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Volume 20, Number 11 Thursday, March 25, 2004 Rembrandt’s Journey to Chicago by Barbara Stodola

To present a first-rate Rembrandt show would be a daunting task. Chicago-area art-lovers should be delighted that it has been done so bril- liantly, and so close to home. The curator’s job would not be made easier by the fact that Rembrandt is universally known as a Dutch master, an achievement that once earned him a place on a cigar box. In recent years his star has continued to rise and so have his headliner prices -- a record $2,300,000. being paid by the Metropolitan Museum of Art for what seemed a dour subject, Aristotle Contemplating The Bust Of Homer. Even though Rembrandt was a prolific artist, his paintings and etchings are now spread far and wide, and nobody wants to part with them. To assemble an exhibition with over 200 works, representing more than half the prints he produced, has to be considered a triumph. Rembrandt was a master story-teller who excelled in every genre that he undertook -- por- traiture, self-portraits, landscapes, paintings of nudes, biblical narratives, historical paintings, intimate studies of everyday life. His output

Self-Portrait Leaning on a Stone Sill (1639) is one of many self-portraits done by Rembrandt. This etching is in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

ranged from huge oil paintings covering an entire wall to tiny etchings, just a few square inches in size. Virtually every work conveyed the subtlety of the master’s touch. The major challenge facing the curators was to present a show that would do justice to an artist of this magnitude.

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The Landscape with Three Trees (1643), one of Rembrandt’s best- known etchings, shows the passing of a rain shower in the Netherlands’ unpredictable climate. It is in the H.O. Havemeyer Collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. THE Page 2 March 25, 2004

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Rembrandt’s Flora (1654),a major oil painting depicting the goddess of The pride of the Chicago Art Institute’s collection is this Old Man in a springtime and flowers, is on loan from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gorget and Black Cap (1631), painted during Rembrandt’s most New York, gift of Archer M. Huntington. productive period, when he was doing one such oil portrait a month. W.W. Kimball Collection.

One of the earliest works in this exhibit is Artist In His Studio (1627), painted when Rembrandt was only 21 years old.

Rembrandt’s beautiful oil painting, Holy Family With Angels (1645)has been loaned to the exhibition by the State Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg. THE March 25, 2004 Page 3

Rembrandt Continued from Page 1 Rembrandt’s Journey: Painter, Draftsman, Etcher Open ‘til 7 p.m. is the title of the exhibition organized by the Art Evenings Institute of Chicago and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, where it was shown before its journey to Chicago. An accompanying catalog, under the same title, was prepared by Boston curator Clifford S. Ackley. www.littlehousefashions.comElegant Apparel for the Twenty major paintings are in this exhibit, and 33 [email protected] Conscious Woman original drawings, but the place of honor is held by Women’s Apparel the prints. Rembrandt was able to bring the spontaneity and forcefulness of his drawing technique to the medium of print-making. Consequently, his prints retain March Madness a freshness and immediacy that have seldom, if ever, Buy One piece, been equalled. Even today, it is felt that Rembrandt’s etchings are unsurpassed. Get Second Piece 1/2 Price In order to appreciate the quality of his work- (Of Equal or Lesser Value) manship, the viewer must view them close-up, and the exhibition organizers have thoughtfully provided magnifying glasses for this purpose. In other respects, the emphasis has also been placed on Rembrandt’s career as a printmaker. Original copper etching plates are displayed. Comparisons are made between the earlier and later states of a print, with PA special attention to the changes the artist made with each printing. Detailed information is provided about Originals the type of paper Rembrandt used, and the type of tools. Lined Special programs have been scheduled to demon- Nylon strate print-making. For artists specializing in print- Jacket making, this exhibit is a major learning experience. A water- For viewers with more general interests, other resistant messages are absorbed. The sheer power of Rembrandt’s classic for drawing is a marvel to behold -- the sureness of his Spring’s stroke, the ingenuity of his composition, the emotion unpredictable packed into the relationships between one figure and weather another. 100% polyester Rembrandt Continued on Page 4 Washable $34.00

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The etching of Christ preaching to his followers has been nicknamed The Hundred Guilder Print, because the artist himself claimed to have once paid a hundred guilders for a copy of it. British Museum, London.

Rembrandt Continued from Page 3 Although serious efforts have been made to present a “balanced” show, one that covers the wide spectrum of Rembrandt’s achievements, it still turns out that the biblical works hold center stage -- and, most notably, the famous etchings depicting the pas- sion and crucifixion of Christ. The emotions displayed by persons in the crowd, as shown in their facial expressions and body language -- the suffering of Christ -- the drama of the entire scene is presented in unforgettable images. Rembrandt has always been a con- troversial figure in the field of art. Even though his extraordinary talent was perceived early in his youth, contem- poraries criticized his work for being “too realistic.” Unlike other artists of his generation, he preferred not to study in Italy, and he never subscribed to Renaissance notions of “ideal beauty.” Rembrandt painted the figure with all its warts and lumps and wrinkles, and found beauty in the human body as it really was.

In The Virgin And Child With A Cat, Rembrandt combined domestic Dutch realism with Catholic symbolism, depicting a cat about to pounce on the snake curled at the Virgin’s feet. British Museum, London.

When portraying biblical scenes, Rembrandt brought a great deal of imagination to the subject, and sometimes injected a bit of Dutch realism. The circumcision of the child Christ was once painted as taking place in the temple -- but then again he depicted it as occurring in the humble stable, where the infant was born. Figures of beggars and other street people were first sketched as individual studies, and then incorporated into large group scenes.

Christ Presented to the People (1655) is one of the prints Rembrandt re-worked several times. In this later-state etching, the jeering crowd has been replaced by ominous, darkened arch- ways in the foreground, thus focusing more attention on the bound figure of Christ. British Museum, London. THE March 25, 2004 Page 5

Rembrandt’s style of composition, setting off a brightly-lighted scene with deepening shadows, served very effectively to create the mood of a biblical narrative. The figure of Christ was often depicted as ema- nating an aura, an inner glow that signified his divinity. The artist found the medium of etching very suitable for achieving these artistic goals. Scholarly studies of Rembrandt’s work have gone on, more or less continuously, and not always with happy results. In recent years, more than 100 works previously considered Rembrandts were discovered to have been done by other hands. One of these was a beautiful painting in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago -- Young Woman At An Open Door. It is now attributed to Samuel van Hoogenstraten, one of Rembrandt’s students. It is still a beautiful painting, but it is no longer by Rembrandt.

Rembrandt was intrigued by the expressions and demeanor of street-people, as shown here in his self-portrait as a beggar. British Musem, London.

The Rembrandt exhibit will continue at the Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S. Michigan Avenue, thru May 9. Admission is free to members, but advance tickets are strongly recommended. Tickets are available by calling 312-930-4040, or on the Web at www.artic.edu. Special readings are scheduled for Thursday noon, March 25 and April 8. Lectures will be held on Tuesday evening, April 13, at 6 p.m. and Friday, May 7, at 12 noon. For additional program information, call 312-443- 3680.

Rembrandt frequently combined several small studies, as in this Three Heads of Women (1637), an etching owned by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Continuing scholarship sometimes yields disap- pointments, such as the news that this lovely portrait, long thought to be a Rembrandt painting, is now attributed to one of his students, Samuel van Hoogstraten. Young Woman At An Open Door (1645) is in the collection of the Art Institute The Flute Player (1642), an etching owned by the Art Institute of Chicago, of Chicago. is thought by art critics to have lecherous suggestions, an impression heightened by the randy behavior of goats in the background. THE Page 6 March 25, 2004 872-4000 FAX (219) 872-4182

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We are in the greenhouse at the Indiana Dunes Cheryl Eckley, Jackie Gornstein and Sue Spitler have National Lakeshore headquarters. On the other side volunteered to spend this day helping John Kwilosz of the door, remnants of winter wind ripple through and two conservation interns separate and transfer the compound. But we are cocooned in cozy, shorts- the fragile little seedlings from flats to plug trays. And and-shirtsleeves warmth. Long rows of flats are lined considering the number of seedlings jammed togeth- with thousands of delicate spring-green seedlings er— all headed for the sunlight above, as healthy seeds that have poked up from their trays of rich black soil. are wont to do—the volunteers would be putting in The smell of rich, dark earth is in the air. a good day’s work. With fun and friendship mixed in, of course. The women come prepared. Their ther- moses and brown bag lunches wait in a corner for lunch. The only things missing in this warm womb are some lounge chairs and foamy tropical drinks with little paper umbrellas, Jackie jokes. John Kwilosz, IDNL Natural Resource Program Manager, explains that all the seedlings we see spread out before us—some 15,000 (fifteen thou- sand!)—would be used for habitat restoration in different areas of the Park. The seedlings come from native plants. Seeds are collected in the fall, sorted, weighed, and labeled, and kept in a refrigerator in John’s office until it’s time to transfer them to flats. That usu- ally happens in mid-February.

Jackie Gornstein, Cheryl Eckley and Sue Spitler volunteered to spend a day helping IDNL Natural Resource Program Manager John Kwilosz separate and transfer the fragile little seedlings from flats to plug trays. After native seeds are collected, sorted and weighed, they are kept in a refrigerator in John’s office. And no peanut butter sandwiches allowed. Nothing but seeds are allowed in John’s office fridge—to keep the seeds free from contamination.

John, a Summit native with a degree in biology from the University of Illinois-Chicago, uses the technological wizardry of GIS and GPS to track planting and for plant control. That way he can see exactly where plant restoration efforts within the 12,000 acres of the IDNL need to be applied. One of his current projects is restoring the 120-acre Mnoké Prairie; another is replanting former leaseback acreage to native plant- Long rows of flats are lined with thousands of delicate spring-green ings. seedlings that have poked up from their trays of rich black soil. The smell of rich, dark earth is in the air. Spread out in the greenhouse are some John explained that there is a lot of plant diver- 15,000 seedlings that will be used in habitat restoration sity within the Park, adding that the IDNL has a mix- THE March 25, 2004 Page 15 ture of plants here that are found growing in different parts of the United States. For example, the prickly pear cactus, common in the desert Southwest, also grows here in the Dunes’ sandy soil. “ The cactus can grow next to Arctic barberry,” he said.

The prickly pear cactus, common in the desert Southwest, also grows in the Park. Student Conservation Association Intern Connie Cowan is busy separating prairie seedlings Michigan City High School advanced biology and environment students have raised purple loosestrife- eating Galerucella busilla beetles as a land stewardship project to help the IDNL. Chesterton High School environmental students have collected native prairie plant seeds and set up restoration plots. Other area The enormous job of collecting, sorting, propagat- and regional high school students have also helped ing, transferring, and planting these indigenous vari- with stewardship projects. eties—more than 1500 different species---could not be Two college interns and members of the Student done without the help of individual volunteers, school Conservation Association are working in the green- groups, clubs and organizations, scout troops, and house this day. Connie Cowan is busy separating Student Conservation Corps interns. These same prairie seedlings on one end of the 60-foot long (or so) conservation-minded individuals also apply sweat-equi- enclosure, and Carrie Satkoski is at the other end, work- ty to ridding the Park of invasive, or non-native ing with wetlands plants. The SCA Resource species such as garlic mustard, purple loosestrife, dame’s Management program provides Connie and Carrie on- rocket, and about 20 fast-spreading earth-invaders. the-job training, working side by side with manage- While John works primarily with prairie restoration ment staff. efforts, another section of the greenhouse is filled IDNL Continued on Page 16 with marsh plants for wetlands restoration projects.

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IDNL Continued from Page 15 “Wow. (It) made me very humble,” she said. Jackie, Cheryl, and Sue merrily stand over flats of Jackie said that walking into the greenhouse and baby blazing star. Their eye-hand coordination and encountering thousands of green seedlings was “mind fine motor skills are getting a workout, and so are com- boggling.” ments about the welcomed tropical atmosphere in the “I got so excited on the way home that I stopped and balmy, sun-filtered enclosure. A good place to be on bought some zinnia seeds to start indoors,” she said. a late-winter morning. By the end of their volunteer day, the three women will have transplanted 27 trays of seedlings. Jackie and Sue decide that they will return the following week for another get-your-hands-dirty- ‘cause-it’s-good-stewardship-session. A few days after their first volunteer session at the greenhouse, we asked them for comments about their experience. Sue said that they all learned volumes about the behind-the-scenes efforts that keeps the National Park beautiful. From the professionalism (and friend- liness) of the staff to the immense knowledge required by them, the three volunteers were impressed.

Cheryl Eckley carries one of her finished plug trays. By the end of the day, the three volunteers had completed 27 trays. When Cheryl heard John say that some of the seedlings would be planted to restore former leaseback areas, she said she envisioned her former leaseback home surrounded by the very same native plant seedlings that she had been transferring to plug trays. Jackie, Cheryl, and Sue agreed that their volunteer experience gave them a “whole new perspective” about the scope of the National Parks’ stewardship projects. They noted that it’s easy to take the IDNL’s beauty and presence for granted until one learns first-hand how much effort goes into each project. Volunteers are always needed and welcomed at Sue Spitler enjoyed moving the flats around and plans to come the IDNL and all of the nation’s National Parks, for back for another hands-on session. that matter. The Volunteers-In-Parks (VIP) program nationwide has attracted over 120,000 volunteers a year logging more than 4 million hours of service. At the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, volunteers can sign up to work as Trail Workers (to help maintain the hiking trails); Animal Room Assistant (feed, han- dle, monitor and clean the aquariums at the Douglas Center); Information Desk Assistant (Dorothy Buell Visitor Center); and Expanded Docent Program (children’s programming)—to name just a few of the many opportunities. Volunteering is a wonderful way to “give back.” And, we might add—“give forward,” to preserve our natural surroundings for future gener- ations. But let’s not forget John’s department. He can always use more hands for digging in the dirt and getting ready for planting in May. VIP’s Jackie and Cheryl and Sue enjoyed the camaraderie that they shared at the greenhouse, so consider enlisting some of your friends to join you. “I’m waiting for the tropical drinks to be served,” Jackie Gornstein quipped. In the late-winter afternoon, the greenhouse reached 90 The number to call for more information about degrees—“swimsuit weather,” Jackie said. becoming a VIP is (219) 926-7561. THE March 25, 2004 Page 17 $499 Add a matching pair of lamps only $99

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On Sun., March 28, at 4 p.m., The Vesper Chorale over 100 concerts to its credit. of South Bend, will perform “The Light of the World: Wishart Bell is the founding conductor of Vesper A Concert for Lent,” in a program sponsored the Fine Chorale and Vesper Chamber Orchestra and serves Arts Board of The Presbyterian Church of LaPorte. as Director of Music Ministries at First United They will sing a varied repertoire, ranging from Methodist Church of South Bend. He is also on the Gregorian chant to spirituals, including selections from music faculty of Bethel College in Mishawaka, where Handel's "Messiah", unaccompanied works by Britten, he teaches voice and conducting. He is former chair Stanford, Bieble and others. The repertoire has been of the music department at Emmanuel Bible College especially selected for the contemplative season of Lent, (Canada) and his college choirs have toured in the United and to take advantage of the wonderful acoustics of States and Canada. He is an active composer and has the church. published articles on choral tone and music in wor- Since its first concert on Good Friday of 1993, the ship. Dr. Bell is a graduate of Trinity College and the Vesper Chorale has drawn members from a variety American Conservatory of Music of backgrounds who share a common joy in per- The Presbyterian Church of La Porte is located at forming sacred choral music. In addition to their Kingsbury Ave. & U.S. 35 South. Childcare will be many performances of traditional and contemporary provided and the church is handicapped accessible. music in the Michiana area they also have widened There will be a free-will offering and a reception their program to include educational workshops, pro- after the concert to meet Dr. Bell and the choir. viding singers with the opportunity to work with For more information, phone 219/362-6219 or nationally known guest conductors. Primarily appear- access the Fine Arts page of the church’s web site at ing on college campuses and in churches, the choir has www.laportepresbyterian.org.

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Tenor Henry Pleas Soprano Laurel has received distinc- Thomas has soloed tion for his dynamic with major choral range and artistic groups, chamber integrity. He has music organizations taken leading tenor and orchestras roles in many oper- throughout the U.S., atic repertoire. His Austria and Germany. first CD is a compi- She currently teach- lation of African- es in the music depart- American spirituals ment at Saint Mary’s woven through an College in South Bend. original story written by Pleas.

Peter Van De Helene Pickett, Graaff, bass, has mezzo soprano, is a sung to great acclaim Metropolitan Opera throughout the world. Auditions award win- In Europe, he recent- ner and two time ly performed and Milwaukee Civic recorded with the Music Award recipi- Czech State ent. She has appeared Symphony and the as soloist with over a Czech Philharmonic. dozen orchestras and He appeared in Berlin has had leading roles with the Chicago in as many operas. Symphony Orchestra, and in Budapest, he sang with the Budapest Concert Orchestra.

Although it has four vocal soloists, there is also a chorus featured in almost every movement. The chorus will include 180 combined voices from the Northwest Indiana Symphony Chorus, the LaPorte High School Chorale and the Michigan City High School Chorale. The orchestra will project English subtitles of the Latin text to enhance the listeners’ understanding of the Requiem. A brief discussion of the Requiem mass will precede the performance. Tickets are available online at www.lcso.net. They may also be purchased at the door: $15/adults, $12/ seniors, $5/students. No reservations are necessary. Information: 219/ 325-0666 or email [email protected]. THE March 25, 2004 Page 21

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2501 Oriole Trail, Long Beach Construction of the Long Beach Fitness Center is well under way. Rooms 5, 6 and 7 is now one large space. We have installed sheets of plastic in the hall- ways to help keep the dust contained and to prevent heat loss as the debris is being removed from the building. Our tenants have been subject to the usual sounds of power tools and demolition noise expected during a renovation project, however, much of the work has been scheduled to take place in the evenings and on weekends. We certainly appreciate everyone’s patience and cooperation. it’s too soon to say when the Fitness Center will open for business but they have made great strides in that direction. There is still time to register for Ballroom Dance Class with professional dance instructor Mary Chandler. The six week sessions begin this week Front Row (L-R) Craig Golbesky, Rhonda Janowski, Amy Douglas, Rebecca Martin; Standing: Allen Horner, Tracy Ritter with Ballroom Dance II for intermediates scheduled Wednesday night March 24th at 6:30 p.m., and Footlight Players of Michigan City will present Ballroom Dance I beginning Sat., March 27th at 1:30 Stephen Sondheim’s musical review “Side by Side by p.m. To join the fun, phone Mary at 219/680-9261. Sondheim” beginning Fri., April 2nd at Footlight The Long Beach Performing Arts is offering a vari- Theatre, 1705 Franklin Street. ety of music and voice lessons for children and adults. The sophistication, wit, insight, heart and genius The instructors customize a program suited to your of Broadway’s most innovative and influential artist individual needs and ability. For more information, is at the center of this tribute to composer-lyricist or to reserve a class time, phone Christina at Long Stephen Sondheim. The production is being directed Beach Spa, 874-4674. by veteran actor/director Bryan Conger. The ensem- Cub Scouts Troop 802 Blue and Gold Achievement ble cast includes Rebecca Martin from LaPorte, Amy Awards Banquet was held in the gym last week with Douglas, Craig Golbesky, and Tracy Ritter all from 70 in attendance. The Scouts received their rank Valparaiso, and Rhonda Janowski and Allen Horner merit badges and had a pizza party to celebrate. We of Chesterton. are looking forward to their help with our annual spring The dazzling review includes an array of some of clean-up. Jim Clevenger and the boys are planning Sondheim's best-known songs and features numbers on shaping up the courtyard and doing a little paint- from landmark shows that revolutionized the musi- ing. cal theatre with their masterful craft and astound- Joann Saxon, Director of the Dunes Arts ing creativity: “Company,” “Follies,” “A Little Night Foundation Children’s Theatre, and Robert Music,” “A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To Eric West, Assistant Director, would like to thank The Forum,” “Anyone Can Whistle” and “Pacific the cast and crew of “Androcles and the Lion” for all Overtures,” not to mention the classics written with their hard work and dedication in making their spring production a huge success. The show was well musical theatre giants Leonard Bernstein, Jule Styne received by the children of Michigan City After School and Richard Rodgers, “West Side Story,” “Gypsy” Program with over 250 attending during special per- and “Do I Hear A Waltz?” Also included are delectable formances. rarities from the television musical “Evening Primrose,” COMMUNITY = COMMUNICATION IN UNITY and the film “The Seven Percent Solution”. Additional performances will be held on Sun., April 4th (Sat. the 3rd is sold out), April 9th & 10th (no show Preschool Storytime Easter Sunday), and April 16th -18th. All tickets are LaPorte County Public Library offers a Preschool $10. Friday and Saturday performances are at 8 p.m. Storytime on Wed., March 31, at 10 a.m. in Children’s with Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. Doors open 45 min- Services at the main branch, 904 Indiana Ave., down- utes prior to curtain. Early reservations are strong- town LaPorte. There will be 30-40 minutes of stories, ly recommended and may be made by calling 874-4035. music and crafts for 3-5 year olds. There is no cost or Presented by special arrangement with Music Theater registration. Information: 219/362-7128. International, Inc. THE March 25, 2004 Page 23 Lakeshore & Country Donna Hofmann COLDWELL BANKER Residential Brokerage Chesterton Office #1 in Listings/Sales Since 1991 1-219-763-8754 New Spring Offerings

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Turn right and follow our around four palapa, or within reasonable driving noon to nearby Playa del Carmen for shopping and bumpy dirt road for 3 kilometers. You have arrived thatch-roofed guest hous- distance from other Mayan dinner at La Parrilla, a rooftop restaurant. Monday, at Taninah."Taninah recently provided our family es, perfectly sized for our Riviera attractions. we all drove to Tulum, an archeological site south on with its Big, Fat, Mexican Vacation. The private jun- family of eight adults and Choosing Taninah solved the coast not far from our resort. It reminded me of gle retreat is owned and operated by Marino and nine children, aged one only the first planning prob- Greek ruins I have seen in Albania. Our stay was short Kathy Tomacelli, who describe it as, "a spectacular through fifteen. Beside a lem. We needed to arrange to give us time to stop on the return at Xel Ha (say retreat whose essence is rooted in a harmonious and duck pond stood a hut with transportation for families "Shell-Ha"), an ecological park. Too late to swim with balanced coexistence with the environment, while a padded floor, also suit- coming from three loca- the dolphins, we tubed down a mile-long river. The at the same time providing our guests with unsurpassed able for sleeping. A large tions. Our son Kevin and brave among us did Butch-Cassidy-and-Sundance-Kid comfort, exotic beauty, unparalleled privacy, blessed open-air palapa provided wife Camille live in Long imitations, jumping off cliffs into the river. Further peace and delightful tranquility." the cooking area overlook- Beach, Indiana near us. downstream, two ropes stretching parallel over the Peace? Privacy? Tranquility? That sounded good to ing a pool in which a plas- Our son David and wife water reminded Kevin and David of Boy Scout days us, since my wife Rose and I had been searching for tic alligator floated. A cush- Sharon live in Jacksonville, at Camp Topenepee near Michigan City. You stand on someplace where our family could gather and celebrate ioned enclosure nearby Florida, near where we the lower rope and hold onto the upper one. The her seventieth birthday, simultaneously spending provided space where a tod- spend winters. Our daugh- object is not to get from one end to the other as much some of her Individual Retirement Account funds. We dler could frolic with toys or ter Laura and husband Pete as it is to shake the ropes so others fall off into the could set aside cash for college educations for grand- watch Sponge Bob videos on live near Minneapolis. We water. At one point, 13-year-old Wesley was hanging children, but we've assigned that task to their par- television. If you wanted eventually found seats on upside down with his head in the water, but still ents. We'd rather spend the money with our grand- to shoot baskets, hit ten- four separate airlines with managed to hang on. kids now rather than on them later. nis balls or play soccer, you One of the palapa at Taninah, much more than a jungle hut flights landing within a few Back in the compound, three-year-old David amused We began to consider vacation ideas. I favored a could do that, plus there was a cenote, an under- hours of each other. us all driving a battery-operated car on the grass. David Colorado ski vacation, but as we began to discuss get- ground cave with a water slide. After that you could Flying from Jacksonville through Miami, Rose and drove well straight ahead, but hadn't quite figured out away destinations, lounge by the pool, sip- I arrived first and found long lines of travelers wait- steering. When he came to a tree or other object, one Cancun caught our eye. ping Margaritas and ing to clear customs. One by one other members of our of the other grandkids had to turn him around. We Luxurious hotels. looking for your long- families arrived, picked up their rental cars and enjoyed the interplay between children from three fam- Pristine beaches. Great lost shaker of salt. A headed south from the airport along a four-lane ilies; the older getting along with the younger and vice food with a Latin beat. 900-meter jogging path expressway that eventually narrowed to two lanes. versa. Living as we do in Long circled the property, Marino and Kathy greeted us when we arrived Each morning several groups would go running, more Beach, Rose and I appealing to those in and offered a tour of the property, which proved every often on the dirt road leading into the property rather sought more than Sea- the family who include bit as charming as shown on the Internet. Several ani- than the path around it. Kevin trained with his son, and-Sun. We shifted running as their recre- mals were permanent Taninah tenants, including a 15-year-old Kyle, who runs on his high school track our attention to the ation. For those less cow and a pair of deer plus three donkeys, whose bray- team. Although David is more a tennis player, he ran area of Mexico's into training for their ing awakened us each morning just before dawn. regularly too as did Laura. I brought up the rear. Best Yucatan Peninsula next 5-K, there also The palapa Rose and I chose offered hardwood slat runner was Taninah's dog, Luna, who met every below Cancun called was a game room and shutters for walls. It was like sleeping outdoors. I loved challenge. Rose normally cares little for pets, but the Mayan Riviera. library. If you wanted to lie awake in bed and listen to the jungle come was ready to take Luna home after several days in Archeological ruins. to escape from your alive, the piercing whistles of birds accompanied by her company. Underground rivers. children, you could do the trickle of rain on the thatch roof. Worrisomely, rain Mexican Vacation Continued on Page 30 Numerous beachfront so for hours before they had been predicted for the first resorts, but also rental tracked you down. three days of our stay, but houses tucked back in Ample adult eyes pro- Marino promised that it sel- the jungle. The word vided security. Taninah dom rained all day, plus it could "eco-tourism" began to The Higdon grandchildren had a staff of a half rain heavily here and be clear enter our vocabular- dozen Mexican work- a few miles away. He was right. ies. Rose went surfing on the Internet and discovered ers, who seemed to enjoy watching us enjoy our- The only day it rained for a www.taninah.com and Marino Tomacelli. selves. long period, half our group was Marino had been born in Mexico City, but moved Regardless of interest, Taninah offered something several hours away at the arche- with his parents to Texas then California, where he for everyone in our family, plus the size of the prop- ological site Chichen Itza suf- and his wife Kathy first met. Later, he returned to erty was such that the seventeen of us could occupy fering no precipitation except Mexico to work at a resort owned by his father in Playa it exclusively. (Taninah does not offer individual during the drive. del Carmen. He and Kathy eventually began to devel- guest houses for rent; you reserve the entire place or In the best spirits of eco- op Taninah, hacking it out of the seemingly impen- nothing.) Yet the total cost proved less than if we had tourism, there was no air con- etrable jungle. chosen one of the exclusive beach resorts nearby. ditioning, but none was need- Taninah consists of ten acres of land, five of which Back in the jungle, we were less than ten minutes away ed, not even in summer, claims Kevin and Kyle train on the Taninah jogging path THE Page 30 March 25, 2004

Mexican Vacation Continued fromPage 29 Tuesday, two of the families decided the three-hour drive to the Mayan ruins in Chichen Itza might prove too long for the youngest children. We piled the older ones into two cars, following a two-lane highway where every few miles, and while passing through small villages, we encountered topes, that being the Mexican name for speed-bumps. But topes were unlike speed-bumps you Climbers ascend the pyramid at Chichen Itza might encounter in a typical American suburb. Huge ridges, or sometimes metal balls imbedded in the pavement, they seemed designed to bring even a Humvee to a screeching halt, or maybe they were planned to slow Laura pauses before ascending the traffic so roadside peddlers could hawk their wares. pyramid at Chichen Itza "Chicken Pizza," as our nine-year-old grandson Nicholas renamed Chichen Itza, proved the high point of the trip for me, both literally and figuratively. Central to the ruins was a single pyramid that screamed to be climbed despite warnings in both English and Spanish that anyone over the age of 60 should think twice before doing so. So steep was the slope that I felt like Spider-Man clinging to a skyscraper. On top, the view was spectacular, but gust- ing winds threatened to suck me into space. I descended The view from the top at Chichen Itza fearfully, sitting on each step and praying to whatever Mayan gods remained for salvation. Wednesday's destination was Xcaret (say "Esh-care-ate"), another ecological/recre- ational park, where we snorkeled down a half- mile-long underground river, then stayed for a musical extravaganza that included a field hockey game with fireballs. One by one, the younger grandchildren fell asleep and were transported home early. After three hectic days of touring, I needed rest myself, so chose Thursday to do nothing much, content to lie around the compound reading a book and sipping Sol Beer, a local Camille, Holly, Kyle, Wesley and Angela examine a diorama at Chichen Itza favorite. THE March 25, 2004 Page 31

To help us celebrate not only Rose's birthday, but February birth- days of Sophie (seven), Holly (10) and Holly's mother Camille (undis- closed), Marino appeared with a piñata. He hung it from a zip line, normally used by the grandkids to streak through space from one tree to another. With Marino tugging the piñata up and down, each grand- The Higdon clan snorkel an underground river at Xcaret

The beach at Akumal kid except one-year-old Daniel took turns swinging Jake swings at the pinata away with a bat until the piñata exploded in a shower of candy. Hal Higdon is a resident of Long Beach. That same afternoon, Kyle and his younger broth- More of his writing can be found on the er Wesley got into a barefoot soccer game on the Internet at: www.halhigdon.com. lawn with two of the Mexican workers. It was a For more information on Taninah, go to: friendly game with a lot of passing back and forth and www.taninah.org. shooting through goals marked by beach sandals. Afterwards, I noticed Kyle favoring a bruised toe. "Your track coach isn't going to be happy," I scolded him. We spent most of Friday on the beach at Akumal, a few miles down the road. Returning to Taninah, we made one last visit to the cenote with its slide into the underground river. Marino seemed impressed that Grandma Rose and Grandpa Hal made the biggest splashes. That night after dinner, we sat around beside a blazing fire next to the duck hut talking, telling and retelling stories, both eager to head home, yet wishing our big, fat, Mexican vacation would never end. Saturday, it was time to head for the airport even though I still had not found my long lost shaker of salt. Sophie slides down the water slide in the cenote, while Holly and Jake observe THE Page 32 March 25, 2004 “The Princess and the Pea”

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Vampires are perhaps the only lemon or lime juice (more fun to eat a sorbet of those known bipeds who don’t love garlic. citrus flavors – that’s supposed to work, too). Most of us mortals are so mad for I’ve been making this for years – it seems to be my the stuff that we’ve been known family’s 1st-choice appetizer. to host parades and festivals in its honor. It even has a fan club, “The Order of The Stinking Rose” – that’s the definition of garlic in one of my favorite cook- books Chic Simple Cooking, by Kim Johnson Gross and Jeff Stone. Then, in an old Saveur magazine, I read “...garlic will knock your socks off in tarts served with blue cheese, racks of lamb with mashed potatoes and ice cream with Parmesan tuiles... You’ll be resistant to sniffles all winter.” The kind of garlic found in a produce department depends on the time of year. California garlic is available throughout the winter. Garlic from Mexico and Chile generally arrive from March through June. If you visit our neighboring Chesterton farmers market A few of the various garlic flavored goodies on the gourmet in the summertime, you’ll find Roy Navardauskas, the shelves of Michigan Thyme in New Buffalo. They even sell Stinking Rose garlic potato chips garlic king, with an abundant supply from his own garlic gardens. Did you know the refrigerator is a bad place for garlic? Nor should we store in sunlight. A cov- BAKED GARLIC WITH ROQUEFORT AND ered crock with holes that allow air to circulate is ideal. ROSEMARY Properly stored, garlic will keep for up to eight weeks, 6 whole heads of garlic but if in a hot kitchen, will dry out more quickly. 3 T. butter, cut into 6 slices Cutting or crushing releases the oils that give gar- 1/4 c. olive oil lic pungency. Adding a little salt when mincing not only 1 can chicken broth keeps it from sticking to the knife, it adds addition- 1/4 c. dry white wine al flavor as the salt will absorb oils that might oth- 2 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary erwise stay on your cutting board. As for the cutting about 4 oz. crumbled Roquefort cheese board – if possible, keep a separate one just for gar- Preheat oven to 375_ lic and onions. If not, rub your all-purpose cutting board Cut 1/2 inch off top end of each garlic head, leav- with salt and lemon juice after garlic and onions ing root end intact. Remove any loose papery perfume it, then wash with a mild soap and rinse thor- outer skin. Place garlic, cut side up, in non-alu- oughly. Oh yes, Martha Stewart suggests holding minum baking dish. Dot with butter. Pour oil your hands under running water while rubbing them over. Add 1 can broth and the wine to dish. with a stainless steel spoon, then wash with soap and Sprinkle chopped rosemary over garlic. Place water. Nope, I haven’t tried that. two rosemary sprigs win dish. Can be made to this The longer garlic cooks, the milder its flavor point 8 hours ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room becomes. Whole heads (or unpeeled cloves) roasted for temp, then bake uncovered until garlic is tender, about an hour are aromatic and not too pungent, basting every 15 minutes with pan juices and adding produce a creamy texture that spreads well and is deli- more broth if necessary to maintain some sauce cious on toasted or grilled bread. As it roasts, the gar- in dish. Will be in oven about 1 hour 15 minutes. lic caramelizes, becoming sweet. Poached in water for Add Roquefort to dish and continue baking 15 to 20 minutes, it also has a distinct, smooth fla- until almost melted, about 10 minutes. Discard vor. cooked rosemary sprigs. Serve warm, with chunks Want to freshen your breath after eating the recipe of crusty bread. below? Chew a coffee bean or fresh parsley or sip some Enjoy those stinking roses. THE March 25, 2004 Page 35 Full Color Printing Brochures Fliers Newsletters Annual Reports Business Cards Promotional Pamphlets

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“Hometown Heroes” on Exhibit Compelling images of war from the camera of local journalist Fred Dodd, who was embedded for 2-1/2 months with the local Marine Corps reserve unit in Iraq and Kuwait, are featured in the exhibit “Hometown Heroes” on view now through June 20 at the Northern Indiana Center for History, 808 W. Washington St., South Bend. The exhibit plunges visitors in to the world of war that American soldiers were fighting in the spring of 2003 and fight yet today. Dodd will sign copies of his book on Sat., April 3, from 1-3 p.m. The museum is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tues.-Sat., and noon-5 p.m. on Sun. Admission is $5, with discounts for senior citizens and children. For more information, phone 574/235-9664 or log onto www.centerforhisto- ry.org. THE Page 38 March 25, 2004

Diggin' in the Earth with Maggie Beyer

The snow drops are blooming, the first sign of Spring. So, of course, there has to be snow. Just sprinkles of snow dust to be sure, but still the white stuff that knows how to be April foolers and say gotcha. You thought Spring was really here, didn’t you? The first hints of Spring came to me this year in Florida this February when I went to a garden center with my daughter who was out to buy caladium bulbs. She just puts them in the earth where they obey their innate divine command to divide and multiply and fill the earth with their rainbows of varied col- ored leaves. Sun, shade, sand, clay, what care have they. The world is theirs.

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A giant caladium bulb. 219-872-5866 Fit, Tan & Beautiful 1010 Karwick Plaza • Michigan City, IN Here in my northern garden, I have been more penu- rious in my purchase of caladium. I have passed on the early bulbs that have to be set early, watered and watched for the first shoots, then tenderly transplanted to pots or places in the garden. I have wait- ed and then paid dearly (at least that is what my bud- get says) for fully grown plants in pots, when I can find them. Caladium, which are known as the gera- niums of the South, don’t seem to make it abun- dantly in the North. Sometimes you can find them; other years, not a one makes an appearance in garden centers. This year in Naples, however, I got caught up in my daughter’s fervor, and as she carefully selected the varieties of bulbs she wanted, I began tossing bag after bag of bulbs in my own shopping cart to take home. Silly me. My suitcase was full when I came down. Vintage and Modern Lamps Now I had the same stuff, plus some Valentine Large Lampshade Selection • Gifts Day gifties that included a Teddy Bear from my grandson, and. . . .bags and bags of caladium bulbs. Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday 11-5 MI time And why is it, that clothes, once they are worn, seem 900 W. Buffalo (U.S. 12), New Buffalo • 269-469-2742 • F 269-469-5655 to double in size when you repack them? Travelers all THE March 25, 2004 Page 39 know this. It happens every time when we try to ” your squeeze in our gift purchases on the way home. I packed Fund wa e ... s “ You can be on y hom once. I packed twice. I simply wasn’t going to make Let u it. The morning of my return flight, I gave up, began your way to your new home tossing some of those clothes out, along with the or your new vacation home. bulbs (I took the Teddy Bear) and asked Jan to please Call Jan, Gina or Michael today! mail the box to me after I’d gone. Good daughter that she is, she did and they arrived last week. When BANKING I opened the box, what must I have been thinking? COMPANY Each bag of caladium held a half dozen bulbs. I was Jan Biernacki-Ormsby Michael Higley Gina Gierke-Siwietz going to have enough caladium to carpet the back yard. 219-871-2251 888-400-1991 219-871-2252 If. . .I can get the bulbs going. If. . .I can bring in some pots and potting soil into the porch to get them start- ed early enough. And early enough is NOW. Constant readers can be assured that there will be more on the saga of the caladium in this column. Now, however, is the time to welcome Spring and its April foolery. When the snow drops pop their blos- soms, other heads pop through the earth to notice. The greening of plants begins as the sun waves its brush of warming light a little higher in the sky. I thought a poem might be in order. Inspiration was nibbling at the back of my mind. Then I received a mailing from LAKESHORE REALTY Norb Blei, author and writing workshop mentor at The (219) 762-9194 Clearing in Door County. It was a mailing announc- ing a new book of poetry from his Cross+Roads Press. We who are wont to do a little poetry, often find the aha! moment of inspiration in the work of others. As I did in a poem from the book called “A Blessing of Trees” by Alice D’Alessio. The image of those sturdy oaks, flex- ing their shoulders, flaunting knuckled joints, seemed so right after a winter that no matter its joys, seemed Classic Lake Michigan Cottage hard. The poem was a hymn to aging and grace, Live on the Beach - 75 Feet of Frontage strength and renewal, as if the oak tree was saying, okay, life, you’ve tried the spirit, but I’m still here, wav- To learn more about this listing and other wonderful ing and swaying with the dance of life, ready to give properties in Indiana’s Dune Country, please visit spring’s renewal another chance. I was going to write us online at: my own, but Alice said it all; here’s her poem: dunelife.com Naked Dancers I love the honesty of oaks in winter how they shed pretense bend to the whim of the wilful choreographer buttress the pale horizon with clean-limned bodies stretch wide shoulders how they balance the sky on squinny fingertips flaunting every knuckled joint THE CLIPPER SHIP GALLERY by Alice D’Alessio • Paintings • Limited Edition Prints Ron Wallace, Professor of Poetry at the University • Custom Framing • Nautical Gifts & Accessories of Wisconsin, Madison, heralded her debut book as Specializing in Marine Art by Charles Vickery & other artists. embracing the land ethic and environmental stewardship See our fine selections of Wildlife, Florals, in the mode of Loren Eisely, Wendell Berry and Annie Landscapes & Contemporary Art Dillard. Those who might want a copy of the 48 page ta116 North Whittaker Street bound book can contact Cross+Roads Press, P.O. 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We wanted to buy Editor that we were off to Chicago in two days to see a book for my brother the Lyric Opera of Chicago’s production of Giacomo as a retirement gift, Puccini’s timeless “Madama Butterfly,” she suggest- so we reckoned we’d ed we focus on something other than the opera. have to head a few After all, Paula McHugh had just taken us all blocks here and there behind the scenes at the Lyric Opera in her fascinating to find the right book- cover story in the February 26 edition of The Beacher, store, and we sort of and I have been known over the years to write large thought we’d do a about various operas I have seen at the Lyric. progress report on the So, said Madam Editor, it was time to focus on some- Millennium Park pro- thing else in downtown Chicago. ject, but — well — we We assured her we would be taking the South got the book buying Shore into town and would have plenty of time for explo- business done sooner ration prior to the 2 p.m. curtain at the Lyric for the than expected, and, matinee performance of “Butterfly.” since we had packed a Now, Natalie and I are nothing if we are not a lunch, we figured the pair of happy hikers. 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That’s what we love about it, and I could run my tank dry gassing on about all we saw and did that fine day before the opera, but I am obliged to report that South Shore trains take a brake at Randolph. the Museum of Broadcast Communications, which occu- So we clicked on into Chicago on South Shore train pied space at the Washington Street end, was indeed number 14 on the recent morning in question fully closed. There was even a notice on the door of a “one- expecting to wander hither, thither and yon in the Windy of-a-kind” auction set for March 6 from 10 a.m. to noon THE March 25, 2004 Page 49 for museum members and noon to 8 p.m. for non-mem- turally significant Washington Boulevard Bridge bers. and positioned ourselves in the plaza across the river Sad. from the Civic Opera Building. But there was so much glad art to see elsewhere in the Cultural Center that day that we really didn’t have time to get bummed out. In the Michigan Avenue Galleries, for instance, we found a fascinating group exhibition called “Perfect” that featured, among other things, a canvas covered entirely by black ink and another work that traced the artist’s movements within the city of Chicago over a period of years.

Entering Preston Bradley Hall. A view from across the river of “Insull’s Throne,” or the Civic Opera Building built by Samuel Insull. To think they were actually From that perspective, we could easily see that Insull going to tear had designed his 45-story office tower to appear as a down the Chicago throne to anyone looking at it from across the river. Cultural We looked, snapped, took a quick side-trip through Center!!!!! This CitiCorp Center at Madison and Canal to see what is the dome in Preston a proper commuter train station should look like, Bradley Hall as and then followed the happy herd into the Lyric for seen by lying our appointment with the ill-fated Japanese Butterfly on one’s back on the floor. and the philandering American naval officer who done her wrong.

Don’t worry, fans of far-out, you have until March 21 to make an appointment with perfection. Moving right along, we moved right on up to the Sidney R. Yates Gallery on the fourth floor on the Randolph Street side where we explored the last CitiCorp Center wild places in the world with such world-class pho- at Madison and Canal houses tographers as Annie Leibovitz, Fazal Sheikh, and the commuter Sally Mann. The major traveling exhibition presents station for those 124 photographs commissioned by the Nature training north and northwest Conservancy and will hanging around the Cultural from the city. Center until March 28, so head on over to Carroll Avenue soon and let the South Shore whisk you off to the wilder- ness looming over Randolph Street Station. As you are surmising from the growing length of this discourse on the Cultural Center, Natalie and I chewed up nearly all of our allotted pre-opera free time wandering about the Cultural Center. So we had to quick-march west to the Lyric on Wacker Drive between Madison and Washington. And, just so you know, we had plenty of time to: We made such good time marching cross-town that 1. Give French soprano Sylvie Valayre a prolonged we arrived at what Paula McHugh described as standing ovation for fully realizing one of opera’s Samuel Insull’s grand Civic Opera Building with most demanding roles, enough time for a few more photographs. It being a 2. Grab some victuals at a fast-food place on sunny day in late winter with the promise of butter- Washington, flies in the air, we headed across the south branch of 3. Catch the 5:58 train for home. the gently flowing Chicago River on the architec- Tough work, but somebody had to do it! THE Page 50 March 25, 2004 Long Beach DID YOU KNOW… Women’s Bowling • Your heating and cooling system can March 16, 2004 be equipped for REMOTE CONTROL? Team Standings Won Lost • You can adjust your heating or 1. The Hopefuls 27 13 cooling system in your beach home 2. Alley Cats 24 16 3. Graceful Gutters 24 16 from your office or home in Chicago. High Team Game Score • Your second home can be warm & 1. Audio Visuals D.J.s 469 comfy or nice & cool for your 2. Alley Cats 460 weekend visit when you arrive. 3. The Hopefuls 417 • ALSO, should the temperature in your High Team Series Score 1. Audio Visuals D.J.s 1345 second home fall below 50°, 2. Alley Cats 1335 an alert will be sent to two locations. 3. No Shows 1194 Let the Indoor Comfort Experts Show You How High Individual Games Score 1. Kim Fellows 232 Plumbing & Heating 2. Becky Pendergast 207 DYE Serving You Since 1939 3. Leighamm Murray 201 SERVICE 24 HOURS A DAY High Series Scratch Score 1. Kim Fellows 558 (800) 393-4449 (219) 362-6251 2. Becky Pendergast 534 1600 Lake St. Heating, Air Conditioning LaPorte, IN Residential & Commercial 3. Helen Stephenson 479 Splits: 3-7 split picked up by Ruth Werdine 2-7 split picked up by Billie McCanish Strikes: 6 in a row: Kim Fellows 3 in a row: Tami Mullins & Leighann Murray

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FREE ESTIMATES WANT TO BUY OR SELL HEALY'S LANDSCAPING & STONE ART & OFFICE SUPPLIES (FIRME'S) 219/879-5150 -- FAX 219-879-5344 (2 Stores) 11th & Franklin Streets, Michigan City - 219/874-3455 http://www.healysland.com - [email protected] Highway 12, Beverly Shores - Just West of Traffic Light. FOR SALE -- TWO WAVERUNNERS w/duel trailers. 1997 Arctic Cat LARGEST Supplier of Natural Stone Tigershark. 768 CC. 90 HP. 1994 Yamaha Pro VXR. 701 CC. 63 HP. New Items Take them all at $3,900. - Phone 219/872-5611. Kewanne flat skippers -- Irish Celtic Stone -- Building veneers. JIM'S LAWN SERVICE & SNOW PLOWING REAL ESTATE Don't Get Snowed In - Call Jim Free Estimates - 219/874-2715. Leave message REAL ESTATE WANTED - BUY OR RENT THINK FALL BUYER DESIRES TO PURCHASE SMALL COTTAGE OR HOUSE Let Us Be Your One-Stop Store Call 312/255-9680. Firewood - Snow Plowing - Fall Cleanups We also provide maintenance (Commercial and Residential) COMMERCIAL - RENTALS/LEASE/SELL H&S SERVICES --2621 E. US HIGHWAY 12 GOLDEN SANDES STORE AND LOCK (Across from Karwick Plaza) 4407 E. U.S. 12 (@ Hwy. 212) Michigan City, IN. 219/879-5616. Call 219/872-8946 OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE IN POPULAR HACIENDA BUILDING SMALL'S GARDEN CENTER Sizes from 720 SF up to 1750 SF. Landscape Design & Installation For more information call 219/874-8748 Brick & flagstone patios, walks, retaining walls, timber. -- Fieldstone, ledgerock, sod, hydroseeding, clean-ups, trimming. - LOW PRICES ON FOR LEASE - Two Office Suites, approximately 900 and 1,500 square MULCHES, PULVERIZED SOIL, 12 TYPES DECORATIVE ROCKS, feet respectively, at 1411 S. Woodland Ave., Michigan City, IN. Modern, FLAGSTONE. - 13-Acre Garden Center. 7,000 Sq. Ft. Gift Store. contemporary, energy efficient & ample drive up parking at the door. FREE ESTIMATES. - 219/778-2568. Available in March -- Call 219/872-0318 CAPPY'S LAWN CARE FREE ESTIMATES • SPRING CLEANING RENTAL INDIANA 219/874-3580 HOUSE FOR RENT IN LONG BEACH TRADITIONS Lawn Care & Property Maintenance 3/BR. Across from lake. Great view & beach. Call 219/874-8692. Call 219/872-9326 LONG BEACH COZY 4/BR HOUSE AT STOP 15 (Across from Beach) Dependability is (y)our #1 priority Fireplace and Large Deck. No pets. Call 708/579-1745. SMALL'S GARDEN CENTER Landscape Design & Installation Brick & flagstone patios, walks, retaining walls, timber. -- Fieldstone, DUNESCAPE BEACH CLUB ledgerock, sod, hydroseeding, clean-ups, trimming. - LOW PRICES ON LAKEFRONT CONDOS -- 2 and 3 bedrooms. MULCHES, PULVERIZED SOIL, 12 TYPES DECORATIVE ROCKS, Winter Rentals -- $1,250 to $1,600 per month FLAGSTONE. - 13-Acre Garden Center. 7,000 Sq. Ft. Gift Store. DUNESCAPE REALTY - 219/872-0588. FREE ESTIMATES. - 219/778-2568. SEASONAL & YEAR-ROUND HOMES FOR LEASE CHUCK'S LANDSCAPING AND TREE SERVICE. •• 4/BR, 3/BATH 2 STORY HOME - Just 3 doors from the beach at Stop Custom landscape design & installation. Tree & shrub planting. 26. Available, furnished or unfurnished, on a one year basis. $1,200/mo Compete Lawn Renovation, i.e., Seed & Sod - Mulch & River Rock. plus utilities. Retaining Walls & Planters: Rock. Block Flagstone Timbers. Railroad ties. •• 3/BR, 2/BATH FURNISHED HOME - Sheridan Beach, just 1 door from Drain Tile Installation for Water Control Brick Patios -- Driveway Designs -- Parking Problems? Resolved! the lake. Available for seasonal lease for $1,000/mo plus utilities. High tolerance tree and stump removal -- Tree and bush removal •• 1/BR CONDO IN MARINA PARK. Available, seasonally, for $800/mo, or Insured and References - Senior Discount. year-round for $1,200/mo plus utilities. ONE CALL DOES IT ALL MERRION & ASSOCIATES REALTORS 219/874-8785 219/872-4000 www.merrionandassoc.com

25 to 500 People ORAK SHRINE CENTER N PLEASANT HEIGHTS FARM Business Meetings A First Quality Equestrian Facility since 1991 N Seminars N Lessons • Boarding • Training • Shows Weddings Symposium Catering N Dressage • C/T • English & Western Balance Seat Breakfast - Luncheons - Dinners, Snacks, Buffets. Parties for all Children’s Camps Available Occasions Sit-down Dinners - Full Bar Service Available N Call for Pony Ride Specials 3848 N. FRONTAGE RD. - MICHIGAN CITY FREE Hall Rental 219-873-1826 Monday-Thursday 0707 N. Shebel Rd., Michigan City • Call 219-324-RIDE (7433) THE March 25, 2004 Page 53

FLINT LAKE-VALPARAISO - Charming hillside house surrounded by INDIANA & MICHIGAN - Vacation Rentals - One to 8 bedrooms on or trees. Spacious living room. Fireplace. Big Country Kitchen. 1/BR. near the lake. Call Executive Group Sales & Rentals Realty, LLC Glassed in study. Steps to the beach. Peaceful. Perfect for writer, 269/469-9813, or www.egrsales.com artist, or loving couple. $630/month. -- Call 219/771-2779. SHERIDAN BEACH ANNUAL LEASE -- Modern, 2/BR, 2/Bath, with LONG BEACH HOUSE FOR RENT ON LAKE SHORE DRIVE Master Suite. Stove, refrig, W/D, deck, storage unit. Off-street parking. 3/BR. AC. FP. Furn. Avail Sept thru May. $750/mo + util. $750/mo + utilities. Credit Ck. No pets Broker/owner. 219/363-6810. Call 708/424-8756, or 219/874-8428. DESIRABLE BEACH HOUSE ON 2 LOVELY WOODED LOTS. FOR RENT 1/4 Block from lake (Stop 37) Michiana Shores. 3/BR + loft. Sleeps 8 615 WESTWOOD WAY comfortably. Cent/Air. Screened back porch & wrap around deck, + 2/BR, 1/Bath. $650/mo. Tenant pays utilities. Completely furnished. porch off master bedroom. All utilities & cable included, except 2 1/2 Blocks to Beach. Avail Sept - June 10, 2004. phone calls. Avail weekly or monthly. Phone Mike @ 847/321-8661, or Judy @ 847/967-8215.-- Email: [email protected]. 330 MAPLEWOOD DRIVE - SHORELAND HILLS 2 + BR/3 Bath. $1,200/mo, year round. Brand new home in 2001. RENTALS MICHIGAN Close to beach. Very nice. A/C, Fireplace, Sunroom, Basement. HOUSE FOR RENT - NEW BUFFALO - Convenient "in town" This Is A Must See! location. 16 S. Townsend. Take the first right after Jackson's Market on U.S. 12. Available now. Newly renovated. New appliances. New 2521 GLENDALE WAY, LONG BEACH window treatments. 2 Bedroom. Full dry basement. Large yard and 4/BR-3/Bath. $1,200/mo. plus utilities. One-year lease preferred. one car Wonderful family home, partially furnished. A/C. Fireplace. Great garage. VERY CLEAN! $700 per month. Security deposit & refer- location, just 1/2 block to Lake Michigan. Security deposit required. ences. NO SMOKERS. No pets. Please drive by first. Call Gary at 269/449-2168 to see more. For more information, please visit www.mickygallasproperties.com. BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE MICHIANA COTTAGE FOR SUMMER RENTAL MICKY GALLAS PROPERTIES -- 219/874-7070 One block from beautiful Lake Michigan Beach at Stop 39. Fully DUNESCAPE BEACH CLUB furnished--Charming Deco decor. Air conditioned, forty windows to Gorgeous 3-level condo. Decks, Jacuzzi, 2-car garage, fireplace, catch lake breezes. Sleeps up to eight persons. Three bedrooms. 3/BR, 2 and 1/2 bath. Beautifully FURNISHED and decorated. The Two full baths. Two woodburning fireplaces. New kitchen. Secluded beach and all club amenities, including indoor pool and workout forty oak tree landscape with Adirondack chairs and hammocks. facilities, are just steps away. Avail Immediately through May 31 TVs with cable and movie channels. BBQ grill. Available May (June negotiable). $900/month. Call (865) 384-8104. onward through October and selected winter holidays. Pets wel- SHERIDAN BEACH - Brand new. Lake Shore Drive. Lake view. come. Call [773] 528-0825 or [773] 281-7100. Prefer longer tenancy, 3/BR, 2/Bath. Fireplace. Central air. Washer/dryer. but willing to consider weekly rentals with excellent tenants. Year round, $1,500/mo. Utilities included. - 219/872-4446. INDIANA & MICHIGAN - Vacation Rentals - One to 8 bedrooms on or CHARMING MICHIANA SHORES COTTAGE IN WOODED AREA near the lake. Call Executive Group Sales & Rentals Realty, LLC A little over a block from great beach. Rustic charm with modern 269/469-9813, or www.egrsales.com conveniences. 2-New baths and kitchen. Fireplace. Air/Cond. HOUSE FOR RENT IN THREE OAKS - 4/BR, 2/Bath. Fireplace. New car- Beach Shower , BBQ peting. Just decorated. 2-Car garage. Pets allowed. Option to purchase, Dishwasher. 2 + Bdrms. Avail June Thru Sept. by the week. lease. Credit check & security dep. $1,295/mo. 269/469-0478. Call 773/935-1855 days, or 773/248-3265 evenings. THREE OAKS - 4/BR, 1/Bath. Just remodeled. New kitchen. New SHERIDAN BEACH - Large, luxury 3/BR, 1 1/2 Bath. Across from bath. Pets allowed. Option to purchase, lease. Credit check & securi- st Beach. Cent/Air. W/D. Avail Apr 1 . $1,000/mo. - 219/872-4446. ty dep. $875/mo. 269/469-0478 ON THE BEACH - 3/BR, 2 1/2 Baths. Family room. A/C. New appli- MICHIGAN - GRAND BEACH -- Lake front home, just 42 steps down ances. No pets. Decorator's own home. - Call 773/405-9879. to a private beach on Lake Michigan. Enjoy magnificent sunsets PARADISE VILLAS from this lake-front deck. Golf course and tennis courts are within Beach & Vacation Rentals walking distance. This cozy 3/BR is air-conditioned and equipped MAKE YOUR VACATION RESERVATIONS NOW! with a washer & dryer. Avail July & August for $1,750/wk, or June & Step off the back deck onto the sandy beaches of Lake Michigan in Sept. for $975/wk. Call 708/848-1025 for a viewing appointment. Sheridan beach. Beautiful cottage, exceptionally clean, sleeps six. - $2,500 wkly rental. FLORIDA RENTALS 219/879-2104, 219/210-0259, 219/861-6328.wwwparadisevillas.biz FLORIDA KEY'S OCEANFRONT CONDO AVAIL FOR RENT LONG BEACH HOUSE FOR RENT - Great location, very close to beach Swimming Pool. Tennis Courts. Gorgeous View with 2 Bedrooms and park. 4/BR, 2/Bath. A/C. W/D. New kitchen w/DW. Deck w/BBQ. Cable & 2 Baths. Weekly rental, $1,100.00. -- Call 219/872-5127. TV. - Avail after 8/15/04 - Short/Long term. -- Call 312/953-9570. REAL ESTATE FOR SALE LONG BEACH HOUSE RENTAL WOODED, 88 X 120, HOMESITE. City water & sewer. Birch Drive, Call now to reserve Summer'o4 weekly rental of this JUST refur- Michiana, IN area. $65,000. - Broker/Owner - 239/283-2437. bished 3/BR house. Sleeps 10. Includes new kitchen, lighting, furniture, beds & paint. Only one block from Stop 22 beach. No Pets. GRAND BEACH, MI - By Owner. "Detail & photos at For info/rates - call Tim at 773/975-1291 www.gonehome.com, ad# 061928." Close to private beach, tennis, golf, BEAUTIFUL BEACH HOUSE WITH LAKE VIEWS - Avail April 1st for etc. Ph. 269/469-3944 for showing. Buyer's agent commission, $725,000. full summer or one year lease. New kitchen (stainless appliances, MICHIANA SHORES -- New Construction - 1700 Sq. FT. Cape Cod. granite countertops) & bath. 1/BR + Den. Fireplace. For summer Invest or own. Great deal from builder. Will be completed by July. lease, $2,800/month. One year lease, $975/month - Call 219/873-1180. Please call 708/288-2481.

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a morning run with her border collie, Martha, and one Off the Book Shelf of her friends, Jill. An explosion rocks the neighbor- by Sally Carpenter hood as the pair pass a building that blows apart and 3rd Degree by James Patterson and Andrew Gross Lindsay rushes in looking for survivors. She finds a ‘It was a clear, calm, lazy April morning, the day little boy and barely manages to get him out before the worst week of my life began.” becoming asphyxiated. The victims are the boy’s parents, a high powered executive type and his wife. Their So begins novel number twenty-something for six month old baby, however, is missing. James Patterson. I have never read this mainstream A group, or person, calling itself August Spies author before and it’s easy to see why he’s so popu- claims responsibility and soon there is another mur- lar. The book practically reads itself to you...well, that der.....and another bombing. The group makes references might be exaggerating just a little, but the point is that to corporate greed, AIDS in Africa, etc. They want a the story opens with a bang (literally) and carries you scheduled meeting of the G-8, an international eco- along like a high speed Amtrak. nomic conference, to be canceled. They promise a 3rd Degree is the third book in Patterson’s Women’s killing every three days if their demands are not Murder Club series. Other titles are 1st to Die and met. When a bomb goes off in a busy mall during lunch Second Chance. The stories revolve around four hour, things heat up and the police bring in Joe friends: Lindsay Boxer, homicide lieutenant on the San Molinari, deputy director of Homeland Security....and Francisco Police Department; Jill Bernhardt, assis- a bit of a hunk to boot.....not that Lindsay noticed of tant district attorney; Claire Washburn, San Francisco’s course. chief medical officer; and Cindy Thomas, crime Woven into this story is the secret that friend Jill reporter for the San Francisco Chronicle. Four beau- has been hiding for possibly years. Lindsay sees tiful young women...but don’t mistake them for some bruises on Jill that she doesn’t explain very well. “Charlie’s Angels.” These gals are educated and intel- Later, the truth about her abusive husband, Steve, ligent and go about their jobs not with flying karate comes out and becomes just one more frustration in moves and a swing of their gorgeous hair, but with sci- Lt. Boxer’s life. Do you confront the jerk and let him entific reasoning and common good sense. know that you’re watching him, or do you stay out of In this story, most of the narrative is spoken by their marriage all together? That’s a tough choice that Lindsay Boxer. Our story starts with Lindsay having will come to haunt Lindsay when Jill goes missing. The subject matter in 3rd Degree is relevant today and chillingly possible. The image of a madman calm- ly putting together a bomb in his living room burns a mental image in the reader’s mind that seems all too real in today’s crazed world of terrorists and s TOO! extremists. i ! m g There are a few twists and turns in this story to keep ply hin sen clot you on your toes, and all in all, it makes for a fast and sational womenʼs satisfying read. Till next time, happy reading!

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872-4000 FAX (219) 872-4182 Specializing in Distinctive Properties Indiana and Michigan MERRION & ASSOCIATES REALTORS, INC. 707 Washington Street, Michigan City, IN 3606 MICHINDA OPEN SUNDAY FROM 1-3 pm. DUNELAND BEACH SPECIAL! You can enjoy lake views from the patio around your own in-ground pool with this sparkling clean limestone and redwood tri-level home at Stop 36. Built in 1958 for the daughter of Chicago busi- nessman Paul “the waiter” Ricca, comfort is the key to this well-maintained home.

The north wall of the main level is all glass, providing views of Lake Michigan to a spacious living room that also features an Indiana limestone fireplace. A convenient eat-in kitchen has updated appliances and is open to a family room with its own limestone fireplace and entry to the privacy of the pool and patio.

There are four really large bedrooms on the upper level, including a master bedroom with bath. Downstairs, a family room/library has beautiful built-in shelves, cabinetry and desk. With its own full bath and entry from the garage, it could serve as perfect guest quarters.

The yard is about 4/10 of an acre and situated above the street so that your family’s privacy is never an issue. The roof and gutters are brand new. Located just 2 doors from the beach at Stop 36, this home will bring you years of enjoyment as it and you appreciate in value! Call Michele Meden for your view of the Lake! $724,500

DIRECTIONS: Take Lake Shore Drive to Stop 36. Turn inland and go to house at top of the street. You’re there!

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LE LISTIN A WEEK IP G LT S U E M R V I C E (219) 874-5209 (219) 872-1432 Phyllis T. Waters Douglas Waters OF LAPORTE CRB, CRS, GRI COUNTY GRI Broker/Owner INC. www.longbeachrealty.net [email protected] Managing Broker

BARBECUE, BEACH PARTIES, and sunsets over Lake Michigan make entertaining easy in Indiana Limestone and Redwood ranch on 3 hillside Long Beach lots. Walls of windows in living room, dining room and family room frame constantly changing Lake Michigan views.

See through Indiana limestone fireplace in family room is shared with the living room, as are panoramic views of Lake Michigan.

The patio off the kitchen is great for outdoor meals or just relaxing in privacy. Another patio overlooks the lake.

New Pergo hardwood floors, new ceramic floors. Bedroom or den and bath in lower level also new. New fascia and soffits in the living room. Beautifully maintained, it is ready to move in at any time. $888,000

SUMMER RENTALS!! Many summer rentals are now available!! All shapes and sizes available for your enjoyment. For more information please call: 219-874-5209

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