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Volume 23, Number 41 Thursday, October 18, 2007 Outdoor Murals Bring Town To Life by Barbara Stodola

Sue Martinsen was tired of her home- town being described as “The Middle of Nowhere.” She decided to turn Ashland, Wisconsin, into “Somewhere.” Putting her artistic talents to use, the diminutive Mar- tinsen has created outdoor murals two and three stories high, transforming the small town on Lake Superior into a tourist des- tination. Most of her work is done as a vol- Sue Martinsen, an artist unteer. and civic booster. “Ashland has been designated the Historic Mural Capital of Wisconsin,” she says with pride. “Our main street business dis- trict is listed on the National Register for Historic Places. You can see tour buses pulling into town; they come from all over.” The Ashland Mural Wall Project originated as a community event, funded by a grant, and celebrating the state’s sesqui- centennial. Kelly Meredith, an artist from nearby Butternut, Wisconsin, won the competition to design a mural. She asked for volunteers to help complete the job, and that is when she became acquainted with Martinsen. Sue Martinsen (right) and her business partner Kelly Meredith are pictured on a scaffold, “We worked together so well,” Martinsen said, “that you can’t putting the fi nishing touches on their fi rst mural. tell where her work ends and mine begins. Now we have a sys- tem: she paints the heads and I paint the fi gures. Our fi rst mural was such a success that local businessmen approached us to do more.” There are now nine outdoor mu- rals, one extending for an entire block, and others at three indoor locations – the Best Western Resort, McDonald’s, and the Bu- reau of Indian Affairs. Their fi rst mural, completed in 1998, commemorates Ashland pioneer Asaph Whittlesey, who used to snowshoe more than 100 miles to take the train from Chip- pewa Falls to Madison, Wisconsin, when he served in the state legislature. The mural is a trompe l’oeil, a painted building that turns the corner of a real building and rec- reates the original tower of the Ashland The Asaph Whittlesey Mural cleverly turns the corner ot a historic building, National Bank. and depicts town leaders standing on the pavement. Continued on Page 2 THE Page 2 October 18, 2007

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Murals Continued on Page 2 Other business and professional leaders are depicted, along with Chief Buffalo of Madeleine Island, who is noted for his re- sistance to the U.S. efforts to remove the Ojibwe from their native lands. The Asaph Whittlesey Mural, standing at the corner of Highways 2 and 13, sets the pace for the eight other murals in Ashland’s downtown. They use historic subjects, de- picting remarkable individuals in the town’s history, and storefronts as they appeared 100 years ago. In some cases, Ashland’s fa- mous people stand 20 feet tall.

Except for the paint on their jeans, muralists Sue Martinsen (right) and Kelly Meredith look like shoppers in Dhooge’s Grocery, c. 1910. The size of Ash- land mural fi gures Martinsen and Meredith do their own research. is demonstrated in They depict actual persons, and they focus on sub- this portrait of three waitresses, with jects that have been of special signifi cance in the Northland College history of Ashland: lumberjacks, lighthouse keep- student Amanda ers, aviators, veterans of various wars, and the na- Gutridge (right) and her mother tive Americans who originally populated the lands Madeleine Stodola of northern Wisconsin. standing out front.

“A crowd usually gathers when we start to work on a scaffold,” Martinsen says. “I am 58 years old, but working on the scaffold doesn’t bother me. I don’t do sports at all, if I can help it. This is the best exercise I get. My winter sport is painting indoors.” The muralists use exterior latex paint, which seems to hold up well. “But some- times these old bricks start to fl ake,” Mar- tinsen says, “so now we do the paintings on wood panels, if we can, in our studios, and then attach the panels to the outside walls.” This mural shows some of the early aviators in Ashland’s history. THE October 18, 2007 Page 3

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Martinsen is a fourth-generation resident of Ash- land; her great-grandfather came to work on the railroad. Her husband, a successful businessman, is a third-generation resident of the town. The couple have three children and six grandchildren. Although she had majored in art as a college student, at the University of Wisconsin, Superior, Martinsen’s ar- tistic career was put on hold while she raised a fam- ily. When she resumed painting, Martinsen surprised herself with her level of success. She is now repre- Ashland’s position on Lake Superior is noted in this mural painting of three lighthouses and heroic light keepers sented by a New York gallery – the Agora Gallery who rescued crews of wrecked vessels. in Chelsea – which had a show of her easel paint- ings last December. “I do portraits, mostly of street people,” she says. The attention generated by the Ashland Mu- ral Project has brought in commissions from other communities. “Kelly is working on one for a city in Nebraska,” Martinsen says. “We just completed a 120-foot mural in Iron River, Wisconsin. We’ve had many contacts – Stevens Point, New Berlin, Lud- ington. When I work in other cities, yes, I do get paid.” But in Ashland, Martinsen remains a devoted volunteer artist, compensated by the pleasure of On another Ashland street, a plain brick wall was transformed into bringing the town’s history to life. “We have made storefronts offering hardware, paints, drygoods, jewelry the downtown into a living museum,” she says. and an American Express offi ce, c. 1910. THE October 18, 2007 Page 5

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Early Saturday morning, September 29, I was in- vited to The2BigHearts free heart screening at La- Porte Hospital. That day, 90 women from the area were offered a series of tests, at no charge to them, costing almost $700 per person. These tests, funded by 2BigHearts and LaPorte Hospital and its Foun- dation, are the model design that 2BigHearts is of- fering to other hospitals within northwest Indiana Rich Clarke, Betsey Clarke, Deb Thar and Charlie Waldron - and the Chicagoland area. EKG, Echo Cardiograms, at the reception Ankle Brachial Tests, Cholesterol and Body Fat Once again, many of the Foundations’ friends, Density are the menu of the day. On Saturday, the supporters and family gathered to enjoy Chef Di- 1,000th woman was screened. For a fairly new and ane Botica’s fare. Chef Diane owns Dinners Ready small Foundation such as 2BigHearts, 1,000 is a in New Buffalo and has been a staunch supporter huge number. Billie Womack of LaPorte, the 1000th of 2BigHearts with this being her 4th annual re- woman, had been referred to this screening by her ception for them. In addition, Chef Diane created a local clinic and nurse practicioner. “I am so grateful 2BigHearts healthy fruit bar that she supplies on a that I am able to get this type of additional health complimentary basis each Memorial Day weekend care and never even imagined that I was going to be for the 2BigHearts 5K Walk/Run. part of local history for this group.” It occurred to me by Sunday, that although the Jim Clarke, along with most of his family were screening and the reception were big news, the ul- present to meet Ms. Womack and many of the oth- timate event of the weekend was the 2BigHearts THE October 18, 2007 Page 13 mented Jim Clarke. “Women’s heart disease is now the number 1 killer of women in the country and we are trying the spread this awareness as well as at- tempt to lessen the problem”. This Fourth Annual Golf Outing and Silent Auc- tion is the top fundraiser for 2BigHearts Foundation each year. Donated items are solicited and received from many Harbor Country establishments and Chicago area venues. Hole sponsors run the whole gamut from Chesire CT to Waterloo Iowa. They are solicited by the Foundation’s Golf Committee and are highlighted along the course.

Judy Clarke, Migs Murray, Sheila Haggerty and Betsy Clarke - at the reception Fourth Annual Golf Outing and Silent Auction held at Long Beach Country Club. Almost 100 golfers were on hand for the 1 p.m. shotgun start. Some were Long Beach members, some from the Grand Beach and New Buffalo area, many from Chicago and many from hundreds of miles away.

Michelle Fonte, Mary Beth Velzy, Bert Carstens, Dianne Moriarty and Ernie Summers at the Golf Dinner Beverage carts and the Halfway House are also sponsored and all proceeds go toward future screen- ings. I was impressed. The energy in the dining room during dinner was tremendous; a local second –home owner who has a car dealership in the Chi- cago suburbs, provided a brand new VW Jetta for a Golf Registration hole-in-one prize! The foursome that won fi rst prize A casual luncheon was served at the Club prior to gave that prize back to the Foundation! Beautiful the outing; members of the Marquette High School centerpieces were donated by a local fl orist! It was a Golf Team were invited to participate as well as very giving experience. various other women’s groups from the area. You see, Gigi Clarke, was once the top women’s golfer at Long Beach Country Club.

Catherine McGivney, Maria Fruth, Maureen Krokos at the Golf Dinner Many women have benefi ted from the efforts of the 2BigHearts Foundation heart screenings. Ac- Tony Krokos, Scott and Arlene Szykowny at the Golf Dinner cording to Jim Clarke, its Board of Directors have “The point, once again, is that women can appear approved next year’s budget for additional growth. to be physically very healthy but have this non- The number of screening sessions will probably in- symptomatical heart condition that Gigi experi- crease. The word is spreading. And now you know enced. And to be honest with you, if her sister Sally more about The2BigHearts Foundation. It was a had the slightest inkling that she might be at risk wonderful weekend for them! For more information she would have been to a doctor immediately!” com- you can visit their website at www.2bighearts.org THE Page 14 October 18, 2007 At the Acorn Theater Fri., Oct. 19: The Mudfl apps -- Bluegrass and Country Drinking Band with a Music Prob- lem. Look Their sound is based in traditional music and in- no further than cludes original material composed with sincerity as Dan Coffey well as silliness. This all-acoustic fi ve-piece band from Chicago draws on a variety of infl uences, from The New Lost City Ramblers to Townes Van Zandt. Location, nostalgia and The band’s fi rst CD, “Pocketful of Whiskey,” was re- price. 3 bedroom, 2 leased in July, 2007, and offers listeners the same bath getaway close to experience that continues to win loyal fans—good, one of Harbor Coun- try’s largest and most honest music. The Mudfl apps is comprised of Barb perfect sand beaches. Hale on guitar and vocals, Justin Gillam on guitar Old pine fl oors, fi re- and vocals, Ryan Hinshaw on fi ddle and harmonica, place, 2 large decks, Fran Kondorf on bass, and Barrett Tasky on man- screen porch, and 2 dolin. www.myspace.com/themudfl apps car garage. $249,900 Tickets: $20; reservations 269. 756. 3879 Sat., Oct. 20: 8 p.m. MI time. The Flat Five and Their Tight Harmony. Large California ranch hidden atop a dune Chicago’s roots-pop gene pool has been skimmed, in Michiana, 3 blocks and the group calling itself The Flat Five is the from Lake Michigan. 3 happy result. With the natural gift to blend into al- bedrooms, 3 baths. 2 most any musical terrain, these fi ve young-ish mas- sided stone fi replace. ters roam at will from the Beach Boys to the Mag- Gracious indoor pool and wide patio on all netic Fields, ancient country to neo-cabaret, gently 4 sides. Privacy and melodic originals to gruesome old Americana. space. $689,000 Are they the world’s biggest and most mellifl uous jukebox? The Flat Five might be. Left to their own devices, they will get busy translating feeling into Return to 1865 when you enter this tone, improvising gorgeous harmonic structures home, but live in and grooves, and poking curiously into posterity’s this century with all the conveniences of dusty little corners. our time. 2 parlors, As guitarist, pianist, charisma geyser, and dark 3 bedrooms, a den, overlord of vocal arrangements, Scott Ligon is the 2 baths, original fl oors. On 2 acres. primus inter pares Flat-Fiver. Surrounding farm land Casey McDonough is a veteran with a voice of means you have no neighbors on three silk’s-width interval accuracy and hands of sinister sides. $439,000 intent. He cites as his main instruments bass, gui- tar, piano, drums, and throat organ, whatever that 3 short blocks to the is. beach in Union Pier. This condo is ready The Atlanta native Kelly Hogan has graduated for you to enjoy from punk hipsterdom (Jody Grind, Rock*A*Teens) throughout the year minus house and to a career as a nationally respected, genuine coun- yard maintenance. try-music phenomenon. High ceilings, open spaces, light hearted Nora O’Connor is a Southside Chicago Irish- design. 2 bedrooms, American who bares her prosaic, God-given talent 2 baths, with roof top room (3rd bedroom) for sensitive and honey-sweet vocal delivery. and deck shown in the Drummer-vocalist Gerald Dowd is a graduate of picture. $399,000 the New England Conservatory. Everyone in the Flat Five, including the drum- T: 269.469.5635 E: [email protected] mer, is a good singer, which means that the group’s W: remaxhc.com rhythmic feel accommodates its voices and not vice- versa. www.bloodshotrecords.com Tickets: $20; reservations 269. 756. 3879.

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NEW LISTING 101 Lady Lane Birch Tree Farms • 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths • Formal & casual living spaces • Large bedrooms; 3 fi replaces • Private master suite with access to deck • Pool surrounded by decking • Located on Lake Mary with fabulous views of lake & golf course. Offered for $385,000 2711 Oriole Trail Long Beach • 4 bedrooms, 3 baths • Large living room with fi replace • Formal dining room • Main level fi nished laundry room • Main fl oor bedroom or offi ce • Just 3 blocks to Stop 28 beach. NEW LISTING • A great house for a great price! Offered for $349,000

REDUCED 2302 Fairway Drive Hidden Shores • 3-4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths • Family room with fi replace • Beautiful kitchen open to family room • Screened porch • Beautiful location & easy fl oor plan • Beach rights at Stop 23 • Views of golf course & Lake Claire Offered for $389,000 Shirl Bacztub, GRI 219/874-5642 Ellen Holloway*, GRI 219/878-3721 Deb Kozachenko 219/324-5805 Randy Novak*, ABR, CRS, e-Pro, GRI, 219/877-7069 Megan Campbell* 219/861-3683 Maria Jackson*, GRI 269/369-7477 Ken Larson 219/873-7101 Barb Pinks 219/325-0006 Judi Donaldson, GRI 219/879-1411 Kathy Bricker Kehoe 219/873-4426 Shawnta Leeks 219/871-9312 Pat Tym*, ABR, CRS, GRI, SRES 219/210-0324 Laurie Farrell*, GRI 219/871-0526 Susan Kelley* 219/874-5610 Daiva Mockaitis*, GRI 219/670-0982 Jamie Follmer 219/851-2164 Tina Kelly 219/873-3680 Debbie Novak 219/362-4603 *Licensed in Indiana and Michigan Joe Gazarkiewicz 219/861-3750 Karen Kmiecik 219/210-0494 THE Page 18 October 18, 2007 “Dunebrook in Wonderland”

Dunebrook employee Angie Marsh and volunteer Brad Meyer greet guests. (Courtesy of Michael Farnum, Digital Dreams by Michael)

Dunebrook’s annual fundraising event was held on September 14 at Heston Hills Conference & Banquet Center. Inspired by Alice in Wonderland, guests entered through a giant keyhole, where they were greeted by the Mad Hatter, White Rabbit, Queen of Hearts, Cheshire Cat, Caterpillar, and Al- ice herself. Tables were adorned with vintage tea cups and saucers, as the adventure isn’t complete without a tea party. Children participating in Dun- ebrook’s programs colored themed place mats that decorated the tables. Guests enjoyed an hors d’oeuvres buffet, while listening to the Caribbean sounds of steel drum percussionist Kent Arnsbarger. A silent auction is IF YOU’RE NOT AT YOUR LAST JOB, featured each year at the event. This year’s auction items included an autographed Chicago Bulls team basketball, tickets to Disney World, wine baskets YOUR 401 (k) and more. Magician Steve Kellogg entertained an awe- struck audience with his illusionist and sleight of SHOULDN’T BE EITHER. hand magic. The highlight of the evening was the Leaving a 401(k) with a previous employer could mean leaving presentation of the Community Service Award to it alone with no one to watch over it. Larry Fegaras. At Edward Jones, we can explain options for your 401(k) and The annual event is Dunebrook’s major fund- help you select the one that’s best for you. If you’d like to roll it over into an Edward Jones IRA, we can help you to do it raiser. Mike Schultz, President of the Michigan without paying taxes or penalties. So you can feel confi dent City Exchange Club, who with Dunebrook strives to someone is looking our for you and your 401(k). raise awareness for the prevention of child abuse, To fi nd out why it makes sense to talk with Edward presented Dunebrook with a donation. The event Jones about your 401(k) options, call or visit your local generates dollars that are used for Dunebrook’s pro- investment representative today. grams, including the Child Advocacy Center, Par- Melinda S. Nagle, CFP® ents as Teachers, Prenatal Substance Use Preven- Financial Advisor tion, Community Partners, Healthy Families and 411 Franklin Nurturing Families. Through home visitation pro- Michigan City, IN 46360 grams, family enrichment classes, and community Bus. 219-878-0590 playgroups, Dunebrook strives to strengthen the Fax 877-222-2693 children and families in our communities. Toll-free 888-878-1169 For more information about the endowment cam- paign, volunteering, or learning more about the EdwardJones® parenting programs at Dunebrook, please call Dun- www.edwardjones.com MAKING SENSE OF INVESTING ebrook at 219/874-0007 or 800/897-0007, or visit Member SIPC Dunebrook’s website at www.dunebrook.org THE October 18, 2007 Page 19

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507 Center St - Sheridan Beach 14931 Lakeside - Lakeside 161 Garden - LaPorte RESTORED TURN OF THE CENTURY QUINTESSENTIAL LAKESIDE COTTAGE, 150’ OF IN-LAND LAKE FRONTAGE on BRICK VICTORIAN - Completely new mechan- complete with a white picket fence. Loaded with picturesque Stone Lake. On 1 acre & surrounded icals, baths, fl oors & fi xtures located in an up & historic charm & was built in the mid 1800’s, w/ by gorgeous mature trees. This 10 room home coming beach neighborhood. Property can be used original wd fl rs & clapboard siding, newer gas offers updated kitchen, 3 fi replaces, formal din- as extra large two family residences, two unit apart- furnace, central air, roof & an updated kitchen ing room, wood ceiling w/exposed wood beams, ment or offi ce. Currently zoned industrial. Walk to make this a very comfortable 3 bedroom week- screened porch, boat dock & stairs to beach. Just beach or Casino. Currently priced at $369K end home. Zoned commercial. $299,500 75 min from Chicago. $795K Bonnie “B” Meyer Gail Lowrie Donna Iwamoto 100 Lake Shore Dr - Michigan City REDUCED! ON SUNNY SANDS OF LAKE MI SHORE. One of the fi nest town- homes in this lakeshore com- munity, private association beach, 12 Karwick Glen Dr - Michigan City indoor clubhouse 109 Mulligan - Michigan City CONVENIENT CONTEMPORARY PRI- w/pool & exercise LESS THAN A HALF MILE TO LAKE MI VATE TOWNHOME. Magnifi cent views of facility, adjacent BEACH, marina, zoo, parks & casino. Brand woods, pond & patio. Cherry cabinets & high to park & marina. new 3 bedroom/2 bath shake house boasts large end appliances for the gourmet cook. Bed- All just an hour yard, rear deck & plenty of parking. Mechani- rooms have private baths and walk in closets. from the Loop by cals, windows, kitchen, baths & appliances are Two car garage. Close to two country clubs. car or train. Custom upgrades on every level including bath/ brand new. Uncomplicated purchase nifty value, $199K showers, title, molding, fi xtures & fl ooring. $349,900 only $224,900 Bonnie “B” Meyer Bobbie Cavic Bonnie “B” Meyer

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Halloween Pops: Fairy Tales & Fantasy The Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra and Music Director/Conductor Kirk Muspratt present a night of haunting good fun at their annual Hallow- een Pops concert, “Fairy Tales & Fantasy,” Thurs., Oct. 25 -- 7:30 p.m. at the Star Plaza Theatre in Merrillville, IN. This annual twist on traditional concerts is always an audience favorite. Featuring a selection of classic pieces like Holst’s “Mars: The Bringer of War,” and modern movie music, including the music of Austin Powers, with some contemporary rock/pop mixed in as well, the evening will be a virtual cornucopia of fantastical pieces sure to make imaginations run wild. The musicians will don their best and scariest costumes to perform, and Maestro Muspratt’s Hal- loween creations are always a surprise and delight. The Northwest Indiana Symphony Youth Orches- tra, directed by Philip Bauman, will play side-by- side with the professional musicians on the fi rst half of the program. Concertgoers are encouraged to dress up as well in their favorite costumes. Prizes will be awarded by Maestro Muspratt throughout the evening to the best costumes from the orchestra, youth orchestra, ushers and audience. Tickets are $20-$60, student tickets $10. Phone (219) 836-0525 or visit www.NISOrchestra.org THE Page 24 October 18, 2007 fun little generators that let you make signs, morph faces, or add an original touch to your emails. (Note this week’s “blackboard” reminding you to read CyberScribbles weekly). Choose your own favorites Soon we’ll be shifting into cocooning mode, and us- and have fun with them. I know I do. ing the Internet is likely to become one of the more popular activities. I would be interested to fi nd out what favorite—and family-friendly websites you access regularly. Send me your lists of website ad- dresses and I’ll share them with our fellow readers. Email me at [email protected]. Redneckapedia (www.redneckapedia.com). This is a fun stop on the digital highway, where ar- tery translates to “the study of art,” benign is “what you would be after eight,” and a diskette is a “fe- male disco dancer.” Had I the extra time, I would have poured through the entire redneckapedia dic- tionary. It’s good for some laughs, even a few belly laughs sprinkled here and there. Fat Man’s Journey (http://afatmansjourney. Gummi Art (www.saynotocrack.com/index. com). A 51 year-old man who became motivated to php/2007/03/09/wow-gummi-bear-sculptures/). drop part of his 380-pound weight decided to do so Okay, if you have taken the time to copy this extra, by walking across America. He divided the journey extra long web address, you will be treated to a pic- into two trips, beginning with a trek from his home ture of a chandelier made of gummi bears. It is re- in St. Louis to New York. The second leg started in ally something to see. The gummi bear artist has a Los Angeles. Did he drop the pounds? Of course. He few more pictures of his creations here, too. Think also gained something he found extremely valuable: of all the cavities this artist has avoided. new insights on the friendliness and helpfulness Visit my website: dunesartmedia.com of strangers. He logs his journey and continues to keep his blog updated. I found it very inspirational. Instructables (www.instructables.com). I “Boo at the Zoo” - October 27 cannot remember if I mentioned this site already. Afraid that you don’t have plans for Halloween Last time I did any indexing is when I had the Cy- this year? Put the kids on the back of your broom- berScribbles website on one of the free webhost sites, stick and come on down to Washington Park Zoo on or on my blog. Now that I’ve let that lapse, I have Sat., Oct. 27th for the annual Boo at the Zoo. Great not been methodical about keeping track. Anyway, decorations, family fun, photo opportunities, trick- Instructables relies on people to provide tutorials or-treating and Ronald McDonald make Boo at the that the rest of us might fi nd helpful. One example: Zoo a family favorite. Boo at the Zoo hours this year if you are a Sudoku fan, you’ll fi nd a nifty method start at 5 p.m. and end at 8 p.m. All proceeds benefi t (or two) of solving those brain-twisters easily. The the Washington Park Zoo. instructions come with pictures that make it easy The bewitching hours will offer children trick-or- to follow. Look for the topic, “How to Solve Sudo- treating in a safe environment where they can pick ku Without Thinking.” Follow the instructions and up their favorite treat at the numerous candy sta- you’ll breeze through the squares in half the time. tions scattered throughout the Zoo. And don’t forget Chowhound (www.chowhound.com). There about costumes! Zookeepers and Society members must be a zillion food and recipe sites on the In- will also be dressed for the occasion, so expect to see ternet. I stumbled across this one by clicking on a all of your Halloween favorites. link on Instructables.com. Glad I did. A good place Special admission pricing is in effect. Adult mem- to start is to read the story features. Then follow bers are free and member’s children who are trick- links to cities (Chicago is listed, of course) and read or-treating are $1.00. Non-member admission is the discussion boards. You’ll learn about otherwise $3.00 for adults and $2.00 for children. Tickets are overlooked restaurants, fi nd recommended places now available Monday-Sunday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. to shop for food, and share recipes. Whether you are at the Zoo admission gate. Tickets will also be avail- a gourmand or a meat & potatoes type, you’ll fi nd able the day of the event. 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Catherine Barker, the the Mansion were helpful in restoration of various niversary of the Barker family’s life in the Mansion daughter, gave the Mansion to Michigan City to be items. and the completion of the restoration project, in- used as a cultural center and a meeting place for cluding new carpets and Royal Damask wall treat- nonprofi t groups, in 1968. She passed away in 1970. ments. Tour guides, dressed in Victorian-era gar- From 1948 to 1968, Purdue was using the Mansion ments, will welcome you into the National Historic for a campus, as a forerunner to Purdue North Cen- Register home where you may tour the facility on tral at Westville. your own. A great opportunity for everyone! “The Friends of Barker is the local arm of the The 100-year-old lilac tree outside the older part of Barker Mansion. Recently, I visited Barker Mansion to speak with Barker Welfare Foundation. They have done a re- Cecilia Zubler, executive director, and to get a pre- ally good job. The Foundation gives grants to vari- view of this upcoming event for Beacher readers. ous groups like The Dunes Theatre, The Boys’ & I photographed “Mrs. Barker,” (B. J. Parmeley) in Girls’ Clubs, Friendship Gardens, and many oth- New carpet in the parlor at Barker Mansion. the Edwardian, champagne gown she designed and ers including places in New York where part of the On the third fl oor on the day of my visit, a couple, made for the open house, cutting cake in the dining Barker family now live.” who had lived in Michigan City in the 1970’s, were room. “Mr. Barker,” (Keith Gould from Valparaiso) Cecilia mentioned also that the city does restora- taking a tour of Barker Mansion. They were quite was not at the mansion that afternoon. “Cousin tion projects with matching funds from the Founda- intrigued by the many showcases of things on dis- Marjorie Barker,” (Mary Kintzele), was wearing a tion. In the last fi fteen years, the building has been play there and especially by the 1928 Chickering blue dress and posed on the stair landing by a tap- almost completely tuck-pointed. Many, many things player piano and its music. estry. “Cousin Anna Austin,” (Ann Jankowski) will in the mansion have been restored. Air conditioning An outside item, which was restored or repaired, be present for the Open House. “Miss O’Reagon,” was put in during the 1990’s. All of the tapestries included the brick walkway, which has some new (tour-guide-in-training Sarah Moon), posed for a were restored, having been sent to New York to have brick but also some of the old brick at the other photograph on the third fl oor schoolroom with man- that done. Five years ago, Italian workmen spent end. The pergola was repaired. Landscaping in the An assortment of teapots and items from the gift shop, now 20% off. nequin Catherine Barker. Cecilia posed by a very the summer cleaning and repairing the statutary garden has been done, and at one end of the gar- When you visit the Barker Mansion for its Cen- large tapestry in the foyer of the Mansion. The third of the Three Graces, which is now in a prominent den are three dogwood trees, which balance out the tennial Celebration on Sunday afternoon, October fl oor showcases have been redone and inside one place in the Mansion parlor. The interior walls were 100-year-old lilac tree (behind the old portion of the 21st, be sure to visit the gift shop, which has items case, I photographed Mr. Barker’s sister’s beautiful repaired with the coverings removed and sent to a Mansion) on the other side of the garden. such as teapots on sale for 20% off. It’s a good chance gown trimmed with mink and feathers. custom designer in California, Carter & Co. Histori- Another help to Barker Mansion is the Barker to do some early Christmas shopping! If you have Cecilia gave me an extensive historic background cal Wallpaper. One of Catherine’s daughters in New Guild, which helps with some of the things that any questions, you may call 219-873-1520. But you on Barker Mansion and the lengthy restoration York remembered that the carpet in the parlor was need to be replaced, such as the rug pads and the are certain to enjoy your visit to a newly-renovated project, which has been completed. She said, “We an apple green so the new carpet is similar to that. re-upholstoring of the walls in the drawing room. Barker Mansion and meeting the staff!

Mrs. Barker (B. J. Parmeley) prepares to Cousin Marjorie Barker (Mary Kintzele) stands by a Miss O’Reagon (Sarah Moon) (on r.), the governess Cecilia Zubler stands by the large tapestry in the Mr. Barker’s sister’s beautiful gown with its mink & cut cake for a guest. tapestry on the landing of the stairs. of Catherine Barker (mannequin on l.). Mansion foyer. feathers is displayed in a case on the 3rd fl oor. THE Page 28 October 18, 2007 Fort St. Joseph Living History Fair Support the Fort, Inc invites the public to the Fort Car + Home = Saint Joseph Living History Fair, Oct. 20, in Niles, MI. The event will be open to the public from 10 BIG SAVINGS a.m.-4 p.m. and the event is free. South Riverfront See me for Car and Home Insurance and save. Park on Bond Street (at the French Paper Dam) is the site for the event. This is a continuation of Edu- cation Day, which is held on the 19th for the fourth STATE FARM grade students from area schools. Auto

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I visited Logansport, Indiana for an anniversa- Another good friend, Wanda Olson, came over and ry party with my 1947 graduating classmates. Are hugged me. Yes, I recognized her right away – she you familiar with Logansport? Do you know that hasn’t changed much either. We used to call each Hollywood’s Greg Kinnear grew up there, quite a other names in reverse – it was Hi, Nylorac (not Hi, few years after I did? (One of his most popular mov- Carolyn). I called her, that evening, Adnaw Noslo, ies: “Little Miss Sunshine” and currently, “Feast of just as I used to. We both enjoy repeating that sil- Love.”) And he married Susie Buck, my little next- liness. door-neighbor girl that I often baby sat with. More Two couples were defi nitely pleased that I’d ar- Logansport info: news:news:News: a boy I was in rived. Bob and Rita (Gormley) Ricci had married af- love with in fourth grade kicked me on the shin and, ter they’d graduated in ‘47, and these days live next for days and days, I kept that left leg out of the tub door in Kokomo. Rita was a good friend of mine in each time I bathed – I wanted to keep that adored high school, though she liked to take charge of most kick in place. In Chicago 10 or 12 years ago, I read situations. Remember that, Rita? Another couple that that fellow had grown up to become one of the who married soon after college was another fi ne ten highest paid attorneys in the U.S. Sam Butler, friend, Diane Tutewiler, and husband Jim Modisett. the kicker, was head of a famous New York law fi rm. They were among many nice looking elders at the No, I haven’t seen either of those gentlemen since. party. (Sam took off for private school when I was in sixth grade.)

The Riccis – Bob with wife Rita, my old friend and take-charger We met at Logansport Shrine Club, a handsome building A couple weeks ago, my former classmates met at Logansport’s handsome Shrine Club. I hadn’t been to an anniversary party for at least ten years, so I failed to recognize many of my old, old friends. They may not have recog- nized me this time, either! The evening was certainly touch- ing. Enid Fissel Hunt is the person who in- sisted I attend, once I hadn’t answered the invitation. She phoned me and scolded me the way a mom would. Jim Modisett, handsomest farmer there ever was, facing the camera Enid was a good friend Entertainment that evening consisted of the mas- of mine in high school ter of ceremonies, former schoolmate Steve Gordon. – a pretty little red- Steve came in from Tucson, AZ for the event, and head with an affi r- was delighted to be there. He was a fi ne speaker mative manner and and included many entertaining events from the Friend Enid Fissel Hunt with her soft voice. She hasn’t 1940s. We were then highly amused by a handsome husband Bob changed much, folks. barbershop quartet. THE October 18, 2007 Page 31

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Unbeknownst to many, October is National Pop- corn shops in and around Chicago, Bourgeois inher- corn Month. With this in mind, I visited Pop This! ited a portion of his enterprise. At practically the Popcorn Shop, which opened its doors for business same time, Bourgeois and husband Adam were in on July 21, 2007, at 108 N. Whittaker in inviting the midst of purchasing property in Union Pier on downtown New Buffalo. which to build their vacation house. As they accli- mated to the area, Bourgeois joined The New Buf- falo Business Association where she soon learned of a potential storefront opening on Whittaker Street. Bourgeois believed New Buffalo’s Whittaker Street was “the perfect area” for the opening of her trendy popcorn shop. “It seemed like a natural fi t…you’ve got your ice cream, the hamburgers and pizza” and now one of the most popular snack foods of all time, popcorn.

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Sunday Noon-10 pm • M-Th 11 am-10 pm • F-S 11-12 Midnight Take a terror-ifi c ride through the haunted woods 5184 S. Franklin St., Michigan City 872-3838 aboard the Flying Dutchman Railroad. This is a trip We Deliver to the Whole Community! you won’t soon forget as your train is haunted by many ghoulish creatures. Watch out for the Mad Lumberjack that haunts these woods! The Hesston Ghost Train is frightening fun for everyone and ap- propriate for small children. Root The Ghost Train takes place the last two week- Funeral Home ends in October, Oct. 20, 21, 27, and 28, at the Hess- WILLIAM H. ROOT • THOMAS W. ROOT • BRIAN W. ROOT ton Steam Museum grounds. The grounds open at 11:30 a.m. and the the trains start running at noon. A locally owned and operated funeral home Kids are invited to come in costume! serving Michigan City and the Beach Area Admission is free. Train tickets are $3 for chil- by the Root Family since 1938. dren, $5 for adults. The Hesston Steam Museum is located east of SR Pre-Arrangement consultation available 39 on CR 1000 N, LaPorte. From I-94, take Exit 1, at no obligation. the New Buffalo, MI exit, then go south. Take Exit 49 (LaPorte) from the IN Toll Rd.

State Park Photo Contest 312 East Seventh Street Michigan City, IN 46360 Attention shutterbugs. You could win a prize (219) 874-6209 package worth nearly $200 by entering your best digital photos of you, your family or friends enjoying Indiana’s state parks and reservoirs by entering the DNR’s photo contest, which runs through the end of WINNER November. OF THE 2007 It doesn’t matter if the activity is hiking, fi sh- PORTER COUNTY ing, biking, hunting, enjoying the inns, attending R.O.S.E. NEWCOMER a program or special event, or just relaxing by the AWARD campfi re, as long as it’s happening this month or GIFT PARCELS ~ GIFT BASKETS & TRAYS next. The DNR is looking for photos that show that WWW.MOLLYBEAS.COM Indiana’s properties are great for renewing your • Candies • Gummies • Licorice • Chocolate • Carob & Yogurt spirits. • Sugarless • Dried Fruits • Nuts & Nut Mixes Photos can be entered in one of two categories: FLAVORED NW INDIANA’S LICORICE CENTER age 12 and younger or 13 and older. • Vegetarian & Vegan Products To view complete contest rules and enter, go to COFFEES • Local Honeys • Coffees & Teas http://interpretiveservices.in.gov/,pdf/Fall_Family_ • 100 Spices, Soups & Baking Ingredients TERRIFIC SUGAR • Organic & Gluten-Free Grains & Pastas Fun_Outdoors_Photo_Contest.pdf. FREE & TEAS MON.-SAT. ~ 10-7 • SUN. ~ 12-6 KOSHER The winning images will appear on the Healthy GLUTEN ORGANIC Parks-Healthy People page on the DNR Web site FREE 219-983-9401 (www.dnr.in.gov/healthy). Publishable images will 761 Indian Boundary Road, Suite 3 • Chesterton, Indiana be used throughout 2008 on the site. Between Schoop’s & El Salto, just east of Hwy. 49 near the I-94 interchange. THE Page 38 October 18, 2007 Reggae Band at Box Factory Zion Lion Reggae Band bills itself as the “bad- dest” band to hit Kalamazoo. On Sat., Oct. 20, at 8 p.m. MI time, they will bring their blended sounds of the Caribbean to the Box Factory for the Arts. This is the band’s second appearance at the Box Factory. Last year’s audience was on their feet T Bones Pier II cheering for more. Next to the Blue Heron Inn Zion Lion is a combination of several bands from Lake Side Dining the Kalamazoo area who crossed each others path Great steaks & seafood prepared on our wood burning grill along the way and decided to form what they be- lieve to be the right mix of reggae, zouk, soukous, and Afro-Latin infl uences. They have performed throughout Michigan at many festivals, private parties, corporate events and nightspots. Tickets at the door are $10; $8 for seniors (60+) QUICK SERVICE and students. Children under 12 are admitted free when accompanied by an adult. The Box Factory for PLUMBING REPAIR, INC. the Arts is located at 1101 Broad St., St. Joseph, MI. (219) 362-0157 or Toll Free (888) 499-1559 269-983-3688 or www.boxfactoryforthearts.org Complete Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Sales and Service. Modern Sewer Cleaning, Jetting and Inspection Equipment Competitive Rates - Senior Citizens Discounts Campfi re Chillers at Deep River Park 60 day warranty on most Service Work Who doesn’t love sitting around a crackling camp- 1 Hour Minimum Service Call - Travel Time 1 Way - Sorry, No Credit fi re, telling scary stories and watching the fl ames Insured, Bonded, LIC. #PC81038838 dance in the dark? Your family can experience this Charles Dillon, Owner during Deep River County Park’s annual Campfi re Chillers program on Wed., Oct. 24, at 6:30 p.m. Meet at the campfi re across the bridge from the parking lot behind the Visitor Center and be enthralled by the stories as told by Karen Slager, a member of the Residential Northwest Indiana Storytelling Guild. She will also invite children to stand up and tell their own short tale. Commercial Bring your own lawn chairs, blankets, marshmal- lows and roasting sticks to use after the storytell- Remodeling ing ends. Be prepared for and dress for the weather. The program will be held rain or shine, inside if the 830 Karwick Road Materials provided weather is severe. Michigan City, IN by Pioneer Lumber Deep River County Park is located on Old Lincoln (219) 874-6224 Hwy. at County Line Rd., southeast of Hobart. For Tom Wagner serving the beach area since 1994 more information, phone 219/947-1958 or 1-800- GRISTMILL. THE October 18, 2007 Page 39

Patio Seating Available CARRY OUT AVAILABLE Open for Breakfast The Fall Girlfriend Sale will take place this Sat. & Sun. 8 a.m. weekend and next. We have over 80 participants Open 7 Days that have cleaned their closets and submitted 2000 A Week + items of clothing in all sizes, jewelry and acces- sories to be sold at $5, $10, $15 and up. We have an (219) 878-0688 extraordinary amount of designer clothing, shoes 501 Center Street • Michigan City, IN galore, bed linens, comfy sweaters, racks of warm winter coats, loads of causal clothing, embellished jackets, beautiful business suits and holiday attire. Sale will take place on Friday October 19th Since 1950 from 6-9 for participants and their friends and con- tinue October 20th & 27th from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. with the famous 1⁄2 price sale on Oct 28th from noon-4 p.m. Mark your calendars, bring a friend and pass 20% OFF Easy Lock it on. Wood, Wood Laminate Now’s the time to purchase a Long Beach Fit- ness Center Membership during their back to school and Hard Wood Flooring sale continuing through Oct.20th. Save 20% off a Your one stop shop for the fi nest year membership regular price of $450 now $360 window and fl oor coverings in the area. and monthly regular price of $45 only $36. Join 1102 Franklin St., Michigan City HOURS with a friend and take advantage of the morning 219-872-7236/37 M-F 9:30-5:30 and evening classes. 800-949-4530 Sat. 9:30-3:30 Reserve your space today for a party, class, demonstration, meeting, or even start or relocate a small business. We have the perfect space available and now are a “wifi hot spot”. Come on down and check out the net. ------submitted by Susan Vissing

Costume World Featured on TV Show Costume World of downtown Michigan City, owned by former Beacher Sue Copeland, will be featured on Bill Landing’s “Interesting Individuals” cable TV Halloween program. Also on the program is Ghost Researcher Mike McDowell. The program will play on Channel 99 Tues., Oct. 16th, 23rd, and 30th at 4:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

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911 Franklin Street Michigan City, Indiana 46360 219-879-0088 • Fax 219-879-8070 the Beacher Business Printers THE October 18, 2007 Page 41 Halloween in New Troy Ted Perzanowski, M.Div., B.A. Halloween will be easier for families in New Troy Essential Life Skills Training on Sat., Oct. 27, with Friends of New Troy hosting a Michigan Port-a-Pit chicken dinner as Trick or An effective alternative to counseling and psychotherapy Treating gets under way. for individuals and couples The dinners will be available from 4:00 pm to 7:00 Michigan City, IN - 219.879.9155 • Chicago, IL - 312.938.9155 p.m. MI time at the New Troy Community Center [email protected] for $7.00 each. Trick-or-treating will run from 5-7 p.m. Port-a-Pit Chicken tickets can be purchased in advance at the New Troy Community Center, Seafood, Steaks, 269/426-3909, or at Center of the World Woodshop Chops, Chicken, Showroom in Harbert. Pasta Proceeds from the dinner will benefi t the Com- Casual Dining munity Center. Come on out and join the fun! & Cocktails Open Evenings at 5 pm “Ephemeral Dreams” Premieres 269.469.5300 Reservations Accepted U.S. 12 MICH.-IND. STATELINE • NEW BUFFALO, MICHIGAN “Ephemeral Dreams”, new paintings by Sylvia Zi- ontz and glass sculpture by Craig Mitchell Smith, debuted at Craig Smith Gallery October 6. No clos- ing date has been set for the exhibit. Hours: 10:30 to 6 269/469-6151 An innovative artist whose work is surprisingly The varied, Ziontz has created a new suite of paintings ranging from semi-abstract to expressionism to rep- Villager resentational—from strong, bold blocks of color to the delicate and sensitive painterly pastel portrai- GIFTS • ACCESSORIES ture, in which she excels. 100 N. Whittaker Street New Buffalo, MI As a counterpoint to the fi gurative paintings of Chicago-based Ziontz, Smith creates free-form sculptural glass pieces, oftentimes wall-mounted, which “in essence, are three-dimensional paintings, GLASS BLOCK WINDOWS combining the delicacy and clarity of glass with the play of light and shadow,” Smith explains. Chimneys • Tuck Pointing A selection of Ms. Ziontz’s new work also is on ex- ALL MASONRY REPAIRS hibit at the second location of Craig Smith Gallery 30 Yrs. Exp. • Free Est. at the Gordon Beach Inn, 16220 Lakeshore Rd. in Northern Ind. & Lower Mich. Glass Block Windows Union Pier. Chimneys Craig Smith Gallery is located at 13648 Red Ar- Gene Burke • 219-324-8702 (LaPorte) • 229-4109 (M.C.) row Hwy., Harbert. More information at 773-750- 7528 or www.craigsmithgallery.com. THE Twin City Players Costume Sale Shoot Him Twin City Players’ 12th annual Halloween Cos- BOOKSTORE If He Runs tume Sale got underway Oct. 13 and runs through by Stuart Woods Sat., Oct. 20 in the TCP Workshop located behind hardback $25.95 the TCP Playhouse at 600 W. Glenlord Road in 1203 LIGHTHOUSE PLACE MICHIGAN CITY south St. Joseph, MI. Proceeds from the sale benefi t 219/879-3993 their scholarship fund. The sale features pre-assembled Halloween out- fi ts for children, teens and adults. Complete outfi ts NEW FLEET can be purchased for as little as $5.00. Customers OF CADILLACS wishing to assemble their own outfi ts will be able to 24 Hour Transportation • All Occasions 709 Plaza Dr. Suite 2 #249 choose from a large selection of vintage and period Chesterton, In. 46304 clothing and accessories also on hand. Specifi c sale dates and hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m.MI time, Sat., Oct. 20, and 6-8 p.m., Tues., Wed., Thurs. 877.LIMOS.55 219.210.9870 and Fri., Oct. 16, 17, 18 and 19. There are no sales on Sundays and Mondays. www.allaylimo.com THE Page 42 October 18, 2007 Travels with Charley: Riding Fine at 79 with the Amazing Bill Hannah by Charles McKelvy

Bill Hannah of Sawyer turned 79 on September Linda, who is a regular at the pool in Bridgman 3, and the U.S. Navy veteran turned his Trek bi- said, “As long as you’re going for 75, why not do 78 cycle pedals enough times on September 30 at the in honor of being 78?” Apple Cider Century to ride 79 miles in honor of his Bill, who says he is semi-retired but is busier 79 years. than any two people half his age, thought about it and then went for it. In 2006, Bill Hannah rode 78 miles in the Apple Cider Century in honor of his 78th birthday on Sep- tember 3, 2006. And, as his 79th birthday loomed, he told one and all that he was bound and determined to ride the full 79 miles in the 34th annual Apple Cider Cen- tury on Sunday, September 30, 2007 “as long as the weather is decent.” Well, could anyone have imagined more decent weather than we had on the last day of September? No, and so there was Bill Hannah at the pancake breakfast waiting for the sun to come up on Septem- ber 30th. He said his plan was simply to “grind it out” and get those 79 miles in before sunset. Bill Hannah (left) and some guy claiming to be a Beacher And, you know what? correspondent have a fi nal pancake before setting out He did it!!! on a 79-mile bike ride in honor of Bill’s 79 years. Bill, who has been featured in these pages before for his service to the nation during the Korean War, took up cycling in his 50s when his knees started to give out from too much running. He was content to run 5 miles in 50 minutes when he was 50, and then he set his sights on cycling. Eventually his steely gaze alighted upon the an- nual Apple Cider Century, and so he set out to do one of the shorter routes three years ago. He liked it well enough to return the following year for a reasonable distance, and in 2006, when he had just turned 78, he announced to his wife Linda that he was going to ride the 75-mile route. Bill Hannah takes a break in New Buffalo on his way to riding 79 miles in honor of his 79 years. Well not all by his lonesome, because he did have this mere slip of a correspondent for company, and, yes, Natalie McKelvy joined us at the 31-mile mark in Sawyer, and the three of us pressed on together from there.

Bill Hannah kept going thanks to his special golf Bill Hannah towel. photographed the Beacher news team at Flynn and Warren Woods roads in Chikaming Township. THE October 18, 2007 Page 43

Bridgman Lions Club member Kevin Ivers happily serves Linda Hannah hot potato soup serves us our to cyclists at the picnic luncheon Lake Township on 1000N in SAG stop. He lovely La Porte also lent his cell County. phone to some needy cyclists.

That was all we needed to see Bill Hannah safely home to Three Oaks where his lovely wife Linda planted one big smooch on him when he had ridden a mile for every year of his worthy existence. And, yes, he did go the extra 4 miles by riding up and down Elm Street at the end of the 75-mile route. So, Bill Hannah, as they say in the Navy: Fair winds and following seas, and we’ll see you next year for the big 8-0.

These volunteers were making lots of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches at the New Buffalo SAG stop. But it was all about Bill Hannah hiking up those hills in La Porte County during the latter portion of his epic ride when the wind was really whipping up from the south. Bill’s greatest test came on a true monster of a Bill Hannah makes his triumphal entry into Three Oaks as he hill on Range Road that ride organizer Bryan Vol- closes in on 79 miles in honor of his 79 years. storf had duly marked with fi rst a frowning face and then a smiling face. Bill took one look at what we were all calling the “Front Range,” and then he set his jaw and gears to climbing mode, and he just ground his way all the way to the top. And then he kept on going, just like that bunny in that old battery commercials. He apologized for setting a relaxed pace, but what was the rush? The sun was far from setting over the yardarm, and we managed to get to the Soni Springs SAG stop before the posted closing at 4 p.m. (All right, we were a tad tardy, but they still had plenty of fruits and nuts for us.) We fi nally picked up a much-needed tail wind when we turned north on 500E, and we were mighty Celebrities seen at the start: River Valley Schools teacher Heidi Clark happy to fi nd some young ladies selling homemade with her nephew Gabe Zeiger (left), and sons Jake (middle) and B.J. lemonade at the corner of 500E and 1000N. They weren’t sure how far they were going to ride. THE Page 44 October 18, 2007 Activities to Explore 5 CST V SUN. 12– illas of B T. & riar L SA eaf In the Local Area:. RY Lu VE xu October 18-21 -- “Bedroom Farce.” Chicago E ry SE T Street Theatre, 154 W. Chicago St., Valparaiso. U ow O n H h Curtain Thurs/Fri/Sat 8 pm; Sun 2:30 pm. Tix $15/ o N m E e adults, $12/seniors (62+) & students, $12/American P s O military veterans.219-464-1636. www.ctgonline.org October 18-22 -- At the Vickers Theatre: “The Valley of Elah.” Winner Sundance & Stockholm Film Festivals. Thurs/Fri 6:15 pm; Sat/Sun 3:30 & 6:15 pm; Mon 6:15 pm. Rated R. Also showing: “Rocket Science.” Winner Sundance Film Festival. Thurs thru Mon 9 pm only. Rated R. Vickers The- ater, 6 N. Elm St., Three Oaks, MI. 269/756-3522 or www.vickerstheatre.com October 19 -- The Mudfl apps (bluegrass & coun- LAPORTE, INDIANA www.villasofbriarleaf.com try) in concert at The Acorn Theater, 107 Genera- Prices Starting in the Mid 200’s tions Dr., Three Oaks, MI. 8 pm MI time. Tix $20; reserve at 269/756-3879. MAINTENANCE FREE LIVING October 19-20 -- “West Side Story” at the Me- on beautiful Briar Leaf Golf Course morial Opera House, 104 Indiana Ave., Valparaiso. 1525–2035 SF luxury townhomes, 4 ranch and 1 two Curtain 8 pm Fri/Sat and 2 pm Sun. Tix $16/adults, story floor plan to choose from. Features include: masonry fireplace, full basement, two car garage, $13/students and seniors. 219/548-9137. pvc deck, soaring ceilings and low maintenance fees October 19-21, 26-28 -- “Peter Pan & the Cirque Directions: 1 mile South of the 90 Toll rd. on SR 39 & Tiffany Woods Dr. DaHook.” Presented by Acting Theatre of Michigan 9 minutes south of New Buffalo SalesThurs.-Mon. information Center11 am-4 Open pm daily CST 12–5 or CST By •Appointment Closed Tues. & Wed. City. 215 W. 10th St. Fri/Sat 7 pm; Sun 4 pm. Tix 219.851.0008 $12/adults, $8/kids under 12 yrs. Reserve 872-4221. Family fun. October 19-21, 26-28 -- “Into the Woods” present- ed by the Valparaiso University Theatre on campus. 9 OUT OF 10 RECOMMEND Fri 8 pm; Sat 2 pm; Sun 7 pm. Tix $15/adults, $10/ sen. cit. & students. Reserve at 219-464-5162. October 20 -- Farmer’s Market, 8th & Washing- ton streets, MC. 8 am-noon. If you’re looking to finance a new home, find out October 20 -- Farmer’s Market, County Court- for yourself why so many customers recommend house grounds, LaPorte. 7 am-noon. Horizon Bank. Call Gina at (219) 871-2252. Gina Siwietz October 20 -- The Flat Five and Their Tight Har- EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE • SENSIBLE ADVICE® mony in concert at The Acorn Theater, 107 Genera- tions Dr., Three Oaks, MI. 8 pm MI time. Tix $20; reserve at 269/756-3879. FOR SALE October 20-21 -- Fall Fest at International Boston Whaler - 13’ (2002) Friendship Gardens, MC. Noon-4 pm. Mini-hay- $8,500 rides, garden walks, music and crafts. 3 pm sing- All Equipment Incld! E-Z Load Trlr, along with local musicians. Free. Story this issue. 25 HP 4-Stroke Mtr., Fish & Depth Finder and more! October 20-21, 27-28 -- Hesston Ghost Train Call Linda: 269/612-0271 or at Hesston Steam Museum, 1000N, LaPorte. Adm. 269/469-6892 free. Train rides $5/adults, $3/children. October 21 -- Sinai Forum presents Dr. Steven Beering. 7:30 pm at Elston Middle School. Season tickets at 219/785-5697. Free student tickets. WARREN J. ATTAR October 24 -- PNC Books & Coffee discussion Agent group. This month: Harry Potter & the Deathly Representing State Farm Since 1971 Hallows by JK Rowling. Noon in the Library-Stu- My 24 Hour Good Neighbor Service Number is dent-Faculty Bldg., Assembly Hall, Rm. 02. Free & (219) 874-4256 open to the public. STATE FARM 1902 E. US 20 • Evergreen Plaza Auto Michigan City, IN 46360 Every Monday -- New Buffalo Chess Club. 6 pm Life Fire

INSURANCE Fax: (219) 874-5430 ® (MI time) at the New Buffalo Public Library, 33 N. warrenattar.com Thompson, New Buffalo. Open to all ages and skill THE October 18, 2007 Page 45 levels. John Calo, 269/469-6507 or email jscalo@lo- calnet.com Places to Visit: Michiana Shores By Owner Barker Mansion, 631 Washington St., Michigan New Construction • 5 bedrooms/4.5 baths 1 City. Adm. $4/adults, $2/kids 18 & under, free/kids 5 /2 blocks to Lake Michigan under 3. Guided tours--weekdays 10 am, 11:30 am & 1 pm; weekends noon & 2 pm. 219-873-1520. Beverly Shores Depot Museum and Art Gallery, 525 Broadway, Beverly Shores, IN. Sat-Sun. 1-4 pm. 219/871-0832. Great Lakes Museum of Military History, 360 Dunes Plaza, Michigan City. Open 9 am-4 pm, Tues- Fri; 10 am-4 pm Sat; closed Sun & Mon. Adm. $3/ 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., Michigan City. Tues.-Fri., 10 am-5 pm; Sat-Sun, 11 am-4 pm. Closed Mon. Phone 874-4900. New Buffalo Railroad Museum, 530 S. Whittaker $299,500 or Best Offer St., New Buffalo, MI. Mon-Fri, 9 am-5 pm; Sat, 10 Inspection Sat. & Sun., Oct 27/28 • 10 a.m.-5 p.m. am-3 pm, (MI time) Closed Sun. 269/469-5409. Old Lighthouse Museum, Washington Park, Home will be sold Sunday night to Highest Bidder Michigan City. Open Tues-Sun, 1-4 pm. Closed on 847-417-0137 holidays. Adm $3/adults, $1/grades 9-12, 50¢/grade school, 5 yrs. & under/free. 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 Farther Afi eld: October 19 -- Hollymarket at Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd., St. Joseph, MI. 269/983-0271 or www.krasl.org. Preview Party Oct. 19, 5:30-7:30 pm MI time. $15 includes wine, refreshments and mu- sic. Shop Sat (Oct 20) & Mon-Thurs (Oct 22-25)10 am-4 pm; Sun noon-4 pm. Buy gifts from 90 juried artists. SoupsOn 11:30 am-1:30 pm. featuring home- made soups, breads & desserts. October 19-21, 26-28 -- “Romeo and Juliet” at Twin City Playhouse, 600 W. Glenlord Rd., St. Jo- seph, MI. Curtain 8 pm with 4 pm Sun. matinees. Tix $12/adults, $11/students & seniors, $5/kids un- der 12 yrs. Reserve at 269/429-0400. October 20 -- Fort St. Joseph Living History Fair, Niles, MI. 10 am-4 pm. Info: 269-683-1786. October 20 -- Zion Lion Reggae Band in concert at Box Factory for the Arts, 1101 Broad St., St. Jo- seph, MI. 8 pm MI time. Tix $10/adults, $8/seniors (60+) and students. 269/983-3688. THE Page 46 October 18, 2007

On October 18, 1767, the Mason-Dixon Line was established as the boundary between Maryland and Pennsylvania. The line was based on the compu- tations of surveyors Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon, and was to become, for practical purposes, the dividing line between the North and the South. On October 18, 1867, following its purchase from Russia, the United States took formal possession of Alaska. On October 19, 1781, the Revolutionary War end- ed when British troops, under the command of Lord Cornwallis, surrendered at Yorktown, Virginia. On October 19, 1879, Thomas Edison conducted the fi rst successful demonstration of his electric light. On October 20, 1803, the United States Senate ratifi ed the purchase of the Louisiana Territory from France. On October 20, 1944, during World War II, Gen- eral Douglas MacArthur stepped ashore in the Phil- ippines, 21/2 years after his famous statement, “I shall return.” On October 21, 1772, English poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge was born at Ottery St. Mary, Devonshire. Some of his poems, such as “The Rime of the An- cient Mariner,” Christabel,” and “Kubla Kahn,” rank among the true masterpieces of English poetry. On October 21, 1797, the frigate U.S. Constitu- CHAVEZ & SONS tion, better known as “Old Ironsides,” was launched LANDSCAPING at a Boston shipyard. On October 22, 1883, the Metropolitan Opera House opened in New York City. FALL On October 22, 1907, a run on a New York bank touched off what was to become known as the “Pan- INVENTORY ic of 1907.” SALE On October 22, 1968, after 11 days in space, Apol- lo 7 astronauts Walter Schirra, Don Eisle, and Ron- Featuring nie Cunningham, splashed down in the Atlantic EVERYTHING IN STOCK Ocean. On October 23, 1915, 25,000 women marched in Make Your Best Offer! New York City demanding the right to vote. On October 23, 1946, the United Nations convened 4507 EAST U.S. 12 in New York for the fi rst time. MICHIGAN CITY East of U.S. 12 and IN 212 Intersection On October 23, 1977, Panamanians voted ap- proval of the Panama Canal Treaty with the United 219-872-8784 States. On October 24, 1931, the George Washington CUSTOM PLANTING Bridge, connecting New York and New Jersey, was AND DESIGN offi cially opened to traffi c. On October 24, 1939, in Wilmington, Delaware, Free advice for the the fi rst nylon stockings went on sale. Do-It-Yourselfer On October 24, 1940, under the “Fair Labor Stan- dards Act” of 1938, the 40-hour work week offi cially Firewood • Free Delivery took effect. THE October 18, 2007 Page 47

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Wedding & Event Documentation. Sinks. Toilets. Countertops. Carpentry. Full house rehab work. Corporate and Industrial Video Productions Beach Stairway Repair & Refurbishing. Contact: Patrick Landers at Midwest Video Communications DR. TOM’S SERVICE CLINIC - 219/778-4036 219-879-8433 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • LIVE-IN CAREGIVERS AND MORE, INC. HIRE Sue’s HUSBAND Local Employment Agency Is your list of household repair & maintenance projects growing? helps people maintain their independence in the Small jobs welcome. - Quality Work. -- Call Ed Berent security of their own homes since 1998 @ 219/879-8200. We provide: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 7 days/24 hours care and attention • day or night shift assistance H & H HOME REPAIR • limited medical/nursing services We specialize in: •Carpentry •Finished Basements •New Baths • medication management •Electrical *Plumbing •Flooring •Drywall/Painting. • meal preparation Family owned 45 years. • light housekeeping Jeffery & Scott Human, owners -- 219/861-1990. Call (219) 872-6221 leave message CHIMNEYS – GLASS BLOCK WINDOWS – ALL MASONRY REPAIRS An alternative to nursing home Gene Burke 219-324-8702 (LaP.) or 219-229-4109 (M.C.). PHOTO RESTORATION, CUSTOM ADS ON WHEELS DIGITAL RIGHTSELL CONSTRUCTION. Chimneys, glass block windows VEHICLE WRAPS, GICLEES ON CANVAS. Digital wedding and boudoir All masonry repairs. Call 219-879-6635. photography. Monthly workshops. Affordable prices. Call 219-326-0590. JUNK. Will haul away anything from your home, large or small, CHILD CARE. Loving mom of 3 will care for 1-2 additional children in her including branches. Reasonable. Call 219-872-2695 or 219-210-5095. home. Great alternative to daycares. Previous private care experience. References available. Reasonable rates. Call 219-879-4044. PAINTING-DRYWALL-WALLPAPER WISTHOFF PAINTING -- REFERENCES MATURE FEMALE BRIT seeking any type of casual work, Small Jobs Welcome -- Call 219/874-5279 e.g. babysitting, driving/shopping errands, office administrative duties, ironing, etc. Call 219-878-0097. JEFFERY J. HUMAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR PAINTING & STAINING Custom Decorating - Custom Woodwork - Hang/Finish Drywall CHILD CARE • ELDER CARE • BABYSITTING Wallpaper Removal – Trim Carpentry Part time, days, evening & weekends, beach area. Call 219-210-3688. 27-Years experience. Insured. Ph. 219/861-1990. SELF IMPROVEMENT - INSTRUCTIONS DUNIVAN PAINTING and POWER WASHING ENTERTAINMENT/LESSONS Decks, Homes, Trailers, Driveways, Cement, etc. Voice and Most Pop/Trad. Instruments. Call 219/872-1217. Local. Exp. Insured. Reasonable Rates. Call Brian at 219-741-0481. HEALTH & PHYSICAL FITNESS THE A & L PAINTING COMPANY -- INTERIOR & EXTERIOR 20-YEARS EXPERIENCE. Also Power Wash, Seal & Paint Decks. • • • MASSAGE THERAPY & WELLNESS CENTER • • • Seniors (65+) 10% off labor. References. Reasonable. Phone or fax Therapeutic Massage • Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine • 219/778-4145. Cell phone days 219/363-5450 Reflexology • Heated Stone Therapy • Salt Scrub • Pregnancy Massage • • Healing Touch • Chair Massage & Wellness Programs for Business • LAKE SHORE PAINTING & PRESSURE CLEANING. Qigong • Personal Fitness • Gift Certificates Free estimates. Call 219-872-6424 and ask for LeRoy. www.wellness-specialists.com WAYNE’S PAINTING. From top to bottom, interior/exterior. Painting, 1026 N Karwick Rd. 219-879-5722 (Mon-Sat) staining, decks, pressure washing. Free est. Fully insured. 13 yrs. exp. For Evening/Weekend Appointments, Call our New Buffalo Save 30% on interiors Nov. through February. Location at the Harbor Grand Hotel 888-605-6800. 219-363-7877 days; 219-778-2549 evenings. Ask for Wayne. PREMIER POWER WASH. Decks, Fences, Concrete, Houses. CLEANING - HOUSEKEEPING Resealing. Gutter Cleaning. Insured. Call 219-363-0475. PERSONAL TOUCH CLEANING -- Homes - Condos - Offices. ROBERT ALLEN & ASSOCIATES, INC. – Painting & Decorating Day and afternoons available. - Call Darla at 219/879-2468. Interior-Exterior. Custom Painting. Wall Coverings. Drywall Repair SUZANNE’S CLEANING Insured. Competitive Rates. Reliable. Call 219-840-1581. 219/326-5578. FRESH START PAINTING • Interior/Exterior • Commercial/Residential FINISHING TOUCH: Residential & Specialty Cleaning Service Insured and Bonded. Call 219-879-7819. Professional - Insured - Bonded - Uniformed TIM’S PAINTING #1 in Customer Satisfaction. Phone 219/872-8817. Interior & exterior painting, pressure washing and/or hand washing, CLEANING SOLUTIONS. Home & office cleaning services, gutter cleaning, exterior window washing. Free estimates. 10 yrs. exp. Insured, free estimates. Call 219-210-0580. Call Tim 219-861-7965 cell or 269-426-0506 home. “YOU COME OUT AND PLAY. LET ME PUT IT ALL AWAY.” • Residential Cleaning • Call Deb 219-861-0554. P LANDSCAPE-Lawns-Clean Up, Etc. P H & D TREE SERVICE and LANDSCAPING, INC. -- HOUSE CLEANING. Cleaning Done Right! Reasonable Rates, Full service tree and shrub care. Trimming, planting, removal. Experienced. Free estimates. Ask for Ginny 219-872-6424. Firewood, snowplowing, excavating. -- Call 872-7290. WONDERFUL CLEANING PERSON. Thorough, reliable, honest. FREE ESTIMATES Excellent references. Call 269-469-4624. ★★ H&S SERVICES --2621 E. US HIGHWAY 12 ★★ ANOTHER YOU. Residential/Commercial Cleaning. Call 219/872-8946 Construction Clean up. Insured. Call Cristy 219-861-7762. Let Us Be Your One Stop Shop FINAL TOUCH HOUSE CLEANING. Colored Mulch - Topsoil - River Rock Reasonable. Quality service. Ref. avail. Call Debbie at 219-879-1429. Retaining Wall Blocks - Natural Stone THE Page 48 October 18, 2007

HEALY’S LANDSCAPE & STONE OFFICE SUITE. 3 private offices and reception area. Expenses, except 219/879-5150 -- FAX 219-879-5344 phone, paid. Well maintained, high traffic area. 2811 E. Michigan Blvd., http://www.healysland.com - [email protected] Michigan City. (219) 879-9188, 879-2700. Voted: BEST LANDSCAPE SUPPLY YARD IN N.W. INDIANA! BEVERLY SHORES, IN. HWY 12. This 300 sq.ft. commercial space 15+ Types of Flagstone, 30+ Types of Stone, has great visibility; could be a professional office, private office, Granite boulders, River Rock, Decorative gravel, Mulch, boutique retail business, art gallery…conveniently located near Mushroom Compost, Sand, Topsoil South Shore Train; $575/mo. includes utilities except phone. Sec. Dep. Landscaping, Stonescaping, Ponds, Patios, Walls, Pavers, Bricks req’d. Office bldg. is non-smoking. Avail. Nov. 1. Call 219-921-9227. Complete Landscape Design & Installation! Dunegrass, Perennials, Evergreens, Grasses, Groundcovers, WANT TO BUY Annuals all sold at below RETAIL Cost! OUT OF TOWN BUYER interested in purchasing a home in the ✸ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✹ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✹ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✹ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✹ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✸ Duneland Beach/Long Beach/Michiana Shores area. Would like to buy ADDIE’S LAWN MAINTENANCE • Residential & Commercial directly from owner. Please contact 602-705-9446 ask for Kim. Yard Clean-Up • Mowing • Aeration • Thatching • Ext. Power RENTALS INDIANA Wash, Stain & Seal • Free Est. Call 219-879-2017 or 219-448-0900. HOUSE FOR RENT IN LONG BEACH ✸ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✹ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✹ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✹ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✹ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✸ 3/BR. Across from lake. Great view & beach. Call 219/874-8692. ✩ ★ ✩ ★ JIM’S LAWN SERVICE – MOWING – WEEKLY RATES LONG BEACH COZY 4/BR HOUSE AT STOP 15 (Across from Beach) CALL 219-879-3733 or (cell) 219-229-3178. Leave message. Fireplace and Large Deck. No pets. Call 708/370-1745. Landscaping by: SMALL’S GARDEN CENTER ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Custom Landscape Designs: DUNESCAPE BEACH CLUB Retaining Walls—Block, Boulder, Timber, Ledge Rock LAKEFRONT CONDOS -- 2 and 3 bedrooms. Brick—Patio, Walks, Driveways Avail. Oct--May -- $1,200 to $2,000 per month. Flagstone—Walks, Patio, Walls DUNESCAPE REALTY - 219/872-0588. Ponds & Waterfalls—Complete Excavating/Site Preparation Clean-ups—Hydro Seeding & Sodding—Dunegrass SHERIDAN BEACH-YEAR ROUND-FULLY FURNISHED. Completely remodeled 1BR, 1BA apt. just steps away from the beach at 13 ACRE GARDEN CENTER: Shade Trees—Evergreens, Shrubs & 310 Colfax. New small kitchen appliances, furniture, TV/DVD, A/C units. Perennials. We Deliver Pulverized Topsoil, Mulch, Decorative Stone, Spacious private balcony with a glimpse of lake, barbeque area. Driveway Stone, Sand, Paving Brick, Boulders, $550/mo + NIPSCO. Call 708-372-6898. Flagstone (White & Chestnut): Cut Drywall, Outcropping, Steppers. 219-778-2568. 1551 E. Hwy. 20, LaPorte, IN 46350 ENDLESS SUMMER – Beach living all year long. Shoreland Hills. Stop 31. Off-season rental. Sept-May. Charming rehabbed cottage. 1 blk. CAPPY’S LAWN CARE to beach. Sleeps 6-10. New kitchen, 2 new baths, LR, FR, huge screened COMPLETE LAWN SERVICE • FREE ESTIMATES • INSURED porch. $700/mo. + util. Call 847-644-4398 or 847-696-0878. 219-874-3580 LONG BEACH HOUSE FOR RENT - Great location, very close to beach FIREWOOD. Pick-up or Delivery. and park. 4/BR, 2/Bath. A/C. W/D, D/W. Deck w/BBQ. Call 219-879-8554. Avail. 8/4/07 for short/long term rental. Call 312-953-9570. CURB APPEAL. Landscaping, yard maintenance, snow removal, EXCLUSIVE DUNELAND BEACH JOHN LLOYD WRIGHT HOME spring and fall clean-up, hedge trimming, irrigation. 13 yrs. exp. At Stop 35 is the perfect place for a summer or winter retreat. Call 219-369-6392 or cell 219-448-1425. Perched atop a large wooded dune, this home will comfortably accom- EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES modate 12 people. A/C, fireplace, sunroom, cable TV, internet. 1 blk. to private beach and endless sunsets. Special off-season weekend rates. ATTENTION DRIVERS willing to train to obtain CDL! NO Please inquire by calling (312) 214-5648. EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! TMC Transportation needs drivers. Guaranteed weekly earnings. Premium equipment and benefits. SHERIDAN BEACH. Contemporary, spacious, furn. 3BR, 2-1/2BA home. Excellent earning potential and still be OFF WEEKENDS! It’s not 2-car garage. Outstanding lake vistas. Short or long term. Call 630-852- a job, it’s a future! FOR CDL Training through Commercial Driver 5414, e-mail [email protected], www.michigancityrental.com Institute in South Bend, IN. Call today. - 1-800-882-7364 AC0064 HOUSE FOR RENT-OGDEN DUNES. Quiet semi-private beach commu- POWER DRIVE LLC -- LOOKING FOR SECRETARY. nity. 3BR, 1.5BA, sleeps 6+2. Gas BBQ, big deck, screened porch, A/C, CALL 219-872-3000. Satellite TV, stereo, all linens. Sat/Sun rentals $1200. Great family location. LOOKING FOR LADIES TO CLEAN HOUSES. Cell 219-730-6486, H 219-763-3088. Call Rita at 219-878-9311. MICHIGAN CITY BEACH HOUSE. STOP 31/Shoreland Hills. WANT TO SELL 5BR, 3BA. Recently updated. Huge cedar deck overlooking beautiful COPIC MARKERS AND PENS - AT FIRME’S – BEV SHORES views of yard and creek. Sleeps 10-14. Fully furn. Turn Key. 2.5 blks. (2 Stores) 11th & Franklin Streets, Michigan City - 219/874-3455 to beach. No smoking or pets. Call to reserve your family and friends get- Hwy 12, Beverly Shores - Just West of Traffic Light - 219/874-4003 away vacation! Security deposit required. $200/day. Only 1 hr. from Chicago! ANTIQUE HARVEST TABLE with 8 hooped back chairs. $900. Call 708-774-7196 or [email protected] Hamadan Rug. 4ft 5 in. x 6 ft. $100. Call 269-469-4817. CHARMING LONG BEACH TWO STORY HOME THE FALL GIRLFRIEND SALE, your ultimate woman’s resale clothing Stop 20 - Newly redone - 4/BR, 2/Bath. Furnished - No Pets. Washer/ event, is Sat. 10/20 & 10/27 from 10-3 & Sun 10/28 famous ½ price sale dryer. 1/4 Block to beach. $750/mo + utilities. from 12-4. Over 80 participants have cleaned their closets and submitted Avail Sept’07 - June ‘08 - Call 708/717-8883. over 2000+ items, designer and dressy pieces, tons of gently used casual clothing in all sizes, jewelry, and accessories selling at $5, $10, $15 and SHORELAND HILLS 10 MONTH RENTAL. 3BR, 2BA, furn. W/D. up. Bring a friend and come shop for incredible values and a whole lot of 2 blks. to lake. Avail. 8/20/07 to 6/30/08. $800 per month includes outdoor fun! maintenance, but not utilities. No Pets. Call Bob N. at (800) 899-2699. Recently remodeled. “Must See to Appreciate.” Long Beach Community Center, 2501 Oriole Tr., Long Beach IN. 219-879-3845. 3BR HOUSE IN SHERIDAN BEACH. Short walk to lake. $1100/mo. + util. Non-smokers. No pets. Call 630-886-3986. REAL ESTATE CHARMING COTTAGE ON LAKE MICHIGAN. 3BR, 1.5BA. Deck. Opt. COMMERCIAL – RENTALS/LEASE/SELL furn. and off street parking. $1200/mo. Manager nearby. 312-819-1018. GARAGE AND BASEMENT OVERSTUFFED? LARGE 2BR APT. 1 BLK. TO LAKE MICHIGAN. Quiet bldg. and street. Store your stuff with us and get a 6 month lease for a 5 month price. Enclosed porch, living room, dining room. Off street parking. GOLDEN SANDES STORE AND LOCK. Manager nearby. $625/mo. Call 312-819-1018. 4407 E. U.S. 12 (@ Hwy. 212) LONG BEACH, LAKE SHORE DRIVE. Hillside. Michigan City, IN. Winter rental, October thru May. 2BR, 2BA, fully furnished. $1000/mo. 219/879-5616. Realtor owned. Call Ellen Holloway at 219-878-3721. THE October 18, 2007 Page 49

LONG TERM UNFURNISHED RENTALS: 207 HILLTOP AVE. 1+BR, 2BA. National Chemistry Week Activities at PNC 18774 OLD FIELD – Harbor Dunes. 3BR, 3BA. Purdue University North Central Biology/Chem- STONEHENGE – executive rental. 4BR, 3.5BA. FRANKLIN ST. LOFT – 1BR, 2BA – NICE! istry Department will celebrate National Chemis- MARINA PARK SOUTH CONDO – 1BR+, loft, 2BA. try Week with a variety of activities on Oct. 27 from 1201 WABASH ST. – lower level. 3BR, 1BA 1:30-3:30 p.m. in Schwarz Hall, rooms 226 and 239. 606 WHITE OAK DR. – 3BR, 1BA lg. fenced yard and garage The events are free and no registration is required. 3-9 MONTH FURNISHED RENTALS National Chemistry Week is a community-based 109 California Ave. 3BR, 2.5BA program of the American Chemical Society (ACS). 1822 Lake Shore Dr., Sheridan Beach. 2BR, 2BA 110 Fogarty, Sheridan Beach. 3BR, 3BA Now in its 20th year, National Chemistry Week is 119 Prairie Ave. – lower unit. 2BR, 1BA intended to reach the public, particularly elementa- ry and secondary school children, with positive mes- Contact Deanna or Cindy @ Coastal Vacation Rentals. sages about chemistry. More than 8 million people 219.393.9996 or 9986. [email protected] are reached each year through National Chemistry BEVERLY SHORES, IN. Hwy 12, cute 1000 sq.ft. Apt/House for rent, Week. Nov. 1st. Parking spot; conveniently located near South Shore Train. This year’s theme is “The Many Faces of Chemis- Enjoy beach access. 3BR, Bathrm, Living Rm w/FP, Eat-in Kit, new Ref, try.” Activities are intended to show how chemistry new DW, new Range, new W/D, new Carpet & Tile, A/C. $700/mo + util. + sec. dep. Approved pets allowed w/add. Sec. Dep. Call 219-921-9227. is part of everyday life. The PNC activities are co- STOP 29 HOUSE FOR RENT. 2BR, 1BA. Year round rental. ordinated by Dr. Rosa Hainaj, assistant professor of $850/mo. + utilities. Fireplace, C/A, W/D. Call 219-871-9183. Chemistry. SPACIOUS FRANKLIN ST. LOFT IN MICHIGAN CITY. Hainaj said that activities will be hands on, so All new, 1.5BA, lg. BR, F/P. No pets. $950/mo. + util. 219-712-4185. that participants will have a close-up, fi rst-hand ex- ARTIST’S SHERIDAN BEACH FRONT COTTAGE. Stop 9. perience of being a scientist. 6 mo. rental Oct/April. 2BR, new bath/windows and remodeled kit. 2 decks with hot tub on beachside. $800 + util. Dep. Required. “There will be chemical reactions full of color and Call 312-787-2577 or 219-871-0207. interesting details presented as to how chemistry LONG BEACH – Spacious, comfortable 3BR/3.5BA house avail. is part of our everyday life. Activities include mak- for off-season rental. Recently renovated. Fireplace, W/D, D/W, A/C, ing slime, silly putty and butterfl ies,” said Hainaj. sunroom, huge deck, large yard. Tons of storage, off-street parking. Only 1-1/2 blks. to beach at Stop 21. Non-smoking. Small pets OK. “There will be a musical demonstration of the beau- Avail. Oct-June, possibly longer. $950/mo. + util. ties and many faces of chemistry. This is a learning Call 609-896-1746 or [email protected] experience intended for people of all ages.” MICHIANA SHORES – Furn. 1BR/+den sleeper cozy home. W/D, FP, Further information can be obtained by contact- BBQ, decks, lots more. Needs responsible non-smoke. Now to Spring 2008. $795/mo. + util. No pets pls. Close to beach and park. Private and ing Hainaj at 872-0527, ext. 5204 or rhainaj@pnc. tranquil. Inquires to [email protected] or 773-851-0849. edu. Persons with disabilities requiring accommo- SHERIDAN BEACH. 3BR 1BA, full basement, new kitchen, bath, hard- dations should contact Hainaj. woods, new appliances. W/D. 3 short blks. to the lake. $895 monthly + util, security, 12 mo. lease. Saturday showings. 773-501-8994. RENTALS MICHIGAN COZY CHARMER IN NEW BUFFALO. Fieldstone fireplace. 1BR, stove, refrig., W/D, C/A, non-smoker, no pets. $675/mo. Call 269-469-4544. Autumn Bacchus Festival Returns FLORIDA RENTALS Union Pier’s Wine Sellers, Inc. announces their SALE OR RENTAL-- LONGBOAT KEY, FL. 2BR, 2BA on the beach! Eighth Annual Autumn Bacchus Festival will be VRBO#131915, FSBO#20952856. [email protected] or 941-544-2741 held Fri., Nov. 9, from 7:30-10 p.m., MI time. Guests H REAL ESTATE FOR SALE H will have the opportunity to sample more than 80 wines from all over the globe at this walk-around MICHIGAN CITY BEACH HOUSE/38’ CIGARETTE POWERBOAT. Stop 31. 9 rms., 5BR, 3BA. Sleeps 10-12. Gorgeous cedar deck, tasting, to be held at the Marina Grand Resort, 600 extra lot. Fully furnished, turn key! 2.5 blks. to Beach! Time to relax! bnd- West Water Street, New Buffalo, MI. [email protected]. Boat additional $69,000. Beach house $379,000. Wine industry professionals will be on hand to fa- Call for info. 708-774-7196. cilitate and answer questions that arise. Chef Jenny MICHIANA SHORES AREA, IN, wooded bldg. sites. City sewer & water. 80 ft. x 130 ft. Walk to beaches! $159,000. Broker/owner 239-283-2437. Drilon of the resort’s Bentwood Tavern has designed BEACH CLOSE just 3 blks. 3BR, 2BA ranch, huge grtrm, a specifi cally paired tasting menu of seasonal foods loads of upgrades, deck, garage. Great, fully landscaped location. for the evening. Michiana Shores, IN. selling homes inc 219-874-1180. A special feature this year is a unique presen- HARBERT, MI. 3BR, 2.5 BA brick ranch home with patio, deck and tation and tasting hosted by Rachel Collins of the screened porch on 2.5 acres. 1 mi. to Lake Michigan and Cherry Beach. Close to new Four Winds Casino and many antique shops. Collins Caviar Company, America’s most innova- For more info, call Pat at 269-612-0900 or tive Caviar House, a leading producer of American Mary at 773-972-7005 anytime. fresh-water caviars. 50 MARINE DRIVE, UNIT E-5. 1BR, 1BA, Lg. walk-in closet All wines poured will be offered at a signifi cant with room for single bed. 50 ft. boat slip. $205,000. Call 219-742-4160. discount that evening only. Reservations are highly MICHIANA SHORES BY OWNER. New constr. 5BR, 4.5BA. 5-1/2 blks. to Lake Michigan. $299,500 or best offer. Inspection Sat/Sun 10-27/28, recommended, as space is limited. The fee is $49 per 10-5. Will be sold Sunday night to HIGHEST BIDDER. 847-417-0137. person. 888-824-WINE for reservations. THE Page 50 October 18, 2007

Shoot Him If He Runs by Stuart lover, Irene Foster, also ex-CIA who is Woods now living there. Stone Barrington has been the So off go Stone, Holly, and another mainstay character of Stuart Woods’ couple--Dino Bacchetti, Stone’s for- successful writing career. This former mer NYPD partner, and his new girl- NYPD detective turned lawyer has friend, Genevieve. The CIA thought starred in thirteen previous books two couples vacationing in an island by Woods. That longevity proves that paradise would be less suspicious. So readers like Stone and his adventures. Stone thinks they are only to locate Another popular Wood’s character is and identify Fay (he’s a master of dis- Holly Hunter, the star of four other guises), and report back to the CIA books. She has had a varied career Director’s right hand man. But what from army offi cer, to chief of police, if Holly has other orders that she has and now CIA operative. She and Stone neglected to tell Stone about? have crossed paths, and bedrooms, in On the island, the reader meets the past. Thomas Hardy, owner of a posh resort In this book, Woods has brought on St. Marks and a former acquain- together Stone and Holly for a cruise tance of Stone’s. Stone was in St. to the Caribbean.…unfortunately, it’s not the usual Marks several years ago representing a woman ac- sitting in a beach chair with a piña colada in hand cused of murdering her husband. He didn’t ingrati- trip, oh no, this trip means work…and the orders ate himself with the local government (which might come down from Washington, D.C. be called a “benevolent” dictatorship). The chief of Aside: (Do you visualize your book’s characters police is a former Haitian who studied terror tac- while you’re reading? I do, and boy do I see Stone as tics under the dubious wing of Papa Doc Duvalier. a young Sean Connery and Holly as me, of course! Not people you want to upset. It takes a while be- What’s the fun of fantasizing if you don’t include fore the couples fi nd the surveillance bugs hidden yourself? Okay, back to the story…) in their bungalow and a little more time to fi gure The President of the United States is William out that people they meet are not who they seem Henry Lee IV, and his lovely wife, Kate, just hap- to be, except for the hammerhead shark Stone and pens to be the Director of the CIA. With the Presi- Holly meet while swimming one day… He makes no dent soon to announce his bid for reelection, there excuse for who he is! is a little “situation” that must be cleared up before This story combines political intrigue with a race the press or one of the Congressional sharks gets to fi nd a killer before the local police get too inter- wind of it and causes a political upheaval. ested and before the press discovers the president The president’s problem is called Theodore Fay, of the United States has lied, not once, but twice, a retired CIA agent who was in charge of Techni- about the CIA employee turned killer. Like the 60s cal Services (like that old guy who used to show game show, it soon becomes a case of “Who Do You James Bond all the new gadgets, remember?). Any- Trust?” way, after retirement, Teddy became a rogue killer There’s enough playfulness in this book to bring (for reasons not really explained). He seems to be a little levity alongside a serious storyline. But the an avenging angel, killing off persons in high places underlying story shows how ambition, political and he obviously thinks don’t belong there. The public otherwise, can drive people to do desperate things, thinks he blew himself up after one escapade, but and, the sensual beauty of an island can hide the the CIA knows better. He’s thought to be in hiding ugle truth about the men who rule with an iron on a Caribbean island, St. Marks, and may have fi st. made contact with a former colleague and sometime Till next time, happy reading! THE October 18, 2007 Page 51

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 ANSWER THE CALL OF AUTUMN COLORS!!!

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302 Boyd Circle 600 East

PERFECT HOME for the large family. This Mignery-built SHORT COMMUTE to Chicago Loop from 99 ½ acres in ranch also provides a one year home warranty. 4 bedrooms, Beverly Shores/Pines area. Horses welcome. Build your 2 baths, appliances in kitchen. Full basement, garage. own country home or invest as developer. Survey at $163,500 Realtor’s office. $650,000 Open 7 Days a Week • See All of Our Listings at www.c21longbeachrealty.com

Phyllis Waters*, Owner/Broker, CRB, CRS, GRI Tom Cappy* 874-6396 Stephan Koethe 219-331-6275 Doug Waters*, Managing Broker, GRI 219-877-7290 Richard Klare 872-0947 Maryann Maki 219-241-8220 June Livinghouse*, Broker Associate, ABR, GRI 800-957-1248 Rosemary Braun 879-9029 Jebbie Smith 1-765-206-5345 Sylvia Hook*, Broker Associate, CRS, GRI 800-518-5778 Bill McNew 872-8254 Beverly Bullis*, CRS, GRI 800-518-6149 Annette Clark 219-363-3545 *Licensed in Michigan and Indiana Sandy Rubenstein*, Broker Associate 879-7525

Phyllis T. Waters* Doug Waters* CRB, CRS, GRI Each Office Is Independently Owned and Operated GRI Broker/ Owner Managing Broker