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Volume 25, Number 39 Thursday, October 8, 2009 A Real Eye-Opener by Rick A. Richards You might not know that La Porte County is did and who is buying from whom.” home to one of the nation’s key suppliers of gears Schaefer said students from Michigan City, Mar- that move printing heads back and forth on home quette, La Porte, La Crosse, and South Central high computers. schools, as well as students from Brown Mackie Or that the county is home to one of the major College and Purdue University North Central at- fi lter suppliers to automakers for their paint prep tended. rooms. Mario Rosa, School/Community Partnership Li- Or that one of the major supplier of drain covers aison for Michigan City Area Schools, said the goal calls La Porte Coun- for MCAS was to ty home. show students that All of that and La Porte County has more was on display a viable manufactur- Friday, Sept. 25, at ing base. Marquette Mall at “We wanted to the Made in La Porte open their eyes to dif- County event orga- ferent horizons,” said nized by Robert J. Rosa. “We wanted Schaefer, president of to show them there Community Dynam- were opportunities ics. In all, 41 com- in La Porte County. panies representing “Many students have 4,000 high-paying told me they didn’t manufacturing jobs realize so many were represented. things were made in Schaefer said some Michigan City and 175 manufacturing La Porte County.” companies call La Porte County home and all were “We want people to know manufacturing is alive invited to participate. He said the event, which took and well in La Porte County,” said John Regetz, ex- fi ve months to plan and organize, had three goals. ecutive director of the Michigan City Economic De- “First, it was a company showcase for the products velopment Corp., who pointed out there are 14,000 they make right here in the county,” said Schaefer. manufacturing jobs in La Porte County. “Second, we invited all of the county’s high schools Schaefer added one reason for inviting high and universities to attend to show them what kind school students was to show some of them who may of jobs were available right here in the county. not be attending college the kinds of skills they will “And fi nally, it served as a business to business need in order to get a job. event where companies could learn what each other One of the companies looking to get its message Eye Opener Continued on Page 2 THE Page 2 October 8, 2009

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Eye Opener Continued from Page 1 Those products range from coveralls for the SouthShore Freight, to shirts for the National Hockey League’s Pittsburgh Penguins to tote bags for Little Caesar’s Pizza to pens, pencils, stress balls and other trinkets for companies all over the United States. And all of those logos are put on those products in Michigan City.

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Ty Dunn of GAF talks with Mario Rosa of Michigan City Area Schools during the Made in La Porte County event at Marquette Mall on Friday, Sept. 25. out to the community was GAF, 923 W. U.S. 20. Ty Dunn, a group leader for the rooﬁ ng shingle manu- facturer, said he was excited to see the number of young people at the event. Dina Gasaway He also said the event gave him an opportunity of Winn to learn about other companies in La Porte County. Machine shows off some of the Thomas B. Kelly, vice president of sales adminis- machined parts tration for St. Andrews Products, said the company the company employs 45 people at its plant at 500 Mariner Drive manufactures. in Michigan City.

For Dina Gasaway of Winn Machine, 1808 Ken- tucky St., Michigan City, spending the day at Mar- quette Mall was a way to let visitors and students learn about the 30-year-old company. “We may be small, but an event like this shows everyone that together, we play a big role,” said Ga- saway. Winn machine, which manufactures both metal and plastics parts for the automotive, construction, food and orthodontic industries, has 15 employees. Andy Laurent, manager of growth industries for SouthShore Freight, 505 N. Carroll Ave., Michigan City, said the railroad was probably the only company at the event that didn’t make a product. Thomas B. Kelly of St. Andrews Products shows one of his company’s But, said Laurent, the 75 mile freight line from apparel items to Andy Laurent of SouthShore Freight. South Bend to the Illinois State line – along with “We’re in the logo business. Through our sales a 50-mile spur line to Kingsbury Industrial Park – force, we build relationships and sell products to plays a vital role in getting many of the products companies where they put their logos,” said Kelly. made in La Porte County to their ﬁ nal destination. THE October 8, 2009 Page 3 “There are a lot of people in the county that don’t Pat Lain, director of customer satisfaction for know about us. They think we’re part of the passen- Filter Specialists, 100 Anchor Road, Michigan City, ger service, but we’re not,” said James C. Thomp- said her company viewed the Made in La Porte son, vice president of operations. County event as strictly educational. The freight line currently has 35 customers, but “We’ve had a lot of people stop by and tell us they as new companies locate along the South Shore cor- didn’t know stuff like this is made right here in ridor in Lake, Porter and La Porte counties, Thomp- Michigan City,” said Lain, who’s largest market is son said the freight line hopes to pick up more. the auto manufacturing business and agricultural David Lee, sales manager for B&B Manufactur- sector. ing Inc., 1712 Genesis Drive, La Porte, said the company manufactures a variety of sprockets, gears, pulleys and drive belts.

Christian Jaworski of Josam of Michigan City shows off a driveway drain, A variety of gears and sprockets of all sizes are made by one of the many drainage products the company makes. B&B Manufacturing of La Porte. Christian Jaworski, a customer service represen- “We didn’t have any expectations about coming tative for Josam in Michigan City, said the company here,” said Lee, “but it was a way to get people to was looking for a way to get more exposure in the learn about us and what we do. He said the 11-year- local community. old company has 45 employees. “We think it’s very important to showcase the “Northwest Indiana has a very long history of products made here in La Porte County,” said Ja- manufacturing,” said Lee, who added that he’s glad worski, who added that Josam’s hardware and ﬁ x- his company is a part of that history. tures are used in the community, but people walk “We like to say that if what we made were gone, right over them – literally. you’d notice it right away,” said Lee. He said that “You look on the ﬂ oor in Al’s or Meijer or Apple- without the gears and sprockets and belts B&B bee’s, and you’ll probably see a Josam drain. You’d makes the nation’s conveyor belts, computers and never know it unless you had to bend over and tie machinery wouldn’t work. your shoe beside one.” Eye Opener Continued on Page 4

Pat Lain, left, and Jeff Scherer of Filter Specialists Inc. of Michigan City, told visitors about their company and the products its makes.

This is part of the displays and visitors to the Made in La Porte County event at Marquette Mall on Friday, Sept. 25. THE Page 4 October 8, 2009

Eye Opener Continued from Page 3 Cathy Chroback spoke in the main concourse of the Eric Franklin of Chicago Faucet/Geberit Manu- mall to company representatives and visitors. facturing in Michigan City said the Swiss-based “This has been a way to inform our young people company was attracted to this area because of its of the job opportunities here,” said Oberlie. “It’s im- work force. “The key to maintaining that work force portant that everyone know that our local manufac- is through vocational training,” he said. turers don’t rely on a single community to sell their Rick Dekker, president of Dekker Vacuum in products. Their products are sold around the nation Michigan City, said one reason the company chose to and around the world.” locate in Michigan City is because of its work force. Chroback agreed. “The amazing thing about our He said the vacuum pumps his company makes are manufacturing base is that our community includes used in hospitals, by meat packers and in furniture bread bakers, auto companies, air compressor mak- making. ers, licorice makers and others. It’s amazing we “One of the key pieces for us is a career and tech- have such a large industrial base. nical center,” said Dekker, who uses graduates of “We are geographically located ideally,” said Chro- the A.K. Smith Career Center operated by MCAS. back. “We’re in the middle of the Midwest, where it’s “We want people to know there is manufacturing in convenient for everybody. We don’t have any bound- Michigan City and it’s a respectable business.” ary lines any more. We are one.” Before the day-long event wrapped up, Michi- gan City Mayor Chuck Oberlie and La Porte Mayor

La Porte Mayor Cathy Chroback speaks at the conclusion of the Made in La Porte County event at Marquette Mall.

Michigan City Mayor Chuck Oberlie address the crowd at the Made in La Porte County event at Marquette Mall.

The event held Friday, Sept. 25, was presented by the Michigan City Economic Development Corp., the Greater La Porte Economic Development Corp., Michigan City, LaPorte and Marquette Mall. COMPANIES ATTENDING WERE: Aero Metals (cast components); B&B Manufac- Components LLC (wall panels, fl oor and roof truss- turing (gears, sprockets and pulleys); Blocksom es); Midwest Metal Products (machined parts); NIP- & Co. (roof ridge vents and fi lters); Chicago Fau- SCO (electric power production); OnLine Packaging cets (faucets); SouthShore Freight (freight trans- (bottles); Packaging Logic Inc. (corrugated boxes); port); Commercial Vehicle Group (wiper systems); Peters & Marske (machine parts); Pubco Printing Dekker Vacuum Technologies Inc. (industrial vacu- (printed pieces); St. Andrews Products (promotion- um pumps and systems); Diamond Manufacturing al products and apparel); Sager Metal Strip LLC (metal perforators); Fiber Bond Corp. (air fi ltration (conveyors); Sandusky-Chicago Abrasive Wheel Co. and specialty products); Filter Specialists Inc. (fi l- (grinding wheels); Silgan Containers (metal food tration devices); Foster Printing Service (graphic cans); Stranco Inc. (labels, banners, graphics and design and printing services); GAF Materials Corp. signs); Sullair Corp. (air compressor products); TP (roofi ng materials); Great Lakes Supply & Chemi- cal Inc. (cleaners, dispensing systems and paper Orthodontics Inc. (orthodontic components and re- goods); Grimm Mold & Die (tooling samples); Josam tainers); Thanhardt-Burger Corp. (handmade pic- Co. (drainage products); KTR Corp. (mechanical ture frames); The New York Blower Co. (industrial couplings for rotating equipment); MCTD Inc. (ma- fans); Vanair Manufacturing Inc. (Air-N-Arc all-in- chined parts); and Michiana Resources Inc. (safety one power unit); Weil-McLain (residential boilers); vests, sock hats and services). Winn Machine Inc. (machined parts); WorkOne Also, Michigan City Baking Co. (cookies); Michi- (employer resources); and Wozniak Tool & Die (ma- gan City Paper Box Co. (boxes); Midwest Building chined parts). THE October 8, 2009 Page 5

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NEW LISTING Sand Castle # 105 A must see lakefront condo! A perfect balance of green space (dune grass), pristine sandy beach and the ever-changing waters of Lake Michigan. This upgraded 3 bedroom conversion includes the much desired expanded living room windows, Corian kitchen, ceiling fans and master bath. A lovely center condo, well maintained and is being offered by its original owners. $409,000 RENTALS ~ SALES ~ RENTALS ~ SALES ~ RENTALS ~ SALES ~ RENTALS Rebecca Miller Judy Crawford Judith Dillon-Farley Broker/Owner Realtor Realtor Specialists in Beach Area Condominiums! (219) 872-0588 • (800) 578-6777 THE Page 6 October 8, 2009 LaPorte County Symphony Season The LaPorte County Symphony Orchestra has

® announced its 2009-2010 season for those who wish Lennox Lessons to purchase season tickets. Scented candles do not transform air quality. We do. Wed., Oct. 14. “Music, Music Everywhere!” This is the Shir- ley Lubeznik Children’s Concert, held at the LaPorte Civic Audito- rium. Join Picardy Penguin, the symphony’s animated assistant, who asks the question “What if there was no music at all?” Tick- ets are still available for the 12:45 p.m. concert. Sponsored by LCSO Conductor Shirley Lubeznik and family. Philip Bauman Sat., Nov. 14. Mezzo, Mahler and More! This is the Pops Classique concert and will take place at the LaPorte Civic Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. and will feature Sandra Maytan, mezzo- soprano, the LCSO Children’s Chorus and Grant Fitch, Narrator. Sponsored by NIPSCO, the LaPorte County Her- ald Argus and WIMS AM 1420. When you cover up bad air in your home, you could be risking Sun., March 7, 2010. Symphonic Scenes: Sibe- your health. Breathe easier with Lennox® Healthy lius, Pictures and Pink. This Classical Concert Climate Indoor Air Quality Systems. A complete line of ozone-free will take place at Elston Theater, Michigan City at 3 p.m. It will feature Gregory Maytan, violin, and air filters, air purifiers, humidifiers and Nikia Hammonds-Blakely, vocalist. Featured music ventilators that reduce allergens, regulate will be Sibelius’ “Violin Concerto” and Mussorgsky’s humidity and fill your home with clean, “Pictures at an Exhibition.” healthy air. Explore the cultural connections in photos and music from around the world with local photographers and accomplished artists as music and Receive up to a $1,000 Rebate* pictures come together in glorious harmony. Join with the purchase of a qualifying national spokesperson for the Susan G. Komen Lennox Home Comfort System Foundation, and the rest of the cast as they celebrate life beyond breast cancer through music and Up to an additional song. $1,500 in Federal Tax Credits** Sponsored by the LaPorte Regional Health Sys- may be available with the purchase and installation tem Center for Cancer Therapy. of qualifying high-efficiency products. Sat., April 17, 2010. State Fair: A Blue Ribbon Event. This is the April Pops Concert and will take place at the LaPorte Civic Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Featured will be the LCSO Children’s Chorus and Hoosier Star Vocalists. Experience the grand tradi- tion of a State Fair atmosphere with activities, music and surprises around every corner. The LCSO will highlight music from Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “State Fair” and other blockbuster themes from television and the silver screen. The LCSO Children’s Chorus will be on hand to cel- Kevin C. Doler—Owner ebrate the eclectic youthful spirit always found at 219-879-8525 the fair. Sponsored by the Robert J. Hiler Founda- &.JDIJHBO#MWEr.JDIJHBO$JUZ */ tion. For each season ticket purchased, a $10 gift certifi cate to each Sahara and Trattoria Enzo restau- Offer expires 11/30/2009. rants and a $25 certifi cate to Cannon’s Automotive *Rebate offer is valid only with the purchase of qualifying Lennox® products. **See dealer for details and visit www.energystar.gov for more information on the credit guidelines and list of qualifying heating and cooling equipment. will be given. Order tickets online at www.LCSO. © 2009 Lennox Industries Inc. See your participating Lennox dealer for details. Lennox dealers include independently owned and operated businesses. net or phone 219/362-9020. THE October 8, 2009 Page 7

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Leadership La Porte County Open House Leadership La Porte County invites its alumni, friends, and the community to an open house at the newly renovated Depot in La Porte on Thurs., Oct. 8 from 4:30-6 p.m. Leadership recently joined the Greater La Porte Economic Development Cor- poration and the Greater La Porte Chamber of Commerce to share offi ce space in the Depot at 809 Washington St. The open house will provide an opportunity to see the renovation, for Leadership alumni to meet and share experiences, and the new adult leadership class will be introduced. Snacks and drinks will be provided. No reservations are required. Leadership La Porte County is a non-profi t educational organization which has been serving the county for 26 years, providing leadership training, information, and services to non-profi ts, govern- ment, communities, organizations, and individuals. Contact Jim Jessup at 219/325-8223. THE October 8, 2009 Page 9

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Illinois and Detroit, Michigan, to acquire gasoline, ice cream and provide the community with public phone service. Various early maps, photograph and postcards, show the front of the 5888 Buildings original wood- en structure laying along a gravel road formerly This undated postcard was taken looking East known as Lake Street, which is now called Sawyer down what is now known as Sawyer Road. Two Road. girls are running across the street while the horses After that the 5888 Building was known as Harry and carriages are parked in front of the 5888 Build- Olson’s General Store. Some time in the 1970’s the ing (the General Store) and Burwell Hinchman’s property was sold to Gerald Kohn, where he humbly Pool Hall and Real Estate Offi ce. begin the multi-international corporation, Corvette Plan on being in Sawyer Columbus Day weekend! Central, Inc. In the 1980’s the 5888 Building was Come and join their 100 Plus Birthday Festivities, the fi rst home of Sawyer Garden Center, started fun for all ages and merriment of all kinds. Popcorn, by Barry and Linda Patejdl. And in 2002 the 5888 Birthday Cake, Ice Cream, and Refreshments will Building became the Scarlet Macaw Community be served. Art Center. As the restoration of the 5888 Build- Although they have not uncovered the exact date ing continues the Community Art Center provides of their building’s beginnings, Chikaming Town- classes, workshops and special art programming for ship identifi es it as being an established Post Offi ce residents of the entire Harbor Country® region. in 1887. During that time Burwell Hinchman was Many friends and neighbors have loaned lots of Sawyer’s third Postmaster. wonderful historical photographs and other memorabilia from Sawyer’s history which will be on exhibit for this special occasion only. The Sawyer His- torical Exhibition will be on display from Saturday, October 10 - 18, 2009. Stop by to check out what else is known about the town history and other no- table Sawyer property owners and businesses, or to add your wisdom to the journals. As for the Scarlet Macaw CAC, Markie, their blue and gold macaw, will be back to visit during the day, along with Holiday Happenings, and other free activities for children. And in the 5888 Building lot on Saturday, Aunt Ebbie’s Collectables will also be on hand for your Above is a copy of the hand colored image on antiquing pleasure. a postcard, currently owned by Tom McCourt of Bridgman, Michigan. The back of this card is post- marked 1909 thus the reason for the celebration. During that time the 5888 Building was known as M.Z. Norton ‘s Sawyer General Store. Some time later, Jas H. Wester rented/leased the building as a General Store (Pictured below.) And according to copies of various receipts, invoices and signage discovered, Wester’s General Store housed dry goods, farm goods and fresh vegetables and fruit that were in season. The store had become one of the many stops along, the trail between Chicago, 2009- The 5888 Building and Sawyer Rd. today. THE October 8, 2009 Page 13 Micky Gallas Properties 123 (219) 874-7070 Beach CRS (219) 874-5249 City T (269) 586-2350 Michigan 1-800-680-9682 www.MickyGallasProperties.com Micky Gallas ABR, CRB, CRS, e-PRO, GRI, SRES Long Beach • Michigan City • New Buffalo Cell 219/861-6012 We Sell Buy Your Wishes

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BEVERLY SHORES – As you drive along Hwy. 12, you notice the thicket of power towers criss- crossing the region and proclaiming the industrial might of northwest Indiana. Janet Bloch, an artist transplanted from Chicago to Porter County, sees the aesthetic potential of this turgid landscape. In her current show at the The Depot Gallery, Beverly Shores (thru Oct. 11), Bloch capitalizes on what she calls “the unique personalities” of the power towers. “I started out thinking they were really ugly,” she admits. “This whole industrial corridor seemed bleak.” But then, driving back and forth between her home in Chesterton and her job at the Lubeznik Center for the Arts in Michigan City, a transforma- tion took place. “I saw their own personalities develop,” she says, “and the drama. Near the lake, there is a showdown between water and electricity.” In “Power Shower,” stylized ﬂ owers sprinkle the industrial setting of a deer-headed dancer’s performance. cent-shaped dune, its open mouth threatening tiny boats in the harbor. The source of “Creative Power” is a Hindu god, Ganesh, with an elephantine head and female body. “You pray to Ganesh,” the artist explains, “to remove obstacles from your life.” Most of Bloch’s imagery is derived from local The Hindu god scenery, but now she is beginning to incorporate Ganesh has here postcard-like elements from exotic places. “Wish become a woman, you were here” shows a smoking volcano above a spinning curlicues into the tangled placid sea. tower; entitled Bloch’s work has lately received a great deal of “Creative Power.” attention. She has won several awards and grants, and has exhibited at South Shore Arts in Munster, Art Chicago at the Merchandise Mart, and SOFA on Navy Pier.

One painting is entitled “Love is in the air.” Oth- ers, playfully, are called “Power Struggle,” “Power Play,” “Creative Power,” “Power Shower” and “Pow- erpalooza.” To heighten the contrast between the intimidat- Posing here with “Power Wise,” Janet ing structures and their benign presence on a gal- Bloch considers her lery wall, Bloch uses a palette of luscious, confec- paintings “optimistic tionery colors: peppermint pink, baby blue, lemon landscapes where industry, nature and yellow and goldenrod, with acid greens. She splash- fi ctitious species es an array of stylized fl owers, poppies and daisies, happily coexist.” across the skies: “symbols of nature, not realistic,” she says. Curious animals and whimsical fi gures turn up in the landscape, contributing to the narrative con- tent. A ballet dancer, with the antlered head of a deer, strikes an impossible pose in “Power Shower.” An owl peeks around the corner of “Power Wise.” In “Shoreline,” a monstrous fi sh emerges from a cres- THE October 8, 2009 Page 15 Not Your Typical House Tour by Barbara Stodola

BEVERLY SHORES – It happens once a year: the tour of World’s Fair homes at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, slowly and painstakingly being restored by individual lessees under an agree- ment with Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indi- ana. This year the event will take place on Saturday and Sunday, October 10 and 11. It is more of a pilgrimage than a typical house tour. The preservationists seem unfazed by such inconveniences as boarded-up windows and heavy equipment in the front yard. The lessees are, without fail, optimistic and enthusiastic about their projects, even as they encounter deeper and tougher problems. Problems like having to jack up a house and put a foundation under it, or inventing more durable materials to withstand the moisture and Heavy equipment holds center-stage on Lakefront Drive, between the winds off Lake Michigan. Armco-Ferris House (right) and the all-wrapped-up House of Tomorrow. Originally the houses were intended to showcase done. Jamie and Flint Alm completed the restora- modern styles and materials at the 1933 Century of tion requirements and produced a liveable home, Progress Exhibition in Chicago. They were to hold which they have occupied happily for over a year. up for about eighteen months. After the fair closed, “The lake changes every day,” Jamie observed. Beverly Shores developer Robert Bartlett saw their “Living here is really a positive experience, even potential for attracting attention to his new commu- through the winter.” nity in Indiana, so he bought the model homes and Besides touring the nicely furnished Cypress Log had them barged across the lake. Next year, 2010, Cabin, visitors can see the progress being made on will mark the 75th anniversary of this historic voy- the Florida Tropical House, the Armco-Ferris House age. Todd Zeiger, director of HLFI’s Northern Re- and the Wieboldt-Rostone House. Only the House gional Ofﬁ ce, is hopeful the houses will be restored of Tomorrow, architect George Fred Keck’s master- by that time, to their original condition. piece, is still waiting for someone to take it over and The Cypress Log Cabin is proof that it can be bring it back to life.

You can look right through the Florida Tropical House to Lake Michigan. The Cypress Log Cabin, built inside and out of tidewater cypress, has Its roof deck has recently been restored. been completed and occupied for the past year. It is open to tour-goers.

The World’s Fair houses are a pet project of His- Zeiger will report on “The Quest to Save the Centu- toric Landmarks Foundation. In addition to the ry of Progress Houses.” Other speakers include Rick usual tour, they are conducting a two-day Century Rann, who collects World’s Fair memorabilia; Jim of Progress Experience, which has more than forty Morrow, an authority on pre-fab housing; Steve Mc- registrants from across the state. It begins with a Shane, author and curator of the Calumet Regional Friday evening reception and talk on the history of Archives; and Bill Latoza, a Chicago architect. Beverly Shores by Carl Reed. Saturday morning, House Tour Continued on Page 16 THE Page 16 October 8, 2009

House Tour Continued from Page 15

This is one of two all-steel Lustron houses in the historic district of Beverly Shores. liam Beatty, hard at work on the Florida Tropical House for the past ten years, owns a machine shop Jim Morrow, an authority on Lustron houses, is one of the in Hammond. Ross Gambril, a retired ironworker, is speakers at the two-day Century of Progress Experience. restoring the Wieboldt-Rostone House with his son Participants will also visit a Lustron house being Joe, and describes this endeavor as “the ultimate restored in the National Park. father-son experience.” Christoph Lichtenfeld, who Over the years, the World’s Fair houses have took on the Armco-Ferris House, is a retired manu- been alternately beloved and neglected. Sometimes facturing engineer for General Motors, intrigued by they hosted lavish parties. Other times they were the home’s potential for assembly-line production. abandoned and left vacant. But always they had the When the project got out of hand, he enlisted the power to stir the imagination of men in the build- help of Northwest Indiana Ironworkers Local 395, ing trades. Flint Alm is a plumbing contractor. Wil- who use it for on-the-job training of apprentices. This is defi nitely a guy thing. But not entirely. At the Beverly Shores Depot Museum, the usual exhibit of World’s Fair house photos will be aug- mented this year by a documentary fi lm about an extraordinary woman: Gertrude Lempp Kerbis, FAIA, a Beverly Shores resident who broke into the fi eld of architecture in the 1940s. “Broke into” is an Gertrude Kerbis, FAIA, expression that brings a smile to her face, because a Beverly Shores that is precisely what she did. As a student at the U. resident, is the subject of a documentary fi lm of Wisconsin, she hitch-hiked to Taliesin; but then, being shown at The fi nding that Frank Lloyd Wright and his team had Depot Gallery and left for the winter, she climbed in through a bath- Museum. room window and spent the night there. Her im- mersion in Wright’s architecture was what sparked her own career path, into a fi eld at that time domi- nated by men.

In 2008, Kerbis was honored with the AIA Chica- go Lifetime Achievement Award. She was the 10th woman to be elevated into the American Institute of Architects College of Fellows, a distinction she achieved in 1970. Four years later, she founded Chi- cago Women in Architecture. Kerbis was cited for creating “a legacy of design innovation that has had profound inﬂ uence on younger generations.” Tickets for the house tour, $15., can be purchased thru Jennifer Gregar at 574-232-4534, or at north@ historiclandmarks.org. Also available on tour days at The Depot in Beverly Shores, open weekends at This lakefront home is one of three Kerbis-designed projects in 11 a.m. Tours run Saturday from12 noon to 2:15 Beverly Shores. It can be seen from the road. p.m.; Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. THE October 8, 2009 Page 17

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Once again, I was swallowed up in a sea of trivia as I accessed the “buzz” across the ever-expanding Internet. The term “vast wasteland” came to mind. Then I realized that I needed to hunker down and take responsibility for the time wasters that end up in this column. The places I use as jumping off points to what used to be interesting nooks and crannies will be mentioned here next week. Then, I will be doing some digging to fi nd new jumping off points that lead to some stuff with more depth. I am open to suggestions as to where to begin. Write me with your ideas. Ima Let You Finish (http://imaletyoufi nish. com/). The lesson here is to not fi nd yourself in the position of Kanye West, whose rudeness at the music awards has spawned this global running joke. Sooner or later the site will cease to be popular, as new gaffes by different celebrities will capture the world’s attention. But, you did wonder where the phrase “[he’ll] never live it down” came from, right? That was before the Internet and the power of going viral. Some of the examples here are gifts of sharp wit, and others and downright disgusting in their own right. I am not sure what will be happening by the time you read this, but right now the game is to keep coming up with fresh comedic fodder for “Ima let you fi nish.” Sexy People Blog (www.sexypeople-blog.com). My fi rst reaction was that the site’s goal was to be mean and snarky. I try to avoid those kinds of sites. But then I realized that the subtitle of the site, “a celebration of the perfect portrait,” was more a com- mentary on the skills of certain commercial portrait photographers. There is an irony in the naming of this web blog, and as you explore it, you will be paying more attention to backdrops, poses, clothing and timing (usually bad) of the clicking of the lens. These people paid good money for their portraits. They did not get their money’s worth. Gary Duschl, Gum Wrapper Champ (www. gumwrapper.com). Gary holds the Guinness World Record for the longest gum wrapper chain in existence. Gary is shown on the site semi-wrapped in his creation, which, by the way, consists only of Wrigley gum wrappers. His chain is over 58,000 feet long. To put that in perspective, the chain would cover the length of 194 football fi elds. Gary began his chain in 1965. He has put in some twenty two thousand hours of work on it, and is not fi nished. I say that because he welcomes contributions of wrappers (Wrigley only), which he will mark with the donor’s name and make it easy for the donor to locate on the length of the chain. Okay, so you are wondering how much money Gary has spent on gum since beginning this enterprise. Would the fi gure $90,000 blow you away? It is close to that. Read CyberScribbles online at : http://cyberscribbles.wordpress.com THE October 8, 2009 Page 19 Indiana Dunes DONNA HOFMANN Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Porter County Offi ce 1-219-476-8976 / 219-331-1133 [email protected]

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Colorful Characters in “Fuddy Meers” A cast of colorful characters will take the stage during the entertaining comedy “Fuddy Meers,” performed in October at Valparaiso University’s Center for the Arts. In the play, the audience is taken on a harrowing NOWOPEN! and hilarious roller-coaster ride through a day in the life of an amnesiac attempting to decipher her Taste,Relax,andEnjoyourcustomͲcrafted fractured life. wines,vintedandbottledatourwinery. “Imagine what it would be like if you woke up one day and had no memory,” said Dr. Lee Orchard, Spendafewminutesorafewhours: chair of Valpo’s Department of Theatre and director of “Fuddy Meers.” WineTasting•Gifts•Art•Cheeses “You would be dependent on what other people tell you to determine your identity, and you would TastingRoom•CoveredPorches•Patios be left to sort through the reality of your existence.” CallforPrivateTastingsandEvents “Fuddy Meers” will be performed at Valpo’s Stu- dio Theatre Oct. 7- 9 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 10-11 at 2 FallHoursthroughNovember22nd p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for senior citizens and students and may be purchased by ThurstoSat11AMͲ6PM•SunNoonͲ5PM phoning the Valpo Box Offi ce at (219) 464-5162 or online at http://www.valpo.edu/vuca. (219)874Ͳ9463 Valpo’s other mainstage productions during the 2030TryonRoadMichiganCity,IN46360 2009-2010 season are “Cabaret,” by Joe Master- off, John Kander and Fred Ebb, the Valpo Dance (NWcornerTryon/Hwy212) Ensemble’s spring concert and “Twelfth Night” by William Shakespeare. Subscriptions to the season’s TastingFeeof$3refundedwithwinepurchase•www.shadycreekwinery.com four mainstage theatre productions are available at a discounted rate of $51 for adults and $34 for senior citizens and students. For more information about upcoming productions or to purchase season tickets, call the Valpo Box Offi ce at (219) 464-5162 or visit the Department of Theatre at http://www. valpo.edu/theatre. Tickets to individual performances may be reserved by calling the Box Offi ce. Groups of at least 10 may reserve seats together and get a $3 discount per seat by phoning at least two weeks in advance of each production’s opening.

PNC Greeting Card Making Course Purdue University North Central Offi ce of Con- tinuing Education will offer a non-credit card making course that teaches how to make handmade holiday cards. “Holiday Card Making” will meet at the PNC Westville Campus on Thursdays, Oct. 15-29, 7-9 p.m. The registration fee is $99. Card making materials are included in the registration fee and a mini- mal supply list will be furnished at time of registration. Participants will learn to create handmade holiday cards during this three-session course and will have the opportunity to make 48 cards to send to family and friends. For more information, or to register for this class, contact the Offi ce of Continuing Education, 872- 0527, ext. 5343 or visit www.pnc.edu/ce THE October 8, 2009 Page 21 THE Page 22 October 8, 2009 2009 Heart of Art Tour Kristen Kiser, Lakeshore Coffee, 444 Wabash The 2009 Heart of Art Studio and Gallery Tour St., Michigan City in La Porte County has been set for Oct. 17-18. The Even before going to art school as a sculptor, Tour will feature ten artists, three galleries, plus a Kristen Kiser had been an artist since he was old gift shop and several members of the Area Artists enough to manipulate tools. An early childhood Association. Some artists will give demonstrations memory includes painting the Kiss Army on card- of how they create their art. board for his brother at 7 years old. Later, his father Bill Allen Photography, Southern Shores Gal- would set up a tool bench which Kristen has been lery, 722 Franklin St., Michigan City creating on ever since. At 9, a relative gave him a Bill is a retired journalist who has photographed 1920’s jazz trombone – now music has entered his Lake Michigan and the lighthouse for the past 30 life. In music and painting, behind it he says that years. He has more than 20,000 images of the lake the “same creative force of the source makes it all and the Michigan City Lighthouse. happen”. Kristen will be performing at Lake Shore Julie Kasniunas Studio, Shores Gallery, 722 Coffee as well as displaying his sculptures! Franklin St., Michigan City Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 West 2nd Julie’s works explode with color and energy. Local Street, Michigan City scenes done plein-air, in oil, are a favorite. She has The Lubeznik Center is a leading cultural force long been known for her bright, bold fl owers. providing a variety of art experiences to diverse Neil Kienitz Studio, Shores Gallery, 722 Frank- local communities, while creating opportunities lin St., Michigan City for local and regional artists. Doors will be closed Neil Kienitz will have his new South Shore poster Saturday, but will open for “Prints and Drawings: “Stirring the Spirit” available as well as numerous Works on Paper”, featuring artists from all over the other very affordable giclee prints, note cards and Midwest, as well as “Anne Frank: A Private Photo postcards. Look for the second piece in his whimsi- Album” featuring photos of Anne and her sister be- cal animal series, topic: the Chicago Cubs. fore going into hiding. Carole Stodder and Tom Brand, Art in the Southern Shore Arts Association Gallery, Barn at Tryon Farm, 1500 Tryon Rd., Michigan City 722 Franklin Street, Michigan City Two award winning artists, Tom Brand and Car- The Gallery will be open both days. The works of ole Stodder will show a selection of their paintings several artists will be on display. at Tryon Farm. Both artists have exhibited around La Porte County Convention and Visitors NW Indiana for over 12 years. They will show ab- Bureau, 4073 S Franklin Street, Marquette Mall, stract work in oil, alkyd, pastel and acrylic. Michigan City The CVB will be featuring the art of two local artists in their gallery. There are many items made by local artists in their gift shop. Start your tour here and pick up a brochure with a map. Area Artists Association, Shady Oak Winery, 2030 Tryon Road, Michigan City Shady Creek Winery hosts an exhibit by members of the Area Artists Association. The AAA is a 30 year old organization, allied with the Lubeznik Center for the Arts. This exhibit of 25 works by 18 artists, in a diverse selection of 2-dimensional me- dia, photography, drawing, painting and collage, aptly refl ects the level of expression and profi ciency, found in this select group of juried fi ne artists. Web Glass, Wilbur Bougher, 5996 W 300 N, Michigan City In the studio of Paul Jeselskis Hand blown hot glass creations. Artist will be Paul Jeselskis Ceramics, 619 Eastwood Rd., demonstrating both days. Michigan City Staara – 8609 W 400 N, Michigan City Paul earned an MFA in Ceramics from Edinboro Starra paints landscapes of the mind.They are a University of Pennsylvania in 1987 with a minor in painted consciousness, a consciousness that directs painting. After completing a residency at Millers- the viewer to a new dimension, a place where mem- ville University of Pennsylvania in 1988, Paul set ory and space merge into its own world. up a studio in Michigan City. He has taught at the D.C. Langley, 2019 Somerset Rd., Long Beach, Indiana University NW and has offered workshops Capturing the light and life of lakes, boats and in kiln building, glaze chemistry, and throwing and skies in all areas he visited, David left a legacy for sculptural techniques. us all to enjoy. THE October 8, 2009 Page 23

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Andy Mason and his son Jack Mason. The entire 3rd grade class.

Andrea Sells plays an apple game with a group of students. Scotty Anderson gets the honor of the “Best Bobber of Apples for 2009.”

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Two Festivals at Indiana Dunes SP Experienced storytellers, hands-on activities set among spectacular scenery, and the sights, smells, and sounds of fall, will be featured at Indiana Dunes State Park, during concurrent festivals, Oct. 10-11. Both the Friends of Indiana Dunes’ Kids Fall Funfest and the 20th Annual Northwest Indiana Storytellers Festival will take place throughout both days at separate locations in the park. Indiana Dunes’ Kids Fall Funfest Closing The Funfest runs from noon-4 p.m. at the Wilson and Duneside shelters. Participants should bring the kids and meander from shelter to shelter, creat- for Season ing crafts and experiencing the season, after starting at the Friends of Indiana Dunes Welcome Booth to buy a $1 passport and guide to the different Sale stops. Kids can get their passports stamped at each station, then use them to enter a rafﬂ e for unique prizes. “2 for 1” Special programs also will occur each day. A (Pay for Higher Price Item - unique musical program by Professor Oops will be Get 2nd Item Free) offered at the Wilson Shelter at 2 p.m. on both days. The professor calls himself an educator-humorist Friday - Saturday - Sunday and stand-up “foolosopher” whose act features hu- mor, magic, juggling and hilarious inventions. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. MI Time A pumpkin pie eating contest will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. Slots are limited; sign up will be available Sunday at the festival. 20th Annual NW Indiana Storytellers Festi- val The storytellers festival runs from 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. each day and is suitable for all ages. Saturday night will include a bonus special time for ghost sto- For life insurance, ries, with two separate sessions offered for young children and adults. call a good neighbor. With the exception of the Funfest, all events are free after paying the standard weekend gate fee Call me and I’ll help you get the right life insurance of $5 daily for in-state vehicles and $10 daily for for you and your family. out-of-state vehicles. All program times are Central Daylight Time (CDT). For more: (219) 926-1390.

IFG Seeking Fest Vendors James E Eriksson, Agent 405 Johnson Road International Friendship Gardens Fall Fest and Michigan City, IN 46360 Trunk Sale is seeking vendors, artists and crafts Bus: 219-874-6360 [email protected] people for Sat. & Sun., Oct. 17 & 18. The Fest will be open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. each day. Vendor spaces will be approximately 10x10 feet and will be close to the parking lot, bathrooms and refreshments. Space will rent for $10 each day. The Gardens will be advertising and promot- ing the Fall Fest so you will have lots of foot trafﬁ c walking past your booth. If you wish to reserve a booth/stall space, phone the Gardens at 219/878-9885. International Friend-

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Event space is limited, so please RSVP to 219-926-5445 by Friday, October 16. THE Page 28 October 8, 2009 Semifi nalist From La Lumiere Named PNC Odyssey Presents “Rock Frenzy” La Lumiere se- The Purdue University North Central 2009-10 nior, Elaine B. Odyssey Arts and Cultural Events Series is present- Fehrs of Michigan ing the exhibit, “Rock Frenzy,” by Bobby Talamine, City was named a one of the premiere rock ‘n roll photographers in the Semifi nalist in the country. It will run through the end of the year in 2010 National Merit the PNC Library-Student-Faculty Building student Scholarship Compe- lounge Room 062 in the building’s lower level. The tition on September exhibit is free and is open to the public and may be 14. More than 1.5 viewed Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sat., 8 a.m.-4 million juniors in p.m. about 22,000 high It features photographs of rock artists that in- schools entered the cludes Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan, Billy Corgan of 2010 National Merit the Smashing Pumpkins, David Bowie, Neil Peart Scholarship Pro- of Rush, Roger Waters of Pink Floyd, Jerry Garcia gram by taking the of the Grateful Dead, Madonna, Eddie Vedder of 2008 Preliminary Pearl Jam, Billie Jo Armstrong of Green Day and SAT/National Merit Ozzy Osbourne. Scholarship Qualify- There will be an artist’s reception and talk on ing Test (PSAT/NMSQT), which served as an initial Tuesday, Oct. 20 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 pm. in the screen of program entrants. PNC Library-Student-Faculty Building Room 144. Ms. Fehrs has been an active member of La Lum- Guests will have the opportunity to meet Tala- iere’s award winning Science Olympiad team and a mine and hear about his career photographing the key player in the school’s drama productions. world’s top rock bands since 1977. He will include a The nationwide pool of Semifi nalists, which rep- PowerPoint presentation of his one-of-a-kind pho- resents less than one percent of U.S. high school se- tography. Light refreshments will be served. niors, includes the highest scoring entrants in each By his count he has photographed at least 2,600 state. artists. His arty, creative, eye-popping and unusual To become a Finalist, a Semifi nalist must have images appear regularly in national magazines, an outstanding academic record throughout high newspapers and books. school, be endorsed and recommended by the high Talamine explains his work, “I not only make school principal, and earn SAT scores that confi rm them for my personal enjoyment, but for these mu- the student’s earlier performance on the qualifying sicians as well, many of whom have purchased the test. Approximately 15,000 Semifi nalists are ex- original prints. What attracts them to my work is pected to advance to the Finalist level and it is from the fact that they are in black and white. They know this group that all National Merit Scholarship win- that I constantly experiment, take risks and always ners will be chosen. Merit Scholar designees are se- look and seek out the unusual.” lected on the basis of their skills, accomplishments, Many pieces are available for purchase. To obtain and potential for success in rigorous college studies, further information on Talamine visit www.Bobby- without regard to gender, race, ethnic origin, or re- talamine.com ligious preference. National Merit Scholarship win- To obtain further information about this exhibit ners of 2010 will be announced in the spring. or the Odyssey Arts and Cultural Events Series, More information about La Lumiere School can contact Judy Jacobi, PNC assistant vice chancellor be found at www.lalumiere.org of Marketing and Community Relations, at 872- 0527, ext. 5593. Acclaimed Organist to Perform at VU Oktoberfest at Senior Center A former Valparaiso University professor who is one of the world’s most acclaimed organists will per- The Michigan City Senior Center in Washington form a recital celebrating the 50th anniversary of Park will be the scene of this year’s Oktoberfest on the Chapel of the Resurrection during the Univer- Sat., Oct. 10 ( 11 a.m.-11 p.m.) & Sun., Oct. 11, (11 sity’s Homecoming and Reunion celebration. a.m.-6 p.m.). Dr. Martin Jean will perform works by J.S. Bach, The weekend will feature German food and beer Reubke, Durufl e and Bolcom at 3 p.m. Sun., Oct. 11 for a charge; entertainment and admission to the in the Chapel of the Resurrection on campus. Tick- fest is free. Here’s the entertainment line-up: ets are $15 for adults and $10 for senior citizens Sat. 12:30-4:30 p.m. Eddie Korosa & the Boys and students. For more information, or to purchase From Illinois. 6-11 p.m. Ein Prosit. tickets visit www.valpo.edu/vuca or phone the Box Sun. 12:30-6 p.m. Bobby Mutz Orchestra. Offi ce at (219) 464-5162. For more information, phone 873-1504. THE October 8, 2009 Page 29 TWIN SILO’S NURSERY Corner of Chicago Trail & Timothy Road in New Carlisle 574-654-9191 • 574-532-7910 Landscape & Hardscape Installation & Maintenance 30% OFF ALL SHRUBS & TREES! LARGE SELECTION OF 8” MUMS STARTING AT $4.99 or 3/$14.02 & PUMKINS STARTING AT $2.25 THE Page 30 October 8, 2009 OE Marathon Team Set for Chicago Run THERE’S MORE TO INVESTING During the past 10 years, 2,000 runners have raised more than $1 million for individuals with disabilities through the Opportunity Enterprises IN CDs THAN JUST Marathon Team. And this year is proving to be the most successful ever for the annual fundraising initiative. BUYING CDs. 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With the fourth consecutive and fi lms related to the exhibit, Lincoln: The Man year of record enrollment (190), the caliber of the You Didn’t Know, for which Dr. Andreasen served student body, the expansion of the athletic and arts as guest curator. As part of the program, attendees program, and the talented teachers at La Lumiere, may tour the exhibit before and after the lecture. they are certainly excited about all aspects of their Doors open at noon. The presentation is free with growth. the purchase of a museum admission, which is $8/ adults, $6.50/seniors, $5/youth 6-17 and free/members. In “Looking for Lincoln,” Dr. Andreasen, takes the audience on a journey of cultural discovery where the unexpected becomes the expected. Using research based on his work for the “Looking for Lin- coln” heritage project, he discusses several instanc- es in Abraham Lincoln’s 19th-century experience to suggest that when it comes to American political culture, the more things change the more they stay the same. Bryon Andreasen, Ph.D. is a Research Historian at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Mu- seum in Springfi eld, Illinois. Dr. Andreasen earned a J.D. from Cornell University and practiced law in New York. Dr. Andreasen also earned a Ph.D. Jeff Cerny, Dave Emmel and Verne Casteel, of Casteel Construction in History at the University of Illinois at Urbana- Corp.; Michael Kennedy, Headmaster; Jay Miller, Director of Facilities; Champaign, and has taught at the University of Il- Jim Kaminski, Trustee and Parent; and John Rumely, Trustee. linois and Illinois State University. He has received several awards for research and writing. Lincoln: The Man You Didn’t Know explores Lin- coln’s boyhood in Indiana, his connections to Indi- ana as an adult, and Indiana’s reactions to his years as President. Visitors can also learn about the con- spiracy concerning the assassination. A scale-model replica of Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln’s home in Springfi eld, Illinois, on loan from the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, is featured in the exhibit. Additional Presentations Scheduled Additional presentations in the Lincoln Lecture, Theatre and Film Series are “Abraham Lincoln: A Life,” a gallery talk by Michael Burlingame, Ph.D. (October 31); “Colfax: The Radical Republican,” a lecture by Ann Leonard (November 8); “The Valley Michael Kennedy, Headmaster; Cindy Pagels, Business Manager; Verne of the Shadow,” a gallery talk by Ed Ayres, Ph.D. Casteel, Casteel Construction Corp.; Jay Miller, Director of Facilities; Ned (November 14); “Christmas in the Confederacy,” a Costello, Trustee and Parent; Connie Falcone, Trustee; John Rumely, Trustee; John Schirger, Trustee; Joe Gaffi gan, Chairman. lecture by Robert May, Ph.D. (December 13); and “An Afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln,” a theat- La Lumiere is a coeducational lay Catholic board- rical performance by Donna and Max Daniels (Feb- ing and day school with an enrollment of 190 stu- ruary 14). dents situated on a beautiful rural estate, 25 miles Related programs include fi lms on Abraham Lin- west of South Bend, 60 miles east of Chicago, and 8 coln, which are shown each Friday at 2:30 p.m. miles from both La Porte and New Buffalo. For information, phone (574) 235-9664 or visit More information about La Lumiere School can www.centerforhistory.org be found at www.lalumiere.org THE Page 34 October 8, 2009 “Flight to Freedom” Art Lecture Joan Chesterton, Purdue University North Cen- tral professor emerita, will offer a visual presentation, “Flight to Freedom” on Thursday, Oct 22 at 7 p.m. at the Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W. 2nd St., Michigan City. This event is sponsored by the Purdue North arty • comfy • fun clothing & accessories Central Odyssey 2009 - 10 Arts and Cultural Events Series, the Lubeznik Center for the Arts and the Ir- ving Levin Jewish Cultural Fund of Sinai Temple. COATS The lecture is presented in conjunction with the exhibition “Anne Frank: A Private Photo Album,” at and the Lubeznik Center from Oct. 17 to Nov. 17. This program will pay tribute to European artists who fl ed from the Holocaust and sought refuge JACKETS in the United States and ultimately had a profound impact on American art. Chesterton will include: •Hans Hofmann, a major infl uence on the ab- 25% off stract expressionists in New York. •Mies van der Rohe, who changed the Chicago skyline. •Kurt Weill, the writer of “September Song” and open everyday 10-5 • closed sunday “Mack the Knife.” 870 e sidewalk road chesterton, in •Billy Wilder, fi lmmaker, writer and director of 219-926-5557 new comedy and drama: “Some Like It Hot,” “The go to: www.gladrags.info for directions* Apartment” and “Lost Weekend. *still hard to fi nd the fi rst time – BUT always worth the trip! Chesterton has extensive knowledge and experience in American Art. She worked at the Des Moines Art Center and wrote for and lectured at the Milwaukee Museum of Art. She was director of education at the Dayton Art Institute and has a Master BURGERS of Arts degree in Literature and Art History from HAMBURGERS the University of Illinois. Further information about this event and the Od- VEGGIE BURGERS yssey Arts and Cultural Series can be obtained by TURKEY BURGERS contacting Judy Jacobi, PNC assistant vice chancellor of Marketing and Community Relations, at CRAB BURGERS 219/785-5200, ext. 5593. Contact the Lubeznik SALMON BURGERS Center by phone 219-874-4900, email artinfo@lubeznikcenter.org or online at www.lubeznikcenter. WE REALLY KNOW BURGERS! org THE CASUAL CHEF CAFÉ Busy Weekend at The Acorn Theater HE UMPERNICKEL NN Thursday, October 8: Michael Holmes “The T P I Judy Show” 8 p.m. MI time (tickets are $10). www.thejudyshow.com/ Friday October 9: Extreme Beer Fest. 6:00- 9:00 MI time. $20 ticket includes a commemorative beer glass. Saturday, October 10: The Spew. Improv/comedy satire of “The View.” Tickets $20 8 p.m. MI time. 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Shady Creek Winery Tim Anderson, Owner/President can spend a few minutes or a few hours enjoying wine by the glass or sharing a bottle with friends. Visitors can ﬁ nd gifts and wine accessories, cheeses, local art and enjoy the tasting room with a large stone ﬁ replace, plus a tasting bar made from exotic woods. And there’s a barn and silo that has been on that Michigan City property since the year 1880.

Lovely building indeed Michigan City now has a grand winery. It’s a fabulous winery with many porches and balconies plus a large tasting room. Tim Ander- son tells us his family of three brothers and Tim at the serving table for the folks that try some wines one sister, plus their spouses, are all working hard on the family- owned business. Their wines are produced with grapes from the Lake Michigan Shore as well as Napa Valley. All of their wines are vented and bottled on- site at the winery and have custom designed labels by a local artist. Tim Anderson on the crush pad The 1880 barn/silo on the property

Labels for Shady Creek The facility is well suited for private parties and Wines by Dani Lane events. Design. Their white wines are Beach Glass, Sandy Feet, Sauvignon Blanc, Passion Ice wine. The reds: Rip Tide, Red Horizon, Red Zinfandel and Cabernet Shady Creek Cabernet Sauvignon. We’re told: Beach Glass is dry white Sauvignon enjoyed at my house wine blend that makes for a crisp delicious wine with hints of citrus and fruit. This wine is perfect to be enjoyed with your favorite fi sh or chicken dish, The winery has created a nice range of wines with or by itself while you relax. Serve slightly chilled. something for everyone and pleasing to the palate, Sandy Feet is a wonderful blend that is light and including dry, semi-dry, and a sweet desert style ice refreshing with a touch of sweetness, served cold wine. at refrigerator temperature or right out of the ice Their building is beautiful, with soaring ceilings chest, perfect for a warm summer day. The Cabernet and large open spaces and is situated on nearly Sauvignon has a smooth beginning and a wonderful twenty acres with wide covered porches, screened long-lasting fi nish along with a beautiful color that patios and private tasting rooms. Thus, customers is golden yellow with tremendous clarity. THE October 8, 2009 Page 37 The Red Zinfandel is a medium bodied wine with This recipe is from a library book, not from Shady tremendous fruit fl avors and is somewhat less spicy Creek Winery. than the usual bold Zinfandels, making it perfect to be enjoyed with pork tenderloin grilled with your favorite rub or marinade. WHITE SANGRIA Unless otherwise specifi ed, wine refers to the 3 qts. Rhine or Chablis wine naturally fermented juice of grapes. Wine has a rich 1/4 c. Curacao history reaching back almost 12,000 years. Still 1/2 c. brandy (nonsparkling) wines include red, white and rosé – 10 oz. frozen strawberries, thawed which can be dry (non-sweet), semisweet and sweet. 10 oz. frozen mixed fruit, thawed Wine storage locations should be dark, vibration 2 oranges, quartered free and at an even temperature. The ideal temper- 1 lime, quartered ature is 55 degree F, however, anywhere from 45 to 1 lemon, quartered 70 degrees F is acceptable, providing the tempera- sugar to taste ture is consistent. The higher the temp, the faster a fresh fruit of choice, optional wine will age. Wine bottles should be stored on their Combine all ingredients except fresh fruit. sides to prevent the cork from drying and shrinking Stir until sugar dissolves. Refrig 24 hours. Gar- which would allow air to enter the bottle and dis- nish with fresh fruit. Yield: 4 quarts. rupt the wine’s fl avor.

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Shady Creek Winery, 2030 Tryon Road, Michigan City (NW corner Tryon/Hwy 212). Their hours are Thursday to Sat- urday 11 am – 6 pm and Sunday noon Two of the wines described above, Beach to 5 pm. www.shadycreekwinery.com Glass and Cabernet Sauvignon The front porch is a comfort THE Page 38 October 8, 2009 Winners in Sculpture Title Search PNC Books and Coffee Series Begins Fritz Olsen Sculpturers, Sawyer, Michigan is Purdue University North Central is again host- pleased to announce the winners have been selected ing the “Books & Coffee” discussion series during for the 2009 A Sculpture in Search of a Title Compe- the coming months. The programs, which are free tition. This is an annual event in which visitors to and open to the public, will meet from noon to about the gallery are invited to submit an original title for 12:45 p.m. a newly unveiled work of art. Each session will feature a review of the book, Judges sifted through a record number of entires followed by a discussion period. The books being this year and have announced the 2009 Competi- reviewed are available for purchase from the PNC tion has resulted in a tie. Kristin Skinner of Sawyer, Bookstore. This year’s selections include: Michigan and Kris Kanchak of Bridgman, Michigan Oct. 21 in Technology Building Room 134 - Incon- each take top honors for their identical submission ceivable by Julia Indichova, will be presented by “Capitalist Pig”. Angela Schooley, assistant professor of Nursing Nov. 18 in Library-Student-Faculty Building, Assembly Hall, Room 02 - Evening Education in Colombia will be discussed by its author Martha Garcia-Saenz, associate professor of Building Con- struction Management Technology and program coordinator. Feb. 17 in Library-Student-Faculty Building, Assembly Hall, Room 02 - The Culture of Fear by Barry Glassner, will be reviewed by Dr. Jeff Shires, associate professor of Communication. March 17 in Technology Building Room 134 - Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking by Fritz Olsen with Kristin Skinner Fritz Olsen with Kris Kanchak Malcolm Gladwell, will be presented by Dr. Eliza- beth Anne Christo-Baker, assistant professor of Or- Honorable mentions have been awarded to David ganizational Leadership and Supervision. Naunton of Chicago for his title “Porkloan,” Alice April 21 in Library-Student-Faculty Building, Maguire of Chicago for “Savings and Loin,” Howard Assembly Hall, Room 02 - Homeland Insecurity: the Seidwill of St. Charles, IL for “Porkfolio,” and Jon Arab American and Muslim American Experience Foley of Chicago for “Swine Flew.” after 9/11 will be discussed by its author Dr. Louise Fritz says congratulations to the 2009 winners Cainkar, of Marquette University. and thank you to all who entered! Additional information about Books and Coffee may be obtained by contacting Dr. Deepa Majum- Dates Extended for Corn Maze at Buckley dar, associate professor of Philosophy at 872-0527, 5693 or [email protected] The corn maze at Buckley Homestead will be open for one additional weekend this year since the maze will not be offered in 2010. Park visitors will Orchestra, Choir to Perform at Concert be able to make their way through a ten acre life sized puzzle of a cornucopia. The works of composers Ludwig van Beethoven, Park manager, Becky Crabb, will extend the non- Franz Liszt, George Gershwin, Ernest Bloch, Leon- reserved hayrides to include the extra weekend. ard Bernstein and Duke Ellington will be performed Open to the public: Weekends thru Nov. 1, 10 in two Sat., Oct. 10 concerts featuring the Valpara- a.m. until 5 p.m. iso University Chorale, Men’s and Women’s Choirs Season Specials: Ask about a money savings com- and Symphony Orchestra. bo package available weekends through Nov. 1 that “An Afternoon of Choral Music: A Celebration of includes the corn maze, farm visit, and hayride. American Composers” will feature the Valpo Cho- Admission: $5 per person; $4 for children ages rale and Men’s and Women’s Choirs and begin at 4 5-12 yrs.; free for children under age 5 yrs. 2009 p.m. in the Chapel of the Resurrection. maze map: www.lakecountyparks.com/Corn A performance of the Valpo Symphony Orchestra, The Corn Maze is located east of the picnic shel- exploring the theme “Got Rhythm?” will follow the ters at the parking lot on Hendricks St. Information choral concert at 7:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Res- at 219/769-PARK or www.lakecountyparks.com urrection. Buckley Homestead is located east of Lowell, In- Tickets for each event are $15 for adults and $10 diana on Hendricks Rd. Exit I-65 at the Lowell Rte for senior citizens and students and may be pur- 2 west, travel 4.5 miles to Hendricks Rd, then south chased by calling the Valpo Box Ofﬁ ce (219) 464- 1/4 mile. 5162 or online at http://www.valpo.edu/vuca THE October 8, 2009 Page 39

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There will be a board meeting at 205 Tilden Ave., Michigan City 6:30 p.m. For more information, visit the website wwww.aacabinets.netww.aac http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~inlcigs/ Openings at Buchanan Art Center Since 1950 Oct. 5-Nov. 15, with openng receptions Sun., Oct. Carpet • Upholstery • Drapery • Blinds 11, 2-4 p.m.: ROTI ROTI GALLERY: Anne Binder, “Words & Texture,” large wall hangings of pasted Heating $$$ Flying canvas depicting the artist’s interpretation of po- Out the Window ems and stories by area authors. LIBRARY GAL- LERY: Robert Primrose, “Nature Reinvented,” Folk Cellular Shades Art created from found objects and artistic insight. 60% off Oct. 5-Nov. 14, with Awards Presentations Sun., Blind & Shade Repair • Free In-Home Consultation Oct. 18, 2-4 p.m. SHOW PLACE GALLERY: “Re- turn of the Mythological Creatures,” juried exhibit. Cheryl & Don Young 1102 Franklin Street Proprietors Michigan City,IN 46360 The Buchanan Art Center, 117 W. 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Free Fundraising Yoga Fridays with all proceeds Estimates 422 Pinewood Drive Michiana Shores to benefi t the Community Center will continue for Indiana 46360 just 1 more week. New comers are welcome and [email protected] (219) 878-3032 are needed to continue the class for another 5 week session. The instruction is gentle yet challenging. THE October 8, 2009 Page 49 There is a continued reminder of the mind and body connection with the most delightful guided medi- Marble & Granite tation. For more information or to register phone Restoration & Maintenance Laura Lee at 219-861-7394. Polishing ❖ Scratch Removal ❖ Stain Removal Professional dance instructor and chorogra- Grout Cleaning & Refreshing pher Larry Payne is offering classes in Tap and Jazz Historical Restorations ❖ Counter Tops Dance this Fall on Thursday evenings. Tuition is by Floors ❖ Fireplaces the month and can be prorated. All ability levels are Limestone ❖ Lapis ❖ Slate ❖ Onyx welcome. Phone Larry at 219 707-7391. 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Our goal is to mini- mize some of that distress by providing food for these children-in-need.” During October, the PNCWA will collect nutri- Experience the difference. tious foods that kids love to eat, including peanut butter, jelly, macaroni and cheese, spaghetti, pud- Whether you’re a first-time home buyer or a seasoned investor, Kathy will find the best solution ding cups, cereal, granola bars and snack items for you. Her customer-focused approach will make such as mini bags of cookies and crackers, fruit box- your move feel more like a dream. Afterall, the MutualBank family has been lending to friends, es and juice boxes. Baby food is needed and will be like you, since 1889. collected as part of this drive. Visit, call or email Kathy today! The PNCWA is doing this as part of Make A Dif- 307 West Buffalo Street ference Day which celebrates extraordinary deeds New Buffalo, MI Kathy Sellers 269-469-5552 performed by ordinary people. The power of this day [email protected] is in individuals making small changes for the better. On Oct. 30, PNCWA members will deliver the food to the Salvation Army Corps in Michigan City, LaPorte, and Porter County. Donated food items may be delivered to either the PNC Westville campus in the Bursar’s Offi ce in Schwarz Hall or the Dean of Students Offi ce in the Library-Student-faculty Building and PNC - Porter County at 600 Vale Park Drive in Valparaiso. Mon- etary donations will be used to purchase groceries. A guest book acknowledging donations will be available for donors to sign when they deliver their items. Prizes will be awarded to the donor or group of donors donating the most items. Make a Differ- ence Day t-shirts, tote bags and backpacks will be given as prizes. More information at 219-531-4200, ext. 4209. THE Page 50 October 8, 2009 Travels with Charley: Half-way to Saint Paddy’s Day at the Cell with the Sox by Charles McKelvy We all hoped that Sox starter Mark Buehrle would reprise his recent perfect performance by downing 27 batters in a row, but Buehrle hit a wild streak on the mound and had granted the royal blue-clad Royals 5 runs by the time he headed for the showers in six-plus innings.

Members of the Wright family of fantastic Sox fans (left to right) Stu, Missy, Jim, and Annie, head toward U.S. Cellular Field for the September 18 contest with the Kansas City Royals. Sadly, the Sox lost 11-0, despite Ozzie Guillen’s 25-minute pregame rant.

We had a commanding view of U.S. Cellular Field from our seats in Section 512, high above rightfi eld. At least the Sox were wearin’ o’ the green for the occasion, and at least one of my nephews was bravely sipping from his green beer and pronounc- ing it “not half bad,” and there was certainly the 2010 season to look forward to, especially Opening Day at the “Cell” on Monday, April 5, 2010 when the Sox are scheduled to face the Cleveland Indians at a time yet to be announced. The Wright Family with the right tickets to the wrong game: (left to right) But we had all the time we needed on September (daughter) Annie, (mom) Missy, (son) Jim, and (dad) Stu. 18, 2009 to express our gratitude to Ozzie Guillen and Company for giving us the goods in October After watching the Kansas City Royals pummel 2005 when they won the World Series in our life- our Chicago White Sox 11-0 on September 18, we times. What a time that was!!! South Side Irish kinsmen decided it was good that we were half-way to Saint Patrick’s Day. Otherwise, we would have thrown the green- and-white Sox hats they gave us at the gate on the fi eld in disgust for a totally lackluster home team that had utterly failed to respond to Ozzie Guillen’s 25-minute pregame rant. As Ozzie told the Tribune after that sorry excuse for a baseball game: “My motivational speech before the game didn’t work at all. I wasted 25 minutes of my time.” But the Royals and White Sox didn’t really waste any of our time, because we members of the McK- elvy/Wright/Carroll Clan had hours of fun sitting high above right fi eld watching the Irish dancers cavort atop the Royals’ dugout between innings The best fans in baseball: (from left to right) Tom Carroll, Sara Wright, and listening to all the great Celtic tunes broadcast and Abby and Jake McKelvy. Jake is the one who secured the tickets for when the players weren’t playing. us all, and Tom Carroll is still a confi rmed Cubs fan. THE October 8, 2009 Page 51 Sorry, Cubs fans, you will probably never get that thrill in your lifetimes, even if you live as long as Moses and all the Prophets combined. But let me tell you, it’s something to write home about. Okay, so the Sox-Royals game we saw on Sep- tember 18 was not one for the books, but we sure had a grand old time eating hotdogs, and pizza, and peanuts, and pretzels, and sipping on soft drinks and suds and just hoping against hope that the Sox would rebound from their 14-inning loss in Seattle the night before. As my brother-in-law Stu Wright said, “The Sox absolutely have to win this game tonight, if they want to be contenders this year.” Well, they didn’t hear Stu. University of Illinois sophomore Jim Wright came home from college to be And they sure didn’t hear a whole lot of cheer- with his big sister Annie at the Cell to see the Sox. Too bad they lost. ing from my niece Sara Wright’s friend Tom Carroll, because Tom readily admitted at the outset of the proceedings that he was a confi rmed Cubs fan. So much so, that he even gave yours truly his complimentary green-and-white Sox hat. ‘You can have it,” Tom said. ‘You sure?” I said. “Absolutely.” “Okay.” I gladly accepted the treasured hat, because I had arrived too late to get one myself, and because I had fully intended to buy such a hat for myself from a vendor during the game. Gotta have a green, or green-and-white Sox hat, right? Right!

Jake McKelvy took this parting shot of his fantastic family of Sox fans. We would have judged Mark Buehrle our hero for life had he deigned to pitch a perfect game for us, but we were happy he had one for the 2009 season, and so, as the hopes for a Subway Series derailed once again, we left the Cell happy that we had a nice long walk back through the bright and friendly Bridgeport neighborhood before us. We needed to walk off our frustrations and hotdogs and pizza and pretzels, and we did. And the Wright family van was ready and waiting to whisk us all back to Beverly where we all dreamed of how the White Sox would be new, fresh, and wonderful come opening day on April 5, 2010. Go Sox, and do call 312-674-1000 for 2010 Season Tickets and information. The author was all smiles after getting his green-and-white Sox hat.

Well not so right for Tom Carroll, who remained a conﬁ rmed Cubs fan through all nine innings of Sox suffering. Still, Sox Captain Paul Konerko was heard to say after the game to the Tribune’s Dave van Dyck: “The intent and the effort is no different than the play- off teams we had. I believe that. It’s just sometimes baseball doesn’t go your way. I don’t think badly of anyone. You don’t judge people’s characters on wins and losses.” A lingering look at the Cell from the parking lot. THE Page 52 October 8, 2009 Activities to Explore Devens Home Remodeling, Inc. In the Local Area: "A Good Handyman is NOT Hard to Find!" October 8 -- Michael Holmes “The July Show” at The Acorn Theater, 107 Generations Dr., Three Home repairs, maintenance and remodeling Oaks, MI. 8 pm MI time. Tix $10; reserve at 269/756- Serving You Since 1990 219-861-3745 3879 or www.acorntheater.com Matthew Devens, Owner Long Beach, IN 46360 October 8-11 -- “Fuddy Meers” opening play of the Valparaiso University Dept. of Theatre season. Center for the Arts on campus.Thurs-Fri 8 pm; Sat/ Sun at 2 pm. Tix $15/adults, $10/seniors & students. Free Estimates Reserve at 219/464-5162 or www.valpo.edu/vuca Fully Insured October 8-11 -- Riverside Marketplace. Indoor/ ALL Dave Singer Outdoor vendors on the waterway at Pioneer Pier, (219) 879-7199 (116 Taylor St), corner Hwy 12 & Michigan Blvd., BRIGHT Cell MC. 939 Henry Street Painting (219) 861-7339 Michigan City InteriorInterior & & Exterior Exterior October 8-12 -- At the Vickers Theatre: “World’s Indiana 46360 Greatest Dad.” Starring Robin WilliamsThurs/Fri Texturing & Wallcovering 9 pm; Sat/Sun 4 & 9 pm.; Mon 9 pm. Rated PG-13. Also Showing: “Adam.” Written & directed by Max Mayer. Nominee at the Palm Springs, Seattle and BRICK REPAIR - QUALITY ROOFING Palm Beach Film Festivals. Rated PG-13. Thurs/Fri 9 pm; Sat/Sun 4 & 9 pm; Mon 9 pm. Vickers The- Chimneys • Tuck Pointing atre, N Elm St., Three Oaks, MI. 269/756-3522 or ALL MASONRY REPAIRS www.vickerstheatre.com 30 Yrs. Exp. • Free Est. October 9 -- 112th Birthday Party for the MC Northern Ind. & Lower Mich. Glass Block Public Library. Come celebrate with cake and cider Windows Chimneys at 11 am. Gene Burke • 219-229-4109 (MC) • 219-324-8702 (LP) October 9 -- Extreme Beer Fest at The Acorn Theater, 107 Generations Dr., Three Oaks, MI. 6-9 pm MI time. $20 ticket includes commemorative beer glass. 269/756-3879 or www.acorntheater.com October 9-11, 16-18 -- “Godspell” at Memorial Opera House, 104 Indiana Ave., Valparaiso. Fri/ Sat 8 pm; Sun 2 pm. Tix $17/adults, $14/seniors & students. Reserve at 219/548-9137 or www.mohlive. com October 10 -- Farmer’s Market at Schoolhouse Shop, 278 E 1500 N, Chesterton, IN. Fri/Sat 10am- 4pm. Info: 219/926-1551. Dependent on weather conditions. THE October 10 -- Mainstreet Farmer’s Market, 8th MARA & Washington streets, Michigan City. 8 am-noon. BOOKSTORE October 10 -- LB Community Center Fall Girl- THON friend Sale, 2501 Oriole Trail, LB. 10 am-2 pm-2nd by Hal Higdon oversize paperback $19.99 chance 1/2 price sale. Prices start at $5. 1203 LIGHTHOUSE PLACE MICHIGAN CITY October 10 -- The Spew. Improv/comedy satire of 219/879-3993 “The View” at The Acorn Theater, 107 Generations Dr., Three Oaks, MI. 8 pm MI time. Tix $20; reserve at 269/756-3879 or www.acorntheater.com October 10-11 -- Oktoberfest at MC Senior Cen- NEW FLEET ter, Washington Park. Sat 11 am-11 pm; Sun 11 OF CADILLACS 24 Hour Transportation • All Occasions am-6 pm. German food and lots of entertainment. 709 Plaza Dr. Suite 2 #249 Chesterton, In. 46304 Info: 873-1510. October 10-11 -- Kids’ Fall Funfest at Indiana Dunes State Park (north end of Hwy 49). Noon-4 pm at the Wilson and Duneside Shelters. Multiple 877.LIMOS.55 219.210.9870 activities. NW Indiana Storytellers 10:30 am-3 pm www.allaylimo.com in the Nature Center. Also hayrides, live music, THE October 8, 2009 Page 53 games for the kids. Entrance fees: $5/IN residents, $10/non-residents. ZZeroero BBalancingalancing TTherapyherapy October 11 -- LaPorte County Antique Show. A Hands-On Body/Mind System Final show of the season. 8 am-4 pm at LaPorte Designed by Dr. Fritz Smith, D.O. County fairgrounds, LaPorte. Adm. $4; kids under karamesinesdmt.com 12 free. Dealers from 5 states; homestyle cooking available. Free parking. CChristinahristina KKaramesinesaramesines October 11 -- Kids’ Fun at the Dunes National By Appointment Tues - Fri 10 am to 5 pm 219/210-3252 Lakeshore Visitor Center. 1-3 pm ea. Sunday. Ac- tivities and stories for kids. On Hwy 49 off U.S. 20.

219/395-1882. GIFTS CUSTOM FRAMING BeachART Scenes October 11 -- Bold Plans-Big Dreams: Burn- Flowers fade, For GardenHome cates& ham’s Plan for Chicago. 2 p.m. at MC Public Li- but like your love Florals brary. Professor Barbara Geiger of te Illinois Insti- Gift Certifi Art lives on… Landscapes tute of Technology will discuss Daniel Burnham and South Shore his visions. Free, open to public. L & M Framing and Gallery Posters October 11 -- “The Black Pirate” silent fi lm at www.web.triton.net/landmframing/ The Acorn Theater, 107 Generations Dr., Three 202 S. Whittaker, New Buffalo Open Daily 11-5 269-469-4800 Oaks, MI. With Dennis Scott at the Barton pipe organ. In conjunction with Vickers Theatre. 2 pm MI time. Tix $15; reserve at 269/756-3879 or www. acorntheater.com October 16-18 -- Elvis Fantasy Fest, Woodland Park, 2100 Willowcreek, Portage, IN. Fr. SUN Ses- sions/Sock Hop; Sat. Concerts 1-3 & 4-6 pm; Sun. 219.879.9140 Tribute Artist Finals. Tix info: 317/844-7354 or 312.938.9140 www.elvisfantasyfest.com nplhinc.com LAWRENCE ZIMMER October 17 -- Interwoven Expressions. 9 am-3 pm at Aberdeen Manor Ballroom, 126 Ballantrae, Valpaaiso. Free adm., free parking. On Rt. 2, 4 miles °° south of Rt. 30. www.interwovenexpressions.com * /1, ÊÊ" ",/ Ê 6-",°°° October 17-18 -- Fall Fest at International °°°ÜÀ}ÊÊÞÕÀÊLi >vÊÜÌ Friendship Gardens, 2055 E US 12, MC. Mini-hay- ° rides, guided tours, cider. Adm. $4/adults, children >ÊÀiV}âi`ÊÀÌ}>}iÊiìÀ° >Ê>Ê-ÜiÌâÊ>ÌÊ free. Info: 219-878-9885. ÊÓ£®ÊnÇ£ÓÓxÓ° October 17-18 -- Heart of Art Studio and Gallery !.!3$!14RADED#OMPANY3YMBOL(".# ÜÜÜ°>VViÃÃ Àâ°V Tour in LaPorte County. Featuring 10 artists, 3 gal- 9 +0#!Ë.-7 ËVË.!. Ë 7 Â leries, a gift shop and Area Artists’ Assoc. members. October 18 -- Taste of LaPorte County at the MC Senior Center, Washington Park. 11 am-3 pm. $15 25 to 500 People ORAK SHRINE CENTER ◆ admission includes samplings from over 10 restau- Business Meetings ◆ rants. Hosted by LaP. Co. Coalition of Youth Serving Seminars ◆ Agencies. Weddings Farther Afi eld: Symposium Catering ◆ Breakfast - Luncheons - Dinners, Snacks, Buffets. Parties for all October 10 -- “Cameo” and “The Feldmans” in Occasions Sit-down Dinners - Full Bar Service Available ◆ Concert at Box Factory for the Arts, 1101 Broad St., 3848 N. FRONTAGE RD. - MICHIGAN CITY FREE Hall Rental St. Joseph, MI. 8 pm MI time. Tix $8/adults, $6/stu- 219-873-1826 Monday-Thursday dents over 12 yrs. and seniors over age 60. Weekends thru Halloween -- Niles Haunted House, Niles, MI. On Mayfl ower Rd., south of Niles- Buchanan Rd just off Exit 5 of the US 31 Bypass Through January 24, 2010 -- Appeal to Patriots: a Lampshade Specialty Shoppe The Lincoln Highway on display at Center for His- LAMPS - Vintage & Modern tory, 808 W. Washington St., South Bend, IN. Mon- STERLING SILVER & PEARL JEWELRY Sat 10am-5pm; Sun noon-5pm. Eastern time. Adm. FR • SA • SU • MO 11-5 (MI) $8/adults, $6.50/seniors, $5/ages 6-17. 574/235-9664 900 W Buffalo St., New Buffalo, MI or www.centerforhistory.org 269-469-2742 THE Page 54 October 8, 2009 Farther Afi eld… Wet Basement? Covered Bridge Festival -October 9-18, 2009 It’s time again for one of Indiana’s largest events, The Parke County Covered Bridge Festival. This Wall Problems? 10-day countywide event always starts on the second Friday in October and this year’s dates are Oct 9-18. The festival offers you activities and events countywide and the shining stars are Parke Coun- ty’s 31 historic Covered Bridges. Headquartered on the courthouse lawn in Rock- ville, Indiana, since 1957, you will fi nd food, shopping, demonstrations, and entertainment. A large tent and streets around the courthouse fi lled with even more crafters and vendors than previous years for your shopping delight are open daily from 9 am to 6pm. A new addition this year is the Jefferson UÊ >ÃiiÌÊEÊ À>ÜÃ«>Vi 7>ÌiÀÊ>`Ê ÃÌÕÀiÊ ÌÀ Tent which will house additional vendors for all to enjoy. Free entertainment is scheduled on the UÊÊÕ`>ÌÊ À>VÊ,i«>ÀÃ south side of the courthouse throughout each day. UÊ7>Ê À>V}Ê>`Ê-Ì>Lâ} Bus Tours leave daily at scheduled times from the UÊOVER 30 YEARS IN BUSINESS Courthouse Square giving visitors the option of three different routes. FREE ESTIMATES The Parke Players Melodrama this year is “The www.nova-inc.com Face on the Barroom Floor” presented nightly at the Ritz Theater In Rockville. Billie Creek Village 219-325-9237 home of 3 covered bridges is open daily. Bloom- ingdale Friends make apple butter at the Friends 1-800-NOVA-026 Meeting House. Bridgeton offers many crafters and vendors along with a mill and the Bridgeton Bridge. Mansfi eld is another great place to shop along with the opportunity to visit the roller mill and the Man- sfi eld Bridge. Visit the Mecca Bridge with a tent alongside full of handmade and homemade items. Montezuma has a complete schedule of daily events including a Hog Roast. Florida Twp. Civic Center in Rosedale offers a great variety of treasures. Tang- ier is known for the famous “Buried Beef” and is a delicacy you just won’t want to miss. Free maps and information is available at the Tourist Information Center located in the Train De- pot at 401 E Ohio in Rockville or call 765-569-5226. You can also visit www.coveredbridges.com for schedules of bus tours and more information. Let us help you plan your visit to Indiana’s largest festival in the “Covered Bridge Capital of the World”.

AAUW Meeting Oct. 12 The Michigan City Branch of the American As- sociation of University Women will meet at 7 p.m. on Mon., Oct. 12, at the Barker Mansion. Joanne Hardacker of the LaPorte City Health Department will present a program on “The Swine Flu and You.” Anyone with an associate’s or bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is eligible to join AAUW. This organization has been active in the cause of equal rights for women and girls for more than 100 years. To learn more about AAUW, please phone Melinda Nagle at 872-1217. THE October 8, 2009 Page 55

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Michigan Blvd., Ponds & Waterfalls—Complete Excavating/Site Preparation Michigan City. (219) 879-9188, 879-2700. Clean-ups—Hydro Seeding & Sodding—Dunegrass RENTALS INDIANA 13 ACRE GARDEN CENTER: Shade Trees—Evergreens, Shrubs, HOUSE FOR RENT IN LONG BEACH Ground Cover & Perennials. Statuary, Fountains, Birdbaths, Pottery 3/BR. Across from lake. Great view & beach. Call 219/874-8692. We Deliver Pulverized Topsoil, Mulch, Decorative Stone, Driveway Stone, Sand, Paving Brick, Boulders, LONG BEACH COZY 3/BR HOUSE AT STOP 15 (Across from Beach) Flagstone (White, Chestnut, Blue): Cut Drywall, Outcropping, Steppers, Fireplace and Large Deck. No pets. Call 708/370-1745. SMALL’S EXCAVATING • 219-778-2568               Bulldozing • Excavating • Payloader Demolition DUNESCAPE BEACH CLUB • Driveways • Site Preparation • We Dig Ponds or Lakes. LAKEFRONT CONDOS -- 2 and 3 bedrooms. Hard working American looking for work! Fall clean-up, landscape May-Oct. -- $1,200 to $2,000 per wk. (1 mo. min.). clean up, power washing, handyman repairs, and more! Please contact DUNESCAPE REALTY - 219/872-0588. Brian 219-861-8000 for fast free quotes. Thank You. HOUSE FOR RENT-OGDEN DUNES. Quiet semi-private beach community. 3BR, 1.5BA, sleeps 6+2. Gas BBQ, big deck, screened porch, BEACHSIDE GARDENS & GIFTS A/C, Satellite TV, stereo, all linens. Sat/Sun rentals $1200. FOR ALL YOUR GARDENING NEEDS Great family location. Cell 219-730-6486, H 219-763-3088. On US Hwy 12 across from Notre Dame Church 219-879-8878 [email protected] CALL FOR RENTAL INFORMATION www.beachsidegardens.com Merrion & Assoc/ Realtors 219-872-4000 or 866-496-1752 Contract Landscape Design/Installation, Lawn & Landscaping & www.MerrionRealty.com Maintenance HOUSE FOR RENT ON LAKE SHORE DRIVE Certified Pesticide Applicators and Lawn & Garden fertilizer programs 3/BR, 2BA. A/C. Frpl., W/D. Summer rentals avail. Garden Maintenance* ASK about ORGANICS Also avail Sept thru May. $850/mo + util. Call 708/227-8756. 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LOCATED ON 175E, ROLLING PRAIRIE. 3BR ranch w/6 acres. $1,400/ WINTER RENTAL in Long Beach. Furnished lg. living room w/fireplace, monthly. Call Countywide Properties 219-324-6600. dinette, kit, 2BR, Florida room, patio to private beach. No Pets. HOUSE FOR RENT ON THE BEACH/LB. $875/mo + util., Sec. dep., credit check. Call 219-874-6969. 2BR, 2BA, D/W, W/D, A/C, TV/DVD, CABLE/HIS 3BR BEACH BUNGALOW, year lease, 3 blks. to Lake Michigan. Avail. GOURMET KITCHEN, 2 FIREPLACES, ALL LINENS Nov. 1. Oak cabinets, laminate floors, newer bath, lots of privacy. NO SMOKING, NO PETS Credit check. $800/mo. Broker/Owner. Call 219-363-6818. CALL FOR AVAILABLE DATES (312) 925-2642. 3BR RANCH HOUSE IN SHERIDAN BEACH. Fully furn. EXECUTIVE RENTAL AVAILABLE: 5BR, 4.5BA English Tudor on ¾ acre $900 + utilities per month. No pets, non-smoker. Call 630-886-3986. in Duneland Beach has in-ground heated swimming pool, completely FALL/WINTER RENTAL IN MICHIANA SHORES. private deck & patios, 3-car garage & over 4700 sq.ft. of exquisite living. 4BR, 3.5BA, furn. Luxury home. $1,000/mo. Call 708-430-9933. Just 3.5 blks. to Lake Michigan. Avail: 1 yr. lease at $3500/mo + util. RUSTIC EXECUTIVE STUDIO STYLE GUEST HOUSE. Seasonal rental avail. also. Furn., stainless appl., leather sofa, hardwood floors. Call Phil @ 928-214-0291 or 928-214-0621 aft. 10:30 am. A must see! Credit check. $800/mo. Call 219-363-6818. WINTER RENTAL LAKE SHORE DR. hillside. Right on Lake Shore Dr. – 333 Lake Shore Dr. 1BR, 1BA Condo with Great lake views. 4BR, 2BA, big deck, all amenities. access to Association Pool and Spa in season. Steps to beach. Oct-June $850/mo. + security deposit & utilities. Call 708-349-0442. Could be furn./unfurn., W/D, d/w, open floor plan. M.C. NEW UPPER DUPLEX. W/D inside the unit! 2BR, 1BA. All appl. Long Term Lease only-$875/mo including utilities. Incldg. large fridge, micro. Cable and wifi avail. Pets case by case w/ Newer Beachfront Townhome. 3BR, 3BA. Renting now until June 1st. terms. Year round. Beach, PNC, South Shore line. Driveway and for $1,000/mo. + util. For either property, please call 219-210-1731 or off-street. Corner lot, shade trees, quiet location. email [email protected] $600/mo. + elec. Call 703-599-8337. Photos avail. FOR RENT OR SALE – 4BR, 2BA remodeled house, fenced yard. FALL/WINTER RENTAL -- CHARMING COUNTRY HOME - STOP 33 $825/mo. + utilities + security dep. Call 219-369-3096. Sept. thru May/June. 2 blks. from lake. Fully furnished, well decorated. RENTALS MICHIGAN 3BR, 2BA. Family room w/fireplace. Sun room. 2 car garage. A/C. W/D. nd Patio & deck. No pets, no smoking. $850/mo. Call 708-784-9866. CHARMING 1BR UNFURN. APT. 2 floor on Whittaker St. close to beach, downtown, and casino. W/D. CHARMING LONG BEACH TWO STORY HOME $475/mo. + util. No smoking or pets. Call 219-716-0011. Stop 20 - Newly redone - 4/BR, 2/Bath. Furnished - No Pets. Washer/dryer. 1/4 Block to beach. $850/mo + utilities. FLORIDA RENTALS Avail Sept’09 - June ‘10 - Call 708/717-8883. ANNA MARIA ISLAND (Holmes Beach) 2BR, 2BA “SHORELAND HILLS 10 Rental.” 3BR, 2BA, nicely furn., Wash/Dry, Gulf beachfront condo. Beach and poolside decks, heated pool. 2 blks. to Lake. Avail. now-6/30/10. $775/mo. includes outdoor mainte- Monthly rental only.Sam Harnish, 219-879-3265. nance, but not utilities. No pets or smokers.  REAL ESTATE FOR SALE  Call Bob N. at (800) 899-2699. “Must See to Appreciate.” INDIANA-LaPorte on Pine Lake in Shore Acres. 511 Closser Ave. ½ FALL-WINTER RENTAL. 4BR, 2BA, on Lake Shore Drive. Beautiful blk. to beach. Home sits on 3-lots with beautiful cross light. Birch floors, kitchen, beautiful house. Avail. now-May 31. Call 773-559-3563. 2-fireplaces & spacious room sizes. $189,900. View property on NEW 2BR, 1BA close to beach, screened porch, appliances, laundry, www.forsalebyowner.com (listing #21766749) or call 708-212-1637. water and storage included. $650/ + sec. Call 219-448-1380. STOP 31. Beautiful Shoreland Hills home. 3BR, 2.5BA on 2 lots. SHERIDAN BEACH WINTER RENTAL. 3BR/2.5BA fully furnished Asking $329,000 by owner. Call 219-879-7105 or 708-372-1722. & very spacious! $750/mo + utilities or $1,100/mo includes utilities. See pics @ http://www.vrbo.com/41711 email [email protected] or phone 970-708-7379. %($&+6,'(*$5'(16 3rd Annual Harvest & Wine Fest *,)7&(17(5 New Buffalo Business Association in Southwest )25$//<285*$5'(1,1*1(('6 Michigan and Four Winds Casino are playing host to the 3rd annual “New Buffalo Harvest & Wine Fest” FALL IS FOR PLANTING on Sat., Oct. 10th, noon-10 p.m. MI time. The festival will take place in Lion’s Park (101 Marquette Contract *Fresh truckload of nursery Dr. New Buffalo, MI) adjacent to the boat launch Horticultural Consultation stock just in! Design/Construction Barberry, Hydrangeas, and beach parking lot in downtown New Buffalo. Anemone, Perovskia, Etc…. The Harvest & Wine Fest will offer everything lo- & Maintenance

cal from awesome live music to world-class wines IN BLOOM from Southwest Michigan, tasty fare from area res- Fall Mums, Asters, Pansy’s, taurants to a copious farmer’s market, and hayrides Viola, Sedum to a pumpkin patch. Suggested donation at the gate Ornamental Cabbage is $5 per person-- children 12 and under, free. Perennials buy 3 get one free Harvest Market of same type

The Annual Harvest Market at St. Stanislaus ORNAMENTAL GRASSES Kostka Church will be held on Sat., Oct. 10th. It Roses, Stepables Groundcovers Mulch, Topsoil, Organic Fertilizers Beachside Computer & Technology will be held in the church parking lot at 1506 Wash- Services now available *Gifts and Pottery 20% off* Drop off/ On site ington St., Michigan City, from 9 a.m.-noon. It will Chris Bolton MCP 219-561-4053 be held in the Convent if there is rain. (86+Z\0LFKLJDQ&LW\,Q All homemade items will be offered for sale: PLOHZHVWRI+Z\ Golabki, Pierogi, Polish sausage, Czarnina, Cas- :HHNGD\V6DW6XQGD\ serole dishes, soups, baked goods, breads, jellies and candy. More information at 879-9281. YLVLWXVDWZZZEHDFKVLGHJDUGHQVFRP THE Page 58 October 8, 2009

Marathon by Hal Higdon worldwide organization. Would his life be in dan- Three days until the running ger if word got out that he was running in a race in of the Bank of America Chicago which his safety could not be completely assured? Marathon. That’s 72 hours be- Apparently so. But the author keeps us guessing fore 45,000 runners will take off for awhile, leaving all kinds of speculation as to his on a 26 miles, 385 yard odyssey identity. And wait till you fi nd out who he is! that they have been training for Fade back to Lake City and Peter McDonald has all year. The great thing about a lot more on his mind than just keeping Celebri- the marathon is that it attracts ty X’s coming a secret. It’s the 72 hour countdown and accepts runners of all levels. to the marathon and there is much to do. I loved You don’t have to be the best or the reading in real time feeling of following Peter the elite of the sport, just have a around to all the last minute details: the opening of love of running and a desire to push your mind and the trade show for the marathon, all the press con- body to its peak. Of course, these marathons have ferences, meetings with police, making sure medical monetary compensation for the best runners, but help is available and more. His greatest fear about that seems to be a bonus next to the joy of running the race is that the race might not continue next that marathoners receive. year because an Irish conglomerate has purchased Let’s face it, running is only now coming into its the bank that is the marathon’s major contributor. own. As a professional sport it certainly does not A contingency from Ireland is in town to meet with rank up there with baseball, basketball or football, Peter and see the marathon fi rst hand. They don’t but it is steadily growing into its own niche in the seem too impressed with it except for the arrival of fi eld of professional sports. You only have to look a red haired Irish lass named Fiona Flynn, who will around you to see the increasing number of runners be entering the race. Could she be their deciding in your own community. factor? 72 hours to go, and that’s the countdown period And to add to all the last minute preparations, covered in this week’s book recommendation. Hal Peter has met the new girl at TV3 news--Christine Higdon is a Long Beach resident who knows much Ferrara. It’s been a year since his wife died--is it about the sport of running and marathons. An avid time to open his heart to someone new? runner all his life, he is also a contributing editor to Then we meet some of the others who are entered Runner’s World magazine, and the author of thir- in the race: Meghan Allison, DPM, who has taken ty-fi ve popular and informative books on running a year off her medical career to train for this mara- including the bestselling Marathon: the Complete thon; Bob Veldman, air traffi c controller by career, Training Guide. runner by choice. Then there’s Aba Andersson, the Now Higdon has turned his talents to his fi rst current Swedish record holder. She’s Fiona’s main novel on the sport. I opened it with reservation, competition, but she’s harboring a secret... wondering if I could enjoy a book about a sport I’ve Each chapter is numbered by the clock counting never followed, but boy, was I wrong. This story, al- down the hours and minutes to the marathon. As though a novel, gives a look into the running of a time winds down, other problems erupt, like the marathon that is fascinating, and a story line that weather. Race day is looking to be in the 80s, not gives us an inside view of runners gearing up dur- good weather for setting a world’s record or even a ing that last 72 hours before the race. ‘‘Nuff said, personal best. But that’s one thing Peter McDonald let’s get down to the heart of this refreshing story... can’t control. Our setting is Lake City, American metropolis We meet reporters looking for some hot news, and that is home to the Lake City Marathon, now on its they get it when a leak from the police conference 72 hour countdown before the 50,000 runners who let it be known that a celebrity will be running on paid their $110 entry fee take to the streets on a Sunday. Could it be the international super model, pre-marked 26 mile, 385 yard course. Each chapter Nani´ ? She’s arrived in town amid lots of specula- is a countdown clock, adding to the excitement and tion... energy of the coming event. But our story actually This book is the real deal. It has three-dimen- starts far away in Rome, where a mysterious man, sional characters, an interesting fl anked by body guards, steps aboard a private jet subject, and I like the fact I learned headed for Lake City. He is going to run the mara- about the running of a marathon thon but no one in the race will know that until the from the inside out. Watch the Chi- start of the race on Sunday morning. No one knows cago Marathon on Sunday, then except for Peter McDonald, race director, who has read this book. You’ll appreciate its dubbed the mysterious runner Celebrity X. All we honesty and clarity all the more. know about him is that he is head of a very large Till next time, happy reading! THE October 8, 2009 Page 59

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