Kicking Off a Sculpture Project in Harbor Country by Barbara Stodola

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Volume 26, Number 24 Thursday, June 24, 2010 Kicking Off A Sculpture Project In Harbor Country by Barbara Stodola

Robert Cordisco, “Dewey,” New Buffalo Public Library

Outside the New Buf- “It is our goal to have falo Public Library, a metal public art placed in each ﬁ gure taller and skinnier of Harbor Country’s eight than a basketball player is communities,” said HCPAI perched on his unicycle – so committee member Arnie engrossed in his book that Feinberg. In Phase 2, the he continues reading at the group will also address same time. The sculpture educational and marketing is the ﬁ rst permanent ac- issues. quisition of a local group HCPAI, formed about a dedicated to public art. It is the work of Florida art- year ago, consists of artist/ gallerists Angela Reichert ist Robert Cordisco, and bears the name “Dewey” and Rick Ott (WOW Gallery, New Buffalo), Roger – a playful reference to the library’s Dewey decimal Harvey (Roger Harvey Gallery), and Linda Hoff- system. hines (9912 Gallery, Union Pier); photographer Tim Seven other outdoor sculptures have just made Rogers, an Addy Award-winner for graphic design; their debut in Phase 1 of the Harbor Country Pub- school teacher Kristin Fatouros; Susan Maroko, a lic Arts Initiative. As The Beacher went to press, New Buffalo city councilwoman; and Feinberg, a re- only the plaques were still to be placed on pieces tired engineer who is vice-chairman of New Buffalo already installed outside New Buffalo and Chikam- Park Board and also president of Harbor Country ing Township halls, and along Chamberlain Path in Trails. The group meets weekly. Three Oaks. Sculpture Continued on Page 2 THE Page 2 June 24, 2010

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Sculpture Continued from Page 1 “No tax dollars were spent on this project,” Reichert pointed out. “With our limited budget ($33,000. for Phase I), we found we could lease sculpture for two years, and pay for insurance, transportation, and installation of the work.” All the leased sculptures are for sale. Two large stainless steel pieces have been leased from Bruce Niemi, a successful Kenosha, Wiscon- sin, artist whose sculpture can be seen coast-to- coast, from California to North Carolina. Niemi’s work achieves graceful effects by abstracting from Bruce Niemi, the movements of such fi gural elements as dancers, “The Queen,” fl ames, and sailboats at sea. “The Queen,” 9’7” tall, New Buffalo Township Hall commands the space outside New Buffalo Township Hall. “Tallship II,” the tallest sculpture, at 17’6”, is installed in Three Oaks. Other pieces at the Three Oaks site include Ste- phen Hokanson’s welded steel sculpture, with the intriguing title of “Triamble,” and one of Fritz Ol- sen’s lovely white marble sunfl owers. Both sculp- tors are well-known in the area. Hokanson, a Saw- yer, Michigan, artist, has had work at Purdue North Central’s Odyssey show, and Olsen owns a studio/ gallery in Union Pier. New Buffalo Township Hall also has a sculpture of stone and red-painted steel by Michigan artist Terry Howlett. It is entitled “Eve’s Awareness” and is placed in a naturalistic sand dune setting, where shifting shadows can be observed throughout the day. Outside Chikaming Township Hall in Harbert, Michigan, there are two pieces: Rick Ott’s “New Sunrise,” an aluminum and steel work with an emergent red orb; and Eric Shaw’s glistening “Five Ships.” It was the hope of Shaw’s parents that the Bruce Niemi, sailboat-themed piece be installed near water. The “Tallship II,” sculptor was shot in his Iowa City studio in 1996, at Three Oaks the age of 31, in a tragic and widely-publicized case of mistaken identity. If the installations bear some resemblance to sculpture shows at Purdue North Central, or in St. Joseph, Michigan, this is no coincidence. HCPAI has actively sought the involvement of PNC curator Tom Scarff and Krasl Art Center curator Tami Miller. The Krasl, which owns a large sculpture collection, has loaned the Howlett and Shaw pieces to this project; and its art education programs are being adapted for Harbor Country schools. THE June 24, 2010 Page 3

Rick Ott, Steve Hokanson, “New Sunrise,” “Triamble” (det.), Chikaming Township Three Oaks Hall

Financial support for HCPAI’s Phase I has come from New Buffalo Business Association, New Buf- falo Community Partnership, Exxon-Mobil Founda- tion, Horizon Bank, and a fund-raising event held earlier this season at Bentwood Tavern. Eighty per cent of the funding was supplied by the Pokagon Fund.

Fritz Olsen, “Sunﬂ ower” (det.), Three Oaks

Eric Shaw, “Five Ships,” Chikaming Township Hall The sculptures selected to date evoke the casual, outdoor lifestyle of Harbor Country – its naturalistic landscape, its focus on sports, bicycling, and boating activities. They are attention-getting pieces, positioned to enhance the artistic reputation already cultivated in the area. Still to come, in future phases of the project, will be installations in Sawyer, Lakeside, Grand Beach and Michiana, Michigan. Pointing out “the profound positive effect of pub- Terry Howlett, “Eve’s Awareness,” New Buffalo Township Hall lic art on tourism,” Feinberg emphasized HCPAI’s goal of helping to establish Harbor Country as a re- PHOTOS COURTESY OF TIM ROGERS gional cultural destination. THE Page 4 June 24, 2010 “The Producers” Opens at Dunes The Tony-winning Broadway hit, Mel Brooks’ ‘The Producers,” opens at the Dunes Summer The- atre on June 25 for three weekends and eight performances on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays. This is the ﬁ rst production of this show in the region, and the Dunes is thrilled to open its summer season up Lennox® with this blockbuster musical. “The Producers” stars Darren Serhal as Max Bi- to $1,400 Rebate* alystock, Tony Serra as Leo Bloom, and Christine Widuger as the blonde bombshell Ulla. It features up Tax Renee Gardner as a sexy little old lady, Larry Hink- + to $1,500 Credit** en as ‘Keep it Gay’ director Roger DeBries, Jeff Schmidt as a Storm Trooper, and Nick Thomas as Carmen Ghia, and Brandon Berk as Franz with a Total large cast of dancing girls, dancing little old ladies, $2,900 and who can forget ‘Springtime for Hitler.’ Directed by Bob Cooley with musical direction by Jim Mollin, this show is ‘role-in-the-aisle’ funny and a perfect Between the rebates and way to kick-off the summer. The Dunes Summer Theatre continues its sum- the tax breaks, you’re gonna mer season with “Lend Me A Tenor” opening July 16 and “Evita” opening August 13. The Dunes’ box need a bigger jar. ofﬁ ce opens at 1:00 Tuesday – Sunday. The phone number is 219-879-7509 and see the website at www.dunessummertheatre.com for more information. It is located on Shady Oak Drive in Michiana Shores, just off Highway 12 and Old Grand Beach Road, between Michigan City IN and New Buffalo MI. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 7 p.m. Sundays. There will be no performance on July 4. Tickets are $15 and $12 for seniors / students.

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Wall Of Fame Honorees -- Sue Potts, Joyce Stark, Hussein Hakim and Randy Hansen The Stardust Event Center at the Blue Chip was host to this year’s annual retirement and Wall of Fame dinner on June 14, 2010. The large crowd in attendance came to honor the four notable educators and school system staff who had dedicated most of their careers to improving the local educational programs. Many retiring per- sonnel were also on hand to take their fi nal bow on Long Beach resident Joan McCormick celebrates her retirement after 14 years as Director of Special Education with the MCAS stage and move on to, in most cases, an husband Paul and other colleagues easier, more relaxed lifestyle. Combined, all of the For 36 years, Sue Potts taught elementary school honorees had dedicated 1,474 years of service to the at Edgewood and then at Eastport. Mrs. Potts’ niece, children of Michigan City. Shelly Malott, talked at length about the inspira- The Wall of Fame is the highest honor awarded to tion she and others gained from Aunt Sue who left local educators. Starting off the dedication was Dan lasting impressions on her students. Remember- Ruth who was one of the nominators of Mr. Hussein ing Sue Potts’ special teaching techniques, Shelly Hakim. Mr. Hakim taught at Elston (both the Ju- highlighted the fi eld trips to City Hall and Court nior and Senior) High School as well as Rogers and House where each student met and discovered the MC High Schools levels his 40 years of service. His role every employee played in the legal system. Mrs. specialty was in the foreign languages, especially Potts relocated upon retirement to Tennessee but Spanish. Mr. Hakim also introduced Japanese lan- was happy to return to Michigan City to visit all of guage studies into our system. her old friends, family and sites that still bring her “Behind every good teacher are good students,” much joy. commented Mr. Hakim during his acceptance The fi nal Wall of Fame honoree, Joyce Stark, speech. And because of Mr. Hakim’s efforts, there served for 24 years as the Secretary and later Di- are more good students graduating. rector of Transportation for the Michigan City Area The second Wall of Fame inductee, Randy Han- Schools. Barely seen over the podium, this tiny sen, was introduced by Dianne Lindenmeyer who woman packed a lot of power during her tenure.

Niemann’s Principal Beacher Norm Bruemmer Marcia Tappan in (with wife Pat) will attendance to cheer probably play more tennis on the guests of after teaching social honor. studies for 42 years. THE June 24, 2010 Page 15 “Call offs were not well received by Mrs. Stark,” and staff members, most plan to spend more time noted presenter Mary Cotton, “but we knew that with their families especially their grandchildren. she bowled on Thursday nights and wouldn’t be at Some will travel. Some will take on other teaching home - but trust me, you had better be sick!” positions. But in most cases they will savor in their Mrs. Stark always liked being the secretary bet- memories of working within the Michigan City com- ter than being the boss because she didn’t like tell- munity. Hats off to these “Grads” who served the ing people what to do – but from the reaction of the community in a very special way. We cannot thank crowd no one held that against her. you enough. In addition, of the 48 MCAS retiring educators

After 24 years of teaching kindergarten you’ll most likely ﬁ nd Joy School’s retiring Scott Ebert (with daughter Heather, wife Kathy and Sistie Bardol (with husband Art and daughter-in-law Sarah) Uncle & Aunt Bruce and Barbara Fischer, will miss coaching a lot. helping out her son’s restaurants Stop 50 and Soda Dog. And Mary, Renee and Ginny.

Retiring Donna Beyer (with son Brad, daughter Hillary and husband Gary) After 23 years as instructional assistant & lunch supervisor at Marsh, has lots of fun things planned for her retirement! Sharon Teets wants to spoil granddaughter Caitlyn even more.

Tina Leonard with husband Jim plans to travel after her retiring from Springﬁ eld. Scott Ebert’s posse – Ginny Przyblinski, Renee Buell & Mary Burris - THE Page 16 June 24, 2010

Before I touch upon this week’s topic, I need to apologize for an error I made last week. When talk- ing about people fi nder sites, I mentioned my old standby, Whowhere.com. Or, I should have typed that. Instead, I wrote Whois.com. In a sense, Whois is a people fi nder, but it is generally used to fi nd out who owns a particular domain name. Whowhere. com can pump out an address or phone number fairly fast. Moving right along, I’ve chosen to present you with a list of Freecycle type sites this week. I asked for feedback from you about people wanting specif- ic items, and posting them on Freecycle, which to Purchase an individual my mind is more about giving away something you already have and no longer need. I did not receive any email on the subject. But the subject matter ex- full price 60 minute panded to include some similar sites and some classifi eds you may or may not know about. massage and get Ecofreak (www.ecofreak.com). You are all too aware of the growing landfi lls, and you want to do something about it. You have things you no longer an additional need, but what to do with them? Sample what this site has to offer—it’s agenda is to recycle and to save 15 minutes for Free the environment. Freeshare (www.freeshare.org). Similar to June 21, 2010 thru July 31, 2010 freecycle.org, Freeshare is a collective of more than 500 online groups in the U.S. and Canada. Two local 810 Michael Drive • Chesterton, IN 46304 groups are Michiana Buy Sell Trade and Michiana Food Share. These are part of the Yahoo groups net- (219) 983-9832 ex.0 work. You can access them at www.freesharing.org. Porter county has a separate contingent, or separate Yahoo group. The Michiana group covers most of The Beacher’s circulation area. Kaango (www.kaango.com).Type in this url and you will fi nd yourself at Ebay classifi eds. This spi- noff is for items that did not sell in the Ebay auc- tions. Browse by category and state. I found it very Root easy to fi nd what’s for sale in our area, but I would Funeral Home not expect anything less from Ebay. Penny Saver (www.pennysaverusa.com). In or- WILLIAM H. ROOT • THOMAS W. ROOT • BRIAN W. ROOT der to browse the classifi eds here, you have to register (free) and sign in fi rst. From what I could see, A locally owned and operated funeral home it promises to be another good place to advertise the serving Michigan City and the Beach Area things you no longer want. by the Root Family since 1938. Ecycler (www.ecycler.com). “Collect. Connect. Recycle.” This is for people who are interested in Pre-Arrangement consultation available receiving recyclables—such as mixed media art- at no obligation. ists—and those who have recyclables to give away. This website is in Beta, so time will tell whether it will remain in cyberspace or fade away. The idea is noble anyway. After checking off that I was look- 312 East Seventh Street ing for newspaper for papier mache and mulching, I Michigan City, IN 46360 received a notice saying that no one is listed in the (219) 874-6209 area currently. Probably because the site is so new. THE June 24, 2010 Page 17 Tell your friends about it and get our area on their map! That’s my short list for this week. You also can scope out Craigslist.org and your local newspaper The Good Life classifi eds like The Beacher’s-- for buy-sell and give- away opportunities. But, as with any site you visit, is fi nally within reach. stay vigilant. Scammers are out in force online, so don’t get tricked. 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The fi lm’s soundtrack includes songs from the renowned Chicago band Wilco, Michigan native Bob • You don’t have to be a golfer to enjoy the beautiful golf course Seger, and others. • With the purchase of your “Dear Mr. Fidrych” had its premiere at the De- luxury townhome, you’ll troit Windsor International Film Festival in June, receive a one year golf 2009 where Cramer was awarded Best Director in membership to Briar Leaf the Feature Film category. Golf Club LUXURY TOWNHOME DEVELOPMENT Craft Class at MC Public Library LOCATED IN THE “HEART OF LAKE COUNTRY” Basket Weaving Saturday, June 26 9:15 a.m. 3 miles north of La Porte on Rt. 39, 10 miles south of New Buffalo, MI. 60 minutes from Chicago Margie Warner teaches this one day class at the Michigan City Public Library. Models Open Friday through Monday 11-4 pm CST Make a basket to take home. The class includes T or call to schedule a private showing all materials. A $10 non-refundable deposit is re- 219-851-0008 quired and prices vary. See the basket and sign up is at the library circulation desk. www.villasofbriarleaf.com THE Page 18 June 24, 2010 Civil War Weekend at LaPorte County Historical Society Museum Sat. & Sun., June 26, 27, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 2405 Indiana Ave., LaPorte, IN

book featured the Jones Collection, and Shideler will show and describe selected signifi cant guns on display. Signed copies of the book will be available for purchase. No charge for tour with paid museum admission. 3:00 p.m., Sat., June 26 - Ladies’ Tea and Historic Fashion Show. Presented by Jill Van Lew and other reenactors, this mini fashion show will give the public a chance to view and learn about Civil War era dresses and the different styles worn at the time. These are made without shortcuts, by hand, and of fabric duplicating the original as close as possible. Tea and cookies will be served. No charge with paid museum admission. 6:00-9:00 p.m., Sat., June 26 - Civil War Ball Mu- sic will be provided by Susan Brown and Company, with traditional music of the Civil War era. “In- structed” dances encourage audience participation. Civil War Reenactors will be in uniforms and period Photos from last year’s event. dresses. The public may come in period clothing or The La Porte County Historical Society Museum modern. Party food and drink, including a popular will present a weekend full of Civil War events with “General Oglethorpe’s Orange Cake” will be served. over 40 Civil War “reenactors” who will be camped Admission to the Ball is $5 for Historical Society out on the museum grounds using large tents that members, $6 for non-members. An R.S.V.P. is en- replicate the originals, wearing military uniforms couraged at 219-324-6767. and clothing that exactly reproduce those of the period, and sharing with the public their knowledge of the Civil War period. They will be giving impromp- tu demonstrations about cooking over an open fi re, handcrafts, clothing, gun use and care, and soldier’s uniforms. Loading and fi ring of guns and large can- nons will be demonstrated. Visitors may participate in an exhibition of tomahawk and knife throwing. On both Saturday and Sunday, an “artillery drill” is scheduled at noon, and a “skirmish” between the North and the South at 2:00 p.m. There is no admission charge or parking fee to these outside events. The museum building will be open at the same time as the above activities, with a reduced admission charge in effect for the weekend. The following special presentations will be offered in the museum building on Saturday: 11:00 a.m., Sat., June 26 - Guided Tour of the W. A. Jones Gun Collection by Dan Shideler, editor of the “2010 Standard Catalog of Firearms.” This

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Sponsored by WIMS-1420 and Southern Shores Art Association Saturday, July 17 (9 a.m.-5 p.m.) & Sunday, July 18 (11 a.m.-5 p.m.) 700 Block of Franklin Street Michigan City www.mcsummerofart.com Over 60 Artists Exhibiting SPECIAL EVENTS Saturday, July 17 • 7:30 p.m. Food & Beverage Served “1002 Nights” Silent Auction Pearl Theatre, 902 Franklin Sunday, July 18 • Noon-3 p.m. Special Drawing of 5 Renowned “Framing Mesa” Acoustic Duo Artists Prints Southern Shores Art Association, 724 Franklin CO-SPONSORS: Blink Contemporary Art; Bukva Imaging Group, Inc.; Panini Panini; Reprographic Arts Inc.; Revive Gallery & Consignments; Sahara Restaurant; Shady Creek Winery & Gallery; Sharpeye Framing Co.; Walnut Contemporary Art. THE Page 20 June 24, 2010 “The Spitfi re Grill” Opens at Mainstreet Giving Furniture New Life Since 1939 The fi rst musical of the Festival Players Guild’s 2010 Canterbury Summer Thatre Season, “The Spitfi re Grill,” opens Wed., June 23, and continues thru Sat., July 3, at Michigan City’s Mainstreet Theatre, 807 Franklin Street. “The Spitfi re Grill” was adapted from the fi lm by Lee David Zlotoff which starred Ellen Burstyn, by James Valcq and Fred Alley, They moved the sto- ––– INC ––– ry’s location from Maine to their native Wisconsin Refi nish • Upholster • Restore because Valcq wanted the music to portray a very Guaranteed Craftsmanship “rural indigenous folk sound,” based on the Scandi- Pick-Up & Delivery in IL, IN, MI navian and Celtic cultures found in Wisconsin. “The Spitfi re Grill” is a heartwarming tale about 219-872-1700 unconditional love and appreciating what you have. 4980 W. Hwy 20 • In “The Pines” • Michigan City, IN 46360 It is a musical of hope and redemption. Having just www.furniturewerks.com served a fi ve year prison term, recently paroled Percy Talbott (Joy Feller) picks a place on the map to make a new start. Landing in small-town Gile- ad, Wis., she fi nds a job at the Spitfi re Grill which the only eatery in town and run by Hannah (Kiely • Saves You Time Schlesinger) who is both gruff and motherly. and Energy Ray Scott Crawford, Canterbury’s Artistic Direc- tor, is the production’s director and Mindi Cimini is • Less Stress on the musical director. Your Pet Curtain is 8:00 PM Wednesday thru Saturday. • No Cage Drying Additional performances are a 2:00 PM Wednesday • Average Time matinee and an additional 5:00 PM Saturday show. 1-2 Hours Tickets are $12.50 for Wednesday and Thursday performances and $14.00 for Friday and Saturday performances. 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Callaway was Indiana’s Second- surrounded by trees and less than 1 block from ary French Teacher of the Year in 2009. deeded and public beach. Newly renovated house Erik will be a Michigan City High School junior has tile and carpet fl ooring and two sided fi replace in the fall. Two years ago, as a middle school stu- in vaulted ceiling living room. Three season porch dent at Barker, he fi nished fourth in the National with skylights offers lovely place to spend time. Geography Bee. He also reached the National Spell- Large master bedroom adjoins bathroom with ing Bee. whirlpool tub/shower and walk-in closet. Kitchen “In my 35 years of teaching in Michigan City, this has granite countertops, tumbled marble backsplash is the fi rst time I am aware of a French student do- and custom cabinets. 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Bandstand Concert and Movie The Westchester Public Library’s free concert and family fi lm series continues Fri., June 25 at 7 p.m. with Patti Shaffner and Scott Pazera. The concert will be followed by the fi lm “Where the Wild Things Are” at dusk, about 8 p.m. Those who attend are invited to bring lawn chairs and picnics, blankets and bug spray. In the event of rain, both events will be offered in the Library • MeMe TimeTime Service Center on the corner of Indiana Avenue and • LindsayLindsay Calumet. Popcorn and soda will be sold in time for PPhillipshillips the movie by members of the Rotary. IInterchangablenterchangable Patti Shaffner and Scott Pazera create a seam- • LLuLuuLu - B SShoeshoes less Trio (yes Trio) with Patti’s vocals and Scott’s CComfyomfy CClothinglothing • OkaOka B-ShoesB-Shoes 7 string bass and looper. Having worked together • i ccanan ttoooo • SpanxSpanx for nearly 10 years they have come to know each RResortesort WWearear • SplashSplash other’s musical intentions very well which results • SSpiritpirit FFunwearunwear in a tight jazz performance that includes jazz stan- AActivective WWearear dards and original tunes as well as some contempo- • Handbags,Handbags, • TTummyummy TTuckuck JJewelryewelry & bbyy rary stylings. MMoreore “Where the Wild Things Are” is rated PG and has NNotot YYourour DDaughtersaughters a running time of 101 minutes. JJeanseans Program fl iers will be handed out at the concert. This series of concerts and fi lms is partially funded 112222 NN.. WWhittakerhittaker StreetStreet through generous donations from the Chesterton- NNewew BBuffalo,uffalo, MMII 2269.469.498069.469.4980 Porter Rotary. More information at 219/926-7696. THE Page 22 June 24, 2010 Singer/Impersonator at Acorn Theater Thursday, July 1, 8:00 p.m. MI time Jimmy James “Impressionism” Jimmy James is a master vocalist with an astounding talent. His new show “Impressionism” will showcase his vocal prowess for live singing impressions of some of the greatest legendary voices of all time including: Cher, Madonna, Judy Garland, Bil- 18 Hole Championship Golf Course lie Holiday, Bette Davis, Barbra Streisand, Patsy “Survive the Front 9” Cline, Stevie Nicks, Eartha Kitt, Diana Ross, Elvis and more! In addition, James will perform songs Joe Thomas - PGA Pro from his new album, “Jamestown,” featuring the international hit “Fashionista.” SPECIALS! James was once considered the world’s foremost Early Bird - Mon.–Fri. Marilyn Monroe visual and vocal impersonator be- before 8:30 am fore retiring that part of his act in 1997. Not content Only $23.00 18 With Cart to rest on his laurels, James’ ultimate goal was to evolve as a true artist. He spent the last 10 years Monday Madness - Before 2:00 pm working on his craft as a singer/songwriter in New Only $23.00 18 With Cart York City and has now reinvented himself as a Bill- board charting artist. www.jimmyjames.com Thank You Thursday - Before 2:00 pm Tickets are $15; reserve at 269/756-3879 or www. Only $23.00 18 With Cart acorntheater.com. The Acorn Theater, 107 Genera- tions Dr., Three Oaks, MI. Weekend & Holiday 12 pm–3 pm Only $25.00 18 With Cart

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Mortgage Title Services Concierge Relocation Commercial Previews 877-202-8618 219-322-2257 800-493-1181 800-982-0909 800-838-7922 888-572-Home THE THE Page 32 June 24, 2010 June 24, 2010 Page 33 Sally Montgomery has been the ship’s master, the Memories of a Special Lady Sally Sent Me Forth--by Charles McKelvy beacon of light that kept us on course, and much “Take a camera and go somewhere.” more to those of us who wrote for her. From Laurie From Paula Those were the magic words Sally Montgomery Each of us has different memories of our time Farrell McHugh -- said to me in early 2000 when she sent me forth Warm and wel- Some words that with her, but one thing we all had in common was with camera in hand to begin writing Travels with coming are the two describe the Sally our love of the lady herself. Charley for her Beacher Weekly Newspaper. words that come Montgomery that I Beacher writers have contributed much to the I was honored and energized, because I had long to mind when re- knew (and loved): pages of our paper, making it the “good news” paper been an admirer and avid reader of the quirky week- calling my fi rst Kind, encour- readers have come to appreciate over the past twenty ly the Montgomery family launched in the winter of meeting with Sally aging, affi rming, fi ve years plus. 1985. And, I might add, Natalie and I had been fea- Now these writers will give us their personal Montgomery. I so motherly, nurtur- enjoyed reading ing, upbeat, poised, tured in The Beacher in 1988 when we launched our thoughts about the lady who guided, nurtured and own publishing venture, The Dunery Press. mothered them along the way. The Beacher every empowering, a week, thought I was leader, cultivated, So Sally Montgomery and I were simpatico right Please join us in a celebration of a life well lived from our fi rst meeting at 911 Franklin Street, and I and loved. --Sally Carpenter, Assistant Editor an ok writer and gracious, compas- answered the ad a sionate, caring, was absolutely thrilled when she invited me to join few years ago when curious, generous, her august stable of writers. Farewell, Sally M Sally was look- humble, a muse. Sally Montgomery was a writer’s dream come By Bill Keefe ing for new writ- She made you true, because she was that rare editor who knew The wheels of life run momentarily in reverse. . . ers. This became a feel that you were just how much to relax the reins and just when to The sky that gave promise of endless splendor hobby for me and a part of her family, rein in her writers. She encouraged constantly and fades into thunderheads. . . paycheck for each and lucky were the only constructively criticized when one tended to The daily exercise in exquisite simplicity acquires article was a bo- writers who had take too many pictures or pictures that were too from nullity a pack animal’s burden of aggrieved nus. This Fourth of the opportunity to dark or when one visited the same subject a little sorrow. . . July will not be the work with her. too often. The Everyday that passed like one more Christ- same without Sal Back in the Having reported for the City News Bureau of Chi- mas banquet disappears from the heart’s docket. . . Gal - I will miss her pre-digital camera cago and the Suburban Trib section of the Chicago What is left is consecration. As the poet wrote. . . little matching red, days, she kept her Tribune, I had more than my share of editors. Most IN THE NIGHT OF DEATH, HOPE SEES A August 1954 -- Sally Montgomery and Bill Sturgis in “Coppelia” with white and blue out- the Novikoff Ballet on the Michiana Summer Theater stage. poise when I used were supportive and reasonably understanding, but STAR, AND LISTENING LOVE CAN HEAR THE fi ts, her smile and way more fi lm than none were as truly caring as the woman I came to RUSTLE OF A WING. spirit, and her love of the Long Beach parade and a story needed. I would shoot 24 or more photos per fondly refer to as “Madam Editor.” Tamam (End) activities. Thanks Sally for the opportunity, your article, have all that fi lm developed, and unknow- Sally Montgomery was Madam Editor to me be- guidance and your friendship. ingly “gift” her with at least an extra hour’s worth cause she cared about me both as a writer and as a of sorting and choosing. She never scolded me. In- person. I could take my troubles to her every week had to learn to chase a mouse around my desktop Remembering Sally…from Maggie Beyer stead, she let me know that 12 pictures per story- and she would always offer sage advice, particularly computer. The years went by, new presses, com- Waves of memories of Sally Montgomery will -the amount of fi lm on each roll she gave me--was when my own mother was hospitalized earlier this puter changed but the family spirit always stayed, come from everyone who knew her. Sally was so usually adequate. (I’m sorry I put you through that, year. “Be with her,” Madam Editor said, “she’s your many things to so many people . . .dancer, teacher, and the Friday deadline always held its excitement. Sally). mother.” editor, wife, mother, grandmother, co-worker, stu- When I left for the day, there was always that spe- In life, you were a fi ne muse. Now I will be listen- And now that Sally Montgomery has sallied forth dent, friend. Sally’s life kept dancing through these cial smile to share with Sally: The Beacher had ing for your occasional whispers in my ear, gently to that great light table in the sky, I can happily say roles with new facets turning to the light as her life made its deadline for another week. prodding me to be well and to write about things I that I am with her in spirit. moved on. One of them turned to me the fi rst time Through all the years that followed, the feeling love. I am grateful for having written for Sally Mont- Sally and I met at The Beacher offi ce over twenty I felt from our fi rst meeting kept clicking on in the gomery and for having known her as a second moth- years ago. She was looking for a writer to fi ll The trust and freedom Sally gave me to meander at will, Sally Sally Sally Beacher’s pages and I was looking for a job to fi ll add a little poetry to celebrate the seasons, dig in From Carolyn er. my retirement years. Something clicked; stories be- the earth and even tolerate my attempts at humor McConnell I only wish I could have persuaded her to be “a gan fi lling The Beacher, and my life took on a new and occasional pun. She was there encouraging and She frowned at feature in The Beacher.” She demurred, of course, meaning. Sally gave me freedom to explore Beacher applauding as I literally dug up different facets of me, fl attered me, but she would have been a subject suitable for her country, its activities and its people and I used that myself and in my craft. Sally was a friend in the scolded me, thanked whole stable of grateful writers. Would that we trust to meander far and wide knowing her support truest sense of the word. We shared a vision, fun me -- it was every- could have all written volumes about a woman who was always there. and laughter, tears and trials, getting to know each thing that kept me in exercised at the barre into her 80s and who was There is so much to remember from those fi rst other better as years rolled by. I will miss her every her Beacher. Yes, my the truest friend of the arts these parts have ever years of watching our Beacher baby grow. There day of my life. Beacher story has known. are memories from early years of Friday afternoons May the winds blow gently here, been a truly lovely Sally Montgomery was a story and-a-half. And when we “put the paper to bed”, the smell of print- and tenderly embrace job since I moved to then some. er’s ink coming from Randy’s rolling presses, the the people of our lives, Michigan City. I will So, Madam Editor, sally forth into the great by- sound of my typing rewrites, Sally checking ads, the ones who own our hearts – miss Sally dread- and-by, and please have a camera and notebook and the whole gang gathering for take-out lunch. and may each another fully and will think waiting for me when my time comes to join you in It’s hard to believe that my fi rst stories were done wish the other peace. about her as a fi ne the editorial offi ces of the Milky Way Weekly News- on a typewriter, and that a few years later I actually friend forever. paper. THE Page 34 June 24, 2010 IN MEMORIAM: SALLY MONTGOMERY That is how I learned she had been a professional From Barbara Stodola dancer, originally from St. Louis. I wanted to write “We don’t write about Sally,” she often cautioned about her, because she had led an interesting, ro- me, and so it is ironic that now, after she is gone, we mantic, art-fi lled life. Sally came to Chicago to per- writers pay tribute to Sally by writing about her. form at the Edgewater Beach Hotel, and that is Sally Montgomery looked after her writers. She where she met her future husband, Jerry, who was knew how to encourage our best efforts, and also stationed at Fort Sheridan naval base. how to keep us out of each other’s hair. Her man- The Montgomerys moved to Michigan City af- agement style was quiet and understated. It was a ter World War II. Sally opened a dance studio on happy establishment that she ran. 10th Street, and she became deeply involved in the When Sally undertook to publish The Beacher, 25 Dunes Arts Foundation. This all happened years years ago, she had no training in journalism. But before I met her, but many people still mention her she knew the importance of setting fi rm deadlines, contributions to the cultural life of the community. territorial boundaries and, most importantly, philo- Her son Tom continues these family traditions to- sophical guidelines. Nothing offensive or potentially day. offensive was to be published, period. Sally and I always had to hurry back from Chi- One summer I asked Sally what she thought cago, so that she could attend her four time-weekly about dogs running loose on the beach, and maybe dance class. She continued dancing well into her se- I should write something about the issue of dogs on nior years, because of the healthful exercise and the the beach, and she reminded me, “We don’t do is- enjoyment of it. sues.” So I stuck to art, architecture, historic pres- The last time I saw Sally, she had waited for me ervation, and cultural events, where I could mostly at The Beacher offi ce, even though she might be run- stay out of trouble. ning late for the dance class. I had made a mistake Sally had a soft spot for high-quality public events in the previous issue, and I wanted a correction to – particularly in Michigan City – but she let us writ- be published. Sally tried to protect us writers from ers rove over a wider territory, as we liked to do. having to admit that we slipped up, but this time I A few years back, the Art Institute of Chicago insisted on setting the record straight. Her headline used to invite the media in surrounding commu- said just that: “To Set The Record Straight.” nities to gala luncheons, kicking off block-buster After our meeting, Sally went on to her dance shows. Sally and I had several opportunities to at- class. That is where she collapsed, and never did tend. These were posh affairs, staged in the Louis regain consciousness. After 20 days, during which Sullivan-designed Board of Trade room, with art- we all agonized, she breathed her last. ist-themed food and décor – Italian for Michelan- Just to look at her little corner offi ce brings back gelo, tulip centerpieces for Rembrandt, everything painful, poignant memories. Here it was that Sally French for Toulouse-Lautrec. The curators conduct- laid out The Beacher, week after week, year after ed preview tours of the exhibits. year, right up to the end. Here it was that she greet- Sally and I drove into Chicago together for these ed us, accepted our stories, and brought kindness special events, and on these trips I was able to ques- and understanding into all our lives. tion her, in journalistic fashion, about her own life.

Sally with writers Maggie Beyer (l) and Barbara Stodola (r) at the company Christmas party, December 2008 THE June 24, 2010 Page 35 From Rick Richards you to go ahead with an idea. I don’t know whether The day I walked into The Beacher and introduced she mulled things over and changed her mind or if myself to Sally Montgomery is unforgettable for me. I it was a spur of the moment change of heart. What- had just begun my journey as a freelance writer and ever it was, she gave speciﬁ c orders on how the story I wanted to see if she had any stories that needed a should be told. writer and if she was interested in any of my ideas. Sally knew what she wanted and the message she Sally was very polite, but in the end, she told me wanted The Beacher to spread to its readers. She no. “Things are tight right now,” she said. “I just don’t didn’t want hard news in it. People who read The have anything.” Beacher want to relax, to learn about the area’s arts I thanked her for her time and asked her to keep and theater and about it’s interesting people and me in mind if things changed. I knew the freelance places. route wasn’t going to be easy. Sure, I was disappoint- I quickly learned that Sally was a determined ed, but I wasn’t surprised. The Beacher was checked woman and not afraid to speak her mind. It was off my list and it was on to the next publication. one of the things I liked most. I liked to drop by The The next day my ofﬁ ce phone rang. It was Sally. Beacher each week, even if I didn’t have a story in “Hey, it’s Sally. Would you be interested ... “ the publication, and chat with her. I like to think she I was and I continue to be. That call has led to reg- enjoyed my visits, too. She certainly made sure I felt ular assignments for The Beacher from features on welcome, offering a piece of cheese and a cracker that the Washington Park Zoo, the lighthouse, wind farms was a constant on the shelf just a couple steps from and children’s theater. her desk. I learned that Sally was like that. She would tell My relationship with Sally wasn’t a long one, but it someone no, then a day or two later call back and ask is certainly memorable. I will miss our conversations.

Remembrances of Sally – by Laurie Wink Beacher fi x to fi nd out about events and activities Sally Montgomery was one of the nicest, most easy scheduled for the weekend and to read the latest to work with people I’ve ever known. Her boundless pieces written by the regular writers. Many of them energy and enthusiasm about The Beacher always have since become my friends. impressed me. I can’t remember exactly how I started writing I didn’t know the full extent of her energy until I for The Beacher. Perhaps the idea came up in a con- found out she regularly attended four dance classes versation with Charlie McKelvy or Maggie Beyer. each week, while helming a business. It seems fi t- If so, I will always be grateful for their encourage- ting, although sad, that Sally became incapacitated ment and the experience. Writing for The Beacher during a dance class. But I believe she would have certainly was not about the pay. It was about the wanted to be doing something she loved until the chance to go into the offi ce and see both Sallys each end. week, as well as the fun of writing pieces that had Sally’s upbeat spirit matched her philosophy a positive spin. of printing mostly happy news in The Beacher. It Sally, I’ll miss seeing your smiling face at this proved to be a hugely successful formula over many year’s July 4th parade in Long Beach. But you will years. Like so many others, I had to get my weekly always be in my heart.

Remembrances of Sally-Jan Van Ausdal Through the years, I wrote many stories, a few of In the spring of 1996, a friend urged me to apply which were cover stories. Many were assignments, in response to an ad in The Beacher for a writer. So but Sally let me come up with some topics also. I I went in and talked to Sally Montgomery about it. covered restaurants, art shows, teas, fund raisers I told her about the writing I had previously done for various activities, as well as some adventures in and how I really enjoyed writing. She asked me what Mexico, Beanie Babies, Garage “Saling,” and one ar- topics I would like to write about. I replied that I ticle titled “Couchless,” about how the couch I tried would think that over and get back to her with some to buy was sold to someone else. Sally eagerly em- ideas. She also said that The Beacher did not cover braced any and all ideas for different articles and en- controversial subjects of religion or politics or illness couraged me in my writing. and that the feature stories were about people and When I got a newer camera with a Zoom feature, activities and were upbeat and pleasant. As my fi rst she told me, “Bite the bullet, Jan!” because she want- story, she let me cover an internet class given at Pur- ed me to jump in and use that new feature for photos. due North Central (which had been assigned to Mag- Later on, when I began using a digital camera, she gie Beyer who said I could cover it instead). I took also encouraged me to become acquainted with that lengthy notes and many pictures and worked long new camera. She and I would choose which of two and hard on the story to get it just right. A friend photos of a person or event was the better one to use. told me that she understood the internet better after It was a pleasure to work with Sally Montgomery reading my story! and I will miss her very much. THE Page 36 June 24, 2010 Michigan City Summer Festival Event Luau Fish Fry in Lakeside Michigan City residents of all ages are invited to enjoy the Michigan City Summer Festival Luau For those who love – Fish Fry to be held on Fri, June 25 from 4-7 p.m. at Eileen Fisher, Flax, Tianello, the Michigan City Senior Center. Cut Loose, NYDJ (Jeans) Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children 12 and and Niche under and are available in advance at the Parks & Recreation Department offi ce and at the Michigan Monday - Saturday 11-5 Sunday 11-4 City Senior Center. Tickets are also available at the 15412 Red Arrow Hwy. door. 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Dave Jozaitis did not let a little “horizontal rain” Indeed, as The Beacher news team passed by, the keep him from “catting the drag” in his ’59 Ford friendly folks at the Cookery beckoned with: “Come Fairlane on LaPorte’s ﬁ rst Second Saturday event on in and have some tacos.” of the 2010 summer season. There was life all up and down Lincolnway and “The rain (which truly came in buckets) didn’t on the other downtown streets; Jefferson, Indiana, bother me,” Joazaitis said, stepping out of his way- Michigan, Monroe, Clay, Detroit, and State. cool car custom made for what had been billed as And we can state a case for wanting to return to “Cruise Night 2010,” weather permitting. downtown LaPorte for the second and third Second Well, the weather in historic downtown LaPorte Saturdays in the 2010 series: on July 10 for “Music was just plain soggy and then some at the posted Mix” and August 14 for “Art Walk” because, as they 5 p.m. start of an evening of classic car watching, say, LaPorte is as la-lively and happening a place as entertainment, and an opportunity to mix, mingle, you could hope to ﬁ nd any Saturday night, particu- and enjoy the summer night. larly on second Saturdays in summer.

A couple of major promoters of Second Saturdays in LaPorte: Dave Jozaitis continued cruising in his ’59 Ford Fairlane despite the rain. Laura and Thaddeus Cutler of Thaddeus C. Gallery at 822 Lincolnway. Cruise Night continued informally despite the The erudite Thaddeus Cutler agreed, saying: torrential rains, with intrepid aﬁ cionados of 50s “This is absolutely the best thing to do in northwest cool like Dave Jozaitis cruising up and down Lincol- Indiana on second Saturdays in summer.” nway, or catting the drag, anyway. Cutler, who with his wife Laura, was hosting a And Slicers, being Slicers, assembled in doorways lively arts crowd at their Thaddeus C. Gallery at of local businesses and cheered on any and all clas- 822 Lincolnway, said they promote Second Satur- sic cars still out and about on that dark and stormy day because it draws lots of happy people to a cos- night. mopolitan downtown district that truly has it all in And such downtown businesses as Cookery Tried eateries for every taste, shops and salons, taverns & True opened their doors anyway and heartily in- and coffee houses with live music. vited passersby in for some treats.

These friendly folks at Cookery Tried & True at 810 Lincolnway weren’t letting a little rain get in the way of a fun Second Saturday. What’s Cruise Night in LaPorte without a ’49 Plymouth? THE June 24, 2010 Page 39

Kristel Anderson, Wes Moser, and Dan Moser played to a pleased LaPorte artist Clinton Worthington completed this painting called “Cruise” audience at the Temple News Agency on the fi rst Second Saturday at Thaddeus C. Gallery on the fi rst Second Saturday of 2010. of 2010. You can book them for your event by calling: 219-324-2947. LaPorte’s own Clinton Worthington was patiently We Beachers hoped to hit many more places that painting a work in acrylic fi ttingly called “Cruise” Second Saturday in LaPorte, but when we got to the in the window at Thaddeus C. Gallery. “It’s a brick celebrated Temple News Agency at 816 Jefferson, wall with graffi ti on it,” he said. The graffi ti, of we sort of settled in with some fountain ice cream course, was the word “Cruise,” and Worthington and the soothing folk sounds of a trio of totally tal- completed the painting in time to sell it at a silent ented string musicians calling themselves Kristel, auction at 8 p.m. Dan & Wes. Kristel Anderson, Wes Moser and Dan Moser proved to be equally profi cient on mandolin, banjo, guitar, fi ddle, and bass as they took us on a delightful musical odyssey that included such clas- sics as Steve Goodman’s “City of New Orleans.” We fi guratively rode 500 miles before that delightful fi rst Second Saturday of the summer was done, and we were happy to hear the Temple’s very own Mike Sitar report that, even with the rain, he had as much business as he had for Cruise Night 2009. And we hope to see you and yours grooving to the good tunes in historic downtown LaPorte for Second Saturday on July 10 when the Maple City offers a “Music Mix” from 5 to 8 pm. CDT. The series con- cludes on Saturday, August 14 with an “Art Walk,” also from 5 to 8 p.m. Meanwhile, all those wonderful specialty shops, The Temple News Agency at 816 Jefferson is always a happening place in downtown LaPorte. restaurants and coffee houses and galleries await your exploration any day of the week.

Brock Radtke and Megan Brown with Brock’s beautifully restored ’49 Plymouth on “the drag” in LaPorte. A rider in the rain on Cruise Night. THE Page 40 June 24, 2010 America in Bloom Judges to Arrive (219) 210-3920 2613 E. Hwy 12 The America in Bloom Committee reminds Mich- igan City residents that the America in Bloom judges will be here June 23-26th. The committee asks Three days a week 10 a.m. to noon that all residents make a special effort to clean up Just for Kids: Check it out their yards, spruce up their gardens, and beautify On our website their neighborhoods in anticipation of the judges.

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Tix $12.50/Wed & Thurs; UÊÊÕ`>ÌÊ À>VÊ,i«>ÀÃ $14/Fri & Sat. Other discounts available. Reserve at 874-4269. UÊ7>Ê À>V}Ê>`Ê-Ì>Lâ} June 24 -- Michigan City Municipal Band con- UÊ29(5<($56,1%86,1(66 cert. 8 pm Guy Foreman Amphitheater, Washington Park, Michigan City. Concert free, parking fees ap- )5(((67,0$7(6 ply. Every Thursday. www.nova-inc.com June 24-27 -- Riverside Market Place, Pioneer Pier Development, 234 E. 2nd St., MC. Thurs/Fri 10 219-325-9237 am-2 pm; Sat 9 am-2 pm; Sun 10 am-2 pm. 1-800-NOVA-026 June 24-28 -- At the Vickers Theatre: “Babies.” Thurs/Fri 9 pm; Sat/Sun 3:30 & 9 pm; Mon 9 pm MI time. “The Secret in Their Eyes.” Thurs thru Mon 6 pm only MI time. Vickers Theatre, 6 N. Elm St., Three Oaks, MI. 269/756-3522 or www.vickersthe- atre.com WALL June 25 -- MC Summer Festival Event: Luau Constructors, Inc. Fish Fry. 4-7 pm at the MC Senior Center, Washing- ton Park. Tix $10/adults, $5/kids 12 & under in adv. or at the door. Halau Hula O Puanani Hula Dancers & Musicians perform at 6 pm. Teal Sound Drum & Bugle Corps will perform a free concert at the Fore- man Amphitheater at 7:15 pm. Info: 873-1504. • Design June 25 -- Bandstand Concert by Patti Shaffner • New and Scott Pazera. 7 pm at Thomas Park, Chester- Construction ton, IN. Followed by family fi lm “Where the Wild Things Are.” Popcorn & soda will be sold by the Ro- • Additions tary. Free, open to the public. 219-926-7696. • Renovations June 25-27, July 2-3, 9-11 -- “The Producers” at Dunes Summer Theater, Michiana Shores, IN. • Residential Curtin 8 pm Fri/Sat, 7 pm/Sun. Tix $15/adults, $12/ • Commercial seniors/students; reserve at 219/879-7509. June 26 -- Mainstreet Farmer’s Market, 8th & Washington streets, MC. 8 am-noon or sell-out. June 26 -- Anne Harris (singer/songwriter) in concert at The Acorn Theater, 107 Generations Dr., Four Generations of Quality Construction Three Oaks, MI. Susan Voelz of Poi Dog Pondering will open. 8 pm MI time. Tix $20; reserve at 269/756- 117 West Seventh Street Michigan City, IN 46360 3879 or www.acorntheater.com 219-879-8291 June 26-27 -- Skip’s Open Air European Farmers Fax 219-879-8211 email: [email protected] Market at Skip’s Restaurant, New Buffalo. 9 am- 2:30 pm MI time. Info: 269/469-3330. THE June 24, 2010 Page 53 June 26-27 -- Civil War Weekend at LaPorte Co. Historical Society Museum, 2405 Indiana Ave., LaPorte. Artillery drill at noon; North/South “skirmish” at 2 pm. See related article elsewhere this issue. No adm. chg. or parking fee for outside activities. June 26-27 -- Civil War Raids at Hesston Steam Museum, County Rd. 1000N (east of SR 39), La- Porte, IN. Gates open 11:30 am; train rides noon-5 pm CDT. Ride 3 gauges of steam trains. Free parking. www.hesston.org June 27 -- Scandinavian Midsummer Celebra- tion at Chellberg Farm, IN Dunes National Lake- shore, Mineral Springs Rd., Porter (bwt. US 12 & 20). Noon-4 pm. Music, dancing & traditional costumes. Help decorate the maypole. Games & crafts for the kids, also traditional craft demos. Info: 219- 395-8914. June 27 -- “Dear Mr. Fidrych” by Mike Cramer. Indie Film screening at The Acorn Theater, 107 Generations Dr., Three Oaks, MI. 3 pm MI time. Tix $10; reserve at 269/756-3879 or www.acorntheater. com June 30 -- Noon Organ Recital at First Congre- gational Church, 6th & Washington streets, MC. 12:15 pm. Free, open to public. This week: Br. Ben Basile, organist. June 30 -- Polish-American Cultural Society. 5 pm at Portage Public Library, 2665 Irving St., Por- tage, IN. Open to public. $1 covers cost of materials. Info: 219-764-0721 or 219-381-5929. July 1 -- “Impressionism” by Jimmy James (singer/impersonator) at The Acorn Theater, 107 Gener- ations Dr., Three Oaks, MI. 8 pm MI time. Tix $15; reserve at 269/756-3879 or www.acorntheater.com July 2 -- Jazz on a Summers Day presents Eric Boeren 4Tet. 8 pm MI time at Lakeside Inn Ball- room, 15251 Lakeshore Rd., Lakeside, MI. Tix $18 at the door. Farther Afi eld: June 24 -- “In Michigan’s Past” presented by author/historian Larry C. Massie at the Berrien Co. Historical Association. 6:30 pm MI time at The His- tory Center at Courthouse Square, Berrien Springs, MI. Open to the public. New program every Thurs- day. Info: 269/471-1202. June 25-27 -- 38th Annual Indiana Fiddlers’ Gathering. Tippecanoe Battlefi eld Park, Battle Ground, IN. Le vent du Nord, The Hot Club of De- troit and The Special Consensus headline. Work- shops, children’s concert, square and contra dancing, food and musicians’ supplies concessions. One mile north of Lafayette, IN off exit 178 of I-65. 765- 742-1419 or www.indianafi ddlersgathering.org June 26 -- Hammond Summer Music & Art Fest. 2-10 pm at corner of Hohman Ave. & Fayette St., downtown Hammond, IN. Many musical guests, art booths, food tent, beer garden and more. Info: www. thebrcafe.com or 219/933-8124. THE Page 54 June 24, 2010

Long Beach Fitness Center - Anniversary Sale thru 7/10/10. 20% off month: was $45/now $36; 20% off year (13 mo.): was $450/now $360. Ask about in- stallments & gift certiﬁ cates. 879-1395. Yoga – Day, evening and weekend classes continue in Room 8 with Lauralee Sikorski CYT. All conesmaltssundaesshakes new students need to call in advance. E-mail laura- [email protected] or 219-861-7394. There will splitssodasgreenrivers be no classes 6/30, 7/1 or 7/2. Regular class schedule the soda fountain at temple news. laporte. resumes July 4th, 10 a.m. Suite 11 Beach Access Vacations & Rental - Stop by Suite 2 and check out the Beach Shoppe: everything you need for enjoying Long Beach –Bikes, bike trail- ers for small children, Kayaks, Stand-Up Paddle Surfboards, Large Sand Umbrellas, Coolers, Beach Vacation Homes with concierge service. Call Hiedi 219.878.1210 or visit www.beachaccessvacations. com for more info. Open Daily at 10 a.m. Studio 11 - Sue Vissing - The Good Things Sale, HM\SSZLY]PJLLJVJVUZJPV\ZKLZPNUÄYT resale furniture and housewares at its best, is this UWSOPUJJVT 3(>9,5*,A044,9 weekend only in Studio #11 on Thurs. 6/24, 6-9 p.m. for participants and their friends; Fri. 6/25, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., open to the public, Sat. 6/26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., second chance day, Sun. 6/27, noon-4 p.m. take it

GIFTS CUSTOM FRAMING BeachART Scenes away day with discounts, considering offers, and most items 1⁄2 price. 2 rooms full of Good Things For GardenHome cates& We Are Dedicated to Florals at really great prices! Proceeds benefi t Studio #11, Gift Certifi Our Tradition of Excellence Landscapes Michiana Humane Society, the Community Center. Giggle n’ Go - music & movement classes for South Shore L & M Framing and Gallery Posters kids birth-5 years old and their caregiver is located [email protected] in Suite 7. Classes are 45 minutes of fun! A four 202 S. Whittaker, New Buffalo Open Daily 11-5 269-469-4800 week session is $32! Call Beth at 219.210.6796 to sign up or check out the website at www.gigglengo. com Spanish Classes for Kids – Classes are on Wed. Home Matters & Thurs. for 6 weeks from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Shelly Cleaning Service, Inc. McGuire will be teaching Spanish for kids with Ro- Services Include: Commercial/Residential/Rental Property Cleaning setta Stone. 219-873-5875. Suite 1 • Housekeeping Amy’s Boot Camp – Get in the best inner and • Window Washing 219-898-1060 outer strength of your life and a full body work out • Carpet Cleaning [email protected] • Power Washing at every class. Amy Shinn: 219-879-1693. Suite 9 Free Estimates • Insured & Bonded Rising Star Performing Arts–Call Emily Cass 219-871-9438 or e-mail emily.cass@bethelcollege. edu. Classes start after July 4 for 6 weeks. Duplicate Bridge. Tuesday in Suite 1 at 6:30 lakefront salon FREE WAX p.m. If interested, phone Glenn at 219/872-9386. • Spa Packages Park Program – Camp starts June 28th. Forms Available with any are at Town Hall at the clerk’s offi ce. Must be 5 or • Tanning Available Service for going into kindergarten through 12 years of age. • Wedding Packages FAMILY HAIR CARE First Time The Long Beach Community Center has • Gift Certifi cates Full Service Salon space for rent. Phone Anne Heywood, Long Beach 524 Franklin Sq., i t a Clients Town Hall at 219-874-6616. Exp. 7/24/10 Michigan City (219) 879-6168 ----submitted by Anne Heywood THE June 24, 2010 Page 55

“The Ever Changing Landscape” The Free Artisans Gallery Featured are the landscapes of Mark vanderVinne and George Hermelink, Jeannene Anderson, Dana Dabagia, RepresentsRepresen overts ove r40 40 NNorthwestorthwest Indi aIndianana Artists Artists and Craft sandmen Craftsmen ExhibitingExhibiting Paintings, Paintings, StoneStone and and Metal Metal Sculpture, Sculpture, Pottery, Jewelry,Pottery, Jewelry, Julia Holmaas, Julie Kasniunas and Lynn Lyon StainedStained Glass, Glass, Wood Wood Furniture Furniture and Homeand Décor,Home GlassDécor, Art, Glass Art, Handmade Dolls and More! Handmade Dolls and More! Friday 3-7 p.m. • Saturday 10-5 p.m. June 25 & 26, 12-5 PM we are featuring Sunday Noon-5 p.m. Brett Maniscalco Southern Shore Art Association Gallery Fine Art Photography 724 Franklin Street, Michigan City, IN Come and take a look at the everyday, in a different way www.southernshoreartassociation.com 624 Franklin St. Michigan City, IN Hours Wed-Sat 12-5 219-707-9192

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2010 Season Prices FILES • 4 DRWRS • USED • ALL STEEL • MC STORE ONLY - FIRME’S All Color Chips $27.50 per yard (2 Stores) 11th & Franklin Streets, Michigan City - 219/874-3455 Shredded Bark $24.50 per yard Hwy 12, Beverly Shores - Just West of Traffic Light - 219/874-4003 All River rocks $36.00 per yard THE PINK ELEPHANT -- A SAVVY RESALE SHOP Now offering Decorative Rocks in bags only 510 LINCOLNWAY, LAPORTE, IN Offering free delivery on all local orders of 3 yards or more PHONE 219-325-0340 Delivery Fee Applies on some orders SHOMER SHABBAT Antiques and Arts, 1004 E. Michigan Blvd, Now Offering Hardscape Services Michigan City; 879-1942. 6th year in Michigan City. Block walls, fireplaces, walkways, patios 8 rooms of decorative antiques and arts and collectables. Also available: Was Chicago’s oldest (Harlon’s). Closed Saturdays for Shabbat. Installation of materials Weekly and Bi-weekly mowing A PIPE ORGAN FOR YOUR HOME! Kilgen Petite, 3 ranks, Gutters beautiful oak cabinet. $5,000 or Best Offer. Call 219-778-9802. Spring and Fall Clean-up SECTIONAL SLEEPER SOFA. $400. Excellent condition. Yearly Contracts available Brown and tan fabric protected, full size mattress. Call 219-743-2180. H & S Services OAK ROLL TOP DESK. 50” x 31” good shape. 2621 E US Hwy 12 $75. Needs a good home. Call 219-874-4666. Michigan City, IN 46360 THE GOOD THINGS SALE – resale furniture and housewares at its 219-872-8946 best, is this weekend only in Studio #11 on Fri., 6/25, 10 am-4 pm and (Located by Karwick) Sat 6/26, 10 am-4 pm. Sun 6/27, 12-4 pm is take it away day consider- Store hours: Mon thru Fri 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Sat 8 a.m. until noon ing offers, and most items ½ price. Over 60 participants have submitted YOUR ONE STOP SHOP FOR ALL YOUR LANDSCAPE NEEDS 1,500 items to fill two big rooms full of all sorts of Good Things at really                          great prices! Leather furniture, paintings, dishes, cookware, collectables, ADDIE’S LAWN MAINTENANCE & Power Wash Yard Clean-Up • baskets, linens, trunks, and soooo much more. Proceeds benefit Studio Mowing • Aeration • Thatching • Stain & Seal • Residential & Commercial #11, the Michiana Humane Society and the Long Beach Community Free Est. Call 219-879-2017 or 219-448-0900. Center. Sale address 2500 Oriole Trail, Long Beach, IN. Phone Susan                          at 219-861-6188 for directions.   JIM’S SPRING CLEAN-UP & MOWING   WANT TO BUY Wkly. Rates. Free Est. Call 219-879-3733 -- Leave message. LONG BEACH HOME on or very near Lake Michigan. • SANDCASTLE LANDSCAPING • Call 815-744-1971. Mick Wulff Certified Arborist Tree Trimming & Removal • Landscape Maintenance REAL ESTATE Mulch Projects • Retaining Walls COMMERCIAL – RENTALS/LEASE/SELL • 22 yrs. exp. Free estimates. • 219-878-3032 • [email protected] OFFICE SUITE. 3 private offices and reception area. 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On US Hwy 12 across from Notre Dame Church              219-879-8878 [email protected] DUNESCAPE BEACH CLUB www.beachsidegardens.com LAKEFRONT CONDOS -- 2 and 3 bedrooms. Oct.-May -- $1,100 to $2,000 per mo. Contract Lawn, Landscape & Garden Maintenance DUNESCAPE REALTY - 219/872-0588. Certified Pesticide Applicators • Lawn & Garden Fertilizer programs HOUSE FOR RENT-OGDEN DUNES. Quiet semi-private beach commu- • ASK about ORGANICS nity. 3BR, 1.5BA, sleeps 6+2. Gas BBQ, big deck, screened porch, Contract Landscape Design/Installation 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 CALL FOR RENTAL INFORMATION Custom Landscape Designs & Plant Installation: Merrion & Associates Realtors Retaining Walls –Block, Boulder, Timber, Ledge Rock 219-872-4000 or 866-496-1752 Brick—Patio, Walks, Driveways www.MerrionRealty.com Flagstone—Walks, Patio, Walls HOUSE FOR RENT LAKE SHORE DR. 4BR, 2BA, Ponds & Waterfalls—Complete Excavating/Site Preparation deck, lake views. All amenities. Select summer rentals avail., Clean-ups—Hydro Seeding & Sodding—Dunegrass also winter ’10-’11 @ $750/mo. + util. 708-349-0442 or 219-879-1475. 13 ACRE GARDEN CENTER: Shade Trees—Evergreens, Shrubs, Ground Cover & Perennials. Statuary, Fountains, Birdbaths, Pottery CHARMING LONG BEACH TWO STORY HOME We Deliver Pulverized Topsoil, Mulch, Decorative Stone, Stop 20 - Newly redone - 4/BR, 2/Bath. Furnished - No Pets. Driveway Stone, Sand, Paving Brick, Boulders, Washer/dryer. 1/4 Block to beach. $850/mo + utilities. Flagstone (White, Chestnut, Blue): Cut Drywall, Outcropping, Steppers, Avail Sept’10 - June ‘11 - Call 708/717-8883. SMALL’S EXCAVATING • 219-778-2568 CHARMING VINTAGE MICHIANA HOME – ¼ blk. from lake, Stop 37. Bulldozing • Excavating • Payloader Demolition Furn., delightful décor, 3BR, 2BA. New beds & pillows, sleeps 8-9. C/A, • Driveways • Site Preparation • We Dig Ponds or Lakes. frpl, screen porch off lg. kitchen, deck off master BR, all util except phone. DOWN TO EARTH INC. LAWN & LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION Avail 6/26-7/10; 8/7-8/21. For info email [email protected] / SYSTEMS. Service and installation. Call 219-778-4642. Phone Judy 847-814-8215. MDH LANDSCAPING & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE. “BEACH HOUSE” at Stop 33. 2 blocks from beach. Mowing, mulch, rock, deck service, power washing, aerating, thatching. Charming décor, beautiful surroundings, 4BR, 2BA, Providing you with professionalism and quality. Call 219-898-3675. family room with fireplace. Patio, deck, sun porch. A/C, W/D. June thru September. No pets, no smoking. WANT TO SELL SEE IT AT VRBO.COM #262805. Call 708-784-9866. THE June 24, 2010 Page 61

SHERIDAN BEACH – charming knotty pine cottage. 4BR, 2BA. C/A, MICHIGAN, New Buffalo, Village of Grand Beach. cable. ½ blk. to beach. Close to park, zoo and shopping. Ping pong and Lake front home. 3BR, just 42 steps down to this private beach foosball for those rainy days. $1,200/wk. Call Pam 708-383-2635. on Lake MI. Enjoy sunsets from this lakeside deck. View property MICHIANA SHORES: Designer’s unique cottage with large, open 2-story on mysite.Verizon.net/greenrentals or call 708-212-1637. living space. 2BR, 2BA. Can sleep 6. Large screened porch. Lovely ter- MICHIANA, 3767 Ponchartrain. 2BR, 1 blk. from lake. A/C. No pets. race & garden, gourmet kitchen. W/D, AC, cable, TV/DVD, internet, ste- Avail. May-Oct. $725/wk. Call 269-469-4749. reo. All linens. 8 blks. to beautiful beaches. SAT to SAT rentals, $1,200 CALIFORNIA CHIC MEETS COUNTRY CHARM. ½ blk. from beach. wk. + security & cleaning chrg. Photos avail. A must see. Walking distance to all that downtown New Buffalo has to offer. 773-929-2295. Avail. 4th of July weekend. 4BR, 2BA. $1800/wk. Call 505-920-1101. LONG BEACH EXECUTIVE HOUSE RENTAL, SUMMER 2010. Stop 29, overlooking lake. Fantastic decks/views. 3BR, 2BA, A/C,  REAL ESTATE FOR SALE  W/D, cable TV, WIFI, WIFI internet, and more. NO PETS/NO SMOKING. SHERIDAN BEACH 3BR 1950s cottage on large lot. Wooded, Choice weeks avail. as low as $2200/wk. 2WK & MNTH RATES Avail. private, lots of parking. 1 blk. to beach. Near Beachwalk Development. VRBO #168866 or call 630-337-6220 Call for web pix. Asking $198,500. Call 219-879-9319. COZY 2BR MICHIANA COTTAGE: LAKEFRONT CONDOS. Beautiful, brand new condos, 2 or 3BR, Sleeps 4-5. Fieldstone Fireplace. A/C, screen porch, deck, grill. 2 full BA, fitness center, pool, boardwalk, boat docks and balconies By beach. $800 wkly. $135 daily. Monthly $2,900. overlooking Pine Lake. Starting at just $239,900. Last minute deals made if avail! 219-229-4806 or Michianarental@ Call Laurel at Outlook Cove Condos, LaPorte, IN (219) 362-7722. gmail.com for info or photos 36 Karwick Glen Dr., Michigan City, IN. Architecturally designed loft CHARMING COTTAGE just blk. from great beach. Michiana Shores. condo. 1150 sf, 2BR, 2BA with garage and storage. Amazing open con- 80 mins. from Chicago, recently modernized, wooded area, new appli- cept plan with vaulted ceilings, stone wall and so much more. Just outside ances, A/C, broadband, HDTV, bbq, 2 decks, 2BR, 2BA. of Long Beach, one mile from Lake Michigan. Close to shopping and din- Rental/wk. June-Sept. No pets, no smoking. 773-835-8345. ing. Photos: mintzdds.com/michiana Furnishing avail. $139,900. 219-326-7722. NEWLY REMODELED full equipped 1BR in Beverly Shores. GOLF VIEW TOWNHOMES AT LEGACY RIDGE. Custom golf course A/C, W/D, grill, deck, Dish TV. Short walk to beach. Sleeps 4. living at its finest. 44 units on Holes 15, 16 & 17 of Legacy Hills Golf No pets. $750/wk. Avail. June-Sept. Call 219-871-0410. Course in LaPorte, IN. 2/3BR, 2BA, 2-1/2-car attached garage, swimming pool, fitness center, clubhouse with community room. Single level living. SUMMER RENTAL – STOP 20. Home on hillside at Lake Shore & Prices start at $279,900. For info, call 219-362-7722. Golden Gate Dr. 5BR, 1.5BA plus beach shower. A/C, W/D, BBQ, front patio w/lake views & large lawn. Linens, beach chairs, towels. PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE. 14632 Barker Ln, Lakeside, MI. $2250/wk. Call 773-456-1182. Sunday, June 27, 1-3 Eastern time. Rehabbed & ready to relax in! 3BR, 2BA on lg. lot w/loads of trees. M.C. NEW UPPER APT. IN SINGLE FAMILY HOME. W/D inside the Minutes to 2 GORGEOUS Township beaches. N. on Red Arrow Hwy. to unit! 2BR. All appl. Including large fridge, micro. Cable and wifi avail. past Lakeside to left on Barker Lane. Just reduced to $249,000. Pets case by case w/terms. Year round. Beach, PNC, South Shore line. Owner is licensed Realtor. Driveway and off-street. Corner lot, shade trees, quiet location. Nadra K Real Estate – New Buffalo – 269-469-2090 $625/mo. + elec. Call 703-599-8337. Photos avail. SOUTHWEST MEETS MIDWEST HOUSE FOR RENT ON THE BEACH/LB 2BR, 2BA, D/W, W/D, A/C, TV/DVD, CABLE/HSI Farther Aﬁ eld… GOURMET KITCHEN, 2 FIREPLACES, ALL LINENS NO SMOKING, NO PETS Drew Frailey and his daughter Adrienne will CALL FOR AVAILABLE DATES (312) 925-2642. be performing at Cowley Fine Art Gallery on June [email protected] for info and photos 24th. Drew, and his wife, Joy Frailey are musicians/ ON THE WATER MARINA PARK SOUTH Crate & Barrel condo. All new s/s, hrdwd. & granite. Lg. balcony. 1BR. Sleeps 4. No smoking, singer-songwriters and they, along with Adrienne, no pets. $100/night, $400/week. 219-988-4318 or 219-776-1699. perform all over Michiana. YEAR ROUND SHERIDAN BEACH APT. RENTAL. Clean and quiet. Adrienne has been singing with her parents since Off street parking, laundry, manager on site, util. incl’d. the age of sixteen and has become an accomplished No pets, non-smoker. Ref. req. $450-$600/mo. Call 219-879-2195. singer-songwriter as well. They are performing in ½ blk. to beach. Large, bright 1BR. Hardwood floors, laundry available, util. incl’d. $600/mo. No smokers, no pets. conjunction with the South Haven Art Walk from 5 219-861-3705 or 773-272-6705. to 9 p.m. MI time.on the 24th. SHERIDAN BEACH SUMMER RENTAL. Fogarty St. Cozy 1BR sleeps 4. Cowley Fine Art Gallery along with other South 3 blks. to lake. Private deck, backyard firepit. $500/wk. Call 773-370-8927. Haven Galleries will offer refreshments, entertain- LUXURY 4BR, 3BA home in Michiana Shores. $1600/wk. ment and art demonstrations. For further informa- Available 7/10-7/30 and monthly 9/1. Fully furn., walk to beach, tion, contact Jane at 269.637.5179. Cowley Fine Art tennis & playground. Contact [email protected] is located at 410 Eagle St., South Haven, MI. MICHIGAN CITY 1BR CONDO. Unfur., overlooking harbor. Gated community, pool, fireplace. $825/mo. with annual lease. 269-469-3404. AFFORDABLE SUMMER RENTAL AT STOP 33! IFG Giant Garage Sale Charming updated home sleeps 6-10. 3BR, 2BA. W/D, C/A. 2 blks. to private beach. Contact Jeannie 708.912.1593. International Friendship Gardens will have their Visit VRBO #302453 for more information annual Giant Garage Sale on Fri. & Sat., June 25 & LONG BEACH WINTER RENTAL – Sept. to May or thereabout. 26, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. each day. Fully furn. 3BR, 2BA, John Lloyd Wright home just 100 yds. from beach. Very clean, nicely decorated, C/A, cable, It will be held at their big green service building, lg. deck for beautiful sunsets, garage. $795/mo. Call 708-205-5100. just west of the garden gate, 2055 E US Hwy 12, FALL/WINTER RENTAL -- CHARMING COUNTRY HOME - STOP 33 Michigan City. More information at 219/878-9885. Sept. thru May/June. 2 blks. from lake. Fully furnished, well decorated. 3BR, 2BA. Family room w/fireplace. Sun room. 2 car garage. A/C. W/D. Patio & deck. No pets, no smoking. SEE IT AT VRBO.COM #262805 $850/mo. Call 708-784-9866. RENTALS MICHIGAN THE Page 62 June 24, 2010

The Summer We Read Gatsby who has now built a monstrosity of a by Danielle Ganek house in the Hamptons and is throw- Ladies! Here is the perfect summer ing the Gatsby theme party. Since he 2010 read. If you read nothing else had given a copy of The Great Gatsby this summer--read this book! Not a to Peck a long time ago, Peck is con- recommendation, this is an order... vinced this party is his way of recon- “Hats, like fi rst husbands in my necting with her. experience, are usually a mistake. Peck is a wannabe actress and But the invitation was specifi c. And lives her life like one glorious scene demanding: A GATSBY party. Wear at a time, quite the opposite of her white. And below that, in imploring straight-laced sister. Of course the cursive: Hats for the Ladies.” evening doesn’t go the way Peck imag- Cassie Moriarty is the narrator for ined it, but Cassie made a connection this story that can only be described from a summer past she didn’t see as utterly fascinating...and charm- coming... ing. There--I’ve used the two most Finn Killian, “friend of Lydia’s, an overused adjectives in the English architect who’d lived in the studio language, but in this case they’re above the garage that summer I was true! twenty-one...” and whom Cassie didn’t The story opens with Cassie and her half-sister, really like. Pecksland Moriarty (what drugs was her mother on “I was determined to be uninterested. But I felt when she named her that?!), getting ready to go to a his presence as something of a shock, an immediate theme party in Southampton, that “rural” refuge of and intense physical chemistry I’d never experienced the movers and shakers of New York City; a place to before.” go and relax and revitalize and spend hours going I’ll leave it at that... to an endless round of parties, hoping to see some Aunt Lydia also ordered the girls to “seek a thing new meat or perhaps a famous face or two. But I of utmost value” during their month at Fool’s House digress... which leads the two on a quest: could it be some- Cassie and Peck have the same father who left thing in the safe? (for which they don’t have the Peck’s mother to marry Cassie’s mother. Peck grew combination). Or perhaps a painting hanging over up in New York City, while Cassie grew up all over the fi replace, dedicated on the back “to L.M. from Europe. Her present home is Switzerland where she J.P.” Could it be an original Jackson Pollack? But, translates for a Swiss lifestyle magazine. Ho hum. then again, who said “the thing” had to mean some- One thing the girls have in common was their thing of monetary value? Aunt Lydia, an eccentric but exciting lady who had There’s an amazing assortment of characters that been an English teacher in New York most of the come into play and who will make you feel as though year and a force to reckon with in Southampton you’ve known them for years. Danielle Ganek has an during the summer months. Her home, called Fool’s unpretentious way of writing that fl ows as smoothly House (named after a Jasper Johns painting), was as a warm summer’s breeze. The Hampton style of a gathering place for literary and artistic types, al- life is a revelation of sight and sound told with wit ways one living above the garage and dubbed the and colorful scenes, and the discovery of love and “Fool in Residence.” friendship and how our differences can actually The two sisters spent many happy summers with complement each other is a celebration of life you Lydia who encouraged, no, demanded, the girls won’t soon forget. spend the summer reading. She would give them Publishers Weekly said, “...a fun, witty, and sur- her school reading list and a box of books. Needless prisingly moving trip.” to say, Cassie did the reading, Peck snuck down to Author Elin Hilderbrand said, “Like summer it- the beach. self, this bewitching novel will leave you half in love It is 2008 now and Lydia has died, leaving Fool’s and yearning for more.” House to her only relatives, Cassie and Peck, but Precisely. not without some instructions in her will: the two Till next time, happy reading! are to spend a month in the house and then sell it. The party the two are going to at the beginning of the story is being hosted by one Miles Noble, Peck’s one time lover she hasn’t seen in seven years but THE June 24, 2010 Page 63

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