The Trees of Studebaker

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911 Franklin Street Weekly Newspaper Michigan City, IN 46360

Volume 29, Number 17 Thursday, May 2, 2013 The Trees of Studebaker

by Rick A. Richards

In 1938, James Cleary It wasn’t just a mar- was on a ﬂ ight from keting gimmick, either. Washington, D.C., to At the time, Indiana had Chicago, and as it passed a law that exempted land over the Studebaker being developed as a for- Proving Grounds just est from taxation. Now, west of South Bend, a 75 years later, the fores- passenger asked the air tation efforts that creat- hostess what it was. She ed Bendix Woods County didn’t know, but Cleary Park, also are responsi- did. ble for the world’s largest He was a Studebaker living advertising sign, executive who helped put at least according to the the proving grounds on “Guinness Book of World the map – at least from Records.” the air. It was Cleary who Evelyn Kirkwood, di- called Studebaker execu- rector of the St. Joseph tives after that ﬂ ight and County Parks, points out suggested that trees be that the S-T-U-D-E-B-A- planted near the proving K-E-R trees are marking grounds to spell out S-T- their 75th anniversary U-D-E-B-A-K-E-R. this year. It’s a remark- able achievement, especially since the red and

Provided by St. Joseph County white pine trees used in Parks Department. the living sign normally only live about 75 to 80 years. “The sign could disappear,” said Kirkwood. “Fortunately, the trees we have now are still fairly healthy. We have them periodically checked by a forester.”

Studebaker Continued on Page 2 A photo from the late 1920s of the area that would become the Studebaker Proving Ground. The trees have not yet been planted. (Photo provided by the St. Joseph County Parks Department) THE Page 2 May 2, 2013

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Studebaker Continued from Page 1 “Over 75 years we’ve lost 7,200 trees,” said Kirk- wood. “We don’t know how closely together they were planted, but that was a lot of trees and many of them probably died in the ﬁ rst few years because they were so close together.

Provided by St. Joseph County Parks Department. The S-T-U-D-E-B-A-K-E-R trees, which can been seen in satellite photos, stretch for half a mile along a hillside next to the proving ground where the company tested its automobiles. Each letter is 280-feet from top to bottom and today reach 90 feet into the sky. In all, the letters cover 13 acres. And since Studebaker had just moved into the Evelyn Kirkwood, director of the St. Joseph County Parks Department, aviation business, a sign that could only be seen at the sign designating the letter D in “Studebaker.” (Photo by Rick A. Richards) from the air made sense from a marketing stand- point. “In recent years we’ve lost a lot of trees due to Studebaker reacted immediately to Cleary’s sug- wind and storms,” said Kirkwood. “We had a torna- gestion and in 1938 planted 8,259 red pine trees. do in 1981 that took out the bottom part of the ‘R.’” Kirkwood points out that even though more than But as trees fall, the remaining trees branch out 8,000 trees were planted 75 years ago, far fewer more, ﬁ lling in the gaps. Kirkwood explained that’s than that remain today, although the Studebaker why the letters aren’t as crisp when viewed from name is still visible. Today, only about 1,800 trees the air as they were decades ago. remain. “We’re very proud of this,” she said. “It’s a nice connection to our industrial history. It’s part of a story that needs to be told.” Part of that story is the effort taking place by St. Joseph County Parks to preserve the trees. Already a study has been conducted by The Davey Resource Group to inventory the trees. While healthy, they are slowly being choked out by native hardwood trees. Kirkwood said a $25,000 fund-raising effort is un- derway to implement the recommendations of the Davey Resource Group to clear out invasive species, remove dead trees and clear underbrush as a way to revitalize the remaining trees. “The key is to remove the trees that are dead. They lean on and stress the live trees. We want to remove the encroaching hardwood trees and we’re Sometime after 1938 - young trees. also going to look at places where to plant new trees (Provided by St. Joseph County Parks Department.) to replace missing ones. THE May 2, 2013 Page 3 “For us, the trees are very signiﬁ cant,” said Kirk- wood. “They listed on the National Register and we /ŶĚŝĂŶĂ>ĂŬĞƐŚŽƌĞZĞƐŝĚĞŶƚŝĂů^ĂůĞƐ feel an obligation to take care of them. If we can fund-raise to make it happen, that’s what we’ll do. >ŽŽŬŝŶŐ'ŽŽĚ It is the mission of the parks to care for our natural areas and tell our story. We’re doing both with this.” ^ŽƵƚŚ ĞƌƌŝĞŶ ŽƵŶƚǇ͘ DŝĐŚŝŐĂŶ ƐƚĂƚŝƐƚŝĐƐ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ĨŝƌƐƚ ƚŚƌĞĞ ŵŽŶƚŚƐ ŽĨ ϮϬϭϯ ĂƌĞ ĚŽǁŶ ĂĨƚĞƌ Ă ŐƌĞĂƚ ϮϬϭϮ͘^Ž/ĂŵŚĂƉƉǇƚŽƌĞƉŽƌƚƚŚĂƚƚŚĞĨŝƌƐƚƋƵĂƌƚĞƌ ƌĞƐŝĚĞŶƚŝĂůƐĂůĞƐƐƚĂƚƐĨŽƌ/ŶĚŝĂŶĂďĞƚǁĞĞŶZƚĞϭϮ ĂŶĚ>ĂŬĞĨƌŽŵ^ƚĞĞů DŝůůƚŽ ƐƚĂƚĞůŝŶĞĂƌĞ ĂůůƵƉĨŽƌ ϮϬϭϯ͘ zƌ hŶŝƚƐ DĞĚ dŽƚĂů WƌŝĐĞ ΨsŽůƵŵĞ Ϭϱ ϭϵ ΨϯϲϱŬ Ψϴ͘ϯ͘D Ϭϲ Ϯϰ ΨϯϵϭŬ ΨϭϬ͘ϲD Ϭϵ ϭϭ ΨϮϰϴŬ Ψϯ͘ϮD ϭϬ ϴ ΨϯϰϴŬ ΨϮ͘ϲD ϭϭ ϭϵ ΨϮϰϬŬ Ψϯ͘ϴD ϭϮ ϭϭ ΨϯϮϬŬ Ψϰ͘ϮD Evelyn Kirkwood stands at the opening at the top of the letter U in Studebaker. This is the easiest letter to pick out from ground level. ϭϯ Ϯϭ ΨϯϯϱŬ Ψϴ͘ϮD (Photo by Rick A. Richards) As Kirkwood explains what is being done, she dŚĞ ǇĞĂƌ ƚŽ ǇĞĂƌ ƐƚĂƚŝƐƚŝĐƐ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ƉĂƐƚ ϭϮ ŵŽŶƚŚƐ also shows off the trees from ground level. It’s not ůŽŽŬũƵƐƚĂƐƉŽƐŝƚŝǀĞͶĞǆĐĞƉƚĨŽƌƚŚĞϮϬϭϯDĞĚŝĂŶ easy to pick out the letters, but there is a routed ƐĂůĞƉƌŝĐĞƚŚĂƚĚƌŽƉƉĞĚďĂĐŬƚŽƚŚĞϮϬϭϭůĞǀĞů͘ wood sign at the top of each letter to guide visitors. The ‘U’ is the easiest to pick out because there is a zƌĞŶĚ hŶŝƚƐ DĞĚ dŽƚĂů clearing in the middle of the letter. Inside the ‘D’ is ϯͬϯϭ WƌŝĐĞ ΨsŽůƵŵĞ a picnic table for visitors. “Once you get the layout of the 13 acres where ϯͬϯϭͬϬϯ ϭϭϯ ΨϮϱϬŬ Ψϯϯ͘ϭD the letters are, you can see what each letter is,” said Kirkwood. ϯͬϯϭͬϬϲ ϭϯϭ ΨϯϳϱŬ Ψϱϱ͘ϱD ϯͬϯϭͬϬϵ ϴϯ ΨϯϱϬŬ Ψϯϴ͘ϬD ϯͬϯϭͬϭϬ ϲϴ ΨϯϰϱŬ ΨϮϰ͘ϭD ϯͬϯϭͬϭϭ ϴϵ ΨϮϵϮŬ ΨϯϮ͘ϭD ϯͬϯϭͬϭϮ ϴϰ ΨϯϭϰŬ Ψϯϯ͘ϬD ϯͬϯϭͬϭϯ ϭϭϱ ΨϮϵϬŬ Ψϰϰ͘ϬD dŚĞ ũƵŵƉ ŝŶ ƚŽƚĂů ΨsŽůƵŵĞ ŝƐ ƐƚƌŽŶŐ ďŽƚŚ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ĨŝƌƐƚ ƋƵĂƌƚĞƌ ;ϵϱйͿ ĂŶĚ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ǇĞĂƌ ĞŶĚŝŶŐ DĂƌĐŚ ϯϭƐƚ;ϯϯйͿ͘EƵŵďĞƌŽĨƐĂůĞƐŝƐĂůƐŽƵƉƐƚƌŽŶŐůǇĨŽƌ ƚŚĞĨŝƌƐƚƋƵĂƌƚĞƌ;ϵϭйͿĂŶĚƚŚĞǇĞĂƌ;ϯϳйͿ͘dŚĞŽŶůǇ ǁĞĂŬŶĞƐƐ͕ ĂƐ / ŶŽƚĞĚ͕ ŝƐ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ŵĞĚŝĂŶ ƐĂůĞ ƉƌŝĐĞ ǇĞĂƌ ŽǀĞƌ ǇĞĂƌ͘ /ƚ ŵĞĂŶƐ ƚŚĂƚ ŵĂŶǇ ŽĨ ƚŚŽƐĞ ĂĚĚŝƚŝŽŶĂůƐĂůĞƐǁĞƌĞĂƚƚŚĞůŽǁĞŶĚŽĨƉƌŝĐĞƐ͘ EŽǁǁĞŚĂǀĞƚŽƐĞĞǁŚĞƚŚĞƌDŝĐŚŝŐĂŶƌĞďŽƵŶĚƐŝŶ ƚŚĞ ŶĞǆƚ ĐŽƵƉůĞ ŽĨ ŵŽŶƚŚƐ͘ ^ŚŽǁŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ ǁƌŝƚŝŶŐ Provided by St. Joseph County Parks Department. ŽĨĨĞƌƐŝƐǀĞƌǇďƌŝƐŬĂƐŽĨƉƌŝůϭϬƚŚ͘ Even though Studebaker is long gone, its tradi- tion remains. In 1966, the proving ground was sold to Bendix Corp., which donated the former Stude- harbor country baker Clubhouse (now park headquarters) and the O: 269.469.5635 Ext. 302 175 acres that make up Bendix Woods County Park C: 269.612.0505 Dan Coffey E: [email protected] to the St. Joseph County Parks and Recreation W: www.remaxhc.com Board. Studebaker Continued on Page 4 THE Page 4 May 2, 2013

Studebaker Continued from Page 3 Since then, the adjacent proving ground has been acquired by Bosch Corp. In a letter in the St. Joseph County Parks archives, James Cleary detailed his ideas for the concept of the S-T-U-D-E-B-A-K-E-R trees. A few years after the trees were planted, Cleary visited them. WIMS RADIO “The Talk of the South Shore” “Some years ago I went to the proving ground to LIVE RADIO REMOTE ON inspect the sign and found the trees about twenty SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2013 FROM 11 AM TO 1 PM... feet tall and so close together that it was almost im- possible to walk between them through a letter.” Cleary didn’t record his reaction to that, but after Hot Buy ﬂ ying over barren ground and offering the sugges- 20-Lb. Potting Soil tion to Studebaker to plant the trees, there certain- (13733191) (GPS20) ly had to be some satisfaction in seeing the world’s largest living billboard up close. 8-Oz. Brown Jersey Gloves Comfortable poly/cotton blend. Knit Bendix Woods is located at 32132 State wrist seals out dirt and provides a secure ﬁ t. Rd 2, New Carlisle, Indiana. (23704265) (4020S) Phone: 574-654-3155

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BEVERLY SHORES. Coastal style two story year round DUNE ACRES. Extraordinary offering. BEVERLY SHORES. (2) wooded lakeview bldg sites cottage just one block from the Great Marsh. Totally 3.5 acres of beautiful woods, rolling dunes on west end of Lakefront Drive. Both have rear access renovated several yrs ago and kept in pristine condition. and approx 422’ of beach frontage. Pristine on Fairwater. Fab views of Chgo skyline & great sandy Charming vintage feel w/hardwood flrs, brick fireplace, property, exceptional beach, excellent beach beach across the street. Not many like these remain in formal dining room, 3 bdrms/2 baths. Screened porch & community. One residence or divide. the Beverly Shores island. Subject to Town of Bev Shrs beautiful patio. Furniture could be included. $375,000 $1,975,000 Bldg Ordinances. $849,000 / $950,000 Preview these and other fine properties online at www.dhofmann.com RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE THE Page 10 May 2, 2013 Brincka-Cross Gardens Tour The Duneland Historical Society will tour the Brincka Cross Gardens, 427 Furness Road, Pine Township on Sat., May 4, at 10:00 a.m. The 25-acre site with its prairie style residence was the home of the late Bill Brincka and Basil Cross. The 4-acre landscaped gardens contain 400 different types of hosta, 450 varieties of daffodils, 25 kinds of crab-apple trees, 40 cultivars of ornamen- tal grasses, 25 varieties of forsythias and wonderful magnolia trees. The property became a county park in 2010. There is only a small parking lot at the gardens, Spring Has Sprung! so the Porter County Parks Department strongly recommends car pooling from the Glenwood Dunes Accepting Summer Consignments Trail (formerly Ly-co-ki-we Trail) lot at the corner of Call for Appointment U.S. 20 and 275E (Schoolhouse Shop Road). Please arrive at the parking lot at 9:45 a.m. Lunch at Swingbelly’s in Michigan City. The gar- $5.00 Off Entire Purchase den and house tour are free. The meal is your per- of $25 or More sonal responsibility. Contact 219/983-9715 for infor- Expires 5/31/13 mation and to reserve a space. All Redlined Items 60% off Grinders Announce Home Schedule

FALL HOURS: TH-SAT. 11 AM-4 PM • SUN NOON-4 PM Deep River Grinders Begin Their 22nd Season – 305 W. BUFFALO ST. (US HWY 12 AT LOOKOUT LANDING), NEW BUFFALO HUZZAH! 269-469-0505 Bring the entire family out to watch the Deep River Grinders playing base ball following the original rules of 1858 where the striker is out if the ball is caught on the fl y or on one bound, fair or foul. DON’T MISS OUT! There are no called strikes and a foul ball does not count as a strike. The Rover/Shortstop may play With over 35 years anywhere on the fi eld. of experience in Come learn more of the 1858 rules and enjoy the construction America’s game as it should be played…by gentle- industry, cutting edge men. Pack up the lawn chairs or blankets for seat- software, designers & ing and bring the youngsters. Free home games construction experts, are played on Grinder Field across the river from we are prepared to the Grist Mill at Deep River County Park, off US take your project Hwy 30 in Hobart, IN. Hot dogs and sarsaparilla from conception to completion and make are for sale. Shout “Huzzah!” for good plays from sure that you have a both teams. The fi rst game of the season will be Sun., May 5, KITCHEN at 2 p.m. against the Centennials of Munster IN. BATHROOM More information at www.lakecountyparks.com NEW ROOM you love! Who’s Who and What’s What? Exhibit Who’s Who and What’s What? is a display of spring 49834 W. US Hwy 20 unidentifi ed photographs from the archives of the SHOWROOM HOURS: Michigan City, IN 46360 MON-FRI 10 AM - 4 PM Westchester Township History Museum, 700 W. OR BY APPOINTMENT Porter Avenue, Chesterton. The exhibit will run sa e FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE (219) 221-6500 all cabinetsl from May 1-19. 55% off list vpcabinets.com The museum has hundreds of photographs in its archives, many of which are of unidentifi ed dates, CABINETS & people, events, and/or places. The community is invited to browse the historic images and help mu- REMODELING seum staff identify the photographs. For more information, phone 219/983-9715. THE May 2, 2013 Page 11 FREE

Board-certified Skin dermatologist Michael K. O’Donoghue, M.D. is offering FREE skin cancer screenings. Registration is required. Cancer 10 - 12 D`Z_`^Xe:`kp am pm Franciscan St. Anthony Health Woodland Cancer Care Center Screening 8955 West 400 North :_\jk\ikfe1 - 3 pm Franciscan St. Anthony Health Chesterton Health & Emergency Center Wednesday, May 15 770 Indian Boundary Road, Suite 200 Call (800) 931-3322 to reserve your FREE screening. Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in both men and women. Early detection is the key to successful treatment. FranciscanAlliance.org/MichiganCity Dr. O’Donoghue is an independent physician who chooses to practice at Franciscan St. Anthony Health. THE Page 12 May 2, 2013 Grants Available For Field Trips “Night at the Museum” May 3rd. Educators interested in taking students, grades Big fun is planned to celebrate National Museum K-12, on fi eld trips to an Indiana state park or res- Month this May! The La Porte County Historical ervoir in the 2013-2014 school year can receive fi - Society Museum is again hosting their ever- popu- nancial help through a new program of the Indiana lar “Night at the Museum” event! Natural Resources Foundation. “Night at the Museum” is an after-hours event The Discovering the Outdoors Field Trip Grant for children in grades 3 to 8. This fun- fi lled eve- Program is for public, private, parochial or home- ning will be on Friday May 3rd from 5:00 to 9:00 school educators. pm. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an The fund was established in memory of Tom adult. Cost is $5 per child and adult; this includes Huck, a long-time DNR employee who was an ar- admission to the museum, 4 programs, craft project, dent supporter of outdoor experiences for children. food and drink. Indiana has 24 state parks and eight reservoirs Various fun programs are being planned such as a eligible for fi eld trip funding. Field trips to parks scavenger hunt, craft project, presentations involv- and reservoirs engage students in learning about ing the inside secrets of the courthouse, Hoosiers in Indiana’s fi sh, forest, wildlife, natural habitats and Sports, and of course PIZZA! conservation. Registration forms are available at the muse- The maximum grant award is $250 per applica- um or by email to: [email protected]. tion. Applications are accepted from May 1 – June 30 Deadline for registration is Thursday, May 2nd by prior to the school year for which the grant is re- 4:30pm. For any questions please call the museum quested. Applications must be postmarked no later at 219-324-6767. than June 30. The La Porte County Historical Society Museum Applicants will be notifi ed by Aug. 1 regarding is located at 2405 Indiana Avenue in La Porte, and potential grant awards. is open Tues. – Sat., 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Phone The grant application is at IN.gov/inrf/educate. ahead for admission prices at 219-324-6767, or visit html the website at www.laportecountyhistory.org. Chil- Applications and further information are also dren under 12 enter free. The facility is accessible available by emailing DiscoverOutdoorsGrants@ to those with disabilities. dnr.IN.gov

2nd Annual Touch-A-Truck Event The Junior League of Kalamazoo will hold its 2nd annual Touch-A-Truck community fundrais- ing event on Sat., May 11 at the Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds. Touch-A-Truck is a family-friendly event where kids of all ages can touch and learn about unique vehicles such as National Guard trucks, race cars, large construction equipment, and other vehicles from those who build, protect and serve our community. “With a goal of 50 unique vehicles for Touch-A- Kids enjoying last year’s “Night at the Museum”. Truck, there will be something here for everyone,” said Christy Peterson, JLK special events chair. “We encourage families to come spend the day with us Upcoming Pol-Am Society Meeting and see all of the different vehicles, enjoy Bounce- land, rafﬂ e drawings, Kids in the Kitchen, Eaton’s Wed., May 8th at the Portage Public Library, 2665 Road Rangers Band and more!” Irving St., Portage, Indiana Touch-A-Truck costs $10 per family, or $4 per There will be no Polish language lesson at this adult and $2 per child (children who are 2 and un- Portage meeting. The guest speaker will be Mr. der are free). Gates will open at 10 a.m. MI time Donald Thomas of Chesterton, who will share his for a two-hour Siren-Free Zone (no horns or sirens) experience as a prisoner of war and labor camp sur- and general admission follows from noon-3 p.m. MI vivor during World War II in Germany and Poland. time. The program will start at 5:30 p.m. To purchase Touch-A-Truck tickets or for more in- For more information, phone Theresa Child at formation, visit www.KalamazooTrucks.com 219-464-1369 or E-mail [email protected] THE May 2, 2013 Page 13

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5K Run/Walk Saturday, May 25th, 2013 Long Beach Community Center 2501 Oriole Trail, Long Beach, IN 9:00 AM CST Event to raise awareness of heart disease in women and support 2 BigHearts Foundation. Everyone is welcome. Sign up today! For info and registration, visit www.2bighearts.org.

2 BIGHEARTS. ONE BIG MISSION. Through exclusive research initiatives and ongoing education, 2 BigHearts works to raise awareness that heart disease is the #1 health risk to women, with the ultimate goal of changing healthcare industry policy and make the most comprehensive cardiac testing the standard for all women. THE Page 16 May 2, 2013 Forestry Video Wins Best in State Magazine Features Versailles State Park “Forests at Work,” a video collaboration of the Outdoor Indiana magazine’s May-June issue fea- DNR Division of Forestry and WFYI Public Tele- tures Versailles State Park, one of the best moun- vision has received a fi rst-place “Best in Indiana tain biking destinations in the state. Award” in the category of environmental reporting To view a short video on Versailles State Park, for 2012. see the Outdoor Indiana playlist at youtube.com/ The award was presented by the Indiana Profes- idnrvideos sional Chapter of the Society of Professional Jour- The article continues the magazine’s series in nalists (SPJ). The SPJ awards recognize the most which one state park or reservoir property will be portrayed through 2016, the 100th anniversary of outstanding work of the year in Indiana print, Indiana state parks. broadcast and online journalism. Submissions from The 48-page full-color magazine also includes Indiana are judged by SPJ members from through- a cover feature on Indiana’s historic fi re towers, out the United States to maintain impartiality. which are now a tourist attraction rather than a In 2011 the DNR Forestry started working with fi re-prevention tool. WFYI to produce the hour-long show as part of Outdoor Indiana is available now at most DNR WFYI’s “Indiana Expeditions” series. The show properties and Barnes & Noble stores in Indiana for aired in April 2012. $3 a copy. Save 33% off the cover price when you buy “It is evident that great preparation and research a one-year, six-issue subscription for $12. went into this report,” said SPJ’s announcement of To subscribe or read excerpts from the May-June the award. “Wonderful storytelling and very infor- magazine, go to OutdoorIndiana.org. Subscriptions mative.” also can be purchased at (317) 233-3046. The SPJ award is the second fi rst-place award the video has won. Last year, the National Society of American Foresters named Indiana a fi rst-place “The World Knew – Jan Karski’s winner for the video as a “State Society Success Sto- Mission for Humanity” ry” of 2012. Exhibit to open at the Polish Museum of America, Copies of the DVD can be purchased for $10 with April 26th and run through May 19th checks made out to “IFEF-PLT” and sent to “Forests The acclaimed exhibit organized by the Polish At Work” Video, Division of Forestry, 402 W. Wash- government recently on display at the United Na- ington, Rm. W296, Indianapolis, IN 46204. tions in New York will open in Chicago at the Polish Museum of America on April 26. “The World Knew” illustrates the dangerous mis- Villains and Crimes Topic of Program sion that Jan Karski undertook during the Nazi Director of School Programs Travis Childs ex- occupation of Poland in World War II to arrest the plores local crimes that have taken place in past fates of millions who were being sent to their deaths. decades through pictures of local grave sites of vil- At great peril, Karski entered the Warsaw ghetto lains and crime victims at Insights in History, tak- and one of the so-called Nazi “transit” camps. As ing place at 1:30 p.m. Eastern time on Wed., May an eyewitness to atrocious crimes against humanity, Karski embarked on a mission to “inform the 1, at the Center for History, 808 W. Washington free world” with the hopes of stopping the ongoing St., South Bend, IN. Admission is $3/general or $1/ genocide. members. Reservations are required by April 29. The exhibit featured at the PMA is now open Each summer, Childs conducts tours of such local through May 19th. For more information, visit cemeteries as the South Bend City Cemetery, River- www.polishmuseumofamerica.org view Cemetery, Cedar Grove, Sumption Prairie, Mishawaka City Cemetery and more. The program will also include a guided tour of Preschool Films: Stella and Sam: the exhibit “Misbehaving Michiana,” on view in the museum’s Carroll Gallery. A 1930s bullet proof vest Night Fairies & Tree Wishes and slot machine are on view in the exhibit. Westchester Public Library’s preschool movie se- For information, phone (574) 235-9664 or visit ries will continue at Hageman Library, 100 Francis www.centerforhistory.org Street, Porter with “Stella and Sam: Night Fairies and Tree Wishes,” on Friday, May 3, at 10 a.m. All library fi lms are free and open to the public. Stella and Sam is based on the book series written by Mary-Louise Gay. For more information, phone Hageman Library at 219/926-9080. THE May 2, 2013 Page 17

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voice/text 219.210.0544 [email protected] THE Page 20 May 2, 2013 FilmAcres Launches Campaign 2801 Brentwood Way, Long Beach, IN They’ve defi ed the way Hollywood believes movies should be made. In the process, they’ve rallied a community together. Now, Oscar-nominated director John Hancock (“Bang the Drum Slowly,” “Prancer”) and award- winning actress/screenwriter Dorothy Tristan are taking that grass-roots approach global through In- diegogo. They’ve chosen the online “crowdfunding” option to help fi nance their new movie because anyone can contribute, with donations starting as low as $15 and reaching as high as $10,000. It’s another example, according to Co-Producer Kelly Daisy, of how Hancock and Tristan embody A newly renovated and charming beach cottage. It makes for the per- the David-and-Goliath approach to moviemaking. fect summer or year round residence. Very bright open floor plan, “This fi lm and its content are not what you fi nd in which includes granite counter tops, all stainless steel appliances, typical Hollywood blockbusters, but without ques- new carpet, original wood flooring up and down, all new windows, tion it has an audience,” Daisy said. “It’s the kind fireplace, air, and brand new septic system. Other amenities include: of story we desperately seek to add meaning to our First floor master bedroom, 3 other bedrooms upstairs with 2 full lives, to connect us to what’s real and important.” baths, cozy front porch, deck, and fully finished basement. A classic With shooting set to begin June 21 in La Porte home to entertain the entire family, plus many more. $449,000 County, South Bend and Southwest Michigan, the Plus-Plus: A very short stroll to one of the best beaches in untitled movie written by Tristan centers on the Long Beach at Stop #28. relationship between a 13-year-old girl and her grandmother, a once-famous actress living in rural Call: 630-258-4359 to visit. Indiana who may suffer from Alzheimer’s disease. Or check out www.realtor.com to view interior photos. The two bitterly clash, until the grandmother dis- covers her granddaughter has a magnifi cent singing voice, one that helps her score the lead role in a stage production of “Alice in Wonderland.” That Dog Trainer triumph bonds grandmother and granddaughter to- “WILL MAKE HOUSE CALLS” gether in ways they never imagined. Tristan will play the grandmother and Grace Tar- Gerry Muncy now, a 13-year-old Kesling Middle School student from La Porte, will play the granddaughter. Han- P.O. Box 101 • New Buffalo, MI 49117 cock will direct. Phone: (269) 612-2004 Daisy chose Indiegogo over Kickstarter because Indiegogo projects, regardless if they reach their goal, take home whatever is raised, with Indiegogo retaining a small percentage to cover its costs. Kick- Ted Perzanowski, M.Div., B.A. starter, by comparison, is riskier because projects must reach their goal to use any money raised. 219.879.9155 Michigan City Daisy said the Indiegogo campaign for the movie, inc 312.938.9155 Chicago which is through Hancock’s independent company www.talktotedinc.com FilmAcres, is set at a realistic goal of $25,000; how- An effective alternative to [email protected] counseling and psychotherapy for ever, she added, surpassing that amount is the in- individuals, couples, and families tention. 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French Toast •Class Valedictorian: Jon-Henry Papineau Salad Bar, Desserts •Class Salutatorian: Ambrose Haas Summa Cum Laude Distinction (GPA 4.00 and much more and above) $21.95 /person Areen Haddadin, Jon-Henry Papineau, Ambrose Haas, Laima Kaukaite, Shannon Howe, Daraus Starks, Parker Buell, John Clancy, Emily Eisele, Quinn Porter Magna Cum Laude Distinction (GPA 3.75 to 3.99) Alex Post, Nanyan Zheng, Brendan Robson, Ash- lee Metts, Samuel Dabkowski, Abigail Skwiat, Syd- ney Mussman, Allison Duers, Allison Westbrook, Patrick Roder, Grace Connelly Cum Laude Distinction (GPA 3.00 to 3.74) Sarah Murray, Marisa Rempala, Patrick Cannon Genevieve St. Arnaud, Craig Dickson, Eliza- Open to the Public Daily 11:30 a.m. Year Round beth Bobillo, Austin Paholski, Payton Huber, Jacob 12 on the Lake, Michigan City • 219-873-1788 Smith, Ariana Kredlo, Nicolena Smith, James May, www.watersedgemc.com Sophia Drzewiecki, Riley Gast, Michelle Galvan, Luke Devens, Anthony Kolasa, Nicholas Smith, De- ven Well Computer Training Series: Basics I Bits and Bytes will continue Thurs., May 9, from 2-5 p.m. at Westchester Public Library, with Com- puter Basics 1. Attendees will meet in the Bertha Wood meeting room on the second fl oor of Thomas Library, 200 W. Indiana Ave., Chesterton. The class We’re Back With SStyletyle is free, but registration is required as computer stations are limited to 15: To reserve your spot, visit or For those who love - Eileen Fisher, phone the Serials Department at 219/926-7696 or For those who love - Eileen Fisher, register online at www.wpl.lib.in.us/. Click on the Flax, Cut-Loose, Comfy, NYDNYD Jeans,Jeans, Bits and Bytes link. Niche &Niche Babette, & Babette Lauren Vidal The class is a beginner’s entry level class that will introduce the user to the computer. Attendees 15412 RedRed ArrowArrow Hwy.Hwy. will learn how to handle the mouse, the difference Lakeside,Lakeside, MIMI (269)(269) 469-7727 469-7727 between hardware and software, programs that are Hours available and desktop shortcuts. Additional fea- Monday - Saturday 11 - 5 & Sunday 11 - 4 tures will also be discussed and demonstrated. THE THE Page 22 May 2, 2013 May 2, 2013 Page 23 On Saturday, April 20th, the Fourth napkin to the left of your plate. b. j. Annual American Girl Doll Tea was explained that you could use lemon or held at Barker Mansion. This tea hon- Fourth American Girl Doll Tea Successfully Held at Barker Mansion cream in your tea but not both. Also, be ored the doll, Molly, who grew up dur- by Jan Van Ausdal sure to sip your tea slowly. ing World War II. Sixty-nine people were present, do so). Sarah Moon was in overseas. Her mother went Then all guests enjoyed the lemonade and/or tea, including thirty-seven children. The tea was a sell- charge of the afternoon craft to work, making airplane the mini cupcakes, the thumbprint cookies, the out on 3:30 p.m. on the fi rst day that reservations and an etiquette lesson was parts. A housekeeper was fresh strawberries and grapes, the s’mores, and the were accepted. Before people were seated, they given by b. j. Parmley. All hired to be in the home when mini apple pies. These mini pies came from Artu- signed in at the registration desk and shopped at those helping were excited Molly would return there af- ro’s Bakery. While eating her s’more, Alaina Jeffers the Gift Shop Table, set up in the foyer of the man- about the event and enjoyed, ter school. Her fourth grade lost a bottom fi rst tooth in the marshmallow. Her sion. as always, the preparations had a contest to see who mother, Becky Jeffers, placed the tooth in a plastic The drawing room was set up with white tables necessary to help make it a would be the best Miss Vic- bag so it could be left for the Tooth Fairy. and chairs and decorated patriotically in red, white, success! tory (singing and tap danc- Sarah Moon distributed plastic bags containing and blue. Each table had a number on a star and Jo Ann Finney of Michi- ing). Molly was fi rst and so visors and decorations of gems and stars for each guests found their name tags at the table they were gan City brought her grand- she had a Miss Victory dress girl present. She then explained how they could assigned to. I was at Table No. 1; also at that same daughters from Lowell. The to wear. However, she be- make their own small crowns from the visors by table were two separate groups: the Jeffers from La three had attended last came sick and could not go to turning them backwards and gluing the gems, the Porte and the Barnharts and Janet Gourley also year’s tea also. Dolls belong- school for the performance. stars, and other decorations on the front of the vi- from La Porte. This was the fi rst tea for all of my ing to the young guests were The girl who came in second sors. All found this craft enjoyable. These crowns tablemates. Servers brought the beverages and seated at chairs around the in the contest were similar to the crown which goodies to the tables for our enjoyment. Miranda sides of the room. The dolls performed in Molly, as Miss Victory, wore. Brown, a National Honor Society wore tags From their seats, American Girl dolls watch their owners at the tea. her place. As There were a few fi nal words member, helped serve during the fi lled out by their a surprise, Molly’s fa- of etiquette before the guests left afternoon. owners so they ther came home to see their tables. The girls were re- Cecilia Zubler, Executiver Di- could be easily iden- her when she was sick. minded to thank the person who rector of the mansion, welcomed tifi ed at the end of Next came the eti- brought them to today’s tea and the guests and explained some of the afternoon. quette lesson present- perhaps write a thank you note the historical background infor- First came a his- ed by b. j. Parmley. to that person. It was mentioned mation about Molly and World tory lesson about She explained that that the gift shop in a room at War II in the United States. She the time of World when you take your Barker Mansion would be open mentioned what parts the different War II when the seat at a table, you sit for shopping as would the gift Barker Mansion personnel helped United States on the chair from the table in the foyer. The afternoon with. Ann Jankowski baked many, fought Germany right side, but when movie about Molly and her life many thumbprint cookies, fi lling and Japan. Molly you get up to leave, was on schedule for 3:15 p.m. in them with apricot or raspberry was in the fourth you get up from the the basement of Barker Mansion. preserves. Mary Kintzle helped set grade during this left side of the chair. If This fourth American Girl up the tables and with the various time. Her father you are leaving briefl y, Doll Tea was another very pleas- decorations. b. j. Parmley made was a doctor; he you place your napkin ant, exciting afternoon at Barker the Victory dress and an everyday joined the Army and on your chair. When Mansion! dress for the mannequin, Molly, Executive Director Cecilia Zubler became an Army you leave the table for Molly, the American Girl doll in her Miss Victory to wear (not using any pattern to welcomes the tea goers. doctor who was sent good, you place your dress made by b. j. Parmley. Grandmother Jo Ann Finney stands between her granddaughters Gracelyn & Abigail Janeczko.

(l. to r.) Alaina, Becky & Audrey Jeffers (l. to r.) Janet Gourley, Karen & Madison Barnhart. (l. to r.) Isabella, Linda, & Cordelia Nash (La Porte). From Michiana Shores are Ruth Mckeben (r. to l.) Judi Donaldson, Joie Nichols & doll, Addy. of La Porte. & Lily Ann Wulff. THE Page 24 May 2, 2013 SW Michigan Symphony Orchestra The Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Duneland Beach Inn a local non-proﬁ t organization dedicated to setting Inn · Restaurant · Bar the highest possible standard for excellence in musical performance, is holding their annual Allegro Casual Fine Dining Auction event to raise money for the Symphony’s year-long activities. The event will be held at Fiskars Hangar at the Southwest Michigan Regional Airport on Sat., May Early Bird Prix Fixe Menu $16 4 at 5:30 p.m. Celebrate the greatest two minutes in sports with the SMSO; the Kentucky Derby, Amer-

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National Music Week Muslim Journeys Reception & Film Monday Musicale announces two events in cel- Islamic Art: Mirror of the Invisible World ebration of National Music Week, May 5-12: Sunday, May 5 • 2:00 p.m. • A concert presented by club members is planned The Michigan City Public Library recently was for 7 p.m. on Mon., May 6, at the First Presbyterian the benefi ciary of a grant from the National Endow- Church, 121 W. Ninth Street in Michigan City. ment of the Humanities in partnership with the •On Wed., May 8, there will be an afternoon pro- American Library Association. “Bridging Cultures gram at the Michigan City Public Library, 100 E. Bookshelf: Muslim Journeys” is a selection of books Fourth Street, beginning at 3 p.m. Participants are and fi lms presented for the library’s collection. to include Musicale members and others. To introduce the collection to the community the Anyone interested in performing at the library library will host a reception and the showing of the may contact Ange Benz at (219) 874-3754 or Lee fi lm, “Islamic Art: Mirror of the Invisible World.” Meyer at (219) 874-5278. Both events are free. This documentary of stunning breadth and beauty The National Federation of Music Clubs spon- transports viewers over nine countries across 1,400 sors National Music Week. This year marks its 88th years of cultural history to reveal the astonishing observance. Meyer acts as local chairperson. The riches of Muslim arts, crafts, and architecture. The objective is “to create an understanding and appre- fi lm illuminates the history of global culture, re- ciation of the value of music in the home, the com- fl ecting the Islamic world as it has developed over munity, the nation, and the world.” centuries. Refreshments will be served.

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Mon.-Fri. 9:30-6, Sat. 9-6 Sunday 12- 4 THE Page 28 May 2, 2013 Japanese and Western Classical Music Enjoy the merging of traditional Japanese and western classical music by renowned koto and shamisen player Yoko Reikano Kimura and cellist Hikaru Tamaki, while surrounded by the exhibition “The Floating World” at the George Krasl Memorial Concert on Thurs., May 9, at 7:30 p.m. MI time at Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd., St. Joseph, MI. Ms. Kimura graduated from Tokyo University for the Arts and Music and continued her studies at NHK School for Young Professionals and the In- stitute of Contemporary Music for Traditional Japa- nese Instruments. She has studied under celebrat- ed Japanese koto and shamisen instructors Kono Kameyama, Akiko Nishigata, and Senko Yamabiko. Ms. Kimura has won numerous awards including fi rst prize at the prestigious 10th Kenjun Memorial National Koto Competition and the Great Wall In- ternational Music Competition. She has performed around the world including such places as Poland, Italy, China, and South America, and currently per- forms professionally in the United States and Ja- pan. Hikaru Tamaki will perform with Ms. Kimura and is principal cellist at the Fort Wayne Philhar- monic Orchestra. Prior to joining the Philharmonic, Mr. Tamaki was associate principal cellist with the Chicago Civic Orchestra and performed at Carnegie Hall under conductor Daniel Barenboim. Mr. Ta- maki received his bachelor’s degree from Rice Uni- versity and his master’s degree from Northwestern University. Together, Ms. Kimura and Mr. Tamaki received the Janet Latz Professional Development Fellowship in 2011 in recognition of their performance as a duo. The George Krasl Memorial Concert is held in memory of George Krasl, who along with his wife Olga shared a passion for the arts and were major benefactors of The Krasl Art Center. The event is funded in part by a memorial fund established by Olga Krasl in honor of her husband. Donations for the concert are appreciated and help support future performances at KAC. Refreshments will be served and will feature a selection of wines courtesy of Lemon Creek Winery. Seating is limited and begins at 7:00 p.m. on a fi rst come, fi rst served basis. In operation since 1980, the Krasl Art Center is WWEE MMOVEDOVED . . . located in a 17,500 square foot, three-story build- J Justust aaroundround tthehe ccornerorner ing in downtown St. Joseph, Michigan overlooking Lake Michigan. The Krasl Art Center has three To 1010 North Karwick Road, public galleries, fi ve studios, a library/lecture room, Karwick Plaza in the offi ces of a black and white wet darkroom, a gift shop and a Merrion & Associates Realtors. permanent collection of 38 sculptures. 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Guests are Evergreen Plaza www.christoscoins.com welcome. Cost is $25. Contact Lizz Frenzel (219/462- ALWAYS BUYING COLLECTIONS & ESTATES 6573) or Sigrid Kunf (219/464-0194). THE Page 34 May 2, 2013 Activities to Explore In the Local Area: May -- FAMILY WELLNESS MONTH May 2 -- Canasta Group. 9:30 am-noon every Thurs. at the MC Senior Center. All levels of play- ers welcome. May 2 -- Drop-in Craft at MC Public Library Youth Services Dept. Make a Mother’s Day craft. All materials provided. 3 pm. Free, open to the public. Info: 873-3045. May 2 -- “A Gardener’s Dream: A Man Named Pearl.” Film showing hosted by George Neagu. 6:30 pm at MC Public Library. Info: 873-3049. May 2-6 -- At the Vickers Theatre: “Lore.” An evocative, haunting mood infuses this unconven- tional take on the Holocaust legacy with unforgetta- David Aaker Mark Kroll New Buffalo | Michigan ble impact. German language w/subtitles. Not Rat- 269.612.0290 269.612.0888 ed. 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CAREGIVER FOR THE ELDERLY Small jobs welcome. - Quality Work. -- Call Ed Berent can help the person to maintain an independence @ 219/879-8200. in the security of his/her own home. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Personalized services may include: H & H HOME REPAIR • [email protected] • 7 days/24 hours care and attention • day or night shift assistance We specialize in: • Carpentry • Finished Basements • New Baths • Decks • • personal care and grooming • medication reminders • prescribed exer- • Electrical • Plumbing • Flooring • Ceramic Tile • Drywall/Painting cises • lifting and transferring • assistance with meals and nutrition • Power Washing. Jeffery Human, owner -- 219/861-1990. • laundry and light housekeeping • errands and shopping HANDYMEN AT YOUR SERVICE. We can do most anything. Serving Call Halina at 219-872-6221 • leave message Northern Indiana since 1989. Call Finishing Touch, Inc. 219-872-8817. CULTURED, EXPERIENCED CARE PROVIDER RENT-A-MAN MAINTENANCE INC. will be available part time or occasional care. Power Washing (decks, houses, concrete) – gutters – yard work – Experienced w/dementia patients, etc. Verifiable, exemplary references. moving/hauling – estate clean-up NO AGENCY please. Call Emillie after 6 pm. 219-221-3450. any odd job (no job too small) PROFESSIONAL, CARING, EXPERIENCED CAREGIVER. 15 yrs. exp. Serving your community for over 10 years. If you need someone to care for your loved ones, call 219-809-8183. Free estimates – fully insured Call us at 219-229-4474 HEALTH & PHYSICAL FITNESS ••HP Electric•• • • • MASSAGE THERAPY & WELLNESS CENTER • • • ••Emergency Service 24/7 •• Licensed & insured Experienced massage therapists specializing in the treatment of stress, ••Cell 219-363-9069 • Office 219-326-5578 soreness and pain. Check website for details on other offerings. 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PREMIER POWER WASH Decks, Fences, Concrete, Houses.                            Resealing available. Insured. Call 219-363-0475. ADDIE’S LAWN MAINTENANCE & Power Wash Yard Clean-Up • DUNES ROOFING, SIDING & MAINTENANCE. Mowing • Aeration • Thatching • Stain & Seal • Residential & Commercial All types of roofing: rubber • shingles • metal & repairs. Free Est. Call 219-221-6222 or 219-229-7700. Over 25 yrs. exp. Locally owned business. Guaranteed work. Licensed.                            Insured. Great ref. Reasonably priced. 219-229-7073 or 269-405-0512 • THE GROUNDS GUYS LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT A-PLUS, INC. THINK SPRING! CLEAN-UP & LANDSCAPE PROJECTS Call now for all of your remodeling needs! Commercial and Residential We specialize in all aspects of Interior/Exterior Remodeling, 877-373-LAWN (toll free) • 219-878-3032 Painting & Roofing! Cleaning & Staining Decks! [email protected] No job is too small or too large. Please call our expert staff for a free LAWN MOWING, GUTTER CLEANING, SPRING CLEAN-UP, quote. Fully licensed and bonded. (219) 395-8803 YARD WORK. For details, call ABE at 219-210-0064. ROOF DOCTOR THE CONSCIENTIOUS GARDENER Full service roofing contractor. Free estimates. A Garden Task Service for Homeowners Who Seek Help Phone 219-210-6828. in Sustaining the Beauty of Their Outdoor Design SPRING CLEAN UP • WEEDING • PLANTING • CARE CHIMNEYS • BRICK REPAIR • TUCKPOINTING & FIREPLACE FOR INQUIRIES AND APPOINTMENTS / 219-229-4542 REPAIRS • Call Gene Burke 219-229-4109 (M.C.) LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION SYSTEMS PAINTING-DRYWALL-WALLPAPER NOW SCHEDULING SPRING START UPS WISTHOFF PAINTING -- REFERENCES Full Service Irrigation Company Small Jobs Welcome -- Call 219/874-5279 Start ups-backflow testing/certification-water saving upgrades-repairs- mid-season/monthly checks-winterizations & new installations. JEFFERY J. HUMAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR PAINTING & STAINING We service all brands. Custom Decorating - Custom Woodwork - Our 32nd year of helping to beautify your lawn & gardens. Hang/Finish Drywall - Wallpaper Removal Down To Earth, Inc. (219) 778-4642 Insured. Ph. 219/861-1990. [email protected] MOTA’S LAWN CARE & LANDSCAPING SERVICE. Weedings, Clean- A & L PAINTING COMPANY -- INTERIOR & EXTERIOR ups, Mowing, Trimming, Mulch, Planting. Insured. Heriberto 219-871-9413. 20-YEARS EXPERIENCE. Also Power Wash, Seal & Paint Decks. Seniors (65+) 10% off labor. References. Reasonable. FREE BUSHES – Mature large boxwood and small spyrea free to Phone 219/778-4145 • 219/363-9003 persons who will dig & haul. Long Beach. 773-578-0089. DUNIVAN PAINTING & POWERWASHING PRECISION LAWN CARE. For all your lawncare needs. Deck & patio washing, gutter cleaning, debris clean-up. Discounts available for veter- Interior/Exterior •Deck Washing & Staining. ans. “Let us take the “work” out of yard work for you.” 219-369-2380. Local. Exp. Insured. Reasonable Rates. Call Brian at 219-741-0481. WAYNE’S PAINTING. Sale on all labor: 10% off and extra 5% off labor WANT TO SELL for all seniors. Interior/Exterior painting and staining. Power washing FILES • 4 DRWRS • USED • ALL STEEL • MC STORE ONLY - FIRME’S decks, siding and more. Call 219-363-7877. (2 Stores) 11th & Franklin Streets, Michigan City - 219/874-3455 JOSEPH PAINTING – Interior/Exterior. Power Washing Hwy 12, Beverly Shores - Just West of Traffic Light - 219/874-4003 Drywall Repairs. Insured. Free est. 219-879-1121 or 219-448-0733. Sectional Couch – Bright yellow & blue floral pattern. ALL BRIGHT PAINTING. Interior/Exterior. Fully insured. Can be 2 couches. Perfect for sunroom. Long Beach. $200. Free estimates. Proudly serving the area for over15 yrs. 219-861-7339. 773-578-0089. PROFESSIONAL FINISHES Whirlpool gold series refrigerator btm. freezer, 3 yrs. old. $300. • Pressure Washing and Deck Staining • Interior/Exterior Painting • Gas Whirlpool gold stove 3 yrs. old. $300. Drywall repairs • Providing professional services in area Whirlpool series microwave with fan. $200 (brand new). 219-561-1237. for over 15 years • Customer satisfaction priority #1. Troybilt Generator, 5000W, like new $500. Washer & Elec. Dryer, good Insured. Referrals. Steve 574-279-1915. cond. $250 pair; 3 steel poles, 8” dia., approx 10’--$100 ea. Electric Wheel Chair $1000 obo; Push Wheel Chair $150 obo;  LANDSCAPE-Lawns-Clean Up, Etc.  Behind Bar Sink, 3 bay w/glass washer $250. Call 219-229-1950. H & D TREE SERVICE and LANDSCAPING, INC. -- Full service tree and shrub care. Trimming, planting, removal. GARAGE SALES, ESTATE SALES, ETC. th Firewood, snowplowing, excavating. -- Call 872-7290. ESTATE SALE: Saturday, May 4 , 9 am-3 pm. Everything must go. FREE ESTIMATES Pool table, TVs, tables and chairs, beds, child’s bedroom, office chairs. 2002 Berwyn, Long Beach. HEALY’S LANDSCAPING & STONE 219/879-5150 www.healysland.com REAL ESTATE 218 State Road 212, Michigan City, IN YOUR #1 STOP FOR ALL YOUR LANDSCAPING NEEDS! COMMERCIAL – RENTALS/LEASE/SELL H & S Services, Inc. RETAIL OFFICE SPACE on Whittaker St., New Buffalo. 600 sq.ft. with 400 sq. ft. of outdoor deck available. Call 269-612-2889. Landscape & Garden Center 2621 E US Hwy 12 MICHIGAN BLVD. LOT FOR RENT. 219-872-8946 Call for details 219-210-6828. Store Hours RENTALS INDIANA Mon thru Friday 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., LONG BEACH COZY 3/BR HOUSE AT STOP 15 (Across from Beach) Sat 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Summer Rental. Fireplace and Large Deck. No pets. Call 708/370-1745. (Starting in May) Sunday 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Newly remodeled garden center is open               Available DUNESCAPE BEACH CLUB Amish products, planting pots, bag grass seed & fertilizer, yard décor, LAKEFRONT CONDOS -- 2 and 3 bedrooms. bird supplies, planting seeds May 15-October 15 -- $1,200 to $2,000 per wk. (1 mo. min.) Landscape Center DUNESCAPE REALTY - 219/872-0588. We now offer a variety of bag mulches and specialty rocks in stock WINTER RENTAL ON LAKE SHORE DRIVE. $850/mo. + utilities. YOUR ONE STOP SHOP FOR YOUR LANDSCAPE NEEDS!!! Call 708-602-3394. Now offering hardscape services Stop 31. Dec to May/June or short term avail. Nicely furn. 3BR, 2BA Block walls, fireplaces, patio, walkways, flower beds with 3-season porch. Family room. Wifi avail. $800/mo + util. W/D. No Think of us for your mowing, week picking and gutter cleaning, spring and smoking, no pets. 4-min. walk to beautiful beach. See VRBO #372192. fall clean-ups! Call Pat at 630-649-8524.   JIM’S LAWN SERVICE  GREAT 5BR HOUSE. CLOSE TO BEACH AT STOP 20. Free EstImates. Call 219-879-3733 -- Leave message. CALL PATTY AT 773-401-2966. THE May 2, 2013 Page 41

CHARMING VINTAGE MICHIANA HOME – ¼ blk. from lake, Stop 37. Furn., 3BR, 2BA. Delightful décor, new beds. Sleeps 8. C/A, frpl, BBQ, screen porch off lg. kitchen, wraparound deck, deck off master BR, W/D, dishwasher, TV/DVD, linens, all util. except phone. For info email [email protected] • Phone Judy 847-814-8215. SHERIDAN BEACH – charming knotty pine cottage. 4BR, 2BA. C/A, The Perfect Wedding cable. ½ blk. to beach. Close to park, zoo and shopping. Ping pong and foosball for those rainy days. $1,400/wk. Call Pam 708-383-2635. begins with BEACH HOUSE – STOP 31 3BR, 2BA Home. Cable, BBQ, deck, large yard, A/C, W/D, DW. Linens, towels and beach chairs provided. See it at VRBO #207001 or call John at 773-562-6561. The Invitation MICHIANA SHORES: Designer’s unique cottage with large, open 2-story living space. 2BR, 2BA. Can sleep 6. Large screened porch. Lovely ter- race & garden, gourmet kitchen. W/D, A/C, cable, TV/DVD, WIFI, stereo. All linens. 8 blks. to beautiful beaches. SAT to SAT rentals, $1,200 wk. + We can help make security & cleaning chrg. Photos avail. A must see. 773-929-2295. your wedding day HOUSE FOR RENT ON LAKE SHORE DRIVE 3/BR, 2BA. A/C. Frpl., W/D. Summer rentals avail. perfect with our Also avail Sept thru May. $850/mo + util. Call 708/227-8756. complete line of FOR RENT – A PLACE YOU CAN CALL HOME. Comfortable, nicely furnished room, includes all, for mature lady of good character. high quality $485/mo. Sec. dep., credit check & lease req’d. wedding invitations. If interested, call aft. 6 pm. 219-229-3450. Beautiful, fully equipped Michiana home for rent. .8 mile to lake. Adahi Trail. 3BR, 1st flr. Master, 2.5 BA, 2.5 attached garage. Affordable Prices Large screened in back porch, cable/internet. No pets, no smoking. $1,600/wk + cleaning fee. Contact: Marcia at 708.975.0086. Exclusive Designs LONG BEACH SUMMER RENTAL… just bring your bathing suit, everything else provided in this very clean 3BR, 2BA John Lloyd Wright home just 100 yrds. from great beach. Totally updated, remodeled kitchen, great room, family room, flat screen TV, internet, WI-FI, C/A. Lg. double tiered deck, gas grill. Call Janet at 708-205-5100. EXECUTIVE HOME FOR SUMMER RENT. July-August available. Beautiful! Call now 219-210-1181, going fast. 219 879-0088 POTTAWATTOMIE PARK. Beautiful 3BR, 3BA, finished basement the Beacher Business Printers 911 Franklin Street Michigan City, Indiana home on ½ acre corner lot / large yard. $1,300/mo. Avail. 5/1. 219-229-8344.  REAL ESTATE FOR SALE  1817 Lake Shore Dr., Sheridan Beach. Entertain by the beach. Single 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. $485,000. Please call for more information 847-274-9800. 2051 LSD, Long Beach. Mid-century ranch, 4BR, 3BA, finished basement w/4th BA. Spacious living areas, guest suite, graduationLooking for a unique lakefront deck/patio, attached 2-car garage, surplus parking. 80 ft. lot. FSBO $799K. [email protected] way to announce your graduation? MUST SEE!! Cozy 2BR, 2BA Condo. New carpet on lower level, ceramic floor on bathroom and foyer. 1-car garage. Maintenance free. Newer paint. All appliances included. Pets welcome. Indian Ridge, Michigan City. $111,100. Call 219-873-4550. We have graduation announcements that 123 GLIDDEN AVE., SHERIDAN BEACH. Rustic 2-story cottage. will express your individuality. Great location, large lot, wooded private steps to the beach. $149,000 negotiable. Call 219-879-9319. BEAUTIFUL LONG BEACH COVE LOT with 182’ of Lake Clare frontage. $149,000. Phone 219-872-3611. Announcements can be personalized to MICHIANA MI HILLSIDE LOTS with 80’ frontage, 173’ deep and overlooking ravine. $198,000. Phone 219-872-3611. reflect your personality and creativity.

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The Night Ranger by Alex Berenson He was friends “Not that Gwen Murphy would tell anyone. She with Gwen’s sister, pushed the idea away as soon as it came. But the and calling his fa- refugees were starting to creep her out...Feed the ther took a lot for hungry, shelter the homeless, protect the innocent. the young man who But the longer she stayed, the less she understood hadn’t had much this place.” contact with his Sitting in her comfortable home in America, it father up to this was easy for Gwen and her friends to think about point. Wells take going to a third world country and making a differ- on the task of look- ence in the peoples’ lives. It all sounded so roman- ing for the miss- tic and altruistic. But after three months in Kenya, ing foursome, even Africa, Gwen was beginning to have her doubts as though his years the reality of life in these war-torn countries came in the CIA hadn’t crashing down around her. given him much ex- Gwen had come to Africa with her friends Hai- perience in Africa. ley, Scott and Owen. Kenya was overfl owing with Wells never backed Somali refugees fl eeing from drought, war and poli- away from a chal- tics, and who were set upon, stolen from and raped lenge, and when as they made their way across the border to refugee he got to Kenya camps in Kenya. Camps were overfl owing and one and started his in- of the aid stations was run by Scott’s uncle, leader vestigation, he began to understand that there was of WorldCares/ChildrenFirst. much more to this story than what was on CNN. The four friends had just graduated from the Uni- Problem was, he was running out of time. Politics versity of Montana and all were ready for a world on both sides of the ocean were at a high, and the adventure, a change from the relative quiet of living hostages lives could be forfeit if a full scale invasion in Montana. Little did they know what was in store of Somalia were to happen. for them... I like John Wells. He’s interesting, three-dimen- After twelve weeks of harsh reality, Scott came sional and presented as a real person which ac- up with the idea to take a break and go to Lamu, an counts for the fact that this is his seventh novel. island a few miles off the Kenyan coast on the In- “John Wells was awfully simple and awfully com- dian Ocean. “Turquoise-blue water and an old port.” plicated.” Scott arranged for Suggs, a Kenyan “fi xer” who The face of Africa with its refugees, political prob- worked for WorldsCares, to drive them to the coast lems, and the land itself, is realistically portrayed, where a speedboat would take them to Lamu. You with no embellishments. The storyline is current, know what they say about the best laid plans... obviously researched, and the plot is realistic. Have Several days later, the Land Cruiser the group I convinced you? I hope so. This is truly great ad- was in, was found abandoned. Gwen and her friends venture writing at its very best! never made it to the coast...fear was that they had The St. Louis Post-Dispatch said, “Berenson rises been kidnapped. above the thriller genre.” And kidnapped they were--hooded, bound and Alex Berenson was a reporter for The New York dumped in a hut with no food and water. Times and covered many major national and inter- It didn’t take long for the press to jump on the national events. He has written six previous novels, story and the world was a-buzz with the story. including The Faithful Spy which won an Edgar Back in the states, John Wells, a former CIA agent, Award. received a phone call from his estranged son, Evan. Till next time, happy reading!

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Micky Gallas, Broker/Owner ABR, CRB, CRS, e-Pro, GRI, SRES Office: (219) 874-7070 Cell: (219) 861-6012 From Inspiration To Reality 2004 Lake Shore Drive Long Beach

Sensational Lake Front Living in this completely rebuilt home in 2009, offering 4 Bedrooms and 3.5 Baths. This truly is beach living with complete NEW LISTING attention to every detail.

Nothing has been missed in this contemporary restoration from the expansive use of glass throughout, capturing every view of the shoreline in all directions to a truly incredible chef’s paradise kitchen boasting granite countertops, two dishwashers, Sub-Zero refrigerator & Wolf commercial six burner stove.

Ingenuity not only in the best use of space but creatively utilized functioning glass in the master suite and throughout the main & lower levels for fabulous cross ventilation. Radiant zoned heat in all floors, two fireplaces, wine cellar and so much more. Exterior excellence in design & function provide outdoor enjoyment and spectacular sunsets.

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