Art Attack Brings Creative Energy to Harbor Country by Barbara Stodola

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911 Franklin Street Weekly Newspaper Michigan City, IN 46360

Volume 28, Number 16 Thursday, April 26, 2012

Irrepressible Corky Siegel (middle row, center) and his chamber blues band will entertain at Acorn Theater Saturday evening, 8 p.m. (EDT}. What began as a showcase for Harbor Country’s closing performance Sunday afternoon, where Chi- art galleries, 19 years ago, has turned into an all- cagoan Elynne Chaplik-Aleskow will read from her community weekend event, with live entertainment own published stories. Saturday afternoon, ﬁ lm- and enthusiastic new participants – Art Attack, maker Steven Fischer will lead a creativity work- April 27, 28, 29. The hours vary from place to place, shop. but everybody is open Saturday. A new participant in this year’s Art Attack is the Acorn Theater, Three Oaks, can be counted on to Pokagon Fund Art Gallery, which opened last sum- set the pace. On Saturday evening, it will present mer on Hwy. 12. Indian regalia by artist-in-resi- Corky Siegel’s Chamber Blues, the “outrageous fun, dence David Martin is on display, and the Pokagon phenomenal and musically infectious” band, with Band of Potawatomi Indians, a local dance troupe, guest Sue Demel as vocalist. Acorn Theater will also will do tribal drumming and dancing at 3 p.m. on host the Ad Fest opener, Friday evening, and the Saturday. Art Attack Continued on Page 2

Indian regalia by David Martin, artist-in-residence, is on view at Pokagon Fund Art Gallery, New Buffalo.

The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians will do tribal dancing and drumming Saturday, 3 p.m. at the Pokagon Fund Art Gallery. THE Page 2 April 26, 2012

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An organ concert by Dr. Roger Nyquist celebrates the renovation of St. Mary Catholic Church, New Buffalo. Art Attack Continued from Page 1 For a change of pace, visitors can attend a dedica- Driftwood sculpture by beachgoer Liz Locke will be tion concert of the new digital organ at St. Mary of displayed at Local Color Gallery, Union Pier. the Lake Catholic Church in New Buffalo. Califor- Furniture-maker Floyd Gompf and his sculptor- nian Dr. Roger Nyquist, guest organist, will perform wife Linda Hoffhines, longtime Harbor Country at 4 p.m. Saturday. Tours of the recently renovated favorites, are inviting the public to the concrete historic building will be offered for an hour preced- gardens they have worked on for nine years – just ing the performance. off the Red Arrow Highway on Wintergreen Place, On Sunday afternoon, folk singers Dan Moser Union Pier. Their whimsical gardens are ﬁ lled with and his son, Wes Moser, are being hosted by Local mosaic vessels, cement birds and other fanciful Color Gallery’s owners, Rita and Jennifer Cochran, creatures, surrounding the house that could only be once again Art Attack’s co-chairmen. This year, they designed by a couple of artists. are featuring the work of Miller Beach artist Liz Newcomers to New Buffalo’s business community Locke, a beachgoer who uses shells, fossils, beach include Julie Nitz, a graphic designer with a Whit- glass and feathers, and makes little people group- taker Street studio, freshly decorated and trimmed ings from driftwood; also birdhouses hand-crafted with glittery paintings. Julie’s neighbors, Beach- by Becky Thomas and Daryl Schmidt. tails, have cat-and-dog portraits. Just up the street

“Me And My Old Man,” Wes Moser (left) and Dan Moser are the featured The artistic home/studio and gardens of Floyd Gompf and Linda performers Sunday afternoon at Local Color Gallery. Hoffhines will be open this year for Art Attack visitors. THE April 26, 2012 Page 3 is Little Princess Treasures, where indulgent grandmothers can outﬁ t their budding ballerinas. People’s Property has opened a satellite ofﬁ ce on W. Wanted: Mechanic St., and will show unique jewelry. Curious, Creative Kids!

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Guest artists at Courtyard Gallery are Brown Pine Elementary County painter Jerry Smith, Brooklyn sculptor An- 1660 County Line Road dre Tourrette and cabinet-maker Frank Schmidt. A K-5 magnet school for the Roger Harvey Art Gallery is introducing a new line Visual & Performing Arts of giclee prints, based on Roger’s landscape paint- Enrichment in the ings. The Frisky Frog will have one-of-a-kind San- arts and sciences tas, and Customs Imports is hosting the photogra- Lake Hills Elementary phy class from New Buffalo High School. Specialized instruction 201 Ferguson Road A K-5 magnet school for Science, Gallery-goers searching for active involvement through the latest Technology, Engineering, & Math have a variety of activities to choose from: Catherine technology Cuddeback is offering free instruction on rewiring a lamp, at her shop, 900 W. Buffalo St. All you pay Magnet school for are the parts. At the Gompf/Hoffhines concrete deadline extended: garden, you can make your own miniature garden April 30th Art Attack Continued on Page 4

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Art Attack Continued from Page 3 In Lakeside, you can ﬁ nd art at RE/MAX, and ar- ornament, and at Gintaras Resort you can make a tistic chairs at Hearthwoods Custom Furnishings. bracelet. Fritz Olsen gives you the opportunity to In Harbert, you can stop at Millie’s Antiques and submit a name for his new sculpture. Or, you can Harbert House B & B, which will have four wom- try on designer clothes at Indian Summer in New en artists: Chicagoans Nicole Helsing and Jen A. Buffalo and Catherine Doll’s in Sawyer. Schmidt, Judy Kauchak from Bridgman, and Mau- reen Lighthall, a Kandinsky-inﬂ uenced painter and resident of Harbert. In Sawyer, Michigan, the northernmost point of Art Attack, Fritz Olsen Sculpture is featuring new work. Also on Sawyer Road are Catherine Doll Clothing, Sweet Pea Studio (furniture) and Fitzger- ald’s Restaurant, where Richard Hellyer’s photo- Catherine graphs will be shown. Center of the World Wood- Cuddeback, shop, on the Red Arrow Highway, has scheduled a proprietor of Catherine Saturday program with author B.A. Brittingham & Co. lamp reading from her latest novel. shop, will also Art can even be found out on country roads. At be showing grass skirts Middlebrook Farm, one of southwest Michigan’s and leis from oldest barns will have Kim Pruitt’s paintings, Bill her Hawaiian Hurst’s photographs, Cheryl Gibisch’s jewelry, and collection. unusual pieces by Jon Hook and Andrea Peterson of Hook Pottery Paper. If ever you need a break from art experiences, the proprietors will give you a tour of the farm, and explain all about free-range chickens and grass-fed beef. Greenbush beer will be served on Saturday afternoon.

Eight good reasons to drive up to Union Pier: John Knudsen’s gallery and Margaret Sullivan’s new scarf shop are both on the Red Arrow Highway; Ara- nacci is on Union Pier Road, as is St. Julian Winery; Janet Schrader a.k.a. Sand Pirate demonstrates the techniques of building fabulous sand castles; Janet Krehbiel Pieracci, a Chicago architect, will show her paintings in an adopted space on Victor Street.

Harry Borgman’s “Dancers” is one of the paintings Craig Smith Gallery has on view at Gordon Beach Inn. Your art-tour should end up in Three Oaks, where “Garden at the Art Institute” combines Janet Krehbiel Pieracci’s interests it may have started. In between the Acorn Theater in nature and architecture. (15600A Victor St., Union Pier.) events, you can shop at Studio b Gallery & Artisan The welcome mat is out at all these places on Sat- Market, which has a great variety of work and is urday and Sunday afternoons. All weekend, Lithu- open long hours Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Or anian artists are gathering at Gintaras Resort on visit “an art show of Biblical proportions” at Real Lakeshore Road; in the next block, Gordon Beach Life Community Church. Brochures with complete Inn has the contemporary artists represented by listings can be downloaded at www.harborcountry. Craig Smith Gallery; reception Saturday, 3 to 12. org/artattack. THE April 26, 2012 Page 5 Micky Gallas Properties 123 (219) 874-7070 CRS T 1-800-680-9682 www.MickyGallasProperties.com Micky Gallas ABR, CRB, CRS, e-PRO, GRI, SRES Cell 219/861-6012 Come See...Come Buy!

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Certiﬁ ed Master Gardeners (L-R): Rosie Lerner, Purdue Master Gardener Advanced Master Gardeners (L-R): Lynette Nowak, Rosie Lerner, Con- Program State Coordinator, Corie Elliott, Connie Shei, Diane Sprik, Tina nie Shei, Corie Elliott, Tina Sonderby, Karren Coplen, Kitty Knoll, Linda Sonderby, Annette Van Dusen, Gene Matzat, Purdue Extension Educator Strain, Gene Matzat (not pictured: Beverly Johnson, Pamela Thompson) & La Porte County Master Gardener Program Coodinator THE April 26, 2012 Page 7 219-879-9950 www.mylongbeachvilla.com

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Located at US 12 & Karwick Road Michigan City adjacent to Long Beach, Indiana THE Page 8 April 26, 2012 STARTING MAY 1ST, HAMMER'S Poker Walk for the Boys & Girls Club WILL BE ENTIRELY SMOKE-FREE! The 7th annual poker walk hosted by the Woja- sinski family will start at 1 p.m. on Sat., April 28 You're Cordially Invited… at the St. Joe Club (2001 Franklin St.) in Michigan City. This year’s funds will support the Boys & Girls Join Us For Club of Michigan City For a $10 donation, participants receive a poker sheet and then walk to at least ﬁ ve participating establishments in any order to draw a card: Three Mother's Day Sheets, Knuckleheads, Four Stop, Stadium Inn, Sunday, May 13 • Noon - 9 pm Barker Inn, Harmony, Skwiat Post, Charlie’s and St. Joe Club. Winning hand wins $100. Poker sheets • Slow Roasted Prime Rib • Potato Crusted Walleye need to be returned to St. Joe by 6 p.m. • 16 oz. Porterhouse • Apple Chicken The 2011 Poker Walk drew more than 300 partici- • Bacon & Herb Encrusted • Shrimp & Scallops pants, raising more than $3,000 for the Wheelchair Trout Fettucine Alfredo with Ramp Project which helps LaPorte County’s elderly • Pretzel Crusted Chicken Sun Dried Tomatoes, and disabled by providing access ramps and home Breast Spinach & Portabello safety repairs to those who cannot afford the cost Mushrooms The Poker Walk is a fun day to spend with friends Regular & Children's Menus and family. Get a group of friends to walk together also available to the bars and socialize for a good cause. Registra- tion opens at St. Joe at noon. A live band will great Call Now for Reservations you upon your return to St. Joe Club and the $100 high poker hand will be announced at 6:15 p.m. (219) 879-0760 For those not able to make the walk, they may join the Poker Walkers at St. Joe Club at 5 p.m. for Where Champions Dine Open Mon. thru Sat. 11 am • Sun. 12-9 pm live music by Time Bender. The Boys & Girls Club 2134 E. US Hwy. 20 Michigan City, IN of Michigan City provides after-school programs working with more than 300 young people each year to teach them about making positive choices for their lives. For more information on how to make a donation, or event details, contact Josh Wojasinski at [email protected]

Hawaii Calls at Catherine & Co. This weekend’s Art Attack in Harbor Country will bring a variety of events and things to see, among them a look at art and jewelry from Hawaii and a reception for a stained glass artist at Catherine & Co.. 900 W. Buffalo St., New Buffalo. Included will be Kani of Hawaii pottery from Kona, Fire Island jewelry from Camille Dugan of Kohala, and fragranced soaps and lotions from the Hawaiian Spa in Kawaihae. And don’t miss the petroglyph stoneware items from Chiu Leong of Volcano. Araya Pathwalker features “Goddess” themed designed beach glass jewelry and check out the Shift- ing Sands beachscape paper weights. Pick up some 100% Kona coffee certiﬁ ed organic from Wai Lapa Farms in Kona--roasted and shipped April 18th to ensure freshness! On Sun., April 29, noon-5 p.m. MI time, meet stained glass artist and teacher Jack Allen who will explain the process of stained glass and exhibit some of his work. All weekend enjoy Wai Lapa Farms Kona coffee and cookies. THE April 26, 2012 Page 9

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1402 Lake Shore Dr., Sheridan Beach 118 Westwood Drive, Michigan City Authentic Beachfront Cottage-Perfect Summer Retreat-Enjoy Lake Michigan Association Beach! Additional lots lake breezes and water views from two of five bedrooms and across Westwood protect natural view from upper rear lake room. Private patio, spacious lawn and private path deck. Buff limestone, marble stairs and iron rails through natural dunes are all that separate you from miles of separate ground floor from main living level. Four sandy Lake MI beach. Some windows have been replaced. bedrooms, three baths, exercise and family room Wildflower garden buffers Lake Shore Drive traffic. Come boast hardwood floors, stainless appliances, granite, see the best home on Lake Michigan in Indiana. jetted tub and two fireplaces. Bonnie Meyer @ 874.2000 THE Page 10 April 26, 2012

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THE Page 12 April 26, 2012 Reliving the Titanic Experience at Barker Hall in Michigan City Everyone came to party like it was 1912. Dressed as passengers on RMS Titanic, guests suppered on the ﬁ nal menu of the fated ship while huge photos and ﬁ lm clips played on the wall to capture the mood of the evening. Musical ac- companiment was provided and all in all the evening was a magi- Barker Hall cal one as these photos show. The banquet hall

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Each camp costs $95 and includes food, activities, supplies and a special summer camp T-shirt. “With many high-priced summer camps out there, we seek to provide a low-cost alternative that helps to forge a connection with the amazing resources contained in the Indiana dunes,” said Brad Bum- gardner, park interpreter. Registration is required, and space is limited to Custom Frame the fi rst 20 children for each session. – 25 Miles of Beach Campers can pick up a fl yer and registration form at the park offi ce or nature center, or at friendsofi n- – Spring in the Dunes dianadunes.org. – Workshop of America For more information about this or other park – Autumn in the Dunes programs, phone 219/926-1390. Indiana Dunes or State Park, 1600 North 25 E., Chesterton, Indiana. – Visit the Dunes Beaches and “Polonia” Bus Trip to Chicago Get the Poster Free! (A $35 Value) Offer good thru 5-12-12 Hosted by The Polonica Pilgrimage Society Wednesday, May 30th, 2012 a The luxury coach will depart at 8:30 a.m. from y Nativity of Our Savior Catholic Church, 2949 Wil- 912 Franklin, Michigan City • (219) 879-2115 lowcreek Road, in Portage, and at 9 a.m. from All r Open Tuesday - Friday 9 to 5, Saturday 10 to 4 [email protected] Saints Catholic Church, 570 Sibley St., in Ham- mond. Return times will be approximately 5 p.m. to Hammond and at 5:30 p.m. to Portage. Featured will be tours of St. Mary of Perpetual Help and St. Barbara’s churches in Chicago; lunch at the Janosik Restaurant in Hickory Hills, IL; and a stop at Shop & Save Market (which features Pol- ish products) in Bridgeview, Ilinois. The cost is $55 per person and includes lunch. Mother’s Day Reservations are limited and are due by May 20th. 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THE April 26, 2012 Page 15 THE Page 16 April 26, 2012 Tryon Farm Trail 10/50K Run Trail Run and Pig Roast at Tryon Farm Unites Community of Runners and Pork Lov- ers for Day of Fun May 12 Adeela Masood Jim Kaminski had never been to Tryon Farm when he answered the call for volunteers to help Alizai, M.D. build a running trail. He’d also never run over a Comprehensive house. That was all about to change. Ophthalmology After helping to cut the path for the Tryon Farm Trail 10/50K Run being held Sat., May 12, Kamin- ski--a 72 year-old Michigan City resident--found himself back on the property a few days later. This time he was testing out the race path with a friend. The runners came out of the beech forest and into the prairie meadow before taking a turn directly to- wards the distinctive berm homes that blend with the landscape of the 170-acre property. Matching each other stride for stride, they ran straight up and over the sod roof covering one of the homes, and disappeared from sight. “Well, that was pretty cool,” said Kaminski later. “I’m 72, and I’ve never done anything like that before.” The Tryon Farm Trail 10/50K aims to give par- RENOWNED. ticipants that same feeling of doing something new, The only Neuro-Ophthalmologist in Northwest Indiana. bracing, and fun. Race Director Will Noonan, whose Residency trained in Ophthalmology family has been building the community at Tryon and Neurology. Fellowship trained in Farm for more than 20 years, had the idea for the Neuro-Ophthalmology race after running an eye-opening local trail in 2011. The 10/50K Run will benefi t Tryon Farm Insti- EXPERIENCED. tute, a not-for-profi t land conservancy with a mis- “In the past, patients in Northwest sion of 1. Preserving land as naturally as possible Indiana had to travel to Chicago and 2. Offering environmental programs to school or Indianapolis to find the expertise kids and others on the importance of land steward- of a neuro-ophthalmologist. ship, organic farming, removal of invasive plants I am happy to be a part of this community, where I can offer etc. comprehensive eye care “Over the last few years, I have developed a pas- to my patients.” sion for trail running - it’s a great way to relax and connect with nature,” Noonan says. “Last May, KNOWLEDGEABLE. I participated in a trail race at Imagination Glen Specializes in cataract surgery, in Portage, Indiana, and I left with a deep sense optico nerve disorders, eyelid disorders, of gratitude to all the folks that offered their time botox injections and more. and talent to make that day a reality. The feeling Now accepting new of togetherness amongst runners and volunteers inspired me to bring a trail event to Tryon Farm. I OphthalmologyO and Neuro- couldn’t imagine a better way to offer the communi-

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By including the pig roast and campsite, Spring Breezes and Noonan is looking to tap into that tradition – and SPRING differentiate his event from the corporate challenge Carefree Living races typical of road racing. BLOWOUT To those for whom travelling 50K (31 miles) on foot feels like the defi nition of insanity, Noonan had this to say, “Fifty kilometers is pretty far, but a 10K Located at Beautiful Briar Leaf Golf is only 6.2 miles. Almost anyone should be able to Course, convenient to major highways cover that distance with reasonable effort over time. and first class attractions. Our goal is to include. Let the racers race, the hik- ers hike, and the walkers walk - we want you to do Features Include: Golf your thing, whatever that is. A great race, a hearty Course Setting, Hardwood lunch of whole grain burger or roast pork – I dare Floors, Custom Cabinets you not to have fun.” and Granite Countertops The race starts at 10 a.m. on Sat., May 12. 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Individuals who are 17 years of age, meet weight and height requirements (110 pounds or more, de- pending on their height) and are in generally good 20% Off health may be eligible to donate blood. Please bring your Red Cross blood donor card or other form of (1) Regular Priced Item positive ID when you come to donate. Excludes Sale Items Expires 4/29/12 Fritz Olsen Introduces New Works Celebrated sculptor, Fritz Olsen, will be hosting an artist reception and exhibition introducing THURS-SAT 11 AM-4 PM (EASTERN TIME) • SUN NOON-4 PM a new body of work in a new medium. Well known 305 W. BUFFALO ST. (US HWY 12 AT LOOKOUT LANDING) NEW BUFFALO for creating compelling sculptural works in stone 269-469-0505 and bronze, the artist is excited to introduce new sculptural forms in steel and in color, a new direc- tion which has been in development, and will be un- veiled to the public for the fi rst time. 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Brit- 15412 Red Arrow Hwy. tany is ranked fi rst in her class Lakeside, MI (269) 469-7727 of 452 and plans to attend Indi- ana University to study Inter- Hours Monday - Saturday 11 - 5 & Sunday 11 - 4 national Relations, Russian and other foreign languages which will directly correlate with her goal to become a diplomat for the United States. She is a member of the National Honor Society, Ecology Club, Spanish Club, Athletic Christos Advisory Council, Leadership La Porte County, In- Coin & Jewelry diana Work Ethic Program, and Postponing Sexual Involvement, and has also been editor-in-chief of COINS • GOLD • SILVER the school paper for two years. Brittany competes VINTAGE JEWELRY in varsity cross-country and track and fi eld. She PAPER MONEY has volunteered at an orphanage in Chile and experienced three other mission trips with her church FINE WATCHES youth group. For the past four years Brittany has WE BUY GOLD & SILVER aided in highway clean-Up, La Porte Teen Court, NOW OPEN IN 2 LOCATIONS collected pledges for CROP, helped the local Sal- 433 North Dixie Way 1802 E. US Hwy 20 vation Army and provided homework assistance South Bend, IN Michigan City, IN through READ La Porte County. She has assisted with community initiatives for the Worthy Women’s (574) 247 1818 (219) 814 4333 Recovery Home and works as a transcriptionist for www.christoscoins.com Evergreen Plaza a local poet. Brittany is a true leader in her service ALWAYS BUYING COLLECTIONS & ESTATES to others. Mitchell Orzech is a Michi- gan City High School student and the son of Michael and Ni- cole Orzech. Mitchell is ranked fi rst in his class of 416 and ‘A 6-Week Experience’ plans to attend Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology to study The NAC presents an outdoor bootcamp that mathematics and physics. He will push you to your limits and help you reach is a National Honor Society maximum results in your program. member, Hoosier Boys State delegate, Student Council offi - Starting Date: Wednesday 5/16/12 cer, and a member of the Math Team, Science Club Times Available: 6:30am & 5:30pm Cost: $50 for a 6-week Program Plus, Spanish Honor Society, and Steering Com- mittee and contributed in Operation Catapult, win- An Established Club for Over 35 Years! ning the “Counselor in Training” and “Best Project” 301 West Kieffer Rd Michigan City, IN 46360 award. He also participated in swimming for four (219) 879-4401 years and soccer for two. Mitchell has volunteered northwest athletic club www.northwestathleticclub.net at IU Health La Porte VNA Services and Coolspring Ask for more details! Elementary School. He tutored children throughout his high school career, helped special needs children THE April 26, 2012 Page 21 play soccer, and has worked as a lifeguard. Mitchell is an excellent communicator and extremely per- sonable. His self confi dence and ability to support Lot20/21 his strong convictions will undoubtedly aid him in Miami Trail his future career in a new fi eld of mathematical engineering. Michigan City, The Unity Foundation of La Porte County re- Indiana ceived 50 applications from students throughout La Porte County. Applicants were judged on their academic achievement, service to others, extracur- ricular activities and, to a lesser extent, fi nancial need. A committee comprised of La Porte County residents reviewed the applications, not knowing the applicants’ names until after the fi nalists were selected. Ten fi nalists were then interviewed, with two becoming the nominees and one becoming the alternate for the awards. Their names were submitted to the Independent Colleges of Indiana, Inc., for the fi nal decision. 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Sponsored by the National Federation of Music Clubs and chaired locally by Lee Meyer, this year’s observance is May 6 – 12. The theme: “Mu- sic... A Key to the Future” • 6 p.m. Wed., May 9 – The Music Week observance continues with a program at the Michigan City Public Library, 100 E. Fourth St. Participants Weekly are to include Musicale members and others. Any- one interested in performing may contact event Dinner Specials chairman Ange Benz at 874-3754.

Volunteers Needed Wednesday 1/2 off Bottles of Wine $60 & under Become a volunteer at HELP for Southwest Mich- Thursday “German Night” $16 Soup, Entree, Dessert igan Advocacy Center and give some of your time to help residents of our community fi nd out about Friday Fresh Lake Perch programs, seminars and tools available to them. Hundreds of residents in our area have already discovered the many resources and agencies that are accessible to assist them during diffi cult times. If Live Music 1st Fridays of the month you love to help people, this is for you. On Sat., April 28th from 10 a.m.-noon MI time, HELP4SWMI will host a “Volunteer Workshop” at the Advocacy Center, 16170 Red Arrow Highway, 521 Franklin St 219.872.4500 Union Pier. Phone 269-469-2559 to participate. THE Page 22 April 26, 2012 Job Fair at Four Winds New Buffalo Four Winds® New Buffalo is pleased to announce that it will host a job fair on Sat., May 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern, at New Buffalo High School, 1112 E. Clay Street, New Buffalo, Mich. Approxi- mately 300 full and part-time jobs will be created MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH through the expansion at Four Winds New Buffalo, which includes an additional 250 hotel rooms, the Silver Creek Event Center and the Hard Rock Cafe May 13, 2012 Four Winds. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (central time) Those interested in attending the job fair should fi ll out an online application prior to attending at Please Call Heston Hills for Brunch Reservations www.fourwindscasino.com/employment. 219.778.9595 Fail Road and 800 North, LaPorte, IN Nighttime Storytime A Nighttime Storytime for birth to 5-year-olds 2003Fail Road East & 1000 North North will be held at 6:30 p.m., on Mon., April 30 in Chil- LaPorte,LaPorte, ININ dren’s Services at La Porte County Public Library, 219.778.2938 904 Indiana Ave., LaPorte. 219.778.2938 Sing, play, listen to stories and learn together at the library with friends from the Dunebrook Play- group. The theme this month is “Little Jack!” There MOTHER’S DAY DINNER is no charge. For more information, phone 219-362- 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (central time) 7128 or 219-362-6156 to request signing for the reservations for groups of 8 or more hearing impaired 48 hours in advance. 219.778.2938 Art Attack at Craig Smith Gallery On Sat., April 28, Craig Smith Gallery hosts an Opening Reception for New Work by Gallery Art- ists at the Gordon Beach Inn, 16220 Lakeshore Rd., When “That Union Pier, MI, as part of Art Attack, Harbor Coun- try’s festival of everything that is art. The reception will never begins at 3 p.m. and ends at midnight MI time. happen For those of you who would like to get a sneak peek of the exhibit, the gallery also hosts a cham- to me” pagne and chocolate reception Fri. evening, April happens. 27, starting at 6 p.m. More info: 773-750-7528.

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Proceeds from the event will aid clients of the REGISTRATION Samaritan Counseling Centers in Northwest Indiana. The IS EASY! Samaritan Counseling Center Simply log on to (SCC) is a community-based, interfaith counseling and educational service, directly www.skedaddle.org benefiting the citizens of La Porte and Porter counties. for race details, start times, and In addition to fees for service, registration information. this private, not-for-profit organization is supported by Same Day Registration is Available. charitable contributions. See you at the Skedaddle! THE Page 24 April 26, 2012 Roadside Sculptures are Traffi c Stopper by Wm. F. Keefe

in worker’s clothes, they stand as if determinedly awaiting the start of the next shift. A plaque on the block at the far end of the collection states that the entire impressive complex is dedicated to the men and women of the metalworking industry. A sculptured, dressed-for- Back at your computer you make some discover- work member of the K&M ies about the company that has conceived and built labor force keeps watch in the midst of the blocks and this fascinating settlement. The company speaks pillars of steel that stand for itself… in the fi eld adjoining the “K&M’s unique Sculpture Fabricating Division is manufacturing facilities of the K&M Machine a nationally recognized resource for artists working Fabricating Company. with large-scale metal designs. From an artist’s de- (Keefe photo) sign, K&M fabricates, transports, and installs contemporary artworks for architects, art museums, corporations, colleges and universities, hospitals, libraries, state agencies and city governments. We also provide consultation and quotations for those seeking to purchase or commission outdoor sculptures.” You’re driving past the grounds, the vast parking lot, and the building housing the manufacturing facilities of the K&M Machine Fabricating Company. Your itinerary is taking you out of Cassopolis and toward Vandalia on Route 60. A collection of human fi gures--four of them--and tall metal decorative pieces catches your attention. The little colony has an integrated appearance, re- minding the observer of the great grouped marvels at Stonehenge or some similar archaeological prod- igy. You park for a closer look. A walk in the grassy arena disperses your speculations without delay. The four fi gures are sculpted professionally. Dressed

From this angle the grove of sculptured steel assumes a dramatic effect. The fi gure in the background, nearer Highway 60, is a sculpture; the fi gure to the left is the photographer’s daughter, Micael. Eureka! With another quote we move even closer to the solution to what began for us as an inspiring enigma… Unique Capabilities “On our property you will fi nd an eight-piece sculpture complex featuring the use of steel in sculpture on a scale that has rarely been attempted and with a precision that has rarely been consid- ered. Standing 50 feet tall, “The Builders” was designed and dedicated to honor the men and women of the metalworking industry and the vital role they have had in the building of America. The weldments were fabricated by K&M employees and it is with this visible tribute to the people, the industry, qual- Like three outfi elders, the statues representing three K&M workers stand with their backs to Highway 60. Only one other worker fi gure is ity, productivity, and work ethic that we welcome part of the group. He stands apart. the challenges and opportunities of the future.” THE April 26, 2012 Page 25 example, idealized the human form in their sculpture, showing the human body as they believed it should look. Refl ecting the religious, moral, and social values of a society, specifi c sculptural works can also confi rm and strengthen such values. The sculpture group in the fi eld adjoining the K&M factory would have such an effect: To confer a kind of benison on the plant and its personnel. American Sculpture North America had no professional sculptors “Freeform” by Richard Hunt. The sculptor worked with K&M to produce until the late 1700s. But this 35’x22’ stainless steel sculpture that now resides in the anonymous craftwork- Chicago Loop on the State of Illinois Building. ers created fi ne examples A Sculpture Fabrication Image of what has been called “World-Renowned sculptor Richard Hunt worked folk art. Gravestones in with K&M to produce ‘Freeform.’ At 35 feet long and New England cemeteries 22 feet high, the stainless steel sculpture is one of are among the products the largest wall mounted sculptures in the United that qualify as sculpture, States. The piece soars 100 feet in the air at 160 say authorities, who note North LaSalle Street in the Chicago Loop where it that many of the stones is mounted between the fi fth and eighth stories of refl ect Puritan ideals in the renovated State of Illinois Building. ‘Freeform’ An early American masterpiece of crude but vigorous re- the art of sculpture was completed was commissioned by the State of Illinois Art and by Frederic Remington in 1901. liefs. Many metal weath- Architecture Program.” The work is titled The Cheyenne. er vanes have featured The Use of Sculpture imaginative designs. Partly because it had its origins in association The earliest American sculptors made small wax with religious and magical practices, sculpture has portraits in relief, and decorative fi gures in wood. become one of the most interesting and complex of In 1785 Jean Antoine Houdon, the greatest French the arts. In history, it ranges from Michelangelo’s sculptor of his generation, came to America to make classic carvings to African masks worn in religious a portrait statue of George Washington. Several less ceremonies and on to stone statues that decorate ca- important Italian sculptors worked on the decora- thedrals. tions of the Capitol in Washington, D.C., in the ear- Historically, in more specifi c terms, the oldest ly 1800s. known sculptures were created more than 30,000 European infl uences made strong appearances. years ago, during the Paleolithic Period (Old Stone In the 1820s, American sculptors began to go to Age). In that age prehistoric people carved amulets Italy, where they were greatly infl uenced by the and charms and idols from such materials as bones classical works they saw. In the same era Congress or ivory. commissioned Horatio Greenough to make a colossal marble statue of George Washington. Greenough represented his sub- ject seated, in the pose of the Greek A New England gravestone god Zeus. Sculpture represents a sample of the attractive sculptures that were had made its profes- produced in New England sional beginning in cemeteries by early American North America. artists.

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(l. to r.) Jori Swam-Caratini (mother); Emma Caratinii (daughter/ (l. to r.) Kathe Polk (mom), Reagen & Dee-Dee Polk (daughters) & granddaughter); & Chweri Swan, (grandmother/mother). Valesco Aguilara (sister of Kathe Polk) from Warsaw. The 2012 American Girl Doll tea, always popular, “Mary Kintzle helped with decorations of bal- was held in the parlor at Barker Mansion at 2 P.M. loons and ribbon and got the dishes ready and the on Saturday, April 14th. This tea celebrated the food organized. Ann Jankowski made many of the doll, Kit. Cecilia Zubler, Mansion Executive Direc- good things for the tea. B. j. Parmley designed and tor, said, “We had 70 reservations on the fi rst day sent out invitations, put up the display of Kit and and were sold out!” her mother, and will present an etiquette lesson. Grandmothers, mothers, daughters, and other Sarah Moon set up the gift table in the foyer where friends arrived and looked excitedly for their seats you can buy souvenirs and gift items. Soon she will and for chairs around the room set aside for their help you with a little craft project.” American Girl dolls. Some young girls wore white Sarah Moon then distributed the craft items of gloves and had fancy fans to keep cool. There were beads which were strung on a bracelet base. Adult many groups of three generations and even one guests helped the girls fasten these bracelets around group of FOUR generations pesent! The names their wrists. of some of these groups are in the photo captions. B. j. Parmley presented the etiquette lesson be- Others at one table included: JoAnn Finney, grand- fore tea was served. She wore a fabulous lace jack- mother of Abigail and Gracelyn Janeczko and Mae et she had made from pillow shams she bought in Tucker, JoAnn’s friend, and at the same table Jane Branson, Missouri. Some pointers she gave were to Daly, grandmother of Tegan and Camille Daley. use lemon or cream with tea, but not both. If you Jane’s antique doll, Eulah Persons, is shown in a photo. Cecilia Zubler spoke fi rst, saying, “I am happy to welcome so many of you to our tea this year. Be sure to look at the display in the foyer of Kit on the right (in life size) on her knees, ready to type her story notes on the typewriter. Her mother is standing on the left. Kit a blonde, grew up in a rather troubled time, in the 1930’s. It was the time of the Great Depression when many people lost their jobs but were trying to keep their homes. Kit’s father moved to another city to look for work. Her mother took in boarders who paid and also had many interesting stories to tell. Kit became a newspaper reporter who had these stories and others to write about. She learned that families and friends are better than anything money can buy.” Next, Cecilia introduced her staff who helped Allie & Libby Firanek holding CeCe, Lacy & Lanie with tea preparations. from Noblesville, In (Indianapolis). THE April 26, 2012 Page 29 drink tea, just sip it. Break off a small piece of your scone and put some jam on it. You can eat this with your fi ngers but use a fork for your sponge cake. Also, don’t forget to thank the person who brought you today. The featured refreshments, typical of the 1930’s, included scones with jam, sponge cake, ginger snaps, and lovely pink, blue, or green frosted cup- cakes. Fresh fruit--grapes and strawberries--were also on the menu. The beverages were tea and lemonade. Many of the little girls drank tea and perhaps lemonade also. Everyone present enjoyed the refreshnments and the time spent with family, Cecilia Zubler speaking to the tea guests. friends, and dolls. Next on the agenda was a movie in the basement. One girl said to an adult with her, “I’ve never been in the basement before.” The reply was, “Maybe there’s a ghost down there!” Although the tea was over, the staff (who had all worked very hard to insure its success) still had the dirty dishes to wash and put away. But they enjoy every minute of its preparation and clean-up! Barker Mansion is located at 631 Washington Street in Michigan City. Their phone number is 219-873-1520. The mansion is open for tours at 10 & 11:30 A.M. and 1 P.M., Monday through Friday. Starting in June, tours will also be held on Satur- days and Sundays at noon and 2 P.M. There is also (l.) Mother of Kit; (r.) Kit in life size on knees holding her notes for the a summer tea and a special exhibit planned. newspaper story.

Christina Bentley (mom) surrounded by Patricia & Bridget Bentle Ann Jankowski behind the gift table in the foyer. (daughters)

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We write so many stories about exhibitions at the to Michigan Avenue and hit the front door at the Art Art Institute of Chicago that we forget to appreciate Institute sighing with relief. the gift that the Art Institute has been since it was Then I would disappear into what was built on founded in 1879 as both a museum and school. the rubble from the 1871 Chicago fi re and rekindle my artistic fl ame. I was partial then, as I am today, to the works by the French Impressionists, but I also loved to walk back through the centuries to see what the Dutch Masters and guys like El Greco were up to in their day. The Art Institute has made many a Chicagoan’s day, and, as proof, I cite this passage from Finis Farr’s fi ne history of the Windy City, Chicago A Per- sonal History of America’s Most American City (Ar- lington House, New Rochelle, NY): “Walking north on Michigan Avenue from the Le- land Hotel, one passed the new Art Institute across the way at the foot of East Adams Street. The impressive structure had grown from an academy of Fine Arts established in 1879; by 1901, when Vachel Lindsay began to haunt its corridors, the Institute had acquired many treasures under the steward- An artistic presence at 111 S. Michigan Avenue. Phone 312-443-3600 for more information. ship of Martin Ryerson and Charles Hutchinson, businessmen who had made themselves collectors Today, of course, we know and love it as that wel- of art.” coming presence at 111 South Michigan Avenue When I where we can easily while away a sunny or rainy made my- day each and every day of the week. self an ap- And on preciator Thurs- of art as a days, as I young man, discovered I made a way back point of in 1975 checking when I was into the Art working Institute as a teller every time at an off- I saw lions Loop bank, on Michi- the Art In- gan Ave- stitute re- nue. mains open I con- until 8 p.m. tinue the Yes, I custom to toiled in this day, When they put the wreaths on the lions, you know it’s the world and when Christmas Time in Chicago. of high fi - Mom and I nance be- partake of our season subscription to the Chicago fore dis- Symphony Orchestra, we often arrive early enough covering for a leisurely stroll through the ages of art at 111 A cityscape seen from the north edge of the my true South Michigan Avenue. Art Institute. calling as Mom does not share my love of modern art, so we a journalist, and after four days of crunching oth- avoid the Modern Wing altogether, but when Nat- er people’s numbers and doling out their money, I alie and I are in town, we head straight for those would run all the way east on Adams from Halsted amazing boxes by Joseph Cornell. THE April 26, 2012 Page 35 got us off the South Shore at Van Buren and headed right on in between the lions on Michigan Avenue and gave him an overview of a museum that truly requires a lifetime of exploration and appreciation. “Wow,” was about all he could say.

Still life in the Modern Wing. Cornell Boxes? They are worlds unto themselves, and if you are at all whimsical, then you simply must see what Mr. Cornell created from the found materials he gath- ered in New York City. The Bean and all of Millennium Park are easily reached The Art Institute, of course, has something for from the Art Institute via the Nichols Bridgeway. everyone. And so when a friend who had never been there Oh, and I think he added, “I had no idea.” asked me to take him on a walking tour of Chicago, I No one really does until one really spends some quality time at large in the galleries of a collection than now encompasses more than 5,000 years of human expression. Express yourself soon and visit the Art Institute of Chicago: Monday-Wednesday from 10:30 to 5 p.m., Thursday from 10:30 to 8 p.m., and Friday- Sunday from 10:30 to 5 p.m. Admission is $18 for adults, and $12 for children, students and seniors. Children under 14 are free. For more information, please call: 312-443-3600.

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Beer Garden, food vendors. complete line of Info: 219-851-5460 or 248-961-2057. high quality April 28 -- Secrets of Success: The Nature of Cre- wedding invitations. ativity (panel discussion about creativity moderated by Steven Fischer) 1 pm MI time at The Acorn The- ater, 107 Generations Dr., Three Oaks, MI. Tix $15; Affordable Prices reserve at 269/756-3879 or www.acorntheater.com Exclusive Designs April 28 -- NewDay Foundation Teddy Bear Con- cert. Raises money for teddy bears for child cancer victims. 6-10 pm at Cheers Banquet Hall, 255 E. Hupp Rd., LaPorte. Box Set, Elder Eddie Scott, Cripple Creek and NewDay Band. Donation at door. April 28 -- 19th Annual Juried Art Exhibition at 219 879-0088 The Art Barn, Valparaiso, IN. 7 pm. Public invited the Beacher Business Printers 911 Franklin Street Michigan City, Indiana to view the art, meet the artists, enjoy refreshments and see the award ceremony. Free. 219/462-9009. THE April 26, 2012 Page 39 April 28 -- Corky Siegel and Chamber Blues with Sue Demel at The Acorn Theater, 107 Generations Dr., Three Oaks, MI. 8 pm MI time. Tix $25; reserve at 269/756-3879 or www.acorntheater.com April 28 -- World renown guitar virtuoso Fareed Haque will perform at Shoreline Brewery, 208 Wa- bash St., MC. 9 pm. Opening act: Bonzo Terks. www. shorelinebrewery.com or 879-4677. April 29 -- Monday Musicale Junior & Se- nior Comp. winners in concert at First Methodist Church, 7th & Pine streets, MC. 2 pm. Free, open to public. April 30 -- Nighttime Storytime for birth to 5 yr. olds. 6:30 pm at LaP. Co. Public Library, 904 Indiana Ave., LaPorte. Free, open to public. Info: 219/362-7128. May 2 -- Line Dance Lessons at the American Le- gion Skwiat Post 451, MC. Beginners 6-7 pm ($4); Regular line dance & couples dancing 7-9 pm ($7). Info: Chris, 219-874-3624. May 3 -- Salad Bar/Card Party. GFWC/IFC Lake- shore Womens Club. 6 pm at Skwiat Amer. Legion Post 451, MC. Adm. $5. Proceeds go to a nursing scholarship for PNC. May 12 -- Tryon Farm Trail 10/50K Run and Pig Roast. Race starts 10 am. Kids’ race at 9:15 am. Pig roast at noon only for $15. www.tryonfarm.com Fridays thru September 28 -- Fitness Fridays. Walkers and runners invited every Friday at 4 pm at the YMCA, 901 Michigan Ave., LaPorte. 5K route This is what one from LaPorte to Beechwood Golf course and back. Free. Free T-shirt to those who attend 10 or more sessions. Info: 219-325-9622. of the 15 Top Farther Afi eld: April 27 -- Arbor Day at Fernwood Garden, Niles, Health Systems MI. 10 am MI time ceremonial tree planting. Free saplings to take home. 269/695-6491. April 28 -- Indoor Flea Market. 9 am-3 pm MI in the country time at the New Troy Community Center, 13372 California, New Troy, MI. Adm. free, lunch avail. for purchase. From I-94, take exit 12 and go east 2 miles looks like. to New Troy. See map on www.friendsofnewtroy.org Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center has been named April 28 -- Free public observing for Nat. As- one of the best healthcare systems in the country by tronomy Day. 8:30-11 pm at Conway Observatory Thomson Reuters, one of the world’s leading sources at Buckley Homestead, Lowell, IN. Presented by of measurement in the healthcare industry. Calumet Astronomical Society. More info at 773- 639-5491 or www.casonline.org That distinction means we set higher patient safety standards. April 28-29 -- 22nd Annual Redbud Trail Ren- Find ways to reduce hospital stays. Think not just about dezvous on grounds of Fulton Co. Historical Society, short-term recovery, but about long-term outcomes as well. This award also shows our commitment to the community Rochester, IN, US 31 & Co. Rd. 375 N. Reenactors, — that we offer unparalleled patient care and safety. historic bldgs., crafts, blanket trading. Handicapped It’s what we’re called to do. accessible. Sat/10 am-5 pm; Sun/10 am-4 pm. More at www.fultoncountyhistory.org or 574/223-4436. April 29-30 -- Blossomtime Festival, Benton Har- Mishawaka bor and St. Joseph, MI. A multi-community event Plymouth including 25 communities in southwest Michigan South Bend and is the oldest festival in the state. The Grand sjmed.com Floral Parade lasts two hours and has more than 100 units. For more details, phone (269) 982-8016. THE Page 40 April 26, 2012

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Box Seat tickets • Drapery & Blind Cleaning (as they hang) are $15 and Grandstand tickets are $12. • Window Washing Tues., July 10 at 7 p.m. will be the International Figure 8 Demolition Derby. Box Seat tickets are $15 $ 95 and Grandstand tickets are $12. 99 Wed., July 11 at 7 p.m., WIMS Radio will be spon- CARPET CLEANING - 2 Rooms plus Hall soring the Battle of the Bands. Tune in to WIMS for Cleaned, Deodorized and Protected more details. Seating for this event will be free. 1-888-327-1010 • 705 Harrison Street, LaPorte, IN • 219-325-3363 Thurs., July 12 at 7 p.m. will be Christian Rock night beginning with opening act, Samestreet, followed by headliner, BUILDING 429. Track and Box Seats are $12 each and Grandstand are $10 each. Building 429 features lead vocalist Jason Roy. Their hits include “Listen to the Sound”, “Glory Defi ned,” “War Zone,” “Where I Belong,” and “You Save Me.” Fri., July 13 at 7 p.m. will be Country night be- DINE IN • CARRY OUT ginning with opening act, Colt Ford, followed by DELIVERY INCLUDING THE BEACH COMMUNITY headliner, Eli Young Band. Premium Track Seats $200 Off Large Pizza FAMILY SPECIAL are $40 each, Track and Box Seats are $30, Grand- Large 1 Topping Pizza $ 50 stand Seats are $25 and Wing Seats are $15. 1 Off Medium Breadsticks Eli Young Band’s hit single “Crazy Girl” just re- Pizza ceived the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music 2 liter Pop $ 00 $ 99 Award’s Song of the Year award. Other up-and- 1 Off Small Pizza 19 + Tax coming hits for the band include “Even If It Breaks Not Good With Any Other Offer Your Heart,” “Every Other Memory,” “Recover,” and Not Good With Any Other Offer “My Old Man’s Song.” Colt Ford’s notable releases Sunday Noon-10 pm • M-Th 11 am-10 pm • F-S 11-12 Midnight include “Country Thang” and “She Wants to Ride 5184 S. Franklin St., Michigan City 872-3838 in Trucks.” We Deliver to the Whole Community! Sat., July 14 at 8 p.m., Ted Nugent will be stop- ping by on his “Great White Buffalo Tour.” Premi- um Track Seats are $40, Track and Box Seats are $30, Grandstand Seats are $20 and Wings Seats THE The are $15. The incomparable guitar genius and fi re- breathing intensity of Ted Nugent have carved him BOOKSTORE LIFEBOAT a permanent place among the legends of rock. 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PERSONAL TOUCH CLEANING -- Homes - Condos - Offices. CLASSIFIED Day and afternoons available. - Call Darla at 219/878-3347. CLASSIFIED RATES - (For First 2 Lines.) SUZANNE’S CLEANING 1-3 ads - $7.00 ea. •• 4 or more ads - $5.50 ea. (Additional lines- $1.00 ea.) 219/326-5578. PH: 219/879-0088 - FAX 219/879-8070. Email: [email protected] CLEANING SOLUTIONS. Home & office cleaning services, 14 yrs. exp. Insured, free estimates. Call 219-210-0580. CLASSIFIED ADS MUST BE RECEIVED BY FRIDAY - NOON - PRIOR TO THE WEEK OF PUBLICATION FINISHING TOUCH: Residential & Specialty Cleaning Service Professional - Insured - Bonded - Uniformed PERSONAL SERVICES #1 in Customer Satisfaction. Phone 219/872-8817. SAVE YOUR PRECIOUS MEMORIES DIGITALLY ON CDs or DVDs HOME MATTERS CLEANING SERVICE INC. Home movies-slides-pictures transferred to CDs or DVDs Residential & Commercial accounts welcome. Wedding & Event Documentation. Ask about our Carpet Cleaning Special. Gift Certificates also Corporate and Industrial Video Productions Available.Ref. avail. Bonded & insured. Melissa 219-898-1060. Contact: Patrick Landers at Midwest Video Communications ESSENTIAL CLEANING. Specializing in New Construction/Remodeling 219-879-8433 or [email protected] Clean-up, Business and Home Maintenance Cleaning. Residential and ALTERATIONS PLUS. Clothing alterations. Commercial. Insured and references available. Call Rebecca at 219-617- 516 Wabash St., Michigan City. 219-874-0086. 7746 or e-mail [email protected]. HOME HEALTH – CAREGIVERS - NANNIES TWO MAIDS & A MOP. LIVE-IN CAREGIVERS AND MORE, INC. Great rates for your year round and seasonal cleaning. Local Employment Agency Experienced. [email protected] Call 219-299-4889. helps people maintain their independence in the HANDYMAN-HOME REPAIR-PLUMBING security of their own homes since 1998 QUALITY CARPENTRY: Expert remodeling of kitchens, bathrooms. We provide: Also: doors, windows, skylights, ceramic tile, drywall, decks & repairs. • 7 days/24 hours care and attention • day or night shift assistance Small jobs welcome. Call Ed at 219/878-1791. • limited medical/nursing services • medication management • meal preparation • light housekeeping • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Call Halina (219) 872-6221 leave message HIRE Sue’s HUSBAND An alternative to nursing home Is your list of household repair & maintenance projects growing? Small jobs welcome. - Quality Work. -- Call Ed Berent COMFORT KEEPERS @ 219/879-8200. Providing Comforting Solutions For In-Home Care • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Homemakers, attendants, companions From 2 to 24 hours a day (including live-ins) H & H HOME REPAIR • [email protected] Personal emergency response systems We specialize in: • Carpentry • Finished Basements • New Baths • Decks • All of our compassionate caregivers are screened, • Electrical • Plumbing • Flooring • Ceramic Tile • Drywall/Painting bonded, insured, and supervised. • Power Washing. Jeffery Human, owner -- 219/861-1990. Call us at 877/711-9800 BILL SMART – Carpentry • Electrical • Plumbing • Painting Or visit www.comfortkeepers.com Winter watch service. VISITING ANGELS Serving Harbor Country since 2001 • 269-469-4407 AMERICA’S CHOICE IN HOMECARE HANDYMEN AT YOUR SERVICE. We can do most anything. Serving Select your Caregiver from our Experienced Staff! Northern Indiana since 1989. Call Finishing Touch, Inc. 219-872-8817. 2-24 hour Care, Meal Preparation, Errands. CHIMNEYS • TUCKPOINTING • BRICK REPAIR • QUALITY ROOFING Light Housekeeping, Respite Care for Families Call Gene Burke 219-229-4109 (M.C.) All Caregivers screened, bonded, insured PREMIER POWER WASH Decks, Fences, Concrete, Houses. Call us today at 574-855-7727 or 269-612-0314 Gutter Cleaning. Resealing available. Insured. Call 219-363-0475. Or visit www.visitingangels.com IN Personal Service Agency License #09-011822-1 STRIKER CONSTRUCTION • Construction and Masonry • Insured • 219-879-7978. Paid for by a Satisfied Customer. JUST LIKE HOME We provide assisted living in our homes. We are a private home RENT-A-MAN MAINTENANCE INC. w/4 residents to a home (one home specializes in Alzheimers). Power Washing (decks, houses, concrete) – gutters – yard work – Live-in Care $1,500/mo. moving/hauling – estate clean-up Adult Day Care (10 am-4 pm) at $40/day any odd job (no job too small) For more information, call Sue 219-874-4891. Serving your community for over 10 years. Free estimates – fully insured SELF IMPROVEMENT - INSTRUCTIONS Call us at 219-229-4474 ENTERTAINMENT & LESSONS, VOICE/INSTRUMENTS. PAINTING-DRYWALL-WALLPAPER Call 219/872-1217. WISTHOFF PAINTING -- REFERENCES FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF MICHIGAN CITY, 531 Small Jobs Welcome -- Call 219/874-5279 Washington St. at Sixth St. Sunday morning Book Study. Eckhart Tolle – A New Earth. Sunday 9-10:30 am Chicago time, in the church parlor. JEFFERY J. HUMAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR PAINTING & STAINING 269-469-0051 Trustee Ann Taylor Dobie. Custom Decorating - Custom Woodwork - Hang/Finish Drywall Power Washing – Deck Services - Wallpaper Removal HEALTH & PHYSICAL FITNESS Insured. Ph. 219/861-1990. [email protected] • • • MASSAGE THERAPY & WELLNESS CENTER • • • A & L PAINTING COMPANY -- INTERIOR & EXTERIOR Experienced massage therapists specializing in the treatment of stress, 20-YEARS EXPERIENCE. Also Power Wash, Seal & Paint Decks. stiffness, soreness and pain. Treatments tailored to your individual needs. Seniors (65+) 10% off labor. References. Reasonable. Check website for details on offerings, including corporate programs, Phone 219/778-4145 • 219/363-9003 pregnancy and infant massage, foot massage and gift certificates. DUNIVAN PAINTING & POWERWASHING www.wellness-specialists.com Interior/Exterior •Deck Washing & Staining. 1026 North Karwick Road • Michigan City, IN Local. Exp. Insured. Reasonable Rates. Call Brian at 219-741-0481. 219-879-5722 WAYNE’S PAINTING. 19 yrs. of service. Int./Ext. painting, staining & CONSCIOUS CONNECTIONS – for the Mind, Body & Spirit. sealing. Power washing houses, decks, sidewalks & driveways. We do Meditation Mondays • Semi-Private Yoga for Every “Body” • Thursday not subcontract—no contractors please. Intuition 101. Taught by a CTI Life Coach and Certified RYT Instructor. From Monday-Friday, call from 9am-3pm. 219-363-7877. Call 219-221-6618 JOSEPH PAINTING – Interior/Exterior. Power Washing CLEANING - HOUSEKEEPING Drywall Repairs. Insured. Free est. 219-879-1121 or 219-448-0733. THE April 26, 2012 Page 43 SHOWCASE PAINTING AND DECORATING. Int/Ext, drywall/plaster GARAGE SALES, ESTATE SALES, ETC. repair, wallpaper removal, power washing, deck staining & sealing. No job too big or small. Free est., ref., 20 yrs. exp. 219-778-4760. MOVING SALE – OPEN HOUSE. April 27-29, 10 am-6 pm. 9075 Warren Woods & Red Arrow Hwy. Stain glass, furniture, yard furniture, beds.  LANDSCAPE-Lawns-Clean Up, Etc.  WANT TO BUY H & D TREE SERVICE and LANDSCAPING, INC. -- Full service tree and shrub care. Trimming, planting, removal. WANTED MID 50s-60s FURNITURE of all kinds from Danish/Eames era. Firewood, snowplowing, excavating. -- Call 872-7290. Orange, green, lime, red or blue. Teak, rattan, chrome. FREE ESTIMATES Heywood Wakefield. The uglier the better! Call Mike 219-229-0411. HEALY’S LANDSCAPING & STONE REAL ESTATE 219/879-5150 www.healysland.com 218 State Road 212, Michigan City, IN COMMERCIAL – RENTALS/LEASE/SELL YOUR #1 STOP FOR ALL YOUR LANDSCAPING NEEDS! OFFICE SUITE. 3 private offices and reception area. Expenses, except H & S Services, Inc. phone, paid. Well maintained, high traffic area. 2811 E. Michigan Blvd., Landscape & Garden Center Michigan City. (219) 879-9188, 879-2700. 2621 E US Hwy 12 219-872-8946 RENTALS INDIANA (Located by Karwick) LONG BEACH COZY 3/BR HOUSE AT STOP 15 (Across from Beach) hsservicesinc.com Summer Rental. Fireplace and Large Deck. No pets. Call 708/370-1745. Store Hours Mon 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., Sat 8 a.m. until 2 p.m.               Now Offering Hardscape services DUNESCAPE BEACH CLUB (Block walls, Fireplaces, Patios) LAKEFRONT CONDOS -- 2 and 3 bedrooms. Landscape Design, Sprinkler Systems May–October -- $1,100 to $2,000 per wk. New items coming to Garden Center in 2012 DUNESCAPE REALTY - 219/872-0588. Gardening tools, Bird supplies, Yearly fertilizer maintenance SHERIDAN BEACH WINTER RENTAL. 2BR, 2BA upstairs, studio Yearly maintenance contracts available for: mowing, snow, w/full kitchen downstairs, deck w/bar & lake views. Steps to beach. yard clean-ups, gutters, weed picking Oct-May. $1,000/mo. NO SMOKERS OR PETS. 847-274-9800. YOUR ONE STOP SHOP FOR YOUR LANDSCAPE NEEDS * Coupons available on Facebook SUMMER SEASON 2012 SPECIAL!                            HOUSE ON THE BEACH – STOP 16 ADDIE’S LAWN MAINTENANCE & Power Wash Yard Clean-Up • 3BR, 2.5BA, A/C, W/D, GAS BBQ Mowing • Aeration • Thatching • Stain & Seal • Residential & Commercial LARGE DECK – GREAT VIEWS! Free Est. Call 219-221-6222 or 219-229-7700. ALL LINENS, BEACH CHAIRS & TOWELS                            $2,200/WK. – ADD’L DISCOUNT FOR JUNE CALL 630-363-3176   JIM’S LAWN CARE   Free EstImates. Call 219-879-3733 -- Leave message. SHERIDAN BEACH – charming knotty pine cottage. 4BR, 2BA. C/A, cable. ½ blk. to beach. Close to park, zoo and shopping. Ping pong and • GROUNDSGUYS LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT Spring Clean-up – Mulch Projects • foosball for those rainy days. $1,200/wk. Call Pam 708-383-2635. - Commercial & Residential Property Maintenance CHARMING VINTAGE MICHIANA HOME – ¼ blk. from lake, Stop 37. 877-373-5296 (toll free) • 219-878-3032 Furn., 3BR, 2BA. Delightful décor, new beds. Sleeps 8. C/A, frpl, BBQ, [email protected] screen porch off lg. kitchen, wraparound deck, deck off master BR, PAT’S TREE SERVICE. Complete tree and landscaping service. W/D, dishwasher, TV/DVD, linens, all util. except phone. Experts in storm damage. Licensed and insured. Free estimates. For info email [email protected] • Phone Judy 847-814-8215. Have a lg. qty. of wood chips available. Call 219-362-5058. Lovely family house for rent in Sheridan Beach, overlooking beautiful JASON’S LAWN MAINTENANCE AND LANDSCAPING. Lake Michigan’s widest beach. 3BR, 2BA, living room, family room, eat-in Over 16 yrs. experience. Call 219-898-5500. kitchen, porch, cozy backyard patio, central heating and air conditioning. SPRING CLEAN-UP, LAWN MAINTENANCE, GUTTER CLEANING, Sleeps at least 6. $2,000/week. For information, call 219-879-3962. Yard Work, Mulching, Weeding, Handyman Work. Odd Jobs. “BEACH HOUSE” at Stop 33. 2 blocks from beach. For details, call ABE at 219-210-0064. Charming décor, beautiful surroundings, 4BR, 2BA, BROWER GROUNDS MAINTENANCE LLC. Free estimates family room with fireplace. Patio, deck, sun porch. A/C, W/D. with multiple discounts available. Call 219-210-6673. June thru September. No pets, no smoking. Call 708-784-9866. GREEN LEAVES TREE SERVICE. Tree removal, trimming, BEACH HOUSE – STOP 31 3BR, 2BA Home. Cable, BBQ, deck, stump grinding, storm damage. Free est. Fully licensed, insured. large yard, A/C, W/D, DW. Linens, towels and beach chairs provided. Call Jason at 219-877-8263 • www.greenleavestreeservice.com See it at VRBO #207001 or call John at 773-562-6561. JEFF’S LAWNCUTTING & MAINTENANCE. Off Karwick Road – Condo yearly Lease. 2BR, 2.5BA, den, fireplace, Call for Spring Savings. Call 219-872-7622. hardwood flrs., pool, sliders to patio on Lake St. Claire, unfurn. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES No pets, no smokers. $1150/mo. + util. + sec. dep. 219-743-9588. MC. Available 5/1/12. Exec. 2BR, 1600 sq.ft. in the Carsten Mansion, LOOKING FOR responsible, reliable, hard working ladies to clean 716 Pine St. Credit, sec. & ref. req’d. houses. After 4 pm call Rita 219-878-9311. $850 + util. includes amenities. 219-229-4283. ATTENTION – 23 people needed to work from home on-line. MC avail. Executive 1BR in the Carsten Mansion, 716 Pine St. Credit, Full training provided. A+ BBB member sec. & ref. req’d. $650 + util. includes amenities. 219-229-4283. 800-953-8309 or www.joinworkathome.com Long Beach House– Long term, furn. or unfurn. 3BR + Den, 2BA. EXPERIENCED CNA, non-CNA, people with medical background, Great location, very close to beach. C/A, fireplace, W/D, hardwood floors, PT looking for job as a caregiver as live-in or come-and-go. References deck w/grill, big yard. Call 312.953.9570. avail. Please send us an email [email protected] MICHIANA SHORES: Designer’s unique cottage with large, open 2-story WANT TO SELL living space. 2BR, 2BA. Can sleep 6. Large screened porch. Lovely ter- FILES • 4 DRWRS • USED • ALL STEEL • MC STORE ONLY - FIRME’S race & garden, gourmet kitchen. W/D, A/C, cable, TV/DVD, WIFI, stereo. (2 Stores) 11th & Franklin Streets, Michigan City - 219/874-3455 All linens. 8 blks. to beautiful beaches. SAT to SAT rentals, $1,200 wk. + Hwy 12, Beverly Shores - Just West of Traffic Light - 219/874-4003 security & cleaning chrg. Photos avail. A must see. 773-929-2295. 1979 MERCEDES 450 SL CONVERTIBLE. 88K miles. Looks and runs LONG BEACH SUMMER RENTAL. Clean 3BR, 2BA John Lloyd Wright great. $9,500. Blue w/blue interior. Great for summer fun. 219-734-6423. home just 100 yrds. from great beach. Totally updated with remodeled OLD CHURCH FURNISHINGS, furniture, dishes, glassware, odds & kitchen, great room, family room. 3TVs, one flat screen, cable, internet, ends, some antiques. Sat., April 28th, 9 am-3 pm Chicago time. C/A. Lg. double tiered deck, gas grill. First Congregational Church of Michigan City, 531 Washington St. Everything provided, just bring your bathing suit. Call 708-205-5100. THE Page 44 April 26, 2012

LONG BEACH. 2BR, 1BA HOUSE. A/C, W/D, dishwasher. $1200/mo + utilities. Contact Keith Schander 708-987-5904. HORIZON RENTALS MICHIGAN FURN. EFF. APT. DOWNTOWN NEW BUFFALO. Walk to beach. AWNING Includes kitchenette, corner Jacuzzi tub, cable TV, elec., gas, water & trash. No smoking. Sec. dep. req’d. Yearly lease. $625/mo. 269/983-3174.  REAL ESTATE FOR SALE  Canvas Awnings 1817 Lake Shore Dr., Sheridan Beach. Entertain by the beach. Single Screen Porch Shades family home with 2 units on LSD. Upstairs is a 2BR, 2BA and downstairs a studio with full kitchen. Deck with bar and lake views. Steps to beach. Canvas Repairs $485,000. Please call for more information 847-274-9800. IMAGINE…BUILDING Your dream cottage on this tranquil wooded site. Call for free design & estimate Michiana Shores area, Indiana side. City sewer and water. 219-872-2329 www.horizon-awning.com $64,000. Broker/owner. Call 219-921-0822. 800-513-2940 2227 E. US 12, Michigan City 2051 Lake Shore Dr., Long Beach. Mid-century ranch, 4BR, 3BA, plus finished basement with 4th bath, all newly remodeled. Spacious living areas, guest suite, lakefront deck/patio, attached 2-car garage, surplus parking. 80 ft. hillside lot. For sale by owner, serious inquiries only. [email protected] ON THE WATER CONDO MARINA PARK SOUTH. Everything new. QUICK SERVICE 1BR. Beach color siding, windows, granite, hardwood and stainless. 50 ft. pier. End unit. Fireplace. Pool PLUMBING REPAIR, INC. $159,900. 219-988-4318 or 219-776-1699. (219) 362-0157 or Toll Free (888) 499-1559 Complete Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Sales and Service. Modern Sewer Cleaning, Jetting and Inspection Equipment AAUW Chicken Sale Competitive Rates - Senior Citizens Discounts The Michigan City Branch of the American Asso- 60 day warranty on most Service Work ciation of University Women will be selling Nelson’s 1 Hour Minimum Service Call - Travel Time 1 Way - Sorry, No Credit Golden Glow Port-a-Pit chicken on Sat., April 28 at Insured, Bonded, LIC. #PC81038838 the Jewel-Osco parking lot in Michigan City. Charles Dillon, Owner Sales will begin at 11 a.m. and continue until sell- out. This year, half chickens will be $6 with a special two for $10. Ribs are $9 and will be sold on a ﬁ rst-come, ﬁ rst-served basis. De Vries Tire Co. 1260 E. Michigan Blvd. To buy tickets in advance, contact Julie Krieg- Michigan City, IN baum at 872-3730.

Serving the Michigan City Area since 1968 219 874-4261 Art Attack at Courtyard Gallery Firestone Tires Courtyard Gallery is presenting three very gifted artists for Art Attack Weekend: Jerry Smith-- Saturday only, April 28th, noon-5 specializing in: p.m. Jerry is a member of the Indiana Artist Club, Computerized Alignments the Brown County Art Guild, Hoosier Salon and Air Conditioning Repairs many other associations. Weather permitting Jerry Mechanical Repairs will do an outdoor demonstration. Metal sculptor, Andre Tourrette, from the St. Louis, Missouri area, creates indoor and outdoor Giving Furniture New Life Since 1939 garden sculptures. Meet Andre Saturday and Sun- day noon-5 p.m. New Housing for the Birds! Frank Schmidt, designer and contractor of his delightful hand crafted birdhouses will be at the gallery on Sat. & Sun. from noon-5 p.m. More information, phone 800-29109287.The ––– INC ––– Courtyard Gallery is located at 813 E. Buffalo St. Reﬁnish • Upholster • Restore (US 12), New Buffalo, Michigan. Guaranteed Craftsmanship Pick-Up & Delivery in IL, IN, MI 219-872-1700 4980 W. Hwy 20 • In “The Pines” • Michigan City, IN 46360 www.furniturewerks.com THE April 26, 2012 Page 45

Indiana DNR Weird Tree Search 7 >Ì½ÃÊ"Ê i#VZB)PNFw All Hoosiers should still be on the lookout for sus- 9ÕÀÊÀâ¶ i3FNPEFMw picious-looking trees. ÀÊÃiÃLiÊÀÌ}>}iÊ i3FmOBODFw Information about these freaks of the forest is >`ÛVi]ÊÃÌ>ÀÌÊLÞÊV>} wanted by the DNR Division of Forestry in connec- 9>`>Ê >ÛÃÊ>ÌÊnÇÎÓÈÎ° tion with the 2012 “Invasion of the Weird Trees.” “Invasion of the Weird Trees” is an online publication that identifi es the weirdest trees for each 8 */" Ê- ,6 ÊUÊ- - Ê 6 Á county based on submissions from the public. The publication is updated every four years. Submissions can be any species and size. The only requirement is that they be weird and be a liv- Ted Perzanowski, M.Div., B.A. ing tree. 219.879.9155 Michigan City Past entries in “Invasion of the Weird Trees” have inc 312.938.9155 Chicago included trees that swallowed signs, trees grown to- www.talktotedinc.com gether like conjoined twins, trees with trunks twist- An effective alternative to [email protected] ed like a snail shell and trees that resemble giant counseling and psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and families octopuses. The forestry division has received dozens of submissions for this year’s update. As the April 30 deadline for submissions approaches, forestry offi - cials want to make sure all weird trees are rounded up. To submit a tree, email your name, address, phone 9G¶XGIQV[QWEQXGTGF number, and specifi c location of the tree, including No setup fees! Order one or a hundred. county to [email protected]. To enter by mail, Direct to garment printing. submit nonreturnable photographs and the same Reprographic Arts Inc 1017 Franklin St information to Sam Carman, Division of Forestry, 219-872-9111 Michigan City 402 W. Washington St., Rm. W296, Indianapolis, IN 46204. Based upon your photos, district foresters will ALL BRICK REPAIR narrow down the fi eld to the weirdest tree for each county. The 2012 “Invasion of the Weird Trees” Chimneys • Tuck Pointing should be available online in the fall. ALL MASONRY REPAIRS To view the current “Invasion,” go to dnr.IN.gov/ 30 Yrs. Exp. • Free Est. forestry/fi les/fo-InvasionWeirdTrees_2008.pdf. Northern Ind. & Lower Mich. Glass Block Chimneys Windows Gene Burke • 219-229-4109 Arbor Day at Fernwood Garden Friday, April 27, 10:00 a.m. MI time The Arbor Day tree planting has celebrated an Turn To A Friend… old tradition and continues to gain signifi cance as an aesthetic means of buffering the changes in our Carlisle climate. Trees can shade and cool our homes, fi lter FUNERAL HOME our air, and simply beautify our surroundings. 613 Washington Street Join Fernwood this Arbor Day, Fri., April 27, at Phone Michigan City, IN 46360 10:00 a.m., for their ceremonial tree planting, and 219/874-4214 Funeral Directors take home a free sapling of your choice. To learn more about Arbor Day, visit www.arbor- day.org/. Free with paid Fernwood admission; Fern- wood members free. WARREN J. ATTAR Fernwood is located near Buchanan, Michigan, Agent Representing State Farm Since 1971 at 13988 Range Line Road, Niles. Phone: 269/695- My 24 Hour Good Neighbor Service Number is 6491; online at www.fernwoodbotanical.org Hours are Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sun., (219) 874-4256 STATE FARM %53s%VERGREEN0LAZA noon-5 p.m. The Fernwood Café is open Tues.-Sat., Auto Life Fire -ICHIGAN#ITY ).

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The Lifeboat by Charlotte Ro- As time goes on, and the hope of gan rescue becomes remote, the neces- “...we walked back to the court- sities of food and water become of house where, along with two other tantamount importance. As these women, named Hannah West and things begin to disappear and Mr. Ursula Grant, I was to stand trial Hardie’s sway over the passengers for my life. I was twenty-two years wavers, Mrs. Grant becomes a ris- old. I had been married for ten ing voice in the lifeboat, her powers weeks and a widow for over six.” of persuasion like the siren’s song, That’s the voice of Grace Win- bending people to her will, until ev- ter, our narrator for this unforget- eryone begins to doubt Mr. Hardie’s table tale of a ship lost at sea and ability to get them safely to a pass- the thirty-nine people on lifeboat ing ship. number 14 who lived and died on Like the changes in the weather it during the next three weeks, and on the ocean, the changes in the how it came about that later these men and women on the lifeboat take three women would be put on trial on different intensities and what for murder. started out as an orderly chain of In the fi rst minutes following the command soon broke down into a disaster, put in the year 1914, many war of wills. dramas were played out in the As much psychological as physi- rough water fi lled with debris and helpless passen- cal, this story will fascinate and repel you as you gers swimming for their lives to no avail. Grace felt follow how an impossible situation, with people cut lucky that her lifeboat was manned by one of the off from normal restraints and rules of conduct, can ship’s crew--John Hardie, who quickly took charge start to change, at fi rst imperceptively, until some- and began assigning seats and duties. He also cal- thing has to break. And when it does, no one left on lously ignored several people in the water, including that lifeboat will be the same. a boy, and rowed the lifeboat past them saying there Grace comes across as a strong-willed and com- was no more room for anyone else. plex young woman determined to survive, as she No explanation is given for the explosion that recounts how she and Henry met, and how she still sank the Empress Alexandra, but for the survivors held out hope that somehow he made it onto anoth- the only important piece of information is that the er lifeboat and will be waiting for her. The life of story of a distress signal being sent before the ship privilege he promised her was something for Grace sank was false as evidenced by the fact that after to hold out hope that it would still be waiting for her several days fl oating aimlessly on the ocean, there on the other side of the ocean. was no rescue boat in sight. This fascinating and complex book would be a We learn the riches to rags to riches story of readers group delight with its many layers to con- Grace and how she met her husband, Henry, but sider and discuss. A reading group guide is avail- learn little about the other passengers around her able at www.hachettebookgroup.com except for her assessment of each one’s personality Author Hilary Mantel said, “I can’t imagine any and class by manners of speech and dress. reader who looks at the opening pages wanting to There’s no way to tell if Grace’s telling is accurate put the book down...It’s beautifully controlled and or not. The reader has to decide for themselves if totally believable.” she is someone making her way through life on her I couldn’t agree more... looks, or if she is indeed a survivor who takes her Till next time, happy reading! fate and makes the best of it.

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219-872-4000 866-496-1752 FAX (219) 872-4182 Specializing in Distinctive Properties Indiana and Michigan Debbie Burke MERRION & ASSOCIATES REALTORS, INC. www.MerrionRealty.com Principal Broker/ 1010 N. Karwick Road. • Michigan City, IN 46360 Owner Please join us for Realtor Nationwide Open House Weekend, Sunday April 29 from 1 – 3 pm! Look for the blue balloons! PRICE REDUCED!

2300 Lake Shore Drive 112 Krueger $999,000 (Was: $555,000) Now: $439,000 • 5 BR, 2.5 BA + Ample Parking • 4 BR, 5 BA, 2 Car Garage • Multiple beach-side balconies • Newly Constructed • Over 3000 sq ft! • Lower level kitchen for easy entertaining! Directions: Lake Shore Drive to Krueger Road Directions: Lake Shore Drive to Stop 23 (south) Debbie Burke @ 219-221-0006 and Tricia Meyer @ 219-871-2680 Michele Cihak @ 219-861-2073

101 Chickadee 104 Lady Lane 302 Lady Lane $198,000 $224,000 $247,000 • 2 BR, 1 BA, 2 Car Garage • 3 BR, 2 BA, 2 Car Garage • 3 BR, 1.75 BA, 2 Car Garage • LARGE Corner Lot with • Newer roof, water heater & room to build! sprinkler system • Newer furnace and a/c • Newer well, septic, furnace • Superior Soundprooﬁng & electric comes with 15” addtl • Updated kitchen, living room Directions: Hwy 12 to insulation and bathrooms Michiana to Old Grand Beach Rd. to Directions: US 12 to Moore Rd(North) to Chickadee to last house on left (cross Lady Lane (Left), house on left Directions: Hwy 12 to Moore Road, left on to Lady Lane and straight back street is Michiana Drive) Tricia Meyer @ 219-871-2680 and Michele Cihak @ 219-861-2073 Ed Merrion @ 219-898-6428 Juliann Merrion @ 219-221-2367

@MerrionRealty www.facebook.com/MerrionRealty Debbie Burke, GRI, ABR, RECS 219-221-0006 Ed Merrion*, CRS, GRI 219-898-6428 Michele Cihak*, ABR 219-861-2073 Joe Gazarkiewicz 219-861-3750 Dave Angus 219-898-7009 JuliAnn Merrion 219-221-2367 Cari Adams 219-898-5412 Cathy Blum 574-292-3748 Tricia Meyer 219-871-2680 Marge Skwiat-Gloy 219-877-4206 *Licensed in IN & MI THE Page 48 April 26, 2012 CENTURY 21 Long Beach Realty 1401 Lake Shore Drive ~ 3100 Lake Shore Drive 219.874.5209 ~ 219.872.1432 www.c21longbeachrealty.com

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