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GREAT LAKES MUSEUM OF MILITARY HISTORY

NOW INCLUDES “WARS IN IRAQ” by Charles McKelvy

For a close, personal understand- confl icts in Iraq by a decorated ing of both the Persian Gulf War Michigan City veteran who fought and the ongoing Operation Iraqi in both confl icts in Iraq, Steven Freedom, please visit the Great Foss. SFC Foss served 21 years in Lakes Museum of Military History the Armed Forces, 11 years active at your earliest convenience. And, duty, and 10 years with reserves, yes, please save time to see their and he proudly wore both the uni- new Revolutionary War exhibit forms of the U.S. Marine Corps and and their expanded Civil War dis- the U.S. Army. play as well. He was inspection-ready in his Thanks to the tireless and cre- Army uniform for the grand open- ative efforts of Steven Foss, the ing of what the Museum is proudly Great Lakes Museum of Military calling: “The Wars in Iraq – a Dis- History now has a complete time- play by Steven Foss.” line of all of America’s confl icts, Memo to teachers and students: beginning with the French and In- SFC Steven Foss is your go-to wit- Decorated Michigan City veteran Steven Foss dian Wars and subsequent Revolu- has created a fascinating new display at the ness for current events and recent tionary War and continuing today Great Lakes Museum of Military History called history, because he survived such to military operations in Iraq and “The Wars in Iraq.” harrowing events as the Battle of Afghanistan. Ras Al Khafji in early 1991 when The purpose of the Great Lakes Museum of Iraqi forces overran the Coalition outpost just inside Military History, Saudia Arabia, trapping Foss and his fellow Ma- after all, is “to rines. He will gladly tell you how they used “E and educate people E” or “Evade and Escape” tactics to foil the Iraqis about the military and fi nd their way to friendly forces who were, quite heritage of this frankly, more than a little surprised to fi nd them all and other nations alive. as well as to pre- serve, restore and display military memorabilia from the Revolutionary War to the pres- ent.” And what a gift the Great Lakes Museum of Mili- tary History has become for Michi- gan City, because there you will fi nd The Great Lakes Museum of Military History now has a “uniform” approach an amazing exhib- to the Revolutionary War. it featuring both The exhibit includes many fascinating photos of Iraqi children. THE May 22, 2008 Page 3 It’s all there in the book, STORM ON THE HORI- ZON, which is part of the display along with some Open ‘til 6 p.m. fascinating photographs of Iraqi children that in- Evenings Little clude the image of a boy with red hair. “He told us he was a Roman,” SFC Foss said. House Meaning that the people in that region of Iraq, many of whom were Christian, traced their ances- try directly back to the Romans who once occupied Fashions that part of the world. Women’s Casual to Dressy Fashions in sizes 4P to 24W Missy - Petite - Women’s

We would like to thank the Photographs of Iraqi children are at the heart of the LaPorte Chamber of Commerce, new exhibit at the Great Lakes WLOI-WCOE, News-Dispatch, Museum of Military History. all of our customers, employees, And the display does include a photo of a Roman fort that later served the Crusaders and the Otto- family and friends who helped man Empire. Having been educated in the Michigan City schools, Steven Foss was ever alert to educa- make our Grand Opening weekend tional opportunities while serving combat tours in Iraq, and he took note of where Alexander the Great such a success! The great fought some of his key battles against the Persians, as well as such biblical cities as Nineveh. turnout and support was greatly Continued on Page 4 appreciated. Hope to see everyone again soon!

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GREAT LAKES MUSEUM Continued from Page 3 Thanks to Steven Foss and his fellow veterans, the exhibit includes such noteworthy items as a deck of “Iraqi Most Wanted Playing Cards” with Saddam Hussein as the ace of spaces and his for- eign minister Tariq Aziz as the 8 of Spades. Noting that the notorious “dead man’s hand” consisted of aces and 8s, Steven Foss said the most wanted from Saddam’s regime had their faces printed on cards with aces and 8s.

A display so real you can’t tell if he’s a mannequin or a real soldier. And you will be simply amazed at the richness of the exhibit, especially when you consider that Ste- ven Foss and his oldest daughter LuVa created it in three weeks. Foss focused on the contributions of local families who, he said, “are enthusiastic. They are happy that the Museum is here to express how the subculture The real deal – an actual deck of Iraqi Most Wanted Playing Cards. of the military family is affected by war. Units from the entire northern Indiana area – from the Illinois border east to Ohio – have all deployed, be it to Iraq or Afghanistan.” Gayle Smith of La Porte is among the many veter- ans who have been pleased to see the exhibit open. He dropped in during the grand opening and said: “I was with Steve (Foss) in Iraq in 2nd Platoon, Com- pany Alpha, 113th Engineer Battalion.” Their dan- gerous mission was to fi nd and defuse deadly IEDs, or Improvised Explosive Devices. And, yes, more than a few are included in the display, along with techniques the Army uses to identify them.

You can now see how Saddam’s army dressed at the Great Lakes Museum of Military History. Those are the kinds of fascinating facts you will learn by devoting some quality time to the display and, if you are really fortunate, you will get to meet Steven Foss himself at the Museum. While he works in law enforcement in Chicago, he does plan to spend as much of his free time as possible at the Museum’s newest display because, as he said, “it showcases the deployment of local people to Iraq, Afghanistan, Exhibit creator Steven Foss (left) with his comrade-in-arms Gayle Smith. Somalia and other places since the Global War on Smith is holding a photograph of himself taken while he was Terrorism began.” serving in Iraq. The photo is part of the exhibit. THE May 22, 2008 Page 5

2008 Notre Dame Starting Memorial Day, The Great Lakes Museum of Military History will be open every day but Monday. Parish Festival After posing for a picture with his former com- Thurs., May 29 • 3-8 p.m. rade-in-arms, Smith noted that although he was Fri., May 30 • 3-10 p.m. junior to Foss by three grades, he was often identi- Sat., May 31 • 10 a.m.-10 p.m. fi ed by Iraqis as the platoon leader “because in their culture elders are always the leaders.” Sun., June 1 • 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Foss joked that Smith especially looked the part $5.00 cover Charge for Adult Admission of an Iraqi leader because he sported a full mus- (21 and over) tache while they were in harm’s way in Iraq. There is so much more to say about this fascinat- Thrilling Rides ing exhibit, along with the new display on the Revo- • Spinning Apple, bumper cars, and a ride that lutionary War and the expanded Civil War collec- drops 5 stories to name a few. tion, but we have run out of space. • Hologram coded passes will be sold for $15 after mass on Sat. (4:30 pm) and Sun. (9:30 am) until May 20th. Redeem them for a unlimited ride brace- let for one day…only 300 will be sold Musical Entertainment • “Mr Blotto” - Fri., 6:30-10 p.m. • Midnight - Sat., 6-10 p.m. • Big Band Sound of the Don McLain Orchestra - Sun., 5-8 p.m. Great Food • Beef Sandwich Dinner from Ye Olde Benny’s on You can see Friday how they ate during the • Tasty Pasta Dinner on Saturday Revolutionary • Notre Dame Grill on Sunday will offer Hamburgers, War at the Greats Lakes Hot Dogs and Brats throughout the day. Also Corn Museum of Dogs, Cotton Candy, Popcorn, Elephant Ears will Military be available from other vendors History. So we simply invite you, fellow students of Ameri- Silent Auction can history, to give a good visit to the Great Lakes • Bid on Cubs, White Sox, Bears, Blackhawk tickets, Museum of Military History at 360 Dunes Plaza, on Honda Metropolitan Motor Scooters, Dinner & West U.S. Hwy. 20. You will fi nd them just across Hotel Packages and lots of Golf! Saturday only. 20 from Marquette Mall in the northwest corner of Dunes Plaza. They are open Tuesday through Fri- Raffl e day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to Grand Prize $3,000 • Second Prize $1,000 4 p.m., and, beginning Memorial Day, Sunday from Five additional $500 Drawings Tickets $10 each noon to 4 p.m. Phone: 1-800-726-5912 or visit their website at: FOR MORE INFORMATION, PHONE 878-8829 www.militaryhistorymuseum.org. THE Page 6 May 22, 2008 Young Eagle Released at Reservoir Bald eagles were offi cially removed from the (In- diana) state’s endangered list early this month, cul- minating the successful state effort to restore the living national symbol that started in 1985. In recognition of the accomplishment, a rehabbed young eagle was released at Monroe Reservoir re- cently, with local media attending. With the status change in Indiana, the bald eagle is now classifi ed as a “Species of Special Concern” in the state. Bald eagles remain a priority species, meaning that monitoring and management will continue, but to a lesser degree. “Everyone who has supported the DNR’s Non- game Fund through the years can take great pride in this achievement,” said Robert E. Carter Jr., DNR director. “The eagle, once a sign of imperiled wild- life, will now be the sign of conservation success. “Thousands of Hoosiers now have a good chance of seeing one of these majestic birds in the wild in our home state.” Concerned individuals can support similar recov- eries by donating to Nongame Fund, 402 W. Wash- ington St., Room W273, Indianapolis, IN 46204. The once emaciated young bird that was released was spotted by birdwatchers at Monroe Reservoir, April 8, and rescued the same day. The bird was taken to Wild Care, Inc., a private non-profi t wildlife rehabilitator in Monroe Co. The less than 6-pound refugee has blossomed into a nearly 9-pound bird. An active state bald eagle restoration ran from 1985-89, when 73 young eagles were reintroduced and formed a core population in south-central Indi- ana. The fi rst successful nests in the state in more than 90 years were documented in 1991. The feder- al recovery goal for Indiana was to have fi ve nesting pairs of bald eagles in the state by 2000. That standard was fi rst achieved in 2004, and the population has continued to increase annually. This year, according to DNR nongame bird biologist John Castrale, there are 100 eagle territories in 44 coun- ties, with eggs having been verifi ed in 90 nests. “This is the fi rst time since their reintroduction that bald eagles have achieved 100 pairs in Indi- ana,” Castrale said. “The excellent production of re- cent years should result in further increases.” The wheels for Indiana’s move to de-list the bald eagle started turning with an announcement June 28, 2007, by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (US- FWS) that it would remove the iconic birds from the federal “threatened” designation of the Endangered Species Act. That action became effective Aug. 8, 2007. 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If you are raising a family in the LaPorte County area, a visit to the Expo is a must! Both children and adults will learn about beach safety and emergency procedures as well as light- house and pier safety. Rip current precautions and survival also will be emphasized. Several programs, activities, and demonstrations are planned as well. Some of the participating agencies include the M.C. Fire Department, M.C. Police Department and Dive Team, the LaPorte County Sherriff’s De- partment and Dive Team, M.C. Port Authority, M.C. Park Department and Lifeguard Team, U.S. Coast Guard, American Red Cross, M.C. Emergency Man- agement Agency, and the LaPorte County Emergen- cy Medical Service. Michigan City Beach & Pier Safety Month is cel- ebrated from May 1 through May 31, and National Beach Safety Week is celebrated from May 19 to May 25. The beautiful beaches of Northern Indiana rep- resent a world renowned recreational resource, and the citizens of Michigan City and visitors alike are TREE ISSUES IN YOUR YARD? drawn to the Michigan City lighthouse, pier and cat- walk each year to go fi shing, take photos, or simply Hi! My name is Christian Siewert and I am president of to enjoy a casual stroll and beautiful sunset. Lake C & A Arborists Inc. I am a certifi ed arborist and have Michigan has dangers that can be effectively man- been caring for trees for over 15 years. We work with an aged through public awareness and the vigilance environmental attitude and aim to preserve the valuable tre- of professional lifeguards, parents, caregivers and escape in the harbor country region. Our services include: knowledgeable bathers. The Michigan City Parks & Recreation Depart- • Tree Trimming ment staffs Red Cross Certifi ed lifeguards in a • Landscape consultation designated area at the Washington Park lakefront • Plant health care from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Guards are on duty from 10 a.m.—5 p.m. • Diagnostics Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m.—6 p.m. • Removal and replanting Saturday and Sunday. For more beach information, visit www.michi- If you would like to know more about how arboriculture gancityparks.com and www.emichigancity.com. can enhance your property, call me for a consultation. For more information on the Beach Expo, phone 219/873-1506. For beach and swimming conditions, Christian Siewert 219/873-1406 X 390. Audition Notice for Footlight Players C & A Arborists Visiting director Suzie Naumoff has annound au- dition information for Footlight’s August 2008 pro- duction of “Stop the World - I Want to Get Off.” Cast Requirements: 1 man, 1 woman, 6 female chorus members, 1 boy (age 5-7)non-speaking role. 269-756-2571 Auditions will be held at Footlight Theatre, 1705 Harbor Country, Michigan E-mail: [email protected] Franklin St., Michigan City, on Sun., June 15th and Mon., June 16th, 7-10 p.m. More at 219-874-4035. THE May 22, 2008 Page 9 QUALITY, SELECTION & SERVICE Showcasing over 32,000 square feet of Products inin beautifulbeautiful roomroom settingssettings T.L. Bayne Med-Lift Lamps Best Chair Co. Oak Heritage Carolina Furniture Peters-Revington & Chromcraft Philip Reinisch Accessories Classic Furniture Restonic Eagle Industries Riverside From England Smith Brothers Over 20 Hammary of Berne La-Z-Boy® Tempur-Pedic® Different Ligo Products Vaughn-Basset Vendors THE Page 10 May 22, 2008

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Preschool Programs at County Library closed Preschool Storytime for 3-5 year olds will May 26, closed Memorial Tuesdays be held on Thursdays, May 22 and 29 at 10 a.m. Day in Children’s Services. Stories, songs, activities, games, and crafts will be included. For more infor- mation, phone 219/362-7128. e! Cat & the Fiddle Fridays, Toddler Times for Sal 18-36 month olds, will be held at 10 a.m. on Fridays, 20% off May 23 and 30. Stories, songs, fi ngerplays and ac- d i n i n g ro o m & pa t i o fu r n i t u r e tivities to encourage interactive play will be includ- ed. For more information, phone 219/362-6156. two days only LaPorte County Public Library is located at 904 Sat & Sun, May 24 & 25 Indiana Ave., LaPorte. There is no fee or regis- tration for either program. To request signing for 13400 Red Arrow Hwy, Harbert the hearing impaired, phone 48 hours in advance 269-469-5687 • www.centeroftheworld.net 219/362-6156.

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The heron presented us with a classic pose before fl ying away.

Finished exploring the Forest Loop Trail, we head over to Tavasci Marsh. The graceful bird lingered long enough for sev- The beginning of the trail offers a nice view of the ruins of Tuzigoot, mysteriously abandoned by the Sinagua tribe centuries ago. eral pictures before fl ying off into the marsh grass. Away from the water, where the vegetation is spars- Finished exploring the Forest Loop Trail, we head er, we spotted a turkey vulture. What we did not see over to Tavasci Marsh. Birders would have chosen were any bald eagles, not that we had been look- this their fi rst destination of the day, preferably ing for them. Their nests along the Verde close by early in the morning. Not being birders, but sug- are monitored through the Arizona Game and Fish arfoots (sugarfeet?), we ascend a rocky path, then Department’s Bald Eagle Nestwatch Program. Two- descend a rocky path, stop to marvel at a rusted-out person teams are hired to protect the nests nearby, wreck of a car lying in a dry wash, and begin the last and if hikers come too close to the nesting areas, half-mile to the marsh overlook. Uh-oh. The trans- they are shooed away. Since the program began, 8% planted Arizonian isn’t going any farther, and not of the eagle chicks born in Arizona have survived, because of snakes or scorpions. Instead, duty calls, saving the species from extinction. Bald eagle sight- and hopes of spotting beaver, coyote, river otter, ja- ings, we were told, are not so rare to riders on the velina, southwestern willow fl ycatcher, or lowland Verde Valley Excursion Train who travel deep into leopard frog appears to be out of the question. Not Sycamore Canyon for the views. that we would be able to recognize a southwestern willow fl ycatcher if it fl ew directly at our heads. We did spot some marvels, not hiking, but while driving around the park. A pair of Gambel’s Quail tottered back into the brush as we slowly drove past their hiding place. A woodcut of the bird on the front of the Verde River Greenway Bird List made it easy for us to recognize the species. We also happened upon a pair of white cranes—or were they snowy egrets—who fl ew off as soon as they saw a camera pointed at them. Our most interesting sighting was of a blue heron, standing just twenty feet from two anglers along the bank of a lagoon, watching, per- haps for a chance at their catch.

Away from the river and in the desert area of the park, we happened upon this well-built abandoned cabin. No one we could fi nd could give us its history. In addition to hiking, biking, fi shing, and a quite place to park your RV or pitch a tent, Dead Horse State Park offers horseback excursions via conces- sionaire, Travel Horse Adventures. One can reserve a one-hour or 2 ½-hour trail ride through the Gre- enway. On the other hand, if you like to hike or bike, but don’t enjoy steep climbs, this park is ideal. For- give us, but we have to say it: you can’t beat a Dead Look close, the heron is that bit of white on the right. Horse for a pleasant outing in this state park. THE Page 22 May 22, 2008 Three Shows Side By Side at the Krasl Lighthouse Photography by Gary Martin Abstract Landscape Paintings by Stephen Moss Tension Sculpture by Patrick McKearnan The Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd., St. Jo- seph, announces a trio of exhibits to run from May 23-July 20. The opening reception will be on Fri., May 23 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. MI time. The artists Cabinets _ Carpet _ Ceramic Tile _ Wood _ Countertops _ Closets _ Blinds will give short talks at the beginning of the recep- tion. Tabor Hill Winery and Panera Bread will pro- Celebrate vide refreshments. Photography featuring Michigan lighthouses is always a hit, and this exhibit will be no different. Though Martin is a Michigander, he has taken pho- tos of lighthouses from the Atlantic to the Pacifi c, but his favorites remain those on Lake Michigan. His passion is taking photos of lighthouses during stormy weather in low light conditions. with these great buys… For landscape artist Stephen Moss, painting land- scapes is more than rendering beautiful Michiana CARPETING KITCHEN scenes. “Each painting encapsulates my interest in moving between three different realms – the nat- ON SALE CABINETS ural, the supernatural, and the artifi cial, or man- $99.00 whole house ON SALE made,” Moss says. “As a 21st -century human being, installation of select Saco Kitchen Cabinets I am constantly engaging aspects of all three.” carpeting Marsh Kitchen Cabinets Moss, a resident of Hammond, Indiana, is a grad- Choose from Berber, Plush, Holiday Kitchen Cabinets uate of The School of the Art Institute of Chicago Frieze Carpet from leading SAVE up to 60% and Governors State University. His work is on per- carpet mill. manent exhibit at Craig Smith Gallery, 13648 Red $ 99.00 Installation cost does not Also Save on Countertops, include Installation of carpet on Granite, Laminate, Quartz, Arrow Highway in Harbert, Michigan. steps, moving furniture, or take Meganite etc… South Haven, Michigan sculptor Patrick McK- up, or removal of old carpeting… earnan will show his tension sculptures called “Si- Price does not include carpet, or lent Energy.” Made from different types of wood, padding… steel, and other elements like clay, they combine to provide the viewer with a sense of curiosity. McK- WOOD earnan was inspired by other sculptors like Ken- FLOORING neth Smelson, who does non-representational cable LAMINATE tension sculptures using tubes. “My many college ON SALE FLOORING courses in art history challenged me to think about Life styles sculpture in different ways, McKearnan said in a re- Wood Flooring ON SALE Jacksonville Plank cent phone interview. McKearnan was the 2007 win- 25 YEAR WARRANTY ner of the People’s Choice Award in the Saugatuck 27 YEAR WARRANTY 3/4” x 3-1/2” 2007 “Art Around Town” sculpture competition. He #1 common & better Natural V-Groove, 12 mm holds both a BFA and an MFA from the School of the prefi nished MAPLE fl ooring Natural loc, no glue, 20.00 sf per carton 13.78 sf per carton Art Institute of Chicago and has shown extensively Now… $2.99 sq ft throughout the Midwest. Now… $4.97 sq ft On June 7, from 10:30-noon, McKearnan will give a short talk and workshop on tension sculpture. Participants are asked to call to reserve a spot. Free for members; $5 for non-members. 269/983-0271. On Thursday, June 5, 6-7 p.m., Frances Platske By the beach… will talk give a talk “Daughter of a Lighthouse Keeper.” Platske, an author, artist, and speaker, 1014 N. Karwick Rd. Karwick Plaza grew up on Lake Superior, and will share a brief Michigan City, IN 46360 history of the lighthouse, along with stories about Call 219-878-1720 • Fax 219-878-9141 her childhood. She is the author of the book We, the Email: [email protected] Keepers Kids. This talk is free for members; $5 for non-members. THE May 22, 2008 Page 23

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Credit card or cash only. Sorry, no checks. THE Page 28 May 22, 2008 Hoosier Star 2008 Finalists Announced 12 Vocalists to Perform at Hoosier Star Contest A panel of fi ve judges with extensive musical back- and the audience votes for winners. The program grounds selected six fi nalists in the youth division will take place on June 21, 7 p.m., at the La Porte (age17 and under) and six in the adult division Civic Auditorium. Reserve tickets at 219/362-9020 (age18 and over). or visit www.lcso.net The 12 fi nalists are from Northwest Indiana and Two area stars will emerge that night as the au- Southwest Michigan. They will perform a variety of dience chooses their favorite singers from a group music, accompanied by the La Porte County Sym- of 12 fi nalists selected for Hoosier Star 2008, a ben- phony Orchestra, with music director and conduc- efi t concert presented by the La Porte County Sym- tor Philip Bauman, as well as by Jeff Apple and The phony Orchestra. Winners will be announced that Hoosier All Star Band. night. “The fi nalists are from all walks of life,” Edwards “Hoosier Star is one of the most exciting events to said. “They are police offi cers, fi remen, students, hit this area,” said Sheryl Edwards, chairperson of teachers and businessmen, just to name a few. Hoo- the contest. “It is defi nitely the place to be on June sier Star continues to get bigger and better and is 21.” an incredibly exciting evening of vocal competition. The competition began this March when 112 The audience will be amazed at the talent of these people auditioned for the 12 coveted fi nalist spots. individuals.” Youth Division Finalists:

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Celebrity judge commentators will give their opin- various levels are still available by contacting the ions after each performance. The judge commenta- LCSO offi ce. tors are Bruce Hastell, guitarist, Rock and Roll Hall Ticket prices are reserved table of 10, $350; table of Fame; Kelly King-Cole, dance instructor, toured seat, $30, adult balcony seat, $15; and child balcony with production of “Cats”, choreographer; Mary seat, $5. For tickets, call the La Porte County Sym- Kay Budak, former Indiana state representative, phony offi ce at 219-362-9020, or purchase online at pageant judge, area performer; Steve Becker, actor, www.lcso.net. Tickets are also available at the La singer, comic; Brandon Williams, Hoosier Star 2007 Porte Civic Auditorium and the “As Time Goes By” adult winner; and Jenny Hartson, Hoosier Star retail shop, 614 Lincolnway in La Porte. If tickets 2007 youth winner. Joe Mellen of Long Beach will are not sold out in advance, they can be purchased serve again as Master of Ceremonies. at the door the night of the performance. The public can get a sneak preview of the fi nal- Hoosier Star is a benefi t for the La Porte County ists by going to the orchestra’s website at www.lcso. Symphony Orchestra net. To help support Hoosier Star, sponsorships at THE May 22, 2008 Page 29


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XPNFO THE Page 30 May 22, 2008 “Through a Dancer’s Eye” Photo Exhibit The Wine Shop at The Acorn is pleased to present the works of Chicago photographer and acclaimed dancer Cheryl A. Mann, in her show, “Through A Dancer’s Eye.” A reception will be held on Sat., May 31 from 2-4 p.m. MI time, at The Acorn Theater, 107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks, MI. Mann developed a passion for photography when back surgery forced her to sit out an entire season with Hubbard Street Dance in 1999. “I picked up the camera, shot shows from the wings, and I have been shooting ever since”, states Mann. It was a natural transition from the world of dance, where Mann has enjoyed accolades throughout her ten year career with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago. This photography exhibit marks her 7th show. Her fi rst showed was at the Hot House, incorporating live dance in conjunction with the photos that were exhibited. Mann’s ability to translate action into stillness and silence in emotions are evident in her power- ful photographs. “I love to capture the essence of a person, place or thing,” states Mann. Her subjects reside in Chicago, and perform with various com- panies such as Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, The Joffrey Ballet, River North Chicago Dance Compa- ny, and Lucky Plush Productions. The exhibition runs from May 18 thru June 30. All photography is for sale. For more information phone 269.756.3879 and ask for Jill, or contact Cheryl Mann at [email protected]

Send a Copy of 5th Annual Frog Hunt will be Hoppin’ THE The Duneland Exchange Club’s 5th Annual Frog Hunt & Community Picnic event takes place at Cof- fee Creek Watershed Preserve (Chesterton, IN) on Sat., June 28th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event offers family fun, good food and a to a Friend or Relative chance to fi nd plastic frogs (the real ones are too slippery) that have a cash value ranging from $25 to $500. Your ticket allows you access to the “main BEACHER SUBSCRIPTION RATES frog hunt”, picnic lunch, children’s games and en- tertainment. There will be a special Tadpole Hunt Six Months ...... $21.00 at 9 a.m. for frog hunters ages 7 and under. One Year ...... $38.00 By purchasing your tickets early for the Frog Hunt & Community Picnic, you could take advan- tage of several hoppin’ good deals! Each ticket pur- THE chased in advance will be entered in a special raffl e to win a $250 cash prize. Advance purchase tickets for adults are $10; children ages 5-15 are $5; and 911 Franklin Street are currently available at Porter Bank and Centier Michigan City, IN 46360 Bank (Downtown Chesterton) or from any Dune- land Exchange Club member. Tickets the day of the event are $12/adults and $6/children ages 5-15. Phone: 219/879-0088 All proceeds from this event benefi t child abuse Fax: 219/879-8070 prevention & youth development in Porter County. E-mail: [email protected] More information with Jill Fields 219/926-8214 or e-mail [email protected] THE May 22, 2008 Page 31

St. Mary of the Lake Family Festival 2008 Memorial Day Weekend FEATURING SKERBECK BROS. SHOWS, INC. Thursday, May 22nd 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm • Friday, May 23rd 5:00 pm – Midnight Saturday, May 24th Noon – Midnight • Sunday, May 25th Noon – Midnight Monday, May 26th Noon – 5:00 pm

Hospitality Tent SILENT AUCTION BOOK FAIR RUMMAGE SALE For Adults and Children Friday 6-8 pm Raffl e Tickets Thursday, May 22nd • 5-8:30 pm Sponsored by The Bookstore at Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets Saturday 9-5 pm St. Mary of the Lake Friday, May 23rd • 5-8:30 pm T-Shirts and Sweatshirts For Sale Sunday 12-5 pm – Saturday, May 24th • 12-9 pm Friday, May 23rd • 5-8:30 pm St. Mary of the Lake Saturday, May 24th • 12-8:30 pm Last two hours (3:00 to 5:00) Coffee Cups & Frames For Sale Sunday, May 25th • 12-5 pm Sunday, May 25th • 12-8:30 pm as the Famous Buy a Grocery (FINAL BIDDING @5:00 PM) Monday, May 26th • 12-4 pm Bag for $2 and Fill It Up! Information available for all our Festival Sponsors! Thursday, May 23rd • 5-9 pm Thursday, May 22nd, 5-10 pm * PHAZE DOUBT 8 pm-Midnight Friday, May 24th • 5-10 pm * Carnival Games & Rides - Unlimited Ride Bracelets $20 * RUMMAGE SALE 9-5 pm Saturday, May 25th • 12-8:30 pm Sunday, May 26th • 12-8:30 pm * Brewster’s Lasagna Dinner, 5 pm ‘til Sold Out * Children’s Games 12-9 pm Monday, May 27th • 12-5 pm * Budweiser Beer Tent * Silent Auction 12-8:30 pm * Mario’s Pizza & Italian Beef * Silent Auction 5-8:30 pm Sunday, May 25th, Noon - Midnight * ENTERTAINMENT: The Crosstown Groove 8-10:00 pm * Altar & Rosary Society Bake Sale, 10 am * Carnival Games & Rides Friday, May 23rd, 5 pm-Midnight * Altar & Rosary Society’s Polish Sausage * Carnival Games & Rides - Unlimited Ride Bracelets $20 & ‘Kraut Dinner, 12 pm ‘til Sold Out * Casey’s Taco Dinner- 5 pm ‘til Sold Out * Mario’s Pizza & Italian Beef * Budweiser Beer Tent * Budweiser Beer Tent * Mario’s Pizza & Italian Beef * ENTERTAINMENT: Chad Holm on Acoustic Guitar * ENTERTAINMENT: WYSIWYG, 8 pm-Midnight 8 pm-Midnight * RUMMAGE SALE 6-8 pm * Children’s Games 12-9 pm * Children’s Games 5-9 pm * RUMMAGE SALE 12-5 pm * Silent Auction 5-8:30 pm Raffl e Tickets * Silent Auction 12-5 pm…FINAL BIDDING @ 5 pm 1st prize $2,000 Saturday, May 24th, Noon-Midnight 2nd Prize $1,000 Monday, May 26th, Noon - 5 pm * Altar & Rosary Society Bake Sale, 12 pm 3rd Prize $500 * Carnival Games & Rides - Unlimited Ride Bracelets $20 * Carnival Games & Rides Rides - $5 each – Available in * Home & School Association’s - Hamburgers, Chicken, Unlimited Ride Bracelets $20 the Hospitality Tent Corn on the Cob & Watermelon, 12 pm ‘til Sold Out * Mario’s Pizza & Italian Beef * Mario’s Pizza & Italian Beef * Casey’s Bar & Grill - BBQ Ribs, Pasta Salad & * Children’s Games 12-4:30 pm Garlic Bread, 5 pm ‘til Sold Out * ENTERTAINMENT: Keith Scott 12-5 pm * Budweiser Beer Tent * Budweiser Beer Tent * ENTERTAINMENT: TALENT SHOW 2 pm

Thank You to our Festival Sponsors! Camp Buffalo Cottages • Carpenter & Capt, Chartered, Attorneys at Law • Casey’s Bar & Grill • Century 21 1st Team, Inc. Chikaming Dental Center • Curves of Harbor Country • Dan Coffey – RE/MAX Harbor Country Real Estate • Diamond Point The Gold Family • Harrington Photography – Kevin & Cathy Harrington • Hutter & Associates, P.C. CPAs I Love Toy Trains – The Store • Jackson’s Fruit Market • Jeff Roberts Painting Co. • Jim & Adonna Dohner • Kelsey Medical Center Kerhoulas Insurance Agency & Lakeshore Realty • Dr. Gregoria B. Landicho, MD, FAAP • Nadra K Real Estate New Buffalo Animal Hospital • New Buffalo Lumber Co. • New Buffalo Medical Clinic • New Buffalo Pharmacy • New Buffalo Realty New Buffalo Savings Bank • Northern Plant Services, Ltd. • Paul’s Michigan Fruit Market • Paul & Karen Oselka Richard F. Ruby, P.C. • St. Mary of the Lake Altar & Rosary Society • Sensational Spas – Brian K. Van Horn State Farm Insurance-Tom Rossman • The Stutesman Family • Three Oaks Ford • Ton Gold Construction Co., Inc. • Whittaker Woods THE Page 32 May 22, 2008 Krasl’s Adults-Only Summer Art Camp rd “A Chance to Return to Your Childhood” 3 Bi-Annual The Krasl Art Center will run an Adults-Only summer art camp from June 23-27, Monday-Friday, from 9 a..m.-noon. Red Carpet Instructors and professional artists David Les- ter Learn and Christina Root will lead adults on a week of artistic exploration where they will enjoy Spring Fashion Show the company of other creative adults. Participants will discover drawing, painting, ceramics, and as- Presented By… semblage in this class that will include fi eld trips to local galleries and studios, as well as drawing on the beach or in town. Materials are provided, no ex- WHITTAKER HOUSE perience is necessary. According to Christina Root, Krasl Art Center art- ist and educator, “This camp is going to be amazing. th Saturday May, 24 We are two diverse artists teaching various creative techniques. This class will be a great springboard 6:00pm (est) for beginners, and advanced students will have ac- cess to artists who can help advance conceptualiz- ing art.” This season we will also feature the latest “Our students will experience the excitement of using a variety of materials to create a piece of art, In casual street wear from… assemblage and/or sculpture. They will discover the value of non-artistic materials while exploring the value of artistic collaboration with traditional art URBAN THUNDER mediums,” stated artist and educator David Lester URBAN THUNDER Learn. Learn who has lived in Italy for the past 12 CLOTHING FORFOR THE THE WAY WAY YOU YOU LIVE LIVE years, will bring a cultural perspective to the pro- 508508 STATE ST–LAPORTE, ST~LAPORTE, IN 219-326-SHOP gram. Register at 269-983-0271, or go online and down- Please join us for a fun filled load the registration form on the summer class evening of fashion, food and wine. schedule available in pdf form at www.krasl.org. Click on the yellow summer class button. The Krasl Art Center is open Mon.-Wed., Fri. & 26 N Whittaker St~New Buffalo, MI~269-469-0220 Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Thurs., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; and Sun. 1-4 p.m. For more information, contact the Krasl Art Center at 269-983-0271, or go to www.krasl.org

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Micky Gallas Properties Daiva Mockaitis, GRI Cell: (219)670-0982 Licensed in Indiana and Michigan 603 E. Lakefront Drive Beverly Shores Incredible unobstructed panoramic views of Lake Michigan & Chicago skyline. This rarely available parcel offers 100 feet of frontage on Lake Front Drive with mature trees.

Property includes 3 bedroom, 2 bath brick ranch with a full basement sold in as is as seen condition. Opportunity is knocking to build your dream in Beverly Shores! Offered for $950,000 THE Page a May 22, 2008

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

3402 Iroquois Trail

VAULTED CEILINGS AND PEGGED OAK FLOORS; an architect-designed eat-in kitchen w/porcelain fl oors, state of the art appliances & Carrera marble counters; and exquisite baths w/Italian porcelain and marble walls & fl oors are just some of the features which make this lake house extremely remarkable. Finely fi nished home has over 3900 sq ft fi nished living area on 2 lev- els, with 4 bedrooms, a tongue-in-groove pine-paneled offi ce, 2 full kitchens, 2 recreation rooms, 2 patios and a sunset view deck! Name brands include Electrolux Icon, Dacor, Fisher & Paykel, Phillip Starke Duravit and Grohe. Best of all, it’s just 1 door from the lake in Duneland Beach! $818,000

3542 Pottawattomie Trail

TIME STANDS STILL when you enter this estate on Pottawattomie Trail in Duneland Beach. The ageless style of this 1984 English Tudor is matched only by the extent of the beautiful landscaping that surrounds it. 4777 sq ft of fi nished living area in- cludes spacious living, dining & family areas, a library and a beautiful eat-in kitchen with soapstone counters and top-of-the-line appliances (Viking, Bosch, Sub Zero). Five bedrooms include a stunning master suite with gas fi replace and a marble bathroom that gives new meaning to the term "rain shower." The back yard is completely private, with an in-ground heated pool surrounded by decks and viewed only from your completely-windowed sun room. Reserved for those who wish to enjoy the fruits of their labor. $948,500 THE May 22, 2008 Page b

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

101 Wayne 201 Center BEACH FIXER-UPPER! This 3 bedroom, 2 bath 2 story is LAKE MICHIGAN is right around the corner from this un- 1 located close to the Beachwalk cut-thru to Lake Michigan. derpriced home. Main fl oor (with /2 bath) has served as show Double lot can be split for an extra building site. Features beau- room; is easily transformed to living, dining & family rooms! tiful hardwood fl oors, 2 car garage, & fenced lot. Call Debbie Upstairs, a huge loft apartment has a 16' ceiling, with full for details! $169,500 kitchen, new full bath & separate bedroom. $227,000 MICHIANA SHORES

201 Elmwood 616 Oakland 209 Dreamwold GETAWAY! 4 bedroom, 2 bath home is MOVE RIGHT IN! Beautiful contem- A SHORT STROLL to Lake Michigan's neat, clean and a joy to see! Oak cabinetry porary 2-story home has 3 bedrooms, prettiest beach from this 3 bedroom, 2 & ceramic tile fl oors in updated kitchen! 2.5 baths and an open fl oor plan with a bath ranch. Open fl oor plan boasts hard- Hardwood oak fl oors grace living room main fl oor Great Room. Full basement is wood oak fl oors, pecan cabinetry in a & upper bedrooms. Finished walk-out graced w/fi nished family room. The yard large kitchen, & beautiful woodwork. lower level rec room, 2nd kitchen & exit is manicured to perfection, with a large Newer roof, log siding & windows. to private brick patio; 2 car garage. deck for entertaining. Call Jim McGah! Private screen porch; low maintenance $235,000 $380,000 yard. $339,900

Debbie Burke, GRI, ABR, RECS Ed Merrion*, CRS, GRI Liv Markle*, Broker Associate ,CRS, GRI Bill Moldenhauer Tricia Meyer Lynne Legge Jim McGah*, Broker Associate Michele Cihak*, ABR Debbie Mengel Lee Anderson Jr. John Hayes, GRI, ABR Cathy Blum Heather Melnyk Dale Harding Jim Laughlin Jean Herbert *Licensed in IN & MI Julie Gring Jerry Lambert Linda Darling THE Page c May 22, 2008

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

2720 Belle Plaine 2716 Duffy Lane 2129 Avondale AFFORDABLE BEACH HOME! 3 GOLF COURSE LIVING! 4 bedroom, JOIN THE STOP 21 BEACH CLUB! bedroom, 3 bath contemporary has a wall 2.5 bath colonial located on 276' frontage Deeded beach rights to the Stop 21 Beach of windows running the length of the ca- on the 8th fairway of Long Beach Coun- Club are part & parcel of this beautiful- thedral-ceilinged living room. Kitchen is try Club. This home is in superior con- ly updated traditional 2-story home on new from fl oor to ceiling, w/brand new dition; every room is spacious! Screen Avondale! Stone kitchen counters; newer appliances. New roof; cute back porch porch; rear deck; extensive landscaping; Marvin windows; updated furnace/AC; leads to newly landscaped yard. Call Tri- 3 car garage; the list goes on & on. private patio; superb landscaping. cia! $285,000 $469,900 $499,900

2901 Oriole 2700 Floral 2101 Lake Shore Drive A HOME OF DISTINCTION! Mag- CLASSIC VINTAGE! Like a fi ne wine, ELEGANCE FROM FRONT TO nifi cent living room with barrel ceiling; it only gets better. Arched entryways; BACK! Charming all brick 4 bedroom, dining room with accented hardwood leaded glass doors. Beautiful hardwood 3.5 bath ranch enjoys permanent views fl oors; updated 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home fl oors on both stories. Elegant carved oak of Lake Michigan from front picture speaks of character. 1928 home has new stairway leads to the 3 bedroom, 2 bath windows. Spacious rooms host oak fl oors AC, roof, windows, Weil McLain boiler upper level. Cherry cabinetry kitchen; beneath newer carpeting. Heated ceramic & Amish Interiors cherry wood eat-in 10' ceilings & even an elegant library! tile fl oors; granite kitchen; beautiful fi re- kitchen! $598,500 $629,000 places. $975,000

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

619 Pinewood 321 Pinewood 49112 Knob Hill IT’S A FIXER-UPPER, but what a QUALITY BRICK & CEDAR 3 bed- ALL BRICK SUMMER SPLIT LEV- great opportunity! This 1 bedroom, 1 room, 3 bath home on double lot has EL will provide you with year-round bath cabin rests on 2 lots in Shoreland 2-story living room w/wood-burning views of Lake Michigan! The Sun Val- Hills. It has frontage on Kaye Court and fi replace, oversized 2 car garage & rear ley neighborhood of Grand Beach is the on Pinewood Trail! Michigan City re- screen porch to watch the sprinkler sys- setting for this 4 bedroom, 3 bath home. quires a buildable lot to have 5,000 sq. ft. tem keep the grass green! Full basement; Located just 1.5 blocks from a fabulous and each of these lots exceed that! City city sewer/water. Comes with private beach. Ask Jim McGah to take you sewer & water. $279,000 beach rights! $395,000 there! $725,000

305 Overhill 1209 Lake Shore Drive YOUR OWN PRIVATE DUNE! Tree-top views, open liv- THREE LEVELS OF LAKE MICHIGAN VIEWS! The ing areas & soaring ceilings highlight the fl oor plan of this 3 quality of construction shows through-out this 4 bedroom, 3.5 bedroom, 3 full bath architect-designed contemporary. Private bath home on the hillside! Immaculately kept 3-story has an deck off the master bedroom holds your own hot tub, with a open Great Room with gas fi replace, designer kitchen, 2 screen heated swimming pool surrounded by the home. This is all porches and a deck from which you’ll enjoy panoramic views situated alone on a dune top just 2 blocks from the beach! Call of the lake. Too many highlights to print here - call Debbie. Debbie Burke! $799,000 $799,000

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

50 Marine Dr #2 2 Marine Dr #2 2205 Bayview SMARTLY DECORATED 1 bedroom LOCK, STOCK & BARREL!!! Ev- ONE LEVEL LIVING has never been furnished condo is located at the east erything has been replaced in this fully so convenient as at The Shores. Beau- end of Marina Park, far from Frank- furnished one bedroom condo in Marina tifully renovated 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit lin Street & the bridge. Beautiful wood Park. New kitchen has new appliances. has a newer kitchen w/cathedral ceiling, fl oors through the living area & kitchen. Furniture is all new, and it all remains. ceramic tile fl oor, cherry cabinetry & Kitchen & bath have both been updated; Extra large deck watches out over your updated appliances. Both baths are up- comes with 40' boat slip on Trail Creek. 50' boat slip, the new pool and Trail dated, as is carpeting, roof, & central air. $229,000 Creek. $210,000 A must see! $249,000

15 St. Andrews 151 Shorewood 2222 Island Drive NO YARD WORRIES! The association STAND ALONE CONDO on Lake LOOKING FOR A CONDO, but don’t cares for the grounds of this bright & Claire has over 2275 sq ft in an open want a shoe box? Take a look at this 2 spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bath single level fl oor plan w/serene water views, cathe- story unit at The Shores! Over 1600 sq ft condo in St. Andrews. Master bedroom dral ceilings, hardwood fl oors, skylights, includes Great Room, family room, & 2 (w/ceramic bath & jacuzzi tub) & deck & fl oor-to-ceiling stone fi replace. 3 bed- upper level bedrooms (each w/own bath). watch over golf course. Huge living room room, 2 full bath contemporary has a fab Roof, exterior stain, water heater, garage has cathedral ceilings & gas fi replace. kitchen w/granite counters, stainless steel door & central air are all updated. $285,000 appliances, etc... $499,000 $235,000

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

2320 Lake Shore Drive LAKEFRONT PRIVACY! Step inside this modest beach bungalow & experience a beautifully upgraded 3 bedroom, 2.75 bath villa with panoramic views of Chicago. A dream kitchen includes granite counter-tops, stainless steel appli- ances & ceramic tile fl ooring. A formal dining room enjoys its own waterfront views. The yard is protected by a double sea wall with tiered landscaping. Enjoy 80' beach frontage with no neighbors on either side. $1,595,000

2826 Lake Shore Drive YOUR OWN BEACH! It’s the lakefront that draws people from all over the country to invest in a summer lifestyle that is 1 surpassed by none. This /3 acre property has been in the same family for 56 years, with large trees and a steel & concrete sea wall anchoring the dune against the wind & water. The 4 level 1920's home is situated on 110' of beach frontage on the best beach in the Michiana area - right here in Long Beach at Stop 28! $1,925,000

708 Colfax STEP AWAY FROM THE ORDINARY and out to a lake- front setting where the only sounds are winds & waves. ½ acre site w/city sewer & water measures 100' by 250’, with nothing but dune grass & lake views between you and Lake Michigan. Indoor pool & hot tub will keep you healthy year-round, with room for the exercise equipment of your choice plus guest quarters & kitchen. 4 bedroom, 2 bath cot- tage style home has a huge deck with a hot tub pointed at the Chi- cago skyline. Call Ed Merrion for more info.

LOOK FOR US ON THE INTERNET! • www.MerrionRealty.com Debbie Burke, GRI, ABR, RECS Ed Merrion*, CRS, GRI Liv Markle*, Broker Associate ,CRS, GRI Bill Moldenhauer Tricia Meyer Lynne Legge Jim McGah*, Broker Associate Michele Cihak*, ABR Debbie Mengel Lee Anderson Jr. John Hayes, GRI, ABR Cathy Blum Heather Melnyk Dale Harding Jim Laughlin Jean Herbert *Licensed in IN & MI Julie Gring Jerry Lambert Linda Darling THE Page g May 22, 2008

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Sand Castle # 206 3 bedroom/2 bath upgraded center $399,000

Sand Castle # 108 NE 2 bedroom/2 bath corner $379,000

Sand Castle # 506 3 bedroom/2 bath upgraded $369,000

RENTALS ~ SALES ~ RENTALS ~ SALES ~ RENTALS ~ SALES ~ RENTALS Rebecca Miller Judy Crawford Judith Dillon-Farley Broker/Owner Realtor Realtor Specialists in Beach Area Condominiums! (219) 872-0588 • (800) 578-6777 THE May 22, 2008 Page h

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This “Great Escape” offers views of Lake Michigan and stunning sunsets. Reminiscent of a sea side resort in its architectural design, this 3 bedroom/2 bath condo boasts a fi replace, oak fl oors, master bedroom private balcony, a great room deck and loft with over 400 sq. ft. 4 skylights and garage enhance both year round & summer living. $519,000

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RENTALS ~ SALES ~ RENTALS ~ SALES ~ RENTALS ~ SALES ~ RENTALS Rebecca Miller Judy Crawford Judith Dillon-Farley Broker/Owner Realtor Realtor Specialists in Beach Area Condominiums! (219) 872-0588 • (800) 578-6777 THE Page i May 22, 2008

30 4121 S. Franklin St. next to Rodini’s Restaurant

2146 N. Karwick Rd. next to Hacienda Restaurant Rick Remijas Jeff Remijas GRI, CRS Cell 219-873-4085 Cellwww.c21middleton.com 773-908-1969 Call Rick or Jeff Remijas!

137 Beechwood Dr., Shoreland Hills 306 Northbrook Dr., Shoreland Hills Comfy, cozy, neat as a pin and priced for summer en- A big lot, privacy fenced yard and large family room are joyment! This Shoreland Hills ranch has big house fea- features of this affordable Beach area ranch. Recent tures with screened porch, patios and decks and eat-in carpet and paint brighten this three bedroom home. kitchen. Association beach rights just 4 blocks away. The den has a free standing fi replace, garage has gar- #194602 $229,000 den workroom. #214721 $220,000

101 Beachwalk Lane 5633 W. Vintage Hills, LaPorte Property includes a 1040 SF Beachwalk coach-house All brick and custom built with a fl oor plan perfect for family living, set high w/2 more bedrooms, bath, living room, kitchen & Lake on a half acre site. Kitchen and great room (with ceiling-high brick fi replace) Michigan-view deck. Houses separated by patios, are the focus for gatherings, with dining room as formal or informal as you porches & walks. Design takes full advantage of views & choose. Lower level is fi nished at 45’ x 26’, dividable around a 2nd brick fi re- access to Lake Michigan beaches. Total of 8 bedrooms, place and open to back yard and half acre site. Fourth bedroom is on lower level with attached full bath. There is additional unfi nished area with high 5.5 baths--& loads of storage in unfi nished basement. ceilings for storage or completion as offi ce, den or guest rooms. Spacious Great house to see & be seen, designed & built with kitchen encourages interaction with an island downdraft range, breakfast comfort & ease. #204839 $875,000 nook, sitdown counter and secretary desk. You can live in the county with easy access to I-94, US 35, LaPorte and Michigan City. #212873 $294,500 THE May 22, 2008 Page j

30 4121 S. Franklin St. next to Rodini’s Restaurant

2146 N. Karwick Rd. next to Hacienda Restaurant Larry Middleton Broker/Owner Licensed in Indiana & Michigan www.c21middleton.com

5 St. Andrews Drive 131 Shorewood Drive Fantastic 3 bedroom, 2 bath condo on Long Beach Golf Long Beach Cove Condo on Lake Clare. 3 Bedroom, 2 bath home, Course. Custom kitchen, loft area, hot water heat & central hardwood fl oors. Cathedral ceilings, maple cabinets, stainless air. #196868 Stunning @ $369,000 appliances. #199170 What a way to live @ $489,000 Call Larry Middleton @ 874-2121 ext. 19 Call Larry Middleton @ 874-2121 ext. 19

2231 Brookhollow 2120 Lake Shore Drive Absolutely, the best views from this 3800 Sq. foot home in Long Beach Lake Michigan lake front home with 130 feet of frontage on the water. Stately 5 on Lake Clare. 4 Bedrooms, 2 bath, decks all around home, patio with bedroom, 4 baths, 2 furnaces, 2 central airs, gas whole house generator, full fi nished waterfall. #214395 Even your own putting green @ $689,000 walk out basement. Views from every window, great sea wall. #210471 $2,100,000 Call Larry Middleton @ 874-2121 ext. 19 Call Larry Middleton @ 874-2121 ext. 19

Stop 21 Vacant Lot 319 Pokagon Trl., Michiana Shores 50’ of frontage on this corner lot in Long Beach across from Beautifully remodeled cottage nestled in cozy nature. Large master the lake. Great site for your new beach home. #196180 bedroom & half bath, with sliding doors out to deck. Large kitchen to- tally redone & newer appliances stay. Two walls of dining room are all $475,000 windows, and warm inviting fi replace. #210743 $350,000 Call Larry Middleton @ 874-2121 ext. 19 Call Tim or Gwen Hullinger @ 861-7605 or 861-7606 THE Page k May 22, 2008

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Beach Office 2146 N. Karwick Rd. next to Hacienda Restaurant

Bonnie “B” Meyer 219.874.2000

1512 Lake Shore Drive 216 Redwing Trail 217 Hoosier BEACHFRONT & VIEWS TO DIE LOG Built 2007in MICHIANA PARK. GREAT OPEN SUMMER SPAC- FOR. Whimsical chalet style lake Deeded Lake Michigan Beach Rights. ES. Michiana Park; Deeded Lake house in perfect condition 3 bed- 4 bedrooms/3 baths, stone fi replace, MI Beach. 4 bedrooms/2.5 baths, rooms/3 baths, granite and stainless screened porch. Lovely front porch. screened porch. Roof-top sun deck, kitchen, hardwood fl oors, decks, pa- $515,000 granite, hardwood. Great Natural tio & 3 car garage. $1,600,000 Landscaping. $439,000

507 Center 109 Mulligan 1921 Monrovia Rd. RESTORED BROWNSTONE. Every- Close to Washington Park/Marina/ THE BIRD HOUSE located at Stop thing Is New/SO Sheridan Beach. 3 Zoo. 3 bedrooms/2 baths, fi replace, 19 in Long Beach. 4 bedroom, 2 bath bedrooms/2 baths. Multiuse Design. covered front porch. Everything’s Up- home, easily accessible to beach. $300,000 dated. $204,900 Newly built screened-in porch w/an open fi replace. $399,900

Call Bonnie B Meyer @ 219-874-2000 • [email protected] Each Offi ce Independently Owned & Operated • Equal Housing Opportunity THE May 22, 2008 Page l

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Beach Office 2146 N. Karwick Rd. next to Hacienda Restaurant

Bonnie “B” Meyer 219.874.2000

1606 Lake Shore Drive 2904 Oriole Trail A STUDY in SYMMETRY 80’of PRIVATE LONG BEACH “Never-Never-Land”. Extremely pri- 6000 sq. ft. of glass, concrete and LAKEFRONT. A weekend retreat vate completely rebuilt bungalow. steel. Sited for Lake MI views and sur- that embraces playful personality 4 3 bedrooms/3 baths. Heated pool. rounding landscape. 3 bedrooms/4.5 bedrooms/4.5 baths decks, patio, Easy trip to Lake MI & LBCC. baths, pool and 3 car garage. Living balcony, gazebos. $2,790,000 $599,000 areas for galleries, music, work and play. $3,350,000

326 Sunset Trail 125 Shadow 331 Childers 4 bedrooms/2 baths on large wood- Classy Michiana Lake House. Pri- Lake Michigan Beachwalk. 3 bed- ed lot, multi-tiered fl oor plan, decks vate Natural Dunetop Setting. 3 bed- rooms/3 baths with whimsy. 2 lev- and patios. Private Lake Michigan rooms/3 baths, wrap-around deck, 2 els or romantic front porches. Great Beach. $649,000 car garage. Deeded Lake MI Beach. Rental Potential. $469,000 $689,000

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2425 Hideaway, Long Beach Custom built 3800 sq. ft. home under construction in Hidden Shores on Lake Clare, Long Beach. 4 Bedroom, 4 bath, guest suite with bath. Master suite with a view of Lake Clare. Hardwood fl oors, 9-11 ft. ceil- ings. Custom kitchen, stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops. Large loft for offi ce or recreation bedroom. Enjoy your private view and access to Lake Clare. $799,500 For life of luxury call Lori Osmanski @ 312-391-4870!

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2146 N. Karwick Rd. next to Hacienda Restaurant Larry MiddletonPat Broker/Owner LicensedMathews-Janasiak in Indiana & Michigan www.c21middleton.com 2604 Shorewood Dr., 100 Lake Shore Dr. Long Beach #606 Fantastic view over- Contemporary 3 bed- looking Lake Michigan room home offers a from private balcony. 3 bonus room plus den, bedroom, 2 bath condo located in Dunescape. full basement, formal Master bedroom with dining, dual sided fi re- balcony access. Open place and large deck living room has an extra large slider door spilling with wooded backdrop. out to the balcony! The Three car garage, brick getaway offers 2 other and cement board exterior and beautiful landscaping accent the bedrooms and another full bath. Dunescape is a private gated community which offers sauna/steam room and elevator access curb appeal! Located in Beautiful Hidden Shores! #210432 plus your own garage. A wonderful way to relax as a weekend $599,000 home or enjoy year round. #205623 $425,000 Call me @ 871-9385 for your private showing! THE May 22, 2008 Page n

30 4121 S. Franklin St. next to Rodini’s Restaurant

2146 N. Karwick Rd. next to Hacienda Restaurant LarrySteve Middleton & Barb Broker/Owner Licensed Beardsleein Indiana & Michigan www.c21middleton.com

2708 Duffy Ln., Long Beach Lake Clare to the front, the Fairways of Long Beach Coun- try Club as your backyard and short walk to Lake Michigan 1 Beach. Enjoy this 3700 sq. ft. 4 bedroom, 3 /2 bath home with 3 porches and all the 1st class amenities expected in a custom residence of this quality. $599,900 Call us @ 874-1405 for details!

30 4121 S. Franklin St. next to Rodini’s Restaurant

2146 N. Karwick Rd. next to Hacienda Restaurant LarryTom Middleton Cofer Broker/Owner Licensed in Indiana & Michigan www.c21middleton.com 1025 Upland Lake 1441 Scott Ct., Rd., Michigan Shore LaPorte City Dr. Lot, Great views of Briar Local architect Michigan Leaf golf course. designed home City Beautiful home with w/unique fl oor lots of fi nished fl oor plan. Lake Michi- Enjoy view space. Large eat-in gan/Chicago sky- of Lake kitchen with formal line views. Floor Michigan! dining room for en- plan features ca- Hillside lot, tertaining. Audio/In- thedral ceilings, property tercom with theater catwalk/hall, ex- has paved type speakers and tra wide spiral staircase. Beautiful stone fi replace in living room. parking on Lake Shore Drive. #214037 alarm system. Newly remodeled kitchen features custom Bertch cabinetry, Master bath has whirlpool tub, separate shower & double vanity. $398,000 top-of-the line appliances, and Brancacci ceramic fl ooring and backsplash. Property includes related living suite, equipped w/full kitchen, All carpeting was replaced in 2005, roof was replaced in 1999. Finished 2 bedrooms & bath, with living room & deck off back. Can be basement has an offi ce and recreation room. Outside there is a partially utilized as a seasonal rental. Priced below appraised value. The Call me @ 898-1883 for your covered deck and patio, with a great fi repit. Service warranty on furnace, home has an ADT security system. #211864 $785,000 private showing! garage door openers and dryer thru November 2008. #212730 $312,000 THE Page o May 22, 2008

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Celebrating 5 years in Michigan City

Serving Lunch and Dinner Daily Light Entertainment Every Friday & Saturday Come and Join Us THE May 22, 2008 Page r Micky Gallas Properties 123 (219) 874-7070 Beach CRS (219) 874-5249 City T (269) 586-2350 Michigan 1-800-680-9682 www.MickyGallasProperties.com Micky Gallas ABR, CRB, CRS, e-PRO, GRI, SRES Long Beach • Michigan City • New Buffalo Cell 219/861-6012

1703 Lake Shore Drive • Long Beach 1805 Lake Shore Drive • Long Beach 2 Angle • Michiana Shores, IN $875,000 $749,000 $679,000 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths. Hardwood fl oors, 3 5 bedrooms, 3 baths. 120 ft of frontage. with 5 bedrooms, 3 baths. Fireplace, family room, fi replaces, wonderful master suite with pri- rear access. Potentially two building sites. In- four season room. Sliders to deck. Basement vate bath. Extra deep lot. Great lake views! vestor opportunity. Wonderful lake views! plus crawl space for storage. Steps to beach!

2503 Shorewood Dr. • Long Beach Cove 3500 Iroquois Trail • Duneland Beach Silvertip Lane • Long Beach $619,000 $499,000 $449,000 4 bedrooms, 2 full & 2 half baths. Gas fi re- 4 bedrooms, 3 baths. Kitchen open to family Easy accessible lot at the crest of Silvertip place, high ceilings, open concept, fabulous room with brick fi replace. Incredible amount Lane. City water available; Septic required. master suite. Tiered landscaping & wooded of windows. Fenced rear yard. Just steps to Fabulous opportunity boasting of great lake setting. beach! views.

2715 Oriole Trail • Long Beach 101 Lady Lane • Birch Tree Farms 5 Royal Troon Dr. • St. Andrews Village $399,000 $355,000 $355,000 4 bedrooms, 2 full & 2 half baths. Wood fl oors, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths. Large bedrooms, 2 bedrooms plus den, 2 baths. Vaulted ceil- arched windows, grand staircase. Heated in- main fl oor family room. Back yard with pool. ing, skylights, fi replace, contemporary up- door lap pool. Ready for your creative fl air. Fabulous views of golf course & Lake Mary. dated kitchen. Screened porch. Association pool.

Shirl Bacztub, GRI 219/874-5642 Joe Gazarkiewicz 219/861-3750 Karen Kmiecik, GRI 219/210-0494 Randy Novak*, ABR, CRS, e-Pro, GRI, 219/877-7069 Megan Campbell* 219/861-3683 Ellen Holloway*, GRI 219/878-3721 Ken Larson 219/873-7101 Barb Pinks 219/325-0006 Judi Donaldson, GRI 219/879-1411 Kathy Bricker Kehoe 219/873-4426 Shawnta Leeks 219/871-9312 Lesley Reising 219/929-8150 Laurie Farrell*, GRI 219/871-0526 Susan Kelley*, CRS 219/874-5610 Daiva Mockaitis*, GRI 219/670-0982 Pat Tym*, ABR, CRS, GRI, SRES 219/210-0324 Jamie Follmer 219/851-2164 Tina Kelly 219/873-3680 Debbie Novak 219/362-4603 *Licensed in Indiana and Michigan THE THE Page s May 22, 2008 May 22, 2008 Page t Micky Gallas Properties 123 (219) 874-7070 Beach CRS (219) 874-5249 City In our world there are quiet heroes, T (269) 586-2350 Michigan In our memories, we cherish them, 1-800-680-9682 Micky Gallas www.MickyGallasProperties.com In our hearts, they live on forever. ABR, CRB, CRS, e-PRO, GRI, SRES Cell 219/861-6012 Long Beach • Michigan City • New Buffalo

8082 E 400 North • Rolling Prairie 2925 Roslyn Trail • Long Beach 2017 Melrose Drive • Long Beach Summit Drive • Long Beach 330 Lilac Drive • Fish Lake 121-A S. Lake Ave. • Dunecrest Condos $349,900 $349,000 $349,000 $249,000 $229,000 $225,000 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Gas fi replace. Cherry 4 bedrooms, 3 baths. Fireplace, sliders to 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Brick fi replace, beamed Hilltop lot accessible from Summit or Mt. 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths. Fireplace, family 2 bedrooms, 2 baths. Fireplace, brand new wood fl ooring. French doors to deck. Family balconies, walk-out basement, fenced yard, ceilings. Multi level deck. Expansive lot over- Claire Way. City water available. Survey & room, sliders to decks. Recently remodeled ceramic tile fl ooring, back patio. Associa- room. Extensively remodeled on 6.26 Acres! nice landscaping. Walking distance to Stop looking Moon Valley. Short walk to beach! soil test completed. Short stroll to Stop 29 & updated. Lake front cottage with beautiful tion fees $125/month. Walking distance to 30 beach! beach! lake views. beach!

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333 Lake Shore Dr. B-2 • Lake Terrace 221 Old Mill Road • Trail Creek 2520 Oriole Trail • Long Beach 138 Beechwood Trl. • Shoreland Hills 161 Brookhollow Ct. • Long Beach Cove 119 Lake Hills Road • Lake Hills Area $314,500 $314,000 $309,000 $199,000 $189,900 $175,000 2 bedrooms, 2 baths. Bright 2 story condo 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Open concept, Maple 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. New windows, roof, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths. Fireplace in living Only lot available on scenic Lake Claire. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. New picture window, with open layout. Kitchen open to living fl oors, bay windows, 10 ft ceilings. Tray ceil- 200 amp electric, kitchen cabinets & sink. room. Rear enclosed room with sliders to Deeded out of association so no monthly as- gutters, wood fence & shed. Newer roof & area. Jacuzzi tub. Main level laundry. Pan- ing in master bedroom. Beautiful new con- New appliances, furnace & a/c. Short walk nice sized back yard. Deeded beach rights to sociation fees. Quiet cul-de-sac. Build your kitchen. Updated sewer service. Short walk oramic lake views! struction! to beach! Stop 31 beach! dream home! to beach!

122 Hazelwood Trl. • Shoreland Hills 104 Felton Street • Michigan City 2208 Bayview Drive • The Shores Beechwood Lots 2 & 3 • Shoreland Hills Avant Gardens • LaPorte 903 Birch Tree Ln. • Long Beach Pointe $292,673 $269,900 $239,000 $160,000 Lots starting at $150,000 $115,000 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths. Lots of front windows. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Kitchen & baths up- 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Cathedral ceiling, Great piece of land to build your dream Eco-friendly development with lots ranging 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. Large living room; slid- Large rear deck overlooking wooded fenced dated in early 90’s. Large yard completely fi replace & sliders to patio in living room. home. Join Shoreland Hills Beach Club to from 1.3 acres to 2.7 acres. Please call listing ers to patio. Freshly painted living & dining in yard. Very close to beach with beach rights fenced in. On corner on two city lots. Short Each bedroom has its own bath. Fabulous enjoy beach rights to Stop 31 beach. Walking offi ce for complete price list of lot available. areas. Professionally cleaned carpets. Main to Stop 31! walk to zoo or beach! lake views! distance to beach. fl oor unit! Shirl Bacztub, GRI 219/874-5642 Joe Gazarkiewicz 219/861-3750 Karen Kmiecik, GRI 219/210-0494 Randy Novak*, ABR, CRS, e-Pro, GRI, 219/877-7069 Megan Campbell* 219/861-3683 Ellen Holloway*, GRI 219/878-3721 Ken Larson 219/873-7101 Barb Pinks 219/325-0006 Judi Donaldson, GRI 219/879-1411 Kathy Bricker Kehoe 219/873-4426 Shawnta Leeks 219/871-9312 Lesley Reising 219/929-8150 Laurie Farrell*, GRI 219/871-0526 Susan Kelley*, CRS 219/874-5610 Daiva Mockaitis*, GRI 219/670-0982 Pat Tym*, ABR, CRS, GRI, SRES 219/210-0324 Jamie Follmer 219/851-2164 Tina Kelly 219/873-3680 Debbie Novak 219/362-4603 *Licensed in Indiana and Michigan THE Page u May 22, 2008 Micky Gallas Properties Pat Tym, ABR, CRS, GRI, SRES Licensed in Indiana & Michigan Cell: (219) 210-0324 www.MickyGallasProperties.com Long Beach • Michigan City • New Buffalo

49013 Skyhi Road • $900,000 2002 Idlewood Trail • $790,000 2400 Florimond Avenue • $529,000 Grand Beach Long Beach Long Beach 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Fieldstone 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths. Seasonal 4 bedrooms, 3 baths. Walls of fireplace in living room. Open views from decks; Perfectly redone. windows, Bedford limestone kitchen, living room & dining area. Large rooms, kitchen incorporated fireplace, arched windows, wine Additional buildable adjacent lot with with Great room. Living room with closet with cork & cedar bins. 3 car garage & unlimited lake views fireplace, hardwood floors & Sweeping views of Long Beach golf can be purchased for $350,000. windowed doors. New garage. course. Adjoining lot available.

480 E. Dunes Hwy • $499,000 101 Kaye Lane • $485,000 109 California Avenue • $469,000 Beverly Shores Shoreland Hills Sheridan Beach 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Large open 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths. Stone 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Living room living/dining/kitchen, 16 ft ceilings, fireplace, hardwood floors in dining/ with new tile floor, gas ventless two way fireplace, glass walls, kitchen, sliders to deck. Sprinkling fireplace with remote & new ceilings. gourmet kitchen. Extra room perfect system, alarm system & new 72 New central air on upper level. Sliders for studio. Artist designed ultra gallon water heater. Situated on top to deck with new railings. Excellent contemporary on 5 plus acres. of dune. Beach rights to Stop 31. rental history. Steps to beach!

3315 LaSalle Trail • $379,000 Belle Plaine Trail • $165,000 405 Birch Tree Ln. • $93,000 Duneland Beach Long Beach Long Beach Pointe 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Gleaming Lovely wooded L-shaped lot with 1 bedroom, 1 bath. New windows on hardwood floors, large finished frontage of Belle Plaine plus back front of building. Pretty galley basement, sun room. New access for easy parking. Short stroll kitchen with all appliances. Newly appliances in kitchen. Fenced back to Lake, close to Long Beach golf painted & ready for occupancy. First yard. Ready to move in condition. course. Build your dream home here. floor condo overlooking lovely Short stroll to Stop 33 beach. garden. THE May 22, 2008 Page v Micky Gallas Properties Ellen Holloway, GRI Resort & Second Home Specialist Cell: (219)878-3721 Licensed in Indiana and Michigan

Lake Shore Drive Lot 243 • $419,000 Lake Shore Drive Lot 4 • $325,000 Long Beach Sheridan Beach Picturesque hillside lot on Lake Shore Drive at Stop 21. Picturesque Lake Shore Drive lot with fantastic lake Wonderful lake views, yet easily accessible. Rear parking views. Lot dimensions: 45x103. City water & sewer available. City water available. All permits needed. Owner is available. Nice lot for single family residence with licensed real estate agent. variance & setbacks. Close to Washington Park.

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Rent this brand new home completed in 2007, is only 1.5 hours from Chicago. - Sleeps 12 in Comfort - Gourmet Kitchen - 3 Full Baths - Master Bath with shower/steamer - Outdoor Shower - Fireplace - Coach House with full bath, kitchen, and balcony - Flat Screen TVs Call for availability - Cable/Internet Access - Saturday to Saturday - Central AIr - No Smoking Fish Shanty - Close to Private Lake Michigan Beach - No Pets Vicky Schander - Gas Grill - June Rent Per Week $1990.00 - July & Aug. Rent Per Week $2850.00 708-447-2417 - Harbor Country Minutes Away - Security Deposit of $1000.00 Required [email protected] - Wineries/Restaurants/Shopping/Casinos To Make Reservation THE Page w May 22, 2008

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625 Lake Shore Drive $585,000 1214 Lake Shore Drive $865,000 103 Felton Street $69,000 This classic Sheridan Beach property on Lake Shore Drive sits Versatility is a great way to describe this incredible home on 50 x 120 lot with 6000 square feet has city water and sewer. on one of the highest dune sites in the beach area called Tower Beautiful Lake Michigan. The views are breathtaking!! A short walk Park land to the west and the lakefront , zoo and beaches Hill, offering incredible Lake Michigan views from every room in down a path and you are ready to enjoy the beach. This home is the house. Features include sun-fi lled turret sitting areas in the are just over the hill. Unique small neighborhood with larger than it looks with 4480 sq. ft. and 5 bedrooms. The lower- dining room and master bedroom, open stairway with vaulted access to all the benefi ts of parkland, trails, and the largest level is a party-sized rec-room or could be a separate living space ceilings, and four porch areas. The rear entrance is off of beach in the area. Paved street access with additional rear Warren Road with a driveway easement leading to a garage and complete with kitchen and separate entrance. This is set up to be plenty of parking right next to the house. one large home or 3 separate units for income. road access.

303 Birchtree Lane $169,900 114 S. Broadway $459,000 210 N. Lake Ave $950,000 Quiet, private location in the northernmost building of Long Three bedroom, 2.5 bath open design newer home in Beverly Three bedroom, 2 bath house PLUS second buildable lot on beach. Only a dune Beach Pointe. Located directly across from pool for summer Shores on very large lot 3 blocks to the beach. Pella windows. of singing sand with natural grass swaying in the breeze separates you from fun & relaxation. Newer cherry cabinets in Kitchen, and cherry Quality appliances are all included with the sale. Solid surface the shore of Lake Michigan. Brick Tudor home features hardwood fl oors, 2 stairway handrail leading to 2 large upstairs bedrooms. Master countertops everywhere, bamboo fl oors, custom oak staircase, fi replaces, and huge bedroom master suite upstairs with private bath. Basement bath has whirlpool tub. New Pella doors to large back yard deck with lots of space for outdoor plants and cookout equip- well placed skylights. Land on both sides of home included with family room has a wood burning fi replace, and space for exercise or game ment. Open concept living/dining room and a 1 car garage. sale, room to expand. Large deck in back with built in gas grill. room. Enjoy breathtaking sunsets from your rear porch or fl agstone patio.

Harbor View Condo/Hotel $325,000 and up 1400 Lake Shore Drive $490,000 107 Lake Shore Drive $727,000 A 48 unit proposed development facing Lake Michigan situ- Price has been reduced $60,000 on this Beachside 3 bed- Luxurious 3 story gated new construction offering 4 bed- ated between beautiful views within easy walking distance room home. Features include 2 full baths, a fully fi nished to the Beach, Marina, Park, Zoo and Casino. Exclusive living rooms, 4 baths, 2 fi replaces, air conditioning, 2 car garage basement, fi replace, air conditioning and ample parking. is designed to satisfy the tastes of discerning families look- and over 3300 square feet overlooking the beach. Home site 1 There is a main fl oor bedroom and bath. This 1 /2 story ing for the ideal summer dwelling. Alternatively, rooms are can be purchased without the house for $295,000. available for lock-out for those who wish to rent out their home also offers low taxes and easy beach access. residences. Select from an array of fl oor plans, each with its own individuality and charm.

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The Grove Forest Beach Cottage Forest Beach Cottage This just completed fabulous home is nestled between Forest Enjoy the amenities of Forest Beach, pool, This lovely, classic cottage sits high on a dune Beach & Grand Beach. Designed by John Hurst, Von Der Heide tennis, clubhouse, beach and privacy in this close to pool. Over 3000 sq. ft. of dynamite liv- Architects, this home has over 2000 sq ft with additional wrap lovely cottage, freshly painted on a quiet cul- ing with 4 beds, 3 + baths, screen porch, gour- around screened and unscreened porches, open fl oor plan in de-sac, 4+ beds, fi replace, 2 car garage. Drive met kitchen, 2 fi replaces and a roomy family hues of gray, vaulted tray ceilings, hardwood fl oors, fi replace, your golf cart to the above mentioned ameni- room on lower level for overfl ow guests/fam- master bedroom suite with separate porch, a must see. $585,000 ties. $792,000 ily. $799,000

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Bread Sticks Full Day Camp is available for ages 6-12, and runs Garlic Bread from Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., Garlic Cheese Bread with session 3 running from July 8 through August Hot or Mild Wings 1; session 4 running from August 4 through the 8th; Chicken Fingers session 5 from August 11 through the 15th; and ses- sion 6 from August 18 through the 22nd. For an additional fee, morning (8–9:30 a.m.) or afternoon Now Serving Salads (2:30–5 p.m.) extended care is offered only during Beer & Wine Antipasto Salad sessions 4 and 5 above. Caesar Salad Teens (ages 12+) will enjoy the expanded Teen Chicken Caeser Salad Summer Studio designed just for them from July Spinach Salad 14–18, Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. They will learn new art skills with profession- House Salad al artists working in ceramics, textiles, sculpture, glass, b/w photography, drawing, and painting. 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Hig- don, 76, has authored 34 best-selling books and ran in eight U.S. Olympic trials, winning four world masters championships. Higdon will lead the 5K at 7:30 a.m. Healthcare providers will be on site to provide health screenings for cholesterol and, blood sugar levels, prostate cancer, blood pressure and more. A vintage photo from 1927 shows Alfred and Gertrude (Hahn) Bull on their wedding day. Additionally, participants will have an opportunity to interact with physicians at exhibits. For the months of June, July and August, the Attendees will have the chance to participate in LaPorte County Historical Society Museum will be low impact fi tness activities. Alembic Artistic Studio featuring an elaborate display of vintage wedding will show seniors yoga techniques and low impact fashions and accessories. “Cordially Invited: A Look tap dancing at 8:30 a.m. ZUMBA Fitness will dem- at Vintage Weddings” is the museum’s collection of onstrate a comfortable Latin dance-like exercise at wedding attire, which ranges from the 1870’s to the 9:30 a.m. 1990’s, and all periods in between. The gowns will The event is free to seniors. Parking is free and be presented in their correct period rooms, as well door awards will be awarded. as being featured in a showcase, an antique buggy, and the museum’s lobby. To open this display, a Preview Party is being Door Bike Ride & New Family Ride planned at the museum on Friday, May 30, from Sat., May 31, 2008 at Bluhm County Park 6pm to 9pm. Admission to the party will be $8 for Door Bike Ride plus New Family Ride and Events Historical Society members, and $10 for non-mem- will be held on Sat., May 31st at Bluhm County bers. The admission price includes traditional wed- Park, 3855 S 1100W, Westville, IN. ding reception food and drink, as well as a preview Come register for the annual Door Bike Ride from of this most extravagant display. Please RSVP for 8–9 a.m. Choose from 20 or 47-mile rides and, all the party by Saturday, May 24th, by calling the mu- new this year, a poker run along the way for great seum at 219-324-6767. prizes. The LaPorte County Historical Society Museum New Family Ride and Community Event will take is located at 2405 Indiana Avenue in LaPorte. For place from 9 a.m.-noon. Lots of fun family activities admission prices call the museum at 219-324-6767, including: Washington Park Zoo Presentation, K9 or visit the website at: www.laportecountyhistory. Presentation by LaPorte County Sheriff Department org. Hours are Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and the Michigan City Police Department, check out the inside of police cars, fi re truck, learn about Comic Book Craze fi re safety in the Edith Fire Safety House, Great Lakes Military Museum vehicles, police scuba and This program will be held from 3-5 p.m., Thurs., boat patrols. Helmet painting by the Lubeznik Art May 22, in Children’s Services, LaPorte County Center, Michiana clowns will provide face painting Public Library, 904 Indiana Ave., LaPorte. Children and make balloon animals, Pony rides by Pleasant will make a comic book. Patterns, stencils, and ma- Heights Farm, prizes, concessions available, and terials will be provided to help them create their fa- much more. No pre-registration required. vorite character. There is no registration or fee. For More information at 219/325-8315 or www.la- more, phone 219/362-7128. portecountyparks.org THE May 22, 2008 Page 75

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LaPORTE Discount Coupon! Bring this ad for one FREE children’s train ride with one paid adult ticket, one free ticket per visit. Offer not valid Labor Day Weekend. Expires 1/1/09 B-1 THE Page 76 May 22, 2008 KnightLife at the Box Factory Cabinets & KnightLife, Lakeshore High School’s vocal jazz Countertops ensemble, will perform at The Box Factory for the Arts in St. Joseph, MI on Sat., May 24th at 8 p.m. The evening will mark the fi rst time that the Box • FREE Factory has hosted a high school musical group. ESTIMATES Tickets at the door are $8 general admission and $6 for seniors (60+) and students. Children under • FREE IN HOME 12 admitted free when accompanied by an adult. CONSULTATION Proceeds from the performance will go to the Lake- shore Choir Boosters general fund. • FREE FIELD This enthusiastic group will sing jazz arrange- MEASURING ments of familiar tunes such as “I’ve Got You Un- der My Skin,” “Smile,” and “Don’t Get Around Much CABINETS & COUNTERTOPS Anymore,” as well as arrangements of the classic 1960s hits “Sittin’ on the Dock of the Bay” and “The FOR ANY ROOM! Sound of Silence.” The evening’s set list will also include Manhattan Transfer arrangements of “Op- • GRANITE erator” and “Occapella,” and a fun arrangement of • SOLID SURFACE “The Barber of Seville Overture” as recorded by The • LAMINATE King’s Singers. Special features will include a cap- pella versions of “And So It Goes” and “Yesterday” performed by the men in the group, and “Rock-a- Come Visit Our Showroom bye Baby” sung by the women, as well as solos per- formed by various members. 219-878-9914 KnightLife is the jazzifi ed version of Chorale, www.aacabinets.net Lakeshore High School’s premier choral group. 205 Tilden Ave., Michigan City They recently participated in the Annual Gold Company Jazz Invitational Vocal Jazz Festival at Western Michigan University. In addition, they re- ceived a top rating of “I” at the State Vocal Solo & Ensemble Festival in Portage, Michigan. They have performed at numerous concerts at Lakeshore High School and in the community, including Baroda Fest, the Stevensville and St. Joseph Rotary Clubs, a Lampshade and at Caretel Inn. Many of the students in this group also partici- Specialty pated in a recent Lakeshore Choirs trip to New York City. For the performance at The Box Factory, the Shoppe group will be backed up by local musicians includ- ing Kent Wade on keyboard and Art Attila on bass. The Box Factory for the Arts is located at 1101 Broad St., St. Joseph, MI. More information at www. LAMPS- boxfactoryforthearts.org or phone 269-983-3688, 10 Vintage & Modern a.m.-4 p.m., Mon.-Sat. or Sun., 1-4 p.m.

STERLING SILVER LaPorte Kiwanis Golf Outing The La Porte Kiwanis Club is holding its 5th An- & PEARL JEWELRY nual Golf Outing on Fri., June 6th at Legacy Hills Golf Course on Johnson Road. If you are a golfer and want to have a great afternoon on the greens; come and take a nice walk chasing a ball with Ki- FR • SA • SU • MO 11–5 (MI) wanis members! (Ok; they use carts.) 900 W. Buffalo St., New Buffalo, MI Lunch and registration at 11 a.m. Shot gun start at noon using a Scramble format. Cost is $75/ per- 269-469-2742 son or $300/foursome. Deadline for entry is June 2. Questions? phone Mark Schreiber, (219) 608-4755. THE May 22, 2008 Page 77

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Improve a student’s understanding of the political process and prepare students to take an active role in politics.

This course looks at the political process in the following three areas: the fundamentals of government (The Constitution), the political process (elections and participation), and the three branches of government (executive, legislative, and judicial). La Lumiere’s Social Studies Department Chairperson, Mr. Michael Heffron, • Independent Day and Boarding School teaches the course. The curriculum is equivalent to the AP requirement for American Government. • 100% College Placement

This class will meet from Wednesday, June 11 through • 7:1 Student to Teacher Ratio Friday, June 27. Classes will meet in the morning from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. and all course materials will be • Individualized Curriculum provided. The course fee is $275 and is open to any high school student, but is recommended for incoming juniors • Award-winning Science & Fine Arts Program and seniors. • Strong Athletic & Co-Curricular Programs Classes will be held at La Lumiere School, 6801 Wilhelm Road, La Porte, Indiana. For more information or for a registration form please contact La Lumiere School at 219.326.7450 or on-line at www.lalumiere.org. www.lalumiere.org 219.326.7450 Registration is required by June 2, 2008. Space is limited. La Porte, Indiana THE Page 78 May 22, 2008 International Friendship Gardens Annual Plant Sale by Janet Baines and Sally Carpenter We knew spring had truly arrived in Michigan City last Saturday after attending the IFG Annual Spring Plant Sale… Janet and I arrived shortly after the posted 9 a.m. start to fi nd eager gardeners already choosing their favorite plants from the wide variety spread out before us like a giant multi-course feast for the eyes. Annuals, perennials, ferns, beautiful roses, all in single pots or hanging baskets made the choosing all the harder! Janet picked up several fragrant lavender plants while I opted for a basket of New Guinea im- patiens to hang by my front door. We took a stroll through the Gardens afterwards, enjoying the beautiful weather, observing the volun- teers working diligently to make the Gardens ready for the coming summer season. We both say, “Well done!” If you haven’t been there yet, do make time this summer to visit Friendship Gardens. It’s a little piece of beauty and tranquility right here in Michigan City--E. U.S. 12, close to Liberty Trail.

Rachele Spencer of LaPorte talks with Master Gardener Mary Squire of Michiana Shores (l) discusses Jack Potter about some plant choices. Master Gardener Barbara Werner. gardening with Master Gardener Kathy Lewis.

Manning the sales booth are sisters Carlo Piech of Buffalo, NY (r) with IFG staffers Marti Rachel and Desiree Rogers. Pretty hanging baskets. Pizzini (holding Chee) and Lionel Ohlson.

The sale’s only just started, but gardeners make their way around, Too many to choose from! picking and choosing plants to take home. THE May 22, 2008 Page 79

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My Farmers’ Market Shrimp Dinner – yum

Indian River Seafood has enormous bags of shrimp, large shrimp that one cooks for two min- BROILED OR GRILLED JUMBO SCAMPI utes. That’s what owners Steve Wagner and Rich Marinade: Chambers tell us. This is their fi rst year at our 1 cup olive oil farmers’ market and are already admired by their 1/2 cup white wine new customers. You’ll fi nd my shrimp recipes below 3 T chopped fresh basil – one bakes in the oven. That’s what my neighbor juice of 1/2 lemon guests and daughter Jane will enjoy this weekend. 1 tsp salt Wagner and Chambers had spent many years in 1/4 tsp pepper Florida. Their shrimp is truly outstanding. Having 1 clove garlic, minced never before cooked such shrimp – they’re large, 24 jumbo scampi, uncooked, shelled, deveined, they have heads, tails, everything – I was told to tails intact boil them the two short minutes, then enjoy them *1 cup clarifi ed butter to the hilt. 3 T chopped parsley 1 T lemon juice 1/2 tsp salt 1 clove garlic, minced In large bowl combine all marinade ingre- dients. Mix well. Marinate scampi in mixture overnight in refrig. Broil or grill scampi just un- til fl esh turns from opaque to white. In small saucepan combine clarifi ed butter, parsley, lem- on juice, salt and garlic. Mix well. Heat mixture. Serve with warm scampi. *Melt unsalted butter. Discard white foam on top and white liquid on bottom, keeping only golden liquid.

Farm Products, a Benton Harbor stand run by Martin Mulson, has been at our market for a doz- en years. Nice garlic, nice herbs, beautiful colorful fl owers. And Victoria Richey sells herbs, tomatoes, The shrimp men with one’s daughter Abbie fl owers, perhaps more. (Herbs always necessary Paul’s Produce is another brand new stand here with shrimp.) in our town. That’s where Michigan’s Amazing As- paragus is shown. We’re offered a folder with lots of asparagus recipes and explanations of good nutri- tion. (Asparagus goes nicely with shrimp.)

Martin Mulson in his herb yard

Michigan’s Amazing Asparagus More new people at our local farmers’ market in- clude the Maple City Coffee, LLC – Bill Yoder, Kreg and Del Arnold. You can fi nd them at coffeeman@ maplecitycoffee.com. All sorts of coffee stacked for us to try. This is their fi rst year at our market and I would expect they’ll stay a long long time. (Yes, we want a cup of that fi ne coffee after our shrimp din- ner, see next page) THE May 22, 2008 Page 81

SHRIMP FLORENTINE 1-1/2 pounds shelled deveined shrimp 4 T chopped garlic 6 T butter 19 oz frozen creamed spinach 1/2 tsp garlic powder 2 T lemon juice 3 oz bacon bits 4 oz grated Swiss cheese In large skillet saute shrimp and garlic in butter 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Transfer shrimp to 9 x 13” baking dish, arranging in tight Maple City Coffee rows. Pour remaining butter sauce from skillet over shrimp. Prepare spinach according to pack- age directions. Stir in garlic powder and lemon juice. Spoon spinach mixture over shrimp. Top Hattie with bacon bits and cheese. Bake uncovered in Chambliss preheated 400 degree oven 20 minutes. and Norma Jones have gorgeous fl owers. We’ll put those at the center of our shrimp dinner table. Edward and daughter Abbie of Bureks Farms. Bureks sell just about everything, all from Indiana

Didier’s restaurant was on TV lengthily tonight because the foie gras ban SHRIMP AND VEGETABLE COGNAC has been 5 T butter, divided repealed. Happy Didier! 1-1/2 or 2 lbs uncooked shrimp, shelled, dev- eined salt and pepper to taste 3 T fi nely chopped shallots 2 cups thinly sliced mushrooms 1 cup fi nely chopped celery 1 cup thin julienne strips of sweet pepper 1 cup fresh snow peas 3 T cognac 1/2 cup whipping cream In 10 to 12” skillet melt 2 T butter. Add shrimp, salt and pepper to taste. Cook over high heat 2 minutes, stirring constantly or until shrimp turn pink. With slotted spoon remove shrimp to bowl. Add 1 T butter and shallot to skillet. Cook 1 minute, stirring. Add mushrooms, celery, pep- per and snow peas. Cook 2 minutes. Sprinkle with cognac. Add cream and bring to boil. Add shrimp with any liquid that has accumulated. Mix well and heat thoroughly. Stir in remaining 2 T butter. Serve immediately. More beautiful fl owers to choose for our shrimp dinner THE Page 82 May 22, 2008

It is time to rebel against the glut of emails for- warded to you by friends who are clueless about Where every guest is a chef! these messages’ origins. This week we look at a website you need to either bookmark or add to your Recipe for Easy rss feed. You will be happier, your friends will thank Kid’s Cooking Camps! Entertaining: you, and your inbox will be much less cluttered. One week sessions all Book a party at Urban Legends (www.snopes.com). Snopes, summer long. The Cracked Egg! a moniker taken from the fi ctional family name dreamed up by William Faulkner, needs to be a household name, if it isn’t already. Just as Google, Yahoo, YouTube and MySpace are known to just Morning Stir up some about everyone who uses a computer, Snopes is Camps fun with your known to many, but not all. I am among some are for 6 to 9 guests in guilty souls who forget to check Snopes before for- year olds our kitchen. warding some of the things sent to my inbox. I plan Our cooking Afternoon to be more careful about that, because I would like parties always Camps to keep the friendships and trust with the people in revolve around are for 10 to 14 my email address book. great food. year olds Let’s have a closer look at Snopes.com, so that you’ll know what to fi nd within its pages: (219) 210-3920 • I suggest you start by going to the “Inboxer Re- 2613 E. Hwy. 12, Michigan City bellion” page of links. You will fi nd references Across from Al’s Karwick www.crackedeggcooking.com for Boycotts, Charity, Class Action Settlements, Dorothy Sheehan & Helen Welsh Recommended dress code: casual Hoaxes, Scams, Medical Appeals, Missing or Sick Children, and Something for Nothing. Look here and read whether that email that sounds legit is really true, completely false, partly true, or undetermined. You’ll save yourself embar- IT’S BEEN RUMORED rassment if you check the accuracy fi rst before forwarding the email. THAT ALL I DO IS PAINT. • Check next the Top 25 Hottest Legends. Yes, that Bill Gates/Microsoft/AOL giveaway is still But, that’s not on the list, having circulated the ‘net for at least entirely true. fi ve years. And yes, I received an email about Sometimes I go it last week from an unsuspecting friend who needs to know about Snopes.com. Another cur- outside and fly rent email making the rounds has to do with my airplane. the National Do Not Call list. Snopes tells us that we do not have to renew our phone num- Inside or outside, the Studio/ bers for the list, and we don’t have to submit our Gallery is a fun place with cell phone numbers either, because the latter is lots of beautiful things to protected under a separate piece of legislation. see. It’s worth the trip. • Consult the glossary to learn about snopes’ catchphrases. Glurge is a term for those emails whose content tends toward often syrupy inspi- rational themes. Slacktivism applies to our feel good behavior when we simply click our mouse to donate to a charity, without having to do any Be Seesure ourand new see our work or send any money. printRubinkam selection Artduring • Peruse the many links in the left-hand column GreetingArt Attack! Cards of the website. It provides enough information OPEN YEAR ROUND to keep you on top of the latest scams. There is 109 N. Barton Street enough reading to keep your interest for hours, New Buffalo On The Lake 269.469.1620 if you are so-inclined. • Provide the link to snopes.com to all your email THE May 22, 2008 Page 83 friends when you fi nd a piece of email con- fi rmed as false by snopes.com. I appreciate the same from my email friends when they remind me that I have not checked the accuracy of that forwarded email. New 411 Options: (www.google.com/goog411; www.free411.com). Note that these services are related to your phone use, although Free-411 lets you surf for information on the internet. Free-411 was introduced last summer, and I am unsure of when Google began their service. Either one will let you fi nd the information you need about busi- nesses without paying a fee for it. Just punch in your choice of 800 number service above, tell where you are located, and what business you are looking for. Depending on your location, you will be given a menu of choices. Punch in the number of the choice, and you will be directly connected to that business. Imagine that you are stuck with a fl at tire and no spare in an unfamiliar town. With the help of one of these free 411 services and your cell phone, help is near at hand. (1-800-GOOG-411; !-800-Free-411). Read CyberScribbles online at : JESSICA TAMPAS PHOTOGRAPHY http://cyberscribbles.wordpress.com 269.469.6929 Memorial Day Weekend at Hesston jessicatampas.com All aboard! The Hesston Steam Museum is liter- ally getting fi red up to kick off its 52nd operating season this Memorial Day weekend, May 24-26. With the area’s largest collection of authentic, turn- of-the-century steam-powered equipment, the Hess- ton Steam Museum is less than a gas tank away in- Hesston, Ind. – conveniently located near Chicago, Northern Indiana and Southwestern Michigan. Families will see our nation’s industrial past come to life! Hesston will bring out its distinctive Shay Locomotive, which will once again pull trains of visitors over the museum’s two-and-a-half mile full sized railroad. Other special equipment operat- ing on the Memorial Day weekend are the group’s quarter scale steam railroad, steam saw mill, elec- tric light plant and a steam-powered industrial tractor. The museum’s gift shop also features a new look, INVENTORY CLOSEOUT new toys and lots of books, videos, hats and more for kids of all ages. Food is available as well! Trains operate Sat., May 24, through Memorial 40% OFF ALL ITEMS Day (Monday), noon to 5 p.m. CDT. The museum is also open weekends throughout the summer. For SALE ENDS MAY 31ST more information visit www.hesston.org. or phone 219-778-2783 (weekends). Shop early for best selection! There is free parking and no admission is charged. Only train rides require a ticket: $5/adults and $3/ kids 12 yrs. and younger. Pavilion at Coffee Creek Monday-Saturday Directions: Take I-94 to exit 1, south to County 850 E. Sidewalk Road 10 am - 5 pm Road 1000 North or take the Indiana Toll Road to Chesterton, IN 46304 219-926-8809 exit 49, north on I-39 to County Line Road 1000 Please call for inquiries or directions! North and follow the signs to the museum grounds. THE Page 84 May 22, 2008 Reserve Now for “Pink Tea” at Barker Barker Mansion’s annual garden “Pink Tea” is June 22, 25, & 27 at 3:30 p.m. The program “Divine INDIAN SUMMER Vintage” features Sandy Gleim of LaPorte, a collec- IMPORTS tor of vintage clothing. She will explain how to iden- Wonderful Unique Clothing, Jewelry & Gifts tify, judge value, and care for vintage clothing items and accessories, while viewing examples from her personal collection of clothing from pre-1900 to the Spring is here! 1960s. Attendees are encouraged to wear or bring Check out our New Arrivals! vintage items. Oh My Gauze, Completo Linen, Minnetonka Sandals, The English themed tea menu of Cornish Pas- San Migual Sandals, Symph the Best, Jag Jeans, ties, Apricot Chicken Almond Sandwiches and Cur- Laurel Burch Jewelry, Totes, Pillows & Throws ry Egg Salad Sandwiches, Scones and Devonshire Cream, Chocolate and Lemon Tartlets, Fresh Fruit, OPEN DAILY • LOCATED ACROSS FROM HANNAH’S and Barker Mansion’s own English Breakfast Tea 126 S. Whittaker St. • New Buffalo, MI • 269.469.9994 are served at guests’ tables by Michigan City High School National Honor Society members Pre-paid reservations of $25 are required; phone (219) 873-1520. An optional guided tour of the Mansion at 2:00 p.m. precedes the “Pink Tea.” The summer display, Abiney’s Oriental Rug “Back Stairs at Barker Mansion” features maids, the butler, the housekeeper, the nanny, and others at work in a 1905 setting. There is an additional & Carpet Cleaning Company charge for the tour. Oriental Rug Cleaning, Repair, Restoration and Refringing Barker Mansion is the 1905 home of John H. FREE PICKUP and DELIVERY SERVICE Barker, railroad car industrialist and contains orig- inal furnishings, art objects, a ballroom, and an ar- • Carpet Cleaning chitectural style garden. The Barker Mansion house • Upholstery Cleaning museum, 631 Washington St., Michigan City. • Leather Furniture Cleaning • Drapery & Blind Cleaning (as they hang) Sheep Shearing 101 at Buckley • Window Washing Buckley Homestead will host Sheep Shearing on All Rugs are cleaned by hand with a specially designed chemical process Sun., June 1, noon-4 p.m. Sheep will be sheared about 1 p.m. There is no admission fee. HARDWOOD FLOORS - Hand Polishing & High Speed Buffi ng Buckley Homestead’s Cotswold and mixed breed 1-888-327-1010 • 705 Harrison Street, LaPorte, IN • 219-325-3363 sheep will be featured and sheared. Come see how different they look once they have been sheared and what happens to the wool. Is it used dirty or clean? How is it cleaned? Why shear the sheep at all? What else happens to the sheep when they are sheared? Buckley Homestead is located 4.5 miles west of Car + Home = I-65 just south of Hwy. 2 on Hendricks Rd. in Low- ell. Exit I-65 at Hwy. 2 toward Lowell to Hendricks, BIG SAVINGS then south for 1/4 mile to the visitor center parking See me for Car and Home Insurance and save. lot. The farmstead is a short walk along the trail.

STATE FARM New Buffalo High School Choir Auto Life Fire The New Buffalo High School Choir will present INSURANCE “100 Years of Broadway” during Dinner and a Show ® James E. Eriksson, Agent, LUTCF on Wed., May 28. Cost is $5 per person. A spaghetti 405 Johnson Road Bus: 219-874-6360 dinner will be served in the HS Cafeteria at 5:30 Michigan City, IN 46360-6510 [email protected] p.m. MI time. The show will begin at 7 p.m. in the LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR, STATE FARM IS THERE® Performing Arts Center. Providing Insurance and Financial Services Contact Dawn Fadden at 269-469-7876 for tick- State Farm • Home Offi ces: Bloomington, IL ets. The New Buffalo High School is located at 1112 E. Clay St., New Buffalo, MI. THE May 22, 2008 Page 85 Footlight Closes Season with Musical

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American Red Cross Bloodmobile When: Fri., May 23, 7 a.m.-noon Where: LaPorte Hospital, 1007 W. Lincolnway, LaPorte. You must be at least 17 years of age, weigh a min- imum of 110 pounds, and be in good general health to donate blood. Phone 800-448-3543 to schedule an appointment; walk-ins are always welcome. THE Page 86 May 22, 2008 IDEM Staff Train For Environmental FOR SALE BY OWNER - $349,500 Emergencies

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The event featured a competition challenge be- tween the PNC Construction Club and a team com- posed of the LaPorte County Habitat for Humanity’s Board of Directors which includes two contractors. The challenge was for both teams to begin building at 8:30 a.m. and the team that built the most walls correctly constructed, raised, plumbed, squared and Be Inspired by Artful Displays of braced by 3:30 p.m. would be declared the winner. Uncommon Accessories, Jewelry, & Unique Apparel The PNC team had the four exterior walls and all •SALE - 10% off all Apparel May 23-26 • the trusses completed by 2:30 p.m. Hours Sun., Mon. & Thurs. - 12-5 Fri. & Sat. 11:30-6 Construction Club members are Nicholas Ayres, 9912 TOWNLINE ROAD, UNION PIER, MI Westville; Dave Formenti, Valparaiso; Scott Brown, [email protected] 269.612.0280 LaPorte; Martha Garcia-Saenz, associate professor of building construction management technology and her husband, Ivan Saenz. Jim Pressel of Pres- sel Enterprises agreed to lead the PNC team and he brought his son Jimmy to help. This Spring… The The Construction Club also participated in Re- Let us artfully building Together Duneland. Student John Morley, Framing of LaPorte, and PNC alumnus Brendan Fitzgerald, update your home. Valparaiso, coordinated all 13 projects and recruit- Station ed a number of PNC students to act as ambassa- 912 Franklin dors. The ambassadors contacted the owners of the Michigan City projects to be worked on and prepared lists of the (219) 879-2115 materials needed and made sure all tools and ma- Open Tuesday - Friday terials are in place the day of the work. They also 9 to 5 organized the volunteers and worked along to them Saturday 10 to 4 to get the project done. Area’s largest selection of The ambassador teams were: Nick Ayres, West- South Shore Posters ville and Mike Kienitz, LaPorte; Garry Campbell, & merchandise. Gary, and Matt Miniel, Valparaiso; Keith Coun- tryman, New Carlisle; Brittany Baker, Knox; and a y r Stephanie Garner, Portage; Joe Henrys, Westville; and Scott Brown, Westville and Jeff Paschen, La- Crosse; and Lynne Shukitis, Chesterton. Another 50 PNC students, staff and faculty vol- unteered worked on the projects. BEST Ice Cream in Town Genealogy Databases at Library featuring New databases for genealogists are available Sherman’s Ice Cream through LaPorte County Public Library, 904 Indi- VOTED #1 ana Ave., LaPorte. There is no charge for their use, only a valid LaPorte County Public Library card is 3 years in a row! needed. Phone them at 219/362-6156. HOURS: America’s Genealogy Bank has many records Monday thru Saturday which were previously unaccessible to library users. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Footnote provides an online repository for original Sunday Noon-10 p.m. documents, supports a community of people that are passionate about all things historical/genealogical 115 W. Coolspring Ave. and lets people add documents. America’s Newspa- Michigan City pers is another new database. The library also still Corner of Coolspring & Wabash subscribes to Ancestry and HeritageQuest. THE Page 88 May 22, 2008 Orchestra to Embark on European Tour Students in the Valparaiso University Symphony When there is plenty Orchestra will perform in Austria, Hungary and the of wine & sorrow Czech Republic this month during a 12-day Euro- pean tour. and worry take wing. The Orchestra will perform Tchaikovsky’s Violin “ Concert in D major featuring soloist Dr. Gregory Ovid & Maytan, assistant professor of music, as well as the “Zigeunerbaron” (“The Gypsy Baron”) Overture by “The Art of Love” Johann Strauss Jr.; “Matinées musicales,” Benja- min Britten’s setting of melodies from an Italian op- era for ballet by Rossini; and Darius Milhaud’s “La 16409B Red Arrow Hwy, Union Pier, MI 49129 • 888/824-WINE création du monde,” a jazz ballet score that outlines the creation of the world based on African folk my- thology. The tour also will include the premiere of lakefront salon a new work by Karen Olson, an instructor in music and Valparaiso alumna. First Time The Orchestra will depart on May 19 and perform Client at St. Jilji Church in Prague, Burgher Hall in Pilsen • Spa Packages and other locations during its tour. 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The seminars will be offered on Fri., June 6 & 13, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at PNC - Porter County, 600 Vale Outdoor Park Road, Valparaiso. Cemetery Lights Topics to be covered include “Anti-Trust,” “Agency Outdoor Statues Law Updates,” “Code of Ethics,” “Mortgage Finance for the Real Estate Professional,” “License Law Up- Candles date,” “Advertising the Fair Housing Way” and “Ti- Bibles tle Insurance.” The fee is $35 per seminar, $119 for four seminars, or $239 for all eight seminars. Military Medals To register or to obtain Information about this or Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. • Sunday closed other courses available through the PNC Offi ce of 1605 E. Coolspring Avenue - Michigan City, IN 46360 • (219) 872-7300 Continuing Education, contact 872-0527, ext. 5343, or visit http://www.pnc.edu/ce THE May 22, 2008 Page 89 Executive Q & A Elston students receive autograph and more from former President Bill Clinton

ierreAnne Mrs. Wojasinski’s class with the card signed by President Bill Clinton P crêperie After former President Bill Clinton delivered a Summer Hours OPEN FOR LUNCH campaign speech for Hillary Clinton at Elston Mid- Wednesday - Sunday • 11-4 (MI Time) dle School on May 1, he took time to greet members OPEN MEMORIAL DAY of the public, including many Elston students and 11-3 (MI Time) staff who turned out for the event. But students in 9 South Barton Street • New Buffalo, MI • (269) 469-9542 1 teacher Amy Wojasinski’s class got a special treat. Location: ⁄2 block west of Whittaker St. & the Hwy. 12 intersection The group of seventh graders had made a card welcoming President Clinton to Elston and asking him a few questions. To their surprise, he took time to autograph their oversized card, which he then re- turned to them. Campaign staffers said he was de- lighted with the card and took extra time to answer all the questions students asked. Some of the President’s answers: Do you play golf? Yes How are old are you? 61 What was it like being president? Great Was is it diffi cult being president? Everyday was full What kind of car do you drive? Mercury Hybrid SUV Where do you live currently? New York

Readers Group at Coolspring Library The Readers Group at the Coolspring Branch Residential of the LaPorte County Public Library will discuss Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen. The group will meet on Tues., May 27, 7 p.m. The book is an Commercial historical fi ction about a circus and is available for check-out in regular and large print, CD, and digi- Remodeling tal book. To request signing for the hearing impaired, phone 830 Karwick Road Materials provided 219/362-6156 two days before the event. More infor- Michigan City, IN by Pioneer Lumber mation at 879-3272. The Coolspring Branch Library (219) 874-6224 is located at the corner of Johnson Rd. & 400 N in Tom Wagner serving the beach area since 1994 Michigan City. THE Page 90 May 22, 2008 Literacy Workshop How to Get to ICS During Road Work The Michigan City Public Library Literacy Cen- Route 6 at County Line road between Porter and ter and READ LaPorte County are collaborating to LaPorte counties will be closed off-on-on until late bring two free workshops to the community. The summer. To get to the Independent Cat Society workshops will target both English as a second lan- shelter during these times these detours will not be guage and adult literacy tutoring skills. marked by IDOT, but the information will be on the ESL tutor Jane Spirgel recently spent fi ve weeks website, answering machine message, as well as in in a training course given by the School of Interna- the Mewsletter and on signs at the intersections. tional Training. She will lead the workshops. Coming from State route 49, heading east on The Michigan City Public Library will host one Route 6, take County Road 625 East north (left) workshop on Tues., June 3, 3:00-5:00 p.m. The about one mile to the stop sign at 900 North. Turn LaPorte County Public Library will host a second right (east) on 900 to County Line road which is a workshop on Tues., June 10, 3:00-5:00 p.m. dead end. Turn right (south). The shelter is on your This is a chance for current tutors to meet each left just before the intersection with 6. other and share training ideas and opportunities. Coming from the east of County Line Road and Both workshops are different so participants can at- Rt. 6, take 421 to 300 South (Arby’s is on the north- tend one or both. For information, phone 873-3043. east corner.) Turn west. Go along the curving road to County Line Road. Turn left to the shelter on your left just before the intersection with 6. A sign on 900 North and County Line Road indi- cates “Local Traffi c Only;” the shelter is considered Sunset Farms, LLC local traffi c. Equestrian Center Boarding, Lessons, Training Indoor/Outdoor Arena 16th Annual Share Classic Golf Outing 2525 E 850 N LaPorte, IN 46350 Announcing the 16th Annual Share Classic Golf (219) 778-9592 Outing to be held on Mon., June 30th at the Legacy Hills Golf Club in LaPorte. All proceeds benefi t the Share Foundation that exists to serve the residen- tial, vocational and social needs of developmentally disabled adults. The Share Classic includes a bar- WE PAINT ANYTHING! bequed style luncheon, a round of golf, a delicious Outside Furniture, Wicker, Metal, Wood dinner and door prizes for each participant.The cost Dressers, Bookcases, Kitchen Cabinets for this entire day is only $175 per person. ANYTHING There are many ways to be involved in the Share Pick-Up, Deliver, Anywhere Classic even if you are not a golfer. You or your busi- ness can donate a door prize to be awarded to one Matt Swenson Inc. (219) 878-3200 lucky golfer at dinner or you can sponsor a sign that will be placed next to one of the holes for only $100. These are all great ways to get your name out to our golfers and show your support of the Share Founda- When You Want Perfection -- Insured & Bonded tion’s programs for other-abled adults. The Share Foundation is a not for profi t organiza- JP’s HOUSE & DECK CLEANING tion that serves the residential, vocational and so- Home - Business - Rental - Construction cial needs of mentally retarded/other abled adults. Power Wash & Deck Staining SHARE is developing the 185 acre community of Sharing Meadows to provide a tranquil place where J.P. 219-874-3714 other abled people can live, work, and relax in peace and dignity. More info: Kerry at 219-778-2528.

GLASS BLOCK WINDOWS Meet Sister Florence Muia Sat., May 24, 2 p.m., at the Michigan City Public Chimneys • Tuck Pointing Library, meet Sister Muia. Free & open to public. ALL MASONRY REPAIRS Sister Muia is the director of Upendo Village in 30 Yrs. Exp. • Free Est. Naivasha, Kenya. She will talk about her work with Northern Ind. & Lower Mich. Glass Block women and children battling HIV/AIDS, malnutri- Windows Chimneys tion and poverty. Hear about her inspiring struggle Gene Burke • 219-324-8702 (LaPorte) • 229-4109 (M.C.) to bring dignity to people in desperate conditions. THE May 22, 2008 Page 91 Can You Sight Sing Music? Would You Like to Learn? The Towle Community Theater, 5205 Hohman Ave., Hammond, IN, will host a Basic Sight Singing Workshop (for people who think they can’t read mu- sic). The workshop will be held on Saturday, June 14 & 21 from 10 a.m.-noon. Learn the easy basics of music reading including how to sight read without T Bones Pier II a pianist, rhythm basics & note names don’t matter. Next to the Blue Heron Inn You know more than you think and learning a bit Lake Side Dining more will save you tons of time and stress. Great steaks & seafood prepared on our wood burning grill This two session workshop will be conducted by the Towle’s Director of Music Programs, Valerie Webdell. Valerie holds a degree in Choral Music Education and Piano from the Indiana University School of Music. She is currently in her second year Thomas Mulcahy as Director of Music Programs at the Towle. In ad- Mulcahy Builders General Contractor, PE dition, Valerie teaches private studio piano lessons to 30 students from all over Northwest Indiana. QUALITY BUILT Prior to coming to the Towle, Valerie was the Ar- CUSTOM HOMES & tistic Director of Southlake Children’s Choir from 2001-2006, where she conducted the 90-member en- MAJOR REMODELING semble. Under her direction, the choir performed in PROJECTS St. Louis, MO and Washington, D.C. The Southlake Materials supplied by Children’s Choir was a featured performing group Pioneer Lumber, Inc. 219.241.1020 (cell) at the 2002 Indiana Music Educators Association http://mulcahybuilders.com State Conference. Valerie is also a published com- Licensed in Indiana & Michigan www.mulcahybuilders.com poser and her works for children’s choir continue to be performed nationally and internationally. Advance registration and pre-payment are re- quired; phone 219-937-8780. Space is limited. The “Your wood floor specialist” cost is only $20 for the two session workshop. HULTMAN FLOORING, INC. Red Carpet Fashion Show • Design • Installation • Refinishing Whittaker House boutique poresents the 3rd Bi- You Are Invited to Stop By Our Annual Carpet Fashion Show, featuring an outdoor Studio & Browse Through Our Wide Variety of Wood Flooring Selections runway, with men, women and children modeling the spring and summer ready-to-wear on Sat., May 24th, 6 p.m. MI time. (219) 926-1966 After the show, a Style Party will be held inside 35 E. Hwy. 20 • Porter the boutique with tastings by Tony’s Table of La- Old world craftsmanship for new world concepts Porte. Whittaker House, 26 N Whittaker St., New MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL WOOD FLOORING ASSOCIATION Buffalo. RSVP to 269/469-0220. Live Bat Program at Indiana Dunes The Indiana Dunes State Park Nature Center DELARME TILE auditorium will host a special bat program on Sat., May 24, at 3 p.m. The Friends of Indiana Dunes & group is co-sponsor. Bat rehabilitator and educator Bob Walton will STONE speak about the different bats of Indiana, how to Stone tell them apart, and how the public can assist in Porcelain bat rehabilitation efforts. Walton also will have live Ceramic PH# 219-326-6832 bats with him for up-close viewing. Grout Staining FAX# 219-326-9150 Although the program is free, normal entrance gate fee of $5 for in-state vehicles and $10 for out- 32 Years Experience / 22 Years On The Lakefront of-state vehicles applies. More at (219) 926-1390. THE Page 92 May 22, 2008

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And those three wanderers would be: our neigh- Truly, and so we truly did fi nd a free, two-hour bor Julie Holmes, who served the State Department parking spot on Michigan and then deposited our in many overseas postings; the oft-photographed favorite State Department retiree at the totally Natalie McKelvy; and, of course, Mr. Yours Truly. happening Chocolate Café at 122 South Michigan. Because Julie spent some quality time serving as That was like throwing Br’er Rabbit in the prover- secretary to the ambassadors to various Southeast bial briar patch, because our consummate chocolate Asian nations, she developed a life-long love of Viet- lover shifted into shopping overdrive. namese, Thai, Malaysian, and Indian cuisine. And Seeing that Julie was going to amuse herself for so we have always included a Vietnamese restau- hours, Natalie and I hiked off on a self-guided archi- rant in our wanderings with Madame Holmes, and tectural tour of downtown South Bend that focused we have come to really relish the tasty offerings of on fi ndings that one does not see from a passing the Vietnam Restaurant on Miracle Lane in Misha- car. waka. For example: the scaled And because our revered restaurant was about down copy of the Statue of to undergo either a change of venue or be sold to Liberty standing before the another concern, we hastened to have a luncheon St. Joseph County Court- there on what proved to be a sunny but breezy after- house was made possible noon in the present season. by my very own Boy Scouts After opening with of America who dedicated it the requisite veg- “as a pledge of fi delity and etarian spring rolls loyalty” in the year 1951 served with plum when Natalie and I were sauce, Natalie made all of one-year old. quick work of a bowl We went around the cor- of rice noodle soup ner of the courthouse and served with bean next marveled at the St. sprouts, tofu, lettuce, Joseph County Civil War basil leaves, hot pep- Monument that was dedi- pers and a wedge of cated on June 25, 1903 in fresh lime. grateful recognition of the Rather than just patriotism of the companies sit and sip our hot going into the Union Army tea, Julie Holmes and This copy of the Statue of from 1861 to 1865 from St. I had our own serv- Liberty has been standing Joseph County. Natalie carbo-loads on rice noodle soup before the St. Joseph County at the Vietnam Restaurant. ings of mixed vegeta- Courthouse since 1951 Some locals told us we bles and noodles with should go over to nearby chicken in Julie’s case and tofu in mine. We ate and Lafayette Boulevard and view the 1855 Courthouse chatted amiably with the owners about how it never from the front. We did as we were told, and we duti- snows in Vietnam, and then, after I consumed an fully beheld a magnifi cent example of 19th century entire concoction of sweet red beans with coconut architecture that has been beautifully preserved milk, peanuts, and ice for dessert, we headed west and put to modern use. on McKinley, or U.S. 20, to see if we could actually From there it was just a matter of being footloose fi nd our way to downtown South Bend. and fancy-free in a city center that is certainly on “Why South Bend?” Julie wondered. the rebound. And having celebrated the always-sat- “Well, we told her, “because it’s there and it’s a isfying South Bend Regional Museum of Art in past beautiful day, and we can deposit you at the South articles, we decided to simply prowl the sidewalks Bend Chocolate Company on Michigan while we take and sample South Bend’s rich architectural fare in an architectural tour of downtown South Bend.” the open air. “An architectural tour of South Bend? What’s to We particularly admired the sun-dappled fa- see in South Bend?” çade of the Morris Performing Art Center on Colfax THE May 22, 2008 Page 95

Would any tour of South Bend be complete without a visit to the Knute Rockne statue at the College Football Hall of Fame?

A view of Century Center from the Chocolate Café on Michigan. The fl ags in the foreground are fl ying before the College Football Hall of Fame.

A heroic view of the St. Joseph A monument in South Bend to St. County Civil War Monument in Joseph County’s support of the downtown South Bend. Union.

Why travel to the East Coast But I do know that we had ourselves an after- when you can fi nd gems noon that was well spent just walking around South like the 1855 Courthouse in South Bend? Bend and seeing the sights. We found Julie Holmes just as we had left her – agog in chocolate delights. Naturally, we helped her devour some of her choicest choices, along with tea and espresso, and then we drove a short way over to the home of the South Bend Chocolate Com- pany at 3300 West Sample Street to check out their factory tours. We were too late for that day’s offer- Avenue, and we were even stopped by a visitor and ings, so we vowed to return another day to, as they asked for directions to a local Chinese restaurant. say, “Discover why the South Bend Chocolate Com- We really must have been settling in by then. Alas, pany is bringing people back to tradition, back to we were unable to help the man, but now that I the best.” think of it, we should have sent him to the Vietnam You can count on a full report after that sweet Restaurant in Mishawaka. day arrives, and you can also plan your own tour by Oh well. calling: 1-800-301-4961. And for all the latest doings in downtown South Bend, please contact the South Bend/Mishawaka Convention and Visitors Bureau at: 1-800-519- 0577. Sweet!

A pleasing side of the Morris Performing Art Center along Colfax Avenue. Public transportation with panache in downtown South Bend. THE Page 96 May 22, 2008 Activities to Explore In the Local Area: May 22-26 -- At the Vickers Theatre: “Under the Same Moon.” Starring Kate del Castillo, America Ferrera. Rated PG-13. Eng. & Spanish with sub- titles. Thurs. thru Mon. 6:15 pm. Also showing: “Smart People.” Starring Dennis Quaid, Sarah Jes- sica Parker. Rated R. Thurs/Fri 9 pm; Sat/Sun/Mon 3:45 & 9 pm. 6 N. Elm St., Three Oaks, MI. 269/756- 3522. www.vickerstheatre.com May 22-26 -- St. Mary of the Lake Family Festi- val, New Buffalo. Featuring Skerbeck Bros. Shows, Hospitality Tent, Silent Auction, unlimited ride bracelets, lots of music and food! See full page ad this issue. May 23 -- Beach & Water Safety Expo 2008 -- Held at MC lakefront 9 am-2 pm. Learn about safe- ty at the beach and pier thru demos and activities. Featuring police, fi remen, EMS, Coast Guard. More at www.michigancityparks.com or 219/873-1506. May 24 -- Special program on bats at the Indiana Dunes State Park Nature Center. 3 pm. Live bats will be on hand. Program free, but parking is $5/in state, and $10/out-of-state vehicles. 219/926-1390. May 24 -- Opera at the Acorn Theater featuring Metropolitan Opera Mezzo-Soprano Isola Jones. 8 pm MI time. 107 Generations Dr., Three Oaks, MI. Tix $25; reserve at 219-778-8513. May 26 -- MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVED. May 26 -- City of Valparaiso Free Memorial Day Concert. 2 pm at the Memorial Opera House, 104 Indiana Ave., Valparaiso. Bring food pantry items. Innovative Concepts May 28 -- Senior Health & Fitness Day at the MC Senior Center, Washington Park, MC. 7:30- for the Kitchen & Bath 11:30 am. Speakers include David Parry and Hal Higdon. Health screenings. Low impact fi tness ac- Wholesale Supplier for all your remodeling and tivities. Free to seniors. May 28 -- New Buffalo High School Choir in “100 New construction plumbing needs Years of Broadway.” Cost is $5 per person. Spaghetti dinner in HS cafeteria at 5:30 pm; show at 7 pm MI time. 1112 E. Clay St., New Buffalo. 269-469-7876. May 29-June 1 -- Notre Dame Parish Festival featuring rides, concessions, music, beer tent, raf- City fl e prizes. E. US 12 at Moore Rd., MC. $5 adm. for Supply, inc. adults over 21 yrs. Story this issue. May 31 -- Door Bike Ride and New Family Ride at Bluhm County Park, 3855 S 100W, Westville, IN. 9 am-noon. 20 or 47 mile rides and a poker run for prizes. Featuring MC Zoo, K9s from MC Police & Where Service is still in Style Sheriff’s Dept. Michiana Clowns, concessions, pony rides and more. 219/325-8315. June 6-8, 13-15, 20-22 -- “I Do! I Do!.” Musical Staffed Showroom at: comedy at Footlight Theatre, 1705 Franklin St., 4301 Ohio Street MC. Curtain Fri/Sat 8 pm; Sun 2 pm. Tix $12; re- Michigan City serve at 219/874-4035 or www.footlightplayers.org 879-8304 / 1-800-248-8304 June 8 -- LaPorte County Antique Show. 8 am- 4 pm at LaPorte Co. Fairgrounds. Adm. $4. Food available to purchase. One free appraisal at this THE May 22, 2008 Page 97 show only. Info: 219/778-2892. Every Monday -- New Buffalo Chess Club. 6 pm (MI time) at the New Buffalo Public Library, 33 N. Life is better Thompson, New Buffalo. Open to all ages and skill by the lake! levels. John Calo, 269/469-6507 or email jscalo@lo- calnet.com Completely remodeled in 2007. Short Places to Visit: walk to Lake Michigan beaches. Clas- sic Cape Cod. 4 bedrooms, 2 full Barker Mansion, 631 Washington St., Michigan baths, open fl oor plan, fi replace. ALL NEW: Kitchen (maple, granite, S/S), City. Adm. $4/adults, $2/kids 18 & under, free/kids bathrooms (one w/jacuzzi), windows (clad ext./wood int.), plumbing, roof, under 3. Guided tours: Mon-Fri. 10 am, 11:30 am, 1 siding (cement plank), and French pm; Sat/Sun. noon, 2 pm. 219-873-1520. doors leading to deck. Beautiful origi- nal (refi nished) hardwood fl oors thru Great Lakes Museum of Military History, 360 most of house. Walkout basement; extra lot included; furnishings includ- Dunes Plaza, Michigan City. Open 9 am-4 pm, Tues- ed. Municipal water. Second fl oor may Fri; 10 am-4 pm Sat; closed Sun & Mon. Adm. $3/ OPEN HOUSE Sundays 2-4 be used as a master suite. 45 minute drive to Chicago, or walk to the South adults, $2/vets & senior citizens, $1/ages 8-18, and 19 W. Stillwater • Beverly Shores Shore station. #212003 Call Milenda Simerlein at 219-771-6727. free to under 8 and active military personnel. Info $414,900 872-2702 or www.militaryhistorymuseum.org LaPorte County Historical Museum. 2405 Indiana LLakeshorea k e s h o r e Ave., LaPorte. Adm. $3/LaP. Co. resident; $5/out-of- RRealtye a l t y county; $3/kids 12-17; free/under 12 yrs. 219/324- • Split level home close to lake.

6767 or www.laportecountyhistory.org • Main level - 4 bedrooms, Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W. 2nd St., 2 baths.

Michigan City. Tues.-Fri., 10 am-5 pm; Sat-Sun, 11 • Lower level - bedroom, bath am-4 pm. Closed Mon. Phone 874-4900. and den with fi replace. New Buffalo Railroad Museum, 530 S. Whittaker • #198517 St., New Buffalo, MI. Mon-Fri, 9 am-5 pm; Sat, 10 • Call Ted Lelak at 219-406-5364. am-3 pm, (MI time) Closed Sun. 269/469-5409. 9 Cedar Ct. • Ogden Dunes Old Lighthouse Museum, Washington Park, MC. $350,000 Opens for the season 1-4 pm, Tues.-Sun. Closed Mon. & holidays. Adm. $3/adults, $1/grades 9-12. 50¢/grade school; free/under 5 yrs. Groups of 10 or more must make appointment at 872-6133. 13078 Groman Street, New Buffalo MI Rag Tops Museum of Michigan City, 209 W. Mich- igan Blvd., Michigan City. A collection of classic, antique & unusual vehicles & memorabilia. Open every day 10 am-7 pm. Adm. $6/adults, $5/sen. cit, $4/kids, free/under 3. 878-1514. Southern Shore Art Association Gallery, 724 Franklin St., Michigan City. Fri., 4-7 pm; Sat., noon- 5 pm; Sun., 1-5 pm. 219-861-0186. http://southern- shoreart.org Washington Park Zoo, Lakefront, Michigan City. Open 7 days, 10 am-5 pm (gates close 4 pm). Adm. MC resident (with ID); $4.50/adult, $3/seniors (62+) & kids 3-11 yrs. Non resident: $5.50/adult, $4/se- niors & kids 3-11 yrs. Children under 12 yrs. not admitted without adult. Groups & special events, phone ahead 873-1510. Farther Afi eld: Exceptionally well maintained 3-4 bedroom home partially May 22 -- Discussion on Wind and Solar Energy furnished or unfurnished. Located 5 minutes from Lake at 7 pm MI time at Cafe Gulistan, 13581 Red Arrow Michigan. $2,500/mo. Security Deposit Required Hwy. Speaker, Charlie Kubert from the Environ- mental Law & Policy Center, Chicago. Free, open to the public. May 24 -- KnightLife, Lakeshore High School’s Call vocal jazz ensemble, in concert at Box Factory for 219-324-6600 the Arts, 1101 Broad St., St. Joseph, MI. 8 pm MI 121 Pine Lake Ave. • LaPorte, IN time. Tix $8 general adm. 269/983-3688 or www. boxfactoryforthearts.org THE Page 98 May 22, 2008

Carpet • Laminate • Wood • Ceramic It’s Spring! The Long Beach Town Board has approved Time for New our request to hold a Community Yard Sale on June 14th from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., so start gathering all that Floors great stuff you no longer need or want and call the Center at 879-3845 to add your address to our Shaw • Mohawk • Bruce • Tarkett neighborhood map or to reserve a table at the Com- munity Center. The sale will be announced in local HOURS: Shaw Credit papers in advance and directions will be given to Mon-Fri 9-6 Phone Sat 9-3 1 year, 219-879-3325 the Center so buyers can pick up an easy to follow Closed Sunday no interest (879-DEAL) map listing all the sales. We are asking for a $20 donation to participate a y r with all proceeds to benefi t the Center. In addition our goal is to host a port-a-pit dinner fund-raiser. To Providing the community 21 years with the be fi nancially successful, we will need to pre-sell lots best in customer service and quality fl ooring. of tickets so consider coordinating with family and friends to reserve dinner tickets in advance. Since Free Estimates •Professional Installation the event is the Saturday of Father’s Day weekend Located 2 miles east of Marquette Mall off Hwy. 20 you could skip cooking and pick up a delicious BBQ 636 Longwood Drive, Michigan City dinner for Dad. If you can help out, please call to let us know; as always, we are open to suggestions. Dance instructor Mary Chandler is offering 9, different, exciting, one hour workshops. Workshops are held on Tues. nights for beginners 1 & 2 at 6:45 p.m. starting June 10th and Wed. nights for ad- vanced students, 7:15 p.m., starting June 4th. Dead line for registration is May 28th. Advanced regis- tration and Lucky Seven packages of 7 workshops qualify for discount pricing. For more information and to register, phone Mary at 219- 680-9261. “The Long Beach Book Club” will meet at 6 p.m. on June 3rd in the Historical Room to discuss Everything Illuminated by Jonathan Safran Foer. The author mixes tragedy and comedy in a stun- ning debut. An American student, accompanied by a young translator seek a Ukrainian shtetl (village) where a woman may once have saved his grandfa- ther from the Nazis. Scrabble Club continues to meet on Sundays at 4 p.m. in room #10. Interested? Come join the group and bring a game board if you have one. Looking for a 12 step meeting? The Lakeshore Group closed AA is on Mondays and the Our Side of The Beach AFG Al-Anon group is on Wednesdays. Both meetings are held at 7 p.m. in room #10. We have the perfect space available to rent for your next party, workshop, class, or even to start a business. Phone the center and make an appoint- ment to tour the facility. ---submitted by Susan Vissing THE May 22, 2008 Page 99

When You Want Perfection -- Insured & Bonded CLASSIFIED JP’s HOUSE & DECK CLEANING CLASSIFIED RATES - (For First 2 Lines.) Home - Business - Rental - Construction 1-3 ads - $7.00 ea. •• 4 or more ads - $5.50 ea. (Additional lines- $1.00 ea.) Power Wash & Deck Staining PH: 219/879-0088 - FAX 219/879-8070. J.P. 219-874-3714 or 219-221-1412 Email: [email protected] It’s gardening time, so tend to your blooms. CLASSIFIED ADS MUST BE RECEIVED BY While you’re outside, I’ll clean your rooms. FRIDAY - 4:00 P.M. - PRIOR TO THE WEEK OF PUBLICATION Deb’s Cleaning Service 219-861-0554. PERSONAL SERVICES FINISHING TOUCH: Residential & Specialty Cleaning Service SAVE YOUR PRECIOUS MEMORIES DIGITALLY ON CDs OR DVDs Professional - Insured - Bonded - Uniformed Home movies-slides-pictures transferred to CDs or DVDs #1 in Customer Satisfaction. Phone 219/872-8817. Wedding & Event Documentation. EXPERIENCED HOUSEKEEPER – Cleaning, Laundry and Cooking. Corporate and Industrial Video Productions References. Call Mary 219-325-9504. Contact: Patrick Landers at Midwest Video Communications MOTHER & DAUGHTER CLEANING SERVICE. 219-879-8433 For all your cleaning needs with reasonable rates. LIVE-IN CAREGIVERS AND MORE, INC. Call Cathy 219-608-5410 or Michelle at 219-851-2443. Local Employment Agency HOUSE CLEANING, daily or weekly, good references. helps people maintain their independence in the You can call Erika at 219-379-7699. security of their own homes since 1998 SPRING IS HERE—DO YOU DREAD CLEANING? We provide: Then hire Touched by an Angel Cleaning Service for all your cleaning • 7 days/24 hours care and attention • day or night shift assistance purposes. We guarantee you’ll be touched by an angel. Have a blessed • limited medical/nursing services • medication management day! 12 yrs. exp. Ref. avail. upon req. Call Brenda Allen 219-229-1439 or • meal preparation • light housekeeping Kim Biller 219-561-1510 or email [email protected] Call (219) 872-6221 leave message An alternative to nursing home DIANA’S HOUSECLEANING --- Call 219-879-6502. THE JUNK MAN – It’s spring clean up time again! We haul away any HANDYMAN-HOME REPAIR-PLUMBING junk large or small. Very reasonable. 219-872-2695 or 219-210-5095. QUALITY CARPENTRY: Expert remodeling of kitchens, bathrooms. IT Computer Services Also: doors, windows, skylights, ceramic tile, drywall, decks & repairs. Lessons - Repairs - Upgrades – Consulting Small jobs welcome. Call Ed at 219/878-1791. Web Pages -Wireless Networking - Data Recovery • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 219-874-2398 [email protected] HIRE Sue’s HUSBAND HAVE A HOME FOR SALE OR RENT? Will Stage with furniture. Is your list of household repair & maintenance projects growing? Complete living and bedrooms. Call Katie Wilson at 219-872-5110. Small jobs welcome. - Quality Work. -- Call Ed Berent FREE consultation and viewing of what is available. @ 219/879-8200. WILL CARE FOR YOUR ELDERLY LOVED ONES in their home. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Great references. Call 219-879-1317 or 219-879-7984. H & H HOME REPAIR We specialize in: •Carpentry •Finished Basements •New Baths BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES •Electrical *Plumbing •Flooring •Drywall/Painting. TIRED OF DEAD END JOBS? Find out how to work for yourself and Family owned 45 years. earn what you’re worth. Call 219-325-8487 after 3 pm, leave msg. Jeffery & Scott Human, owners -- 219/861-1990. SELF IMPROVEMENT - INSTRUCTIONS BILL SMART – Carpentry • Electrical • Plumbing PROFESSIONAL TEACHER/ENTERTAINER Winter watch service and sump pump replacement. Entertainment and Lessons. Call 219/872-1217. Serving Harbor Country since 2001 • 269-469-4407. YOUNG, FUN SUMMER PIANO TEACHER HALE’S MASONRY. Brick, Block, Cultured Stone, Stone, Paving Brick, Energetic and creative piano teacher looking for summer students Tuckpointing, Retaining Walls, Glass Block, Chimney, new and repair. Will travel to your home. Rates/availability flexible. 32 years experience. Call 219-879-8029. Please call 248-910-1636. CERAMIC TILE FLOORS – Kitchen, Bath, Entryway – Pro Install & EVENTS Repair. Guaranteed workmanship. Senior Discount. Call 219-363-5247. th ROOF LEAK? Get it repaired with a warranty. Get your roof repaired right RUNNERS! WALKERS! The 25 ANNUAL MARQUIS DE SADE the first time. Factory trained by Firestone, GAF and others. Why spend MEMORIAL RUN WILL BE SOMETHING SPECIAL! 9 am Sunday, money with others that will not guarantee their repairs. EPDM, TPO, built- June 15, 2008 (No raindate, Sadists!) Start and Finish: 2910 Lake up and shingles. 26 yrs. exp. Call Bob at 219-326-5648. Shore Drive, Long Beach. Call for info and phone in your t-shirt size: Rob Kemp 219-872-2721 or Larry Brown 219-872-4608. PAINTING-DRYWALL-WALLPAPER HEALTH & PHYSICAL FITNESS WISTHOFF PAINTING -- REFERENCES Small Jobs Welcome -- Call 219/874-5279 • • • MASSAGE THERAPY & WELLNESS CENTER • • • Therapeutic Massage • Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine • JEFFERY J. HUMAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR PAINTING & STAINING Reflexology • Heated Stone Therapy • Salt Scrub • Pregnancy Massage • Custom Decorating - Custom Woodwork - Hang/Finish Drywall • Healing Touch • Chair Massage & Wellness Programs for Business • Power Washing – Deck Services - Wallpaper Removal Qigong • Personal Fitness • Gift Certificates 28-Years experience. Insured. Ph. 219/861-1990. www.wellness-specialists.com THE A & L PAINTING COMPANY -- INTERIOR & EXTERIOR 1026 N Karwick Rd. 219-879-5722 (Mon-Sat) 20-YEARS EXPERIENCE. Also Power Wash, Seal & Paint Decks. For Evening/Weekend Appointments, Call our New Buffalo Seniors (65+) 10% off labor. References. Reasonable. Phone or fax Location at the Harbor Grand Hotel 888-605-6800. 219/778-4145. Cell phone days 219/363-5450 ACUPUNCTURE & HERBAL MEDICINE CENTER LAKE SHORE PAINTING & PRESSURE CLEANING. Jennifer Huang, Licensed Acupuncturist -- Call 219/879-2100. Free estimates. Call 219-872-6424 and ask for LeRoy. WAYNE’S PAINTING. From top to bottom, interior/exterior. Painting, CLEANING - HOUSEKEEPING staining, decks, pressure washing. Free est. Fully insured. 13 yrs. exp. PERSONAL TOUCH CLEANING -- Homes - Condos - Offices. Save 30% on exteriors March through May. Day and afternoons available. - Call Darla at 219/879-2468. 219-363-7877 days; 219-778-2549 evenings. Ask for Wayne. SUZANNE’S CLEANING TIM’S PAINTING 219/326-5578. Interior & exterior painting, pressure washing and/or hand washing, CLEANING SOLUTIONS. Home & office cleaning services, gutter cleaning, exterior window washing. Free estimates. 10 yrs. exp. Insured, free estimates. Call 219-210-0580. Call Tim at 219-861-7965. 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ROBERT ALLEN & ASSOCIATES, INC. – Painting & Decorating Interior-Exterior. Custom Painting. Wall Coverings. Drywall Repair Insured. Competitive Rates. Reliable. Call 219-840-1581. FERTILIZATION PROGRAMS PETERSEN PREMIUM FINISHES customized for you and your property Int/Ext painting, drywall finishing & repair, wallpaper removal. • Crabgrass prevention • weed control • insect control Pressure Washing & Deck Staining. Customer satisfaction priority No. 1. Ask about our complete property management 20 yrs. exp. Ref. Insured. Call 219-363-0247 or 219-369-9151. Lots of discounts available. Call 219-872-9326 Licensed and Insured. DUNIVAN PAINTING & POWERWASHING Traditions Lawn Care Interior/Exterior Painting •Deck Staining. Local. Exp. Insured. Reasonable Rates. Call Brian at 219-741-0481. PREMIER POWER WASH. Decks, Fences, Concrete, Houses. Resealing. Gutter Cleaning. Insured. Call 219-363-0475. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ATTENTION DRIVERS willing to train to obtain CDL! P LANDSCAPE-Lawns-Clean Up, Etc. P NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! TMC Transportation needs drivers. H & D TREE SERVICE and LANDSCAPING, INC. -- Guaranteed weekly earnings. Premium equipment and benefits. Full service tree and shrub care. Trimming, planting, removal. Excellent earning potential and still be OFF WEEKENDS! Firewood, snowplowing, excavating. -- Call 872-7290. It’s not a job, it’s a future! FOR CDL Training through Commercial FREE ESTIMATES Driver Institute in South Bend, IN. Call today. - 1-800-882-7364 HEALY’S LANDSCAPE & STONE AC0064 219/879-5150 -- FAX 219-879-5344 INTERESTED IN HIRING A PERSONAL TRAINER http://www.healysland.com - [email protected] to establish program; female preferred. Call 219-898-3004. Voted: BEST LANDSCAPE SUPPLY YARD IN N.W. INDIANA! CLEANING SERVICE HAS POSITION AVAILABLE. Part-time. 15+ Types of Flagstone, 30+ Types of Stone, Must have reliable transportation and be dependable, hard-working. Granite boulders, River Rock, Decorative gravel, Mulch, Call 219-210-0580 between 8 am and 5 pm. Mushroom Compost, Sand, Topsoil SEEKING SUMMER SITTER/MOTHER’S HELPER for 2 small chil- Landscaping, Stonescaping, Ponds, Patios, Walls, Pavers, Bricks dren. High School or College Student. Weekdays during July/weekends Complete Landscape Design & Installation! June-August. Long Beach. 773-490-4570 Dunegrass, Perennials, Evergreens, Grasses, Groundcovers, or e-mail [email protected] Annuals all sold at below RETAIL Cost! PLASTICS MANUFACTURING 2nd/3rd shift. Filling and packaging ★★ H&S SERVICES --2621 E. US HIGHWAY 12 ★★ of 50 lb. boxes. Must have Fork Truck experience. Health, Flex, IRA, Call 219/872-8946 Holidays and Vacation. OnLine Packaging, 124 TriQuad Dr., Let Us Be Your One Stop Shop Michigan City, IN 46360 Now accepting new maintenance customers WEEDERS NEEDED. Long Beach. $8 per hour. Colored Mulch - Topsoil - River Rock Call 219-879-4355. Retaining Wall Blocks - Natural Stone ✸ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✹ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✹ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✹ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✹ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✸ WANT TO SELL ADDIE’S LAWN MAINTENANCE • Residential & Commercial BEST EASELS – PENS GALORE – PAPER TOO AT FIRME’S Yard Clean-Up • Mowing • Aeration • Thatching • Ext. Power (2 Stores) 11th & Franklin Streets, Michigan City - 219/874-3455 Wash, Stain & Seal • Free Est. Call 219-879-2017 or 219-448-0900. Hwy 12, Beverly Shores - Just West of Traffic Light - 219/874-4003 ✸ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✹ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✹ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✹ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✹ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✸ Ocean Kayak. 2 person Hobie Cat Ocean Kayak Deluxe Model with ✩ ★ JIM’S LAWN SERVICE – SNOW PLOWING ✩ ★ Pedals. Easy transfer wheels. $1200.00/obo. Contact Mark 630-918-7373. CALL 219-879-3733 -- Leave message. LLOYD FLANDERS WHITE WICKER SET – Loveseat, glider, rocking • SANDCASTLE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE • chair, 3 tables with glass tops. Excellent condition. Upholstered in floral Time to think Spring Clean-up. Free est. Call Mick 219-878-3032. print. $1500. Call 219-324-3383 or 219-362-7366 evenings. JEFF’S LAWN CUTTING & MAINT. Is your grass long? Don’t go wrong! GARAGE SALE. Fri., Sat., Sun., May 23, 24, 25. 10 am-3 pm. Bedding, Sm. Lawn $10; Med. Lawn $15; Lg. Lawn $20. Cut wkly. children’s clothing, furniture, etc. 2522 Glendale Way, Long Beach. Call 219-872-7622 or 219-561-1278. YARD SALE – Sat., 5/24 & Sun., 5/25. 9am-4pm. 101 Orchard at Oak Free estimates. Heavenly Work at Earthly Prices. St., Edgewood. Antiques, books, art, rugs, furniture, household. ELITE LANDSCAPING & LAWN MAINTENANCE Model Home Furnishings SALE-EVERYTHING’S GOTTA GO! Spring Clean-ups. All Your Lawn Maintenance needs. Namebrand NC Furniture, sofas, chairs, dining room sets, appliances along Trimming, Aerating, Power Raking, Gutter Cleaning. with home accessories-lamps, wall art. All new, most with tags and used Insured/Free Estimates. Call 219-898-3675. only in model homes. Hours: 23rd, 8-12; 24th, 8-12; 25th, 1-4; 26th, 8-12. PAT’S TREE SERVICE. Chaumieres Pres Du Lac, 2414 W. Rue De Lac Ct., LaPorte Complete tree and landscaping service. -–off Hwy 39 just north of the Toll Road overpass. Experts in storm damage. Licensed and insured. Free estimates. WANT TO BUY Call 219-362-5058. WANTED – USED SUNFISH SAILBOAT. Excellent condition. Landscaping by: SMALL’S GARDEN CENTER 1994 or later. Call me in Chicago 773-241-5048 (Zoe). Custom Landscape Designs & Installation: Retaining Walls –Block, Boulder, Timber, Ledge Rock REAL ESTATE Brick—Patio, Walks, Driveways Flagstone—Walks, Patio, Walls COMMERCIAL – RENTALS/LEASE/SELL Ponds & Waterfalls—Complete Excavating/Site Preparation GARAGE AND BASEMENT OVERSTUFFED? Clean-ups—Hydro Seeding & Sodding—Dunegrass GOLDEN SANDES STORE AND LOCK. 13 ACRE GARDEN CENTER: Shade Trees—Evergreens, Shrubs, 4407 E. U.S. 12 (@ Hwy. 212) Ground Cover & Perennials. Statuary, Fountains, Birdbaths, Pottery Michigan City, IN. We Deliver Pulverized Topsoil, Mulch, Decorative Stone, 219/879-5616. Driveway Stone, Sand, Paving Brick, Boulders, OFFICE SUITE. 3 private offices and reception area. Expenses, except Flagstone (White, Chestnut, Blue): Cut Drywall, Outcropping, Steppers, phone, paid. Well maintained, high traffic area. 2811 E. Michigan Blvd., 219-778-2568. 1551 E. Hwy 20, LaPorte, IN 46350 Michigan City. (219) 879-9188, 879-2700. SMALL’S EXCAVATING • 219-778-2568 Bulldozing • Excavating • Payloader Demolition WANT TO RENT • Driveways • Site Preparation • We Dig Ponds or Lakes. 5 DAY SUMMER RENTAL WANTED. 3BR, 2BA home close to beach if possible. July 16-20. Home with pool would be preferable. Have exc. CURB APPEAL. Spring & fall clean-up, mowings, yard maintenance, references. Call Nancy 603-930-3366 or e-mail [email protected] landscaping, hedges trimmed, snow removal. Over 13 yrs. exp. Licensed/Insured. Cell 219-369-6392 or cell 219-448-1425. RENTALS INDIANA THE May 22, 2008 Page 101

HOUSE FOR RENT IN LONG BEACH HOUSE FOR RENT ON THE BEACH/LB. 3/BR. Across from lake. Great view & beach. Call 219/874-8692. 2BR, 2BA, D/W, W/D, A/C, TV/DVD, CABLE/HIS LONG BEACH COZY 4/BR HOUSE AT STOP 15 (Across from Beach) GOURMET KITCHEN, 2 FIREPLACES, ALL LINENS Fireplace and Large Deck. No pets. Call 708/370-1745. NO SMOKING, NO PETS CALL FOR AVAILABLE DATES (312) 925-2642. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ DUNESCAPE BEACH CLUB HOT JULY SALE!!! PRIVATE POOL/PRIVATE BEACH!!! LAKEFRONT CONDOS -- 2 and 3 bedrooms. 5BR, 3BA. 3 blocks from private access beach. Huge 20x40 in-ground Avail. May-Sept. -- $1,200 to $2,000 per week. pool, hot tub, close to everything. Special sale of 10% off all remaining DUNESCAPE REALTY - 219/872-0588. July weeks. Call Mark for details 630-918-7373. SHERIDAN BEACH-YEAR ROUND-FULLY FURNISHED. 2 UNIT, 2BR, 2BA CONVERTED BARN. Includes garage, basement, all Completely remodeled 1st flr. 2BR, 1BA apt. just steps away from the appliances, great room and loft in New Carlisle, IN. $1200/mo. beach at 310 Colfax. New small kitchen appliances, furniture, TV/DVD, Mowing, snow removal & trash pick-up provided. Call 219-608-4478. A/C units. Private entrance. Available Aug. 3rd.$650/mo + NIPSCO. LONG BEACH RENTAL. Furnished home. 3BR, 2BA. Available June Call 708-372-6898. on weekly or monthly basis. Call 847-398-4756 or 847-454-4448. HOUSE FOR RENT-OGDEN DUNES. Quiet semi-private beach commu- LAKE SHORE DRIVE, hillside, Stop 20. nity. 3BR, 1.5BA, sleeps 6+2. Gas BBQ, big deck, screened porch, A/C, Great lake views, 4BR, 2BA, big deck, D/W, C/A, Frpl, W/D Satellite TV, stereo, all linens. Sat/Sun rentals $1200. and other amenities. ’08 summer & winter rates avail. Call 708-349-0442. Great family location. RENTALS MICHIGAN Cell 219-730-6486, H 219-763-3088. MICHIGAN, New Buffalo, Village of Grand Beach. Lake front home, MERRION & ASSOCIATES REALTORS just 42 steps down to this private beach on Lake Michigan. Enjoy SEASONAL & YEAR ROUND RENTALS available as well as magnificent sunsets from this lakeside deck and living room. This commercial space. Visit www.MerrionRealty.com or call 219-872-4000. cozy 3BR is completely furn. Available in July & Aug. for $2,000/week CHARMING VINTAGE MICHIANA COTTAGE – ¼ blk. from lake, Stop and June & Sept. for $1,250/week. For more info call 708-212-1637. 37. Furn., delightful décor, 3BR, 2BA, brand new beds & pillows, sleeps MICHIANA, 3767 Ponchartrain. 2BR, 1 blk. from lake. A/C, no pets. 8-9. C/A, frpl, screen porch off lg. kitchen, BBQ, wrap-around deck, loft Available June, July, Aug. & Sept. $725/wk. Call 269-469-4749. end deck off master BR, D/W, W/D, Cable TV/DVD/VCR, all util. except phone. FURN., 2BR, 2BA, Formal DR, vaulted LR w/frpl. 3 season porch w/ For info email: [email protected] Phone Judy 847-814-8215. wdstove. Master Suite w/Jacuzzi tub. W/D, Dishwasher, Central A/C. One mi. from lake on wooded landscaped acre. Avail. for 1+ yr. lease LONG BEACH EXECUTIVE HOUSE RENTAL. SUMMER 2008 or “timeshare.” (i.e. – 1 wk. ea. month). Union Pier. 651-343-1488. Stop 29, overlooking lake. Fantastic decks/views. 3BR, 2BA, A/C, W/D, STOP 41 LUXURY LOG HOME in the woods. Walk to playground, tennis cable TV, WIFI, high spd Internet, and more. NO PETS/NO SMOKING. and beach. Sleeps 8-10. 4BR, 3BA + loft. Call 708-430-9933 or e-mail Choice weeks still avail. $3,100/wk. 2WK AND MONTHLY RATES [email protected] for pictures www.vrbo.com/168866 or call 630-337-6220. STUDIO EFFICIENCY APT. downtown New Buffalo. HOUSE FOR RENT ON LAKE SHORE DRIVE Walk to beach. Includes kitchenette, corner Jacuzzi tub, 3/BR, 2BA. A/C. Frpl., W/D. Summer rentals avail. expanded cable TV, water, trash, gas and electric. Non-smoking. Also avail Sept thru May. $850/mo + util. Call 708/424-8756. Security deposit required. Yearly lease $570/mo. Call 269-983-3174. CLASSIC BEACH COTTAGE IN SHERIDAN BEACH. Steps from beach. STUDIO EFFICIENCY APT. downtown New Buffalo. Walk to beach. Sleeps up to 10. Remodeled and very clean. 5BR, 2-1/2BA. |Includes kitchentte, corner Jacuzzi tub, expanded cable TV, water, trash, gas Call Linda at 708-784-1465 or www.vrbo.com/56490 and electric. Non-smoking. Sec. dep. req’d. June, July, Aug. $1,300/mo. LONG BEACH STOP 28 SUMMER RENTAL. 3BR, 1BA, A/C, W/D, or $3,500 for all three months. Call 269-983-3174. grill & deck. Short walk to beach and park. $950/wk. Inquiries: 317-716-7321; www.vrbo.com/#172426. H REAL ESTATE FOR SALE H 4BR, 2.5BA AT STOP 26 on hillside with view of lake. INDIANA-LaPorte on Pine Lake in Shore Acres. ½ blk. to the beach. Front deck, back screened porch with hot tub. Call 219-879-0615. Totally rehabbed spacious ranch on 3 lots. $199,000. Call 708-212-1637. SHERIDAN BEACH SUMMER RENTAL. Cozy knotty pine cottage. MICHIANA SHORES AREA, IN, wooded bldg. sites. City sewer & water. 4BR, 2BA, cable, C/A. 1/2 blk. from beach. Close to outlet, park and zoo. 80 ft. x 130 ft. Elmwood Drive. $129,000. Broker/owner 239-283-2437. $1000/wk. Contact Pam 708-383-2635. 35 KARWICK GLEN, MC. Year round seasonal loft town home. LONG BEACH HOUSE FOR RENT - Great location, very close to beach Immaculate 2BR, 1.75BA. Fireplace, C/A, all appliances. and park. 4/BR, 2/Bath. A/C. W/D, D/W. Deck w/BBQ. Private patio, new wood flooring in main level. 1 car garage. Avail. now to 6/28 or after 7/26 for short/long term rental. 312-953-9570. $148,000. Call 708-479-0356 or 708-204-1975. LONG BEACH SUMMER RENTAL. Beachfront house at Stop 29. LONG BEACH POINTE CONDO – 1BR. Includes garage, W/D. 3BR, 2.5BA. A/C, modern appliances. $89,500. Call 219-878-8130. By week or month. Call Jim at 773-405-9879. MICHIGAN CITY – Lovely Beach Club townhouse, 3BR, 2.5BA, has HW Unique Seasonal Rental – Relax in the country, relax on the farm. Spend flrs., nice kitchen, 2 car garage. Close to marina, Washington Park & a leisurely weekend or week or month or year in a barn rehabbed into a band shell. Access to Lake Michigan, pool and fitness center, too. Just spacious living loft style located on a real working farm. Be inspired by the $345,000. Call Brenda Miley @ 219-629-1860. farm that was once the childhood home of Dr. Scholl, the famous foot doc- Prudential Partners Real Estate. tor. Walk, bike or stroll along country roads and enjoy the peace of starry 2BR, 1BA CONDO AT LONG BEACH POINTE, Michigan City with nights and fresh open spaces. Take pleasure in the free roaming ducks, garage. Renovated; new kitchen and bath, new windows and doors. 1st chickens, and geese. This seasonal rental is in Rolling Prairie, IN, located floor. Beautiful outdoor pool. Short walk to beach. Call owner 773-929- just 70 mi. from Chicago and 15 mins. from Lake Michigan. Visit LaPorte 0898. antique shops, New Buffalo boutiques, and Union Pier restaurants. BEAUTIFUL 2,512 sq.ft. Single Unit Residence, St. Andrews Village The barn has 3BR, a loft-style great room, full kitchen, and bathroom. Townhomes. Visit www.muirfielddrive.com for complete information. Fully furnished. Appliances, Heat & Electric included. A/C in bedroom only. For sale by owner. Well-behaved, leashed pets are very welcome. Please inquire about an TWO LOTS FOR SALE IN MICHIANA SHORES, IN. additional pet deposit. 219-778-9144 or email: [email protected] 48’ x 105’ each. Call 708-703-8385. SHERIDAN BEACH. Contemporary, spacious, furn. 3BR, 2-1/2BA home. 2- HOME FOR SALE. Spacious, stick-built home, 3800 sq.ft., car garage. Outstanding lake vistas. Short or long term. Call 630-852-5414 open floor plan. 3BR, 2BA,finished family room downstairs. or 630-699-1010 or e-mail [email protected] On 2 acres, 2 mi. south of Hesston Supper Club at ***SUMMER RENTAL–HOUSE ON STOP 16*** 1557 E 800 N, LaPorte. 3BR, Fam. Rm., 2-1/2BA, A/C, W/D, BBQ Call (219) 778-9370. Cable, Private Beach! Call 630-363-3176. 5BR, 3BA ½ BLOCK TO BEACH AND PARK. Large patio, screened porch and hot tub. Avail. July 26. Call 312-431-9337. THE Page 102 May 22, 2008

City of Thieves by David Be- in abundance is salt which some en- nioff trepreneurs have mixed with dirt and “Don’t worry, my friend. I won’t let are selling on the streets. you die.” The pair set out on their assignment I was seventeen and stupid and I be- (like they have any choice); Kolya ex- lieved him. uding confi dence while Lev is posi- With those words, my book recom- tive they will not live until next week mendation for the week takes us back because he’s sure Koyla’s mouth will to the siege of Leningrad during World get them into trouble as his he never War II. A war story? Partly. A coming- seems to know when to shut up. But of-age story? Certainly. An unusual Lev grudgingly admits that Koyla has novel combining war and friendship, a way of charming everyone, male or hunger of the body, and hunger of the female. Asking anyone if they know of soul… eggs to buy, Lev and Kolya are tricked The fi rst narrator of the story, David, into entering the apartment of a giant is a writer living in Los Angeles. When man and his wife who have become he is given the assignment of writing cannibals during the siege, barely an autobiographical essay for a maga- making it out of the building with their zine, he realizes that he doesn’t want to write about lives; soon after they arrive at the top of a tenement himself, he wants to write about his Jewish Russian building where a man is supposed to have chickens. grandfather’s experiences during World War II. He They fi nd a young boy sitting next to a dead old man visits his grandparents in Florida and the old man and clutching the last bird. The pair give all their reluctantly tells him about the siege of Leningrad. money for the chicken only to fi nd out it’s a rooster! When he can’t provide his grandson with every sin- At least they shared one good meal that night. gle detail -- “A couple of things still don’t make sense Finally deciding that they must go behind ene- to me--” my lines into the countryside to fi nd eggs, Lev and “David,” he said. You’re a writer. Make it up.” Kolya begin a journey that could be their salvation, The grandfather’s voice now takes over. It is the or could be their certain death. They fi nd the starv- eve of 1942 and the Germans are bombing Len- ing and dead everywhere, are even put up one night ingrad nightly. Lev is too young for the army but by girls kept alive only to please the Nazi command- spends his nights on top of his apartment building ers, and fi nally join a group of partisans, and soon with other teenagers, manning sand buckets, tongs fi nd themselves chased` by the Germans… and shovels as fi refi ghters. Along the way, Lev and Kolya start a dialogue One night they see a German parachuting down that starts with Kolya’s incessant chatter about into the street. They run down to see if he was still books and authors and his many female conquests, alive. He wasn’t, of course, but they take a gun, a and fi nally ends with something approaching broth- knife and a fl ask of liquor from him. They are spot- erhood and mutual respect. Lev learns a lot about ted by Russian soldiers and chased. Lev doesn’t himself and how war changes people, some into make it over the fence to his building and is caught more than they can be, and some into something and taken to the Crosses, the infamous prison no less than human. man walked out of alive. He is put in a cell with a High praise has come in for City of Thieves: soldier, supposedly a deserter, and not much older Booklist called it “a high-spirited adventure…” and than himself, named Kolya. Kirkus gave it a starred review, saying, “This gut- Kolya is a tall good looking blond, blue-eyed man churning thriller will sweep you along…” Another looking more like the perfect Aryan specimen than starred review came in from Publishers Weekly, a Russian, and he is always writing in a notebook. calling the novel “Hard-to-put-down…” I heartedly The pair await the fi ring squad but instead are concur. taken to the Colonel who gives them a reprieve, in David Benioff is an author and screenwriter. exchange for a little favor, of course. His daughter Worldwide attention has been given for City of is getting married and wants a wedding cake. The Thieves as it has been translated into 22 languages. pair must go and fi nd a dozen eggs and bring them Benioff’s fi rst novel, The 25th Hour, was made into back in less than a week. Sounds simple enough, a feature length movie directed by Spike Lee. Be- except by this time in the war, people are starv- nioff also adapted The Kite Runner for the screen. ing, food is scarce and even the dogs, cats and rats Till next time, happy reading, and have a won- are disappearing from the streets. The only thing derful Memorial Day weekend! THE May 22, 2008

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

900 W. Buffalo US Hwy 35 HIGHWAY 12 COMMERCIAL FRONTAGE is perfect for the YOUR COUNTRY ESTATE includes a 10 acre property with exposure you seek in NEW BUFFALO for any business. This a stocked, spring-fed pond, hiking paths through the woods & charming 1.5 story cottage-style building has retail fl oor space, a gazebo overlooking a heated in-ground pool. The 3650 sq ft work room & a storage basement. Upgrades include furnace, manor house has been completely updated & includes 5 bed- AC, electrical, plumbing, roof, gutters, downspouts & exterior rooms, 4.5 baths & multiple living areas to get away from it all. paint. Located at the NW corner of Eagle & Hwy 12. Michele There’s a new guest cottage, an old barn & lots of woods to Cihak can show you through! $495,000 explore. Ask Debbie Burke for a look! $549,000

10373 N 215 East 526 Northbrook GALENA TOWNSHIP ACREAGE! Really looking to get away? SIMPLY STUNNING! Call Julie Gring to see this one-of-a-kind This 12.95 acre site is home to a 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath ‘97 log cedar home overlooking Blueberry Pond in Shoreland Hills! cabin bordered by woods & meadows on the Michigan state Surrounded by the grace of nature, this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath line. Home features a Great Room w/fl oor-to-cathedral ceiling tree-house features maple fl oors & ceilings, oversized Marvin fi eldstone fi replace & 3 levels of living area. Land has riding windows, 2 wood-burning fi replaces, granite counters & much paths, hiking trails & a fl owing creek! Screen porch; 2 car ga- more. Master bedroom has its own deck & a very remarkable rage; 24x24' equipment barn. Call Ed! $650,000 full bath. $555,000

WEEKEND OPEN HOUSES! SATURDAY 1-3 SATURDAY 1-3 SUNDAY 1-3 2716 Duffy Lane - 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath 3402 Iroquois - 4 bedroom, 3 bath 2320 Lake Shore Dr - 3 bedroom, on Long Beach Country Club just 1 door off Lake Michigan at Stop 34. 3 bath on 80' frontage on golf course. Lake Michigan at Stop 23.

LOOK FOR US ON THE INTERNET! • www.MerrionRealty.com Debbie Burke, GRI, ABR, RECS Ed Merrion*, CRS, GRI Liv Markle*, Broker Associate ,CRS, GRI Bill Moldenhauer Tricia Meyer Lynne Legge Jim McGah*, Broker Associate Michele Cihak*, ABR Debbie Mengel Lee Anderson Jr. John Hayes, GRI, ABR Cathy Blum Heather Melnyk Dale Harding Jim Laughlin Jean Herbert *Licensed in IN & MI Julie Gring Jerry Lambert Linda Darling THE May 22, 2008 CENTURY 21 Long Beach Realty 1401 Lake Shore Drive ~ 3100 Lake Shore Drive 123 (219) 874-5209 ~ (219) 872-1432 T Long Beach – The Easy Commute Family Owned and Operated Since 1920 Open 7 Days a Week 10 Marine Drive 212 Twilight Drive

CAREFREE ON THE WATER. Open your door to the sound of CITY DWELLER’S DREAM on 3 lots surrounded by tall trees for the waves on waterfront condo on Trail Creek with far views of privacy. New hardwood fl oors on living fl oor. Tile fl oors and wet Lake Michigan. Hardwood fl oors in great room. Spacious closet in bar on lower level. New deck just in time for Summer. Kitchen with bedroom. Open storage for car. 50 foot boat slip. Association pool appliances including gas range, disposal, dishwasher, microwave. 1 and tennis courts. Gated entry. Call for details. $239,000 Three bedrooms, 1 /2 baths. Fenced dog run opens from kitchen. Central air. 3 car garage. Walk to Lake Michigan. $299,000 2821 Elbridge Way 1705 Lake Shore Drive

CLASSIC COLONIAL on almost ½ wooded acre in Long Beach. OVERLOOK LAKE MICHIGAN from high hillside dune. Gas Brick fi replace and hardwood fl oors in large living room. Family fi replace and wood fl oors in spacious living room; French doors kitchen with appliances. Four bedrooms, three baths include open to family room. Upstairs are four freshly decorated and carpeted upper level master. Den off living room doubles as guest room or bedrooms, one with deck overlooking the Lake. One large bedroom 5th bedroom. Central air, basement. Two car garage. Short walk to and bath are on the main fl oor. The deck at the top of the stairs has Stop 28 or 29 Lake Michigan beach. $650,000 panoramic views. Basement. Large parking area. $675,000 VACATION RENTALS BY THE WEEK OR THE MONTH. See All of Our Listings at www.c21longbeachrealty.com

Phyllis Waters*, Owner/Broker, CRB, CRS, GRI Tom Cappy* 874-6396 Julie Euler 219-448-0671 Doug Waters*, Managing Broker, GRI 219-877-7290 Richard Klare 872-0947 Stephan Koethe 219-331-6275 June Livinghouse*, Broker Associate, ABR, GRI 800-957-1248 Rosemary Braun 879-9029 Jebbie Smith 1-765-206-5345 Sylvia Hook*, Broker Associate, CRS, GRI 800-518-5778 Bill McNew 872-8254 Melissa Grams 219-229-4614 Beverly Bullis*, CRS, GRI 800-518-6149 Annette Clark 219-363-3545 Sandy Rubenstein*, Broker Associate 879-7525 Katlyn Koehn 219-608-6180 *Licensed in Michigan and Indiana

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