Michiana Clowns Have Lots to Smile About

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Volume 21, Number 19 Thursday, May 19, 2005 Michiana Clowns Have Lots to Smile About

by Paula McHugh Michiana Clowns’ Joey, Joey, Joey, Joey, Joey Joey… “Alley of the Year” We’re not painting wagons. We’re counting the plaque from the World Clown number of members who are at the May meeting of Association’s annual Michiana Clowns at the Methodist Church in Michigan convention in Peoria. City. Twenty. Out-of-costume, talking about the busi- The WCA counts some 3,500 mem- ness of clowning. Talking about upcoming events bers from 56 alleys and who will appear where and how they’ll get their around the globe, so gear where they need to go. This is the behind-the- the recognition bestowed upon our scenes stuff that the public doesn’t see. Such as learn- local cheer-givers ing and practicing new skits to keep their skills and laugh-makers is sharp and their audiences laughing. special, indeed. The Beacher visited the clown alley several years Slowpoke, Beanie, Puddles, Punky, Star and other names ago when clown classes were beginning and new that allow for a comical alter-ego. At this most recent recruits had their first powdery lesson on the art of business meeting, names are, alas, back to what applying whiteface. In costume, the seasoned Joeys you’ll find on their driver’s licenses. The only item at put their everyday identities aside and assume only the meeting that points to clown silliness is President their clown names: Petunia, Orky, Jellybean, Chips, Helen Troyer’s gavel. Clowns Continued on Page 2

Pictured are Petunia, Orky, Jellybean, Chips, Slowpoke, Beanie, Puddles, Punky, Star and others in full costume and make-up at the World Clown Association Convention in Peoria, Illinois. THE Page 2 May 19, 2005

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Clowns Continued from Page 1 ing homes, delighting schoolchildren and library It looks like a ball peen hammer and its sound of patrons, and putting smiles on the faces of festival- breaking glass calls the meeting to order. Time for min- and parade-goers around the region. And not only utes, a treasurer’s report and announcements. crowds, but individuals have benefited from the local Secretary Gloria Bolduc puts a spin on the minutes clowns’ upbeat behavior. Many of the Michiana clowns, she has carefully typed out, and this Beacher writer in addition to their alley activities, serve as profes- starts scribbling down scoops about the alley’s future sional clowns for private parties and other events. Others appearances on Oprah and Letterman. Until use their clowning skills in personal ministry work. Jellybean–uh, Janet Tucker–informs us that Gloria’s Petunia told us that several alley members have notes are embellished fiction. A trick. Something clowns are famous for. However, there are a few announcements that are genuine. Nonfiction and notable. World Clown Association Winners Michiana Clowns will be celebrating its twentieth year as an alley this June. They have much to celebrate, because this past April, Michiana Clowns were honored with the “Alley of the Year” award at the World Clown Association’s annual convention in Peoria. The WCA counts some 3,500 members from 56 alleys around the globe, so the recognition bestowed upon our local cheer-givers and laugh-makers is special, indeed. WCA’s judges looked at the impact Michiana Clowns has made on the community: participating in several Relays for Life (for the American Cancer Society), and also working with the United Way and Salvation Army; cheering up residents in area nurs- Helen “Petunia” Troyer calls the meeting to order.

Michiana Clown Alley members at the World Clown Association Convention with their “Clown Alley of the Year” Award. From left, back row: Sandra Seymour, Cody Stewart, Larry Tucker, Janet Tucker, Lance Silvian, Lynn Mahoney. Middle row: Kimberly Walker, Hayley Bradford, Joan McGee, Rebecca Seymour, Pat Bowers, Michelle Linde, Darla Hernandez, Dorine Thibideau and Charlotte Sly. Front: Kasey Stewart, Katie Walker, Lonna Temkin, Earl Temkin, and Helen Troyer. THE May 19, 2005 Page 3

“adopted” young cancer patient Luke Moore of LaPorte. According to Petunia, Luke was receiving painful Open ‘til 6 p.m. shots every week for a two-year period, and she and Evenings several other Michiana Clowns would be right there with him when he had to face the unwelcome needle. “We’ve made Luke an honorary member of our alley,” Petunia said A Growing Membership www.littlehousefashions.comElegant Apparel for the The alley’s membership has grown from 20 in [email protected] Conscious Woman Women’s Apparel 1986, to a current count of 40-plus, and the WCA has recognized the Michiana Clowns as their fastest- growing alley, too. Once a year Michiana Clowns 1/2 Price Sale on all New Arrivals present a clown class to teach new recruits the fine art of clowning. The 2005 classes began in April and Buy One Piece, commencement to full clown ship status is set for early June. The current crop of students numbers seven, Get Second Piece 1/2 Price three of them children. Five already-graduated Junior Joeys were recipients of scholarships given by the (Of Equal or Lesser Value) Michiana Clown Alley. The $100 each received allowed them to attend the Peoria WCA convention. The first local clown class convened in 1986 at Purdue North Central. Those students developed strong friendships and the idea to form a local clown alley. They chose to name their newly chartered group “Michiana Clowns” and they sponsored a contest to design the alley’s logo. Cliff Arnold, Michigan City’s Mayor at the time, served as contest judge and he also proclaimed August, 1986 as International Clown Week. Cheryl “Squiggles” Smith’s winning design of facial features intertwined with the alley’s new name and Orky’s (Earl Temkin) smile and slo- gan can be found on many a local Joey’s jacket and other official alley paraphernalia. “Let a Smile Be Your Umbrella”, Earl’s winning motto, reminds us all to lighten up. Clowns Continued on Page 4

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Earl’s winning motto, “Let A Smile Be Your Umbrella,” reminds us all to lighten up. Clowns Continued from Page 3 Whiteface, Auguste, Hobo or Character Clown And speaking of lightening up, clown audiences might Janet “Jelly Bean” Tucker (whiteface) started clowning seriously in 1977 and quit her day job three years later to pursue a full-time career as an note that there are several distinct categories of ambassador of cheer. clowns: the whiteface, the auguste, the happy or sad group almost as long. Janet “Jelly Bean” Tucker hobo, and the character clown. The White Face is the (whiteface) started clowning seriously in 1977 and quit most sophisticated of the bunch and notably stays in her day job three years later to pursue a full-time career control of most situations. The Augustes are impish as an ambassador of cheer. Janet has also served on and like to play pranks, and their faces have a fleshy, the staff of Clown Camp at the University of Wisconsin- pinkish hue. Hobos’ faces are also fleshy-pink-toned, LaCrosse, and she has authored three books about clown- sometimes with a scrubby effect. The hobos where old ing. Lynette “Nettie Belle” McDonald (whiteface) clothes that are neatly kept, rather than the more serves as current Vice President, and relative new- “flashy” costumes worn by their whiteface and auguste comer Gloria “Kazmar” Bolduc(auguste) is Secretary. sisters and brothers. Character clowns reflect an identifiable character such as a sailor, nurse, or Keystone Cop. And as to the roots of calling a gathered group of clowns an “alley”–well, the consensus agrees that the term originated from a narrow space behind the circus tent. Clowns had to stay a distance away from the other circus performers because of their once-upon-a-time wheeze-inducing, powdery makeup.

Beccy “Star” and Sandra “Punky” Seymour’s turn to smile –for the camera. This Beacher writer had to leave Michiana Clowns’ business meeting early, so we were unable to witness any tricks the members had up their sleeves after we left. We knew they would be working on skits, just as on previous meeting nights they might be finessing their parade ability skills, or juggling, balloon-mak- Earl “Orky” Temkin out-of-costume and Larry “Slowpoke” Tucker ing, or storytelling skills. without his napkins. Michiana Clowns has a busy season coming up, with Helen “Petunia” Troyer–a whiteface-- has been more parades, school and city festivals, and other appear- with the alley since its inception. She is currently the ances. The nonprofit Alley has a new website President of the Michiana Clown Alley. Lonna “Chips” (www.michianaclowns.org) with loads of information Temkin,--(an auguste) and current Treasurer, and about individual members and a list of events, too. Check Orky (Earl Temkin–a Happy Hobo), current President it out. You may decide that you, too, want to put on of the World Clown Association, have been with the a silly face for the benefit of uplifting others. THE May 19, 2005 Page 5

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The home of architect Marvin Herman and his wife, interior designer Karen Herman, opened its doors to a wide circle of supporters when they hosted a Preview Party on April 30th for the coming Home & Garden Tour on June 11th, a benefit for Lakefront Supportive Housing serving Chicago’s homeless. Chef and restaurateur Wolfgang Puck, who donated his catering services coordinated by Renee Nassis, gave a touch of jazz and pizzazz to the bountiful and beautiful buffet, when chopsticks and paper buckets in Chinese take-out style were on hand for adventuresome guests. “The sun always shines for the tour”. . .that’s the promise of this benefit for Lakefront Supportive Housing, a notable event for twelve years that brings visitors to see homes and gardens of unique professional design in LaPorte and Berrien counties. Hosts of the Preview Cocktail Party, Karen and Marvin Herman, doing Volunteers from the local area are on hand at each home well with chopsticks, a fun twist to Wolfgang Puck’s buffet. to guide visitors; there are still openings for some of the eight homes on the tour in Lakeside, Union Pier, Harbert, New Buffalo, Grand Beach and Michiana Shores. Anyone interested may call Maria Onesto at 312/447-4531. Tickets are available the day of the tour at Lovell and Whyte in Lakeside, or may be purchased ahead online at www.lakefront.org, or by calling (312)447- 4523.

Suzanne Frazier’s drawing of the Marvin and Karen Herman on 12 acres in LaPorte countryside.

Suellen Long, president of Bridgeview Bank in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood, and chairman of the house walk for the past 10 years, with “Circle of Friends” contributor, Barry London, developer. (l-r) Suzanne Frasier, whose drawing of the Herman’s home graced the Cheers met her announcement that the Preview Party had preview party invitation; Sue Spitler, noted cookbook author; Janice raised more than half of the 2005 home and garden tour’s and Andy Casper of North Range Garden Design. goal of $100,000 aiding supportive housing for the homeless. THE May 19, 2005 Page 15

Committee chair Cary D. Frank (R) with co-chair Martin D. Gapshis whose home in Michiana Shores home, featured in Architectural Digest and Traditional Home magazines, will be on the 2005 tour. Nina Hancock, interior designer, with Kasha Dubowij. Nina and Eva Maddox had the idea for the first home tour 12 years ago, formed a group of twelve that hoped to raise $5,000 and exceeded it seven times over, a rousing beginning for the future annual event.

From Three Oaks, the Acorn Theatre’s creative team: Kim Clark, Wilma Bunkholder, Barry Griffin, David Fink.

Dan Coffey, Re/Max Harbor Country, tour sponsor, and wife, Kay Hartmann, graphic design teacher of Columbia College. Dan and Joseph Migely, president of Alliance Bank, gave special thanks to committee members.

The charitable not-for-profit work of Lakefront Supportive Housing has been recognized nationally for its unique and cost-effective approach to ending homelessness in Chicago.

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by Paula McHugh

If someone has told you to go fly a kite, maybe you did just that at the 8th Annual Colonel Murray Kite Festival last weekend. The Kite Festival has been one of several annual family events hosted at Sunset Hill County Park. The Porter County Park is located just south of U.S. Highway 6 at Meridian Road, about 1 mile west of Indiana 49. The spring kite fest is named for Colonel Robert Heffron Murray, whose 235 acres now belong to the people of Porter County and any other visitors who wish to wander its expanse of open fields and forested trails.

Some directional signs at Sunset Hill Farm. or seals and the rich cream rose to the top. Starting in 1954, the farm began using the required pasteur- ization process (no more cream on top) and Murray’s cows were producing 400 gallons at day. Over the span of his farm ownership, Murray built several barns and sheds and an additional four homes for his farm help. Sunset Hill Farm ended its public milk sales in 1970, but the dairy continued as a bulk producer for an additional eight years. Gary’s Dixie Dairy received its milk from Sunset Hill. When Colonel Murray died in 1972, Purdue The former Colonel Robert Heffron Murray home, whose 235 acres now belong to the people of Porter County and any other visitors who University became the farm operation’s heirs and wish to wander its expanse of open fields and forested trails. continued the milking operations until 1978. Murray Colonel Murray, a Chicago businessman, pur- had left the farm to Purdue to be used as an agricultural chased the rolling land in parcels beginning in 1934. experiment station, and if the university chose not to In 1939, Murray began a dairy operation where his accept the bequest, the benefactor’s second choice milk sold for thirty cents a gallon. In those early was to leave it to Porter County. In 1993, Sunset days, raw milk came in glass bottles with paper caps Hill Farm opened to the public as Sunset Hill County Park.

Just off busy highway 6 between Valpo and Chesterton, Sunset Hill Farm County Park provides 235 acres of escape to the country One of three ponds within the park. for those seeking wide open spaces to hike and play in. For wetland studies, not for swimming. THE May 19, 2005 Page 23

In addition to its festivals, children’s playground, picnic shelters, hiking trails, and primitive group campground, Sunset Hill has recently added an Interpretive Center for school groups. The park offers naturalist programs that provide guided tours (by reservation) and a summer program for Junior Naturalists. And from May through October, groups can arrange for tractor-drawn wagon rides that meander through the woods and prairies. We visited the park on a quiet spring weekday a few days before the anticipated crowds would arrive for the kite festival. Birds were chirping, grass was greening, and the wind wove its way through the open area where colorful kites would be flying a few days hence. The farmland extends north to busy U.S. highway 6, but once on the grounds all visions of “urban area” evaporate. It’s becoming rarer and rarer The sawmill at the park. to see a farm windmill these days, but the towering, squeaky silver wheel at Sunset Hill stands out. The dairy barns still stand, as do several other cribs and outbuildings. Sunset Hill Continued on Page 24

Sunset Hill Farm offers up its wide-open spaces for family outings. A children’s playground and plenty of room to walk dogs are some It’s becoming rarer and rarer to see a farm windmill these days, but the of the outdoor features that appeal to visitors. towering, squeaky silver wheel at Sunset Hill Farm stands out.

In 1939 Murray began a dairy operation where his milk sold for thirty cents a gallon. The dairy barns are still standing, although they A sorghum shed. had been rebuilt after a fire many years ago. THE Page 24 May 19, 2005

Sunset Hill Continued from Page 23 Some are home to the Northwest Indiana Historic Power Association, which puts on demonstrations during the park’s Harvest Festival. A sorghum shed, a sawmill, and a new gazebo stand on the southern portion of the farm. A red barn like amphitheater that has hosted a variety of events stands near the bottom of a slope facing the former Murray residence. Hikers can wander the trails that lead into Murray Woods beyond the former landowner’s residence. Deep inside the woods, one trail leads to Colonel Murray’s gravesite, where tall pines shade a memorial marker. Sunset Hill Farm offers up its wide-open spaces for family outings. A children’s playground and plenty of room to walk dogs are some of the outdoor features that appeal to visitors. Maps are available at the entrance and parking area for various hiking options, including a self-guided wildflower trail close to the The Indiana Historic Power Association puts on demonstrations Hickory Grove picnic area. The wildflower trail was of steam-power in the fall. a project of Senior Girl Scout Alyssa Stocks.

The scene of the bright red amphitheater and acres of park land is a good way to cure claustrophobia. A new interpretive center has opened recently at Sunset Hill Park.

An illustrated guide to wildflowers to be found along Alyssa’s trail project is also available at the parking lot. The next big festival coming up in the park (June 25-25) is Gaelic Fest, marking their 11th year. But one doesn’t have to wait for a festival to enjoy rambling or meandering or picnicking or escaping to quiet, pastoral surroundings. To find out more about Sunset Hill Farm County Park, visit the website at www.porter- co.org/parks or phone (219) 465-3586. For driving directions from Michigan City, take either highway 12, 20 or I94 west to Indiana 49 south. Follow Indiana 49 to the Highway 6 exit and turn right. Go about one mile (west) to the first stoplight at Meridian Road. Turn left (south) and look for the entrance to Sunset Hill Park about 500 feet on your left. Much of the historic information gathered for this article was gathered from materials provided by the A new gazebo on the southern portion of the farm. Porter County Parks Department. THE May 19, 2005 Page 25 Leaf Tips and Frog Bits “The Beacher “ Edition - Week of May 18th, 2005

The Joy of Composting Joy is right. You know how rewarding it is to see your garden grow? Get that same reward by getting your compost pile to work. Greetings, Don‘t compost yet? gardening frienddss! Here is the top ten reasons why composting is a good idea:

Continuing on the subject of design and 1. Create the best soil amendment available in your back yard. installation of a new bed or border. 2. It is environmentally conscious. 3. Turn your non meat and nonfat kitchen waste into black gold, You have created a masterpiece of color, reducing the quantity of garbage for the curbside. texture and form, now let’s unify the 4. Yard waste like leaves and grass clippings have a purpose. canvas. 5. It is a great science project for the kids ages 2– 99. 6. Create a worm haven. (Fishermen love this one) Aesthetically, mulch resolves the 7. Bring more birds and beneficials to your garden. following: hides the inconsistencies of 8. Create awareness of organic gardening benefits by word of the soil (like lumps and your footprints), mouth across one fence at a time. keeps the dirt off the leaves of the 9. Put some building materials or wire fencing that has been plants, hides your soaker hose and taking up room in your garage to good use, defines the edge of the bed or border. It 10. It‘s free. definitely must be considered as a design element. For instance if you Some composting myths busted: pick a dark hardwood mulch, it looks 1. A working compost pile does not stink. very different from the bright orangish 2. Proper compost ingredients do not attract vermin. buff of a cypress mulch. Maybe you 3. Composting is not difficult. want to use a stone mulch. There are 4. You can be a right wing republican. (just checking to see many different choices of stone. who’s actually reading this column :)) 5. Compost piles can be an interesting and visually integral Functionally, mulch provides the element of your garden design. following: keeps moisture in the soil, Look next week for more on the how-tos of constructing your com- keeps soil temperatures cool, the post pile. Here’s to full circle gardening – Kristi Clark decomposable mulches feed the soil and all mulching keeps weeds down Mystery perennial plant puzzle and makes the weeds that pop up Test your garden IQ and save on weekly specials. easier to pull out. Genus: D _ l _ _ p _ _ a species: All This low to the ground succulent likes well drained soil and lots of Next week we’ll talk about how to sun. Blooming in shades of hot pink, salmon, white, yellow and mulch. Yes Virginia, proper mulch lavender, it looks deceivingly tropical. technique affects plant health. Secret Clue: Europeans generally request their drinks without it. Good Growing! -Kristi (50% off this week! All sizes.) Visit Michiana’s favorite landscape resource. Design/Build Everything Pond Stone and Materials 5 Acre Nursery www.clarkssecretgarden.com We are happy to accommodate your shopping needs, after hours by appointment. JUST ASK! 504 Eastwood Road , Michigan City, IN 46360 March –June Hours: Monday -Friday 8-5 Saturday 8–4 Sunday 10-4 219.879.0089 Find us 1 mile south of Hwy 12 from Shoreland Marine THE Page 26 May 19, 2005

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Ph. 574-291-1749 www.oberlinwoodscape.com THE THE Page 32 May 19, 2005 May 19, 2005 Page 33 Along the Galien River in Union Pier, a 100-year- B & B’s Breathe New Life Into Old Houses On the Red Arrow Highway, at the intersection with old farmhouse has been converted into eight luxury Warren Woods Road, another B & B pays tribute to rooms, each with its own fireplace and double whirlpool By Barbara Stodola E.K. Warren, the first environmentalist in a region bath. The original occupants, whose privy was out in exploited by the logging industry. Warren Woods Inn So many changes are wrought in the name of looking for is an ambiance, a touch of history or coun- the yard, would smile with approval at these improve- (originally a farmhouse and then Vagabond Inn) is “progress” that a special joy accrues to those trans- try or both -- an experience like strolling through the ments to the place now called “River’s Edge.” Old English named after the man who made his fortune in Three formations that retain a slender thread of connection woods, such as our ancestors might have enjoyed sheepdogs provide security (they bark); and coy ref- Oaks and then purchased and deeded to the public to days gone by -- such as B & B’s, those trendy lit- when they weren’t busy putting in fences or driving erences are made to animal life here in the woods -- 300 acres of virgin timber in Chikaming Township tle resorts whose owners have refurbished grand old oxen to market. hand-painted bird houses, lifelike deer set permanently (known as Warren Woods) and 289 acres of dunelands, homes so as to provide appropriate bed and breakfast Old-fashioned guest houses had long provided an beside a feeder, a stuffed bear on the landing with a including over a mile of beachfront, which later to city-weary travelers. alternative to motels, in remote parts of Canada and sign warning, “Don’t Feed The Bears. We’re Stuffed.” became Warren Dunes State Park. In Michigan City and Harbor Country, the proximity historic parts of New England -- but the B & B as we Each room is named after a tree, and each bed is made Warren’s fortune came about through his estab- to beautiful beaches is ofted cited as reason enough know it seems to have originated in California and out of a tree -- a frame so constructed that it gives the lishment of the Warren Featherbone Factory in Three to spend a weekend at a cozy, fully-equipped home- arrived in the Midwest only about 25 years ago. The impression of sleeping in a bird’s nest. Oaks, which made turkey quills into “bones” for away-from-home. Typical B & B clients, however, happy beneficiaries of this development have been large Keith and Prudence Sindelar, the current owners, corsets and then buggy whips (1885), when corsets were expect more than a beautiful beach. What they are old houses which have their own stories to tell. maintain a section of their 30 acres as an orchard. They going out of style. His partner in this venture was George grow cherry, apple, chestnut and pear trees, and of R. Holden of Michigan City, a machin- course peaches, the first fruit cultivated here in ist, who designed the machinery, and later Union Pier. According to local lore, the area was once was sent to manage a featherbone plant a Lithuanian art colony. The Sindelars themselves are in St. Thomas, Canada. of Czech descent, thus continuing an Eastern European B & B Continued on Page 34 tradition that goes back to the arrival of Bohemian settlers in 1899.

Warren Woods Inn, a B & B in Union Pier, is named after the founder of Warren Dunes State Park and the Warren Featherbone Factory in Three Oaks. Further inland, still in Union Pier, another old farmhouse has been transformed into a B & B called “Garden Grove.” Present owners Jerry and Paula Welsh have adopted a botanical theme and named their guest rooms “The Violet,” “The Rose,” The Sunflower,” “The Arbor.” They turned the chicken coop into a potting shed, and rescued “Don’t Feed The Bears” is a whimsical reference to Hand-painted birdhouses line the stairway, bringing a an old schoolhouse cupola, which now serves as a dog- The handicraft of Bob Depner can be seen in the River’s Edge, an old farmhouse on the Galien River, the days when Harbor Country was a wilderness. touch of outdoors to the inside of River’s Edge. is now a B & B in Union Pier, Michigan. house. sculpted tree trunks at Garden Grove.

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B & B Continued from Page 33 Michigan City has its share of B & B’s, and these also have played their part in the preservation of grand old houses. In 1984, Mary Lou Linnen opened Creekwood Inn, which was the first B & B in the area. She had purchased the 33-acre estate of Dr. Lawrence Robrock, just south of town, and transformed his 1930s house into a luxury resort -- with the assistance of friends Ed Wall, building contractor, and Peggie Wall, who now manages the inn. The original dining room has become Kelly’s Table, a fine-dining restaurant run by Pat Molden.

An old chicken coop now serves as a potting shed at Garden Grove.

Creekwood Inn, situated in the woods south of Michigan City, was the first B & B in the area.

A two-level conservatory has been added onto the original Creekwood Inn.

In downtown Michigan City there are two B & B’s, and both of them are located in houses that are impor- tant to the city’s heritage. Feallock House, on 8th and Cedar Streets, was built as a family home in 1866 by Frederick Vielhack, who ran a business on Franklin Street for 52 years. Vielhack Americanized the spelling and named his establishment Feallock Shoe Store. His house was converted into a B & B by current owner Jan Smith, who renovated the building with her late husband, Harold. The Smiths were active members of the Elston Grove Neighborhood Association and Michigan City Preservationists. Jan continues her community involvement today, and often provides overnight accom- modations for musicians, out-of-town speakers and other visiting dignitaries. Feallock House (1866) is the oldest house in the Elston Grove district of Michigan City. THE May 19, 2005 Page 35

THE CLIPPER SHIP GALLERY • Paintings • Limited Edition Prints • Custom Framing • Nautical Gifts & Accessories Specializing in Marine Art by Charles Vickery & other artists. See our fine selections of Wildlife, Florals, Landscapes & Contemporary Art ta116 North Whittaker Street Hutchinson Mansion Inn was originally the family home of William B. New Buffalo, Michigan Hutchinson, state senator and mayor of Michigan City. iw(269) 469-2590 The Hutchinson Mansion Inn, on 10th Street, is a large and distinguished building constructed in 1875 by William B. Hutchinson, first president of Citizens Bank. Hutchinson was active politically, holding posi- St. Stanislaus Kostka tions as Indiana State Senator for eight years and as mayor of Michigan City (1876-1878.) After his death, Roman Catholic Church the family sold the home to a Spiritualist Church, which 109 ANN STREET held services there from 1943 to the mid-1980s. The MICHIGAN CITY, INDIANA 46360 building opened for a few years as “Nutcracker Inn.” MASSES It was then sold to present owner Mary DuVal and SATURDAY her late husband, Ben. MASS ...... 8:00 AM During the changes of ownership, great care was MASS (Vigil) ...... 4:30 PM taken to preserve the original stained glass win- SUNDAY dows, inlaid wood floors and ornate fireplaces at the MASS ...... 6:00 AM Hutchinson Mansion.. The gardens have been lovingly MASS (Polish) ...... 8:00 AM restored, and in one quiet corner there is a marble angel, MASS (Organ & Choir) ...... 9:30 AM MASS ...... 11:30 AM with outstretched wings, which once stood guard MASS (Spanish) ...... 5:30 PM over the family mausoleum in Greenwood Cemetery. MONDAY thru FRIDAY It was a gift to the Duvals from descendants of the MASS ...... 7:00 AM original William B. Hutchinson. THURSDAY MASS ...... 1:45 PM HOLY DAYS MASS (Vigil) ...... 4:30 PM MASS ...... 7:00 AM MASS ...... 8:30 AM DEVOTIONS MONDAY MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA . . . 7:20 AM FRIDAY EUCHARISTIC ADORATION .2:00 – 3:00 PM DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET ...... 3:00 PM (Both in Divine Mercy Chapel) CONFESSIONS TUESDAY (English & Spanish) . . . . .7:00 PM SATURDAY ...... 3:00 – 4:00 PM SUNDAY (Spanish & English) ...... 5:00 PM BAPTISMS & WEDDINGS BY APPOINTMENT REV. WALTER M. CIESLA, PASTOR An angel that formerly stood at the Hutchinson family mauseleum has (219) 879-9281 been given to the owners of the inn. THE Page 36 May 19, 2005 National Merit Semi-Finalists

We bring you the finest traditional dishes from the Mediterranean. Come in tonight for a romantic rendezvous or formal gathering and experience cuisine unlike any other in the area. Our staff is here to treat you to an enjoyable, elegant evening. LUNCH • DINNER • OUTDOOR DINING Patrick Burns Faye Stokes Marquette High School announces Juniors Patrick Now Serving E at A t Wine! Burns and Faye Stokes have been named as semi-finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program. The Moe’s students placed in the top 2% of all 1.3 million juniors 871-1223 • 3301 Franklin St. • Michigan City, IN taking the PSAT exam last October. Patrick is the son of Steve and Marian Burns of Duneland Beach and Faye is the daughter of Tom and NEW BUFFALO, MI Kim Stokes also of Duneland Beach. Art Center Schedule for Children The Chesterton Art Center announces its new Summer Schedule for Children for 2005. Marsha Demkovich will teach a series of classes for ages 5 - 8 from 12:30-2 p.m., and for ages 9 -12 and 9 - 14 from 2:45-4:15 p.m., during the weeks of June 20, June 27, July 18, July 25, and July 22, (4 sessions each week), at a cost of $55 for members and $60 for nonmembers. Mary Ann Pals will teach a basic sketching series One of the newer Summer School Cottages. Great location. 3- for ages 10 - 14 during the week of June 27 through 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, screened porch, central air, deck, fireplace, July l. The cost of this series of 5 sessions is $40 for pool, beautiful pond, playground. Great rental. All the extras. members and $45 for nonmembers. All classes are held at the Chesterton Art Center, (708) 865-0594 $419,000 115 So. Fourth St., Chesterton, IN. For more infor- View at: cottageatnewbuffalo.com mation and to register for these classes, phone 219/926-4711, or stop in to pick up a schedule. The cost of a membership in the Chesterton Art Center is $20/individual per year, or $25/family per year. Members receive a monthly newsletter, 10% Long Beach off of any art purchase, and, if you are an artist, 2025 your fine art may be displayed at the Art Center, plus Silvertip you get advanced notice of classes. Lane For Sale by Volunteers Needed Owner The Long Beach Park Board is organizing a beach cleanup to remove litter and undesirable debris from the lakefront in preparation for summer. The event 1 3 bedroom, 2 2⁄ bath Dutch Colonial with a rolled roof. will take place Sat., May 21, at 2 p.m. Inground heated pool with automatic cover. Beautifully land- Volunteers are asked to report to the old water pump- scaped, gazebo, new windows. Deeded rights to Stop 21 beach ing station at Stop 24 in Long Beach. Wear comfortable club. Hasn’t been on the market in 23 years. A beach landmark. shoes and bring a good pair of work gloves. Trash bags $ 820,000 will be provided. This is an excellent way to get Shown by Appointment Only 219-879-6945 exercise, do something good for the community, and make our beaches look good for summer. THE May 19, 2005 Page 37

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foodstuff by carolyn mcconnell Fancy Food Indeed Chicago’s Fancy Food Show was held the first market in Chicago’s Lincoln Park, she’s there extolling three days in May. Yeah, I drove in to McCormick Place, her wonderful cheeses. Capriole, Inc. turns out hand- walked at least a mile from the parking lot, another made goat cheeses on their Greenville farm in south- mile or two over a Lake Shore Drive bridge then ern Indiana. One of these days I’ll drive down there through many enormous and endless corridors, and and explore that fascinating farm that produces the finally ended up in McCormick Place North. And variety of cheeses named Blue River Button, Wabash that’s where I did some real walking for two and a half Cannonball, Chevre Apertif, Old Kentucky Tomme. hours. Puff puff. Delicious. According to the Chicago Tribune’s writeup of this One amazing part of those two-and-a-half hours hap- food event, ‘the men and women who run your super- pened as I was about to end my pleasant trek. In pass- market come here to learn what’s new and what’s hot...... ing, I noticed another familiar face at a Wisconsin dis- If you buy it this year at a grocery store, it was prob- tributor counter. My jaw dropped. The woman glanced ably on display with the Fancy Food Show...” Then there at me, then she, too, quickly did a double take. She were more than 350 exhibitors of specialty foods - that’s ran out into the aisle and hugged me! Now, there were the fancy part - and although I covered less than thousands of people all around me, how did Chef half the territory, I filled up on luscious samples Monique (the lady I wrote a Beacher story about, cook- each company offered. At the same time, my shoul- ing at Panozzo’s Pantry, a few months ago) recognize der bag filled up with business cards and recipes - those me, and I her?! See why I love my job as the Beacher were for your benefit, readers, since this lovely show food columnist? is not open to the public.

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Here’s some of my favorite distributors at the You recognize Wisconsin’s Chef Monique from another Beacher story? Fancy Food Show: Conifer, purveyor of specialty That neighbor Patty Panozzo of Panozzo’s Pantry, foods, offers beautifully packaged goods like White this side of New Buffalo, always attends the annual Lighting Chicken Chili Mix, Pineapple Poppy Seed Quick Fancy Food Show. Some of her lasting favorites, Bread Mix, Rich & Creamy Microwave Fudge Mix. All, which she originally discovered there and continues artistic and tempting. Among the many samples I to carry in her gourmet shop, are Marcel & Henri Pate enjoyed during my long walk was the best chocolate - French style sausages, pates and specialty meals; morsel I’ve ever tasted. That taste lingered for a Robert Rothschild Farm (a Rothschild rep was per- long long time. Apologies - all I have for that is the sonally serving his treats at a Panozzo food event a wrapper it came in - no pamphlet, no business card couple seasons ago) dips and relishes, bruschetta - just a little tiny wrapper. But it says Chocolates Valor, toppings. Life in Provence supplies Panozzo’s corni- S.A., Pianista Gonzalo Soriano, 13, 03570 Villajoyosa chons - I love all pickles, especially those dainty lit- (Alicante) Ispana. Um, Spain? Worth a trip, folks, head tle cornichons. Another popular Panozzo item origi- for Spain - worth it, just for Valor’s chocolate. nally discovered at the Fancy Food Show is Rao’s I was enthralled by Nantucket Off-Shore Renaissance homemade pasta sauces and marinades. Now, Rao’s Rub, Alexian Pates, Asiago Food, Cheese from Britain. is a restaurant in New York’s East Harlem district that And that’s only a few that I sampled during my long is so popular, so famous that a reservation requires indoor hike. And I saw someone I knew! Judith Schad months of waiting. A few years ago in New York, runs Capriole, Inc. and whenever I visit the farmers’ Patty was riding to Rao’s and the cab driver said THE May 19, 2005 Page 39

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IS YOUR CPA YOUR Author Balliett (Still) Coming to Town! BUSINESS PARTNER? We said it before, and we’ll say it again--Blue Balliett, author of the wildly popular Chasing Vermeer, WE WILL BE. will be in Michigan City on Tues., May 24th. For your complimentary, no obligation copy of An earlier appearance set for May 3rd had to be can- “Your Accountant – Your Partner,” Call 269.469.9300 celled because Ms. Balliett became ill, but the wait will be worth it as two separate events will take place next Tuesday. From 9:15-10:15 a.m., the first session will take place at Elston Middle School where more than 400 students are expected to attend. CPA & Business Advisory Services 23 N. Thompson Street Now Accepting Business and The second session will take place from 11 a.m.-noon New Buffalo, Michigan 49117 Individual Clients at the Michigan City Public Library with 300+ attending. The public is invited to attend either session. Ms. Balliett will give a talk about the book and there will be time for a question and answer period as well 219-874-2015 as autographs. In case you’re not familiar with the book, the story QUIETLY takes place in Chicago where a boy and a girl get mixed CONDUCTING THE up in a mystery involving a missing Vermeer paint- BUSINESS OF ing and codes they have to decipher, making it a Da PRODUCING Vinci Code for the 9-14 year olds. What makes this book exciting is that it may be for the younger set to FINE WORK read, but it is no way childish. Ms. Balliett had the SINCE 1961 honor of receiving the Edgar Award last month, the prestigious award given to writers of mystery. For more information about Ms. Balliett’s appear- WENTLAND CONSTRUCTION ance, contact Betty Pelligrini at The Bookstore at Lighthouse Place Premium Outlet, 879-3993. THE May 19, 2005 Page 45

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I had a peek at the online auction reward area and saw that bidders had bid 3 Million points to win a $25 Penney’s gift card. Own this lakefront property in time for Summer! I have no idea how long it takes to accrue 3 million Dunescape Beach Club Villa, 3BR, 2.5 Bath just steps away points. But then, if you are a fan of shows like from a gorgeous and private sandy beach; heated indoor “Everybody Loves Raymond” and know every last pool and exercise room. Hardwood floors on main trivia detail, then maybe you’ll want to register at floor with kitchen overlooking great room and double Reward TV. I wonder if Tivo users have an advantage, glass doors onto 16' x 9' west-facing sun drenched deck but my guess would be yes. with sweeping view of Lake Michigan. Vaulted ceilings Red Hot Sweeps (www.redhotsweeps.com). You and additional balcony off master BR for another spec- are wondering if people really, truly win sweeps and tacular lake view. contests. The forums here–or at least the one called Call for appointment - 219-874-7298 “Winners & Braggers” will confirm the fact. Real MLS # 129664 Brokers welcome! people share their news of good fortune. I can affirm the validity of some contests: in my lifetime, I’ve won several radio-call in contests (prizes ranged from carpet cleaner to a weekend stay at a resort hotel) and long-time Beacher readers might remember when I won a 4-day trip to Paris from a Chicago radio station just for submitting my name. So–go for the booty. What do you have to lose? (Read CyberScribbles Too online at http://cyberscribbles.blogspot.com. Send your questions/com- ments to [email protected]). 19 North Whittaker Street New Buffalo, MI 49117 CONSIDERING NEW COUNTERTOPS (269) 214-2574 Consider Bathroom & Bath Master Interior Remodeling 7654 W US 20 • 219-871-0316 Hours by Appointment Low overhead factory direct tops means Great Prices & Fast Delivery for you. BEST PRICES GUARANTEED Joe Prino Keller Williams Realty Cambria • Corian • Laminate • Meganite • Granite Multi Million Dollar Producer Licensed in Michigan and Indiana Senior Discount & Contractor Pricing Visit me at joeprino.com THE Page 52 May 19, 2005 Activities to Explore Sand Creek on the 4th fairway of the Lake Course In the Local Area: May 18 — “The ICA Stones of Peru.” A presenta- for sale by owner tion of ancient Peruvian stones and the person who found them. 7 pm at Sage Spirit Terra, 9464 N Meer Rd., Michigan City. 219/879-3906 or www.crys- talinks.com/icastones.html May 19-23 — “Turles Can Fly.” Winner at the San Sabastian and Chicago Film Festivals. Farsi lan- guage with Eng. subtitles. Not rated. Thurs & Fri 6:30 pm; Sat & Sun 4 & 6:30 pm; Mon 6:30 pm. (MI times). Also showing: “Moolade´.” Jula and French lan- guage with Eng. subtitles. Not rated. Thurs-Mon,. 9:15 pm only. Vickers Theatre, 6 N. Elm St., Three Oaks, MI. 269/756-3522 or www.vickerstheatre.com May 20 — The Hoyle Brothers in concert at The Acorn 1493 Hogan Avenue • Chesterton, Indiana Theater, 107 Generations Dr., Three Oaks, MI. 8 pm Custom brick home in coveted Sand Creek community, just an MI time. Old-time country and a 2-step dance instruc- hour from the Loop. Graceful arched windows frame views of fair- tor. Tix $15. 269/756-3879 or purchase at the door. ways and ponds on Sand Creek Country Club course. Spacious main floor master suite includes walk-in closet, custom tile finished May 20-21, 27-28, June 2-5 — “Cat on a Hot Tin Jacuzzi and separate shower. Sweeping curved oak stairwell, Roof.” Presented by Community Theatre Guild at formal dining room, cathedral ceilings, oak cabinetry , granite Chicago Street Theatre, 154 W. Chicago St., Valparaiso. finishes, handsome oak flooring. Brick hearth fireplaces on two Curtain 8 pm Fri & Sat; 2:30 pm Sun. Tix $12/adults, levels, sprawling lower level family room, three car attached $10/sen.cit., $8/students 21 & under. 219/464-1636. garage and splendid view from spacious deck. www.ctgonline.org. Story this issue. shown by appointment only May 20-22, 26-29 — “Down the Road.” Adult drama phone 219-395-1848 presented by 4th Street Theater, 125 N. 4th St., $569,000 Chesterton. Sun. curtain 3 pm; all others 8 pm. Tix $10; reservations 219/926-7875. May 21 — Farmer’s Market. 8th & Washington streets, Michigan City. 8 am-noon. FOR SALE May 21 — Beach Clean-up organized by the Long Beach Park Board. 2 pm at the old water pumping sta- MICHIGAN CITY,INDIANA tion at stop 24. Bring gloves, trash bags provided. May 21 — Armed Forces Day celebration at Millennium Park, Michigan City. 10 am-noon. May 21 — Creative Recycling during the Earth Day- Arbor Day in May celebration at International Friendship Gardens and presented by the Lubeznik Center for the Arts. 10 am-4 pm. Games, music, food, exhibits & a drumming performance at 12:30 pm led by Don Wenig. Info: 879-3564. Story this issue. May 21 — Opening reception for Harry Borgman at Block Fine Arts Gallery, 105B N. Whittaker St., New Buffalo. 5-8 pm MI time. Info: 269/469-2039. May 21 — “Mixed Messages, Oddities & Enigmas.” Opening reception for Amanda Freymann, Leonard Gridley and Susan M. Henshaw. 7-9 pm at the Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W. 2nd St., MC. Five park like acres, trees, shrubs and flowers. Exhibition will run thru June 25. Story this issue. Approximately 4,000 sq. ft. home. Three levels with May 21 — Amarillo Star monthly country/western complete living facilities on each level.Two car garage, dance. 7-10:30 pm at Skwiat Amer. Legion Post, MC. sun room, patios, decks, new construction, cement Adm. $5/AS members, $7/non-members. Line/partner dancing to DJ music. Info: 874-3624. drive, 10 minutes from Lake Michigan, New Buffalo, etc. May 21 — Jan James (blues/rock vocalist) in con- Business and residential frontage on two roads. Cash cert at The Acorn Theater, 107 Generations Dr., or possible contract. $475,000 Three Oaks, MI. 8 pm MI time. Tix $18 at the door Call 219-898-1514 or 269-469-0219 Leave Message or reserve at 269/756-3879. May 21-22 — Annual Spring Plant Sale at THE May 19, 2005 Page 53

International Friendship Gardens. 8 am-4 pm. Master gardeners will be on hand. Info: 878-9885. May 24 — Rolling Thunder reception at Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W. 2nd. St., MC. 7-9 pm. Meet the Wall Gang riders as they journey to Washington, DC. Free, open to the public, music & refreshments. May 27 — CISV Fundraiser Dinner/Silent Auction/Raffle. 6:30 pm at White Eagle Park, Michigan City. Tix $25 for dinner & raffle or $10 for dinner. 872- 9897. Story this issue. May 29 — Cofee and a Book. 3 pm at Coffee Tyme Coffee Shop, 1720 Franklin St. For discussion this month: Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert. Places to Visit: Barker Mansion, 631 Washington St., Michigan City. Adm. $4/adults, $2/kids 18 & under, free/kids under 3. Guided tours Mon.-Fri., 10 am, 11:30 am & 1 pm. Great Lakes Museum of Military History, 360 Dunes Plaza, Michigan City. Info 872-2702 or on the web at www.miliaryhistorymuseum.org LaPorte County Historical Museum, county complex • Phase II of 72 Unit Development 2 & 3 Bedroom Units in downtown LaPorte, IN. Hours 10 am-4:30 pm, • Large Balcony for Amazing View • Custom Design Options Tues-Sat. Adm. free; donations welcome. 219/326- • Private Boat Slips on 800 Acre Lake • Indoor Parking & Elevator 6808, ext. 276 or www.lapcohistsoc.org • Swimming Pool, Spa & Beach • Models Available Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W. 2nd St., • Fitness Center • 219-362-7722 For More Info Michigan City. Tues.-Fri., 10 am-5 pm; Sat-Sun, 11 Outlook Cove, LLC am-4 pm. Phone 874-4900. Current exhibit: “INDesign: 100 Outlook Cove Drive LaPorte, Indiana 46350 Indiana Products Design Exhibition.” WWW.GMF1.COM Condominiums on Pine Lake New Buffalo Railroad Museum, 530 S. Whittaker Please visit our website at www.gmf1.com St., New Buffalo, MI. Mon-Fri, 9 am-5 pm; Sat-Sun, 10 am-3 pm (MI time). Info: 269/469-5409. Old Lighthouse Museum, Washington Park, Michigan City. Open for the season on March 18. 1-4 pm; closed LAKE SHORE DRIVE Mon. & holidays. Adm.$2/adults, $1/grades 9-12, On the Duneside with privacy on all sides 50¢/grades 1-8, free/kindergarten & under. 872-6133. Rag Tops Museum of Michigan City. 209 W. Michigan and spectacular views of Lake Michigan. Blvd., Michigan City. A collection of classic, antique & unusual vehicles & memorabilia. Open every day 10 am-7 pm. Adm. $6/adults, $5/cen. cit, $4/kids, free/under 3. 878-1514. The Depot Museum and Art Gallery of Beverly Shores., 525 Broadway, Beverly Shores, IN. Open Sat. & Sun., 1-4 pm through November. Adm. free; donations welcome. Washington Park Zoo, Michigan City. Gates open 10:30 am; adm. gate closes 3 pm; park closes 4 pm. Adm. $4.50 adults (12-61 yrs); $3.00 sen. cit. (62+); $2.50/kids 3-11; free/2 & under. 873-1510. Farther Afield: May 20 — Spring Videos at the Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd., St. Joseph, MI. This week: Streamlines Over 3000 sq. ft. plus a 3 car garage. Great room, kitchen, and Breadlines, 1927-1950. Art in America from the sunroom, office and laundry on main floor. Three bedrooms, Depression to Post-WWII. 60 mins. Noon (MI time). 3.5 baths, family and recreation room. Spiral Free & open to the public. Coffee will be served. staircase leads to “widow’s walk’. Just grab your blanket and Discussion after the video. Info: 269/983-0271 or walk across the street to the beach. www.krasl.org $859,000 May 21 — “Anne Hills” in concert (folk music). 8 Call owners to view this one-of-a-kind beach home. pm (MI time) at Box Factory for the Arts, 1101 Broad St., St. Joseph, MI. Tix $12/adults, $10/sen. cit. & stu- (219) 872-1143 dents. 269/983-3688. THE Page 54 May 19, 2005 Travels with Charley: Wowed Again by the West Michigan Area Show in Kalamazoo

by Charles McKelvy

If Natalie and I were allowed to attend but one art Mr. Jimenez, it should be noted, is no stranger to show each year, we would chose the Kalamazoo KIA, having just had a show of his own there called Institute of Arts’ West Michigan Area Show. Sculpture and Works on Paper. His love of rendering That juried show wows us year after year, and the images of U.S. popular culture mixed with the Mexican 2005 show is no exception. And you have no reason frontier of cowboys, honky tonks, and fancy street cars, not to share our enthusiasm for this super show obviously influenced his judging of the West Michigan because it will be up until July 31. Area Show. Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, or KIA, is conve- Meaning that Mr. Jimenez leaned toward repre- niently located at 314 South Park Street in downtown sentational work with people as their subjects. Even Kalamazoo, and admission is free, so plan on spend- our favorite work, a mixed media piece called ing any day but Monday admiring the amazing artis- “Pinheads”, featured a cast of dubious cultural icons tic output of West Michigan. fashioned from bowling pins. Artist Jack Digiuseppe of Portage linked each of the 10 pins to a particular social problem. For example, he bandaged one Pinhead and stated that it represented those who deny med- ical care.

This section of Kalamazoo’s downtown mall was recently reopened. That’s the Radisson Plaza Hotel on the right and the Center for New Media on the left. This year’s show drew a record 695 entries in near- ly every medium — from paintings and prints to clay and found-art sculpture. From these, guest juror Natalie checks out Jack Digiuseppe’s “Pinheads.” and fellow artist Luis Jimenez selected the 179 works that you will see artfully displayed in two adjoining Tim Fisher of Grand Rapids won the grand prize galleries on KIA’s main floor. for his pastel painting called “Limbo.” It is the first piece you see as you enter the exhibition, and it con- fronts you with the artist as both Christ and Satan. It is something else, and you will need some time to contemplate all of the obvious and not-so-obvious metaphors Mr. Fisher has packed into his enormous panel. And for a taste of all that you will see and hear at the 2005 West Michigan Area Show, we turn to KIA’s erudite public relations and marketing coordinator, Mr. Paul A. Stermer. He took time out of his busy schedule to describe the show on the day before its opening on April 30. “You get a lot of diversity as well a good overview of the local visual arts scene,” he said, “it’s a lot of fun.” Kalamazoo Institute of Arts is conveniently located at 314 South Park David Ninham of Kalamazoo clearly had a lot of fun Street in downtown Kalamazoo. creating a self-portrait with multi-colored pushpins THE May 19, 2005 Page 55 and acrylic. His effort slyly greets you as you enter Artists like Lazarus Bain of Benton Harbor who was the exhibition, and if you get too close, you will not honored to have two oils on linen on display: “Woman be certain as to what you are seeing. But back up a in Transition I” and “Woman in Transition II.” We see ways, and you will see why Mr. Ninham calls his piece a young woman considering her naked self in a mir- “It’s Not You . . .It’s Me.” ror in the first piece, and, in the second work, a wise yet angry older woman morphing into — well, Mr. Bain was not on hand to explain his artistic vision. But it was certainly a powerful one. As are all the other works featured in the 2005 West Michigan Area Show that, again, runs through July 31.

Grand Prize: Tim Fisher, Grand Rapids, “Limbo,” oil on panel. Noting that everybody has invitationals and com- petitions, Mr. Stermer said as we turned the corner “that you will see a lot of great art here. It always seems to me that we have more visual artists living and working in this area than you would expect from the pop- ulation. So I don’t know — maybe this is an artists’ community.” Natalie and I certainly knew long before we had toured the entire exhibition that the woods and fields and farms and towns of West Michigan are full of won- This oil on canvas by Perin Mahler of Grand Rapids won the Martin derfully talented artists. Maddox Prize for Imaginative Realist Painting.

“Woman in Transition II” by Lazarus Bain of Benton Harbor.

“Sunlit Path” by Scott Spears of Gobles. Then KIA mounts their annual High School Area Show from July 23 to August 14, and they are already buzzing about how they are going to present works by world-famous glass artist Dale Chihuly from September 25, 2005 to January 1, 2006. Kalamazoo Continued on Page 56 THE Page 56 May 19, 2005

Dale Chihuly’s “Kalamazoo Ruby Light Chandelier” greets you as you enter KIA. The West Michigan Area Show has something for every taste.

Kalamazoo Continued from Page 55 Oh, and just a few field notes about Kalamazoo before Mr. Stermer said there is a possibility that Mr. we close. Since my last dispatch from Ka’zoo, the Chihuly himself might be on hand to open the exhi- city opened an inviting downtown park called Arcadia bition of his magnificent glass sculpture. One thing Creek Festival Place at the corner of Edwards Street is for sure, KIA will have the only show devoted sole- and Kalamazoo Avenue. It comes complete with a pedes- ly to Dale Chihuly in North America at that time. trian bridge over Arcadia Creek, a playground with So, I’m sure you’ll find time to make a trip to all the bells and whistles, and a fountain to splash in Kalamazoo between September 25 and New Year’s Day, during the summer. 2006 to feast your eyes on Dale Chihuly’s vivid colors and unexpected forms. And you can get a preview when you go see the West Michigan Show because KIA is honored to have Dale Chihuly’s “Kalamazoo Ruby Light Chandelier” hanging in their foyer. Mr. Chihuly created it in 1997 for KIA from 464 pieces of individually blown glass. It will blow your mind, especially if you happen to see it after dark.

A lovely addition to downtown Kalamazoo — Arcadia Creek Festival Place.

And it’s right around the corner from Kalamazoo Valley Community College’s dazzling Center for New Media which offers career-based instruction for all aspects of digital design and web development. And, for your viewing pleasure, the Center has two mul- timedia galleries complete with plasma screens and high-tech display areas showcasing student artwork, designs and projects. As I’ve been saying for years in these pages: there’s lots to do in Kalamazoo. And here’s the KIA phone num- Elizabeth G. Faust of Kalamazoo won the Handmade Paper Guild Award with her “Pod” which she created ber to keep you on cue: 269/349-7775. Or visit their from handmade paper and welded steel. website at: www.kiarts.org THE May 19, 2005 Page 57 Collecting Your Memories or Need Extra Copies to Share?

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TOM’S SERVICE CLINIC - 219/778-4036 Full service tree and shrub care. Trimming, planting, removal. Firewood, snowplowing, excavating. — Call 872-7290. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • FREE ESTIMATES HIRE Sue’s HUSBAND Is your list of household repair & maintenance projects growing? HEALY’S LANDSCAPING & STONE Small jobs welcome. - Quality Work. — Call Ed Berent @ 219/879-8200. 219/879-5150 — FAX 219-879-5344 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • http://www.healysland.com - [email protected] LARGEST Supplier of Natural Stone in NW Indiana DON THE WINDOW CLEANER 15+ Types of Flagstone, Granite boulders, River Rock, Mulch, Residential - Commercial - Gutter Cleaning - Custom Homes - High 30+ Types of Stone Windows my Specialty - Year-Round Cleaning - LaPorte & Porter Co. New Items: Kewanee Skippers, Platinum Blue Flagstone, Black Free estimates - References - Call Donald Munnell at 219/465-0759. Flagstone, Appaloosa Flagstone, Santa Margarita Flagstone. H & H HOME REPAIR Landscaping, Stone Work, Ponds, Fountains, Nursery Stock! • Light Carpentry • Demo work • Regular home maintenance Order now to avoid Spring Rush! 25 Years experience. Insured. — 219/326-8512. JIM’S LAWN SERVICE . KENNEDY HOME IMPROVEMENTS. For all your mowing needs, call Jim. Weekly & bi-weekly rates. Roofing, siding and painting.Insured. Call 269-313-4730. 219/874-2715. Leave message. CLASSIC REMODELING, carpentry, trim work, hardwood floor installation, H&S SERVICES —2621 E. US HIGHWAY 12 exterior/interior doors and windows, ceramic/marble tile, kitchens, bath- Call 219/872-8946 rooms, decks, porches and additions. Licensed & insured Indiana & Michigan. Let Us Be Your One Stop Shop Free estimates. Call 269/449-4701, 269-465-4062, 219-898-0109. Colored Mulch - Topsoil - River Rock THOSE ONE GUYS CONSTRUCTION. Give us a call, no job too big or Retaining Wall Blocks - Natural Stone too small. Licensed and insured. 10% senior discount. Free estimates. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Specializing in: roofing, siding, decks, fencing, drywall and lots more. AFFORDABLE LAWN MAINTENANCE. Call 219-877-4461 or 219-331-3480. Mowing, Trimming, Yard Clean-up. 219-898-1987. POWER WASHING - COMMERCIAL OR RESIDENTIAL. Local. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Experienced. Insured. Reasonable Rates. Call Brian at 219-879-8239. BEACH AREA LAWN CARE CERAMIC TILE, MARBLE AND STONE INSTALLED. Mowing, Fertilizing,Yard Clean-up, Etc. 18 years experience. Call 219-561-4527. Call 219-879-1693 or (cell) 219-331-9357. BEN’S HANDYMAN SERVICE. Home and Lawn Maintenance PAT’S TREE SERVICE. with Free Estimates. Call 219-380-1606. Complete tree and landscaping service. Experts in storm damage. Licensed and insured.Free estimates. HANDYMAN. Quality work and fair rates. No job too small. Call 219-362-5058. 10 yrs. Experience. Call Brian at 219-861-8000. CAPPY’S LAWN CARE B & B CUSTOM CONSTRUCTION. Siding, decks, room additions. Let us FREE ESTIMATES • SPRING CLEAN UP • FULLY INSURED handle your next home improvement project. Over 20 yrs. experience. 219-874-3580 Call 219-878-0038. TRADITIONS Lawn Care & Property Maintenance CARPENTRY BY PAUL. Yard buildings, decks, remodeling, custom work Call 219/872-9326 and maintenance projects. 30 yrs. experience. Insured. Free estimates. Dependability is (y)our #1 priority Call Paul Brehmer at 574-654-3916. PAINTING-DRYWALL-WALLPAPER ADDIE’S LAWN MAINTENANCE • Residential & Commercial THE A & L PAINTING COMPANY — INTERIOR & EXTERIOR Yard Clean-Up • Mowing• Aeration• Thatching• We also do Ext. Power 20-YEARS EXPERIENCE References. Reasonable. Wash, Stain & Seal. Free Estimates. We Beat Any Written Price. We also Power Wash, Seal & Paint Decks. Ph. 219/778-4145. Call 219-879-2017 or (cell) 219-331-3571 - Leave message. WISTHOFF PAINTING — REFERENCES Small Jobs Welcome — Call 219/874-5279 EXPERIENCED LANDSCAPER. Clean-ups, landscaping. Flagstone and brick patio installation. Call 219-448-1754. JEFFERY J. HUMAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR PAINTING & STAINING Custom Decorating - Custom Woodwork - Hang/Finish Drywall LAKE SHORE LAWN CARE. B.S. Turfgrass Science, Purdue Custom Suede and Faux Finishes University. Mowing, fertilizing, aeration. Licensed Pesticide applicator. 25-Years experience. Insured. Ph. 219/326-8512. Call 219-878-9663 HALDY BROTHERS PAINTING - Interior & Exterior. Licensed & ONE WAY LAWN CARE Insured. Experienced & Reliable - Call 1-866/255-9266 Mowing • Trimming Yard Clean Up & Removal SNYDER PROFESSIONAL FINISHING Free Estimates Painting - Staining - Dry Wall - Trim Carpentry - Restoration - Renovation Dan Nelson 219-561-1207 - 20+ Years of experience. References avail. Licensed and insured. 219/874-6615 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES THE Page 60 May 19, 2005

ATTENTION DRIVERS willing to train to obtain CDL! NO EXPERI- THE PERFECT BEACH HOUSE IN SHERIDAN BEACH ENCE NECESSARY! TMC Transportation needs drivers. Guaranteed 3/BR, 2.5 /Bath. 1 Block to beach. Great big eat-in kitchen. Pool table. weekly earnings. Premium equipment and benefits. Excellent earn- Fireplace. 2 Decks w/gas grill. Satellite TV w/DVR, DVD, VCR. ing potential and still be OFF WEEKENDS! It’s not a job, it’s a Washer/Dryer. REALLY COMFY BEDS! Sleeps 10. Avail Memorial future! FOR CDL Training through Commercial Driver Institute in Day to Labor Day, $1,900/wk. Off-season rates negotiable. Contact South Bend, IN. Call today. - 1-800-882-7364 AC0064 Stacy, 312/282-1535, or email [email protected] for pictures & NEEDED SPANISH TUTOR. If interested, please leave contact more info. information at 269-469-2625. HARBOR COUNTRY - Unique cottage with large, two story living space. A JOB FOR THE FUTURE! Cleaning for rental company in Harbor 2BR, 2Baths. Can sleep 6. Large screened porch. Lovely terrace & gar- Country. Start at 18 hrs. a week. Friday/Saturday mandatory. Will train. den. Gourmet kitchen. Washer/Dryer. A/C. Cable, TV/DVD. Stereo. Pay based on experience. Call Julia at 219-210-0186. Computer. All linens. Bicycles. 8 blks. to beautiful beach. Sat/Sat rental, $1,200/wk. Photos avail. A must see. 773/929-2295. OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME. Assistant Manager for fabulous 62 acre cabin resort in Harbor Country, Southwest Michigan. Looking for motivat- NEWLY RENOVATED HOMES. Winter/summer availability. Weekly/monthly ed, energetic worker who can support the manager in resort upkeep, hos- rentals. pitality programs, member events and activites, and sale of cabins. Great ••4BR, 3BA ranch on 1/2 acre with new inground pool & hot tub. opportunity to get started in a lucrative and fun business, while spending 2-1/2 blks. From the beach. ••4BR, 2BA tri-level. New appliances & hardwood floors. 1 blk from beach. the summer outdoors. 40+ hours per week. Best boss anywhere. ••3BR, 2BA house. Total renovation underway. Steps to beach & coffee Weekends a must. shop. Call Bob at 219-879-9544. Call Joan at 773-665-7709 or at [email protected] SHERIDAN BEACH. Contemporary, spacious, furn. 3BR, 2-1/2BA home. WANT TO SELL 2-car garage. Outstanding lake vistas. Short or long term. Call 630-852- GET YOUR ART & OFFICE SUPPLIES AT FIRME’S 5414, e-mail [email protected], www.michigancityrental.com (2 Stores) 11th & Franklin Streets, Michigan City - 219/874-3455 BREEZY LAKE SHORE DRIVE COTTAGE IN SHERIDAN BEACH Highway 12, Beverly Shores - Just West of Traffic Light. on high dune (stop 2). Lake views, new kitchen, C/A, charming interior, Shomer Shabbat Antiques & Art 3BR, sleeping porch. Sundeck, Jacuzzi tub, garden patio. 8 rooms, jammed with antiques and collectables. For rent June through Aug. 2005. $1,700/wk or $6,000/mo. 1004 E. Michigan Blvd, Michigan City. 879-1942. Closed Saturday. Inquiries, call Dr. T. Carlson at 312-641-2921. 1993 SEA RAY SEA RAYER andTRAILER MICHIANA SHORES-ORIGINAL 1930’S MICHIANA LOG CABIN 4 passenger. Looks & runs great. $2,900. Call 219-879-8239. Want to go back to camp? Just renovated, along the creek. Sleeping loft 2004 MERCEDES ML 500 4 DR. Silver. Low miles. Loaded. Asking and 4 bunk beds, frpl, screen porch, deck, gas grill, A/C. Close to playground and 2-1/2 blk. to beach. Off season rates avail. $42,000. Call 219-872-4363 or 219-879-3678. Can be seen at the 5/23-7/1, $750/wk; 8/1-8/31, $800/wk or $2,000/mo. Negotiable. Eye Center, Commerce Square, Michigan City. Call Judy 1-866-400-6800 or email [email protected] 2003 ANNIVERSARY EDITION - HARLEY DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE. LONG BEACH EXECUTIVE HOUSE RENTAL. Summer 05-Stop 29. (FXDWG Dyna Wide Glide). Sterling silver and vivid black 2-tone. Overlooking lake. Fantastic decks/views. 3BR, 2BA, A/C, W/D, cable TV, Saddlebags, chrome teardrop mirrors, pegs, braided cables, battery ten- WIFI High spd Internet, and more. NO PETS/NO SMOKING. Choice der, detachable windshield. Only “615 miles” on this bike. $17,000. Call weeks avail. For current rates, call 630-337-6220. 219-874-8727. MICHIANA SHORES CABIN on a HILL TOP. 4th of July week still REAL ESTATE available. Rent Memorial week for 1/2 price. Pass just 6 houses to COMMERCIAL - RENTALS/LEASE/SELL beach. $1,000/wk. Rent in June for less. Call 219-878-0813. LONG BEACH SINGLE FAMILY YEAR ROUND ON DOUBLE LOT 2 GOLDEN SANDES STORE AND LOCK BLKS. FROM STOP 28. Well maintained open flr. plan with gorgeous 4407 E. U.S. 12 (@ Hwy. 212) Michigan City, IN. 219/879-5616. hrdw. flrs. & frpl. Comfortably sleeps 12. New separate basement guest OFFICE SPACE AVAIL IN BEAUTIFUL SETTING, located on the east- suite with full bath, laundry & bunk beds. The best and biggest beach in ern edge of Michigan City. Rent includes all util, + common area Long Beach. Call 847-251-7494 or visit http://vrbo.com/57932 maintenance. For more information phone Jerry at 219/874-8748 SUMMER ESCAPE RENTAL, STOP 31, SHORELAND HILLS. - 1-blk to lake. FOR LEASE WITH IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY Charming rehabbed cottage. Retro décor. Sleeps 6-8. 2Baths. A/C. Huge Approximately 1,500 square feet of executive office space located at screen porch & yard. Family friendly. $1,100/wk. Call 847/696-0878. 1411 S. Woodland Ave., Michigan City, IN. Contemporary style, ample AWESOME, LONG BEACH “FLIP FLOP” BEACH HOUSE!! drive up parking and energy efficient. Call 219/872-0318. Only a few weeks remain for Summer ‘05 weekly (Sat. to Sat.) rentals! House RENTALS INDIANA is located only one block up from Stop 22. House includes all new stainless appliances, granite island/counters. Fresh, cool & colorful décor, A/C, cable, HOUSE FOR RENT IN LONG BEACH lg. screen porch, gas grill, lg. yard. Just show up with clothes, food & 3/BR. Across from lake. Great view & beach. Call 219/874-8692. drink…amenities include: beach chairs, beach towels, wagon, coolers, bikes, LONG BEACH COZY 4/BR HOUSE AT STOP 15 (Across from Beach) pedal cars. Call Tim at 773-975-1291 for availability & weekly rates. Fireplace and Large Deck. No pets. Call 708/579-1745. SUMMER RENTALS ARE HERE! ••4-5BR w/panoramic Lake Michigan view rents for $2,500/wk. 2 huge DUNESCAPE BEACH CLUB screen porches & quick lake access! LAKEFRONT CONDOS — 2 and 3 bedrooms. ••3BR, 2BA w/2 sleeping lofts is just 1 door from Lake. $1,700/wk. Avail. June-Sept. — $1,400 to $2,000 per week. ••Sheridan Beach 3-4BR cottage on Lake Michigan beach w/huge deck. DUNESCAPE REALTY - 219/872-0588. $2,500/wk. BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE MICHIANA COTTAGE FOR FALL RENTAL ••3BR Michiana cottage available $950/wk. One block from beautiful Lake Michigan Beach at Stop 39. Fully ••4BR, 2BA home at Michiana & Lake Shore Dr. has gorgeous views. furnished—Charming Deco decor. Air conditioned, forty windows to Avai. For July $2,500/wk. catch lake breezes. Sleeps up to eight persons. Three bedrooms. ••5BR, 4.5BA. 200 Hilltop in Sheridan Beach. $3,500/wk. Great Lake Two full baths. Two woodburning fireplaces. New kitchen. Secluded Michigan views. forty oak tree landscape with Adirondack chairs and hammocks. Merrion & Associates, Realtor TVs with cable and movie channels. BBQ grill. Available May 219-872-4000 www.merrionrealty.com onward through October and selected winter holidays. Pets wel- SHERIDAN BEACH WEEKLY SUMMER RENTAL-Fantastic Lake Views. come. Call [773] 528-0825 or [773] 281-7100. Prefer longer tenancy, Luxury 5BR, 2BA. Sleep 8 to 10. Full amenities. No pets. but willing to consider weekly rentals with excellent tenants. Weekly or longer May thru July. Call 773-769-5517. CHARMING MICHIANA SHORES COTTAGE IN WOODED AREA BEVERLY SHORES. 1 HR. FROM CHICAGO. 2-1/2 blks. from beautiful A little over a block to great beach. New w/rustic charm. Fireplace. beach. 3 level secluded home atop a dune surrounded by trees. 2/Bath, 2+BR. A/C. D/W. By month or longer/by week in summer. 3+BR, 3-1/2 BA. Sleeps 8+. Wraparound deck. Pool table, ping pong. 773/935-1855 days, or 773/248-3265 evenings. Library loft. Newly furn. by interior designer. Don’t miss this one. www.mintzdds.com/michiana $2,195/wk. Call 773-665-0134 or 773-425-0554. THE May 19, 2005 Page 61

SHERIDAN BEACH VACATION RENTAL. Sheridan House is ideal for 2 HOUSE FOR RENT - NEW BUFFALO - Convenient “in town” families. Upper unit sleeps 7, $850/wk. Lower unit sleeps 6, $750/wk. location. 16 S. Townsend. Take the first right after Jackson’s Market Walk to beach. In-unit laundries. Weeks are avail. Memorial Day-Labor on U.S. 12. Available now. Newly renovated. New appliances. New Day. Call 219-898-3138 for info. www.sheridanhouse.net window treatments. 2 Bedroom. Full dry basement. Large yard and SHERIDAN BEACH - HUGE1/BR, 1 BA. - Across from beach. one garage. VERY CLEAN! $700 per month. Security deposit & A/C. W/D. Off street parking. Year/Round, $650/mo. 219/872-4446. references. NO SMOKERS. No pets. Please drive by first. SHERIDAN BEACH-STOP 9. Call Gary at 269/449-2168 to see more. Gorgeous 3BR, 2BA lake front home with a coach house. $3,200/wk. SUMMER RENTAL IN NEW BUFFALO, MI. GRACE’S PLACE. Call Lake Effect Vacation Rentals 269-469-9813. www.lakerental.net Charming, newly renovated, fully furn. yr. round. Sleeps 8 in 3BR. Also CONDO & 50 FT. BOAT SLIP MICHIGAN CITY. 2BR, 2BA, fireplace, deck, includes 3 full baths, lrg. deck, cable TV, fully equipped kitchen with all tennis, pool. By week, month or season. Inquiries, call 219-873-4291. new appliances, laundry facilities, all linens and C/A. Attached by deck, extra room with lrg. frpl., game table-a great party room. Deluxe gas grill SHERIDAN BEACH SUMMER RENTAL. Lg. modern luxury 3BR, on lrg. deck with lots of seating and an outdoor playset. Overlooking the 1-1/2BA across from beach. A/C, W/D. $1,250/wk. Disc. for longer stays. Call 219-872-4446. boat docks, this cozy retreat is just a short walk from the public beach, downtown shops & restaurants. $1,600 per week. Call 773-394-9496. LONG BEACH HOUSE STOP 26 FOR RENT. 3BR, hot tub, completely furnished. Call 219-879-3619 after 6 p.m. MICHIGAN, NEW BUFFALO, GRAND BEACH. Lakefront home, just 42 steps down to a private beach on Lake Michigan. Enjoy magnificent sunsets CHARMING COUNTRY HOME - STOP 33 from this lake-front deck. Golf course and tennis courts are within walking dis- Aug. rental (2 blks. from lake). Fully furnished, 4BR, 2BA. Family room tance. This cozy 3BR, is air-conditioned and equipped with a washer and w/fireplace. Sun porch. 2 car garage. A/C. W/D. Patio Deck. dryer. Avail. July & Aug. for $1,800/wk. Or June & Sept. for $975/wk. $1,500/week. Call 708-784-9866. Call 708-848-1025 for a viewing appointment. SHERIDAN BEACH. Gorgeous new construction. 2BR, 1BA. Furn. BLUE FISH VACATION RENTALS & SALES. Everyone has a special Satellite TV, W/D, A/C. Everything top of the line. Beach house in private place, we have dozens! Summer weeks still available. community with swimming pool, basketball court, tennis court, etc. Homes and cottages from Grand Beach to Sawyer. $1,250-$1,750/week. Call 773-454-9538. (269)469-0468 or www.bluefishvacations.com BEAUTIFUL NEW CONSTRUCTION. 7BR, 4BA. All Viking appliances. All ON LAKE MICHIGAN, NEW BUFFALO. 2BR condo Warwick Shores. granite. Bamboo floors, intricate stone tile. 3 decks. 42’ tower. High def. Plasma Also cottages. Private beach, pool, tennis, summer or year round rental. TVs. Furnished. In private community with swimming pool, basketball court, Call 269-469-0300-wkdays, 269-469-2943-even. & wk. ends. tennis court, etc. $3,500-$4,500/weekly. Call 773-454-9538. UNION PIER, MI. TARA ROSA COTTAGE.. 2BR, sleeps 4-6, 1BA. FLINT LAKE - VALPARAISO. Enchanting cottage named “Trollwood” on Remodeled & decorated 2004. 1/2 blk. from beach. W/D, deck, patio & wooded hillside. Spacious LR, big frpl. Country kitchen. 1BR. Glassed in more. Kitchen Award by Better Homes & Gardens magazine. study. Steps to beach. Peaceful. Ideal for special person(s) - possibly July & Aug. $1,300 per week. Call 708-588-9930. writer, artist, or loving couple. 1 hr. to Chicago, 10 mins. to Valparaiso University. $720/mo. Call 219-464-2499 or pager 800-605-3508. BOOK NOW—GOING FAST. This 3BR, 2BA home in New Buffalo sleeps up to 9. W/D. D/W. C/A. Pool & hot tub. $12,000 June 1 to Sept. 1. Have a 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT. 1 BLOCK FROM BEACH. STOP 24. $550.00 per month. Call 219-874-9412. vacation all summer long. Call Executive Group Realty at 269-469-6892. BEVERLY SHORES - Across from beach on Lake Front Drive - guest LAKEFRONT 2 LEVEL HOME on desirable 350 acre all sports lake— house - wooded secluded site - screened patio and screened deck - all Fisher Lake in Three Rivers, MI. 2.5 hrs. from Chicago or 20 mi. south of appliances and cable TV - accomodates 3 or 4 persons - Kalamazoo. 2 fully equipped kitchens, 3BR + 2 hide-a-beds and 2BA. $2,500 per month for June, July or August. Call 219-874-5322. Rent all or separate. 50’ frontage with 70’ dock. A/C, cable, VCR, DVD. Gas & charcoal grills, deck, fire pit + frpl. 2 Sony 32” flat screens. Lovely SHERIDAN BEACH - STOP 3 - 3BR, 2/Bath. Sleeps 10. Central A/C. & completely new furnishings & bedding. $1,200-$1,700 a week exclud- W/D. 2-Decks. Grill. Enclosed veranda. 100 yards to beach. ing holidays. Absolutely no smoking or pets. Great for families, lots to Summer/Fall rental. 708-532-4927 or www.geocities.com/pafleck1950. do—swim, fish, bike, antique shopping + more. Now taking reserva- SUMMER RENTAL BY THE WEEK OR MONTH. Long Beach waterfront. tions. Call 219-873-4291. 3BR, 2-1/2BA. Newly remodeled. Call 773-405-9879. st HOUSE FOR RENT. SALLY’S HOUSE. New Buffalo Harbor Dunes com- 1/2 OF DUPLEX IN BEVERLY SHORES, IN. 2BR on 1 . floor. Parking. munity. Beautiful new construction. 2BR, 2BA. A/C. 2-sided frpl w/vaulted ceil- 3 blks. from lake. Quiet & serene. $700/mo. Call 219-923-7246. ing. Fully furn. Wrap around porch, partially screened in. Pool in community. SHERIDAN BEACH SUMMER RENTALS Wonderful home. $1,200/week. Off season negotiable. •3BR, 2Bath. Fully furn. On beach. $2,500/wk.. Call 219-680-0270 or 219-874-9976 weekends. •STUDIO - 1BR, fully furn. On beach. $800/wk. 312-560-5122. RENT OUR COZY BEACH HOUSE IN BEAUTIFUL GATED SHORE- RENTAL IN LONG BEACH. 3BR, 2.5BA. SLEEPS 7+. WOOD HILLS IN SAWYER, MI for the entire year for the price of a sum- 1 blk. to beach at Stop 20. Call 773-793-8785 for avail. $2,500/wk. mer rental! Easy Chicago commute. Cute & small—great for a couple or CLASSIC BEACH COTTAGE IN SHERIDAN BEACH. Steps from beach. small family. 2BR, gardens, frpl., lg. deck, W/D, A/C, garage. 1 blk. to Sleeps up to 10. New carpet & furn. 5BR, 2-1/2BA. lovely association beach. 3 blks. to playground and tennis. $1,200/mo. for Call Linda at 708-784-1465 or www.vrbo.com/56490 entire yr. We are looking for long term tenants. Call 518-828-5929. 4BR, 2BA KNOTTY PINE COTTAGE IN SHERIDAN BEACH. MICHIANA, 3745 LAKE SHORE DRIVE - 2BR/2BA, sleeps 6. Lake 1/2 blk. from beach. A/C. $1,200.00/wk. Call 708-383-2635. across street. Spectacular Lake/Sunset views. $1,000 week. AVAIL: June, JUST A HALF BLOCK FROM THE WATER’S EDGE of Lake Michigan July, August, September. Call (312) 527-0414, ext. 245. and steps from the Coffee Shop. Washington Park, and the zoo. This cozy beach house has 2BR, bath, an open kitchen, wood floors and front REAL ESTATE FOR SALE deck to make you feel relaxed and right at home. Private parking & ani- UPTOWN SHERIDAN PARK CHICAGO AREA. 2BR, 2BA CONDO. mal friendly. $1,000/wk. and security deposit required. Hardwood floors throughout. Brand new decks. Fireplace. Laundry in unit. Ken Potempa, 219-873-9761 or www.mylakeshorerental.com/ 1 car garage space. $349,900. Call 269-469-7415. Can be seen at 108 California, Sheridan Beach. LONG BEACH COVE. 2 adjoining lots which do not back on railroad tracks. LOVELY LONG BEACH executive home for rent. Stop 29. Just one Approximately 165’ x 245’. $300,000 for both. Call 219-874-8727. short block from fantastic beach. Newly remodeled home is great summer CONDO FOR SALE - 2 story, 2BR, 2.5BA. Frpl., ceramic bath, hdwd. base for caring family. Cable, A/C, new appliances & beds. Leave the floor, 2 car attached garage. W/D. Deck facing Lake St. Claire. family at the beach and commute to work via the South Shore RR. Treat Low assess. fees, in Michigan City. $295,000. Call 219-743-9588. your family to fun, sun, sand and Lake Michigan from a great family LONG BEACH HOME - 2015 ORIOLE TRAIL. $379,000. home. Four week minimum rental. Call 330-668-7246 or 330-606-7059 5BR completely renovated. 3 blks from Lake Michigan. for rates and availability. Open House May 28-29, noon-4 pm. Call 219-879-8239. RENTALS MICHIGAN BEAUTIFUL LONG BEACH POINTE CONDO - 1BR lower level with MICHIANA, MI. 3BR, 2 BA, compl. Furn. A/C, 2-1/2 blks. to lake. hardwood & ceramic floors. All appliances stay. Private patio. Close to $750/wk. or $2,800/mo. Avail. July thru Aug. Call 219-872-7336. beach and Notre Dame School. Community pool. Call 219-872-0465. THE Page 62 May 19, 2005

Off the Book Shelf by Sally Carpenter Pretty Birds by Scott Simon a hide and What is the average 17 year-old American think- seek game ing about today? Meeting friends at the mall? Figuring with Serb out how to get the car keys away from dad? In 1992 snipers, and in Bosnia, the average 17 year-old was wondering if Irena learns to they would live to see 18. forage for any- Scott Simon has written a heart-wrenching, something that can times bittersweet, story of life and death in Sarajevo. be eaten or Pretty Birds tells the story of 17 year old Irena Zaric, traded for food. her parents, and Pretty Bird, their African gray par- The local cur- rot. Irena is the star player on her high school bas- rency was only ketball team. She eagerly reads (and memorizes) good enough to American and British fashion and music maga- start a fire zines…when she can get hold of one. Her dream with and team is the Chicago Bulls and she idolizes Michael things like Jordan as much as Sting and Madonna and Johnny microwave Depp. Her best friend is Amela Divacs, a Serb and fel- ovens meant low teammate. Irena was known as a Muslim. The city nothing with was multi-ethnic: Muslims, Jews, Croats, and Serbs no electrici- had lived together and intermarried for over a cen- ty…but beer or tury. Now, the Serbs have mobilized to “cleanse” the cigarettes could be traded. “Our own currency is city of Muslims. Irena’s father finds the whole idea worth less than a product that gives you cancer.” of racial purity a joke. He tells Irena, “My father was Black markets spring up and people learn to adjust a Serb married to a Jew. I married a Muslim whose their values. Dogs become scarce, even grass is pulled mother was a Croat. Serb, Croat, Muslim, Jew— up and put into thin soup. what does that make you and your brother?” Indeed. Approached by her former high school assistant prin- Luckily for Irena’s brother, he was away in Vienna dur- cipal to work in a brewery, Irena soon finds out that ing this time. her running into Tedic was no accident and that Marches in the street turn ugly and violent. Irena there is more going on in the brewery than bottling doesn’t believe things are so bad until the schools are beer. Her athletic abilities have led Tedic and his closed and the bombing begins. As she and her fam- “group” to recruit Irena and teach her to become a sniper, ily hastily pack to flee to a safer part of the city a job she takes to like a duck to water. where Irena’s grandmother lived, they are stopped by We all say, “How fast the children grow up.” In Serb soldiers who steal their belongings, beat up Mr. Sarajavo, they grew up very fast… Zaric and rape Irena. Author Simon knows whereof he speaks. Bosnia was Arriving at grandmother’s apartment building, only one of ten wars he has covered as a broadcast jour- they find her body on the stairs. After burying her, the nalist. From El Salvador to Iraq, Scott Simon was there. family moves in. Now, the tale of a city under siege Along the way he won numerous awards including the against itself comes vividly to life. Phone service, Peabody and the Emmy. Having written several electricity all become hit and miss, and food and works of non-fiction, this is his first novel. water slowly disappear. Trips to find water become Till next time, happy reading!

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