwork to the Art Barn School of Art. on beautiful Briar Leaf Golf Course

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HOURS: Stop In and See Bingo at the Senior Center Mon-Fri 9-6 Our New Phone Sat 9-3 “Green” Line 219-879-3325 While you’re out enjoying Labor Dayz in Washing- Closed Sunday from Shaw (879-DEAL) ton Park, don’t forget that the Senior Center will be offering Bingo on Mon., Sept. 3 at 10:30 a.m. There Located 2 miles east of Marquette Mall off Hwy. 20 will be cash prizes. Food and beverages will be avail- 636 Longwood Drive, Michigan City able. For more information, phone 873-1504. THE Page 100 August 30, 2007 Activities to Explore OPEN HOUSE Sunday, 12-2 p.m. In the Local Area:. St. Andrews condo August 30-September 3 -- At the Vickers The- overlooking 7th atre: “You Kill Me” starring Ben Kingsley, tea Leoni & 8th fairways and Luke Wilson. Rated R. Thurs/Fri 6:30 pm; Sat/ of L.B.C.C. Two Sun 4, 6:30 pm; Mon 6:30 pm MI time. “Sicko” star- bedrooms, 2 ring and directed by Michael Moore. Rated R. 9 pm baths, large loft with “Murphy” only. Vickers Theater, 6 N. Elm St., Three Oaks, MI. bed. Many. 269/756-3522 or www.vickerstheatre.com many amenities. August 31 -- Faculty Recital at Valparaiso U. Custom cabinets 7:30 pm, Center for the Arts on campus. Free and woodwork August 31- Jenna Mammina in concert at The throughout. Large Acorn Theater, 107 Generations Dr., Three Oaks, fi replace, wet bar, MI. 8 pm MI time. Tix $20; reserve at 269-756- oak spiral staircase 3879. to loft, stereo August 31-September 1 -- Farmer’s Market at music system, Pella the Schoolhouse Shop, Furnessville, IN. 10 am-4 windows, 3 zone pm each day. 219/926-1551. hot water heat. August 31-September 1 -- Musical Comedy and Beauty and quality throughout. Association Pool. Imrpov at the Dunes Summer Theatre, Michiana Builder’s personal home Shores, IN. 8 pm. Reservations: 879-7509. August 31-September 2 -- 13th Annual Outsid- $369,000 ers Outside Art Fair. At the Judith Racht Gallery, Offered by Richard Mignery Builders, Inc. 13707 Prairie Rd., Harbert, MI. Tix at the gate or 269/469-1080. Friday Night Preview Party. For appointment August 31-September 2, 6-7 -- “The Emperor’s 219-872-3611 or 269-469-1347 New Clothes.” Community Theatre Guild produc- tion at Chicago Street Theatre, 154 W. Chicago St., Valparaiso. Tix $10/adults, $8/students & seniors; one free student tix with purchase of one adult tix. WANT TO LIVE IN THE WOODS? 219/464-1636. www.ctgonline.org 3505 Waverly Road, LaPorte August 31-September 3 -- Michigan City Sum- merfest Labor Dayz in Washington Park. Food, arts & crafts, live entertainment. August 31-September 3 -- 51st Annual Hesston Steam & Power Show at Hesston Steam Grounds, 1000N, LaPorte, IN. 10 am-5 pm. September 1 -- Farmer’s Market, 8th & Wash- ington streets, MC. 8 am-noon. September 1 -- Farmer’s Market, County Court- house grounds, LaPorte. 7 am-noon. September 1 -- “Worker Appreciation Day: Cel- ebrating Workers of Yesterday, Today, and Tomor- row.” At the LaPorte Farmer’s Market, next to the County Courthouse. This home will take your breath away as you drive up the mature, September 1 -- Prairie Pride Harvest Market. 9 wooded acreage. Secluded in beautiful landscaping, this home feels like a retreat. Enjoy all the views from every angle as you sip cold am-4 pm at Fawn Run Farm. 40 vendors in a coun- lemonade on the brick patio or enclosed porch. This is a nature lover’s try-style market. Free adm. & parking. North of US dream. Inside brings the outdoors in, with windows from fl oor to ceil- 20 in Rolling Prairie. Story this issue. ing in the great room with cathedral ceiling. A loft overlooks below to the amazing views. Come experience the tranquility of this home. September 1 -- Music in the Park. Live music 6.5 acres, mature woods, pond/lake, 3 to 4 bedrooms, cathedral ceil- in Dewey Cannon Park, Three Oaks, MI. 7 pm MI ings, 2.5 baths, are just a few of the features of this property. time. Free. This week: “Me and the Boys.” Music of $439,500 the great bands from the swing era. www.threeoak- Pine Lake Realty, LLC Bob Hull sevents.org Phone (219) 324-2999 Broker September 1 -- “Opera at The Acorn” presented Cell (219) 851-0815 Rory Bunce by Robert Swan, featuring soprano Christine Steyer [email protected] Sales Associate and tenor John Concepcion. 8 pm MI time. Tix $20; reserve at 269/756-3879. www.acorntheater.com THE August 30, 2007 Page 101 September 3 -- MC Public Library and all La- Porte County Libraries closed for the holiday. 2901 September 3 -- Bingo at the Senior Center, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Sunday, Roslyn Washington Park, MC. 10:30 am. Food & beverages OPEN HOUSE, available. Info: 873-1504. Trail September 9 -- LaPorte County Antique Show. in 8 am-4 pm at the LaPorte Co. fairgrounds. Adm. Long $4, kids under 12 yrs. free. Food available. 219/778- Beach 2892. Every Monday -- New Buffalo Chess Club. 6 pm (MI time) at the New Buffalo Public Library, 33 N. Thompson, New Buffalo. Open to all ages and skill levels. John Calo, 269/469-6507 or email jscalo@lo- SPACIOUS, OPEN AND EASY calnet.com LIVING ON ONE FLOOR. Beauti- ful hickory cabinets highlight kitchen which opens to dining Places to Visit: room and living room divided by a 3-sided fi replace and Barker Mansion, 631 Washington St., Michigan accented with a ceiling that soars up with windows to let in City. Adm. $4/adults, $2/kids 18 & under, free/kids light. Family room and master bedroom overlook wonder- under 3. Guided tours--weekdays 10 am, 11:30 am fully landscaped yard with a 32’x16’ heated inground pool. & 1 pm; weekends noon & 2 pm. 219-873-1520. The master bedroom suite includes bath with Jacuzzi and is separate from 3 additional bedrooms with bathroom. Three Beverly Shores Depot Museum and Art Gallery, season room off kitchen for dining and family fun. Large lot 525 Broadway, Beverly Shores, IN. Sat-Sun. 1-4 plentiful with trees and perennial gardens. Utilities includ- pm. 219/871-0832. ing high effi ciency furnace and appliances have all been up- Great Lakes Museum of Military History, 360 dated! Just 2 blocks from Stop 29 beach! Offered at $560,000 Dunes Plaza, Michigan City. Open 9 am-4 pm, Tues- DEBBIE JAKELSKI Fri; 10 am-4 pm Sat; closed Sun & Mon. Adm. $3/ Licensed in MI and IN 10 N. Whittaker Street adults, $2/vets & senior citizens, $1/ages 8-18, and New Buffalo, MI 49117 free to under 8 and active military personnel. Info 6Direct: 269-469-8951 872-2702 or www.militaryhistorymuseum.org RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE Offi ce 269-469-3950 LaPorte County Historical Museum. 2405 Indiana Ave., LaPorte. Adm. $3/LaP. Co. resident; $5/out-of- county; $3/kids 12-17; free/under 12 yrs. 219/324- 6767 or www.laportecountyhistory.org Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W. 2nd St., Life is better Michigan City. Tues.-Fri., 10 am-5 pm; Sat-Sun, 11 by the lake! am-4 pm. Closed Mon. Phone 874-4900. New Buffalo Railroad Museum, 530 S. Whittaker St., New Buffalo, MI. Mon-Fri, 9 am-5 pm; Sat, 10 This charming and spacious 4 bedroom Cape Cod has been com- am-3 pm, (MI time) Closed Sun. 269/469-5409. pletely remodeled with a cottage- inspired style. Located on a quiet Old Lighthouse Museum, Washington Park, street, the beach path is a short Michigan City. Open Tues-Sun, 1-4 pm. Closed on 2 blocks away. Open fl oor plan is great for entertaining. New kitchen holidays. Adm $3/adults, $1/grades 9-12, 50¢/grade (maple, granite, S/S), new baths school, 5 yrs. & under/free. 872-6133. (ceramic, Jacuzzi in upper), wood burning fi replace, refi nished fl oors, Rag Tops Museum of Michigan City, 209 W. Mich- new windows, new roof & siding, OPEN HOUSE Sundays 2-4 igan Blvd., Michigan City. A collection of classic, new deck and a full basement #189126 Call Milenda Simerlein at antique & unusual vehicles & memorabilia. Open 19 W. Stillwater • Beverly Shores 219-771-6727. every day 10 am-7 pm. Adm. $6/adults, $5/sen. cit, $429,900 $4/kids, free/under 3. 878-1514. Immaculate family home, with Southern Shore Art Association Gallery, 724 lots of light, on one of the high- est points on the western edge of Franklin St., Michigan City. Sat. & Sun., 11 am-4 beautiful Ogden Dunes. Enjoy lake pm. 219-861-0186. http://southernshoreart.org. views. Main level family room and the huge lower level rec. room, Farther Afi eld: both of which open onto more than August 30-September 3 -- Auburn Cord Due- 2000 sq. ft. of deck overlooking a wooded backyard. Within the past senberg Festival, Auburn, IN. 260/925-3600 or www. 4 years - new windows & sliding acdfestival.org glass doors, new roof shingles and gutters, main level remodeling with September 1 -- Folksingers John Tolhuizen and new front door, all new kitchen, Jim Malosh at the Box Factory for the Arts, 1101 bamboo fl ooring & more, and new cedar siding and outdoor lights. Broad St., St. Joseph, MI. 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Well maintained, high traffic area. 2811 E. Michigan Blvd., ★★ H&S SERVICES --2621 E. US HIGHWAY 12 ★★ Michigan City. (219) 879-9188, 879-2700. Call 219/872-8946 Let Us Be Your One Stop Shop RENTALS INDIANA Colored Mulch - Topsoil - River Rock HOUSE FOR RENT IN LONG BEACH Retaining Wall Blocks - Natural Stone 3/BR. Across from lake. Great view & beach. Call 219/874-8692. ✩ ★ JIM’S LAWN SERVICE – MOWING – WEEKLY RATES ✩ ★ LONG BEACH COZY 4/BR HOUSE AT STOP 15 (Across from Beach) CALL 219-879-3733 or (cell) 219-229-3178. Leave message. Fireplace and Large Deck. No pets. Call 708/370-1745. Landscaping by: SMALL’S GARDEN CENTER ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Custom Landscape Designs: DUNESCAPE BEACH CLUB Retaining Walls—Block, Boulder, Timber, Ledge Rock LAKEFRONT CONDOS -- 2 and 3 bedrooms. Brick—Patio, Walks, Driveways Avail. June-Sept. -- $1,400 to $2,000 per week. Flagstone—Walks, Patio, Walls DUNESCAPE REALTY - 219/872-0588. Ponds & Waterfalls—Complete Excavating/Site Preparation SHERIDAN BEACH-SUMMER RENTAL. Clean-ups—Hydro Seeding & Sodding—Dunegrass Just hundred yards away from the beach! Sleeps up to 6. Completely 13 ACRE GARDEN CENTER: Shade Trees—Evergreens, Shrubs & remodeled 2BR, 1BA apartment on the first floor. All new kitchen, new Perennials. We Deliver Pulverized Topsoil, Mulch, Decorative Stone, bath, TV/DVD, A/C units. Patio and gas grill. Come and enjoy! Driveway Stone, Sand, Paving Brick, Boulders, $700/week. Call Andrew at 708-372-6898. Flagstone (White & Chestnut): Cut Drywall, Outcropping, Steppers. 219-778-2568. 1551 E. Hwy. 20, LaPorte, IN 46350 HOUSE FOR RENT ON LAKE SHORE DRIVE 3/BR, 2BA. A/C. Frpl., W/D. Summer rentals avail. PAT’S TREE SERVICE. Also avail Sept thru May. $750/mo + util. Call 708/424-8756. Complete tree and landscaping service. Experts in storm damage. Licensed and insured. Free estimates. ENDLESS SUMMER – Beach living all year long. Shoreland Hills. Call 219-362-5058. Stop 31. Off-season rental. Sept-May. Charming rehabbed cottage. 1 blk. to beach. Sleeps 6-10. New kitchen, 2 new baths, LR, FR, huge screened CAPPY’S LAWN CARE porch. $700/mo. + util. Call 847-644-4398 or 847-696-0878. COMPLETE LAWN SERVICE • FREE ESTIMATES • INSURED 219-874-3580 “The Summer Place” at Stop 33. AVAILABLE August/Sept. 2 blocks from beach. Charming décor, HARMONY FARMS – EVERGREEN & SHADE TREES FOR SALE. beautiful surroundings, 4BR, 2BA, family room with fireplace. Tree transplanting, skidster work, roto tilling, Patio, deck, sun porch. A/C, W/D. Call 708-784-9866. bush-hog, clean up. Very affordable rates. Chris 574-210-7771. Cell 219-778-9794 leave message. LONG BEACH HOUSE FOR RENT - Great location, very close to beach and park. 4/BR, 2/Bath. A/C. W/D, D/W. Deck w/BBQ. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Avail. 8/4/07 for short/long term rental. Call 312-953-9570. ATTENTION DRIVERS willing to train to obtain CDL! NO BEACH HOUSE – Beautifully rehabbed 4BR, 3BA home at Stop 30. EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! TMC Transportation needs drivers. Sleeps 8, lg. deck, sun porch w/frpl. and flat screen tv. Enjoy a short walk Guaranteed weekly earnings. Premium equipment and benefits. (1-1/2 blks.) to stop 30 beach. Avail. the weeks of Aug. 12, 19, 27. (Sat.- Excellent earning potential and still be OFF WEEKENDS! It’s not Sat. rental). Wkly. rental $1800. No pets or smokers. a job, it’s a future! FOR CDL Training through Commercial Driver Please call Andy at 219-575-4120 to view this beach house!! Institute in South Bend, IN. Call today. - 1-800-882-7364 AC0064 EXCLUSIVE DUNELAND BEACH JOHN LLOYD WRIGHT. WANT TO SELL At Stop 35 is the perfect place for a summer retreat. Perched atop a large COPIC MARKERS AND PENS - AT FIRME’S – BEV SHORES wooded private dune, this home will comfortably accommodate (2 Stores) 11th & Franklin Streets, Michigan City - 219/874-3455 2-3 families. C/A, fireplace, sunroom, 2 private balconies. Hwy 12, Beverly Shores - Just West of Traffic Light - 219/874-4003 1 blk. to private beach and endless sunsets. Avail. beginning May 15, 2007. Shomer Shabbat Antiques & Art Please inquire by calling (312) 214-5648. Chicago’s oldest (Harlon’s) Now Michiana’s newest. 8 rooms, jammed with antiques and collectables. SHERIDAN BEACH. Contemporary, spacious, furn. 3BR, 2-1/2BA home. 1004 E. Michigan Blvd., Michigan City. 879-1942. Closed Saturday. 2-car garage. Outstanding lake vistas. Short or long term. Call 630-852- 5414, e-mail [email protected], www.michigancityrental.com MAYTAG NEPTUNE WASHER AND DRYER with pedestals. $1,500. Call 269-756-3135. HOUSE FOR RENT-OGDEN DUNES. Quiet semi-private beach commu- nity. 3BR, 1.5BA, sleeps 6+2. Gas BBQ, big deck, screened porch, A/C, 1995 RANGER 20FT. FISH & SKI 150 XRI Mercury outboard. Satellite TV, stereo, all linens. Sat/Sun rentals $1200. 2 aerated live wells, 2 fish finders. 50 lb. trust trolling motor-motor guide. Great family location. Detachable tongue trailer. Full canvas cover. Cell 219-730-6486, H 219-763-3088. $10,000 obo. Call 269-756-3135, ask for Tom. 4 BR, 3BA, SHORELAND HILLS, 2 story home. STORAGE UNIT FLEA MARKET. 1-1/2 blks. to beach. $1780.00 per month. West US 20 next to 84 Lumber, Michigan City. Sat. & Sun., 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Call Century 21-Long Beach Realty 219-874-5209. LAB-DOODLE PUPPIES FOR SALE DUNESCAPE BEACH CLUB – STEPS FROM PRIVATE BEACH!! CALL 269-612-2004. 3BR, 2.5BA Townhouse w/Gorgeous Lake View, W/D & Satellite TV GARAGE SALE – 2711 ORIOLE TRAIL, LONG BEACH. ONLY $800/wk (4 wk. minimum). Incl. July 4, Labor Day st st Fri., Aug. 31 & Sat., Sept. 1 , 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Large Multi-item sale. Call Todd at (312) 415-0316. ANTIQUE HARVEST TABLE WITH 8 HOOP BACK CHAIRS. $950. MICHIGAN CITY BEACH HOUSE. STOP 31/Shoreland Hills. HAMADAN rug 4’5 ft x6 ft. $100. MIRROR $100. Call 269-469-4817. 5BR, 3BA. Recently updated. Huge cedar deck overlooking beautiful DOWNSIZING SALE: 1910 Oak Roll Top Desk $800; views of yard and creek. Sleeps 10-14. Fully furn. Turn Key. 2.5 blks. Steamer Trunk $50; to beach. No smoking or pets. Call to reserve your family and friends getaway Lt. Blue Chair $50; Cast Iron Baby Bed $85; Lg. Pie Saver $75. vacation! Security deposit required. $1,250/wk. Only 1 hr. from Chicago! Best offers considered. Call 219-879-8882. Call 708-774-7196 or [email protected] THE August 30, 2007 Page 105

SHERIDAN BEACH STOP 3. 3BR, 2BA sleeps 10. C/A, 2 decks, SALE OR RENTAL-- LONGBOAT KEY, FL. 2BR, 2BA on the beach! W/D, gas & charcoal grills. 100 yds. to beach. $1,300/wk. VRBO#131915, FSBO#20952856. [email protected] Still avail: 8/18-8/25, 8/25-8/30 & fall dates. Call: 708-532-4927. or 941-544-2741 CHARMING LONG BEACH TWO STORY HOME SARASOTA/BRADENTON 2BR, 2BA condo. Bay view; near beaches. Stop 20 - Newly redone - 4/BR, 2/Bath. Furnished - No Pets. Washer/ Beautiful setting. W/D. Jan.-March. Call 219-326-1530. dryer. 1/4 Block to beach. $750/mo + utilities. NAPLES, FL. PELICAN BAY. GLENCOVE. 2BR, 2BA. Avail Sept’07 - June ‘08 - Call 708/717-8883. Steps to pool and hot tub. Walk to beach. 3 months minimum. SHORELAND HILLS 10 MONTH RENTAL. 3BR, 2BA, furn. W/D. Call or email for details. 239-597-4177 or [email protected] 2 blks. to lake. Avail. 8/20/07 to 6/30/08. $800 per month includes outdoor H REAL ESTATE FOR SALE H maintenance, but not utilities. No Pets. Call Bob N. at (800) 899-2699. MICHIGAN CITY BEACH HOUSE/38’ CIGARETTE POWERBOAT. Recently remodeled. “Must See to Appreciate.” Stop 31. 9 rms., 5BR, 3BA. Sleeps 10-12. Gorgeous cedar deck, FALL/WINTER (SEPT-MAY OR THEREABOUT) RENTAL STOP 33. extra lot. Fully furnished, turn key! 2.5 blks. to Beach! Time to relax! bnd- 2 blks. from lake. Charming country home, lovely décor, [email protected]. Boat additional $69,000. Beach house $379,000. beautiful surroundings. 3BR, 2BA, family room, Call for info. 708-774-7196. fireplace. Patio, deck, sun porch. A/C, W/D, dbl. garage. MICHIANA SHORES AREA, IN, wooded bldg. sites. City sewer & water. No pets. No outside maintenance. $800/mo. Phone 708-784-9866. 80 ft. x 130 ft. Walk to beaches! $175,000. Broker/owner 239-283-2437. WINTER RENTAL LAKE SHORE DR. Hillside. Great lake views. 4BR, WOODED LOT(S) for sale in Sturgeon Beach, New Buffalo Twp. 2BA. Deck, fireplace, all amenities. Call 708-349-0442 or 219-879-1475. Across from Lake Michigan and the private beach access. LOVELY 2BR HOUSE across from beach. Sleeps 4-6. Back lot 90x100 ft. $450,000. Front lot 90x100 ft. $795,000. Furnished. Weekly/monthly rates. Call 414-587-2711. Combined 90x200 ft. $1,150,000. Call 630-688-4227. YR. ROUND SHERIDAN BEACH RENTALS. 3BR House, MICHIANA SHORES ON 3 LOTS. 307 Sunset Trail. 2BR, 2BA 2BR Apt., and Studio Apt. No Pets. Non-smoker. 1 yr. lease. A/C, fireplace. Close to Stop 37. $398,000. Take a look, make an offer. Call for more info: 219/879-2195. Call 219-879-6727 or 219-872-9817. HOUSE AT 3603 LAKE SHORE DR., MICHIANA SHORES, IN. RANCH STYLE HOME. Open floor plan. 3BR, 2BA. 3BR, 2BA. A/C, frpl., W/D. Summer rentals avail. $1700/wk. Finished family room in basement. Great unobstructed lake views. 2 mi. south of Hesston Supper Club, and 10 mins. from New Buffalo. Call 219-874-5593 or 219-861-7564. Also avail. Sept.-May. On 2 acres. Call 219-778-9370. 3BR RENT TO OWN. Close to Washington Park and beach. BEACH CLOSE just 3 blks. 3BR, 2BA ranch, huge grtrm. 3000+ sq. ft. No smoking. No pets. $850/mo. Avail. Sept. Call 773—610-6168. on 2 levels, loads of upgrades. Deck, garage, mature landscaping. Michiana Shores, IN. selling homes inc 219-874-1180. MICHIGAN CITY UPPER 2BR. Large apartment. $500/mo. + security dep. Incl. gas. Call 219-325-8487. BEAUTIFUL TOWNHOUSE CONDOMINIUM, Long Beach Pointe Call 219-210-7691. DUNELAND BEACH COTTAGE. Stop 33. 1 blk. from lake. Updated 3BR, 1.5BA, C/A, frpl. W/D, lg. deck with grill, newly finished basement. Avail. 9/1/07 thru 5/31/08, $850/mo. + util. 847-508-4188. HOUSE ON LAKE MICHIGAN. 3BR charming cottage; deck, modern- ized. Optional furn. and/or off street parking. Manager nearby. Open Auditions for Towle Theater 312-819-1018. TAKE CENTER STAGE! The Towle Community LARGE 2BR APT. 1 BLK. TO LAKE MICHIGAN. Quiet bldg. and street. Enclosed porch, living room, dining room. Off street parking. Theater will hold auditions for “A Fabulous 50’s Manager nearby. Call 312-819-1018. Christmas” on Sun., Sept. 23 and Mon., Sept. 24 at STUNNING CONTEMPORARY House on 5 acres close to beach in 7 p.m. Beverly Shores, IN. Will be featured in Sept. issue of Lake Magazine. Prepare a short Christmas song. Have music in 3BR, 2BA, large 600 sq.ft. space for artists or work space. Designer kitchen, bamboo floors, open spaces. Hot tub, screened in porch. 1000 ft. the correct key. No a cappella singing or taped ac- of deck to enjoy outdoors. Spectacularly private. 50 miles from Chicago companiment will be allowed. You may be asked to and close to South Shore train. Avail. Sept. 1. read a commercial script. The show calls for men, $2400/mo. with possible option to buy. women and children ages 16 and up. All roles open. Call Jan Erkert 773-368-6559 (cell) 217-244-3129 (work). MARINA PARK SOUTH 3BR, 2BA Turn Key Condo w/great views. All types and ethnicities are encouraged to audition. Gourmet kitchen, ALL B.I. appl., W/D, gas frpl. Beautiful furnishings. The production will be directed by Jeff Casey. Clean, new paint, no smoking, no pets. 50 ft. boat slip w/lift optional. The show style pays homage to the Perry Como Gated community with secure building. $1,200/mo. lease. and Andy William’s Christmas specials of the 1950’s Security, credit and ref. Call 224-489-7797 or email [email protected] & 60’s complete with original vocal arrangements HOUSE ON THE LAKESIDE AT STOP 9. 8/6 months rental. 2BR. and commercials from the era. Remodeled bath and kitchen. New windows, W/D. Hot tub. Dep. req’d. Auditions will be held at the Towle Community $1000/mo. + 50% of gas utility bill. Call 312-787-2577 or 219-871-0207. Theater-5205 Hohman Avenue–Hammond, IN. For RENTALS MICHIGAN more information call 219-937-8780. MICHIANA, 3745 LAKE SHORE DRIVE – 2BR, 2BA; sleeps 6. Lake across the street. Spectacular Lake/Sunset views. $1,000/wk. AVAIL: weekly/monthly August thru November. Call (312) 857-2114. FLORIDA RENTALS Insectology FLORIDA, THE VILLAGES. 2BR, 2BA furnished with golf cart. The fun bug adventure Insectology will be held at 14 free golf courses. All amenities. No pets, no smoking. the Coolspring Branch of the LaPorte County Pub- Available by week or month. Call for DVD. 219-929-5556. lic Library at 6 p.m. on Fri., Aug. 31. Stories, activi- PLAY GOLF AT TOM FAZIO DESIGNED 45-HOLE BLACK DIAMOND RANCH near Tampa. 3BR, 2.5BA, cable TV, DVD, A/C, kitchen, dining & ties, and snacks will be included. Bruce Cummings living room, screened lanai. Views of 2nd & 8th fairways of “The Quarry is the leader. There is no fee or registration. Course,” ranked by Golf Digest as one of America’s 100 greatest courses The Coolspring Branch Library is located at the for 18 consecutive yrs. Full use of clubhouse, pool, workout room, tennis & golf facilities. September-May $5,000/mo. + sec. dep. corner of 400 N. and Johnson Rd., Michigan City. Call Bob at (219) 874-4245 or email [email protected] For more information, phone 879-3272. THE Page 106 August 30, 2007

Sin in the Second City by Karen Ab- Minna. The book shows the intense rivalry bott between the sisters and the other estab- 2131-2133 South Dearborn St., Chicago, lishments in the Levee district. Illinois: Home to the Everleigh Club, from Perhaps the most famous event in the 1900-1912 the most famous (or is that infa- history of the Everleigh Club was the shoot- mous?) address in the city and home to the ing death of Marshall Field, Jr. in 1905 most popular and high class bordello that that could have shut down the place, but could be found in any city. again, money changed hands, the news- The Everleigh Club was owned and run papers were hand-fed what to write, and by two mysterious sisters, Ada and Min- the sisters always maintained that noth- na Everleigh. The pair blew into town in ing like the shooting of a client happened 1899 from Omaha, Nebraska where they behind their doors. had a similar establishment and a repu- Chicago was a bustling and growing tation -- make that good or bad depending on the town at this time, wide open to all kinds of people public’s view of Ada and Minna’s chosen profession. and problems, not the least of which were the politi- They were born in Virginia, that much is known, cians who supposedly ran the city. It’s not surpris- but where their lives had taken them until Omaha ing that “The Windy City” moniker never referred to is anyone’s guess. They told so many stories about the winds off the lake, but to the mouths of the poli- their lives that it was hard to separate truth from ticians vying for a place of prominence and power. fi ction. But not everyone in Chicago turned a blind eye to One thing could be said about the Everleighs, the goings on in the Levee. People like Clifford Roe, they approached their profession with a studied eye: prosecutor for the city, and the minister Ernest Bell, fi rst traveling around the country to see what other led a never-ending fi ght to rid the city of all brothels, “sporting clubs” were offering, and fi nally deciding as well as the pimps, racketeers and crooked politi- that Chicago was the place to be. But the Club was cians who all tried to make a buck off the thriving not to be an assembly line business, no, no, “The business of prostitution. Everleigh sisters were perhaps the fi rst cathouse pro- It’s all here: a city growing by leaps and bounds prietors to apply the inverse formula for success: The at a time in history not that far removed from the more diffi cult it is to gain entry to an establishment, wild, wild west; hustlers, promoters, opportunists, the greater the number of people who vie to do so.” and politicians good and bad all came together in And, their formula worked. Their grand opening that toddlin’ town to make a fast buck. Sin in the was not announced, but clients showed up. And not Second City at once paints a picture of the some- just any clients. In their day, Ada and Minna opened times painful parts of Chicago’s huge growth period the door of the Everleigh Club to politicians, million- while recounting tales of colorful characters and a aires, athletes, poets and even European royalty. landscape that no longer exists. The sisters were quick to point out that their girls Kirkus Review said “A rollicking tale from a more received a salary, regular check-ups by a real doc- vibrant time: history to a ragtime beat.” Yeah, that’s tor, good food and beautiful (but not gaudy) clothes. what I meant! Minna believed in Honore de Balzac’s philosophy; It Was a Dark and Stormy Night by Cathe- there was a library full of the world’s classic writ- rine and Addison Braendel ing which the girls were encouraged to read. Clients No, this is not Snoopy’s latest thriller! This is an dined on a glorious Pullman Buffet and there was extremely intelligent board game for adults who an art room and a ballroom with a water fountain love to read. The Beacher’s resident food columnist, that spouted a jet of perfume at regular intervals. Carolyn McConnell brought the game to my atten- There was a gold room, a Turkish room, a Chinese tion as it was developed by a Chicago attorney she room…the list goes on and on. Yes, clients at the once worked for, and his wife. Thanks Carolyn! Everleigh Club could expect nothing but the best, The object of the game is to identify either the au- and they paid for it, too. thor or title of a book based on hearing the fi rst line. They would not stoop to white slavery and drugs Books are divided into genres like non-fi ction, fi c- were not permitted on the grounds. Amateurs need tion pre-1900, children’s, etc. There’s even a Shake- not apply! Ada and Minna said they always had speare category and movies based on books. What a a waiting list of girls wanting to become a part of clever idea for a game. Like Jeopardy! you will fi nd Everleigh Club. This was at a time when white slav- your memory and knowledge tested to the max. ery was becoming an issue, not just in Chicago, but Check out this new and fascinating game at The all over the country. But, heck, when you’ve got pro- Bookstore at Lighthouse Place. It would make a tection from the police, and pay off the right people, great gift for someone you love, or someone you love anything goes, and the other houses in the Levee to challenge! area didn’t have such “high” standards as Ada and Till next time, happy reading! THE August 30, 2007 Page 107

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