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Volume 23, Number 36 Thursday, September 13, 2007 The Best of the Fests by Sally Carpenter Another Labor Day has come and gone, and now our thoughts turn softly to…trips to the apple orchard, arts & crafts, hay rides, pumpkins, apple pie, cooler breezes, the bluest blue sky, and all those wonderful autumn festivals. North, south, east or west of here, you’re bound to fi nd something to get your season changing juices jumping. Remember, don’t think of it as the end of summer, think of it as the beginning of a new and great season full of the promises of old time family fun. Take in some of the following fun activities and you’ll never hear the kids say “There’s nothing to do!” Duneland Harvest Festival, Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Sat. & Sun., Sept. 15-16, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Off U.S. 20 at Mineral Springs Road in Chester- ton, IN, you will fi nd Chellberg Farm and the Bailly Homestead, historic landmarks now part of the U.S. Parks Department. The Harvest Festival brings together pioneer reenactors that show the lifestyles of the French voyageurs of the late 1700s (at Bailly Homestead) and the Swedish immigrants of the late 1800s at the Chellberg Farm. Listen to the joyous sounds of music played on period instruments while you visit the artisans demonstrating crafts ranging from candle making to wood carving to doll making and much more. Don’t miss the Good Time Clog- Munchkins Myrna Swensen, Clarence Swensen & Margaret Pellegrini gers--they’re amazing dancers carrying on the pio- at last year’s Wizard of Oz Fest. neer tradition. Munch on goodies at the various food Wizard of Oz Festival in Chesterton, IN. I won’t stands run by not-for-profi t groups and stick around go into detail here because Cherie Davich has a com- to watch the ladies fi x a real farm meal in the Chell- plete story on this fest on page 36 in this issue. berg house for the farm hands or watch the farrier shoe one of the draft horses. Be sure to check out the hatchet thrower at Bailly Homestead and visit the Indian encampment. Put on your walking shoes for this fest! Admission is $5 per car. Fests Continued on Page 2

Good Time Cloggers from Valparaiso -- always a crowd pleaser. Hand sewing by a young reenactor at Bailly Homestead. THE Page 2 September 13, 2007

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Fests Continued from Page 1 Sunfl ower Fair, LaPorte, IN Sat., Sept. 15, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. This 9th annual festival pays homage to the coming autumn season by honoring the stately sunfl ower. The day starts off with a 5K Run/Walk at 8:30 a.m. in front of the LaPorte YMCA. During the day there will be a car show, rib cook-off, train trolley rides, horse drawn wagon rides, crafts and food, food, food, not to mention the sunfl ower growing and showing event. An art show will be held at the Rumley Apartments from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. More info at 219/362-2084.

The Sunﬂ ower -- a ﬂ ower for all ages!

Apple Cider Century Bicycle Tour 2007 Sun., Sept 30 This is the bicycle tour for the die-hard cyclists out there! This 34th annual event lets you choose routes from 25 to 100 miles and starts and ends in Three Oaks, MI. Whatever length you choose, the ride promises gorgeous fall scenery and friendly people along the way, as well as a spaghetti dinner afterward. Registration is $35 (Sept. 15 deadline) by appli- cation only. www.applecidercentury.com for a brochure and registration information.

All kinds of bicycles can be seen in the Apple Cider Tour including these tandem bikers.

Pioneer Days, Creek Ridge County Park, Michi- gan City Sat. & Sun., Sept 22-23, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: $2/adults, $1/ seniors and children Just south of Michigan City (south on US 421 to the Holiday Inn, turn east onto 400North and look for the park sign). This festival brings together a group of people who love to reenact the pioneer spirit and way of life through crafts, demonstrations, food preparation and old fashioned wagon rides. Kids can even make their own candle, and don’t forget to get some fresh made kettle corn, made right in front of your eyes in a huge black kettle! Pioneer reenactors mix up fry cakes at the Creek Ridge Pioneer Days. THE September 13, 2007 Page 3 Garwood Orchard Applefest, LaPorte, IN Sat. & Sun., Sept 15-16, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Open ‘til 6 p.m. Arts and crafts of the highest order sprinkle the Evenings grounds of this popular apple orchard. Food vendors sell tasty treats, and the indoor market has apples, vegetables, and they even make their own donuts! Live music will accompany you as you stroll the grounds. www.littlehousefashions.comElegant Apparel for the Garwood Orchard is located at 5911 W 50 South, [email protected] Conscious Woman LaPorte. Info: 219/362-4385. Women’s Apparel

Scarecrow Festival, Wanatah, IN Fri., Sat., Sun., Sept. 21-23 Fri. 5-9 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m.-midnight; Sun. 10 a.m-5 p.m. This is the 13th year for the town of Wanatah’s nod to the fall season. The whole town takes part in crafts, a parade, races, car show, duck races, dances, toy show, games, food, and, of course, lots and lots of TENT scarecrows all over town! www.scarecrowfest.org Fests Continued on Page 4 CLOSEOUT SALE Priced to Sell - Up to 80% Off

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Fests Continued from Page 3 Barnfest, Forrester Rd., LaPorte, IN Westville Pumpkin Fest, Westville, IN Sat., Sept. 15, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Fri., Sat. & Sun., Sept 28-30 This is the 14th year for this festival held in a Celebrate the pumpkin harvest in good ‘ol family two story turn-of-the-century barn on a farm at style! Visit the craft booths, check out the tractor 1026 Forrester Rd., LaPorte. The barn and grounds pull, parade, run/walk, and, of course, eat pumpkin are ﬁ lled with fall ﬂ owers, corn stalks, and bales pie! This fest is held in Prairie Meadow Park at the of straw. Shop the crafts, antiques and collectibles corner of US 421 and Hwy 6 in Westville, IN. in and around the barn. There will be goodies to Info: 219/785-7019. eat, as well; how about popcorn, elephant ears and fresh baked goods sold by the Michigan City Exch- angettes.

18th Annual Celebration of the Arts Sat., Sept. 15 (10 a.m.-5 p.m.) & Sun., Sept. 16 (11 a.m.-5 p.m.) The historic grounds of the Schoolhouse Shop in Chesterton will be covered with beautiful works of art from more than forty artists from a four state area. Media includes oils, acrylics, watercolors and pastels, jewelry, photography, metal yard art, steel sculpture, wordworks, weavers and silk paintings. Santiago’s Mexican Restau- rant of Porter will offer food on the outdoor patio. This show is a stunner, one Pumpkin decorating contest at the Westville Pumpkin Fest. not to be missed. THE September 13, 2007 Page 5

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Please contact Bill McLinden at (708) 822-4204 or visit our website at www.dunescape.com for more information THE Page 10 September 13, 2007 The Ballet Lady by Cherie Davich ‘I am a teacher!’ With seniors she is able to look in their eyes and can The “Ballet Lady” of Michigan City. Judith Jo- determine whether they are enjoying themselves. seph aka “The Ballet Lady” has developed an out- She can also tell by their posture becoming more reach program that uses dance to help participants alert as well as their attitude and demeanor becom- evolve a “sense of self.” She believes that people ing brighter. Some come in slumped over with a should not lose their desire to fantasize; they need dour look on their face, only to become vividly alive to keep their imagination alive whether they are 5 as the interaction and excitement begins. or 75 years old. On Thurs., Aug. 30 at the St. John United Church Her credentials are impeccable with a bachelor’s of Christ in New Buffalo, the senior version of The degree in dance and a master’s in fi ne arts in The- Ballet Lady was presented as part of the day service atre Performance. The “Ballet Lady” has danced or for seniors.The Activity Director, Linda Jo Clough worked with musical theater choreographer, direc- offers a live demonstration every Thursday after tor, and fi lm director Bob Fosse, singer and dancer lunch. Sammy Davis Jr., dancer and choreographer Agnes In the past Clough has had a piano player, bar- deMille, and dancer and actress Juliet Prowse. Hav- bershop quartet, and even plays bingo on the weekly ing a BA degree in dance is not just taking dancing Thursday get-togethers. Clough’s senior program is classes, but also learning the biology of the body based on The Eden Alternative model which states and how it moves, Joseph says. that a home-like atmosphere has been proven to be the best environment for seniors. In the pseudo living room there are plants, animals, care givers and a hot lunch to give that homey feeling. Clough has been friends with Joseph and thought that her clients could and would benefi t from the active ballet program. One feature of the program is “The Fred Doll Judith Joseph demonstrates how the body moves Dance” in which everyone is included whether par- The “Ballet Lady” program was originally devel- ticipants dance in a chair or on their feet. Each par- oped in New York to build self esteem in pre-kinder- taker is given a tiny, colorful “Fred” to dance with. He gartners and then leaped to include fi rst and second is a stuffed smiling face doll that has come into this graders. The program includes learning about how world to brighten the day. “Fred” sometimes moves your body moves, the correct body posture, the his- in unison with the dancer as they dance their own tory of ballet, and everyone participating in a sim- version of their jig. Then “Fred” will twirl around ple ballet routine. the student’s waist as they turn around themselves. The program has expanded from children to in- “Fred” is even tossed in the air and then caught with clude a senior series that has the same agenda as enthusiasm. He is a fun vehicle to keep moving and the child’s plan, but is more age appropriate. Joseph you always have your partner, “Fred” to do it with stated that children’s responses are more visible. so you are not dancing alone.

Keep Moving “Fred” is taking the leap THE September 13, 2007 Page 11 One thing Joseph expressed without saying it Joseph handed out purple plastic circles of “Raz- was that you can “dance” no matter what your cir- zle Dazzle” that should be put in your pocket until cumstances. Dancing is a state of mind, just mov- you want to share them with “someone you love.” ing, and believing in yourself. There was Betty Dre- She said that giving and receiving “Razzle Dazzle” schler, age 99, although she couldn’t stand up to will bring you good luck. dance, she joined in moving the Fred Doll about and tossing the silk in the air. She danced with her eyes and unwavering smile.

Judith Joseph showing love with Razzle Dazzle And fi nally, an impromptu dance by The Bal- let Lady: Soft fl owing movements that carried her about the room were given with grace and elegance. Even though she has performed all over the U.S. and beyond, doing what she was trained for, her Judith Joseph dancing with 99 year old, Betty Drescher true love is teaching. Joseph feels that she fi nally “The Silk Dance” consists of a large piece of light now is comfortable with what she was meant to do. fabric that represents a bit of “silk.” Every perform- When asked about herself, she proclaimed, er is given a bit of “silk” to play with, actually fl oat “I am a teacher!” with, into, and around. As the dancers are twirling, so is the fabric. The cloth was twisting around their heads, arms, and in the air. Another exercise is performed to see if the “silk” can be thrown in the air and caught with your head. The seniors appeared to be having the most amusement by catching the “silk” behind their back while they twisted around or were simply moving to catch the “silk” on their head.

Judith Joseph impromptu dance SIDEBAR: To contact Linda Jo Clough regarding the Day Service of Seniors program, please call her at 269- 930-9501 or toll free at 888-237-1891. The program is held at: St. John United Church of Christ 200 West Buffalo St Float Away New Buffalo, MI THE Page 12 September 13, 2007 This Weekend at The Acorn Theater Fri., Sept. 14th, 8 p.m. MI time: Corky Sie- For more information visit www.chamberblues. gel and his Chamber Blues Band, featuring Marcy com. Tickets: $30; all Info and Ticket/Reservations Levy Info: 269. 756. 3879 Corky Siegel is recognized internationally as a Sat., Sept. 15th, 8 p.m. MI time: “The Best harmonica virtuoso and award-winning composer. Improvisers in Chicago” TJ Jagodowski and Dave He is known for his exhilarating performances and Pasquesi. With special guest Andreas Kapsalis Trio. innovative compositions that take you to places you’ve never been before. Under Corky’s lead, The This year, the Chicago Improv Festival called Dave and TJ “The best improvisers in Chicago” and West End String Quartet and percussionist Frank awarded them “Improvisers of the year.” One of the Donaldson complete the Chamber Blues Band. De- most critically acclaimed improv shows in the coun- scribed by critics internationally as: “remarkable, try, Second City alumni TJ Jagodowski and David astonishing, extraordinary, hot, mesmerizing, joy- Pasquesi promise to create a 45-minute showcase ous and outrageous fun,” their music and concerts for elaborately imagined characters whose relation- have delighted diverse audiences globally and their ships reveal the wildly funny quirks of human na- genre-defying presentations are drawing new and ture. If you’ve never seen long-form improv before, old concert-goers to places they have never been be- this is an excellent place to start. They perform fore. their shows in Chicago at venues such as the Step- If you don’t recognize the name Marcy Levy, you penwolf Theatre and IO as well as in New York. know her music well. “Lay Down Sally” is just one of Guitarist extraordinaire Andreas Kapsalis opens the many hits that Marcy Levy wrote, recorded and for TJ and Dave. Kapsalis is quickly building his sang during her seven years with Eric Clapton. She reputation as one of the most innovative guitarists has recorded with Elton John, Bob Seger, Aretha and composers in the country, using his idiosyncrat- Franklin and Leon Russell to mention a few. In the ic style to create an indelible impression on both the late 1960’s, growing up in Detroit, Marcy enjoyed stage and silver screen. But Kapsalis’ virtuoso ca- catching the touring Chicago Blues legends in con- reer began by accident. cert, and was impressed by one young blues harp More information at www.andreaskapsalis.com phenomenon in particular, Corky Siegel! Tickets: $20. Info and Reservations: 269/756. 3879.

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The Mikado at The Dunes Summer Theatre. L to R: Michael Mejia, Lorna Whiting, Keith Loeffl er, Mallorie Oetman, Tim Slatton, Natalie R. Franks. On fl oor: Larry Hinken There’s still time to see Gilbert and Sullivan’s ‘The Mikado” at the Dunes Summer Theatre Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m. Sun. at 7 p.m., Sept. 14, 15, 16. This kid-friendly show has delightful music, colorful costumes and is very funny, a perfect show for the entire family. The music of Gilbert & Sullivan has enchanted audiences for years. The Dunes presented their “Pirates of Penzance” fi ve years ago to full houses. Don’t miss this opportunity to see ‘The Mikado” directed by Keith Loeffl er with music di- rection by Jim Mollin, and choreography by Sarah Rausch. This delightful romp through old Japan in the town of Titipu with the Mikado, Pooh-Bah, Nanki- Poo, Peep-Bo, Yum-Yum, Pish-Tush, Ko-Ko, and Pitti-Sing (with names like these, how can it not be entertaining?) promises to be great, silly fun for everyone. The cast includes Robert Whittington, Lorna Whiting, Jessica Sobocinski, Tim Slatton, Mallorie Oetman, Melissa C. Hale, Natalie R. Franks, Sta- cy Lynn Clarich, and Ashley Boger. Larry Hinken, Keith Loeffl er, Michael Mejia, and Richard Ruby are the lead players. The Dunes Summer Theatre is in Michiana Shores, Indiana, on Shady Oaks just off Old Grand Beach Road near the stables. The Box Offi ce number is 219.879.7509 or check the website: www.du- nessummertheatre.com to make reservations and more information. Tickets are $15 ($12 for seniors/ students).

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Last year’s winner of the “Sunfl ower Theme Award” was Janet Evans. The 9th Annual Artist Gallery Walk at the His- toric Rumely Building in downtown LaPorte will be held on Sept. 15th from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. This fi ne art exhibition is held in conjunction with the Sunfl ower Fair and features over 15 LaPorte area artists in addition to over 100 works by LaPorte High School art students. The exhibition began as a way to raise art awareness in the community, and guests are invited to vote for their favorite work. A “Viewer’s Favorite” award is given in addition to the “Juror’s Award” and “Sunfl ower Theme Award.” Student work is juried separately and awards are given to Estate Sale for the late prominent many young aspiring artists. Michigan City Artist Robert Wilcox The winner’s work each year is displayed at vari- Mr. Wilcox was a prominent “Hoosier Salon” portraitist along ous banks and businesses in the area, and used to with Wheeler, Warren, and the late Billy Nelson of Michigan City. advertise the following year exhibition. Artists will be on hand to discuss their works with The sale offers early works of art, sculptures and illustrations by Mr. Wilcox and his collection of art books, visitors and Service League hostesses will be serv- vintage art instruments and equipment. ing “Poppin’ in the Park” popcorn to support “Arts in Rare books including autographed books from local personality and the Park.” Committee members include Bea Baker, friend or Mr. Wilcox, Capt. William Eddy. Don &Shirley Bowman, Karen Long, Donna Novak, Kitty Wolf, and Bob Zimmerman. Art: Mixed, Oriental Circa 1850 Woodblocks, Oils (large Charles Kilner Seascape) Furniture: Mid-Century Modern to Antique, small mirrored mantled oak bureau, Victorian, 1930’s. studio couch, Library Events at Sunfl ower Fair Mission Oak, cedar wardrobe, lawyers bookshelves… While you’re visiting the Sunfl ower Fair in La- Pottery: Watt, American Art, Japanese (Yoko Yamazaki)… Porte this Sat., Sept. 15, don’t forget to stop in at Glassware & Porcelain: Art Glass, EAPG (Bakewell), the LaPorte County Public Library, 904 Indiana Royal Rudestadt, Nippon, Carnival Ave. All kinds of good things will be happening! Sterling Spoons 10 a.m.-3 p.m. there will be activities for all ages Jewelry: Vintage, Victorian, Norway (Hroar) & Mexican Sterling on the lawn south of the library parking lot. Christmas: Antique glass faced, Hong Kong, Spun Cotton 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friends of the Library Sidewalk Vintage Toys and Games • Wood Golf Clubs Book Sale. Stock up on books, CDs, and VHS tapes. 1 p.m. Painted Lady Butterfl y Release. Vintage Quilts, Linens, Clothes and More All Day -- Visit the Bookmobile, the Petting Zoo, September 14-16 • 9 a.m.-6 p.m. get your face painted, and take part in a Make It 108 Warren Drive, Pottawattomie Park and Take It Craft. And kids, don’t forget the Color- Michigan City, IN ing Contest. More at 219/362-6156 or www.lapcat.org THE September 13, 2007 Page 17

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(219) 898-1501 701 Washington Street Michigan City, IN 46360 www.greatlakescatering.com THE Page 20 September 13, 2007 Richard Hunt Opening at Lubeznik Join the Lubeznik Center for the Arts for a benefi t reception to celebrate the work of internationally Schoolhouse recognized sculptor Richard Hunt at 101 W. 2nd St. in Michigan City, on Sat., Sept. 15, 6–10 p.m. Shop The “Richard Hunt: Past & Present” Opening …at Furnessville Benefi t represents a partnership between the Lu- beznik Center for the Arts and the United Negro College Fund. Proceeds support Lubeznik Center 18th Annual Outdoor educational programming and United Negro Col- lege Fund scholarships in Northwest Indiana. Richard Hunt will be in attendance for an eve- Celebration ning including world-class sculpture, fi ne wine, and delectable hors d’oeuvres by LaSalle Grill Catering of the of South Bend. Live musical entertainment will be performed by students of the Emerson School for Vi- sual and Performing Arts in Gary, IN. Arts “Richard Hunt: Past & Present”, on display in - Mixed Media - the Lubeznik Center for the Arts’ Hyndman Gallery from Sept. 15 through Dec. 9, features work from Sat., Sept. 15 Sun., Sept. 16 Hunt’s illustrious career, highlighting examples of the sculptor’s work from the 1970’s to present. 10 - 5 11 - 5 Exhibit pieces will include a range of major com- missions, tiny maquettes, mid-size studio pieces, u photographic murals, drawings and prints. “Past Schoolhouse Shop & Present” is curated by Suzanne Cohan-Lange, a 278 East 1500 North Chesterton, IN 46304 (219) 926-1551 sculptor and the Vice President of the Board of Di- www.schoolhouseshop.com rectors for the Lubeznik Center for the Arts. Target is the presenting sponsor, with other generous exhibition support provided by: NIPSCO, Lamar Adver- tising Company, Indiana University Northwest and WNIT Public Television. Tickets for the Opening Benefi t are $100 per per- Chat and Design son. Lubeznik Center members can purchase tick- WEDNESDAYS - FRIDAYS ets at a reduced rate of $75 per person. Reservation 11:00am-2:00pm deadline is September 10. For more information or Bring your plans and ideas and join us for refreshments to purchase tickets visit www.lubeznikcenter.org or and inpiration on your next project. call 219-874-4900. Special Benefi t Promotion: Con- tributors of $150, over and above ticket purchase, Custom Window Treatments, Upholstery & Bedding will receive an exhibit catalog signed by the artist.

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Debra Birkholz puts “Worker Appreciation Day” stickers on people at the LaPorte Farmers Market. We decided to browse the Market before we had our lunch. There were sunfl owers for sale from Bri- ar Patch Farms. At another booth were whimsical A bake sale by Calvary Lighthouse at the Farmers Market. Plaques to hang in your home. The Calvary Light- house was holding a bake sale with many items to just six months ago he decided to sell things and choose from. came up with this business. He said, “This is my William Gay of D & W Woodworks was there with fi rst time at the Farmers’ Market, and I’ve already unique wood creations. Some of the items included sold a few things today. For one of my shadow box- cedar boxes, wooden shelves, birdhouses, and bird- es, I went with an Indian theme. My parents made feeders—all handmade. They welcome custom or- similar boxes in the 70’s. In the evening when I get ders. Their phone is (219) 210-9711. William told home from work, I like to spend time making my me that he’d been doing woodwork all his life, but woodwork items.” THE September 13, 2007 Page 23 The lunch line had shortened, so the four of us got in line to eat our lunch. The meat was grilled and the corn on the cob was served with melted butter. Also there were watermelon and small tomatoes. Pop was available. We gave a donation for our food William Gay of and, in turn, received numbers for the prize draw- D & W Word- ing which would occur shortly. We sat down by the works holds Courthouse lawn and enjoyed our food samples. one of his wood creations. After lunch, I photographed Sharon Cholewa, who has a gold level of Master Gardener, and Steve King who said he is just a beginner so far. They were at the Master Gardener Association booth and their motto is “Helping Others Grow.” There were many free pamphlets available, including information on growing vegetables, and trees and shrubs. I photographed grandfather, Pat Hannon of LaPorte, with his grand- children, Emma and Jacob Hannon of New Carlisle. Emma had a large stuffed duck. She told me its name was “Quackie.” Cathy’s Hand- bags were for sale at one table. They were colorful, all Sharon Cholewa & Steve King at the LaPorte Co. Master Gardner handmade, revers- Association booth. ible, and machine Numbers were being drawn for prizes! Micah washable. won an unframed South Shore poster while I won Then it was time a LaPorte T-shirt. Sylvia got a whimsical plaque for the speeches, (Country Kitchen) and Charlie won a framed, La- Grandfather Pat Hannon with his grand- in honor of this Porte South Shore poster. children Emma & Jacob Hannon of New special occasion. Carlisle. Emma holds Quackie. Speaking briefl y were LaPorte Mayor Leigh Morris on the workers of yesterday, Indiana Congressman Joe Donnelly on the workers of today, and Purdue North Cen- tral Chancellor James Dworkin on the workers of tomorrow. Saturday visitors listened to these brief speeches.

(l. to r.) The writer, Micah Shelton, Charlie Bonick, & Sylvia Wagner with their prizes from the Saturday drawing. We were all lucky! Other prizes included a TV set and a sirloin roast. Debra Birkholz photographed us with our prizes, sitting by the LaPorte County Courthouse lawn. Then it was time for us to go— after having fun at the LaPorte Farmers’ Market and enjoying the festivities of the ﬁ rst ever LaPorte LaPorte Mayor Leigh Morris addresses the crowd. Worker Appreciation Day! THE Page 24 September 13, 2007 Trinity Community Children’s Choir Michigan City’s Trinity Community Children’s Choir begins its new season Wed., Sept. 19th at 5:30 p.m. The choir meets for practice weekly at Bark- er Hall, adjoining Trinity Church on the corner of Sixth and Franklin Streets in Michigan City, IN. Enrollment is free of charge and open to all children of Michigan City and surrounding areas. The Choir’s mission of quality, service and rep- resentation of Michigan City’s diverse community has seen two seasons. The ensemble performs at Pact House, the Michigan City Public Library, Hope Church, Boys and Girls Clubs, Safe Harbor programs and Sterling House care facility. The Choir sang for the Martin Luther King breakfast at Pur- due North Central, with “Mentoring through Music” in LaPorte, and most recently made a pre-concert appearance on opening night of the Michigan City Chamber Music Festival. Special events have included a four day workshop with Zsolt Srajber, an Early and Sacred Music expert and inspirational teacher of young singers, and Wishart Bell, whose distinguished work as a choir director throughout the Midwest made him the ﬁ rst choice for this past summer’s choir institute. In the upcoming season the group will rehearse the Mexi- can setting of “Pastorella”. An educational advantage awaits the child who adds this choral experience to his or her week of after school activities. Trinity Church, the host and provider, welcomes persons of every persuasion to participate in this experience with the community children. To register you child (or to offer assistance as a donor or a volunteer; snack providers, atten- dants and transporters needed), phone Sunny Gard- Carpet • Laminate • Wood • Ceramic ner-Orbovich at 219-878-1965, Kate Ainsworth at 219-879-6944 or Laura Henderson, 219-872-3387.

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Where lamb with hoisin sauce Temple Tuesdays Book Group goes well with shorts and flip flops. The Temple Tuesdays book group will discuss the novel Flush by Carl Hiaasen at 4 p.m., Tues., Sept. 18, at Temple News Agency, 816 Jefferson Ave., La- Porte. This is the One Book, One Community selection for middle grades readers. You may ask for a free book ahead of time at the Adult Circulation Desk at LaPorte County Public Library, 904 Indi- ana Ave., LaPorte. Those arriving by 4:05 p.m., will receive a free dip or cone of ice cream funded by Friends of the Library. There is no charge or registration. More information, or to request signing for the hearing impaired, at 219/362-6156.

Preschool Programs at MCPL Michigan City Public Library offers the following free preschool programs. Baby TALK Lapsit--Fri., Sept. 14 & 28, 9:30 a.m. This program is for babies 12-24 months. Enjoy songs, ﬁ nger plays, stories and playtime at each artisan comfort cuisine session. To register, phone 873-3045. Story Times--Wed., Sept. 19 & 26, 10:30 a.m. a new waterfront restaurant • lunch & dinner • 269.469.1699 Join the fun of reading, activities and crafts. For 600 W. Water St., New Buffalo, MI • MarinaGrandResort.com children 2-5 years old with a parent/adult. THE September 13, 2007 Page 27 This Year, Join Us for the High Holy Days!! Selichot* Saturday, Sept. 8, 2007 - Refreshments and Havdalah (*Preparation service for the High Holy Days) Service at 8:00 p.m. Selichot Service at 9:00 p.m. Erev Rosh Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007 Sinai Temple Hashanah Service begins at 8:00 p.m. 2800 Franklin Street Michigan City, Indiana Rosh Thursday, Sept. 13, 2007 Hashanah Service begins at 10:00 a.m. Family Service begins at 1:30 p.m. For Tickets or Reciprocity Information, contact the ofﬁ ce 219/874-4477 or email Kol Nidre Friday, Sept. 21, 2007 us at [email protected] Service begins at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are a must for anyone who wants to attend. Yom Saturday, Sept. 22, 2007 Kippur Service begins at 10:00 a.m. For information on Temple membership Family Service begins at 1:30 p.m. contact Judy Jacobi, VP of Membership, 219/785-5593 or email Afternoon Services: Mincha, Yizkor, Ne’ilah [email protected] begin at 3:00 p.m. Rabbi Reni Dickman Sinai Temple - The Jewish Presence in Michiana

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SEPTEMBER 8 - SEPTEMBER 28 9 AM TO 5 PM THE Page 30 September 13, 2007 Lend a Voice to Ecumenical Vespers on September 30 by Charles McKelvy If you have been singing a sad tune since the last, time to switch into Messiah mode. longed-for notes of the Sixth Annual Michigan City But as to how the Ecumenical Music Ministry Chamber Music Festival on August 19, then you came to be, let us repair to the cool and cozy con- should tune up for the Ecumenical Music Ministry’s fi nes of the Lakeshore Coffee house in Michigan Vespers on September 30. City where three of the four organizers recently In fact, the four women who are happily insert- shared their enthusiasm for what will surely be a ing another jewel in Michigan City’s musical crown crowning event in Michigan City’s musical history. would dearly love to have your cords aboard for some Alas, Norma Whybrew was unable to join the dis- melodic chords at First Congregational Church at cussion, but she was surely there in spirit and she 531 Washington Street, Michigan City at 7 p.m. would have agreed with the others that the gene- (CDT) for their fi rst-ever, free-will ecumenical ex- sis for the forthcoming Vespers service on Septem- pression of sacred choral music by British composer ber 30 came this past Holy Week when Vicky Tan John Rutter. Warkentien conducted 35 voices and orchestra in The four leading lights of sacred sung music are stirring performances of the “Seven Last Words of Vicky Tan Wakentien, an Assistant Professor of Mu- Christ” on Maundy Thursday at First Presbyterian sic at Bethel College, and women of note: Norma Church and on Good Friday at Notre Dame Catholic Whybrew, Lucia Bim-Merle and Ramona Schultz. Church. Ramona is the one to contact if you would like to Those performances, they said, “were phenom- lend your voice, regardless of the vintage of your vo- enal and well attended” by folks of all denomina- cal cords. tional stripes. Ramona can be reached at 219/872-7388 or by e- As a result, the Ecumenical Music Ministry now mail at: [email protected] includes the following churches in its membership: Notre Dame, Queen of All Saints, St. Mary’s, St. Stanislaus, First Presbyterian, First Congregation- al, St. Paul’s Lutheran, St. Luke’s Lutheran, First United Methodist of Michigan City, First United Methodist of La Porte, Lamb’s Chapel, and St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in La Porte where Vicky Tan Warkentien is organist and choirmaster. The Holy Week concerts not only drew ecumenical audiences, but they also attracted listeners of all ages, and that prompted Vicky Tan Warkentien to say that “whatever we do will involve youth. Wor- ship is a skill that our kids have to learn. We now have three teenagers in our chorus, and we are hop- ing to attract more.” That number to call again is: Ramona Schultz at 219/872-7388. And even if you don’t call and volunteer to sing in the chorus on September 30 at First Congrega- Vicky Tan-Warkentien (left), Ramona Schultz (middle), Lucia Bim-Merle tional Church you should bring your lovely voice to (right), and Norma Whybrew (not shown) have a musical treat in store the pews because the organizers promise that the for Michigan City: the fi rst-ever Ecumenical Music Ministry concert of sacred choral music at the First Congregational Church in Michigan ecumenical order of sung worship will include sing- City on September 30 at 7 p.m. (CDT). If you would like to join the ing by the entire congregation. chorus, please call Ramona Schultz at: 219/872-7388. And, they promise, the victims of September 11, Again, the four would adore your participation on 2001 will be remembered in prayer and song on September 30 at First Congregational Church when September 30, 2007. they inaugurate what they hope will be a worthy The fi rst-ever Ecumenical Music Ministry concert complement to the annual Michigan City Cham- promises to be a harmonic link in the musical chord ber Music Festival and Handel’s Messiah, which is that stretches from the Michigan City Chamber scheduled this year for December 16 at First Pres- Music Festival in August to the community Messiah byterian Church in Michigan City. in December. And that is precisely why the organizers of the We hope to lift our voices with you all Sunday, fi rst Ecumenical Music Ministry vocal Vespers con- September 30 at 7 p.m. (CDT) at the First Congre- cert chose September 30 as their date – they want gational Church at 531 Washington Street in Michi- to give Messiah conductor Dan McNabb and others gan City. THE September 13, 2007 Page 31

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Home from Colorado, Greetings from Iceland – those are the two e-mail message titles that appeared on my computer screen on the very same day recently. Son Richard had left his home in Madison WI for a favorite pastime, orienteering, near Colo- rado Springs and John was on a really long long- distance bike trail in distant Iceland with his old friend Don Anderson. I’d like you to read a bit of John’s 19 pages of his trip, about Icelandic food. (And later, if I learn William, John and M&M something about Colorado food from Richard, I’ll chef Westy pass that on too.) “The fi nal part of the tour was a boat ride from Stykkisholmur. They took us to sev- eral sites to see sea birds like cormorants and puf- fi ns. The best part of the boat ride, actually the best part of the whole day, was when they dragged the bottom of the bay for shellfi sh. They lowered a con- traption that mostly looked like chain-link fence, and dragged it on the bottom to catch all the crit- ters. When they hauled it up, they dumped out a pretty big pile of scallops, starfi sh, sea urchins and With John at the wheel, we then headed into little crabs. A couple of the crew stood behind the Michigan to locate the peach orchard recommended little platform and opened scallop shells with butter by a friend of his in Aurora, IL. That friend has been knives. They’d force the shell open, use the knife to driving up to Michigan and buying peaches at Fred scrape off the goo and then give someone the little Shafers for more than 20 years. He’d been there one dice-sized scallop meat on the half shell. It was de- week earlier and took home eight bushels, with his licious!!! After everyone had a taste, they just kept annual delight. Shafers orchards are located sever- opening them and we could have as much as we al miles south of Bridgman. As we approached, we wanted. I also had some sea urchin goo and some found that huge farm virtually empty of cars and crab goo (caviar?), which tasted OK but I didn’t like pickers, much to our surprise – then, learned that the texture.” we’d arrived one week late for the purchase or pick- Once John arrived home from his fascinating Ice- ing of peaches. land bike trip, he and his son William visited Michi- gan City, and together we three had a lovely weekend. Arriving late morning, they were hungry so I introduced them to the M&M restaurant and Chef - owner Westy, here in Michigan City.

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Raffl es, Information Booths, Games, Contests and a Topp Dog Pageant will highlight the afternoon under the tent. From 2-6 p.m., people and their pets can play games, socialize, and get lots of information for the whole family. The Chenny Troup Assisted Dog Therapy Organi- zation will demonstrate how dogs can be immensely useful in rehabilitation. The Michiana Humane Society will be on hand to microchip your pets. The Humane Society will also have many dogs available for adoption to the right family. Rawhide Grooming will provide a “shampoo and go” for your dog. Booming Acres Emu Farm will discuss organic pet supplements. Ruth Slater, intuitive artist, will provide cosmic readings. Pawmart will provide the latest in all- natural pet foods. Greyhound Rescue will be there for greyhound adoptions. The afternoon will be broadcast live by Harbor Country Radio, 106.7 FM. All dogs must be leashed and under control. Dona- tions will be accepted at the door. All proceeds benefi t the Michiana Humane Society & Chenny Troup Assisted Dog Therapy. Checks should be made pay- Limited Time Only… able to “Dog Dayz”. Laura Sprague’s Live Music at Temple News Michigan City Poster Horns Aplenty will be heard on Sun., Sept. 16 in on sale for Downtown LaPorte. The Northern Indiana Saxo- phone Quartet will perform live at Temple News, $10.00 816 Jefferson St. (regularly priced at $20.00) The horns will sound at 2:00 p.m., with the North- ern Indiana Saxophone Quartet consisting of Jim The Barkow on soprano sax, Scott Wagenblast on alto Framing Station sax, Bill Timmerman on tenor sax and Stacy Man- a 912 Franklin, Michigan City gas on baritone sax. The group will be making their y (219) 879-2115 fi rst appearance at Temple. Open Tuesday - Saturday r Area’s largest selection of South Shore Posters. More information at 219/362-2676. THE Page 36 September 13, 2007 ‘We’re Not in Kansas Anymore’ by Cherie Davich The 26th annual Wizard of Oz Festival is not is The Porter County Expo Center is located at 215 Kansas, but in Valparaiso. The Munchkin-based E Division Road, Valparaiso, on the corner of Ind. fest will be held on Friday, September 14th, Satur- 49 and Division Road. day, September 15th and Sunday, September 16th. Saturday, September 15th events located at On Friday, September 14th the festival begins in The Porter County Expo Center are chronologically Chesterton at the Yellow Brick Road Gift Shop & listed below via its Web site. Please check the Web Oz Fantasy Museum. Between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., site for any updated times and locations. Munchkinland Market Days will be going on. The 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Arts, crafts & food booths, live enter- museum can be found on Ind. 49, north of the Indi- tainment ana Toll Road. On this opening day please stop by and meet Karl Slover, an original Munchkin from 10 a.m. Parade (non motorized) the classic 1939 movie and Judy Garland’s stand-in, Caren Marsh Doll. The Market Days proceeds will 11:30 a.m. Toto Look-A-Like Contest all go toward charity, specifi cally The Westchester 12 p.m. Lion Look-A-Like Contest Neighbors Food Pantry, Burns Harbor Lions Club and the Duneland Working Women Scholarship 12. – 2 p.m. Dorothy’s Birthday Party. Fund. On Friday and running the three day gamut, The cost of purchasing tickets is $6 there will be a multitude of activities at the mu- each for children and adults alike. seum. Go to the museum’s Web site, www.yellow- The tickets must be pre-purchased at brickroadonline.com, for more information on how the Main Hall. to receive a free Munchkinland Market Days event 12:30 p.m. Dorothy Look-A-Like Contest (up to 3 guide. The Yellow Brick Road can also be reached by years old): calling 219-926-7048. 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. an autograph party will be ex- 12:30 p.m. Scarecrow Look-A-Like Contest tended throughout Porter County which features 1 – 3 p.m. Munchkin Autograph Session: The Munchkins, celebrities and special guests related to location will be announced. You are the movie and the festival. Look to the offi cial Wiz- allowed to bring one personal item. ard of Oz Web site, http://www.wizardofOzfestival. An autograph will cost $5. The au- org for the soon to be released locations. tograph tickets may be purchased a 6 p.m. - 11 p.m. Emerald City Gala held in the half hour prior to session. Main Hall at The Porter County Expo Center located in Valparaiso. Contact the Lakeshore Festival & 1 p.m. Dorothy Look-A-Like Contest (ages Events Corp at 219-983-1691 to purchase the tick- 4-6): ets. This event is expected to be the “premiere semi- 1:45 p.m. Wicked Witch Look-A-Like Contest formal event.” Adult tickets are $35 each which includes dinner of pork loin and chicken kiev, with 2 p.m. Dorothy Look-A-Like Contest (ages live entertainment and a cash bar. If you are in the 7-9): mood to dress like a favorite Wizard of Oz character, 3 p.m. Dorothy Look-A-Like Contest (ages the winner of the costume contest will walk away 10-12): with a cash prize. 3 – 4:30 p.m. Offi cial Costumed Characters will be available for photo opportunities. The location will be announced. 3:30 p.m. Dorothy Calling Contest 4 p.m. Glinda Look-A-Like Contest 4:30 p.m. Tin Man Look-A-Like Contest 7 – 10 p.m. Judy/Oz Exchange: This event is for serious Oz collectors. The event is to be located once again inside the Main Hall. Admission is $4 for adults and children, 12 and un- Michael Stewart (Curator of Judy Garland’s gowns), Margaret O’Brien der only $2. Doors open precisely at (Academy Award winner who starred with Judy Garland in the 1944 7 p.m. movie “Meet Me in St. Louis”) and her travel companion, Randal Malone at an autograph session at Camp-Land RV, Burns Harbor, IN. 7 p.m. The 3rd Annual Hat Contest THE September 13, 2007 Page 37 Sunday, September 15th will be just as packed full of events which begins with the famous Break- fast with the Munchkins starting at 9 a.m. and last- ing to 10:30 a.m. with the day ending with the grand fi nale at 4:45 p.m.

9 – 10:30 a.m. Breakfast with the Munchkins. The breakfast is held at the renowned Expo Center’s Main Hall. The meal will cost $15 for anyone 13 and over, $10 between the ages 2-12 years old and free if under 2 years of age, if the child is sharing a parent’s meal. (from left) MUNCHKINS - Donna Stewart-Hardway (child Munchkin), Once again advanced tickets are re- Elizabeth Cottonaro (wife of Munchkin), Myrna Swanson (wife of Munch- quired. kin), Clarence Swensen (Soldier), Margaret Pellegrini (ﬂ ower pot child), Mary Ellen St. Aubin (wife of Munchkin) and Jerry Maren (Lollipop Kid). 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Arts, crafts & food booths open Everyone will get to feel like they were in the movie, but you are able to click your heels three times, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Story Time with Roger Baum just like Dorothy. After the three day extravaganza, Great-grandson Roger S. Baum of the everyone will be saying, “There’s no place like home, Wizard of Oz author, Frank Baum will there’s no place like home . . .” tell his own stories about the land of Oz. Story time will be located inside the Main Hall.

11:30 a.m. Scarecrow Look-A-Like Contest

12 p.m. Lion Look-A-Like Contest

12:30 p.m. Dorothy Look-A-Like Contest (up to 3 years old)

1 – 3 p.m. Munchkin Autograph Session: The location will be announced.

1 p.m. Dorothy Look-A-Like Contest (ages 4-6) Picture of our Munchkins, Celebrities, Festival Chairmen and other honored guests at the 2006 Festival Wrap Party. The back 1:30 – 3 p.m. Offi cial Costumed Characters: All drop was provided by Grosh in Los Angeles, CA. will be available for photo opportuni- SIDEBAR: ties. The location will be announced. Where to stay? The offi cial Wizard of Oz Web site, http://www. 2 p.m. Dorothy Look-A-Like Contest (ages wizardofOzfestival.org which is hosted by the Lake- 7-9) shore Festival & Events Corp suggests visitors from 2 p.m. Your Favorite Munchkin Look-A-Like out of town make reservations in advance because Contest the hotels in Porter County fi ll up fast due to the festival’s popularity. They have made the following 2:30 p.m. Tin Man Look-A-Like Contest suggestions on the Oz site. “This year our Munchkinland host hotels are the 3 p.m. Wicked Witch Cackling Contest Courtyard by Marriott” 2301 E Morthland Dr; Valparaiso, IN 46383, 219- 3:15 p.m. Dorothy Calling Contest: 465-1700, 800-321-2211 3:45 p.m. Dorothy Look-A-Like Contest (ages 10-12) Call them to stay with the Munchkins. Fairfi eld by Marriott; 2101 E Morthland Dr, Val- 4:45 p.m. Grand Finale: “Many consider this paraiso, IN 46383, 219-465-6225, 800-228-2800. their favorite part of the festival. Come together before you travel back The Econo Lodge Motel, Chesterton, IN 219-929- over the rainbow to your home and 4416 say goodbye to the Munchkins, Ce- lebrities and Costumed Characters,” The Hilton Garden Inn, Chesterton, IN 219-983- according the Web site. 9500. THE Page 38 September 13, 2007 PNC Brownbag Series on Diversity Michigan City’s newest Pub in one of its oldest neighborhoods! Purdue University North Central will present a * appetizers * quaint banquet Brownbag Series in the coming months, with PNC facility faculty, staff and community members leading pro- * salads available grams that center on the topic of “diversity.” * soup The seminars will vary in style and subject, but * full service bar all will share the intent of presenting topics and is- * sandwiches * open lunch & sues that can contribute to the development of tol- Choices for the whole family! * entrees dinner erant, inclusive campus and community cultural practices. Some presenters will feature short fi lm clips or interactive pieces that will stimulate conversation and discussion, others will present ideas Free WiFi for open dialogue and sharing of views and experi- ences. Available The Brownbag Series is coordinated by Bob Mel- lin, continuing lecturer of English. 227 W. 7th St. • 872-8200 • www.mcginnispub.com The seminars will be presented from noon to 12:45 p.m., in the PNC Library-Student-Faculty Building Room 144. They are free and open to the public. Varying opinions are welcome. The series begins Sept. 19 with the program, “Machu Picchu, One of the New Seven Wonders of the World” presented by Maria Ziegenfus, visiting assistant professor of Spanish Modern Languages; Kathryn Miller, limited-term lecturer and Kenneth Kincaid, assistant professor of History. They will discuss Machu Picchu, ancient citadel suspended above the clouds into the curves and dip of the Andes in Peru, South America. It is consid- ered a masterpiece of architecture and a unique tes- timony to the Inca civilization. Oct. 17 - “The Impact of Globalization on Higher Education” presented by Sarah Sanders Smith, assistant professor Organizational Leadership and Supervision; Martha Garcia-Sanez, associate professor of Building Construction Management Tech- nology and Biju Longhinos, from University College, Trivandrum City, Kerala, India. Mellen will act as moderator. Their program will be based on a presentation they

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Automotive Lecture at Museum Dennis Horvath, noted automotive historian, will present “Mileposts in Indiana Automotive History” Westy’s at the Laporte County Historical Society Museum at M & M Restaurant 2 p.m. on Sat., Sept. 15. Horvath is the author of In- diana Cars: A History of the Automobile in Indiana, We Do It Your Way Everyday” Which traces Indiana’s competition with Michigan’s title as the automotive titan of the United States. It was at a time when the names of automobiles like Serving Breakfast All Day Duesenberg, Stutz and Cord brought worldwide ac- claim to the Hoosier state. More than 40 Indiana Daily Specials Mon.-Fri. $2.99-$5.99 towns have had automobiles manufactured or as- sembled in them, for a total of over 400 makes of Come See Michiana’s cars, trucks, and cycle cars claiming Indiana roots. All American Diner In LaPorte, an early hybrid vehicle of gasoline and electric propulsion named the Munson was devel- 6 a.m. - 4 p.m. • 7 Days oped between 1896 and 1902, but never when into full production. 1608 E. Michigan Blvd., Michigan City • 874-4565 Following Mr. Horvath’s presentation at 2 p.m., he will conduct a guided tour of the Indiana-made automobiles in the Kesling Automobile Collection. The collection of over 30 antique and classic cars is on display at the LaPorte County Historical Society PLUMBING Museum, and contains examples of the Duesenberg, DYE & HEATING Auburn, and Cord marques. 1600 Lake St., La Porte Dennis Horvath is the Web publisher of Cruise- IN.com: Celebrating Indiana Automotive History, 219-362-6251 which won an International Automotive Media Toll Free 1-800-393-4449 Award - Silver Medallion for Excellence in 1999. He is a contributing writer for Old Cars Weekly and Specializing in Plumbing, Heating, Serving The Indianapolis Star. Copies of his book on Indi- Air Conditioning, Heat Pumps, You Since ana cars will be available for sale and signing. The Radiant Heat Boilers, Water Heaters, 1939 presentation and tour are free, but regular museum & Sewer Services admission rates apply. The LaPorte County Historical Society Museum is located at 2405 Indiana Ave. in LaPorte, and is • Residential • Commercial • Industrial open Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Info at 219/324- “Big Enough To Serve You… 6767 or visit www.laportecountyhistory.org. The fa- Small Enough To Know You…” cility is accessible to those with disabilities. THE Page 40 September 13, 2007 New Exhibit at Beverly Shores Gallery What is better than The Beverly Shores Depot Art Gallery announc- es an exhibition of weavings, tapestries and fe- to sit at the end of the male ritual necklaces by renowned weaver Marilyn day and drink wine with Hawrylewicz. friends & or substitutes The exhibition opens with a reception on Sun., “ Sept. 16, 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Runs through Oct. 7. for friends? The Beverly Shores Depot Museum and Art Gal- James Joyce lery is located at 525 Broadway, Beverly Shores, just north of Highway #12. Admission is free, do- nations are welcome. For more information contact 16409B Red Arrow Hwy, Union Pier, MI 49129 • 888/824-WINE” Jane Stanley at 879-5608. Lake Effect Jazz at Box Factory The Lake Effect Jazz will perform at the Box Fac- tory for the Arts, 1101 Broad St., St. Joseph, MI, on INDIAN SUMMER Sat., Sept. 15 at 8 p.m. MI time. Lake Effect Jazz is a 20-piece Big Band modeled after the hard swing- IMPORTS ing jazz bands of the 1950s. The group, comprised Wonderful Unique Clothing, Jewelry & Gifts of local musicians known for ensembles and solos, will mix it up with classic jazz Big Band sounds and SIDEWALK DAYS recent jazz releases. Tickets at the door are $8 general admission and Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 15 & 16 $6 for students and seniors age 60 and up. Children HOURS (MI Time): Mon.-Sat. 11 am - 6 pm • Sun. Noon-6 pm 12 and under are admitted free when accompanied 126 S. Whittaker St. • New Buffalo, MI • 269.469.9994 by an adult. For more on this and other Box Factory events, phone 269-983-3688, 10-4, Mon.-Sat. or Sun., 1-4.

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SSAA Show Continues to Sept. 23 The current show at the Southern Shore Art Gal- lery, “Drawing, Painting and Sculpture”, featuring the works of twenty artist, will continue until Sep- tember 23.Gallery hours are Fridays 4-7 p.m., Sat- urdays noon-5 p.m. and Sundays 1-5 p.m. SSAA offers monthly critiques the second Thurs- day of each month.This months critique will be led by prominent Michigan City artist and art teacher Neil Kienitz.This month’s critique is being held on 15980 Red Arrow Highway • P.O. Box 629 September 13 and begins promptly at 6:30 p.m. Ev- Union Pier, MI 49129 eryone is welcome and you may bring two pieces to 888-586-2330 • 269-586-2330 be critiqued by Neil.

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Natalie and I loved riding the 5th annual Tour “So we go with Plan B?” de La Porte on August 27, 2006 so much that we “We go with Plan B.” eagerly signed on for the 6th edition on August 26, And we did. 2007. Meaning that we slept in, ate a hearty brunch, We made great plans, and we even planned the and then set out from our home-based SAG stop on outcome. our old stand-by Sunday afternoon bike ride: The Unfortunately, that’s always a mistake, even Tour de la Look at the Landon Llama. when the weather cooperates, as it most certainly did on the last Sunday of August when clear, dry weather came back in style after that endless spell of monsoonal rains. We ordered our t-shirts, checked in with the friendly folks at La Porte Regional Health System Natalie sports who organize the event to benefi t the La Porte Hos- her 2006 Tour de La Porte pital Foundation Cancer Fund, and we even set our riding apparel alarm clock for 7 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time so we as she heads could be at Kesling Middle School in time to get the out on our Plan B ride: the Tour requisite shot of the walkers pumping up with some de la Look at spirited jazzercise before hoofi ng off into the coun- the Landon tryside. Llama. That plan had served us well in 2006, so why not in 2007? Well, in a word: catering. See, we work for Classic Catering in Bridgman on Saturday nights, and our 2006 gig ended early enough for us to get between the sheets at a decent Huh? hour thus enabling us to pop out of bed refreshed Allow me to explain: and ready for a little 38-mile spin around the south- These folks at the corner of Snow and Landon ern reaches of La Porte County. roads in rural Berrien County used to keep a llama We planned the same outcome for the 6th annual in a pasture on their farm. We would ride the dozen Tour de La Porte, but we got a mega-gig instead. or so miles to that point, look at the llama, and at By that I mean we helped cater a truly interna- the horses in the adjacent pasture, and then ride tional wedding that was, and I quote, “solemnized home. in accordance with an approved ritual enjoined by We called it the “Landon llama ride.” Or, if you the Veda, the canonical scripture of the Hindus.” will, the Tour de la Look at the Landon Llama. The wedding and ensuing reception occurred And then, when they dispensed with the llama a right in our very own Berrien County, but they were few years back, we took to calling the ride the “la- really out of time and place, and by the time we ment for the Landon llama ride.” were looking to go home and get at least a good six The ride remained a great ride even without the hours of sleep for the Tour de La Porte, the newly- llama. The horses were still there, and the roads weds were taking their fi rst seven steps together, or were as scenic as ever, and so we stuck with the Saptapadi. By the seventh step they were true com- panions and resolved to remain lifelong partners, and their guests were happy to relieve us of any and all appetizers we cared to pass among them. And then it went from there into the wee hours when their most amazing DJ brought down the house with his rollicking selection of “Hindi/Bolly- wood, Bhangra, Remix, American and Much More.” I turned to Natalie and said: “If we have to work much more, I don’t think we’re going to be up for the Tour tomorrow.” “No,” Natalie said, “especially since it’s practi- cally tomorrow.” The horse didn’t know what had become of the Landon llama. THE September 13, 2007 Page 47 Tour de la Look at the Landon Llama. And, as the best weather of the whole, entire summer fi nally befell us all on Sunday, August 26, we headed for Landon and Snow with regret that we had not gotten enough sleep to tour La Porte, The “midway” sign. but with gratitude that we at least were able to put foot to pedal and spin our cycles around the great southwest corner of Michigan.

Crossing the CSX tracks on Flynn Road. Sorry, there were no coal cars to count as there were last year in We overcame the temptation to test the playground in Pinola. Lake Township Park.

So, yes, we wish we could have been contenders in the 6th annual Tour de La Porte. We would have and should have, but we could not have because we were just done in by all that late-night Bollywood boogaloo.

These fl ying American and Greek fl ags at Gast and Snow roads gave an international fl avor to our tour. Recalling such wonders of the 5th annual Tour de La Porte as the Garwood Orchard SAG, counting coal cars in Pinola, and lovely Luhr County Park, we pretended we were back in La Porte County as we passed through our own serene Sawyer and crossed the CSX tracks on our way to equally lovely Lake Township Park in Bridgman. Grapes ripened Lake Township Park in Bridgman proved to be a worthy substitute for fragrantly on the vines as we passed one vineyard Luhr County Park in La Porte. after another, and there were already pumpkins a- So we went pleasantly with Plan B on our back- plenty in a patch on Landon Road just beyond where up Tour de la Look at the Landon Llama. Hopefully we used to look at the llama. next year we’ll catch a shorter catering gig on the Yes, the llama was still gone, but there was a big, night before the 7th annual Tour de La Porte, but black draft horse with a white spot on his head to we learned from this year’s cycle of good karma to greet us, and that was just great. make plans but not to plan the outcome. THE Page 48 September 13, 2007 Micky Gallas Properties Activities to Explore BEACH In the Local Area:. (219)874-7070 CITY September 13-15 -- At the Vickers Theatre: “Bil- (219)874-5249 ly the Kid” Not Rated. Thurs/noon & 2:15 pm; Fri Micky Gallas 4:30 & 6:45 pm; Sat/noon & 2:15 pm; MI time. “We Broker/Owner MICHIGAN ABR, CRS, e-Pro, GRI, SRES Are Together”. Not Rated. Thurs/4:30 & 6:45 pm; Cell: (219) 861-6012 Long Beach • Michigan City • New Buffalo (269)586-2350 Fri/noon & 2:15 pm; Sat/ 4:30 & 6:45 pm. 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September 15 -- 9th Annual Sunfl ower Fair in to a Friend or Relative downtown LaPorte. 5K Run/Walk, Car Show, Art Show, Rib Cook-off, craft vendors, food, kiddie rides, BEACHER SUBSCRIPTION RATES train trolley rides and more. Story this issue. September 15 -- Writing Out Loud at the MC Six Months ...... $21.00 Public Library. 7:30 pm. Featuring Neil Steinberg. Free open to the public. One Year ...... $38.00 September 15 -- Monthly Amarillo Star Country Western Dance. 7-10:30 pm at the Skwiat American THE Legion Post, Michigan City. Adm. $5/A/S members and $7/non-members. Info: Chris at 874-3624. September 15 -- “The Best Improvisers in Chi- 911 Franklin Street cago” at The Acorn Theater, 107 Generations Dr., Michigan City, IN 46360 Three Oaks, MI. 8 pm MI time. Tix $20; reserve at 269/756-3879. September 15-16 -- Duneland Harvest Festival Phone: 219/879-0088 at Bailly Homestead and Chellberg Farm. Indiana Fax: 219/879-8070 Dunes National Lakeshore, Mineral Springs Rd., E-mail: [email protected] Portage, IN. 11 am-5 pm. Adm. $5 per car. September 20 -- Flying Carpet Travelogue Se- THE September 13, 2007 Page 49 ries: The Other Side of Mexico.” Presented by Fran Ridelberger. Single adm. tix at the door. 7 pm at Elston Theatre, 317 Detroit St., MC. Life is better September 25 -- Harbor Country Book Club. by the lake! 7:30 pm MI time at the Harbor Grand Hotel, New Buffalo. The Sea by John Banville will be discussed. This charming and spacious 4 New members welcome. bedroom Cape Cod has been com- Every Monday -- New Buffalo Chess Club. 6 pm pletely remodeled with a cottage- inspired style. Located on a quiet (MI time) at the New Buffalo Public Library, 33 N. street, the beach path is a short Thompson, New Buffalo. Open to all ages and skill 2 blocks away. Open fl oor plan is great for entertaining. New kitchen levels. John Calo, 269/469-6507 or email jscalo@lo- (maple, granite, S/S), new baths calnet.com (ceramic, Jacuzzi in upper), wood burning fi replace, refi nished fl oors, Places to Visit: new windows, new roof & siding, OPEN HOUSE Sundays 2-4 Barker Mansion, 631 Washington St., Michigan new deck and a full basement #189126 Call Milenda Simerlein at City. Adm. $4/adults, $2/kids 18 & under, free/kids 19 W. Stillwater • Beverly Shores 219-771-6727. under 3. Guided tours--weekdays 10 am, 11:30 am $429,900 & 1 pm; weekends noon & 2 pm. 219-873-1520. Immaculate family home, with Beverly Shores Depot Museum and Art Gallery, lots of light, on one of the highest points on the western edge of 525 Broadway, Beverly Shores, IN. Sat-Sun. 1-4 beautiful Ogden Dunes. Enjoy lake pm. 219/871-0832. views. Main level family room and the huge lower level rec. room, Great Lakes Museum of Military History, 360 both of which open onto more than Dunes Plaza, Michigan City. Open 9 am-4 pm, Tues- 2000 sq. ft. of deck overlooking a wooded backyard. Within the past Fri; 10 am-4 pm Sat; closed Sun & Mon. Adm. $3/ 4 years - new windows & sliding adults, $2/vets & senior citizens, $1/ages 8-18, and glass doors, new roof shingles and gutters, main level remodeling with free to under 8 and active military personnel. Info new front door, all new kitchen, bamboo fl ooring & more, and new 872-2702 or www.militaryhistorymuseum.org cedar siding and outdoor lights. LaPorte County Historical Museum. 2405 Indiana 17 Summit Rd. • Ogden Dunes Easy walk to the beach, park and $599,000 tennis courts. #170574. Call Bill Ave., LaPorte. Adm. $3/LaP. Co. resident; $5/out-of- Gregory at 219-764-4646. 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., Michigan City. Tues.-Fri., 10 am-5 pm; Sat-Sun, 11 5 CST V SUN. 12– illas of B T. & riar L am-4 pm. Closed Mon. Phone 874-4900. SA eaf RY Lu New Buffalo Railroad Museum, 530 S. Whittaker VE xu E ry SE T St., New Buffalo, MI. Mon-Fri, 9 am-5 pm; Sat, 10 U ow O n H h am-3 pm, (MI time) Closed Sun. 269/469-5409. o N m E Old Lighthouse Museum, Washington Park, e P s Michigan City. Open Tues-Sun, 1-4 pm. Closed on O holidays. Adm $3/adults, $1/grades 9-12, 50¢/grade school, 5 yrs. & under/free. 872-6133. 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. Fri., 4-7 pm; Sat., noon- 5 pm; Sun., 1-5 pm. 219-861-0186. http://southern- LAPORTE, INDIANA www.villasofbriarleaf.com shoreart.org Prices Starting in the Mid 200’s Farther Afi eld: September 15 -- Lake Effect Jazz in concert at MAINTENANCE FREE LIVING on beautiful Briar Leaf Golf Course the Box Factory for the Arts, 1101 Broad St., St. Jo- seph, MI. 8 pm MI time. Tix $8/adults, $6/students 1525–2035 SF luxury townhomes, 4 ranch and 1 two story floor plan to choose from. Features include: and seniors (60+). Kids under 12 admitted free. masonry fireplace, full basement, two car garage, 269/983-3688. pvc deck, soaring ceilings and low maintenance fees September 15-16 -- 32nd Annual Trail of Cour- Directions: 1 mile South of the 90 Toll rd. on SR 39 & Tiffany Woods Dr. 9 minutes south of New Buffalo age pioneer reenactors at Fulton County Histori- Sales information Center Open daily 12–5 CST • Closed Tues. & Wed. cal Museum ground, Rochester, IN. 574/223-4436/ 219.851.0008 Story this issue. THE Page 50 September 13, 2007

The Long Beach Fitness Center will begin a new dynamic class which alternates aerobic exercise with muscle resistance suitable for all levels of ability and appropriate for all ages. The class begins Oct.1st. and will be held on Monday and Thursdays from 8-9 a.m. the fee for all participants is $5 per class. No registration is needed. Watch for more details about the Fitness Center’s participation in the LaPorte Hospital Woman’s Fair held at the Blue Chip Casino in October. The clothing drop off for the fall Girlfriend Sale, your ultimate women’s resale clothing event, has begun and will continue on Wednesdays and Fridays until Oct. 17th. If you would like to participate by submitting 30 items for resale, please phone the Center at 879-3845 and leave a message with your name, phone number, and the date and time of day you would like to come in. Appointments are on the 1/2 hr. starting at 10 a.m. There is a $10 entry fee, you will receive 50% of the selling price of your items sold and all unsold items are donated to the United Churches Resale Shop in Chesterton. Reserve your space today for a party, wedding, class, demonstration, meeting, or even to start or There’s nothing quite like relocate a small business. We have the perfect space walking outside and taking a available and are happy to help. deep breath of fresh, clean air ----submitted by Susan Vissing after a thunderstorm. Wouldn’t you like to be able to step back inside and enjoy that same fresh Maple City Word Crafters air all the time? Maple City Word Crafters is a group for amateur We would like to introduce you writers. Their next meeting is 6-8 p.m., Mon., Sept. to Fresh Air by EcoQuest. By 17, in the small meeting room at LaPorte County duplicating the same processes Public Library, 904 Indiana Ave., downtown La- nature uses to clean the air outside, Fresh Air by EcoQuest Porte. The group meets every ﬁ rst and third Mon- keeps indoor air fresh and day of the month as long as the library is open on clean-smelling day and night. those days. There is no charge or registration. More Collectively known as SynAirG, information, or to request signing for the hearing these processes work together impaired, phone 219/362-6156. Call NOW for a synergistically to eliminate FREE trial offer! smoke, odors, and tobacco smoke. Teen Calendars Program at Library Independent Distributor Like clean water, fresh air is Are you organized? Do you know where to be and Ron & Sharon Shroyer essential to our well being. when? 13-18 year olds will embellish the ﬁ rst month Now, having the fresh air you (219) 874-0167 of a 12-month calendar that is theirs to keep. It’s a want is as easy as pressing a great way to organize your social and school events. button, when it’s Fresh Air by All materials will be supplied.There is no charge. EcoQuest. The program is Thurs., Sept. 20, 3:30 p.m. at the Michigan City Public Library. More information at 873-3045 or visit www.mclib.org/youth.htm THE September 13, 2007 Page 51

HOME MATTERS CLEANING SERVICE. Residential and Commercial CLASSIFIED accounts welcome. Ref. avail. Bonded & insured. CLASSIFIED RATES - (For First 2 Lines.) Melissa 219-785-2364. 1-3 ads - $7.00 ea. •• 4 or more ads - $5.50 ea. (Additional lines- $1.00 ea.) I CLEAN. Looking for new houses. Call 219-872-8001. PH: 219/879-0088 - FAX 219/879-8070. Email: [email protected] TWO CAN DO IT! Residential/Commercial Cleaning Service. Senior discount. Affordable rates. CLASSIFIED ADS MUST BE RECEIVED BY Please call Angela and April: 219-861-3869 or 219-877-5884. FRIDAY - 4:00 P.M. - PRIOR TO THE WEEK OF PUBLICATION LINDA’S CLEANING – 219-325-0369. PERSONAL CLEANING LADY looking for more houses to clean. CONVERSATION SERIES ON “Matters of Meaning.” Experienced/References. Call Halina 219-325-8680. Sundays 3-5:30 p.m. IN time. Sept 23 – “Stress & the Balance Within.” Oct. 14 – “The Buddha in the World.” Nov. 4 – “Children of Abraham.” HANDYMAN-HOME REPAIR-PLUMBING $20 per session or $50 for the 3-part series. For brochure, QUALITY CARPENTRY: Expert remodeling of kitchens, bathrooms. location & registration form, contact Joyce at 219-879-0467 Also: doors, windows, skylights, ceramic tile, drywall, decks & repairs. or e-mail [email protected] Small jobs welcome. Call Ed at 219/878-1791. PERSONAL SERVICES • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • HIRE Sue’s HUSBAND SAVE YOUR PRECIOUS MEMORIES DIGITALLY ON CDs OR DVDs Is your list of household repair & maintenance projects growing? Home movies-slides-pictures transferred to CDs or DVDs Small jobs welcome. - Quality Work. -- Call Ed Berent Wedding & Event Documentation. @ 219/879-8200. Corporate and Industrial Video Productions • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Contact: Patrick Landers at Midwest Video Communications 219-879-8433 H & H HOME REPAIR We specialize in: •Carpentry •Finished Basements •New Baths LIVE-IN CAREGIVERS AND MORE, INC. •Electrical *Plumbing •Flooring •Drywall/Painting. Local Employment Agency Family owned 45 years. helps people maintain their independence in the Jeffery & Scott Human, owners -- 219/861-1990. security of their own homes since 1998 We provide: ALL PHASES OF RESIDENTIAL PLUMBING. No job too big/too small. • 7 days/24 hours care and attention Free est. All work guaranteed. All prices very reasonable. 219-448-3941. • day or night shift assistance CHIMNEYS – GLASS BLOCK WINDOWS – ALL MASONRY REPAIRS • limited medical/nursing services Gene Burke 219-324-8702 (LaP.) or 219-229-4109 (M.C.). • medication management PAINTING-DRYWALL-WALLPAPER • meal preparation • light housekeeping WISTHOFF PAINTING -- REFERENCES Call (219) 872-6221 leave message Small Jobs Welcome -- Call 219/874-5279 An alternative to nursing home JEFFERY J. HUMAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR PAINTING & STAINING PHOTO RESTORATION, CUSTOM ADS ON WHEELS DIGITAL Custom Decorating - Custom Woodwork - Hang/Finish Drywall VEHICLE WRAPS, GICLEES ON CANVAS. Digital wedding and boudoir Wallpaper Removal – Trim Carpentry photography. Monthly workshops. Affordable prices. Call 219-326-0590. 27-Years experience. Insured. Ph. 219/861-1990. IT COMPUTER SERVICES. Lessons, Consulting, Upgrades, Networking, DUNIVAN PAINTING and POWER WASHING Troubleshooting, Repair, and Data Recovery. Decks, Homes, Trailers, Driveways, Cement, etc. Call Mike (219) 874-2398. [email protected] Local. Exp. Insured. Reasonable Rates. Call Brian at 219-741-0481. KARI’S BEAUTY SHOPPE BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIAL: $5 Hair-Cuts. THE A & L PAINTING COMPANY -- INTERIOR & EXTERIOR 6 Maple St., Three Oaks, MI. Open Thurs-Sun. 269-756-9601. 20-YEARS EXPERIENCE. Also Power Wash, Seal & Paint Decks. Seniors (65+) 10% off labor. References. Reasonable. Phone or fax EXPERIENCED NANNY AND COMPASSIONATE CAREGIVER 219/778-4145. Cell phone days 219/363-5450 with medical background. Can do housekeeping, run errands, etc. Excellent references. Reasonable rates. Call 219-877-4302. LAKE SHORE PAINTING & PRESSURE CLEANING. Free estimates. Call 219-872-6424 and ask for LeRoy. SELF IMPROVEMENT - INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT SPACE LTD. ENTERTAINMENT/LESSONS Custom Painting and Decorating – Residential and Commercial. Voice and Most Pop/Trad. Instruments. Call 219/872-1217. Call Kristina at 219-363-0724. www.allaboutspace.net HEALTH & PHYSICAL FITNESS WAYNE’S PAINTING. From top to bottom, interior/exterior. Painting, staining, decks, pressure washing. Free est. Fully insured. 13 yrs. exp. • • • MASSAGE THERAPY & WELLNESS CENTER • • • 219-363-7877 days; 219-778-2549 evenings. Ask for Wayne. Therapeutic Massage • Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine • Reflexology • Heated Stone Therapy • Salt Scrub • Pregnancy Massage • PREMIER POWER WASH. Decks, Fences, Concrete, Houses. • Healing Touch • Chair Massage & Wellness Programs for Business • Resealing. Gutter Cleaning. Insured. Call 219-363-0475. Qigong • Personal Fitness • Gift Certificates • WARREN’S POWERWASHING & PAINTING • www.wellness-specialists.com FREE ESTIMATES. 219-879-3362 1026 N Karwick Rd. 219-879-5722 (Mon-Sat) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • For Evening/Weekend Appointments, Call our New Buffalo MICHIANA PAINTING & PRESSURE CLEANING Location at the Harbor Grand Hotel 888-605-6800. Int/Ext Painting – Decks – Siding – Sidewalks – Free Estimates CLEANING - HOUSEKEEPING 219/861-4748. I WILL BEAT ANY PROFESSIONAL ESTIMATE BY 10%. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • PERSONAL TOUCH CLEANING -- Homes - Condos - Offices. Day and afternoons available. - Call Darla at 219/879-2468. DUNELAND PAINTING. Interior/Exterior painting and staining. Powerwashing and sealing decks. Insured. Call 219-201-5715. SUZANNE’S CLEANING 219/326-5578. FRESH START PAINTING • Interior/Exterior • Commercial/Residential Insured and Bonded. Call 219-879-7819. FINISHING TOUCH: Residential & Specialty Cleaning Service Professional - Insured - Bonded - Uniformed TIM’S PAINTING #1 in Customer Satisfaction. Phone 219/872-8817. Interior & exterior painting, pressure washing and/or hand washing, gutter cleaning, exterior window washing. Free estimates. CLEANING SOLUTIONS. Home & office cleaning services, Call Tim 219-861-7965 cell or 269-426-0506 home. 10 yrs. exp. Insured, free estimates. Call 219-210-0580. “YOU COME OUT AND PLAY. LET ME PUT IT ALL AWAY.” PEST CONTROL • Residential Cleaning • Water Flowers • Dog “doodie” in Yard QUALITY PEST CONTROL. Call Roger Hicks for a free estimate. • Security House Check. Call Deb 219-861-0554. 219-879-2680. Receive $25 off with mention of this ad. THE Page 52 September 13, 2007 P LANDSCAPE-Lawns-Clean Up, Etc. P GARAGE AND BASEMENT OVERSTUFFED? Store your stuff with us and get a 6 month lease for a 5 month price. H & D TREE SERVICE and LANDSCAPING, INC. -- GOLDEN SANDES STORE AND LOCK. Full service tree and shrub care. Trimming, planting, removal. 4407 E. U.S. 12 (@ Hwy. 212) Firewood, snowplowing, excavating. -- Call 872-7290. Michigan City, IN. FREE ESTIMATES 219/879-5616. HEALY’S LANDSCAPE & STONE 219/879-5150 -- FAX 219-879-5344 WANTED – RENTAL http://www.healysland.com - [email protected] WANTED: One car garage rental in the M.C./Long Beach area from Voted: BEST LANDSCAPE SUPPLY YARD IN N.W. INDIANA! October to April. Call 219-874-8428. 15+ Types of Flagstone, 30+ Types of Stone, Granite boulders, River Rock, Decorative gravel, Mulch, RENTALS INDIANA Mushroom Compost, Sand, Topsoil HOUSE FOR RENT IN LONG BEACH Landscaping, Stonescaping, Ponds, Patios, Walls, Pavers, Bricks 3/BR. Across from lake. Great view & beach. Call 219/874-8692. Complete Landscape Design & Installation! LONG BEACH COZY 4/BR HOUSE AT STOP 15 (Across from Beach) Dunegrass, Perennials, Evergreens, Grasses, Groundcovers, Fireplace and Large Deck. No pets. Call 708/370-1745. Annuals all sold at below RETAIL Cost! ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★★ H&S SERVICES --2621 E. US HIGHWAY 12 ★★ DUNESCAPE BEACH CLUB Call 219/872-8946 LAKEFRONT CONDOS -- 2 and 3 bedrooms. Let Us Be Your One Stop Shop Avail. June-Sept. -- $1,400 to $2,000 per week. Colored Mulch - Topsoil - River Rock DUNESCAPE REALTY - 219/872-0588. Retaining Wall Blocks - Natural Stone SHERIDAN BEACH-YEAR ROUND-FULLY FURNISHED. ✸ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✹ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✹ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✹ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✹ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✸ Completely remodeled 1BR, 1BA apt. just steps away from the beach at ADDIE’S LAWN MAINTENANCE • Residential & Commercial 310 Colfax. New small kitchen appliances, furniture, TV/DVD, A/C units. Yard Clean-Up • Mowing • Aeration • Thatching • Ext. Power Spacious private balcony with a glimpse of lake, barbeque area. Wash, Stain & Seal • Free Est. Call 219-879-2017 or 219-448-0900. $550/mo + NIPSCO. Call 708-372-6898. ✸ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✹ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✹ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✹ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✹ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✸ ✩ ★ JIM’S LAWN SERVICE – MOWING – WEEKLY RATES ✩ ★ ENDLESS SUMMER – Beach living all year long. Shoreland Hills. CALL 219-879-3733 or (cell) 219-229-3178. Leave message. Stop 31. Off-season rental. Sept-May. Charming rehabbed cottage. 1 blk. to beach. Sleeps 6-10. New kitchen, 2 new baths, LR, FR, huge screened Landscaping by: SMALL’S GARDEN CENTER porch. $700/mo. + util. Call 847-644-4398 or 847-696-0878. Custom Landscape Designs: Retaining Walls—Block, Boulder, Timber, Ledge Rock LONG BEACH HOUSE FOR RENT - Great location, very close to beach Brick—Patio, Walks, Driveways and park. 4/BR, 2/Bath. A/C. W/D, D/W. Deck w/BBQ. Flagstone—Walks, Patio, Walls Avail. 8/4/07 for short/long term rental. Call 312-953-9570. Ponds & Waterfalls—Complete Excavating/Site Preparation EXCLUSIVE DUNELAND BEACH JOHN LLOYD WRIGHT HOME Clean-ups—Hydro Seeding & Sodding—Dunegrass At Stop 35 is the perfect place for a summer or winter retreat. 13 ACRE GARDEN CENTER: Shade Trees—Evergreens, Shrubs & Perched atop a large wooded dune, this home will comfortably accommo- Perennials. We Deliver Pulverized Topsoil, Mulch, Decorative Stone, date 12 people. A/C, fireplace, sunroom, cable TV, internet. Driveway Stone, Sand, Paving Brick, Boulders, 1 blk. to private beach and endless sunsets. Available all year round. Flagstone (White & Chestnut): Cut Drywall, Outcropping, Steppers. Please inquire by calling (312) 214-5648. 219-778-2568. 1551 E. Hwy. 20, LaPorte, IN 46350 SHERIDAN BEACH. Contemporary, spacious, furn. 3BR, 2-1/2BA home. CAPPY’S LAWN CARE 2-car garage. Outstanding lake vistas. Short or long term. Call 630-852- COMPLETE LAWN SERVICE • FREE ESTIMATES • INSURED 5414, e-mail [email protected], www.michigancityrental.com 219-874-3580 HOUSE FOR RENT-OGDEN DUNES. Quiet semi-private beach commu- HARMONY FARMS – EVERGREEN & SHADE TREES FOR SALE. nity. 3BR, 1.5BA, sleeps 6+2. Gas BBQ, big deck, screened porch, A/C, Planted $75-$125. Tree transplanting, skidster work, roto tilling, Satellite TV, stereo, all linens. Sat/Sun rentals $1200. G brush cutting, clean-up. Very affordable rates. reat family location. Chris 574-210-7771. Cell 219-778-9794 leave message. Cell 219-730-6486, H 219-763-3088. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES 4 BR, 3BA, SHORELAND HILLS, 2 story home. ATTENTION DRIVERS willing to train to obtain CDL! NO 1-1/2 blks. to beach. $1780.00 per month. EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! TMC Transportation needs drivers. Call Century 21-Long Beach Realty 219-874-5209. Guaranteed weekly earnings. Premium equipment and benefits. DUNESCAPE BEACH CLUB – STEPS FROM PRIVATE BEACH!! Excellent earning potential and still be OFF WEEKENDS! It’s not 3BR, 2.5BA Townhouse w/Gorgeous Lake View, W/D & Satellite TV a job, it’s a future! FOR CDL Training through Commercial Driver ONLY $800/wk (4 wk. minimum). Incl. July 4, Labor Day Institute in South Bend, IN. Call today. - 1-800-882-7364 AC0064 Call Todd at (312) 415-0316. WANT TO SELL MICHIGAN CITY BEACH HOUSE. STOP 31/Shoreland Hills. 5BR, 3BA. Recently updated. Huge cedar deck overlooking beautiful COPIC MARKERS AND PENS - AT FIRME’S – BEV SHORES views of yard and creek. Sleeps 10-14. Fully furn. Turn Key. 2.5 blks. (2 Stores) 11th & Franklin Streets, Michigan City - 219/874-3455 Hwy 12, Beverly Shores - Just West of Traffic Light - 219/874-4003 to beach. No smoking or pets. Call to reserve your family and friends get- away vacation! Security deposit required. $1,250/wk. LAB-DOODLE PUPPIES FOR SALE Only 1 hr. from Chicago! CALL 269-612-2004. Call 708-774-7196 or [email protected] MOVING SALE: Sat. & Sun., Sept. 15 & 16. CHARMING LONG BEACH TWO STORY HOME 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Stop 20 - Newly redone - 4/BR, 2/Bath. Furnished - No Pets. Washer/ 9434 Community Hall Road, Union Pier, MI. dryer. 1/4 Block to beach. $750/mo + utilities. Oriental bookcase/china cabinet, antique dressers, enamel top kitchen Avail Sept’07 - June ‘08 - Call 708/717-8883. tables, Mission style contemporary furniture, antique clocks, collectible posters, SHORELAND HILLS 10 MONTH RENTAL. 3BR, 2BA, furn. W/D. mahogany desks, stereo systems and televisions, equestrian trophies 2 blks. to lake. Avail. 8/20/07 to 6/30/08. $800 per month includes outdoor and lots of kitchen items. Lots of nice clean items. maintenance, but not utilities. No Pets. Call Bob N. at (800) 899-2699. Recently remodeled. “Must See to Appreciate.” REAL ESTATE HOUSE ON LAKE MICHIGAN. 3BR charming cottage; deck. Opt. furn. COMMERCIAL – RENTALS/LEASE/SELL and/or off street parking. $1200/mo. Manager nearby. 312-819-1018. OFFICE SUITE. 3 private offices and reception area. Expenses, except LARGE 2BR APT. 1 BLK. TO LAKE MICHIGAN. Quiet bldg. and street. phone, paid. Well maintained, high traffic area. 2811 E. Michigan Blvd., Enclosed porch, living room, dining room. Off street parking. Michigan City. (219) 879-9188, 879-2700. Manager nearby. $625/mo. Call 312-819-1018. THE September 13, 2007 Page 53

STUNNING CONTEMPORARY House on 5 acres close to beach in Beverly Shores, IN. Will be featured in Sept. issue of Lake Magazine. Munchkinland Market Days 3BR, 2BA, large 600 sq.ft. space for artists or work space. Designer kitchen, bamboo floors, open spaces. Hot tub, screened in porch. 1000 ft. The 13th Annual Munchkinland Market Days of deck to enjoy outdoors. Spectacularly private. 50 miles from Chicago is being held in conjunction with the Wizard of Oz and close to South Shore train. Avail. Sept. 1. Festival at the Yellow Brick Road Gift Shop & Oz $2400/mo. with possible option to buy. Call Jan Erkert 773-368-6559 (cell) 217-244-3129 (work). Fantasy Museum, 109 E. Yellow Brick Rd., Chester- MARINA PARK SOUTH 3BR, 2BA Turn Key Condo w/great views. ton (At State Rd. 49 and the Indiana Toll Rd.) Gourmet kitchen, ALL B.I. appl., W/D, gas frpl. Beautiful furnishings. Events take place Sept. 14-16 and include auto- Clean, new paint, no smoking, no pets. 50 ft. boat slip w/lift optional. graph parties with actors who appeared in the 1939 Gated community with secure building. $1,200/mo. lease. Security, credit and ref. MGM classic “The Wizard of Oz.” There will also Call 224-489-7797 or email [email protected] be arts & crafts booths, Oz collectibles, Auntie Em’s BEAUTIFUL CEDAR HOME ON WOODED LOT for rent in Pie booth, Princess Ozma’s Teddy Bear Tea Party, Michiana Shores. 3BR, 2BA with screened-in porch, deck & fenced yard. children’s games, face painting and more. Walk to beach. $1500 + util. Interested? Call 312-493-1438. Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Fri. & Sat.; 10 a.m.-5 YR. ROUND SHERIDAN BEACH RENTALS. 3BR House, 2BR Apt., and Studio Apt. No Pets. Non-smoker. 1 yr. lease. p.m. on Sun. Autograph parties daily 2-4 p.m. Close to casinos. Off-street parking. Call 219/879-2195. Free admission to the Market Days and auto- DUNE ACRES RENTAL. Fully furn. 3BR, 5BA home with 5000 sq.ft. graph parties; nominal charge for kids’ games and on 3.8 wooded acres. Very secluded in the beautiful food. More at 219/926-7048 or www.yellowbrick- gated community of Dune Acres. Great home for entertaining and comfortable living. 6-12 month rental avail. roadonline.com Duneland schools & 55 min. commute to Chicago Loop. $3300 + util. monthly. Terry Kiwala, 312/286-0532. Michigan City: Large loft on Franklin St., 2nd flr. High ceilings, 1BR, 1.5BA. Stainless appl., W/D, great space. Field Trainings and Workday Events $1000 + util. No pets. Call 219-712-4185. Save the Dunes Conservation Fund continues RENTALS MICHIGAN its Third Saturday of the Month series on Sept. 15. New Buffalo: 1bedroom, newly decorated, cozy, 2nd flr. These outdoor adventures combine site visits and No pets. $525/mo. + util. Call 219-712-4185. workdays on lands acquired for preservation by FLORIDA RENTALS Save the Dunes Conservation Fund. Join the stew- FLORIDA, THE VILLAGES. 2BR, 2BA furnished with golf cart. ardship staff to help with brush cutting and vegeta- 14 free golf courses. All amenities. No pets, no smoking. Available by week or month. Call for DVD. 219-929-5556. tion removal around the native tree planting on the PLAY GOLF AT TOM FAZIO DESIGNED 45-HOLE BLACK DIAMOND north side of the Sebert Forks property. The prop- RANCH near Tampa. 3BR, 2.5BA, cable TV, DVD, A/C, kitchen, dining & erty is located at 400 W and 700 N in Springﬁ eld nd th living room, screened lanai. Views of 2 & 8 fairways of “The Quarry Township. You will work from 9 a.m.-noon. Wear Course,” ranked by Golf Digest as one of America’s 100 greatest courses for 18 consecutive yrs. Full use of clubhouse, pool, workout room, sturdy shoes and bring water, sunscreen, and in- tennis & golf facilities. September-May $5,000/mo. + sec. dep. sect repellent. Bring loppers, pruners, or clippers Call Bob at (219) 874-4245 or email [email protected] and heavy gloves. Reservations are requested. Con- SALE OR RENTAL-- LONGBOAT KEY, FL. 2BR, 2BA on the beach! VRBO#131915, FSBO#20952856. [email protected] tact: Matt Vesh at 219-879-3564 during the week or or 941-544-2741 219-229-3143 the day of the event. E-mail: steward- SARASOTA/BRADENTON 2BR, 2BA condo. Bay view; near beaches. [email protected] Beautiful setting. W/D. Jan.-March. Call 219-326-1530. Indiana Department of Natural Resources Res- NAPLES, FL. PELICAN BAY. GLENCOVE. 2BR, 2BA. toration Ecologist Derek Nimetz will show multiple Steps to pool and hot tub. Walk to beach. 3 months minimum. 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Into the Forest by Jean Hegland oline stations couldn’t get any more sup- This week’s book recommendation is La- plies and began to shut down; the grocery Porte County Public Library’s selection for store sold out everything on its shelves, the One Book, One Community program. and fi nally, businesses and the schools shut Each year the library picks a book for com- down, too. munity members to read together and talk Being so far removed from town, the girls about and to generally just encourage ev- and their parents had no way of fi nding out eryone to take time to enjoy a good read. what was happening in the rest of the world. This year’s One Book, One Community se- After weeks of isolation, Eva and Nell’s fa- lection is Into the Forest. It was original- ther found a last bit of gasoline to put in ly published in 1996 to very favorable re- the truck, and the three of them drove into views. town to fi nd most of the people either dead Publisher’s Weekly said: “From the fi rst page, the from a mysterious “fl u” or fl ed to--where? sense of crisis and the lucid, honest voice of the… Eventually the girls fi nd themselves alone as fi rst narrator pull the reader in…A truly admirable ad- their mother, then their father, dies. Nell is given a dition to a genre defi ned by the very high standards blank notebook that Eva found in her room, and she of George Orwell’s 1984.” begins to write… With that high praise in mind, let me tell you a “It’s strange, writing these fi rst words, like leaning little of this futuristic novel that puts a whole new down into the musty stillness of a well and seeing slant on “what if?” my face peer up from the water--so small and from Eva and Nell live with their parents in northern such an unfamiliar angle I’m startled to realize the California, on the edge of a great forest and miles refl ection is my own. After all this time a pen feels from the nearest town. The two are home schooled stiff and awkward in my hand. And I have to ad- even though their father is a teacher at the town’s mit that this notebook, with its wilderness of blank high school. Taught to be independent thinkers and pages, seems almost more threat than gift--for what their own person, the girls, like all children, still can I write here that it will not hurt to remember?” take everything they have for granted. Radio, TV, Nell’s quiet voice and sensible approach to every- a stock of food always in the pantry and refrigera- day life is mesmerizing. I found myself eager to see tor…I guess we all take those things for granted, what the next day would bring--the girls kept think- don’t we? But what if it all stopped? What if the sup- ing that soon everything would return to normal, plies of energy we use up without a thought to con- and isn’t that just typical? We cannot accept that serving suddenly went away? That’s the premise of our way of life could ever go away, that we might this amazing book… someday have to fi nd another way to live. The girls’ The voice of this story is Nell, the sister who was slow acceptance that everything will not go back to planning on going to Harvard. Eva, older of the what it was will keep you engrossed as they discov- two, was to join the San Francisco Ballet Company. er they can survive on their own, and that maybe But then the world they knew slowly started to slip the forest is their new world. away, like the outgoing tide. First the electricity As a reader’s discussion group selection, this book started going out for short periods of time… “For a poses endless questions about our humanity, our long time it was a rare day when the power didn’t go way of life and the possibility that we could some- off at least once. Finally it was a rare day when the day use up all the earth’s natural resources and power came on…As winter faded and spring blos- send us back to learn how to live all over again, only somed, we became accustomed to the unreliability this time with nature, not against it. of electricity, and we developed a routine to take ad- Into the Forest is a totally fascinating story whose vantage of it whenever it appeared.” ending may surprise you but will give you plenty Trips to town became fewer and fewer as the gas- food for thought and is sure to touch you deeply. Till next time, happy reading!

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