If You Knew Sue, See… by Paula Mchugh She’S Big, She’S Beautiful, and She’S a Wonder to Behold

Volume 16, Number 24 Thursday, June 22, 2000 If You Knew Sue, See… by Paula McHugh She’s big, she’s beautiful, and she’s a wonder to behold. Sue dominates the attention of everyone walking into Stanley Field Hall. And what a great treat for us who live so close to her final resting place at the Field Museum in Chicago. The best way to approach Sue is from behind. Really. When you visit the museum, and sooner or later you will, you’ll find a shorter line at the North Entrance where you can breeze right in. If you come in through the South Entrance off the parking lot, you benefit from getting that first much talked-about sight of Sue’s humongous gaze, but you’ll pay the price in long, and I mean snakelike long lines as you creep your way to the ticket counter. If you enter as I suggested, you can still Sue’s big, beautiful, and a wonder to behold. And the North Entrance was practically line-free on a recent Tuesday. walk the length of Stanley Field Hall and experience the same popular view of the most famous T. rex on Earth. That said, let’s explore some of the wonders of the largest, most complete T. rex found to date. We Hoosiers can swell with pride knowing that a Munster native, Sue Hendrickson, was the first to find the fossilized remains of this 64 million-year-old specimen. And all because of a flat tire.

A backside view from above that still leaves a deep impression on its viewers. Note the crowd at the far end waiting to purchase tickets. Sue Continued on Page 2 Page 2 June 22, 2000

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Sue Continued from Page 1 A flat tire? Make Lemonade! Sue Hendrickson stayed behind with the jeep when the vehicle’s tire flattened. Her colleagues, all commercial fossil hunters, were about to get the surprise of their lives when they returned from Faith with the fixed tire. While they were gone, Sue continued to search the hot and sandy South Dakota badlands area for fossils. After climbing a hill or two, she came upon some bone fragments. Sue looked above her on the bluffs, and to make a long story short, her discovery, or serendipity, is now Chicago’s and the Field Museum’s coup de grace.

Sue’s 58 curved teeth were made for grabbing and stabbing say the scientists, and her sense of smell, considering the size of her olfactory lobes, was extraordinary.

Now, I admit that I have not been back to the Field Museum since I was about seven years old, but I remember the ele- phants. And I remember Bushman. They looked huge and scary to me then. So when I went to see Sue, I watched the faces of the boys and girls, toddlers and babies whose parents brought them face to face with the 42-foot long, 13-foot high T. Rex. The look of awe was unmistakable—on the faces of babies and adults.

Here she is, looking very menacing. On the upper level, a mural shows what the mighty T. rex would look like fleshed out. When you enter the museum and get your first glance at Sue the mighty T. rex, you might just think that she is a bronze cast of a mighty dinosaur. With all the publicity we know better, but as I was thinking it I heard another person near me voice the same obser- vation. It’s the lighting. Sue’s fossilized bones are the real thing, a darkish brown that appears to glow This dinosaur cuts a fine figure outside the Field Museum. with coppery splashes of illumination. But Sue, the T. Rex, is inside. June 22, 2000 Page 3

The other children have obviously seen Jurassic Park and Dinosaur. The first T. rex was discovered a cen- Open ‘til 7 p.m. tury ago, not nearly as well-preserved as the 200 Evenings bones that have been painstakingly reassembled on Sue, but enough to fire imaginations and movies and speculations as to how these creatures lived and fared. The T. rex’s Nose Knew wwwElegant.littlehousef Apparelashions.com for the We know we don’t know if Sue is a male or female. [email protected] Conscious Woman We don’t know if the T. rex was warm or cold-blood- Women’s Apparel ed. Sue’s 58 curved teeth were made for grabbing and stabbing say the scientists, but they can’t be sure if she was a carnivore. Scientists do know one thing for 1/2 sure: if Sue where alive today, she could smell you coming perhaps as far away as Buckingham Fountain. Or farther. Sue’s skull, which is five feet long and sits inside PRICE a glass case to accommodate its 600-pound weight, had been sent to California for CT scans. Her brain cav- ity was well preserved, and scanning showed the huge olfactory lobes, which would mean her sense of SALE smell was outstanding. MIX & MATCH Coordinates and Dresses Buy One at the Regular Price, Get 2nd at 1/2 Price Brian Cooley, considered the “most prolific dinosaur sculptor in history,” (of equal or lesser value) created a limited edition of ten hand poured and chased bronzes, with the first being presented to the Field Museum. The nine others are for sale for $34,000 each. The skull is 1/3 scale. The future meets the past on this little speck of our planet called Chicago. Inside the museum, standing beside bones that housed a beating heart and breath- ing creature millions upon millions of years ago, we TENT SALE Millennium museum-goers were clicking our cameras and videotaping our friends and families beside the 75-80% off giant dinosaur. If Sue’s spirit were watching, her ego would swell to be as big as her estimated (live) Meet Us For Lunch And A Style Show seven-ton weight. When you go to view Sue up close, take it for granted that you will be an unintention- THURSDAY, JUNE 22 - ROSKOE’S, LA PORTE al face in many a stranger’s photos. Cameras were flash- WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28 - RODINI’S, MICHIGAN CITY ing everywhere, and here it was, already a month after 409 Alexander Street LaPorte, IN 326-8602 the gala press unveiling of the great T. Rex. On Hwy 35 - 5 Blocks South of Lincolnway Turn Right on Alexander Monday - Friday 9:30 to 7 Saturday 9:30 to 5 Sue Continued on Page 4 Page 4 June 22, 2000

Sue Continued from Page 3 Cameras A’Poppin’ So it was no wonder that I would find at least one Beacher area resident among the throngs. Beverly Sperry of Trail Creek had brought her family and grandchildren visiting from Texas into the big city to see its sights. We rode the same train and found ourselves in the same line while getting our first peek at Sue. We dodged a half-dozen other photographers shooting away in order to pose below Sue’s menacing form. Be prepared for many “excuse me’s” and look in front, behind, and on both sides of you when moving close to Sue because you may just ruin a perfectly posed family snapshot. Inadvertently, of course. Upstairs, there is much more to learn about Sue, besides rendering a good photo opportunity looking down upon Sue from above. The museum even lets you know where to get a good shot. They have a sign saying “Cool Sue View.” Around the corner, where Sue’s real skull sits (the skull downstairs is a lighter weight recreation by Brian Cooley), we could touch the T. rex’s wishbone and see a fast-framed replay of Sue’s unveiling of May 17th. Besides Sue’s skull, which was smashed in when found, the end portion of her tail had to be reconstructed, since they were not found during Beverly Sperry of Trail Creek had brought her family and the original excavation. grandchildren visiting from Texas into the big city to see its sights, including a visit to Sue. Posing with Sue, back row, Nancy Local, Crystal Parrett, Beverly, and Nancy The museum guides you to good Schrimsher; in front, Danny Barrick, James Parrett, and photo ops of the dinosaur. Austin Barrick. Unsolved Mystery of the Gastralia While a large crowd had gathered to view the ry,”, created a limited edition of ten hand poured famous dinosaur’s skull, very few people had dis- and chased bronzes, with the first being presented to covered a less talked-about part of Sue’s anatomy. The the Field Museum. The nine others are for sale for T. rex’s gastralia, which are often mistakenly called $34,000 each. Want one? the ribs according to the instructive sign, sit unob- Mea Culpa. I did not visit the Picturing T. rex: trusively in a glass case across from the McDonald’s Selections from the Lanzendorf Collection, which was Fossil Lab. The gastralia will stay in the glass case something I completely overlooked. This special until the assembly team figures out how these long exhibit includes 60 paintings, drawings, sculptures bony rods are supposed to fit on Sue’s skeleton. The and toys from a private collector, all related to how glassed-in fossil lab nearby lets you watch a team of art and science combine to envision the T. rex that we technicians busy at work separating the matrix or sed- know. I guess that will have to wait for another time. iment from fossilized bones of other specimens. The I was off looking for Bushman, who, when I finally found matrix, we learned, is all the rock that is found him, looked tiny compared to all I had seen up to then. around a fossil. At the fossil lab, we had a chance to Leaving the wonders of anthropology, geology, see just how exacting the work of cleaning and recon- biology, and more for the trip home, my feet aching, structing the 200 bones was. We’re told that Sue’s snout my head spinning, I thought of that old song. was crushed shortly after death, due to rushing water …. Oh, oh, oh what a gal! and sediments. It took a team of seven museum preparators more than 3500 hours to clean and repair the T rex’s skull. That, they said, took more time than putting together any other part of the skeleton. A Sue-venier to Cherish If, during your visit, you become totally enamored of Sue and are looking for a sue-venier other than a beanie dinosaur, cap, or tee shirt, you could be one of nine discriminating people to walk away with a 1/3 scale cast bronze Sue skull. Brian Cooley, consid- The gastralia will stay in the glass case until the assembly team figures ered the “most prolific dinosaur sculptor in histo- out how these long bony rods are supposed to fit on Sue’s skeleton. June 22, 2000 Page 5

“This tip comes from a reliable source. This is the tip of Sue’s 20-foot long “The bones shaded yellow are the ones that were missing from Sue’s tail. tail. It has 35 of the 47 vertebrae that make up a T. rex tail, making it the To create them, a sculptor carefully measured the real bones, calculated most complete T. rex tail ever found.” how much smaller the missing ones should be, and then carved them out of clay.” “Why is a complete tail so important? The more complete the tail is, the more accurately you can measure the length of the animal. In the past, size estimates for T. rex have been off by as much as 11 feet--all because of the tail.”

“Imagine the wish you make with this!” “This is Sue’s wishbone, or furcula (FUR-cue-luh). It’s the first one ever found from a T.rex. For scientists who study evolution, it’s one of the most exciting discoveries about Sue.” “Only two kinds of animals have wishbones: meat-eating dinosaurs and birds. This shared feature indicates that the two groups are closely related. In fact, some paleontologists have begun calling birds modern-day dinosaurs.”

“Small bone, big discovery!” “This slender rod is one of the smallest bones in Sue’s skeleton--and one of the rarest. It’s called the stapes (STAY- peez) and it once connected Sue’s eardrum to her inner ear.” “Bones this tiny and fragile almost never become fossilized. In fact, Sue’s stapes is the first one ever discovered in a T. rex. An observant preparator found it by accident while cleaning the rocky matrix out of Sue’s skull.” Page 6 June 22, 2000

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DAILY SPECIALS MONDAY - MARTINI MADNESS Vintage Base Ball 7 Flavors all reduced prices The Chicago Salmon and the Deep River Grinders, TUESDAY - BBQ Chicken & Ribs vintage base ball teams, will meet on the field of play at 2 p.m. on Sun., June 24. Playing according to WEDNESDAY - SHISHKABOBS 1858 rules, players will not use mitts, will not steal Chicken, eef or Shrimp bases or lead off bases, they will behave like gentle- men, yet have fun as they play. Rules state that the THURSDAY - OUR FAMOUS FAJITAS striker (batter) is out if his struck ball is caught in the FRIDAY & SATURDAY air or on one bound, fair or foul. Balls and strikes are not counted, the ball is hurled (pitched) to be hit, because Fresh Fish Specials and the games were played in the 1800’s for exercise, not for est Rack of Lamb anywhere! competition. Play is always different on this vintage field because there are buildings in right and mid-field. And...the Open 7 Days a Week river is just beyond the buildings (!). Players cheer Lunch at 11:30 a.m. “Huzzah!” for each other and the cranks (the fans), can too. This game is exciting, educational, and fun. Dinner Served at 4:30 p.m. Deep River County Park is located on Old Lincoln Daily Specials Highway at County Line Road between Merrillville and Valparaiso (just off US 30). Grinder Field is 3101 E. U.S. 12 at Karwick Rd. 219-874-3663 located across Deep River from Wood’s Historic Grist Mill. For more information, phone 219/947-1958. June 22, 2000 Page 17 111 RUE DU LAC WEST THE BEST BUY ON THE BEACH REDUCED FROM $479,000 TO $430,000 FOR QUICK SALE

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High trapeze performers are just part of the Peru Circus to perform here on June 24th. Acrobats, tight rope walkers, trapeze and trampoline artists are among the performers who will appear on June 24th at the St. Paul Lutheran Church playground at the corner of 8th and Franklin Streets when the Peru Circus comes to town for two performances—one at 12:30 p.m. and one at 3:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Michigan City Mainstreet Association and Top Dog Restaurant, the Circus is part of the association’s Summer Fun Fest. The performers, who range in age from 7 to 21, present ten performances in an eight day period as part of Peru, Indiana’s, “Circus Week.” In addition to performing in Peru, the troupe also travels, performing from six to twelve times a year—not just in the United States. In fact, they have appeared in Monaco two years in a row. Many of the students, now in college, have been a part of the program from an early age and spend their summers training and improv- ing their skills. In addition to the skills, sense of satisfaction, and being part of a team, they also are awarded scholarships for their participation. It takes more than just the performers to make sure the show goes on. Also necessary are trainers, chap- erones, a semi-driver and a bus driver, racks of costumes, highwire, and trapeze rigging. Mainstreet Association’s president, Ed Kis, said, “This is a gift of the Mainstreet Association and Top Dog to the families of our community. Admission is free and we encourage families to include this as part of their Summer Fest activities. We hope people will realize the many activities that our downtown offers families.” June 22, 2000 Page 19

Deb and Ed Arnold Gale and Mike Gonder James O'Brien Shirley and Al Austin Mary Ann and Glenn Hannah Lori and Ken Patterson Beryle Burgwald Terry K. Hiestand Dr. Leslie and Rade Pejic Susan and Doug Bernacchi Robert J. Hiler, Jr. L. Scott Pejic Mary Kay Budak Dr. Thomas Holt Sheila and Bob Pollock Ann and Henry Chrisitie Daniel Hostetler Dr. Regina and Jean Poulard Jon Costas Ron Kniola Judy and Dan Radtke Margaret and Scott Emerick Bob and Lori Lake Jodi and Jeffrey Rose Sally and Dr. Carl Golightly Jill and Nick Landers Carole and Neil Ruzic Lillian and Ed Gondeck Sue and Ken Layton Linda and Clay Turner Teresa and Mark Ludlow Ava and Len Zappia Cordially invite you to a grand old party rally on behalf of Indiana’s next Governor and First Lady

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Ken Gosh is celebrating his big 60th birthday and HARBOR COUNTRY’S PREMIER GALLERY ten years of painting in watercolor and oil with a SHOWCASING ORIGINAL FINE ART, Birthday Party Painting Retrospect. This event coin- GLASS, MARBLE, BRONZE, FOUNTAINS & DISTINCTIVE JEWELRY. cides with the opening of a new Rabbit Run location at 12274 Red Arrow Highway, Sawyer, MI 49125. The event will take place on Sat. & Sun., June 24 & 25, 3-7 p.m. each day. Ken promises cake, champagne and lots of roosters. For more information, phone 616/426-6017.

813 E Buffalo St. New Buffalo www.courtyardfineart.com Bookmarks at Noon Galileo’s Daughter by Dava Sobel will be reviewed by Millie Samuelson on Fri., June 23rd, at the Michigan City Public Library. Admission is free. A unique storytelling technique is used in this revealing book. Aided by more than 100 letters to Galileo from his eldest daughter, Sobel integrates them with contextual events of early 1600’s Italy. Their lives are set in motion against a background that includes family finances, Florentine and papal politics, the bubon- ic plague and the Copernican revolution.

Michiana Senior’s Golf Association The Michiana Senior’s Golf Association is a not-for- profit organization of men interested in participating in amateur golf tournaments. An eight tournament schedule has been set for the 2000 season. Tournament sites include Spring Meadow Farm G.C., Middlebury, IN; The Oaks G.C., St. Joseph, MI; Christiana Creek C.C., Elkhart, IN; Juday Creek G.C., Granger, IN; The Course at NEW LOCATION! Aberdeen, Valparaiso, IN; Woodmar C.C., Hammond, IN; Lake Michigan Hills G.C., Benton Harbor, MI; White Come see what’s new! Hawk C.C., Crown Point, IN. 12274 Red Arrow Highway Eligible applicants holding USGA handicap index- Sawyer, Michigan 49125 es and having reached their 50th birthday can receive (616) 426-6017 information on MSGA membership by contacting John Pavlos or Bob Brady at MSGA, P.O. Box 8772, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 10 to 6 Michigan City, IN 46361-8772; by phoning 872-1793; or by faxing 219/872-1985. June 22, 2000 Page 21 Lakeshore & Country Donna Hofmann COLDWELL BANKER Residential Brokerage Chesterton Office #1 in Listings/Sales Since 1991 1-219-763-8754 Net: http://www.dhofmann.com

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Connie Kassal demonstrated the Toni Clem demonstrates the Margarita Cuevas demonstrated “monoprints.” “roller and stencil technique”. “drip and collage technique”.

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Update From the May Bird Count The Potawatomi Audubon board heard results of its annual May Bird Count and they would like to share them with you: Twenty-four participants reported 145 species and 4,900 individual birds during the full day counting period on May 13th. Although this fell below the 1996 record of 172 species, it was not for lack of trying. Participants spent 56 hours walking through the county and 20 hours covering 215 miles by car. Dick Glassman sighted the bird of the day, a rare Round the clock caregivers and nurses black rail. Other notable sightings were a peregrine aides for personal care, companionship falcon, two black terns, a pileated woodpecker, a broad-winged hawk and 25 species of warblers. The and homemaker services. Care provided most common bird was the Canadian goose. 7 days a week, 24 hours a day including The fourth annual butterfly count will be held on weekends and holidays. Staff is bonded July 8th, meeting at Creek Ridge County Park at 9 a.m. Mary Campbell will lead the search and iden- and insured. Medicaid, private pay tification of LaPorte County’s native butterflies. In event and insurance accepted. of rain, the count will be held on July 15th. Regular chapter meetings will resume in the fall. There is no place like home… JAMES E. ERIKSSON When you or a loved one Bus: (219) 874-6360 • Fax: (219) 879-0306 405 Johnson Road needs special care. Trail Creek Michigan City, Indiana 46360

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The first stall we visited was the fishing event. Casting around in the tub of water with the pole, my nephews managed to catch a rainbow trout, a lake sturgeon, a bowfin and some kind of drum. Justin, the volunteer attempted to share with the boys about which fish were native to Lake Michigan and which were introduced by various methods.

Byron & Linda Lipscomb from Cleveland, TN attempt to test their Jeff Sheets is signed up for the sand castle competition by Marilyn Diller. knowledge of the Great Lakes at this stall run by volunteer Char Hill.

At the Sandology stall Justin Wier & Mike Kozinski show sands from Tish Bluhm explains the problems caused by Zebra mussels. different places like Hawaii and Australia to visitor Tom Kuhn from Hammond. June 22, 2000 Page 27

Buckling my two great-nephews into the car, we began our investigation of the Indiana Dunes State Park Sandfest 2000. Not sure what to expect, we were pleased at discovering the different activities and, despite the windy day, we even managed to get our feet wet. (As if that was hard to do at the beach!) Here are some photos of the various hands-on activities and booths that we explored first.

Spencer & Victor Sonja Martin, naturalist, showed us sand bugs and snapping turtle eggs. Gloy talk to the Rock The bugs were a hit with my nephew Spencer. Lady, Jean Segal.

Jim Fallis, volunteer, displays parts of the J.D. Marshall, a ship wrecked just off the coast near here in 1911. At his feet are a large chain, pulley and wrench from the ship.

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5th Annual ZooFest Washington Park Zoo will be holding its 5th annual ZooFest on Sat., June 24th starting at 5:30 p.m. The event, sponsored by the Zoological Society, is held to raise funds to help maintain and improve the zoo’s pop- ulation of animals and upgrade animal habitats. The evening will includ a hog roast, live and silent auctions, carnival games, cash bar and more. Tickets were to be purchased in advance at $15 for the first, and $10 for each additional. Phone 873- 1510 to see if tickets are still available.

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Warren and Pat Jones Ruth and Max Dabbert Pearl and Irv Carlson Sandy and Robert Burnham Page 34 June 22, 2000

SUPER DELUXE Unity Foundation Grant Funds Available The Unity Foundation of LaPorte County, Inc. is CHINESE BUFFET accepting proposals for grant funds from organizations that serve LaPorte County and its residents. Areas Fortune House of interest to be considered for funding include edu- Chinese Restaurant cation, arts and culture, health and human services, “The Best Chinese Food in Michigan City” the environment, and the community as a whole. 872-6664 Amounts requested should be no less than $500 and 312 W. U.S. Route 20, Michigan City, IN no more than $3000. Approximately $70,000 is avail- Hours: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Everyday able for the year 2000. Grant proposals that seek to Carry Out Available for Buffet & Menu leverage Foundation funding with matching dollars We also offer Lunch Menu from other sources is encouraged. New Buffet Specials The Unity Foundation is particularly interested in LUNCH BUFFET funding: 1) needed projects that are not currently being 11 AM - 3:30 PM provided; 2) start-up costs for new programs; 3) one- time projects or needs; 4) projects that attract other Adults $4.95 • Children $2.95 Under 11 funds and community resources; 5) projects that Shrimp with Vegetables Green Pepper Steak Hot Sour Soup facilitate cooperation and collaboration between orga- Cashew Nut Chicken Sesame Chicken Fried Potatoes Vegetable Delight Moo Goo Gai Pan Mongolian Chicken nizations and the communities within LaPorte County. Stir-Fried Mushrooms Sauteed Green Beans Fragrant Chicken To obtain grant information, call the Unity Foundation Sechuan Pork Lo Mein Honey Sweet Potato Crab Rangoon Sweet & Sour Pork Cookies at 879-0327. Grant requests must be post-marked by Chicken on a Stick Meatballs (Chocolate & Almond) July 15, 2000. Grant requests are expected to be Egg Roll Fried Rice Special Fruit Selections Egg Drop Soup Chinese Donut Ice Cream acted upon within 90 days following the deadline date. DINNER BUFFET Until September 30, 2000, most gifts to the Unity 4 - 9:30 PM DAILY Foundation will be matched $1 for $1 by the Lilly Adults $6.95 • Children $3.25 Under 11 Endowment. Gifts to support the Unity Foundation Our dinner buffet includes all of the operations will generate a $3 for $1 match from the luncheon features plus the following items: Endowment. An eligible matching gift can be one of Seafood Combination Spare Rib In House-Special Sauce the following: outright gifts of cash, real estate, stock, Chicken Kabob insurance polices, and others; payments made on Sweet & Sour Shrimp pledges through Sept. 30; irrevocable deferred gifts Honey Crisp Chicken such as trusts, annuities, etc; funds must be new Mussels gifts, not existing monies transferred over from anoth- Cocktail Shrimp er charitable account to the Unity Foundation; and, Children under 3 eat free • 10% discount for senior citizens all gifts are subject to Unity Foundation Board Party Room Available Beer & Wine Available approval for eligibility.

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Wind-surfers stand around a lot---especially if there is no wind. But Doctor Leo, who has paddled a canoe on more than one occasion from Michigan City to Chicago, said he had one more boat in his fleet that I might consider: a simple kayak. “I think that might be the boat for you,” he said. “Take mine out and see what you think.” What I thought, of course, is what everybody thinks when the subject turns to kayaks: a fur-clad eskimo hunting seals in some silly little boat amidst the ice flows. “I don’t know, Leo,” I said. “I paddled a lot of canoes in the Boy Scouts, but I’ve never been in a kayak. I don’t think I could keep from tipping over, and I know I couldn’t do one of those eskimo rolls and . . .” “Just try it. Okay?” “Okay.” I tried Leo’s kayak on a windless summer evening as the sun was setting over the mirror-calm lake, and Catamarans are perfect for Lake Michigan---if and when there is wind. I not only did not tip over, but I found I liked the pos- June 22, 2000 Page 37 tion I was in — namely seated with my legs comfortably outstretched and my back solidly supported by a molded plastic chair. Moreover, I shoved off from shore on my maiden kayak cruise as a frustrated band of wind-surfers and catamaran sailors held their wetted fingers aloft for a trace of wind. They all regarded me with profound envy, and I took their dog-eyed expressions as a sure sign that I was destined to own and operate a kayak on the big lake they call Michigan. “You guys should get kayaks,” I helpfully suggested. “Then you could be going out too.” Silence. And more silence as I sliced stealthily through the water with the double-bladed paddle. I quickly settled into a symmetrical cadence, and, for a time, I thought would overtake the sun before it set. I was far from shore before I realized it, and I absolutely loved the quiet out there. I paused to watch the sun disappear behind Chicago and then turned and paddled slowly back to Harbert as the deep- er shades of twilight overtook the lake. “Well,” Doctor Leo said, when I successfully beached his kayak without tipping, “think you’re going to buy one?” “You bet,” I said with enthusiasm. And it was with even greater enthusiasm that I embarked on a two-year quest for the perfect kayak that led me all the way to the Easy Rider Canoe & Kayak Company of Seattle, Washington. No, I didn’t fly out to the Pacific Northwest to talk kayaks with the folks at Easy Rider, but I did ring them My Easy Rider “Sea Hawk” is rigged and ready for a Sunday cruise on the big lake. up after finding their name in a book on kayaking at the library. stock market, and lingering Y2K bugs if you’re I ended up talking to the sales manager himself, a tempted to rush out and order your own “boat.”) delightful chap named Peter McMullen, and after I told him As long as I had my credit card handy, I where I lived and of my adventures with my friend’s kayak, sprang for two flotation bags, a “Regatta Extreme” he said: “You definitely need a sea kayak if you’re going to paddle, deluxe drip rings, and even a Yakima rack paddle on Lake Michigan. It’s really an inland sea, and it for my car. The whole package, plus shipping from can be every bit as treacherous as the Pacific.” Seattle, came out to $1,437, and I must say I was all ears as Peter McMullen talked me through the specifics of what I would need to master the big lake, and, Kayak Continued on Page 38 in no time flat, I found myself laying down the old plastic for a 17-foot, fiberglass Easy Rider Sea Hawk kayak with an orange deck over a yellow hull for $1,325. (This was in 1989, so please adjust for inflation, fluctuations in the

Lake Michigan seen from “see level” aboard a Kayaks stand out in any crowd. sea kayak. Page 38 June 22, 2000

Kayak Continued from Page 37 that it was the best $1,437 I ever spent, because I’ve been plying the big lake every spring, summer, and fall with my “Sea Hawk” since 1989 when my boat arrived all the way from Seattle with nary a scratch, dent, or rent. In fact, as I write these ruminations, I am fixing to fetch my 35-pound boat out of a friend’s cellar where I store it in the winter and put to sea. And what wonders I will see on that great sweet- water sea. Many’s the time I’ve glided right over an enor- mous salmon as it stalked some fresh sushi, and there is simply no better platform for bird watching than a kayak. I’ve got plenty of dry storage space on my boat, so I always pack binoculars, water, sun screen, and snacks. On sizzling summer Sunday afternoons when our beach is larded with unsightly fat, I paddle my Sea Hawk straight out into the lake and keep on going until the madding crowd and motor boats are nothing but little bitty bugs buzzing on the horizon. I’ll usually have me a Sunday siesta way out there on the big lake, and then I’ll slowly paddle back to real- ity, and, if I happen to encounter Doctor Leo paddling his kayak, I’ll come alongside and thank him once again for putting me in the right boat. And then, just to show him I bought the right boat, I’ll challenge him to a little race and smoke him. The author puts to sea in his Sea Hawk kayak.

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At the gateway to Harbor Country Chef-Proprietor Cheryl Flynn welcomes you to Creekwood Inn offers a woodland retreat with elegant accommodations and fine dining. enjoy a freshly creative menu, global wines and pleasant service in an unique setting. Host your next business meeting in our beautiful Conservatory overlooking 33 acres of woods and creeks Dining on Friday and Saturday evenings from 6 PM to 9 PM. Route 20-35 at I-94, Michigan City, IN 46360 (219) 872-8357 www.creekwoodinn.com Reservations Accepted June 22, 2000 Page 39 Dunescape Villas Model at 120-A Lake Shore Drive 219-874-4156 See the best value on the Beach. Newly constructed townhomes. 1 3 bedrooms, 2 ⁄2 baths for $239,900. Lake views, steps to beach, gated community. You can still get in for summer.

• Limited units delivered for summer • Take the children to the indoor pool. 1 • Entertain on 2 decks in this 3 bedroom, 2 ⁄2 bath townhome. • Everything beachfront property has to offer at an affordable price. • Play on the Best Beaches on the Lake. • $239,900 (800) 958-5030 (219) 873-1855 Offices At: 403 Lake Shore Drive and 208 Beachwalk Lane Page 40 June 22, 2000 LaPorte County Antique Show The second of four antique shows will take place Sun., June 25, 7 a.m.-4 p.m., at the LaPorte County Fairgrounds in LaPorte. Admission to the show is $3/adults, children under 12 admitted free. DAIL Dealers from Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio and NOW OPEN Y Indiana will be displaying their antiques and col- 7 DAYS LUNCH lectibles. Booths in four to five buildings and outside A WEEK SPECIALS display areas will contain such items as furniture, elegant glassware, books, toys, fine jewelry, pottery, holiday items, primitives and more. Breakfast and lunch will be available inside and outside concession areas will be open. Ample free parking is available, also.

How’s Your Typing Speed? A course on speed typing will be offered this summer through Purdue University North Central’s Office of Continuing Education. “Speed Typing” will be offered Tues., July 25 and Wed., July 26, from 6-8 p.m. This course will show you how to use the keyboard efficiently using all ten fingers. You will increase your keyboarding speed and accuracy by learning the time-honored method of 3 10 East Buffalo ♦ New Buffalo ♦ Mi “Touch Typing.” The course fee is $69. 616-469-9600 ♦ For information, contact the Office of Continuing OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK • 11 - 11 Education at 872-0527, ext. 5343, or see the web site www.purduenc.edu

Do You Know? The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World 1. The Pyramids of Egypt 2. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon (Iraq) 3. The Mausoleum of Halicarnassus (ancient city in Asia Minor) 4. The Temple of Diana of Ephesus (ancient city in Turkey) 5. The Colossus of Rhodes (Greece) 6. The Pharos at Alexandria (lighthouse in Egypt) 7. The Statue of Zeus at Olympia BAKE SALE Long Beach Styling Salon Stop 24 • 2411 St. Lawrence Ave. June 23 • 9-1 Come down & show you care! June 22, 2000 Page 41

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Join us Saturday for LOUIE trunk show. Select for yourself and buy along with Shari. Meet THURSDAY, JUNE 22 company representatives from 10:00 to 7-8:30 p.m. SUNSET BEACH COMBING: KEMIL 6:00. BEACH. Be prepared to get your hands and feet wet as you join a ranger for a sunset stroll. Discover prehistoric and modern creatures of the shoreline. Learn 10% off LOUIE purchase…Gift with the effects of wind, waves and visitors to the foredunes. Purchase…Taste Treats… FRIDAY, JUNE 23 June 24 LOUIE Owner Cathy Harshman 7:30-8:30 p.m. EXPLORING THE DUNES. Join a ranger for this slide show taking you on a journey through the national lakeshore. Held at the National July 01 CYDWOQ and REIKER Lakeshore Campground Amphitheater. Satsunder Khalsa SATURDAY, JUNE 24 These shows also offer the chance to sneak- 2-3:30 p.m. A JOURNEY THROUGH TIME. Take a journey through time to discover how the dunes have a-peek at new collections of FALL 2000. evolved over the past 10,000 years. Discover how glaciers, waves, wind and plants all help in shaping the dunes. Meet at Kemil Beach parking lot. 6-8:30 p.m. THE BEAVER AND THE FUR TRADE. Join a ranger for a 2-mile walk along the Little lifestyle clothing & home accents Calumet River. A Bailly Homestead learn of the beaver’s importance in the fur trade of the early Goodwin Road • Union Pier, MI • (616) 469-4944 Open Daily 10 to 6 • e-mail [email protected] • web: FiloniV.com 1800’s. Then head to an area of recent beaver activ- ity. Bring a flashlight and wear hiking shoes. Meet at Bailly/Chellberg parking lot. SUNDAY, JUNE 25 9-10:30 a.m. HIDDEN HABITATS: MILLER WOODS. From open dunes to savannas and wetlands, Dune Country is home to an amazing variety of habitats. Join a ranger to discover the diversity of animal and plant life the dunes support. Meet at Douglas Center. 1-4 p.m. NATIVE AMERICAN STORYTELLING. Join volunteer Eileen Stewart and friends at Bailly Golf-Restaurant-Bar Homestead for an afternoon of Native American stories and activities. Park at Bailly/Chellberg parking lot, then hike to Bailly Homestead. Daily Fee Course For more information, phone 926-7561, ext. 225. Lunch, Dinner & Lighter Fare

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MERRION & ASSOCIATES REALTORS, INC. Call for our Nightly Specials Debbie Burke Sales Associate 707 Washington Street 616 469 3400 Michigan City, IN 46360 T Office: (219) 872-4000 123 Res: (219) 874-2850 12578 Wilson Road, New Buffalo, MI 49117 Pager: (219) 983-9230 www.golfwhittaker.com E-Mail: [email protected] Page 42 June 22, 2000 Sandfest 2000 at the State Park by Janet Baines

Several young girls from Illinois are crafting a mermaid. A mound of wet sand is all we see but Kelly Schwedland of Porter obviously has a plan. We’ll come back later and check it out.

Also, the girls from Illinois made quite a display.

We came back to check out Kelly’s sand castle. Very impressive. June 22, 2000 Page 43

Continuing my Saturday adventure with my two great-nephews at the Indiana Dunes State Park Sandfest 2000, we found ourselves caught up in the sand sculpture contest sponsored by Coca-Cola. We found out that all participants received a ribbon, along with a complementary can of Coke just for entering, and 1st, 2nd & 3rd place ribbons, as well as a trophy for “Best of Show” was also awarded. While we weren’t able to stick around for the final judging, the following photos show the determination and skill everyone put into their sculptures.

Lais & Felipe Yamada of Fort Wayne begin their sand sculpture. Lais & Felipe Yamada put finishing touches on their space ship.

Kevin & Kalei Groves from Chicago picked a theme suitable to the place. Finished.

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Soon we would be getting off the train and onto the NO Kidding buses! This isn’t so bad… There must have been at least 200 of us who got NO Embarrassing Moments off our train. We walked, orderly too, down the stairs, through the station, and out on the street. Two buses Bottom Half were waiting for us. Just a pair, that’s all. Some train riders were left behind, because you can only pack Savings so many people inside a CTA bus. I should feel lucky that I got on, even though I would have preferred sit- Bikini Wax & Spa Pedicure ting, my higher self said. $ 00 Our bus wasted no time nor dodged any pothole to 50 Save $10 get us to the Hegwisch station. There were lots of pot- holes, too. Several passengers opened the windows to Offer Ends July 8 relieve us of the sticky air that was not circulating inside our rolling sardine can. But we made it. Two heav- Micro-Dermabrasion • Acrylics • Manicures enly looking train cars were waiting for us. 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Thurs & Fri; 10 am-8:30 pm, Wed; and noon-5 pm, Sat & Sun. Opening reception May 13, 2 pm. Own This For Lazy Places to Visit: Alyce Bartholomew Children’s Museum. Info 874- Summer Days!! 8222. Barker Mansion, 631 Washington St., Michigan City. 818 Lake Shore Drive Guided tours Mon-Fri, 10 am, 11:30 am & 1 pm. Info 873-1520. Beverly Shores South Shore Line Passenger Depot, 525 Broadway, Beverly Shores. Open now through Sept. 30. Thurs-Sun, 1-4 pm. Admission free. 871-0832. Great Lakes Museum of Military History, 360 Dunes Plaza, Michigan City. Open through Labor Day Tues-Fri, 9 am-4 pm; Sat, 10 am-4 pm; Sun, noon-4 pm. Info 872-2702 or on the web at www.mil- itaryhistorymuseum.org Hesston Steam Museum, County Road 1000 North (east of Indiana 39). Info 872-5055. LaPorte County Historical Museum, county com- COMFORTABLE FAMILY BEACH HOME with lake plex, downtown LaPorte. Tues-Sat, 10 am-4:30 pm. views, sand path to water’s edge. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Lower Info 219/326-6808. level carpeted and paneled as fourth bedroom and play area. New Buffalo Railroad Museum, 530 S. Whittaker Custom wood cabinetry and paneling. 2 enclosed seasonal St., New Buffalo, MI. Open Mon-Fri, 9 am-5 pm; porches, multi-level decks Central air, security system,sleeps Sat-Sun, 10 am-3 pm (MI time). Info 616/469-5409. 14. Ample parking. 100 steps to the best beach area. Old Lighthouse Museum, Washington Park, Michigan Broker/Owner will coop. Licensed Illinois and Indiana. City. Info 872-6133. $370,000 Farther Afield: Summer Rental $2,500/WEEK June 23 — “Forever Plaid.” Musical comedy. Firefly T 1-219-872-7690 FOR PRIVATE SHOWING Festival, St. Patrick County Park, South Bend. OR 1-800-862-3881 (PIN CODE 00) 219/288-3472. Tix avail. Majerek’s Hallmark, Marquette Mall, MC. (see story this issue). June 24 — Vintage base ball. 2 pm. Deep River Grinders vs. Chicago Salmon. Deep River County Park, located off US 30 bet. Merrillville and Valparaiso. Open House 219/947-1958 June 24 — Trail Blaze, the third race in the South Mon.-Sat., 1:00-5:00 pm Shore Circuit, a NORBA sanctioned off-road bicycle race at Stoney Run County Park. Regis. 8 am, race at 9 am. 219/769-PARK, or www.active.com June 24-25 — Home & Garden Show. 10 am-5 pm ea. day. Cook Energy Information Center, Bridgman, MI. 800/548-2555 or www.cookinfo.com Continuing: Through August 13. “Highlights From the American Collection.” Snite Museum of Art on the campus of Notre Dame University. 219/631-5466. Farther and Farther Afield: June 23-25 — 28th Annual Indiana Fiddlers’ You are invited to come in and view the Gathering. Tippecanoe Battlefield Park, Battle new condominium models that we have on display. Ground, IN. 765/742-1419. (See story this issue.) 2 and 3 Bedroom quality-built condos from the $90’s June 24-25 — Brown County Studio & Garden nestled in a beautiful Michigan City wooded community. Tour. Nashville, IN. 9 am-6 pm Sat & 10 am-6 pm Sun. Info 800/753-3255. Ask about our Summer 2000 Specials!! June 24-Oct 15 — Indiana State Museum’s “The Golden Age of the Golden Troupe: An American Theatrical Family” exhibit. Elegant costumes and other memorabilia from New Harmony, Indiana’s Condominium Homes late 19th century theatrical group. Located 202 N. Alabama St., Indianapolis. Hours 9 am-4:45 pm. 901 S. Carroll Avenue (just north of Coolspring Ave.) 317/232-1637. Adm. free Michigan City • (219) 874-4663 Page 56 June 22, 2000 FOR SALE BY BROKER-OWNER

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(Sleeps 6 to 10) - 2/Full baths. 3-Decks. Fireplace. AC. Linens. RAINBOW TRADES - 809 Franklin Sq., Phone 219/874-7099. Dishes. Washer/dryer. ••Also, Loft Apt: Sleeps 6. AC.•• ANTIQUES GALORE! Jewelry, China , Furn., Toys, Dolls, Paintings Great, Great Views. — By Owner. — Call 800/447-5860. BALLOONS ALL WAYS - Birthdays, Parties, Big events. We Deliver! NEWLY REHABBED & furnished 2/BR Michiana Shores home. COSTUME WORLD Rentals/Sales, Makeup. Over 1000 Costumes 2-Blocks to beach - Avail May 15 thru Sept 4 - $1050/wk. Seek the Unique — Our WEB Site: www.costumeworld.net Call 773/784-0721, or 219/872-9923 ALL WOOD HOT TUB - 6’ X 3’ DEEP — Needs Some Work. STOP 26 LAKE SHORE DRIVE. 4/BR, 2 1/2/Bth. - Avail July weeks 1-3, Price reduced from $975. t0 $500. - Call 219/874-3282. & Aug. weeks 3-5. - $2,200/wk - Call 773/233-6511, or 219/879-0615. ••• GOLF CARS - GOLF CARS - GOLF CARS ••• DUNELAND BEACH @ STOP 34 - Great lake views from huge fami- Windy City Golf Cars, the regions largest distributor, has over 200 ly room & master bedroom suite.. Totally remodeled & refurnished late models in stock. Service, repairs, accessories, and storage is this spring. 4/BR, 3/Bath. Fireplace. W/D. AC. Cable. also available from us. — Phone 1-800/232-2172. Available June, Aug. 13-20th, & Sept., etc.. - Call 847/824-5164 AMERICAN BUNTING FLAGS - 100 PERCENT COTTON DUNELAND BEACH - 3/BR FURNISHED. - Private beach, A/C, wash- 6 feet wide by 3 feet deep, or 10 feet wide by 6 feet deep. er/dryer. Avail June 23rd thru Labor Day - $700/wk. Stop 22 - Long Beach — 219/873-1983 .Call 219/872-5979 — Leave message. June 22, 2000 Page 61

SUMMER RENTAL - THE PINK HOUSE - 205 W. Mechanic, New Stop 21: LONG BEACH COUNTRY CHARMER avail in mid July/late Buffalo - 4/BR, 3/Bath - All executive amenities - Walk to beach, Aug. 3/BR. Central A.C. W/D. Family room. Summer room. Deck. Walk to restaurants and shopping- $1,400 weekly, Saturday - Saturday. beach you can see from house. - $1,300/wk. — Call 312/951-1132. For free brochure, leave telephone number, address or fax number. • • • BEVERLY SHORES RENTAL • • • Call 773/278-5606. For Rent •• SMALL LAKEFRONT HOME ** Sleeps 4. Sheridan Beach to Michiana - We have many rentals - Call Executive 2/Baths - 2/Screened porches — $800 per week. Group Realty @:219/874-1122, or visit our web www.e-g-r.com. ANN CARLSON REAL ESTATE — 219/872-4811. 2/BR HOUSE ON BEACH - Sleeps 6. AC. Carpeted. Deck. Patios. SHERIDAN BEACH RENTAL — Avail June 30th to July 15th. Completely furnished - Avail July & Aug., $700/wkBest beach for 200 3/BR, 1 1/2 Bath Home - Just Steps to the Beach - 1-800/527-3448. miles - 502 Colfax Avenue. - Call 219/879-3038. LONG BEACH HOME for SALE or RENT - Stop 20 - 2007 Oriole Tr. LONG BEACH — 3/BR + den (sleeps 10), 2-Full bath. 1-Block from 3/BR, 1 1/2 Bath - 1 1/2 blocks to lake - Call 630/941-1805. beach. Newly remodeled and furnished. Deck. Fireplace. A/C. Gas ADORABLE COTTAGE IN SHERIDAN BEACH — SLEEPS 2 grill. Washer/dryer. Avail after June 1. Off-season weekend and •Mon. - Fri., $600 — •Fri. - Sun., $500. — Call 630/778-1005 monthly rates available - Call 312-953-9570. MICHIANA SHORES VACATION HOME - STOP 39. RENTALS - MICHIGAN 4/BR, 2/Bath. Jacuzzi. Skylights. Roomy. Walk to beach Great for NEW BUFFALO - Gated Nature Retreat with private Lake/Beach kids. Dogs okay. - $1,150/wk — Call 773/327-7166 offers immaculate Euro Homes, Cottages, Suites by week/weekend. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Amenities plus. Ideal for an intimate escape, or the extra rooms for CHARMING KNOTTY PINE COTTAGE IN MICHIANA SHORES your incoming party. See us: sans-souci.com. Call 616*756*3141. Sleeps 6. - One bath - Screened porch - Fully equipped. MICHIANA COTTAGE - IN WOODED AREA —A little over a bl-ock Lovely wooded surroundings — Call 773/233-2039. from great beach. Old wood paneled charm, plus 2-New baths and • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • kitchen. Fireplace. - Air/Cond. Dishwasher. - 2 Plus Bedrooms. SMALL UNFURNISHED HOUSE FOR RENT - 3/Blocks to Beach. Lots Avail July 29 thru Aug 5, & Aug 5 thru Aug. 12. of parking. Storage shed. Stove & refrigerator. - $650/mo annual lease, 773/935-1855 days, or 773/248-3265 evens. - or $1,500/mo for summer rental. - NO PETS - Call 219/767-2673. [email protected] • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • GRAND BEACH RENTAL ••• 1703 LAKE SHORE DRIVE - Avail for 3 weeks (July 15 - Aug. 5). Call: 773/871-4758, or 616/469-4557. Take one week, or treat yourself to all 3! - $1,650/week. - Sleeps 8. Grand Beach to Sawyer, MI. We have many rentals - Call Executive ••• 109 INDIAN RIDGE - Avail on a one year lease - 2/BR, 2/Bath Group Realty @:616/469-6892 or visit our web www.e-g-r.com. Condo. Perfect condition! - $800/per month. MICHIANA SHORES, MICHIGAN - 3/BR, 2/Bath. A/C ••• 2518 ORIOLE TRAIL - Avail for part of July, and all of August on a 2 1/2 blocks to lake. All amenities. Avail July & Aug. $800/wk, $3,000/mo. weekly rental. Completely redone, very spacious, 5/BR, 2 1/2 bath Call 219/874-6323 - Leave message. home. Just a short walk to the beach — $1,650 per week. GRAND BEACH HOME ••• 2914 LAKE SHORE DRIVE - LAKEFRONT! - 5/BR, 5 1/2 Baths. Village amenities include golf course, private beach, tennis courts & Fabulous home. A perfect vacation spot. All weeks open. - playground. Home includes 3/BR, 2/Baths. Knotty pine living room $3,000/wk. w/fireplace. 2-Cable TVs. Dishwasher. Microwave. Washer/dryer. Screened porch. Patio. Golf cart. MICKY GALLAS PROPERTIES — 219/874-7070 Avail by week in summer, weekends in fall & winter. Call 773/248-0941. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • APARTMENT - LOFT TYPE - DOWNTOWN NEW BUFFALO ON THE SHORES OF SHERIDAN BEACH - Rehabbed & furnished. Washer & Dryer - Second Floor - No Pets - $450. plus utilities 1/BR vacation apts. Sleeps 4. Lake view. Deck. Fireplace. $100/day - Call 616/469-7854. $600/wk. Sunsets free. Call 219/872-8250, or 219/244-7877. COTTAGE FOR RENT IN UNION PIER - Freshly painted. 2/BR. LONG BEACH STOP 20 RENTAL Very cozy. Sleeps 4. Walk to beach. - $600/week. 3/BR, 1-1/2/Baths. Cozy & clean. 1/2 Block to beach. Adjacent to Call 616/469-4354 days, or 616/469-5351 nights. small park. 2-Decks. AC. Dishes. Washer/dryer - $1,100/weekly. Call Owner evenings at 219/865-2019, or weekends at 219/872-4919 CUTE SUMMER COTTAGE FOR RENT IN GRAND BEACH SMALL, PRIVATE, 3/BR COTTAGE, STOP 38, MICHIANA SHORES 3/BR, 1/Bath. Cable TV. - Beach - Tennis - Golf. 5-Minute walk to nice beach - Prefer year-round renter at $700/mo., Completely furnished. - $500/week + security — 773/278-9040 or summer renter at $650/wk. (furnished) - Call 219/879-1299 NEW BUFFALO HARBORVIEW CONDOMINIUM LONG BEACH - Stop 31 -Cozy 2/BR. Fully furn. AC. Washer/Dryer. New and beautiful 2/BR, 2/Bath/hidabed. Fully furnished. Washer & $550/wk, or $2000/mo. Call 708/354-8960 days, - 708/482-9527 evenings. dryer. Spectacular harbor, lake, wetland views. Outdoor pool. Walk to beach & shops. - Avail July/Aug/Sept. - $1,200/wk. IT’S NOT TOO LATE - SUMMER RENTALS STILL AVAILABLE Special bi-monthly & monthly rates available — Call 616/469-6566 Lakefront by the week; just off the lake by the week or month. Just call and ask for Ed Merrion - Merrion & Associates, Inc. -219/872-4000. DESIGNER COTTAGE-STOP 38 - 3 WEEKS LEFT! SHORT, EASY WALK TO GREAT BEACH 4/BR, 2/Bath COTTAGE for rent beginning June 23rd through end of 3/BR, 1/Bath. Deck. Central Air - $900/week. August. A/C.- Washeer/dryer - 1/2 Block to fabulous Stop 35 beach. Available 7/16, 7/23, & 8/20. — Call 219/874-9976. Call 219/879-9130 NEW BUFFALO - Beautiful new 2-story, 2/BR, 2/Bath, overlooking MICHIANA SHORES YEAR ROUND RENTAL — Cozy 2/BR home. marina. - Private pool. - Located between beach & town. -Sleeps 6. Close to lake - Fireplace. Garage. Appliances included. - $900/month $1,250/wk. — Call 219/736-2329 for brochure. + utilities & security deposit. - AVAILABLE NOW! - Call 219/879-6727. HARBERT MICHIGAN - Lovely home on country sized lot, near all MICHIANA SHORES HOME FOR RENT Harbor Country activities. 3/BR, 2/Baths. Deck. Hot tub. Near beach 1-Block from Lake - 3/BR, 2/Bath - Screened porch and dunes — $1,000/wk. — Call 708/865-0594. $1,400 per week — Call 815/464-1424. ••• LONG BEACH - STOP 18 - LAKE SHORE DRIVE ••• REAL ESTATE - FOR SALE 3-4/BR, 4/Bath. Decks. A/C. All amenities. Awesome view.. NEW HOME - ON LAKE CLAIRE - IN LONG BEACH COVE.8866 Avail 7/1 thru 7/15 - $1,500/wk, — Call 219/874-6323. - Leave message. Professionally designed & built. Large kitchen. Great room & master FANTASTIC SUMMER RENTAL Provides panoramic Lake Views suite. 4/BR, 2 1/2 Bath. 2324 Tinkers Way. $355,000. from this new, 4/BR, contemporary home. Located at Call Dan at 219/874-7290 days; or 219/879-8965 wk/ends & evenings. 1537 1/2 Lake Shore Drive. Available for just $1,800/wk. LONG BEACH POINTE CONDO Call Ed at MERRION & ASSOCIATES, REALTORS, INC. - 219/872-4000 Darling 2/BR upper condo with new Berber carpeting. Built-in cabinets BEVERLY SHORES SUMMER WEEKEND DELUXE RENTAL in office area, and closet organizer. Kitchen appliances to remain. Starting at $275.00 Daily Asking $72,512. — Call Ruth Kraft, of Re/Max, at 219/872-9851. ••• Designer furnished, private walled Villa w/huge (20x40) heated • • • HOMES FROM $5,000 • • • pool and multi-person spa. - 4/BR, 4/Baths. A/C. TV/VCR. W/D. DiW. Foreclosed and repossessed. NO, or low, down payment Credit trouble Ceiling fans. Outdoor poolside dining areas w/coachlights, sound- O.K. - For current listings, call: — 1-800/311-5048, Ext 131585. around stereo, gas-grill, gardens, & much more. — 219/878-1000. ••• Page 62 June 22, 2000

ed for a day or so before we left for home. Now the boys are visiting me when they go to Frankfort. I should- n’t be calling them boys as they are slightly younger than my boys, and they are all married men, although it was just lately that one of them decided to take a HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN wife, (high time, I thought!), and went further than GROW? ever away from Lake Michigan. He’ll have a problem. Now here’s Scott, who has a delightful wife, and I’ve I’m just wondering about sum- been very fond of Vicki since I met her a long, long time mer. You are looking forward to the ago. They eventually settled in Kansas where he is nice weather and the next day you wish a professor of astronomy and related things that I don’t you hadn’t put your winter underwear away. It’s the know anything about, but now he’s probably looking same with the garden. The little seedlings are just about forward to “fun in the sun,” swimming, lolling on ready to unfurl a leaf or two when they curl them up the beach and I’ll bet a book or two tucked in a towel tight to keep them warm. I was so pleased when I found somewhere and a nap. I get jealous sometimes. Lucky the Sun Flower seed had germinated, but although guy!! they have some green leaves the husks are still cling- I had planned an early breakfast out on the screen ing to the ones that should be blown away by now. But room, but it was too cold to sit there and the only tables the next day it may be shriv- were piled high with books, papers and magazines that eling in the hot sun. We were sorted to be put away. Scott didn’t mind at all were praying for water one so I took him to one of my favorite breakfast restau- day, and then we had a del- rants. It was good, quiet and we had lots of time to uge the next. No one knows talk as much as we wanted as we were passed the rush when to start mowing time. We almost forgot the clock as we both had because you may get if done things to do, so we said “Good-bye and see you in by noon or you may have to August.” Scott went to get Vicki and the dog, while quit altogether. It’s not going I went the opposite way to cash a check. There was to be very good if the weath- a paper tucked under my windshield, like a flyer or er keeps on this way. I know some ad, but I didn’t bother to stop and get it as I was because I rushed to get it going to the bank and I’d take it out then. I finished mowed a couple of days ago, my banking and got back in the car, but I would but I had to stop in a pour- have forgotten if I hadn’t seen the paper still waving ing rain. It could have been under the windshield. This time I was smart and took done in about five or six minutes but the weather was- it out of the windshield and began to read: MICHI- n’t in a good mood for lawn mowing. GAN CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT, so I went back It was a very busy week this past week. Except Friday, to the Police Department and I explained to them that there was not much time to do any gardening as I didn’t see a sign, it something was bubbling every day, and I enjoyed was too small, it was- every one of the days-well, there was one day—it n’t blue enough, it was wasn’t a bad day, but I suppose I should tell you too close, it was too far about it. I have a couple of nephews and one niece that away, it wasn’t the used to live in Chicago with their parents, so we all right color blue, knew each other rather well and when we all came it was too high, together we had a great time, especially as they lived it was fifteen in the city and we lived on a farm. Of course the dollars. You children grew up and the parents grew older so we know, these didn’t visit each other much, but for the years we had police officers a boat on Lake Michigan and they had a cottage in are a stubborn Frankfort on a lake, so we always stopped and visit- lot! June 22, 2000 Page 63

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