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Volume 27, Number 12 Thursday, March 31, 2011 For the Coast Guard, Staying in Peak Condition a Priority by Rick A. Richards When something has been around for so When she was at boot camp, Polzin said she long, it becomes easy to take it for granted. didn’t understand the terms being thrown at For a lot of Michigan City residents, that’s her on a daily basis. how they view the U.S. Coast Guard. Today, she’s glad she made the decision, and They shouldn’t because the Coast Guard’s she’s glad to be in Michigan City. Previously, mission doesn’t allow it to take anyone who she was stationed in New Orleans at the time comes in contact with Lake Michigan or its Hurricane Katrina hit, has been stationed in coast for granted. California and spent a year in Iraq as part of a That’s the approach Chief Petty Ofﬁ cer Coast Guard team assisting Iraqi patrol boats. Rebecca Polzin takes. She’s in charge of the But unlike the warm weather postings she’s Michigan City Coast Guard Station and its had where it’s easier to stay in top shape, Pol- contingent of 21. Polzin, who grew up just zin is taking extra steps here to make sure her south of Minneapolis, plans on making the unit remains in peak condition and readiness. Coast Guard a career, but before she signed The mission of the Michigan City station is up she admits she didn’t know anything about primarily search and rescue with a secondary it. mission of law enforcement, homeland secu- She didn’t know what she was going to do rity and marine environmental protection. In when she graduated high school, so she said, the winter, the unit is designated as an ice ca- “My counselor at school told me to try the pability unit trained for rescue operation on Coast Guard. I didn’t know it existed.” the ice. Coast Guard Continued on Page 2

Chief Petty Offi cer Rebecca Polzin of Minneapolis, Minn., is in charge From left, Petty Offi cer Joshua Jurgen, Petty Offi cer Jeff Davis, Seaman of the Michigan City Coast Guard Station. It’s her responsibility to make Amanda Yockey and Fireman Matthew Western, do calisthenics at the sure the 21 crew members of the station stay physically fi t. Naval Armory. (Photo by Rick A. Richards) (Photo by Rick A. Richards) THE Page 2 March 31, 2011

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The spinning class, taught by Laurence Lasker, a private detective in Chicago who lives in New Buf- falo, is a high intensity workout on a stationary bicycle that has a 40-pound front wheel. The workout is set to music in which participants pedal at various speeds, all the while doing various exercises. “The real competition in the workout isn’t with each other, but with yourself,” said Lasker, who teaches the spinning class at Gold’s and is a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary in Michigan City. “This is the least I can do for these guys who give so much to our country,” said Lasker. “The Coast Guard is a terrifi c organization. I’m on the water all summer long and I see what these guys do.” Along with the physical workout, Polzin said one of her goals was to build camaraderie. “Team build- Before each workout at the Naval Armory on Trail Creek, members of the ing is part of what we’re doing. I try to combine mo- U.S. Coast Guard Station pick a card from the Fit Deck. This helps vary rale building with physical fi tness.” the workouts each session. (Photo by Rick A. Richards) Polzin said that’s important because members of Coast Guard Continued from Page 1 the unit are constantly changing. As some leave for Polzin makes sure the unit works out at least new assignments, new members rotate in. twice a week at the Naval Armory on Trail Creek, “When I started in New Orleans, the people there where members run, exercise and play volleyball. helped me fi gure out what I wanted to do and that She also had members travel to Gold’s Gym in New was to be a boatswain’s mate and drive boats,” said Buffalo, Mich., where they participated in a spin- Polzin. “As a very junior boatswain’s mate, you get ning class. qualifi ed as a coxswain and then you’re in command While that was a one-time effort, Polzin said she of a crew or three or four people. hopes the experience will encourage some members “Absolutely I want to make this a career,” said of the unit “to think outside the box when it comes Polzin, adding that this is her second year in Michi- to keeping physically fi t.” gan City. While the Michigan City station is small

Michigan City Coast Guard crew taking part in a spinning class at Gold’s Gym in New Buffalo, are, from left, Petty Offi cer Bill Dawalt, Petty Offi cer Spinning instructors Amy Shinn (on stationary bicycle) and Laurence Tim Jones, Seaman Cody Felthoff, Petty Offi cer Jeff Davis and Petty Lasker lead members of the Michigan City Coast Guard Station in a Offi cer Scott O’Brien. (Photo by Rick A. Richards) workout. (Photo by Rick A. Richards) THE March 31, 2011 Page 3 (New Orleans has a 50-member station) she said the responsibilities aren’t any less daunting. For 34-year-old Petty Offi cer Scott O’Brien of Dayton, Texas, one of the older members of the unit, the spinning workout was a chance to test himself. O’Brien has been in the Coast Guard for 15 years, but has been assigned to Michigan City for less than a year. “I want to do my 20 and get out,” said O’Brien. “I’m looking to be a game warden in Texas.” O’Brien is the unit’s training petty offi cer, making sure new arrivals are properly acquainted with the equipment assigned to the Michigan City station. He, too, was assigned to the Gulf area at the Grand Isle, La., station not far from New Orleans and also has spent time at the station in Hilo, Ha- waii, and was involved in drug interdiction efforts in the Caribbean. “Being assigned here gives me a unique look at the Great Lakes,” said O’Brien. He said he was especially interested in the spinning class because “I hope to lose about 50 pounds.” Away from the station, he has gotten involved with students at Knapp Elementary School in Michigan City, where his wife is a teacher.

Petty Ofﬁ cer Tim Jones and Seaman Cody Felthoff pass a medicine ball while doing a spinning workout at Gold’s Gym in New Buffalo. (Photo by Rick A. Richards)

For Petty Ofﬁ cer Tim Jones, 22, of El Paso, Texas, the Coast Guard is a temporary career, a stop along the way to something else. Jones, who grew up in El Paso, Texas, has been in the Coast Guard for four years. He most recently was assigned to a station in Paris Landing, Tenn. Coast Guard Continued on Page 4 THE Page 4 March 31, 2011

Coast Guard Continued from Page 3 “I want to be an athletic trainer,” said Jones, who Michigan City Coast Guard Station has taken spinning classes before. “I do spinning Facts classes once or twice a week. Today, it’s good to be Located at the mouth of Trail Creek, the sta- with the crew. Just because you’re out on the boat tion has been in Michigan City since 1888 and doesn’t mean you’re not busy. Between keeping up is the only unit in Indiana. It began as a unit of with all the training and maintaining all the equip- the U.S. Lifesaving Station, which later became ment, you’re plenty busy.” the Coast Guard. Still, he admits, he’s not as busy during the win- Crew: 21enlisted active duty members. Any- ter as he is during the summer. where from eight to 10 personnel are on duty at And that’s why Polzin is placing such an empha- a time, working 48 hour shifts with 48 hours off. sis on physical training. It keeps everyone busy and Only on-duty crew sleep at the station. it helps create a bond among a crew that comes from Boats: A 47-foot motor lifeboat which accom- as far away as Washington state and Florida and as modates four crew and fi ve survivors; a 25-foot close by as Marion, Ind. response boat used in law enforcement and se- “One thing about the Coast Guard, though, is curity patrols; and a 14-foot skiff used in ice res- it’s so small that no matter where you go, chances cue. are good that you’re going to run into someone you District: Part of the Ninth Coast Guard Dis- know,” said Polzin. trict based in Milwaukee, Wis. Mission: Search and rescue, along with secondary missions of law enforcement, homeland security, and marine environmental protection. In the winter, it is trained for rescue operations on ice. Among its other responsibilities is port and marina safety and security inspections. Area of Responsibility: It is one of the smaller, but one of the busiest, on Lake Michi- gan. It covers an area in Indiana from just west of Ogden Dunes to the Michigan state line, and in Michigan north into Berrien County to several miles out into Lake Michigan. History: The Coast Guard was founded in 1790 as the Revenue Marine as part of the Trea- sury Department. It was combined with the U.S. Lifesaving Service (est. 1848) in 1915 to create the Coast Guard. The U.S. Lighthouse Service (est. 1789) was folded into the the Coast Guard in 1939, and in 1946, the Steamboat Inspection Service was merged into the Coast Guard. In 1967, the Coast Guard was transferred to the Running is only part of the twice weekly workouts the Michigan City Coast Guard station holds at the Naval Armory on Trail Creek. Here, Seaman Department of Transportation and in 2003, it Amanda Yockey leads crew members Petty Offi cer Alex Harper, Petty was transferred to the Department of Home- Offi cer Charlene Sander and Petty Offi cer Joshua Jurgens, in a lap land Security. around the gym. (Photo by Rick A. Richards)

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“A Novel Yarn” A Novel Yarn will be held at 5:30 p.m., on Mon., April 4 at La Porte County Public Library, 904 Indi- Ask about our ana Ave., La Porte. Come and work on your knit or Lenten Seafood Specials crochet projects. All teens and adults are welcome, Open Wednesday to Friday 11:00 - 8:30 no matter what their skill levels are. Donations of Open Saturday and Sunday 1:00 - 8:30 Closed Monday and Tuesday yarn are also welcome. Phone Sarah Morrison at 219/362-6156 for more information. THE March 31, 2011 Page 15 8 It’s Time to Skedaddle! Join us for the 8th Annual Samaritan Skedaddle 5K Run/Walk MICHIGAN CITY SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 2011 9:00 A.M.

Proceeds from the event will aid clients of the REGISTRATION Samaritan Counseling Centers in Northwest Indiana. The IS EASY! Samaritan Counseling Center Simply log on to (SCC) is a community-based, interfaith counseling and educational service, directly www.skedaddle.org benefiting the citizens of La Porte and Porter counties. for race details, start times, and In addition to fees for service, registration information. this private, not-for-profit organization is supported by Same Day Registration is Available. charitable contributions. See you at the Skedaddle! THE Page 16 March 31, 2011 “The Clean House” Runs April 1-16 “April Fools” David Hugg - One Man Show Chicago Street Theatre, 154 W. Chicago St., Val- April 1st-24th paraiso, IN is proud to present “The Clean House” Southern Shore Art Association by Sarah Ruhl April 1–16, directed by Jason Utesch. 724 Franklin, Michigan City, IN Chicago Street Theatre’s next show deals with 219-879-4980 death, love, loss, and betrayal ... in a funny way. Hours: First Fridays 12-8, Fri, Sat, Sun 12-5 Explains Director Jason Utesch: “The Clean David Hugg’s original art work has been selling House challenges us to mess up our lives a little and out at local galleries in Chicago and NW Indiana allow for things to “just happen.” Life isn’t always and will be featured in Michigan City for the fi rst simple, and it isn’t always clean, but if we embrace time at the Southern Shore Art Gallery for the those unclean moments, life can often be more ful- month of April. fi lling.” Hugg’s main purpose The story pulls together a surprising, unrelated through his whimsical family of characters who fi nd comfort in the crazi- and entertaining pastels ness of each other. A romantic comedy, the play is is simply to make people centered on Matilde, a Brazilian cleaning woman happy. His vibrantly hued who would rather be a comedian. caricature portrayals are The cast of fi ve includes Shannon Becker (Crown often of men and women Point) as Matilde, Mary DeBoer (Valparaiso) as with big wide eyes and Lane, Lisa Woodruff (Munster) as Virginia, Steve bold red lips and grace the Becker (Crown Point) as Charles, and Barb Malan- walls of many local restau- goni (Valparaiso) as Ana. rants such as Bistro 157 Tickets are available now at the CST Box Offi ce, in Valparaiso and Lucre- located at 154 W. Chicago St. in Valparaiso. Hours zia Café in Chesterton. He are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday and is proud to be self taught two hours before each production. The box offi ce is and has been featured in (219)464-1636. Tickets also are available for pur- Shore Magazine and had numerous one man shows chase online by visiting www.chicagostreet.org in Chicago and NW Indiana. Join an opening night gala with the cast and The Southern Shore Art Association will also fea- crew on Fri., April 1. Hosted at Gelsosomo’s Pizze- ture the “People’s Choice Award” winners Jeannene ria, 2605 LaPorte Ave. in Valparaiso, everyone in Anderson, Susan Henshaw and Ann Tompkins for the audience is invited to join the cast and crew for the months of Jan, Feb and March 2011, where the complimentary appetizers and a cash bar. general public voted on their favorite pieces. Performance Schedule: As always, the show opens during the “First Fri- Fri., April 1 – 8 p.m.; Sat., April 2 – 8 p.m.; Sun., day” celebration in the Uptown Arts District in his- April 3 – 2:30 p.m.; Fri., April 8 – 8 p.m.; Sat., April toric downtown Michigan City. Over thirteen gal- 9 – 8 p.m.; Sun., April 10 – 2:30 p.m.; Thurs., April leries, businesses and restaurants will be open on 14 – 8 p.m.; Fri., April 15 – 8 p.m.; Sat., April 16 – 8 April 1st from 5-8 p.m. or later. Walk from gallery to p.m. gallery and meet and mingle with the artists while Prices: enjoying refreshments and appetizers. Adult/$18, seniors (62+) $15, students (21 and More at www.SouthernShoreArtAssociation.com younger) $15, veterans $15. Reservations can be made by phoning the Chicago Street Theatre box offi ce at (219) 464-1636 Mon.-Fri., between 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. You also may contact via e-mail at boxoffi ce@ chicagostreet.org or you may visit the Web site at www.chicagostreet.org QUICK SERVICE PLUMBING REPAIR, INC. (219) 362-0157 or Toll Free (888) 499-1559 Complete Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Sales and Service. Modern Sewer Cleaning, Jetting and Inspection Equipment a Lampshade Specialty Shoppe Competitive Rates - Senior Citizens Discounts 60 day warranty on most Service Work NOW OPEN 1 Hour Minimum Service Call - Travel Time 1 Way - Sorry, No Credit FR • SA • SU • MO 12-5 (MI) OR BY APPOINTMENT Insured, Bonded, LIC. #PC81038838 900 W Buffalo St., New Buffalo, MI Charles Dillon, Owner 269-469-274422 THE March 31, 2011 Page 17

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MasterCard, Visa and Discover credit versity Jazz Festival, taking place April 11-16 at the cards are accepted, as well as checks. Harre Union on campus. Jazz Fest is the Midwest’s The University’s Jazz Fest is produced in conjunc- largest non-competitive jazz event. tion with the Post-Tribune, with additional support In addition to Mr. Lewis, Tia Fuller, Vincent Gard- from the Porter County Convention, Recreation and ner, the University’s Faculty Jazz Trio, University Visitor Commission and VU Friends of Jazz. student ensembles, and jazz bands from Northwest Indiana high schools will participate in this year’s festival. PNC Brownbag Series Open to Public The Ramsey Lewis Trio will perform at 8 p.m. Purdue University North Central will conclude April 16 in the Harre Union Ballroom. Tickets are its Brownbag Series on Diversity in April. This $25 for the general public and $18 for senior citi- series offers programs that center on the topic of zens and Valpo alumni. “diversity” that contribute to the development of a Lewis has been referred to as “the great perform- tolerant, inclusive campus and community cultural er,” a title refl ecting his performance style and musi- practices. The program is free and open to the pub- cal selections which display his early gospel playing lic. Guests may bring a lunch. Varying opinions are and classical training along with his love of jazz and welcome. other musical forms. A native Chicagoan, Lewis has The fi nal presentation of the academic year will three Grammy awards and seven gold records to his be at noon on April 6 in PNC Library-Student-Fac- credit. He received the industry award for the 2006 ulty Building Room 170A, located just off the PNC Stellar Award for Best Gospel Instrumental Album, cafeteria. Laura Odom, PNC assistant director of “With One Voice,” and the National Endowment for EEO and Training, will lead “Understanding and the Arts Jazz Masters Award in January 2007. Valuing Diversity,” an interactive session designed Also performing will be the nationally renowned to build diversity awareness and foster a culture of group, The Tia Fuller Quartet, who will perform at respect. 7:30 p.m. April 13, in the Union Ballroom. Tickets After attending this session, participants will be are $20 for the general public and $15 for senior able to defi ne diversity, identify his/her personal at- citizens and Valpo alumni. titudes and behaviors toward differences and enrich An artist and teacher, Fuller was selected to be his/her diversity perspective by understanding the a member of the all-female band touring with R&B different stages of intercultural learning and cul- star Beyoncé. As part of the “I Am Sasha Fierce and tural responsiveness. Beyoncé Experience World Tour,” Fuller has played Further information about the series can be ob- throughout the U.S., Europe, Africa, Asia and Aus- tained by contacting the Brownbag Series coordina- tralia. She is a featured soloist on the “Beyonce tor Bob Mellin, PNC continuing lecturer of English Experience” DVD, “I Am Yours” and also appeared at 872-0527, ext. 5215. Persons with disabilities on number of major television shows and also has needing accommodations should contact Mellin. performed as the featured soloist with Beyonce for President Obama at the White House. Other concerts during the festival, all held at Upcoming Red Cross Blood Drives Harre Union, are: • Tues., April 5, noon-6 p.m. at St. John’s United • April 11 & 12 – Several Northwest Indiana high Church of Christ in the Fellowship Hall, located at school jazz bands and the Indiana University South 101 St. John Road in Michigan City. Bend Jazz Band will perform at 6 p.m. The concerts • Fri., April 8, noon-5 p.m. at First Trust Credit are free and open to the public. Union, located at 950 E. Highway 20 in Michigan • April 14 – The Valparaiso University Jazz En- City. Phone (219) 877-2290 to schedule your blood semble, an auditioned student “big band” that plays donation appointment. traditional and contemporary jazz, will perform • Sat., April 9, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at IBEW 531 in with special guest Vincent Gardner, trombonist, at the Hall, 2751 N. Old State Road 39 in LaPorte. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 for the general public and To schedule an appointment to donate phone $6 for senior citizens and alumni. 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org for more • April 15 – The Valparaiso University Jazz information. 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What Major Powell could not have seen in the 1800s--visitors crowd onto a rock outcropping to obtain a view of the Grand Canyon from an estimated 4,000-foot height. (Bill Keefe photo) The Powell party pushed off at about 2:00 p.m. that May 24. Almost at once, one boat became grounded on a sandbar. “The crew jumped into the cold current,” writes biographer Donald Worster. An 1873 image of Powell on his horse shows the explorer talking to “Another boat broke an oar within a short time.” Taugu, a member of the St. George band of the Paiute Indian tribe. A raw, cold night and threatening rain capped the (Photo courtesy U.S. Department of the Interior) inauspicious fi rst day. While his companions tried A Fateful Culmination to stay warm, Powell admired the scenery. Three months elapsed. On August 28 the expe- “I can look in every direction over a vast land- dition reached a fateful culmination. The crews scape, with salient rocks and cliffs glittering in the had just put behind them some 500 miles of deep evening sun,” he wrote later. canyons and tumbling rapids. Learning that three The journey became an exhausting daily struggle. more members of the party were leaving, Powell A month had not yet passed when the expedition had misgivings. lost a boat. The craft was loaded with a three-month “I almost concluded to leave the river,” he wrote supply of provisions, spare clothing, some instru- later. “But for years I had been contemplating this ments, and other essentials. Days later, one of the trip. To leave the exploration unfi nished was more crew members decided to leave. He disappeared, than I was willing to acknowledge.” leaving no record of his subsequent fate. The three men departed, scaling a canyon wall to The long days were full days that left no time for escape the river. One day later, the remaining six relaxation or recreation. The boats plunged endless- explorers rode the Colorado’s wild currents out of ly over rapids or spent hours portaging around dan- the Grand Canyon. gerous cataracts. Ramming rocky shoals, the boats Powell emerged from the ordeal to learn that he sprang leaks and had to be repaired. had become a national hero. Writer Steinbacher-Kemp drew a graphic word- As might be expected, John Wesley Powell felt sketch of the ways in which the river journey wore restless once he returned to a diet of lecture engage- down the crews. “The interminable series of rapids, ments and service as curator of the Illinois Natural the portages, the desolate landscape and isolation, History Museum. Instead of sinking into a secure the ever-present roaring current had left them at academic setting, he spent the next 30 years divid- their physical and mental limits,” he notes. “The ing his time between the West and Washington. crews’ surviving rations consisted of moldy fl our Canyon Continued on Page 22

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Canyon Continued from Page 21 COLOR COPIES Receiving a $10,000 con- From Your Original or CD, Disk, or Camera** gressional ap- propriation for a second Colorado River ¢¢** expedition, he had begun that 79 + tax journey when 59 his wife bore *8.5'' x 11'', 28#, Color Copier Paper a daughter, Mary Dean, on • Other sizes available at extra cost September 8, • Business or personal 1871. He was turn- • Multiple originals copied & colated ing increasing- ly to surveying • 2 sided copies for geological record-keep- • 8.5''x11'', 8.5''x14'', 11''x17'', ing. “In 1879,” 12''x18''** writes author Steinbacher- In another parley with Paiute Indian Taugu, Kemp, “Major Powell (right) gathers information on the terrain 911 Franklin Street Powell suc- in the Grand Canyon and the surrounding region. Michigan City, IN (Photo courtesy U.S. Department of the Interior) ceeded in con- (219) 879-0088 solidating the surveys into one entity.” The “enti- FAX (219) 879-8070 **Call for Details the Beacher Business Printers ty” became the U.S. Geological Survey. During the 1880s the budget for the Geological Survey bal- looned to $75,000 annually. In a historic achievement, Powell initiated a na- tionwide topographic survey that produced 54,000 maps. He was resting at his summer home in Maine in September, 1902 when his Maker called. The cause of death was a cerebral hemorrhage. Biographer Worster writes in a kind of obituary: “Dogged in hope, striving in energy, he remained to the end incapable of imagining that his native country would ever fail in its promise.”

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All programs are open to the public. produced and directed by Greg Jacobs and Jon Sis- “We want to make a mark on the map here in the kel at the Chicago-based documentary production county for the power of the art and language of the company, Siskel/Jacobs Productions. poet and poetry,” said Judy Jacobi, PNC assistant Further information about these activities may vice chancellor for Marketing and Campus Rela- be obtained by contacting Robin Kohn at the Michi- tions and one of the programs’ organizers. “The tra- gan City Public Library at 219-873-3049 or rkohn@ dition is rich and it is critical in bettering our ability mclib.org to communicate, something that we all aspire to do better. And, of course, poetry events bring together people of all ages in the most dynamic ways. Every- Call for Art Entries one’s a poet and these events are entertaining and “BLOSSOMS” is a Themed Competitive Art Ex- enlightening.” hibit Welcoming Spring, and opening April 12 at the The month’s events include: Buchanan Art Center. The exhibit will close on May • Voices of the Poets on Sun., April 3 at 2 p.m. 12. Cash awards will be presented at the recep- at the Michigan City Public Library, 100 E. Fourth tion on Sun., April 17, from 2-4p.m. MI time. The St., Michigan City. This is free and open to the pub- awards are First Prize of $100 donated by Buchan- lic. an Garden Club; Second Prize of $75 donated by Susan Block, Joel Brussell and Edward Byrne Vite Greenhouses, and Third Prize of $50 donated will present their own voices of poetry. Block is the by SMSBarnes.com. former poet-laureate of LaPorte County. Her poetry The exhibit is open to adults 18 years or older, speaks to the human heart. Brussell uses humor with a limit of two entries at $10 per entry. All 2D to hit home with his satirical poetry. His CD “Mis- and 3D media are welcome. Works should be ready spoken Word” will be available. Byrne, professor of for display and may be priced for purchase. Please English at Valparaiso University, is the author of include BAC 25% commission in the selling price. seven collections of poetry. A chapbook collection of Work may be dropped off on Sun., April 10, 1-4 his new poetry sequence, “Dark Refuge,” was re- p.m. or Mon., April 11, 10 a.m.–noon. Work must be cently published. picked up on Fri., May 13, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. • The PoetryPalooza Poetry Competition The Buchanan Art Center, 117 West Front St. in and Open Mic will be Thurs., April 7 at 7 p.m. in Buchanan, Michigan. More information at 269-697- the Library-Student-Faculty Building Assembly 4005 or www.buchananartcenter.org Hall, Room 02 on the campus of PNC. The PNC English Club invites area poets to enter one original work of poetry, three minutes or less in History of Taxes Topic of Program length. Prizes with be awarded with $150 for fi rst It may be surprising to some, but the tax lore is place, $100 for second and $50 for third. To enter replete with amusing anecdotes, court cases, ear- the competition, send an email including name, a marks, and IRS follies. At the Center for History’s couple of sentences about the poet and an attach- Insights in History, taking place at 1:30 p.m. on ment of the poem to [email protected] with Wed., April 6, Claude Renshaw takes a humorous POETRY RSVP in the subject line of the email. look at the recent history of taxes. After judging, an open mic will be available. A $5 In his presentation, Renshaw will draw from a entry fee for competing poets will be charged at the fun collection of these items, including a few one lin- door. 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20th Annual Taste of La Lumiere The La Lumiere community would like to invite you to the 20th annual Taste of La Lumiere, an international food fest organized to celebrate the different cultures represented within our community. The Taste of La Lumiere will be held on Fri., April 8 in the Marsch Gymnasium on the La Lumiere Cam- pus. Doors will open at 7:00 p.m. The cost is $20 per person pre-paid by April 6 and $25 at the door. Children under ten are invited to dine for a voluntary donation and senior citizens are asked to pay $15 per person. A family rate of $60 is also available. To purchase tickets, contact the School at 219.326.7450. Credit card payments can be made over the phone, or mail a check to La Lumiere School, PO Box 5005, LaPorte, IN 46352. This exciting event, which has become an annual tradition, began in 1992 when a group of international students, all members of an international club sponsored by the French teacher, found themselves longing for culinary treats from their respective countries. In March of that year, a crew of eight students, some dressed in native costumes, shared Give yourself their culinary talents and cuisine with the boarding students and faculty members. The tradition con- a tax break. tinues each year with students serving as many as 100 different and unique dishes from 34 countries, and as many as 600 guests. Countries represented through delicious dishes in 2010 included: Burundi, Chile, China, Costa Rica, England, France, Germany, India, Italy, Ire- land, Israel,Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Lithuania, Mexico, Morocco, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Poland, James E Eriksson, Agent Open an IRA by April 15. Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, 405 Johnson Road Michigan City, IN 46360 An IRA could reduce your Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand and the United States. Bus: 219-874-6360 [email protected] taxes and it’s a great way to invest in your future. Free Computer Classes Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.® Technology classes will be held on Thurs., April CALL ME TODAY. 7 at La Porte County Public Library, 904 Indiana Ave., LaPorte. There is no charge, but registration by phoning 219/362-6156, ext. 312, or visiting the Information Desk is necessary because space is limited. Following is the schedule: April 7 9:30 a.m., Powerpoint April 7 1:30 p.m., Microsoft Word April 7 5:30 p.m., Excel

Phone 219/362-6156 to request signing for the 0901200 State Farm, Bloomington, IL hearing impaired 48 hours in advance. THE Page 26 March 31, 2011 P.W.P. “Spring Fling” Dinner Dance Classes Starting Soon at Lubeznik The ValPorte-City Chapter 193 of Parents With- It’s not too late to register for these late season out Partners will have a Spring Fling Dinner Dance classes and workshops, starting soon at the Lu- on Sat., April 2 at Skwiat American Legion Post 451 beznik Center for the Arts, 101 W. 2nd. St., Michi- in Michigan City. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. with gan City.: dinner; everyone is asked to bring a dish to pass-- • Découpage Workshop - Thurs., April 14, 6:30– chicken will be provided. 8:30 p.m. The dance will last 7:30-11 p.m. with music by • Pastel Techniques for Water - Sat. & Sun. April D.J. and Da Bear. The fi rst dance is free to new 16 & 17, 12:00–4:00 p.m. members, all others pay $7. The public is invited. • Mosaic Tile Stepping Stone - Sat. & Sun., May Parents Without Partners is a non-profi t single par- 7 & 8, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. ent support group. More at 423/744-4732. Download the full catalog from www.lubeznikcen- ter.org or contact Janet Bloch at 219.874.4900 for more information. Computer Training: Excel I “Bits and Bytes” will continue Tues., April 5 Duneland Weavers Guild from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Westchester Public Library, with “Excel I.” Attendees will meet in the Bertha The Duneland Weavers Guild will hold its an- Wood meeting room on the second fl oor of Thomas nual “Fiber Art 11” opening champagne reception Library, 200 W. Indiana Ave., Chesterton. The class on Sat., April 3, at the Chesterton Art Center, 115 is free, but registration is required as computer sta- S. Fourth Street in Chesterton, Indiana. A variety tions are limited to 15. To reserve your spot, visit or of handwoven garments, household items and more phone the Serials Department (219/926-7696, ext. will be featured. The show will begin at 2 p.m. and 25) or register online at www.wpl.lib.in.us/. Click on refreshments will be served. the Bits and Bytes link. The items will remain on exhibit during the The class is a beginner’s entry level class that month of April and can be purchased any time af- will introduce the user to the basics of a spread- ter the show. Visit their website at www.duneland- sheet and entering text and numbers. weaversguild.org for more information. The Perfect Wedding begins with The Invitation We can help make your wedding day perfect with our complete line of high quality wedding invitations, stationery and accessories. Affordable Prices • Exclusive Designs

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Hanner Perea Antonio Drummond La Lumiere had 4 players named to all tournament teams: Antonio Drummond and Hanner Perea CUSTOM were named All Tournament First Team, and Aaron Emmanuel and Michael Nesbitt were named All Tournament Second Team. LANDSCAPING & LAWN MAINTENANCE Programs at Fernwood Botanical Garden (219) 898-3078 • Fax (219) 873-0809 Nature Saplings: Signs of Spring Thurs., March 31, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. MI time Children ages 2-1⁄2 to 3-1⁄2 accompanied by an CALL NOW FOR YOUR EARLY adult can enjoy an introduction to nature. Please SPRING CLEAN-UP dress for walking the trails. Class size is limited; phone ahead (269/695-6491). Fee $5 per child/adult Full Service Design • Installation pair (Members $4 per child/adult pair). Woodland Wildﬂ ower Walk Brick Walkways • Sod • Retaining Walls Thurs., March 31, 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. MI time Join a Fernwood naturalist to explore the wood- Spring & Fall Cleanup • Tree/Shrub Trimming land nature trails in search of blooming spring Lawn & Landscaping Maintenance wildﬂ owers: anemones, trilliums, violets, and much more. Fee $10 (Members $8). Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Pre- serve, 13988 Range Line Road, Niles, MI. Winter $100 off any project hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m.- $1,000 or more 5:00 p.m., and Sunday from noon-5:00 p.m. The Expires June 30, 2011 Fernwood Café winter hours are Tuesday through Sunday, noon-3:00 p.m. Fernwood closed Mondays. THE Page 28 March 31, 2011 Travels with Charley: Spring Training on Both Sides of the Line by Charles McKelvy packs and walking poles were pounding along the sandy paths, no doubt in preparation for some ardu- ous outing to, oh, say the Appalachian Trail. We didn’t get close enough to talk to them, but that is what we supposed as we descended to lake level. And later, after conquering the dune of dunes at Warren Dunes State Park, we espied a couple walking what we assumed to be their little dogs in the dunes. The best gym for your money “Wait,” Natalie said, lifting her binoculars into in southwest the ready position, “I think those are cats. They’re Michigan— walking their cats in the dunes.” Warren Dunes State Park.

(Sawyer, Michigan)… With a wonderful “country club” called Warren Dunes State Park right up the Red Arrow Highway from us, we take full advan- tage of our low, low annual membership of a mere $10 for Michigan residents by walking up one dune and down the other. And, with the melting of the snow and ice, we The dunes awaken to spring. have found an open channel to peace at the park we I lifted my binoculars and saw indeed that the call our own. But, as we saw the other day, we are fun couple were our for a “cat walk” with their “fur seldom alone in the dunes. A young couple with full babies.” The kitties were loving it and doing all they could to look like they really were not going for a walk in the dunes with their humans. And, when they had had enough of pawing through the sand, they lifted their tails and allowed themselves to be carried to the car by the staff. Such are the sights one sees while spring training in the wonder that is Warren Dunes State Park in Sawyer, Michigan. The sun prepares the forest for (New Carl- spring. This was taken at Warren isle, Indiana)… Dunes, but it just And then, when as easily could thoughts of buff have been taken at Spicer Lake. bodies on the beach continued to bedevil at least one of us, we headed down across the state line for some serious spring training, at absolutely no charge, in Spicer Lake Nature Preserve in Saint Joseph County, Indiana. THE March 31, 2011 Page 29

Heading out for a look for warblers in the Buttonbush Wetland at Spicer Lake Nature Preserve.

Looking out for spring. lands to Spicer Lake. The other folks we encountered during our spring training day at Spicer Lake were like-minded individuals who liked to tell us where they had just seen Sandhill Cranes passing overhead. If you haven’t been to Spicer Lake, then you need After comparing birding notes, we went our way to plan a spring day trip there. Or go in summer or back over the wetlands to our car that awaited us in fall, and, yes, even in winter. the parking lot at the Franklin D. Schurz Sr. Visitor Spicer Lake on County Line Road in New Carl- Center and headed home through the Indiana and isle offers roughly fi ve miles of fairly rough hiking Michigan countryside full of vim, vigor and a vision trails, and Natalie and I tackled about four miles of for our next visit to Spicer Lake Nature Preserve in them during our spring training day at what is rec- Indiana and Warren Dunes State Park in Michigan. ognized as one of the top natural areas in Indiana. When one lives near the state line, one can do a Because Spicer Lake is the remnant of a glacial mighty fi ne job of hiking on both sides of the line. kettlehole lake formed more than 10,000 years ago, Eat right, exercise, and be glad spring is here! today’s preserve presents some reasonable challenges to the serious hiker. We were careful to wear high-topped hiking shoes, and I even brought along my walking stick for added stability on the uneven trails. We headed out on the Wetland Trail into the wetlands and fl oating swamp forest and saw a Great Blue Heron swooping over Lancaster Lake. A sure sign of spring if ever there was one. And there were two Canada Geese looking all the world like they were planning to raise a family along the shore of Lancaster Lake. Spicer Lake, which is the preserve’s other open lake, yielded a few Red-wing Blackbirds. We knew the warblers were on the way, and we will certainly return for some warbler watching Spicer Lake Nature Preserve is located at the east end of along the boardwalk that leads out over the wet- 1000 North on County Line Road in New Carlisle.

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Training in acting, music, and movement. for emergency care beginning Mon., March 28th. Junior Talents 4-8 year olds, Senior Talents 9 –15 NCVEC’s state of the art facility opened in 2003 year olds will focus on creativity, imagination, coop- and includes: critical care treatment and monitor- eration, and stage presence. All classes will partici- ing, modern surgical suites and in house laboratory. pate in a variety of acting exercises, which encour- The new hours enable NCVEC to provide the high- age positive collaboration, imaginative thinking, est-quality and most effi cient care possible for pets. and self-expression along with music and dance. All NCVEC is supported by a superior network of students will have the opportunity to perform for member and referring veterinarians in Northwest, family and friends on the Memorial Opera House Indiana and Southwest, Michigan. stage with simple costumes, set, props, sound and NCVEC presently has four full-time Emergency lights. Veterinarians and a highly trained support staff JUNIOR TALENTS (Ages 4-8) Dates: June providing emergency care during critical times of 14th – July 7th with SHOW DATE: Sat., July 9th need. NCVEC also has a Board Certifi ed Ophthal- @ noon. Class meets 3 days a week (Tues., Wed., mologist available. With extended hours of opera- Thurs.) TIME: 10-10:45 a.m. Cost: $175.00 tion, there are future plans to add Veterinary Spe- SENIOR TALENTS (Ages 9-15). DATES: June cialists. 13th – July 8th with SHOW DATE: Sat., July 9th Call 219/785-7300 or visit www.ncvec.pnc.edu @ 2 p.m. Class meets Monday – Thursday, 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. (1⁄2 hour lunch break is included - Students At the Michigan City Public Library need to provide their own meal and drink). COST: Working on a Science Project? $300.00. The Michigan City Public Library Youth Services For more information or to enroll phone 219-548- Department has created a Science Fair Index. This 9137 or stop by in person. You may also enroll on is a helpful guide for the project you are doing. Find line at www.mohlive.com on the homepage at the the books you need and even exact page numbers! very top. The Memorial Opera House is located at Also, use our “Facts on File” Science Experiments 104 Indiana Ave., Valparaiso, IN. Box offi ce hours: books. These handy guides offer step-by-step in- Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Or Contact Michele Craig structions for hundreds of projects. Stop in anytime at [email protected] to use this helpful guide. The Chem Lab: Exciting Science Workshop Tuesday, April 5, 10:00 a.m. Explore the amazing world of chemistry at the Bentwood Tavern Seminar Series Michigan City Public Library. You will learn about Back by popular demand, discover why Michigan atoms and molecules, make your own goo, take the is becoming a major player in American winemaking mystery liquids pH test, and much more. For ages and craft beer at Beer & Wine in the Mitten, Bent- 6 through 12 years. Space is limited. Registration wood Tavern’s fi nal Saturday Seminar Series of the is required. Phone 873-3045. Be sure to watch for season. Featuring different Michigan breweries and other fun activities for Spring Break 2011 week. wineries each week, guests explore the incredible offerings of the region. Offered every Saturday from South Bend Comic Book Convention 4-5 p.m. MI time, weekly features include: The South Bend Comic Book Convention will be April 2 - New Holland Brewing Co., Lemon Creek held Sat., April 2 at the Comfort Suites 52933 US and Old Shore Wineries; April 9 - Short’s Brewing 933 (the corner of Cleveland and US 31) in South Co., Contessa and Karma Vista Wineries; April 16 Bend, IN just north of the Indiana Tollway (I-80/ - Founders Brewing Co., Tabor Hill Winery; April I-90) @ exit 77. The convention will be open to the 23 - Dragonmead Microbrewery, Domaine Berrien public from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Eastern time and admis- Winery; April 30 - Jolly Pumpkin Brewery, Hickory sion is free. Creek Winery. Dealers from four states will be on hand with Admission $6 includes tastings, housemade pub comics from the golden age to present along with a chips, and plenty of fun knowledge transfer. Reser- variety of related collectible items. They will also be vations are recommended, but not required. Bent- buying comics you might have had lying around for wood Tavern is located on the waterfront at Marina years and no longer want. Grand Resort, New Buffalo, MI. Phone (269) 469- For more information, phone Alan at 309/657- 1699 or visit www.BentwoodTavern.com 1599 or visit www.epguides.com/comics THE March 31, 2011 Page 31 Native Plant Sale at State Park Wildfl owers everywhere! Sat., April 9th the MORE Friends 15th Annual Native Plant Sale heralds the return of spring. Organized by the Friends of Indi- style ana Dunes, the Native Plant Sale will bloom at the Indiana Dunes State Park Pavilion, Route 49 north Design your own at Lake Michigan, in Chesterton, Indiana from 8 furniture a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission is free. Open shopping of all plant stock. Many knowl- for edgeable gardening consultants will be available to answer all your native gardening questions. A va- LESS riety of free leafl ets on planting with wildfl owers, Sofas, chairs, designing a native garden, and the many benefi ts of sectionals and going native will be available at the sale. All Native more available Plant Sale profi ts will support the mission of the in over two thousand Friends of Indiana Dunes. designer More than 120 native plant species, including fabrics plus woodland fl owering plants and ferns; dry, medium leather! and wet prairie fl owering plants; as well as grasses, shrubs and trees. All varieties are potted. All plant species in the sale are native to Lake, Porter and/or LaPorte counties, although not of local genotypes as those are not commercially available at this time. Our suppliers will again bring “Surprise Plants”, MORE THAN JUST A FURNITURE STORE! hand picked bonus selections of woodland and prai- 1106 E US Hwy 20, Michigan City rie plants from their greenhouses. We Make Th e World’s Best Mattress™ www.naturallywoodfurniturecenter.com LOWEST PRICE (219) 872-6501 or 1-800-606-8035 GUARANTEED Mon.-Thur. 9:30-6, Fri. 9:30-8, Sat. 9-6 Sunday 12- 4

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St. Paul Fish Fry St. Paul Lutheran Church, 818 Franklin St., Michigan City, is hosting a Jonah Fish Fry, Fri., April 8th from 4:00-7:00 p.m. in the school gym. Tickets are $8.00 per person over the age of fi ve. The dinner includes all you can eat Alaskan white fi sh, potato salad, cole slaw, bread and drinks. Des- sert will be available for $1.00. Carry outs will be available. For tickets or more information, contact the church offi ce at 874-7293. THE Page 32 March 31, 2011 Activities to Explore Carry-Out In the Local Area: or April 1 -- Washington Park Zoo & Old Light- Dine-In house Museum, Michigan City, open for the season. April 1 -- Poetry Slam at Lubeznik Center for the SUNDAY SPECIALS Arts, 101 W. 2nd. St., MC. Hosted by J.W. Basilo. • 1/2 Price Pizza - Dine In Only Sign up to perform at 874-4900. Part of First Fri- days @ 5 monthly arts walk in downtown Michigan • 50¢ Wings City. Open 5-8 pm. Free, open to the public. April 1 -- Uptown Arts District April Uptown (219) 878-9480 or (219) 878-9482 Walk. 5-8 pm. Galleries, other businesses, restau- 1012 N. Karwick Rd., Michigan City rants open their doors for a spring time walk; re- HOURS: Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. / Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. freshments served. Story elsewhere this issue with list of participating businesses. April 1-3, 8-10, 15-17 -- “Nunsense” at Footlight Theatre, 1705 Franklin St., MC. Fri/Sat 8 pm; Sun HORIZON 2 pm. All tix $12; reserve at 874-4035 or www.foot- lightplayers.org/reservations AWNING April 1-3, 8-10, 15-16 -- “The Clean House.” A romantic comedy at Chicago Street Theatre, 154 W. Chicago St., Valparaiso. Fri/Sat 8 pm; Sun 2:30 pm. Canvas Awnings Tix $18/adults, $15/seniors, students & veterans; Screen Porch Shades reserve at 219/464-1636 or www.chicagostreet.org Boat Canvas April 1-4 -- At the Vickers Theatre: “I Love You Phillip Morris.” Starring Jim Carrey and Ewan Call for free design & estimate McGregor. Rated R. Fri thru Mon 6 pm. Also show- 219-872-2329 www.horizon-awning.com ing: “Another Year.” Directed by Mike Leigh, star- 800-513-2940 2227 E. US 12, Michigan City ring Jim Broadbent. Rated PG-13. Fri/Sat/Sun 9 pm; also Sat/Sun 3:15 pm. Mon/no show. 6 N. Elm St., Three Oaks, MI. 269/756-3522. www.vicker- stheatre.com 1260 E. Michigan Blvd. De Vries Tire Co. Michigan City, IN April 2 -- Parents Without Partners Spring Fling Dinner Dance at Skwiat American Legion Post, MC. Serving the Michigan City Area since 1968 219 874-4261 6:30 pm dinner (bring a dish to pass, chicken provided); dance from 7:30-11 pm to D.J. and Da Bear. Dance $7; free to new members. 423/744-4732. Firestone Tires April 3 -- Voices of the Poets featuring Susan Block, Joel Brussell and Edward Byrne at the MC Public Library. 2 pm. Free, open to the public. specializing in: April 3 -- Fiber Art 11, opening champagne re- Computerized Alignments ception by the Duneland Weavers Guild. Featur- Air Conditioning Repairs ing handwoven garments, household items & more. Mechanical Repairs 2 pm at Chesterton Art Center, 115 S. Fourth St., Chesterton. On exhibit during April. April 3 -- St. Mary’s College Women’s Choir in concert at Presbyterian Church of LaPorte, 307 Kingsbury Ave., LaPorte. 4 pm. Freewill offering Rock Your Body will be taken; childcare available. 219/362-6219. Membership April 6 -- The Amazing Balloon Man, Ken Ern- includes unlimited group fi tness classes sburger, will entertain in this fun, interactive pro- Per gram at the MC Public Library. 10:30 am. Free. Only $35 Month April 6 -- PNC Brownbag series on Diversity: Sign up today, and start getting results! “Understanding and Valuing Diversity” presented by Ass’t. Dir. of EEO Laura Odom. Noon in the Li- 301 West Kieffer Rd brary-Student-Faculty Bldg Room 170A. Free and Michigan City, IN 46360 open to the public; bring your lunch. Info: 219/872- northwest athletic club (219) 879-4401 0527, ext. 5215. An Established Club for Over 30 Years! northwestathleticclub.net April 7 -- What’s New at the Zoo? 10:30 am at MC Public Library. Zoo personnel will bring animals THE March 31, 2011 Page 33 from the zoo to show the kids and talk about the “new critters.” Free. April 7 -- PoetryPalooza--PNC English Club Po- etry Comp. All area poets can submit one original work; entry fee of $5, prizes will be awarded. To enter, send email to [email protected] pm in Library-Student-Faculty Bldg. Assembly Hall Rm. 02 on campus. Story elsewhere this issue. April 8 -- Jonah Fish Fry, St. Paul Lutheran Church, 818 Franklin St., MC. 4-7 pm in school gym. Tix $8: all you-can-eat Alaskan white fi sh, potato salad, cole slaw, bread & drink. Desserts $1 each. Carry-outs will be available. 874-7293. April 8 -- St. Stanislaus Fish Fry in the Parish Hall, 1506 Washington St., MC. 4:30-7 pm. Various price dinners plus additional items like potato pan- cakes, kids menu, desserts. Carryouts avail. Phone ONE SPACE LEFT ahead before 3 pm: 872-2258. (1200 square feet) April 8 -- 20th Annual Taste of La Lumiere. An 1st Generation Space... Landlord will custom international food fest on campus of La Lumiere School, LaPorte. Doors open at 7 pm. $20/adults if build to fi t your needs prepad by April 6; $25 at the door. $15/senior citi- Abundant parking zens; $60/family. 219/326-7450. CURRENT TENANTS April 8-10, 15-17 -- “Once Upon a Mattress.” Hacienda Mexican Restaurant Musical comedy at Memorial Opera House, 104 Century 21 Middleton Co. Indiana Ave., Valparaiso. Fri/Sat 8 pm; Sun/2 pm. Edward Jones Investments Tix $21/adults, $18/seniors & students. Group rates Weekends Sportswear and Gifts avail. Phone 219/548-9137 or www.mohlive.com Kelly Services Temp Agency April 9 -- 15th Annual Native Plant Sale. Indi- Dr. Leonard Anglis, DDS ana Dunes State Park Pavilion, N. Hwy 49, Ches- terton, IN. 8 am-1 pm. Free adm. A Friends of Indi- Tranquil courtyard with a water feature, ana Dunes project. pergolas, benches, brick paver walkways and April 9 -- Leadership LaPorte County Din- beautiful landscaping ner Dance to honor retiring Director Jim Jessup. Cheer’s Banquet Hall, LaPorte. 5:30 pm. Live mu- Contact: sic, silent auction. $50 per person; 219/325-8223 or Larry Middleton email [email protected] Farther Afi eld: Middleton Company, Inc. 219-874-2121 April 1 -- Solaire Quartet (Indiana-based sax quartet) joins the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra in concert at the Box Factory for the Arts, 1101 Broad St., St. Joseph, MI. 7:30 pm MI time. Tix $20/adults, $7/students; reserve at 269/982-4030 or www.smso.org 'VIEXMZI[MRHS[ April 2 -- South Bend Comic Book Convention. 10 am-4 pm Eastern time at the Comfort Suites, GSZIVMRKWSPYXMSRWJSV 52933 UD 933 (corner of Cleveland & US 31), South PMKLXGSRXVSPTVMZEG] Bend, IN. Featuring dealers from 4 states; also buying comics. www.epguides.com/comics ERHZMWYEPFIEYX] April 2 -- Bridgman/Lake Twp Historical Society hosts The Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War in a program in honor of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. 1:30 pm MI time at Lake Twp Hall, 3220 Shawnee Rd., Bridgman, MI. Free, refreshments will be served. April 2 -- “Eggshelland” movie at Box Factory for HunterDouglas the Arts, 1101 Broad St., St. Joseph, MI. 7:30 pm MI 46-36-8=()%0)6 time. $5 donation at the door. www.boxfactoryfort- WHOLE NINE YARDS (%:-(%%/)6 1%6//6300 hearts.org 4VSYHP]WIVZMRKXLI0EOI'SQQYRMXMIW THE Page 34 March 31, 2011 Information Session on Conservation THE TWICE A Practices for Landowners BOOKSTORE SPY •Wednesday, April, 6 6:30–7:30 p.m. by Keith Thomson hardcover $25.95 Red Mill County Park, LaPorte FREE – All Participants’ names will be entered in 1203 LIGHTHOUSE PLACE MICHIGAN CITY a raffl e for a free rain barrel! 219/879-3993 •Saturday, May 7, 10:00–11:00 a.m. Creek Ridge County Park, Michigan City FREE – All participants’ names will be entered in a raffl e for a butterfl y garden plant kit! Note: These meetings are two in a series of meetings and public promotions for the program. The District will hold several information sessions for landowners on various dates in each of the three wa- HM\SSZLY]PJLLJVJVUZJPV\ZKLZPNUÄYT tershed zones. For more information, contact Julia UWSOPUJJVT 3(>9,5*,A044,9 Plumb at the LaPorte SWCD offi ce @ 219-362.6633, ext. 3, or via e-mail: [email protected] Conservation cost-share programs and technical assistance is now available for private landowners in northern LaPorte County. For public landowners, technical assistance is available. $ If you are a land owner in Northern LaPorte Heating and Plumbing County and live within the Galena, Trail Creek or doesn’t have to cost Little Calumet Watersheds, you qualify for a new a lot! and critically-important program from the La- (219) 326-8466 Mention this Ad and Receive Porte County Soil and Water Conservation District Serving LaPorte and Michigan City since 1990. $10 off a Service Call (SWCD). Through funding from the Natural Re- source Conservation Service, the District staff will promote and implement conservation practices on private lands as well as visit with landowners and Turn To A Friend… provide technical assistance on conservation issues, for private or public landowners. Some examples of Carlisle conservation practices that may qualify for a cost- FUNERAL HOME share incentive, or examples of on-site technical assistance include: 613 Washington Street Phone Michigan City, IN 46360 •Tree plantings for windbreaks or enhanced 219/874-4214 Funeral Directors wildlife habitat •Wetland restoration •Pollinator gardens •Invasive species controls, e.g. removal of honey- ii`ÊÌÊÌ>ÊÀÌ}>}i¶ suckle, buckthorn, purple loosestrife •Warm season grass plantings as riparian fi lter #ALL9OLANDA$AVISAT strips or for enhanced habitat FORSENSIBLEADVICEABOUTBUYING ORREFINANCINGYOURHOME •Riparian woodland buffers •Erosion and sediment control on woodlots and agricultural lands This is a great chance for incorporating healthy 8 */" Ê- ,6 ÊUÊ- - Ê 6 Á habitat and common-sense conservation onto your property and helping LaPorte County knit together a rich network of natural resources and high-quali- 1(:)/((7 ty greenery. These types of cost-share opportunities 2)&$',//$&6 +RXU7UDQVSRUWDWLRQ$OO2FFDVLRQV are commonly used by farm owners, particularly 3OD]D'U6XLWH &KHVWHUWRQ,Q row-crop producers. However, the District recogniz- es the important role that all County landowners have in creating robust and resilient habitats. With this temporary initiative, the District is working to /,026 expand its network of landowners engaged in con- ZZZDOOD\OLPRFRP servation. THE March 31, 2011 Page 35

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Twice a Spy by Keith Thomson and Alice is kidnapped by persons of “The man in the blood-red knitted unknown origin. Got that? Okay, let’s ski cap looked as if he were in his late move on... twenties. Gaunt and pallid, he was The kidnappers tell Charlie they Central Casting’s idea of a doctoral want an ADM (atomic demolition candidate, which hardly ruled him munition), something Charlie knew out as an assassin. Since he had been Drummond Clark had knowledge of: dragged into this mess two weeks ago, “Under the auspices of the CIA, his the killers Charlie had eluded had father had founded the Cavalry with been disguised as a jocular middle- the objective of putting malfunction- aged insurance salesman, a pair of ing ADMs into the hands of terrorists wet-behind-the-ears lawyers, and a who believed they were purchasing fresh fruit vendor on the Lower East working weapons of mass destruction. Side.” The ultra-classifi ed operation had Working for the CIA is tough work. succeeded for the better part of three Running away from the CIA’s Calva- decades.” ry (their black ops unit) until you can Now, Drummond sometimes had prove your innocence is even tougher. trouble remembering what day it Drummond Clark and his son Charlie are in Swit- was, let alone where he hid the ADMs. In a lucid zerland along with Alice Rutherford, NSA opera- moment, after learning of Alice’s plight, he tells tive, trying to keep ahead of who would like them Charlie they must go to the island of Martinique. silenced while trying to prove that Drummond, re- This is some spy story! The plot is exciting, the tired CIA operations offi cer, didn’t kill the U.S. na- racing around from snowy Switzerland to the trop- tional security adviser Burton Hattener. That was ics of the Caribbean is so James Bond, and the char- just a set-up to get Drummond out of the way by his acters are good, bad and ugly! own unit. But no one wants to listen to the Clarks. Elements of surprise, combined with the auda- (Does the right hand ever know what the left hand cious thought of a CIA agent with Alzheimer’s who is doing?). has to be prodded by his son to remember (“What Before I get carried away with the story, let me would a CIA agent do in this situation?”), make a explain something. Drummond Clark, while a bril- typical spy story that is so atypical. liant scientist and founder of the Calvary unit, is I thought the story started out slow, but it builds now a little under the weather...he has developed before you know it and I found myself fl ying through Alzheimer’s and Charlie had taken him to Switzer- the chapters wondering what could possibly go land to a clinic that might be able to help him. On wrong next! And, believe me, plenty did. The action medication that seems to be working, Drummond soon becomes non-stop, revolving around an island has lucid moments followed by descents into total estate off the island of Martinique and moving up forgetfulness. to Mobile, Alabama and a climax that will leave you But now, there is another problem...Alice is kid- wanting more. And more is promised, as the ending napped. Telling his father what happened, Drum- leaves no doubt that Drummond and Charlie Clark mond responds in the manner you’d expect from will be back for installment number three. an Alzheimer’s patient: “Kidnapped! Are your cer- Publishers Weekly in a starred review said: “Ra- tain?...Well, that certainly is a problem... What are zor-sharp writing, laugh-out-loud humor, and a we going to do about dinner?” sturdy plot combine to make Thomson’s sequel to Let’s take time to stop a moment and review--- Once a Spy a real treat for thriller fans tired of more the CIA is after Drummond for criminal charges, of the same old same old.” the Calvary unit is after Drummond to silence him, Till next time, happy reading!

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219-872-4000 866-496-1752 FAX (219) 872-4182 Specializing in Distinctive Properties Indiana and Michigan Debbie Burke MERRION & ASSOCIATES REALTORS, INC. www.MerrionRealty.com Principal Broker/ 1010 N. Karwick Road. • Michigan City, IN 46360 Owner Save the Date: April 9 – 10 is our next Open House Weekend!

2907 Summit Drive 5251 Shorelane Drive Doesn't get better than this sprawling 4 BR, 2 BA bi-level redwood hilltop home in Long Charming Cottage at the beach! This gem is perfect for entertaining and close to the water. Beach! Oversized family room with fireplace, main floor laundry and a humongous rec A large eat in kitchen welcomes guests and family to mingle in the open concept dining, room are a few of the reasons you'll love this property! Escape into your very own private kitchen, den and living room area while enjoying a fire in the quaint fireplace. The green retreat in the gorgeous wooded backyard. A delightful patio perfect for entertaining round space is a gardener’s dream canvas with lots of tall lush trees and beautiful perennials that out this property PLUS it’s 2/10 of a mile from the front door to the entrance of the beach! adorn the tranquil abode. This home is really a delight! Be our guest and schedule a visit! David Angus 219-898-7009 Tricia Meyer 219-871-2680 Have a Smartphone? Download a Free Barcode Scanner App and scan to immediately access information on one of these fine properties!

1534 Lake Shore Drive 3602 Lake Shore Drive Life on the lake in Long Beach! Three levels of living space with walk out This Stunning 4 BR, 2.5 BA Duneland Beach home has unrestricted views of Lake directly to the beach from the lower level! Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath Michigan & the singing sands of a 1/2 mile resident-only beach! Watch sunsets beach home at Stop 15 featuring hardwood, ceramic & carpeted ﬂoors year-round from the fabulous deck that spans the front of home or relax in front of a and a large family room with wet bar. Plenty of room to park for those warm brick ﬁreplace while scanning the waves. Like to entertain? There’s plenty of summertime get-togethers. It’s your chance for an endless vacation! parking on the driveway leading up to the 3 car garage. Call Today and Call it Yours! Joe Gazarkiewicz 219-861-3750 Tricia Meyer 219-871-2680 or Ed Merrion 219-898-6428 Calling All Parents: Stop in today to pick up an entry form for our Coloring Contest!

@MerrionRealty www.facebook.com/MerrionRealty Debbie Burke, GRI, ABR, RECS 219-221-0006 Ed Merrion*, CRS, GRI 219-898-6428 Jim Laughlin 312-835-6604 Nancy Marlow 219-363-1835 Dave Angus 219-898-7009 JuliAnn Merrion 219-221-2367 Joe Gazarkiewicz 219-861-3750 Cathy Blum 574-292-3748 Tricia Meyer 219-871-2680 *Licensed in IN & MI Michele Cihak*, ABR 219-861-2073 THE Page 40 March 31, 2011 CENTURY 21 Long Beach Realty 1401 Lake Shore Drive ~ 3100 Lake Shore Drive 219.874.5209 ~ 219.872.1432 www.c21longbeachrealty.com

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1705 Lake Shore Drive 2711 Belle Plaine Trail Decks and patios extend the living space to the outdoors. FORE! Grab your irons and drivers and make an offer. This 3 5 bedrooms, 1½ baths gives plenty of room for family and bedroom, 3 bath home lies in the rough of the 3rd hole of friends. Plenty of parking too. Fireplace in the living room Long Beach Country Club’s course. Large screened porch for warms the chilly nights. $499,000 your relaxation and enjoyment. $450,000

128 Prairie 1612 Indianapolis Looking for a great investment? Look no further. 2 units with Raised ranch looking for loving owner. Decks added last Fall 2 bedrooms each. Great rental history. Near the beach. Use to enjoy the beautiful landscaping. Wooded surroundings one for your personal beach retreat and rent the other. only 2 blocks from the beach gives you the best of both $305,000 worlds. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. $333,000

Doug Waters*, Principal Broker, GRI 877-7290 Beverly Bullis*, GRI 872-3216 Chris Schable 219-851-3252 Sandy Rubenstein*, Managing Broker, 879-7525 Tom Cappy* 874-6396 Zakaria Elhidaoui 219-448-1052 June Livinghouse*, Broker Associate, ABR, GRI 878-3888 Richard Klare 872-0947 Lee DeLorme 269-428-1103 Sylvia Hook*, Broker Associate, CRS, GRI 871-2934 Rosemary Braun 879-9029 *Licensed in Michigan and Indiana

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