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Volume 24, Number 40 Thursday, October 9, 2008 The House of Tomorrow… Its Fabulous Past by Barbara Stodola BEVERLY SHORES, IN – Once the star of the show, the House of Tomorrow today stands boarded-up and fenced-in – a sorry disappointment to those who hoped to see signs of progress at the annual tour of homes – but a ripe opportunity for an ardent preser- vationist with $1.3 million to spend. “We are accepting applications from per- sons interested in working with us,” said Todd Zeiger, regional director of Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana, the agency which leases the World’s Fair homes from the National Park Service and subleas- es them to qualifi ed applicants. “We want to see the house looking the way the architect, George Fred Keck, originally designed it,” he said, allowing that some concessions will be made for renovating the interior. The House of Tomorrow as it stands today, boarded up, in Beverly Shores, Ind. This year’s tour, on October 11 and 12, marks the 75th anniversary of Chicago’s Cen- tury of Progress Exhibition, where the futur- istic House of Tomorrow made its debut. It is one of fi ve World’s Fair houses shipped to Beverly Shores after the fair closed – and the only one still searching for a rescue party. Mary Miller-Luxen, the last private owner of the house, moved to Cali- fornia almost 10 years ago, after her lease-back agree- ment with the National Park Service expired. Friends re- member the ups and downs of Mary’s 40 years in the House of Tomorrow – the fabulous parties she hosted for political candidates, and the constant Mary Miller-Luxen haggling with the national parks over such issues as who was going to repair the roof. (In the end, Historic Landmarks Foundation replaced it.) The House of Tomorrow at the 1933 World’s Fair, with sun-decks and plate-glass window-walls on second and third levels. House of Tomorrow Continued on Page 2 THE Page 2 October 9, 2008

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House of Tomorrow Continued from Page 1 Keck was one of few midwestern architects who “The roof always leaked,” recalls Bobbe Gull, espoused the sleek International style that Le Cor- the interior designer Mary contacted in the 1980s busier had pioneered in France. But Keck incorpo- to give her house a glamorous Art Deco look. Occu- rated spectacular features: an airplane hangar, at- pants of the four other World’s Fair houses had the tached garage, central air conditioning, labor-saving same experience – leaky roofs that caused no end devices in the kitchen. His house proved to be one of of damage – but they acknowledge that the houses the fair’s major attractions. More than 1.5 million were only built to showcase modern materials and visitors paid an extra 10 cents to see it. construction techniques, and were never expected Keck himself designed much of the furniture to last for 75 years. shown at the fair’s opening in 1933: clean-lined, tu- bular chrome and glass pieces, the very essence of modernism.

An “original chair” from the World’s Fair, which the Millers kept on their porch.

Mary Miller-Luxen (right) photographed during the 1980s with interior designer Bobbe Gull, whom Mary had contacted after Bobbe did the Art Deco interior of Tangerine restaurant in La Porte, Ind. When George Fred Keck drew up his plan for the House of Tomorrow, he had a novel concept – a three-story, 12-sided house supported by a steel frame, with fl oor-to-ceiling windows all around.

Steel-frame construction of House of Tomorrow, House of Tomorrow as it was furnished in 1933, with fl oors radiating from a central core. with modernist tubular furniture and Venetian blinds. THE October 9, 2008 Page 3 But by the 1934 season, designing women had al- When the World’s Fair closed, with no plans made ready begun to alter his scheme. Interior designer for the housing exhibits, developer Robert Bartlett Mabel Schamberg explained: “Because of the ex- was able to purchase the House of Tomorrow for posed constructions – like the ‘X-Ray’ – revealing $2,500. He intended to use it as a promotion piece Bones! – I decided that the skeleton structure need- for his vacation community, Beverly Shores, and ar- ed to be garbed in as restful a mode as possible… I ranged for a barge to ship it across Lake Michigan. used ‘grays’ in order to soften and subtilize the steel But a rough winter interfered with the house be- beams.” ing unloaded at the specially-built dock. Historian Schamberg also replaced the Venetian blinds Carl Reed says the House of Tomorrow waited out with glass curtains to achieve “wistful, delightful, the storms in the harbor of Trail Creek, courtesy of softening effects” and covered the plate-glass win- Edward Lutz fi sheries. It arrived in two pieces, the dows with draperies, so as to be “cozily hidden from third-fl oor solarium being shipped separately. the outside world.” Bartlett bought fi ve other World’s Fair homes, but the House of Tomorrow was the only one he man- aged to sell. The new owners, Charles and Catherine McCarty, bought the building in 1938 and briefl y operated a tea-room there. In 1940 they sold it to Ruth Gallagher. The house changed hands again in 1945, when interior designer Helen Lewis acquired it for her summer home. She lived year-round in the Drake Hotel and had a clientele on Chicago’s north shore. According to Mary Miller-Luxen, Lewis used Chippendale furnishings in the House of Tomor- row. In 1958, James and Mary Miller became the new owners, after having rented the fi rst-level apart- ment for awhile. The airplane hangar was convert- ed into bedrooms, and a screened porch was built on the second level to accommodate the activities of six children – Jim, Jeff, Joel, Joan, Jeani and Jay. In House of Tomorrow as it was furnished in 1934, later years, Mary spent winters in California. She with fl oor-to-ceiling draperies. was preceded in death by both husbands, James E. Keck’s revolutionary fl oor-plan – with pie-shaped Miller and Raymond Luxen. rooms radiating from a central core – had left the Mary Miller-Luxen was dining area open to the living room. Schamberg a gregarious, fun-loving fi xed that with a decorative screen, dividing the two individual, a political ac- spaces. On the lower level, she replaced the “man’s tivist with a large circle of workroom” with a cocktail room, a socially accept- friends. In the turbulent able space after the repeal of Prohibition. political atmosphere of the 1960s, with controversies raging between Beverly Shores homeowners and proponents of the national park, the Democratic par- Mary Miller Luxen is pictured ty won the election – and (right) at an Art Center costume Mary was elected town party with Augusta Weir (center) clerk. She attended rallies and Beverly Shores artist and conventions, and of- Aldona Marek. ten opened her house for fund-raising events. Visiting architects and student groups were fre- quent visitors. Jim Zanzi, who teaches at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, said, “I remember Mary Miller-Luxen with great affection and have the highest regard for her custodianship of the House of Tomorrow.” She often pointed out such original fea- tures as the non-functioning dishwasher, which she kept in place because, she said, “It was the fi rst one ever made.”

A decorative screen separating living and dining areas. House of Tomorrow Continued on Page 4 THE Page 4 October 9, 2008

House of Tomorrow Continued from Page 3 According to Mary’s lease-back agreement with the National Parks, she was expected to move out in 1998. Jim Morrow, a preservationist from Ches- terton, had plans to restore the House of Tomorrow and to live in it. But he became exasperated with the differing regulations of state and federal authorities – and with Mary’s reluctance to leave. He decided to buy a different house. Another would-be reno- vator took over, but the agreement terms were not observed (among other things, the exterior copper cladding was removed and found in the dumpster), and Historic Landmarks Foundation terminated the lease. Mary Miller-Luxen left Beverly Shores; she moved to La Jolla, California, where she died just one year ago – on October 11, 2007.

Determined to personalize her home, Mary covered the front hall with oyster shells – brought home each night from the Red Lantern restaurant, where she worked as a hostess.

End-grain wood paneling, shown here on a wall, was also used on some fl oors.

Mary’s preference for geometric fabrics is shown in her 1990s redecorating of the lower level.

Cypress House on Tour The Cypress Log Cabin, a rustic beach house demonstrating the functional beauty of tidewater red cypress, will be open to visitors Saturday and Sunday, October 11 and 12, at the annual house tour sponsored by Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. The home has been totally restored by Flint Alm, a St. John, Indiana plumbing contractor, and his wife Jamie, who are now looking forward to their fi rst winter on the shores of Lake Michigan. The Florida Tropical House, still under construc- tion, can also be visited. Guides will indicate prog- ress underway at the Armco-Ferro House and the Rostone House – all located on the lakeshore at Beverly Shores, Indiana. Tours cost $10./person and are by reservation only, with credit-card payment. For ticket informa- tion (including tour-times and parking details), con- The Cypress Log Cabin, restored by Flint and Jamie Alm, tact nps.gov/indu or www.historiclandmarks.org. is open to tour-goers on October 11 and 12. THE October 9, 2008 Page 5 Micky Gallas Properties 123 (219) 874-7070 Beach CRS (219) 874-5249 City T (269) 586-2350 Michigan 1-800-680-9682 www.MickyGallasProperties.com Micky Gallas ABR, CRB, CRS, e-PRO, GRI, SRES Long Beach • Michigan City • New Buffalo Cell 219/861-6012 Opportunities Are Knocking

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Keefe In his own mind, Abraham Lincoln never doubted Alben Jasper Conant, among whose other works is the evidence he encountered in his mirror. The look- the rare image of a smiling Lincoln. ing-glass told him that he would be unwise to com- The 12 images of the Railsplitter president pro- pete against Adonis types in a male beauty contest. vide the cover and most of the month-by-month Fortunately, writes biographer Stephen B. Oates, “art.” Brief blurbs about each image indicate that Lincoln “had a rare ability to laugh at himself.” That the portraits appeared as early as 1860 and as re- ability enabled the sixteenth president to “quip that cently as 2001. if he ever met anybody uglier than Lincoln, he would The Month-by-Month Lineup shoot the wretch and put him out of his misery.” The contrast between the calendar’s cover image and the January portrait is stark. The natural as- sumption after brief study of the two is that the pair were selected to underscore the maturation of the The Illinois president from the relatively youthful political fi g- Historic Preservation ure (January) to the grievously burdened chief exec- Agency selected utive of the Civil War years (cover). The hypothesis the Elijah C. seems appropriate when one notes that the beard- Middleton chromolithograph less Lincoln sat for the month of January image in for the cover 1860, when he may have been a full year from the of its special White House. Historic Illinois Calendar. The The page by page notes on each portrait provide same portrait numerous insights into the president’s attitudes appears as the toward the entire business of engaging formal por- “calendar art” for the month of traiture to record his changing facial appearance. October, 2009. Some comments on the Notes: (Image courtesy February, 2009: With another image of a beard- IHPA) less Lincoln, the work of Winchester, Illinois artist William Camm, viewers are reminded that Lincoln spent 1860 in the Prairie State. The notes indicate No ugly wretches ever died. Succeeding genera- that Camm must have done an outline by 1857– tions have generally agreed that what Lincoln dep- and that Lincoln must have liked that beginning recated was more physiognomy than face–an index because the outline became a picture on a banner to character rather than surface decoration. If an- during the Lincoln-Douglas debates of 1858. Camm other gallery of portraits were needed, the Illinois then fi nished the portrait in 1860. Historic Preservation Agency (IHPA) has now pub- lished it and offered it for sale. The gallery appears in the IHPA 2009 calendar titled “Celebrating the Bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln.” The year 2009, of course, will offer the platform for many other kinds of memorial celebra- Representing February in tions. The nation will mark the 200th anniversary the Lincoln of Lincoln’s birth on February 12. Bicentennial The calendar, with its 12 different portraits of Memorial Calendar is Lincoln, already promises to become a collector’s the William item. Some generalizations help to place its images Camm portrait of Lincoln in advance perspective. . . of a beardless Lincoln that was The portraits in the Lincoln memorial calendar completed in almost uniformly capture the sixteenth president 1860. Camm looking pensively away from the viewer or past was a resident of Winchester, him. Illinois. (Image They show the president either beardless or wear- courtesy IHPA) ing the facial hair that he began to affect during his White House years. None shows him smiling, though one has him dis- playing the barest beginning of a grin. The full-face exception came from the brush of renowned painter THE October 9, 2008 Page 11 March, 2009: Invited to the White House in 1864, self-trained artist William F. Cogswell reportedly made a number of sketches of a brooding, probably What may be harried president. It becomes easy to recall that the one of the least- Civil War was in its fourth year. formal images of Lincoln was April, 2009: “Executed in the modern colorful also part of the style that the contemporary (LeRoy) Neiman is fa- monumental mous for,” the undated April image borrows from collection of Lincolniana on the impressionist and postimpressionist schools of public display painting. at the Lincoln May, 2009: Painted in 1938 as a copy of a separate Museum in Fort Wayne. The portrait by George Peter Alexander Healy, the deep- picture was ly shadowed Lincoln by Catherine Carter Critcher not part of the was the property of Lincoln’s last descendant, Rob- Bicentennial Calendar gallery. ert Todd Lincoln Beckwith. Donated to the Illinois (Image courtesy State Historical Society in 1976, it hangs today in Lincoln Financial the Illinois Executive Mansion, Springfi eld. Foundation) June, 2009: The notes on the June portrait com- ment that “Illinois artist Alb Meyer used an 1860 photograph. . .to render this image (of a beardless earned his fame. He had also painted presidents Lincoln) about 1925.” On loan from the Lincoln Millard Fillmore, John Tyler, and Franklin Pierce. Presidential Library and Museum in Springfi eld, One of his paintings hangs today in the U.S. Capi- this painting also hangs in the Illinois Executive tol. Mansion. December, 2009: “Painted from life about 1862, this portrait of Lincoln was rendered by Alban Jas- per Conant.” As the notes explain, “Conant is also known for his rare interpretation of the Smiling Lincoln.” The artist never had formal art training. The Illinois Historic Preservation Agency has an- nounced that Bicentennial Memorial calendars may be ordered from the Agency at 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfi eld, IL 62701-1512. The price of a single calendar is $7.00. But anyone interested may order fi ve calendars or more at $5.00 each. Information on the calendars may be obtained by calling the IHPA at 217/524-6045.

As in other Lincoln memorials, a bust of the sixteenth president stood in the lobby of the Lincoln Museum in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The museum has since been closed–to open at a later date. (Image courtesy Lincoln Financial Foundation) July, 2009: The most recent of all the Lincoln portraits, “Renowned portraitist Marla Friedman painted this profi le. . .of Lincoln in 2001.” A private Like a reminder collector donated the work to the Illinois Executive of Lincoln’s Mansion. hardscrabble early August, 2009: An oil on canvas done in the “drib- life, the Conestoga wagon in Lincoln’s ble technique,” by Umberto Romano, was donated New Salem State in 1998 to the Illinois State Historical Library. Historic Site September, 2009: Of the more than 20 portraits of dominates the reconstructed Lincoln by the noted portraitist William A. Patter- village scene. son, the September image again shows a beardless (Image courtesy Lincoln. It was completed about 1925. New Salem State Historic Site) October, 2009: Having nearly completed his chro- molithograph of the president, artist Elijah C. Mid- dleton sent a proof of his work to the subject. Lin- coln responded with a critique and praise–the only time he offered such collaboration. November, 2009: As the acknowledged “foremost painter” of Lincoln, Francis Bicknell Carpenter had THE Page 12 October 9, 2008 “10 inch Masterpiece” The Thaddeus C. Gallery Listen Up, is pleased to host its 3rd Annual Small Works Exhi- bition. Invited artists were asked to create works that Ladies! do not exceed 10 inches in any direction. “10 inch Masterpiece” will Women of all ages are invited to commence with an Opening Reception on Fri., Oct. 17, participate in this free event. 5-8 p.m. Many of the artists will be present. The exhibi- tion will continue through Cervical Cancer November 16. Work by Lauren Feece Invited artists include: Screenings Amy Bernacchi, Brandon Briggs, Laura Cutler, Pap Tests and Clinical Lauren Feece, Jimmy Duke Johnston, Monokokolo- kis, Valerie Taglieri, Sarah Takahashi, Mikio Wata- Breast Exams will be offered. nabe, Ron Wennekes, and Clinton Worthington. Gallery hours are Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri 10-6, Sat 10- Saturday, October 18, 2008 3, and Sun 12-3. Visit the gallery at 822 Lincolnway, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. LaPorte, or online at www.thaddeusc.com Educational Presentation at 10:00 a.m. AAUW Meeting All women who are or who have been sexually active, or who have The Michigan City Branch of the American As- reached age 21, should have an annual Pap smear. It is your best tool to sociation of University Women will meet at 7 p.m., detect pre-cancerous conditions and hidden, small tumors that may lead Mon., Oct. 13, at the Barker Mansion, 631 Wash- to cervical cancer. If detected early, cervical cancer can be cured. ington St., Michigan City. John Martinez, director of the Michigan City Zoo, will speak about “What’s two locations: New at the Zoo.” Any person who is a baccalaureate or associate Saint Anthony Memorial Duneland Health and graduate of an accredited college or university is 301 West Homer Street Wellness Institute welcome to join AAUW. Michigan City 810 Michael Drive Locally, AAUW supports the Reading is Funda- Chesterton mental Program which provides books at no charge to Michigan City elementary students. The local t FREE Pap Tests - must call to register. branch has a number of interest groups including antiques, crafts, and readers. At each meeting, top- t FREE chair massages - must call to register. ics of interest are presented to members. More info: phone Julie Krieghbaum, 872-3730. t
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Dylan Shinn was the fi rst student to win an apple by bobbing for it. Maggie Beeler and Lisa Bohacek dip their apples.

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13th Annual SUNFLOWER ARTS FESTIVAL Thank you to those who attended our fund A benefi t for the raising event “Kittens in the Court Yard.” Everyone including the kittens had a wonderful afternoon. Art Barn School of Art One lucky kitten even found a new home. A special thank you to Maria Rosenstein, Susan O’Conner, Saturday & Sunday, October 11 & 12 Nancy Saxon, and the Michiana Humane Society staff for making this event possible. Watch for de- 11 am to 5 pm tails on “Puppies in the Court Yard” coming we as- ENTERTAINMENT sume (depending on Mother Nature) this Spring. Only a few days left to contribute clothing to The High Noon, Good Time Cloggers, Fall Girlfriend Sale, your ultimate woman’s re- Shiloh Crossing and more sale clothing event. We are accepting appointments for clothing drop off on Tuesdays and Fridays now through Oct. 14th every 1⁄2 hour from 10 a.m.-4:30 CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES p.m. Please pick your best 30 items and call the Center at 879-3845 to reserve your spot (please no Pumpkin Painting, undergarments). Leave a message with your name, Face Painting, Sand Art phone number, and date and time you would like to Drawings each day for Children’s come in. We will confi rm your reservation with a re- turn call. There is a $10 fee to participate. The Fall Scholarships Girlfriend Sale will be held Oct. 17, 18, 25 & 26. Kathy Bricker invites you to a Beijo bags trunk show on October 9th from 6-8 p.m. Beijo bags are af- IN THE BARN fordably elegant handbags designed for women by Original Art, Jewelry, Pottery & women!! Call a friend and mark this exciting event Sculpture on your calendars. The Long Beach Fitness Center and George Blue started a new 8 week session of “Get in Beach Shape” trimming and toning class continuing ON THE GROUNDS through Nov. 22. Classes can be prorated for late Food Court & Beer & Wine Garden registration. There has also been a buzz of inter- Crafts booths, Artist Co-op Tent, est around starting a “Spin Class”, which is a fast paced stationary bike workout. For more informa- Plein-aire Painters, Hay Rides tion or to express an interest, stop by or phone the Fitness Center at 219-879-1395. Private yoga classes and Thai Yoga message are Admission: Adults $5.00 • Children (under 12) $2.00 now available here at the Community Center. The increased fl exibility and healing benefi ts are truly Art Barn amazing. Phone the Center at 879-3845 and will pass along your name and number for more infor- 695 N 400 E mation or to schedule an appointment. Valparaiso, IN A new fall session of Beginning Ballroom Dance Classes with instructor Mary Chandler is 219-462-9009 underway. For more information, phone Mary at [email protected] 219-680-9261. Private lessons are available. Professional Choreographer and dance instruc- www.artbarnin.com tor Larry Payne is offering on going instruction in Latin/Disco Dance, Ballet & Beginning Jazz Dance. Phone 219-707-7391. Beginners are welcome, and tuition is by the month with prorating available. ------submitted by Susan Vissing THE Page 16 October 9, 2008 7th Annual Women’s Fair™ Arboriculture is the art and science of maintaining trees as part of a complex system in our environment. The aim Women’s Fair™, the largest women’s event in La is to keep a constant balance of the ecosystem in order to Porte County, will take place on Tues., Oct. 14, at reduce disease and death and maintain vigor and growth. Blue Chip Conference Center, 2 Easy St. in Michi- gan City, from 2 to 7 p.m. In its seventh year, the annual health fair is free and open to the public. Tickets or pre-registration are not required. Women’s Fair is presented by La Porte Region- al Health System (LRHS), and is co-sponsored by WEFM/95.9, Lakeshore Public Television and Lake Magazine. The event offers lifesaving health screen- ings, valuable wellness information, give-a-ways and exciting demonstrations and presentations. Exhibitors include the many diverse areas rep- resenting LRHS, such as complementary and al- ternative therapies, the Wellness Resource Center, the Heart and Vascular Institute and many more. In addition, there will be information booths on fi t- ness and nutrition, health products and fi nancial planning to name a few. Free health screenings will include blood pressure, blood glucose, bone density and colorectal cancer take-home kits. A healthy variety of presentations will accom- pany the exhibits. The following are the seven new and informative presentations: “As Serious as a Heart Attack” by Dr. Joseph Rosenblum; “Keep the Beat, 12 Steps to a Healthier You” by Allison Gos- horn, MA, ABD; “Why Growing Older is More Fun Than it Used to Be” by Professor Dot Nuechter- TREE ISSUES IN YOUR YARD? lein; “Emergency or Immediate Care” by Jeff Coto, RN, MS, CCNS, CCRN; “More Options, Less Pain” Hi! My name is Christian Siewert and I am president of by Dr. Julius Ellis; “Prevention and Treatment of C & A Arborists Inc. I am a certifi ed arborist and have Diabetes” by Dr. Joseph Arulandu; and “Make the been caring for trees for over 15 years. We work with an Move - Zumba®, Yoga and Step” by Lynn Zeiler, Ben environmental attitude and aim to preserve the valuable tre- Blakeman, Olga Felton and Cherie Fuller. escape in the harbor country region. 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Once a month you can receive an email with the celestial highlights of the upcoming month, along with a day-by-day forecast. Or, you can access the website directly and read a bunch of articles Michiana Wolf Express about timely world events. The elections are a big topic right now. Rolls Royce and other fi ne cars. Please call 24 hours in advance for reservations! Lakeshore Woman’s Club Call any time for any reason The Lakeshore Woman’s Club kicked off its 2008- 2009 season on Sept. 13 with a luncheon at Station 3916 Ponchartrain Dr. Fax: 269-469-3498 801. Michiana, MI 49117 Cell: 269-449-8714 Stepping Stones Shelter for Women, Inc., has [email protected] been adopted as the club’s project for this year. Ger- ri Jones, Shelter Director, told of the organization’s activities. Toiletry items were brought by members to donate to the facility and a list of needs was given to each member. FOR RENT – The Fine Arts Department will meet on Oct. 20 LONG BEACH, INDIANA at Feallock House; Mrs. George Smrt will speak on League of Women Voters and Your Vote. The American Home & Garden Department will Beach House meet at the home of Becky Werner on Oct. 21 for a at Stop 14 Three story fully fun day. furnished home The next meeting of the Lakeshore Woman’s Club overlooking Lake will be held on Oct. 11 for lunch at the Immanuel Michigan, 4 bed- Lutheran Church Social Hall. Sandy Gleim will rooms, 4 baths, give a program on “Vintage Clothing.” deck, patio, sepa- rate living area Lakeshore Woman’s Club is open for member- with kitchen on ship to all women in LaPorte County and nearby. 1st fl oor. Winter For further information on the club or either of the rates: $1,500 per departments, phone Nancy Ryding, 871-0775. month plus utilities, September 2008 through May 2009. Summer rates: $2,850 per week. Project Warm Child--Hat & Glove Drive Beach Rental Project Warm Child is a community wide drive at Stop 31 to collect new hats and gloves for the children of Cute fully fur- LaPorte this winter, sponsored by Cutler Funeral nished 2 bedroom Home. Cutler is kicking off their second season with apartment with this initiative. large balcony overlooking Lake Cutler Funeral Home is working in cooperation Michigan at Stop with LaPorte schools and is asking for the commu- 31, 1 bath, gas nity’s help in championing the growth of this event grill. Winter rates: with donations. The focus is for new hats and gloves $750 per month for kindergarten to fi fth-grade school children. plus utilities, Sep- tember 2008 through May 2009. Summer rates: $1,200 per week. Drop-off locations for new hat and glove dona- tions are Cutler Funeral Home, 2900 Monroe St., Thaddeus C. Gallery, 822 Lincolnway, and a (desig- Year Round Unfurnished Apartment in Long Beach nated site at the LPHS by the Leos). Donations will Large 1 bedroom at Stop 31 with picture windows overlooking Lake Michigan. $750 per month plus utilities, 1 year lease. be accepted through November 14. Cash donations are also accepted, and 100 % of the funds will be dedicated to the program. Distribution will be made Call 219-472-4457 through the schools at designated times and dates before Thanksgiving. More info: Cutler Funeral or Fax 219-861-1049 Home, 219/362-2828 or www.cutlerfuneral.com THE Page 24 October 9, 2008 13th Annual Sunfl ower Arts Festival New Release! This benefi t for the Art Barn School of Art will take place Sat. & Sun., Oct. 11 & 12, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Held on the grounds of the Art Barn in rural Valparaiso, the weekend promises lots of enter- tainment: High Noon, Good Time Cloggers, Shiloh Crossing and more; Children’s activities: pumpkin painting, face painting, sand art, and drawings for children’s scholarships. In the barn, enjoy original art, jewelry, pottery and sculpture. On the grounds, by Southern Shore Artist take a hay ride, stop at the Food Court, Beer & Wine Garden, artist co-op tent, craft booths, and observe Neil Kienitz the plein-aire painters. The Admission: $5/adults, $2/kids under 12 yrs. The Framing Station a Art Barn, 695 N 400 E, Valparaiso. 219/462-9009. 912 Franklin, Michigan City (219) 879-2115 y www.artbarnin.com or email [email protected] Open Tuesday - Friday 9 to 5, Saturday 10 to 4 r Area’s largest selection of South Shore Posters. Duneland Weavers’ Guild Meeting The Duneland Weaver’s Guild will meet on Sat., Oct. 11th, at 10:00 a.m. at the Westchester Public Library Annex, 100 West Indiana Street, Chester- ton, Indiana. This month’s program will be a tap- estry weaving workshop. Loom and yarn needed to participate. Coffee, tea and refreshments will be served. Meet- ings are open to the public. Not yet weavers and non weavers are encouraged to come and participate. Questions, contact Karen at 219-659-8550. T Bones Pier II Books & Coffee at PNC Next to the Blue Heron Inn Purdue University North Central will hold its Lake Side Dining Books & Coffee review and discussion program on Great steaks & seafood prepared on our wood burning grill Wed., Oct. 15, in the Library-Student-Faculty Build- ing, Assemby Hall, Room 02. Time is noon-12:45 Blue Heron Inn 1110 Lakeside St. LaPorte, IN 46350 p.m. The program is free and open to the public. 800-575-3880 The Killing of Strangers by Jerry Holt, will be [email protected] • www.pleastshore.com discussed. He is a PNC visiting assistant professor of English and director of the PNC Composition pro- gram. GUSE CONSTRUCTION Home Care, Hospice Offi ces Relocated Franciscan Home Care’s and St. Anthony Hos- pice’s branch offi ces have relocated to 1225 E. Cool- spring Ave. in Michigan City. The move occurred on September 29. Patients receiving services from Franciscan Home Care and St. Anthony Hospice will experience no disruptions in service provided. 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Writer’s Rendezvous On Thurs., Oct. 9 at 6 p.m., Writer’s Rendezvous will meet at the Michigan City Public Library. Writ- ers share their writing each month. New members are welcome. Information at 873-3049. THE Page 28 October 9, 2008 LaPorte Country Antique Show TAYLOR DAVIS SALON welcomes back Robin Heyn Sun., Oct. 12 is the fi nal show for the LaPorte 15 Years Experience County Antique Show season. The show is held from Educated in: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the LaPorte County Fairgrounds in • London • Minneapolis LaPorte. Admission is $4.00 and children under 12 19399 W. US 12 • New York • New Orleans are free. The show is held rain or shine. (269) 469-6400 • Chicago • Los Angeles Dealers from fi ve states wil be selling lamps, primitives, vintage clothing, furniture, estate jew- elry, costume jewelry, holiday items, pottery, dolls, books, linens, elegant glass, post cards and toys. GIFTS CUSTOM FRAMING ART Beach Scenes Homestyle cooking will be available. There is free parking and handicap parking is available near the For GardenHome cates& Behind every piece of art… Florals front gate. Gift Certifi There’s a story. Landscapes Information about the LaPorte County Antique

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The faithful folks at Ecumenical Music Ministry invite followers of all faiths to join them for their October Psalm Festival on Sunday, October 12 at St. John’s United Church of Christ in Michigan City, and on Sunday, October 19 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in La Porte. Both free-will ecumenical expressions of these ancient prayers that are prayed by so many faiths will begin faithfully at 4 p.m., and both will feature an angelic chorus of voices from a variety of faith traditions in the area. And so you know, St. John’s United Church of Christ, where the October 12 festival will be pre- sented, is located at 101 St. John Road across from Marquette Mall in Michigan City. And if you at- Vicky Warkentien has worked over-time to direct the Ecumenical Music tend the festival on October 19, you will fi nd St. Ministry’s forthcoming October Psalm Festival on October 12 and 19. Paul’s Episcopal Church at 1000 Michigan Avenue Ecumenical Choir will present choral repertoires just south of the downtown business district in La based on Psalm texts. And, she adds, “participants Porte. will join the choir in singing various Psalm set- tings.” The Ecumenical Choir is worthy of its name, be- cause it consists of members of the following church- es: First Congregational Church, First Presbyteri- St. John’s United an Church, First United Methodist Church, Notre Church of Christ in Michigan City Dame Catholic Church, Sawyer Highlands Church, will be the site St. Luke United Lutheran Church, St. Paul Lu- of the October theran Church, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Trinity Psalm Festival on October 12. Church, and St. Mary Catholic Church. The October 19 “The festival simply could not happen without the festival will be help from our local church musicians, choir direc- offered at St. Paul’s Episcopal tors, and coordinators. They give extra time and ef- Church in fort to strengthen our faith, bring tears to our eyes, La Porte. joy to our hearts, and draw us closer to God. We are blessed with the musical gifts from God in our community, which change our fear into consolation, from despair into home,” says Vicky Warkentien.

If you are accustomed, as I am, to praying Ves- pers at day’s end, then you will fi nd fond familiarity in a program that includes a call to worship with Psalm 150, praise in Psalm 8, confession in Psalm 51, and congregational responsorial Psalm singing with Psalm 100. Yes, you should come prepared to lend your own voice to these ancient prayers and hymns, because Pianist Lee Meyer is lending they echo every authentic human emotion. his considerable Festival Director Vicky Warkentien notes that: keyboard talents “Psalms have nourished worshipers throughout to the October the centuries. Singing the Psalms has a long and Psalm Festival. rich tradition within Christianity. Christian psalm- singing appears to date from its earliest days, when Christians continued their attendance at the syna- gogue.” Noting that “many Anglican, Catholic, Episco- pal, Lutheran, and Methodist congregations sing or chant the Psalms each week,” Warkentien says the THE October 9, 2008 Page 31

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Phone: 219/879-0088 Fax: 219/879-8070 E-mail: [email protected] THE Page 32 October 9, 2008 Activities to Explore In the Local Area: WALL October 9 -- Michigan City Concert Assoc. pres- Constructors, Inc. ents “Frank Vignola Quintet (popular music & tra- ditional jazz). 7:30 pm at MC Elston Middle School Theatre, 317 Detroit St., MC. Tix $20 at the door. October 9-13 -- At the Vickers Theatre: “Vicky Cristina Barcelona.” A Woody Allen fi lm. Rated PG- 13. Thurs/Fri 9 pm; Sat/Sun 3:45 & 9 pm; Mon 9 • DesignDesign pm MI time. Also Showing: “Frozen River.” Winner • NewNew Grand Jury Prize Sundance Film Festival.Rated R. CConstructiononstruction Ea. day at 6:30 pm MI time. 6 N. Elm St., Three Oaks, MI. 269/756-3522. www.vickerstheatre.com • AdditionsAdditions October 10 -- Henhouse Prowlers (Bluegrass • RenovationsRenovations Band) in concert at The Acorn Theater, 107 Genera- tions Dr., Three Oaks, MI. 8 pm MI time. Tix $20; • ResidentialResidential reserve at 269/756-3879. • CommercialCommercial October 10-11 -- Outdoor Farmer’s Market at Schoolhouse Shop, 278 E 1500 N, Furnessville, IN. (north of US 20). 10 am-4 pm. 219/926-1551. October 10-12, 16-19 -- “Camping with Henry and Tom.” Stage play at Chicago Street Theatre, FFourour GGenerationsenerations ooff QQualityuality CConstructiononstruction 154 W Chicago St., Valparaiso. Thurs/Fri/Sat 8 pm; Sun 2:30 pm. Tix $15/adults, $12/sen.cit., students 111717 WWestest SSeventheventh SStreettreet MMichiganichigan CCity,ity, IINN 4463606360 & military; reserve at 219/464-1636. 2219-879-829119-879-8291 October 10-12, 16, 18-19 -- “The Importance of FFaxax 2219-879-821119-879-8211 email:email: [email protected]@sbcglobal.net Being Earnest.” Play by Oscar Wilde performed at University Theatre, campus of Valparaiso Univer- sity. Thurs/Fri 8 pm; Sat Oct 11, 2 pm, Oct 18, 8 pm; Sun Oct 12, 7 pm; Oct 19, 2 pm. Tix $15/adults, $10/ sen. cit. & students; reserve at 219/464-5162. October 10-12, 17-19 -- “On the Town.” Musical at the Memorial Opera House, 104 Indiana Ave., Valparaiso, IN. Fri/Sat 8 pm; Sun 2 pm. Tix $17/ adults, $14/students & seniors. 219/548-9137. October 10-13 -- Harvest Days in Harbor Coun- try. Open houses, artist receptions, culinary demos, special sales, family fun activities, and more! The festival begins at noon Sat. at Lion’s Park, New Buf- falo.Maps will be avail. Info: 269/469-5409 or visit www.harborcountry.org October 11 -- Outdoor Farmer’s Market, 8th & Washington streets, MC. 8 am-noon or sell-out. October 11-12 -- Kids’ Fall Funfest Weekend (noon-4 pm ea. day) and NW Indiana Storytellers Festival (10:30 am-3 pm ea. day) at Indiana Dunes State Park. Gate fee applies. Info: 219/926-1390. October 11-12 -- 12th Annual Biennial Quilt Show. Presented by the String-a-long Quilt Guild of Valparaiso. Sat (9 am-5 pm); Sun (10 am-4 pm). Held at the Porter County Expo Center, Valparaiso. Adm./ $5. Under 12 yrs. adm. free. October 11-12 -- Michigan City Summer Fes- tival Oktoberfest at Washington Park. Family fes- tival featuring authentic German food, entertain- ment and spirits. Adm. free. October 14 -- 7th Annual Women’s Fair. 2-7 pm at Blue Chip Casino Conference Center, MC. Pre- THE October 9, 2008 Page 33 sented by LaPorte Regional Health Center. Demos, free health screenings, lectures, more. Free, open to the public. Info: 800/235-6204, ext. 2476. KIMBALL WOODS SUBDIVISION October 16 -- Flying Carpet Travelogue Series: 21 Bristol Drive, Michigan City, IN “Gulf Coast Adventure” with John Holod. 7 pm at (219) 879-4068 Elston Performing Arts Theatre, Detroit & Spring BY OWNER or REALTOR streets, MC. Tix $5 at the door. Places to Visit: Barker Mansion, 631 Washington St., Michigan City. Adm. $4/adults, $2/kids 18 & under, free/kids under 3. Guided tours: Mon-Fri. 10 am, 11:30 am, 1 pm; Sat/Sun. noon, 2 pm. 219-873-1520. Great Lakes Museum of Military History, 360 Dunes Plaza, Michigan City. Open 9 am-4 pm, Tues- Fri; 10 am-4 pm Sat; noon-4 pm Sun; closed Mon. Adm. $3/adults, $2/vets & senior citizens, $1/ages 8-18, and free to under 8 and active military person- nel. Info: 872-2702. LaPorte County Historical Museum. 2405 Indiana Ave., LaPorte. Adm. $3/LaP. Co. resident; $5/out-of- county; $3/kids 12-17; free/under 12 yrs. 219/324- Custom built 2500+ sq.ft. home, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Vaulted/cathedral ceilings, fireplace, dramatic open staircase/foyer/loft, formal dining room, 6767 or www.laportecountyhistory.org custom cabinets & countertops, main floor laundry, main floor master suite Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W. 2nd St., w/whirlpool/shower/walk in closet, 2 car heated garage. Full basement with Michigan City. Tues.-Fri., 10 am-5 pm; Sat-Sun, 11 400 sq. ft. finished family area, cedar deck, in-ground sprinklers, prof. landscaped. Kimball Woods is located near Lake Michigan, features a am-4 pm. Closed Mon. Phone 874-4900. community pool, offers easy access to highways/schools, and is about 1 New Buffalo Railroad Museum, 530 S. Whittaker hour from Chicago. $389,000 St., New Buffalo, MI. Mon-Fri, 9 am-5 pm; Sat, 10 Additional Information – www.realtor.com am-3 pm, (MI time) Closed Sun. 269/469-5409. Old Lighthouse Museum, Washington Park, MC. Open 1-4 pm, Tues.-Sun. Closed Mon. & holidays. Adm. $3/adults, $1/grades 9-12. 50¢/grade school; free/under 5 yrs. Groups of 10 or more must make appointment at 872-6133. Rag Tops Museum of Michigan City, 209 W. Mich- igan Blvd., Michigan City. A collection of classic, antique & unusual vehicles & memorabilia. Open every day 10 am-7 pm. Adm. $6/adults, $5/sen. cit, $4/kids, free/under 3. 878-1514. Southern Shore Art Association Gallery, 724 Franklin St., Michigan City. Fri., 4-7 pm; Sat., noon- 5 pm; Sun., 1-5 pm. 219-861-0186. http://southern- shoreart.org Washington Park Zoo, Lakefront, Michigan City. Open 7 days, 10 am-5 pm (gates close 4 pm). Adm. MC resident (with ID); $4.50/adult, $3/seniors (62+) & kids 3-11 yrs. Non resident: $5.50/adult, $4/se- niors & kids 3-11 yrs. Children under 12 yrs. not admitted without adult. Groups & special events, phone ahead 873-1510. Farther Afi eld: October 10 -- “Mozart & More” concert at Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd., St. Joseph, MI. South- west Michigan Symphony Orchestra and the Re- naissance String Quartet. 7:30 pm MI time. Tix $20/adults, $7/students; reserve at 269/982-4030. October 11 -- CD Release Concert: Kevin Lock- hart and Bill Bosler. 8 pm MI time at Box Factory, 1101 Broad St., St. Joseph, MI. $8/adults, $6/sen.cit & students at the door. THE Page 34 October 9, 2008

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An alternative to nursing home HANDYMAN-HOME REPAIR-PLUMBING ALTERATIONS PLUS. Clothing alterations. 516 Wabash St., Michigan City. 219-874-0086. QUALITY CARPENTRY: Expert remodeling of kitchens, bathrooms. Also: doors, windows, skylights, ceramic tile, drywall, decks & repairs. HOME HEALTH CARE. Will provide care for you or your loved ones. Small jobs welcome. Call Ed at 219/878-1791. Light housekeeping, cooking and running errands. Good references. Call Erika 219-379-7699. HANDYMAN - Antenna service. Phone & TV jacks. House wiring. Sinks. Toilets. Countertops. Carpentry. Full house rehab work. THE JUNK MAN – It’s spring clean up time again! We haul away any Beach Stairway Repair & Refurbishing. junk large or small. Very reasonable. 219-872-2695 or 219-210-5095. DR. TOM’S SERVICE CLINIC - 219/778-4036 CAREGIVER. Private non-medical in-home care. Assist with daily living tasks, meal prep, Dr. visits, and errands. Above all, companionship for the • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • heart and soul. Exc. ref. and state registered. HIRE Sue’s HUSBAND Trish Harris. 219-861-1133. Is your list of household repair & maintenance projects growing? Small jobs welcome. - Quality Work. -- Call Ed Berent BOOKKEEPING & ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES @ 219/879-8200. Highly experienced and qualified individual for full charge bookkeeping, • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll and Payroll Taxes. Also available to perform administrative services such as word H & H HOME REPAIR processing, spreadsheet, and data entry. References available. We specialize in: •Carpentry •Finished Basements •New Baths •Electrical Please contact Amy @219-263-8903. *Plumbing •Flooring •Drywall/Painting. Family owned 45 years. Jeffery & Scott Human, owners -- 219/861-1990. IN HOME ELDER CARE AND COMPANION Assist with all in home and travel needs. Refs. Avail. BILL SMART – Carpentry • Electrical • Plumbing CNA & CPR. Over 25 yrs. exp. Call Tricia 219-221-2347. Winter watch service and sump pump replacement. Serving Harbor Country since 2001 • 269-469-4407. WILL DO ELDERLY CARE IN YOUR HOME, cooking, housekeeping. Great references. 219-879-1317 or 219-879-7984. BRICK REPAIR • QUALITY ROOFING Gene Burke 219-324-8702 (LaP.) or 219-229-4109 (M.C.). NOT ENOUGH TIME? Errand Services, Event Planner, Personal/Virtual Assistant, Typing Services HALE’S MASONRY. 219-879-8029. INSURED. 32 YRS. EXP. (219) 229-1634 Brick, Block, Paving Brick, Cottage Stones, Chimney Repair, www.APlusPersonalAssistance.com Foundation, Fireplaces, Tuckpointing, Glass Block, Cultured Stone, Confidential/Experienced/Organized/Professional Field Stone, Footings, Tile, Sidewalks. Any Masonry Repair. SELF IMPROVEMENT - INSTRUCTIONS TOP-NOTCH CONSTRUCTION – Licensed & Insured, free estimates. House remodeling, interior/exterior. Pole barns, Garages, Windows, PROFESSIONAL TEACHER/ENTERTAINER Siding, Roofing & Decks. Call 219-778-1045. Entertainment and Lessons. Call 219/872-1217. HOOSIER CONSTRUCTION. Kitchen/Bath remodeling • New Construction HEALTH & PHYSICAL FITNESS • Roofs • Decks & more. Call Dave 219-874-7812 or 219-851-6079.

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INSURANCE Fax: (219) 874-5430 ® 9 +0#!Ë.-7 ËVË.!. Ë 7 Â warrenattar.com THE Page 36 October 9, 2008 PAINTING-DRYWALL-WALLPAPER ✩ ★ JIM’S LAWN SERVICE –WEEKLY RATES ✩ ★ CALL 219-879-3733 -- Leave message. WISTHOFF PAINTING -- REFERENCES Small Jobs Welcome -- Call 219/874-5279 • SANDCASTLE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE • Fall tree trimming & lawn cleanup. Free est. Call Mick 219-878-3032. JEFFERY J. HUMAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR PAINTING & STAINING Custom Decorating - Custom Woodwork - Hang/Finish Drywall JEFF’S LAWN CUTTING & MAINT. When the leaves begin to fall, give Power Washing – Deck Services - Wallpaper Removal Jeff a call. I have the best prices for clean-ups in the fall. 28-Years experience. Insured. Ph. 219/861-1990. Call 219-872-7622 or 219-561-1278. Free estimates. Heavenly Work at Earthly Prices. THE A & L PAINTING COMPANY -- INTERIOR & EXTERIOR 20-YEARS EXPERIENCE. Also Power Wash, Seal & Paint Decks. Landscaping by: SMALL’S GARDEN CENTER Seniors (65+) 10% off labor. References. Reasonable. Phone or fax Custom Landscape Designs & Installation: 219/778-4145. Cell phone days 219/363-5450 Retaining Walls –Block, Boulder, Timber, Ledge Rock Brick—Patio, Walks, Driveways LAKE SHORE PAINTING & PRESSURE CLEANING. Flagstone—Walks, Patio, Walls Free estimates. Call 219-872-6424 and ask for LeRoy. Ponds & Waterfalls—Complete Excavating/Site Preparation WAYNE’S PAINTING. From top to bottom, interior/exterior. Painting, Clean-ups—Hydro Seeding & Sodding—Dunegrass staining, decks, pressure washing. Free est. Fully insured. 13 yrs. exp. 13 ACRE GARDEN CENTER: Shade Trees—Evergreens, Shrubs, 219-363-7877 days; 219-778-2549 evenings. Ask for Wayne. Ground Cover & Perennials. Statuary, Fountains, Birdbaths, Pottery ROBERT ALLEN & ASSOCIATES, INC. – Painting & Decorating We Deliver Pulverized Topsoil, Mulch, Decorative Stone, Interior-Exterior. Custom Painting. Wall Coverings. Drywall Repair Driveway Stone, Sand, Paving Brick, Boulders, Insured. Competitive Rates. Reliable. Call 219-840-1581. Flagstone (White, Chestnut, Blue): Cut Drywall, Outcropping, Steppers, 219-778-2568. 1551 E. Hwy 20, LaPorte, IN 46350 DUNIVAN PAINTING & POWERWASHING SMALL’S EXCAVATING • 219-778-2568 Interior/Exterior Painting •Deck Staining. Bulldozing • Excavating • Payloader Demolition Local. Exp. Insured. Reasonable Rates. Call Brian at 219-741-0481. • Driveways • Site Preparation • We Dig Ponds or Lakes. PREMIER POWER WASH and STAINING. Decks, Fences, Concrete, WEILER EXCAVATING AND BRET’S BOBCAT Houses. Resealing. Gutter Cleaning. Insured. Call 219-363-0475. •Black Dirt & Sand cheap • Stone • Basements • Septics • TIM’S PAINTING Storm Clean up • Stump Removal. Call 219-877-4922. Interior & exterior painting, pressure washing and/or hand washing, gutter cleaning, exterior window washing. Free estimates. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Call Tim at 219-861-7965. ATTENTION DRIVERS willing to train to obtain CDL! SWANSON DRYWALL & PAINTING NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! TMC Transportation needs drivers. Interior & exterior, drywall finishing, drywall/plaster repair, Guaranteed weekly earnings. Premium equipment and benefits. staining/trim packages, new construction or remodeling. Excellent earning potential and still be OFF WEEKENDS! Free estimates. Michael Swanson. 219-369-9371 or 219-575-0370. It’s not a job, it’s a future! FOR CDL Training through Commercial Driver Institute in South Bend, IN. Call today. - 1-800-882-7364 DEAN’S PAINTING. Residential interior/exterior. AC0064 27 years experience. Call for free estimate. 219-210-2612. IPN MESSAGING CENTER is seeking dependable applicants for day, P LANDSCAPE-Lawns-Clean Up, Etc. P evening, and weekend schedules. You will need to be flexible to work 4-6 H & D TREE SERVICE and LANDSCAPING, INC. -- hour shifts, including weekends. Candidates need to have good computer Full service tree and shrub care. Trimming, planting, removal. and telephone skills. Previous experience working in customer service or Firewood, snowplowing, excavating. -- Call 872-7290. a call center is a plus. Send your resume to: IPN Messaging Center, FREE ESTIMATES 6745 W Johnson Road, LaPorte, IN 46350. Attn: Human Resources HEALY’S LANDSCAPE & STONE or e-mail [email protected] 219/879-5150 -- FAX 219-879-5344 NANNY POSITION AVAILABLE. We are looking for a nuturing, http://www.healysland.com - [email protected] responsible person to care for our infant in our home 4-5 days per week, Voted: BEST LANDSCAPE SUPPLY YARD IN N.W. INDIANA! approx. 9 hrs. per day. Experience with young children necessary. 15+ Types of Flagstone, 30+ Types of Stone, Please call 874-6459 if interested. Granite boulders, River Rock, Decorative gravel, Mulch, WANT TO SELL Mushroom Compost, Sand, Topsoil Landscaping, Stonescaping, Ponds, Patios, Walls, Pavers, Bricks BEST EASELS – PENS GALORE – PAPER TOO AT FIRME’S Complete Landscape Design & Installation! (2 Stores) 11th & Franklin Streets, Michigan City - 219/874-3455 Dunegrass, Perennials, Evergreens, Grasses, Groundcovers, Hwy 12, Beverly Shores - Just West of Traffic Light - 219/874-4003 Annuals all sold at below RETAIL Cost! FIREPLACE WOOD • Delivered and Stacked ★★ H&S SERVICES --2621 E. US HIGHWAY 12 ★★ Seasoned and Clean • $75. Call 219-874-3480. Call 219/872-8946 1996 SEA DOO BOMBARDIER XP Jet ski. Also 1996 SEA DOO Let Us Be Your One Stop Shop BOMBARDIER XPX Jet ski with 1994 Triton aluminum trailer, also Now accepting new maintenance customers includes one sand trailer. Good condition. Well kept. Very low hours. Colored Mulch - Topsoil - River Rock $6,000 OBO. Call Joe 773-238-1505. Retaining Wall Blocks - Natural Stone PLUSH LEATHER LIFT CHAIR w/heat & massage. ✸ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✹ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✹ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✹ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✹ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✸ VAUGHN BASSETT LR & BR furniture. LAZY BOY ADDIE’S LAWN MAINTENANCE • Residential & Commercial leather recliner w/ottoman. Other items available. 219/874-5360. Yard Clean-Up • Mowing • Aeration • Thatching • Ext. Power REAL ESTATE Wash, Stain & Seal • Free Est. Call 219-879-2017 or 219-448-0900. ✸ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✹ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✹ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✹ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✹ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✸ COMMERCIAL – RENTALS/LEASE/SELL

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GARAGE AND BASEMENT OVERSTUFFED? SHERIDAN BEACH. Huge 1BR, 1BA across from beach. GOLDEN SANDES STORE AND LOCK. A/C, W/D. Year round $650/mo. Call 219-872-4446. 4407 E. U.S. 12 (@ Hwy. 212) LAKE SHORE DRIVE. Private, stunning lake view. 1BR, 1BA with deck/ Michigan City, IN. patio and C/A. Yr. round. $650/mo. Util. incl’d. 219-872-4446. 219/879-5616. SHERIDAN BEACH year round rental. 1BR, guest house, off-street OFFICE SUITE. 3 private offices and reception area. Expenses, except parking, laundry, neat & clean, non-smoker, no pets. Ref. required. phone, paid. Well maintained, high traffic area. 2811 E. Michigan Blvd., $675/mo. Utilities included. Call 219-879-2195. Michigan City. (219) 879-9188, 879-2700. RENTALS INDIANA RENTALS MICHIGAN MICHIGAN, New Buffalo, Village of Grand Beach. HOUSE FOR RENT IN LONG BEACH Lake front home, private beach on Lake Michigan. This cozy 3BR is 3/BR. Across from lake. Great view & beach. Call 219/874-8692. completely furnished. Oct 1-Apr 30, 09, monthly $725 + utilities. 708- LONG BEACH COZY 4/BR HOUSE AT STOP 15 (Across from Beach) 212-1637. Fireplace and Large Deck. No pets. Call 708/370-1745. 13078 GROMON ST., NEW BUFFALO, MI. Exceptionally well main- ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ tained 3-4BR home partially furn. or unfurn. Located 5 mins. from Lake DUNESCAPE BEACH CLUB Michigan. $2,200/mo. Security deposit required. Call 219-324-6600. LAKEFRONT CONDOS -- 2 and 3 bedrooms. Avail. Oct.-May -- $1,200 to $2,000 per month. HOUSE FOR RENT NEW BUFFALO. 3BR, 2BA ranch. DUNESCAPE REALTY - 219/872-0588. Fireplace, deck. $950/mo. plus deposit. Call 219-898-4090. HOUSE FOR RENT-OGDEN DUNES. Quiet semi-private beach commu- FLORIDA RENTALS nity. 3BR, 1.5BA, sleeps 6+2. Gas BBQ, big deck, screened porch, A/C, GOLF BEACH CONDOS. 2BR, 2BA. Beach & poolside decks. Satellite TV, stereo, all linens. Sat/Sun rentals $1200. Anna Maria Island. Monthly rental only. Sam Harnish, 219-879-3265. Great family location. Cell 219-730-6486, H 219-763-3088. H REAL ESTATE FOR SALE H YEARLY RENTALS INDIANA-LaPorte on Pine Lake in Shore Acres. 511 Closser Ave. 1 condo, 2BR, 2BA ranch, 2 car garage $1000/mo. + util. ½ blk. to the beach. Home sits on 3 lots with beautiful cross light. Executive rental on 17 acres, Porter Co., $3000-3500/mo. + util. Birch floors, 2 fireplaces & spacious room sizes. $199,000 View prop- 2BR, 1BA condo in Dunescape. $1500/mo. _+ util. erty on forsalebyowner.com (listing #21766749) or call 708-212-1637. Call Merrion & Associates Realtors 219-872-4000. 310 COLFAX AVE., MICHIGAN CITY, IN 46360 Ask about our short term rentals. Do not pass an opportunity to own rarely available 5-unit building just a HOUSE FOR RENT ON LAKE SHORE DRIVE couple hundred yards away from the lake. $595,000. (708) 372-6898. 3/BR, 2BA. A/C. Frpl., W/D. Summer rentals avail. Also avail Sept thru May. $850/mo + util. Call 708/424-8756. FOR SALE BY OWNER – 2,512 sq.ft. Single Unit Condo, St. Andrews Village. Our home is in immaculate condition and LONG BEACH HOUSE FOR RENT - Great location, very close to beach was re-furbished (painting, floor coverings, window treatments, and park. 4/BR, 2/Bath. A/C. W/D, D/W. Deck w/BBQ. Avail. immediately new appliances, etc.) in 2004. 2 story, 4BR, 3BA. for short/long term rental. 312-953-9570 or 219/861-0006. Private, gated community. CHARMING LONG BEACH TWO STORY HOME Serious and pre-qualified buyers only. Call 219-874-0250 weekdays Stop 20 - Newly redone - 4/BR, 2/Bath. Furnished - No Pets. between 5 & 7 p.m. to arrange a showing. Washer/dryer. 1/4 Block to beach. $850/mo + utilities. MARINA PARK SOUTH MICHIGAN CITY on the water. 1BR condo Avail Sept’08 - June ‘09 - Call 708/717-8883. with beautiful views. All new granite, hardwood, stainless with 50 ft. pier. SHORELAND HILLS RENTAL. 3BR, 2BA. Nicely furnished, End unit with fireplace, across street from the beach. Wash/Dry, 2 Blocks to Lake. Avail. 9/08 to 6/09. $825 per month Only $209,000. With furn. $212,000. 219-988-4318. includes outdoor maintenance, but not utilities. No pets or smokers. Call Bob N. at (800) 899-2699. “Must See to Appreciate.” LONG BEACH POINTE TOWN HOME. 2BR, 1.5BA with garage. Move in condition. Priced to sell. $152,000. Call 630-971-0862. LARGE SHERIDAN BEACH HOME. Full furnished. 3BR, 2.5BA, W/D. Steps to beach. Avail. Sept thru May $650/mo. + util. Lake Glimpses Contact Stacy at [email protected] or 970-708-7379. Long Beach approved buildable lot ( 11,447 sf) One house from Lake Shore Dr. at Stop 27 SHERIDAN BEACH STOP 3. 3BR, 2BA sleeps 10. C/A, 2 decks, W/D, gas & charcoal grills. 100 yds. to beach. Septic approved by LaPorte County Health Dept. Fall and Winter rentals available. Call 708-532-4927. $145,000 219-878-1724 WINTER RENTAL (Oct-May?). Completely furnished 2BR apt. Close to lake/park/outlet mall/casino. Gas/elec. Incl’d. NO PETS. 219-879-3379. Wkly/mnthly rates. NEW OFFERING SHORELAND HILLS home off Moore Rd., 3 blks. from beach. 3,800+ sf Long Beach house ON THE BEACH Long term ’08 fall/winter/spring rental avail. and some summer ’09 weeks with riparian rights avail. 4BR, 2 full baths. Call 630-330-2226. 1804 Lake Shore Dr. SMALL 2BR BUNGALOW IN SHERIDAN BEACH. 3 blks. from lake. $875,000 $600 + utilities per mo. No pets, non-smokers. Call 630-886-3986. 219-878-1724 3BR RANCH HOUSE IN SHERIDAN BEACH. Fully furn. $900 + utilities per month. No pets, non-smoker. Call 630-886-3986. Open House MICHIANA SHORES. 2BR furn. or unfurn. Year round lease. Saturday, October 11 • 10 am-3 pm References & deposit. No pets. $850/month. Call 219-872-3843. Sunday, October 12 • 10 am-3 pm

Ted Perzanowski, M.Div., B.A. we’re never Essential Life Skills Training at “the end of the season” at temple. An effective alternative to counseling and psychotherapy all year, every year, right here. for individuals and couples ice cream, coffees and more. downtown laporte. Michigan City, IN - 219.879.9155 • Chicago, IL - 312.938.9155 [email protected] THE Page 38 October 9, 2008

Here we are, racing to the holiday season, but that’s what you do. You try to alter your image, buy don’t forget to set aside some relaxing, reading time. food only at drive-thrus, change license plates on This week I offer the adults an entertaining read by your car, and sleep mostly in your car, stopping only a popular mainstream writer, and a cute Halloween at cheap motels when it looks safe. book for the little ones in your family written by a Then one day, Keller hears on the news that Dot’s famous tv star. Enjoy! house has been torched and her body was found with Hit and Run by Lawrence Block two bullets in her head. Now Keller is really alone. Our story opens Walking a quiet street in New Orleans, he hears a with Keller looking to woman screaming for help. Does he rush to her aid buy some very expen- and risk getting recognized or go on his anonymous sive Swedish stamps way? Hmm…this may be where we fi nd out who the from a dealer. He man- real Keller is… ages to get the price Now I don’t know about you, but I found it a little down to $600 for fi ve hard at fi rst to fi nd any sympathy for Keller. He’s a stamps. After all, they killer, for goodness sakes! That’s how he made that were reprints, not the million dollars. But in the hands of author Block, originally issued… Keller almost seems like the man next door, just with Ho hum, you’re an unusual job. He is given a task, he completes it, saying about now- and he gets paid for it. Isn’t that the American way? -a stamp collector, I don’t mean to be fl ip about his career choice, but wow. The thing about I couldn’t help but be intrigued with the premise of Keller is that he is the book and how the story line was handled. It’s just marking time certainly different, fast paced and somehow compel- before his job begins. ling. Go fi gure. I have to give it two thumbs up for You see, Keller is a hit entertainment value. man and he has been sent out to Des Moines to kill Lawrence Block is a well-known mystery writer, some guy he’s never met. Keller is making this his and a recognized one, too, as he has been named last job, he’s decided to “retire.” His friend and book- a Grand Master of the Mystery Writers of America keeper, Dot, has been squirreling away his money and is a four-time winner of the prestigious Edgar over the years and investing it smartly so that he is and Shamus awards. He has been internationally now offi cially a millionaire. awarded with prizes in France, Germany and Ja- He makes contact in Iowa with a go-between who pan, and in England, he’s only the third American offers him his choice of two guns to use. After look- to be given the Diamond Dagger from the British ing them both over, Keller makes his choice and he Crime Writers’ Association. is driven by the house of the target. He is told to Halloween by Jerry Seinfeld, illustrated by wait for the go ahead to fi nish the job, and uses his James Bennett time to look up a stamp dealer. Jerry Sein- He is surprised when, back at the motel, the news feld as Jerry breaks in on the tv that the governor of Ohio, visit- Seinfeld! What ing Iowa, is gunned down, and guess what? The gun a concept! This used for the deed is the one Keller was handling beautifully il- just the day before. And it doesn’t take long before lustrated book his picture and name show up on the screen as the shows a young shooter; after all, his fi ngerprints were all over the Jerry constantly gun. But only Keller and whoever hired him know thinking about he didn’t do it. getting candy. Keller’s only option now is to stay one step ahead Then he was of the law until he can fi gure out what happened. obsessed with a He fi rst calls Dot to see what she knows, but there Superman Hal- is no answer. Now we see a man on the run, kind of loween costume poetic justice that a hit man is being hunted down so he could get for a murder he didn’t commit. more candy. Boy, being a child is hard work! And What do you do when you’ve used up almost all bonus--there’s a live performance by Jerry on a CD your cash on buying stamps, your credit cards are included with the book. A fun book whether you’re a as useless as your I.D., and there is no one in the Jerry Seinfeld fan or not. country you can turn to for help? You keep moving, Till next time, happy reading! THE October 9, 2008 Page 39

219-872-4000 866-496-1752 FAX (219) 872-4182 Specializing in Distinctive Properties MERRION & ASSOCIATES REALTORS, INC. Debbie Burke Indiana and Michigan Ed Merrion* 1010 N. Karwick Road. • Michigan City, IN 46360 Broker/Owner Principal Broker

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5528 W. WILMENS TRAIL, LAPORTE 2320 LAKE SHORE DRIVE, LONG BEACH Executive ranch has recently been updated. Large 4 bedroom Wake up every morning and grab your fi rst cup of coffee to and 3.5 bathroom brick ranch is ready for your arrival. Main fl oor is indulge in the sights and sounds of Lake Michigan. This beach gorgeous: tall cathedral ceiling in living room, formal dining room, huge kitchen with a breakfast room (& fi nished laundry room) & a cottage has 3 bedrooms with 2.5 bathrooms. Updated kitchen private, raised deck. Nice oversized 2 car garage! Come take a with stainless steel appliances. Huge picture windows bring look! Call Ed Merrion @219-872-4000. $324,500 in lots of light! Privacy on this 80' frontage on Lake Michigan. DIRECTIONS: County Road 450 North to entrance to Vintage Call Ed Merrion @219-872-4000 $1,495,000 Hills Estates on South side; enter on Vintage Hills Trail & take left on Wilmens; house is at top of hill on right side. Vintage Hills sub- division is located on 450 North between 500 West & 600 West

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3542 POTTAWATTOMIE TRAIL, DUNELAND BEACH 2129 AVONDALE, LONG BEACH Plenty of Space for friends and family. 4777 sq. ft. of spacious living, Beautiful updated traditional 2 story home in Long Beach. dining and family areas, a library and amazing eat in kitchen with soap- Updated kitchen has stone counters, Marvin windows and fur- stone counters and top of the line appliances. 5 bedrooms include a nace/ac. Home has nice sized 3 bedrooms with 2.5 bathrooms. stunning master suite with gas fi replace and a marble bathroom. Enjoy Great fl oor plan includes formal living and dining, a large den the afternoons in the completely private back yard with in-ground pool (possible 4th bedroom) and a family room that walks out to surrounded by deck and viewed only from the completely windowed sun completely landscaped patio. room. Come take a look! Call Ed Merrion @219-872-4000 $948,500 Call Jim McGah @219-874-5927. $459,000 LOOK FOR US ON THE INTERNET! • www.MerrionRealty.com Debbie Burke, GRI, ABR, RECS Ed Merrion*, CRS, GRI Liv Markle*, Broker Associate ,CRS, GRI Julie Gring Jim Laughlin Heather Melnyk Jim McGah*, Broker Associate Bill Moldenhauer Jerry Lambert Linda Darling John Hayes, GRI, ABR Michele Cihak*, ABR Tricia Meyer Lynne Legge Dale Harding Cathy Blum Debbie Mengel Dave Angus *Licensed in IN & MI THE Page 40 October 9, 2008 CENTURY 21 Long Beach Realty 1401 Lake Shore Drive ~ 3100 Lake Shore Drive 123T(219) 874-5209 ~ (219) 872-1432 Long Beach – The Easy Commute Family Owned and Operated Since 1920 Open 7 Days a Week 35 Blackberry Trail 100 Lake Shore Drive #807

SURROUNDED BY ACRES OF WOODLANDS, this 3 bedroom, ENJOY THE SUNSET AND GREAT LAKE VIEWS from 8th 1 2 /2 bath year old home is priced way under what it would cost to floor Dunescape condo. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, all the Association build. This home is designed for entertaining with the living room, amenities. About an hour commute to Chicago. Private beach. dining room and kitchen open to large great room. Over the 2 car $399,000 garage is a one bedroom guest apartment. $450,000

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WOODED COUNTRY SETTING for great starter home. 3 PARK YOUR BOAT at your back door in the 55 ft. boat slip. bedrooms, 2 baths on 2.5 acres in Berrien Township. Room for Unique and spacious 3 bedroom, 4 bath condo combines 2 units expansion. $86,900 into one living space. Upper unit has separate bath and laundry facilities. Elevator connects the units. $468,000

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