Michigan City Snowflake Parade

Volume 17, Number 49 Thursday, December 13, 2001 Michigan City Snowflake Parade The weather was cool and crisp as the Michigan City ed to candy passed out by many volunteers, both big Snowflake Parade stepped off from 10th and Franklin and little. Heading the procession were Parade on Sun., Dec. 2nd. There were crowds of happy, enthu- Marshals Police Chief Gene Simmons and Fire Chief siastic people lining Franklin Street all the way to the Ralph Martin who walked the route with their wives. library where the tree lighting ceremony took place The Christmas season is now officially in full swing after the parade. Children along the route were treat- in Michigan City!

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Mrs. Santa Claus and friends.

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South Shore Large-Scale Train Car “It all started with a photograph request,” explained roll out of the South Shore barn with signed dis- The Framing Station owner, JoAnn Finney. A gen- patcher’s orders that will be presented with each tleman came into the store one day last spring and car. wanted a photograph of the 1910 wood South Shore Cars are being reserved now at The Framing train. The man was Dale Suiters, an industry Station, 912 Franklin St., for spring delivery at a spe- spokesperson and director of custom and contract cial price of $349.95. For pre-paid orders, that saves sales of Hartland Locomotive Works in LaPorte. He $50 off the retail price and you will also get a hand- explained that Hartland wanted to create and produce blown glass ornament with the South Shore logo. a model large-scale South Shore train car and need- JoAnn said, “For holiday gift-giving, we include a gift ed an exclusive and enthusiastic sales center. certificate and photograph of the car.” “That surely described The Framing Station,” “We’ve heard a lot of ideas on how people are going laughed JoAnn, who has been a South Shore cham- to use their cars,” stated JoAnn. “Some are being pion and poster distributor for years. “From there a run on a track in a garden setting as they are made lot of brainstorming took place and the South Shore for indoor and outdoor use. One gentleman, an elec- Train Car project was ‘on track.’ ” trician, is actually going to run overhead electrical wires On December 1st, the G-scale prototype “rolled to run his car and another is using his as a ‘center- out” of the South Shore maintenance barn on Carroll piece’ for his dining room table. I don’t know if his wife Avenue operated by a conductor using dispatcher knows that yet!” orders on 72 ft. of 0-gauge track laid between origi- The car measures about 22” long and weigh around nal South Shore tracks. “That makes it a real South 12 pounds and the prototype may be seen running Shore car,” stated Suiters. throughout the day at The Framing Station. For The limited edition 1000 cars will be rolling off the more information, phone 879-2115 or toll-free at assembly line in Spring 2002 and each car then will 877/879-2115.

Sally Golightly with display of the 1910 South Shore model train. Tiny south Shore poster in the cab window.

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by Jan Van Ausdal

The Christmas tree here is colorfully decorated in red, gold, and white. Cecilia told me, “We’re taking each decade of the last century and decorating rooms accordingly. The rooms don’t lend themselves exact- ly to the sequence of the decades, so we skipped to different floors for different decades.” As we entered the library, she continued, “Here we have 1910 to 1920. The maid is holding the man’s World War I uniform; he’s home on leave and getting ready to go back to duty. The uniform is on loan from the Great Lakes Military Museum. In this room, the decorations are more Victorian and things are a little less glitzy. On the table, there is a letter written home by a World War I soldier to his mother and his sister. His daughter, Mary Brockway of Long Beach, Cecilia Zubler poses with the artist’s drawing of Barker Mansion. loaned us the letter to use. Her father, Harry Haglind, Come with me while I visit Barker Mansion to wrote the letter on stationery decorated with the view the newest Christmas displays for Christmas 2001 American flag and the YMCA logo in the upper right and see beautifully decorated trees, walls, and tables hand corner. On the library table are an old candy box representing the decades from 1900 through 2000! and photographs.” Cecilia Zubler, executive director of the mansion, is our tour guide. When first entering the mansion, one encounters Victorian carolers inside the entryway, ready to make their rounds. On the first floor, Cecilia poses near the fireplace and beside the artwork by artist Lou Mark of Niles, Michigan. His graphic design of the mansion’s entrance (which was framed by The Framing Station in Michigan City) was used on the Christmas brochure and this year’s tickets for the display and will appear on other promotional materials in the future.

World War I uniform held by maid.

Decorated Christmas tree in the lobby.

Display including a letter written by a WW I soldier. December 13, 2001 Page 5

small room nearby. There are also shelves in the hall, which show- case gifts for Christmas. Some items available are Barker ornaments, books, and toys. You may find a gift for a friend here. In the back hall, the figure of Father Christmas stands by two small gold rein- Mr. & Mrs. Barker hosting an 1899 New Year’s Eve party. deer. Entering the drawing room, we see the decade is 1900 to 1910. Mr. and Mrs. Barker, represented by the mannequins by the fireplace, had a New Year’s Eve party for 1899 into Jackie Kennedy beside JFK’s rocking chair. 1900. They decorated with American Beauty roses and holly & ivy (which was dis- covered in a news- paper article about the party). An orchestra (including a piano, a harp, and a violin) played. The deco- 1960’s tree in dining room. rations were glass balls and German kugel, big balls which are repro- duced and on the mantel. Above a fern is a red and gold banner made Victorian banner made by Elke Zimmerman. by staff member, Elke Zimmerman, representative of the Victorian types of banners. The decade of 1960 to 1970 is the theme for the dining room decorations. Here we have Jackie Kennedy Father Christmas in standing by a rocker similar to that owned by her hus- the back hal.l band, John F. Kennedy. Elke made the white dress Jackie is wearing, copying from a doll dress on a Jackie Kennedy doll. The Christmas tree here is decorated in an eclectic mix of Styrofoam, snowflakes, Santas, and colorful balls. The kitchen represents the 1970-1980 period. There are many crafts, ceramics, a gumdrop tree and a fruit tree, and many goodies for the holidays. Mansion One gift nook is arranged on bookshelves in a Continued on Page 6 Page 6 December 13, 2001

Mansion Continued from Page 5 California. Its colors and figures are lovely. As we move to the second floor, Cecilia points out The 1920 to 1930 room has a flapper in a very the new wallpaper provided by the Barker Foundation. bright dress and a Christmas tree decorated with col- It is a duplicate of the original cloth wall covering, and ored, pointed lights. Also, we see a man listening to was silk screened and produced by an artist in a Barker radio.

The 1940 to 1950 room has a mother and son by a radio; a star in the window indicates that the father is in the service. A young girl plays with old time toys.

The Morning Room scene, 1930 to 1940, is of a mother in her cotton house dress near an old phonograph; her two girls string popcorn and make paper chains to decorate their tree. December 13, 2001 Page 7

The Bride’s Room depicts 1950 to 1960. Two girls here are decorating the tree with bubble lights. One girl wears a poodle skirt. At the desk, we see Purdue pennants and other items. These pennants belonged to Cecilia’s sister. Barker Mansion was used as a girls’ lounge for twenty years.

And on to the third floor, representing 1990 to 2000! An angel dec- orates the piano and the nearby tree is done in gold and white. A table is decorated with plates of Christmas cookies from the various decades. In 1900, sugar was scarce, so gingerbread boys were made with molasses. In 1910, peanut butter cookies were the rage. Purdue memorabilia, 1950-1960. Moving along to the 1990-2000 Christmas tree & decorations. Ballroom, we see a Y2K Party display and two festively dress mannequins who are enjoying a dance. In the decorated Schoolroom, Harry Potter stands beside the Christmas tree. He wears a bright blue robe trimmed in silver. The Children’s International Summer Village helped with decorating this room. Other helpers were an Advanced Foods Class, the American Association of University Women, and the Woman’s Study Club. The National Honor Society came on October 30th to take the Christmas trees out of storage and set them up. Barker Mansion staff members (in addition to Cecilia Zubler, executive director) include Elke Zimmerman, tex- tile curator and conservator; Mary 1990-2000, Harry Potter by the Kintzele, housekeeper; Jan Woodruff, A couple dancing at the Y2K party. Christmas tree. tour guide & educational director; Terri Pabon, tour guide; and Ann Jankowski, tour guide. From December 17th through January 15th, the dec- Mary Kintzele said, “This is a lot of work and a lot of orations may be seen only on regular guided tours fun. It’s also very educational. I learned things about Monday through Friday at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and the Kennedys that I never knew!” Cecilia emphasized 1 p.m. and at noon and 2 p.m. on Saturday and that the tours, which will be taken by 2,000 school chil- Sunday. Reservations are needed for groups of 10 or dren, will be very educational for them. more. The Mansion will be closed December 24th, 25th, Through December 16th, the public can wander and January 1st. through the Mansion at their leisure. Hours are from Admission for Open House and guided tours is: $4.00 12 noon to 3 p.m. Monday thru Friday, and 12 noon for adults, $2.00 for youths age 18 and under, and free to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. for children age 3 and under. Special family guided tours (with reservations For more information, phone 219-873-1520. But, above required) are offered at 5 p.m. on Sunday, December all, plan to see this Barker Mansion Christmas dis- 9th and Sunday, December 16th play of 100 Years of Christmas! Page 8 December 13, 2001 Sinai Sunday Evening Forum The father and son duo of Peter and Saling Simon will entertain Sinai Sunday Evening Forum members in an evening of classical and popular music interspersed with humorous stories and anecdotes, Sun., Dec. 16th, at Sinai Temple. Pianist/humorist Peter Simon, sharing the limelight with his 8 year-old son Saling, recently returned from a tour of Japan after rave reviews from their Simon & Son Carnegie Hall concert and an

appearance at the State Department Building in

r a Washington, D.C.

e With dueling bumble bees, Pink Panther boogies,

w and renditions of Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue,”

s the program was described by The Washington Post

’ n as “keyboard acrobatics raised to an art form.”

e After its winter break, Sinai Forum will resume the

m series when Purdue University President Martin o Jiscke addresses the audience on “Education: Its w Great Promise for Today and Tomorrow” on March 24th at

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Stainless steel watering can, $105. Aged copper outdoor clocks and thermometers, $65 - $125.

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14950 LakesideRoad Lakeside, Michigan • Open Daily 11-6 • (616) 469-5900 Page 18 December 13, 2001 Give Santa a Break! By special request from the jolly old elf himself, Santa Claus has arranged for 3 kid-free shopping nights at the Marquette Mall courtesy of the ABC Children’s Museum. Children ages 3-10 can be dropped off at the museum and they will be entertained with stories, videos, games, crafts, and treats. Adults will then be free to shop the mall in peace and in secret. The Drop & Shop service will be provided from 6- 8 p.m. on Dec. 13, 19 & 20 and costs $5 per child. Children must be potty trained. Parents are asked to preregister by contacting the museum at 874-8222 during its normal operating hours: Wed.-Fri., 1-5 p.m. and Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Payment is due when children are dropped off.

Page Turners Book Discussion A Page Turners book discussion will be held from 12:30-1:30 p.m., on Tues., Dec. 18th, in the small meeting room of the LaPorte County Public Library, 904 Indiana Ave., LaPorte. There is no charge and reservations are not taken. People may bring a sack lunch to the discussion if they desire. Light refreshments appropriate to the book will be provided by Friends of the Library. Phone the library, 219/362-6156, 24 hours in advance to request signing for the hearing impaired. The book to be discussed is Christmas in My Soul, six old-fashioned holiday stories about everyday miracles, collected and edited by Joe L. Wheeler. There is a heartwarming moral to each story. You do not have to have read the book to enjoy the program. OMICAL • CONVENIENT THE SUN-TWIN ELECTRONIC HEATING SYSTEM heats areas up to 700 square feet. It costs you the Harbor Country Book Club same to operate your coffee maker! The Harbor Country Book Club will meet on Thurs., The Sun-Twin uses 50% less electricity than conventional electrical heat- Dec. 27th, at 25 S. Townsend, New Buffalo, Michigan, ing systems and plugs into any 110 at 7:30 p.m. Members will read their favorite poems. volt outlet. For more information, phone 616/469-3457. 100% SAFE! No flames, fumes or danger of For January, the selections will be: fiction, Charlotte burns or fires. Gray by Sebastian Faulks, and non-fiction, Nine Parts of Desire by Geraldine Brooks. BUILT-IN AIR PURIFIER cleans the air all year round with quiet state-of-the-art filtering system. The furniture quality cabinet can also serve as a functional end table. Sale on Sterling Silver

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Dr. Bjonback is a singer with Dr. Groovy and the Soul Surgeons. HEART SCAN — THE WORRY STOPS AND THE BEAT GOES ON

As both a family practitioner and a vocalist, Caroline Bjonback, MD, sings the praises of LaPorte Hospital’s Heart Scan. She says, “At work or play, heart health is all-important. The Heart Scan can give you an ‘early warning’ of coronary artery disease, and it’s convenient and painless. I recommend LaPorte Hospital’s scan.” We believe all the patients who have taken the Heart Scan would add a chorus of agreement.

Caroline Bjonback, MD, is a family practitioner with The Heart Scan is recommended for Clarian Health Lakeland Family Practice. men 35 to 60 and women 40 to 70. For Methodist • I.U. Medical• Riley your appointment, call 219-326-2444. www.laportehealth.org Page 20 December 13, 2001

Off the Book Shelf by Sally Carpenter

Girls—-I have found a way to save on your NIPSCO bill this month: read The Promise in a Kiss by Stephanie Laurens. It is hot! Okay, so I was sucked in by the pretty Christmas cover. It wasn’t until I started reading it that I realized this was a romance novel. I have never read this genré before, but it said the story was set in 18th century England and France and historical novels always grab my interest. By the time I figured out what the book was, I found myself in the uncomfortable position of appear- ing to be an intellectual snob if I put the book back on the shelf, so I plunged in and started reading. The author has written a series of novels cen- tered around the Cynster family, and this one is sub- titled “A Cynster Christmas Novel.” If I was expect- ing a warm, fuzzy family holiday kind of novel, boy was I surprised! I can see why some women can’t get enough of these stories (I really can’t fathom any man reading them); there is fire, passion, action, sword play (over the too beautiful for words heroine, of course), and good manners. What woman could resist? A chance meeting of the handsome English Duke and the young French Countess in the courtyard of a French convent starts the story rolling. She is unable to forget the kiss he bestows on her. Six years pass and Helena, the Comtesse d’Lisle, now a ripe 23 DICKENSIAN DINNERS year-old (ripe for husband hunting, that is) has been Dance down to our Dell to enjoy an olde-fashioned sent to England by her ambitious uncle to find a English holiday menu designed in the Dickens suitable husband; suitable in wealth and position tradition. Try Tiny Tim’s Tremendous Turkey Leg since the climate in France was not too stable at weighing in at 11/2 pounds or Pickwick’s proper that time (just before the Revolution). She is heir to Roast Beef with Yorkshire Pudding, and Mashed an extensive fortune, but, women cannot handle any- Parsnips. There’s Fezziwig’s Fish and Chips as well as Holiwell’s Halibut with Celery Root Brandade. 15% And of course, a bowl of Peggotty’s Potato Soup for 15% starters. Even Ebenezer would love the package OFF B & C OFF price of $9.95 for your choice of entree and a cup Custom Golf of Soup. Golf Clubs ¥ Accessories Join your friends over a pint or a “bowl” of Custom Fitting ¥ Repair Smoking Bishop. Our warm and beautiful holiday 1606 Franklin Street, Michigan City, IN 46360 (219) 874-3418 ambiance will add to your seasonal dining delight. DICKENSIAN DINNERS $9.95 Served on Sundays from 2:00 P.M. and on Mondays starting at 5:00 P.M.

616-469-5950 RED ARROW HWY., UNION PIER, MI December 13, 2001 Page 21 thing without a man, right? That was the thinking of the male dominated world of the time and this is where I became interested in the socialogical impli- cations of the story. If you can get past the far too descrip- tive anatomical narrative, there is actually some interesting things to learn about the historical aspects of the mating game. Remember, this was a time when a man and a 6 woman didn’t even hold each other in a dance, that was far too intimate. When meeting each other, men REALTY would bow and women would curtsy. Unmarried couples were not allowed to be alone together and sex- Condo ual tension was bound to run very high. A subtle nt mi touch, a knowing look, lots of passionate notes, how ro ni ef u much more exciting to play those kinds of games k m instead of the blatant in-your-face sex of today. It also a s helped for the author to make the characters titled L and rich, thereby making her free to explore all the social interactions without the sorry bother of having

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e too complicated. Maybe you should just read this book i i because for 292 pages you can be the heroine and be n swept off your feet by the handsome Duke and help g V him save your sister from the nefarious uncle. There’s T e also a sword fight, a nighttime flight in a horse- o k t a drawn coach, and a Christmas finale. Fix yourself a a L hot bubble bath, light a candle, read this book and l ly d indulge yourself! U cte Till next time, happy reading! nobstru Support those who advertise in the Beacher! All condos enjoy totally Tell them you saw their Ad! unobstructed lake views, private balconies & barrier free access. Each 2 to 3 bedroom condo has indoor parking & storage. Only at Dunescape Towers will you enjoy an Professional Cleaning Service on-site maintenance & security staff, Todd Tucker, Owner 248 N. Roeske Ave. (219) 874-5089 2 elevators and private boardwalk. Michigan City, IN 46360 [email protected] Why settle for less than the best at Dunescape Beach Club. Saturday Parent & Child DUNESCAPE TOWER CONDOS! Art Workshops: Sales and Rentals

1pm. to 3pm. Judy Crawford Rebecca Miller Judith Dillon-Farley Realtor Broker/Owner Realtor Please contact us for more information: 874-1395 A Full Service Real Estate Firm & Members of the Greater Northwest Indiana Association of Realtors IZWIN STUDIO (GNIAR) and MLS (219) 872-0588 • (800) 578-6777 1021 Cooper Street Michigan City, IN [email protected] Page 22 December 13, 2001

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15 10 a.m. WINTER BIRDS AT YOUR FEEDER. Learn about some of our local feathered friends who stay the winter with us. Favorite foods of different birds will be discussed and recipes shared. Find out who eats what and how their various beaks have adapted to be the best tool to get dinner. Try a hands-on demonstration to find out! Meet in the Nature Center Auditorium. 2 p.m. GIFTS FOR THE BIRDS. Giving gifts of food Home For The Holidays to the birds during the winter season is an old With Our 7 Year 100,000 Mile Scandinavian tradition. Create a variety of tasty % treats that will be sure to please your feathered Powertrain Limited Warranty 0 APR friends. Participants will have an opportunity to on all New 2001 & 2002 Vehicles* Financing make several bird food “ornaments” to decorate a *limited time offer See Dealer for Details tree outside their windows. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16 Sales Hours Free Tire 10:30 a.m. OUR PRECIOUS WATER. Where does drink- Mon.-Thurs. ing water come from? What is a watershed? How 8:30 am-8:00 pm Rotation With can we protect our water? Meet in the Nature Center Fri. 8:30 am-6:00 pm Vehicle and discover just how precious our water really is dur- Sat. 8:30 am-5:00 pm Inspection ing this short video. 1 p.m. PAINT A BIRD ORNAMENT. While no artist Service Hours $27.99 can outdo Mother Nature, it can sure be fun to use Mon.-Fri. 7:30 am-5:00 pm nature’s artwork as a source of inspiration. Meet in the Nature Center Auditorium and take a closer look Sat. 8:00 am-12:00 pm at many of the birds that frequently visit our feed- ers...and then choose a bird to paint! Materials will Lube, Oil, Filter 10% Off Any be provided, if you provide the talent! For more information, phone 926-1390 or 926-1952 $16.95 Most Repair Over Vehicles $100.00 With Coupon With Coupon “Millennium Park” Poster The Framing Station, 912 Franklin St., will host Winter Coolant Enter to Win a a poster signing by local artist Neil Kienitz for the new Michigan City “Millennium Park” South Shore poster. Flush The event will take place on Thurs., Dec. 13th from $59.95 FREE 4:30-6:30 p.m. The poster will be available for purchase With Coupon Color TV-VCR Combo and signing at that time.

Coupons Mulligan’s A Touch of Class - Expire Always Casual 01-31-02 Restaurant Cozy - Gourmet Open 11 a.m. Lunch & Dinner 7 Days a Week “Zack is Back” 1714-16 East U.S. 20 Evergreen Plaza Christmas Michigan City, IN Parties Phone: (219) 879-4660 219-872-5528 Fax: (219) 879-4681 December 13, 2001 Page 23 Long Beach Women’s Bowling MAMMA MIA December 4, 2001 DON’TA COOKA TEAM STANDING WON LOST 1. Long Beach Styling Salon 34.5 17.5 2. Who’s Up? 34 18 THURSDAYS! 3. 3 Stooges 32 20

HIGH TEAM GAMES SCORE Tarantella over to Trattoria 1. We Three 679 2. 3 Stooges 667 Thursdays in Miller’s Grill Room 3. McInerney #1 630 for delizioso Italian Dinners at HIGH TEAM SERIES SCORE the bargain price of 1. We Three 1835 2. 3 Stooges 1829 $10.95 3. McInerney #1 1788 INSALATA HIGH INDIVIDUAL GAMES SCORE Crispy chopped Greens with Tomatoes 1. Char Cook 227 Onions, Oregano, Olives & Italian Vinaigrette 2. Kim Fellows 215 3. Nancy Brady 189

HIGH INDIVIDUAL SERIES SCORE ENTREES ABBONDANZA 1. Char Cook 546 CHICKEN VESUVIO 2. Kim Fellows 513 3. Mary Lou McFadden 492 Succulent half chicken basted with Garlic & oven roasted with Herbed Potatoes & Peas 3 strikes in a row: Billie McCamish 5-10 split: picked up by Rose Knapp FETTUCCINE BOLOGNESE A thick & meaty Red Sauce tossed “Sounds of the Season” at MHS with Fettuccine The Marquette High School Department of Music will present “Sounds of the Season” on Thurs., Dec. PESCHE ROSEMARIA 13th, 7 p.m. The concert will feature the Marquette Delicate Tilapia Fillet oven broiled with Singers Show Choir, Marquette Concert Band, and spe- Rosemary & Lemon Butter on cial solo and small ensemble performances by Marquette Angel Hair Pasta Primavera music students. The concert will be held in the Marquette Auditorium MARVELOUS MILANO located at 306 W. 10th St. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets will be sold at the door and admission is A tasty melange of Beef & Pork Tenderloin $7/adults and $5/students and senior citizens. sauteed with Onions, Peppers, Tomatoes & Garlic in a Burgundy Wine Sauce on Pasta Join us for some fun and fabulous Italian favorites. Trattoria Thursdays will take place in the Grill Room from Oct. 25 through the month of November with the exception of Nov. 8th.

Stressed? Relax. Holiday Gift Certificates Phyllis Baker, RN, BSN, HNC, CMT • Patsi Gately, BA, CMT (Closed AMTA & NCTMB Tuesdays) www.wellness-specialists.com (616) 469-5950 Red Arrow Highway between Union Pier and New Buffalo 1026 N. Karwick Road, Michigan City (219) 879-5722 Page 24 December 13, 2001 December 13, 2001 Page 25 Music, marchers, colorful floats and costumed characters ---all the ingredients needed for another great Snowflake Parade!

The US Coast Guard Petty Officer Carl Nelson with Members of Brownie Troop 313, Queen of all Saints ABC Museum calliope with Carol Macke of the Museum, Military Blazer from Great Lakes Museum of Military History Skipper; Seaman Heath Yeager and (l-r): Elizabeth Niemiec, Molly Friedley, Lujain Alsaleh. Kristin Schroeder and Margarita Deanda. with Todd Mansfield decorating Fireman Sam Crouch. The E.M.A. Volunteers float was filled with happy children.

Parade Marshals Police Chief Gene Simmons (left) and Fire Chief Ralph No parade would be complete without a band! LaPorte County Sheriff Jim Arnold and wife, Lauren, joined in the festivities. Martin (right) walked the parade route with their wives and one daughter. Especially the MCHS marching band. The Michigan City Exchange Club got in the act.

The Michigan City High School Girl’s Volleyball state champion The grand finale--the jolly old elf himself, Santa, brings another These little ones were part of the Moose float. CYO Jazz Band float. team were given a ride on the Lighthouse Place trolley. Snowflake Parade to an end riding in a horse-drawn sleigh. Page 26 December 13, 2001 International Cooking Club Now accepting orders for the first ever The third meeting of the International Cooking Club production large-scale South Shore Car!* at the Grapevine Restaurant will be held on Mon., Dec. 17th. and will feature an emphasis on holiday traditional foods, featuring goose and pork. The Grapevine Restaurant is located at 5627 E 1000 LIMITED EDITION N, LaPorte. For more information, check out their web site at www.newgrapevine.com or phone 219/778- 2550 or email: [email protected]

“An Afternoon in the Country” Art, toys, fashion, antiques, gifts for the home—- Each train will “roll-out” of the South Shore Station operated with an official train order. five unique stores/galleries are hosting an “Afternoon See and order NOW exclusively at in the Country” on Sat., Dec. 15, noon-6 p.m. (MI time). Rubinkam Studio, 425 S. Whittaker St., By Design, The 427 S. Whittaker St., I Love Toy Trains store, 16 S. Framing Station Smith St., and Whittaker House, 26 N. Whittaker St.; a 912 Franklin, Michigan City 879-2115 all located in New Buffalo. y www.southshoreart.com Charm Cottage, 14906 Red Arrow Hwy., Lakeside, r Monday - Friday 9 to 5, Saturday 10 to 4 will also take part in the event. Antique expert David Area’s Largest Selection of South Shore Posters Bernard will be on hand to appraise any items you Pre-Paid Orders will receive a train car gift might bring with you. certificate for Christmas giving, a $50.00 Each host store/gallery will have hors d’oeuvres, or discount and a South Shore Logo Ornament. chili or cookies, hot chocolate or wine or other good- *Spring Delivery ies to enjoy while shopping. Two hotels are offering special rates for this weekend, also: phone The Harbor Grand Hotel at 616/469- 7700, or Warren Woods Inn at 616/469-5880 for more THE STUDIO/ information. GALLERY OF AMERICAN IMPRESSIONIST STEVE QUALITY DECORATING PLUS Bill Conway RUBINKAM Now Booking Interior Painting for the Holiday Season COMMERCIAL ¥ RESIDENTIAL ¥ INDUSTRIAL (616) 469-6939 • (219) 874-8414 QDP“The same quality you’ve come to expect since 1979” Looking for a Many Thanks to My Many Lake Shore Customers for Their Continuing Business good time, sailor? QUICK SERVICE Saturday, December 15 PLUMBING REPAIR Noon - 6 pm (219) 362-0157 or Toll Free (888) 499-1559 Complete Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Sales and Service. 425 S.Whittaker Street, Modern Sewer Cleaning, Jetting and Inspection Equipment New Buffalo, MI 49117 Competitive Rates - Senior Citizens Discounts 616.469.1620 60 day warranty on most Service Work Ft. Lauderdale 954.527.9256 WebSite: rubinkam.com 1 Hour Minimum Service Call - Travel Time 1 Way - Sorry, No Credit Insured, Bonded, LIC. #PC81038838 Charles Dillon, Owner December 13, 2001 Page 27 Spring Registration at VU Locally made wreaths adorned with holly, winterberry, Registration for spring semester classes in Valparaiso incensed cedar, spruce, and juniper. $18 - 36. University’s Graduate Division and College of Adult Scholars is underway. The College of Adult Scholars is for adult students who are starting or returning to college part time to pursue a first degree or who want to earn an advanced training certificate. All undergraduate classes at VU are open to students in the College of Adult Scholars depending on seat availability. VU’s Graduate Division offers master’s degree programs in education, nursing, counseling, music and a variety of liberal arts disciplines. Registration takes place from 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Mon.-Thurs., and 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Fri., in Kretzmann Hall Room 116. Classes begin Jan.9, 2002. For more information, or to learn about available classes, visit Kretzmann Hall Room 116 or phone 219/464-5313.

ABC Children’s Museum Wish List Presents aplenty for yourself or for holiday giving from The ABC Children’s Museum, located in Marquette Mall, has put out the following “wish list” for items needed to keep the all-volunteer organization running: Craft supplies: pom poms, construction paper, 14950 LakesideRoadLakeside, Michigan • Open Daily11-6 •(616)469-5900 clothes pines, washable paints, Styrofoam balls. Paper products: card stock, lunch bags, paper plates, paper cups, Kleenex, paper towels. Also: staplers, Scotch tape dispensers, self-adhesive removable clothes hooks, washable glue, costumes for adults & children, cookies, bottled juice. Volunteers are also needed; phone 874-8222. Holiday GLASS BLOCK WINDOWS Parties Chimneys ¥ Tuck Pointing We can accommodate from 10 to 36 Fireplaces ¥ Woodstoves in our private dining room. 30 Yrs. Exp. ¥ Free Est. Call for more information. Northern Ind. & Lower Mich. Glass Block Chimneys Windows Gene Burke ¥ 219-324-8702 (LaPorte) New Year’s Eve 5627 EAST 1000 NORTH, LAPORTE, IN 46350 CHEF’S FEATURES: Now accepting reservations. APPETIZERS AND ENTREES New Hours WINE LISTS Thursday, ENTERTAINMENT Friday and Trattoria Enzo We Are Taking Reservations Now for Saturday 601 Michigan Avenue, LaPorte, Indiana New Year’s Eve and Office Parties 5-10 PM CST (located across from the Courthouse) FOR RESERVATIONS (219) 778-2550 All Major 219 326 8000 FOR UP TO DATE INFO. VISIT US ON THE WEB AT WWW.NEWGRAPEVINE.COM Credit Located Just So. of Three Oaks, MI Cards Bordering the Indiana/Michigan State Line Accepted Page 28 December 13, 2001

Meanderin’ with Maggie

Red Arrow Highway is always a great route to meander with its antique shops, art galleries, places to eat. Especially beckoning is the quaint village of Lakeside, home of Lovell and Whyte where more ideas in fine home furnishings abound everywhere you look than you could ever imagine. Owners Doug and Jim have the kind of creative taste that you would find if you sent your own special representative on a trip abroad or through the artisan stu- dios of the U.S. of A., gleanings of what is really first rate and meant to lead the way in style for years to come. It’s just the little way they have with things, for instance, a mundane recliner, made mod in fine leather and sleek lines. The comfort of putting your feet up is there, but style has been added. There is wonderful whimsy in painted furniture from Floyd Gompf, practical functional pieces with a flair that seems to flutter its eyelashes and say, “hey, look at me and what I can do”. To trim a tree, and Lovell and Whyte in Lakeside, Michigan, just a block off Red Arrow Highway. great for gifts, handblown ornaments by Tynan and unique ornament gems from Germany lead a collector on; it’s hard to stop at one. From France come a line-up of pewter and porcelain terrines, a little gift with lots of pizzazz for pates and potted taste-teasing specialties of the house. A special gift for a special person? Take home the six-foot sailboat, the Columbia, winner of the America’s Cup. The store will be open everyday through the holidays; then on weekends through the winter, a good time to spend that gift check on something you really want.

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Sam Boersma, office manager of Lovell and Whyte in cushy chair and decorative lamp, one of many lined up on every available shelf.

The Columbia, America’s Cup winner, meant for home or office.

A console cabinet, an original by Floyd Gompf , with a lineup of candlesticks looking for all the world like crystal. December 13, 2001 Page 29

Old friend Fenway Gallery is still in Lakeside, but with an entirely new face and different location. Just down a bit and across the street from Lovell and Whyte, white clap- board doors open to the new Fenway Gallery Design Collection Outlet, with rugs and unique furniture from around the world. Best of all there is Laura Niemzyk to tell you all about them. Did you know that rugs from the Middle East — Kilim, Milas, Gabbeh, Kazak, Kbyber, Himalayan — could tell stories in the symbolic designs used, the colors chosen, the way they are tied? These rugs are more than a covering for a floor. . .they are really works of art that can, and do, appreciate in value. We have the artisans of Turkey, China, India, Indonesia, Morocco, (and yes, there are Afghans, too) to thank for these imports, and Bruce and William for bringing them here. When they call their Lakeside location an outlet store, they do mean it. Fenway Gallery, design collection outlet, 14913 Lakeside Road, Everything is 50% open Friday through Sunday, 11 to 6, now through the winter. off, and rugs can be taken home on approval. Most are hand-tied wool, with a few polys from France if just a quick, casual rug is called for. Visit Lakeside, of course, for its rug outlet; a Furniture outlet is in the International Antique Centre on North Clark Street; other Fenway galleries in Chicago featuring exotic home decor are in Lincoln Park, 2570, N. Lincoln; and 1528 N. Milwaukee in Wicker Park.

Laura Niemzyk, sales representative, knows the story * * * * * * of each design. An Aubusson design over 70 years old, still in perfect condition.

Peeked in at the Harbor Grand Hotel in New Buffalo where staff were getting ready for the First Annual Teddy Bear Tea on December 2 that featured music and a comedy by Santa’s kooky sibling “Yuletide Carol”. Kids came with a favorite doll or action figure (monsters welcome) and a gift for Toys for Tots. All in the community spirit offered by owner Robert Kemper since his take- over two years ago. For more good spirits, and some fine foods as well, the Terrace Cafe offers specialties every evening including a pulled-pork BBQ, Lynn’s special meat- loaf and baked pasta or quiche of the day. A good addition to New Buffalo’s good eating establishments.

The Harbor Grand Hotel, home of the Terrace Cafe Meanderin' Continued on Page 30 on the waterfront in New Buffalo. Page 30 December 13, 2001

Meanderin' Continued from Page 29 Can’t leave meandering North Whittaker Street without stopping to say hello to Beverly Sullivan, owner of Clipper Ship Gallery on Whittaker Street. It’s like sailing Lake Michigan or walking through the woods looking at the nautical and eco- logical decor she has everywhere from Charles Vickery original oils on the walls to Mark Hopkins’ bronzes of manatees. There is much, much more in giftables including Swarovski crystals and Russian porcelain collectibles and ornaments of all shapes and sizes. But if you want to stay with a nautical theme, you must surely see the lighthouses, the limited edition Murphy lighthouses considered “the Cadillac of Collectibles”, all signed and numbered, hand painted and hand thrown on a lathe. . .or the vast collection of nautical clocks and barometers. . .or the life- size working lighthouse meant for a garden site. . .or the Randall Hughes nautical prints. . .or, you get the idea. The walls and aisles abound with great giftables. Come and see for yourself. On a clear day, you catch an outside exhibition of art as Beverly lines the alleyway next to her store with paintings. It’s that kind of casual gallery, like Beverly herself.

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“Welcome Aboard” with salesperson Vanessa Schultz and the working lighthouse.

Clipper Ship Gallery on New Buffalo’s North Whittaker Street.

Did I say the Clipper Ship has these wonderful life-size fiberglass animals meant for outdoors?

I once called this store The Purple Cow. . .it’s really The Purple Moon on Clocks and barometers surround a Vickery oil. North Whittaker Street, specializing in personalized tee shirts. December 13, 2001 Page 31 Meanderin'

Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without a stop at Country Mates. You can’t miss it on Route 12, and nobody wants to during the holiday season. Inside there is a winding maze of little boutiques, each with its own holiday flavor. Upstairs and downstairs, there are “Theme Trees”, over 30 of them, maybe 40, each glistening and gleam- ing with ornaments. People come from everywhere to this decorating heaven for gift and decor ideas and bring home the floral swags, wreathes, ribbons, candles, potpourris to create their own holiday heavens at home. Owner Holly Oselka says it on her sweatshirt: “We Believe”. and each and every member of her staff joins her in creating Christmas spirit to share. Jackie Johnson and Fay Younggren, for instance, made many of the props that line the winding Dept. 56 train village covering Country Mates. . .The Christmas Shop in New Buffalo. three rooms upstairs. Visit Country Mates just to see this holiday special. Jackie and Fay even taught their techniques to visitors at the stores pre- Thanksgiving Open House. You just can’t describe Country Mates. . .you have to see it, each and every one of the twelve or more secret rooms. Ever wanted to visit a North Pole Santa Shop? Now’s your chance. Country Mates is open seven days a week, 10 to 6 pm; noon to 5 pm on Sunday.

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A very special happening, a standing room only Owner Holly Oselka and the toy train Dept. 56 village that winds event, occured a week ago when Full Body Poetry through rooms upstairs at Country Mates. entertained at the Michigan City Public Library’s Writing Out Loud program. You know it’s poetry when your senses are engaged, and they were. Missing only was the scent of patchouli, perhaps, from memories of coffee houses in the 60’s. From meltingly lyric Linnaeus to gypsy strings of violinist Ludmilla Ludkovskaya, funny raucous poetry- slamming Sheila Donohue, a band underscoring the beat of poetry on film. . . to poet/performer Richard Fammeree getting the audience in the act, all was fabulous fun for every one of the engaging 90 minutes. Richard is going to be a regular at the library every month with audience open mike, a welcome addition to library events. Another special happening at the library will be on December 20, 7 pm, when Winter Stories by Kathleen Zmuda, Don Wenig and Patricia Cummings will feature multi-cultural stories of the season. Music By Germany’s Christian Ulbricht, Snow White and the seven dwarfs wish by Lee Meyer, Jane DeVries, and carols by the everyone “Bluck Auf”, Good Luck. These carvings from Erzebirge, known as Edgewood Children’s Choir will be an added hol- the Christmas region of Germany, are from toy-makers in the village of Seiffen who turned to wood carving when the mines ran out. iday touch. Not to be missed. Page 32 December 13, 2001 CyberScribbles Home Furnishings Interior Design Jewelry Gifts by Paula McHugh Must-see Local Websites You’ve probably been wondering when I’ll be men- tioning Ebay and similar shopping sites. I won’t any time soon, so don’t hold your breath. On the other hand, I’m delighted to alert you to some of our local businesses’ sites. These hard-working SALE entrepreneurs deserve our business, and you can be sure that they will give outstanding personalized service. My motto this week is “think globally, but shop locally.” 20% Off I’ve had a look at no less than a dozen websites published by businesses here in Beacher Territory, and I’ve listed all twelve with a few comments, besides. Here goes. Everything Littlehousefashions.com offers first class merchandise and a great online catalog. You can make your selections and shop online, or you can peruse the thru DECEMBER top-name fashions and accessories and decide to take a trip over to the shop in LaPorte at 409 Alexander 11-6pm, 7 days a week to sample and touch, select and buy. While you’re online, take a look at Dave Kramer’s fine art portraits— you’ll find a link here. Another LaPorte favorite is The Cookery. Joan IT’S A BREEZE Huff has assembled a terrific website at www.thecookerystore.com, where you’ll find Joan’s schedule 15300 Red Arrow Hwy., Lakeside, MI 616.469.6671 of classes (make a Yule Log on December 15), news about new products, and some of chef Joan’s favorite recipes. Joan’s website makes it easy to keep track of upcoming classes and the latest kitchen tools that all cooks can appreciate. A new store in LaPorte, Faces in the Heart, has links to owner Susan’s personal website, where you can read AA newnew CDCD the poetry of this woman-of-many-facets. Find more store information at www.facesintheheart.com and learn how the store at 501 Lincolnway was named. that sounds Browse over to www.ludmilla-art.com and learn about that sounds this artist’s decorative services. I found the colorful sample of one of her painted dressers the cat’s meow. great. Speaking of art, Steve Rubinkam has several of his great. colorful impressionist paintings online at www.rubinkam.com. If you can’t get over to his gallery in New Buffalo, viewing his work online is the next best thing to being there. Steve usually heads for warmer parts after December, and his Michigan gallery num- ® Welcome to State Farm Bank ber is online in case you want to pick up a special gift Put your money to work with a variety of Certificates of Deposit before Christmas. You can also read the artist’s bio earning competitive rates. And get the Good neighbor service you deserve form your bank. To find out how you can and learn how he first got started. Bank with a Good Neighbor™, or call toll-free Indiansummerimports.com offers a colorful online 1-877-SF4-BANK or visit statefarm.com™ display of apparel, jewelry and other goodies select- ed from a global market. You’ll drool at the selections, James Eriksson, Agent 405 Johnson Road and while you can shop here online, you’ll probably Michigan City, IN want to visit the New Buffalo store in person. 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a refugee from Thanksgiving......

or a wolf on the prowl. A white tail deer......

MICHIGAN WILDLIFE WETLANDS Many kinds of wild animals Wetlands are low, wet places live in Michigan. Some are such as streams, ponds, and active at night, others during marshes. They provide homes the day. Can you name the ani- for many kinds of wildlife. mals you see here? How many kinds of plants and animals do you see here?

This gingerbread man appeared along the illuminated trail at Fernwood.

Shedding new light on deer at Fernwood.

One of Fernwood’s thousands of lights before Christmas shows us a Fernwood beautiful rose. Continued on Page 36 Page 36 December 13, 2001

Fernwood Continued from Page 35

The Winter House at Fernwood is Santa’s official headquarters. He can be seen Dec. 13-16 and again on Dec. 20-23, 6:30-9 p.m.Folk music, hot chocolate and cookies will make the visit complete.

The Winter House awaits you.

Fernwood’s volunteers are friendly and eager to serve you hot chocolate and home-made cookies this holiday season. These Christmas cookies look yummy!

No visit to Fernwood would be complete without learning about nature and some of her residents.....

A turtle...... A wood duck..... a golden eagle.... a stuffed snowy owl. December 13, 2001 Page 37

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Rehabbed &fully fur- Call Dan at 219/874-7290 days; or 219/879-8965 wk/ends & evenings. nished. Vacation apt suites. Sleeps 4 to 18. Lake view. Decks. $800 LONG BEACH - By Owner - Top condition. 3/BR, 2/Bath. Sunroom. to $2,500 week. Sunsets free. Call 219/872-8250, or 219/244-7877. Playroom/office. Elegant kitchen. Charming landscaping. ¥¥ HOUSE FOR RENT - LONG BEACH - Stop 27 - 312-953-9570. ¥ ¥ 2-Blocks from lake. - $210,000 - Call 219/473-0845. 3/BR + Den/2BA (sleeps 10) . Newly rehabbed. A/C. W/D. FP. BBQ. MYRTLE BEACH, SOUTH CAROLINA - Co-ownership of a Luxurious Cable TV. 1/Blk to beach- Avail Summer 2002. 2/BR, 2/Bath villa at the Legends Golf & Tennis Resort. One time ¥ ¥ ¥BENNETT’S HIDDEN INN ¥ ¥ ¥ investment of $13,000. — Call 1-877/417-3258, ext 111, or 10303 N.E. Highway 12 — Michigan City, Indiana See our website at www.resortroperty11c.com, Newly renovated, nestled on 3-acres! The perfect place for a “Get-a- LINCOLN PARK CONDO - 3/BR, 5/Bath. $299K includes deeded park- Way” Weekend, or a great guesthouse for your visitors. Reasonable ing! 24 Hour doorman. Bright, southwest corner 7th floor unit with weekly & monthly rates. Retirees welcome. Reservations 219/872-0212. FAX 219/872-0416 ( Kid & dog friendly. Also Continental breakfast). view of downtown. 1 Block from zoo, lake. 444 Fullerton. Dogs/cats OK. Call 312/920-9466, or www.Lincoln-Park-Homes.com SEASONAL RENTALS ¥¥ 333 Northbrook - 3/BR, 2/Bath Ranch. . $750/mo. MICHIANA AREA - 88’ Wooded building site. Staked sewer tap at ¥¥1428 Lake Shore Drive - 3/BR, 2/Bath Lakefront - $1,200/mo. site. Quiet lane, newer homes, cabins in neighborhood. $45,000 firm. ¥¥ 1426 Lake Shore Drive - 5/BR, 2/Bath Lakefront - $1,200/mo. Broker/Owner - 219/879-0811. YEAR-ROUND MICHIANA AREA - Rustic building site. Sewer & Water available ¥ ¥ 3020 Mayfield - 3/BR Cottage style - $800/mo. Many newer cabins, homes in neighborhood. - $35,000 firm. Call MERRION & ASSOCIATES REALTORS. 219/872-4000 Michiana Real Estate - 219/879-0811

R.J. KNIGHT PAINTING COMPANY RIC’S RESIDENTIAL SERVICES Painting is our Business and Customer Satisfaction is our Goal. Ph./Fax 616-469-6616 • Cell 219-877-9125 Residential • Commercial Interior • Exterior HANDYMAN SERVICES Painting & Staining PLUMBING, CARPENTRY, MINOR ELECTRIC REPAIRS, Insured 46202 ROYAL ODD JOBS Rich Knight (219) 879-1349 NEW BUFFALO MI 49117 INSURED RICK C. SPARKS, Owner Page 46 December 13, 2001 Veterans on Parade A brief “ bio salute” to some of our area’s veterans who served our country quietly and bravely in both peace and conflict.

Today we are going to turn our spotlight on a Island. Art served his country where he was assigned WWII veteran of the Army Air Corps. Art Stark was and I’m sure he did a good job. born on March 13, 1925 in Calumet City, Illinois, Art was at Johnson Island when the A-bombs were the third oldest of four boys. At an early age, Art’s fam- dropped and the war ended. In January, 1946, Art ily moved to St. John, Indiana, population of 321. Art received an emergency leave when his mother was dying. was raised in St. John and graduated from St. John After she passed on, Art and Phyllis married (on Township (now called Lake Central HS) in 1942. Feb. 23, 1946 in Decatur, Illinois) and Art was discharged After graduation, he as a corporal from the Air Corps at San Antonio. the worked for Weiner newly married couple settled down near Valparaiso Manufacturing Co., where Art attended Valparaiso Tech for 1-1/2 years which made field jack- under the G.I. Bill. ets for the U.S. Army. After his schooling, he took a job with WIMS as an Whether Art had made engineer through a friend, Bob Schilling, and as TV too many jackets with started replacing radio, Art worked as a serviceman different size sleeves or for Montgomery Ward, C&G Electronics and Sears whatever, Art got fitted Roebuck for years. for his own field jack- He retired in 1988, but continued his endeavors for et when he joined the the VFW which he had joined in 1966. In 1981, Art Army in March of 1943 was instrumental in honoring the Vietnam veterans and was sent to Kessler by having a theme of the 1981 Summer Festival Field, Mississippi for Parade as “Vietnam Appreciation Day.” They marched basic training for three and were cheered by the crowd, which did so much months. for those who served so honorably in an unpopular war. After he made the After the parade, the vets were treated to a free lun- weight by eating 3 lbs. cheon back at the VFW Post. of bananas and drink- Art also was the American Flag bearer as the VFW ing a lot of water to Color Guard led the hundreds of Vietnam vets in a Corporal Art Stark on pass the test, Art was long overdue tribute, thanks to the efforts of Art Johnson Island, 1944. accepted for Flight Stark! Training at the University of Mississippi at Starkville. Art’s wife, Phyllis, took care of the home front as (I asked him if they named the town after him? He they were blessed with two girls and a boy, who were said, “No, but they changed the name after I left.”) raised with love and proper direction. At Starkville, they learned to fly Piper Cubs and Art was elected Commander of the VFW Post 2536 after six months, they were sent to San Antonio. But and served from 1974-76 and also served as the elect- after an eye test, Art was washed out of pilot’s school ed District Commander in 1983. Even to this day, Art and was dispatched to Sioux Falls, S.D. for radio is involved in the Vans for Vets operator school. He then was sent to Scott Field for as driver and coordinator of the Specialized Radio Schooling. van drivers as well as trustee of In August 1944, Art and a buddy went in to St. Louis, the Vans for Vets Corp. The Missouri, and got shanghaied by two lovely girls, Vans for Vets have been in exis- one turned out to be Phyllis (Cox) Stark who Art tence for five years now and Art married after his discharge in February, 1946. But Art played a vital role in helping still had a commitment to the Air Force and was the disabled and needy veterans shipped to Johnson Island via Seattle, Kauai and get medical help. Honolulu, Hawaii. Art, we salute you for your ded- At Johnson Island, Art was the radio voice for icated war service, your assis- planes who needed fuel or a stopover between Pearl tance to the Vietnam vets recog- Veteran Art Stark, today. Harbor and the West Coast. There was a small detach- nition and your present service ment of U.S. Marines there along with a dozen or so to our disabled vets. I know, I like to twist your tail of Air Corp personnel. Art said that there were more a bit, but all in all, you and Phyllis are the “greatest”, “Goonie Birds” there than personnel. I remarked and wonderful Americans. God bless and keep you. that one “Goonie Bird” was 6’3” in height and weight------submitted by Bob Fitzgerald ed about 165 lbs. He politely did not respond; but did brag that no Japanese ever set a foot on his Johnson December 13, 2001 Page 47

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LIKE A CHRIST- MAS CARD! The sights and sounds of Lake Michigan are yours to enjoy in the quiet of this contemporary Michiana home. Superior construction has been combined with clever architecture to bring you an open BE HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS and experience the quality of this concept that still exquisite custom-built 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath Cape Cod on a profession- affords you privacy. ally landscaped 2/3 acre in Long Beach. Every detail was considered, 4-5 bedrooms; 3 full from the finished walk-out basement up to the slate roof. Call Liv baths. $795,000 Markle for the new price to fill your Christmas stocking. LOOK FOR US ON THE INTERNET! • www.merrionandassoc.com Ed Merrion, CRS, GRI Bonnie Meyer, GRI Fran Merrion, GRI Michele Meden Liv Markle, CRS, GRI John Hayes, GRI Dave Walsh Bill Staples Debbie Burke, GRI Jim Christensen Jim McGah, Broker Associate Julie Gring Pat Elliott Debbie Mengel Bill Moldenhauer Page 48 December 13, 2001 7 LONG BEACH REALTY ON LAKE MICHIGAN SINCE 1920 T 1401 Lake Shore Drive 3100 Lake Shore Drive (219) 874-5209 (219) 872-1432 Phyllis T. Waters CRB, CRS, GRI Broker/Owner www.longbeachrealty.net AT THE SIGN OF THE SAILBOAT

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US 20 & Barker Road FOR YOUR OFFICE OR BUSINESS. 6.7 acres with more than 1200' frontage on US 20 plus access from Barker Road. City water at the site for no tap-in fees, sewer nearby. B-3 Zoning permits virtually any retail or office use: mobile home sales, model home and garage display and sales, drive-ins, exhibition halls, funeral parlors. Owner may Build-to-Suit for prime tenant. $340,000

Welnetz & Sal Court SIX ACRES of prime wooded land within city limits near medical center, schools, shops, churches, assisted living. $150,000

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