Volume 17, Number 20 Thursday, May 24, 2001 In Memory of Those Who Died for Their Country
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Veterans on Parade A brief “bio salute” to some of our area’s veterans who quietly and bravely served our country in both peace and conflict.
Today we would like to turn our spotlight on a home, Captain O’Hara lifetime Michigan City veteran who though now 84 and a few more, togeth- years young, still walks with a “military swagger” and er with General keeps his white hair undercover by a short brim cap Chemault’s “Flying which he proudly wears with a 100 mission crush. When Tigers”, held the Japanese you see him in church without the cap, he’s hard to in check until more help recognize. He had some by-pass surgery a few years arrived in late 1943. He ago but sure looks like he could take on “John L. recalled that his plane Sullivan!” was jumped on by six Jap Zeros’ over Canton China and his crew had their hands full until two Flying Tigers (P-40’s with Tiger Teeth painted on Barney a few years later. the nose) came to their aid disbursing the six Zeros and breaking off their attack. Besides their bombing runs, Captain O’Hara flew the “hump” (over the Himalayan mountains) 77 times, bringing in needed munitions and supplies from ports in India. Barney talked with true pride that in nearly two years in China he never lost his plane or any of the crew. He finally returned home in November 1943 as large groups and even Superfortresses took the war even to the Japanese mainland. After a short leave, he flew C-47 cargo planes coast to coast, ferrying wounded G.I.’s to hospitals and supplies where they were needed most. After the war, Barney flew as a company pilot out of South Bend, Gary, and Chicago airports. He then started a business of heavy equipment (bulldozers, earthmovers, etc.) which still bears his name and atten- tion. He has been married to his wife, Helen, for 57 Captain Barney O'Hara, United States Army Air Force, 1942. years (since 1944). His daughter, Micky Gallas (real estate) and a son, Michael Patrick (Woodruff & Sons) Barney joined the Army Air Force five days after are both successful in Michigan City. But his grand- Pearl Harbor (Dec. 12, 1941) in Indianapolis. After train- kids are his pride and joy and he radiates whenever ing stints in California, he got his wings at Luke they are brought up. Field near Phoenix, Arizona and bombing training at So we salute “Barney” O’Hara who served his Davis-Monchon Field near Tucson. From there he trav- country with distinction in far off China and raised eled half way around the world to Yanki, China, a fine family and at 84 is still involved in his business where he captained his B-24 (Liberator) in bombing and community. We are proud to have him as a Life runs against Jap targets in captured Chinese locations Member of VFW Post 2536. and even the captured British Isle of Hong Kong. While ——-submitted by Bob Fitzgerald America was building up their air production at May 24, 2001 Page 3
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A Memorial Day Message Tent Sale by Sally Carpenter I salute you. I do not know your name but your face BARGAINS is the face of youth; the face of promise of the future; of the endless summers to come. But too often that 75% off summer never came; the promise lay unfulfilled. It died on the battlefield. A battlefield in America, in Last Sale Price Europe, in the Far East, does it matter where? I salute you. Along with my grandfather, who was Meet Us For Lunch And A Style Show in WWI, the “war to end all wars”; my father, who fought in Europe in WWII, and my brother-in-law, who went WEDNESDAY, MAY 23 - HANNAH’S, NEW BUFFALO to Viet Nam, a place no one had ever heard of. THURSDAY, MAY 31 - ROSKOE’S, LA PORTE 409409 AlexandrerAlexander Street Street LaPorte, LaPorte, IN IN 326-8602326-8602 I raise my hand to my heart as the flag goes by and OnOn Hwy Hwy 3535 -- 5 Blocks SouthSouth of of Lincolnway Lincolnway I salute you. Without all that you have sacrificed, where TTurnurn Right onon AlexanderAlexander MondayMonday-Friday - Friday 9:3010 to to 6 7 Saturday Saturday 9:309:30 to 5 would any of us be today? Page 4 May 24, 2001
Using what you have to get the look you want. . . Carolyn Harris Restyles an Interior by Maggie Beyer
The bidding was sharp but Sue Spitler stayed with it. . .and was a Silent Auction winner at the Spring Fling sponsored by the Michiana Humane Society last March. Her prize. . .a restyling of her living space donated to the auction by Carolyn Harris, a pro in the field. Carolyn promises to give a fresh, new look with- out the cost of new furnishings, using your existing furniture, accessories, art and personal things. Did she succeed at Sue’s? You be the judge. Friends of Sue would be the last to feel that Sue’s attractive home on Avondale in Long Beach needed any help. It was filled with exciting, interesting art- work and the whimsies that Sue collects, fun to see wherever you looked, conversation points at every party. But Sue wanted a new look; her life was changing to a retirement mode, and wanted the rooms she lived in to have a change, too. “I’ve been bored with my house,” Sue said. “I like what I have but I wanted a new look.” A collector of eclectic art as she calls her “whimsies”, she said she came to the point of something must be done when a friend gifted her with a beautiful turned wood box. She looked around, and found she had absolutely no place to put it. “I wanted to change things, but I realized I didn’t have the brain power to think it through,” Sue admitted. Along came her winning bid, and along came Carolyn to make it happen. “Now I could put the problem into her knowing hands.” Before First there was a preliminary discussion, as Carolyn does with every client, a walk through to assess what The grand piano had to stay. . .and became an art form. . was there, what pieces were prized, what could go, and .the painting and torchiere carry out a sculptural theme. what the space needed to provide. Before the Big Restyling Day, Sue assessed as well. She marked the pieces that were musts, like her Raku collection and After some special art; her desk for journaling at the win- dow with its view of the lake; and of course, the baby grand piano. B-Day was slated for May 4th. Sue took off for Saugatuck with a coterie of friends and a promise to stay away until at least 5 pm when the new look would be unveiled.
Sculptures and Raku come out of hiding and this corner becomes an art display. May 24, 2001 Page 5
Then Carolyn and her helpers, Helga Miller and Jane at a Blank Center for the Arts exhibition. A major move Slater moved in. First they cleared the rooms, sun was stacking bookcases together on a sun room wall, room, living room, dining room, moving furniture an idea inspired by Helga, to hold books and whim- and art work out so they might have a clean look at sies, an art center onto itself. . .tables and chests found redefining the space. Here the designer’s art of bal- new uses flanking the sofas and chairs. The same ele- ance, lighting, color coordination, furniture place- ments that make the rooms so appealing — polished ment came into play. The large sofa (a sleeper that wood floors, windows streaming light on plants need- had to stay) and the grand piano (a must that could- ed no frills, creamy walls, a background for paintings n’t be moved) were her main concerns, Carolyn said. — all remained. Only one chair found its way to an “I stayed up all night wondering if moving that sofa upstairs bedroom, one crate stand went to the base- to the center of the sun room would still leave room ment, where a large basket for Sue’s prayer sticks was for traffic around it,” she said. It did and set the scene found. Oh, and some serapes from Sue’s Mexico for a new focal point for the room, sofa facing fireplace. trips were discovered in a dining room drawer, per- The work went on all day. A dining room buffet shift- fect to drape over the sun room sofa. (Sue’s cats ed to the wall beneath the stairs. . .the stereo system liked to nap there, and found the serapes much to their moved to the sun room. . .Sue’s Raku originals moved liking.) to pedestals in the corner, worthy of the prize they took Carolyn Harris Continued on Page 6
Conversation wasn’t easy across the sun room. The sofa switched to face the fireplace, a chair corners it for easy conversation. Now the room has a focal point in the fireplace and views of the garden and lake outside.
Sue’s writing table stayed, just switched its angle, enhancing the view.
Sue thought this pair of chairs just had to stay together. They did- n’t. One moved to pair with the sun room sofa and her portrait moved to its fireplace wall. Now the living room sofa could move in closer to the fireplace, flanked by a sofa table with cushioned stools beneath. Page 6 May 24, 2001
Not bad. . .but this is better. It was Jane’s idea to borrow a buffet from the dining room. A mirror moves in, reflecting a view that can be seen from the entrance hall.
Carolyn Harris Continued from Page 5 I arrived for the unveiling party in time to find the last pictures going up with Jane and Helga doing a touch of spackling where others had come down. Was Carolyn Harris, veteran of years of work in inte- The look was new and wonderful. . .but most surprising rior design with personal and corporate clients, and wonderful to me was that the rooms felt as if this pleased? “Yes,” she said. “I’m very pleased that was how they were always meant to be. what I thought were going to be problems, weren’t, Witching hour was near, bottles of wine waiting to and that working with Helga and Jane for the first be uncorked, Sue and friends rolled down the drive. time went so smoothly. When I changed direction from Veni, Vidi, Vici. . .they came in, they saw, and were my interior design business to start Interiors, restyled, conquered one and all by what Carolyn and her crew a few years ago, I knew it would fill a need for peo- hath wrought. Oh my god, look at this, I can’t believe ple who wanted a fresh, new interior without the it, terrific, I don’t know where to look first, unbeliev- cost of new furnishings and the expense of tradi- able, it’s so perfect were the cries as the group entered. tional interior design. It’s a new approach and my expe- . . wow, Wow, WOW, came from Sue. A search to see rience with other clients shows it can be done.” where a favorite piece from Sue’s collection had found Was Sue happy? “I love it!”, she said. “It’s just right a new home, all agreeing the restyling made the for me.” rooms work in a way they never had before.
Bookcases stacked give the room height. . .and style as collections group together.They were there for the unveiling of Sue’s interior, restyled: front, Bookcases stacked give the room height. . .and style as (l-r) Jane Slater, Carolyn Harris, Sue Spitler, Jane Ellis; (back) Helga Miller, collections group together. Cheryl Eckley, Eden Lysaught, Sig Roderick and Cheryl Klonoski. May 24, 2001 Page 7
Lighting is of prime importance. “When you are working with the lamps and lighting fixtures that peo- ple have,” Carolyn explained, “you try to create a triangle of light.” Carolyn and Sue agreed she need- ed another lamp in the sun room, part of the “tweak- ing” that occurs when a room is restyled. Along with restyling a room for a new approach to living now, Carolyn will offer suggestions for what she feels can be future possibilities. Using what’s important to people, like the writing table before the window for Sue, a special read- ing chair that another person might love, or a special chair for watching television. “It’s all about working with the way people want to live,” Carolyn said. “Their special needs.” I could see that Carolyn could have helped in my quandary two years ago when I moved from my Long Beach home to a half-the-size cottage in Michiana Shores. What to keep and where was it going to go? Yesss! Sue Spitler and Carolyn Harris toast a successful collaboration. Restyling can work for upsizing or downsizing, for office Carolyn Harris, who lives in Long Beach at Stop and work space (Oh, Carolyn, where am I going to find 23, has been an interior designer and design consul- more file space? I’m out of book shelves, even now.) tant since receiving her Master of Interior Design degree It could work when two households merge or when from the University of Colorado at Denver in 1986. inherited furniture comes your way. Jane Slater She is a member of Interior Redesign Industry added another twist. She calls herself a frustrated Specialists, an organization that provides special interior decorator. “I’ve always loved moving things training, and that recently held a convention in around and adding special touches,” she said. “When Chicago where over 50 members gathered together my daughter put her home on the market, I hesitantly to discuss problems and future goals of their growing asked her if I could make some changes in her rooms. specialty. The group came from many states, inter- She liked them so much, she said she didn’t want to national now with Canada and Australia among its sell her home, and I think the changes helped sell it. members, many from California, a big thing in that When Carolyn asked me to help her, I jumped at the state where new concepts often begin. chance.” Restyling can work with one room, or as in Sue’s Much can happen in a restyled environment, and case, one room leads to another. Always a challenge these are its goals: the space flows; it looks beauti- that calls on everything Carolyn has learned in 15 years ful, and professional; the space has energy; it’s har- of interior design work. Carolyn calls her biggest chal- monious and inviting; you feel comfort; it’s function- lenge as being called in to do just one room, restyling al. It works. For anyone interested, her number is a television room for a convent in California. The nuns, Carolyn Harris, 219/879-9894. Irish and adamant, didn’t like the way they viewed their TV time, one had problem seeing, another could- A special need cat needs a special home n’t hear, they just weren’t happy. She had five Lazy- Boys and a large sofa to somehow incorporate in the plan. Impossible? “Actually, we did a lot,” Carolyn said. “First of all, the television was in the wrong place. It was in front of a sliding glass door with light com- ing in dimming the screen. We rearranged everything. When the sisters came in to see it, they looked around, exclaiming at what had happened and went immediately to their own television chairs, happy as could be. Once you get your focal point, everything seems to fall in place.” Sue Spitler, a super foster care volunteer for the Michiana Humane Important points in restyling an interior from Society, has cared for 37 kittens and their mothers, all finding place- Carolyn: ment, special pets who had their start in life with special loving care. Finding the focal point, like moving the sofa in This is number 38 whose two kittens recently found homes. Now she needs a home, a special one. Pure white and blue eyed, she may the sun room in front of the fireplace at Sue’s. Before have an usual gene sometimes inherent to this type, that makes her it had been placed against a wall, two chairs across deaf. Not too serious, just a need for understanding. For now, she the room on another wall. Conversation just wasn’t has a home at Sue’s who will be happy to let an interested adoptive easy across a 15-foot expanse. parent get acquainted. Call her at 874-5644. Page 8 May 24, 2001
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Sheri Nash-Braun as Miriam (right) and Dona Henry as Raina in “The Seventh Monarch.” A multiple award winning play written by Wheeler resident and Community Theatre Guild member, Jim Henry, will present its world premiere at Chicago Street Theatre on June 1st. “The Seventh Monarch” has won three international playwriting awards, and, after CTG’s June production, the play will be per- formed in Hollywood, California, where it will have its West Coast premier in October of this year. “The Seventh Monarch” tells the story of Miriam Hemmerick, a troubled genius who has lived in seclu- sion for the past twenty years. Miriam’s life is forever changed when she is visited by Raina Briar, a Social Security investigator. Examining a possible check fraud, Raina discovers the enigmatic woman wearing a plastic bubble helmet and her parent no where to be found. Who has been signing Miriam’s parents’ Social Security checks? The only explanation that Miriam can provide is that her parents flew away in a comet. Playwright and director, Jim Henry, is assisted by his co-director, Jonni Pera and the play features Sheri Nash-Braun, Dona Henry, John Taylor, Gary Jones and Doc Kuhn. Performance dates are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, June 1-2, 7-9, 14-16. All curtain times are 8 p.m. There will be an Opening Night Gala on June 1 after the show. There will be complimentary food and drink with the cast and crew. Tickets are $10/adults, $8/students and senior cit- izens. Reservations are highly recommended; phone the box office at 219/464-1636.
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PUT A NAME ON THIS HOUSE. State of the art Weil McLain radiant heat system. 2 x 6 con- STUNNING NEW 2 STORY CONTEMPORARY with full basement. 4,000 sq. ft. The 1 struction, 10 ft. ceilings, Marvin windows & doors. 5 bedrooms & 3 ⁄2 baths. Near pool & café with perfect family home! Spacious open 28 x 21 great room with fireplace, central air, 3 great views of Lake Kai. Ask agent for list of numerous upgrade on this one of a kind home. 5 bedrooms, 2 ⁄4 baths. Secluded porch in rear off kitchen plus 2 walk-out decks on Guesthouse now included at $499,000. each level. Seconds to the best sand beach. $419,700 CALL VERNE 1-888-492-3405 Page 16 May 24, 2001 New Exhibits at the Blank Center f /stops HERE-Six Photographers The Area Artists Association of the John G. Blank , Center for the Arts announces this exhibit which will run May 27-June 26. These photographers, who NGE work independently and have widely different visions, LA S are all members of the AAA. They are: George Kassal oldold fashionedfashioned of Long Beach; Jerry Joschko and Symon Lobsang of Michigan City; Clinton Rigg of Kouts; Rob Rothermel and Kelly Tokoly of LaPorte. ME T George Kassal, a member of the Adjunct Faculty AT MARKE of the Art Department at Indiana University Northwest, “LINKS“LINKS TO THETHE PAST”AST” is the veteran of the group and will show his advanced digital prints. Jerry Joschko, a professional photog- rapher, focuses on a classical format for his nature pho- tos. Clinton Rigg, an active participant in photo- P.H..H. Lange,Lange, ButcherButcher graphic circles, explores aspects of industrial subject matter. Rob Rothermel, the one member of the group without formal training, will show experiments with light and filtered exposures. Kelly Tokoly, a traveling OUR 10th MEMORIAL DAY elementary art teacher, has a contemporary interest in character profiles using portraits of cats. Symon Lobsang, a relative newcomer to Michigan City who CELEBRATION opened a studio here just a year ago, will exhibit May 25 - 26 - 27 - 28 landscape studies. The Art of Speed This exhibit of paintings and drawings of classic rac- Specializing in home created Sausages ing cars and motorcycles is presented by Chicago artist Brian Kinkaid. After retiring from a career in Aged Prime Steaks, Chops & commercial art, Kinkaid has devoted his time to cre- ativity, craftsmanship and reading. His depictions of Home Smoked Meats the shape and structure of racing machines is more than realistic representation of fascinating objects- Bratwurst Beef Jerky Thuringer it is a profound exploration of the ideas behind mankind’s love affair with speed. Hot Dogs Turkey Jerky Landjaeger Beef Sticks Ring Bologna According to Kinkaid, “Mankind’s fascination with Polish Sausage & Our New Mettwurst speed dates back to the time when we were running Knackwurst Honey Bark Liver Sausage after or away from animals...The machines shown here were made by a broad spectrum of people out of love for the sport. Some were triumphant, some were fail- Smoked Hams (no water added), ures, some of the best have been forgotten. They Smoked Turkeys, Ducks, Dried Beef, were all hand made and they still are to this day, and every one has earned the right to be shown, howev- Smoked Ribs, Smoked Pork Chops, er imperfectly, for the sake of the effort involved, the Smoked Shrimp, Smoked Salmon, & More sheer quality and the love of the art.” Kinkaid con- siders these machines art, and his depictions of them are about art, “celebrating love if you will, for its own sake.” Aged Steaks - USDA Prime Adding to the excitement of the show will be the pres- New York Strips T-Bone ence of two actual classic motorcycles installed in the Porterhouse Filet downstairs galleries and film footage of road races. Veal Chops Lamb Chops The public is invited to attend an opening recep- tion for all artists on Sun., May 27, from 4-6 p.m. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Phone 874-0071 Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The John G. Blank Center for the Arts is located at 312 East Eighth Street in th Michigan City. For more information, phone 874- 218 West 7 Street Michigan City 4900. May 24, 2001 Page 17
201 ROBERTA 822 REMINGTON SQUARE Great family home! Raised ranch with three to four bedrooms, Quality is evident in this home with an open concept kitchen that flows family room and game room. $99,900 into family room with gas fireplace. Formal dining & living rooms, 3 1 $ bedrooms & 2 ⁄2 baths. Tastefully decorated. Hunters Run. 189,500
Ask for Tom Stewart, GRI, Broker/Associate • Pager (219) 325-1775
1896 RUSTIC DRIVE 222 OLD MILL ROAD Roomy bi-level home with 5 bedrooms & 3 full baths is perfect Exquisite setting! Open floor plan with fireplace, main floor for the growing family. Finished lower level with 2 walk-outs & master bedroom with incredible bath. Detailed open staircase to a deck to relax & enjoy the scenic surroundings. $184,900 upper level bedrooms. Quality throughout. $193,500
1739 TIFFANY WOODS DRIVE 508 E. SECOND STREET For the golf lover! Cedar home on Briar Leaf Golf Course. Fantastic waterfront property offers a variety of business oppor- 1 Unique home with cathedral ceilings, 5 bedrooms, 3 ⁄2 baths. tunities. More than 1,000 sq. ft. of deck overlooking Trail Creek. Beautifully landscaped with inground sprinkler. $211,000 Paved parking lot, ten 40-foot boat slips. $529,000
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2354 North US 35 2 W. Buffalo St. La Porte,IN New Buffalo, MI (219) 324-2121 T (616) 586-2121 1st Team, Inc. (219) 873-0021123(877) 693-2121 CINDY SCHOOF TOM STEWART Each Office independently Owned & Operated Broker/Associate Broker/Associate Page 18 May 24, 2001 Beach & Water Safety Expo The Beach & Water Safety Expo is a multi-agency effort coordinated by the Michigan City Park Department. It will be held at Washington Park on Fri., May 25, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission is free. Issues such as rip current precautions and survival, and safety on the pier and near the lighthouse will be addressed by members of the MC Lifeguards, the Dunes National Lakeshore, American Red Cross, LAKESIDE HOME & GARDEN MC Dive Team, LaP. Co. EMS and Dive Team, US Coast Guard, YMCA, MC Fire Dept.They will demonstrate Eclectic! equipment, procedures, and provide sound preventative Unique! techniques and advice. For more information, phone Darrell Garbacik at Incredible! 873-1506. FURNITURE • SOFAS • SOFA BEDS WICKER & RATTAN Community Care Guide Available A new free publication, The Indiana Guide to Home CASUAL CLOTHING & Community Based Care, is now available for seniors COLORFUL SPRING PLANTERS AND and their caregivers. The guide provides consumers with clear, basic information including sources of ASSORTED STRAW BASKETS help in such areas as assisted living, adult day care Summer Hours: Sun. 11-5 • M, W, Th, F 10-5 and home-based services. Sat. 10-6 • Closed Tuesday To obtain a free copy, phone United Senior Action at 1-800/495-0872. The United Senior Action Foundation 15412 Red Arrow Highway, Lakeside, Michigan is a non-profit organization that educates Indiana senior 616.469.7727 citizens about issues such as home care, nursing home reform and utility rates.
4121 S. Franklin Street T Michigan City, Indiana (219) 874-2121 Middleton Co., Inc. 123 (800) 876-1331 Larry Middleton Independently Owned and Operated Broker/Owner
Beautiful 3 bedroom home in Beverly Shores, 2 blocks from Lake Fabulous nature lovers estate. 30 beautiful acres, many areas sprinkled, unbe- Unbelievable 7,685 sq. ft. clubhouse with 2 apartments. One apartment has 3 bed- 1 Michigan. 2 ⁄2 baths, circular fireplace, beautiful sunroom, new lievable landscaping. 16 x 32 screened porch, 3 car garage, greenhouse, running rooms & the other has 2 bedrooms, 9 bedrooms total, 9 baths, 3 fireplaces, 3 fully kitchen & appliances, sun deck. Luxury bath and alarm system. stream & pond. 50 x 24-4 car garage & storage building, full basketball court/ice equipped kitchens, huge decks, screened porch, lower level has locker rooms, new $259,000 • 1172134 skating rink with warming house, inground heated pool, full lighted tennis court. 4'' well, lots of lakes, 387 acres, plus 3 bedroom home at 0202 W. 6245 N. goes Ask for Larry Middleton @ 874-2121 So much more! $1,400,000 • 1172186 Ask for Larry Middleton @ 874-2121 with this property. $3,300,000 • 1171160 Ask for Larry Middleton @ 874-2121
Fabulous executive property. Very private wooded 5.35 acres Beach Area - This spacious home has room for all your family Like new ranch on 3 wooded lots in private & quiet Michiana 1 overlooks lake. Remodeled & enlarged in 1995. This is an unbe- & guests. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, office, recreation room & cook’s Shores. 3 bedrooms, 3 ⁄2 baths & full basement that could be fin- lievable property in LaPorte with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 4 fire- dream kitchen plus 2nd kitchen in lower level. You will love the ished into additional living space. Large eat-in kitchen & adjacent places, 28x40 newer barn with electric & phone. So much more! owner’s suite & abundance of closets. Only a short distance to family room with fireplace. Loft area ideal for office. Lake Michigan. $499,000 • 1179502 Ask for Larry Middleton@ 874-2121 $198,500 • 1172253 Ask for Sue Mohnssen @ 874-2121 $229,000 • 1200518 Ask for Fred Dempsey @ 874-2121 Be sure to watch our Century 21 Home Show Sundays 10 a.m. - Channel 48 in Michigan City and Channel 45 in LaPorte www.century21.com May 24, 2001 Page 19 SAWYER GARDEN CENTER OPEN 7 DAYS 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. 1-616-426-8810 Downtown Sawyer COMBINATION PATIO CUTTING Geranium Geraniums Geraniums Planters 10'' pot 6'' pot 16'' pot $ 95 $ 12 or 2 for 25 $395 or 3 for $10 $ 95 Terre Cotta Style Pot 39 All Colors All Colors Terra Cotta Style Pot Great Selection AllO Colors These BabiesO are Nice! O SEED FLOWERING QUALITY Geraniums PERENNIALS 4'' pot BASKETS 1 Gallon Pot 99¢ea. or $1595flat 10”-12”-14” Pots $ 95 $ Great Selection 5 or 10 for 50 9O Colors O New ProductsO Arrive Weekly VEGETABLE GROUND FLOWER JUMBO PLANTSO COVERO POUCHESO QUALITY VINES BEDDING HERBSO HOSTOAS O PLANTS UNUSUAL ROSES GRASSES PERENNIALS WATERMELON Beginning Wednesday $ 95 3 ea. FRESH PRODUCE May 23 MICHIGAN HYDROPONIC SLICED CALIFORNIA PORTABELLA ASPARAGUS TOMATOES MUSHROOMS PEACHES ¢ ¢ $ 49 99Olb. 99Olb. $1O996 oz. O1 lb. JUMBO BABY DOLE IDAHO MICHIGAN VIDALIA PEELED CLASSIC ONIONS CARROTS POTATOES SALAD RHUBARB $14910 lbs. $149lb. 59¢lb. 99¢lb. $1992 lb. bag COMPLETE SELECTION OF NURSERY STOCK Take Red Arrow Highway to Sawyer stoplight, then east 3/4 mile or Take I-94 to Sawyer Exit 12, then 1/2 mile COME STRAIGHT TO THE BEST Page 20 May 24, 2001 Cruising the “Mother Road”
The person at the rental car desk at Sky Harbor air- Sheila port tried to talk me into upgrading my assigned Carlson Ford Focus to a sporty convertible. I wasn’t biting. One look out of the airport’s windows toward Phoenix’ skyline said one thing: smog. And although I was heading at least 100 miles north of the capitol city, the idea of a stinging hot sun beating down on my head did not appeal. That decision held firm until the fifth vacation day, when we were in the Flagstaff area. Flagstaff is usually at least 20 degrees cooler than the low desert places, and on this particular Monday 70-degree sun- shine felt just fine. We had just left Walnut Canyon after a very brief visit to the National Monument. By brief, I mean about 20 minutes. The park, site of 800-year old Sinagua cliff dwellings along the limestone-rimmed canyon, has but two trails: easy and very difficult. At a record 15 G minutes, guess which one we took. We bypassed the 9/10-mile Island Trail that requires an 185-foot climb back to the canyon rim. I can use Brian’s healing sprained ankle as an excuse, or my own reluctance and more golf - 9th hole steps from to double or triple my heart rate. your front door. 4 bedroom, 3 bath, Omaster suite, sauna, sunken living room 2 fireplaces, wet bar in family room, sliders to deck on the shores of Lake Clare. 3 car garage. Long Beach. L $315,000 F Walnut Canyon National Monument, with the snowy San Francisco Peaks in the distance. As we exited out of the long, pine-forested road to return to Flagstaff, we had the choice of taking the Interstate or driving along Historic Route 66. It was a no-contest decision and it was here that I wished that I had taken up the rental car clerk’s suggestion earlier in the week. As we sped, or more precisely, cruised along the two- lane white cement highway, I mentally hummed the theme-music of that great, 50’s television classic where Martin Milner and George Maharis cruised in their red ‘Vette, hair blowing in the wind, along that selling homes inc famous stretch of road. And here we were, in a very uncool Ford Focus. No other cars on this road com- 219.874.1180 ing or going, at least for the first three miles. With a 123 888.500.0492 V/P windshield view of snow-capped San Francisco Peaks, T Licensed IN/MI the ride was a few heady seconds of bliss. Woulda been cool with the a top that folded down, but didn’t. May 24, 2001 Page 21 by Paula McHugh
But before one could say, “get your kicks…” we found ourselves smack in the midst of roadside commerce. Sheila Motels, restaurants, gas stations, and slowed-down Carlson traffic. I found that Flagstaff is an easy place to get lost in. Navigating Phoenix is easier. Round and round we went, wrong turn here, then there. Soon we were back on a crowded stretch of Route 66 again, but this time I spotted a place I had read about on the Internet. The Ford’s wheels jumped a curb and came to stop in a rough-gravel parking lot. I had found the O Museum Club, also known as “The Zoo.” Named by Car & Driver to be one of the nation’s top ten roadhouses, this biker-friendly tavern, dance hall, and betting parlor is the place that musicians P traveling along Route 66 would stop in to perform. And there is even more history here. The 1931 log build- ing built around five huge ponderosa pines was for- E
4154 Creek Drive, Michiana, MI NSaturday, May 26 • 1-4 p.m. est beach rights and wooded setting. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, decks, screened porch, sunken living room, fireplace, vault- ed ceiling, 2 car garage, basement and Hgreat contemporary design. merly home to the Dean Eldredge Museum, a collection Dir: Lake Shore Dr., south on Michiana Dr., left of taxidermied animals and Native American artifacts, on Creek. that thousands of tourists and hunting buffs would visit. The building is on the National Register of O Historic Places, and was claimed at one time to be the largest log cabin in Arizona. The entrance, looking like an oversized bowlegged pair of cowboy chaps, is actu- ally an inverted Ponderosa pine tree trunk with two huge branches. U S E
A Flagstaff saddle maker, Doc Williams, turned the selling homes inc Museum into a nightclub in 1936. Williams kept the stuffed animals that hang from the interior walls. Low 219.874.1180 light made it difficult to photograph the bobcat, bear, 123 888.500.0492 V/P owls, peacock, and mountain lion that surround the T Licensed IN/MI dance floor. You’ll have to go visit for yourself. Page 22 May 24, 2001 Hone Your Computer Skills at PNC
Beginners Computer Class—Thursdays, June 7-28, 6-9 p.m., or Saturdays, June 23 and 30, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m., or Thursdays, July 12-August 2, 6-9 p.m. A text- book is included. The course fee is $199. Introduction to the Internet—Sat., July 21, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Course fee is $99. Web Page—Tuesdays, June 5-26, 6-9 p.m. Familiarity June 18 - August 10 Daily 9 am-12 cst Ages 3-13 with internet terminology and computer literacy is required. Course fee is $199. Textbook is included. Michiana Community House 4600 Cherokee, Michiana, MI Introduction to Windows 98—Mondays, July 9- 16, 6-9 p.m., or Wednesdays, August 15-22, 6-9 p.m. $ 00 Fees: Season 190 Course fee is $99. Textbook is included. Half Season 12000 Basic Word 2000—Wednesdays, June 6-20, 6-9 p.m. 00 Course fee is $169. Weekly 40 Introduction to Excel 2000—Mondays, June 4- Daily 900 25, 6-9 p.m. Course fee is $199. Textbook is included. Sports • Crafts • Overnights Introduction to Access 2000—Wednesdays, July Tennis Tournament • Olympic Week 11-August 8, 6-9 p.m.Course fee is $239. Textbook is Day Camp Telephone included. 616-469-9960 For additional information on these or other non- Sponsored by the Michiana Women’s Club credit courses at Purdue North Central, phone 872- 0527, ext. 5343, or visit www.purduenc.edu
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IF YOU HAD THE POWER TO SEE HIS FUTURE... YOU’D USE IT IN A HEARTBEAT
Introducing the HEART CT-SCANNER to LaPorte Hospital & Health Services
HEART SCAN: THE WORRY STOPS AND THE BEAT GOES ON
With incredible accuracy, the Heart CT-Scanner sees inside the arteries of the heart, and detects heart disease at its ear- liest, most treatable stages. A high score on this exam may be consistent with a moderate to high risk of suffering a car- diac event, like a heart attack, within the next two to five years.
The Heart CT-Scanner is safe. It’s pain-free. It’s non-invasive. It’s cost-effective. It doesn’t require a doctor’s order. It takes only 10 minutes. It’s worth it! It’s for men 35 to 65 and women 40 to 70, especially if you have one or more of the following risk factors: • Family history of heart disease • Obesity • High blood pressure • Smoking • Diabetes mellitus • Abnormal EKG • High cholesterol level, high triglycerides • Atypical chest pain or low HDL plasma levels • Sedentary lifestyle
Once again, LaPorte Hospital brings to our community the latest advances in heart health. Our board certified radiologists and cardiologists would love to help you.The Heart CT-Scanner—whose life will it save next? For your Clarian Health appointment, call 800-235-6204, ext. 2444. Methodist • I.U. Medical• Riley Page 24 May 24, 2001 Marquette’s Spring Fling a Great Success! On April 21st, Hesston Hills was the site of Marquette High School’s fundraiser, the Spring Fling. Sponsored by the Marquette Parents Organization, the highlight of the evening was the countdown to the grand prize of $5,000 which was split by Kevin and Shari Johnson and Bob and Diane Lindenmeyer.
Holding the $5,000 envelope are (l-r): co-chairman John Skierkowski, Door prizes and auction winnings are shown by Julie Wojcik, Karen with winners Kevin Johnson and Bob Lindenmeyer. Kmiecik and Sue Konrady.
Barb Macudzinski accepts a gift from the MPO president, Dean Uminski. She is recipient of a lifetime achievement award for all her volunteer The Marquette Singers provided entertainment for hours through the years. Looking on is husband, Roman (left). the Hesston Hills crowd.
Moggie Coleman, Lauri Osmanski and Charlie Cate Pat and Mary McDonald leave with their auction items. at the hors d’oeuvres table. May 24, 2001 Page 25
Building Michiana’s finest decks for over 15 years working closely with the homeowner for that custom design. Also specializing in screenrooms, gazebos, walks, patios, stairs, and retaining walls. (219) 291-1749
Anthony Kavanaugh Antiques & Accessories for the Garden & the House WAREHOUSE SALE Memorial Day Weekend
Friday-Monday, May 25-28, 11:00-6:00 MI time
Garden furnishings, watering cans, urns, Haywood Wakefield cottage maple, furniture, some as is, lamps & chandeliers, vintage linens, columns & architectural elements, many treasures, lots of junk.
Come see us and the wonderful, annual Featherbone Pottery Sale
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What is a trip to the Sedona area without dipping into some New Age experiences? The Native American drumming circles may or may not be considered new age, but they certainly are everywhere within the Verde Valley. At the invitation of my Cottonwood friend, Maya, I attended a special performance of her duo, known as “As the Spirit Moves.” Maya and her friend Carol, a retired teacher from Michigan began performing to audiences in nursing homes, RV parks, and community functions a few years
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Valparaiso Hours: for more information visit us at: Mon.-Fri. 10-5:30 Saturday 10-5 www.lagrandetrunk.com The campers get into the beat as Maya leads them along with her drum. May 24, 2001 Page 27 by Paula McHugh
Carol and Maya had been booked to perform at a Caught In The Act Of large RV park in Camp Verde, where non-drumming vagabond RV-ers came to listen to the Native American sounds. Little did the audience know that before the evening was over, they too would be pulled into the hypnotic appeal of the music. Extra drums, rattles and sticks were passed around to everyone who wished to join in. A tentative stiffness of boom, shah, clack, clack evolved into set after energizing set. A new drumming circle was about to be born. Among the invited guests, Doris Grinsfelder, a former Marin County native, invited me to visit the rubber tire Earthship that she built on her Cornville property. I was interested in seeing how discarded and unwanted tires could be transformed into an attrac- tive living space. Doris’ Earthship is well known to drumming circles in this part of Arizona. The retreat space, filled with airy wicker and old antiques, has a wall of windows on one side, a small woodburner on the opposite wall. White walls are plastered; the on the run... tires cannot be seen. Doris’ acrylic landscape paint- ings add color to the walls, and the cement floors are covered with Persian carpets that add more pattern and color. Print Advertisements • Logos
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Doris has hosted a small international gathering Capability Brochures & Folders in her Earthship and in addition to the monthly new moon drumming circle, the space is used for workshops by the easygoing Cornville resident. Just up the hill, a smaller, round adobe structure welcomes guests for meditation. If a searcher is seeking peace and quiet, Doris’ is the perfect spot. No noise here from trains, planes and highways. Only the occasional shrill cry of a hawk or a barking dog in the distance. Doris’ Earthship and Maya and Carol’s “As the Spirit Moves” are what some would describe as “typ- 101 W. Second Street, Michigan City, IN 46360 ical Sedona.” But you won’t find them on any sched- 219.879.1223 uled tour. [email protected] That’s the nice part of getting to know the locals. Page 28 May 24, 2001
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