Maritime Education Docks in Michigan City by Cherie Davich

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Volume 23, Number 38 Thursday, September 27, 2007 Maritime Education Docks in Michigan City by Cherie Davich

The 137-foot schooner During the free three- vessel, S/V David Sulli- hour tour, land-lovers, van, was docked at the who were potential sea- Michigan City Marina lovers, roamed the tow- for the Department of ering wooden vessel. Natural Resource’s an- Maritime Continued on Page 2 nual Coast Week. The boat was serenely tied Editor’s Note: The Beach- up at the port while cu- er shutterbug, Janet Ba- rious women, men, and ines, and her sister Joyce children boarded her to Fischbacher (bottom left), rose before the sun to photo- discover the beauty and graph the S/V David Sulli- all the knowledge she van. All other images are by contained. Cherie Davich.

Far out on the lake, cruising with all sails full of wind - heading back to dockside.

Leaving the harbor for the ﬁ rst cruise of the day.

Back in the harbor, with all sails lowered, the S/V David Sullivan is secured to the dock, ready for the ﬁ rst group of potential sea- lovers to board the ship. THE Page 2 September 27, 2007

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Maritime Continued from Page 1 During the DNR’s maritime week it offered the boat for educational exploration and free sailboat rides, unfortunately there were no reservations available for this rare opportunity. Walking up to the massive sailboat was incredible, with her gigan- tic high masts that hold the sails. This was just the beginning of the trip. Stepping from the ground onto the boat, there was a gap that had to be crossed, as if you were crossing into another unfamiliar world. There was of Crew member Joe Ewing course two gentlemen offering assistance, but to get envisioning his next the full sea experience you had to rely on your sea- sailing adventure legs to carry you across her threshold. The douglas fern wood deck was damp; one of the crew obviously swabbed it for the visitors. It looked shiny, clean, and welcoming.

The shiny, clean deck with lines stretched taunt overhead.

The crew’s mess hall and galley

The crew was equally welcoming and authentic with their genuine smiles. Every passenger was encouraged to ask questions and peruse the ship. Joe Ewing, a bearded crew member said, “Go below, the The story begins for this sailboat in 1991 as a available doors are open, except one.” The one un- simple dream of the right type of Milwaukee busi- opened lower room was the crews’ private quarters. nessmen who wanted to build a tall sailboat. The The remaining areas of the ship were available to ultimate desire was to harness maritime heritage experience ﬁ rst-hand life on a large sailboat and and for the boat to be an educational tool for not what this educational vessel was all about. only children, but also adults. THE September 27, 2007 Page 3 Two children, Teagan and Scott Anderson, twin 6 year olds, along with their father, Tom Anderson, Open ‘til 6 p.m. were exploring the ship to discover their own ad- Evenings venture. The Anderson children thought the boat to be, “the coolest ever.” The children were in awe that guys slept in the bunks, that there is a regular kitchen, and that they were able to see a 140-foot sailboat. The Anderson three from Long Beach were www.littlehousefashions.comElegant Apparel for the seen walking around and exploring. Tom Anderson [email protected] Conscious Woman said it was wonderful to experience, “a boat with Women’s Apparel a purpose,” when he referenced her being used to educate students.

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The sail boat’s navigational equipment The S/V David Sullivan was named after a 19th Hurry! SALE ends century Great Lakes sailor and businessman who was captain of his own ship, Moonlight, and later October 15th! became the captain for the steamship Veronica, according to the Web site, http://voyage.pierwisconsin.org. David Sullivan, the sailboat and the man, have their home permanently docked in Milwaukee, Fall Arriving Daily! Wisconsin. The builders of the S/V David Sullivan had this to say, “In naming our vessel after him, we 409409 Alexander Alexander Street Street, LaPorte,LaPorte, IN IN 326-8602 326-8602 honor his memory and the contributions he made to On Hwy 35 - 5 Blocks South of Lincolnway Turn right on Alexander our Great Lakes heritage.” Turn Right on Alexander Monday-FridayMonday - Friday 10 am 9:30 to 6 topm 7 Saturday Saturday 9:30 9:30 am to to 5 5 pm Maritime Continued on Page 4 THE Page 4 September 27, 2007

Maritime Continued from Page 3 into college age. According to the Web site, this is Generally 10 crew members man the ﬂ oating to provide, “real world experience in the science of vessel. Three members of the crew at a time man being at sea.” the boat while on the high seas while the remaining crew-members rest. Ewing mentioned that the wheel is out in the open, the person manning the controls are exposed to whatever the weather throws at the controller and crew. The ﬂ oating craft can hold up to 22 additional passengers on an over- night trip and 50 on a day sail. Jennifer and Jonah Peterson exiting the experience

For all others, there are day excursions and an option for educators to sail with the boat on the web through Virtual Voyage online Lessons and Activi- ties. Local teachers can sign up through the Web site and start teaching their students geography maps and charts, all aspects of water travel, geol- ogy (formation of the lakes), how they navigate the The boat’s wheel with crew member Dan Weintraub waters, and especially local maritime history. The This ﬂ oating classroom has a crew member, students get to experience life on the water through Shawn Grifﬁ n, who was demonstrating to a hand- stories, live pictures, and daily Web site updates. ful of eager listeners how his equipment works. On The boat’s sole purpose is to instruct people, es- a typical educational voyage the crew and sailing pecially children of maritime ways, just as Coast students will extract plankton and study it under Week is for the Michigan City area. According to the the high-powered telescopes then project the micro- DNR’s Web site, http://www.in.gov/dnr/lakemich, organisms onto a computer screen that resembles “These events (during Coast Week) will highlight a television. Also, while on the journey the water the cultural, historical, and natural resources of quality is tested for further research. Northwest Indiana along Lake Michigan.”

Sleeping bunks To contact the DNR regarding its different Lake Crew member, Shawn Grifﬁ n with biology equipment Michigan activities, visit its Web site, http://www. Other locals, mother and son, Jennifer and Jonah in.gov/dnr/lakemich/ or contact the local Special Peterson of Chesterton, were walking together on Projects Coordinator, Susan Melnyk, Lake Michi- the deck with permanent smiles on their faces. Jen- gan Coastal Program, email [email protected] nifer was seen leaning over and explaining some- or call 219-926-9757. thing about the vessel to her son that only he could To contact the S/V David Sullivan for more in- hear. formation on its various programs, visit the Web Maybe someday these youngsters will be able to site, http://voyage.pierwisconsin.org or http://www. take one of the 6-14 day trips that usually start in discoveryworld.org. Discovery World may also be Miami and sail to the Bahamas. These instructive called at 414-765-9966 or emailed at info@Discov- tours are typically taken by students 14 years old eryWorld.org. THE September 27, 2007 Page 5

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As children, brothers Randy and Dennis Radke through a hired staff - but the charm of its personal peddled fresh fruit and vegetables, door-to-door. connection makes it special. They recall truckers coming to their farmhouse and The family has a network of loyal families of cus- buying as much produce as they could transport, tomers, many of whom have watched the fi fth gen- and direct dealings with local grocers. Dennis and eration of Radkes grow from infancy to adulthood. Randy followed in the footsteps of their father, who Sabrina, the eldest, is now a college graduate and ran his own farm, worked his own land, and con- married, while Stephanie, the middle sibling, is a ducted maintained the business of farming using college student, and Gus, the youngest, is in high only family labor. school. Today, the economic market is different. Even Growing up on an orchard was just a way of life for produce is sold on a global scale, but there are still the Radke children. Stephanie recalls her thoughts those who work their own land. There are still those from as young as four, when she believed that ev- who work in the company of their family. eryone had lots of apple trees. She also laughs about The Radkes’ land now primarily serves as an ap- taking a preschool fi eld trip to the well-known near- ple orchard. Yet, just as it has since the late 1800s, by Garwood orchard and feeling “traumatized” that it is entirely run by its family members. people were picking somebody else’s apples. It started with German immigrant Gustave But local growers have a good, cooperative inter- Radtke, who began farming his American land relationship. The Radkes do not produce apple ci- in the 1890s. (At that time, there was a “t” in the der, yet they retail Garwood’s. On a comparatively name, which the family suspects was dropped dur- smaller scale, the Radkes also grow pumpkins, but ing World War I.) His land was inherited by his fi ve 2007 has seen an increase in deer destroying the children and it is son Friedrick’s portion which en- pumpkin patch, so they acknowledge that they may compasses today’s orchard. His son, Fred, and Fred’s need to refer some seekers of pumpkins to the near- wife Gladys continued maintaining a full farm on by Coulter farm. the land where they raised their children, Dennis and Randy. Today, Dennis and Randy are the fourth generation to maintain the family business. Randy’s wife, Ruth, has become a central part of the orchard family, as have their three children, Sabrina, Stepha- nie, and Gus.

Fosse the dog (yes, named after choreographer Bob Fosse) has the very important job of attempting to scare the deer away from eating the pumpkins. The 2007 apple crop, however, is quite delicious. 2006, however was a different story. In late August - just prior to the beginning of the season - Michi- gan City was hit with a huge windy thunderstorm. Plenty of local citizens suffered the perils of falling trees and power lines, as buildings and vehicles (left to right) Dennis, Ruth, and Randy Radke were damaged. But those who work the land know Yet, in a changed world, the current generation’s all too well of the power that nature holds. Dennis endeavor is no longer one of full-time farming. In- Radke remembers the date - August 23, 2006 - and stead, they focused and expanded upon the apple he, Randy, and Ruth know their trees well enough orchard, offering an on-site market and “u-pick” to recall exactly which ones they lost and which they trips. miss the most. The Radkes’ orchard may be small when com- The season’s pick of apples greatly suffered, so pared with those run on an industrial scale - or even Stephanie, who handles marketing, had the idea to those running a greater circuitry of local business hold a “Whirlwind Sale,” offering the crop at half THE September 27, 2007 Page 13 price. Ruth says that every time it rains, they lis- doesn’t ever plan on leaving it for good. ten for the pelt of hail, fearing damage to fruit and “I’m proud of the fact that my family has an or- trees. chard and we work it. And we have the best apples... Luckily, the Radkes don’t invest their entire live- but I might be a little biased,” Stephanie says. lihood on their apples. All have regular jobs. Randy, Stephanie, like her relatives, knows a lot about who studied education, is a teacher at Westville apples. She explains that even though diffi cult Correctional Facility, helping the incarcerated turn weather, such as last year’s storm, can ruin a lot of their lives around with an education. Meanwhile, apples, a little stress is good for the trees, in that it Ruth, who greatly enjoys and supports the arts, encourages them to invest their energy in produc- teaches music and reading at Barker Middle School ing fruit, rather than wood. She has favorite variet- in Michigan City. And although Dennis once devot- ies, which are even more specifi c than most people’s ed his full attention to running the orchard, he is favorites. She likes Jonathan apples and Honey- now also a foreman at the Indiana State Prison. crisp apples, except she prefers her Honeycrisp to Randy and even Dennis each had their doubts be picked a week-and-a-half to two weeks early, so about continuing the family business when they that they’re more tart. She also enjoys pruning the were younger, but found their solution in 1991 when trees and as a trained dancer, she compares the art they realized that people were growing progressive- to feeling music. ly interested in picking their own apples. A solution Dennis explains that purchasing local produce is presented itself and the brothers devoted their land good for the environment, too. While many people to a “u-pick” orchard, enabling Dennis to fi nd an- are concerned with whether or not their produce is other form of full-time employment. organic, there are some climates and some fruits and vegetables that lend themselves well to organic growing. Indiana and apples are not it. The vast majority of apples grown organically in moist Indiana will rot and become infested with insects. Yet, by purchasing locally grown produce, the environment has not suffered the loss of fossil fuels and pollution required to transport produce across long distanc- es. Apple trees simply need human work in order to thrive. The trees often become so weighed with apples that they bend to the ground, looking more like a bush than a tree. But this past summer, the Radkes have planted plenty of new dwarf varieties, which will only grow to eight or ten feet in height, making self-serve picking an easier endeavor. The new dwarf trees are just a part of the evo- lution of the apple orchard. Taller trees haven’t The Radkes offer benches in the orchard so that “u-pickers” can relax as they make a day of picking apples. stopped many generations from picking them before. The Radkes have had many families return, Randy and Ruth’s children - Sabrina, Stepha- year after year, as well as many groups enjoying the nie, and Gus - have plans of continuing and even “u-pick” aspect for the all-day event that they can expanding the family business. They’ll be the fi fth make of it. generation to do so. They’re already well trained in Orchard Continued on Page 14 the collective work that it takes to maintain the orchard. Gus, the youngest child, is responsible for ground- skeeping. Sabrina, the oldest child, no longer lives along the orchard, but still stays active in the family business through public relations work. She has even initi- ated her husband, Adam Stradtner, who maintains Ruth Radke picks the family website at www.radkeorchards.com. an apple from her Stephanie, the middle child, has her own goals in favorite tree. mind. She wants to see the world and says that she has three continents - including Antarctica - left to visit. When she’s traveling and homesick, she says, she drinks apple juice. Meanwhile, Stephanie is currently following in her elder relatives’ footsteps, attending the family alma mater of Valparaiso Uni- versity. But the orchard is still home to her and she THE Page 14 September 27, 2007

Orchard Continued from Page 13 They have had visitors which range from pre- schools taking ﬁ eld trips to a Korean Presbyterian Church group who held an informal, outdoor sermon in the orchard, enjoying the serenity of nature. This is Randy’s favorite part of running an orchard. “I enjoy hearing the kids yelling, playing, having a good time.” That’s what makes it all so re- warding in the end. The orchard is located east of Hwy. 421, 1.1 mile on 200 N.

The new dwarf trees, which were just planted this summer, will grow to 8 or 10 feet in height for easier picking.

- (left to right) Randy and Dennis pick apples from the orchard.

A Mutsu apple is almost too big to ﬁ t in the high picker.

The Radke Orchard is 1.1 miles east of Hwy. 421 on 200 N. Fred Radke, third generation owner of Radke Orchards and Dennis’ and Randy’s father (family photo) THE September 27, 2007 Page 15

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Kids can construct a scarecrow or paint a pumpkin and also get their face painted. Well-known local artists will be set up to paint during the days of the festival. Artist Mary Minton creates quick portraits that you can take home as a memento of the day. Lo- cal crafters with ceramics, jewelry, soy candles and other items will be on station around the property, and food vendors will offer a variety of goodies. Taking center stage inside the charming barn/ studio will be items from the gift shop, including paintings and sculpture from local and national artists. Established in 1970, Art Barn School of Art is a not-for-proﬁ t organization located in a restored country barn on 69 acres of pastoral land. Each season inspires oil painters, watercolorists, sculptors, paper makers, mixed media, and photographers. Visit the Art Barn’s Gallery to see paintings by local and national artists. The two-day beneﬁ t event is from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 6 & 7 on the Art Barn School of Art’s lovely farmland, 695 North 400 East in Valparaiso. Ad- mission is $5 for adults and $2 for children under 12. For more information, phone (219) 462-9009, or visit their Web site: www.artbarnin.com

Cowley Art Gallery Reception Cowley Fine Art Gallery, 105 B N. Whittaker St., New Buffalo, MI, will hold a reception on Fri., Oct. 5, 5-8 p.m. (MI time) for pastel artist Marikay Peter Witlock and abstract painter Renee Klyczek Nord- strom. Renee will also be available to sign her book All-EE, All-EE in Free! THE September 27, 2007 Page 17

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Garrett Hamm (r) stands beside artist Sandy Friedman and his 3 sculptures - all made from recycled metal - each one depicting a different architectural style: basic, bauhaus, and baroque.

Gerry Meyer (l) admires Kathleen Farley’s (r) work “Composition 1.”

Julia Holmaas (l) artist and Sue Pridemore stand beside Julia’s (l-r): Dana Dabagia, Dorothy Sellers and Harold Sellers “Happy Daze 1.” beside Dana’s “Summer Days.”

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by Jan Van Ausdal

The 18th Annual Art Celebration of the Arts at – London – Paris – Madrid – Tokyo.” His plan is to Schoolhouse Shop in Chesterton was indeed a great sell his works in those places. He began in Wiscon- success! Held on Saturday, September 16th and sin and now sells also in Indiana, Illinois, and Mich- Sunday, September 17th, the show included works igan. Of his work, he said, “They sell like hot cakes! of more than forty artists from a four state area. Me- They’re made of aluminum so they won’t rust.” The dia used were oils, acrylics, watercolors and pastels, sculptures can hang on trees, be set in the ground, jewelry, photography, metal yard art, steel sculp- or displayed on patios and porches. Some have a ture, woodworks, weavings, and silk paintings. colored ball and parts may move freely. Roy will be Sunday afternoon when my friend, Sylvia Wag- showing his art at the Roger Harvey Art Gallery in ner, and I attended, the weather was beautiful and New Buffalo. the crowds were quite large. So if you were unable Larry Jennsen to be there, let me tell you about some of the artists had his wood and their works. works in his tent. In the front of the Schoolhouse Shop, Sue and With him was his Roy Quiriconi from Michiana, husband and wife, wife, Rosemary each had items in a separate tent. Sue was show- Gemperle, who cri- ing her hand crafted beaded necklaces, and jeweled tiques his work. He windows and tables. The family formerly lived in has been a member Wisconsin but bought a home in Michiana. She has of the Area Artists’ done her jewelry for about seven to eight months, Association since and the porcelain parts are done by Rodney and the mid-1990’s. He Donna Quiriconi. Some of her jeweled windows and has a prize-win- tables were displayed; one old piece of glass had ning piece on dis- broken but was still displayed in all its beauty. play in Munster. Larry used to go to a lot of art shows, but now does just Artist Larry Jenssen with his woodwork pieces. a few. The School- house Shop has usually been his best show of all.

Sue Quiriconi with her handcrafted beaded necklaces. Artist Kathy Sherrard with her silk wearable designs.

Artist Kathy Sherrard of Chesterton (Kas Silk Designs) was a painter for about thirty-ﬁ ve years. She has been doing the dyed silk for about ten years. Kathy does shows in this area and also in Florida in Roy Quiriconi by his mobiles and kinetic sculptures. the winter when she is there. She told me, “I usu- Roy gave me his card, which read in part, “Mo- ally do some art every day.” Her silks were quite biles & Kinetic Sculpture” and below that, “Rome beautiful. THE September 27, 2007 Page 27 sider illustrating children’s books. Dave still teaches at Columbia in Chicago and is involved with radio WRHC, 106.7 FM. He likes to get out and paint in his gardens, which are really his subject matter for his watercolors. Ruth Bremner of Porter Beach was also outside Photographer with her watercol- Greg Gallagher ors, dune paint- behind his ings, and a series marvelous camera. of blowouts in state parks. She said that Johnson Beach is almost a forest now because of the way the wind takes out the dunes.

Greg Gallagher does traditional silver images or Ruth Bremer shows her Fine Art Photography. He posed behind his marvel- dune paintings. ous camera. Greg has been a photographer for thirty years and is a travel photographer. He had photographs on display, which were taken in Valparaiso, Canada, and Colorado. Someone commented that his work looks like that of Ansel Adams. His work was in the May Focus magazine and will be in the next issue of Photo Techniques. He is also an out- back photographer. Taking a lunch break, we ate on the Schoolhouse Shop patio, buying food from Santiago’s Restaurant. They were serving burritos, tacos, tostados, quesadillas, chips & salsa, and soft drinks. A customer was dismayed to ﬁ nd they were all out of guacamo- le, because, “Oh! I had some yesterday and it was SO good!” Pam of Schoolhouse Shop helps Mary Ann Sumner with her purchases. Inside the Schoolhouse Shop, visitors were buying some of the many and varied items for sale there. Mary Ann Sumner from Miller was buying some of the delicious bread from Pam, and said, “I’ve been here several times in the summer, and it’s wonderful!”

Artist Dave Knoebber talks with Lisa Singer of Nashville, Tennessee. Back again to visit some artists in front of the It’s a great day for an Art Celebration! Schoolhouse Shop. Dave Knoebber of the Art Loft If you haven’t attended one of the eighteen Cel- Studio in New Buffalo was talking with Lisa Singer ebration of the Arts shows at the Schoolhouse Shop of Nashville, Tennessee. When she showed him a in Chesterton, plan to attend the next one in 2008! small sample of her art, he suggested that she con- You’ll enjoy it! THE Page 28 September 27, 2007 2nd Writing Out Loud Program Sunday, September 30, 2 p.m. James Cross Giblin is the author of more than twenty-ﬁ ve informational books, many of 'VMM4UFBN"IFBE them award winners. Besides Family entertainment closer than you think! his “bad boy” biographies for young adults, he has written sympathetic studies of George Open Sundays, Washington, Thomas Jeffer- Noon to 5 p.m. son, and Benjamin Franklin for younger children. FREE Parking and No Admission Charge. Rain or shine. Located East of SR 39 (West of Basswood Rd) at 1000 N Giblin grew up in north- -B1PSUF$PVOUZ3PBEt eastern Ohio and has spent all Visit us online at www.hesston.org of his adult life in New York City. His book, Good Brother, Bad Brother: The Story of Edwin Booth and Discount Coupon! Bring this ad for one FREE children’s train ride with one paid adult ticket, one free John Wilkes Booth, is suggested reading to enhance ticket per visit. B-10 the experience of the Lincoln exhibit coming to the library in 2008. His new book, The Many Rides of Paul Revere, is due out this fall. This program is co-sponsored with the library’s Teen Advisory Board and is free and open to the public.

VIP Opening Kicks off Harvest Days Harbor Country Bike & Hobby will be open for a Chicago Magazine special VIP preview to kick off Harvest Days weekend in beautiful Harbor Country on Thurs., Oct. 4, Top 8 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. MI time. Food and refreshments Neapolitan Style Pizza will be served. August 2007 Harvest Days in Harbor Country will include a Gallery Crawl with 13 artist receptions from 7-10 Our specialty is the authentic Naples Style Pizza p.m. on Fri., Oct. 5; and on Sat., Oct. 6, a Harvest prepared and cooked just as it was 167 years ago in a Wine and Music Festival will be featured at New wood fi red hearth oven. This style pizza is as much a Buffalo’s Lions Park at the lakefront from noon to method of rich tradition as it is a food. 10 p.m. Also on Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Harbor Our passion is to provide our guests this authentic Country Bike & Hobby will be hosting a “Pumpkin Napoletana pie along with fresh salads, unique Pedal” remote control race and bike fun course. Join sandwiches and refreshing Gelato using only the in a Cornhole Toss and enjoy free apple cider while fi nest fresh ingredients, cooked using time honored browsing the newly opened shop. There will be free traditions and served in a warm inviting atmosphere. mini pumpkins for the kids. We are pleased to also offer fi ne wines and an Then on Sun., Oct. 7, Skip’s Restaurant will host assortment of micro beer. the fi rst Harbor Country chili cook off beginning at 2 p.m. with live music. Other Harbor Country Come and relax, enjoy the tradition of this fi ne food Harvest Days happenings include corn mazes, wine with a story to tell, Authentic Wood Fired Pizza. tastings, and a mystery dinner at Hannah’s Restau- rant. Don’t miss the scarecrow contest, and make 219-879-8777 sure to check out the strangely educational scare- FALL HOURS: Thursday 5-10 p.m. crow at Harbor Country Bike & Hobby. Friday & Saturday 11 a.m. -10 p.m. Harbor Country Bike & Hobby is located down- town New Buffalo at 211 Whittaker Street. Sunday 11 a.m.-8 p.m. For more information, contact Harbor Country 500 S. EL PORTAL Bike & Hobby at 269-756-2000, or visit harborcoun- MICHIANA SHORES, IN trybike.com INDOOR AND OUTDOOR SEATING CARRYOUT For more information about all the Harvest Days events, visit the chamber website at harborcountry. org/harvestdays, or call (269) 469-5409. THE September 27, 2007 Page 29

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Small Plates, Outdoors This Time

Our recent “small plates” supper club was delightful. Good company, good food, good weather, good everything. Hostess Donna Hennard’s lake- side house is so pretty and perfectly comfortable. Her sister Patty and my daughter Jane were our two guests, each of whom we found equally entertaining. I think we giggled more than we ate. Pat Latchford says dinner-time is the least hungry part of her day, thus at that time she orders a smatter- ing as a leftover. That’s when we learned that she’s called the Queen of Leftovers. The Queen of Leftovers brought this lovely ap- petizer:

Our outdoor supper club was totally entertaining

Some of our hors d’oeuvre – makes for a nice party

Rudy is Donna’s handsome roommate

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KATHY BOGGS’ POPPERS (Kathy was one of our “small plates” guests a year ago, and well remembered) 12 jalapeno peppers 8 oz cream cheese, softened 8 oz shredded cheddar cheese 3 strips bacon, crisp and crumbled bread crumbs Wearing gloves, cut peppers in half and seed. Mix cheeses and bacon together and stuff peppers with mixture. Dip tops into bread crumbs. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.

Next morning our supper club group re-grouped and headed to Washington Park to look over the day’s upcoming circus. Ah, another delight. We saw Patty, neighbor Hennard’s sister, was pleasant company the elephant (named Lulu) help put up the enormous tent – I’m sorry to say my photos inside the growing tent turned out much too dark for the Beacher. Our neighbor-friends attended the circus that afternoon, SPICY SHRIMP SALAD but Jane and I had originally made other plans that 1 lb uncooked medium shrimp, peeled, dev- day. It certainly was a lovely weekend, even though eined there seemed to be more animals than people! 1/4 cup mayo 1-1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning 1 small red bell pepper, chopped 1 small yellow pepper, chopped 1/2 cup chopped green onion 1/2 cup chopped celery Radicchio or butter lettuce leaves 1/2 package pasta, cooked Cook shrimp in medium pot of boiling salted water until just opaque in center, about four minutes. Drain and cool. Combine mayo and Old Bay in large bowl. Add peppers, onions, celery, shrimp and cooked pasta. Toss to blend well. Season salad to taste with salt/pepper. Arrange 1 lettuce leaf on each plate. Spoon in salad, and serve.

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Prairie Harvest Weekend LAPORTE, INDIANA www.villasofbriarleaf.com Building upon the tradition of centuries of area Prices Starting in the Mid 200’s harvest celebrations, Potato Creek State Park will MAINTENANCE FREE LIVING conduct special programs focusing on the native on beautiful Briar Leaf Golf Course prairie and harvest time, Sept. 29-30. 1525–2035 SF luxury townhomes, 4 ranch and 1 two Activities start Sat., Sept. 29, at 10 a.m. (east- story floor plan to choose from. Features include: masonry fireplace, full basement, two car garage, ern time), with a program on how prescribed burns pvc deck, soaring ceilings and low maintenance fees are used to manage the park’s restored prairie. Af- Directions: 1 mile South of the 90 Toll rd. on SR 39 & Tiffany Woods Dr. ternoon fun features a series of fall-themed craft 9 minutes south of New Buffalo programs, including making wooly bears, leaf-print Sales information Center Open daily 12–5 CST • Closed Tues. & Wed. bandanas, seed jewelry and a harvest wreath. Ma- 219.851.0008 terial fees for these programs range from $1 to $5. A scarecrow-building contest at 4 p.m. culminates the day. All of these activities are at the park’s Nature Center. Sun., Sept. 30, at 10 a.m., visitors can walk EL RANCHO GRANDE through the restored prairie with the park natural- AFTER LABOR DAY ist to learn more about the rare prairie ecosystem. Sunday afternoon features the 2 p.m. Nature Cen- ter showing of the fascinating video “America’s Lost WINTER HOURS Landscape: Tallgrass Prairie,” which focuses on the WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY 11AM TO CLOSE prairie ecosystem and its history. SATURDAY & SUNDAY 1:00P.M. - CLOSE The normal park gate fee of $5 for Indiana vehi- CLOSED MONDAY & TUESDAY cles and $7 for out-of-state vehicles will be charged. For more information, phone (574) 656-8186. DAILY DINNER SPECIALS Prairie Maze Open WEDNESDAY: FAJITAS FOR “2” $16.95 The Prairie Maze, a great way to enjoy fall, (STEAK OR CHICKEN) opened at Potato Creek last weekend. INCLUDES: QUESADILLAS & ALAMO Visitors to the maze can wander through 1.5 miles of trails cut in the 7-foot tall restored prairie THURSDAY: ALL MEXICAN DINNERS $10.99 grasses to try to unravel the mystery of the maze. THIRSTY THURSDAY 1/2 PRICE MARGARITAS Several stations located throughout the maze provide information about the prairie and clues to the puzzle. FRIDAY: SHRIMP FAJITAS $10.99 Maze maps are available at the park entrance gate, park ofﬁ ce and the Nature Center through the SATURDAY: 1/2 SLAB CROCKETT RIBS $9.99 end of October. Maze walkers should park at the Deer Meadows Picnic Area. SUNDAY: CARNE ASADA $10.99 There is no additional charge for the maze beyond N O T VALID WITH COUPONS, OR OTHER DISCOUNTS the regular $5 per car (Indiana license) or $7 per car 310 E BUFFALO - NEW BUFFALO- MI (out-of-state license) gate admission fee. For more (269) 469-9600 information, phone (574) 656-8186. THE Page 36 September 27, 2007

The Long Beach Fitness Center is having a Back to School Membership Sale Oct. 1-20. Save 20% off a year membership regular price of $450, now $360 and monthly regular price of $45, only $36. Now that summer is almost over it’s time to get back into a regular exercise routine. Member- ship start dates can be deferred so they are perfect for gift giving too! We have mailed out our Fall Girlfriend Sale announcement postcards and are continuing to ac- cept clothing drop off appointments for participants on Wednesdays and Fridays now through Oct.. 17. If you would like to submit up to 30 items for resale please phone the Center at 879-3845 and leave your name, phone number, date and time you would like to come in. Appointments are every 1/2 hr. starting at 10 a.m. Your appointment will be conﬁ rmed with a return call. The Sale will take place on Fri., Oct. 19, from 6-9 p.m. for participants and their friends and con- tinue Oct. 20 & 27 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. with the famous 1/2 price sale on Oct. 28 from noon-4 p.m. Mark your calendars and pass it on. The Community Center is a great place to post information on up and coming community events, items for sale or available services. We have announcements for employment, home health care, dance lessons and more. Please feel free to take advantage of our bulletin boards located at the Fitness Center and Main entryways and come see what is being offered. We are taking names and numbers of those who would be interested in teaching a class or helping develop our kids teaching kids ﬁ ne arts programming. If you have a talent and would like to share it or would be interested in taking any kind of lessons, phone the Center at 879-3845 and let us know. Reserve your space today for a party, class, demonstration, meeting, or even start or relocate a small business. We have the perfect space available and are happy to help. ----submitted by Susan Vissing

Expo Hall Available Weddings, Parties, Meetings, Dances, Exhibitions, Etc… Seating for 300+ People P.A. System, Dance Floor, Stage & Bar Area For More Information Call Rag Tops Auto Museum (219) 878-1514 THE September 27, 2007 Page 37 In Memory Of Philip Sprague Philip (Flipper) Sprague died unexpectedly on Thurs., Sept. 13th, at his home in Branford, CT. We have a wood fire oven, an extensive Philip was the son of Phillip A. Sprague and Ruth wine list, and a healthy dislike of anything Green Sprague, both deceased, of Long Beach. He is survived by his sister Shelley Sprague and that comes in a can. her husband Dr. Steven Barasz of Killingworth, CT and their children, Maggie Mortali, Gabriel Mor- tali, Honah Barasz and his wife Allison and Lijah Barasz. He is also survived by his sister Laura Sprague Richardson and her husband Bruce Rich- ardson of LaPorte. Philip was put on this earth as a gift. He touched the lives of every person he met and brought joy into everyone’s heart. He will be deeply missed. Contributions may be made to The SARAH Foun- dation, 2488 Boston Post Rd., Guilford, CT 06437. Philip lived and was lovingly cared for by the SAR- AH agencies for the past 27 years. A celebration of Philip’s life will be held on Sat., Sept. 29th, at 2 p.m., at 2600 Belle Plaine Trail, Long Beach.

Gallery One Photographic Reception artisan comfort cuisine Chesterton’s Gallery One will be holding its opening reception for “Of Sand and City”, a Photographic a new waterfront restaurant • lunch & dinner • 269.469.1699 Exhibit by Pete Doherty on Sun., Sept. 30th, from 600 W. Water St., New Buffalo, MI • MarinaGrandResort.com 2-5 p.m. A portion of sales will be donated to the Cancer Resource Centre. This special charity event, a wine/hors d’oeuvre reception, is free and open to the public. Featured Artist/Photographer, Peter J. Doherty, will exhibit his landscape photos of the Indiana Chat and Design Dunes Lakeshore and Chicago Skyline; it will also WEDNESDAYS - FRIDAYS be the premier of new Doherty photo compositions. 1:00pm-4:00pm (MI time) Pete, a Schererville resident, retired after a 32 year Bring your plans and ideas and join us for refreshments career with Citizens Financial Bank, and now is and inpiration on your next project. president of Doherty Images (www.dohertyimages. com). Custom Window Treatments, Upholstery & Bedding The Cancer Resource Centre is a support program of the Community Cancer Research Foun- dation serving Lake, Porter and LaPorte counties in Indiana. This not-for-profi t group was founded creating a european style for your home to advance cancer care in our community, raising 425 S. WHITTAKER ST. • NEW BUFFALO money to support research and other services that www.lestissuscolbertusa.com benefi t individuals with cancer. The Cancer Re- 269.586.2244 source Centre, located at 900 Ridge Road, Suite J, Munster, promotes the well-being of all who have been touched by cancer by offering support, education and encouragement. All services are free. More information on the Centre can be found at www.can cerresourcecentre.com or by calling 219/836-3349. Established in Palm Beach, FL, Gallery One located in Chesterton in 2004. It is located in the Jew- el Plaza, east of I-49 at 757 Indian Boundary Rd., HOURS: just south of I-94 and north of the IN Toll Rd. (45 (MI Time) miles southeast of Chicago). Phone 219/926-9911 for Tue-Sat 11-5 additional information. THE Page 38 September 27, 2007 Happenings at the ICS Michigan City’s newest Pub in one of its oldest neighborhoods! Pet Blessing A non-denominational Pet Blessing and Prayer * appetizers * quaint banquet facility Service will be held on the grounds of the Indepen- * salads available dent Cat Society on Oct. 6th at 11 a.m. It will be led * soup by Deacon Malcom Lundsford from SS Peter and * full service bar Paul Catholic Church in Merrillville. * sandwiches All species are welcome, but pets must be safely * open lunch & Choices for the whole family! * entrees dinner confi ned or leashed. The service will last approxi- mately twenty minutes, so bring a folding chair if needed. A free will offering of cat food would be welcome. Free WiFi Yard Sale Aunt Kitty’s Famous Trash and Treasures Yard Available Sale will be held on Sat., Sept. 29 and Sun., Sept. 30 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Cool Cat Cafe will provide refreshments for 227 W. 7th St. • 872-8200 • www.mcginnispub.com shoppers. Also for sale are homegrown catnip, cat beds, mats and toys and people’s tee shirts. Dona- tions of items for the sale are welcome on the days of the sale. The shelter will be open for adoption applications both days from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The shelter is located on Route 6 and County Line Road in Westville. The Independent Cat Society is celebrating its 30th year of caring for homeless cats and kittens. The shelter is located in Westville at the inter- section of Rt. 6 and County Line Road. For more information, phone the shelter at 219-785-4936.

Exhibit Celebrates Handmade Books This fall the Westchester Township History Mu- seum will celebrate the art of hand bookbinding with a new exhibit. “For the Love of Books: Hand- binding and Related Book Arts” will be on exhibit in the temporary exhibit room through Nov. 18. The museum, an educational service of Westches- ter Public Library, is free of charge and open to the public from 1 – 5 p.m. Wed. – Sun.. The museum is located in the historic Brown Mansion at 700 W. Porter Ave., Chesterton. “For the Love of Books” includes the work of nine book artists from the greater Chicago area and from Chesterton: Sylvia Alotta, Lou Kaufman, Lynne Mc- Grath, Ann Poe, Pamela Rogalski, Sheila Schaef- fer-Hirsh, Kandy Schneider, and Melanie Terasaki. Sixty-four books illustrating many styles and techniques of hand bookbinding and decoration will be on exhibit, as well as examples of fi ne binding, artist books, altered books and letterpress printing. “For the Love of Books” was organized and designed by guest curator Shelia Schaeffer-Hirsh, a book artist from Wilmette, IL, and Westchester Township History Museum curator, Jane Walsh- Brown, Tory Duhammel, Lu Anne DePriest, Joan Costello, and Bill Corrigan. For more information, phone the museum at 219/983-9715. THE September 27, 2007 Page 39 “Cool Change” at the Box Factory Folk songs of the 60s and original compositions will be performed by “Cool Change” on Sat., Sept. 29 at 8 p.m. MI time at the Box Factory for the Arts, 1101 Broad St., St. Joseph, MI. Radke This is the fi rst appearance of “Cool Change,” a husband-wife duo from Dowagiac, MI. Frannie and Orchard Denny Stites will have the audience singing along with the familiar songs of the sixties. Denny plays the guitar while Frannie joins in on fl ute. They will also perform some of Frannie’s original tunes. The OPEN FOR SEASON simple honesty of her lyrics refl ect the life experiences of everyone. U-Pick Apples or Buy Already Picked Tickets at the door are $8 general admission and $6 for seniors (60+) and students. Children 12 and East of Hwy. 421 on 200 N under are admitted free when accompanied by an adult. For more, phone 269-983-3688 during normal 219-872-3140 gallery hours of 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Mon.-Sat., or Sun. from 1-4 p.m. or visit boxfactoryforthearts.org

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Organ Concert at The Acorn Theater Come See Michiana’s Sat., Sept. 29, 8 p.m. MI time All American Diner Organ Concert by Bill Tandy. Enjoy music of the 30s and 40s as played on the Theater Barton 6 a.m. - 4 p.m. • 7 Days Organ. Tickets are $15; reserve at 269/756-3879. The Acorn Theater is located at 107 Generations 1608 E. Michigan Blvd., Michigan City • 874-4565 Dr., Three Oaks, MI. THE Page 40 September 27, 2007 Bach Institute Announces Season Limited Time Only… Performances of Johann Sebastian Bach’s “Mag- SALE! purchase nifi cat” and Brandenburg Concertos will highlight the 2007-2008 season of The Bach Institute at Val- “Autumn in the Dunes” paraiso University. by Beard The VU Bach Choir will celebrate the Advent sea- Unframed $25.00 son with a Dec. 9 performance of Bach’s “Magnifi - (Reg. $35.00) cat” and Antonio Vivaldi’s “Gloria” in the Chapel of the Resurrection on campus. Framed $125.00 In January, the Bach Institute will host an annual *(Reg. $150.00) symposium exploring a particular period in Bach’s *Framed in our “Poster Special” wood frames - choice of colors musical development. This year’s symposium will focus on “Bach in Cöthen,” the 1717 to 1723 period. The Framing Station The symposium, held Jan. 17 to 19 on campus, will include lectures and performances of the Bran- a 912 Franklin, Michigan City y (219) 879-2115 denburg Concertos, which Bach composed while Open Tuesday - Saturday serving Prince Leopold. The Brandenburg Concer- r Area’s largest selection of South Shore Posters. tos are widely regarded as among the fi nest musical compositions of the Baroque era. This season’s other Bach Institute programs are: • Oct. 7 - Joint performance with the VU Chorale Abiney’s Oriental Rug of Morten Lauridsen’s contemporary choral master- piece “Lux Aeterna.” Chapel of the Resurrection, 3 p.m. & Carpet Cleaning Company • Oct. 28 - Reformation Vespers featuring the Oriental Rug Cleaning, Repair, Restoration and Refringing Bach Choir. Chapel of the Resurrection, 3 p.m. FREE PICKUP and DELIVERY SERVICE Tickets to the Oct. 7 and Dec. 9 concerts are $15 for adults and $10 for senior citizens and students; phone • Carpet Cleaning 219/464-5162 or visit valpo.edu/vuca/valpoartsme • Upholstery Cleaning dia. • Leather Furniture Cleaning The Bach Institute was founded in 2003 with a • Drapery & Blind Cleaning (as they hang) gift from VU alumni Richard and Phyllis Duesen- • Window Washing berg. Dr. Christopher Cock, Duesenberg professor All Rugs are cleaned by hand with a of Lutheran church music, serves as director of the specially designed chemical process Bach Institute. More at www.valpo.edu/bach. HARDWOOD FLOORS - Hand Polishing & High Speed Buffi ng 1-888-327-1010 • 705 Harrison Street, LaPorte, IN • 219-325-3363 “West Side Story” 50th Anniversary Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” is transported to modern-day New York City, as two young ideal- ist lovers fi nd themselves caught between warring WINNER street gangs the “American” Jets and the Puerto OF THE 2007 Rican Sharks. Their struggle to survive in a world PORTER COUNTY of hate, violence and prejudice is one of the most R.O.S.E. NEWCOMER innovative heart-wrenching and relevant musical AWARD dramas of our time. GIFT PARCELS ~ GIFT BASKETS & TRAYS “West Side Story” features songs such as: Some- WWW.MOLLYBEAS.COM where, Maria, Tonight, America, I Feel Pretty and • Candies • Gummies • Licorice • Chocolate • Carob & Yogurt more! • Sugarless • Dried Fruits • Nuts & Nut Mixes The Memorial Opera House production of this timeless play can be seen at the following dates and FLAVORED NW INDIANA’S LICORICE CENTER • Vegetarian & Vegan Products times: Oct. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20 @ 8 p.m. and Oct.7, COFFEES • Local Honeys • Coffees & Teas 14, 21 @ 2 p.m. • 100 Spices, Soups & Baking Ingredients TERRIFIC Tickets: $16/Adults & $13/Students & Seniors. SUGAR • Organic & Gluten-Free Grains & Pastas FREE & TEAS Tickets are available through the Memorial Opera MON.-SAT. ~ 10-7 • SUN. ~ 12-6 KOSHER GLUTEN ORGANIC House Box Offi ce, at 219-548-9137, or in person. FREE 219-983-9401 The Memorial Opera House is located at 104 Indi- 761 Indian Boundary Road, Suite 3 • Chesterton, Indiana ana Ave., Valparaiso. Box offi ce hours: Mon.-Sat., 10 Between Schoop’s & El Salto, just east of Hwy. 49 near the I-94 interchange. a.m.-2 p.m. or visit www.memorialoperahouse.com THE September 27, 2007 Page 41 Colleges Offer Transfer of Credits Ivy Tech Community College and Purdue Uni- versity have partnered to offer expanded transfer of credit opportunities for students throughout In- diana. The two institutions have recently signed additional agreements, bringing the total number of degree programs that will transfer from all Ivy Tech campuses to Purdue University to eight. This collaboration allows students to complete an associate Tom McCormick degree at any Ivy Tech Community College campus Builder and transfer to Purdue University-West Lafayette for the completion of a bachelor’s degree. Licensed in Indiana & Michigan This announcement comes following a similar announcement in May between Indiana University Voice: 219.928.2953 and Ivy Tech Community College. The two institu- Fax: 219.879.3536 tions designed more than 100 courses that transfer from all 23 Ivy Tech campuses to Indiana Uni- email: [email protected] versity-Bloomington. In addition to the more than 100 courses, the two schools signed formal agreements to transition Ivy Tech two-year degrees to IU four-year degrees at campuses throughout the state. They include ten concentrations from all six Ivy Tech liberal arts degrees along with degrees in nursing and criminal justice.

An Evening of Hoosier Ghostlore Mark Marimen, well known author of the “Haunt- ed Indiana” series of books, will offer a program of ghostly legends and stories that are unique to In- diana. The author, a resident of Crown Point, began to research and collect facts on ghosts throughout the state, then published the fi rst book on his fi ndings in 1997. “Haunted Indiana” was followed by “Haunted Indiana II, Haunted Indiana III, and Haunted Indiana IV.” Mr. Marimen’s newest book, “School Spirits,” a collection of ghost stories from college campuses, will debut in June, 2008. This event, a benefi t for St. Jude House, will take place Fri. Oct. 19 at 8 p.m. at First United Method- ist Church in Crown Point. The church is located at 352 South Main Street. Tickets cost $10.00 each With this Ad and can be purchased at the Coffee Cup, 107 North Main Street, Crown Point or at St. Jude House, 12490 Marshall Street, Crown Point. For more infor- 10 % off mation on tickets, phone Amy Stepanek at 219/662- 7066 ext. 15. There is limited seating, so interested Wellness persons are encouraged to buy tickets early. Following the presentation, the author’s books Visits. will be available for purchase and for signing. All proceeds from the Evening of Hoosier Ghost- 1943 S Woodland Ave. Expires 10/31/07 lore will support programming at St. Jude House, a Michigan City, IN 46360 Expires 1/21/07 shelter for victims of domestic violence and sexual 219-879-0249 assault. The 30-bed facility, located in Crown Point, assists women, men, and children, and all services are provided free of charge. THE Page 42 September 27, 2007 Help us help thousands of ac.cess 5K Charity Walk Americans find out how the Identity The Minority Health Coalition of LaPorte County (MHCLC), a 503(c)(3) organization, is sponsoring a Theft Shield can help them. 5k charity walk to be held on Sat., Oct. 13. The pur-

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by Charles McKelvy

One of the benefi ts of being a Benedictine Oblate of Saint Meinrad Archabbey is that I get to go to Merrillville and enjoy a Mexican Fiesta with one of the monks. Allow me to explain: We Oblates are organized into chapters, and the Merrillville Chapter to which I belong meets We Oblates monthly at St. Joan of Arc Church in Merrillville particularly enjoyed from September through April. St. Joan’s annual Parish Picnic this And our September meeting is always memorable year because it had because: we have not seen one another all summer, a Mexican Fiesta a mindful Monk always comes from Saint Meinrad theme, complete with homemade to give us a memorable message, and our fi rst meet- tortillas and ing of the season always happily coincides with St. tamales. Joan’s annual parish picnic. And, as parish picnics go, St. Joan’s is number one year after year. So imagine my sheer delight recently when I received a posting from our Chapter Coordinator, Deacon Steve Zubel, notifying us all that our fi rst meeting of the season “will be special for two reasons. First, Father Joseph Cox, O.S.B. will be visiting us and will give a presentation entitled, ‘Judg- ing Others.’ Second, our meeting will coincide with our annual Parish Picnic. This year, the picnic has a Mexican Fiesta theme and will feature tortillas and tamales made by our own Father Andrew Corona!” How could I possibly pass that up? I could not, and I did not. But mind you, I made the mistake of heading to Merrillville on I-94, thinking the interstate would be lightly traveled by a few grannies gearing up for church. No, it was more like some NASCAR qualifying heat or something. If folks are concerned about high gas prices, shrinking petroleum reserves, greenhouse gases, and global warming, they certainly are A serene setting for a parish picnic in Merrillville. not expressing those sentiments on Sunday morn- ings on I-94 between Sawyer and the I-65 interchange. Oh well. I sedated myself by tuning to WFMT and catch- ing the tail end of somebody’s production of Ludwig Van Beethoven’s only opera, Fidelio. I got to hear how Leonora, disguised as the young man Fidelio, sprung her husband Florestan from Pizarro’s for- tress jail. It was lilting and life affi rming, and I was actually able to stop judging all the speedsters around me long enough to make it to St. Joan of Arc Church at 200 East 78th Avenue in Merrillville in a solid state of mind and body. Even my car was composed when I got there in time for the 11 o’clock Mass. And that was a good We were too busy with our Oblate meeting to win this sombrero. THE September 27, 2007 Page 49

The site of one of the best parish picnics anywhere – St. Joan of Arc Church in background. thing, because I got to hear Father Corona explain to the congregation that the proper way to eat a ta- male is to fi rst peel back the corn stalks and then Father Joseph Cox, O.S.B. gently guided us along the path of devour the tasty contents of corn meal and beans. not judging others. I confessed to the good Father after Mass that I had recently labored through some tamales at my favorite Salvadoran restaurant in Chicago in true gringo fashion – by attempting to eat the whole ta- male. Father Andy just smiled and said I would have a better culinary experience by doing it his way. And I did, and I can assure you we had a great time working our way through the innumerable tasty offerings of the St. Joan Parish Picnic. And then our monastic visitor, Father Joseph Cox, O.S.B., gently instructed us on the art of not judging others. Judging from the reactions around the table, Fa- ther Joseph hit us where we live when he quoted former Archabbot Lambert Reilly, O.S.B. as saying: “The only exercise we ever get is jumping – to con- clusions about other people.” Oblates and a Monk of Saint Meinrad at a parish picnic in Merrillville: Father Joseph said we learn to be judgmental as (front row, left to right) Lani Peterson, Yvonne Weaver, Charles McKelvy, (back row, left to right) Deacon Steve Zubel, Joe Little, Father Joseph children and that we can overcome the urge by fi rst Cox, O.S.B., and Earl Walton. admitting that we don’t know everything we need to (Photo courtesy of an anonymous parishioner) know about other people and then by rejoicing “in the good that can come to our neighbors.” After putting up with the “neighbors” all summer, I wasn’t really ready to hear that last bit, but then I know that Father Joseph’s advice has always served me well. Such as, I must say, when he suggested a few years back that we simplify our lives by arranging our closets so all clothes hang the same way. When you wear something and wash it, Roadside rest he said, turn it the other way. After a month, he on the way added, donate everything that has not been turned home from a to your favorite charity. memorable meeting with a See if that doesn’t work for you. monk in And what worked best for me after fi nally eating Merrillville. tamales the proper way and learning not to judge others was to be the judge of the most relaxing way home to Harbert. That was a no-brainer – take I-65 to its northern terminus, hang a right on U.S. 12 and cruise through the dappled dunes country in a true monastic state of mind. And, yes, stop along the way to stretch, smell the fall fl owers and stop judging others. THE Page 50 September 27, 2007 Fall Videos at Krasl Art Center Estate Sale for the late prominent The fall video series at Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Michigan City Artist Robert Wilcox Blvd., St. Joseph, MI, will begin on Wed., Oct. 3 at Phase 2 noon MI time. Artist and educator Lorie Jesperson Mr. Wilcox was a prominent “Hoosier Salon” portraitist along will lead a discussion period after the video. Coffee with Wheeler, Warren, and the late Billy Nelson of Michigan City. will be served; feel free to bring a sack lunch. More The sale offers early works of art, sculptures and illustrations by at 269/983-0271. Mr. Wilcox and his collection of art books, The fi rst video is “Elizabeth Catlett: Sculpting rare vintage art instruments and equipment. the Truth.” Her inspiration comes from women, be- Rare books cause, as she says, “women have to try a little hard- Art: Mixed, Oriental, 1900’s Illustrations & Ephemera er.” Hosted by Faith Ringgold, the video is 28 mins. Oils (lg. 1935 Charles Kellner Seascape, Karl Warren) Furniture: Mid-Century Modern to Antique, small mirrored mantled oak bureau, Victorian, 1930’s studio couch, Museum Day at Center for History sm. cedar wardrobe, lawyers bookshelves, The Center for History and Studebaker National 1930’s mahogany table & chairs… Pottery: American Art, Japanese (Yoko Yamazaki)… Museum are joining with institutions across the Glassware & Porcelain: Art Glass, lg. Venetian glass lamp, country on Sat., Sept. 29 to participate in Muse- EAPG (Bakewell), Royal Rudestadt, Nippon, Carnival um Day, presented by Smithsonian magazine and Sterling Spoons Hyundai Motor America. From 10 a.m.-5 p.m. East- Jewelry: Vintage, Victorian, Norway (Hroar) & Mexican Sterling ern time, visitors can gain free admission by show- Christmas: Antique glass faced, Hong Kong, Spun Cotton ing a Museum Day Admission Card available in the Vintage Toys and Games • Wood Golf Clubs September issue of Smithsoniam magazine or the Vintage Quilts & Clothing, Victorian laces & buttons (steel cut & website www.smithsonian.com/museumdaycard jet) and More Info: 574/235-9714 (Studebaker Museum) or September 28, 29, 30 • 9 a.m.-6 p.m. 574/235-9664 (Center for History). 108 Warren Drive, Pottawattomie Park Michigan City, IN Auditions Announced at Footlight Footlight Players has announced audition dates for its December musical offering “She Loves Me” directed by Bob Cooley. Auditions will be Mon., Oct 8th and Tues., Oct 9th at 7 p.m. Cast requirements calls for 7 women and 8 men 18 years or age or older. Bring your own sheet music and be prepared to sing it with a Footlight accompa- nist. Phone 219-874-4035 for more information.

Learning Center Tutors Needed If you can volunteer an hour or two a week, the Learning Center at Michigan City Public Library needs math and reading tutors for children. Inter- ested parties should phone 873-3043. THE September 27, 2007 Page 51 CLASSIFIED I CLEAN. Looking for new houses. Call 219-872-8001. TWO CAN DO IT! Residential/Commercial Cleaning Service. CLASSIFIED RATES - (For First 2 Lines.) Senior discount. Affordable rates. 1-3 ads - $7.00 ea. •• 4 or more ads - $5.50 ea. (Additional lines- $1.00 ea.) Please call Angela and April: 219-861-3869 or 219-877-5884. PH: 219/879-0088 - FAX 219/879-8070. Email: [email protected] LINDA’S CLEANING – 219-325-0369. CLASSIFIED ADS MUST BE RECEIVED BY HOUSE CLEANING. Cleaning Done Right! Reasonable Rates, FRIDAY - 4:00 P.M. - PRIOR TO THE WEEK OF PUBLICATION Experienced. Free estimates. Ask for Ginny 219-872-6424. PERSONAL REALLY Good housekeeper seeks REALLY Nice people for whom she can clean. Please call 219-873-1887. GALLERY READINGS by mediums, Fri., Sept. 28 at 7 p.m. 1st Spiritualist Church, 314 W. Coolspring Ave., Michigan City, IN. FINAL TOUCH HOUSE CLEANING. $10 per person; to reserve a seat, call 219-879-4277 Reasonable. Quality service. Ref. avail. Call Debbie at 219-879-1429. or contact [email protected] WONDERFUL CLEANING PERSON. Thorough, reliable, honest. PERSONAL SERVICES Excellent references. Call 269-469-4624. SAVE YOUR PRECIOUS MEMORIES DIGITALLY ON CDs OR DVDs HANDYMAN-HOME REPAIR-PLUMBING Home movies-slides-pictures transferred to CDs or DVDs QUALITY CARPENTRY: Expert remodeling of kitchens, bathrooms. Wedding & Event Documentation. Also: doors, windows, skylights, ceramic tile, drywall, decks & repairs. Corporate and Industrial Video Productions Small jobs welcome. Call Ed at 219/878-1791. Contact: Patrick Landers at Midwest Video Communications • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 219-879-8433 HIRE Sue’s HUSBAND LIVE-IN CAREGIVERS AND MORE, INC. Is your list of household repair & maintenance projects growing? Local Employment Agency Small jobs welcome. - Quality Work. -- Call Ed Berent helps people maintain their independence in the @ 219/879-8200. security of their own homes since 1998 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • We provide: H & H HOME REPAIR • 7 days/24 hours care and attention We specialize in: •Carpentry •Finished Basements •New Baths • day or night shift assistance •Electrical *Plumbing •Flooring •Drywall/Painting. • limited medical/nursing services Family owned 45 years. • medication management Jeffery & Scott Human, owners -- 219/861-1990. • meal preparation • light housekeeping ALL PHASES OF RESIDENTIAL PLUMBING. No job too big/too small. Call (219) 872-6221 leave message Free est. All work guaranteed. All prices very reasonable. 219-448-3941. An alternative to nursing home CHIMNEYS – GLASS BLOCK WINDOWS – ALL MASONRY REPAIRS PHOTO RESTORATION, CUSTOM ADS ON WHEELS DIGITAL Gene Burke 219-324-8702 (LaP.) or 219-229-4109 (M.C.). VEHICLE WRAPS, GICLEES ON CANVAS. Digital wedding and boudoir JUNK. Will haul away anything from your home, large or small. photography. Monthly workshops. Affordable prices. Call 219-326-0590. Very reasonable. Call 219-872-2695 or 219-210-5095. EXPERIENCED NANNY AND COMPASSIONATE CAREGIVER TOP-NOTCH CONSTRUCTION – Licensed & Insured, free estimates. with medical background. Can do housekeeping, run errands, etc. House remodeling, interior/exterior. Pole barns, Garages, Windows, Excellent references. Reasonable rates. Call 219-877-4302. Siding, Roofing & Decks. Call 219-778-1045. DOGWALKER WITH REFERENCES. CALL 219-878-1903. BILL SMART – Home Repair & Remodeling • Carpentry • Electrical CHILD CARE. Loving mom of 3 will care for 1-2 additional children in her The one man for all your big jobs too small for the big contractors. home. Great alternative to daycares. Previous private care experience. Serving Harbor Country since 2001 • 269-469-4407. References available. Reasonable rates. Call 219-879-4044. KEENE CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE Seasonal Clean-up and Winterization • Winter Projects SELF IMPROVEMENT - INSTRUCTIONS • Off Season Property Management ENTERTAINMENT/LESSONS Local, Insured, Over 20 yrs. Experience. Call 219-861-7041. Voice and Most Pop/Trad. Instruments. Call 219/872-1217. HEALTH & PHYSICAL FITNESS PAINTING-DRYWALL-WALLPAPER • • • MASSAGE THERAPY & WELLNESS CENTER • • • WISTHOFF PAINTING -- REFERENCES Therapeutic Massage • Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine • Small Jobs Welcome -- Call 219/874-5279 Reflexology • Heated Stone Therapy • Salt Scrub • Pregnancy Massage JEFFERY J. HUMAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR PAINTING & STAINING • Custom Decorating - Custom Woodwork - Hang/Finish Drywall • Healing Touch • Chair Massage & Wellness Programs for Business • Wallpaper Removal – Trim Carpentry Qigong • Personal Fitness • Gift Certificates 27-Years experience. Insured. Ph. 219/861-1990. www.wellness-specialists.com DUNIVAN PAINTING and POWER WASHING 1026 N Karwick Rd. 219-879-5722 (Mon-Sat) Decks, Homes, Trailers, Driveways, Cement, etc. For Evening/Weekend Appointments, Call our New Buffalo Local. Exp. Insured. Reasonable Rates. Call Brian at 219-741-0481. Location at the Harbor Grand Hotel 888-605-6800. THE A & L PAINTING COMPANY -- INTERIOR & EXTERIOR CLEANING - HOUSEKEEPING 20-YEARS EXPERIENCE. Also Power Wash, Seal & Paint Decks. PERSONAL TOUCH CLEANING -- Homes - Condos - Offices. Seniors (65+) 10% off labor. References. Reasonable. Phone or fax Day and afternoons available. - Call Darla at 219/879-2468. 219/778-4145. Cell phone days 219/363-5450 SUZANNE’S CLEANING LAKE SHORE PAINTING & PRESSURE CLEANING. 219/326-5578. Free estimates. Call 219-872-6424 and ask for LeRoy. FINISHING TOUCH: Residential & Specialty Cleaning Service ABOUT SPACE LTD. Professional - Insured - Bonded - Uniformed Custom Painting and Decorating – Residential and Commercial. #1 in Customer Satisfaction. Phone 219/872-8817. Call Kristina at 219-363-0724. www.allaboutspace.net CLEANING SOLUTIONS. Home & office cleaning services, WAYNE’S PAINTING. From top to bottom, interior/exterior. Painting, 10 yrs. exp. Insured, free estimates. Call 219-210-0580. staining, decks, pressure washing. Free est. Fully insured. 13 yrs. exp. “YOU COME OUT AND PLAY. LET ME PUT IT ALL AWAY.” 219-363-7877 days; 219-778-2549 evenings. Ask for Wayne. • Residential Cleaning • Water Flowers • Dog “doodie” in Yard PREMIER POWER WASH. Decks, Fences, Concrete, Houses. • Security House Check. Call Deb 219-861-0554. Resealing. Gutter Cleaning. Insured. Call 219-363-0475. HOME MATTERS CLEANING SERVICE. Residential and Commercial ROBERT ALLEN & ASSOCIATES, INC. – Painting & Decorating accounts welcome. Ref. avail. Bonded & insured. Interior-Exterior. Custom Painting. Wall Coverings. Drywall Repair Melissa 219-785-2364. Insured. Competitive Rates. Reliable. Call 219-840-1581. THE Page 52 September 27, 2007

• WARREN’S POWERWASHING & PAINTING • BEAUTIFUL GOLDEN DOODLE PUPPIES. FREE ESTIMATES. 219-879-3362 Updated shots, $500 each. Call 219-921-1144. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ESTATE ITEMS – Faux chinchilla jacket, medium, worn once $50; MICHIANA PAINTING & PRESSURE CLEANING Industrial allergy vacuum, like new $200; Real sheepskin $50; Int/Ext Painting – Decks – Siding – Sidewalks – Free Estimates Gun cabinet $50. Call 219-874-3394. 219/861-4748. I WILL BEAT ANY PROFESSIONAL ESTIMATE BY 10%. CUSTOM-BUILT BED WITH FOUR DRAWERS. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • (bed & headboard/drawers are separate. Color: mauve, laminated). DUNELAND PAINTING. Interior/Exterior painting and staining. Total width: 71”; width of drawers: 31”; length of bed: 81”; Powerwashing and sealing decks. Insured. Call 219-201-5715. width of bed: 40”. Included: 2 mattresses. $135. FRESH START PAINTING • Interior/Exterior • Commercial/Residential BEAUTIFUL OFF-WHITE LACE CURTAIN. Floor length. Width: 12 ft. Insured and Bonded. Call 219-879-7819. Modern gold curtain rod. $95. Call: 219-362-3602. TIM’S PAINTING REAL ESTATE Interior & exterior painting, pressure washing and/or hand washing, gutter cleaning, exterior window washing. Free estimates. COMMERCIAL – RENTALS/LEASE/SELL Call Tim 219-861-7965 cell or 269-426-0506 home. GARAGE AND BASEMENT OVERSTUFFED? Store your stuff with us and get a 6 month lease for a 5 month price. P LANDSCAPE-Lawns-Clean Up, Etc. P GOLDEN SANDES STORE AND LOCK. H & D TREE SERVICE and LANDSCAPING, INC. -- 4407 E. U.S. 12 (@ Hwy. 212) Full service tree and shrub care. Trimming, planting, removal. Michigan City, IN. Firewood, snowplowing, excavating. -- Call 872-7290. 219/879-5616. FREE ESTIMATES OFFICE SUITE. 3 private offices and reception area. Expenses, except HEALY’S LANDSCAPE & STONE phone, paid. Well maintained, high traffic area. 2811 E. Michigan Blvd., 219/879-5150 -- FAX 219-879-5344 Michigan City. (219) 879-9188, 879-2700. http://www.healysland.com - [email protected] Voted: BEST LANDSCAPE SUPPLY YARD IN N.W. INDIANA! RENTALS INDIANA 15+ Types of Flagstone, 30+ Types of Stone, HOUSE FOR RENT IN LONG BEACH Granite boulders, River Rock, Decorative gravel, Mulch, 3/BR. Across from lake. Great view & beach. Call 219/874-8692. Mushroom Compost, Sand, Topsoil LONG BEACH COZY 4/BR HOUSE AT STOP 15 (Across from Beach) Landscaping, Stonescaping, Ponds, Patios, Walls, Pavers, Bricks Fireplace and Large Deck. No pets. Call 708/370-1745. Complete Landscape Design & Installation! Dunegrass, Perennials, Evergreens, Grasses, Groundcovers, ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Annuals all sold at below RETAIL Cost! DUNESCAPE BEACH CLUB LAKEFRONT CONDOS -- 2 and 3 bedrooms. ★★ H&S SERVICES --2621 E. US HIGHWAY 12 ★★ Avail. Oct--May -- $1,200 to $2,000 per month. Call 219/872-8946 DUNESCAPE REALTY - 219/872-0588. Let Us Be Your One Stop Shop Colored Mulch - Topsoil - River Rock SHERIDAN BEACH-YEAR ROUND-FULLY FURNISHED. Retaining Wall Blocks - Natural Stone Completely remodeled 1BR, 1BA apt. just steps away from the beach at 310 Colfax. New small kitchen appliances, furniture, TV/DVD, A/C units. ✸ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✹ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✹ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✹ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✹ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✸ Spacious private balcony with a glimpse of lake, barbeque area. ADDIE’S LAWN MAINTENANCE • Residential & Commercial $550/mo + NIPSCO. Call 708-372-6898. Yard Clean-Up • Mowing • Aeration • Thatching • Ext. Power Wash, Stain & Seal • Free Est. Call 219-879-2017 or 219-448-0900. ENDLESS SUMMER – Beach living all year long. Shoreland Hills. ✸ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✹ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✹ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✹ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✹ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✸ Stop 31. Off-season rental. Sept-May. Charming rehabbed cottage. 1 blk. to beach. Sleeps 6-10. New kitchen, 2 new baths, LR, FR, huge screened ✩ ★ JIM’S LAWN SERVICE – MOWING – WEEKLY RATES ✩ ★ porch. $700/mo. + util. Call 847-644-4398 or 847-696-0878. CALL 219-879-3733 or (cell) 219-229-3178. Leave message. LONG BEACH HOUSE FOR RENT - Great location, very close to beach Landscaping by: SMALL’S GARDEN CENTER and park. 4/BR, 2/Bath. A/C. W/D, D/W. Deck w/BBQ. Custom Landscape Designs: Avail. 8/4/07 for short/long term rental. Call 312-953-9570. Retaining Walls—Block, Boulder, Timber, Ledge Rock Brick—Patio, Walks, Driveways EXCLUSIVE DUNELAND BEACH JOHN LLOYD WRIGHT HOME Flagstone—Walks, Patio, Walls At Stop 35 is the perfect place for a summer or winter retreat. Ponds & Waterfalls—Complete Excavating/Site Preparation Perched atop a large wooded dune, this home will comfortably accommo- Clean-ups—Hydro Seeding & Sodding—Dunegrass date 12 people. A/C, fireplace, sunroom, cable TV, internet. 13 ACRE GARDEN CENTER: Shade Trees—Evergreens, Shrubs & 1 blk. to private beach and endless sunsets. Available all year round. Perennials. We Deliver Pulverized Topsoil, Mulch, Decorative Stone, Please inquire by calling (312) 214-5648. Driveway Stone, Sand, Paving Brick, Boulders, SHERIDAN BEACH. Contemporary, spacious, furn. 3BR, 2-1/2BA home. Flagstone (White & Chestnut): Cut Drywall, Outcropping, Steppers. 2-car garage. Outstanding lake vistas. Short or long term. Call 630-852- 219-778-2568. 1551 E. Hwy. 20, LaPorte, IN 46350 5414, e-mail [email protected], www.michigancityrental.com CAPPY’S LAWN CARE HOUSE FOR RENT-OGDEN DUNES. Quiet semi-private beach commu- COMPLETE LAWN SERVICE • FREE ESTIMATES • INSURED nity. 3BR, 1.5BA, sleeps 6+2. Gas BBQ, big deck, screened porch, A/C, 219-874-3580 Satellite TV, stereo, all linens. Sat/Sun rentals $1200. Great family location. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Cell 219-730-6486, H 219-763-3088. ATTENTION DRIVERS willing to train to obtain CDL! NO DUNESCAPE BEACH CLUB – STEPS FROM PRIVATE BEACH!! EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! TMC Transportation needs drivers. 3BR, 2.5BA Townhouse w/Gorgeous Lake View, W/D & Satellite TV Guaranteed weekly earnings. Premium equipment and benefits. ONLY $800/wk (4 wk. minimum). Incl. July 4, Labor Day Excellent earning potential and still be OFF WEEKENDS! It’s not Call Todd at (312) 415-0316. a job, it’s a future! FOR CDL Training through Commercial Driver Institute in South Bend, IN. Call today. - 1-800-882-7364 AC0064 MICHIGAN CITY BEACH HOUSE. STOP 31/Shoreland Hills. 5BR, 3BA. Recently updated. Huge cedar deck overlooking beautiful WANT TO SELL views of yard and creek. Sleeps 10-14. Fully furn. Turn Key. 2.5 blks. COPIC MARKERS AND PENS - AT FIRME’S – BEV SHORES to beach. No smoking or pets. Call to reserve your family and friends get- (2 Stores) 11th & Franklin Streets, Michigan City - 219/874-3455 away vacation! Security deposit required. $1,250/wk. Hwy 12, Beverly Shores - Just West of Traffic Light - 219/874-4003 Only 1 hr. from Chicago! INDOOR FLEA MARKET – GARAGE SALE. Sat. & Sun., Oct. 13th & 14th. Call 708-774-7196 or [email protected] 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at PERENNIALS GALORE GREENHOUSE, CHARMING LONG BEACH TWO STORY HOME 5652 State Rd. 4, LaPorte, IN. Vendors Wanted. $10 a space Stop 20 - Newly redone - 4/BR, 2/Bath. Furnished - No Pets. Washer/ for both days. To reserve your space, please call 219-369-9361 dryer. 1/4 Block to beach. $750/mo + utilities. after 6 p.m., or 219-369-9413 & lv. msg. Avail Sept’07 - June ‘08 - Call 708/717-8883. THE September 27, 2007 Page 53

SHORELAND HILLS 10 MONTH RENTAL. 3BR, 2BA, furn. W/D. 2 blks. to lake. Avail. 8/20/07 to 6/30/08. $800 per month includes outdoor Exhibit-Related Programs maintenance, but not utilities. No Pets. Call Bob N. at (800) 899-2699. In conjunction with the Richard Hunt Exhibition Recently remodeled. “Must See to Appreciate.” at the Lubeznik Center for the Arts in Michigan BEAUTIFUL CEDAR HOME ON WOODED LOT for rent in Michiana Shores. 3BR, 2BA with screened-in porch, deck & fenced yard. City, the center is offering the following programs Walk to beach. $1500 + util. Interested? Call 312-493-1438. to enhance your appreciation of the sculptor’s work. YR. ROUND SHERIDAN BEACH RENTALS. 3BR House, The exhibit continues through Dec. 9th. More infor- 2BR Apt., and Studio Apt. No Pets. Non-smoker. 1 yr. lease. mation at 874-4900. Close to casinos. Off-street parking. Call 219/879-2195. Thurs., Sept. 27 at 7:00 p.m. DUNE ACRES RENTAL. Fully furn. 3BR, 5BA home with 5000 sq.ft. Richard Hunt: A Sculptor for our Time - A vi- on 3.8 wooded acres. Very secluded in the beautiful sual presentation by Joan Chesterton will include: gated community of Dune Acres. Great home for entertaining and comfortable living. 6-12 month rental avail. Hunt’s early life, ongoing career, formal qualities Duneland schools & 55 min. commute to Chicago Loop. of his works, his lasting legacy and contribution to $3300 + util. monthly. Terry Kiwala, 312/286-0532. contemporary arts. Co-sponsored by: the Lubeznik HOME, SWEET HOME CHESTERTON. Center for the Arts & Purdue University North Cen- Delightful 2BR, 4 rm. 2-story apt. avail. Open kitchen, amenities, tral. $5 donation, LCA members free. great eat at counter. Roomy bedrooms upstairs. Beautiful hardwood flrs., Sat., Sept. 29 at 2:00 p.m. A/C, blinds, ceiling fans, cable, parking, patio, green yard. No pooches please. $650/mo. + util. Call 773-929-5900. Family Sculpture-Making Workshop - Bring your WINTER RENTAL LONG BEACH HOME – Stop 30, own treasures or take advantage of the assortment 2 story, 3BR, 2BA, garage. Call 847-398-4756 or 847-454-4448. of materials that will be available to tape, paint, and SHERIDAN BEACH LONG TERM RENTAL. glue your own unique piece of sculpture. Turn scrap Modern, comfortable 2BR, 2BA. Stove, refrigerator, W/D. into sculpture! $3 donation, LCA members free. Seasonal lake views. Credit check. $800/mo. 219-363-6818. ARTIST’S SHERIDAN BEACH FRONT COTTAGE. Stop 9. 6 mo. rental Oct/April. 2BR, new bath/windows and remodeled kit. 2 decks with hot tub on beachside. $800 + util. Dep. Required. Call 312-787-2577 or 219-871-0207. 3BR HOUSE IN SHERIDAN BEACH. Short walk to lake. $1100/mo. + util. Non-smokers. No pets. Call 630-886-3986. RENTALS MICHIGAN HARBERT, MI. 3BR, 2.5 BA brick ranch home with patio, deck and screened porch on 2.5 acres. 1 mi. to Lake Michigan and Cherry Beach. Close to new Four Winds Casino and many antique shops. For more info, call Pat at 269-612-0900 or Mary at 773-972-7005 anytime. September 18, 2007 TEAM STANDING WON LOST FLORIDA RENTALS 1. Alley Cats 6.5 1.5 FLORIDA, THE VILLAGES. 2BR, 2BA furnished with golf cart. 2. Striking Beauties 5.5 2.5 14 free golf courses. All amenities. No pets, no smoking. Available by week or month. Call for DVD. 219-929-5556. MC Dental Smiles 5.5 2.5 SALE OR RENTAL-- LONGBOAT KEY, FL. 2BR, 2BA on the beach! Lanatics 5.5 2.5 VRBO#131915, FSBO#20952856. [email protected] 3. Graceful Gutters 4.5 3.5 or 941-544-2741 H REAL ESTATE FOR SALE H HIGH TEAM GAME SCORE MICHIGAN CITY BEACH HOUSE/38’ CIGARETTE POWERBOAT. 1. Striking Beauties 678 Stop 31. 9 rms., 5BR, 3BA. Sleeps 10-12. Gorgeous cedar deck, 2. No Shows 663 extra lot. Fully furnished, turn key! 2.5 blks. to Beach! Time to relax! bnd- 3. Alley Cats 600 [email protected]. Boat additional $69,000. Beach house $379,000. The Hopefuls 600 Call for info. 708-774-7196. MICHIANA SHORES AREA, IN, wooded bldg. sites. City sewer & water. 80 ft. x 130 ft. Walk to beaches! $159,000. Broker/owner 239-283-2437. HIGH TEAM SERIES SCORE BEACH CLOSE just 3 blks. 3BR, 2BA ranch, huge grtrm. 3000+ sq. ft. 1. No Shows 1803 on 2 levels, loads of upgrades. Deck, garage, mature landscaping. 2. Striking Beauties 1780 Michiana Shores, IN. selling homes inc 219-874-1180. 3. Graceful Gutters 1742 202 CARTER RD., LAKE HILLS. 3BR, 1.5BA. New furn/CA Maple flrs. Beach access easement. $145,000. Call 312-337-7330. HIGH INDIVIDUAL GAME SCORE 1. Bina Gupta 185 Introduction to Microsoft Excel Course 2. Laurel Byrne 172 3. Dottie Brinkman 177 Purdue University North Central Ofﬁ ce of Con- 4. Helen Stephenson 169 tinuing will offer a three-day course on the basics of Microsoft Excel. HIGH INDIVIDUAL SERIES SCORE “The Basics of Microsoft Excel” will meet at PNC 1. Laurel Byrne 499 - Porter County at 600 Vale Park Road South, on Thursdays, Oct. 4 to 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. Registration 2. Tammy Vouri 447 is $79. A recommended book is available for $26. 3. Helen Stephenson 455 To register for this course, contact the Ofﬁ ce of 4. Bina Gupta 440 Continuing Education at PNC - Porter County (219) 531-4200, ext. 4207, or visit http://www.pnc.edu/ce STRIKES IN A ROW: Dottie Brinkman (3) to register online. SPLITS: 5-10 picked up by Kathy Brennen THE Page 54 September 27, 2007

Hacienda by fi nds herself becoming a part of the Hacienda fam- Jordan Hirsch ily. Trouble starts when former boyfriend, Chase, This book was also gets a job there. Is he psychotic? Certifi able? written by Michigan Or just plain mean? Probably all of the above, but City resident Jor- Morgan keeps falling for his sweet talk and the two dan Hirsch. At only have an on again off again relationship. twenty years of age The book fl ips back and forth between Adam’s she has put together story and Morgan’s story with the Hacienda always an emotional story the adhesive binding everyone together. There are about people in love, some twists and turns that prove to be fatal to some people in hate and and advantageous to others. Infi delity, love, anger, people in trouble… jealousy and all the the angst and follies of being all revolving around eighteen years old can be found here. Forces are at a popular Mexican work that could bring about the downfall of more restaurant known than one person and the climax will change many as Hacienda. lives forever. The reader is fi rst It was hard to fi nd any sympathy for Adam or introduced to Adam Morgan. He was weak-willed and a push-over for North, son of a very his wife, and Morgan is a spoiled, whiny girl “look- wealthy man, although estranged from him for his ing for love in all the wrong places” as the song goes. decision to strike out on his own rather than stay Even though they are not lovable characters, it is in the family business. Problem is, most of his ven- Jordan Hirsch’s talent as a writer that molds and tures quickly go sour. He always manages to worm defi nes those characters, whether you like them or his way out with the help of some high priced law- not. yers, leaving his partner holding the bag. And the ending? Well, you know me, I don’t read His wife, Nicole, has some business sense when and tell. But you might be surprised at where Adam she’s not shopping for designer clothes, that is, and and Morgan’s paths fi nally lead them. it was her subtle suggestion to start a Mexican restaurant in an historic building in New Haven, The Three a small town in northwest Indiana on Lake Michi- Snow Bears by gan. Jan Brett The restaurant opened in the summer of 2001 to I know it’s far rave reviews and growing crowds. But Adam’s trou- too early to be bles were just beginning… “His wife spent the ma- thinking about jority of her time in Illinois, at their house…Nicole snow or anything had an ongoing affair with one of North’s former snow related, but business associates…And North had a new love in when I picked his life too: Hacienda.” up this beautiful North kept an apartment above the restaurant book, I decided and spent many, make that too many, days in Indi- that I had to tell ana instead of keeping the home fi res burning back you about it right in Illinois. now! If you know Jan Brett’s work, you know her In the meantime, Hacienda continued to thrive for the beautiful, storybook she writes, and realistic and soon Adam opened more restaurants in other illustrations she puts in everything she does. towns, but it was the one in New Haven that re- This clever takeoff on the Goldilocks and the mained his favorite. Hacienda had more employees three bears theme fi nds the reader in the far north to hire when the rush of summer residents kept the with Aloo-ki the Eskimo girl following her lost dog restaurant constantly busy. One of the new employ- team and coming across the very large igloo of the ees was pretty Morgan Cohen. She was eighteen three polar bears--momma, pappa and baby bear. years old, her daddy owned a car dealership, and Fortunately, for your little ones sake, the ending is you’d think life would be pretty rosy for such a teen- a happy one and storytelling at your house will take ager. No way. Dad tells her she has to get a job the a little longer as everyone oohs and aahs over the summer before her senior year in high school, so she detailed drawings. You could read this book a dozen reluctantly puts in an application at Hacienda. She times and fi nd something new in the illustrations is hired as a hostess and after a rocky start, and every time! some rough hazing by the older employees, Morgan Till next time, happy reading! THE September 27, 2007 Page 55

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