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Volume 25, Number 10 Thursday, March 19, 2009 At 94, Art Remains a Part of Life by William F. Keefe At 94 “going on 95,” Mrs. Unlamented, many of Marjorie Wiseman has found Marjorie’s best efforts are that the habits and skills of now enriching the homes a lifetime are impossible to of people who were visiting abandon. For Marjorie that’s sales events and couldn’t especially true of her dedica- resist buying one or more of tion to fi ne art--the pictorial her works. kind. Today, with the winter The Michigan City resi- of 2008-09 hopefully expir- dent remains fascinated ing, Mrs. Wiseman has al- with the whole world of ready begun welcoming the painting. The fascination “art year”--the period in keeps her participating as which the Michigan City Art a serious brush-and-easel League sponsors instruc- artist. She still paints, she tional, inspirational, and says, when the spirit moves social events for the league’s her and she feels “strong approximately 50 members. enough to work.” The new season began “I just love every aspect Tuesday evening, February of my association with art,” 24, with a program by noted she admits. “That includes artist Liné Tutwiler, who the tools, the subjects, the presented a demonstration learning and trying to im- of techniques and also dis- prove, the people you meet cussed composition, values, and work with.” color, and drawing skills. As Finding joy in creation, organized by League Presi- Marjorie Wiseman’s affi nity dent Mrs. Rose Petersen, for her pictures has induced the fi rst session launched a her to decorate the most vis- series of 12 weekly meetings ible walls of her home with Flowers for Marjorie Wiseman both beautify a home and that will end on May 12. her own works. Each repre- serve as subjects for artistic portrayal. A followup series of sum- sents a convergence of fresh mer events will feature more or fading memories. Nearly all fi ll small or larger working visits to outdoor venues, Open Studio ses- spaces with lovingly selected colors. All of them sions, and exhibits at such local sites as the Farm- came to life in her dining room, where she sets up er’s Market on Washington Street, the Humane So- to work, or in a venue offering a close view of an ciety on Highway 212, and others. outside subject. Because she no longer drives, Marjorie Wiseman Some of those pictures have won honors in the was able to attend February 24 thanks to the gener- form of special mentions, ribbons, or other awards. ous chauffeuring provided by an artist friend. The Some have appeared in newspapers or other pub- evening proved to be a stellar inauguration for the lications and nearly all have survived exhibits or 2009 art season. shows that are always a big part of a dedicated Michigan City artist’s year. Wiseman Continued on Page 2 THE Page 2 March 19, 2009

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Wiseman Continued from Page 1 “We had a wonderful demo thanks to Ms. Tutwil- er,” reported Mrs. Wiseman. “There were about 20 of us, a good crowd, and of course we had to have our break at 8:00 o’clock. After the homemade cookies, we could sit and talk art.” Started Painting Seriously Her status as a charter member of the Art League gives Marjorie Wiseman a permanent niche on the league’s honor roll. As she recalls 1932, the year of the league’s founding, “Three men started the organization.” They were W. S. “Willie” Marsh, Ren Aton, an art teacher at the high school, and Walter Wentland, a city employee. “I had had art classes all through grade and high school,” she also remembers. “First in grade school in East Chicago, where we lived, and then at the Michigan City Central elementary school and Elston High School. We moved to Michigan City when I was 10. “Then I joined the Art League the year I gradu- ated from high school. We held meetings in the red brick building that stood across from the Barker Mansion.” Of all the highlights of those early years, one comes readily to mind. “I had to become a teacher of art for a year two,” she says, smiling. “A group of women wanted to meet at my house--10 or 12 of them--so they met in my basement on Monday evenings. With a display of her pictures ready, Marjorie Wiseman awaits the start “They made me their unpaid, informal instruc- of the Lakefront Art Festival in Washington Park, Michigan City. tor. That went on for a year or two in the 1950s. I worked in oil exclusively because that’s what I had and classes. Local artist John Correll was one of been using in the schools I attended. At that time her early mentors. She also took courses at the Ox- we mostly used oil as our medium of choice. Water- bow School in Saugatuck and at the School of the color, acrylic, and others came later. Art Institute in Chicago. “I remember I would tell my ‘class’ of 10 or 12 that Widowed on the death of her husband Charles in they should be prepared when they exhibit. ‘In case 1994, Mrs. Wiseman found art and the Art League you don’t sell a large picture, you should have both important sources of help, accomplishment, and small and large ones available,’ I told them. ‘You networking. might sell a smaller one instead of a big one.’ They Subjects and Objects actually listened to me. And some of them were A resident of Michigan City for nearly 85 years, quite good.” Marjorie Wiseman has never hesitated, given the Through the 1950s and later Marjorie kept espe- opportunity, to search for likely subjects on which cially busy. Married in 1940, she reared her only to focus her artistic talents. Chances are, in fact, child, daughter Brooke, and worked for years on the that she can remember when a street, a tree, a view South Shore Line. She rose through the ranks to of water, or some other scene will come to mind as become the secretary to the South Shore’s president. a site that impressed her years ago. Michigan City, Over the years she also made time for art lessons for her, is a virtual gallery of attractive scenes. THE March 19, 2009 Page 3 As a writer for the News-Dispatch noted back in the 1960s, “Most of her subjects, like the South Shore [trains] reﬂ ect pleasant traditions. After- noons at dunes or at lakes, the Washington Park bandstand, and old bait shacks along the harbor are among her favorite sources of inspiration.” The same author quoted a Wiseman comment that Marjorie would still subscribe to: “People like subjects that are indicative of the locale they are familiar with. . . But I suppose I’m a traditional artist.” Traditional or New Age, Marjorie has experiment- ed enough to understand how it feels to turn out an abstract or other experimental painting. The result isn’t usually that exciting, she normally ﬁ nds. But it remains a work of art. As for media, again she has preferences. “I’ve worked in all that have been available,” she says, “one at a time of course. But my favorite is watercolor. That’s true even though I was brought up on oil. And I’ll still be experimenting while working at home. Just recently I bought some charcoal pencils that I’m determined to try.” Does she have any secrets that she has engraved into her memory bank--and would share? Tips that she applies as appropriate? Three that have been useful are: -- “Make a work interesting by sometimes plac- ing a painting’s logical center in an off-center posi- tion.” -- “In a landscape in particular, add a little life-- Marjorie Wiseman cradles one of four of her pictures that were part of even if it’s only a small bird on the wing.” a collection of 20 comprising a special exhibit at the First Merchants -- Rather than depict something whole and en- National Bank branch at Karwick Plaza in 1977. The exhibit included only tire--a rail car, a barn, a tree--include only a portion Mrs. Wiseman’s works, all of them mixed media originals. (Wiseman family images.) or a hint of the subject.” The artist in Marjorie also records scenes that a hillock. “That path runs from U.S. 12 near Bev- include artifacts, structures, or other actual or po- erly Shores,” she tells a visitor, “all the way to Lake tential subjects. A water color on her living room Michigan.” wall shows a forest-dune path that disappears over And she cherishes the memory.

Celebrating Her 94th Birthday With Friends

Marjorie with Shirley Stoligrosz Good friends Shirley Stoligrosz, Marjorie and Helen Kwiecien THE Page 4 March 19, 2009 Chicago’s Second City Coming to MC On Sat., March 21, Chicago’s legendary comedy theatre The Second City will appear at Elston The Good Life Middle School Performing Arts Center, 1210 Spring Street, Michigan City, Indiana at 7:30 p.m. for a is fi nally within reach. fund raising event to benefi t The Young People’s Theatre Company of Michigan City. The performance will feature some of the best sketches, songs, and improvisations from The Second City’s forty- fi ve plus year history. Founded in Chicago in 1959, The Second City has become the premier training ground for the comedy world’s best and brightest. Their alumni list reads like a who’s who of American comedy, as it includes: Mike Nichols, Elaine May, Alan Arkin, Joan Riv- ers, Robert Klein, Peter Boyle, Harold Ramis, John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray, Gilda Radner, George Wendt, Martin Short, John Candy, Bonnie Hunt, Tim Meadows, Chris Farley, Mike Myers, Tina Fey, Steve Carell, Stephen Colbert, Julia Lou- is-Dreyfus, Horatio Sanz, Ryan Stiles and countless others. The cast scheduled to perform at the YPTC fund- • Masonry construction raiser includes Tim Baltz (Chicago), Vanessa Bayer • PVC deck (Chicago), Rebecca Hanson (Chicago), Homer Marrs • Soaring ceilings (Chicago), and Steven Yeun (Chicago). The musical • Masonry fi replace director is Chuck Malone and the director is Bill • Full basement Bungeroth. The cast will aim their views at local • Two car garage • Five fl oor plans to choose Michigan City issues, as well as recent national and from (4 Ranch & 1 two story) international events. Therefore, this one night performance is not recommended for pre-teens or anyone who is easily offended. Not only will an evening with The Second City provide audiences with the chance to see comedy stars in the making, but they will also have the opportunity to see absolutely hilarious satire and cut- ting-edge improvisation. No topic or subject mat- ter is off limits for The Second City. If your parents asked you not to speak about it at the dinner table, • Low maintenance fees chances are it will be made fun of in an evening • You don’t have to be a golfer to with The Second City. enjoy the beautiful golf course Tickets for The Second City performance in Mich- • With the purchase of your luxury townhome, you’ll receive igan City are adults $20 and students with ID $10 a one year golf membership to and can be obtained by phoning the Elston Middle Briar Leaf Golf Club School Performing Arts Center at 219-873-2070. Tickets will also be available at the door on March MAINTENANCE FREE LIVING 21st. For more information, phone Elston Middle on Beautiful Briar Leaf Golf Course School Performing Arts Center at 219-873-2070. THE VILLAS OF BRIAR LEAF This will be free parking and handicapped parking Luxury Townhome Development during the event. LOCATED IN THE “HEART OF LAKE COUNTRY” Starting in the mid $200’s “Putting on the Ritz” 3 miles north of La Porte 10 miles south of New Buffalo, MI 60 minutes from Chicago The 20th Annual Parents and Friends Show of Sales Information Center Open Friday through Monday 11-4 pm Shows - “Putting on the Ritz” - will be held on Sat., or call to schedule a private showing March 21, at LaPorte Little Theatre, 8th and A T 219-851-0008 • www.villasofbriarleaf.com streets, LaPorte. The show will be produced by Foot- light Players. Tickets are $12 in advance (phone Su- - Broker Participation Welcome - san at 219/324-0656) or $15 at the door. THE March 19, 2009 Page 5 Micky Gallas Properties 123 (219) 874-7070 Beach (219) 874-5249 City CRS 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 SELL-A-BRATING OPPORTUNITIES 222 West 4th Street • Michigan City Great business investment opportunity! This beautifully maintained offi ce building has two offi ces as well as an up- per suite that could be used as a studio apartment with a separate entrance, full bathroom & balcony.

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espresso · coffee · tea scratch-baked scones · muffins · cookies · treats · bagels breakfast sandwiches · housemade granola and oatmeal Marina Walinski, editor, sits at the left with her newspaper staffers Emit Mon-Thurs 7am-12pm · Fri-Sun 7am-2pm · in Marina Grand Resort Murillo and Danielle Symkowski. 600 W. Water St. · New Buffalo · 269.469.9900 ----submitted by teacher Lynn Delehanty THE March 19, 2009 Page 7

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(L) Robert W. Komendera, (R) Mike McCalment Footlight Players will present the long-running 2009 PROM GOWNS Broadway hit “Greater Tuna” directed by area theatre veteran, Bonnie Quigley. In this hilarious send- up of small town morals and mores, Arles Struvie, ARE HERE!!! Thurston Wheelis, Aunt Pearl, Petey Fisk, Phineas Blye and Rev. Spikes are just some of the upstand- Mori Lee, Flirt, Tiffany, ing citizens of Tuna, Texas’ third smallest town. GB Haute Couture, This side-splitting comedy features Robert W. Ko- mendera and Mike McCalment creating the entire Wow Prom, Scala population of Tuna in a tour de farce of quick change artistry, changing costumes and characterizations Good Selections - faster than a jack rabbit runs from a coyote. Two ac- tors, twenty characters and a barrel of laughs, ya’ll. But Don’t Wait!! Show dates are March 27-29 and April 3-5. Fri- Make sure you are the day and Saturday curtains are at 8 p.m. with Sun- day matinees at 2 p.m. Doors open 15 minutes prior fi rst one to choose that to curtain. Tickets are $10. Reduced rates available special dress. for groups of 20 or more. Sorry credit cards are not We do not sell the same two accepted. Reservations are recommended and may be made at 219-874-4035 or online at www.foot- dresses to the same school by lightplayers.org/ reservations.html. Reservations using our Prom Registry will be held until 15 minutes prior to curtain unless secured by the presentation of a Footlight Season Gift Card or by prior payment in full. Free Garter with every Footlight Theatre is located at 1705 Franklin Prom Gown!!! Street, Michigan City. Presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. Register to win a Gift Certifi cate for Dining Michigan City Video at time of purchase! The Michigan City Chamber of Commerce along 731 Franklin Street with Morse and Company produced a video on Bridal Michigan City, IN Michigan City that is available at the Chamber’s (219) 878-0411 website: www.michigancitychamber.com Mon.-Wed. -Thur. 12-7 Refl ections Fri. & Sat. 10-5 • Tues. Closed The video highlights the residential, tourism and Sun. 12-4 economic development aspects of the city and is made to show potential employees and clients. THE March 19, 2009 Page 11 Indiana Dunes Donna Hofmann Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Porter County Offi ce 1-219-476-8976 / 219-331-1133 www.dhofmann.com [email protected]

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We’re Chicago Glass House Bus Tour talking real estate when we read, “It’s Lovely, I’ll Wednesday, April 8, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Take It.” Except that the real estate listed for sale Join Fernwood Botanical Gardens as they visit has a major handicap (or two). The photos that ac- three great glass houses in the Chicago area—Oak company the property for sale will make a prospec- Park, Garfi eld Park, and Lincoln Park. The Oak tive buyer run away. Some of the pictures posted Park Conservatory is listed on the National Regis- here are hilarious. How about a dwelling with ready- ter of Historic Places (NRHP) and is one of the top made gang graffi tti gracing the kitchen cabinets? three historical sites in Oak Park. Garfi eld Park Or a gigantic mural of a bikini-clad sunbather on Conservatory, also on the NRHP, was constructed by a bedroom wall? The sample pictures from French famous landscape architect, Jens Jensen, between real estate postings shown here all have people pos- 1906 and 1907. The conservatory opened to the pub- ing for the picture. You can access random weird lic in 1908. It is one of the largest and most stun- photo listings or pick a state or country to browse ning conservatories in the nation, often referred to through its “lovely listings.” This is a fun way to as “landscape art under glass.” The Lincoln Park waste time, and for folks working in real estate, a Conservatory was constructed in the 1890s and is lesson in how not to advertise a listing. Don’t wor- comprised of four display houses, nearly every inch ry, though. The real estate people who provide the covered by greenery. This promises to be an awe-in- Beacher with listing photos know how to do things spiring day, so don’t miss out. Bus leaves Fernwood the right way. at 8:00 a.m. MI time and returns at approximately The Quilt Index (www.quiltindex.org).Our area 6:00 p.m. Advance registration is required by 5:00 is home to many serious quilters, and they may or p.m. on Friday, April 3. Phone 269/695-6491. Trip may not know about this website. For anyone who fee is $70 (Fernwood members $55) and includes admires, aspires, or already engages in the art of bus transportation and admissions. Lunch is avail- quiltmaking, you owe it to yourself to check out able on your own at area restaurants. the collections here. The website, developed by the Fernwood is located near Buchanan, Michigan. Alliance for American Quilters, lets you search its Take US 31 to Walton Road, exit 7, and go west 1.7 index in several ways: by quilt style, by region, by miles, then north on Range Line Road. quiltmakers, and more. The quilts on display here come from several museums. The time periods for the quilts and their makers go back centuries and PNC Landscape Design Class also feature contemporary works. The Quilt Index The Purdue University North Central Offi ce of is a work in progress, and it will have demos, tem- Continuing Education is offering a non-credit land- plates, and online instructions at some point. scape design course. Write Rhymes (www.writerhymes.com). Forget Landscape Design will be meet at the PNC West- the rhyming dictionary. Just access this site and ville Campus on Wednesdays, April 1 to 22, from 7 type in a line of words. Double click on the word to 9 p.m. The registration fee is $129, with an ad- you want to rhyme and the site will generate a list ditional book fee of $26. of one-, two-, and sometimes even three-syllable The course will teach the fundamentals of land- words for you. Pretty nifty, and certainly a terrifi c scape design; using the right plants with the unique resource for poets and rappers (notice that I put conditions of each site and what goes where and them in separate categories). The word, “word” gave why. Students will learn the basics of gathering site me bunches of choices. And try as I might, I could data, accurate base plans, effective plant selection, not get any answers for “orange.” What’s also nice is planting designs, basic grading and drainage and that you have save, copy and print options for your planning various landscape elements. fi nished poem. For more information, contact the Offi ce of Con- Criminal Searches (www.criminalsearches. tinuing Education, 872-0527, ext. 5343, or visit com). Still in beta, this site gives you the potential www.pnc.edu/ce. Persons with disabilities requir- to do your own criminal background checks free of ing accommodations should contact ext. 5343. THE March 19, 2009 Page 13

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Michigan City’s ﬁ rst CISV delegation leaving Chicago to contribute, contact Linde Han- First Delegation photo supplied Midway Airport on June 28, 1959. Destination: Hone- sen-Lukas, 872-4653. by John Vanderplough foss, Norway. Eleven year-old delegates included David Bankoff, Barbara Ostwald, Helen Parsons, and leader Florence Cofﬁ n. In front-- John Vanderplough.

Village ( 11 year-old delegates) to Hamburg, Germany: front--Nancy Lo- CISV Village (11 year-olds) to San Jose, Costa Rica. front-- Tommy pez, Claire Kelley. back--Daisy Lee, leader, Nick Willoughby, Alex Smith. Wilson, Grifﬁ n Carlson, Sarah Smith, Tori McHugh (not pictures). back--Jason Guiden, l-eader.

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First Place Medals Egg-o-naut – Sy Harris Herpetology – Bobby Bartels/Conor Luck Jill Klingbeil of Horizon Bank presents Sheryl Edwards, Hoosier Star Chairperson, with a check for $10,000. It’s About Time – Justin Katz/Conor Luck Junkyard Challenge – Asher Glick/Trevor Grieger Horizon Bank has donated $10,000 to LaPorte Second Place Medals County Symphony Orchestra through their Horizon Astronomy – Justin Knoll/Conor Luck Cares program. This money is to fund their Hoosier Electric Vehicle – Hans Guentert/Ryan Worl Star 2009 event to be held June 20,, 2009. Amateur Elevated Bridge – Sy Harris singers of all musical types may compete for prizes Fossils – Christian Allen/Anule (Joy) Ndukwu in this event. 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(219) 874-FOOD (3663) 3101 E. U.S. 12 at Karwick Rd. Delivery Now Available Pictured above are Grace Hopp and Manda Ka- zmier, co-chairs, comparing stoles that will be among the many handwoven items done by the members of the Duneland Weavers’ Guild for their Try Our NEW yearly exhibit and fashion show. It will be held on Sun., April 5th,1-4 p.m., at the Chesterton Art Cen- ter, 115 S. Fourth St., Chesterton. CHICAGO STYLE Champagne punch, coffee, sweets and prizes of handmade items will be featured. The event is free STUFFED PIZZA and open to the public. (Photo courtesy of Hank Ka- zmier) Dine In • Carry Out • Delivery • Catering Concert Features Music of 40s to 80s The audience will fi nd themselves singing along as “Playback” performs music from the 40’s through the 80’s at the Box Factory for the Arts on Sat., March 21, at 8 p.m. MI time. The Chicago-based quartet performs well known IE:R;BEE American tunes from rhythm and blues, Motown, La Porte Off Broadway country, pop, standards and even a few Broadway hits. The members of the group each have over 25 Pops Concert years of experience in the music industry, independent of each other and together, including live the- Broadway Showstoppers ater, national and regional commercial work, and Saturday, April 18, 2009 - 7:30 pm studio voice over projects. With three part harmony, detailed arrangements La Porte Civic Auditorium and precise percussive design, Playback engages ALONG WITH the audiences and connects with them in a way that LA PORTE LITTLE THEATRE is reminiscent of easier times, when music was fun & FOOT LIGHT PLAYERS and captured the essence of what performance is all about. 2;OFNM M?HCILM Croft, Marvin Gaye, just to name a few. 2;L?H$0## Tickets are $15 and $10 for students and seniors, age 60 and up. Children under 12 are admitted free when accompanied by an adult. Philip Bauman $ILNC=E?NM For more, phone 269-983-3688 during normal Music Director ILQQQF=MIH?N Conductor gallery hours of 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Mon.-Sat., or Sun. 1JIHMIL?>;NCIH from 1-4 p.m., or visit www.boxfactoryforthearts.org THE Page 24 March 19, 2009 Ivy Tech Early Registration Begins PNC Offers Special Tuition Rate Ivy Tech Community College Northwest early Purdue University North Central has become the registration for summer and fall 2009 classes will fi rst Purdue campus to become part of the Midwest begin March 16 at all four campuses located in Gary, Student Exchange Program (MSEP), an initiative East Chicago, Michigan City and Valparaiso. For that will enable residents living in the PNC service more information, contact 1-888-ivyline (489-5463). area in Southwestern Michigan to enroll at PNC at Students may also conveniently register online at a greatly reduced out-of-state tuition rate. www.ivytech.edu/northwest At this time, PNC is one of four Indiana institutions that have agreed to offer residents of participating MSEP states a tuition rate equal to 125 per- cent of the tuition paid by in-state residents. Under the current PNC tuition, residents of these states Since 1950 Quality Products at Competitive Prices would pay $226.93 undergraduate tuition per credit • Cornices • Area Rugs • Verticals • hour. • Valances • Hardwoods • Roman Shades • By comparison, Indiana residents have an in- • In Stock Fabrics • Laminates • Wood Blinds • state PNC undergraduate tuition rate of $181.55. • Blind & Shade Repair Shutters • The reduced tuition agreement applies to students enrolling in all PNC academic programs - ex- Cheryl & Don Young 1102 Franklin Street cept Nursing. This agreement will allow a total of Proprietors Michigan City,IN 46360 100 undergraduate students and 25 graduate stu- Free IN HOME Estimates dents to attend PNC annually at the reduced out- (219) 872-7236 Fax (219) 872-7237 of-state tuition rate, explained Lawrence Barrett, www.mcinteriorsin.com vice chancellor for Enrollment Management and Student Services. This agreement also allows Indiana residents to enroll at participating institutions in the MSEP NEVER TOO LATE FITNESS member states at a reduced out-of-state tuition rate. IT’S TIME Further information about this opportunity at PNC can be obtained by calling 219/872-0527, ext. 5505, via email at [email protected] or IM pncad- Steve Ochoa missions4 through AOL. Certifi ed Fitness Trainer Reins of Life Volunteer Training Reins of Life will conduct a Volunteer Training for their Michigan City facility on Mon., March 23, PO Box 9326 from 5:30-8:45 p.m. Individuals must be at least 13 Michigan City, IN 46361 Cell # 219-873-6591 years old. Learn how to be a side-walker or horse leader and assist children/adults with special needs during therapeutic horseback riding lessons. Horse experience is not necessary; they will trail you. Minimum commitment is approximately 2 hours per week. The spring session runs April 13- June 6. Reins of Life, 9375 W 300 N, Michigan City. Sign up with Chris at 574/232-0853.

Barker Guild Meeting The spring Barker Guild meeting is Wed., April 1 at 7 p.m. at the Barker Mansion, 631 Washington St., Michigan City. The program will be “Container Gardening-- It’s All In Your Imagination” presented by Master Gardeners Chris and Jamie Lucchini. Highlights of their presentation include elements to consider when designing your container, planting your container, and care and maintenance of your container plantings. Information at 873-1520. Guests are welcome. THE March 19, 2009 Page 25 “Back to the 80s” at Marquette The Marquette Catholic High School Theatre Department presents “Back to the 80s,” a musical by Neil Gooding with additional material by Stu- INDIAN SUMMER art Smith. The local production is being directed by BOUTIQUE Amy Crane; stage manager is Catie Vernon. Wonderful Unique Clothing, Jewelry & Gifts Show dates are March 20, 27 & 28 at 7 p.m.; and March 21, 22 & 29 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $8/adults and $5/students and seniors, and will be available Spring is here! at the door. Held at the Rudy Hart Theatre, Mar- quette Auditorium, 306 W. 10th St., Michigan City. Check out our New Arrivals! Oh My Gauze, Completo Linen, Minnetonka Sandals, San Migual Shoes, Sympli the Best, Jag Jeans,

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Senior football star Michael Feldman (Tyler Gonder) fl irts with girl next door Tiffany Houston (Danielle Easton) while lovesick Corey Palmer (Hank Bobillo) looks on. In the background, English teacher Miss Bran- nigan (Kelsey Bolka) and math teacher Mr. Cocker (Connor Lombard) try T Bones Pier II to help the students through the trials and tribulations of senior year. Next to the Blue Heron Inn Real Estate Licensing for Salespeople Lake Side Dining Great steaks & seafood prepared on our wood burning grill Purdue University North Central Offi ce of Con- tinuing Education will offer the “Real Estate Li- Blue Heron Inn 1110 Lakeside St. LaPorte, IN 46350 censing for Salespersons” course that will prepare 800-575-3880 students to take the Indiana Real Estate Licensing [email protected] • www.pleastshore.com Examination and become licensed real estate salespeople. This course will meet from 7-10 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 26-May 26 at the PNC West- ville campus. The course fee is $399 and there is an additional $35 book fee. To register, contact 872-0527, ext. 5343, or visit http://www.pnc.edu/ce. Persons with disabilities re- DINE IN • CARRY OUT quiring accommodations should contact ext. 5343. DELIVERY INCLUDING THE BEACH COMMUNITY $200 Off Large Pizza FAMILY SPECIAL Large 1 Topping Pizza Need Help With Budgeting? $ 50 1 Off Medium Breadsticks HFC, Inc. (Helping Indiana Families Raising Pizza Chronically Ill Children), an Indiana not-for-profi t, 2 liter Pop is offering a free seminar on budgeting. The semi- $ 00 $ 99 1 Off Small Pizza 19 + Tax nar will be taught by an MBA and a former State of Indiana Accountant. Not Good With Any Other Offer Not Good With Any Other Offer This seminar is open to the public and will be Sunday Noon-10 pm • M-Th 11 am-10 pm • F-S 11-12 Midnight held on Sat., March 21, 2-4 p.m., at the Michigan 5184 S. Franklin St., Michigan City 872-3838 City Public Library. If you want to attend, RSVP by We Deliver to the Whole Community! phoning HFC toll-free at 888/749-2879. THE Page 26 March 19, 2009 PNC Non-Credit Basic Mosaic Class Purdue University North Central Offi ce of Con- A tinuing Education will offer a non-credit introduc- erre nn tory Basic Mosaic course for interested persons of i e all ages and talent levels. P crêperie “Basic Mosaic” will meet at PNC – Porter County, Open for Eleventh Season 600 Vale Park Road, in Valparaiso, on Saturdays, Friday, March 27 April 4 to May 2, from 9 a.m. to noon. No class will OPEN FOR LUNCH meet on April 11. The registration fee is $149 which Friday - Saturday - Sunday • 11-4 (MI Time) includes project materials. A minimal supply list will be furnished at time of registration. 9 South Barton Street • New Buffalo, MI • (269) 469-9542 1 This unique course offers students instruction Location: ⁄2 block west of Whittaker St. & the Hwy. 12 intersection in the mosaic arts in a fun and welcoming environment. A variety of mosaic techniques will be explored and range of materials available for use in class: glass, sea shells, ceramic tiles, china and buttons. No previous mosaic making experience is required. For more information, contact the Offi ce of Con- tinuing Education, 872-0527, ext. 5343, or visit www.pnc.edu/ce. Persons with disabilities requir- ing accommodations should contact ext. 5343. “Girl Scouts ‘Bag It Up’ for Goodwill Donation Drive!” Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana are teaming up with area Goodwills to provide much needed donations. The fi rst annual “Bag It Up” Campaign began Sunday, March 15th and runs through Thursday, April 30th. Over 14,000 Girl Thomas Mulcahy Scouts of all ages in 22 counties will be collecting Mulcahy Builders General Contractor, PE donations for Goodwill from family, friends and neighbors. This campaign is part of their initiative QUALITY BUILT to help local communities while fostering positive CUSTOM HOMES & character development. MAJOR REMODELING Donations will be distributed to local Goodwills in three participating regions: Goodwill Industries PROJECTS of Michiana, Northeast Indiana and Southwestern Materials supplied by Michigan. Anyone in these communities may par- Pioneer Lumber, Inc. 219.241.1020 (cell) ticipate with a donation by phoning the Girl Scouts http://mulcahybuilders.com of Northern Indiana-Michiana South Bend Service Licensed in Indiana & Michigan www.mulcahybuilders.com Center: (574) 273-3021 or (800) 272-7755 or visit www.goodwill-ni.org

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by Charles McKelvy

Last spring, as you may recall, we successfully felled an ailing black cherry with Woodsman Bob Wagner in his forest near Three Oaks. Well, while burning a good measure of that excellent wood in our ﬁ replace this winter, we got the call from Bob to explore the exciting world of maple tapping with him this winter-into-spring. And so we present the following, live-action re- port from a lovely woodlot just south of Three Oaks: (Three Oaks Township, Mich.) . . .Veteran maple tapper Bob Wagner knows to head out into his 20- acre woodlot in Three Oaks Township when winter releases its grip, and, as he says, “the sun warms up the trees.” And so, on a sunny afternoon in February, Bob gathered his buckets, covers, taps, hammer, and hand-drill and headed off into his woods in search Hanging the bucket. of the perfect sap. This is something the Bridgman Schools counselor has been doing for the last 12 or 13 years, so he knows what he is doing, even though his wife, Vickie Wagner, likes to say: “If you were doing this for a living, you wouldn’t even be making minimum wage.” Bob produces about 4.5 gallons of “pure maple syrup” every year from 250 gallons of sap, all of which he gives away to friends or consumes at home Woodsman Bob with Vickie, but Vickie persists in saying that he Wagner taps into should sell the gold of his maples for $75 a gallon. a maple with his Bob just shrugs, and says he isn’t tapping his hand drill. maples to simply make a living. He says he taps in time to the cycle of nature to live a simple life in the woods. “And,” as he said between taps, “you can tap any type of maple and walnut tree. I usually begin tapping in February and boiling in late February and all through March. March is a big month for boiling, and last year I boiled well into April.”

Bob prepares his pan for boiling the sap into syrup.

Bob gently sets the tap. He advises one tap for every foot of diameter, with no more than four taps per tree. THE March 19, 2009 Page 29 calls an “arch.” It consists of a steel pan set over A maple waits to “donate” some a brick oven in which he burns about a third of a sap for the cord of wood that he cuts in his own woods from breakfast table. deadfalls.

The end result of Bob’s labors results in a mighty sweet breakfast.

Bob says the maples don’t mind being tapped so long as you remember this simple rule: One tap for Natalie helps every foot of diameter, with no more than four taps ready the “arch” for boiling season. per tree. Bob would like to replace his old pan with a stain- Indeed, as Bob set out into his woods on that less steel model, but he can wait because he has a sunny February afternoon for an initial tapping of full season of tapping and boiling to do in his wood- 8 trees, the maples seemed to sigh in anticipation, lot in Three Oaks Township. and the seventh tree to be tapped even produced And if you ever consider taking up tapping, Bob the ﬁ rst sap of 2009 with a pleasing “plink” in the Wagner strongly suggests you do, because he says it bucket. will give you a good reason to be outdoors during a Best of all, there was not a single mosquito or time of seasonal adjustment and natural splendor. deerﬂ y buzzing about. And even better than best of all, Bob bestowed the author and his wife with a complimentary tin of 2008-vintage “Absolutely Pure Maple Syrup” to, as he said, “jazz up your oatmeal in the morning.” Our oatmeal has been tapping a jazzy tune ever since we started pouring what Natalie calls “Sirop D’Erable Absolument Pur” on it. Thanks, Woodsman Bob Wagner, and may all your taps yield good sap!

The ﬁ rst drop of 2009 made a pleasing “plink” in the bucket. “It’s really pretty out in the woods this time of year,” Bob says. And he reckons our ancestors began tapping maples and other trees because it gave them something to do on the farm between the fall harvest and the spring planting. And, as an added beneﬁ t, they created beautiful stands of maples to Bob stands down put syrup on their tables and to shade them from after a hard afternoon the summer sun and protect them from the wind. of tapping. THE Page 30 March 19, 2009

Hours: 10:30 to 6 269/469-6151 Scrap-a-thon Scrapbooking Marathon The This event will help raise money for the Ameri- can Cancer Soceity Relay for Life Cancer Walk. Villager It will be held on Sat., March 21, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. This date will be a potluck, bring a dish to share. GIFTS • ACCESSORIES Also Sun., March 22, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. with lunch 100 N. Whittaker Street New Buffalo, MI furnished. The cost is $25 for each day. Early sign- up for both days is $40 and the fi rst 20 people to sign up for both days will receive a free goodie bag. Each day will include raffl es, door prizes, demos and surprises. Creative Memories and Stampin Up historically (and hysterically) signifi cant supplies and demos plus discounted Jolees and Soft Spoken stickers will be available for sale. 91 years old and still full of fun for young and old. Contact Val at 219/778-4032 or Debbie, 219/326- temple news. ice cream soda fountain/coffee house. 5889 to register. The event will be held at Lynn Wil- liams Hall, 110 S. Harris St., New Carlisle, IN. 816 jefferson ave in downtown laporte. Ice Age Mastodons and Mammoths Ronald Richards, Curator of Paleobiology and Chief Curator of Natural History at the Indiana Ted Perzanowski, M.Div., B.A. State Museum, will talk about discovering, dating Essential Life Skills Training and preserving mastodons and mammoths in Indi- ana at Insights in History for Seniors, taking place An effective alternative to counseling and psychotherapy for individuals and couples at the Center for History, 808 W. Washington St., South Bend, at 1:30 p.m. on Wed., April 1. Admis- Michigan City, IN - 219.879.9155 • Chicago, IL - 312.938.9155 sion is $3 and reservations are required by March [email protected] 30. Richards has directed or participated in the ex- cavation and analysis of mastodons and mammoths. The program will include a tour of TUSKS, a traveling exhibit currently on view at the Center Munchee Doodles for History. The exhibit explores mammoths and tasty homemade treats for every occasion mastodons that roamed Earth 10,000 years ago. Impressive interactive displays of the creatures-- Jennifer Mannion-Gronceski extinct relatives of present-day elephants–reveal 80 (219) 878-1130 fossilized bones, tusks and skulls of these incredible ORDER FOR EASTER NOW beasts. (574) 235-9664 or www.centerforhistory.org cookies…cupcakes…wedding cakes…specialty cakes…any day desserts Day to Target Men’s Health & Wellness An event co-sponsore by the Minority Health THE Coalition and Saint Anthony Memorial Hspital TERMINAL FREEZE targeting the health and wellness of men will take BOOKSTORE by Lincoln Child place Sat., April 4th. The day will offer free prostate hardback $24.95 screening, PSA and DRE screening, and lectures by physicians. It all takes place at Health Partners, 1203 LIGHTHOUSE PLACE MICHIGAN CITY 1225 E. Coolspring Ave., Michigan City, from 9 219/879-3993 a.m.-1 p.m. The event is free. For more information, phone 879-1712 or 800-931-2322,

Available in Reference Homebound Delivery Service is available through KRUEGER the Michigan City Public Library’s Reference Dept. Delivery and return is by mail at no charge. For an Spring Special - 3 Rooms for $100 application and more information, phone 873-3044. (Max. 600 sq. ft. Total) The library also offers free resume composition Truck Mounted BANE-CLENE SYSTEM assistance by appointment only. Call the Reference George Krueger Licensed - Bonded - Insured 269-612-8523 Dept. at 873-3044 to schedule an appointment. THE March 19, 2009 Page 31

Sons of Norway Meeting Carry-Out Scandiana Lodge, Sons of Norway will meet at Dine-In the Westchester Library Center, 100 West Indiana or Street, Chesterton on Saturday, March 21, 6 p.m. Fast Delivery! for a carry-in dinner. Members are asked to bring table service and a dish to share. Coffee and punch (219) 878-9480 or (219) 878-9482 will be provided. 1012 N. Karwick Rd., Michigan City HOURS: Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. / Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.-Midnight Member and former president, Jerry Moe will share slides of his trip to Newfoundland to visit the ancient Viking settlement there. L’Anse aux Mead- 25 to 500 People ows is the ﬁ rst and only authenticated Norse site on ORAK SHRINE CENTER ◆ this continent. Designated a UNESCO World Heri- Business Meetings ◆ tage Site, L’Anse aux Meadows likely represents Seminars ◆ the ﬁ rst European contact with the New World, Weddings more than 1,000 years ago and 500 years before Co- Symposium Catering ◆ Breakfast - Luncheons - Dinners, Snacks, Buffets. Parties for all lumbus. Occasions Sit-down Dinners - Full Bar Service Available ◆ Anyone interested in the history and heritage 3848 N. FRONTAGE RD. - MICHIGAN CITY FREE Hall Rental of the Scandinavian countries is always welcome. 219-873-1826 Monday-Thursday More information at 219-926-7443 or 219- 324-2327.

Genealogical Bus Trip to Allen County WARREN J. ATTAR Agent President Patricia Harris of the La Porte County, Representing State Farm Since 1971 Indiana, Genealogical Society announced that the My 24 Hour Good Neighbor Service Number is society and the Michigan City Public Library will (219) 874-4256 again co-sponsor the annual bus trip to the Allen STATE FARM %53s%VERGREEN0LAZA Auto County Public Library for genealogical research. Life Fire -ICHIGAN#ITY ). INSURANCE ® &AX The date is April 22; the cost is $21.00 per person. WARRENATTARCOM The bus will leave Michigan City at 7:00 a.m. and La Porte at 7:30 a.m., returning to the area about °° 6:30 p.m. Non-members are welcome. * /1, ÊÊ" For further information on this and other society ",/ Ê 6-",°°° offerings, as well as membership information, visit the website www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~inlcigs/ °°°ÜÀ}ÊÊÞÕÀÊLi >vÊÜÌ >ÊÀiV}âi`ÊÀÌ}>}iÊi`iÀ° ° or phone Patricia Harris at 219-872-3273. >Ê9>`>Ê >ÛÃÊ >ÌÊÓ£®ÊnÇÎÓÈÎ°

Auditions at Footlight Players !.!3$!14RADED#OMPANY3YMBOL(".# ÜÜÜ°>VViÃÃ Àâ°V 9 +0#!Ë.-7 ËVË.!. Ë 7 Â “Cabaret” auditions scheduled Footlight Players of Michigan City have scheduled auditions for their June production of “Cabaret”. Di- NEW FLEET rected by Stephanie Naumoff, the cast will include OF CADILLACS 24 Hour Transportation • All Occasions between 8-10 men and 8-10 women ages 20-40. Au- 709 Plaza Dr. Suite 2 #249 ditions will be held on Sunday, April 5 and Monday, Chesterton, In. 46304 April 6 between 7-9 p.m. Those auditioning should come prepared with 16 bars of music (not from the show) with sheet music. Comfortable dance clothes 877.LIMOS.55 219.210.9870 and shoes are also suggested. Footlight Theatre is www.allaylimo.com located at 1705 Franklin Street, Michigan City, In- diana. For more information, phone 219-874-4035.

American Girl Tea Bring your favorite doll or stuffed animal and join a Lampshade Specialty Shoppe the party for a “spot of tea!” This program will be LAMPS - Vintage & Modern held on Sat., March 28, 11 a.m. at the Michigan City STERLING SILVER & PEARL JEWELRY Public Library. Space is limited; registration is re- WINTER HOURS: SA • SU 11-5 (MI) quired either in person or at 873-3045. For children 900 W Buffalo St., New Buffalo, MI 6 years and up with an adult. 269-469-2742 THE Page 32 March 19, 2009 Activities to Explore In the Local Area: WALL March 19 -- Chess Club at MC Public Library. Constructors, Inc. For anyone 10 yrs. and up to learn and play. 3:30-5 pm every Thursday afternoon. March 19 -- Census Testing--no registration is needed; free. There are many jobs to fi ll for the 2010 Census. At the MC Public Library. 5 pm. 873-3049. March 19-23 -- At the Vickers Theatre: “Waltz • DesignDesign With Bashir.” Rated R. Hebrew with Eng. subtitles. • NewNew Thurs/Fri 9 pm; Sat/Sun 4 & 9 pm; Mon 9 pm. All CConstructiononstruction times MI time. Also showing: “The Reader.” Star- ring Kate Winslet. Rated R. Thurs thru Mon 6:15 • AdditionsAdditions pm. Vickers Theatre, 6 N Elm St., Three Oaks, MI. • RenovationsRenovations 269/756-3522 or www.vickerstheatre.com March 20 -- FIRST DAY OF SPRING!! • ResidentialResidential March 20 -- Bookmarks at Noon at the MC Pub- • CommercialCommercial lic Library. A Spoonful of Poison by M.C. Beaton will be reviewed by Joan Costello. Free, open to public. March 20-22, 27-29 -- “Back to the 80s.” Musical play produced by Marquette Catholic High School Theatre Dept. March 20, 27 & 28 @ 7 pm; March FFourour GGenerationsenerations ooff QQualityuality CConstructiononstruction 21, 22 & 29 @ 2 pm. Tix $8/adults, $5/students & seniors at the door. Rudy Hart Theatre, Marquette 111717 WWestest SSeventheventh SStreettreet MMichiganichigan CCity,ity, IINN 4463606360 Auditorium, 306 W 10th St., MC. 2219-879-829119-879-8291 March 21 -- Venetian Carnevale: Marquette FFaxax 2219-879-821119-879-8211 email:email: [email protected]@sbcglobal.net High School Spring Fling Auction Dinner Dance. 6 pm at the Stardust Event Center, Blue Chip Casino, MC. Black tie optional. Music by Tak-a-Bite. $100 per person. Info: 873-1325, ext. 229. March 21 -- “Putting on the Ritz” - 20th Annual Parents and Friends Show of Shows. Produced by Footlight Players at LaPorte Little Theatre, 8th & A streets, LaPorte. Tix $12/adv. or $15/door. Phone Susan, 219/324-0656 for reservations. All phases of interior & exterior remodeling and add ons March 21 -- Special Performance of The Sec- • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Siding • Roofi ng • Sun Porches • Decks ond City (direct from Chicago). 7:30 pm at Elston • Sidewalks • Concrete Work • Driveways • Garages & Screen Rooms Middle School Performing Arts Center, 1210 Spring St., MC. Tix $20/adults, $10/students with I.D. Res- • Quality Interior & Exterior Painting ervations: 873-2070. Fundraiser for Young People’s • Floor Leveled • Crawl Space Repair • Foundations • Custom Garages Theatre Company. March 21-22 -- Encore performance of “Always… Patsy Cline” at the Memorial Opera House, 104 Indiana Ave., Valparaiso. Sat/8 pm, Sun/2 pm. Tix SPRING SPECIAL! $17/adults, $14/students & seniors; phone 219/548- Book Now! 9137 or visit www.mohlive.com 20% Off March 25 -- PNC Brownbag Series on Diversi- Spring ty: “Disability Awareness.” Hosted by Jodi James. Projects Noon-1 pm in the PNC Library-Student-Faculty Bldg, rm. 144. Free. Open to public. March 26 -- 2009 Business Expo. Open to the Residential • Commercial public 4-7 pm at the Blue Chip Casino, Hotel & Spa, Immediate On-Site Pricing Michigan City. Partnered by the Michigan City Area Chamber of Commerce and the Greater LaPorte Offi ce 219/861-1070 • Mobile 219/229-4995 Chamber of Commerce. Visit exhibitor booths, En- 3611 E U.S. 12, Michigan City trepreneur Row. Also food booths. Licensed • Bonded • Insured • Since 1979 / Senior Discount March 27-29, April 3-5 -- “Greater Tuna.” Com- edy produced by Footlight Players. Starring Robert THE March 19, 2009 Page 33 Komendera and Mike McCalment. Fri/Sat 8 pm; Sun 2 pm. Tix $10; reserve at 874-4035. Footlight Theatre, 1705 Franklin St., MC. Cabinets & March 29 -- Great Books at the MC Public Li- Countertops brary. 2 pm. Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse will be discussed. New members welcome. Phone Tom Naz- imek, 874-7998 for more information. • FREE April 1 -- Barker Guild Meeting. 7 pm at Bark- ESTIMATES er Mansion, 631 Washington St., MC. Program by • FREE IN HOME Master Gardeners Chris & Jamie Lucchini. Guests welcome to attend. Info: 873-1520. CONSULTATION Places to Visit: • FREE FIELD Barker Mansion, 631 Washington St., Michigan MEASURING City. Adm. $4/adults, $2/kids 18 & under, free/kids under 3. Guided tours: Mon-Fri. 10 am, 11:30 am, 1 pm; Sat/Sun. noon, 2 pm. 219-873-1520. LOCALLY OWNED AND AT THE Chesterton Art Center, 115 S. Fourth St., Chester- SAME LOCATION SINCE 1987 ton, IN. Gallery hours are 11 am-4 pm weekdays; 1-4 pm weekends. 219/926-4711. We Sell Cabinets Creative Concepts Art Gallery & Studio at Michi- ana Resources Inc. (serving disabled adults), 4315 Made in Indiana E. Michigan Blvd., MC. 7:30 am-3:30 pm Mon-Fri. Competitive Pricing Free adm., donations accepted. 219/874-4288. Great Lakes Museum of Military History, 360 Dunes Plaza, Michigan City. Open 9 am-4 pm, Tues- Come Visit Our Showroom Fri; 10 am-4 pm Sat; noon-4 pm Sun; closed Mon. 219-878-9914 Adm. $3/adults, $2/vets & sen. cit., $1/ages 8-18, www.aacabinets.net and free/under 8 yrs. & active military. 872-2702. 205 Tilden Ave., Michigan City Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd., St. Joseph, MI. 269/983-0271, www.krasl.org LaPorte County Historical Museum. 2405 Indiana Ave., LaPorte. Adm. $3/LaP. Co. resident; $5/out-of- county; $3/kids 12-17; free/under 12 yrs. 219/324- 6767 or www.laportecountyhistory.org Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W. 2nd St., Michigan City. Tues.-Fri., 10 am-5 pm; Sat-Sun, 11 am-4 pm. Closed Mon. Phone 874-4900. New Buffalo Railroad Museum, 530 S. Whittaker St., New Buffalo, MI. Mon-Fri, 9 am-5 pm; Sat, 10 am-3 pm, (MI time) Closed Sun. 269/469-5409. Rag Tops Museum of Michigan City, 209 W. Mich- igan Blvd., Michigan City. A collection of classic, antique & unusual vehicles & memorabilia. Open every day 10 am-7 pm. Adm. $6/adults, $5/sen. cit, $4/kids, free/under 3. 878-1514. Southern Shore Art Association Gallery, 724 Franklin St., Michigan City. Fri., 4-7 pm; Sat., noon-5 pm; Sun., 1-5 pm. 219-861-0186. www.south- ernshoreart.org Farther Afi eld: March 21 -- Comic Book Convention. 10 am-4 pm at the Comfort Suites, 52933 US 933 (corner of Cleveland & US 31), South Bend, IN. Adm. free. Dealers on hand to buy and sell. Info: Alan, 309- 657-1599 or visit www.epguides.com/comics March 21 -- “Playback” in concert (music of the 40s-80s) at Box Factory for the Arts, 1101 Broad St., St. Joseph, MI. 8 pm MI time. Tix $15/adults, $10/ students & seniors (60+). THE Page 34 March 19, 2009

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• Commercial On March 19, 1918, Congress approved daylight saving time for the nation. • Remodeling On March 19, 1931, gambling was legalized in the state of Nevada. • New On March 19, 1953, the Oscar ceremonies in Los Construction Angeles were televised for the fi rst time. On March 20, 1942, during World War II, General • Kitchens 830 Karwick Road Douglas MacArthur, having left the Philippines for Michigan City, IN Australia, vowed, “I shall return.” (219) 874-6224 On March 20, 1985, Alaska’s Libby Riddles became • Bathrooms the fi rst woman to win the 1,100-mile Iditarod Trail We Provide Custom Service Sled Dog Race, traveling from Anchorage to Nome • Windows at a Competitive Price in 18-days, 20-minutes and 17-seconds. On March 21, 1916, Frank Marshall took on 105 • Siding Materials Provided by other chess players at the same time at a Washing- Pioneer Lumber ton, D.C., tournament. His fi nal score was: 82 wins; • Trim 8 losses; 15 draws. Licensed in IN & MI On March 21, 1956, “Marty” won best picture at Bonded & Insured the Academy Awards and its star, Ernest Borgnine, • Decks won best actor. Tom Wagner serving the On March 22, 1895, Auguste and Louis Lumiere • Drywall & beach area since 1994 showed their fi rst movie in Paris. Painting On March 22, 1899, Ruth Page, who would become the world’s “grand dame” of dance, was born in In- dianapolis. On March 22, 1997, American Tara Lipinski, at the age of 14 years and 10 months, became the young- est person to win the women’s world fi gure skating title. On March 23, 1965, America’s fi rst two-person spacefl ight began as Gemini 3 blasted off carrying Virgil Grissom and John Young. On March 23, 2001, Russia’s orbiting Mir space station ended its 15-year odyssey with a fi ery plunge into the South Pacifi c. On March 24, 1949, John and Walter Houston became the fi rst father and son to receive Oscar’s from the “Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science.” The award was for the movie, The Treasure of Si- erra Madre. On March 24, 1964, the John F. Kennedy half-dol- lar was issued. On March 24, 1975, 3 were killed, and about 500 homes (including the Governor’s mansion) were badly damaged, as a tornado hit Atlanta. On March 25, 1867, the cornerstone was laid for Chicago’s famous Water Tower. On March 25, 1882, fascinated New Yorkers lined up on the sidewalk to witness the fi rst public demonstration of pancake making in the window of a restaurant. On March 25, 1913, the Palace Theatre, which was to become known as The Home of Vaudeville, opened in New York. THE March 19, 2009 Page 35 CLASSIFIED SELF IMPROVEMENT - INSTRUCTIONS CLASSIFIED RATES - (For First 2 Lines.) ENTERTAINMENT & LESSONS. MASTER TEACHER 1-3 ads - $7.00 ea. •• 4 or more ads - $5.50 ea. (Additional lines- $1.00 ea.) 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Location at the Harbor Grand Hotel 888-605-6800. Corporate and Industrial Video Productions ACUPUNCTURE & HERBAL MEDICINE CENTER Contact: Patrick Landers at Midwest Video Communications Jennifer Huang, Licensed Acupuncturist -- Call 219/879-2100. 219-879-8433 or [email protected] CLEANING - HOUSEKEEPING ALTERATIONS PLUS. Clothing alterations. 516 Wabash St., Michigan City. 219-874-0086. PERSONAL TOUCH CLEANING -- Homes - Condos - Offices. Day and afternoons available. - Call Darla at 219/879-2468. COMPUTER SERVICE AT ITS BEST! Repairs, Upgrades, Wired/Wireless Networking, Software/Hardware SUZANNE’S CLEANING Installations, Adware/Spyware/Virus Removal, Web Site Design & 219/326-5578. Maintenance. We specialize in Home/Office calls. Servicing NW IN & SW CLEANING SOLUTIONS. Home & office cleaning services, MI since 1999. Custom PC Technologies 219-872-7478 12 yrs. exp. Insured, free estimates. Call 219-210-0580. Don’t break your budget for computer repair. Call Synergy PC @ FINISHING TOUCH: Residential & Specialty Cleaning Service 269-612-4166 for all your computer needs. Professional - Insured - Bonded - Uniformed Drop off or in home service available. #1 in Customer Satisfaction. Phone 219/872-8817. HOME HEALTH – CAREGIVERS FINAL TOUCH HOUSE CLEANING & WINDOW WASHING. Reasonable. Quality service. Ref. Avail. Call Debbie at 219-879-1429. LIVE-IN CAREGIVERS AND MORE, INC. Local Employment Agency HOME MATTERS CLEANING SERVICE INC. helps people maintain their independence in the Residential & Commercial accounts welcome. Ref. avail. Bonded & insured. Melissa 219-898-1060. security of their own homes since 1998 We provide: Goodbye winter, hello spring; • 7 days/24 hours care and attention • day or night shift assistance House cleaning by Deb makes the birdies sing! • limited medical/nursing services • medication management Deb’s Cleaning Service • 219- 861-0554 • meal preparation • light housekeeping HOUSEKEEPER has daytime hrs. available Call Halina (219) 872-6221 leave message for your every cleaning need. No job too large or too small. An alternative to nursing home Refs. upon request. Free estimates. Call Dawn @219-210-7969. COMFORT KEEPERS WENDY’S WINDOWS AND CLEANING SERVICE. My husband Providing Comforting Solutions For In-Home Care will clean your gutters too. Call Wendy at 219-879-8851. Homemakers, attendants, companions SHIMMER – N -- SHINE Residential and Construction Cleaning. From 2 to 24 hours a day (including live-ins) Detailed. First time customers $10 off. Call 219-785-8347. Personal emergency response systems HEAVEN SCENT CLEANING. All of our compassionate caregivers are screened, Call us for all your cleaning needs: rental property, home, office. bonded, insured, and supervised. We specialize in attention to details. Dawn 574-298-0548. Call us toll-free at 1-877-711-9800 Or visit www.comfortkeepers.com QUALITY CLEANING – Satisfaction guaranteed; affordable, reliable, and trustworthy. I pay attention to the details, cleaning your home the way you HOME HEALTH CARE. Will provide care for you or your loved ones. would. Receive your free cleaning estimate today! Bridget 219-241-9341. Light housekeeping, cooking and running errands. Full time or part time. Good references. Call 219-877-8904. HANDYMAN-HOME REPAIR-PLUMBING COMPASSIONATE/ENERGENIC CAREGIVER/NANNY with medical QUALITY CARPENTRY: Expert remodeling of kitchens, bathrooms. background. Housework/Errands. Reasonable rates. 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Is your list of household repair & maintenance projects growing?                            Small jobs welcome. - Quality Work. -- Call Ed Berent   JIM’S SNOWPLOWING–WEEKLY RATES   @ 219/879-8200. CALL 219-879-3733 -- Leave message. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • SANDCASTLE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE • H & H HOME REPAIR Spring cleanup. Snow plowing. Mulch projects. Brush removal. We specialize in: •Carpentry •Finished Basements •New Baths Free estimates. Call Mick 219-878-3032. •Electrical •Plumbing •Flooring •Drywall/Painting. Family owned 45 years. HAVE SHOVEL WILL TRAVEL. Name your price, we’ll hand shovel Jeffery & Scott Human, owners -- 219/861-1990. your sidewalk or driveway. Motivated. Ask for John 219-575-7542. BILL SMART – Carpentry • Electrical • Plumbing Yard Doodle Pet Waste Removal Service Winter watch service and sump pump replacement. 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WANT TO SELL JOSEPH PAINTING – Interior/Exterior. Free estimates Painting Consultations. 219-879-1121 or 219-448-0733. BEST EASELS – PENS GALORE – PAPER TOO AT FIRME’S (2 Stores) 11th & Franklin Streets, Michigan City - 219/874-3455  LANDSCAPE-Lawns-Clean Up, Etc.  Hwy 12, Beverly Shores - Just West of Traffic Light - 219/874-4003 H & D TREE SERVICE and LANDSCAPING, INC. -- FIREPLACE WOOD • Delivered and Stacked Full service tree and shrub care. Trimming, planting, removal. Seasoned and Clean • $75. Call 219-874-3480. Firewood, snowplowing, excavating. -- Call 872-7290. Remodeling the Bath? Need a temporary shower for the basement? Or FREE ESTIMATES a nice beach shower? Have shower base with drain. Overhead structure HEALY’S LANDSCAPE & STONE to attach to the rafters. Shower curtains (you supply the hooks) & hose 219/879-5150 -- FAX 219-879-5344 with shower head all for $50. Call 219-879-0088 and ask for Sally M. http://www.healysland.com - [email protected] INVESTOR’S SPECIAL. Get 5-1/2% interest per year on mortgage. See Voted: BEST LANDSCAPE SUPPLY YARD IN N.W. INDIANA! where your money is invested. No fees. Call Tobin Realty – 15+ Types of Flagstone, 30+ Types of Stone, 219-874-6969. Granite boulders, River Rock, Decorative gravel, Mulch, Mushroom Compost, Sand, Topsoil WONDERFUL WALL-BEDS! Tight on space? Have a Murphy bed Landscaping, Stonescaping, Ponds, Patios, Walls, Pavers, Bricks custom made to your needs. Call Troy at 219-873-4421. Complete Landscape Design & Installation! REAL ESTATE Dunegrass, Perennials, Evergreens, Grasses, Groundcovers, Annuals all sold at below RETAIL Cost! COMMERCIAL – RENTALS/LEASE/SELL THE March 19, 2009 Page 37

GARAGE AND BASEMENT OVERSTUFFED? SHERIDAN BEACH. 1BR. ½ blk. to beach. Coin op W/D. GOLDEN SANDES STORE AND LOCK. Util. included. No pets, no smoking. $550/mo. Call 219-861-3705. 4407 E. U.S. 12 (@ Hwy. 212) “THE SUMMER PLACE” at Stop 33. Available June thru September. Michigan City, IN. 2 blocks from beach. Charming décor, beautiful surroundings, 219/879-5616. 4BR, 2BA, family room with fireplace. Patio, deck, sun porch. A/C, W/D. OFFICE SUITE. 3 private offices and reception area. Expenses, except No pets, no smoking. Call 708-784-9866. phone, paid. Well maintained, high traffic area. 2811 E. Michigan Blvd., 4BR, 2BA HOUSE WITH BIG YARD. Michigan City. (219) 879-9188, 879-2700. Totally remodeled. For rent or sale. Call 219-369-3096 RENTALS INDIANA RENTALS MICHIGAN HOUSE FOR RENT IN LONG BEACH BEAUTIFUL 3BR, 1.5 STORY, EXECUTIVE HOME. New appliances and 3/BR. Across from lake. Great view & beach. Call 219/874-8692. lawn care provided. With private beach access. Near Grand Beach, MI. LONG BEACH COZY 4/BR HOUSE AT STOP 15 (Across from Beach) Only $2,400 monthly. Call Countywide Properties 219-324-6600. Fireplace and Large Deck. No pets. Call 708/370-1745. New Buffalo, Village of Grand Beach. Lake front home, just 42 steps               down to this private beach on Lake Michigan. This cozy 3BR is DUNESCAPE BEACH CLUB completely furnished. Avail. May, June & Sept for $1,300 per wk. LAKEFRONT CONDOS -- 2 and 3 bedrooms. July & Aug. $2,100 per wk. For info call 708-212-1637. Avail. Oct.-May -- $1,200 to $2,000 per month. BEAUTIFUL, large and sunny Three Oaks 1BR apt., 2nd. Floor. DUNESCAPE REALTY - 219/872-0588. Hardwood floors and Victorian trim, C/A and heat. $450/mo. + util. HOUSE FOR RENT-OGDEN DUNES. Quiet semi-private beach commu- 269-469-5528. nity. 3BR, 1.5BA, sleeps 6+2. Gas BBQ, big deck, screened porch, A/C, NEW BUFFALO. Charming, sunny 1BR apt., newly decorated. Satellite TV, stereo, all linens. Sat/Sun rentals $1200. 2nd. floor, no pets. $575/mo. + util. Avail. March 10. 219-716-0011. Great family location. Cell 219-730-6486, H 219-763-3088. FLORIDA RENTALS YEARLY RENTALS ANNA MARIA ISLAND (Holmes Beach) 2BR, 2BA 2320 LSD, cottage, garage $3,800/mo. + util. Gulf beachfront condo. Beach and poolside decks, heated pool. Monthly rental only.Sam Harnish, 219-879-3265. 3402 Iroquis, 3BR, 3BA, $3,500/mo. + util. 3542 Pottawattomie, 5BR, 4.5BA. $3,500/mo. _+ util.  REAL ESTATE FOR SALE  221 Garrettson, 3 BR, 1.5BA. $1,000/mo. + util. Long Beach Lot Call Merrion & Assoc/ Realtors1-866-496-1752 or 219-872-4000 ON THE BEACH www.MerrionRealty.com Ask about our seasonal rentals too. Stop 18 HOUSE FOR RENT ON LAKE SHORE DRIVE 40’x riparian rights w/seawall 3/BR, 2BA. A/C. Frpl., W/D. Summer rentals avail. Septic permit granted Also avail Sept thru May. $850/mo + util. Call 708/424-8756. Fabulous Chicago & Michigan views MICHIANA SHORES. 2BR furn. or unfurn. Year round lease. Level walk to GREAT BEACH References & deposit. No pets. $850/month. Call 219-872-3843. Easy build LONG BEACH HOUSE FOR RENT - Great location, very close to beach $625,000 and park. 4/BR, 2/Bath. A/C. W/D, D/W. Deck w/BBQ. Avail. 2/1/09 short/ long term or Summer ’09 rental. 312-953-9570 or 219/861-0006. 219-878-1724 CHARMING VINTAGE MICHIANA COTTAGE – ¼ blk. from lake, Stop INDIANA BEVERLY SHORES 535 LAKEFRONT DRIVE vacant lot. 100’ 37. Furn., delightful décor, 3BR, 2BA. Brand new beds & pillows, sleeps of frontage on Lakefront 100” on Beach Ave. $599,000/offer. Lakeshore 8-9. C/A, frpl, screen porch off lg. kitchen, frpl BBQ, wrap-around deck, Realty Ted 219-406-5364 www.dunelife.com loft, deck off master BR, D/W, W/D/ Cable TV/DVD/VCR, all util except phone. INDIANA LAPORTE. Your own storybook castle in the country!!! Castle For info email [email protected] / Phone Judy 847-814-8215. with 5 acres $995,000 Additional 75 acres $995,000. www.casamagna.net Agent owned Ted @ 219-406-5364. LOCATED ON 175E, ROLLING PRAIRIE. 3BR ranch w/6 acres. $1,400/ monthly. Call Countywide Properties 219-324-6600. OGDEN DUNES, DUNE ACRES, PORTER BEACH, BEVERLY SHORES Preview our winter inventory for excellent values. SHERIDAN BEACH – charming knotty pine cottage. 4BR, 2BA. C/A, Lakeshore Realty 219-762-9194 www.dunelife.com cable. ½ blk. to beach. Close to park, zoo and shopping. Ping pong and foosball for those rainy days. $1,200/wk. Call Pam 708-383-2635. TOWNHOUSE-DUNESCAPE. 3BR, 2.5BA. View of Lake Michigan from 2 decks. Granite, new stainless appliances, 2 car garage. SUMMER RENTALS IN LONG BEACH Turnkey ready. $298,000. Call 773-248-8203. Stop 14. Deck & patio overlooking Lake Michigan. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2 kitchens, grill, sleeps 14. $2850 per week. THIS IS A GREAT (buildable) LOT. Level, ½ bl to beach. Priced to sell $269,000 . Don’t miss opportunity. 219-210-1181. Stop 31. Giant deck overlooking beach. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. $1200 per week. Call 219-472-4457 HOUSE FOR SALE by owners. $995,000/obo, beach area. 219-210-3826 SUMMER RENTAL – House on Stop 16 on the beach! 3BR, 2BA, A/C, W/D, Gas BBQ, big deck, great views! All linens, beach chairs & towels. MICHIANA SHORES AREA, IN, 80 ft. x 130 ft. wooded bldg. sites. $2,500/wk – additional discount for June. Call 630-363-3176. City sewer & water. $79,000. Broker/owner 239-283-2437. 6 RENTAL UNITS --1-3BR, 1BA - W/D hook-ups, MARINA PARK SOUTH MICHIGAN CITY on the water. 1BR condo $400-$700/month plus security deposit. Call 219-983-1431. with beautiful views. All new granite, hardwood, stainless with 50 ft. pier. End unit with fireplace, across street from the beach. SUMMER RENTAL IN LONG BEACH. 3BR, 2BA house at Stop 19. Only $198,000. Call 219-988-4318. Lg. family rm. and kitchen perfect for entertaining. Lake Shore Dr. overlooking beach. Huge deck with sunset views over lake. 773-447-9934. NEW LAKEFRONT LISTING in Union Pier! Almost 10,000 sf of casual luxury, 4 levels of lakevew living. 2 story turret, every amenity & high end HARBOR COUNTRY: Unique cottage with large, two story living finishes. 1+ acre site & 99 ft. of privately owned singing sands beachfront. space. 2/BR, 2/Baths. Can sleep 6. Large screened porch. Lovely $5,500,000. Nadra K Real Estate. www.nadrak.com 888-594-7767. terrace & garden. Gourmet kitchen. W/D. A/C. Cable, TV/DVD, Internet. Stereo. All linens. 8 blocks to beautiful beach. Sat./Sat. rental, $1,200/wk. Photos avail. A must see. 773/929-2295. LONG BEACH STOP 28 SUMMER RENTAL. 3BR, 1BA, A/C, W/D, grill & deck. Short walk to beach and park. $950/wk. Inquiries: 317-716-7321. HOME FOR LEASE. Nice area, 2 fireplaces, wood flrs., fin. basement, garage. Fenced-in yard. $950/1st, last month & sec. deposit plus util. Avail. April 1st. Serious inquiries only. Call after 10 am. 219-814-4004. THE Page 38 March 19, 2009

Terminal Freeze by Lincoln Child to start a small city. Well readers, I think it’s time for a good First one off the ‘copter was Kari Ekberg, old-fashioned thriller. This week’s recom- fi eld producer for Terra Prime. A beautiful mendation combines modern scientifi c woman, she naturally got everyone’s atten- thought with Native American legends. tion with them thinking she was in charge From the top of the Arctic Circle, Lincoln of the fi lm crew. But she explained that Child has written a story that will keep famous fi lm producer Emilio Conti was you reading just one more chapter before in charge and she was just doing advance you go to bed, just one more…It’s that kind work. Having him in charge, Ekberg ex- of story--each chapter ending just whets plained, would make their expedition more your appetite for the next sure to be har- famous than they could imagine. Conti fi - rowing moment! Let me explain… nally shows up, waving his overbearing au- A group of scientists from Northern Massachu- thority like a fl ag, making it very clear that what he setts University have been sent to the Mount Fear says goes. Remote Sensing installation, almost two hundred The scientists soon begin to resent the fi lm crew’s miles north of the Arctic Circle, to study the effects intrusion, and they really hit the ceiling when they of global warming. The government had allowed the fi nd out the fi lm crew plans to cut out the chunk use of the facility because it had been decommis- of ice holding the creature and fi lm it all including sioned nearly fi fty years ago and now was manned when the ice melts and the entire animal is exposed. by a very small group of soldiers. “It consisted of a All live on television, of course. low, gray, sprawling, institutional looking structure, Now comes the part when the hairs on the back of festooned with radar domes and other detritus of the your neck begin to raise… cold war. Beyond it lay a frigid landscape of perma- First of all, the enclosure the cake of ice was put frost and lava deposits spewed ages ago from the in is found torn open and the frozen animal is gone. mountain’s guts, gullied and split as if the surface Conti blames the scientists, saying they stole the was hidden beneath large snowfi elds. There were no animal and hid it. But one of the scientists discovers roads, no other structures, no living things. It was a that the hole in the fl oor of the enclosure was torn hostile, as remote, as alien as the moon.” open from the inside not the outside. Our intrepid crew consisted of fi ve scientists: What happens next? The killings. Several men climatologist and group leader Gerard Sully, evo- are found torn apart and one hysterical eye witness lutionary biologist Wright Faraday, paleoecologist attests to the fact that it was the creature from the Evan Marshall, computer scientist Penny Barbour, block of ice. How could it’s life have been suspended and Ang Chen, the team’s graduate student. The for thousands of years? Now time is running out for base was manned by Army Sgt.Gonzalez and three fi nding some way to kill the beast. Maybe the native other soldiers. And no one else for hundreds of miles shaman was right--maybe the men had uncovered around except for some native tribes. much more than a frozen prehistoric animal--may- One day a large part of the glacier broke lose, ex- be they had incurred the wrath of the gods. posing a cave entrance. Further exploration into the An ice trucker named Carradine is enlisted to cave revealed a large chunk of ice with some kind take as many people out of the area as possible, but of animal encased in it. All the men could see were with a vicious storm howling out on the permafrost, two large eyes staring up at them. As they made this could be the defi ning moment of his career, or their way back to the installation to phone in their his last trip. discovery, a small group of natives showed up. The The remaining scientists and military personnel leader, Usuguk, told the scientists they should leave are left to deal with the creature. Can modern tech- immediately. nology beat the ancient ones? It’s an interesting and “This is a place of evil. Your presence here is a thrilling conclusion. danger to all of us.” Lincoln Child’s characters step off the pages and Well, to a scientist, a statement like that will have you can immediately see them for who they are- the opposite effect. They became very curious…and -you either like them or hate them and the story you know what curiosity did to the cat… is a unique blending of old and new that somehow Media giant Terra Prime had given the approv- works. al for the scientists’ grant application since global Author Vince Flynn said, “Child’s novels are both warming is currently such a hot topic (no pun in- thrilling and tantalizing.” Couldn’t say it better my- tended!). As soon as word got back to them about self! the discovery, the base was overcome with helicop- Till next time, happy reading! ters fi lled with media people and equipment enough THE March 19, 2009 Page 39

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2716 DUFFY, LONG BEACH 321 EL PORTAL, This traditionally styled 4 bedroom, MICHIANA SHORES 2.5 bath home offers more house Your cabin in the woods awaits!!! Original for the money than you'll fi nd any- 1936 log cabin has cathedral ceiling with where in the neighborhood, on 276' of Long Beach Country sleeping loft, fl oor to ceiling fi eldstone fi re- Club frontage! The house and yard are set above the street, place, and sits in the middle of 1/3 acre in so while extensive landscaping protects your deck & back yard the heart of Michiana Shores! Walls are the from the golf course fairway, your privacy is assured throughout original tongue-in-groove knotty pine paneling. Add on or build the home & property. your summer home around this genuine log cabin!

319 EL PORTAL 2129 AVONDALE, LONG BEACH Remarkable Cape Cod is perfect Beautifully redone duneside home. for the growing family or house full Wooded and landscaped like a na- of friends! The home boasts 4 bed- ture preserve. Fantastic private pa- rooms & 1.75 baths and plumbed for 2 more baths on 2nd ﬂ oor. tio. Less than 2 blocks from stop 21 beach. 3 bedrooms with The 4 car garage is a handyman's dream, with 1120 sq ft of a den that would be ideal for overnight guests or possible 4th parking/storage/work space with 2 ﬂ oor drains and both a 7' and bedroom. A true quality home. Nice 2 car heated garage. an 8' door, each with its own automatic opener.

LOOK FOR US ON THE INTERNET! • www.MerrionRealty.com Debbie Burke, GRI, ABR, RECS Ed Merrion*, CRS, GRI John Hayes, GRI, ABR Tricia Meyer Dave Angus Michele Cihak*, ABR Debbie Mengel Carol Hazelgrove* Cathy Blum Heather Melnyk Jim Laughlin Lynne Legge *Licensed in IN & MI THE Page 40 March 19, 2009 CENTURY 21 Long Beach Realty 1401 Lake Shore Drive ~ 3100 Lake Shore Drive 123 (219) 874-5209 ~ (219) 872-1432 T Long Beach – The Easy Commute Family Owned and Operated Since 1920 Open 7 Days a Week

2813 Roslyn Trail ENJOY THE BEACH-Sellers have updated this home for you. Front porch and a third bathroom were added. 1½ bath updated, oak floors refinished. Stone fireplace, sunroom, family kitchen, deck off one bedroom, organized master closet, ceiling fans, pleated shades, track lights, skylight, new furnace and garage door. Yard has been terraced with stone. Shrubs, flowers and trees added. Back deck with built in seats. Shed. 2 blocks to beach. START SUMMER NOW! $429,000

Duneland Beach Drive 218 W. 4th St. Lots 276, 278,280 Lake Shore Drive

GREAT DEAL in Shoreland Hills. Build IT’S A STEAL! This beautiful ofﬁce 120 FEET OF SINGING SANDS. your dream home a short distance building has the perfect location in A unique parcel. There are no other from the beach. You don’t want to miss Michigan City’s developing North vacant lots of this size on the lake in this opportunity. City water available. End. This is a must see property that Long Beach. Coordinate with Jody All permits required. $69,500 has extremely low overhead. 3 ofﬁces, Snider Custom homes to build either reception area, conference room, your year ‘round dream home or the kitchenette and break-room. perfect summer getaway. $1,650,000 $149,900

Phyllis Waters*, Owner/Broker, CRB, CRS, GRI Sandy Rubenstein*, Broker Associate 879-7525 Doug Waters*, Managing Broker, GRI 219-877-7290 Tom Cappy* 874-6396 June Livinghouse*, Broker Associate, ABR, GRI 800-957-1248 Richard Klare 872-0947 Sylvia Hook*, Broker Associate, CRS, GRI 800-518-5778 Rosemary Braun 879-9029 Beverly Bullis*, CRS, GRI 800-518-6149 Zakaria Elhidaoui 219-448-1052 *Licensed in Michigan and Indiana Phyllis T. Waters* Each Ofﬁce Is Independently Owned and Operated Doug Waters* CRB, CRS, GRI GRI Broker/ Owner Visit our website - www.c21longbeachrealty.com Managing Broker