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Soaring with a New Eagle Scout on His Birthday

by Charles McKelvy I was more than happy to brave the cold and blow- Troop 546’s 28th Eagle Scout said soaring to ing snow on a recent Saturday to travel to nearby Scouting’s pinnacle was “something I can be proud Baroda to watch a young man join the august ranks of the rest of my life and something I can always of Eagle Scouts. look back on.” In all modesty, I must confess that I too am an Melick thanked his parents, Jeff and Mindy, his Eagle, and, as they say: Once an Eagle, always an Scoutmaster, Clifford Jonatzke and his fellow scouts Eagle. for supporting him on his three-year journey to Ea- So when an Eagle Scout hears of an Eagle Scout gle. “My parents knew I would get it done, and it Court of Honor, he scrapes off the windshield and means a lot to me knowing that I did it myself.” heads on out into the cold and blowing snow. And, as happened to me, he gets to be part of the ceremony by lighting and extinguishing a candle and sitting with other Eagles in the “Eagles’ Nest.” Turns out that I was the longest serving Eagle Scout at Jus- tin Melick’s Court of Honor, but this is about Justin and not me, so let us proceed directly to that august occasion as contained in the following report: Boy Scout Troop 546 member Justin Melick made the most of his 18th birthday on February 3 by achieving Scouting’s highest rank – Eagle. A senior at Bridgman High School, Melick plans to attend Grand Valley State University and major in Broadcast. He broadcast a positive message about Scouting at his Eagle Scout Court of Honor at the Baroda Legion, saying: “What I’ve learned from Scouting is not just in the book. Scouting is about motivation.”

Presenting Boy Scout Troop 546’s 28th Eagle Scout – Justin Melick. The new Eagle Scout presented the traditional “mentor’s pin” to his Scoutmaster Clifford Jona- tzke who said his philosophy was one of helping young men achieve Eagle without doing the work for them. “If you want Eagle,” Scoutmaster Jonatzke said, “I’ll help you get it, but I’m not going to push it.” Justin Melick encouraged others to do all the hard work necessary to make Eagle “because you really learn a lot, and it’s something you’ll always be proud of.” Mindy Melick pins the Eagle Medal on her son Justin’s uniform as his fa- More than a few in attendance at Justin Melick’s ther Jeff (left) and Scoutmaster Clifford Jonatzke look on. Justin Melick’s Eagle Scout Court of Honor was held on his 18th birthday, February 3, at Court of Honor noted that the 38th President of the the Baroda American Legion. United States, Gerald R. Ford, was an Eagle Scout. THE March 1, 2007 Page 3 While he does not aspire to the White House, Justin Melick said he learned a particularly valu- Open ‘til 6 p.m. able lesson about the human condition during his Evenings advancement toward Eagle. “The highlights of my advancement were all the camping trips, and my Eagle Scout project where I helped raise funds to fi ght ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) because my grandma died of ALS, or Lou www.littlehousefashions.comElegant Apparel for the Gehrig’s disease. I had an auction for it last March, [email protected] Conscious Woman and I raised about a $1,000,” Justin said. Women’s Apparel He added that the funds he raised were used to assist those who suffer from what is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells Boss Is Away Sale in the brain and the spinal cord. “They give them equipment that will make them comfortable and their lives easier. And they also fund research.” Buy 1, Get 1 Justin said it was “really hard to watch” his grandmother suffer from Lou Gehrig’s disease. “That really made me want to help others who have 1/2 Price the disease.” (of equal or lesser value) Justin Melick plans to give back to Scouting af- ter he graduates from college by serving as an adult leader.

A sweet reward for achieving Eagle Scout. THE SAK's signature Tightweave crochet in a new "circles" weave for Spring. Shiny nickel clasp hard- Troop 546 meets at Bridgman Post 331 of the ware attaches the round braided handle to the bag. American Legion at 4241 Legion Street on Mon- Zip top closure. Matching color, nylon taffeta lining days from 7 to 8:30 p.m. (Michigan time). Scouting features a pen holder, cell phone, multifunction and is open to boys from 11 to 18. For more informa- back wall zippered pockets. Multi and blue multi have tion, please call Scoutmaster Clifford Jonatzke at navy blue lining, neutral multi has chocolate brown 269/465-5195. lining. $59

Lord Baden-Powell Fall & Winter Clearance 50% off Lord Baden-Powell was a career offi cer in the Brit- ish Army. He wrote military books, some of which + 20% off Last Sale Price were written for boys. In 1908 he wrote Scouting For Boys which became a wild success. A camping 409409 Alexander Alexander Street Street, LaPorte,LaPorte, IN IN 326-8602 326-8602 trip in 1907 to try out his ideas is accepted as the On Hwy 35 - 5 Blocks South of Lincolnway TurnTurn Rightright on AlexanderAlexander beginning of the Boy Scout Movement. He died in Monday-FridayMonday - Friday 10 am 9:30 to 6 topm 7 Saturday Saturday 9:30 9:30 am to to 5 5 pm 1941 and is buried in Kenya, Africa. THE Page 4 March 1, 2007 “The Lion in Winter” at 4th St. Theatre Now Welcome accepting new patients. Maryann T. Fumo, M.D. • Board Certification: Internal Medicine • Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana • Internship: Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee,Wisconsin • Residency: Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies, Kalamazoo, Michigan King Henry (Louis Arata, Chicago) threatens his son, the stalwart • Fellowship: University of Chicago, Richard the Lionhearted (Mark Popovich, Valparaiso). Chicago, Illinois Unusual Staging for an Unusual Show Dr. Fumo is a Clinical Professor of If you have seen the fi lm starring Catherine Hep- Medicine at Indiana University burn and Peter O’Toole, you may not realize that School of Medicine, Northwest “The Lion in Winter” is a comedy. The playwright Center for Medical Education. James Goldman called it a comedy. But it is a dark, sardonic comedy of an extremely dysfunctional fam- To schedule an appointment, ily, a comedy that had consequences for the history please call 879-0333. Dr. Fumo’s of Europe. office is located at 8733 W. 400 N, Set in the Christmas Court in France in 1183, the Michigan City. aging King Henry II rules over the British realm. His wife, the powerful and domineering Queen El- eanor of Aquitane, is locked away in a castle. Their three sons viciously fi ght for the crown. The newly- crowned King Philip of France wants to exchange his beautiful sister for more territory. The problem is that his sister has become Henry’s mistress and she shows no interest in marrying any of his sons. It is a comedy that tells a twist-fi lled, compelling story where everyone’s motives are suspect. For this production, director Mark Ladd has opened up the acting space to accommodate the dy- namics of the play. Mark says that he “...wanted to extend the stage at 4th Street into the theater to enhancing the mood and tension. We almost have a theater-in-the-round, with audience members on what was a part of the stage.” Chicago actor Louis Arata portrays King Henry. Lisa Woodruff plays Queen Eleanor. Richard the Li- onhearted is played by Mark Popovich. The 12th Century marks the beginning of the end of the Dark Ages. It is the time of the crusades. Mod- ern poetry and music are heard for the fi rst time, especially in France. For this production, composer Dan Schaaf has written primitive period music us- ing mediaeval rhythms and melodies, some written by Richard the Lionhearted himself. “The Lion in Winter” runs March 2, 3, 9-11, 15-18. Curtain is 8 p.m. with a Sunday matinees at 3 p.m. Phone 219 926-7875 for reservations; tickets $12. 4th Street Theater is located at 125 N. 4th Street, Chesterton. Visit WWW.4thStreetNCCA.org THE March 1, 2007 Page 5

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Cat in the Hat’s 50th Birthday Celebrate the Cat in the Hat’s 50th Birthday at LaPorte County Public Library locations on Fri., March 2. There is no cost or registration. • In Children’s Services at the main library in LaPorte, 904 Indiana Ave., come in after school at any time until 5 p.m. for a read in, face painting, and a craft. • The Coolspring Branch Library, corner of 400 N. and Johnson Rd., Michigan City, will host a Dr. Seuss and Friends Fun Night at 6 p.m. Dr. Seuss contests including Cat in the Hat balancing contest, Horton egg-sit event, and Bread and Butter battle will be held. Please pre-register for this event by phoning 879-3272. For more information, phone 219/362-7128. Please phone 48 hours in advance 219/362-6156 to request signing for the hearing impaired. THE March 1, 2007 Page 7

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Maritime Society Captures 2-ton Artifact by William F. Keefe

What was historically the biggest schooner on the Great Lakes has yielded up what may be the biggest non-fl oatable possession of the Chi- cago Maritime Society. Purchase of the shipwrecked Da- vid Dows anchor has presented the CMS with a 4,000-pound artifact that society offi cials hope will at- tract crowds once the history orga- nization fi nds and moves into a new museum site. The CMS completed the purchase last summer after some nine years of negotiations. “The anchor is a piece of his- tory that we’ve had our eyes on for years,” said Maritime Society of- fi cials. The anchor will eventually join some 4,000 other artifacts and historical treasures currently owned by the CMS. Among them are 90 wa- A painting by a twentieth century artist depicts the David Dows as she looked while crowding sail. tercraft. The ship’s fi ve masts are clearly outlined. The David Dows had a somewhat ter. The following day, covered with ice, she sank unusual career. “Launched in April, 1881…,” as upright in about 40 feet of water. Her masts project- CMS curator John Heinz writes in the CMS news- ed above water, and her crew took to the rigging to letter, “she was known as ‘the Monster’ for her size-- await rescue. With some of the men suffering from 278 feet long; her masts--fi ve, a record for the Great frostbite, all 17 were rescued. Lakes; and her cargo capacity…, almost 140,000 A Divers’ Haven bushels.” By the 1980s the Dows’ wreck had become a ha- “She was the largest sailing ship ever to carry ven for scuba divers. She lay in Lake Michigan wa- cargo on the Great Lakes.” ters some seven miles off Calumet Harbor. Douglas The David Dows had a “less than enviable reputa- Dabis of Hammond, Indiana, a diver and salvor, tion” because of characteristics that appeared when became aware of the massive prize when his own she was under way. She was, in fact, largely “un- boat’s anchor line became tangled in the underwa- manageable,” having caused the freighter John B. ter hulk. Merrill to sink and having collided with the steamer Richard Mott. The accidents “resulted in her even- tual conversion”--as a barge she would “be pulled at the end of a towline by a tug.” The Dows, in short, “as a schooner with some of the rigging characteristics of a barkentine (a bark, in the maritime language of the Great Lakes), built to carry a large amount of grain or coal in her hold, and to be navigable with a small crew”--a total of 17 including the captain and cook. In part, the Dows’ problems centered on her “he- roic dimensions.” “When leaving port,” writes Heinz, “it took nearly eight hours to get her sails up and get her under way, with the aid of a steam donkey engine, and nearly as long to prepare to dock again at the next port of call. This massive expenditure of time and effort made it more economical to have her pulled by tug, sails still unfurled…” On Thanksgiving Day, 1889, the Dows was over- Part log and part iron, the David Dows anchor moves toward the truck taken by a violent storm. She began to take on wa- that will carry it to Crowley’s Yacht Yard. (Images courtesy CMS) THE March 1, 2007 Page 11 “It was accidental,” Dabis has recalled. “That was 1987, and I knew the anchor was prime salvage ma- terial.” Where Going Home is Getting Away 19 Enchanting Cottages for Sale p Almost ready to head for its next stop, Crowley’s Yacht Yard, the anchor o O gets comfortable on a truck. M del en Except for the Dows’ two anchors, little remained ous for the scuba diver or the salvor to rescue from the H e wreck. Located in shallow water, the hulk has lost S y 1 (MI time) not only hundreds of artifacts but also valuable aturda to 5 woodwork. The ship, according to one diver who has visited the wreck, “has been reduced to a pile of lumber.” With the help of friends, Dabis hauled the anchor 106 South Franklin Street out of the lake, depositing it fi rst on the Hammond New Buffalo, MI. Lakefront Park beach. Moved shortly afterward to C M 269.469.9090 a LPo Dabis’ home in downtown Hammond, the anchor campbuffalocottages.com BuFFa served as a “lawn ornament” for nearly 20 years. COTTAGeS Nine-Year Negotiations Learning that the anchor was for sale in 1997, CMS offi cials began to negotiate for the purchase. Last August 31, the sale completed, a crane provid- ed by Grant Crowley, a CMS offi cer, hoisted the an- chor onto a fl atbed trailer for delivery to Crowley’s Yacht Yard, 3434 E. 95th St., Chicago. The anchor, all 14 feet of it, currently rests in a shed in the Yacht Yard. The anchor belongs, technically, to the State of Illinois, say CMS offi cials. But it emerged from the lake before the current laws on shipwreck salvage were enacted--making it possible for the Maritime Society to become curator of the wood-and-iron relic. The group last summer completed its negotiations and paid Dabis the agreed-upon price of $7,000. Stored safely under roof at the Yacht Yard, the anchor is available for public viewing, according to yard owner Mr. Crowley. On any days but Sundays and holidays, Crowley said, interested visitors can stop at the Yacht Yard’s Ship’s Store. The personnel in the Ship’s Store will provide di- rections to the CMS’s latest acquisition. The story has only one footnote: “The auxiliary anchor, weighing only about 3,600 pounds, is still on the wreck.” THE Page 12 March 1, 2007 Upcoming Classes at Fernwood Saturday, March 3; 10 a.m.-noon Build a Bluebird House A great way to encourage bluebirds to nest in your yard is to build them a nest box. A traditional style of bluebird house is built in this class. Tools and ma- terials are provided. Information about bluebirds, Hi, I’m Harley their habits, and other nest box style patterns is of- fered. This is a great project for families! Class size is limited; phone ahead. Advance Registration Requested. Members $10 per house; Public $12 per house. Saturday, March 3; 12:30-1:30 p.m. Inviting Bluebirds to Your Backyard After you have made or purchased a bluebird nest box, what next? In this program learn where and how to mount the nest box in your yard. Find out how to monitor the activity inside the boxes and how to take care of the nest boxes for many years of use. Members $8, Public $10. Saturday, March 3; 2:00-3:00 p.m. Top Annual and Perennial Picks for 2007 Plan on attending this program before shopping for your bedding plants this spring! Jerome Vite of Vite’s Greenhouses provides images and a list of great new varieties of annual and perennial fl ow- ering and foliage plants for this year’s garden. Lo- cated in Buchanan, Vite’s is a local outlet for Proven Winners brand plants. Proven Winners is a market- ing group that works with plant breeders through- out the world to connect new varieties with growing regions in which they are best suited. Members $12, Public $15. Wednesday, March 7; 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Peyote Beading a Decorative Pin on a Bead Loom Guild member Margaret Jones demonstrates how to make a decorative pin with the popular Peyote Beading Stitch using a beading loom. A 5” x 7” stretcher frame can also be used. Bring seed beads, beading needle to fi t through your beads, Nymo beading thread, scissors and a bead loom or frame. After starting your project with Margaret, you receive enough instructions to fi nish at home. Members Free, Public $5. It is recommended to call Fernwood to confi rm n about a year old status of classes beforehand. Contact Fernwood for n housebroken! registration and information at (269) 695-6491. Fernwood is located near Buchanan, Michigan. n cool with cats Take US 31 to Walton Road, exit 7. Go west 1.7 n and . . . miles, then north on Range Line Road. just want Fernwood is a non-profi t organization that re- ceives no direct government support. Its mission a nice home is to enrich the lives of all people by stimulating 722 State Road 212 appreciation of nature, exemplifying harmony be- Michigan City, IN tween people, plants, gardens, and wildlife, and us- 872-4499 ing the distinctive natural and cultivated habitats known as Fernwood. THE March 1, 2007 Page 13

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6 PONCHARTRAIN TRAIL 125 SHADOW TRAIL PERCHED HIGH ON A DUNE less than two blocks to MICHIANA CONTEMPORARY boasts deeded beach rights. deeded Lake Michigan beach. Four bedrooms, three and a half 3 bedrooms/3 baths, one owner home perched on a wooded dune bath contemporary cedar home with fi replace, sits secluded on guarantees privacy. Enjoy wrap-around deck off kitchen, dining almost an acre of natural dune. Pool and new pool side so- & living room with fi replace where Mexican tile opposes white larium. Extra large street level two-car garage. $650K washed vaulted ceilings. Dramatic master suite with loft rests high above great room. Enjoy family room with 2nd fi replace, beach bath & path to miles of sandy beach $764K THE Page 16 March 1, 2007 NOW OPEN! Step Out of the Shower and Up to the MIC! Audition for Hoosier Star Step out of the shower and up to the microphone. Let the world, or at least La Porte County, take note of your talent. Auditions for Hoosier Star 2007, a benefi t for the La Porte County Symphony Orchestra, will be Fri., Quality Services at Affordable Prices March 17 and Sat., March 18 at La Porte Little Theatre, 218 A. Street, La Porte. Three judges will Haircuts $13.00 select 12 fi nalists, six in the junior division (17 & under) and six in the adult division (18 & over). The Cut/Color/Style $35.00 winners will perform at the La Porte Civic Audito- Relaxers $40.00 rium, 1001 Ridge Street, La Porte, on Sat., June 23, with the orchestra and Dr. Groovy and the Soul Sur- OpenCall Mon., for Wed., an Appointment Thurs., Fri 9am–7pm geons. (219)Sat. 10am–4pm873-9690 After each song, three on-stage commentators will 1418 Franklin St. • Michigan City, IN 46360 share their thoughts about the performer’s stage 1418 Franklin St. • Michigan City, IN 46360 (219) 873-9690 presence, vocal range, style and talent. Joe Mellen of Michigan City will be the Master of Ceremonies. The audience will have the fi nal say-so by voting for the Hoosier Idol winners. The three top fi nishers in each category will receive cash prizes -- $300, fi rst place; $200, second place; and $100, third place. Vocalists may choose to sing classical, Broad- way music, country, gospel, pop, rock, jazz, opera or blues. The Hoosier Star contest is open to amateur soloists only, no duets or group performances. For auditions, applicants may provide their own accom- panist, CD or karaoke machine, or sing a cappella. NOW OPEN WEEKENDS In addition, a piano accompanist will be provided. Applicants must live in La Porte County or any county touching La Porte County with the addition Friday & Saturday 5 - 10 p.m. of Lake County this year. Sunday 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. To sign up for an audition time, phone the Sym- phony offi ce at (219) 362-9020 or visit www.lcso.net. The deadline for entry is March 9. The $20 audition Our specialty is the authentic Naples Style Pizza fee will be contributed to this fundraising event for prepared and cooked just as it was 167 years ago in a the orchestra. wood fi red hearth oven. This style pizza is as much a method of rich tradition as it is a food. Gardens and Flowers Video Series This program at the Michigan City Public Li- Our passion is to provide our guests this authentic brary will be Wed., March 6, 6:30 p.m. Internation- Napoletana pie along with fresh salads, unique al Friendship Garden Vice President George Neagu sandwiches and refreshing Gelato using only the will host this fi nal program in the series of videos fi nest fresh ingredients, cooked using time honored featuring some of his favorite gardens and fl owers. traditions and served in a warm inviting atmosphere. Sit back and bask in the glory of spring featuring “Flower Power: Spring Flowers” and “International Friendship Gardens.” The program is free and open Come and relax, enjoy the tradition of this fi ne food to the public. with a story to tell, Authentic Wood Fired Pizza. WARREN J. ATTAR 219-879-8777 Agent Representing State Farm Since 1971 500 S. EL PORTAL My 24 Hour Good Neighbor Service Number is MICHIANA SHORES, IN (219) 874-4256 INDOOR AND OUTDOOR SEATING STATE FARM Auto 1902 E. US 20 • Evergreen Plaza CARRYOUT Life Fire

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2060 Lake Shore Dr. 130-C Lake Shore Dr. Long Beach • $1,800,000 Long Beach • $389,000 1 Your own piece of Paradise! Incredible lake front opportunity at Easy living with a Lake view! Exceptional 3 bedroom, 2 ⁄2 bath Stop 21 with 90 feet of Lake frontage. This 1930’s 4 bedroom, 4 condo with a great list of amenities for beach living. Great Room bath home offers a terrifi c Great Room with fi replace & stunning with gas fi replace which opens to deck for additional summer lake views. Seawall is continuous with 2 adjacent properties to enjoyment. Watch the sunset with family & friends. Association the west. A unique opportunity for the savvy buyer! pool & private access to beautiful beach.

Shirl Bacztub, GRI 219/874-5642 Linette Gresham 219/229-0312 Karen Kmiecik 219/210-0494 Randy Novak*, ABR, e-Pro, GRI, 219/877-7069 Megan Campbell* 219/861-3683 Ellen Holloway*, GRI 219/878-3721 Deb Kozachenko 219/324-5805 Barb Pinks 219/325-0006 Judi Donaldson, GRI 21 9/879-1411 Maria Jackson* 269/369-7477 Ken Larson 219/873-7101 Pat Tym*, ABR, GRI, SRES 219/210-0324 Laurie Farrell*, GRI 219/871-0526 Kathy Bricker Kehoe 219/873-4426 Shawnta Leeks 219/871-9312 Stephanie Duffy Wisner 219/561-3323 Jamie Follmer 219/851-2164 Susan Kelley* 219/874-5610 Daiva Mockaitis*, GRI 219/670-0982 *Licensed in Indiana and Michigan Joe Gazarkiewicz 219/861-3750 Tina Kelly 219/873-3680 Debbie Novak 219/362-4603 THE Page 18 March 1, 2007 Meet Some “Everyday People” New Arrivals…

For Classic, Contemporary Style

Ongoing Art Sale (up to 40% off) The a Framing Station 912 Franklin, Michigan City y (219) 879-2115 r Open Tuesday - Saturday Everyday People play a mix of country/rock and country music. Area’s largest selection of South Shore Posters. “Everyday People” brings to the Box Factory for the Arts a mix of country-rock and country music, including new and contemporary tunes as well as some of the classics of early country music. For the ultimate in human comfort… The concert on Sat., March 3rd, at 8 p.m. MI time, Heat your home with features accomplished, professional musicians Dale Dorsey on pedal steel guitar; Mike Davis, lead gui- patented exclusive tar; Jim Peltz, bass; and Dave Denk, drums. Lead vocalist is Kellirae Boann. Tickets at the door are $8; $6 for students and “Paradise Warmth” seniors (60+); and children under 12 admitted free when accompanied by an adult. EdenPURE The South Bend-based band has opened for na- The world leader in products for a healthy and comfortable environment - bringing the Garden of Eden into your home. tional recording artists Neal McCoy, Randy Travis and Loretta Lynn at the Morris Performing Arts Center. They are equally comfortable on the big stage as well as smaller venues such as the Box Fac- tory. For more, visit www.boxfactoryforthearts.org or phone the Box offi ce at 269-983-3688, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Mon.-Sat. or Sun. from 1-4 p.m. The Box Fac- tory is located at 1101 Broad St., St. Joseph, MI.

“Memories” Begins Second Season Safe, Healthy Heat Join Musical Memories host Stan Sabal as he Sun Twin® uses infrared technology to produce safe, comfort- begins his second season on WRHC-LP, 106.7fm on able and economical heat. Infrared rays are said to be the Sunday, March 4. from 5-6 p.m. (ET) “life-giving part of the sun’s spectrum.” “ ‘Remembering Your Grandparents Music’ is the • Does not remove moisture in the air theme of the second season show opener featuring • Replaces the cold with warmth • Produces no harmful pollutants music reminding you about those summers visiting • Uses standard 110 electricity; no harmful fuel exhausts your grandparents farm that almost anyone grow- • Safe for children and pets ing up in the mid-1960’s can relate with,” comment- • Thermostat comfort controlled ed Stan Sabal. Musical Memories is a variety music program that Family owned features easy-listening, pop singers from the past and operated along with some Big Band and Jazz and a Country since 1962 song mingled with some Polka tunes. The program airs live from 5-6 p.m. Sunday and replayed 9-10 1406 Franklin Street a.m. Wednesday and can also be heard along with Michigan City 219-879-8248 all other programs on the station’s website: www. radioharborcountry.org. THE March 1, 2007 Page 19

WELCOME TO YOUR NEW HOME!

Located at US 12 and Karwick Road

2 bedroom 2 bath units are 1185 sq. ft

3 bedroom 2 bath units are 1473 sq ft

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Call to reserve our 3 bedroom completely furnished unit. Fully equipped fi tness center Clubhouse with pool 219-879-9950 www.mylongbeachvilla.com THE Page 20 March 1, 2007 7th Annual Runnin’ With the Irish The St. Patrick Home & School Association will Visit host the 7th Annual Runnin’ With the Irish 5K run A Watercolor Journey & non-competitive 5K walk on Sat., March 10, at Wilson Shelter in the Indiana Dunes State Park, Watercolors by James F. McComb north Indiana 49, Chesterton. Presented by the Janet Musikantow Gallery Registration will open at 7:30 a.m. The family at the Harbor Dunes Office Location fun run begins at 8:30 a.m., the 5K race begings at 18605 West US 12, New Buffalo Michigan 9 a.m., and the walk at 9:05 a.m. Participants are asked to carpool as parking at the site is limited. This event is a Calumet Region Striders Gold Cup race and is planned as a fun event for all ages. Awards will be presented to the overall male and female runners, top masters (age 40+) male and fe- male runners, and the top t fi nishers in 13 different age groups. The top 6 places in the youngest 4 age groups receive medals. Bagpipes will provide musi- cal entertainment in the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day. Post-refreshments include corned beef and cabbage, fruit and home baked treats provided by St. Pats families. Entry fees are $10 for the family fun run; the 5K run and walk are $12 for students K-8th grade, and Thru April, call: 269-469-8600 or 269-469-3604 for hours $20 for adults. A long sleeved t-shirt will be pro- vided to all preregistered runners and to race-day entrants while supplies last. Entry forms are avail- able at www.stpatsparish.org MoreClassical info with Alisha Music Brown, For 219/929-4631. the Soul Auto insurance with On Sat., March 3rd, 3 p.m., the Michigan City a cherry on top. Public Library will present Chanson du Soir, a duo comprised of soprano Chelsea Camille and classical A personal auto policy topped off with guitarist David Isaacs. The two are touring the Mid- a sweet helping of west. The program is free and open to the public. extra coverage – at The program spans the centuries from the Re- no additional charge. naissance to the 20th century while traversing four languages. Ms. Camille has performed on many stages across Caifornia, in addition to creating her own line of jewelry. Mr. Isaacs is accomplished as a guitar soloist and recently fi nalized his fi rst studio- OHIO CASUALTY GROUP recorded CD. Call us today. Mad Scientist Day at Library www.ocas.com Protect What’s Yours® The seventh annual “Mad Scientist Day” will be Policies are underwritten by the member companies of Ohio Casualty Group. Not all coverages available in all states. held at 6 p.m., on Mon., March 12 at LaPorte County Logos owned by The Ohio Casualty Company. ©2006 the Ohio Casualty Insurance Company. REPRESENTED BY: Public Library, 904 Indiana Ave., LaPorte. Elemen- tary students and their families are invited to come BRENDA J. WILLIAMS and participate in hands on experiments planned SNYDER INSURANCE AGENCY INC. by library staff and PNC students. 1905 FRANKLIN ST. You may pick up a schedule of experiments in MICHIGAN CITY, IN Children’s Services at the library prior to the event. 219-879-4343 There is no charge or registration. For more infor- AR1578 (06/06) 050350 mation, phone 219/362-7128. Please phone 48 hours in advance 219/362-6158 to request signing for the hearing impaired. THE March 1, 2007 Page 21

1851 Lake Shore Drive - Michigan City

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The Tin Buffalo

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BOBBIE CAVIC DEIRDRE MCLINDEN WWW.RUBLOFF.COM Associate Broker Sales Residential Properties Licensed in IN & MI Licensed in IN & MI 439 S. Whittaker 269-469-8748 269-469-9580 New Buffalo, MI 49117 THE THE Page 22 March 1, 2007 March 1, 2007 Page 23 A Little “Razzle-Dazzle” and a Lot of Imagination Can Brighten a Child’s Day The tall, slim lady glided into the classroom on soft ballet slippers, wearing a colorful chiffon costume and immedi- ately had the attention of the fourteen children in the room. She made small talk with them getting their attention as well as gaining their confi dence. I was in the Peter Pan Class of teacher Jackie Allison and helper Miss Tracy at the Plum Street Head Start program last Thursday to catch “The Ballet Lady” in action. And action there was! Designed to teach a beginning appreciation of dance through the simple acts of stretching, turning, jumping and hav- ing fun, Judith Joseph, aka “The Ballet Lady,” developed this program fi fteen years ago for preschool and elementary school children.

A little “Razzle Dazzle” on the forehead makes you very special.

Ballet Lady introduces “Fred.” Dancing with ‘Fred’ is a lot of fun!

The Baby Butterfl y Story Stretching time - touch your toes.

The Baby Butterfl y story… The baby butterfl y, who couldn’t fl y be- cause she was too young, disobeyed her mother and left her home in the hollow Pick up a foot, swing the arm and tree. Her wings began to grow stronger TURN. and she began to fl y, but then the rain came and got her wings all soggy! She went back home where the children dried her wings. She grew up to be a beautiful Dancing with silks is the MOST fun! butterfl y and live happily ever after!

The Baby Butterfl y begins to fl y.

Oh, my wings are all wet! The children help dry her wings Big stretch Big group hug Place a little “Razzle Dazzle” in your shoe and you will dance all day. THE Page 24 March 1, 2007 in Every ITEMS Department! March 5th March All Bedroom All Bedroom OPEN 1 - 3:30 p.m. CLEARANCE INTEREST FREE FINANCING SUNDAY and we have nowhere to put it! and we have nowhere Spring Merchandise, it’s coming it’s Spring Merchandise, We truckloads of new have ordered All Leather Furniture and Dining Room Sets, Accessories, Occasional, Bookcases, Home Office Hutches & Stools, Lamps, WAITING FOR YOUR TAX RETURN? FOR YOUR TAX WAITING Enjoy your furniture now - Use our PAY FOR IT LATER! PAY & Entertainment Furniture 25-50% Off 35-50% Off at Naturally Wood! www.naturallywoodfurniturecenter.com DELIVERED WITH A SMILE! • BEST VALUE BEST VALUE MORE ITEMS ADDED! MORE ITEMS More than just a furnitureMore store! (219) 872-6501 or1-800-606-8035 • Mon. - Thur. 9:30 - 6, Fri. 9:30 - 8, Sat. 9 - 6 (219) 872-6501 or1-800-606-8035 • Mon. - Thur. It all adds up to the WILL BE DISCOUNTED AT TIME OF SALE. SALE AND DISCOUNTS NOT RETROACTIVE TO PRIOR PURCHASES. WILL BE DISCOUNTED AT 1106 E US HWY 20, Michigan City Quality , Service & Good Prices DISCOUNTS BASED ON ORIGINAL LIST PRICES. ITEMS THAT ARE SALE OR CLEARANCE PRICED HAVE DISCOUNT ALREADY CALCULATED. OTHER ITEMS DISCOUNT ALREADY CALCULATED. ARE SALE OR CLEARANCE PRICED HAVE DISCOUNTS BASED ON ORIGINAL LIST PRICES. ITEMS THAT Mattress Sets & Mattress Chairs ™ SPECIALS Dozens of items - Bedding Accessories most one of a kind with sets $799 and up Serta DOOR BUSTER For Spring! LOWEST PRICE GUARANTEE We Wait Can’t All Sofas, Loveseats and We need space NOW! 30-50% Off 30-50% Off Twin Mattresses from $99 from Mattresses Twin FREE COMFORTER THE March 1, 2007 Page 25

We are accepting appointments for participa- tion in the Spring Girlfriend Sale, your ultimate woman’s resale clothing event. Early drop off will begin in March on Mondays and Wednesdays be- ginning at 10 a.m. and continuing throughout the day every 1/2 hour. As always you may submit up to 30 items for resale, you will receive 50% of the selling price of your items sold, you do not have to be present to participate, there is a $10 fee due at registration, and we would love to have you join our crew of vol- unteers. Phone the center at 879-3845 and leave you name, desired day and time of appointment to drop off your clothing and a telephone number. We will confi rm you appointment and answer any questions with a return call. The sale will be held the last weekend in April and the fi rst weekend in May. George Blue will begin a new 8 week ses- With this Ad sion of get in “Beach Shape” training on April 2nd. He provides no nonsense instruction in a coed, group setting and will target your specifi c needs. 10 % off George is a compassionate man but has seen and heard all it all before. If you need that little push Wellness to get going he’s your man. The class starts with a series of stretching and toning exercises and moves Visits. into weight lifting routine. After 8 weeks you will be 1943 S Woodland Ave. not only be hooked on the smooth jazz background Expires 3/31/07 Michigan City, IN 46360 Expires 1/21/07 music, camaraderie and laughter of fellow class- mates but also that new body that’s just waiting to 219-879-0249 be developed. Come join the fun! To register and for more in- formation phone the Long Beach Fitness Center at 879-1395. y Our plea last week to the community to i t S i l a b t share ideas for possible activities to be held at the i i WILSON s s f n a

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The idea is to meet one evening a week and bring n & RENOVATION R along a project to work on. The group would share W I n y ideas and enjoy the fellowship. If this is something t e g r i t you would like to be a part of or if you would like to teach a class in knitting phone the Center and add 219-872-5110 • Cell: 574-320-0733 your name to thePork call list. Chop Dinner St. Luke United----submitted Lutheran by Church, Susan Vissing2000 E. Cool- • Custom Home Design & Build spring Ave., will be offering a Pork Chop Dinner on Sat., March 3, 4-6 p.m. • Framing Contractor The menu includes a boneless, breaded pork chop, mashed potatoes & gravy, sauerkraut, green beans, • Condominium/Townhouse applesauce, bread and butter and beverage. Cost of Development the meal is $8.00; take-outs will be available. There will be a Dessert Bar for $1.00 per serving. Ticket info and reservations at 879-9415. THE Page 26 March 1, 2007

Hello, Molly

Before I relate my Hello, Molly story, you should sheet of phyllo. From this perspective, it is forgiving. know that until the year 2006 I’d never known a You won’t be able to see it in the fi nished product. Molly in all my life. It all started when I learned Leftover phyllo can be tightly rewrapped and re- there’s a timely and entertaining monthly food ses- frozen.” Kathy later humourously added, “If its too sion the third Thursday of each month. Its held in frozen, hack it with a buzz saw.” She’s been phyllo Chesterton at the rather new shop Molly Bea’s In- dough-ing for many years, having learned from her gredients, LLC, which you may have read about own mother long ago. last September in the Beacher’s foodstuff. They’re Molly Bea Ingredients cooking program is located at 761 Indian Boundary Road (facing the held each month on the 3rd Thursday, 7:00 pm. The Jewel in the other mall across the street). As this March event, soon to come up, is Thai Cooking – upcoming meeting all about Phyllo dough was held Healthy Eating! And the presenters are from Taste at Molly Bea’s, I made sure to invite my Bridge of Thailand, Chesterton. I wonder how many Mollys buddy named Molly (Molly Karsten) to join me. I’ve will be at that one? I expect I’ll be there. never seen two Mollys together, have you? More name celebration. Kathy Brock was our per- former. Now you know Kathy Brock announces the news on TV’s Channel 7, but this Phyllo Dough lady was a different Kathy Brock, and a delightful one. She told us all about phyllo dough and how to use it, adding little comments like, “...sometimes curs- ing is involved.” And she’d baked several goodies to share with us, including baklava and spinach pie. Yum. A list of Kathy Brock’s phyllo must-dos was passed out. They included instructions like “Buy the freshest dough possible – use sources that go through it regularly. Don’t use dough that has been in your refrigerator or freezer too long. Cover the open dough with waxed paper and a clean kitchen towel. Dough should be covered at all times except Eileen Heisler, owner of Molly Bea’s, is introducing our speaker Kathy when you are pulling out a leaf to work on it...... Brock. So where did the store name come from? Molly and Bea were the names of Eileen and Marc’s mothers. Phyllo can be patched or covered over with another

1 ⁄4 cup golden raisinsAPPLE STRUDEL 1 ⁄4 cup1 dried pound currants sweet apples, peeled, cored and thinly 1 ⁄2 tsp slicedground cinnamon 2 T white sugar 2 slices brown bread, crumbled 1 ⁄2 (16 oz) pkg phyllo dough 1 ⁄4 cup butter, melted Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a bowl com- bine apples, raisins, currants, cinnamon, sugar and bread crumbs. Stir well. Phyllo: One sheet at a time, butter the sheet and then place an- other phyllo sheet on top. Do this (layering and buttering) until you have used 10 sheets of phyl- lo. Spread the fruit mixture evenly over the but- tered phyllo along the long edge, leaving a 2” margin at either side. Start rolling up the phb- yllo tightly, fold in the edges and continue roll- ing to form a log shape. Brush with melted but- ter again. Bake in preheated oven 30 minutes, Kathy Brock serves one of our goodies sample. until pastry is golden brown and fruit is tender. THE March 1, 2007 Page 27

CURRIED CHICKEN WILD RICE STRUDEL 1 ⁄2 cup wild rice 2 tsp curry powder 6 T unsalted butter 1 whole skinless boneless chicken breast, pound- 1 ed to ⁄2” thickness 2 T dry white wine or water 2 T mayonnaise 3 T plain yogurt 2 T Major Grey’s chutney 1 tsp lemon juice 1 ⁄4 cup chopped almonds, toasted 1 ⁄4 cup golden raisins, plumped in hot water for 10 minutes 6 sheets phyllo (18” x 14”) 1 ⁄4 cup bread crumbs In a large saucepan, bring 2 cups of salted water to a boil and add the wild rice. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 35 - 45 minutes, ....and explains more about phyllo dough. or until the rice is tender. Drain and let cool. In small skillet, melt 1 T butter with 1 tsp cur- ry powder over moderately high heat until the foam subsides and in it, saute the chicken for 30 seconds on each side. Add the wine and cook the chicken, covered, over moderately low heat for 5 to 7 minutes or until it is just cooked through. Let cool and cut the chicken into 1/2” dice. In a bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, yogurt, chutney, 1 tsp curry powder, lemon juice, pan juices from the chicken, diced chicken, nuts, rai- sins and salt and pepper to taste. Let cool Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In small sauce- pan, melt the remaining 5 T butter. Line a work surface with two 20” long sheets of wax paper with the long sides overlapped. Put one sheet of the phyllo on the wax paper, brush it with some Eileen’s husband, Marc Heisler, watching Eileen’s introduction. of the curry butter and sprinkle with 2 tsp of the breadcrumbs. On this layer, brush and sprinkle 4 more sheets of the phyllo in the same manner and lay the 6th sheet of phyllo on top. Spread the fi lling on the phyllo in a 3” wide strip, mounding it 4” above the near long side, leaving a 2” bor- der at each end. Using the wax paper as a guide, lift the bottom 4” of the pastry over the fi lling, fold in the ends and roll up the strudel tightly. Transfer the strudel carefully, seam side down, to a lightly buttered baking sheet, brush it with Molly K borrowed a the remaining butter. Bake in lower third of chef’s apron for this oven for 25 minutes, or until it is golden. Let the pose with Eileen. strudel cool to warm on the baking sheet on a rack. Serve warm, cut into 1” slices with a ser- rated knife with additional chutney, if desired. Serves 6.

Note: Just as I was about to turn in this Hello Molly story to the Beacher, I learned my son Rich is now working with a grad student/supervisor in Madison WI – her name is Molly. How many Mollys do you readers know? THE Page 28 March 1, 2007 ers, but pop music fans will be disappointed. The music here is donated by individuals and by college community orchestras. The open source site wel- comes more music donations, but they would have Expert Videos, Amateur Singers and More to be originals that are not meant for marketing. If If you have time to look at only one of the websites you want to grab some free, quality classical scores, mentioned this week, make it “Running With Num- then look over the menu of offerings here. Grab bers.” If every consumer in America could view this, some Mozart, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky and others we might be more careful about the amount of stuff and enjoy. that ends up in landfi lls. The other sites this week Singshot (www.singshot.com). The entire Web run the gamut from video lessons on just about any is your audience, and if you want to wow people subject, to debaters who argue just about any sub- with your singing talent, this site is designed to ject. The amateur singers, by the way, have their let you do that. In addition, you’ll receive feedback own piece of Internet real estate to show off their and a rating. Frankly, I was not impressed with one talent—or lack of it. Don’t mistake it for American highly-rated torch singer wannabe that I listened Idol, though. to. If you refuse to go the karaoke route in public, Running the Numbers (www.chrisjordan.com). maybe you’ll feel more comfortable submitting your Photographer Chris Jordan gives us an eye-opening voice recording on the Internet—at least you can’t look at our consumer habits via visual statistics. It see your audience. But, you’ll hear from them. Or, isn’t pretty and yet it is pretty—at least the visu- whoever’s listening. als are artful. The content is not. Does that make The public is invited to attend the next meeting of sense? Chris discovered that consumers in the U.S. the Michiana Amateur Computer Society (MACS). collectively consume on the average of 106,000 alu- This computer club meets at 6:30 p.m. the 3rd Tues- minum cans in just 30 seconds! His image of this day of each month (except no meetings in Jan. nor particular statistic is arranged to resemble Seurat’s July OR when the Ivy Tech Michigan City campus is famous painting (that hangs in the Art Institute). closed evenings between semesters) at 3714 Frank- The photographer/artist has several other images, lin St. at the Michigan City campus of Ivy Tech in of paper bags, plastic bags, cell phones, and other room H310. There is usually a presentation, plus disposables. This exhibit is very disturbing, espe- time for questions & answers. The next meeting is cially when most of us are concerned with the ef- March 20. fects of global warming. 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I want to come back as a sixth grade student You, madam, in the back row get a blue ribbon for in Steve Kahn’s Wellness class at Krueger Middle identifying the groundhog’s pelt as belonging to the School in Michigan City. hibernating critter and noting that the red fox and Why? raccoon are active all winter long. As Justin Woldt Well, come along with me now to the winter won- explained, you can tell by feeling just how much derland that was Mr. Kahn’s outdoor classroom on shorter the groundhog’s fur is than that of the red the snowy morning of Thursday, February 15, and fox and the raccoon. you too will want to come back as a sixth grader in His point being that like our fellow mammals, we his class. too have to adapt to winter by donning extra cloth- ing. And, as retired science teacher Randy Hansen explained to the students, we can learn from such Education animal friends as the snowshoe hare just how to Technician get a true footing on winter. Meaning, he explained, Justin Woldt that we looked at the hare’s rather large feet and encouraged Steve Kahn’s applied that natural technology to the creation of students our present-day snowshoes for our little human to consider feet. Thus, he said, we too can get up on top of the careers with the U.S. Park snow just like the snowshoe hare, and, as he said, Service. He “have way too much fun, but also learn valuable sci- said he gets ence lessons.” paid to have fun in the great outdoors.

Mr. Kahn had as his guest lecturer that morning an erudite Education Technician from the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore named Justin Woldt. Mr. Woldt, who said it would be okay to also refer to him as a Park Ranger, warmed up Mr. Kahn’s lively sixth graders by setting out three animal pelts and asking them to identify which of the three belonged to a hibernating mammal. Hint: we celebrated one of the three on February 2. Retired science teacher Randy Hansen explains that nature Anyone? gave us the idea for snowshoes. And that, of course, led to the way-coolest class this correspondent has been to in a long, long time – a guided tour of Krueger Middle School’s copse of woods on snowshoes supplied by the National Parks Service. As Justin Woldt explained, we all own the Nation- al Parks, especially the 15,000-acre gem we know as our own Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. So, we concluded, why not head over to the back of the white government van he arrived in and have him hand us each a pair of fancy, high-tech snow- shoes and then – well – snow shoe off into the snow and cold for a close-up look at how the plants and animals cope with winter. When this correspondent had more than a little Students examine animal pelts to see which creature hibernates. It was trouble with his snowshoes, Mr. Kahn sportingly the one on the left – that of a groundhog. That’s a fox in the came to his rescue by bringing him a spare snow- middle and a raccoon on the right. shoe from the van. And then we were off high-step- THE March 1, 2007 Page 37

Students head into Mr. Kahn’s outdoor classroom on snowshoes.

Justin Woldt equips a student with snowshoes for an outdoor class at Krueger Middle School.

All I had to do was watch Justin Woldt and then lift each foot as high as possible and repeat as nec- essary. Hailing as he does from Wisconsin, Justin Woldt was a natural at the art of snowshoeing, and he had no problem breaking a trail through the Teacher Steve woods for the students. Then he gladly showed one Kahn came to this correspon- student the holes in a tree trunk made by a wood- dent’s rescue pecker as it hunted for insect larvae embedded in with an extra the tree. snowshoe. “Woodpeckers don’t have to migrate, because they can fi nd their food source all winter,” Justin explained. I explained to Justin that my lovely wife Natalie was going to kick herself when I got home and told her that I had gone snowshoeing in the woods with a professional naturalist. But the class wasn’t about me or Natalie, it was ping into the whirling snow looking for evidence of all about the students, especially the young lady woodpeckers and deer. And, yes, a rank amateur who looked down at herself snowshoeing and said, such as yours truly can well and truly master the ‘I like this.” She also said she wanted to become a art of snowshoeing in one easy lesson. naturalist. What more natural conclusion could there have been to such a well-appreciated Wellness class at Krueger Middle School.

Education Technician Justin Woldt says he gets paid to have fun in the outdoors.

Mr. Kahn’s students took immediately to snowshoes. THE Page 38 March 1, 2007 Activities to Explore In the Local Area: March 1-4 -- “Catherine Called Birdy.” Stage play by Chicago Street Theatre’s Children’s Theatre Works. Thurs/Fri 7 pm; Sat 2:30 & 7 pm; Sun. 2:30 pm. Tix $10/adults, $8/students & seniors. One stu- dent tix free with adult tix. 219/464-1636. Chicago Street Theatre, 154 W. Chicago St., Valparaiso, IN. March 1-5 -- At the Vickers Theatre: “Pan’s Lab- yrinth.” 6 Academy Award nominations. Spanish with subtitles. Thurs/Fri 6:15 pm; Sat/Sun 3:30 & 6:15 pm; Mon 6:15 pm. All MI times. Rated R. Also showing: “The Painted Veil.” Rated PG-13 Golden Globe winner. Thurs-Mon at 9 pm MI time. 6 N. Elm St., Three Oaks, MI. 269/756-3522 or www. vickerstheatre.com March 2 -- Benefi t performance of “How to Suc- ceed in Business Without Really Trying” presented by the students, faculty & staff of VU’s School of Law. Black tie optional event. 6 pm reception, 7 pm dinner, 8:30 pm play. Tix $100; reserve 219/465- 7923. March 2-3, 9-11, 15-18 -- “The Lion in Winter” at 4th Street Theatre, 125 N. 4th St., Chesterton. Cur- tain 8 pm; Sun 3 pm. Tix $12; reserve at 219/926- 7875. Story this issue. www.4thStreetNCCA.org March 2-4 -- Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cin- derella.” Produced by Festival Players Guild Stu- dent Theatre Workshop at Mainstreet Theatre, 807 Franklin St., MC. Curtain 7:30 pm/Fri, Sat; 2 pm Sun. Tix $8/adults, $4/students. Reservations 874- Send a Copy of 4269. THE March 2-4 -- “The Odd Couple” at LaPorte Lit- tle Theatre, A & 3rd Streets, LaPorte. Fri/Sat, 7:30 pm; Sun, 2 pm. Tix $10 at the door. Reservations 219/362-5113. Story this issue. March 2-4, 9-11 -- “Titanic: The Musical.” At the Memorial Opera House, 104 Indiana Ave., Valparai- to a Friend or Relative so. Curtain 8 pm; Sun 2 pm. Tix $16/adults, $13/se- niors & students. Reserve at 219/548-9137 or www. BEACHER SUBSCRIPTION RATES memorialoperahouse.com March 3 -- Classical Music for the Soul. 3 pm at the MC Public Library. Featuring Chanson du Six Months ...... $16.00 Soir, a duo made up of soprano Chelsea Camille and One Year...... $28.00 classical guitarist David Isaacs. Free & open to the public.

THE March 3 -- Pork Chop dinner at St. Luke United Lutheran Church, 2000 E. Coolspring Ave., MC. 4- 6 pm. Cost $8; take-outs available. Dessert bar $1. 911 Franklin Street Tix and reservations 879-9415. March 6 -- Gardens and Flowers Video Series Michigan City, IN 46360 presented by IFG Vice-President George Neagu at Phone: 219/879-0088 the MC Public Library. 6:30 pm. Free & open to the public. Fax: 219/879-8070 March 7, 14, 21, 28 -- American Girl book club E-mail: [email protected] for moms and daughters. All 6 books will be used as well as crafts & activities to teach about pioneer THE March 1, 2007 Page 39 life in 1854. $6/session. Preregister & prepay at 219/325-8315. Meets at Luhr County Park, 3178 S 150 W, LaPorte. 6-7:30 pm. March 10 -- Duneland Weavers’ Guild meeting. Enhance Your Landscape Value 10 am at Westchester Public Library Annex, 100 W. Indiana St., Chesterton. Program by Judy Dominic. Refreshments will be served. Guests welcome. With March 10 -- AAUW meeting. 11 am at Kings- ford Heights Elementary School (south of LaPorte). Brunch meeting, followed by speaker. 872-3730. March 10 -- The Weird Sisters comedy show at the LaPorte Little Theatre, 218 A St., LaPorte. You must be 21 yrs. or older. Doors open 6:30 pm. Cock- ServiScape is proud to announce that we now tails available. Tix $20/balcony; $25/main fl r.; $30/ offer the same landscape and turf management, preferred main fl r. Reserve at 219/363-2173. that we have provided for many golf courses such Every Monday -- New Buffalo Chess Club. 6 pm asL ong Beach Country Club,DDunes Club and (MI time) at the New Buffalo Public Library, 33 N. Harborside International, to your personal Thompson, New Buffalo. Open to all ages and skill property. Experience unprecedented customer levels. Info: John Calo, 269/469-6507 or email jsca- service, quality and uniqueness. [email protected] Several Services Offered Places to Visit: Barker Mansion, 631 Washington St., Michigan * Golf Course Pattern Mowing * Weed, Pest & Mole Control * Landscape Maintenance * Spring & Fall Clean-up City. Adm. $4/adults, $2/kids 18 & under, free/kids * Fertilization * Irrigation System Service under 3. Guided tours--weekdays 10 am, 11:30 am & 1 pm; weekends noon & 2 pm. 219-873-1520. Free Property Evaluation and Management Quote Great Lakes Museum of Military History, 360 (219) 872-9412 Dunes Plaza, Michigan City. Open 9 am-4 pm, Tues- ServiScape, LLC M-F: 8am to 4pm Fri; 10 am-4 pm Sat; closed Sun & Mon. Adm. $3/ adults, $2/vets & senior citizens, $1/ages 8-18, and free to under 8 and active military personnel. Info 872-2702 or www.militaryhistorymuseum.org LaPorte County Historical Museum. 2405 Indiana Ave., LaPorte. Adm. $3/LaP. Co. resident; $5/out-of- county; $3/kids 12-17; free/under 12 yrs. 219/324- 6767 or www.laportecountyhistory.org Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W. 2nd St., Mich- igan City. Tues.-Fri., 10 am-5 pm; Sat-Sun, 11 am-4 pm. Closed Mon. Phone 874-4900. Thru March 25: “Regional Juried Art Exhibition.” New Buffalo Railroad Museum, 530 S. Whittaker St., New Buffalo, MI. Mon-Fri, 9 am-5 pm; Sat, 10 am-3 pm, (MI time) Closed Sun. 269/469-5409. Rag Tops Museum of Michigan City, 209 W. Mich- igan Blvd., Michigan City. A collection of classic, antique & unusual vehicles & memorabilia. Open every day 10 am-7 pm. Adm. $6/adults, $5/sen. cit, $4/kids, free/under 3. 878-1514. Southern Shore Art Association Gallery, 724 Franklin St., Michigan City. Sat. & Sun., 11 am- 4 pm. 219-861-0186. http://southernshoreart.org. New exhibit: “Speed & Style.” Opening reception March 3, 1-3 pm. Thru April 8. Farther Afi eld: March 3 -- “Everyday People” in concert (coun- try/rock & country music) at The Box Factory for the Arts, 1101 Broad St., St. Joseph, MI. Tix (at the door): $8/adults, $6/students & seniors (60+). 269/983-3688 or www.boxfactoryforthearts.org THE Page 40 March 1, 2007

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EXPERIENCED, MATURE WOMAN to care for 2 children M-F, 5:30-8:30 THIS WAY TO THE BEACH! Adorable cottage, 8 houses from the lake am and possibly until 3 pm as needed. CPR, reliable trans. and ref. a at Stop 31. Cute retro décor. Sleeps 6-10. New kitchen and 2 baths. must. Call 312-368-6335 (work) or 219-872-2370 (home) Huge screened porch. A/C, cable, DVD. $1100/week. $200 discount and leave message. if booked before 6/1/07. Call 847-644-4398 or 847-696-0878. WANT TO SELL LONG TERM RENTAL IN MICHIANA SHORES. Open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, skylights, fireplace, large wrap around deck & screened porch. WE CATER TO BUDDING OFFICES & ARTISTS AT FIRME’S 3BR, 2BA. No pets, no smoking. $1000/mo. + util. (2 Stores) 11th & Franklin Streets, Michigan City - 219/874-3455 Call 219-393-9986/9996. Hwy 12, Beverly Shores - Just West of Traffic Light - 219/874-4003 SHORELAND HILLS – 3BR, 2BA. Short walk to Stop 31 beach. RAINBOW TRADES – 809 FRANKLIN SQUARE – 219/874-7099 Sleeps 9 adults + 2 cribs. Large yard w/deck & BBQ. Big screen TV, ANTIQUES GALORE! Jewelry, China, Clocks, Toys, Dolls, Paintings, Cable/DVD/VCR. A/C, D/W, W/D. $1100/wk. Call 773-562-6561. African Masks, Indian Items, Vintage Clothes, Tools, Gifts, Unique Items BALLOONS ALL WAYS –Birthday Parties, Big Events. We Deliver! SUMMER HOUSE FOR RENT IN LONG BEACH – Large 4BR, 2BA COSTUME WORLD – Rentals/Sales, Makeup. Over 1,000 Costumes. rehabbed vintage Oriole Trail cottage. Screened porch, short walk to Seek the Unique – www.costumeworld.net Open Mon. & Fri. Stop 28 beach. Select July/Aug weeks avail. @$975/wk. Call 773-871-7304 or 773-350-4246. SEASONED SPLIT FIREWOOD. $70 for one pickup truck load delivered. Call 219-324-6925 “The Summer Place” at Stop 33. 2 blocks from beach. Charming décor, beautiful surroundings, 4BR, 2BA, NEW DYED FOX SHAWL with dyed rex rabbit inserts, satin tie. Black. family room with fireplace. Patio, deck, sun porch. A/C, W/D. Cost new $1495; asking $650 OBO. Call 219-898-1475. Avail. for weekly rental June thru Sept. Call 708-784-9866. LOVELY HIGH END ENGLISH ANTIQUES. Table, washstands, buffet. LONG BEACH STOP 28 SUMMER RENTAL. 3BR, 1BA, A/C, W/D, grill Serious inquires only. Call 219-874-4647. & deck. Short walk to beach and park. $950/wk. Call 317-716-7321. REAL ESTATE RENTALS MICHIGAN COMMERCIAL – RENTALS/LEASE/SELL 2BR COTTAGE RENTAL. Newly redecorated. Walk to beach. GARAGE AND BASEMENT OVERSTUFFED? $750/week. Inquire at On the Lounge Slipcover Studio Store your stuff with us and get a 6 month lease for a 5 month price. for viewing or call 269-469-4354. GOLDEN SANDES STORE AND LOCK. H REAL ESTATE FOR SALE H 4407 E. U.S. 12 (@ Hwy. 212) DUNELAND BEACH Michigan City, IN. Lot at Stop 35 with lake glimpses. 1block to beach. 219/879-5616. Survey, topo, soil test and design concepts avail. Approx. 16,000 SF. OFFICE SUITE. 3 private offices and reception area. Expenses, except Call 219-878-1724. phone, paid. Well maintained, high traffic area. 2811 E. Michigan Blvd., SHERIDAN BEACH. Immaculately rehabbed 3 unit with spectacular lake Michigan City. (219) 879-9188, 879-2700. view across from beach. 4200 sq.ft. with 6 off street and 6 guest parking st FOR RENT: 103 MAY AVE., 1 flr was beauty shop. 3rms, .5BA. spaces. All utility services separate. $950,000. Call 219-872-4446. $500/mo. + utilities. Call Debbie @ Merrion & Associates 872-4000. NEW CONSTRUCTION 2032 ORIOLE TRAIL, LONG BEACH, IN. Call FOR RENT: 113 SKWIAT LEGION AVE. Lg. store front space, Tom 219-241-1020 cell, 219-878-0312 office. http://mulcahybuilders.com 1/2BA. Was a church. $700/mo. + utilities. 2+ACRES. 200 ft. x 460 ft. High grounds. 3BR, 1-1/2BA, full basement. Call Debbie @ Merrion & Associates 872-4000. 2-1/2 car garage, ranch style house. Additional driveway approved for RENTALS INDIANA pole or horse barn; no restriction to size. Grape vines, chestnut trees, LONG BEACH COZY 4/BR HOUSE AT STOP 15 (Across from Beach) cedars and pines. Jackson Twp., Chesterton. 5 min. to Sand Creek Fireplace and Large Deck. No pets. Call 708/370-1745. Country Club, 5 mins. to toll road or 7 mins. to I-94. $339,000. 219-926- 3796. H H H H H H H H H H H H H H DUNESCAPE BEACH CLUB BY OWNER: LONG BEACH POINTE 1BR. $87,000. Available for showing LAKEFRONT CONDOS -- 2 and 3 bedrooms. after March 14. Inquiries to: Owner at P.O. Box 143, New Buffalo, MI 49117. Avail. Sept.-June -- $1,400 to $2,000 per month. DUNESCAPE REALTY - 219/872-0588. SHERIDAN BEACH-YEAR ROUND-FULLY FURNISHED. Maple City Word Crafters Completely remodeled 1BR, 1BA apartment just steps away from the beach. New small kitchen appliances, furniture, TV/DVD, A/C units. Maple City Word Crafters, a group for amateur Spacious private balcony with a glimpse of lake, barbecue area. writers, will meet from 6-8 p.m., on Mondays, March $550/month + NIPSCO. Call 708-372-6898. 5 and 19 in the small meeting room at LaPorte LONG BEACH EXECUTIVE HOUSE RENTAL-LONG TERM 12/1/06- County Public Library, 904 Indiana Ave., LaPorte. 5/31/07. Stop 29. Overlooking lake. Fantastic decks/views. 3BR, 2BA, cozy fireplace, W/D, cable TV. NO PETS/NO SMOKING. Everyone is welcome. The group meets every fi rst $1095/month plus utilities. Call 630-337-6220. and third Monday of the month at 6 p.m. as long 2BR, FURNISHED beach cottage, off street parking as the library is open those days. There is no cost $800/mo. + utilities. Short or long term lease. or registration. For more information or, 48 hours Merrion & Assoc. 219-872-4000. in advance to request signing for the hearing im- SEASONAL & YEAR-ROUND RENTALS AVAILABLE! paired, phone 219/362-6156. Call Ed Merrion for a list of seasonal & year-round rentals in the beach areas priced from $650/mo. and up!! MERRION & ASSOCIATES REALTORS 219-872-4000. Scuba Classes at the YMCA CHARMING VINTAGE MICHIANA COTTAGE – ¼ blk. from lake, Stop 37. Furn., delightful décor, 3BR, 2BA, brand new beds & pillows, sleeps Always interested in Scuba but never had the 8-9. C/A, frpl, screen porch off lg. kitchen, BBQ, wrap-around deck, loft end deck off master BR, D/W, W/D, Cable TV/DVD/VCR, time? Here’s your chance to get up and take the all util. except phone. plunge! Avail. 6/1-7/14 and 7/15-9/30. The next class at the Michigan City Family For info email: [email protected] Phone Judy 847-814-8215. YMCA, 1001 E. Coolspring Ave., will run March 6- HOUSE FOR RENT ON LAKE SHORE DRIVE 22, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 6:30-10 p.m. 3/BR, 2BA. A/C. Frpl., W/D. Summer rentals avail. Also avail Sept thru May. $750/mo + util. Call 708/424-8756. The next set of classes will run April 5-24. SHERIDAN BEACH – 3BR, 3BA townhouse. $1,000 per month plus utili- For more information, call Jacki Daniel at ties. Call (219) 663-7947 or e-mail [email protected] 872.9622, or e-mail [email protected]. THE Page 42 March 1, 2007

Mistress of the Art of Death by be among their traveling companions. Ariana Franklin Arriving in Cambridge, Adelia, Simon The dead talk to her. Not in the oth- and Mansur do not fi nd an open arms erworldly sense, not by witchcraft, but welcoming committee. Instead, they are through the science of forensics- a doc- treated like the foreigners they are, at tor to the dead, if you will. Her name is fi rst with suspicion and mistrust; but Vesuvia Adelia Rachel Ortese Aguilar. as soon as the townsfolk learn there is It is the 12th century and she learned a doctor among them, they line up with her trade at the University of Salerno their injuries and pains. Of course, Ade- where women were accepted as medi- lia must pretend to be the assistant to cal students, unlike England and the Mansur and continue their deception to rest of Europe which still considered all but Prior Geoffrey who learned on women healers as witches. Adelia is a the road Adelia’s true calling. true mistress of the art of anatomy and Adelia must now set about her real the trickier art of detection. Like author purpose in coming to England: examine Kathy Reichs’ modern day Temperance Brennan, the dead children and look for clues that will lead Adelia wants to give a name and story to the dead, to their murderer. The children have been mutilat- and to that end had also decided that she would de- ed and Adelia knows they are on the trail of a sick vote her life to medicine and never marry… sexually depraved killer, someone whose insatiable “She had always known, and still knew it, that desires will have to be fed again, and soon. She romantic love was not for her; in that respect, she fi nds an allay in their housekeeper, Gyltha and her was as bound to chastity as any nun married to grandson, Ulf who know the countryside well. God. As long as that chastity had been cloistered in Clues are carefully followed leading Adelia to no the Medical School of Salerno, she had envisaged its one in particular, but many in general, for one rea- untroubled continuance into a quiet, useful,and re- son or another. Sir Rowley Picot., a king’s tax collec- spected old age, contemptuous--she admitted it--of tor, seemed a candidate for the murderer, but then women who surrendered to fl ailing passion.” he offers his help to the trio--did Adelia misjudge What she didn’t know, and couldn’t foresee, was him? Or is he just a really good actor? And Adelia how that conviction would be put to the test…that doesn’t realize how much the three of them are in is, if she could stay alive long enough. But I’m get- danger until one of them is attacked. ting ahead of myself, as usual. Let me introduce you Not only is this book a murder mystery, it is his- to this intelligent tale of life and death in Medieval torical fi ction at its absolute best. The characters England. jump off the pages as you travel the town, the castle, The year is 1171 and someone is killing the chil- and the surrounding hills which hold more secrets dren of Cambridge, England. Four children have than the most superstitious can imagine. The sto- gone missing, and when the fi rst little body is found, ry’s carefully developed plot contains many twists the blame naturally falls on the town’s Jews, for al- and turns that will have you guessing until the very though they are tolerated in the country, there is end. If you know nothing of Medieval Europe you much fear and loathing of them. The townsfolk drag will be fascinated at the smooth way author Frank- out the leading Jewish citizen and kill him and his lin weaves the tapestry of life in the 12th century wife. After this incident, the king, Henry II, allows into this seamless story that begs for justice for the the Jews to take refuge in the town’s castle. After children of Cambridge and Adelia, too. all, he has much need of the Jews, well, actually, of Praise for Mistress of the Art of Death include the their money. And killing them off won’t fi ll his cof- following: fers. Booklist said, “Franklin delivers rich period de- When the other three bodies are found, the town tail and a bloody good ending refl ecting the savage- is in a panic and the king calls on his cousin, the ry of the times.” King of Sicily, to send him a master of the dead to Bestselling author Kate Mosse said, “Expertly re- help fi nd the killer. Little did he know, they would searched, a brilliant heroine, full of excellent period send a woman…Adelia is accompanied by a Jew, detail.” Simon of Naples, and a Saracen bodyguard named Kirkus Reviews gave this book a starred review Mansur. and said it was “CSI meets The Canterbury Tales… Adelia and her companions fi nd themselves head- A potentially winning formula, delivered with pa- ing toward Cambridge in the company of a band of nache.” Canterbury pilgrims. Little did they know that the All my sentiments exactly! very killer they have been charged with fi nding may Till next time, happy reading! THE March 1, 2007 Page 43

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YOU’LL FALL IN LOVE with this beautifully maintained all-brick WANT NEW, NEW NEW? The owners of this Marina Park condo ranch in Pott Park. Highlighted by a 3-season sun room overlooking have remodeled the whole unit! The kitchen has new counters, oak an extensively landscaped back yard, the 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath fl oor cabinets & a ceramic tile fl oor, along with new dishwasher, range, plan is both comfortable and convenient! Updates include thermal pane microwave & refrigerator. New carpeting throughout the unit keeps windows, canned & spot lighting and ceiling fans throughout the main the feet of all the brand new furniture unscuffed, and all the furniture 1 fl oor. A fi nished basement with rec room & ⁄2 bath is icing on the cake! remains! An extra large deck watches out over your 50’ boat slip and Call Ed Merrion today! there is even a 34’ Sea Ray available! Call Debbie Burke today! LOOK FOR US ON THE INTERNET! • www.MerrionRealty.com Debbie Burke, GRI, ABR, RECS Ed Merrion*, CRS, GRI Liv Markle*, Broker Associate ,CRS, GRI Dale Harding Cathy Blum Debbie Mengel Jim McGah*, Broker Associate Julie Gring Jim Laughlin Heather Melnyk Fran Merrion, GRI, ABR Bill Moldenhauer Jerry Lambert Jessica Storey John Hayes, GRI, ABR Michele Cihak, ABR Tricia Meyer *Licensed in Michigan THE Page 44 March 1, 2007

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1 New Architect Designed contemporary on 2 ⁄2 Michigan Lots New Log Cabin in Michiana Woods with fieldstone fireplace in with quality craftsmanship, light, airy rooms, and wooded dune great room, gourmet kitchen/dining. Rec room opens to screened views from every window. Great room with fireplace. State of porch. Four bedrooms, 3 baths included master suite on living floor. the art kitchen has stainless steel appliances. Vaulted ceilings, Partially finished basement; first floor laundry. Two furnaces and hardwood floors, whirlpool baths. Rec room, screened porch, full air conditioners units. Municipal water. Walk to deeded Michiana 1 $ basement. Four bedrooms, 3 ⁄2 baths. One hour drive to Chicago. beach. 589,000 $599,000 7932 W. Applewood Drive, LaPorte 223 Washington Park Blvd.

Relax, Entertain, Enjoy spacious like-new home less than 2 blocks from Lake Michigan. Slate floors, fireplace, and vaulted ceilings in great room. Master bedroom has balcony Sumptuous Country Home impeccably maintained and overlooking irreplaceable at this price on today’s market. Over 3600 square feet great room. 1 of living area contains kitchen, formal dining room, family room, rec Nine rooms include four bedrooms, 2 ⁄2 baths, walk-out basement 1 room, 4 bedrooms, 6 baths. The 1 ⁄3 acre lot is bordered by Pine trees. family room, laundry. Now lived in year round, but meets all the Heated 20x40 pool. Costs were not considered when this home was requirements of a vacation home. $379,000 constructed. $315,000 Open 7 Days a Week • See All of Our Listings at www.c21longbeachrealty.com

Phyllis Waters*, Owner/Broker, CRB, CRS, GRI Tom Cappy* 874-6396 Annette Clark 219-363-3545 Doug Waters*, Managing Broker, GRI 219-877-7290 Richard Klare 872-0947 Stephan Koethe 219-331-6275 June Livinghouse*, Broker Associate, ABR, GRI 800-957-1248 Beverly Szybala 219-861-2066 Shawn Semla 219-898-3370 Sylvia Hook*, Broker Associate, CRS, GRI 800-518-5778 Patti Slayden 219-608-6012 Maryann Maki 219-241-8220 Beverly Bullis*, CRS, GRI 800-518-6149 Rosemary Braun 879-9029 Sandy Rubenstein*, Broker Associate 879-7525 Bill McNew 872-8254 *Licensed in Michigan and Indiana

Phyllis T. Waters* Doug Waters* CRB, CRS, GRI Each Office Is Independently Owned and Operated GRI Broker/ Owner Managing Broker