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Volume 20, Number 16 Thursday, April 29, 2004 Unbuilt Chicago: Right Up My Alley by Barbara Stodola The exhibition title is a dead give-away. “Unbuilt Chicago” is the stuff of dreams and fantasies, architects’ lofty visions of what might have been. More optimistic than “Lost Chicago.” More entertaining than previews of functional structures that actually go up. This exhibit, currently at the Art Institute of Chicago, allows us to peek at the drawing boards where the architect’s creativity flourishes, unimpeded by the client’s pocketbook. Little wonder that the exhibition should contain drawings for war memorials and yacht clubs, Magic Mountain and Ziegfield Follies, soaring skyscrapers and buildings that slowly inch their way up. This is the world of dreamland. As long ago as 1892, an architect named Peter Weber proposed a 400-foot-tall structure for the Chicago World’s Fair that resembled the Leaning Tower of Pisa, except that it didn’t lean. In its famous spiral there would have been an electric railway, winding around and upward and taking visitors to the top of the tower. Instead of this attraction, the Columbian Exposition introduced a giant ferris wheel to Chicagoans -- another way of getting to the top. Daniel Burnham, grand-daddy of Chicago architects and author of the 1909 Plan of Chicago, has two grandiose schemes in this exhibit: a great, multi-storied, hulking Civic Center with an elliptical dome, and a massive pleasure palace for the Chicago Yacht Club, with Palladian windows overlooking the harbor. Chicago Continued on Page 2 This proposal for a Civic Center came from The Plan of Chicago drawn up by Daniel H. Burnham and Edward H. Bennett, Jr., in 1909.

Another Burnham design was this sprawling plan for the Chicago Yacht Club (1928-1930), at which time its membership was the world’s largest. Then came the Depression. THE Page 2 April 29, 2004

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Chicago Continued from Page 1 Worlds Fairs provided special opportunities for architect/dreamers. One of them was Henry Harringer, who proposed a Ziegfeld Fashion Threatre for the 1930 Century of Progress Exhibition, and also suggested that the Ziegfield Follies be brought from New York to Chicago -- as rivals, no doubt, to Sally Rand. Dream on. Competitions for war memorials usually drew scores of entries, including this dreamy design by Voorhees, Gmelin and Walker and Henry Harringer’s another by Alfonso Art Moderne theatre Iannelli. would have brought scantily-clad show- girls from the Ziegfeld Follies to Chicago’s Century of Progress Exhibition. (1930)

The concept A Magic Mountain was drawn up by Alfonso Iannelli of the “Expanding for the Enchanted Island at the 1930 Fair. Iannelli, Skyscraper” who had earlier completed some projects in Indiana, was also collaborated with Bruce Goff on a design for a advanced in 1961 by Chicago War Memorial. Neither structure was ever Reginald built. Malcolmson, Another unbuilt memorial was an Eliel Saarinen whose drawing design commissioned by Kate Sturges Buckingham, shows a the lady who had Buckingham Fountain erected in highrise memory of her brother, Clarence. Kate was an admir- building with a central er of Alexander Hamilton, and she had a nine-foot stat- core to ue of him sculpted by John Angel, but the impressive support Saarinen setting was never completed. Kate died in cantilevered additions 1937, and the plan was shelved after World War II broke that could be out. constructed Besides bringing some beautiful drawings and over a period of architectural models out of the archives, this exhib- time, as it does a nice job of explaining the various factors that needed in cause buildings to not be built: wars, depressions, death the growing city. It was of clients, political pressures. Often, public struc- not intended tures are the result of competitions, where many to be built. entries are submitted but only one design is selected. THE April 29, 2004 Page 3

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Chicago Continued from Page 3 The exhibition brings to light elegant drawings by Louis Sullivan and Mies Van der Rohe; Holabird and Root’s concept of developing “air rights” over the Illinois Central tracks, way back in 1928; a proposal for a 1992 Chicago World’s Fair, which never hap- pened; and two proposals for a “world’s tallest” building, one by Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, another by Cesar Pelli, who designed the Petronas Towers in Malaysia. Jewel-like models by Helmut Jahn and Bertrand Goldberg are also displayed.

A proposed multiuse complex, designed by Helmut Jahn, would have brought excitement to Chicago’s Block 37. This drawing was done by Michael Budilovsky of Murphy/Jahn Architects. Among the models displayed in the exhibition is this trio of towers, designed by Bertrand Goldberg in 1986, for River City. MICHIGAN CITY CONNECTIONS The current exhibition of “Unbuilt Chicago,” now Although most of the pieces reach back into Chicago’s at the Art Institute of Chicago, contains drawings by history, retracing well-known territory, some pieces several architects who also worked in Michigan City. pulled out of the Art Institute’s archives came as a sur- The earliest of these was Alfonso Iannelli, an Italian- prise, even to well-informed persons like Blair Kamin, born sculptor who was a colleague of Long Beach Chicago Tribune architecture critic. Chief among architect John Lloyd Wright in the 1920s and ‘30s. these was Helmut Jahn’s “previously undisclosed Iannelli designed the altars at St. Mary’s Church, on 2003 plan for a glassy, highly transparent Harrods 10th Street, sculptural details for Barker Hall and Trinity department store on Block 37.” The deal fell apart last Episcopal Church, stained glass windows and other year, and the space remains vacant today, opposite details for private homes in Long Beach. Marshall Field’s on State street, still waiting for Iannelli’s visions are represented in the Art Institute dreams to come true. show by a drawing for “Magic Mountain” in the The exhibition, “Unbuilt Chicago,” is currently enchanted island at the 1930 World’s Fair, and a installed in the Kisho Kurokawa Gallery of Architecture, design for a war memorial, done in collaboration on the second floor of the Art Institute of Chicago. It with architect Bruce Goff. Iannelli also collaborated will remain on exhibit thru January 16, 2005. with his friend Wright on a 1930 design for a George Rogers Clark memorial bridge at Vincennes, Indiana. This plan also was entered into a competition, and lost out to a more traditional design. Downtown Michigan City has two prominent modern buildings designed by architects from the Chicago firm, C. F. Murphy & Associates. The Michigan City Public Library was done by Helmut Jahn, and the Horizon Bank Building at 5th and Franklin was done by Robert Novak -- both associates of Murphy. Carter H. Manny, Jr., a third-generation resident of Michigan City, was also a partner in the Murphy This plan for a war memorial in Chicago, dated 1930, was done by Alfonso Iannelli, who completed several pieces in Michigan City. firm, and was instrumental in attracting his friends (Courtesy of the Art Institute of Chicago) to design these buildings for his hometown. THE April 29, 2004 Page 5

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Testimonials also came from such diverse sources as the cab driver who drove Kahn around Philadelphia (the architect had no car); construction workers from the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth; students from the University of Pennsylvania; and his two daughters, one by his wife and the other by the mistress who preceded Nathaniel’s mother. The women in his life were intelligent, well-spoken professionals who still speak fondly and emotionally of the man they loved. The movie is beautifully filmed and edited, with many scenes set in the dramatic buildings designed by Kahn -- most importantly the Salk Research Institute, overlooking the Pacific at LaJolla, and the hugely impressive capital at Bangladesh in Dacca. Both building com- plexes show how deeply the architect was influenced by ancient Egyptian and Roman ruins. Nathaniel, now almost 40, leads the tour and con- ducts the interviews in a probing, though gentle manner. The result is a poignant documentary, lovingly researched and revealing as much as one human Nathaniel Kahn is pictured here with his father, Lewis I. Kahn, being can hope to understand about another. the subject of this documentary film. “My Architect,” the documentary film about Louis Louis I. Kahn was one of the world-famous American I. Kahn’s personal and professional life, will be shown architects whose designs never made it out to the Greater at the Vickers Theatre, 6 N. Elm St., Three Oaks, Chicago/ Michigan City areas. Nor did the personal MI, at 6:15 p.m. Thursday, April 29 thru Monday, May details of his very private life -- not until this season, 3, at 9 p.m. Eastern Time. Phone 269-756-3522 or e- when “My Architect,” a documentary film made by his mail www.vickerstheatre.com. illegitimate son, Nathaniel Kahn, has made its appearance. “My Architect” is a fascinating film. It brings to life a man previously known only from the history books -- an internationally- known architect, a highly secretive individual, a dreamer of great dreams -- who died in Penn Station with altered ID and no clue to his destination. Although Kahn designed monumental structures that altered the course of modern architecture, at the time of his death, in 1974, he was hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt. His wife, Esther, tried to prevent his two mistress- es and two illegitimate children from coming to the funeral -- but they went anyway and sat in the back. Nathaniel, who was 11 years old at the time, has reconstructed his father’s life like a puzzle, putting together the pieces of biography, architectural achievement and triple private life that composed the very complex character of Louis I. Kahn. Nathaniel has traveled the globe, interviewing such stellar personalities as Philip Johnson, I.M. Pei, Robert Stern and Vincent Scully. All spoke in glowing terms of their colleague, but knew little of his private life. A young boy stands before the capital of Bangladesh, one of Louis Kahn’s masterworks, Scully, for one, had no idea Kahn was mar- in a promotional piece for the movie, “My Architect,” which will play at the ried. Vickers Theatre in April. THE Page 6 April 29, 2004 Create a Unique Mother’s Day Card MARTA The Lubeznik Center for the Arts is holding an “Open Studio” to create Mother’s Day cards. Come as a GEROMETTA family, bring a friend, or just come alone and let INTERIORS your creative juices flow. The Center will provide cards for that special lady, 269-469-4610 or ladies in your life. This event takes place on Sat., May 1st from 10 a.m.-noon, and the cost is only $3 per PROFESSIONAL INTERIOR DESIGN FIRM person. RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL The Lubeznik Center for the Arts is located at 101 W. 2nd St., Michigan City; phone, 874-4900 Members A.S.I.D.

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The fireplace made of 13 tons of stone is a focal point in the Gaza home.

Even the dishwasher is contained in the cherry cabinetry in the Gazas' kitchen.

It is a home in which no detail was overlooked. Polly, who was the general contractor, admitted to being obses- sive even with little things. But such attention to every aspect of the home paid off. Knowing she had only one chance to get the house she wanted, Polly made sure the doorknobs were of forged bronze, the light fixtures were of alabaster glass with a bronze patina and that inlaid forged iron rosettes were part of the lime- stone tile bathroom floor. The Gaza home will be part of the Harbor Nights Adult Enrichment Series housewalk, "Our Favorite An indoor grill makes grilling possible year-round in the Shepherd home. Homes." Proceeds from the event will benefit the As she tells about her home, Polly has a litany of students of St. Mary of the Lake School. The walk favorite things. She's glad that she designed the is set for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) May 15. home and acted as the general contractor, that it is Advance tickets are available for $50 at Whittaker on the riverfront so the family can fish anytime and House, New Buffalo Savings Bank and St. Mary of the that the back deck is made of concrete. And, of course, Lake School. Tickets the day of the event will be she does not mind one bit having a spa in her bath- available from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Eastern Time) at room. "We have heated floors, stone benches and a steam St. Mary of the Lake School. generator inside the shower," she explained. THE April 29, 2004 Page 19

It might take quite awhile for the family to find something not to like about the house. With cherry cabinets, Brazilian cherry floors, two cherry staircases, a built-in Miele coffeemaker, Wolf and Subzero appliances, an intercom and a sound channel, it has all the amenities and then some. "We wanted a nice family home with large rooms, so everyone could spread out," said Polly, the mother of two St. Mary of the Lake students. Still amazed at the length of the house-building process, Polly said the lot was bought in August 2002, ground broken November 2002 and the move- in date was in February 2004. Considering the research that went into the house, it may surprise some that the home was done so soon. "I'm obsessed with detail. We didn't miss a beat," Polly said. The family made sure that each expectation was met. Don feels A custom-made granite dining room table is one of the features that a large home should have a significant door, so of Beverly and Paul Fields' home. the cherry front door is eight feet high and four feet The following families are also opening their homes wide. Polly never liked hearing every upstairs sound for the tour: while in the basement. A sound channel prevents Richard and Carol Shepherd, 4127 Cherokee, those in the basement from hearing steps overhead. Michiana. Architect Heidi Hornaday designed this home Since New Buffalo is a nautical community, the Gazas to capture views of the surrounding woods. Each sought an East Coast look to their home. The Oak Field room of the 80-foot by 20-foot home has at least two Stone on the exterior is seen again as a hood to the windows from which the colors of the trees and per- range and also haps a deer can be seen. Dining in the screened-in porch comprises the fire- allows the homeowners to further take in the outdoors. place. The heavy The spacious kitchen allows guests to gather and look begun on the socialize while dinner is being made on the indoor grill. exterior of the The second floor is separated by a balcony, allowing home flows into for privacy for guests. the home with the Sherri and Dean Goodwin, 16592 Westway, brick floor in the New Buffalo. Windows on the lake side of this home entryway from make the most of views from each room. The decor incor- the garage and porates family and travels. Quilts made by the cou- the kitchen. Those ple's grandmothers are displayed, as well as family bricks, Polly photos taken on trips to Greece, Nepal and Bangkok. decided, would Moroccan and Nepalese rugs, a bedspread from India give an old-world and Russian dolls are among the treasures brought look to the home from around the world. gourmet kitchen. Beverly and Paul Fields, 11439 Marquette, New Old world is Buffalo. Leaded stained glass doors made by John right. The bricks Goldbaum open to a home with marble and oak floors. were dug up from Among the treasures in this home are an oak sideboard European streets. from the Armour Mansion redesigned for Paul Fields, "They came with an antique slot machine and a custom-made granite mud and dirt on table. them," Polly said. Lisa Miller, 18 Preserve Way. A maple staircase, Zachary Gaza holds his cat by the 8-foot high "I was not up for and four-foot wide cherry door. different hues of cherry cabinets and panoramic the challenge of views of the Galien River add to the prestige of this cleaning all of them, but I did it anyway." She has not 6,000-square-foot home. regretted her choice in flooring. "It's pretty inde- Richar Johnson, Michigan City. The owner, an inte- structible," she said. rior designer whose work has been featured in Indestructible describes more than the floor. It Architectural Digest and House and Garden, has would be difficult to disturb a concrete deck, especially lightened up the Victorian farmhouse with pastels. one supported with flexicore, the same material used Ten acres of meadows and lawns with centuries-old in parking garages. And the roof, made of 480-pound oak and walnut trees surround the home. shingle, with the valleys filled in with copper, will not For more information on the housewalk, phone be a worry. St. Mary of the Lake School, 269/469-1515. THE Page 20 April 29, 2004 MC Concert Assoc. Membership Drive

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Cast member Moe prepares to ring Fibber’s doorbell. BRINGING Notice the “closet” stacked up behind her. Chicago-based Flying Leap Radio Players (FLRP) will present an evening of new and vintage radio dramas and comedies at The Acorn Theater on Sat., May 1. The first half of the evening includes the two vin- YOU THE tage radio comedies “Blondie and Dagwood” and “Fibber McGee and Molly.” The second hour of the show features two of FLRP Artistic Director Adam Moe’s original scripts, both of which are written in the style of the classic vintage radio programs. The first, written in tandem with FLRP Musical Director Emily Moe, features the couple’s hard-boiled Chicago detec- BEST AND tive Jack Belmont in “The Case of the Golden Throat.” The second is a chilling radio adaptation of the famous W.W. Jacobs story, “The Monkey’s Paw.” “We’re bringing back an evening from about sixty years ago. Then, when families wanted entertainment, they would crowd around the radio....” explained BETTER David Fink, co-owner of The Acorn. According to FLRP, these shows are quite unique in that they are designed to be as entertaining for the studio audience as they are for the listening audience. FLRP does all it can to recreate the feel of live radio programming of the 40’s and 50’s. Cast and crew THAN EVER! dress in period clothing and the artists never use record- ed sound effects, as long as they can help it. FLRP also use only live music and everything is mixed on the fly. Adding to the visual interest is Adam Moe, who directs Open daily for dinner except on every show like a conductor on a podium, gesturing for each sound and vocal cue. Tuesday. Lunch from 12 Sundays. Flying Leap Players, Ltd. is a non-profit performing arts organization dedicated to producing and presenting professional performances that challenge and stretch the artist, entertain and stimulate the audience and educate the public in performing arts. In addition to the Moes, other cast members include Gary and Mary Ann Atwood and Jay and Tamera Andersen. The show begins at 8 p.m. ET. Tickets are $15 and can be reserved by phoning 269/756-3879 or purchased at the door. The Acorn Theater is located in 269-469-5950 RED ARROW HWY., UNION PIER, MI the historic Featherbone Factory at 107 Generations millers-restaurant.com Dr., behind the Three Oaks Post Office on N. Elm Street. THE Page 22 April 29, 2004 “Guys & Dolls, Jr.” at MCJHS Garden Dreams come true at 504 Eastwood Road in Michigan City,. 219.879.0089 www.clarkssecretgarden.com M-F 8-6 • Sat 8-5 • Sun 10-4 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Landscape Services Design and Installation

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1st Annual Samaritan Skeedadle Run/Walk by Janet Baines

Samaritan Counselling Center’s first run/walk got off to an auspicious start with the help of special guest, Denver Bronco quarterback, Steve Beuerlein. Steve graciously consented to lead the run organized to raise support for the Samaritan Center. The committee was thrilled that approximately 200 runners/walkers signed up for the event. Coupled with many volunteers and beautiful weather, a great time was guaranteed. Many local businesses also had a hand in the success of this day by donating prizes and goody bags, food and water. Other community members provided volunteer help to make the day run smoothly. Providing much needed water is the Merrion team of Ed, Debbie Burke, John Hayes, Jim Laughlin and Fran Merrion.

Volunteers ready to help - Maureen Warren, Sue Callaghan, Liz Bernel, Nick Walz and Stephanie Olson.

Manning (Peopling?) the first aid station Samaritan Center associate, Diana Wray, along daughter NFL star Steve Beuerlein, Sue Callaghan & Mayor Brenda Britton of St. Anthony Molly, is joined by Bronco’s quarterback, Steve Beuerlein Chuck Oberlie. Memorial Hospital. and Center Director, Suzanne Morris.

Offering Luke an apple from the bounty of healthy foods donated by Al’s Supermarkets is volunteer Mary Wendt. Ready to run, Dr. James Callaghan (with his wife Sue), former Notre Dame roommate, Steve Beuerlein, friend Patrick Kruczek, and Samaritan Center’s own Souhaila Wendt, along with several younger participants.

Eager to get started, some of the younger participants join Walker’s Carol Kalita, Michigan City Police Department’s Cpl. Kaplan. From left to Nancy Collins & . Members of this family prolonged their visit in order right: Dakota, Lizzie, Erin, Caroline, Tyler, Luke, Presbyterian Church pastor, Nancy Kahaian picks up her Elizabeth Andershock to take part in today’s race. Cpl. Kaplan & Isabella. ‘goodies’ from volunteer May Lou Linnen. have a chat before the event.

Calling in yet another last minute change to his ad in The Beacher is realtor, Ed Merrion, here with fellow agent Debbie Burke.

Waiting to sign up to run is Johnathon Pendergast, far right with dad Bob. Next in line is Lynette Werner. Runners’ Jennifer Smith & Sandii McWhirter stretch to warm up for the run. Mayor Oberlie greets the runners & walkers. Nine a.m. and they are off and running. . .or walking! Nancy Smith sets up a sponsor display. THE Page 26 April 29, 2004 Historic Reenactment at Lakeshore

Volunteers Laurie and Steve Snaer discussing how natives lived inside the wigwam. On Sat., May 1 and Sun., May 2 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., join Eastern Woodland Indian, Western Great Lakes Fur Trader and Voyageur re-enactors for “Gathering at the Calumic”. Visitors will learn about the lifestyles of these people in our region from 1730 to 1830. Demonstrations will include native garden- ing, toy making, finger weaving, silk ribbon embroi- dery, pewter molding, hide tanning as well as quill, feather and bead work. This special event will take place at the Bailly/Chellberg area of the Dunes National Lakeshore and is sponsored by the Friends of Indiana Dunes. There will be several Native American and Voyageur encampments. Musicians will be on site performing The best dining French-Canadian tunes and Native American flute music. Historical crafts made by the on-site demon- this side of strators will be available for purchase. An apothecary will be selling a variety of historical items such as teas, Lake herbs, spices, candies, soaps and creams. Activities Michigan will also include a Fur Trading Post with many items for purchase. A Kids Trade Blanket will allow the young Restaurant children to experience this early way of life. at Whittaker Woods Refreshments will be available for purchase in the Golf Course parking lot area. Parking fees are $3 per vehicle ($20 per bus). Park in the Bailly/Chellberg overflow Extensive new menu with some parking lot and walk the 0.25 mile trail to Bailly old favorites Homestead. For those who prefer to not walk the Mothers Day trail, a free shuttle from the parking area to the THURSDAY- Seafood Pasta Buffet Bailly site is available. FRIDAY-Michael Di Muccio on piano May 9th Established in July 1982 and incorporated in SATURDAY- LIVE Jazz Make your August 1986, the Friends of Indiana Dunes, Inc. is a reservations now non-profit, philanthropic, membership organization Join us for our Sunday Breakfast Buffet working in partnership with the Indiana Dunes State 10 am - 3 pm Park and the National Lakeshore. Their mission is (269) 469-3400 to enhance and foster understanding, appreciation and Gift Certificates - Golf & Restaurant enjoyment of the dunes through financial and volunteer Available by mail support of the educational, interpretive and resource management programs at both parks. 12578 Wilson Road New Buffalo, Michigan Read The Beacher On Line www.golfwhittaker.com http://www.bbpnet.com/ THE April 29, 2004 Page 27

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Diggin' in the Earth with Maggie Beyer

A recent article on gardens began: “It is very difficult to grow lush green turf in the shadows of tall oaks.” Well, yessss. I put that statement in the class with “We hold these truths to be self evident”. Who with mighty oaks around even thinks in the terms of lush, green turf. Lush and green are words that go with golf courses. With shady oaks, all you dare hope for is a slight haze of some green strands covering the bald, bare bones of the soil. Who even considers bouffant? Who even dreams of lush? However, the article did go on to suggest a few alter- natives to replace the sure to fail task of trying to grow lush, green turf under oaks. Ground covers, that’s the way to go and a few were suggested. Some I knew, like pachysandra; some I had not thought about as groundcovers -- Japanese painted fern and dwarf Chinese astilbe; and two I was not familiar with at all, epimedium and European wild ginger. Reading on, I figured what the gist of this article was. It was giving suggestions about using, not standard groundcovers, but planting instead some wild flowers that were known to like the company of oak trees, did not cringe at shade, and had learned to grow compatibly in what ever soil resources the mighty oaks cared to give them. Now I do There’s something not attempt to grow grass at for and have no PNC longings for lush green everyone this turf. But I do have oaks and summer have attempt- ed to grow plants around and under Epimedium or Horney Goat Weed them. There is one that is a particular problem where even hard scrabble myrtle struggles for a foothold. I can almost see its hands grasping at a parched throat and hear its pleading, choked voice that cries, “give me a little more dirt to work with here, please.” So I • Continuing Education checked these alternative suggestions out. First off, • Credit Courses the Epimedium, a lovely sounding name, like some- • Youth Programs thing from Midsummer Night’s Dream. Guess what • Arts & Cultural Events it’s common name is: Horny Goat Weed. Seems the Chinese saw some goats getting pretty frisky when • Online Classes they ate this plant in their mountain pastures, and thought if worked for goats, if might work for them www.pnc.edu as well. So Epimedium began its travels through the 219-872-0527, ext. 5343 ages as an old Chinese herbal remedy for, shall we say, 1401 S. US 421, Westville, IN 46391 vitality. Today these hardy perennials have morphed an equal access/equal opportunity university into many varieties and are known as Fairy Wings. THE April 29, 2004 Page 29

They welcome spring with airy flowers, then stay The Outlook is for on to provide attractive ground cover foliage all LUXURIOUS through the growing season. In a genus of 21, E.brachyrrhizum is a new clumping species discov- LAKEFRONT LIVING ered in 1994 in the Guizhou Province of China that has sprays of arching spider-like rose pink flowers; E.exrubrum is a more conventional spreading ground cover variety. Moving along through the list of suggestions for shady spots under oak trees, there was European Wild Ginger, asarum europaeum, with thick, PRIVATE MARINA • TWO & THREE BEDROOMS • PROFESSIONALLY DESIGNED • SUNSET LAKEVIEWS glossy evergreen leaves and purplish-brown Located on Pine Lake, flowers usually hidden by the leaves. Not LaPorte, Indiana only 60 min- very showy for its blos- utes from downtown Chicago. soms, it is, however, Prices starting in the low el primo for damp, $200’s. Epimedium exrubrum shaded areas. Chinese Showings by appointment. astilbe is a little showier in its blossoms, and though it likes a moist soil, it does tolerate dryness. The astilbe grow a little taller and have many varieties A DAYDREAM COME TRUE from which to choose. I discovered their ground cover 219-362-7722 qualities by chance when deciding to move a few and 1310 Pine Lake Avenue • LaPorte, Indiana found they had spread out into creepers. I moved them under the oak tree and they are surviving, if not thriving, there. Everybody knows about ferns and their growth in woodland areas but a flashy new variety of Japanese Painted Fern called Arthrryian Branford Beauty has just come out, a cultivar of the tougher, LOCALLY native woodland fern. A web site RICHARDOWNED LESLIE describes it as “magical shim- mering silver on red stalks”. Wow! All that from a fern frond. I looked up the last ground cover/wildflower suggested in R.L. that article, Bigroot Cranesbill ROOFING SERVICE and found that it is just another name for geranium, Welcomes Patrick to our sales team formerly of: Patrick Roofing Co. Geranium macrorrhizum, to be exact, and I’ve had them ★ Free Estimates ★ all along, helped by a generous • RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL clump from friend Jan Clark’s Bigroot Geranium • SIDING • SOFFIT & FASCIA garden. These Bigroot • REPLACEMENT WINDOWS Cranesbills are the real geraniums, with dainty flowers and fragrant leaves. The showy plants we all call geraniums moved to the genus Pelargonium a long PUBLIC WELCOME time ago, though I doubt any of us will start calling VISIT OUR SHOWROOM them that. But adding some bigroot geranium to a wood- 6012 E. MICHIGAN BLVD. land bed might be a good idea; they do not like soil MICHIGAN CITY, INDIANA that is too fertile. That’s a welcome switch. y[ So, if areas under oak trees won’t grow grass, (219) 872-8281 make lemonade out of lemons, and plant woodland flow- r (219) 324-8519 ers as groundcover. www.rlroofingservice.com And so it is. LICENSED & INSURED THE Page 30 April 29, 2004 PNC, Library Present Froebel Workshop Purdue University North Central, the Michigan City Public Library and the Platt/Coffin Trust Fund will present “The Froebel Kindergarten Workshop: An Introduction to its Influence on Frank Lloyd Wright’s Architectural Art” on Sun., May 2 at 1:30 p.m. in the Michigan City Library. WEDNESDAYS Seafood, Steaks, The event is free and open to parents and children Beer Battered Perch Chops,Chicken interested in knowing more about the learning tools that influenced architect Frank Lloyd Wright and how THURSDAYS & Pasta they can be used to help children explore their inter- Cajun or Almondine Roughy ests. Casual Dining The three-hour workshop will be led by Dr. Wally 3 course dinners plus Open Evenings at 5 pm Rogers, an educator, interpreter and the author of “Frank rolls, coffee or tea! Reservations Accepted Lloyd Wright’s SAMARA: Winged Seeds of Indiana.” $ He is co-curator of Wright’s home, Samara. His work- 9.95 shop will provide directions, sample materials and hand- outs about the Froebel Gifts, named after Friedrich U.S. 12 MICH.-IND. STATELINE • NEW BUFFALO MICHIGAN • 269.469.5300 Froebel, who developed the first kindergarten in Germany in 1837. Parents are encouraged to bring their children. The ideal age for participation is 9-10 years old. There will be a PowerPoint presentation and hands- on activities that will center on the creative array of Flowers With Jazz “gifts” used by Frank Lloyd Wright’s mother to encour- age his appreciation of the orderly beauty of nature Fresh Flowers, Plants, Silk and forms that influenced his work. An important part Arrangements and Gifts for of this learning is the appreciation of creativity and any Holiday, Birthday, spontaneity, coupled with the use of geometry, primary Sympathy, Get Well, Parties colors, shapes and spatial relationships. For more information, or to register for the work- or Just to Send A Smile! shop, stop in at the Michigan City Youth Services Give Us A Call! Department in the library, or phone Sue at 873-3045. 1099 N. Karwick Road For more information about Samara log onto www.sama- Michigan City, IN 46360 ra-house.org. Mother’s Day! (Inside Tinkers Dam) Prom Flowers! May Fellowship Tea 219-872-5668 Place YourToday! Orders All ladies are welcome to attend the 73rd Annual Free Delivery To All Of Long Beach Fellowship Tea Saturday, May 1st,1:00 p.m. at the First Visa-MasterCard Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00 Presbyterian Church located at 9th and Washington American Express-Discover Saturday 8:30-3:00 Street in Michigan City. Join us and hear Louise Cummings’ presentation “Bible Practices in India.” She and her husband Bruce both taught at the Cody Mission School in India. Louise will be assisted in her demonstration of garments & items by friend Janice Casper. Childcare will be provided. For further information call Garnet Williams, 219-874-7000.

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Office: 219/879-2104 Christine's Cell: 219/210-0259 Facsimile: 219/874-7635 Diana's Cell: 219/861-6328 paradisevillas.biz THE April 29, 2004 Page 31 Potluck Gathering On Sat., May 1, at 7 p.m., Marilee Snyder and her husband, John Nieciak, will host a Potluck Gathering at Sage Spirit Terra, 9464 North Meer Rd., Michigan City. Mother’s Day Everyone is welcome to attend. Gift Certificates Laurel Izard, MFA, local resident and artist, will conduct a Pipe Ceremony. Phyllis Baker, RN, BSN, HNC, CMT • Patsi Gately, BA, CMT This is a Prayer Circle done in the Native American way. AMTA & NCTMB Laurel Izard Laurel apprenticed in the Blackfoot way for more than four years with her www.wellness-specialists.com husband, Edwin Shelton. The theme is New Beginnings: 1026 N. Karwick Road, Michigan City, IN (219) 879-5722 “What Seeds Do I Need to Plant for Myself.” For more information, phone Marilee at 879-3906 or log onto www.sagespiritterra.org Spring Cleaning?… Don’t neglect your walls. Mother’s Day at the Mansion In celebration of Mother’s Day, beginning Mon., May Freshen up your artwork 3 and continuing through Sat., May 8, mothers are with a new look that shows invited to a complimentary tour of Barker Mansion. YOUR unique style Tours begin with an introductory historical video, followed by a guided tour of three floors of the turn- of-the-century mansion. Scattered throughout the The Framing Station house are photographs of Barker family mothers and children, and also featured is a drawing room scene Specializes in all your framing needs of a mother and her children enjoying a quiet moment. So visit us at Mothers, accompanied by another family mem- 912 Franklin Street, Michigan City, IN 46360 ber, will be admitted free. Regular admission fees are (219) 879-2115 Mon. - Fri. 9-5 • Sat.0-4 $4/adults, $2/youths 18 and younger. Guided tours are 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. Mon.-Fri., and noon and Let us help your walls look the best they can. 2 p.m. on Sat., May 8. The mansion will be closed on Mother’s Day, May 9. Barker Mansion is a 1905 house museum listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The mansion LAKESHORE REALTY is located at 631 Washington St., Michigan City. For (219) 762-9194 more information, phone 873-1520.

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Elm St., mc-interiors.com Also Save On In Stock Fabric Three Oaks, MI. 269/756-3522 or www.vickerstheatre.com April 30 — VU Chamber Band Spring Concert. 7:30 Since 1950 Quality Products at Competitive Prices pm in the Chapel of the Resurrection on campus of 1102 Franklin St., Michigan City 219-872-7236 • 1-800-949-4530 Valparaiso University. Tix $10/adults, $5/sen. cit. & students. 219/464-5162. April 30, May 1-2 — “Guys & Dolls, Jr.” Presented sound fitness fitness is ageless by the Michigan City Junior High School theatre lifestyle Special Rate weight management For New Clients club. Fri. & Sat. at 7 pm & Sun. at 2 pm. At the MCJHS theatre, 317 Detroit St., MC. Tix $5/adults, $4/students. Family pass $15 (2 adults & any kids). Craig English 873-2030, ext. 369 during school hours. Personal Trainer April 30, May 1-2 — “The Cradle Will Rock.” Marc Nutritionist Blitzstein’s 1937 opera celebrating American unions. Curtain 8 pm. University Theatre, located inside the get ready for summer Valparaiso University Center for Arts on campus. Tix $10/adults, $5/sen. cit. & non- train in the comfort of our home gym environment VU students. Reservations: 219/464-5162. call: 219.879.5559 April 30, May 1, 8-9 — “The Sound of Music.” In Need of Motivation? Looking for a Customized Fitness Program? Presented by the New Buffalo High School at the NB Performing Arts Center, 1112 E. Clay St., New Buffalo. Curtain Fri & Sat 7 pm; Sun 3 pm (EST). Tix $5/in IS YOUR CPA YOUR adv., $6/at the door. $15 for dinner theatre on Sat. only featuring traditional German fare and chance to BUSINESS PARTNER? meet the cast. Children’s menu avail. For tix phone WE WILL BE. Dawn Fadden, 269/469-7876. For your complimentary, no obligation copy of May 1 — “Olson’s Oasis.” Presented by the MCHS “Your Accountant – Your Partner,” Call 269.469.9300 Jazz Band. An evening of dancing, big band jazz & trop- ical delights. 7 pm in the MCHS Cafe. Dress Hawaiian & bring your dancin’ shoes. Chicken salad, fruit cock- tail, hors d’oeuvres, cake & punch. Adults $6; students & sen. cit. $4. Adv. tix avail. at 873-2044, ext. 4457. CPA & Business Advisory Services May 1 — Flying Leap Radio Players in perfor- 23 N. Thompson Street Now Accepting Business and New Buffalo, Michigan 49117 Individual Clients mance at The Acorn Theatre, 107 Generations Dr., Three Oaks, MI. 8 pm (EST), An evening of vintage and new radio dramas and comedies. Tix $15; reservations 269/756-3879. PSYCHIC AND TAROT CARD May 1-2 — Garage Sale to benefit International Friendship Gardens. Sat 8 am-4 pm; Sun noon-4 pm READINGS BY CAROL at the Service Bldg., 2055 E. Hwy. 12, MC. Personal advice on all matters of life May 1-2 — “The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in- Reunite loved ones - Read past, present Hours: the-Moon Marigolds.” Stage play presented by & future - prepares you for tomorrow. 9 am-9 pm LaLumiere School. Curtain Sat. 7 pm; Sun. 3 pm. Tix Mon. - Sat. $ 00 OFF Special Readings $5; phone 219/326-7450. 10 May 5 — American Red Cross Bloodmobile. Noon- 1 Free Question by Phone 6 pm at St. John’s United Church of Christ, Franklin Also Available for Private Parties St. at St. John Rd., MC. Info 800/448-3543. Call for Appointment 879-8501 May 6 — Chinese tenor Yan Sheng Min, a visiting 605 Franklin Sq. • Michigan City,, IN artist at Valparaiso University, in concert. 7:30 pm at the VU Center for the Arts. No charge to attend but THE April 29, 2004 Page 35 tix required by phoning 219/464-5162. Yan is known NEED IT? throughout China as the voice of the national TV series Cai Yun Zhui Yue, based on the life of noted composer RENT IT ! Ren Guang. Places to Visit: for the Lawn Barker Mansion, 631 Washington St., Michigan City. & Garden Adm. $4/adults, $2/kids 18 and under, free/kids under 3. Guided tours Mon-Fri 10 am, 11:30 am, 1 pm; Sat Power Rake • Tiller & Sun noon & 2 pm. 873-1520. Aerator • Sod Cutter Great Lakes Museum of Military History, 360 Stump Grinder Dunes Plaza, Michigan City. Info 872-2702 or on the Chain Saw web at www.militaryhistorymuseum.org GENERAL RENTAL, Inc. LaPorte County Historical Museum, county com- 225 E. Garfield St. (219) 872-9177 plex in downtown LaPorte, Indiana. Hours 10 am-4:30 pm, Tues-Sat. Adm. free; donations welcome. 219/326- 6808, ext. 276 or www.lapcohistsoc.org. Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W. 2nd St., “Your wood floor specialist” Michigan City. Tues.-Fri., 10 am-4 pm; Sat. 10 am-2 HULTMAN FLOORING, INC. pm. Phone 874-4900. New Buffalo Railroad Museum, 530 S. Whittaker • Design • Installation • Refinishing St., New Buffalo, MI. Open Mon-Fri, 9 am-5 pm; You Are Invited to Stop By Our Sat-Sun, 10 am-3 pm (MI time). Info 269/469-5409. Studio & Browse Through Our Wide Old Lighthouse Museum, Washington Park, Michigan Variety of Wood Flooring Selections City. Open Tues-Sun, 1-4 pm. Adm. $2/adults, $1/kids grades 8-12, 50 cents/kids grades 1-8, free to preschool- (219) 926-1966 ers. Group tours available, phone 872-6133. Closed 35 E. Hwy. 20 • Porter Jan. & Feb. Old world craftsmanship for new world concepts Rag Tops Museum of Michigan City. 209 W. Michigan MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL WOOD FLOORING ASSOCIATION Blvd. A collection of classic, antique & unusual vehi- cles & memorabilia. Open Tues-Sun, 10 am-5 pm; closed Monday. Adm. $6/adults, $5/sen.cit., $4/kids, free/under age 3. 878-1514. New Construction Farther Afield: Remodeling May 1-8 — 75th Anniversary Tulip Time in Holland, Michigan. Info at tuliptime.org or email tulip@tulip- Room Additions time.org or phone 800/822-2770. Kitchens May 5 — Spring Video Series at Krasl Art Center. Bathrooms Noon (EST). This week: “Pastel Techniques with Windows Barry Watkin.” 60 mins. Art instructor Lorie Jesperson will lead a discussion period after each showing as well Siding 14 Bristol Drive as an experiment period before the video. Public Trim Michigan City, IN invited to attend. Free. Bring a bag lunch; coffee will (219) 874-6224 Decks be served. 707 Lake Blvd., St. Joseph, MI. Info: Tom Wagner serving the beach area since 1994 269/983-0271 or log onto www.krasl.org

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MCCMF Presents Amherst String Quartet The Michigan City Chamber Music Festival will pre- laportewoodworks.com sent the Amherst String Quartet in recital. The per- 39 Parking South THE WOODWORKS access formance date is Wed., May 19, at 7:30 p.m. The loca- Left in alley tion is First United Methodist Church, 121 E. 7th Street, on 35 Hand Crafted Outdoor Furniture behind 1 Mi. Gazebos and Yard Accents store off Michigan City. on Penafin quality exterior wood finish Wardner The Amherst String Quartet is an international- Left Ave. 219-324-3152 • 241 PINE LAKE AVE • LAPORTE ly known and award winning quartet based out of ayGIVE USACALL Andrews University in Berrien Springs, MI. They have concertized world-wide and made their Carnegie Hall debut in 1994. 25 to 500 People The program consists of W. A. Mozart’s Dissonant ORAK SHRINE CENTER N Business Meetings Quartet, Shostakovich’s 8th String Quartet, and N Tchaikovsky’s Quartet in D Major. Admission is free Seminars N of charge and requires no advance ticket reserva- Weddings tion. A “meet the artists” reception will immediate- Symposium Catering N Breakfast - Luncheons - Dinners, Snacks, Buffets. Parties for all ly follow the performance. FUMC is accessible to Occasions Sit-down Dinners - Full Bar Service Available N those with dissabilities. For more information, phone 3848 N. FRONTAGE RD. - MICHIGAN CITY FREE Hall Rental (219) 878-1965, or email: [email protected] 219-873-1826 Monday-Thursday THE Page 38 April 29, 2004 Travels with Charley: On the Road Again Thanks to Classic Imports by Charles McKelvy

When you have the weighty responsibility of crank- “Drive it all you want,” she said way back in December ing out weekly travel stories for the world-class 2002, “and do take it to Classic Imports for service while Beacher, why you simply must be able to trust your I’m in Florida.” car to the very best. Sounded like a sound plan, and so, with more than And, due to a colorful process of exploration, that a little fear and trepidation, we called Classic Imports brings me to none other than Mikail and Renee in January 2003 to make a service appointment for Pinette and their family-owned and operated Classic Julie’s Saab. As owners of a mere ‘97 Honda Civic, we Imports at 18777 West U.S. 12 in New Buffalo. figured the only way we were worthy of entering such a posh place was by bringing in our neighbor’s fancy Swedish driving machine for an oil change and service. Well, what a surprise when Classic’s dapper service advisor, Don Scheidel, greeted us warmly at the reception desk and treated us like long-time customers. He even went so far as to suggest we could bring our humble Honda Civic in for service. Wow!

The classic car family — the Pinettes (from left to right) Dina, Mikail, Renee, and Brandon. Surely, you have seen their large ads in the Beacher over the years — the ones that promise owners of European cars “professional auto service you can trust.” I know I surely have, and I know I have traced the Pinette’s appearance on the Harbor Country business Classic Import’s affable ambassador to the world — scene from October 1991 when they first leased space Service Advisor Don Scheidel at his desk. in Union Pier and began servicing Mercedes, BMWs, We told Don Scheidel we were happy with our cur- Volvos, Porsches, Audis, Saabs, Jaguars and other rare rent dealer, but would keep Classic Imports in mind. and exotic cats of the automotive world. But we certainly had them in mind when they did I remember how our summer neighbor, Julie such a super job of tuning Julie’s Saab and cleaning Holmes, had turned in frustration to Classic Imports it inside and out. after her Saab dealer was unable to fix a stubborn elec- trical problem in her ‘94 Saab 900S sedan. Julie, who has traveled the world for the U.S. State Department, decided to travel to Union Pier to see if an independent service center could address her car’s problem. They did, and they earned a loyal customer for life. And that’s where Natalie and I come into the picture. In fact, by the time we entered the wonderful world of Classic Imports, they had moved to their present location between New Buffalo and Michigan City on U.S. 12. For the record, that was on April 15, 2002, and, yes, they own what was once the Grand Beach Boat Company. Anyway, Julie Holmes in recent years has taken to taking the train, or trains, to Florida for the winter and thus leaving her Saab with us for the duration. Brandon Pinette goes to work on a ‘99 Ferrari 550 Maranello. THE April 29, 2004 Page 39

While I was telling Natalie of my travails with Julie’s car, one of Classic’s ace technicians was prowl- ing under the hood to see what the matter was. Natalie had appeared from Harbert with our Honda Civic when the gallant technician appeared from the garage holding a broken serpentine belt. Could they fix it? No problem. No trip to Chicago that weekend, but when I did go a few weekends later in Julie’s car to watch the South Side Saint Patrick’s Day Parade, why that old Saab was better than new. And, to conclude on an even happier note, we finally yielded to Don Scheidel’s repeated invitations by bringing our ‘97 Honda Civic to Classic Imports for the best service she has ever had.

Technician Myron Holton puts finishes a brake job on a ‘68 VW Beetle.

All in a day’s work at Classic Imports — a Ferrari 550 Maranello in for loving care. Not only that, but we recently got to meet Mikail and Renee Pinette and hear how cars had brought them together in northeast Washington state. Renee, who had tested high for mechanical aptitude in high school, had a car problem, and she knew just the handsome technician to fix it — that dashing fellow Michael Bowen is learning the trade at Classic Imports through a program at River Valley High School called Automotive Youth from Alaska, Mikail Pinette. Educational System. He wants to continue working at Classic Mikail obviously fixed more than her car, because when he finishes high school in 2005. they were married on September 13, 1981 in Richland, And not so very long after that happy experience Washington. came a seminal moment in automotive history: They have been since blessed with two children who I was heading into Chicago for a weekend visit with love cars and working on them: Brandon, 18, and Dina, my mother on a particularly nasty Friday afternoon 16. in February of 2003 and was driving Julie’s Saab On the Road Continued on Page 40 because — well, because that baby can haul some metal on the Chicago expressways. I was approaching I-94 from the east on U.S. 12 and was just angling for the entrance ramp when I heard a snapping sound under the hood, smelled burning rubber, and felt the car shudder and shake. All kinds of bright yellow/orange warning symbols appeared on the dashboard, and I thought I was going down for the count. So I steered away from I-94 and coasted to a stop along U.S. 12 and shut off the engine. Then I turned the key, and the Saab fired up — minus heat, power steering and a whole bunch else. It being before 6 p.m. Michigan time, and I being without a cell phone, I did the next right thing which was to drive slowly and delib- erately west a ways on U.S. 12 to Classic Imports where Don Scheidel greeted me with open arms and offered Seen at Classic Imports — the cockpit of a ‘54 Jaguar XK 120 — me a phone so I could call Natalie. with the driver’s seat removed. THE Page 40 April 29, 2004

On the Road Continued from Page 39 That would certainly make many a Saab, and, yes, even a Honda Civic owner mighty happy. Limited space has allowed me to only tell a quar- ter or less of the Classic Imports story, so I suggest you make room in your schedule for a visit with your car — foreign or domestic — to that Bosch Authorized Service Center at 18777 West U.S. 12 in New Buffalo known as Classic Imports. Phone 269/469-2007, or e-mail them at: clas- [email protected], and be ready for some super service and lively and informed car talk.

Classic Imports will store and care for your classic car from November through March for between $500 and $600. Renee said her daughter “hates office work, but likes to work with her hands,” and Brandon stopped working on a ‘99 Ferrari 550 Maranello long enough to say he has been working on cars since he was five and expects to pursue a career in the business. In fact, he and his sister could simply stay at Classic Imports to keep a thriving family business going Natalie McKelvy picks out her next car at Classic Imports — after their parents retire. a rather pricey BMW coup.

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ART & OFFICE SUPPLIES (FIRME'S) (2 Stores) 11th & Franklin Streets, Michigan City - 219/874-3455 MERRION & ASSOCIATES REALTORS - 219/872-4000 , or Highway 12, Beverly Shores - Just West of Traffic Light. toll free 1-866/496-1752 www.merrionandassoc.com WINDY CITY GOLF CARS •• FOR RENT - 2/BR, 1/bath on Birchtree Lane. $800/month. •• Golf Car Sales - Service • Repairs • Rental • Leasing . Call John Hayes at Merrion And Associaates at 219/872-4000 Call Us For Pricing Information And Quotes For Your Golfing Needs. LONG BEACH HOUSE FOR RENT ON LAKE SHORE DRIVE 1-800-232-2172 -- KNOX, INDIANA 3/BR. AC. FP. Furn. Avail Sept thru May. $750/mo + util. VINTAGE HEYWOOD & WAKEFIELD Sofa & Arm Chair. (both with Call 708/424-8756, or 219/874-8428. reversible cushions), & end table set. $400. - Call 219/879-3906. DUNESCAPE BEACH CLUB 2001 GAS CLUB CAR - 50 hrs. Dark gray - Fuel gauge - Ball washer - Gorgeous 3-level condo. Decks, Jacuzzi, 2-car garage, fireplace, Deluxe light package/street legal - Fold-down windshield - Fan & 3/BR, 2 and 1/2 bath. Beautifully FURNISHED and decorated. The hubcaps. New $7,000 with trailer - $4,700. beach and all club amenities, including indoor pool and workout 14-FOOT AQUA CAT SAILBOAT - Good condition $1,000. facilities, are just steps away. Avail Immediately through May 31 George Curtin -- 815/485-3800. (June negotiable). $900/month. Call (865) 384-8104.

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FLINT LAKE-VALPARAISO - Charming hillside house surrounded by LNG BEACH - STOP 28 --3/BR, 1/bath. AC. W/D. Cable. Grill & deck. trees. Spacious living room. Fireplace. Big Country Kitchen. 1/BR. 3-Blocks from beach. Avail June-Aug. - $1,200/wk. 219/874-3292 Glassed in study. Steps to the beach. Peaceful. Perfect for writer, MILLER BEACH - 1/BR Flat furnished w/linens. Fantastic lake view. artist, or loving couple. $630/month. -- Call 219/771-2779. 300' to beach. Sun porch. Fireplace. Central A/C. NO PETS/ SMOK- HARBOR COUNTRY: Unique cottage with large, two story living ING or CHILDREN. Avail wk/mo. Call for brochure. 219/938-6384 space. 2/BR, 2/Baths. Can sleep 6. Large screened porch. Lovely SHERIDAN BEACH - 4/BR, 2/Bath. Close walk to lake. Fully fur- terrace & garden. Gourmet kitchen. Wah/dry. A/C. Cable, TV/DVD, nished, includes washer & dryer. You're gonna like all the extras. Stereo, Computer. All linens. Bicycles. 8 Blocks to beautiful beach. Great vacation house. - $1,000/wk. -- Call 630/886-3986. Sat/Sat rental, $1,200/wk. Photos avail. A must see. 773/929-2295. SHERIDAN BEACH - SPECTACULAR LAKE VIEWS. CHARMING MICHIANA SHORES COTTAGE IN WOODED AREA Large 3/BR, 4 decks. All amenities. Short- term $1,500/wk. A little over a block from great beach. Rustic charm with Long-term $1,400/mo. - Call 630/852-5414 modern conveniences. 2-New baths and kitchen. Fireplace. Air/Cond. Beach Shower , BBQ . Dishwasher. 2 + Bdrms. RENTALS MICHIGAN Avail June Thru Sept. by the week. HOUSE FOR RENT - NEW BUFFALO - Convenient "in town" Call 773/935-1855 days, or 773/248-3265 evenings. location. 16 S. Townsend. Take the first right after Jackson's Market on www.mintzdds.com/michiana U.S. 12. Available now. Newly renovated. New appliances. New win- SHERIDAN BEACH SUMMER RENTAL - Large, luxury 3/BR, 1 1/2 dow treatments. 2 Bedroom. Full dry basement. Large yard and one car Bath. Across from Beach. Cent/Air. Washer/Dryer. garage. VERY CLEAN! $700 per month. Security deposit & references. $1,800/wk. Discount for longer stays. - 219/872-4446. NO SMOKERS. No pets. Please drive by first. SUMMER HOUSE FOR RENT IN LONG BEACH - Large 4/BR, 2/Bath Call Gary at 269/449-2168 to see more. rehabbed vintage Oriole Trail cottage. Screened porch. Short walk to BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE MICHIANA COTTAGE FOR SUMMER RENTAL Stop 28 beach. Avail wks beginning July 18, July 25 & Aug 8. $950/wk. One block from beautiful Lake Michigan Beach at Stop 39. Fully 219/874-4316, or 773/871-7304, or [email protected] furnished--Charming Deco decor. Air conditioned, forty windows to catch lake breezes. Sleeps up to eight persons. Three bedrooms. VERY NICE 2/BR CONDO IN BEACH AREA Two full baths. Two woodburning fireplaces. New kitchen. Secluded .No smokers. Pets negotiable. Utilities included, except electricity. forty oak tree landscape with Adirondack chairs and hammocks. $800/mo. - Call 219/879-8069. TVs with cable and movie channels. BBQ grill. Available May SHERIDAN BEACH SUMMER RENTAL - Lake Shore Drive. Brand new. onward through October and selected winter holidays. Pets wel- Private. - Spectacular lake views. 3/BR, 2/Bath. Cent/Air. Washer/Dryer. come. Call [773] 528-0825 or [773] 281-7100. Prefer longer tenancy, Wrap around deck. $2,500/wk. Discount for longer stays. but willing to consider weekly rentals with excellent tenants. Call 219/872-4446. MICHIGAN - GRAND BEACH -- Lake front home, just 42 steps down LONG BEACH HOUSE FOR RENT - Great location, very close to beach to a private beach on Lake Michigan. Enjoy magnificent sunsets and park. 4/BR, 2/Bath. A/C. W/D. New kitchen w/DW. Deck w/BBQ. Cable from this lake-front deck. Golf course and tennis courts are within TV. - Avail after 8/15/04 - Short/Long term. -- Call 312/953-9570. walking distance. This cozy 3/BR is air-conditioned and equipped LONG BEACH HOUSE RENTAL with a washer & dryer. Avail July & August for $1,750/wk, or June & Call now to reserve Summer'o4 weekly rental of this JUST refur- Sept. for $975/wk. Call 708/848-1025 for a viewing appointment. bished 3/BR house. Sleeps 10. Includes new kitchen, lighting, furni- 2-BEDROOM COTTAGE - Walk To Beach -Large Yard W/Patio ture, beds & paint. Only one block from Stop 22 beach. No Pets. A/C-$750/Week - 269/469-3709, Or NEWBUFFALOGETAWAY.COM For info/rates - call Tim at 773/975-1291 TLC TOWN LAKE & COUNTRY VACATION RENTALS -Weekly & ••• HOUSE FOR RENT -- LONG BEACH -- STOP 16 ••• Monthly summer home and cottage rentals avail now. 3/BR. Fam room. 2 1/2 Bath. AC. W/D. BBQ. Cable. Private Beach! Call 269/449-9292, or visit www.tlcvacationrentals.com Call 630/363-3176. MICHIANA SHORES, MICH - 3/BR, 2/bath. Completely furnished. AC. SHERIDAN BEACH YEAR-ROUND RENTAL - 1/BR. Quiet building. 2 1/2 Blocks to lake. - $750/wk, or $2,800/mo. Avail July thru Aug. Off street parking. Non-smoker. No pets. $575/month + security Call 219/872-7336. deposit & references. Utilities included. - 219/879-2195 MICHIANA - 3745 LAKE SHORE DRIVE -- 2/BR, 2/Bath. Sleeps 6. LAKE SHORE DRIVE - LONG BEACH Lake across street. Spectacular Lake/Sunset views. $1,000/wk. 3/BR, 4/Baths - A/C - Jacuzzi - Decks - Awesome View. AVAIL: 5/22-7/31, & 8/7-8/21. Sept.__ Call 312/527-0414 ext 245 Available July &August - 2,000/wk. - Call 219/872-7336. SHERIDAN BEACH SUMMER RENTAL- 1/BR owner's unit. Quiet OTHER STATE RENTALS building. Ideal for couple. Non-smokers. No pets. Rental rates FLORIDA KEY'S OCEANFRONT CONDO AVAIL FOR RENT negotiable, depending on lease length. Call for info. - 219/879-8195. Swimming Pool. Tennis Courts. Gorgeous View with 2 Bedrooms & 2 Baths. Weekly rental, $1,100.00. -- Call 219/872-5127. DUNELAND BEACH - STOP 33 - SUMMER RENTAL 4/BR . Short walk to private beach. Cable. Local phone. VACATION RENTAL - QUAINT VILLAGE OF BARNSTABLE, ON CAPE Avail Memorial Day thru Sept. Weekly rentals or longer. COD, MASSACHUSETTS. - 3/BR, 2/bath home. Weekly rentals - May Call 219/874-4660, or 219/861-7964 -- Email: [email protected] 27 thru June 27, $800/wk. June 28 thru Sept 12, $1,100/wk. Winter rental also avail. Lovely beaches. Great restaurants. SUMMER RENTAL - LAKE SHORE DRIVE - 4/BR, 2/Bath fully fur- 4-Miles from Hyannis Airport. - Call 219/324-7944 nished home with great lake views. $1,800/wk. - 219/861-0082. 2-STUDIO APARTMENTS & 2-1/BR APARTMENTS FOR RENT REAL ESTATE FOR SALE One block from Beach at Stop 24 - $650.00 to $400.00 per month. GRAND BEACH, MICHIGAN - By owner. "Details &photos at www.gone- Please call 219/874-9412. home.com, ad # 061928'. Close to private beach, FOR RENT - LONG BEACH - LAKE SHORE DRIVE - HILLSIDE tennis, golf, etc, Phone 269/469-3944 for showing. Lake Views. Deck. 4/BR, 2/Bath. A/C. W/D. Gas Grill. Cable. Buyer's agent commission, $725,000. Avail July 18-25, or July 25 - Aug 1st. - $2,100/wk. 708/349-0442. WOODED, 88 X 120, HOMESITE. City water & sewer. Birch Drive, LONG BEACH EXECUTIVE HOUSE RENTAL - SUMMER 04 Michiana, IN area. $59,000. - Broker/Owner - 239/283-2437. Stop 29 - Overlooking Lake. Fantastic decks/views. 3/BR, 2/Bath. CONDO FOR SALE BY OWNER - 2/BR, 2/Bath. 2-Decks. Fireplace. A/C. W/D. & much more. NO PETS/NO SMOKING. Choice weeks 1/Car garage. Appliances. Low, low taxes. 2-Blocks to beach. available. For current rates, call 630/337-6220. $179,000 - Call 219/879-5793.

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Off the Book Shelf by Sally Carpenter

The Last Crossing by Guy Vanderhaeghe Although I have recently read and reviewed many good books, I suddenly found myself with “reader’s block.” Nothing I picked up seemed interesting enough to get me beyond the first few pages. Until I picked up this week’s recommendation, that is. This book was a bestseller in Canada last year and as I started reading, I just knew it was what the (book) doctor ordered. I was raised on Westerns. Whether in movies, books or TV shows, I remember good old rousing tales of cowboys and Indians, the Calvary to the res- cue, the cattle drives, the boys at the Longhorn saloon...... I wanted to be the next Annie Oakley. Of course, as I grew up my taste in Western stories matured, too. The real history of the Old West and the expansion of our country became more and more important to my reading choices. While this book doesn’t have the romanticism of The Cisco Kid or the Lone Ranger, it does have the gritty reality of what life was like in the pioneering West of the 19th century—combining fiction with real locations and history. The story actually starts out in England in 1871, Then there is Jerry Potts, half Scots, half Indian,who when Henry Gaunt, rich industrialist and brutal ends up leading the Gaunt party up north to where father, gets words that his son Simon is missing in North Simon may have been sighted. America. It seems the gentle, very religious, Simon We also meet Custis Straw, middle-aged ex-Union had come under the influence of one Rev. Whitherspoon soldier in the Civil War, and Mrs. Lucy Stoveall, the and had gone to America to convert the Indians to object of Custis’ affection. Lucy’s husband has left her Christianity. Now he is lost somewhere in the vast and her sister, Madge, to go sell whisky to the Indians. wilderness. Henry calls Simon’s twin brother Charles He seems to have forgotten to come back....And now, and his other son Addington and charges them to go Madge has been brutally raped and murdered. Lucy and find their brother and bring him back to England. is tight-lipped about the tragedy—does she know Three different sons a man never had. Addington, who the murderer is? Rounding out the cast of char- the cruel ex-military man; Charles the artist and acters is Aloysius Dooley, tavern owner and best Simon, the God-fearing. Addington lets Charles know friend to Custis. that he is in charge of this expedition, and the Gaunt Circumstances bring all these people together on brothers head across the sea. the trip north to find Simon Gaunt. The trail leads Finally landing in Fort Benton (Montana), Charles to Fort Whoop-Up in Canada. The author makes you puts up dozens of circulars asking for information about feel as though you’re riding along with the party, his brother. It seems that Rev. Whitherspoon was found feeling the dust on your skin and the sun on your face. frozen to death last winter out on the prairie, but Simon The author’s description of places and things is some- was not with him. Now, all the brothers can do is wait times too vivid, like the Indian village they come for any information from a passing trapper or ranch- across populated by rotting corpses, everyone dead from er or someone who might have word of Simon’s where- the one gift that white men left all over the continent: abouts. As days pass, Addington finds life at Fort Benton measles. pleasing. “The problem is that for the moment, The Gaunt party is told that a white man is in the Addington finds Fort Benton too congenial a place to camp of the Blackfoot nearby. Will they find Simon? immediately remove himself. There is game to be I can’t give away any more of the story! I don’t want had a short ride out of the town, and he and Ayto make to spoil the surprises that are yet to come. Suffice it frequent visits to the pestilential brothels. He imme- to say that this is one story you won’t soon forget and diately enjoys cutting a figure in the bar downstairs, will probably recommend to your friends. But, be buying rounds of drinks for men who are only too happy warned: this story is tough, gritty and down to earth— to hear him bray and brag as long as he keeps the whisky what a read! It makes me want to read it again...and flowing.” Mr. Ayto is the American journalist that that’s the highest compliment anyone can give a Addington has hired to write down all his adven- book. tures and derring-do. Till next time, happy reading! THE April 29, 2004 Page 47

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