Meddling Into Metalsmithing by Paula Mchugh Cynthia Hicks Recently Opened Her Studio on Franklin Street to Us for a Peek at Her Jewelry-Mak- Ing Process

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Volume 20, Number 31 Thursday, August 12, 2004 Meddling into Metalsmithing by Paula McHugh Cynthia Hicks recently opened her studio on Franklin Street to us for a peek at her jewelry-making process. Cynthia, along with about a dozen other members of the Southern Shore Art Association, claim the second floor at 722 Franklin for individual work spaces—a compact little art colony provided by their landlord, Arnold Besse of Prince Galleries. Cynthia wanted us to see what the process of making fine pieces of jewelry is like. Most of us who attend art fairs and who linger in the fine jewelry booths have never been inside a jewelry-maker's studio to glimpse the tools and the labor (or play) involved. A vision of an artist's studio usually conjures up an easel, paint pots and a palette. Cynthia's studio, on the other hand, is filled with apparatus that you might at first associate with a handyman's garage workbench. The tools of Cynthia's craft consist of vises, drills and bits, buffers, hammers, saws, a diamond wheel, a rolling mill, a polisher, grinder, bench shear, barrel tumbler, pickling solution, wire in various sizes, Cynthia Hicks welcomes us to her Pink Whale Studio on Franklin Street files, findings, solder, a gas torch, sheets of copper, sil- in downtown Michigan City. ver, and gold and other metals, stones, found objects, rings—are all one of a kind. All unique. All crafted with- and most important, a mind with an eye toward in a 600 square foot room with three separate work intricate and innovative design. Cynthia's finished bench areas. pieces—necklaces, bracelets, rings, pins and ear- Hicks Continued on Page 2

“It's dirty, hot, dusty work,” Cynthia explained. Her studio is filled with apparatus that you might at first associate with a repair person's garage workbench. THE Page 2 August 12, 2004

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Hicks Continued from Page 1 “People don't know how much thought and work goes “It's dirty, hot, dusty work,” Cynthia explained. Yes, into each piece of (fine) jewelry,” Cynthia said. For exam- and where else might you find a solution of Liver of ple, the labor-intensity of the artist's inlay work with Sulfur sitting on an artist's bench, we thought? And tiny, pebble-sized turquoise stones is immediately just how much training or practice does it take to oper- recognized by a seasoned juror, but not so much by ate a gas torch? Burns, cuts, and other nasty little the public. On the other hand, Cynthia's etched Celtic injuries come with the territory, we were told. designs have been wildly popular with buyers this past We would have had to spend a few more hours— year. And she explains for the buyer what the stone or perhaps days—to comprehend fully the complex- or symbol means on each tag that comes with one of ity of the jeweler's craft. What Cynthia creates is her creations. When fashioning copper pendants, far from what you would find at the jewelry counter Cynthia makes her own clasps. Ready-made silver and of your local department store. Nor is her fine art jew- gold clasps can be purchased, but copper clasps have elry anything like the popular beading craze whose to be hand-made, she explained. pieces are featured at craft fairs.

These dapping instruments are used to form domes. Two dapped Cynthia's favorite new tool is her bench shear, which she says is much (dappled?) semi spheres soldered together can form a sphere, adding easier to use than her jeweler's saw or metal shears. another variation to the many jewelry design possibilities.

When fashioning copper pendants, Cynthia makes her own clasps. Ready-made silver and gold clasps can be purchased, but copper clasps have to be hand-made, she explained. THE August 12, 2004 Page 3

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“Metal working is dirty, hot, dusty work,” Cynthia explained.? Burns, cuts, and other nasty little injuries come with the territory. Cynthia makes it a point to attend the annual Great Gems & Minerals Show in Tucson, where she picks up rare or unusual stones and found objects for future Fabric! projects. Among her latest treasures are Chinese This easy, versatile lapis, antique shell buttons, peridot and rare Australian pant set is such a stones for inlay, and other vibrant varieties. The great value. Ogden Dunes resident also combs the nearby beach Beautiful for crinoids and beach glass, which, of course, ends embroidered leaf up in the hands of a delighted jewelry customer. pattern on the Cynthia started her career as a jewelry artist after jacket adds to its learning the basics while still in high school. She charm. Matched has been selling her work for the past 22 years and she regularly attends continuing education classes button closure with around the country to learn the latest techniques. She tailored collar, has studied with top names in the field such as strait banded hem Patricia Nelson at Ball State and at the (Alan) Revere and shirt cuffs Academy of Jewelry Arts in San Francisco. In addi- make this an tion to her training in metalsmithing at Lil Street elegant ensemble, Gallery, Cynthia holds certifications in forging, enam- plus drawstring eling, resin inlay, stone inlay and stone setting, pre- pants for comfort. cious metal clay, metal fabrication and jewelry 100% polyester design. Her affiliations include memberships in the microsuede. Lining Florida Society of Goldsmiths, Indianapolis Art Center, (jacket only) 100% and Chicago Metal Arts Guild. Local galleries from polyester. Dry clean Munster to Three Oaks have her work available for or hand wash. purchase. Hicks Continued on Page 4 SUMMER CLEARANCE & TENT SALE 50% - 90% Off Meet Us For Lunch And A Style Show THURSDAY, AUGUST 12 - TIPPECANOE PLACE, SOUTH BEND WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18 - HANNAH’S, NEW BUFFALO Custom Monogramming Available 409 Alexander Street LaPorte, IN 326-8602 On Hwy 35 - 5 Blocks South of Lincolnway The barrel tumbler gives small items a bright finish, but, according to Turn Right on Alexander Cynthia, it can take many hours of tumbling before Monday - Friday 9:30 to 7 Saturday 9:30 to 5 getting the results desired. THE Page 4 August 12, 2004

Hicks Continued from Page 3 recently garnered a runner-up Best of Show award Ever ready to stretch her design repertoire, Cynthia's at the Pentwater (MI) Art Fair and was chosen Best next scheduled class will introduce her to hollow sil- Jeweler at the Griffith Park Full of Art Fair earlier ver work with expert Michael Good in Boston. Since this summer. Her dedication to her fine craft has she has spent practically each weekend this summer earned her the distinction of being the only jewelry participating in regional art fairs, she looks forward artist to be invited to the 59th NIAA Salon Show and to a slower pace in the fall. By late September, she will the Chesterton Art Center's 2002 Art Comp. concentrate on creating a new batch of work for next Currently, Cynthia is working almost 12 hours a year. day preparing for the upcoming Lakefront Festival “My goal is to create 750 pieces,” she said, adding of the Arts in Washington Park August 20 and 21. For that it is an ambitious number to shoot for. And she more information about the artist, visit her online at plans to cut down the number of art fairs she has been www.pinkwhalestudio.com. accustomed to attending to just four next year. Cynthia Some examples of Cynthia’s work

Circle fabricated stering necklace.

Copper etched disc

Set of gaspiete and turquoise rings. Gaspiete bracelet.

Gaspiete inlay necklaces. Reticulated silver necklace. THE August 12, 2004 Page 5

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Auditions for Twin City Players Auditions for the hilarious Neil Simon comedy, “Laughter on the 23rd Floor,” Twin City Player’s first show of the 2004-5 season, will be held on Sun., Aug. 22nd, from 4-6 p.m. (EST), and Mon., Aug. 23rd, from 6:30-9 p.m. (EST), at the TCP Playhouse on Glenlord Road in south St. Joseph, MI. Sponsored by The Herald-Palladium, the play opens Oct. 1st and will run every weekend through Oct. 24th. Rehearsals will begin with a read-through on Wed., Aug. 25th. According to show director, Susan Plee, the play calls for a cast of nine: seven men, ages 20-40; and two women, ages 20-40. “Laughter on the 23rd Floor” takes place in a TV script writer’s lair in midtown Manhattan in the 50s and is based on Neil Simon’s own experiences writing for Sid Caesar’s famous comedy shows, “Your Show of Shows,” (1950-54), and “Caesar’s Hour” (1954-57). This hilarious adult comedy by one of America’s most successful playwrights is amiable, noisy and frenetic, a smart-alecky series of can-you-top-this one-liners that will have audiences rolling in the aisles. THE August 12, 2004 Page 11 THE Page 12 August 12, 2004 A Reunion on the J. & E. Riggin by Jack Van Etten Imagine you are at the helm of a one hundred and of disciplinary action brought us home. Ours was a twenty foot schooner, the sails full of wind, a visual great childhood, abundant with adventure do in part bow spray dissipating along the deck between fore and to our love of the water and the ever-changing shores main masts. Sighting porpoise and seals swimming of Lake Michigan. rhythmically through the water around you, taking Tom and I perpetrated a surprise attack upon our the salt splashed air into your lungs while watching good chum Jon. We booked a three-day cruise aboard the seagulls float and an eagle soar high on the same the J. & E. Riggin utilizing Anne as our able accom- winds that propel your craft. Envision sailing north- plice. His astonished expression, at our overdue ward off the coast of Maine and evoking the spirit of reunion, validated our successful ruse. No matter every pirate movie seen as a kid. “R’ be maties”. the time elapsed or the distance spanned, old friends Thanks to our adventure vacation aboard the J. & E. pick up right where they leave off. Riggin and captains, Jon and Annie (Mahle) Finger, our imaginings have been replaced by soul reenergizing memories. Our primary intention was to reunite three old friends. Two who reside in Northern Indiana and one who has made a life on the coast of Maine. Tom Pendergast lives in South Bend with his wife Janine and their six lovely and vibrant daughters. I, (Jack Van Etten), share my life with my wife Celeste here in Michigan City. The third comrade, Jon Finger, has made a home, with his wife Anne and their two effervescent daughters, miles from where we three met and grew up.

The J. & E. Riggin. The Riggin, boasting four thousand square feet of sail is a true “Windjammer”; she sports no gas or diesel power. Nor is she afflicted by the noise or smells of such abominations. Captain Jon Finger, a graduate of a “Coast Guard” education knows the importance of safety, so he designed and built a ‘Yawl Boat’ that packs a low-geared, high-powered punch. A Yawl

(l-r): Tom Pendergast, Captain Jon Finger & Jack Van Etten. The three of us spent countless times on and along the beaches of Lake Michigan. Jon’s folks lived in Duneland Beach, Tom’s, and my parents both called Long beach home. Stops: thirty-three, twenty-nine and twenty-seven respectfully, were great stomping grounds for the three of us. A brief clarification, the three of us were most likely accompanied by Jon’s brother Larry and Jeff Ball who lived three doors down from me. We frequently had a boat at our disposal, stinkpots and rag-baggers alike. The times when we could not lay our hands on watercraft, inner tubes became our platforms of fun. Summer found us at the waters edge from early mourning until dinner or the threat Jon’s self-designed and self-built yawl boat! THE August 12, 2004 Page 13

Boat is a kin to a Tug Boat. When maneuvering the, The fare on the Riggin is truly a cut above, expert- seventy-one ton, J. & E. Riggin, a National Historic ly prepared by Captain Anne (Mahle) Finger, author Monument since nineteen nine-one, it is imperative of “At Home, At Sea, Recipes from the Maine to think ahead. Jon’s sixteen-foot yawl is both a prac- Windjammer-J. & E. Riggin”. Anne’s culinary exper- tical source of auxiliary power and a work of art tise is made all the more impressive because, in true crafted by a seasoned shipwright. Windjammer fashion, she cooks the entire bill of fare The Riggin, originally built in nineteen twenty-seven on or within a wood stove. for the oyster-dredging trade, can accommodate twen- Riggin Reunion Continued on Page 14 ty-four passengers and a crew of six. Hoisting the main and fore sails would be a daunting task for the crew, if not for willing and able volunteers, (passengers), lend- ing a hand. This arduous task is made tolerable by a sea-chantey sung by Captain Anne (Mahle) Finger. Anne’s moniker isn’t honorary; she is a licensed sea mariner. The anchor and its chain are laboriously raised with person-power not horsepower. Even the rotating of the helm is cause for a hearty workout when ‘coming about’, (turning around).

The sight of the Maine Event!

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Maine Lobster.

A bird’s eye view.

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Riggin Reunion Continued from Page 13 We enjoyed culinary feasts prepared fresh with a compassion for food and a love of cooking. On our cruise we sampled, to our fulfillment, dishes made with lobster, lamb or chicken. Fresh salads were accompanied by homemade dressings; my favorite is “Mom’s Blue- Cheese Vinaigrette”. Lunch was served al fresco, diverse and delicious. Breakfast was homemade blub- bery-pancakes, sausage, hot biscuits and eggs, scram- bled with just the rite spices and for verity; a scrump- tious quiche was brought forth. The dessert menu would leave no sweet tooth wanting. Fresh fruits served over homemade cakes dolloped with ‘hand-whipped’ cream. A decadently chocolate and walnut concoction called ‘Congo Squares’, (the recipes can be found in Anne’s cook book), sev- ered with coffee. Somehow, even a cup of ‘joe’ tastes better aboard ship.

Captains John & Anne (Mahle) Finger and mates Chloe and Ella.

It is now ten o’clock aboard the Riggin; quiet time. I remain on deck awhile to stargaze and listen to the sounds of the water and the shore near by. Totally relaxed and satisfied that all is well with the world, I descend the latter to my cabin. I climb into my bunk and sleep comes extraordinarily easy. Aboard the J. & E. Riggin, the gentle and rhythmic rocking, will easily lull anyone to sleep. Her eyes closed, Dorothy clicks her heels and repeats, “There’s no place like home”. My good friend, Captain Jon P. Finger, clicked his topsiders and now makes his life, at home, on the sea. Information about the J. & E. Riggin and Anne’s cookbook can be obtained via the web at [email protected] or by calling the Captain’s Jon and Anne at (800) 869- 0604. “Bon Voyage”

Tom Pendergast at the helm, while Jon oversees to the right. Conversing at the helm, we quickly catch up on the important stuff, families, mutual friends and old times. Jon gives an order, the deck hands spring to action and Tom and I lend a hand. Tom and I no little, of seamanship, but it’s our brawn they need not our brains. The order executed, a new tack taken and we three resume reminiscing. Our monopolization of Captain Jon is over for the time being, other guests wish to steer the Schooner and drink in the picturesque experience. No worry, we’ll anchor latter under the stars and recollect the past and imagine the future. Anchored in a natural harbor, the deck lit only by oil-lamps, our two captains initiate the entertainment. Anne’s soothing voice is accompanied by the accom- plished guitar strokes of her husband Jon. They sing sea chanteys, old favorites and some modern tunes; a song for every taste. It’s not long before their stage gives way to an impromptu sing-a-long. “I see the moon, the moon sees me!” The Riggin at anchorage. THE August 12, 2004 Page 15

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Harbor Country venues. That is simply because she is a true daughter of the rural countryside beyond the harbor. The daughter of hard-working Three Oaks dairy farmers, Jerry and Nancy Koebel, Carolyn is the youngest of their four children with Jerry, Terry, and Cathy pre- ceding her in birth. Although she now lives and works in Kalamazoo, Carolyn says her early life on the Koebel Farm ultimately formed her for a career in music. She explained all that and more recently in a free- ranging interview at the avant-garde Caffe Casa on the mall in downtown Kalazmoo. Sipping a Chai topped with foamed milk, she admitted that she had never actually drummed on one of the family’s dairy cows, but allowed as how a cow could provide perfect percussion. Then she got to the serious matter of her musical roots. “I grew up a road over from the farm, so it was- n’t as if I could walk out the door and be at the farm. Carolyn Koebel is at home in Kalamazoo. And so as a kid the only way I would end up there was Just when you thought I had tapped out Kalamazoo, if I went with my dad in the morning.” Michigan for good stories, consider the following that Carolyn said she loved helping her dad navigate his resulted from a recent visit: combine around the fields and did not want to relin- Mention the name Carolyn Koebel, and you imme- quish her role as his co-pilot when it came time to start diately know that what’s playing is some amazing per- kindergarten. cussion-driven music with flavorings from around But she dutifully began an education that would the world. result in two Bachelor of Music degrees from Western Whether the former drummer for the River Valley Michigan University and a Master of Music Therapy High School band is keeping Blue Dahlia on beat as degree from Michigan State University. “I had a big they do live soundtracks at silent film festivals or spic- argument with my parents because if I went to ing up Celtic music with Fonnmhor, Carolyn Koebel kindergarten it would mean I wouldn’t get to go and is playing her heart and soul out. help my dad anymore.” Those who have had the pleasure of hearing AND Thus ended any chance of Carolyn becoming a seeing her perform or lead a music therapy workshop farmer, but the family’s love of listening to country music know whereof I speak. permeated her pores. And in case you haven’t caught Carolyn Koebel in “Dolly Parton was one of our big favorites, and her hyper-active act of drumming, you can hear and the Oak Ridge Boys, and that kind of stuff. It was what see her and the other three members of Blue Dahlia I heard, and I liked it because it was music. My provide scoring for the silent film classic “The mom, sister, and I would watch ‘Hee-Haw’ on televi- Navigator” on August 14 at the world-renowned sion, and that captured my interest. It was fun, and Sound of Silents Film Festival at the Vickers Theatre there was this music stuff.” in Three Oaks. Young Carolyn Koebel was so inspired by what Carolyn Koebel is certainly no stranger to the she saw and heard on “Hee-Haw” that she tried to per- Vickers Theatre, the Three Oaks Public Library, the suade her sister Cathy and mother Nancy to form a New Buffalo Performing Arts Center, and other “little Koebel family band or something.”

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While that never quite happened, big sister Cathy moved away with her minister husband, and Paul did play the clarinet for a few years, while kid sister Parker went to work for Disney World as a professional Carolyn took up the guitar and physical comedy. musician, but they all abide in Carolyn Koebel’s “I was always causing trouble around the homestead heart for the good notes they put there. So does Judy and, I had this one particular antic: I made this cape Moonert who judged Carolyn’s drumming when she out of an old afghan and wore these red cowgirl boots was playing for the River Valley band. which became my Wonder Woman boots, and so I would “Judy was the one who said I could and should pur- jump from high surfaces and land on my brothers while sue music as a career,” Carolyn said. And, as fate would they were watching TV.” have it, Judy Moonert was also a Professor of Music Jerry and Terry survived those assaults by their lit- at Western Michigan University where Carolyn tle sister and went on to become successful farmers earned bachelor degrees in Percussion and Music with their father. Therapy. Little Carolyn, meanwhile, set her mind to mastering “I took it to heart, because when you’re from a the guitar “because that’s what country kids do — we small school you don’t get a lot of people encouraging play the guitar. So my mom got me this little plastic you to go on in music,” Carolyn said. guitar that kids play, and I fiddled around on that until She added so much more but we’re running out of I got into a fight with Cathy over who knows what, space, so let us close by noting that she is adding yet and she decided that the retribution would be to another musical venture to her already fast-paced life: break my guitar.” a joint-ventured called “Holistic Weekends.” She will In atonement, Cathy and her husband Darren and provide the music therapy while other practitioners children Austin and Ashley actively promoted Carolyn’s bring their particular skills to weekends devoted to appearance with Fonnmhor on February 29 at the New holistic health. For more information, please call: Buffalo Performing Arts Center. 269/217-3886. And Carolyn is actually glad for her sister’s spon- And for the latest on where and what Carolyn taneous act of revenge because it symbolized her Koebel is drumming up: please visit her on-line at: koe- need to go in another musical direction, specifically [email protected] or in care of Blue Dahlia at: into the amazing world of percussion. www.bluedahlia.com An entire book could be written about the wondrous And don’t forget to catch her dairy-enriched drumming on August 14 at the Sound of Silents Film works that Carolyn Koebel has wrought in percussion, Festival in Three Oaks. and, of course, Carolyn is way ahead of the curve in that she is already looking for a publisher for her book about how her wide-ranging work as a musical ther- apist. So, in the space remaining, please credit Mary Klein for teaching Carolyn the basics on a real guitar at St. John United Church of Christ in Three Oaks, and Paul Parker of Michigan City for getting her started on drums in the fourth grade. She attributed the shift from guitar to drums “to the fact that there was just something about drums that was more interesting to me. I had an interest in the ‘Muppets’ (television show) especially Animal who was kind of the drummer behind the scenes. He would always burst on the scene in a frenzy and do his drum thing. He was a misfit of a character, and the drums were an interesting expression of his per- sonality. I liked the idea that if you were a drummer you could do your own thing.” Other shows eclipsed the Muppets; Mary Klein Carolyn Koebel heads out in the “Drum Mobile” for yet another gig.

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n exciting event occurred on Saturday, July 31, 2004— the unveiling of Mitch Markovitz’s original painting titled “Sheridan Beach, It’s About Time.” The event took place under a large white tent at the corner of Colfax and Lake Avenue. Approximately 100 people came between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. to help celebrate the occasion and see for themselves what was happening. As I was trying to find the right place after I parked my car, I saw a group of people walking along Lake Shore Drive. I asked a woman dressed in yellow if she knew the location. Jeanne Pokorny said, “We’re going there; follow us. In fact, my husband, Sidney, was the inspiration for the painting.” A block and a half later, we were there! Jeanne with her family and friends found good seats to wait for the unveiling. Her tablemates included Philip Dreifuss, (l to r) Mitch Markovitz, his father Robert, and cousins Lynette & Alan Putterman. Marilyn Pokorny, Darlene & Harvey Pokorny, Arwen & Brian McAdorv, Jacquie & Robert Markovitz, Mitch Mitch himself said, “Their house has always been Markovitz, and Juliet Shavitz. Jeanne added, “ We lived open to us and because of that, we were able to keep in Chicago for over 50 years. My husband, Sidney, was coming back. I was here in 1981 and because of that a scoutmaster here; Mitch and his father were very week spent here, I knew I had to come back. Their cot- active in the troop. We had our beach house for over tage at Stop 5 really is the foundation for the paint- 50 years; we’re real beach bums. We love it!” ing.” I photographed Mitch talking in a small group with his parents Jacquie and Robert and his cousins, Lynette and Alan Putterman. Darrick See, from the Front Porch in Valparaiso, played music for the event. Mike Conner of Sheridan Beach Realty told me, “We’re pleased to have such a good crowd here. The friends of Sheridan Beach felt there was a need for a poster for Sheridan Beach. Today they will have their own poster!”

Sitting (l to r): Jacquie Markovitz, Marilyn Pokorny, Philip Dreifuss; Standing (l to r): Robert Markovitz, Harvey & Darlene Pokorny, Arwen & Brian McAdorv, Mitch Markovitz, Juliet Shavitz, and Jeanne Pokorny.

Classic Catering serves refreshments. Classic Catering of Bridgman provided refresh- Entertainer Derrick ments for the occasion. These included lemonade, See from The iced tea, Perrier water, lemon squares, brownies, Front Porch in Valparaiso. and mini cherry cheesecakes. Two signs at opposite ends of the tent recognized all the sponsors of the event Four sisters sat at another table, enjoying the day. They were: Linda Franklin, Terry Aldridge, Patty Slayton, and Karen Brand, all from Lafayette, Indiana. Patty has a weekend home at 616 Colfax. They planned to buy a watercolor of “It’s About Time.” THE August 12, 2004 Page 29

Finally, it was time to start the ceremony. Mayor Chuck Oberlie of Michigan City said, “I’ll go first because I just have something short to say. Thank you all for being here!”

Four sisters: Linda Franklin, Terry Aldridge, Patty Slayton, and Karen Brand. Some guests were in small groups, talking, outside the tent. Children also shared the day, and pets came along with some for the walk. Naomi Rothbart of Michigan City was present as was Jackie Masia with Mayor Chuck Oberlie (on l) and Lois Weisberg her seven-year-old twin daughters, Melissa and Julia. unveil Sheridan Beach’s official painting. Myron Silver said, “My Dad’s in there somewhere and Next was Lois Weisberg, Chicago’s Commissioner I have a son, Mitchell, ten, who’s away at camp.” of Cultural Affairs. She lives in Chicago but has owned a Sheridan Beach home for 30 years. Lois has been involved in saving the South Shore passenger service. She said, “The nostalgia of Sheridan Beach is that we always come back here and remind ourselves that Sheridan Beach, Michigan City, and Lake Michigan are the best. We are neighbors and it is the most beautiful place in the world to be. Congratulations to everyone involved in this wonderful project; I am glad to be here!”

Guests waiting outside the tent.

Artist Mitch Markovitz speaks to those present. Mitch Markovitz said he has been visiting the area since he was three. He said, “We wondered how long it would take us to do “It’s About Time.’ My answer is ‘Thirty-three years.’ There’s a lot of anguish The crowd waits for the unveiling. Markovitz Continued on Page 30 THE Page 30 August 12, 2004

Markovitz Continued from Page 29 involved in it. Fifty years ago, we would stay at a hotel, visit the Teapot Inn, or other places. The beach was so hot that you could hardly walk on it, but, of course, you did. We would go to the Hickory Pit and then we would make our way through to Scholl’s for ice cream. At the end of the evening, my Dad and I would go in the car to the 11th Street Station and wait for the train. Then we would race it down the street. I always thought that the conductor had a great job. I moved to Wisconsin for several years. In 1981, we had the opportunity to stay at the cottage of our friends, the Pokornys. That moved me to come back here. When new management bought the South Shore line, they hired me as advertising manager and art director. I went into the train service; at my age, I wanted to be an engineer because I wanted to see things and to sit down. About 8:30 in the evening, a car would come along- side the train and the kids would be hanging out the window and waving at me. South Shore posters got a lot of renown in the area. The magic of the posters is that they stood out like a face in the crowd.” Mitch continued, “ A few years ago, Mike Conner told me he wanted me to come out here and paint a poster. I said I would be happy to come paint a poster and take him out to lunch. I wanted to dedicate the poster to the memory of Sidney Pokorny. In Knox, where I live, there is a gallery owned by Angelique and Max Milo where they have top-of-the-line crafts- manship, which you might expect in Chicago. Angelique is here today.” Finally, there was the unveiling of the various types and sizes of the painting, “It’s About Time.” History was in the making; all of Mitch’s paintings and Sheridan Beach would still be here fifty to sixty years from now, even though many things would not remain. Next there was time for questions, more music and refreshments, and the signing and purchasing of the paintings.

Various types and sizes of “It’s About Time” by Mitch Markovitz. Prices for the paintings are: $125 for 11 inches by 16 inches on watercolor paper; $350 for 20 inches by 30 inches on canvas; and $450 for 26 inches by 39 inches on canvas. Canvas editions stretched on artist’s stretchers will be an additional $45. Mike Conner told me, “I think it’s wonderful that everybody came out today and supported the art work presented here. Sheridan Beach Realty will have the paintings after today. Also they will be available at Mitch Markovitz’s web site, which is www.mitchmarkovitz.com.” They can also be ordered at The Framing Station, 912 And then the signing and the sellling. Franklin St. THE August 12, 2004 Page 31 My grandmother had taught me so many things... but she never taught me how to say goodbye.

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She was more than just my grandmother, she had given me a lifetime of lessons and a lifetime of love. When I was told she had terminal heart disease and there was nothing more to be done, I knew I needed to spend as much time with her as I could. The 45 minutes I had to spend driving to the hospital were precious moments I could have spent by her side. Having a Heart Center in our community means others will be able to spend less time on the road, and more time saying goodbye. THE Page 32 August 12, 2004 23rd Annual Lakefront Art Festival The 23rd Annual Lakefront Art Festival will be held Sat. & Sun., Aug. 21 & 22 in Washington Park, Michigan City. The festival will feature over 80 artists from around the country, a variety of food vendors and lively family entertainment. Since 1962 New this year will be live demonstrations by three noted area artists. Award-winning watercolorist Neil Quality Sales, Quality Service for you, the Quality Person. J. Kienitz, potter Paul Jeselskis, and woodworker Patrick Daniels will demonstrate a range of artistic talents in their respective fields. Also new this year will be a series of family entertainment activities on both days. On Sat., Aug. 21, “Gumdrop” the clown will delight children with balloon sculptures and magic tricks, while renowned storyteller Kathleen Zmuda will perform folk stories, fairy tales and both original and classical children’s stories. The Jeff Brown Trio will perform jazz in the afternoon. On Sun., Aug. 22, the “Party Shop” clowns will do face-painting and balloon sculptures. The Bombay Jazz Trio will provide the afternoon’s musical entertainment. A Children’s Painting Area will be run by the *Financing Available With Approved Credit. Lubeznik Center for the Arts on both days. HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 8:30-5:00 In addition, visitors will have an opportunity to view designs for the new Lubeznik Center for the Arts 1406 Franklin St. Michigan City, IN 219-879-8248 and enter a raffle to win one of three annual family memberships to the facility. Lubeznik Center, 101 Avenue of the Arts (West 2nd St.), Michigan City, sponsors the event. The festival will run Sat., Aug. 21 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and on Sun., Aug. 22, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. For AMISH more information, phone Dolly Marshall, 874-4900. SURROUNDINGS Sons of Norway Meeting “SIMPLY QUALITY” The Sat., Aug. 21st meeting of Sons of Norway Scandiana Lodge will feature a program on Scandinavian weaving presented by Betty Johanesen of South Quality Outdoor Bend. The 7 p.m. program will follow a 6 p.m. potluck supper in the Westchester Library Annex, 100 W. Furnishings Indiana St., Chesterton. Visitors are welcome to all We carry a large selection of gazebos, meetings. playhouses, sheds, furniture, lighthouses, hand-tuned windchimes & more!!! St. Anthony Memorial Golf Outing St. Anthony Memorial Health Centers will be host- ing a community golf outing as a part of their Centennial Celebration on Wed., Aug. 25. This event will take place at Pottawattomie Country Club begin- ...and stop inside, ning at 11:30 a.m. and continuing until 6 p.m. with you’ll be surprised! a dinner and awards ceremony to follow. In celebration of St. Anthony Memorial Health Superior Amish Design! Centers’ one hundred years of serving our community, 9626 West 400 North • Michigan City, IN the organization has designated all proceeds from the 219-87A-MISH (872-6474) golf outing to benefit the uninsured in our area. For more information on the outing, or to sign up, 400 North (Kieffer Rd), 1/2 mile east of Holiday Inn (US 421) phone Cindy Walczak at 877-1150. THE August 12, 2004 Page 33

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The Five-Stars Small Plates foodstuff by carolyn mcconnell (sometimes called Amuse-Bouche, bite-size gifts from the chef) Whatta meal. Whatta meal. And it was beautiful artistically with basil and parsley - appealing enough to look at, too. This Five-Star supper club meeting took for a Gourmet magazine photo shoot. place at Gloria Godfrey’s handsome condo. A pleas- My offerings included breaded mussels (see below), ant place - that woman has great taste for interior dec- a picadillo platter and smoked trout cakes. And final- orating as well as for food. ly, fabulous dessert-small-plates from Pat Latchford were applauded with pleasure. She has an old recipe from former Long Beacher Mary Kate Phee (now deceased) that is unbelievably simple and unbelievably delicious. And its made of old-fashioned graham crackers! That recipe is also below. Too, Pat handed us Weight Watchers chocolate peanut butter bars - like old fashioned fudge, only better. I can e- mail you that recipe if you’d like. [email protected]. We are one happy supper club. Coming up next? Well, we decided since we’d visited each of the five-stars own dining rooms to date, that its now time to go OUT to eat. Mid-September, we’ll head for Chicago’s Millennium Park and perhaps their outdoor café for lunch instead of the usual marvelous supper. Sounds like fun, right? You’ll hear all about it, Foodstuff readers.

Gloria, the perfect hostess Gloria provided lots of goodies, along with a pitch- er of iced Cosmopolitans (yum!) - among the dishes, the popular asparagus bundles repeated from our last get-together (that recipe was in the Beacher some weeks ago), a lovely crab mousse to dabble onto crackers. Shirlee Anderson’s tomato tart was a tremendous hit. You’ll find the recipe below. She also brought stuffed eggs adorned with an olive slice - almost as big a hit as the tart. Mary Samelson, probably the most professional cook in our group of stars, carried in some stunning dishes. One was an artichoke bread, baked with cheese on top (recipe below). Another was sesame chicken wings that also made our mouths Mary Samelson, resting before the next plate water, just at a glance. And then she unwrapped pert little mushroom tarts. All those were garnished SAMELSON’S ARTICHOKE BREAD 1/4 cup oleo, melted 2 or 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 large can artichokes, drained and chopped 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack Cheese 1 cup Parmesan 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar 1/2 cup sour cream 1 loaf French bread Cut the bread in half lengthwise and scoop out center, leaving a half-inch shell. Crumble the scooped out pieces and add all the ingredients except the Cheddar. Fill bread halves with the mixture. Sprinkle the Cheddar on top. Wrap in foil and bake 25 minutes at 350 degrees. Open foil and bake another 5 minutes. Cut in diagonal slices. Just a few of the small plates stuff THE August 12, 2004 Page 35

McCONNELL’S CREAMED MUSSELS WITH BACON AND LEEKS 1-1/2 lbs. mussels, cleaned, debearded 1 cup dry white wine 1 shallot, coarsely chopped 1/2 lemon, thickly sliced 1 tsp thyme 5 whole peppercorns 3 thick slices bacon, finely chopped 5 T unsalted butter 1 medium leek, finely chopped 3 T heavy cream 1/2 cup coarse dry bread crumbs 1 T finely chopped parsley salt/pepper to taste In large saucepan, combine the wine with shallot, lemon slices, thyme and peppercorns and bring to a boil. Add mussels, cover and cook over Pat and her fantastic graham crackers high heat, stirring occasionally, until the mussels SHIRLEE’S 3-CHEESE TOMATO TART open, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. (Toss 1 refrigerated pie crust, softened as directed on any mussels that remain closed.) Pull mussels out package of the shells and discard half of each shell. Arrange 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided remaining shells on a baking sheet in a single layer 1 8-oz pkg reduced-fat cream cheese, room temp and place a mussel in each. Strain the broth into 1 egg a glass measuring cup, leaving any grit behind. 2 T all-purp flour In medium skillet, cook the chopped bacon 2 garlic cloves, pressed over high heat, stirring until browned. Transfer 1/4 cup snipped basil to dish and discard all but 1 T of the fat from skil- 3 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced let 2 T grated Parmesan Melt 3 T butter in the skillet with the bacon fat. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Gently unfold Add chopped leek and cook over moderate heat, crust and roll to 11-1/2 inch circle. Press into stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 min- bottom and up sides of tart pan. Prick bottom of crust. Bake 10-12 minutes or until light golden utes. Add a half cup mussel broth and cook until brown. Remove from oven and sprinkle with half syrupy, about 15 minutes. Add the cream and sim- the mozzarella. Set aside. mer for a few minutes until thickened. Stir in cooked Combine cream cheese, egg, flour and garlic. bacon and thyme, salt and pepper. Cool. Top each Whisk until smooth. Add remaining mozzarella mussel with scant teaspoon of leek mixture. and basil. Mix well. Spread mixture over crust. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Melt the remain- Thinly slice tomatoes. Arrange, overlapping, in ing 2 T butter in small skillet. Add bread crumbs a circular pattern to completely cover cheese and cook over moderate heat, stirring constant- mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan and bake for 18- ly until golden and crisp, about 5 minutes. Stir 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and edge of in parsley and a little salt. Sprinkle the crumbs crust is deep golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes. over mussels and bake in upper third of oven Sprinkle with additional snipped basil, if desired. for about 5 minutes, or until hot and bubbling. 12 servings. The mussels can be assembled and refrigerated overnight. Bake a few minutes extra if chilled.

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Sagurao Cactus However, one of our workshop writers from Wisconsin brought it all back with something she wrote, the beginning of a story about a little boy who walked past a field of sunflowers on his way to school. As the yellow heads turned toward the sun, he thought they were looking at him to say hello as he went past in the morning , and then turning toward him again on his way home. I loved the image. Those big smiley faces of sunflowers greeting him as he passed by. Arizona has its own sunflowers that bloom in the spring and fall, small two-inch yellow flower heads on a slender, hairy stem from 1 to 3 feet high. Its name, Geraea, is from the Greek word for “old man” and refers to the white hairs on its fruits. You can find them in desert areas below 3,000 feet and that leaves out the mile-high alti- tude of Prescott. You don’t find the saguaro cactus growing up this high, but the drive from Phoenix goes through stands of saguaro that always say Arizona. They should. The saguaro’s waxy white blossom is Arizona’s state flower and appeared on a US postage stamp in 1962. The saguaro cactus plods along, growing just an inch each year and can grow to 50 feet high. The biggest with more than 5 arms, can be 200 years old, and those spiny arms and ribs swell to collect water like an accordion allowing it to bloom each year and roots wrap around underground rocks as an anchor. THE August 12, 2004 Page 39

Everything needs an anchor when the monsoon rains come during the summer, very welcome in this land where water is precious liquid gold. That big sky full of drifting clouds that can make every dream imag- inable, suddenly turns dark as night, lightening flashes like Zeus on a rampage, and rain pours down in torrents. They call them monsoons with reason; gul- lies fill and rush wildly down the hills. Where once a car could pass, there are rushing rivers high enough to strand a car. There were a few monsoons during my visit. Once I waited in the car for my daughter, and watched hail pelt the windshield, each fresh shower of hailstones growing bigger than the ones before, water rushing deeper and deeper by the curb. Tsunami coming I thought. A few minutes later, the sun was out. In Hawaii, where these sudden summer show- ers can be frequent, too, they call it just a squirt of pineapple juice. It’s all in the attitude. 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The Hargrave Capri Skylounge Megayacht will be the largest pleasure craft ever displayed at a boat show on the Great Lakes when it makes its appearance as Queen of the 25th annual Michigan City In-Water Boat Show from August 26 to 29. (Hargrave Custom Yachts photo)

Michigan City residents will be admitted free of charge Lake Erie Marine Trades Association, celebrate the on Thursday, August 26, the first day of the Michigan 25th year in which the boat show has been held in City 2004 In-Water Boat Show. On view to start the Michigan City. four-day boating spectacular will be the American-built Selected as “Queen of the Fleet,” the Hargrave 94-foot Hargrave Capri Skylounge Megayacht, the will be making its only appearance at a boat show. “This largest pleasure craft ever displayed at a boat show is the Megayacht's only public showing,” said Norm anywhere on the Great Lakes. Schultz, show manager. The Hargrave will help the show's organizers, the “Selecting the Queen was easier than usual this year. The Hargrave is the yacht all boat owners dream of owning, but priced at $4.2 million, the best we can nor- mally do is see one on television. This year's show is the best opportunity many of us will ever have to get close to this kind of boating marvel.” The Queen is annually selected from among the newest and largest boats slated for display at the in- water exposition. Being named Queen means extra publicity and recognition for the boat and the exhibitor. Admission to the richly appointed Hargrave will be limited to persons who register in advance and show boarding passes. To register and obtain boarding passes, persons interested may call Debi Pemberton at Hargrave Custom Yachts (954/463-0555) or message Ms. Pemberton at [email protected]. Because of its size, the Megayacht will not be view- able during the August 26-29 boat show at one of the standard docks. Arrangements have been made to have Acting as captain, Norm Schultz, manager of the August 26-29 In-Water the 94-footer “park” along the bulkhead near the Boat Show in Michigan City, takes an exhibit craft for a test spin at an earlier show. (LEMTA photo) Coast Guard station.

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With four staterooms amidships and two more forward for crew, the Megayacht has berths for 14 adults. A convertible settee provides sleeping apace for an additional adult. Each stateroom has its own bath facilities. The Queen's designers allowed for storage of two personal watercraft and an inflatable tender. “There's room aft for U-shaped lounge seating around a table and a barbecue grill on the boat deck,” officials said. “The Hargrave is powered by a pair of 1,400 horsepower Caterpillar 3412 diesel engines providing a top speed of just over 22 knots. Capable of carrying 3,360 gallons of fuel, the yacht can travel over 1,000 miles before it needs to refuel.”

Twiggy, the Waterskiing Squirrel, has been a perennial favorite at the Michigan City In-Water Boat Show. The show marks its 25th anniversary this year. (LEMTA photo) “Spacious” is the word that best describes the Hargrave, said Marine Trades Association officials. “The main deck has three distinct living areas plus space for sitting and sunning on the foredeck. The aft- deck is completely covered and can be fitted with a dining table to seat 10. “Nearby is an open spiral staircase that provides access to the decks above and below. The cabinetry is crafted of high-gloss cherry, with lacewood accents.” Other features of the Hargrave include a complete galley, with abundant counter space and a center island, and an upright side-by-side refrigerator/freez- er. As “Queen of the Fleet,” the 94-foot Hargrave Megayacht will preside over the 2004 Boat Show in Michigan City. The yacht will be making its only boat show appearance. (Hargrave Custom Yachts photo) Colonial Yachts of Fort Lauderdale, Florida will spon- sor the Hargrave 94 at the in-water boat show. Virtually every major power and sailboat builder will be represented, including several European and Canadian manufacturers. Hundreds of accessory and equipment exhibits will showcase the latest in new products, including everything from marine electronics and trailers to nautical clothing and sailing accessories. Among the musical, entertainment, promotional, and family attractions, Twiggy the Waterskiing Squirrel will also perform. Michigan City residents desiring to enter the boat show grounds free of charge on the first day need only A future sailor takes a lesson in the skills of sailing at an earlier Michigan “appear at the gate and show some proof of Michigan City In-Water Boat Show. (Keefe photo) City residence,” officials said.

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Starewicz' films. It has appeared in many shapes and forms over the years, even making frequent television appearances. About the composers and performers David Drazin-- Pianist and composer Drazin is a music and motion picture archivist who has acquired a national reputation for his piano improvisations accompanying silent films. He is notable among contemporary film accompanists for his use of the 1920s-era jazz and blues, rather than classic ragtime, in playing for silent comedies. His improvisational ballet and dance accompaniment skills serve him well in developing music for dramas. He has performed at the Cinevent Film Festival in Columbus, Ohio, the Gene Siskel Film Center of the School of the Art Institute in Chicago (staff accom- panist since 1985), Silent Film Society of Chicago, the Cleveland Museum of Art and the Cleveland Cinematheque. He will accompany Spies. Blue Dahlia-- This Kalamazoo-based group is truly a unique modern music quartet. Hypnotizing vocals tethered to plummeting bass lines create a perfect line of tension for delicate and driving guitar melody, all supported by a complex framework of multi-ethnic percussion. Their highly crafted music invites both close listening and dancing as it combines and juxtaposes stylistic influences. A successful creative venture since 1995, Blue Dahlia continues to expand its musical horizons. The group's body of work includes numerous recordings, live performance of original soundtracks for silent film, commercial soundtracking, artistic collaboration, and more. Blue Dahlia's film repertoire boasts original scores for Buster Keaton's silent comedies Seven 504 Eastwood Road Chances, and The General, Clara Bow's romantic Michigan City, IN 46360 comedy It, and Paul Leni's The Cat and the Canary- 219-879-0089 - an early horror film. 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Squirm per- Nice Selection of LargeTrees, Shrubs, formed with the Sound of Silent Film Festival two years ago adding their impromtu waves of sound to hundreds Perennials and Grasses. of images flashed on the silver screen. This year, their ambient, yet edgy sounds will be perfectly matched with the stop-motion animation found in The Remember to see us for all your pond needs Mascot. THE Page 48 August 12, 2004 Artists to Showcase Their Work Come and Experience a The Courtyard Gallery, New Buffalo, will have two artists in attendance this weekend, Aug. 14 & 15. Taste of Susan Pickering Rothamel will showcase her multi mixed media collage and assemblages works and select accent furniture pieces. Primarily focusing on Thailand Biblical themes, she uses bits of paper much like brushstrokes of color to produce elegant contemporary 425 B Sand Creek Drive, Chesterton, IN 46304 collage paintings. Susan has taught her technique since (Just off I-94 to Indian Boundary Road, east to Sand Creek Drive) 1979 and has lectured and demonstrated nationally (219) 921-0092 www.tasteofthailand.org as well as making regular television appearances. Silversmith jewelry artist Debra Weld will also Tues.-Sun. 4:00 pm-9:00 pm • Closed Monday be at Courtyard Gallery. She uses silver and precious metal clay (PMC). Her trademark design includes faces and beaded hair. She is a certified teacher in PMC and is teaching classes throughout the U.S. Courtyard Gallery is located at 813 E. Buffalo St. El Nopal Restaurant (US 12), New Buffalo, MI. Gallery hours are Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. For more infor- Wed - Free appetizer Owner Maria Z. welcomes you mation, phone 269/469-4110. with 2 dinners Thurs - for her authentic Mexican specialties, 2 for 1 Babysitting Training Course Margaritas cocktails and hospitality. Formerly The American Red Cross is offering a Babysitting Santiago’s Training course at the LaPorte County Chapter of the Open for Lunch and Dinner American Red Cross, 113 Warren Road, Michigan 110 W. 9th St. (1/2 blk. west of Franklin St.) City, on Wed., Aug. 18, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Michigan City (219) 878-0222 Designed for youth ages 11-15, the course will teach the participants how to interview for babysitting jobs, perform first aid, learn diapering and feeding techniques, handle bedtime issues, and much more. ORIENTAL PEARL Upon arrival to the class, students will receive a full-color, illustrated handbook filled with useful RESTAURANT information and resources to use in the course and on the job. Best Chinese Food in Town Participants will need to sign up in advance and plan Hong Kong Chef - 32 years experience on bringing a sack lunch. The cost of the class is $25. To enroll, contact the American Red Cross at 874- HOURS: 4247 or toll-free, 1-888/632-4355. Tuesday-Thursday 11:30 am-9:30 pm 902 Franklin Street Friday 11:30 am-10:30 pm Saturday 12:00 Noon-10:30 pm Michigan City, IN Sunday 12 Noon-9:00 pm (219) 874-1411 Read The Beacher On Line Closed on Monday http://www.bbpnet.com/Beacher/

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1+1 = One to Close with Big Weekend 219-874-2015 An old-time softball game and an art show and sale will highlight the final weekend, Aug. 14 & 15, of the QUIETLY “1+1=One” art/agriculture/environment installation CONDUCTING THE festival at LaPrairie Farm, 2215 E 350 N, LaPorte. BUSINESS OF Saturday, August 14 PRODUCING At 1 p.m., Rich Livinghouse wil lead a hayride FINE WORK tour of the farm, answering any and all questions on contemporary farming practices. SINCE 1961 At 3 p.m., Livinghouse and Barrie Peterson of LaPrairie Farm will join their 1963 Rolling Prairie classmates and local challengers in the front barnyard WENTLAND CONSTRUCTION for a nostalgic recreation of the softball games that took place there forty years ago. Sunday, August 15 The “1+1=One” event will celebrate its closing with a range of events that include guided tours by Andrea Peterson at 2 & 4 p.m. Many of the “1+1=One” artists, plus invited guests, will show and offer for sale their artwork. In addition to art, dwarf sunflowers in pots will be on sale. The Garand Family Ensemble from Quebec will perform classical music at 2 p.m. At 4 p.m., Kathleen Zmuda will tell stories in the pine grove, and Lisa Lee Peterson will teach qigong at 1 & 3 p.m. All events are free and open to the public. For directions to the event, phone 874-4900 or log onto www.lubeznikcenter.org/4_exhibits/1+1.htm THE Page 52 August 12, 2004 Christmas in July for 9-Hole Golf League Christmas in July was the theme recently for the Festivities began the evening before at the coun- 9-Hole Long Beach Country Club Women’s Guest try home of Mary James with cocktails and dinner for Day. Put together great weather, creative decora- 80 plus guests. tions (Christmas trees, of course) and a full course turkey Hostesses for both events were Bonnie Reese, dinner with all the trimmings by Chef Jim Galligan chairman of the league; Adele O’Donnell, Vangie and the guests had a winning festive day! Prizes Kuhn, Betty Duggan, Julie Girsch, Mary James and were awarded by a surprise visit by none other than many of Santa’s helpers too numerous to mention. Santa Claus himself.

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If you were wowed by last summer by the New Buffalo-based Front Porch Players’ debut performances of “Actions Speak Louder Than Words,” then you are in for a treat. That’s because the plucky band of young women under the steady direction of New Buffalo High School senior Michele E. Sagala, is bringing the Bard of Avon’s classic comedy, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” to various local venues this summer. Specifically, the nine girls, who range in ages from 9 to 14, will be performing Michele Sagala’s adaptation of William Shakespeare’s 1595 play for the low- low price of absolutely nothing at the following: -Tuesday, August 17 at the New Buffalo Public Library at 33 N. Thompson at 7 p.m. (MI time); -Wednesday, August 18 at the Three Oaks Township Library at 3 N. Elm Street at 5 p.m. (MI time). They are also planning a performance at the Maud Preston Palenske Public Library in St. Joseph some- time in September. While they are not charging admission for their performances, the Front Porch Players do ask audience members to make free will offerings at the door. As was done last year, that money will be given to a char- The Front Porch Players pose on Michele Sagala’s front porch in New itable organization. Buffalo for their 2004 portrait: They are (front row, left to right) Madison The Beacher drama team caught up with the Front Kemper, Katie Daniel, and Elise Campbell; (middle row) Mandy Geisler Porch Players on a delightful mid-summer’s morning (left) and Danielle Pumfery; (top row, left to right) Jasmine Palenske, Jenna Wojdula, and Director Michele E. Sagala. at Michele Sagala’s house in New Buffalo as they Ally Maroney is not pictured. rehearsed the opening scene of their 2004 play. Jasmine Palenske, Ally Maroney, Katie Daniel, There we found the following prepared to play the and Donielle Hatfield appeared in last year’s production following: that was based on the American Girl book, “Meet Jasmine Palenske as Puck (Robin Goodfellow); Samantha.” The others are all new to Front Porch Jenna Wojdula as Oberon, King of fairies; Ally Maroney Players, but Michele Sagala was confident that they as Titania, Queen of fairies; Katie Daniel as Hermia; would all give stellar performances on opening night Madison Kemper as Helena; Danielle Pumfery as at the New Buffalo Public Library. Lysander; Mandy Geisler as Demetrius; Elise Campbell Michele, who plans to study psychology and theology as Nick Bottom; and Donielle Hatfield as the back- at the likes of either Notre Dame, the University of stage helper. Michigan, Loyola University, or Michigan State, gra-

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Michele Sagala runs her Front Porch Players through a rehearsal of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” ciously allowed time for a short interview as her players prepared for a cast portrait on her porch. “This year we’re doing an adaptation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” because I have such a great interest in Shakespeare. So I wrote an adaptation of his play back in May when I was 17. I condensed the play so our play just has the basic characters like Hermia, Helena, the fairies, Nick Bottom, Lysander, Demetrius, Puck, Oberon, and Titania. “It’s a basic story of two couples who fall in and out of love based on these little spells that are put on them. It has a lot of funny little moments, and we did a lot with the blocking to make it physically funny,” Sagala said. She added that the aging of her troupe made the play more interesting for her as a producer and director. “They’re getting more experience as they get older, Jenna Wojdula is doing ‘Godspell Jr.’ right now at Dunes Summer Theatre, and a couple of them have done plays at New Buffalo High School already. Katie Daniel and Madison Kemper were both in “Sound of Music” there, and many of them were also in “Fiddler on the Roof.” Two portraits of Nick Bottom as performed by Elise Campbell. “It’s interesting working with them as they’re growing in their talent,” Michele said. “Hopefully I can fit this theatre into my schedule next summer and keep training them, and when they get older, I’ll hand it off to one of them.” Even though her long-term goal is to be an elementary school teacher and then principal, Michele promised that she will always remain active in theatre. That was good news to her cast, because as Katie Daniel said: “The play is so much fun, and Michele is the best director. I have fun hanging around with my friends. Michele has definitely inspired me to go into theatre.” Michele Sagala would dearly love to showcase her talented troupe this summer and fall at additional venues in Michigan City and welcomes calls and inquiries by phone at 269/469-9272 or by email at [email protected]. Meanwhile, please attend one of the free performances of the Front Porch Players’ production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” either at the New Buffalo Public Library on August 17 at 7 p.m. (MI time) or at the Three Oaks Township Library on August 18 at 5 p.m. (MI time). Puck expresses herself. THE Page 62 August 12, 2004

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Day and afternoons available. - Call Darla at 219/879-2468. WISTHOFF PAINTING -- REFERENCES We Do It Right The Very First Time Small Jobs Welcome -- Call 219/874-5279 COOLSPRING CLEANERS HALDY BROTHERS PAINTING - Interior & Exterior. Licensed & Beach Rentals - Homes - Offices - Apartments - Construction Insured. Experienced & Reliable - Call 1-866/255-9266 Free Estimates - Insured - Excellent References SNYDER PROFESSIONAL FINISHING Call 219/874-7635, or 219/861-6328. Painting - Staining - Dry Wall - Trim Carpentry - Restoration - HEALTHY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Renovation - 20+ Years of experience. References avail. - 219/874- Non-toxic - Non-polluting. $15.00 off first service. 6615 219/879-5476. - [email protected] EXPERIENCED COLLEGE STUDENT -- Looking for RESIDENTIAL CLEANING - EXCELLENT LONG BEACH REFER- Painting & Power Washing Jobs - Call Darryl at 219/874-6274. ENCES. $12/hr. Spanish & English spoken. ALL BRIGHT PAINTING - Interior/exterior. Satisfaction guaranteed. SUZANNE'S CLEANING Free estimates. Licensed & insured. 219/879-7199. 219/326-5578. WARREN PAINTING & PRESSURE WASH - Interior & Exterior. DIANA'S HOUSE CLEANING SERVICE Decks washed & sealed - Free estimates -- Call 219/872-6424 Call 219/879-6502. LANDSCAPE-Lawns-Clean Up, Etc. When You Want Perfection -- Insured & Bonded JP's HOUSE & DECK CLEANING -- H & D TREE SERVICE and LANDSCAPING, INC. -- Home - Business - Rental - Construction Full service tree and shrub care. Trimming, planting, removal. Pressure Wash Homes &Decks Firewood, snowplowing, excavating. -- Call 872-7290. J.P. 219-877-7300 -- Email: [email protected] FREE ESTIMATES HEALY'S LANDSCAPING & STONE EVENTS 219/879-5150 -- FAX 219-879-5344 PARTY PLANNING? --TRY SAINT ANDREW'S COMMONS. http://www.healysland.com - [email protected] Tables, Chairs, Kitchen. Parking for up to 150. From $75.00. U.S. Hwy 12 & Moore Rd. 219/872-6984. Leave message LARGEST Supplier of Natural Stone New Items HEALTH & PHYSICAL FITNESS Kewanne flat skippers -- Irish Celtic Stone -- Building veneers. • • • MASSAGE THERAPY & WELLNESS CENTER • • • Therapeutic Massage • Acupuncture * Brain Gym • QiGong Classes • JIM'S LAWN SERVICE - Spring Cleanup - Gutter Cleaning Reflexology • Healing Touch • Feldenkrais® • Personal Fitness Training Call 219/874-2715. Leave message Dog Massage Classes • Gift Certificates H&S SERVICES --2621 E. US HIGHWAY 12 www.wellness-specialists.com Call 219/872-8946 Call 219/879-5722. Let Us Be Your One Stop Shop MASSAGE - HOUSE CALLS Colored Mulch - Topsoil - River Rock Relaxing - Healing - Soothing. Call Scott at 239/821-6844. Retaining Wall Blocks - Natural Stone ATTN: SPIRITUAL HEALING ARTISTS, LMT'S, REIKI MASTERS, DEUTSCHER LANDSCAPING DC'S, Etc. -LET'S START A HEALING CIRCLE! Specializing in lawn maintenance, sod, seed, retaining walls, and more. For information, call 239/821-6844. Celebrating 10 years in business. Call now to receive 10% discount on all landscaping and lawn maintenance needs. Office 219/879-7829. HANDYMAN-HOME REPAIR-PLUMBING Cell 219/871-9182. - Ron Deutscher, Owner/Landscaper. THE Page 64 August 12, 2004

CAPPY'S LAWN CARE OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE IN POPULAR HACIENDA BUILDING FREE ESTIMATES • FULLY INSURED Sizes from 720 SF up to 1750 SF. 219/874-3580 For more information call 219/874-8748 FOR LEASE - Two Office Suites, approximately 900 and 1,500 square ADDIE'S LAWN MAINTENANCE • Residential & Commercial feet respectively, at 1411 S. Woodland Ave., Michigan City, IN. Modern, Yard Clean-Up • Mowing • Aeration • Thatching • We also do Ext. Power contemporary, energy efficient & ample drive up parking at the door. Wash, Stain &Seal. Free Estimates. We Beat Any Written Price. Available now -- Call 219/872-0318 Call 219-879-2017 - Leave message. OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY - Includes 6 work stations, conference room, reception area, phone system, net- INVITE MOTHER NATURE into your back yark with a natural water worked & more. Corner location, main floor, at 1715 Franklin Street, feature, designed and installed by Clark's pond professionals. Michigan City, - $750/mo. Call 219/879-8433. Call us today at 219/879-0089, or visit us at CLARK'S SECRET GARDEN, 504 Eastwood Road, Michigan City. RENTAL INDIANA • • • PAT'S TREE SERVICE • • • HOUSE FOR RENT IN LONG BEACH A complete tree service. Experts in Storm Damage - Fully Insured 3/BR. Across from lake. Great view & beach. Call 219/874-8692. Free Estimates available 7 days a week. -- Call 219/362-5058 LONG BEACH COZY 4/BR HOUSE AT STOP 15 (Across from Beach) YOUR CREATIVE OUTDOOR LIVING SPACES designed and installed Fireplace and Large Deck. No pets. Call 708/579-1745. by Clark's landscape staff. Patios, retaining walls, sod, dune grass, trees, shrubs, perennials are a sampling of the elements that may make up DUNESCAPE BEACH CLUB your outdoor rooms. Call us today at 219/879-0089, or visit us at LAKEFRONT CONDOS -- 2 and 3 bedrooms. CLARK'S SECRET GARDEN, 504 Eastwood Road, Michigan City. Summer Rentals -- $1,400 to $2,000 per week. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES One Month Minimum - DUNESCAPE REALTY - 219/872-0588. SUMMER RENTALS GALORE ATTENTION DRIVERS - NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! SHERIDAN BEACH: TMC Transportation needs drivers. Guaranteed weekly earnings. 111 Carolina - 3/BR, 2/BA, sleeps 10. 1-door to beach! Premium equipment and benefits. Excellent earning potential, 200 Hilltop - 5/BR. Panoramic View - 4 1/2/Bath and still be OFF WEEKENDS! It's not a job, it's a future. 611 Colfax - 3/BR, 1.5/BA. Sleeps 6. On the beach! FOR CDL Training, Call today. - 1-800-882-7364 AC0064 1004 LSD - 3-4/BR, 2/BA. Sleeps 8. Over Dune to Beach! SEEKING IN-HOME CARE, four days a week, for my two children, ages 4 1537B LSD - 3/BR, 2/BA/ Sleeps 8. Cross street to beach! & 2. Person must be responsible, young at heart, enjoy playing outside, 4259 Hillside, Michiana, MI. 3/BR, 1/Bath furnished. have experience & references, and understand the power of love and Summer $800/wk., year rond $800/mo + utiities. education. Serious inquiries only. Call Angie at 219/877-4205. LONG BEACH: - Lake Shore Dr. - 4/BR, 2.5/BA. Walk out lower deck THE DUNELAND BEACH INN is looking for experienced food and to beach. Sleeps 8. Avail August. beverage servers and bartenders. Must be able to work four nights a BOAT SLIP ON TRAIL CREEK, 50' - $1,500 for the season. week - Wednesday-Saturday from 4 to 10. - Duneland Beach Inn. Call Debbie Burke @ 219/872-4000. Phone 219/874-7729. Call to set up appointment for interview. SEEKING GUITAR LESSONS FOR 9-YEAR OLD CHILD MERRION & ASSOCIATES REALTORS - 219/872-4000 , or Prefer beach area location. 219/873-9020. Leave message. toll free 1-866/496-1752 www.merrionandassoc.com URGENT - Experienced in sales of better apparel & accessories. RENTAL - $875/Month - 3/Bedroom, 2/Bath Ranch. Eat-in-kitchen. Flexible hours, superb atmosphere. Permanent full & Part-time Call MERRION & ASSOCIATES REALTORS - 219/872-4000 positions. Apply with resume. FILONI CONCEPT. FLINT LAKE-VALPARAISO - Enchanting cottage named "Trollwood" by 16032 Goodwin Ave., Union Pier, MI. - 269/469-2801 its creator in late '20s. Family owned & renovated. Cozy & charming on wooded hillside. Spacious living room, big fireplace. Country Kitchen. WANT TO BUY OR SELL 1/BR. Glassed in study. Steps to the beach. Peaceful & inspirational. ART & OFFICE SUPPLIES (FIRME'S) Ideal for special person(s) - possibly writer, artist, or loving couple. Only (2 Stores) 11th & Franklin Streets, Michigan City - 219/874-3455 1/hr to Chicago. 10 Minutes to Valparaiso University. $630/month. -- Call Highway 12, Beverly Shores - Just West of Traffic Light. 219/771-2779, or 210/398-0603. BLUEBERRIES ARE READY at Billy Boys Blueberry Barn. 650 CHARMING MICHIANA SHORES COTTAGE IN WOODED AREA Freyer Road, Michigan City. 219/872-7477. Open 7 days, 8:30 to 6. A little over a block from great beach. Rustic charm with Looking For Summer Fun? One year old Hobie Odyssey kayak, dou- modern conveniences. 2-New baths and kitchen. Fireplace. ble passenger model. Hand steering mechanism for rear passen- Air/Cond. Beach Shower , BBQ . Dishwasher. 2 + Bdrms. Weeks gers. Kick up rudder. Self-draining cockpit scuppers. Foot pedaling avail: 6/26-7/03; 7/10-7/17; 7/24-7/31; 7/31-8/7; 8/7-814; 8/21-8/28. system. $1200 o.b.o. 219/874-4480. Call 773/935-1855 days, or 773/248-3265 evenings. F-2940 MARGARET SULLIVAN ORIGINALS www.mintzdds.com/michiana Designer Sample SALES - Exceptional silks SHERIDAN BEACH SUMMER RENTAL - Large, luxury 3/BR, 1 1/2 1st & LAST Saturdays - upcoming, July 31 & August 7 Bath. Across from Beach. Cent/Air. Washer/Dryer. $1,800/wk. from your Hometown to Hawaii - Sarongs, Handbags, Scarves Discount for longer stays. 1 yr lease $1000/mo. - 219/872-4446. 10 until 2 o'clock. 2120 Avondale Dr. Long Beach. 219/872-9593. LONG BEACH HOUSE FOR RENT - Great location, very close to beach MOTORCYCLE FOR SALE - 2001 Honda Shadow 1100. and park. 4/BR, 2/Bath. A/C. W/D. New kitchen w/DW. Deck w/BBQ. Cable Blue. Nicely chromed. Excellent condition. Low miles. - $5,800. TV. - Avail after 8/15/04 - Short/Long term. -- Call 312/953-9570. Call weekends 219/874-8727. - Weekdays 773/284-2542. LONG BEACH EXECUTIVE HOUSE RENTAL FOR SALE: Blonde Steinway Grand Piano at way below appraisal. Stop 29 - Overlooking Lake. Fantastic decks/views. 3/BR, 2/Bath. A/C. $10,000. -- Call Nadra at Nadra K Real Estate. - 269/469-2090. W/D. & much more. NO PETS/NO SMOKING. Before & after Labor Day USED BARNETT 1400 SAILBOAT week available. LT Rental Avail. For current rates, call 630/337-6220. Good condition. Everything included. $700 obo. - 219/241-2950. SHERIDAN BEACH - SPECTACULAR LAKE VIEWS. PEARSON ENSIGN SAILBOAT - $8,500 - 1968 Classic Large 3/BR, 4 decks. All amenities. Short- term $1,500/wk. Good Condition. 3.5 HP OB & Trailer. -- 312/269-6630. Long-term $1,400/mo. - Call 630/852-5414 GARAGE SALE - FRI. & SAT., AUG 13-14 - 9 'TIL 3 SHERIDAN BEACH - STOP 3 - 3/BR, 2/Bath. Sleeps 10. Central A/C. Furniture - Rugs- AC's - Fun Stuff. - 7268 W. Bleck Road. W/D. 2-Decks. Grill. Enclosed veranda. 100 Yards to beach. OFF WHITE 4-PC LEATHER SECTIONAL, $495. - 3-Large wall Summer/Fall rental. - 708/532-4927, or ww.geocities.com/pafleck1950. hangings - 2 at $25. Each, 3rd is $95. - Gold etagere w/glass SUMMER ESCAPE RENTAL, STOP 31, SHORELAND HILLS. - 1-Blk to shelves, $65. Mauve occasional chair, $65. -- 219/872-6764. lake. Charming rehabbed cottage. Retro décor. Sleeps 6-8. 2-Baths. 3rd ANNUAL BOATER'S GARAGE SALE AC. Huge screen porch & yard. Family friendly. Call 847/696-0878. Michigan City - Washington Park Marina. All Marine Items. INDIANA DUNES RENTAL HOME - 1-hour from Chicago. 1-Block to Sunday, Aug. 22nd. 9-12:30. Rain or Shine. 219/872-1712 info. beach in Beverly Shores. Sleeps 6-8 in 3/BR, 2/BA on 1+ wooded acres. A/C. D/W. W/D. Cable plus fireplace, patio, screened porch, basketball COMMERCIAL - RENTALS/LEASE/SELL hoop, and fully furnished amenities of home. $1,150/week, $4,000 month GOLDEN SANDES STORE AND LOCK -Summer. $750 week/$1,500 month off-season. Call Sam @ 714/206- 4407 E. U.S. 12 (@ Hwy. 212) Michigan City, IN. 219/879-5616. 4871, or E-mail [email protected]. THE August 12, 2004 Page 65

OGDEN DUNES HOME ON THE LAKE - 2/BR, charming furnishings. HOUSE FOR RENT - NEW BUFFALO - Convenient "in town" Spectacular views. Avail after June 15. Call 219/947-2940 location. 16 S. Townsend. Take the first right after Jackson's Market LONG BEACH HOUSE RENTAL on U.S. 12. Available now. Newly renovated. New appliances. New Call now to reserve summer'04 weekly rental of this JUST refur- window treatments. 2 Bedroom. Full dry basement. Large yard and bished 3/BR house. Sleeps 10. Includes new kitchen, lighting, furni- one garage. VERY CLEAN! $700 per month. Security deposit & ture, beds & paint. Only one block from Stop 22 beach. No Pets. references. NO SMOKERS. No pets. Please drive by first. Also avail for fall/Notre Dame football weekends Call Gary at 269/449-2168 to see more. For info/rates - call Tim at 773/975-1291 MICHIGAN - GRAND BEACH -- Lake front home, just 42 steps down CHARMING COUNTRY HOME - STOP 33 to a private beach on Lake Michigan. Enjoy magnificent sunsets Aug/Sept Rental (2-Blocks from Lake). Fully furnished. 4/BR, 2/Bath. from this lake-front deck. Golf course and tennis courts are within Family Room w/Fireplace. Sun Porch. 2/Car Garage. A/C. W/D. walking distance. This cozy 3/BR is air-conditioned and equipped Patio Deck.- $1,500/wk. - 708/784-9866. with a washer & dryer. Avail July & August for $1,750/wk, or June & Sept. for $975/wk. Call 708/848-1025 for a viewing appointment. RENT ME - 4/BR, 2/Bath. Michiana Shores, IN. 5 Blocks to beach. Weekly/Monthly/Year round. - Call 757/460-5187. MICHIANA SHORES, MICH - 3/BR, 2/bath. Completely furnished. AC. 2 1/2 Blocks to lake. - Avail Aug 28 - Sept 6, $750/wk.. FALL RENTAL- STOP 33 Call 219/872-7336. Sept-May. (2-Blocks from Lake). Charming country home. Fully furnished. 3/BR, 2/Bath. Family Room w/Fireplace. Sun Porch. Deck. 5/BR, 4/BATH FURNISHED - Sleeps 14. Washer/dryer. 2 blocks from 2/Car Garage. A/C. W/D. Patio.- $775/mo. - 708/784-9866. beach (3-5 min.) $1,500/wk. thru Labor Day. Also avail immediately for year round, $1,600/mo. + utilities.269/469-0219, or 219/448-1638. SECLUDED 4/BR, 4.5/Bath home close to Lake MI. This home has all the amenities, include. W/D, D/W, C/A, Jacuzzi tub & F/P with wide 1/BR APARTMENTS - IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY: open living spaces. It can accommodate up to 14 people. - References and security deposit required. No Pets - No Smoking. $2,500/wk. Week days 269-469-0300; evenings & weekends 269-469-2943 Call EXECUTIVE GROUP SALES & RENTALS at 269/469-9813. FOR RENT IN UNION PIER GORGEOUS 3/BR, 2/BA HOME ON LAKE MI. (Stop 9) This home has 1/BR Cottage (Sleeps 4). 2-Blocks from beach. $1,000/wk, weekend all amenities, and with its spectacular views it is sure to be a family rates. 16020 Lakeshore Road. Absolutely charming, impeccable. favorite for years to come. You can also rent the studio apartment AC. Fireplace. Large deck. No Smoking. Call Marcia, 708/975-0086. for extra sleeping. Main Hse $2,500 p/wk. Studio $800 p/wk. FLORIDA RENTALS Call EXECUTIVE GROUP SALES & RENTALS at 269/469-9813. 2BR, 2/BATH CONDO ON - FT MYERS BEACH. - 5th Floor. Newly DUNELAND BEACH - 3/BR, furnished. Private beach. A/C. remodeled. Winter rental, 1/month minimum. Call 219/872-2131. Washer/dryer. Available 'til Labor Day. - $800/wk. NAPLES, FLORIDA 2/BR, 2/BATH CONDO on the Gulf. Across from Call 219/872-5979 - Leave Message. Venetian Village. Pool, tennis courts & exercise room. DUNELAND BEACH - STOP 33 - SUMMER RENTAL I/Month minimum. Call Sean at 312/403-9715. 4/BR . Short walk to private beach. Cable. Local phone. Weekly rentals or longer. Avail thru Sept. REAL ESTATE FOR SALE Call 219/874-4660, or 219/861-7964 -- Email: [email protected] VILLAGE OF GRAND BEACH, 50211 Hicks Ave. Phone 269-469-6676 SHORELAND HILLS 10 MONTH RENTAL Immaculate 2-story, completed in 1998. Wooded lot, dead end street, 3/BR, 2/Bath. Furnished. Washer/Dryer. 2 Blocks to Lake. beach rights, 2-blocks from Lake Michigan. All glass rear includes a sun- Avail 8/30/04 to 6/30/05. $725 per month includes lawn/leaf maint., room overlooking a 40ft. Creek into a 12 x 15 pond. Entryway boasts but not utilities. No pets. Call Bob N. at 800/899-2699, or Clare N. at a suspended overhead walkway between 2 upstairs bedrooms, lead- 708/579-1193. "Recently Remodeled. Must See to Appreciate." ing to cathedral ceilings over the living room with fireplace & view all the way through the sunroom. Spacious kitchen. Whirlpool appli- MICHIANA SHORES - ORIGINAL MICHIANA LOG CABIN ances. Counter island. Look into the dining room & out the large glass Want to go back to camp? Just renovated 1930's log cabin along doors overlooking the creek & pond. Master bedroom is 14x25' with fire- the creek. Sleeping loft plus 4 bunk beds. Fireplace. Screen porch. place, overlooking a 24x24' slate terrace. Full exposed basement. Deck. Air/cond. Close to playground and 2 1/2 blocks to beach. 2-Car garage. - $799,000. - DIRECTIONS: Rte. 12 to Grand Beach exit. Asking $675/wk, negotiable for longer term. Available now. Right on Grand Beach Road, left on Deer Park, left on Golf View. Golf Call Judy at1-866/400-6800, or E-mail [email protected]. View to Hicks. Right on Hicks. STOP 26 RENTAL - 3/BR, 1 1/2 Bath - Hot Tub - Deck - Central Air. MICHIANA SHORES - 3BR, 2 1/2 Bath. 2-Car garage. Large deck. One minute walk to beach - Large parking area. Screened porch. 3 Lots. $425,000. Call 773/575-9790. Country Club - Golf - Tennis very close. -- 219/879-3619. •LONG BEACH COUNTRY CLUB • BEAUTIFUL, SPACIOUS BI-LEVEL APARTMENT. 2/BR, 1/Bath. Stove, New Construction on Golf Course. Available in 60 days.3 Blocks refrig, washer & dryer. 8 Rooms. Large closets & storage space. Large from Lake Michigan. 3000 sq.ft. with 1st floor Master Bedroom. - front porch. Heat & Air. Garage avail. One block from St. $519,000. Anthony Hospital. $600/mo + utilities & deposit. 773/238-4420. • 219-879-8797 • MILLER BEACH - One Bedroom Flat with fantastic view, furnished LONG BEACH BY OWNER -STOP 20 w/linens. 300' to beach. Sun porch. Fireplace. Central A/C. NO PETS, HOUSE FOR SALE - [email protected] NO SMOKING, NO CHILDREN. Avail week/month. -- 219/938-6384. LOT FOR SALE - [email protected] GREAT YEAR-ROUND BEACH HOME & AREA FOR SALE BY OWNER - CHARMING UNION PIER COTTAGE 2/BR. 1 Block to beach. Off street parking. NO PETS. 16020 Lake Road - $245,000 $580/mo. + Deposit & utilities. - 219/879-2195. 1/BR (sleeps 4). 2-Blocks from beach. Turnkey, year-round cottage. Gas SPACIOUS 7/BR, 4/BATH, LONG BEACH STOP 27 HOME. heat. Central air. Fireplace. Spacious deck. Hardwood floors. Vaulted 1 Block to beach. - Avail for Aug. & Sept. rental. - 630/323-5941. ceilings. Storage shed, & more. - Call Marcia at 708/975-0086. RUSTIC 3/BR COTTAGE IN SHERIDAN BEACH. FLAT, 50'X 150' WOODED LOT, w/high hill at back of property for Secluded Dune setting. 1-Block from Indiana's best Lake Michigan privacy. Beach rights Shoreland Hills Assoc. $85,000. 219/872-4812 Beach. Perfect year-round getaway. - 219/879-9319. LUXURY LAKE MICHIGAN HOME - $70,000 in rental income. Located LUXURY LAKE MICHIGAN HOME For Rent - 7/BR, 5/Baths. Sleeps in Beachwalk, a premiere resort community featured in Aug., '04 up to 24. Book now for fall. www.kinsale-properties.com. 773/298-6230. Chicago Parent Magazine. Main & guest house with 7/BR, 5/Baths. SHERIDAN BEACH AREA - 110 FELTON ST. - Completely updated Custom kitchen. French doors. Hardwood floors & more. $675,000. 4/BR, 2/full baths. Front & back porches. Hardwood floors. Large www.kinsale-properties.com. 773/298-6230. kitchen. Laundry. 2-Car garage. Beautifully landscaped. $700/mo. LAKE LOT FOR SALE - Build your dream home withview of Lake Call 415/235-3766. Michigan, in Beachwalk Resort community. This exclusive resort SHERIDAN BEACH 1/BR, 1 BATH RENTA - Across from beach. featured in Aug. '04 Chicago Parent Magazine. Enjoy beach, pool, A/C. Washer/Dryer. Year/Round, $600/mo. 219/872-4446. tennis courts, putting green & more. - $200,000. www.kinsale-properties.com. 773/298-6230. MILLER BEACH 2/BR APT - LAKE SHORE DRIVE. Steps from beach. Great lake view. A/C. walk-in closet. Large deck. Washer/dryer. PRAIRIE STYLE RANCH, 4/BR, 2700 sq. ft. 15' High great room, Storage. Off street parking. Utilities include. $900/mo + security. 36'x30'. Open plan, continuous glass, exposed brick, birch paneling 219/938-3721, or 219/939-9588. Leave message. & built-ins. Fireplace. Extensive perennials, blooming trees. Large wooded lot near major shopping, expy. 6 min to lake. $269,000. RENTALS MICHIGAN 314 Kenwood, Edgewood -- 219/861-0200 THE Page 66 August 12, 2004

Off the Book Shelf by Sally Carpenter

Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliett with illustrations by Brett Helquist “On a warm October night in Chicago, three deliv- eries were made in the same neighborhood. A plump tangerine moon had just risen over Lake Michigan. The doorbell had been rung at each place, and an enve- lope left propped outside.” I’m starting out this week with something for the younger crowd. How about a DiVinci Code for the kids? Intellectual mysteries seem to be the read of the moment, so why not include your 5th to 8th graders, too? Get them interested in art and history and think- ing analytically. Before you start laughing at my naiveté, let me explain. Chasing Vermeer incorporates all the aforementioned possibilities by cleverly disguising itself as a novel that is both interesting and easy to read, and it just might get your child out of their Harry Potter funk (movie’s over, next novel not out yet). Like Harry, Chasing Vermeer has characters that children can relate to while imagining themselves sharing in the adventures. Our heroes are Petra Andelee and Calder Pillay, two 11 year olds who live in the Hyde Park District of Chicago and go to the University School. Their teacher is anything but conventional. Instead of “opening your book to page 96”, she thinks up projects and asks questions to make the children think, investigate, and, ultimately, learn to love coming to class each day. The day after the aforementioned letters were delivered in Calder and Petra’s neighborhood, their teacher Ms. Hussey decided to talk about letters and how they can change someone’s life. Coincidence? Hmmm. The lesson about writing led to art and a trip to the Art Institute where a new exhibit was being readied that would include Johannes Vermeer’s A Lady Writing. But somehow, between New York City and Chicago, the painting was stolen. How Petra and Calder get involved with the stolen art work and the mysterious letters is a series of.....what? coincidence? fate? or clever deductions by our two heroes? Petra has strange dreams, Calder has his penta- minoes (mathematical tools) that help him think, and both children are befriended by a strange old lady who lives in the neighborhood, and both believe that everything that has happened to them has a connection of some sort. The illustrations are great, and include a hidden message that can be figured out by the reader and even checked for accuracy at the Scholastic Press web site. Put it all together and you have a perfect present to hand to your child to read and enjoy and maybe even think about.....What a concept! Till next time, happy reading! THE August 12, 2004 Page 67

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OPEN HOUSE 1933 Edgemoor 2009 Oriole TWO BLOCKS to Lake Michigan at Stop 19! This cottage has been ROOM FOR FAMILY & FRIENDS! This home offers over 1900 sq totally rebuilt and ready for you to move in! Don’t let the size from out- ft with 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths and a sun room that boasts of natural side fool you - this cottage has 5 bedrooms and 2 full baths as well as lighting over looking your own private yard! The lower level family room a full basement for added space! Call Ed Merrion today. $399,900 gives added space for entertaining and adjoins a great workshop with DIRECTIONS: Lake Shore Drive to Stop 19. Go inland 2 blocks to its own entrance. Call John Hayes for a peek! $330,000 Edgemoor to house on right. DIRECTIONS: North on Chastleton, west on Oriole Trail.

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OPEN HOUSE 2118 Florimond 110 E Ripplewater AS AMAZING INSIDE AS IT IS OUT! This boasts a master suite HIGH ON A DUNE! This beautiful Beverly Shores Contemporary home separate from the other 3 guest rooms, a full finished lower level with offers privacy galore and just a few short blocks to the beach! Windows a “huge” knotty pine family room for large parties and loads of peo- everywhere you turn brighten the open floor plan, highlighted by the ple. The landscaping is as distinctive as the Roman brick exterior! cathedral ceilings, lofts, skylites and wrap around decks! Call Fran Merrion Call Jim McGah before this one is gone! $469,000 and let this home capture your heart and imagination! $495,000 DIRECTIONS: Chastleton to Florimond, west on Florimond to DIRECTIONS: From Michigan City take RT 12 west to Broadway. Turn sign. RT to Ripplewater, turn RT. go .2mi, home is on the left, top of dune LOOK FOR US ON THE INTERNET! • www.merrionandassoc.com Debbie Burke, GRI, ABR Ed Merrion, CRS, GRI Liv Markle, CRS, GRI Julie Gring Jim Laughlin Debbie Mengel Jessica Storey Jim McGah, Broker Associate Bill Moldenhauer Jerry Lambert Pat Elliott Susan Carter Fran Merrion, GRI, ABR Michele Meden, ABR Jeff Meyer Joan Brown John Hayes, GRI, ABR Dave Walsh Tricia Meyer Heather Melnyk THE Page 68 August 12, 2004

CENTURY 21 Long Beach Realty 1401 Lake Shore Drive ~ 3100 Lake Shore Drive (219) 874-5209 ~ (219) 872-1432 6 T www.c21longbeachrealty.com Email: [email protected]

VIEWS OVER LAKE MICHIGAN REACH THE CHICAGO SKYLINE from QUALITY & CHARACTER abound in totally rehabbed lovingly restored English Country Cottage on 2 hillside lots. Huge living one-of-a-kind Michiana home on 2 wooded lots. Two sided room and enclosed porch overlook the water. The stone fireplace warms fireplace, ceramic floors, circular windows, steel beamed ceilings both rooms. 2 bedrooms on the first floor. The 27 foot upstairs bedroom add a loft feeling. Great room with fireplace, dining room, and sitting room could easily be changed to two large bedrooms to total and huge master. Short walk to Lake Michigan beach. This 4 bedrooms and 3 baths. Twelve inch plank floors on both levels carry $ out the country feeling. Basement laundry. 2 car garage. $850,000 is a “must see” to appreciate the style. 329,000

YOU’LL LOVE this cleverly casual townhouse with spacious GIVE A NOD TO NOSTALGIA in this handsome 1923 Spanish Villa great room overlooking private garden and sunny patio. First restored and modernized to today’s comfort. Surrounded by mature trees floor bedroom and bath easily converts to office. Master bed- and natural landscaping of 3 lots, privacy and tranquility are assured. Arched room has walk in closet, bath and bright balcony sitting room. doors and windows flood the rooms with light. Beautiful hard wood floors, Garage, move right in. $147,500 French doors and well proportioned rooms have a sense of flow and endur- ing good taste. 4 Bedrooms, family room, formal dining room, New kitchen and baths. One block to Lake Michigan. $685,000

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