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Volume 23, Number 4 Thursday, February 1, 2007 Crooning Tunes in the Dunes

by Paula McHugh

The Calumet Dune Interpretive Center on Kemil Road may not have the same number of visitors it used to, but don’t tell the devoted audience that gathers monthly to hear the old-timey, acoustic melodies performed by Save the Tunes. Tippety tap, clappity clap, hum, sing, and clap some more. Every month, an informal group of musicians from the area present a themed program of familiar—and not- so-familiar tunes. In January, the theme was “Time”—from the perspective of the year’s beginning and years past. “We had a smaller group (of musicians) this month,” Marti Pizzini said. Sometimes the stage is packed with as many as two dozen tunesmiths, she explained. Marti is the founder and unofﬁ cial leader of the group, while her husband Dave is in charge of the sound equipment. The Piz- zinis, featured right here in the Beacher many moons ago for their skills at building and playing hurdy-gurdys, are a popular musical presence at many Lakeshore festivals and events.

Marti Pizzini is the founder and unofﬁ cial leader of the group that performs songs monthly at the Calumet Dune Interpretive Center. Save the Tunes, Marti said, supports the interpretive mission of the National Lakeshore by presenting a varied menu of musical material.

Marti followed her dream of starting a local musical group that explored many different views of obscure music. Her idea came from a seed planted by a pair of musicians who performed at Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Save the Tunes, Marti said, supports the interpretive mission of the National Lakeshore by presenting a varied menu of musical material. Save the Tunes’ musicians all have an interest in the historical background of the pieces they perform. And learning a particular piece, dug up from archives and often out-of-print, can take Tippety tap, clappity clap, hum, sing, and clap some more. Save the Tunes musicians as long as seven or eight hours to learn, warm up for an evening of old timey tunes. From left, Long Beacher Brian Kanyer, explained Marti. Paul Mache, banjo, Chuck Temple, John Burnett, Mary Meyer, and Marti Pizzini. Dennis Brittain is just out of picture range. Tunes Continued on Page 2 THE Page 2 February 1, 2007

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Tunes Continued from Page 1 No special requirements, other than an ability to play, dance or sing-- and an interest in musical history-- are necessary to join the group. When Marti founded the group more than a dozen years ago, she said she was the sole performer for the fi rst few months. “I would meet other musicians and invite them to play,” she said, adding that the group has now grown to some 20 performers. Not all show up on any given month, which is probably a good thing, since the tiny stage at the interpretative center can accommodate comfortably only about a dozen players and their instruments. Many Save the Tunes’ members perform at other John Burnett is another long-time member of Save the Tunes and a National Lakeshore events throughout the year. veteran of many National Lakeshore-sponsored events. Every one of them volunteers their talents for the chosen songs’ histories this particular evening. Fin- benefi t of Lakeshore visitors and for the local com- ishing the evening’s performance with “Goodnight, munity. Irene,” John explained the history of the piece and Jim Obermeyer, sporting bright red suspenders how its composer came to be known to millions as over a crisp white shirt Ledbelly. For the wealth of background information this particular evening, about his songs, the audience could forgive him for used tapping learned forgetting the lyrics to a tune her performed ear- with the Good Time lier in the evening. Relating to a sour note picked Cloggers to perform accidentally from his untuned guitar string, John several “dance sets” to described his musical faux pas as “like getting up the music chosen by the in the middle of the night and stepping in a puddle instrumentalists sitting of water.” up on the stage. Jim, a Yes, the mood is informal and fun at these month- septuagenarian, said ly musical gatherings. Plus, the audience is treated that he can perform to background information about the pieces played “only so much at his in a way that might quickly bore a student in a age” before he gets a bit classroom. winded. As we watched his legs and arms swing and tap, we fi gured that the clogger burned off a goodly amount of calories with each song played. John Burnett is another long-time member of Save the Tunes Jim Obermeyer, sporting bright red and a veteran of many suspenders over a crisp white shirt National Lakeshore- this particular evening, performs a sponsored events. The clogging routine. Porter resident, play- Mary Minton, whose specialty is cowboy songs and songs of the ing mandolin and guitar, both solo and duet, dem- West is also well-known for her yodeling skills. onstrated a phenomenal in-depth knowledge of his She and John Burnett belt out a tune. THE February 1, 2007 Page 3 Mary Minton, whose specialty is cowboy songs and songs of the West is also well-known for her yo- Open ‘til 6 p.m. deling skills. She didn’t disappoint January’s audi- Evenings ence of about sixty fans. Mary Meyer strummed her guitar and sung lyrics from a ballad about Lake Superior, then honored Martin Luther King’s birthday with a sing-along, “We Shall Overcome.” www.littlehousefashions.comElegant Apparel for the Strumming a mandolin, Chuck Temple took his [email protected] Conscious Woman turn at the mike for a sing-along rendition of “You Women’s Apparel Are My Sunshine.” Long Beacher Brian Kanyer sang several whaling ditties, and was joined by John Burnett’s and Paul Mache’s voices in a spontaneous Boss Is Away Sale three-part harmony. Paul Mache’s contribution for the evening was a pair of Depression-era songs per- Buy 1, Get 1 formed in a bluesy manner. No one rehearses the performances, by the way. “We (musicians) have a lot of house parties over 1/2 Price the year,” Marti said. Naturally, they all bring their (of equal or lesser value) instruments and jam as part of the evenings’ high- lights. “What’s ‘rehearse’?,” John quipped before per- forming a Pete Seeger tune.

Brian Kanyer, of Long Beach, sang a pair of whaling ditties. Brian wore his Bears hat to the show, not yet knowing that his favorite team was headed to the Super Bowl.

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Tunes Continued from Page 3 The variety of instruments brought to the Janu- ary Tunes concert included a few out-of-the-ordi- nary music makers. Besides guitars, mandolins and a banjo, the audience was treated to the timbre and ethereal notes of a ﬂ oor harp belonging to Dennis Brittain. Dennis sang, and strummed “Try to Re- member” in perfect pitch.

Besides guitars, Mary Meyer strummed her guitar and sung lyrics from a ballad about mandolins and a Lake Superior, then honored Martin Luther King’s birthday with banjo, the audi- a sing-along, “We Shall Overcome.” ence was treated to the timbre and ethereal notes of a ﬂ oor harp belonging to Dennis Brittain. Dennis sang, and strummed “Try to Remember” in perfect pitch.

Each musician who shows up for the monthly gathering has his or her “moment of fame” in front of the mike. They choose their pieces based on the monthly theme. While at the mike, each performer backs up his fellow musicians on stage. The featured performer calls out the key, and the rest pick Save the Tunes fans and entertainers stop to pose for a Beacher photo. their strings—or in the case of Dennis Brittain—a From left, Olive Etchason, Mary Minton, Bob Etchason, May Etchason, and Jim Obermeyer. concertina or tenor recorder—and follow the main performer’s lead. “It’s sort of like a supportive Greek Chorus,” Mar- ti explained.

The audience turnout for the monthly program was impressive for a cold night in January. Marti said that March usually has the biggest turnout, Dave Pizzini is in charge of the sound system for the monthly program. because of the all-Celtic tunes played. He and Marti construct hurdy gurdys as a hobby. THE February 1, 2007 Page 5 Where Going Home is Getting Away

Olive, May and Bob Etchason (behind the empty row, from left) enjoy the evening’s program. Storyteller Art Willing is on the far right. The woman 19 Enchanting next to him is unidentifi ed. Cottages May and Bob Etchason and Olive Etchason, visit- for Sale ing from out of town, took second-row seats to enjoy the evening’s program. The Chesterton Etchasons said that they have been coming to every monthly o p Save the Tunes program for the past eight years. M del O en “We never miss (the monthly program),” May said. ouse Another couple, Dennis and Frankie Newcom, H said they travel to the musical event from their Sa r ay 1 to (MI time) south suburban Chicago home. tu d 5 “We’ve been coming for about seven or eight years,” Dennis said. Frankie said that she found out about Save the Tunes through a story in the Ham- mond Times. 106 South Franklin Street Marti plans each month’s theme well ahead of New Buffalo, MI. time. She already has compiled a list of the next 11 C M 269.469.9090 a LPo months’ themes, which she distributes to each of the campbuffalocottages.com BuFFa twenty Save the Tunes’ musicians. It’s up to them, COTTAGeS Marti said, to fi nd and learn tunes that fi t with the theme. February’s program (February 16) will cover all of the events of the month, including Groundhog Day, Valentines Day, Black History Month, and Presidents Day. “March is one of our most well-attended months,” Marti said. “It’s an all-Celtic program.” And since the group performs on the third Friday of the month, they will be one day ahead of St. Patrick’s Day this year. The Calumet Dune Interpretive Center (Kemil Road between routes 12 and 20) is the new name of what formerly was known as the Dorothy Buell Memorial Visitor’s Center. The latter name is still around, but has been transferred to the recently- opened Visitors Center on Indiana 49. That facility is the new home of the joint Porter County/Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore visitor information center. Calumet Dune, however, continues to present a variety of interpretive programs sponsored by the National Lakeshore. For more information about Save the Tunes’ monthly programs and other events sponsored by the National Lakeshore, phone (219) 926-7561 x225. THE Page 6 February 1, 2007 It’s Time for “The Ballet Lady”

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Ryan Markle has a a movie theatre and pays a conscious tribute to the goal of pursuing a ca- works of George Romero and the b-movies of the reer in screenwriting sixties and seventies. while helping others Ryan is no stranger to movie theatres, having along the way through recently owned Crossroads Cinema in Merrillville teaching. He takes a until October of 2006, where Dead at the Box Offi ce casual, unpretentious was shot. “An independent theatre has a hard time approach to fi lmmak- surviving,” he says, but stays true to his respect and ing, believing that devotion toward such underground art. everyone should have “There’s no reason that anybody can’t pick up a the opportunity to try. camera and make a fi lm.” In his current workshop He plans on moving at Long Beach Community Center, his mission is to to Los Angeles, de- encourage others to try, to help people understand termined to make his that they can do it. With the information accessibil- own mark in the fi lm ity of the internet and popular sites such as You- world, but has not for- Tube.com, small-scale publishing is easy. Although gotten his roots and that means that it takes the glamour out of fi lm- inspiration in northwest Indiana, hoping to leave making that people have commonly come to expect us with a share of his own knowledge through his because of huge Hollywood budgets, it also allows workshops at Long Beach Community Center. anyone with a camera and a computer the ability His fi rst elementary school in Arizona took a cre- to create and share their ideas. These modern re- ative approach to education, where he was exposed sources open endless opportunities. to the art of theatre at a young age. While he was While the industry standard for fi lm editing still a child when he moved to Chesterton, he never software is Apple’s Final Cut Pro, he suggests that forgot this early experience, becoming involved with amateur afi cionados save money by shooting their Dunes Summer Theatre and acting in Jesus Christ movies digitally and edit with Sony Vegas, which he Superstar in 1995. Over the years he has contin- assures is easy for the average user to learn. ued his involvement with the Dunes, feeling that Ryan acknowledges that aspiring fi lmmakers the theatre has a sense of magic. More recently, he must become technically profi cient before they can has appeared in Guys and Dolls, Hair, and Rocky become an artist and is currently working to pass Horror Picture Show, in which he played Eddie for his knowledge onto his own students, hoping that three consecutive years before acting as narrator, he can help others avoid making some of the same this past fall. mistakes that he has made. The workshop lasts un- Hair, he claims, changed his life. The production til February 15, held on Thursday nights at Long was directed by Isaiah Robinson, whom he believes Beach Community Center from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Be- to be one of the most talented people he has ever cause he will be steadily providing new information, met. “He concentrated on making us as an acting hoping that students will have something new to tribe just as close as our character tribe was in the gain from each class, people are welcome to contin- show” - and the actors all felt it, allowing them to ue joining. “If it makes a person happy, they should communicate that with the audience. be able to do it,” he says, enthusiastically. Ryan loves entertaining people and feeling the Those interested in pursuing this limited teach- symbiosis of audience appreciation and stage reac- ing offer should email Ryan at fi [email protected]. tion. It motivates him to reach higher to increase Dead at the Box Offi ce will be screened at Center the overall enjoyment for everyone. But as much as Stage Theatre at 227 Center Street in Hobart on he enjoys his stage work, he also appreciates the February 16 at 7:30 p.m. permanence of fi lm, being able to create art in performance that can continue to touch people, striving to put a smile on people’s faces through comedies and musicals. Lincoln Park Homes He recently co-wrote, co-produced, co-edited, and x Victorian Manor $1.35mil x Wooded Building Sites even acted a small role for an independent fi lm $29K-$99K located in LaPorte Co. called Dead at the Box Offi ce. The fi lm is a dark x Timber Loft in Bucktown $299K comedy, a zombie movie about zombie movies. With (773) 233-7300 or visit tongue fi rmly planted in cheek, it takes place inside www.lincoln-park-homes.com THE February 1, 2007 Page 19 Schoolhouse Shop & Antiques At Furnessville

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Lunching recently at Ye Olde Benny’s on Route 12, Michigan City, we eight hungry friends were impressed with our wait staffer, Jacqui. She was quick, friendly and professional. We’re told she’s also the hostess and often times the bartender. She began restaurant work 17 years ago at the tender age of 11. We then learned that she’s the daughter of owner John Leonard, who left Chicago’s Board of Trade, moved his family to this area and rescued Ye Olde Benny’s from a difﬁ cult problem. Since then though, she’s spent a great deal of time not waitressing, but traveling. Her dining room attendance has re-begun many times over, most recently two years ago, but only during the week – no weekends.

Benny’s owner John Leonard and daughter When you read Benny’s fi ne menu, you’ll see Chicken and Artichoke Supreme, the recipe which Jacqui herself discovered and added to many other fi ne offerings. I’m told their most popular items are (1) Benny’s Fried Chicken, (2) Perch and (3) Best Buffalo Chicken Wings. Their pizzas are equally popular and have remarkable names such as the Heart Smart, a light cheese on crispy thin crust, topped with tomato, basil, spinach, mushrooms and Jacqui talks best accompanied by her hands black olives. Other pizzas include BBQ Chicken, Baja Shrimp (“not for the timid palate...”). Another fave is spinach salad served with hot bacon dressing – house dressing is roasted garlic Dijon. Soups are home-made every day. Jacqui herself is a fi ne cook, concentrating on freshest and healthiest fare. The dish appearing most often in her own kitchen is la- sagne with a sweet and sour sauce, fresh vegetables and brown rice. Benny’s is certainly a family restaurant, management as well as the steady diners. All Jacqui’s four brothers and sisters have served some kitchen Bartending is time there. Their mother was the one who created certainly one busy job a brand new menu when the family took over fi f- teen years ago. These days, her brother Ryan acts as waiter, too, while enrolled at PNC, and he pro- motes his love of music by hiring local bands to play in Benny’s basement once a month. They’ve enjoyed some unusual customers over the years. Recent visitors were the team of actors from the visiting Bachelors. And lately on a cold evening, a tiny kitten strolled into the bar on the heels of a customer, wanting to get warm. Bridge clubs often meet at Benny’s for lunch, and afterwards play their game at the tables for a few hours. THE February 1, 2007 Page 23

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We’re told the entire staff at Benny’s is excellent, particularly Chef Gustavo who has taken over the The Chicken with Artichokes in my own kitchen stove with great talent for the last eight years. Jac- qui says the thing she likes best about being a server is that she’s able to get to know the customers CHICKEN WITH ARTICHOKES well and develop relationships with them and their (This is not Jacqui’s recipe – but from one of my families. She says that’s what makes her job fun. favorite cookbooks) This friendly waitress won’t be an around-the-clock 4 chicken breasts, split, boned, cut into bite-size waitress much longer. She’s presently attending In- pieces if desired diana University and once graduated, will practice butter a social studies future instead of a job in the food 17 oz canned artichoke hearts, drained world. Summers, she’s hoping to return to the kitch- 2 cups sliced mushrooms en at her family’s Benny’s. 1/2 cup chopped shallots I was amazed to hear, when not waitressing, she’s 1 clove garlic, minced spent a great deal of time traveling around and salt to taste around the world, including places like the Alps, pepper to taste Paris, Italy. And during those travels, she found 1 cup dry white wine jobs. One summer in Italy she was a nanny. In New 1 T fl our Zealand she worked at a pizza parlor for a year, In skillet brown chicken in butter. Remove taught English in Spain another six months. But chicken from pan using slotted spoon. Saute she also spent some time in Australia where she artichokes, adding butter as needed. Remove was a beach bum, surfi ng and just having fun. An- artichokes from pan. Saute combined mush- other year, she backpacked around Europe with two rooms, shallots and garlic. Return chicken and cousins. Here in the states, she was a ski instructor artichokes to pan. 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Genres available are classic, jazz, take the tour and see if this is just what you need. rock, country, spiritual, new age, soundtracks, elec- Visit my website: dunesartmedia.com tronic and others. I must have listened to at least 100 samples—10-second snippets of each mp3. Once you’ve downloaded, you can immediately burn your Mardi Gras Gala & Art Auction music choices if you choose. Or upload them to your St. Mary of the Lake will holds its fi rst Annual mp3 player. Tell your friends and you’ll get an ad- Mardi Gras Gala and Live Art Auction on Sat., Feb. ditional 25 free downloads. By the way, I’m not get- 10 at 7 p.m. at the Marina Grand Resort, 600 W. ting those extra 25 for telling you about this website Water St., New Buffalo. here in my column. I was ready to cancel after my The event will feature food, cash bar, dancing, si- free samples, but they offered me a deal that I chose lent and live auctions. This great party will have all not to pass up. 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Open Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri 9am–7pm Purdue University North Central Ofﬁ ce of Con- Sat. 10am–4pm tinuing Education will offer a three-day non-credit 1418 Franklin St. • Michigan City, IN 46360 course on Microsoft Excel. (219) 873-9690 “The Basics of Microsoft Excel” will meet at PNC - Porter County, 600 Vale Park Road, Valparaiso, on Tuesdays, Feb. 6 to 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. Registration is $79. A recommended book is available for $25. This course will introduce the basics of Excel so that students are able to create spreadsheets, use basic formulas and formatting. Students are expected to have basic practical computer skills and a knowledge of Windows. To register or to obtain information about this or other courses, contact PNC - Porter County at (219) 531-4200, or visit http://www.pnc.edu/ce. Persons Tom McCormick with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact PNC - Porter County. Builder “Pathways to Freedom” Licensed in Indiana & Michigan “Pathways to Freedom: The Underground Rail- Voice: 219.928.2953 road in LaPorte County” will be held at 7 p.m. on Fax: 219.879.3536 Thurs., Feb. 1, in the large meeting room at LaPorte County Public Library, 904 Indiana Ave., LaPorte. email: [email protected] Discover how our community was connected with the underground railroad in the 1800s wih County Historian Fern Eddy Schultz. This is a Black His- tory Month program. ty li S i a There is no charge or registration. To request b t i i s s WILSON f signing for the hearing impaired, phone 48 hrs. in n a

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What are you waiting for? An opening reception will be held at 7 p.m. Feb. Call Gus Mollasis 6 at Brauer Museum. The reception is open to the (941) 539-1016 public and will feature a discussion of works on dis- Florida Sun Realty play, the geology and history of the Kankakee Sand for details or email him at Islands, and opportunities to talk to students and [email protected] faculty involved in preparing the exhibit. THE Page 28 February 1, 2007 Vintage Valentines at Museum QUICK SERVICE The LaPorte County Historical Society Museum is featuring “Vintage Valentines” for the month of PLUMBING REPAIR, INC. February. The Historical Society’s large collection of (219) 362-0157 or Toll Free (888) 499-1559 valentines represents everything from the eleborate Complete Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Sales and Service. 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Gardens of the World Video Series For your complimentary, no obligation copy of “Your Accountant – Your Partner,” Call 269.469.9300 The Michigan City Public Library is offering the Gardens of the World Video series this winter. The program is designed to melt your winter blues away and introduce you to the power of fl owers. International Friendship Gardens Vice-President CPA & Business Advisory Services George Neagu will host Winery Gardens Wed., Feb. 23 N. Thompson Street Now Accepting Business and New Buffalo, Michigan 49117 Individual Clients 7 at 6:30 p.m. in the library meeting room. The series will conclude with the showing of Spring Flow- ers and International Friendship Gardens on March 7 at 6:30 p.m. “Sweets for the Sweet” Michigan Thyme talented party planners have created a special presentation for your Valentine. On Sat., Feb. 3, from 2-4 p.m. (MI time), Chef Helen Welsh will have your taste buds swooning. 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Essential Life Skills Training February 2-4, 9-11 -- “The Smell of the Kill.” Presented by Footlight Players. 8 pm curtain; Sun. An effective alternative to counseling and psychotherapy matinee 2 pm. Tix $10; 219/874-4035. Footlight for individuals and couples Theatre, 1705 Franklin St., MC. Michigan City, IN - 219.879.9155 • Chicago, IL - 312.938.9155 February 3 -- Super Bowl Party for kids at the [email protected] LaPorte County Public Library, 904 Indiana Ave., LaPorte. 11 am. Free. Kids can wear their favorite team jersey, enjoy games, make pennants. Refresh- ments will be served. 219/362-7128. Hours: 10:30 to 6 269/469-6151 February 3-4 -- Southern Shore Art Association The Members’ Exhibition of paintings, sculpture and photography. Opening reception 11 am-4 pm. 724 Franklin St., MC. 219/861-0186. Villager February 3-4 -- “On Death & Gardening.” A one GIFTS • ACCESSORIES woman show by Donna Blue Lachman at the Lu- 100 N. Whittaker Street New Buffalo, MI beznik Center for the Arts, 101 W. 2nd. St., MC. 7 pm. Adm. $10 for members, $15/non-members. 874- 4900. February 5 -- Maple City Word Crafters. Meet- WARREN J. ATTAR ing for amateur writers. 6-8 pm at LaPorte County Agent Representing State Farm Since 1971 Public Library, 904 Indiana Ave., downtown La- Porte. Free & open to the public. 219/362-6156. My 24 Hour Good Neighbor Service Number is February 6 -- Kankakee Sand Islands Exhibi- (219) 874-4256 STATE FARM tion at Brauer Museum of Art at Valparaiso Uni- Auto 1902 E. US 20 • Evergreen Plaza Life Fire versity. Opening reception 7 pm. Free & open to the INSURANCE Michigan City, IN 46360 ® Fax: (219) 874-5430 public. Story this issue. February 7 -- Gardens of the World video series at MC Public Library. 6:30 pm. IFG Vice-President George Neagu will host “Winery Gardens.” Free & How Convenient – open to the public. Halfway between New Buffalo & Michigan City!! February 8 -- Women of Purpose & Power Gos- pel Choir will perform at the Coolspring Branch Li- brary, corner Johnson Rd. & 400N, MC. 6 pm. Free & open to the public. 879-3272. U.S. 12 Michigan-Indiana Stateline Every Monday -- New Buffalo Chess Club. 6 pm OPEN WED. - SUN. 5 PM (MI TIME) • NEW BUFFALO MICHIGAN • 269.469.5300 (MI time) at the New Buffalo Public Library, 33 N. Thompson, New Buffalo. Open to all ages and skill levels. Info: John Calo, 269/469-6507 or email jsca- [email protected] Places to Visit: THE HANNIBAL RISING Barker Mansion, 631 Washington St., Michigan by Thomas Harris BOOKSTORE hardback $27.95 City. Adm. $4/adults, $2/kids 18 & under, free/kids Invention of Hugo Cabret under 3. Guided tours--weekdays 10 am, 11:30 am by Brian Selznick & 1 pm; weekends noon & 2 pm. 219-873-1520. hardback $22.95 Great Lakes Museum of Military History, 360 1203 LIGHTHOUSE PLACE MICHIGAN CITY Dunes Plaza, Michigan City. Open 9 am-4 pm, Tues- 219/879-3993 Fri; 10 am-4 pm Sat; closed Sun & Mon. Adm. $3/ THE February 1, 2007 Page 31 adults, $2/vets & senior citizens, $1/ages 8-18, and free to under 8 and active military personnel. Info 872-2702 or www.militaryhistorymuseum.org 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- 6767 or www.laportecountyhistory.org Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W. 2nd St., Mich- igan City. Tues.-Fri., 10 am-5 pm; Sat-Sun, 11 am-4 pm. Closed Mon. Phone 874-4900. Thru March 25: “Regional Juried Art Exhibition.” New Buffalo Railroad Museum, 530 S. Whittaker St., New Buffalo, MI. Mon-Fri, 9 am-5 pm; Sat, 10 am-3 pm, (MI time) Closed Sun. 269/469-5409. 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., Mchigan City. Open Sat. 11 am-4 pm & Sun., noon-4 pm. 219-879-4980. http://southern- shoreart.org. Farther Afi eld: February 2-3, 9-11, 16-18, 23-25 -- “The Under- pants,” a saucy adult comedy by Steve Martin and produced by Twin City Players. 8 pm on Fri/Sat, and 4 pm Sun (MI times). Tix $12/adults, $11/students & sen.cit, $5/kids under 12. All seats reserved: phone 269/429-0400. Twin City Playhouse, 600 W. Glen- lord Rd., St. Joseph, MI. February 3 -- “Everyday People” (mix of country and country-rock) in concert at the Box Factory for the Arts, 1101 Broad St., St. Joseph, MI. 8 pm MI Send a Copy of time. Tix at the door $8/adults, $6/students & se- THE niors (60+), kids under 12, free. 269/983-3688. February 8 -- Northwest Indiana Symphony Or- chestra in concert. 7:30 pm at the Star Plaza The- atre, Merrillville, IN. Tix $25-$60; phone 219/836- 0525 or visit www.NISOrchestra.org to a Friend or Relative Senior Men’s Golf League The Senior Men’s Golf League, known as the BEACHER SUBSCRIPTION RATES 76er’s, are now accepting applications for the 2007 season. Six Months ...... $16.00 In 1976, a senior men’s golf league was formed One Year...... $28.00 and 65 is the minimum age to play. At present, there are 64 members and they play at the Michigan City Municipal Course at 8 a.m. on Monday mornings. THE This season will begin on May 7th. Men interested in joining may submit an application listing the following: name, address, age, date of 911 Franklin Street birth, e-mail address, phone number, golf handicap Michigan City, IN 46360 if any, and name of spouse if any. Send a check for $10.00 to Jack Fishbacher, 6808 W. 400 N., Michi- Phone: 219/879-0088 gan City, IN 46360. Applications must be received by April 6th. Appli- Fax: 219/879-8070 cants will be notifi ed by April 20th as to their place- E-mail: [email protected] ment in the league. THE Page 32 February 1, 2007 Travels with Charley: Making the Most of an 18th Birthday in the Motor City by Charles McKelvy It’s not every day you get to be 18 again, but, thanks to my young friend and colleague Adam Pru- sa, I got to do precisely that at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. That’s right, the Motor City itself. And Adam Prusa and I motored to the Motor City in style in Chris Pobocik’s Toyota Avalon with one goal in mind – to celebrate Adam’s milestone with an automotive feast on the fl oor of Detroit’s cavern- ous Cobo Hall. Chris Pobocik, who employs Adam and me at his Pobocik Funeral Home in Three Oaks, collected the two of us long before dawn and, after a stop in St. Joe for victuals and coffee, had us heading due east Adam’s dream car – the Mercedes SLK Roadster. on I-94 in comfort and style. Hailing as he does from the east side of Michigan, Chris knew right where to get off the freeway and right where to fi nd parking within a block of Cobo Hall. We were so close, in fact, that we didn’t have to wear our coats. And so we were soon free to explore what organiz- ers called “an annual gallery of incredible vehicles forged from a designer’s vision and transformed to the machines” that we saw (and sat in) that day. And since Chris and I decided to turn back our biological clocks and be 18 for a day with young Mr. Prusa, we went right for the high-end stuff.

Adam Prusa tries out a Mercedes SLK Roadster on his birthday. the most of it a short time later when Chris climbed aboard a Mini Cooper and wondered what his wife Linda would think if we went out and bought one. Adam and I didn’t think Linda would be thrilled, but all three of us did seriously consider a Toyota Sienna XLE minivan as a possible addition to the funeral home ﬂ eet.

We wanted to give this Maybach 62Z to Adam for his birthday, but neither of us had $442,000. As in a Maybach 62Z that was retailing for $442,000. We all searched our pockets, but between the three of us, we couldn’t quite come up with a suitable down payment, so we had to head over to the nearby Mercedes Benz display where Adam picked out a bright red SLK Roadster for his birthday. He got behind the wheel and gave us a winning look, but neither Chris nor I had the $43,350 needed to make his day. Adam was disappointed, but he manfully made Chris Pobocik tries on a Mini Cooper for size. THE February 1, 2007 Page 33 Adam and I said we could live with a nearby Rolls Royce Phantom that was listing for the national treasury of any given industrial nation, but Chris said I should just be happy to take a photo of the handsome front grill and go from there.

Adam Prusa got his birthday steak and fries at the Real Seafood Company in Ann Arbor.

We considered dining in Detroit’s nearby Greek- What the other half drives – a Rolls Royce Phantom. town, but then Chris suggested a seafood restau- And where we went from there was an award- rant he knew in nearby Ann Arbor, and we were winning Chevy Silverado HD truck where two mem- soon back on I-94 motoring out of the Motor City. bers of the Detroit Pistons cheerleading squad were After making one wrong turn (at my suggestion), happily autographing posters for all comers. Chris navigated us to the Real Seafood Company at Adam took one look at the two of them and hopped 341 South Main Street where some totally amazing right in line. And he had no trouble cracking a big, seafood awaited us. It was so amazing, that I broke birthday smile when I photographed him a short my vegetarian vows and enjoyed seared tuna and time later with those two ardent supporters of pro- blackened Wahoo from Hawaii. fessional basketball. Chris ordered from the raw bar and had a great game ﬁ sh of his own, but Adam allowed as how seafood wasn’t exactly his favorite food. Certainly not on his birthday. So our server Mary gallantly consulted with the chef, came back and reported that Adam could have his steak and fries and eat them too. And he did, and, after allowing time for dessert, we motored west on I-94 into a brilliant sun that was setting gently on Adam Prusa’s memorable Mo- tor City birthday celebration.

These Detroit Pistons cheerleaders helped Adam Prusa celebrate his 18th birthday at the North American International Auto Show in Detro Climbing in and out of all those shiny cars soon had us gnawing on our arms, and so we set out from Cobo Hall in search of comestibles ﬁ t for our birthday boy.

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F/T or P/T, flexible hours. No experience necessary, free training. Call 773-490-2036. HEALY’S LANDSCAPE & STONE 219/879-5150 -- FAX 219-879-5344 SELF IMPROVEMENT - INSTRUCTIONS http://www.healysland.com - [email protected] TEACHER/ENTERTAINMENT -- Lessons in guitar -- piano -- voice Voted: BEST LANDSCAPE SUPPLY YARD IN N.W. INDIANA! and most instruments. Call 219/872-1217. 15+ Types of Flagstone, 30+ Types of Stone, Granite boulders, River Rock, Mulch, HEALTH & PHYSICAL FITNESS Landscaping, Stonescaping, Ponds, Patios, Walls, Pavers, Design! • • • MASSAGE THERAPY & WELLNESS CENTER • • • WE NOW CARRY Bluestone Veneer (better than cultured stone) Therapeutic Massage • Acupuncture • Brain Gym • QiGong Classes • Because it’s REAL! 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Wash, Stain & Seal • Hardwood Floors •Tiling • Bathroom Remodeling • SUZANNE’S CLEANING Install Doors & Windows. Free Est. Call 219-879-2017 or 219-210-8589. 219/326-5578. X _ X _ Y _ X _ X _ Y _ X _ X _ Y _ X _ X _ Y _ X _ X CINDERELLA’S CLEANING COMPANY. Residential, Industrial & Office. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Windows & Floors. Call 219-871-0209 or (cell) 219-210-7530. ATTENTION DRIVERS willing to train to obtain CDL! NO HANDYMAN-HOME REPAIR-PLUMBING EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! TMC Transportation needs drivers. QUALITY CARPENTRY: Expert remodeling of kitchens, bathrooms. Guaranteed weekly earnings. Premium equipment and benefits. Also: doors, windows, skylights, ceramic tile, drywall, decks & repairs. Excellent earning potential and still be OFF WEEKENDS! It’s not Small jobs welcome. Call Ed at 219/878-1791. a job, it’s a future! FOR CDL Training through Commercial Driver • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Institute in South Bend, IN. 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Call 219-326-5648. Will consider best offer. Call 219-872-9537. THE February 1, 2007 Page 37

RAINBOW TRADES – 809 FRANKLIN SQUARE – 219/874-7099 RENTAL AVAILABLE IN MICHIGAN. ANTIQUES GALORE! Jewelry, China, Clocks, Toys, Dolls, Paintings, Classic, 2 story brick bungalow. 4BR, formal dining, fireplace, wood African Masks, Indian Items, Vintage Clothes, Tools, Gifts, Unique Items. flrs, basement, huge front screened porch, rear deck w/hot tub. BALLOONS ALL WAYS – Birthday Parties, Big events. We Deliver! Interior just repainted. On 1.4 acres in between New Buffalo & Union COSTUME WORLD – Rentals/Sales, Makeup. Over 1,000 Costumes. Pier. Minimum 1 year lease. $1,000 per month + utilities. References Seek the Unique – www.costumeworld.net Open Mon. & Fri. & security deposit required. Call Nadra or Al for further details AKC ENGLISH MASTIFF PUPS. 3 months old. – Nadra K Real Estate, 269-469-2090. Available January 1, 2007. 3 females, brindle in color. $750 OBO. Call 219-608-8714. MICHIANA – STOP 39. 4BR, 2BA sleeps 8. ½ block from beach. W/D. REAL ESTATE 50 ft. porch great for entertaining. Call for information 312-362-8101. H REAL ESTATE FOR SALE H COMMERCIAL – RENTALS/LEASE/SELL DUNELAND BEACH GARAGE AND BASEMENT OVERSTUFFED? Lot at Stop 35 with lake glimpses. 1block to beach. Store your stuff with us and get a 6 month lease for a 5 month price. Survey, topo, soil test and design concepts avail. Approx. 16,000 SF. GOLDEN SANDES STORE AND LOCK. Call 219-878-1724. 4407 E. U.S. 12 (@ Hwy. 212) Michigan City, IN. SHERIDAN BEACH. Immaculately rehabbed 3 unit with spectacular lake 219/879-5616. view across from beach. 4200 sq.ft. with 6 off street and 6 guest parking spaces. All utility services separate. $950,000. Call 219-872-4446. OFFICE SUITE. 3 private offices and reception area. Expenses, except phone, paid. Well maintained, high traffic area. 2811 E. Michigan Blvd., NEW CONSTRUCTION 2032 ORIOLE TRAIL, LONG BEACH, IN. Call Michigan City. (219) 879-9188, 879-2700. Tom 219-241-1020 cell, 219-878-0312 office. mulcahybuilders.com FOR RENT: 103 MAY AVE., 1st flr was beauty shop. 3rms, .5BA. VACATION HOME FOR SALE –Steps From the Lake! Turn Key $500/mo. + utilities. Call Debbie @ Merrion & Associates 872-4000. Investment – All Furnishings & Closing Costs Included in Price! Recently Gut Rehabbed. Fully Furnished 4BR/3BA Home w/Separate Dining FOR RENT: 113 SKWIAT LEGION AVE. Lg. store front space, Room, WBFP, 2 Decks + a 3 Season Porch, Central Air, Ground Level 1/2BA. Was a church. $700/mo. + utilities. Partially Furnished Basement w/9ft Ceilings & Large Fenced in Yard. Only Call Debbie @ Merrion & Associates 872-4000. 1 Hour From Downtown Chicago! Great Location – Walk to Beaches, the RENTALS INDIANA Zoo, Marina, Washington Park and More! List price $529,000. For more information, or to set up a showing, call 773-572-6522 HOUSE FOR RENT IN LONG BEACH 3/BR. Across from lake. Great view & beach. Call 219/874-8692. CHICAGO-Do you hate the drive home after a dinner, ball game or concert in the city? Take the step now to own a “getaway” at a reason- LONG BEACH COZY 4/BR HOUSE AT STOP 15 (Across from Beach) able price. Available now: a sunny, 1BR corner apartment in the most Fireplace and Large Deck. No pets. Call 708/370-1745. desirable area in Chicago; on Lakeshore Drive, just two blocks east of H H H H H H H H H H H H H H Michigan Avenue in Streeterville. This delightful unit can be yours for only DUNESCAPE BEACH CLUB $229,500. Watch the air show and fireworks. LAKEFRONT CONDOS -- 2 and 3 bedrooms. Call 219-872-0140 for more details. Avail. Sept.-June -- $1,400 to $2,000 per month. DUNESCAPE REALTY - 219/872-0588. SHERIDAN BEACH-YEAR ROUND-FULLY FURNISHED. Completely remodeled 1BR, 1BA apartment just steps away from the Duneland Weavers’ Guild Meeting beach. New small kitchen appliances, furniture, TV/DVD, A/C units. Spacious private balcony with a glimpse of lake, barbecue area. The Duneland Weavers’ Guild will meet on Sat., $550/month + NIPSCO. Call 708-372-6898. Feb. 10th, 10 a.m., at the Westchester Public Li- LONG BEACH EXECUTIVE HOUSE RENTAL-LONG TERM 12/1/06- brary Annex, 100 W. Indiana St., Chesterton, IN. 5/31/07. Stop 29. Overlooking lake. Fantastic decks/views. 3BR, 2BA, The program will be presented by Michelle cozy fireplace, W/D, cable TV. NO PETS/NO SMOKING. $1095/month plus utilities. Call 630-337-6220. O’Reilley from Villa Park, IL. She has been study- 2BR, FURNISHED beach cottage, off street parking ing and working exclusively with many of the new $800/mo. + utilities. Short or long term lease. ﬁ bers for the past few years. She will bring samples Merrion & Assoc. 219-872-4000. and more samples of her work. She will have lots of SEASONAL & YEAR-ROUND RENTALS AVAILABLE! Call Ed Merrion for a list of seasonal & year-round rentals advice on what works and what doesn’t. in the beach areas priced from $650/mo. and up!! Coffee, tea and refreshments will be served. MERRION & ASSOCIATES REALTORS 219-872-4000. Guests are always welcome. DUNELAND BEACH FULLY FURNISHED. 3BR. House After July 15--$800/wk. 219-872-5979. Leave Msg. SHERIDAN BEACH Longer Term Rental Southern Shore Art Association 3BR, 2BA home newly redone is available now through May 1st. $900 + util. The Southern Shore Art Gallery kicks off its sec- Call Vanessa at 269-469-6892. ond season of operation with an exhibit of members’ LONG BEACH -- GREAT LAKE VIEWS. 2BR, 2BA. Long term. work. The show includes paintings, sculpture and $900/mo + util. Security deposit required. Until May 31st. Seasonal availability also. Realtor owned. Call 219-878-3721. photography. Southern Shore membership includes CHARMING VINTAGE MICHIANA COTTAGE – ¼ blk. from lake, Stop artists from Indiana, Illinois and Michigan. 37. Furnished, delightful décor, 3BR, 2BA, brand new beds & pillows, The exhibit will open with a reception on Sat., sleeps 8-9. C/A, frpl, screen porch off lg. kitchen, BBQ, wrap-around Feb. 3rd. The show will continue through Feb. 25th. deck, loft end deck off master BR, D/W, W/D, Cable TV/DVD/VCR, all util. except phone. The Gallery is located at 724 Franklin St., Michigan For info email: [email protected] Phone Judy 847-814-8215. City. The Gallery is open on Saturdays and Sundays HOUSE FOR RENT ON LAKE SHORE DRIVE from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information, phone 3/BR, 2BA. A/C. Fpl., W/D. Summer rentals avail. Gallery Dir. Jimmy Duke Johnston, 219/861-0186. Also avail Sept thru May. $750/mo + util. Call 708/424-8756. RENTALS MICHIGAN 2BR COTTAGE RENTAL. Newly redecorated. Walk to beach. $750/week. Inquire at On the Lounge Slipcover Studio for viewing or call 269-469-4354. THE Page 38 February 1, 2007

Hannibal Rising by But will the demons that lead him to revenge stop Thomas Harris at a mere fi ve? Which came fi rst, the Cold reading for a cold February night! chicken or the egg? The screenplay or the book? The Invention of Imagine my surprise to Hugo Cabret by Brian see a trailer for the movie Selznick “Hannibal Rising” just This book is pure ex- days after picking up a citement! Meant for copy of the book, Han- the younger crowd (9- nibal Rising, from The 12 years old), I found Bookstore at Lighthouse it to be totally differ- Place. I can’t remember ent and worthy of your ever seeing a book and a “look-see.” This book is movie released simutane- a clever combination of ously! Now I’m a great movie lover, but I still main- text, followed by draw- tain that reading a story is much more of an exercise ings that take the place for the imagination than seeing it on the big screen. of text, and stills from So I sat down and proceeded to read this fascinating early moton pictures. All “pre-quel” to the whole Hannibal Lecter story. done in dramatic black “I had him with some fava beans and a nice chi- and white. anti” must be among the most remembered lines in Taking his inspiration from Georges Melies, a real motion picture history. “Silence of the Lambs” intro- life magician, artist and cinematic pioneer, the story duced us to the adult Hannibal Lecter, but what of revolves around Hugo Cabret, a young boy who lives the boy? Author Harris uses Hannibal Rising to go in the walls of the Paris train station. The year is back in time to World War II and an eight year-old 1931 and Hugo lives there with his uncle who keeps Hannibal in Luthuania. Raised in a castle to a lov- all the clocks in the station running smoothly and ing family that included a younger sister, Mischa, keeping perfect time. Hugo’s father had worked in a the Lecters are forced to fl ee as the Nazis start their museum where an automaton was discovered in the eastward march toward Russia. They go deep in the attic. Automata, as they were called back then, were forest to their hunting lodge far off the beaten path human like fi gures which, with the aid of levers and and seemingly safe. mechanical devices, could move and even write or Through a series of unfortunate events best left draw pictures. The one Hugo’s dad was working on to your reading pleasure, Hannibal and Mischa are sat at a desk with pen in hand and an inkwell near- the only ones alive when fi ve local men come upon by, ready to write…what? the lodge. They were turncoats who helped the Na- A fi re at the museum one night takes the father’s zis until the Russian campaign fell through, and life and Hugo rescues what’s left of the automaton now were ruthless scavengers looting and killing to and his father’s notebook of drawings. He takes save their miserable lives. them back to the room in the train station where The scene shifts to Lecter Castle several years he lives. later. It has been turned into an orphanage. Hanni- Hugo makes friends with the toymaker who has a bal had stumbled out of the forest, alone, and been shop in the train station and pilfers small pieces he taken there. His Uncle Robert, an artist from Paris, needs to fi x the automaton. One day the shopkeeper fi nds him and takes him back to his home with his sees Hugo’s notebook, fl ies into a rage, and takes Japanese wife Lady Murasaki. At fi rst mute, Han- it from the boy. With the help of the shopkeeper’s nibal fi nally fi nds his voice with the patient help of goddaughter, Hugo discovers the real identity of the Robert’s wife and becomes a precocious student, ad- toymaker… mitted to medical school at the age of eighteen. Let your, and your child’s, imagination soar with Of course, there’s a reason he wants to go to medi- this great new book! The author will be in the area cal school…while never speaking of what happened on Feb. 9th with a visit to New Buffalo Elementary in the hunting lodge years ago, Hannibal holds on to School and St. Mary of the Lake School. Due to lim- his nighttime dreams which slowly bring back the ited seating, parents are not invited to these ses- memories he suppressed as a child. sions, but you can buy one of Brian’s books at The What is our Hannibal going to do now that he is Bookstore at Lighthouse Place and it will be person- a man? What do you think? Revenge is on his mind, ally autographed and returned to the store for you. and revenge is what he gets, one victim at a time. Till next time, happy reading! THE February 1, 2007 Page 39

NEED MORE ROOM IN YOUR CONDO? If you feel crowded when you get home, or you and yours keep bumping into each other, this 2-story condominium in The Shores could hold the key to your happiness! 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath (each bedroom has its own bath) unit includes over 1660 sq ft of totally updated comfort. You’ll enjoy newer carpet, tile, window treatments, paint, etc... The appliances have been updated and all remain, including washer & dryer. The roof, water heater, garage door and air conditioning condenser have all been replaced. This home is truly in move-in condition! Call Debbie Burke for better spatial relations! $299,000

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LOOK FOR US ON THE INTERNET! • www.MerrionRealty.com Debbie Burke, GRI, ABR, RECS Ed Merrion*, CRS, GRI Liv Markle*, Broker Associate ,CRS, GRI Dale Harding Cathy Blum Debbie Mengel Jim McGah*, Broker Associate Julie Gring Jim Laughlin Heather Melnyk Fran Merrion, GRI, ABR Bill Moldenhauer Jerry Lambert Jessica Storey John Hayes, GRI, ABR Michele Cihak, ABR Tricia Meyer *Licensed in Michigan THE Page 40 February 1, 2007

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Phyllis Waters*, Owner/Broker, CRB, CRS, GRI Tom Cappy* 874-6396 Bill McNew 872-8254 Doug Waters*, Managing Broker, GRI 219-877-7290 Richard Klare 872-0947 Annette Clark 219-363-3545 June Livinghouse*, Broker Associate, ABR, GRI 800-957-1248 Beverly Szybala 219-861-2066 Stephan Koethe 219-331-6275 Sylvia Hook*, Broker Associate, CRS, GRI 800-518-5778 Patti Slayden 219-608-6012 David Landau 1-773-405-7484 Beverly Bullis*, CRS, GRI 800-518-6149 Rosemary Braun 879-9029 Shawn Semla 219-898-3370 Sandy Rubenstein*, Broker Associate 879-7525 Don Niven 708-259-9471 *Licensed in Michigan and Indiana Phyllis T. Waters* Doug Waters* CRB, CRS, GRI Each Ofﬁce Is Independently Owned and Operated GRI Broker/ Owner Managing Broker