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911 Franklin Street Weekly Newspaper Michigan City, IN 46360

Volume 21, Number 22 Thursday, June 9, 2005

by Paula McHugh

The caboose has just about disappeared from the American landscape—just as the steam locomotive has. Hesston has kept the steam train alive. And members of the Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum in North Judson have done the same with cabooses and other relics of train history. Those of us over the age of 30 can remember that last car on a long, straight string of boxcars that we watched, and maybe counted, as we sat at a crossing waiting to get to the other side of the gates. The caboose, as someone artfully put it, was “the exclamation point at the end of the train.” One of this writer’s ambitions—modest as it is—has been to ride inside a caboose. And, as Hank Williams put it, to “stick your head right out the window and feel that (southern) breeze.” This quest comes from years of sitting at crossings before autos had air-conditioners in places like Hammond, and Griffith, and even Chesterton back in the days when anyone caught in a long line of automobiles looked forward to seeing that last car click along the steel rails. The wait at the crossing gate gave some of us time to let loose our imaginations, wondering what it might be like traveling across this big country of ours in one of those classic rolling red cars. Ride the Crumb Box Or, usually red. Different cabooses were painted brown, yellow, green, and even red, white and blue during the 1976 Bicentennial. Different lines differentiated their companies that way. In railroad lingo, the last car on the track had a number of different names: crumb box, dog house, hut, crummery, cabin car, palace and a few others. It’s the place where the brakeman sat— up in the cupola—to keep an eye on the track. It was his job to check for smoke on the rails (indicat- ing a need for lubrication) and to spot other trouble, such as car derailments up in front of him . Another model of caboose had a bay window and just one level instead of a cupola. Short-run cabooses were used for transfers only; those cabooses had no cupolas or bay windows. Much of the technical stuff is best left to rail fans, Everyone should take a ride in a little red caboose at least once. At North Judson, when you buy your ticket, it’s good all day. Caboose Continued on Page 2 THE Page 2 June 9, 2005

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Caboose Continued from Page 1 who are able to rattle off stacks of information and terms totally foreign to this writer. The members of the Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum (HVRM) are eager to share what they know. A core group of about 40 spend a lot of their time at their depot and train yard in North Judson, painting, cleaning, fixing, and planning. Craig Rohrer, a member who moved to North Judson from Downers Grove, showed us around the indoor museum and gift shop. They’ve rebuilt track on the old Erie right-of-way so that visitors can enjoy a mile-and-a-half trip in a Inside the Depot and Shop caboose car, and on special days, such as North When we arrived at the HVRM at 507 Mulberry Judson’s annual Mint Festival (Father’s Day Weekend, Street in North Judson, we were greeted at the depot June 18 & 19) rides on the Hoosier Valley Motor Car by Craig Rohrer, a former Downers Grove resident. will be offered. Those who might want to immerse them- Craig showed us around the gift shop, which had selves in learning to actually drive the train can originally been the storage area where crates of reserve a spot as Guest Engineer. Those 18 and older chicks and other commodities would be waiting to be will be given 30 minutes of supervised diesel locomotive loaded onto boxcars. On the other side of the depot— operating experience on either a 4-axle or 6-axle. If the original waiting area—old photographs of the a caboose ride is not your thing, and if the Guest town’s early railroad history lined the walls. A display Conductor program is more than you’re looking for, case full dinnerware from the Ambassador sat in then you might want to opt for a locomotive cab ride one corner, and other display cases showed off other instead. Except for Mint Festival Weekend, the rides relics from bygone days. are scheduled Saturdays only. The depot opens at 9 Caboose Continued on Page 4 am, and the rides begin at 11 am.

The North Judson depot houses an indoor display of historical railroad The massive #2789 steam engine formerly sat in a Peru park before it items, and its gift shop is stocked with clothing, toys, came to North Judson in 1988. antiques and much more. THE June 9, 2005 Page 3

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Caboose Continued from Page 2 Sandwiched between the gift shop and museum, the dispatcher’s office displayed tools long since replaced by modern technology. We got to operate the signal switch and were introduced to three young rail fans: 5-year old Cory, his big brother and conductor-for-the- day, Kyle, and Kyle’s friend, William.

5 year old Cory is a very young rail fan here today with his brother, Kyle.

With arm out the window and finger on the camera’s shutter, our caboose cupola view showed no trouble up the line. At one time, some 125 trains passed through North Judson, among them the Pennsey, New York Central, C & O, Erie, and Monon. Today, visitors line up at the depot on Saturdays (in season) for a short ramble down the member-installed tracks. Kyle collected tickets from a crowd of 25 among us. Two cabooses were ready for us, and Kyle made sure that this writer could sit high up in the cupola in the last car. Member and “brakeman” Fred Boyer let us know that the high perch reserved for us meant keeping an eye out for any “trou- William and ble” up ahead. And member Les Beckman joined us, Kyle, two local providing more information about the HVRM and its youth, help at efforts to restore the rolling stock and more in the non- the museum on Saturdays. profit club’s collection. Surprisingly—or not—only a handful of the 260 HVRM members have actual railroad backgrounds, we were told.

Since our caboose trip was still 30 minutes away, Kyle, a local second-grader, offered to show us around the shop, where the #2789 Chesapeake & Ohio steam locomotive was being restored. The 230-ton iron horse dwarfed us both. One of the engine’s claims to fame was its assignment of pulling a section of the Friendship Train through West Virginia in 1947. The steam engine formerly sat in a Peru park before it came to North Judson in 1988. Kyle’s job was to make sure everyone boarded the train on time for its short journey, but he had time Brakeman Fred Boyer let us know that the high perch reserved for us to show me a few other things before our departure, meant keeping an eye out for any “trouble” up ahead. such as the pieces of a 100-foot Bethlehem Steel Troop Car Built in Michigan City turntable donated by Conrail, rails and spikes and sig- Les said that members are working on another track nals and switches and other equipment. Decked out that will take passengers on a longer excursion. But in conductor’s hat, with a pocket watch in one hand for now, visitors can enjoy the 20-minute ride and view and walkie talkie in another, Kyle kept his eyes and several other vintage cars on the museum’s proper- ears open so we would not be tardy for the train’s depar- ty. First, though, Les pointed out the caboose’s former ture. kitchen and sleeping areas that workers used on THE June 9, 2005 Page 5

long runs. A cast iron stove, an ice box and sink occupy one half-of the car, and traces of upper bunks on the back end. Open air porches (think: whis- tle stops) flank each end of the red, cupola-ed caboose. The HVRM When is the last time you saw a wood-sided boxcar? has six caboos- car and several other Nickel Plate cars dating as far es, but only back as 1936, and many others. The wood-sided two are used Wabash box car #49119 was built in October, 1929 and for excursions. had been assigned to South Bend’s Studebaker plant. The one in The caboose was equipped with ice box, sink, Privately-owned cars “parked” at the museum include and cast iron stove. which we did two 1920’s-era South Shore cars. And then there are not ride has an electrical platform lift for visitors in the miscellaneous items, which include a Nickel Plate wheelchairs. Road Bracket Mast Signal, an Erie Semaphore sig- Of particular interest to Beacher readers is the Norfolk nal, and others. & Western Troop Car #565719, which is open to tour All that, and lunch wagon snacks, too, are part of at no charge. It was built in September, 1943 in the experience of visiting the Hoosier Valley Railroad Michigan City by the Pullman-Standard Company. Museum. Internet users can find out more by logging Members have partially restored the interior with 3- on to the museum’s website: http://hvrm.railfan.net. tiered bunks on one end of the car. A trio of sinks stands The depot’s phone number is (574) 896-3950. witness to where the troops would tidy up before disembarking. On the other end of the car sits a scale-model display of North Judson’s railroads in its heyday. Towering above the depot, the HVRM’s Erie semaphore.

Of particular interest to Beacher readers is the Norfolk & Western Troop Car #565719, which is open to tour at no charge. It was built in September, 1943 in Michigan City by the Pullman- Standard Engineer and Company. HVRM’s Board Members have President John partially LaOrange in the restored the Chessie. interior with 3- tiered bunks on To get to the train museum, take 421 south from one end of the Michigan City to State Route 10. Turn left on S.R. 10 car. and follow it into North Judson. At the intersection downtown, turn left when you see a gas station with The HVRM has, in addition to the 2789 as it is fond- a big ice cream cone and proceed several blocks until ly called, several switcher engines, a Purdue 20-ton you see a sign pointing to the museum. Follow the signs locomotive crane, a Nickel Plate RR baggage/automobile to 507 Mulberry Street. THE Page 6 June 9, 2005 Tom Chapin in Concert Reminder: well known entertainers Tom Chapin and Josh White Jr. will be appearing in concert with the “All God’s Children Community Choir” on Sat., June 11 at First Assembly of God, Niles Road, St. Joseph, Michigan. It’s the second annual summer “We Sing” concert benefiting the “Calling All Colors” educational program for cultural understanding. Activities for this great afternoon of family entertainment begin in the lobby at 2 p.m. (MI time) with fun opportunities provided by Curious Kids Museum. The concert begins at 3 p.m. Tickets may be purchased ahead of time: $10 for Treat Him Like Your Hero adults ages 13 through 64, $5 for children and senior citizens. Prices will be $7 and $12 at the door. For Give Him Whittaker House for Men complete concert information or advance tickets, phone the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra at 269/982-4030.

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And so it was with David Sander (1923-1999) — artist, musician, author, printmaker and founder of the ‘60s coffee house fondly remembered by his Porter County neighbors as “Saturday’s Child.” The Art Barn held a memorial for David after he died, six years ago. The event was called “A Celebration of Life,” and Jan Sullivan told friends to bring their musical instruments. Now the Brauer Museum at Valparaiso University is holding a retrospective exhibit of his work. David would smile, to think that immortality has been achieved in just six years. It is not surprising that his paintings, mostly abstracted dunes scenes, have increased in value. The wonder is that they survived at all. For this, we are thankful to the coterie of patrons, dealers and friends who kept him going. Marjory Wood Crawford was one of these. A model of David Sander is shown in a recreated studio at the Brauer Museum exhibit, with the artist’s self-portrait at left.

Inside the Brauer Museum, Marge created a fictional “David’s studio,” entered through por- tals inscribed “Saturday’s Child.” She sculpt- ed a figure of David and seated it beside his open paintbox, surrounded by artwork. Marge is shown in this setting as a lifesize cardboard figure, chiseling another sculpture of David. A cardboard musician is plucking his guitar. To complete the scene, Marge found an old typewriter and set it out with a handful of David’s writings, thus evoking the era when he published Dunes Country Magazine.

Marjory Wood Crawford (left) observes a cardboard figure of herself at work, chiseling a sculpture of David Sander.

David tended to move around a lot and, being a very prolific artist, never found a shelter with space enough for all his paintings. Marge Crawford remembers driving past the little house that he rented near Chesterton High School, and noticing his large paintings stacked against the outside wall, covered with a tarp. She pointed out the need for better storage and then offered him space inside her own studio/ gallery. He gratefully accepted. Many of his paintings are still there, and some have been sent to Valparaiso for the current show. An old typewriter adds a literary touch to the exhibit of David Sander’s work at the Brauer Museum of Art. THE June 9, 2005 Page 17

The Brauer Museum owns ten Sander paintings. “David Sander was the quintessential artist,” stat- Gregg Hertzlieb, museum director, issued an exhibition ed long-time patron Roy Krizek. “There were periods catalog in which he admired the artist’s painterly style when he squeezed the paint straight out of a tube, onto and commented on the “rapidity of execution, as if ideas the canvas. He was a colorist, and his paintings show were coming to him too fast for lengthy and detailed remarkable tonal ranges. To paint was all that mat- transcription.” This characteristic became more pro- tered to him. Being rich was not important. Money nounced in the later years, as David began to produce was not a thing for him.” more paintings in tempera and fewer in oil. Roy and James Ruge have acquired several Sander In 1958 he founded the Chesterton Art Fair, an event paintings for their own collection, and others are for which has flourished for 47 years. David, who had four sale at The Schoolhouse Shop. “We have one paint- children of his own, loved spending time in the chil- ing from the early ‘60s, when he painted around the dren’s booth at the art fair. “He would sit there for hours, University of Chicago,” Roy said. “Then he took a trip doing tempera paintings,” Marge recalled. “He was to Paris, and was painting in oils. We have some of fascinated by how freely the children painted in tem- the transitional pieces, where he was using black pera, and he tried to capture in his own paintings some outlines; then he got into tempera and more vivid col- of that freedom and spontaneity.” ors.” Sander Continued on Page 18

A still-life painting dated 1962, from the collection of James Ruge and Roy Krizek, is on loan to the museum for this exhibit. Pears, another early painting, is one of the exhibited pieces from the artist’s estate.

Bottles, a large oil painting from the early 1970s, This untitled study of the dunes is a tempera diptych owned by is another painting left in David Sander’s estate. James Ruge and Roy Krizek and included in the current exhibit. THE Page 18 June 9, 2005

Sander Continued from Page 17 One of the last places David wanted to visit was David Sander was a Chicagoan, until he discovered Alaska, and he managed to do that with money from the Indiana dunes. He was very philosophical about the sale of his paintings. By that time he was in a wheel- his art, and studied for a time at the School of the Art chair, much to the chagrin of those who had known Institute of Chicago. When his paintings were exhib- David during his halcyon years. His daughters took ited in New York, he was interviewed and quoted: “The him out to Oregon; but before leaving he told Marge visual world is the starting point, but painting has its Crawford, “I have no regrets. I have done everything own subject matter, its own vocabulary, its own elo- I wanted to do — writing, printmaking, playing the quence, and its own rewards. The work in this first piano, the guitar, painting, more painting.” David Sander New York showing may fall short of these precepts; had gone far and accumulated little except the art- yet I am alive and the crazy scroll inside me keeps work that he left behind. He had no regrets. unrolling... It flows out of my hand... To paint is to live.”

Beach and clouds outlined in black show the characteristics of Sander’s paintings, as he emulated the work of children. Abstracted dunes scenes were Sander’s favorite means of expression during the late 1980s; several of these are in the current show.

A tempera diptych of the Michigan City pier and beach, from the collection of Dr. S. Jan Drewry, is on loan to the Brauer Museum. The David Sander Retrospective Exhibition will be at the Brauer Museum of Art, Valparaiso University, through August 14. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Admission is free. A gallery talk will be given by Gregg Hertzlieb, An energetic tree, outlined against the dunes, is one of the tempera museum director, at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15. paintings on display at the Brauer Museum, through August 14.

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Sisters Ana and Sara Elias will present a carillon concert in LaPorte. The Presbyterian Church of LaPorte, 307 Kingsbury Ave., will present a carillon concert Sun., June 12 at 4 p.m. by Lvsitanvs, a carillon duo from Portugal. Ana and Sara Elias are sisters who share the title of carillonneur at the new carillon Carrilhão dos Pastorinhos in Alverca, Portugal, dedicated in May. Ana Elias, who holds a master’s in music/carillon from the Lemmensinstituut in Belgium, has won prizes in carillon competitions. She is a music teacher and is also finishing her mining engineering studies. Sara Elias is studying for a master’s in music/carillon at Southwest Missouri State University. She also performs with two early-music Portuguese groups in which she plays recorders, bombarde and percus- sions and with whom she recorded two CD’s. The sisters have performed in other European countries and in the U.S., and deliver lectures for international carillon congresses. They also have a CD, recorded at the Clérigos carillon of Porto, Portugal. The Eliases have presented a project for the fur- thering of carillon music, including the possibility of Shopping acquiring a traveling carillon. Dining You may be here on vacation but your taste buds are here for a workout.

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This weeks editorial is about Herb Install a small ground fountain, using a liner covered hole and a Gardens. If you like to cook, you must grate covered with gravel, with a small pump for circulation. Also, have an herb garden. If you want to small shallow basins work, just fill them up with fresh water each grow interesting, mostly drought day. You will need to plant ‘host plants’ the plants that feed the tolerant, deer resistant tough plants, caterpillar stage, and ‘nectar pants’ the flowers that feed the but- then herbs are for you. terflies. Below is a list of both which attract the most common species of butterflies to our area. Check with an entomology de- For the chef, I like to locate the kitchen partment at a local university for info on other species and their herb garden as close to it as possible! A requirements. sunny well drained site is necessary with at least 4 hours of direct sunlight Plants for Butterflies: required for happy plants. Herbs are Butterfly weed, Knapweed, Wisteria, Violets, Asters, Apples, available as perennials (returning from Blackeyed Susans, Butterfly bush, Carrots, Cherries, Blueberries, the same root every year) and annuals Daisies, Dandelions, Dogwood, Baptisia, Goldenrod, Grasses and (completing their life cycle in one year). Sedges, Hops, Hollyhock, Ironweed, Lupine, Marigold, Mallow, Perennial favorites for creating culinary Milkweed, Nettle, Parsley, Penstemon, Pipevine, Plum, Poplar, delights include Oregano, Thyme, Mints, Queen Anne's Lace, Self heal, Snapdragon, Sedum, Sweet pea, Tarragon, and Lovage. Tender perenni- Thistle, Tickseed, Verbena, Vetch, Willow and Wormwood. als that require protection or need to be brought inside for the winter are herbs If space is at a premium, plant these types of plants where ever such as Lemongrass, Bay and Rose- you have the room. Window boxes, containers, any sunny spot in mary. The most common annual herb is your garden. 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“The next time you happen to be in Charlotte...” and who could resist an invitation like that? Mike McCarthy, whose style we remember from the dining room at Pottawattomie Country Club, now devotes his Sunday afternoons to charcoal-grilling specialties for guests who have found their way down to Charlotte, North Carolina. In the meantime, wife Diana is brewing up a pitcherful of sweet tea, as they like it there in the South, and you are settling into a comfy porch chair that overlooks glistening Lake Norman. The weather is perfect, the flowering trees are abloom. You begin to realize why they have chosen this spot. The McCarthys left the Michigan City area when Mike took a position at a country club in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He retired in October, by which time the house plans had become a consuming interest. When I visited, on the 1st of May, Mike and Diana had been unpacking for five weeks, and the remaining boxes were tucked away into attic spaces. During the years that she had an antique booth in Niles, Michigan, and then Heartstrings gift shop Mike and Diana McCarthy (with pet “Cricket”) are pictured at the doorway near Lighthouse Place, Diana (the former Diana of their new home on Lake Norman near Charlotte, North Carolina. Rocke) was finding choice pieces for the “future” ings and doorways, and a winding stairway in a tur- house and putting them in storage. The new house ret. The bedrooms, “bonus room” and living spaces have in Charlotte accommodates all the wicker settees, hand- large expanses of small-paned windows looking out made quilts, armoires, corner cabinets, chandeliers, on Lake Norman. country French chairs and barstools, collections of At the McCarthys’ end of the lake, most of the Quimper pottery and copper cookware accumulated properties have piers for pleasure boats, and an over the years. evening’s entertainment often consists of cruising to Also, the house was designed to incorporate archi- your favorite lake-side restaurant. Lake Norman is tectural artifacts, such as chimney pots found at a local a man-made lake and although it appears small and antique fair, and an old door with etched glass panel, domesticated, Mike points out that it actually has 575 now opening into a kitchen pantry. The house is miles of coast-line. Lots of retirees want their bit of mostly French in design, with weathered beams at ceil- frontage on this version of Paradise.

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V.F.W. There is nothing like seeing our country’s flag blowing against the backdrop of a beautiful sunny sky. It stirs Post 37 within the hearts of people a wide range of emotions, probably more so for those who so valiantly served or are Some of oversees serving this country in the armed services. the the Memorial Day this year was not lacking in opportunities to show pride in our country and respect for those who women’s ceremony paid the ultimate sacrifice. From the sirens heralding the beginning of the parade, through the laying of wreaths auxiliary of VFW Post and the moving message by Lt. Tom Howe, to the the echo “Taps” played at the end of the ceremony, we remem- 2536. bered and saluted and thanked God for those lives. A photo album of the day follows.

Disabled American Veterans (D.A.V.) color guard.

Legion members and auxiliaries at the Greenwood Cemetery service. Post Commander Ron Pitman. A veteran proudly salutes as his wife applauds the marchers. Women’s auxiliary of the DAV carrying wreaths Lt. Tom Howe, MCPD, a Vietnam for the Civil War Memorial. Colors were posted by the veteran shared some very poignant Jr. ROTC of MCHS. thoughts on the day.

A Brownie waves the flag for all to see. American Legion. Various participants in the morning’s events.

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Cubs and Boy Scouts bring up the rear followed by Wolf pack marching band of Michigan City High School. one of the MCFD fire trucks. The Michigan City Fire Department was represented in the parade, too. A 21-gun salute at the end of the ceremony was followed by taps. THE Page 38 June 9, 2005 Busy Weekend at The Acorn Theater Long Beach 2025 Silvertip Lane For Sale by Owner

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It all started on a raucous SouthShore ride. On my And then we moved into the main room of the law way to celebrate my friend Elinor Thielen’s retirement library, an enormous room. Along with endless shelves lunch at Chicago’s largest law firm, I was suddenly and balconies of law books, it was crowded with surrounded by scores of Cubs and Sox fans. They beautifully decorated tables. I never did find out how were headed for the first City Series’ game that day. many people were there that special day, but the I think I was the only person on the train who was- number was startling. We were formally served by a n’t wearing a ball team’s tee shirt and yelling “Go Sox,” formally dressed wait staff and the food was finer than “Go Cubs.” I’d ever tasted during my years there. This is what No, I was en route to my former employer Mayer, we enjoyed for lunch: Boston bibb salad (artistic let- Brown, Rowe & Maw for a truly grand closing. Now, tuce!), sliced beef tenderloin (incredibly delicious and as I recall, about 20 people came to the party they threw fork tender), breast of chicken stuffed with baby for me when I retired from that firm. And that one was spinach, sun dried tomato and ricotta rosemary jus a lovely party held in Mayer Brown’s fabulous law library - no, I skipped that and kept enjoying the beef, on the 40th floor. This time, it was a lunch-time cock- Dauphinoise potatoes (doubly yum) and asparagus, tail party held in that same room, adorned with grey Holland red pepper and baby carrot. Ah, dessert -called satin tablecloths reaching to the floor, handsome the Spring dessert trio - it was a combo of creme crystal glasses, fabulous hors d’oeuvres and endless brulee in espresso cup, fresh fruit tart with berry sauce bottles of wine. That was when I realized Elinor’s and trio of truffles. That meal was a true celebration farewell party was going to be incredibly different from for twelve much appreciated women - Elinor, amongst mine. And that’s when I learned the festivities were ‘em. for not just Elinor, but twelve others, mostly secre- Elinor was hired by Mayer Brown in 1982 and taries. was quickly promoted to legal secretary. Now, having worked for many different attorneys while learning new computer languages over and over, she looks forward to the easy life of golfing, gardening, enjoying her family. Another of the twelve retirees, Pat McCarthy, a pretty blond, has been there 43 years. Just for fun, I’m going to give you a recipe that Pat hand- ed me about ten years ago when we worked on the same floor at Mayer Brown. The salad’s still outstanding among my favorites.

Bruce and Elinor, guests of high honor Elinor’s husband Bruce was among us first arrivals - and after fifteen years of knowing Elinor, I finally introduced myself to Bruce. Yep, he’s the quietest man I’ve ever met. But he likes my Beacher stories, folks, so he’s now my favorite new friend. The room filled up in a hurry and that’s when the tears rolled down my cheek. Why? Because I was simply amazed at the number of people who yelled when they recognized me, came over and hugged me and then asked me all about my family. It was truly amazing. Many of those (mostly women secretaries) also returned to Mayer Brown that day from their own retirement or perhaps from a different job. There were hundreds of people Odell Thomas, manager of Mayer at that cocktail party, much to my further surprise. Brown’s fine kitchen Curtis! Good to see you again! THE June 9, 2005 Page 41

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On Saturday, May 28, 2005, at 10 a.m., The 2 Big Hearts Foundation sponsored a very successful 5K Run/1 Mile Walk from the Long Beach Town Center. The planning for this day took about three months. Two hundred people were preregistered and fifty or more signed up on the morning of May 28th. The weather cooperated; it was a bright, sunny, and warm day. Proceeds from the event will be used to help increase (l to r) Kevin & Debbie Thar, Jim Clarke, & Maureen Kreugar. awareness and assist in the education, treatment and research into heart disease affecting women. Arriving at the area where the run/walk would be held, I noticed a very large poster announcing the Start of the event. At the bottom of this poster were listed the sponsors of the important occurrence. A DJ was playing music inside one tent to add to the spir- it of the day. Inside the building, red balloons were inflated and ready to be released when the race began.

Mark Pacific & Linda Bolton with Diane Eisele with her dog, Roxie and Rosie. Squeaky. lished in 2004 to honor the memories of Long Beach resident Gigi Clarke, 44, and her sister, Sally Czechanski, 49, who both died on the same day, June Red balloons on 25, 2004, from cardiomyopathy, an undiagnosed heart hold for release disease (an enlarged heart). Neither woman was to start the run/walk. aware that she had any problems and never experienced any symptoms. Jim Clarke, Gigi’s husband, estab- lished the Foundation as a result of his personal tragedy and hopes to prevent such a tragic sequence of events from happening to another unsuspecting family.

Participants registered in the hall where they could have orange juice and donuts to help them get started. Kevin & Debbie Thar and Maureen Kreugar posed with Jim Clarke who started the Foundation. Then Jim Clarke stood by another of the large posters, which said, “Finish.” Tim Clarke, younger brother to Jim, spoke with me about some of the background of this event and how it came about. He is in advertising and was han- dling the public relations. The Foundation was estab- Long Beach’s finest policemen with their motorcycles. THE June 9, 2005 Page 45

LaPorte Hospital Nurses (l to r): Linda Satkoski, Mary Ann Kave, Mary Tubaugh, Marcia Vermilye & dog Kayleigh, Beth & Nancy Blossom (sisters-in-law), Maria Fruth, Laura Gould, & Kristin Everett. Tim remarked about what good sponsors from the The red balloons are released. area they were able to get and especially appreciated the sponsorship of La Porte Hospital whose staff manned a tent where blood pressure was being taken and useful information was being distributed. Many nurses from the hospital were on duty; I photographed most of them standing in front of their tent. They were: Linda Satkoski, Mary Ann Kave, Mary Tubaugh, Marcia Vermilye (with her dog, Kayleigh), Beth & Nancy Blossom (sisters-in-law), Maria Fruth, Laura Gould, and Kristin Everett. When I asked the total number of work years represented by the nurses, we started adding them up and arrived at the astounding total of 170 years! Ten nurses were in the photograph and a few more were present. Tim added that, “So much is being done with cancer and so little is done with the heart. We hope to change that and bring heart disease to the forefront. We hope to make this run/walk an annual event.” Kathryn and Parker Depalma, children of Steve & Jenny Depalma (who live in Long Beach right around The walkers follow behind the runners. the next corner) were enjoying chocolate donuts. The Depalmas decided to participate “because it’s a good cause!” 2 Big Hearts Continued on Page 46

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2 Big Hearts Continued from Page 45 I talked to Jim Havey from Coolspring Township Pets were welcome for walking only. Linda Bolton who was in this race for the first time. Tim Lulesa from of Long Beach brought Rosie, her granddog, and Portage placed in the top ten; his wife works at Mark Pacelli of Hinsdale, Illinois, brought his dog, Roxie. Lighthouse Mall. If you participated and you want to Linda knew Gigi, while Mark knew Sally; Linda know how you placed, check out the website at said, “They were great and a lot of fun to be with.” www.2BigHearts.org . Diane Eisele and her husband, Tim, were present. Volunteers and participants were thanked for help- They brought their dog, Squeaky; Diane works at ing do a lot of little tasks and taking part in the LaPorte Hospital. The Eiseles were numbers 121 run/walk. A special thanks was extended to the and 122. LaPorte Hospital staff without whom the event would Long Beach’s finest policemen were on duty with have been much smaller. It was a great way to start their motorcycles. The participants lined up with the summer, and those involved hope to make this an the runners ready to go first and the walkers close annual event! behind. The red balloons were released and the race/walk started. Before the runners and walkers returned, lively music was being played (including “We Are Fam-i-leee”). Fruit bars were available from Dinner’s Ready, Set…Go with Chef Diane in New Buffalo who were present under a tent. Other sponsors (besides LaPorte Hospital) were: Michiana Humane Society & SPCA, New Buffalo Savings Bank, Van Wagner, Dorna, Al’s, St. Andrew’s Products, Equities 2 Group, Apple Banner, Inc., and K.M. Murray Appraisals. Liam Flynn, First Place In what seemed like no time at all, the runners were Winner. coming back to the Finish Line. Liam Flynn from Palos Heights, Illinois, was the first person back with a time of 19.13. Other men winners were Ryan Kiviecinski at 19.38, and Nick Neulieb who was third with a time of 21.06. Women winners included: Mary Zemansky at 24.55, Kasidy Bowman at 26.17, and Beth White at 26.22. Winners received envelopes from Jim Clarke; there were special prizes for the first ten people to finish the race.

Jim Clarke with Women Winners: Mary Second Place Men’s Winner Ryan Kiviecinski with Third Place Men’s Winner Nick Neulieb Zemansky, Kasidy Bowman, & Beth White. Jim Clarke. with Jim Clarke. THE June 9, 2005 Page 47 ICS Adoption Special in June June is Adopt-A-Cat month, and in celebration, the Independent Cat Society is offering an adoption special during the month: adopt one cat for $75, and adopt a second cat at no charge. You’ll get two healthy cats — already spayed or neutered, tested, and vaccinat- ed – and ready to share your home with you – and each other! Visit the shelter and find your two new friends this weekend. The shelter is open Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays, 1-4 p.m., and is located at Rt. 6 and the LaPorte/Porter County Line Road. Or, phone for an appointment, or more information: (219) 785- 4936. Donations are always welcome and appreciated. Please send to: Independent Cat Society, P.O. Box 735, Westville, Indiana, 46391. The Independent Cat Society, founded in 1977, is a no-kill cat shelter. It does not receive any financial support from local, state or federal governments, but relies solely on donations, adoption fees, fund raising, memberships, volunteers and contributions from the community.

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Airport Educates Children on Aviation Home: (269) 429-2055 Pools, Plus + Michigan City Municipal Airport is giving children the opportunity to learn about aviation and fly- Cell: (269) 921-4701 ing. On Sat., June 11, from 8 a.m.-noon, Michigan City Pool Installation & Repairs by Hopgood Pools (Stevensville, MI) Municipal Airport and the EAA Chapter 966 will host Young Eagles Day. Children from the ages of 8 to 17 will have the opportunity to acquire a brief lesson on how an airplane flies, along with learning the controls of an aircraft. 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THE Page 58 June 9, 2005 Activities to Explore Experience Like Ours In the Local Area: June 9 — Writer’s Rendezvous. 6 pm at the MC Public Library. Share your writing each month. New mem- is Hard to Find... bers welcome. Info: 873-3049. June 9-10 — Fareed Haque at The Acorn Theater, So Easy to Appreciate! 107 Generations Dr., Three Oaks, MI. 8 pm MI time. Thurs will feature Haue and Goran Ivanovic, Sat. will feature the 6-member Fareed Haque Group. Tix When you want a facial CMT, HNC, have years of $15/Fri show, $20/Sat. or $30 for both; reservations and shoulder rub, we experience and advanced 269/756-3879 or purchase tix at door. Story this issue. recommend one of our skills in massage therapy. June 9-13 — “Melinda and Melinda.” A film by many local spas. When Patsi has advanced Woody Allen starring Will Ferrell, Radha Mitchell and you want clinically-based education in bioenergy field therapy, programs, balancing. Phyllis is a Chloe Sevigny. Rated PG-13. Thurs & Fri 6:30 pm; Sat seminars and classes from registered nurse. Patients & Sun 4 & 6:30 pm; Mon 6:30 pm. (MI times). Also the area’s finest therapists, come from across the showing: “Downfall.” Academy Award nominee for Best healers and physicians, country to the Ayurvedic Foreign Film. German language with Eng. subtitles. choose the Massage Medical Clinic, and businesses Not rated. Thurs-Mon, 9 pm only. Vickers Theatre, 6 Therapy & Wellness Center. love our energy-boosting N. Elm St., Three Oaks, MI. 269/756-3522 or www.vick- The directors of the Center, seminars. You’ll appreciate erstheatre.com Patsi Gately, BA, CMT, the difference! June 10-11 -- Indiana High School Rodeo. Sponsored and Phyllis Baker, RN, BSN, by the Michigan City Exchange Club. Fri 6 pm; Sat, 1026 North Karwick Road noon & 6 pm at the LaPorte County fairgrounds. Michigan City, Indiana 46360 Adm. at the gate: $5; 10 & younger, free. 219-879-5722 June 10-12, 17-19 — “The Real Queen of Hearts Ain’t At The Harbor Grand Hotel Even Pretty.” Footlight Players production at Footlight 888-605-6800 www.wellness-specialists.com Theatre, 1705 Franklin St., MC. Curtain 8 pm Fri, Sat; 2 pm Sun. Tix $10; reservations 874-4035. June 11 — Farmer’s Market. 8th & Washington streets, Michigan City. 8 am-noon. June 11 — Young Eagles Day at MC Municipal Airport. For kids 8-17. Free lesson on aeronautics & strong cdrate. airplane ride. Hosted by the EAA Chapter 966. Schedule a time with Brian Payne: 219/872-0121. with an even stronger guarantee. June 11 — Workout against Cancer at Old School sponsored by YogaKids International and Dancing Feet Get a guaranteed yield with a Certificate of Deposit from Yoga. Two sessions: 8:45-10:15 am or 10:30-11:30 State Farm Bank®. It’s a secure place to grow your money. Call me am. Info at 872-9611. Story this issue. for information today. And talk with someone you know you ™ can count on. WE LIVE WHERE YOU LIVE. June 11 — Country music concert at Dunes Summer Theatre, 288 Shady Oak Dr., Michiana Shores, IN. Cocktails & hors d’oeuves at 7 pm; curtain at 8 pm. % Featuring Jay Miller, Michael Elliott and Len 3.40APY 3.90APY Buskiewicz. Tix $15; reserve at 879-7509. 2 2- -YEAR YEAR CDCD June 11 — DAV Sponsored Benefit Hog Roast for the Social & Learning Institute of Michigan City. 3- 10 pm all you can eat for $5. Beer available. 50/50 draw- James E Eriksson ings for cash and live music by “Old Habits.” Held at State Farm Agent the MC Fish & Game Club, Michigan Blvd. Michigan City, IN 46360 Bus: 219-874-6360 June 11 — Katie Todd Band at The Acorn Theater, [email protected] 107 Generations Dr., Three Oaks, MI. 8 pm Mi time. Tix $15 at 269/756-3879 or purchased at the door.

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There is birding, and then there is the annual Southwest Michigan Team Birdathon. As faithful members of the Berrien Birding Club, Natalie and I have often been asked to participate in this grueling event which occurs every year on the third Saturday of May. We have always begged off because, well, because we are the kind of birders who, after looking at a particular species through our binoculars, will say: “Uh, we think that’s a blue-winged teal. No, it’s a green- winged teal. Or, it could be a ring-billed gull that fell in a can of blue-green paint. You look. We can’t decide.” So when our friend and fellow birder Kirk Schrader of Lakeside called us in April and invited us to join him and his son Alex as part of his 2005 Birdathon team, we said we’d give it some thought. Natalie said we had nothing to bring to the table since we were Kirk Schrader pauses in the field to look at the 2005 Southwest Michigan Team Birdathon Checklist. still such a pair of rank-rookie birders. But I said we were good at spotting birds, and cessful effort to identify more than 180 species of Kirk could identify them for us. “After all,” I argued, birds. “Kirk’s the one who spotted the swallow-tailed kite Their annual, one-day search for our feathered at Riverside Cemetery while he was mowing the friends was officially known as the 2005 Southwest grass.” Michigan Team Birdathon, and it was the 17th edi- Kirk Schrader, you see, is sexton for the two tion of a popular event that attracts participants Chikaming Township cemeteries, one of which is from as far away as Detroit. Riverside on Three Oaks Road north of Three Oaks. This year, the 110 participants were divided into “Come on,” I persisted, “let’s go for it. What do we 24 teams, and the Southcounty area was ably rep- have to lose?” resented by a four-member team called “Jeepers “Our sleep,” Natalie said. Creepers.” Headed by Kirk Schrader of Lakeside, She was right, of course, but we went ahead and the team consisted of Kirk’s 13-year-old son Alex, joined Kirk’s team, and here is our report: Natalie McKelvy of Harbert, and Natalie’s husband, who is your faithful correspondent.

On the board- walk in Mud Lake Bog in Buchanan Township.

The Jeepers Creepers head out at 0600 in Kirk Schrader’s open-air Jeep. That’s Alex Schrader on the left, Natalie in the middle, and Kirk on the right. (Lakeside, Mich.)…While you were mowing your lawn and washing your car on Saturday, May 21, 110 die- hard birders were combing Berrien County in a suc- THE June 9, 2005 Page 61

Jeepers Creepers came in dead-last with only 88 Fanatical Cuckoos.” Each of those teams saw or species seen or heard between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. on heard 147 species, but then both of those groups May 21, but we had a grand time creeping along the started a whole heck of a lot earlier than the Jeepers backroads of Chikaming, Three Oaks, Buchanan, Creepers. Weesaw, and Lake townships in Captain Kirk’s open- air Jeep looking for the bird we most wanted to spot: the brown creeper.

The official Jeepers Creepers team portrait, courtesy of a member of another team. (Left to right) Kirk, Natalie, Alex, and Charley.

Natalie in action at Mud Lake Bog. Alas, we never spotted a brown creeper, but we sure had a great time watching a nesting pair of sandhill cranes pilot their chicks through the plushy fen at Mud Lake Bog in Buchanan Township. While on the board- walk there, we also spotted a great blue heron, a green-backed heron, a blue-gray gnatcatcher, a common yellowthroat warbler, and a great-crested flycatcher.

Alex has the right idea at the end of a long day of birding. One team even reported that they began birding at 12:01 a.m. on May 21, and that they were greatly aided by the light of the nearly full moon. The teams gathered at the end of a long day of birding all of Berrien County at Love Creek Nature Center in Berrien Center to report on their findings. Kirk Schrader said the highlight for the Jeepers Captain Kirk at the helm of the Jeepers Creepers command shi Creepers was hearing an elusive least bittern along The latter paused long enough between catching flies the Yellow Birch Trail in Warren Dunes State Park, on the wing to give the Jeepers Creepers a long look and noted naturalist Jon Wuepper said the Noteworthy at a gorgeous and most beneficial bird. Naturalists rescued a 4-ft. rat snake from certain road Although the Team Birdathon is not billed as a com- death by shooing it off the pavement. petitive event, the other teams were clearly out to win, One of the teams that came from outside Berrien and this year’s event produced a tie between a trio of County praised our area for its natural beauty and seasoned birders known as the “Noteworthy Naturalists” many nature preserves. and a gaggle of young upstarts calling themselves “1000 Jeepers Creepers Continued on Page 62 THE Page 62 June 9, 2005

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Alex Schrader with the bat box he bought at the silent auction after the Birdathon.

This Jeep brakes for birds — even at the cemetery in New Troy. While he would have preferred cheeseburgers and pizza to the raspberry chicken and rice and other fare offered for dinner at Love Creek, Alex Schrader was happy to go home with a bat box he purchased during the silent auction. Noting that it could house as many as 50 mosquito-eating bats, Alex said he would mount it so he could watch the bats in action. Participants in this year’s Team Birdathon raised $35,492 for such nature centers and organizations as the Chikaming Township Parks. Parks Naturalist And just so you know, the 2006 Southwest Michigan Pat Underwood Team Birdathon is scheduled for May 20. regales the faithful with birding and mammal Meanwhile, you can become part of the local bird- lore at Love Creek ing scene by joining the Berrien Birding Club. Regular after the Birdathon. membership is $10, and supporting membership is $25. Memberships are per address, not per person, and they are good through April of the following year. Please make checks payable to Berrien Birding Club, and mail to: Love Creek Nature Center, 9228 Huckleberry Road, Berrien Center, MI 49102.

Alex (left) and Kirk Schrader enjoy a father-son, apräs-birding banquet at Love Creek. Love Creek Nature Center is a welcome sight after a long day of birding. THE June 9, 2005 Page 63 LBCC Women’s Golf 18 Hole League

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For relief of stress, chronic pain and [ y injury. By appointment Christina Karamesines . 219-874-4674 or www.trbulger.com visit www.Massage-MuscleTherapy.com 616-469-5454 QUALITY and SERVICE 219-879-8525 BODYWORK BY DAVID HEALING MASSAGE — by appointment only. Call 219-874-7662. THE June 9, 2005 Page 67 CLEANING - HOUSEKEEPING JEFF’S MAINTENANCE SERVICE A/C & heating repair. Plumbing. Electrical. Carpentry. Exterior remodel- FINISHING TOUCH: Residential & Specialty Cleaning Service ing. Gutters, soffits, etc. Call 219-324-0582. Professional - Insured - Bonded - Uniformed #1 in Customer Satisfaction. Phone 219/872-8817. PAINTING-DRYWALL-WALLPAPER CLEAN FOR A DAY CLEANING SERVICE - Home or Business THE A & L PAINTING COMPANY — INTERIOR & EXTERIOR Pressure Wash Decks & Houses — Insured & Bonded 20-YEARS EXPERIENCE References. Reasonable. Call Wendy at 219/861-0458. — Email [email protected] We also Power Wash, Seal & Paint Decks. Ph. 219/778-4145. PERSONAL TOUCH CLEANING — Homes - Condos - Offices. WISTHOFF PAINTING — REFERENCES Day and afternoons available. - Call Darla at 219/879-2468. Small Jobs Welcome — Call 219/874-5279 We Do It Right The Very First Time JEFFERY J. HUMAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR PAINTING & STAINING COOLSPRING CLEANERS Custom Decorating - Custom Woodwork - Hang/Finish Drywall Beach Rentals - Homes - Offices - Apartments - Construction Custom Suede and Faux Finishes Free Estimates - Insured - Excellent References 25-Years experience. Insured. Ph. 219/326-8512. Call 219/874-7635, or 219/861-6328. HALDY BROTHERS PAINTING - Interior & Exterior. Licensed & HEALTHY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Insured. Experienced & Reliable - Call 1-866/255-9266 Non-toxic - Non-polluting. $15.00 off first service. SNYDER PROFESSIONAL FINISHING 219/879-5476. - [email protected] Painting - Staining - Dry Wall - Trim Carpentry - Restoration - Renovation CLEANING SERVICES AVAILABLE. 20 years experience. New to - 20+ Years of experience. References avail. area. Wonderful opportunity. Call Laura at 219-326-7939. Licensed and insured. 219/874-6615 FOR ALL YOUR CLEANING NEEDS call DAWN’S FROM TOP TO ALL BRIGHT PAINTING - Interior/exterior. Satisfaction guaranteed. BOTTOM CLEANING. Experienced, reliable and honest. Free estimates. Licensed & insured. 219/879-7199. Call Dawn at 219-362-6047. • ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• HOUSECLEANING SERVICE. References available. MICHIANA PAINTING & PRESSURE CLEANING Contact Morgan Clemons at 219-879-7519. Decks - Houses - Sidewalks, Etc. Free estimates. TIRED OF CLEANING AFTER CLEANING LADIES LEAVE? Insured - References — Call 219/873-1817 Call Michele, she’ll get the job done. 879-0796. • ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• DIANA’S HOUSECLEANING SERVICE. WARREN’S PAINT & PRESSURE WASHING. CALL 219-879-6502. Free estimates. Call 219-872-6424. HOUSE CLEANING & WINDOW WASHING. Reasonable rates, Quality RON’S QUALITY PAINTING. Specializing in cedar-sided homes. Now Service. Free Estimates. References Available. Call 219-879-1429. booking exterior painting. Free est. Insured. Call 269-471-5990. HOUSE CLEANING, YARD WORK OR MAINTENANCE. We do it all. FIREMAN PAINTING. Free estimates. Call 219-879-0687. Ask for Lori. Interior/Exterior painting - Wallpaper removal - Dry wall repair HANDYMAN-HOME REPAIR-PLUMBING Texturing - Pressure Washing - Deck sealing. Customer satisfaction our No. 1Priority. 20 yrs. Exp. - Ref. Avail. Call 219-363-1812. QUALITY CARPENTRY: Expert remodeling of kitchens, bathrooms. Also: doors, windows, skylights, ceramic tile, drywall, decks & repairs. PREMIER POWER WASH. Decks, fences, concrete, houses. Restaining Small jobs welcome. Call Ed at 219/878-1791. and resealing. Insured and bonded. Call 219-363-0475. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •••••• BOB SIMA’S POWER WASHING •••••• HIRE Sue’s HUSBAND CALL 219-561-1219. Is your list of household repair & maintenance projects growing? WAYNE’S PAINTING. Interiors/exteriors. Siding, staining, pressure wash- Small jobs welcome. - Quality Work. — Call Ed Berent @ 219/879-8200. ing. Deck specialist available. Now booking August. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Free estimates by appointment only. Call 219-778-2549, ask for DON THE WINDOW CLEANER Wayne. Residential - Commercial - Gutter Cleaning - Custom Homes - High DECORATIVE PAINTING—NEED SOMETHING DIFFERENT? We do Windows my Specialty - Year-Round Cleaning - LaPorte & Porter Co. what you see in the magazines and on TV. Sponging, rag rolling, stip- Free estimates - References - Call Donald Munnell at 219/465-0759. pling, stencils, hand painting, no job too small. Please call 219-879-1993. H & H HOME REPAIR LANDSCAPE-Lawns-Clean Up, Etc. • Light Carpentry • Demo work • Regular home maintenance 25 Years experience. Insured. — 219/326-8512. H & D TREE SERVICE and LANDSCAPING, INC. — Full service tree and shrub care. Trimming, planting, removal. KENNEDY HOME IMPROVEMENTS. Firewood, snowplowing, excavating. — Call 872-7290. Roofing, siding and painting.Insured. Call 269-313-4730. FREE ESTIMATES POWER WASHING - COMMERCIAL OR RESIDENTIAL. Local. HEALY’S LANDSCAPING & STONE Experienced. Insured. Reasonable Rates. Call Brian at 219-879-8239. 219/879-5150 — FAX 219-879-5344 HANDYMAN. Quality work and fair rates. No job too small. http://www.healysland.com - [email protected] 10 yrs. Experience. Call Brian at 219-861-8000. LARGEST Supplier of Natural Stone in NW Indiana B & B CUSTOM CONSTRUCTION. Siding, decks, room additions. Let us 15+ Types of Flagstone, Granite boulders, River Rock, Mulch, handle your next home improvement project. Over 20 yrs. experience. 30+ Types of Stone Call 219-878-0038. New Items: Kewanee Skippers, Platinum Blue Flagstone, Black CARPENTRY BY PAUL. Yard buildings, decks, remodeling, custom work Flagstone, Appaloosa Flagstone, Santa Margarita Flagstone. and maintenance projects. 30 yrs. experience. Insured. Free estimates. Landscaping, Stone Work, Ponds, Fountains, Nursery Stock! Call Paul Brehmer at 574-654-3916. Order now to avoid Spring Rush! THOSE ONE GUYS CONSTRUCTION. Give us a call, no job too big or JIM’S LAWN SERVICE . too small. Licensed and insured. 10% senior discount. Free estimates. For all your mowing needs, call Jim. Weekly & bi-weekly rates. Specializing in: roofing, siding, decks, fencing, drywall and lots more. 219/874-2715. Leave message. Call 219-877-4461 or 219-331-3480. H&S SERVICES —2621 E. US HIGHWAY 12 BEACHSIDE BUILDERS. We do siding, roofing including rubber, con- Call 219/872-8946 crete, soffit and fascia, garages, room additions. Let Us Be Your One Stop Shop Fully insured. References upon request. Call 219-851-4233. Colored Mulch - Topsoil - River Rock • •• •••••••••••• Retaining Wall Blocks - Natural Stone BIZZY “B” CONSTRUCTION. Decks, ponds, siding, garages, gazebos, ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• additions, all concrete work. Senior citizen disc. “We take the sting out of AFFORDABLE LAWN MAINTENANCE. construction prices.” Free est. Insured. Call 219-877-4979, ask for “B.” Mowing, Trimming, Yard Clean-up. 219-898-1987. ••••••••••••••• ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• THE Page 68 June 9, 2005 PAT’S TREE SERVICE. BOAT DOCK SALE & RENTALS Complete tree and landscaping service. Experts in storm damage. Licensed and insured.Free estimates. 41’ BOAT SLIP— SALE OR RENT. B-106 The Moorings, Call 219-362-5058. New Buffalo, Michigan. Call Bob at 708-267-8894. CAPPY’S LAWN CARE RENTALS INDIANA FREE ESTIMATES • SPRING CLEAN UP • FULLY INSURED HOUSE FOR RENT IN LONG BEACH 219-874-3580 3/BR. Across from lake. Great view & beach. Call 219/874-8692. LONG BEACH COZY 4/BR HOUSE AT STOP 15 (Across from Beach) ADDIE’S LAWN MAINTENANCE • Residential & Commercial Fireplace and Large Deck. No pets. Call 708/579-1745. Yard Clean-Up • Mowing• Aeration• Thatching• We also do Ext. Power Wash, Stain & Seal. Free Estimates. We Beat Any Written Price. DUNESCAPE BEACH CLUB Call 219-879-2017 or (cell) 219-331-3571 - Leave message. LAKEFRONT CONDOS — 2 and 3 bedrooms. Avail. June-Sept. — $1,400 to $2,000 per week. EXPERIENCED LANDSCAPER. Clean-ups, landscaping. DUNESCAPE REALTY - 219/872-0588. Flagstone and brick patio installation. Call 219-448-1754. BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE MICHIANA COTTAGE FOR FALL RENTAL GREENLEAVES TREE SERVICE. Trimming, pruning, removal, stump One block from beautiful Lake Michigan Beach at Stop 39. Fully grinding. Free estimates. Call 219-877-8263 or 219-871-1016. furnished—Charming Deco decor. Air conditioned, forty windows to SANDCASTLE LANDSCAPE & TREE MAINTENANCE. catch lake breezes. Sleeps up to eight persons. Three bedrooms. Professional arborist. (Licensed & insured) Two full baths. Two woodburning fireplaces. New kitchen. Secluded Serving the beach area for over 15 yrs. Call 219-878-3032. forty oak tree landscape with Adirondack chairs and hammocks. CHUCK’S LANDSCAPING AND TREE SERVICE. TVs with cable and movie channels. BBQ grill. Available May Custom landscape design & installation. Tree & shrub planting. onward through October and selected winter holidays. Pets wel- Compete Lawn Renovation, i.e., Seed & Sod - Mulch & River Rock. come. Call [773] 528-0825 or [773] 281-7100. Prefer longer tenancy, Retaining Walls & Planters: Rock. Block Flagstone Timbers. Railroad ties. but willing to consider weekly rentals with excellent tenants. Drain Tile Installation for Water Control THE PERFECT BEACH HOUSE IN SHERIDAN BEACH Brick Patios — Driveway Designs — Parking Problems? Resolved! 3/BR, 2.5 /Bath. 1 Block to beach. Great big eat-in kitchen. Pool table. High tolerance tree and stump removal — Tree and bush removal Fireplace. 2 Decks w/gas grill. Satellite TV w/DVR, DVD, VCR. Insured and References - Senior Discount. Washer/Dryer. REALLY COMFY BEDS! Sleeps 10. Avail Memorial ONE CALL DOES IT ALL Day to Labor Day, $1,900/wk. Off-season rates negotiable. Contact 219/874-8785 Stacy, 312/282-1535, or email [email protected] for pictures & EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES more info. ATTENTION DRIVERS willing to train to obtain CDL! NO EXPERI- CHARMING MICHIANA SHORES COTTAGE IN WOODED AREA ENCE NECESSARY! TMC Transportation needs drivers. Guaranteed A little over a block to great beach. New w/rustic charm. Fireplace. weekly earnings. Premium equipment and benefits. Excellent earn- 2/Bath, 2+BR. A/C. D/W. By month or longer/by week in summer. ing potential and still be OFF WEEKENDS! It’s not a job, it’s a 773/935-1855 days, or 773/248-3265 evenings. future! FOR CDL Training through Commercial Driver Institute in www.mintzdds.com/michiana South Bend, IN. Call today. - 1-800-882-7364 AC0064 NEWLY RENOVATED HOMES. Winter/summer availability. A JOB FOR THE FUTURE! Cleaning for rental company in Harbor Weekly/monthly rentals. Country. Start at 18 hrs. a week. Friday/Saturday mandatory. Will train. ••4BR, 3BA ranch on 1/2 acre with new inground pool & hot tub. Pay based on experience. Call Julia at 219-210-0186. 2-1/2 blks. From the beach. MANAGER NEEDED. 18 yr. old environmental company seeks ambi- ••4BR, 2BA tri-level. New appliances & hardwood floors. 1 blk from tious, motivated, high integrity individual. Call 888-378-0527. beach. ••3BR, 2BA house. Total renovation underway. Steps to beach & coffee ACCESS TO COMPUTER? Work from home online. $500-$1,500 part shop. Call Bob at 219-879-9544. time to $5,000+ full time. www.fortuneinsuccess.com/?refid=be SHERIDAN BEACH. Contemporary, spacious, furn. 3BR, 2-1/2BA home. WANT TO SELL 2-car garage. Outstanding lake vistas. Short or long term. Call 630-852- GET YOUR ART & OFFICE SUPPLIES AT FIRME’S 5414, e-mail [email protected], www.michigancityrental.com (2 Stores) 11th & Franklin Streets, Michigan City - 219/874-3455 MICHIANA SHORES-ORIGINAL 1930’S MICHIANA LOG CABIN Highway 12, Beverly Shores - Just West of Traffic Light. Want to go back to camp? Just renovated, along the creek. Sleeping loft 1993 SEA RAY SEA RAYER andTRAILER and 4 bunk beds, frpl, screen porch, deck, gas grill, A/C. 4 passenger. Looks & runs great. $2,900. Call 219-879-8239. Close to playground and 2-1/2 blk. to beach. Off season rates avail. J.D. BRAUNER BUTCHER BLOCK KITCHEN TABLE. 3 ft. x 6 ft. 6 in. 5/23-7/1, $750/wk; 8/1-8/31, $800/wk or $2,000/mo. Negotiable. with 18 in. leaf. Six Windsor chairs. $700. Call 773-779-3527. Call Judy 1-866-400-6800 or email [email protected] CARPET DIRECT. WHY PAY RETAIL? SHARONKAY local agent for LONG BEACH EXECUTIVE HOUSE RENTAL. Still exc. Weeks avail. the mills. Carpet, vinyl, tile, hardwood and laminates. Stop 29. Overlooking lake. Fantastic decks/views. 3BR, 2BA, A/C, W/D, Call 219-916-5719 or 219-754-8177. cable TV, WIFI High spd Internet, and more. NO PETS/NO SMOKING. GE PROFILE WHITE KITCHEN APPLIANCES: 26 cu.ft. side by side Choice weeks avail. $2,500/wk. Call 630-337-6220. w/ice & water in door, gas stove, slide in dishwasher, microwave. 4 yrs. 4TH OF JULY AT STOP 37 BEACH! Near lake, rustic Michiana Shores old. Great Shape. Sell separate or together. Call 219-879-7977. cabin sleeps 6. Some July weeks available at $1,000/wk. REAL ESTATE Rent in June for $800/wk. Call 219-878-0813. LONG BEACH SINGLE FAMILY YEAR ROUND ON DOUBLE LOT 2 COMMERCIAL - RENTALS/LEASE/SELL BLKS. FROM STOP 28. Well maintained open flr. plan with gorgeous GOLDEN SANDES STORE AND LOCK hrdw. flrs. & frpl. Comfortably sleeps 12. New separate basement guest 4407 E. U.S. 12 (@ Hwy. 212) Michigan City, IN. 219/879-5616. suite with full bath, laundry & bunk beds. The best and biggest beach in OFFICE SPACE AVAIL IN BEAUTIFUL SETTING, located on the east- Long Beach. Call 847-251-7494 or visit http://vrbo.com/57932 ern edge of Michigan City. Rent includes all util, + common area SUMMER ESCAPE RENTAL, STOP 31, SHORELAND HILLS. - 1-blk to lake. maintenance. For more information phone Jerry at 219/874-8748 Charming rehabbed cottage. Retro décor. Sleeps 6-8. 2Baths. A/C. Huge FOR LEASE WITH IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY screen porch & yard. Family friendly. $1,100/wk. Call 847/696-0878. Approximately 1,500 square feet of executive office space located at SHERIDAN BEACH - STOP 3 - 3BR, 2/Bath. Sleeps 10. Central A/C. 1411 S. Woodland Ave., Michigan City, IN. Contemporary style, ample W/D. 2-Decks. Grill. Enclosed veranda. 100 yards to beach. drive up parking and energy efficient. Call 219/872-0318. Summer/Fall rental. 708-532-4927 or www.geocities.com/pafleck1950. OFFICE SUITE. 3 private offices and reception area. Expenses, except SHERIDAN BEACH SUMMER RENTALS phone, paid. Well maintained, high traffic area. 2811 E. Michigan Blvd., •3BR, 2Bath. Fully furn. On beach. $2,500/wk.. Michigan City. (219) 879-9188, 879-2700. •STUDIO - 1BR, fully furn. On beach. $800/wk. 312-560-5122. THE June 9, 2005 Page 69

SUMMER RENTALS ARE HERE! ESCAPE TO BEAUTIFUL SANDY BEACHES at this 3BR lakefront with ••4-5BR w/panoramic Lake Michigan view rents for $2,500/wk. 2 huge coach house. Sleeps 12. $3,200/wk or just main house $2,500/wk. screen porches & quick lake access! Call Lake Effect Vacation Rentals Realty at 269/469-9813. ••3BR, 2BA w/2 sleeping lofts is just 1 door from Lake. $1,700/wk. 1BR CONDO OVERLOOKING HARBOR IN MICHIGAN CITY, Fpl., pool, ••Sheridan Beach 3-4BR cottage on Lake Michigan beach w/huge deck. deck. Annual lease preferred. $795/mo. 50’ Boat Slip, $2,495/season. $2,500/wk. Call 269-469-3404 or 847-420-3404. ••3BR Michiana cottage available $950/wk. ••4BR, 2BA home at Michiana & Lake Shore Dr. has gorgeous views. RENTALS MICHIGAN Avai. For July $2,500/wk. HOUSE FOR RENT - NEW BUFFALO - Convenient “in town” ••5BR, 4.5BA. 200 Hilltop in Sheridan Beach. $3,500/wk. Great Lake location. 16 S. Townsend. Take the first right after Jackson’s Market Michigan views. on U.S. 12. Available now. Newly renovated. New appliances. New Merrion & Associates, Realtor window treatments. 2 Bedroom. Full dry basement. Large yard and 219-872-4000 www.merrionrealty.com one garage. VERY CLEAN! $700 per month. Security deposit & references. NO SMOKERS. No pets. Please drive by first. BEVERLY SHORES. 1 HR. FROM CHICAGO. 2-1/2 blks. from beautiful Call Gary at 269/449-2168 to see more. beach. 3 level secluded home atop a dune surrounded by trees. 3+BR, 3-1/2 BA. Sleeps 8+. Wraparound deck. Pool table, ping pong. MICHIANA, MI. 3BR, 2 BA, compl. Furn. A/C, 2-1/2 blks. to lake. Library loft. Newly furn. by interior designer. Don’t miss this one. $750/wk. or $2,800/mo. Avail. July thru Aug. Call 219-872-7336. $2,195/wk. Call 773-665-0134 or 773-425-0554. MICHIGAN, NEW BUFFALO, GRAND BEACH. Lakefront home, just 42 steps down to a private beach on Lake Michigan. Enjoy magnificent sun- SHERIDAN BEACH VACATION RENTAL. Sheridan House is ideal for 2 sets from this lake-front deck. Golf course and tennis courts are within families. Upper unit sleeps 7, $850/wk. Lower unit sleeps 6, $750/wk. walking distance. This cozy 3BR, is air-conditioned and equipped with a Walk to beach. In-unit laundries. Weeks are avail. Memorial Day-Labor washer and dryer. Avail. July & Aug. for $1,800/wk. Day. Call 219-898-3138 for info. www.sheridanhouse.net Or June & Sept. for $975/wk. SHERIDAN BEACH SUMMER RENTAL. Lg. modern luxury 3BR, Call 708-848-1025 for a viewing appointment. 1-1/2BA across from beach. A/C, W/D. $1,250/wk. Disc. for longer stays. ON LAKE MICHIGAN, NEW BUFFALO. 2BR condo Warwick Shores. Call 219-872-4446. Also cottages. Private beach, pool, tennis, summer or year round rental. CHARMING COUNTRY HOME - STOP 33 Call 269-469-0300-wkdays, 269-469-2943-even. & wk. ends. Aug. rental (2 blks. from lake). Fully furnished, 4BR, 2BA. Family room HOUSE FOR RENT. SALLY’S HOUSE. New Buffalo Harbor Dunes com- w/fireplace. Sun porch. 2 car garage. A/C. W/D. Patio Deck. munity. Beautiful new construction. 2BR, 2BA. A/C. 2-sided frpl w/vaulted ceil- $1,500/week. Call 708-784-9866. ing. Fully furn. Wrap around porch, partially screened in. Pool in community. RENTAL IN LONG BEACH. 3BR, 2.5BA. SLEEPS 7+. Wonderful home. $1,200/week. Off season negotiable. 1 blk. to beach at Stop 20. Call 773-793-8785 for avail. $2,500/wk. Call 219-680-0270 or 219-874-9976 weekends. CLASSIC BEACH COTTAGE IN SHERIDAN BEACH. Steps from beach. RENT OUR COZY BEACH HOUSE IN BEAUTIFUL GATED SHORE- Sleeps up to 10. New carpet & furn. 5BR, 2-1/2BA. WOOD HILLS IN SAWYER, MI for the entire year for the price of a sum- Call Linda at 708-784-1465 or www.vrbo.com/56490 mer rental! Easy Chicago commute. Cute & small—great for a couple or small family. 2BR, gardens, frpl., lg. deck, W/D, A/C, garage. 1 blk. to 4BR, 2BA KNOTTY PINE COTTAGE IN SHERIDAN BEACH. lovely association beach. 3 blks. to playground and tennis. $1,200/mo. for 1/2 blk. from beach. A/C. $1,200.00/wk. Call 708-383-2635. entire yr. We are looking for long term tenants. Call 518-828-5929. JUST A HALF BLOCK FROM THE WATER’S EDGE of Lake Michigan MICHIANA, 3745 LAKE SHORE DRIVE - 2BR/2BA, sleeps 6. Lake and steps from the Coffee Shop. Washington Park, and the zoo. This across street. Spectacular Lake/Sunset views. $1,000 week. AVAIL: June, cozy beach house has 2BR, bath, an open kitchen, wood floors and front July, August, September. Call (312) 527-0414, ext. 245. deck to make you feel relaxed and right at home. Private parking & ani- mal friendly. $1,000/wk. and security deposit required. MICHIANA COTTAGE. 2 blks. to beach. Day camp a short walk away. Ken Potempa, 219-873-9761 or www.mylakeshorerental.com/ Pets allowed. 3BR, 2BA sleeps 7+ infant. A/C. Cable TV. Lg. screened Can be seen at 108 California, Sheridan Beach. porch. Beach chairs, sand toys. W/D. Linens provided. No smoking. Avail wks. June, Aug, Sept. $1,500/wk. LOVELY LONG BEACH executive home for rent. Stop 29. Just one For info & pix call Judy 847-710-0857 or email [email protected] short block from fantastic beach. Newly remodeled home is great summer THE COTTAGE BEACH HOUSE IN UNION PIER. Newly available! base for caring family. Cable, A/C, new appliances & beds. Leave the Comfy 2BR. 1,5BA cottage in the heart of Union Pier with private beach family at the beach and commute to work via the South Shore RR. Treat rights. Sleeps 6. $1,250/wk. Call 1-888-643-8725 or visit your family to fun, sun, sand and Lake Michigan from a great family www.cottagecoach.com home. Four week minimum rental. Call 330-668-7246 or 330-606-7059 for rates and availability. REAL ESTATE FOR SALE SPACIOUS 5BD, 3BA LONG BEACH HOME. 1 blk. from Stop 28 UPTOWN SHERIDAN PARK CHICAGO AREA. 2BR, 2BA CONDO. beach. Available for summer rental. Call for available dates. Hardwood floors throughout. Brand new decks. Fireplace. Laundry in unit. Call 630-323-5941. 1 car garage space. $349,900. Call 269-469-7415. ENJOY A RELAXED WEEK OR TWO in a refurbished Long Beach BEAUTIFUL LONG BEACH POINTE CONDO - 1BR lower level with new home, just a 7 min. stroll to the wide Stop 20 beach. Ammenities include berber carpet & ceramic floors. All appliances stay. Private patio. Close to a spacious new screened porch adjacent to a lg. kitchen & living room; beach and Notre Dame School. Community pool. Call 219-872-0465. 3BR & a walk out lower level family room that sleeps 8-9; 2 new tiled LONG BEACH, STOP 20. 4BR, 3BA. Deck. 5 car garage. bathrooms; a yard for cornhole games; neighborhood playground plus $395K. Call 847-827-5382 or 219-872-4975. A/C, cable, dishwasher, W/D, gas grill. Avail. July 16-23 & July 23-30. Only $1,000/wk. Contact: 513-771-5711 or 219-878-8619 (aft. June 3). SUMMER RENTAL - LONG BEACH STOP 23 AVAILABLE LATE JULY. CALL 773-239-0535. 2BR CONDO IN LONG BEACH POINTE. Water/gas/heat. $815/month plus electric. Call Merrion & Associates Realtors at 219-872-4000. Still Puzzled by Computers? SHERIDAN BEACH LAKE SHORE DRIVE BEACH HOUSE. Completely remodeled. Stunning contemporary design. 4BR, 4BA. Beautifully furn. If you have questions about the Internet or about Granite/Stainless Steel kitchen. Lg. deck. Screened in porch. Tower your computer hardware or software, plan on attend- Room with panoramic views of Lake Michigan. Avail. weekly June thru ing this program at the LaPorte County Public Aug and off-season rental avail. Call Jenny 219-874-0075. Library, 904 Indiana Ave., LaPorte. It’s free and no PLYMOUTH COTTAGE. Fully furnished, fully renovated. Sheridan Beach registration is necessary. Held Sat., June 11, 10 a.m.- house, lake side of Lake Shore Drive between stops 4 & 5. 4BR, sleeps 8, secluded patio, screened porch, private beach path just steps to the lake. noon. More information at 219/362-6156 or www.lap- Great weeks still avail. June-Sept. Call Beth 630-378-5364. cat.org THE Page 70 June 9, 2005

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A fabulous custom-built kitchen with antique white painted solid maple cabinets, glass door wall cabinets & dovetail drawers is accentuated by Bosch, Viking & Newport Brass appliances and fixtures, and combines with a spacious formal dining room to take you back in time to when entertaining was an art...

Nothing is needed: there is newer copper plumbing, electrical wiring, insulation, high efficiency furnace, air conditioner, water heater & softener; new roof, copper flashing & gutters, garage rubber roof, new fireplace and more! Red oak hardwood floors, 9.5' and 10' ceilings, crown moldings and built-in bookcases showcase just some of the character that resides here. With three bedrooms, two and one half restored bathrooms, an all-window sunroom and finished third floor studio or library, the only reason you’ll ever want to leave is to enjoy the stunningly landscaped yard! Come see! OPEN SUNDAY, JUNE 12, FROM 1 - 3 P.M. Hostess: Fran Merrion 201 Friendship Trail Price: $320,000 Directions: Springland Avenue to Carroll Avenue; turn north onto Marquette Trail and your home is right there behind the privacy land island.

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872-4000 FAX (219) 872-4182 Specializing in Distinctive Properties MERRION & ASSOCIATES REALTORS Indiana and Michigan Debbie Burke 707 Washington Street, Michigan City, IN Ed Merrion Owner Broker

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15 Muirfield 30 Marine Drive #1 TWO BEDROOM ST. ANDREWS CONDO is ideal for you! BEAUTIFULLY REMODELED 2 bedroom corner condomini- Bright & cheery great room has vaulted wood ceilings, fireplace um in Marina Park overlooks your own 45' boat slip with jet-ski lift. & sliding glass doors to a deck facing a grove of maples & the Association pool & tennis court are right next door. Inside, a bright golf course. Carpeting, kitchen tile floor, stove, disposal & kitchen has ceramic tile & all new appliances. Unit’s deck overlooking water heater updated in 2000. Come see! $279,000 the water is currently being expanded by association. $229,900 DIRECTIONS: Moore Road to Birch Tree Lane; go west past LOCATION: East side of Franklin Street, just before the bridge to Long Beach Pointe condos to entry to St. Andrew Washington Park.

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2015 Oriole Trail 2223 Lake Shore Drive A SUMMER DOLL HOUSE! Light & breezy decor will NOWHERE TO GO BUT UP! Cozy 3 bedroom, 2 bath all-brick brighten your days in the sun with this 4 bedroom, 2 bath home ranch has spectacular lake views. A simple floor plan with oak in Long Beach. Located right across from the park at Stop 20 hardwood floors includes a brick fireplace in the living room & & Oriole Trail, this home is designed & equipped for family relax- a tongue-in-groove pine-paneled family room on the lower ation! A huge screen porch off the eat-in kitchen opens out to a level. This property is ideal for expanding up or back. Sheltered deck overlooking your own playground. New kitchen; newer roof yard in back; patio facing lake in front. $529,000 & furnace! $359,000 LOCATION: Lake Shore Drive east of Stop 22. LOOK FOR US ON THE INTERNET! • www.MerrionRealty.com Debbie Burke, GRI, ABR Ed Merrion*, CRS, GRI Liv Markle*, CRS, GRI Julie Gring Jim Laughlin Debbie Mengel Susan Carter Jim McGah*, Broker Associate Bill Moldenhauer Jerry Lambert Joan Brown Fran Merrion, GRI, ABR Michele Meden, ABR Jeff Meyer Heather Melnyk *Licensed in John Hayes, GRI, ABR Dave Walsh Tricia Meyer Jessica Storey IN and/or MI THE Page 72 June 9, 2005

CENTURY 2 1 Long Beach Realty 1401 Lake Shore Drive ~ 3100 Lake Shore Drive 123 (219) 874-5209 ~ (219) 872-1432

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Spacious Family Kitchen with many cabinets opens to huge 4 th of July Fireworks is best enjoyed from the front porch 1 screened porch adjoining 190 feet of Long Beach Golf of NEW 3 bedroom, 2 2⁄ bath, two story just around the cor- Course.Four bedrooms,den,second floor study or 5th bed- ner 1 block from Lake Michigan and the beach.Eat in kitchen, room.Windowed wall family room overlooking golf course. dining room,plus large living room.Walk out lower level fam- 1 $ 2 2⁄ car garage. 425,900 ily room. $299,500

Overlooking Lake Michigan beautiful 5 bedroom home Duneland Beach Cottage less than 1 block from Lake Michigan perched on a dune overlooking Lake Michigan.Designed by has water views from almost every room.Sunny great room has local architect Jerome Fedorchak.Spectacular open layout for vaulted ceilings, fieldstone fireplace, and view. Kitchen with living and dining;kitchen areas with lofted ceilings.Not a thing view.One bedroom and bath on first floor,2 bedrooms and bath to do except move in. $995,000 on second floor,one with Lake Michigan views.Tandem garage, basement. On one and one half lots (162 feet). $499,000

June Livinghouse*, Broker Associate, ABR, GRI 800-957-1248 Sandy Rubenstein* 879-7525 Don Niven 708-259-9471 Sylvia Hook*, Broker Associate, CRS, GRI 800-518-5778 Tom Cappy* 874-6396 Rosemary Braun Phyllis Waters*, Owner/Broker, CRB, CRS, GRI Richard Klare 872-0947 879-9029 Doug Waters*, Managing Broker 219-877-7290 Brian Waters* 866-844-1401 Bill McNew 872-8254 Debbie Chism*, Broker Associate 874-9093 Carrie Patton 872-2942 Marguerite Patterson Beverly Bullis*, CRS, GRI 800-518-6149 Beverly Szybala 219-861-2066 312-375-0901

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