The Greening of Shoreland Hills by Barbara Stodola

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Volume 25, Number 35 Thursday, September 10, 2009 The Greening of Shoreland Hills by Barbara Stodola

Blending with the tall trees of Shoreland Hills, the house built by Larry Wood chips blanket the steep dune; the stairway consists of chunks of Zimmer and Ted Perzanowski was designed to harmonize with nature. street pavement salvaged from a vacant lot in Michigan City. On a tree-shaded dune in Shoreland Hills, Larry “It’s been a passion of mine during my thirty-year Zimmer and Ted Perzanowski have built an eco- career, to make a home as environmentally friendly friendly house that defers to the natural beauty of as possible,” says Zimmer. “We used local products, its site. local craftsmen, and recycled materials whenever About forty oaks remain on the property, and a possible. We sent the trees to a sawyer from Har- fi ve-inch mulch of wood chips blankets the ground bert, and a company from Stevensville (Lakeshore – mulch created from the fi fteen trees removed to Stair) did the interior stair treads and fl oor boards.” make way for the house. Chunks of asphalt street On the fi rst fl oor are offi ces for Zimmer, an inte- pavement, hauled away from a vacant lot in Michi- rior designer, and Perzanowski, whose counseling gan City, now form a rustic stairway, climbing up practice is subtitled “Talk To Ted.” the dune – just one of the clever recycling tech- niques used in construction of the house. Greening Continued on Page 2 THE Page 2 September 10, 2009

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Greening Continued from Page 1 The second-fl oor living space measures just 1,000 square feet. “We’ve lived together for twenty-three years,” says Zim- mer, “and this is all the space we need. Neither one of us col- lects or accumulates much. We want a place that is simple, clean and peaceful; neutral earth tones that blend with the outdoors. Up here, at the top of the dune, it’s like living in a tree house.” The exterior pine siding came from a managed forest in northern Michigan. It is applied in two directions, Zimmer points out – vertically across the front, to emphasize the ver- ticality of the trees; and horizontally along the side, to echo the horizontality of the land: “oaks meeting the dune,” he muses. Treated with an ebonized stain, the home’s siding A construction photo shows the eight-inch-thick wall insulated with foam, sandwiched between two layers of particle board. blends in quietly with the bark of the trees. Zimmer designed the house and an architect friend, Jim Jaksa, acted as consultant. “The house is not ‘stick-built’,” Zimmer says. “It is platform-framed using SIPS (structur- al insulated panels), which consist of three layers – a foam panel sandwiched between two layers of particle board. The panels are made by Porter Corporation in Holland, Michi- gan, another local supplier. Our walls are eight inches thick, and the roof is twelve inches. The windows are triple-paned, for the highest energy effi ciency that was affordable.” A consulting company from Valparaiso, Energy Diagnos- tics, has given the house a fi ve-star rating – which means, Zimmer says, “It is 50% more energy-effi cient than the standard code-built house.” The cost of utilities has been esti- mated to run $1,304. annually – to include heating, cooling, lighting. “We shall see,” he says with a smile. “This will be Square square square rectangle – the home’s simple geometry our fi rst winter here.” contributes a ghostly presence to the leafl ess winter trees. THE September 10, 2009 Page 3 Zimmer and Perzanowski lived for six years in another house they built in Michigan City. Previously they renovated a 100-year-old Vic- torian house in Chicago. They broke ground in Shoreland Hills in October, 2008, and moved in mid-August, 2009. Their decision-making was guided by life experiences. “We’ve taken trips to national parks out west and natural areas in Europe and New Zealand, and we feel it’s our responsibility to preserve the beauty of nature,” Zim- mer said. “We tried to do things in the most economical way possible.” The ground fl oor, made of cement, was fi n- ished off so expertly that “We applied a clear acrylic fi nish, and it almost looks like stone.” The spiral staircase, a space-saving design by The stair rail marks off the custom-designed Zimmer, was fabricated in Three Oaks, Michi- kitchen from the open gan, by Eric and Wally Meissner. “It is a steel living space. structure, open in the center to let the light come through,” Zimmer said. “The entire staircase, with its steel frame and oak stair treads, was made in their shop. It took fi ve guys to carry it into the house.” All the drywall was made in Indiana, of 90% recycled material. There is a three-zone heating/ cooling system and an on-demand water heater. Solatube lighting makes use of natural The spiral staircase, sunlight, and other lights are on dimmers. Ap- designed by Zimmer, was built of oak pliances are energy star-rated. stair treads circling The kitchen consists of a fi fteen-foot wall around an open steel with sink, dishwasher, electric oven and gas framework. cook-top set into the countertop. That’s it; fi f- teen feet takes care of food preparation needs. A niche around the corner accommodates the refrigerator. Doug Barnes, a master cabinet- maker from Michigan City, used rift-sawn white oak for the custom cabinetry. The countertop, a high-density plastic material called Virtuestone, comes from Stevensville, Michi- gan – whereas most stone products, Zimmer points out, need to be imported. The living area is a large open space with the kitchen wall opposite the fi replace, and a seating area that is comfortably but simply furnished. Square carpet tiles, set into the oak fl oors, maintain the minimal decor. The fi rebox, a prefab unit clad in ceramic tile, was made in Richmond, Indiana, of 50% recycled glass. Facing it are the sofa and two end ta- bles, “the only things new,” Zimmer says. Sev- eral chairs are antique Arts & Crafts pieces, a style he likes “because it has a contemporary look.”

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Greening Continued from Page 3 The interior décor is personalized by small paint- A bedroom, a bathroom, a screened porch and a ings, the work of local artists David Langley and large walk-in closet complete the second-fl oor living Julie Kasniunas, Paul Jeselskis’ pottery, and a few area. Another space-saving device is the placement pieces by old friends. Otherwise, Zimmer points out, of washer and dryer in the most convenient spot – “Nature is our art work.” right there in the walk-in closet. Zimmer’s design was achieved after years of con- Windows are placed for cross-ventilation and templating how to build effi ciently, economically, to allow the greatest possible exposure to the out- and in harmony doors. The house is so designed that very few doors with nature. are needed, thus providing an unbroken view and a He commend- continuous fl ow, without the disruption of opening ed the work and closing doors. of Flemington To keep attention focused on the woodland view, Construction, neutral colors are used throughout the house. Wa- local carpenter ter-based paints from Sherwin-Williams are appro- Kirk Silver, and priately named “vertical taupe” and “kilim beige”. other craftsmen involved in the custom- built project, and refl ected on “how gratifying it was, to work with people who love what they do.” Open doorways contribute to the home’s spacious feeling, allowing outdoor views from all angles. THE September 10, 2009 Page 5 Micky Gallas Properties 123 (219) 874-7070 Beach CRS (219) 874-5249 City T (269) 586-2350 Michigan 1-800-680-9682 www.MickyGallasProperties.com Micky Gallas ABR, CRB, CRS, e-PRO, GRI, SRES Long Beach • Michigan City • New Buffalo Cell 219/861-6012 Turn the Key

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He returns to his native Quebec to teach and ap- pear as soloist with the Quebec Symphony. Chali- four and two Philharmonic colleagues, Joanne Pearce Martin and Peter Stumpf, recently formed the Los Angeles Philharmonic Piano Trio. He has been principal concertmaster of the Los Angeles Philharmonic since 1995. Forum subscription tickets are $75 for regular tickets, $125 for donor tickets and $150 for patron tickets. Subscription tickets may be purchased in person from the PNC Offi ce of Advancement, located in the Technology Building, Room 101 on the Westville campus; Michigan City Public Library, Kabelin Hardware, 512 Andrews Ave., LaPorte and at PNC - Porter County, 600 Vale Park Road, Val- paraiso. Subscriptions may be purchased via credit card by calling the PNC Advancement Offi ce at (219) 785-5697. Any student with a valid ID will be admitted free. Additional information about the Sinai Forum Presented by Purdue University North Central is available at www.sinaiforum.org. 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An aging King’s cataclysmic error in judgment plunges his family and kingdom into an abyss of suffering and chaos. Shakespeare’s towering trag- edy explores the fundamental aspects of humanity and relationships: love, dignity, duty, and betrayal. Intimate and explosive, tender and heartrending, “King Lear” is a supreme masterpiece and a tri- umph of dramatic imagination. Admission is $20/general public, $18/senior citizens, and $12/students. Tickets are available through the University of Notre Dame’s DeBartolo Performing Arts Center ticket offi ce by phoning 574- 631-2800 or visiting http://performingarts.nd.edu Based in London, England and produced on campuses throughout the nation by Shakespeare at Notre Dame, AFTLS sends a new self-directed ensemble of fi ve professional actors to the United States twice a year to universities across the nation. Actors From The London Stage, whose members hail from such prestigious theatre companies as the Royal Shakespeare Company, the National Theatre of Great Britain and Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, has called Notre Dame its American home since 2000. Shakespeare at Notre Dame consists of the Mc- Meel Family Chair in Shakespeare Studies, the Plan a special event with us! Ryan Producing Artistic Director, the Notre Dame Exceptional food designed especially for you. Shakespeare Festival, Actors From The London Stage, ancillary lectures and events, and library A unique, private, cozy setting. collections. Table seating for groups up to 20 plus additional Its mission is to become the pre-eminent venue for couch and chair seating. the study and performance of the works of Shake- speare, providing Notre Dame and the wider com- Additional amenities including WiFi, piano, fi replace, munity an on-campus culture steeped in the works 37” fl at screen and stereo sound system. of Shakespeare both on the page and on the stage.

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New Buffalo resident Henry Boulley has become a dedicated player in the drama that will determine whether his native language survives the 21st century. The language, Ojibwe or Ojibway, has entered the “severely endangered” classifi cation among the dozens of Native American languages. Ojibway is far from being alone in the “endangered” category. The United Nations Educational, Scientifi c, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has published an online atlas of the world’s endangered languages, in the process listing more than 2,400 that are at risk of extinction. Aware of the danger, the Ojibway Nation’s ad- ministration has stepped up its efforts to increase participation in language instruction. Mr. Boulley is one of the tribe’s members who, on his own, has taken up the study of Ojibway. He both reads and practices at home in New Buf- Children including two of Henry Boulley’s sisters and his great-grand- falo and attends formal classes in “Ojibway coun- mother enjoy a quiet moment near the Boulley family home on Sugar try” around Sault Ste. Marie, in northern Michigan. Island, Michigan. The sisters are Katherine (right) and Pearl (second Agreement is general among those who support from left). The others in the photo--taken about 1951--are Alex Pine and his sister, Mary Pine (second from right) and Henry’s great-grandmother, the tribe’s efforts to preserve a living language that Mrs. Angeline Williams. (Family photo) the endeavor is meeting a basic need. As most current students of the language know, a UNESCO He also refers often to the periodic bulletins is- publication has provided a technical defi nition of a sued by the Ojibway Cultural Foundation. The bul- language that may become extinct: when the last letins have passages in both English and Ojibway. person who learned that language as his or her pri- Like tribal elders, Mr. Boulley doesn’t believe mary tongue dies. that UNESCO assignment of the “severely endan- Ironically, Mr. Boulley, a full-blooded Native gered” description to Ojibway means the language American, not only grew up speaking Ojibway as a is condemned to extinction either immediately or in child and youth; he spoke the language exclusively the future. Mr. Boulley recalls rather the statement in the family and tribal context until he was 17. by Bebamikwe-Toulouse, president of the Anishi- Leaving his home area and the Sault Ste. Marie naabemowin-Teg, Inc., First Nation, Canada on the Ojibway Nation after his 17th birthday, Mr. Boul- occasion of the 15th Annual Language Conference ley served in the United States Navy for four years. in March of this year. His later career as a truck driver included some 20 “This is our 15th conference,” the president said. years as owner of his own rig and more years work- “We continue to provide the venue for you, the keeping for trucking companies after selling his own ve- ers of the (Ojibway) language. Without any govern- hicle. He retired in 2003. He had basically forgotten ment funding whatsoever, we work tirelessly. . .so his mother tongue. this event can take place. Without your continued Taking up the study of Ojibway in “about 2004,” support and encouragement, this would not be what Mr. Boulley extracts both comfort and inspiration it is today.” from the fact that his daughter, Angeline Boulley UNESCO has provided estimates of the num- Matson, contributes substantially to the Nation’s bers of people who currently speak Ojibway. The language efforts. Mr. Boulley’s wife Donna shares UNESCO report indicated that some 8,000 persons the family pride in knowing that Ms. Matson serves qualify as “speakers.” That fi gure represents “the as both the education director and the director of number of speakers of Ojibway as refl ected in the membership services for the Sault Ste. Marie Na- 2000 U.S. census.” tion. UNESCO notes also that Ojibway is spoken pri- The Boulleys remain convinced that the Nation is marily in the states of Minnesota, Wisconsin, and on the right course as it encourages language study Michigan. for members whatever their age. Mr. Boulley con- The Language Conference tinues his studies using his own books including an The 15th language conference was sponsored for- English-Ojibway dictionary and a book of stories in mally by Anishinaabemowin-Teg, Inc., of Canada. Ojibway by his late great-grandmother, Mrs. Ange- It was held at Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, for four line Williams. days from March 26 through March 29, 2009. The THE September 10, 2009 Page 17 organization is a nonprofi t group dedicated to pro- maple trees. Then they named me a fi re-keeper. I moting and preserving the Ojibway language. was responsible for maintaining a fi re for the dura- The methods that the group employs for the Sault tion of the fast. Ste. Marie tribe are workshops and other cultural “Throughout the four days, after the feast the and educational events. Mr. Boulley recalls the con- people received no food or drink until it was over. ference also as an opportunity to meet people. “Visi- In the Indian belief the fasting serves as a spiritual tors like me came from other Midwestern states and strengthening. Those who complete it say it has the a few came from as far away as California,” he says. effect of opening one’s mind and spirit. It’s a kind of “Others came from Canada.” prayer in action.” “One interesting fact was the way we were asked What he learned about the Ojibway language to approach language learning. Three concepts were during the 15th Annual Conference and the later important, the way it was presented. The three stay in May has remained with Mr. Boulley as fur- formed a kind of triad, or threesome that worked ther enrichment of his language learning efforts. together: land, language, and culture. “It’s a historic tongue,” he says. “I remember critical items of interest. The following are among them: -- “The total immersion method of teaching the language--or any language--is the most effective for us as for other learners. -- “Ojibway is a kind of ‘mother tongue’ to several other Indian languages, among them Cree, Pot- tawatomi, Odawa, and (in Wisconsin) Menominee. -- “Language students and experts view Ojib- way, Pottawatomi, and Odawa to be the ‘three fi res’ among the regional native languages. The three are, in general, the closest as regards vocabularies and grammar.” Situated in northern Michigan, more than 300 miles from Mr. Boulley’s New Buffalo home, the Ojibway Nation’s leaders maintain their base as a kind of “headquarters” for their scattered language learners.

As a sign of the emphasis placed by the Sault Nation on education, Megan Eby won an award last June for her nomination as the Outstand- ing Native American Graduate of Sault Area High School. Presenting the award, a special plaque, was the Nation’s Career Center Director Gary Dueman. (Image courtesy Win Awenen Nisitotung newspaper) “That means the people speaking the language must have land that can be regarded as the ‘home area’ of both the speaker and the language. A region in which both can thrive. The language, of course, for us is Ojibway and the culture is that of our fore- bears and contemporaries, with all that that means in terms of traditions and lifeways.” Island country, boat country--that sums up a description of the Sault Ste. A Period of Fasting Marie region where Henry Boulley spent his early years. Studying the Several weeks after the language conference Ojibway language, he recalls such scenes clearly, he says. (Family photo) ended, the annual spring period of fasting took For his part, Mr. Boulley utilizes every opportu- place. Held from May 13 to May 20, this gathering nity to remain in contact with his one-time home in stressed cultural observances primarily. the North Country. He found the March visit and “The young people taking part in the programs the later stay in the Sault Ste. Marie area especially were about 14 or so years of age,” Mr. Boulley re- proﬁ table because he could attend classes taught by calls. “The conference began with a feast, progressed adults who were ﬂ uent in Ojibway. through the ritual of the sweat__literally a bodily “I can feel the language coming back to me when sweat--and continued with isolation in a woodland I hear it,” he says. “If I could attend classes daily, I environment. would.” “Like many other older people who came for the In the meantime, as one link in the membership conference and the learning opportunities that went chain of “old-timers” who live in Great Lakes states, with it, I was able to help before and during the May he is convinced that Ojibway will survive. “There’s gathering. I had been doing basic demonstrations-- so much work going into the nurturing process,” he for example, showing old ways of drawing sap from says, “that I don’t think it can fail.” THE Page 18 September 10, 2009 LB Civic Association Helps Habitat NSC Heating and The Long Beach Civic Association takes their name seriously. Besides the wonderful 4th of July Air Conditioning event they put on every year, the group has helped “Not So Costly” Quality HVAC Work out in Michigan City with the Habitat for Human- ity. Here is a group shot of the members of Long • $99.00 A/C Clean, Check & Charge Beach Civic who participated in work on a house on • $399.00 Duct Cleaning Willard Ave. in Michigan City on July 18, 2009. • Water Heater Installation & Repairs

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Brentwood THE Page 22 September 10, 2009 Writing Out Loud Series 2009 Event is Celebrating 25th Anniversary Curtis Crisler, Sat., Oct. 17, Best-Selling Author Brad Meltzer Headlines 7:30 p.m.–Curtis Crisler is a Cave The Michigan City Public Library has announced Canem Fellow at Indiana Uni- the lineup for its 2009 Writing Out Loud Series. versity-Purdue University Fort The series is celebrating its 25th anniversary this Wayne, where he is an Assistant year. The series began as a grant from the Indiana Professor of Creative Writing. Humanities Council. Since then, the program has His book Tough Boy Sonatas was become a community event, which draws serious published in 2007 and is also on writers from around the country. This years line- Recorded Books. It is an Eliot up includes children’s author, Candace Fleming, Rosewater 2008-09 award win- New York Times best-selling author Brad Meltzer, ner and winner of the Eric Hoffer award-winning young adult poet, Curtis Crisler and Award. Crisler has been published in Crab Orchard Harry Mark Petrakis who was the very fi rst Writing Review, Reverie, The Amistad, and anthologies such Out Loud guest, 25 years ago. as “Our Common Suffering: Anthology of Poets in Memoriam 2008” “Sichuan Earthquake,” “Finger- Candace Fleming, nails Across the Chalkboard: Poetry and Prose on Sat., Sept. 12, 7:30 p.m.– HIV/AIDS from the Black Diaspora,” “Only the Sea Candace awarded herself Keeps: Poetry of the Tsunami,” and “The Ringing the Newbery Medal in Ear: Black Poets Lean South.” fi fth grade after scraping Crisler is a recipient of an Indiana Arts Commis- the gold sticker off the sion’s Individual Artist Project Grant, an artist at class copy of The Witch of Soul Mountain Retreat, an artist at SAAW, and an Blackbird Pond and past- artist for “Words on the Go.”His work has appeared ing it onto her fi rst novel– in such literary journals as The Fourth River and a ten page, ten chapter Black Arts Quarterly. His chapbook, Burnt Offer- mystery called Who Done It? She’s been collecting ings of a City, won the Kathryn Young Chapbook awards herself ever since. Award. His new book, Pulling Scabs, is due out later Today, Candace is a versatile and acclaimed au- this year. Purdue University North Central Profes- thor of more than twenty books for children and sor Dr. Jesse Cohn will be the interviewer for this young adults including Muncha, Muncha, Muncha program. and Boxes for Katje. Plus, she was born in Michi- gan City and went to Marsh Elementary school un- Harry Mark Petrakis, til she was in the third grade! Jane Malott from the Sat., Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m.– Har- Michigan City Area Schools will be the interviewer ry Mark Petrakis returns to for this program. the library 25 years after being the fi rst ever Writing Out Brad Meltzer, Sat., Oct. 3, Loud guest. At 86, he still 7:30 p.m.– Brad Meltzer is the is writing. His most recent author of The New York Times books include, The Shep- bestsellers The Tenth Justice, herds of Shadows (2008) and Dead Even, The First Counsel, The Hour of the Bell (2008). The Millionaires, and The Zero He has written a screen- Game. His newest novel is The play, over 20 novels and for Book of Lies. Meltzer also was magazines including Atlan- one of the co-creators of the TV tic Monthly, Harper’s Ba- show, “Jack & Bobby”– about zaar, and the Saturday Evening Post. He has also two young brothers, one of written for newspapers including the New York whom will one day grow up to be President. Times and the Chicago Tribune. He is currently a He is the author of the critically acclaimed comic freelance writer making his home in the Indiana book, “Identity Crisis,” a murder mystery featuring Dunes. Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman. He’s been The Friends of the Library will host a reception featured on The Today Show, and in major publi- following each program. 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18777 WEST U.S. 12 • NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117 TEL 269-469-2007 • FAX 269-469-6271 E-mail: [email protected] THE THE Page 26 September 10, 2009 September 10, 2009 Page 27 International students and leaders from 13 dif- Michigan City Hosts CISV Village the Michigan City Fourth of July parade, the Mich- ferent countries visited LaPorte County for the igan City fi reworks, a day at the LaPorte County month of July as part of a CISV (Children’s Inter- Fair, Lighthouse Premium Outlets, the Michigan national Summer Villages) Village hosted by our City Zoo, boat rides out on Lake Michigan contrib- local Michigan City CISV Chapter. The 11-year-old uted by the Charter Boat Association of Michigan delegates and their leaders arrived July 2nd from City. Brazil, USA, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Germany In the CISV Village, delegates actively partici- (delegations from both Darmstadt and Hamburg), pated in games and activities that promote commu- New Zealand, China, Italy, Sweden, Mexico, and nication, explore important themes related to peace Norway to participate in this camp, called ‘Peace! and understanding, and teach confl ict resolution. The Ripple Efffect’. The Village was staffed by both Open Day for the Summer Camp for CISV (for- members of our local community as well as from the merly Children’s International Summer Villages) international community. Camp Director was Josh was on Sunday, July 26th from 2-4pm at Niemann Logmann, of LaPorte. Other staff members include School in Michigan City. Delegations displayed cul- Rachel Shreve, Michigan City, Amy Lukas, Bev- tural exhibits and photos and maps of their coun- erly Shores, Gage Barry, Chesterton, and Christy tries, shared samples of food from their countries, Kelver, LaPorte. Junior counselors hailed from At- gave national dance performances and short skits lanta, Georgia, France, Canada, and Troy, Ohio. of their native folk tales, and answered questions Delegates stayed with local families who volun- about themselves and their countries. teered to host them for the two days before camp CISV was founded during the aftermath of World offi cially began on July 5th at St. Paul Lutheran War II to promote world peace by allowing children School in Michigan City and then again for a week- to experience other cultures and learn to live and PPhotohoto bbyy SScottcott AAllenllen end in the middle of the month-long camp. Our local work with their international peers. CISV evolved families hosting the delegates, leaders, and speak- from a fi rm conviction that lasting peace is possible ers were: if individuals and groups can learn to live together Sue and Bernie Konrady, April and Marty Fallon, as friends. For CISV, the key to making this vision Sue and Drew Barry, Vic and Connie Althoff, Nancy a reality was to start working with children and and Tim Smith, Chris and Darlene Chatfi eld, Ann youth. and Steve Bogart, The Porters, Donna Nieman, To learn more about our local CISV and the na- Angie and Royce Williams, Jeremy and Heather tional organization, check these websites: geocities. Smith, Vicki McHugh, Elizabeth and Tony Hoff- com/cisvmc and cisvusa.org. For more information, stetter, Mary Lake, Amy Johnston, Beth and Erik please contact Jody Presser (219) 326-6680, or Linde Prascak, Nancy Saxon, Brahim and Mouha Hakim, Hansen-Lukas (219) 872-4653. Cat Castaldi, Doris and Jamal Agemy, Mary Sue Ya- – Submitted by Linde Hansen-Lukas davia, The whole Wrobleski Family, Lisa and Scott

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Faces Faces Faces Faces Faces THE Page 28 September 10, 2009 Concert Featuring “The Academy is…” Acclaimed Chicago band The Academy Is... will perform at Valparaiso University on Sat., Sept. 12 in a concert hosted by Valpo’s student radio station WVUR 95.1 FM. WVUR’s SourceStock 2009, beginning at 7 p.m. in the Athletics-Recreation Center on campus, will feature the Chicago-based pop-punk band whose Tridentine Latin Mass latest album, “Fast Times at Barrington High,” was named one of Rolling Stone’s top 50 albums of 2008 Sundays, 12:30 p.m. and peaked at No. 13 on the Billboard Top 200 in Wednesdays, 7:00 a.m. 2008. Cameron Banga, WVUR general manager and a at Saint Stanislaus Kostka Church senior economics major from Hobart, said this will Washington St., Michigan City, IN mark the fourth consecutive year that the radio station has brought a large act to headline SourceS- For further information, call 219-879-9181 tock. “We’re really excited to be able to bring The Acad- emy Is... to campus for this year’s SourceStock concert,” Banga said. “We had our biggest concert ever last year with Reliant K and we’re conﬁ dent that the show will be even bigger and better this year.” WHOLE NINE YARDS General admission is $10, and all Valpo students, WINDOW BLINDS • SHADES • DRAPES staff, faculty and alumni will be admitted at no charge. Tickets are available at the Harre Union In- formation Desk or online at http://www.valpo.edu/ Creative window covering solutions for union/tickets/index.php. Light Control, Privacy and Visual Beauty Opening SourceStock 2009 are Sing It Loud, a Minneapolis-based band, and Dreams of University

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Food and John and Rich

Getting To Know You map of the Brule River way up in Wisconsin, and My two sons are remarkable. They travel a lot. is gently writing a book about the same area. Yes, They read a lot. They talk and talk and laugh and busy man indeed. talk a lot. Let’s go into the travel news ﬁ rst. Young- And John, the older “boy” works for the city of er son Rich lived in California for years, working Aurora IL and has been there many years. He’s a there and best-of-all Orienteering there and in oth- traveler and adventurer when his vacations begin, er states. He did a LOT of Orienteering. In his own mostly with his boyhood friend Don Anderson, who year 2000 catalog, he was racing all around Cali- lives in Ann Arbor, MI. They’ve been all over the fornia, plus trips like Lake Tahoe in Nevada; also globe, including the U.S. some of the time. In July Laramie WY and Woodland Park Co in the Rocky of this year John, Don and John‘s oldest son Zach Mountains. He has three notebooks full of orien- (my grandson) climbed Mt. Whitney, CA, the high- teering around the United States – a few in Eagle est mountain in the contiguous United States. In Creek outside Indianapolis and Connersville, and February, he and two friends went snowshoe-camp- German Ridge in southern Indiana. Busy man. He ing, pulling sleds full of gear for ﬁ ve days in the U.P. reads too. He’s planted his bookcase into my house Last year, he and his friends bicycle-camped along until he moves to another place in Wisconsin soon. the 336-mile GAP Trail between Pittsburgh and His books? Among many, The Shipping News by An- Washington. Two years ago they shipped their bi- nie Proulx, House of Sand & Fog by Andre Dubus III cycles to Iceland and pedaled 336-plus miles across and Catch-22 by Joseph Heller. On the bottom shelf: the moon-like interior of the island. Many other Do it Yourself Housebuilding and Home Improve- trips took place in national parks and overseas. ments Manual. And guess what……He’s drawn a Busy sons indeed.

And my boys enjoy food as much as I do, always they’re out of peaches for the year. I hummed and have. Thus, we recently enjoyed restaurant food, hawed and told them I’d put their picture in Mich- here in Michigan City – ﬁ rst in Scartozzi’s Tratto- igan City’s Beacher if they could ﬁ nd us one tree ria. We admired a pasta prime dish, but immedi- with a few peaches. Bless their hearts, the owner ately prior, we delightfully shaked and shimmered man and his wife did it. We picked a half bag of over Chef Joe’s “black mussels served in a white lovelies and took off with smiles. wine butter sauce.” (Folks, it’s so good, I want to order in home-delivered three or four days per week. Fantastic.) That was suppertime, after John had arrived from Aurora. Rich and I had had a lovely lunch at SodaDog – Rich’s own favorite.

Chef Joseph Scartozzi and his mother Sara, a co-chef. Their food is divine Next day was the big event we’d previously planned -- picking Michigan peaches at John’s favorite orchard, Shafers near Bridgman, MI. Alas, once there, after a half hour drive, we were told John reaches for that perfect peach way up there. THE September 10, 2009 Page 31

Ms. Shafer at the Michigan orchard with her daughter and grandkids Rich and John picked a half bag of peaches.

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Stopping at Luisa’s Café in Harbert, MI, we thoroughly enjoyed their food, particularly Rich’s blueberry pancakes. What an outstanding food-and-sons’ weekend. Yes, I’m already looking forward to our next Mich- igan City visit together.

My boys enjoying lunch at Luisa’s Café in Harbert Brooke, our perfect waitress at Luisa’s THE Page 32 September 10, 2009

GIFTS CUSTOM FRAMING BeachART Scenes Upcoming Fernwood Events Want a Keepsake… For GardenHome cates& Fall Plant Sale -- Fri.-Sun., Sept. 11-13 Saved? Florals Fernwood members are invited to come out to the Gift Certifi Landscapes Frame It! Greenhouse during regular hours on September 11, L & M Framing and Gallery South Shore 12, and 13 to take advantage of year-end savings Posters on remaining surplus plant material. Less water- www.web.triton.net/landmframing/ ing and weeding make this time of year perfect 202 S. Whittaker, New Buffalo 269-469-4800 Open Daily 11-5 for planting. Most plants will root in well ahead of next spring and the following hot summer. Fern- wood staff and volunteer Master Gardeners will be on hand to offer expert gardening advice. Become a member and save money while helping support Fernwood’s collections and special programs. Killers in Green: Carnivorous Plants of North America -- Sat., Sept. 12 If you are a plant that needs to catch an insect to eat, you must have some amazing adaptations to do so! Join carnivorous plant enthusiast Ron Dudek for an overview of these killers in green, then learn T Bones Pier II how to grow your own Venus fl ytrap in the free Next to the Blue Heron Inn workshop after lunch. Participants can attend one or both programs: Presentation, 10:30 am to 11:30 Lake Side Dining am, $10 (Members $8), all children 10 and under Great steaks & seafood prepared on our wood burning grill free; Venus Flytrap Workshop, 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm; Blue Heron Inn 1110 Lakeside St. LaPorte, IN 46350 free with admission. 800-575-3880 Phone Fernwood at 269.695.6491. Fernwood is [email protected] • www.pleastshore.com located near Buchanan, Michigan. Take US 31 to Walton Road, exit 7, and go west 1.7 miles, then north on Range Line Road. Fernwood’s summer hours (May 1-Oct. 31) are Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sun., noon-6 p.m. MI time. Fernwood is closed on Mondays. The Fernwood Cafe The Fernwood Cafe serves soups, sandwiches, salads, and fi ne desserts. Cafe hours are Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sun. from noon-4 p.m. View the Cafe menu at http://www.fern- woodbotanical.org/webdata/Cafe/cafe.htm

Fall Perennial Plant Swap NOW OPEN IN Deep River County Park BEVERLY SHORES Mon., Sept. 14 at 10 a.m. Parking lot behind Visitor Center Fall is a great time to increase or change plant • CRAFT • KEGS varieties in your garden. One way to do that is to SPECIALTY AVAILABLE swap perennials. So pot your perennials, identify them and bring them to the plant swap to exchange BEERS • TOP SHELF for others. Gardening staff will be on hand to give • FINE WINE information on planting and care of your new vari- LIQUOR eties. Also, bring empty containers for plants that • ICE may be divided and exchanged. Don’t be late . . . • COMPETITIVE plants go fast! • IMPORTS PRICES Deep River County Park is located at 9410 Old Lincoln Highway at the intersection of County Line 2 West Dunes Hwy., Beverly Shores Road and 73rd Avenue (just east of Merrillville, IN). 219-871-1111 From I-65 and Route 30 go east 4 miles on Route 30 Mon-Thurs 9-9, Fri & Sat 9-10 to Randolph Street, then north to the ﬁ rst stop sign and east to the park. More info at 219-947-PARK. THE September 10, 2009 Page 33 Full Color Printing Brochures Fliers Newsletters Annual Reports Business Cards Promotional Pamphlets

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Every once in awhile I like to log on to the websites of our Beacher advertisers. Not that I have to, because the Beacher’s graphics gurus Becky and Tom do a fi ne job of getting the advertisers’ mes- sages across. It being lunchtime when I launched my weekly routine of scouring the ‘Net, I focused on our local food establishments. The adventure got me wondering if any of you readers take the time to log on to locally-based sites. If so, send your com- ments to me at [email protected]. The only caveat I have about checking our local restaurants is to do so when your stomach is not growling. Here is a sampling of some of our advertiser’s sites. If I missed any, be sure to tell me, and I’ll make up for it in a future column. Meanwhile, take advantage of these fi ne websites for a peek at menus and in many cases, driving directions. Little Giant Pizza (www.freewebs.com/realpizza). This Long Beach staple had me ready to motor on over for one of their freshly-prepared pies. The pizza photo on the home page had my mouth water- ing. I liked reading the history of how Tom Holwell got started in the business, and how he ended up in Long Beach. I also liked learning that Little Gi- ant has Italian sausage and beef sandwiches on its menu. Stop 50 Wood Fired Pizza (www.stop50wood- fi redpizzeria.com). Tucked away in Michiana LYRIC OPERA SEASON PREVIEW Shores, Stop 50’s pizza, prepared Neapolitan style, at has been garnering lots of attention in the press. International Friendship Gardens Read about owner Chris Bardol’s efforts to please September 13 and 20 • 4:00 PM CDT the most cynical pizza foodie, and read the reviews from discriminating critics. Enjoy the music of… Kelly’s Table (www.kellyscreekwood.com). As soon as you see the interior photos of this roman- Tosca Ernani tic little restaurant, you’re apt to segue into plan- Faust The Elixer of Love ning and reservation-making mode for a special tete The Merry Widow The Marriage of Figaro á tete. Or something of that nature. As you move The Damnation of Faust about the website and read about chef Patricia’s background, you’ll be convinced of your great idea. Plus, you will learn how Kelly’s Table got its name. TICKETS: Soda Dog (www.sodadog.com). The name of the Standard $25 Series $40 spot on the far east side of the city limits pretty Premier seating $35 Series $55 much tells you what’s on the menu. But then, you Tickets are advance sale only and performance will be would be missing some really interesting informa- moved indoors in case of rain. Purchase with credit cards tion about this new-ish dining option. Soda Dog was by phone from Star Tickets at 800-585-3737 or online at conceived and built with attention to our endan- www.friendshipgardens.org. gered environment. Therefore, the goal of its owners has been to leave no carbon imprint. Read more, 2500 U.S. Highway 12, Michigan City and check out the complete menu when you log on. Joe (www.joeymmy.com). How could you pass up a URL named Joe Yummy? If you knew nothing about this upscale New Buffalo coffee house, you will learn lots by the time you fi nish perusing their 219. 878.9885 website. You are going to learn that Joe is located THE September 10, 2009 Page 35 in the Marina Grand Resort and that they have a nifty rooftop dining area, and there’s more to see and do here, and so, keep your mouse busy and see for yourself. Casual Chef Cafe (www.pumpernickelinn.com). By the time you fi nish reading the menu of coffees and teas available, you’ll be wondering why you’ve NOWOPEN! yet to make the trip over to the cafe within the Pum- pernickel Inn. Taste,Relax,andEnjoyourcustomͲcrafted Loop Organics (www.looporganics.org). Not a restaurant, but a nonprofi t organic farm and mar- wines,vintedandbottledatourwinery. ket conceived by Sage Spirit Terra’s Marilee Sny- der. Plans are in the works to construct a geodesic Spendafewminutesorafewhours: greenhouse, with the goal of getting back to more WineTasting•Gifts•Art•Cheeses natural and healthier ways to grow food. Sahara Restaurant (url omitted on purpose). I TastingRoom•CoveredPorches•Patios wanted to learn more about the food choices at Sa- hara without having to leave home. However, when LaborDayWeekend11AMto5PM I logged on to the URL provided in a recent Beacher, th I received an error message. I tried tweaking my FallHoursBeginningSept10 typing, and when I did, a very unusual warning ThurstoSat11AMͲ6PM•SunNoonͲ5PM message came up on the screen, stating that the site was an “attack site.” I have never heard of that (219)874Ͳ9463 or encountered anything like that before. Therefore, whoever is in charge of Sahara Restaurant’s web- 2030TryonRoadMichiganCity,IN46360 site needs to check it, including the address, for possible errors. (NWcornerTryon/Hwy212) TastingFeeof$3refundedwithwinepurchase•www.shadycreekwinery.com Museum Receives Special Designation The La Porte County Historical Society Museum has been toured by an inspector from the American Automobile Association and has been designated a Indiana Dunes “AAA GEM Attraction.” Gaining special listing in the 2009 edition of the AAA Tour Book, the museum is one of only twenty-three such sites in the state of Indiana. According to the AAA Tour Book, a “GEM” is a DONNA HOFMANN “must see” point of interest that “offers a Great Ex- perience for Members.” These attractions have been Residential Brokerage “judged to be of exceptional interest and quality by COLDWELL BANKER AAA inspectors.” The museum is seeing an increasing number of Porter County Offi ce visitors from out of the area who have come to La 219-331-1133 / 219-476-8976 Porte because of the AAA Tour Book listing. The La Porte County Historical Society Mu- [email protected] seum is located at 2405 Indiana Ave. (Hwy 35), at the southern entrance to La Porte. On display is the Kesling Automobile Collection of over 30 an- DUNE ACRES • PORTER BEACH tique and classic cars, and the W. A. Jones Antique • BEVERLY SHORES • Firearms Collection of over 1,000 pieces. La Porte County family heirlooms are displayed in 14 “pe- Preview exceptional lakefront, lakeview and riod rooms” including a pioneer log cabin, Victorian wooded properties online at parlor, 1920’s kitchen, and a 1950’s “modern” living room. Regular museum hours are Tuesday through www.dhofmann.com Saturday, 10:00 – 4:30. Phone ahead for admission prices at 219-324-6767, or visit www.laportecounty- history.org. The museum building is accessible to RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE those with disabilities. THE Page 36 September 10, 2009 History Comes Alive at State Park Your Source of Inspiration Creative Jewelry & Accessories, Spa Products, There many way for you to celebrate the refresh- Kids toys & ing months of the fall season at Indiana Dunes Infant Clothing, State Park. Whether you’re into history, bird watch- Gifts for the ing, story telling, or nature walks, the dunes is the Home & Garden, Leather Goods, place to be after Labor Day. Greeting Cards, For example -- visit Indiana Dunes State Park Coffees, Wonderful Teas, Featuring… the weekend of Sep. 12 for History Comes Alive. & much, much more… Watch the Ouiatenon Brigade land on the beaches Fun Football Serving Pieces of Lake Michigan. The event portrays the life of French-Canadian voyageurs from the 1700’s. Expe- Phone 269 586 2212 rience authentic dress, food and general lifestyle of 2.5 miles West of downtown New Buffalo, MI on US 12 the times while visiting with the voyageurs at their group encampment located near the Pavilion. In ad- dition, a Native American reenactment takes place Fresh Authentic Food & Produce from our Gardens to Your Kitchen at the nature center, and there is a special ship- Grown from Organic or Heirloom Seeds wreck program on Saturday at 2 p.m. No Herbicides; No Pesticides and GMO seeds Come Tour the Gardens; Stock For more information on this event or any other Up on Veggies & Jams, Pickles, interpretive programs at the state park, contact the Pie Filling from Wild Crafted Nature Center at (219) 926-1390. Camping reserva- Berries + Other Artisans…….. tions fi ll fast and can be made at www.camp.IN.gov Every Saturday from or by calling 1-866-6CAMPIN 9 A.M. to 1 P.M. 9464 N. Meer Road Park entrance fees apply: $5/per Indiana resident Michigan City, IN vehicle and $10/per non-resident vehicle. www.LoopOrganics.org 219-879-3906 & Cracked Egg Cooking and Craft School Riverside Market Place Thursday – Sunday The Cracked Egg Cooking and Craft School offers new fall classes beginning in September. Wednesdays and Saturdays....Cooking Classes for Kids; Thursdays...Creative Seasonal Crafts for Kids; Tuesday and Thursday Evenings...Cooking Brown’s Custom Classes for Adults; Wednesday Evenings....The new Carpentry, LLC Craft Kitchen is open--have a bite, make a craft. The First Sunday afternoon of each month... American Girl Doll Afternoons Whether you need an indoor or outdoor Phone (219) 210-3920 or visit the website www. project; Decks, Remodel, Room crackedeggcooking.com Additions, Staircases, Cabinets, Windows, Doors & So Much more... SSAA Opens New Exhibit Free estimates Call Jason Brown The Southern Shore Art Association proudly an- cell (219)608-7464 offi ce (219)778-2975 nounces the opening and reception of its latest exhibit “3 Points of View” featuring the works of Bruce Seidelman, Ben Gerhrmann and Garret Hamm. These artist bring a different outlook to Fine Art. Seidelman is an outsider artist who specializes in pencil and crayon painting of the fi gures and ab- stracts. Gerhmann recently left the business world to pursue a career as an oil painter and has started to make his mark in a big way. Hamm is now ranked among the top painters in the area. The exhibition will run through September 27th. The Southern Shore Association Gallery is located at 724 Franklin St. ( between 7th and 8th street ), Michigan City, IN. 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Tickets are $10; reserve at 269/756-3879 or www. acorntheater.com 8th Annual Peace Walk at IFG The Peacemakers’ Meditation Circle is hosting the 8th annual Peace Walk on Fri., Sept. 11th from noon-12:30 p.m. at the International Friendship Gardens on Hwy 12, Michigan City. They will gather in the Symphony Garden for a brief reading and silent memorial before they walk the gardens slowly and with silent enjoyment. You are welcome to bring your lunch from your place of work to eat after the peace walk. Questions, contact Ange Benze at 874-3754 or email Kathy Zmuda at [email protected] Eclectic Entertainment in LaPorte Art and Music on Lincolway and Jefferson Hit & Run Avenues, Saturday September 12 Downtown LaPorte will again be alive with art, music and food. Thaddeus C. Gallery, 822 Lincoln- Coffee Shop way, will present the opening of their exhibit titled “Contemporary American and Italian Artists on Pa- at per” while Temple News Agency at 816 Jefferson MARIO’S Ave. will host live bluegrass/folk music at 6 p.m. Visitors are encouraged to make the short walk PIZZA between these two events to experience the diver- Featuring sity found in downtown LaPorte. Temple will be serving our espresso based drinks, coffees as well as Fresh Baked Bagels, Muffi ns, ice cream treats from LaPortes only operating old- Breakfast Sandwiches and Hot Coffee fashioned soda fountain. Enjoy a fall evening stroll- Open Daily 7 A.M.-11 A.M. ing downtown LaPorte as well as art, live music and 269-469-4633 casual dining. 16170 RED ARROW HWY. • UNION PIER, MI For more, contact Michael Sitar, (219) 362-2676. THE Page 38 September 10, 2009 MC Library Introduces “Playaway” Free Tom’s Lawn Maintenance and Landscaping The Michigan City Public Library now offers un- Estimate! Over 15 years of abridged audio books in an all-in-one, portable play- experience in er. The “Playaway” is an easy-to-use, lightweight, Specializing in: landscape design compact digital player that comes pre-loaded with xUnique Landscape Designs and installation. No one audio book. All you need is a set of earphones, xRetaining Walls job too big or small. a battery, and a couple of hours of leisure time. You xMulch and Rocks can check out up to fi ve (5) titles per card for three (3) weeks. Regular fi nes and renewal periods apply. xWeekly Lawn Care Where Quality is Always in Season xSpring and Fall Clean Ups Earbuds are available to purchase for $1.00 per set and the player already comes with its own battery. Call today for your free estimate TEL: 219-325-TOMS (8667) Audio book lovers will love the new format and we encourage everyone to listen to a good book today. Red Cross CPR and First Aid Classes Delivery Now Available An Adult, Child and Infant CPR and First Aid class will be offered at WorkOne in LaPorte on Sat., Daily Drink Specials Sept. 12th and at the Chapter in Michigan City on Sat., Sept. 26th, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost is $50. Karaoke Wed. & Sun. An Adult and Child CPR/AED class for teachers will be held at the Chapter, 113 Warren Rd, Michi- Trivia Night Thurs. 8 p.m. gan City on Thurs., Sept. 17th, 4-8 p.m. Cost $40. CPR for the Health Care Provider will be offered (219) 874-FOOD (3663) at the Chapter on Tues., Sept. 29th, starting at 6 3101 E. U.S. 12 at Karwick Rd. p.m. Cost is $45. If you are interested in a class, phone the LaPorte Dine In • Carry Out • Catering County Red Cross at 219/874-4247.

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Career Fair for Students and Alumni Since 1950 Purdue University North Central Offi ce of Career Development will host its third annual Career and Carpet • Upholstery • Drapery • Blinds Internship Fair on Wed., Sept. 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 Wood and Faux p.m. in the Library-Student-Faculty Building, Room 144. This free event is open to all current Purdue Wood Blinds students and alumni, regardless of campus, including PNC, Purdue West Lafayette, Purdue Calumet, 25-60% off IPFW and IUPUI. More than 40 employers are expected to attend. Blind & Shade Repair • Free In-Home Estimates Among the companies who are seeking resumes for Cheryl & Don Young 1102 Franklin Street employees or interns are: Delta Scientifi c of Deer- Proprietors Michigan City,IN 46360 fi eld, Ill.; U.S. Cellular store in Valparaiso; Rowley, (219) 872-7236 www.mcinteriorsin.com Bushue & Company LLP, Michigan City; 1st Source Bank, South Bend; Diocese of Gary; Duke Energy, Charlotte, N.C.; Globe Star, Chesterton; Indiana INTERNnet, Indianapolis; Youth Service Bureau Big Brothers Big Sisters of LaPorte County, Inc.; LaPorte Savings Bank; Lakeshore Public Television and Lakeshore Public Radio, Merrillville; Porter Hospital, Valparaiso; Paychex, Inc., Naperville, Ill.; Porter-Starke Services, Valparaiso; Logan Commu- nity Resources, South Bend; REAL Services, Inc., South Bend; Samlind of Indiana, New Carlisle; Saint Anthony Memorial Hospital, Michigan City; Swanson Center, Michigan City; UPS, Westville; Members Advantage Credit Union, Michigan City; Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, Valpara- iso; Corner to Cornerstone, Michigan City; Oppor- tunity Enterprises, Inc., Valparaiso; US Census Bu- reau Department of Commerce, South Bend; Share Foundation, Rolling Prairie; Boys & Girls Club of Michigan City; Westra & Associates, CPA, PC, New HORIZON Buffalo, Mich.; Harmony House/CASA Program of LaPorte County, Inc.; U.S. Probation & Pretrial AWNING Services, Hammond; Lubeznik Center for the Arts, Michigan City; Bethesda Lutheran Homes & Ser- Canvas Awnings vices, Fort Wayne; Blue Chip Casino Hotel and Spa, Screen Porch Shades Michigan City; Memorial Hospital & Health Sys- Boat Canvas tem, South Bend; Speedway SuperAmerica LLC,

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The remaining Girlfriend Sale appointments will be scheduled Sept. 15, 17, 18, 22, and Devens Home Remodeling, Inc. 23 every 1⁄2 hour from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. If you would "A Good Handyman is NOT Hard to Find!" like to participate, phone the Center at 879-3845 ASAP and leave a phone message with your name, Home repairs, maintenance and remodeling telephone number, and date and time you would like to come in. We will confi rm your appointment Serving You Since 1990 219-861-3745 with a return call. As always please pick your best Matthew Devens, Owner Long Beach, IN 46360 30 items for resale, you will receive 50% of the selling price of your items sold, and there is a $10 entry fee to participate. The Girlfriend Sale will be held BRICK REPAIR - QUALITY ROOFING on Sept. 25, 26, Oct.3, 4, &10. Please pass it on. The Michiana Humane Society is looking for Chimneys • Tuck Pointing volunteers to help out at the Community Center on ALL MASONRY REPAIRS Sat., Nov. 14, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., and Sun. Nov. 15th 30 Yrs. Exp. • Free Est. from 1-5 p.m. for the Holiday Home Tour fundrais- Northern Ind. & Lower Mich. Glass Block er. Phone Jennifer at 872-4499 to volunteer and for Chimneys Windows home tour ticket information. Gene Burke • 219-229-4109 (MC) • 219-324-8702 (LP) There are two new Ballroom Dance classes with instructor Mary Chandler. Beginner level A is starting on Tues. Sept. 8th at 6 p.m. and Inter- mediate dance class is at 7 p.m.. You do not need a Ted Perzanowski, M.Div., B.A. partner to participate. For more information or to register, phone Mary at 219-680-9261. 219.879.9155 Michigan City 312.938.9155 Chicago The Long Beach Fitness Center has on going inc classes in Pilates, Strength Training/Weight Lift- www.talktotedinc.com ing, Aerobics and Yoga. For membership informa- An effective alternative [email protected] to counseling and psychotherapy tion and class schedules, phone the Fitness Center at 219-879-1395. If you have a magazine subscription or two and would like to donate them to our lending library NEW FLEET when you’re through, please do so by placing them OF CADILLACS 24 Hour Transportation • All Occasions on top of the book shelf located just inside the Fit- 709 Plaza Dr. Suite 2 #249 ness Center entrance. We displayed 15 magazines Chesterton, In. 46304 one morning and 12 found a new home by the end of the day. Lets do our part to reuse, reduce and recycle. A big thank you to Barbaro Colbert for popping 877.LIMOS.55 219.210.9870 in and keeping our paperback library organized. We www.allaylimo.com really appreciate your efforts. Lake Shore Group, closed, step, AA meeting is held on Monday evenings. There is an open speaker meeting every 4th Monday. Our Side of the Beach Al-Anon Family Group meeting is held every THE PICKI NG Wednesday evening. Both groups meet at 7 p.m. in BOOKSTORE COTTON room #10 and use the Fitness Center entrance. by Jennifer Thompson-Cannino and Ron- Keep in mind we have space for rent by the hour, ald Cotton with Erin Torneo day, month and year for your party, event, class, or hardcover $25.95 business. 1203 LIGHTHOUSE PLACE MICHIGAN CITY ----submitted by Susan Vissing 219/879-3993 THE Page 42 September 10, 2009 Travels with Charley: No Backing Out of the Tour de LaPorte with Regina Welch by Charles McKelvy There was no backing out of the Tour de LaPorte “So,” Regina Welch said, “let’s go for a bike ride.” on Sunday, August 23, because Natalie and I had as “Well,” I said, “I don’t really have a helmet, and our team captain, the indomitable Regina Welch of —“ Rolling Prairie. Regina phoned her daughter Amanda. and had A recent student of “power riding,” Regina trains her express deliver one from the Welch family in- folks at LaPorte Regional Health System in every- ventory. thing from CPR to confl ict resolution, and she had The helmet fi t! Eu- been urging the two of us to join her for the 40-mile reka! ride in support of local cancer patients. Regina had And so off we rode even gone to Bike Stop Cycling in Michigan City from the Fairgrounds and outfi tted herself with a brand new Giant bi- on the fabulous 40-mile cycle and way-cool cycling clothes to match, so she route. We were leav- wasn’t’ going to let a little cloudy weather and some ing plenty early, so we light mist deter her from her appointed rounds of briefl y entertained the the most gorgeous scenery anywhere in Indiana. La notion of riding the full Porte County is the best glimpse God gives us of enchilada—the 100- heaven on this mortal coil, and we were indeed hon- mile route. “That,” Regi- ored to have been invited to pedal through paradise na said, “would take us with the one and only Regina Welch. Your forgetful correspondent by my house in Rolling happily affi xes a Welch Prairie.” family helmet to his head. So we put it to a vote, and it was 3-0 in favor of the mild-mannered 40-mile route. Been there and done that a few times before, and it wasn’t broken, Team Captain so we didn’t fi x it, and, as we fi xed our sights on one Regina Welch calls her daughter hill after another, the lone male of the trio started Amanda to tell her experiencing what can only be described as: AN to bring a helmet ACHING BACK!!!! for that Beacher correspondent I repeatedly told my back to “stuff it,” but that who forget to problematic part of my ancient anatomy was hear- bring his. ing none of it. I had lifted more than I should have lifted during a recent catering job, and I was pay- ing a deferred price for my folly. But real men don’t whine, cry, or carry on, so I ordered my noble Gi- ant bicycle to carry me along Small Road and past the Sag Stop at Garwood Orchard where volunteers So we knew as we rendezvoused with Regina at like Nicole Griffi n were warning us that there were the La Porte County Fairgrounds La Porte that we some serious hills ahead. were in for a great day of cycling. Even though one of us had somehow forgotten to bring his helmet. And despite the fact that he was also experiencing some nagging, lower-back pain. Hey, I’m 59, all right? An injury to her Well, we had to ride with Regina, didn’t we, be- right leg didn’t cause we were among the 700-plus riders, runners, keep La Porte High School freshman and walkers participating in a popular event that Nicole Griffi n from has assisted scores cancer patients and their fami- volunteering at the lies since it began on a beautiful August day in 2002 Garwood Orchards Sag Stop. She with 274 participants. hopes to be back Hundreds of community members have benefi ted on the soccer fi eld from additional education provided to Center for soon for the Slicers. Cancer Therapy of La Porte Hospital staff, funded by the proceeds of Tour de La Porte. Additionally, community members have participated in 3,663 free cancer screenings, thanks to the Tour. THE September 10, 2009 Page 43 Regina said it was time for some power riding, Yes, I had to stop a time or two more to stretch and some power riding we did as we dropped down whatever needed stretching down there, and, yes, I to the next Sag Stop at Red Mill Park. It was all availed myself of some Advil at the Union Mills Sag too easy, and volunteers Andrew Baugh, Seanna Fi- Stop, but I managed to stay with those two power- ranek, and Millie Firanek congratulated us on our riding Amazons of Team Welch. prowess so far. But they did suggest eating an ex- And when we got to that turning point where we tra oatmeal raisin cookie or two to prepare for the could have gone for the 60-mile gold, Regina decid- mountain of a hill ahead. ed it for us by taking a left on 75W and heading for a hot meal at the Fairgrounds. We did it, and we did it for a good cause, and, yes, we each had a free massage for the road!

A trio of ready volunteers at the Red Mill Park Sag Stop: (from left to right) Andrew Baugh, Seanna Firanek, and Millie Firanek. They carbo-loaded the riders for the hills ahead.

It was a monster, but Regina and Natalie knocked it off like it was some mole’s summer cottage. I fi nally caught them up top somewhere in the Team Welch: (from left to right) Regina Welch, Natalie McKelvy, vicinity of the Ohio River or the Gulf of Mexico, and and the guy who forgot to bring his own helmet. then we settled in for a the long haul as the clouds broke, and the sun shined warmly on our Irish- American faces. Until that point, I had been proclaiming: “tis a Anthony soft day. Just like in Ireland.” “Sunnie” But with the sun breaking free, it was becoming Zaremba was the Certifi ed a spectacular day in lovely La Porte County. A wind Clinical formed at our backs, and we soon found ourselves Massage fl ying south on 500W through the verdant fi elds of Therapist who got Tour northern Indiana. de LaPorte participants back on their feet.

I try and get a train shot every time I ride the TDL, and Amtrak was happy to help me out this year. Life was good, and we were riding for a good cause, but then my back fi nally backed out of the deal, and I had to do what no male of a certain age ever wants to do: ask for help. Regina, God bless her, was just the help I needed. She had me off my bike and stretching this way and that, and, in no time fl at, I was back on the bike Bike Stop’s Todd Walsworth and his son Jacob rode 25 miles in this with a happy back. year’s Tour de LaPorte. Way to go TeamnWalsworth! THE Page 44 September 10, 2009 Activities to Explore In the Local Area: September 10 -- Writer’s Rendezvous at the MC Public Library. 6 pm. Writers share their writing each month. New members welcome. 873-3049. September 10-13 -- Riverside Marketplace. In- door/Outdoor vendors on the waterway at Pioneer Michiana Management Services, LLC Pier, (116 Taylor St), corner Hwy 12 & Michigan Real Estate Peace of Mind Blvd., MC. Thurs/8-3; Fri/37; Sat/8-3; Sun/11-3. for Weekend and Seasonal occupants September 10-14 -- At the Vickers Theatre: “In Project Management: coordinate repairs/improvement the Loop.” Directed by Armando Iannucci and star- projects; allow access for contractors ring Peter Capaldi, Tom Hollander, Gina McKee and Security: check locked exterior doors/windows, light timers; James Gandolfi ni. Rated PG-13. Thurs/Fri 9 pm; report on signs of intrusion Sat/Sun 3:45 & 9 pm.; Mon 3:30 & 9 pm. Also Show- Marine: check on docks and water craft ing: “The Hurt Locker.” Starring Jeremy Renner, An- Weather: check exterior for wind/weather damage thony Mackie, Ralph Fiennes. Winner Venice Film Flooding: check basement for fl ooding; sump pump operation Festival. Thurs thru Mon 6:15 pm. Rated R. Vickers Real Estate: allow access to property for lease or sale by Theatre, N Elm St., Three Oaks, MI. 269/756-3522 owner or www.vickerstheatre.com Landscaping: report on signs of drought or fl ooding of September 11 -- “The Habit” with Special Guest grounds, check irrigation system timers “Hey! Mr. DJ!” live at Ragtops Auto Museum, 209 Trash: put trash/recycle out for collection W. Hwy 12, MC. 9 pm. $5 cover; cash bar. Mail: retrieve mail/forward to designated address September 11-12 -- Farmer’s Market at School- Safety: check for warm water/ thermostat reading; freezing house Shop, 278 E 1500 N, Chesterton, IN. Fri/Sat pipes/natural gas concerns 10am-4pm. Info: 219/926-1551. 219-477-9940 michianamanagement.com September 11-12 -- “Visiting Mr. Green.” Dra- INSURED & BONDED matic play at The Acorn Theater, 107 Generations Dr., Three Oaks, MI. 8 pm MI time. Tix $20; reserve at 269/756-3879 or www.acorntheater.com September 11-12 -- “How to Eat Like a Child.” Mischievous musical at Chicago Street Theatre, 154 W. Chicago St., Valparaiso, IN. Sept 4, 7 pm; Sept WALL 5 & 6, 1 & 4 pm; Sept 11, 7 pm; Sept 12 4 & 7 pm. Constructors, Inc. Tix $10/adults, $8/kids under 12 yrs. Reserve at 219/464-1636 or www.chicagostreet.org September 12 -- Mainstreet Farmer’s Market, 8th & Washington streets, Michigan City. 8 am- noon. September 13 -- LaPorte County Antique Show. • DesignDesign 8 am-4 pm at the LaPorte Co. Fairgrounds, 2581 • NewNew W. IN Hwy 2, LaPorte. Adm. $4, kids under 12 yrs. CConstructiononstruction free. One free appraisal will be offered at this show by Larry Sydow, certifi ed appraiser. • AdditionsAdditions September 13 -- 6th Annual 2 BigHearts Foun- • RenovationsRenovations dation Golf Outing at Long Beach Country Club. Noon. $150 per golfer (golf, lunch, cocktail hour, • ResidentialResidential dinner and auction). 219-680-0270 or 219-879-1223. • CommercialCommercial September 13 -- Constitution Day activities: 2-3 pm Justice readings presented by ForJustice- ForAll (nonprofi t group) at the Michigan City Pub- lic Library. Free, open to the public. 7:30 am-1:30 pm Various activities at Purdue FFourour GGenerationsenerations ooff QQualityuality CConstructiononstruction North Central, Library-Student-Faculty Bldg, Rm 144, Westville. More at 872-0527, x. 5252 or www. 111717 WWestest SSeventheventh SStreettreet MMichiganichigan CCity,ity, IINN 4463606360 pnc.edu. Free, open to the public. 2219-879-829119-879-8291 September 13 -- Sinai Forum featuring Martin FFaxax 2219-879-821119-879-8211 email:email: [email protected]@sbcglobal.net Chalifour. 3 pm at Elston Middle School, 317 De- troit St., MC. Tix 219/785-5697. THE September 10, 2009 Page 45 September 13 -- Valparaiso Dolls & Friends 2009 Doll, Bear & Miniature Show. 10 am-4 pm at the Porter County Expo Center (4 miles south of US 30 on Rt 49). Adm. fee. September 13, 20 -- Lyric in the Gardens by the Lake. Preview of Lyric Opera’s upcoming season at International Friendship Gardens. 4 pm. Tix $25 ea. concert or $40 for both; premier seating $35 ea. concert or $55 for both. Reserve at Star Tickets at 800-585-3737 or online at www.friendshipgardens. org. Phone 219/878-9885 for more info. In case of rain, concert will be moved indoors. September 17 -- Flying Carpet Travelogue Se- ries: “Sea to Sea in a Model T.” Presented by Don and Fran Van Polen. 7 pm at the Elston Performng Arts Theater, Detroit & Spring streets, MC. Tix $5. September 17 -- The Joans Band (What if Joan Crawford had her own band?) at The Acorn The- ater, 107 Generations Dr., Three Oaks, MI. 8 pm MI time. Tix $10; reserve at 269/756-3879 or www. acorntheater.com September 18 -- 15th Annual Golf Outing for La Lumiere School at Long Beach Country Club. Info: 219-326-7450 or www.lalumiere.org September 19-20 -- 20th Annual Celebration of the Arts at the Schoolhouse Shop, Furnessville, IN. Sat/10 am-5 pm, Sun/11 am-5 pm. Farther Afi eld: September 9-11 -- Shakespeare’s “King Lear” featuring actors from the London stage at Notre Dame University’s Washington Hall. 7:30 pm East- ern time. Tix $20/adults, $18/seniors, $12/students. 574/631-2800 oe www.performingarts.nd.edu %($&+6,'(*$5'(16 September 12-13 -- Door Village Harvest Fes- *,)7&(17(5 tival, Door Village, IN. History reenactment, Ice )25$//<285*$5'(1,1*1(('6 Cream Social, music, Antique Car Show, Grandpa’s Barnyard & Petting Zoo, kitchen demos & lots more. More info with George Morley, 219/362-5653. SIZZLING SUMMER SALE Through September 13 -- Georgia O’Keeffe and Contract *50% OFF ANNUALS* Her Times: American Modernism from the Lane We have them all season long Collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston at Horticultural Consultation Design/Construction From Spring to Fall the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, 314 S. Park St., & Maintenance Kalamazoo, MI. Tix $8/gen. adm.; $6/students, seniors & groups. Tues/Wed/Sat 10 am-5 pm; Thurs/ IN BLOOM Fri 10 am-8 pm; Sun noon-5 pm. 269/349-7775 or Endless Summer Hydrangeas series www.kiarts.org Annabelle Hydrangea Through January 24, 2010 -- Appeal to Patriots: Echinacea, Daylilies The Lincoln Highway on display at Center for His- Hosta, & many Unusual Shade plants tory, 808 W. Washington St., South Bend, IN. Mon- Sat 10am-5pm; Sun noon-5pm. Eastern time. Adm. Perennials buy 3 get one free $8/adults, $6.50/seniors, $5/ages 6-17. 574/235-9664 of same type or www.centerforhistory.org ORNAMENTAL GRASSES Beachside Computer & Technology Through March 19, 2010 -- Harley-Davidson: Roses, Sedums, Stepables Services now available Groundcovers, Mulch Drop off/ On site Building a Legend. Exhibit at the Studebaker Na- Chris Bolton MCP 219-561-4053 Gifts and Pottery 20% off tional Museum, 201 S. Chapin St., South Bend, IN. (86+Z\0LFKLJDQ&LW\,Q View 100 years of Harley-Davidson motorcycles and PLOHZHVWRI+Z\ history of the company. Mon-Sat, 10 am-5 pm East- :HHNGD\V6DW6XQGD\ ern time, Sun, noon-5 pm. Adm. $8/adults, $6.40/ YLVLWXVDWZZZEHDFKVLGHJDUGHQVFRP seniors (60+), $5/ages 6-18 yrs. 574/235-9714. THE Page 46 September 10, 2009 LBCC Women’s Golf Leagues • Outdoor Living Spaces • Permiable Pavers 18 Hole League September 1, 2009 • Water Features Event: Low Net • Landscaping “A” Flight • Landscape Lighting Event: Carol Excell Low Putts: Carol Excell

“B” Flight Event: Connie Sullivan Low Putts: Pat Kelley

“C” Flight Event: Marge Walsh Low Putts: Jean Guerin

“D” Flight Event: Rima Binder Low Putts: Rima Binder

Birdies: Marci Meyer #16 800-337-2171 Sunken Approaches: Jean Guerin #13 decorativebrickpavers.com 9 Hole League September 3, 2009 Event: Best Poker Hand

Championship Flight

Event: Donna Hennard Low Gross: Eunie Nordorf Low Net: Kathy Keneﬁ ck Putts: Kathy Keneﬁ ck

“A” Flight

Event: Barb Beardsley & Joan Carey Low Gross: Mary Weithers Low Net: Terry Deming Putts: Babs Ward

“B” Flight

Event: Jenny Trainor Low Gross: Bonnie Reese Low Net: Ann Donnelan Putts: Bonnie Reese

“C” Flight

Event: Nancy Thill Low Gross: Vangie Kuhn Low Net: Betty Duggan Putts: Betty Duggan

Sunken Approaches: Vangie Kuhn #17 THE September 10, 2009 Page 47

MAIDS OF ALL TRADES. We clean to your satisfaction.20 yrs. experi- CLASSIFIED ence. Brandie 219-210-3757 or Joelle 219-898-5632. CLASSIFIED RATES - (For First 2 Lines.) THE FIRST TIME I CLEAN YOUR HOME you will be astonished. My 1-3 ads - $7.00 ea. •• 4 or more ads - $5.50 ea. (Additional lines- $1.00 ea.) own home, office, garage, cars are immaculate. I have 2 college degrees PH: 219/879-0088 - FAX 219/879-8070. in business, but was downsized from a cushy area supervisor job with a Email: [email protected] major company recently and decided not to go back to all that stress! I CLASSIFIED ADS MUST BE RECEIVED BY will be offering two services: a housecleaning service, directly from me FRIDAY - 4:00 P.M. - PRIOR TO THE WEEK OF PUBLICATION to you (no unreliable or last minute fill ins) and an organizing service for PERSONAL SERVICES those who struggle to organize a room, office or garage…219-874-3244. SAVE YOUR PRECIOUS MEMORIES DIGITALLY ON CDs OR DVDs HANDYMAN-HOME REPAIR-PLUMBING Home movies-slides-pictures transferred to CDs or DVDs QUALITY CARPENTRY: Expert remodeling of kitchens, bathrooms. Wedding & Event Documentation. Also: doors, windows, skylights, ceramic tile, drywall, decks & repairs. Corporate and Industrial Video Productions Small jobs welcome. Call Ed at 219/878-1791. Contact: Patrick Landers at Midwest Video Communications • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 219-879-8433 or [email protected] HIRE Sue’s HUSBAND ALTERATIONS PLUS. Clothing alterations. Is your list of household repair & maintenance projects growing? 516 Wabash St., Michigan City. 219-874-0086. Small jobs welcome. - Quality Work. -- Call Ed Berent I AM A SHERIDAN BEACH YEAR ROUND RESIDENT who will check @ 219/879-8200. your property when you’re gone. 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HUMAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR PAINTING & STAINING SELF IMPROVEMENT - INSTRUCTIONS Custom Decorating - Custom Woodwork - Hang/Finish Drywall Power Washing – Deck Services - Wallpaper Removal ENTERTAINMENT & LESSONS. VOCAL & INSTRUMENTAL 28-Years experience. Insured. Ph. 219/861-1990. Call 219/872-1217. THE A & L PAINTING COMPANY -- INTERIOR & EXTERIOR HEALTH & PHYSICAL FITNESS 20-YEARS EXPERIENCE. Also Power Wash, Seal & Paint Decks. • • • MASSAGE THERAPY & WELLNESS CENTER • • • Seniors (65+) 10% off labor. References. Reasonable. Phone or fax Therapeutic Massage • Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine • 219/778-4145. Cell phone days 219/363-5450 Reflexology • Heated Stone Therapy • Salt Scrub • Pregnancy Massage • LAKE SHORE PAINTING & PRESSURE CLEANING. • Healing Touch • Chair Massage & Wellness Programs for Business • Free estimates. Call 219-872-6424 and ask for LeRoy. Qigong • Personal Fitness • Gift Certificates WAYNE’S PAINTING. From top to bottom, interior/exterior. 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Free estimates. 219/326-5578. 219-879-1121 or 219-448-0733. CLEANING SOLUTIONS. Home & office cleaning services,  LANDSCAPE-Lawns-Clean Up, Etc.  12 yrs. exp. Insured, free estimates. Call 219-210-0580. H & D TREE SERVICE and LANDSCAPING, INC. -- FINISHING TOUCH: Residential & Specialty Cleaning Service Full service tree and shrub care. Trimming, planting, removal. Professional - Insured - Bonded - Uniformed Firewood, snowplowing, excavating. -- Call 872-7290. #1 in Customer Satisfaction. Phone 219/872-8817. FREE ESTIMATES THE Page 48 September 10, 2009

HEALY’S LANDSCAPE & STONE PAINT SALE • Oils • Acrylics • W/C • BUY 2 GET 3 - FIRME’S 219/879-5150 -- FAX 219-879-5344 (2 Stores) 11th & Franklin Streets, Michigan City - 219/874-3455 http://www.healysland.com - [email protected] Hwy 12, Beverly Shores - Just West of Traffic Light - 219/874-4003 THE PINK ELEPHANT -- A SAVVY RESALE SHOP ** SPRING MULCH SALE ** 510 LINCOLNWAY, LAPORTE, IN Hardwood Mulch Delivered $25/yard PHONE 219-325-0340 Chocolate & Red Mulch Delivered $30/yard Delivery Fee applies beyond 5 miles of yard. FIREPLACE WOOD • Delivered and Stacked Seasoned and Clean • $75. Call 219-874-3480. Flagstone, Stone, Granite boulders, River Rock, Decorative gravel, Mulch ELITE BIKE TRAINER, Temporarily converts bicycle to stationary for Sand, Topsoil, Payers, Unilock, Bellgard, Paveloc indoor workout. Barely used. $150 obo. Call 219-874-1589. SINGLE YACHT CLUB JET SKI TRAILER Landscaping, Stonescaping, Ponds, Patios, Walls, Pavers, Bricks with trailer jack. $400.00. Call (210) 229-8381. Outdoor kitchens, Complete Landscape Design & Installation! Lawn Service, Tree work, Excavation, Leaf Clean-ups. REAL ESTATE COMMERCIAL – RENTALS/LEASE/SELL Dunegrass, Perennials, Evergreens, Grasses, Groundcovers, Annuals GARAGE AND BASEMENT OVERSTUFFED?  H&S SERVICES --2621 E. US HIGHWAY 12  GO LDEN SANDES STORE AND LOCK. Call 219/872-8946 4407 E. U.S. 12 (@ Hwy. 212) Spring clean-up, yearly maintenance provided Michigan City, IN. Rock, mulch, flagstone, screen topsoil 219/879-5616. Your One Stop for Landscape Needs                            OFFICE SUITE. 3 private offices and reception area. Expenses, except ADDIE’S LAWN MAINTENANCE & Power Wash Yard Clean-Up • phone, paid. Well maintained, high traffic area. 2811 E. Michigan Blvd., Mowing • Aeration • Thatching • Stain & Seal • Residential & Commercial Michigan City. (219) 879-9188, 879-2700. Free Est. Call 219-879-2017 or 219-448-0900. RENTALS INDIANA                            HOUSE FOR RENT IN LONG BEACH   JIM’S LAWN SERVICE–WEEKLY RATES   3/BR. Across from lake. Great view & beach. Call 219/874-8692. CALL 219-879-3733 -- Leave message. LONG BEACH COZY 3/BR HOUSE AT STOP 15 (Across from Beach) • SANDCASTLE LANDSCAPING • Fireplace and Large Deck. No pets. Call 708/370-1745. Mick Wulff Certified Arborist               Tree Trimming & Removal • Landscape Maintenance • 22 yrs. exp. Free estimates. DUNESCAPE BEACH CLUB • 219-878-3032 • [email protected] LAKEFRONT CONDOS -- 2 and 3 bedrooms. May-Oct. -- $1,200 to $2,000 per wk. (1 mo. min.). PAT’S TREE SERVICE. DUNESCAPE REALTY - 219/872-0588. Complete tree and landscaping service. Experts in storm damage. Licensed and insured. Free estimates. HOUSE FOR RENT-OGDEN DUNES. Quiet semi-private beach commu- Call 219-362-5058. nity. 3BR, 1.5BA, sleeps 6+2. Gas BBQ, big deck, screened porch, A/C, Satellite TV, stereo, all linens. Sat/Sun rentals $1200. Landscaping by: SMALL’S GARDEN CENTER Great family location. Cell 219-730-6486, H 219-763-3088. 219-778-2568. 1551 E. Hwy 20, LaPorte, IN 46350 Custom Landscape Designs & Installation: CALL FOR RENTAL INFORMATION Retaining Walls –Block, Boulder, Timber, Ledge Rock Merrion & Assoc/ Realtors Brick—Patio, Walks, Driveways 219-872-4000 or 866-496-1752 Flagstone—Walks, Patio, Walls www.MerrionRealty.com Ponds & Waterfalls—Complete Excavating/Site Preparation HOUSE FOR RENT ON LAKE SHORE DRIVE Clean-ups—Hydro Seeding & Sodding—Dunegrass 3/BR, 2BA. A/C. Frpl., W/D. Summer rentals avail. 13 ACRE GARDEN CENTER: Shade Trees—Evergreens, Shrubs, Also avail Sept thru May. $850/mo + util. Call 708/227-8756. Ground Cover & Perennials. Statuary, Fountains, Birdbaths, Pottery LOCATED ON 175E, ROLLING PRAIRIE. 3BR ranch w/6 acres. $1,400/ We Deliver Pulverized Topsoil, Mulch, Decorative Stone, monthly. Call Countywide Properties 219-324-6600. Driveway Stone, Sand, Paving Brick, Boulders, Flagstone (White, Chestnut, Blue): Cut Drywall, Outcropping, Steppers, SHERIDAN BEACH – charming knotty pine cottage. 4BR, 2BA. C/A, SMALL’S EXCAVATING • 219-778-2568 cable. ½ blk. to beach. Close to park, zoo and shopping. Ping pong and Bulldozing • Excavating • Payloader Demolition foosball for those rainy days. $1,200/wk. Call Pam 708-383-2635. • Driveways • Site Preparation • We Dig Ponds or Lakes. “THE SUMMER PLACE” at Stop 33. Weekly thru September. Hard working American looking for work! Services include landscape 2 blocks from beach. Charming décor, beautiful surroundings, clean up, power washing, handyman repairs, and more! Please contact 4BR, 2BA, family room with fireplace. Patio, deck, sun porch. A/C, W/D. Brian 219-861-8000 for fast free quotes. Thank You. No pets, no smoking. Call 708-784-9866. BEACHSIDE GARDENS & GIFTS LONG BEACH EXECUTIVE HOUSE RENTAL. Summer 2009. FOR ALL YOUR GARDENING NEEDS Stop 29. Overlooking lake. Fantastic decks/views. 3BR, 2BA, A/C, On US Hwy 12 across from Notre Dame Church W/D, cable TV. WIFI. High spd Internet, and more. NO PETS/ 219-879-8878 [email protected] NO SMOKING. Choice weeks avail. as low as $1500/wk. 2 WK & www.beachsidegardens.com MNTH RATES AVAIL. www.vrbo.com/168866 or call 630-337-6220. HOUSE FOR RENT ON THE BEACH/LB. Contract Landscape Design/Installation, Lawn & Landscaping & 2BR, 2BA, D/W, W/D, A/C, TV/DVD, CABLE/HIS Maintenance GOURMET KITCHEN, 2 FIREPLACES, ALL LINENS Certified Pesticide Applicators and Lawn & Garden fertilizer programs NO SMOKING, NO PETS Garden Maintenance* ASK about ORGANICS CALL FOR AVAILABLE DATES (312) 925-2642. JEFF’S LAWN CUTTING & MAINTENANCE. Heavenly work at EXECUTIVE RENTAL AVAILABLE: 5BR, 4.5BA English Tudor on ¾ acre Earthly prices. Power washing, deck staining. Free est. 219-872-7622. in Duneland Beach has in-ground heated swimming pool, completely TREE TRIMMING • Storm damage clean up. private deck & patios, 3-car garage & over 4700 sq.ft. of exquisite living. Specializing in small jobs. Free estimates. Call 219-229-1050. Just 3.5 blks. to Lake Michigan. Avail: 1 yr. lease at $3500/mo + util. Seasonal rental avail. also. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Call Phil @ 928-214-0291 or 928-214-0621 aft. 10:30 am. CREEKWOOD INN is looking for a weekend morning innkeeper. WINTER RENTAL LAKE SHORE DR. hillside. Great lake views. 4BR, Sat. and Sun. Please call for an interview 219-872-8357. 2BA, big deck, all amenities. Oct-June $850/mo. + security deposit & utili- WANT TO SELL ties. Call 708-349-0442. THE September 10, 2009 Page 49

NEW UPPER APARTMENT IN SINGLE FAMILY HOME. 2BR. All appliances, W/D in unit. Pets, case by case. Long term. South Elston St., Back to School Family Dinner Michigan City. Mins. to beach, South Shore line. Pretty yard, drive way. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish, 1506 Washington $650/mo. + electric. Cable, WIFI avail. Call 703-599-8337. Photos avail. St., Michigan City, is having a Back to School Fam- FALL/WINTER RENTAL -- CHARMING COUNTRY HOME - STOP 33 Sept. thru May/June. 2 blks. from lake. Fully furnished, well decorated. ily Dinner on Sat., Sept. 12. The event will take 3BR, 2BA. Family room w/fireplace. Sun room. 2 car garage. A/C. W/D. place from 5-7 p.m. in the Church Hall. Patio & deck. No pets, no smoking. $850/mo. Call 708-784-9866. The menu will consist of: Polish sausage & sauer- CHARMING LONG BEACH TWO STORY HOME kraut, ham, mashed potatoes & gravy, green beans, Stop 20 - Newly redone - 4/BR, 2/Bath. Furnished - No Pets. Washer/dryer. 1/4 Block to beach. $850/mo + utilities. chicken & noodles, applesauce, bread & butter, des- Avail Sept’09 - June ‘10 - Call 708/717-8883. sert & coffee. “SHORELAND HILLS 10 Rental.” 3BR, 2BA, nicely furn., Wash/Dry, Price is $10/adults, $5/children 12 yrs. & under. 2 blks. to Lake. Avail. now-6/30/10. $775/mo. includes outdoor maintenance, but not utilities. No pets or smokers. Call Bob N. at (800) 899-2699. “Must See to Appreciate.” PNC Creating Portraits Art Course FALL-WINTER RENTAL. 4BR, 2BA, on Lake Shore Drive. Beautiful kitchen, beautiful house. Avail. now-May 31. Call 773-559-3563. Purdue University North Central Ofﬁ ce of Con- SUNNY, BRIGHT COTTAGE HOUSE in New Buffalo. $1400/wk. 3BR, tinuing Education will be offering the non-credit 3BA. Lg. deck, gas grill. 2 blks. to town & beach. Call 773-251-1714. portrait drawing course. M.C. NEW 2BR, 1BA main floor unit. Appl. & laundry facility incl. “Portrait Drawing (Level 2)” will meet Tuesdays, Avail. Sept 10. $650/mo. + NIPSCO & sec. dep. Call 219-448-1380. Sept. 22-Oct. 13 from 1-3:30 p.m. at PNC - Porter BEAUTIFUL BEACHWALK house to rent October to May. $1,200/mo. + utilities. No smoking, no pets. Call 773-454-9538. County, 600 Vale Park Road in Valparaiso. Regis- SHERIDAN BEACH WINTER RENTAL. 3BR/2.5BA fully furnished tration is $139. A supply list will be furnished at the & very spacious! $750/mo + utilities or $1,100/mo includes utilities. time of registration. See pics @ http://www.vrbo.com/41711 This course offers instruction on drawing propor- email [email protected] or phone 970-708-7379. tions, bones and muscles. Students will learn to cre- LONG TERM RENTAL. 4BR, 3.5BA luxury furn. home in Michiana Shores. Avail. after Labor Day. Call 708-430-9933. ate sensitive facial expressions, use dramatic shad- HOUSE FOR RENT – 1714 MANHATTAN ST., Michigan City. ing and how to add the language of the upper body Just steps from St. Anthony Hospital. 2 floors, 2 kitchens, and hands as part of the person’s identity. 4BR, 2BA. 2 livings rooms, 1 floor could be perfect in-law quarters. To register for this course or to obtain informa- Separate entrances. $1,100/mo. No utilities included. Ref. & credit check necessary. Call Pat 312-965-0997. tion about this or other courses available through WINTER RENTAL LAKE SHORE DRIVE the PNC Ofﬁ ce of Continuing Education, contact Great lake + dune views, 4BR, 3.5BA, 2 decks, 2 fireplaces, beautiful 872-0527, ext. 5343, or visit www.pnc.edu/ce. Per- chefs kitchen, fully furnished, attached garage. Oct 1-May 31 sons with disabilities requiring accommodations $1,000/mo. + security deposit & utilities. No Smokers. should contact ext. 5343. Call 219-879-1318. WINTER RENTAL IN SAUGANY LAKE community. Completely refurbished 1931 cottage. 2BR, 2BA, furn. $400/mo + util. 941-661-9660. 3rd Thursday @ Molly Bea’s WINTER RENTAL IN SAUGANY LAKE community. 3BR, 2BA, 2 decks, fire pit, fully furn. $650/mo + util. Call 941-661-9660. The next 3rd Thursday @ Molly Bea’s Ingredients SHERIDAN BEACH. Huge 1BR, 1BA across from beach. will be September 17, at 7:00 p.m. The topic is: “All A/C, W/D. Year round $650/mo. Call 219-872-4446. About Honey, Bees & Honey for Cooking & Bak- RENTALS MICHIGAN ing.” Michigan, New Buffalo, Village of Grand Beach. Lake front home, 3BR Linda Laney will lead the discussion; she is from just 42 steps down to this private beach on Lake Michigan. Enjoy sunsets from this lakeside deck. Aug. 22 thru Sept 6 for $1800 per wk. the Laney Family Honey Farm, North Liberty, IN. 708-212-1637. She’s been an active member of its management FALL/WINTER RENTAL. Oct thru May/June. 1-1/2 blks. from private since 1990 & will share tips on cooking & baking beach. 2BR, 1BA great room, w/ wood burning stove. Fully fenced yard. with honey. Linda’s also a wealth of information on Attached garage. Furnished. 1 pet welcome. $1,050/mo + util. ½ mo. dep. References checked. Call 773-275-0981. bee behavior, research & bee colony disruptions. FLORIDA RENTALS This is a great time to get answers to all those interesting questions. ANNA MARIA ISLAND (Holmes Beach) 2BR, 2BA Gulf beachfront condo. Beach and poolside decks, heated pool. There is no charge for attending - but seating is Monthly rental only.Sam Harnish, 219-879-3265. limited to 30. Reservation at 219/983-9401.  REAL ESTATE FOR SALE  INDIANA-LaPorte on Pine Lake in Shore Acres. 511 Closser Ave. ½ blk. to beach. Home sits on 3-lots with beautiful cross light. Birch floors, You must pass through CUSTOMS When In Harbor Country 2-fireplaces & spacious room sizes. $189,900. View property on Showroom and Warehouse www.forsalebyowner.com (listing #21766749) or call 708-212-1637. 430 S. Whittaker, New Buffalo, MI LONG BEACH POINTE TOWNHOME. (Across from True Value) 2BR, 1.5BA with 1 car garage. $139,000. Call 630-971-0862. BEACHY LOT FOR SALE. Fully landscaped with driveway – 269-469-9180 JUST NEEDS YOUR HOUSE. Call NOW 219-210-1181. www.customsimports.com STOP 31. Beautiful Shoreland Hills home. 3BR, 2.5BA on 2 lots. Open Daily Asking $349,000 by owner. Call 219-879-7105 or 708-372-1722. THE Page 50 September 10, 2009

Picking Cotton by Jennifer lance ride to the hospital and the humiliating exam- Thompson-Cannino and Ronald ination and later, the reliving of the rape before a Cotton with Erin Torneo jury, describing everything that happened in detail. There’s a joke that all the pris- I found it interesting that Jennifer’s parents and oners in jail say they are innocent. brother didn’t give her enough support she so sorely What if some of them are telling the needed. They sounded to me like they wanted to truth? The very important subject of sweep the whole ugly incident under the table. Only this week’s book recommendation is Jennifer’s sister seemed to be the one to understand of a man who spent eleven years of and try to comfort her. Paul, her fi ancee, although his life in jail for a crime he really didn’t commit. it seems he did try, couldn’t seem to cope with Jen- The story, names, dates, places are true... nifer, and neither did his parents. So it was no sur- Jennifer Thompson was a student in Burlington, prise that they fi nally broke off the engagement and North Carolina. She had a boyfriend, but she lived each moved in different directions. alone in an apartment off campus. She would walk As for Ronald, he had turned himself in volun- three miles to campus and back every day. Later she tarily to the police, thinking there was some huge would admit she wished she had spent more time misunderstanding that could be cleared up quickly. looking around her. Here we listen to the accused, having lawyers “I didn’t look over my shoulder or pay too much describe things he knew he didn’t do, but helpless attention. My focus was on what lay ahead: I was because of Jennifer’s positive i.d. of him. The reader going to graduate in the fall with a perfect 4.0 and walks with Ronald into the prison, one of four he my boyfriend, Paul, and I were talking about getting would be incarcerated in during the next eleven married. He was in his fi rst year of business school years. Hear him talk, matter-of-factly about prison at UNC-Chapel Hill. That’s all my life was really life, trying to stay out of trouble, but having to prove about: college and my boyfriend. I was twenty-two yourself to the other inmates that you’ll stand up years old and those were the kind of crystal-clear for yourself if need be. pictures I carried in my mind.” Ronald’s parents never gave up on him. They be- It was July 1984 when Jennifer’s life would lieved in his innocence all along. They made visits change forever. A man broke into her apartment to him as often as they could, until he was trans- and raped her at knife point. She managed to get ferred to a prison in Tennessee due to overcrowding away from him and run to a neighbor’s house, but in the North Carolina prisons. All his letters to vari- by the time the police got there, the rapist was gone. ous lawyers, his fi nding out that Bobby Poole was Later that night, another woman was raped. That the rapist, and his fi nal walk to freedom, is a story woman was too traumatized to be of much help to like no other… the police, but Jennifer was smart enough to try and It’s a story that will make you think, really think, remember things about her attacker, and helped the about the enormous responsibility and consequenc- police come up with a composite drawing. es of putting a man away in jail, whether for a few What the drawing led to was the arrest of one years or life, without positive proof “beyond a shad- Ronald Cotton, a black man with some brushes with ow of a doubt.” the law, some jail time, and he liked to date white This is a must read for all Americans, because if women. The police called him a real scumbag... it wasn’t for DNA testing, Ronald Cotton would still At his trial, Ronald got all confused about the be in jail. He was the fi rst man in North Carolina to date of the rape and what he was doing that night, be exonerated by DNA testing in 1995. How both of which gave the prosecution cause to show him as be- these people put their lives back together again will ing guilty. Jennifer Thompson testifi ed that he was inspire and amaze you...it did me. the man who broke into her apartment and Ronald This Sunday is Constitution Day and the Michi- was given life in prison plus fi fty years. Two years gan City Public Library will have a program head- later, in a trail for the rape of the other woman the ed by ForJusticeForAll from 2-3 p.m. It is free and same night, he was given another life sentence... open to the public. What this book does from this point forward is to Sister Helen Prejean, CSJ, author of Dead Man look at both sides of the crime and listen to the sto- Walking said, “This book will break your heart and ries of the victim and the accused. How each of them then lift it up again...” faced their worst fears in the coming days and years Studs Terkel said Picking Cotton is “A remark- -- Jennifer with her fear of being attacked again, able testament...powerful...a must-read.” and Ronald in prison with his fear of prison life and The authors received the 2008 Sorso Justice Me- that the truth would never come out. dia Fellowship for Picking Cotton. Jennifer describes so heartbreakingly her ambu- Till next time, happy reading! THE September 10, 2009 Page 51

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