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Volume 23, Number 31 Thursday, August 9, 2007 Children Bike, Run and Swim in Kiwanis Triathlon

by Cherie Davich

Children are encouraged to exercise three times It is motivating to see children biking, swimming, on Saturday, August 11th beginning at 9:00 a.m. and running for their community. The sweat on The Kiwanis Club of LaPorte is hosting a childrens’ their brow, the determination in their stride and on triathlon. Biking, running and swimming segments their pint-size faces gives hope to future philanthro- are included to not only persuade kids to exercise py. These kiddies can be seen pushing themselves but to raise money for other worthwhile communi- to win and strive for the fi nish line. To help ensure ty projects. The Kiwanis’s Club of LaPorte mission the kids cross the fi nish line, safety is the most statement for this event is, “In effort to promote self important factor. There will be more than enough confi dence, healthy lifestyle and a positive attitude volunteers assisting the children through every leg for our youth, the Kiwanis is hosting its second an- of the race. To help ensure the contestants safety, nual 12 and under triathlon. Proceeds go back into no headphones, radios, or MP3 players are allowed our community to fund other community service during the triathlon. projects.” Triathlon Continued on Page 2

Winning participants in last year’s Kiwanis Triathlon for kids.

Row1 - Kendall Fancher-Keller, Alexander Nunn, Gary Kostbade, Natalie Aragon, Lily Adney,Carter Bernth; Row 2 - Isaac Thompson, Tori Klimczak, Andrew Antonetti, Carly Jackson, Blake Pieroni, Chloe Christ, Carter Huber THE Page 2 August 9, 2007

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Triathlon Continued from Page 1 There are two divisions: Junior – 6 through 8 year olds, and Senior – 9 through 12 year olds. Each These 6-12 year olds compete against others their division and event has its own distance guidelines own age and gender. For example, 12-year-old girls for yards swam or miles ran or biked. The entire tri- are only competing against each other, while their athlon is being held at the LaPorte High School and male counterparts partake in the age and gender Kiwanis Field in LaPorte. The cost to participate appropriate battle. Registration closes at 8:30 a.m. in the race is $15. This is the second annual triath- on race day, then a meeting will ensue with all par- lon of its kind and the involvement is expected to ticipants at 8:40 a.m. and fi nally the race will begin increase from last year. The offi cials and staff are in the pool at 9 a.m. with the swimming competi- expecting between100-200 children to take part. tion. Swimming Competition Swimming in this three-fold contest requires the junior division to swim 50 yards while the senior divi- sion is doubled to 100 yards. A few pool side rules include no running (at the pool), swimmers must wear a swimsuit (no alternatives), no aqua socks (special swimming footwear), and no using the bottom of the pool for an extra burst. What is allowed and may even be encouraged are goggles, and if needed, lifejackets or arm fl oats.

Biking Competition The biking competition includes a two-mile bike ride for both the junior and senior league. This ride will loop around the LaPorte High School two times totaling the two mile requirement. The bikers have to abide by specifi c rules or risk being disquali- fi ed. First and foremost, is to maintain a safe at- mosphere. Safety necessities include walking their bikes in and out of the competition area and hel- mets must be worn while operating a bike. All bikes must be in good condition. Well maintained bicycles are needed for the operator and other biker’s safety. No training wheels are allowed on bikes. Prior to the race, bicycles need to be walked into the stag- ing area, placed in a wheel rack or properly secured by using its kickstand or lying on its side on the ground. Each biker needs to have their race number visibly pinned to the front of their T-Shirt. THE August 9, 2007 Page 3

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Triathlon Continued from Page 3 Running Competition Running requirements for the seniors is once again twice as long, one mile, and the juniors need to run only half a mile. The course for the senior runners will be around the practice football fi eld and Schreiber Baseball fi eld – cutting through between the outfi eld and the high school. The participants will then run to Kiwanis fi eld using Klimczak Drive and do their fi nal lap on the track at the football stadium. For the 8 & under group – they will leave the transition area and run on Klimczak Drive to Kiwanis Field and do one lap on the track at the Football stadium.

The audience can observe each stage of the race friendships, to render altruistic service and to build from predetermined viewing areas. This guaran- a better LaPorte.” tees that the observers will not miss their child, For more information, please contact the LaPorte grandchild, niece, nephew, or sponsored athlete. Kiwanis Kids Triathlon. They can be contacted via There will also be medals awarded to the top win- Robin Clark, Local Race Director at E-mail kiwan- ners in both classes. [email protected] or on their website http://www. The children participating may not be aware of hotturbos.com/kiwanis/triathlon. the positive outcome their efforts will produce. Or The race address is LaPorte High School and Ki- the Kiwanis club’s contribution to the community wanis Field, 602 F Street, LaPorte, IN, 46350. over the last 86 years. The overall Kiwanis club’s motto is, “Serving the children of the world.” In LaPorte, on Saturday they are focusing on their If anyone wants to participate in this years local community by hosting this triathlon. The La- race please email the kiwanisforkids@csinet. Porte Kiwanis overall mission statement, “Like all net website with their entry by the Wednes- Kiwanis Clubs, the LaPorte Club seeks through day the 8th and then mail the check and en- its projects to carry out the purposes for which it try so it is received by Friday the 10th. The was founded: (1) To give primacy to the human and participant’s name, birthday, and shirt size spiritual rather than the material values of life; (2) are required. To encourage the daily living of the Golden Rule in All pictures are from the 1st annual Kiwanis all human relationships; and (3) To provide through Triathlon and provided by Robin Clark, Local Kiwanis a practical means for forming enduring Race Director. THE August 9, 2007 Page 5

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6th Annual MC Chamber Music Festival Schedule

The 6th annual Michigan City Chamber Music Festival announces its 2007 August Schedule. As always, all events are free to the general public and require no advance ticket reservation. The Festival consists of two concert series, all programs taking place between August 11-19, 2007. First, the Chamber Music Series. This year’s theme is “Around the World.” All performances take place at First Presbyterian Church, 121 W. 9th St, Michigan City. “Meet the artists” receptions follow each evening’s performance, along with refreshments provided by area restaurants. Second is the Children’s Series.

The Concerts: Sat., Aug. 11, 7:30 p.m. Art, Music and Fun for Children of all Ages OPENING NIGHT - “Russian Night” Tues., Aug. 14 MUSIC BY CHILDREN FOR CHILDREN Mon., Aug. 13, 7:30 p.m. HOME OF THE BRAVE - “American Night” Thurs., Aug. 16 STORY AND OPERA Wed., Aug. 15, 7:30 p.m. VIVA ITALIA - “Italian Night” Sat., Aug. 18 STORY AND STRINGS Fri., Aug. 17, 7:30 p.m. All childrens’ programs begin at “FROM THE EARTH TO THE noon at the MC Public Library and MOON” - A Mystical Musical are free. More about the childrens’ Journey schedule on page 47. Sun., Aug. 19, 3:00 p.m. Violinist Nic Orbovich Sunny Gardner-Orbovich founder of the Director of the Children’s “AN AFTERNOON IN OLD MC Chamber Music Programming. VIENNA” Festival Guest Artists Appearing at the Concerts:

Soprano Kimberly E. Soprano Melisa Cellist Wesley Pianist Robert Jones is an alumna of Barick has soloed Baldwin performs Marshall Auler is the Lyric Opera Center with the National throughout the US and Asst. Pro. of Piano at for American Artists. Orchestral Institute Europe as a soloist the State University of Philharmonic. and chamber New York at Oswego. musician.

Tenor Matthew Daniel Cellist David Pesh- Violist Gabriel Schlaf- Violinist Zofi a Violist Rudolf Haken just fi nished his third lakai is a member fer graduated from the Glashauser is from has been on the music season with the Lyric of the Grand Rapids New England Conser- Krakow, Poland and is faculty of the University Opera of Chicago’s Symphony Orchestra vatory and recently the Concertmaster of of Illinois since 1996. Chorus. and principal cellist of fi nished his Mster the South Bend Sym- the Jackson Symphony of Music at DePaul phony Orchestra. Orchestra. University. THE August 9, 2007 Page 9

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Please contact Bill McLinden at (708) 822-4204 or visit our website at www.dunescape.com for more information THE Page 10 August 9, 2007 Presentation to State History Museum Arboriculture is the art and science of maintaining trees as part of a complex system in our environment. The aim State Representative Scott Pelath joined Connie is to keep a constant balance of the ecosystem in order to and George Kassal as they delivered their art work reduce disease and death and maintain vigor and growth. “Honoring Volunteers” to Rachel Perry, head cura- tor at the Indiana State History Museum in India- napolis. The Kassals have donated the artwork for the museum’s permanent fi ne art collection. Repre- sentative Pelath worked with the Kassals to get the art accepted to the museum. The work depicts images of three women volun- teers in emergency services who are all from the Michigan City area. They are Marge Wozniak, fi re- fi ghter; Jane Neulieb, fi rst responder; and Jerry Montgomery, Red Cross volunteer. The Kassals col- laborated toegther to create the art for an exhibit called “Region Women” last year. The art won Best of Show in that exhibit.

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by Elizabeth Lane Grote

The participants of Children’s International Summer Villages grow accustomed to diversity and acceptance of other cultures. From the time that they’re eleven years old, they have opportunities to travel to other countries and other cities, to share cultures with other children. Young village delegates, as they’re called, fre- quently partake in activities such as sharing eth- nic foods. We have a clear idea of what examples of foods might be brought by children visiting from Mexico, Italy, or Japan. But what is American food, really, except a selection of all of these things? From July 23 - 28, CISV’s local, Michigan City chapter held its own camp, called LaPortraits. The group was focused on local cultural diversity in La- Porte County, Indiana. The event was a collection of snapshots, if you will, of area residents as seen through the eyes of our children. Director Julie Schmidt (left) oversees LaPortraits participants as they Many a community has suffered the strains of participate in the labeling game. self-segregation, intolerance, and hatred. The aim Acceptance and tolerance start at home. CISV of CISV is building global peace by teaching people promotes it by teaching these virtues to young from a very young age not only to accept, but to cel- minds. ebrate our differences, while simultaneously recog- LaPortraits was hosted by the local CISV chap- nizing our likenesses at the fundamental human ter, but included many children who had not at- level. Likewise, LaPortraits seeks to accomplish tended try-outs for the organization’s international this on a small scale, focusing on the community as programs. one of the building blocks of global networking. Therefore, those who had were lumped into the “Part of what we wanted to do is to help kids re- unifi ed CISV group. Other represented groups were alize how diverse our community is and yet to real- the YMCA, African American Male Coalition, and ize how we’re all the same,” says Julie Schmidt, a El Puente Community Center, alongside the less music teacher at Edgewood and Mullen Elementary formal group of children who convened as represen- Schools who served as director of LaPortraits. tatives of the local African American community.

LaPortraits particpants meet at the Naval Armory building in Michigan City. THE August 9, 2007 Page 13 The day camp, which met at the Naval Armory building of Michigan City, included numerous proj- ects, games, presentations, and activities. They even learned about Lebanese and Greek culture, thanks to representatives sent by Eat at Moe’s and the Fegaras family of restaurants. In one activity, the children attempted to label one another’s ethnic heritage. Each participant had answered a questionnaire, including all known ele- ments of individual ancestry. A selection of paper labels lay on a table and each person wore a number to indicate how many different ethnic labels applied to them. With no other clues, they raced against time to apply the labels to their comrades before ev- eryone corrected the mistakes with proper labels. The children encountered a few surprises when a blonde child proclaimed an element of Native Amer- LaPortraits participants remake the well-known YMCA dance into a CISV dance. ican heritage and a red-haired child was not the alone. Plus, many children, far removed from their suspected person of Irish descent. While they were ethnic origins, had the opportunity to take pride not without any correct answers, no one was able and awe in their own and each other’s diversity of to make completely solid judgments on appearance ancestry. As Americans, a wide variety of cultures have been blended to compose even this small sec- tor of young citizens. Participants also divided into groups to discuss cultural problems, each responsible for conveying its importance in a skit to their peers. These young students confronted serious issues such as world hunger, pollution, and the presence of gangs. They were then in charge of suggesting solutions. These children, at just eleven years of age, will be well on their way to building a global culture of understanding and cooperation. Sure, we can’t have world peace instantly. What it really takes is a process of education, starting right here, right at home. LaPortraits participants get assistance from an adult mentor (For more information about CISV, visit www. in attempting to label one another’s ethnicity. cisv.org.)

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Jazz Singer at The Acorn Theater On Fri., Aug. 17th, 8 p.m. MI time, the incompa- the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston. rable jazz stylings of Grayzna Auguscik will be sung She has since become a prolifi c collaborator, shar- on the stage of The Acorn Theater, 107 Generations ing the stage with such jazz notables as Jim Hall, Dr., Three Oaks, MI. Michael and Randy Brecker, Bobby Enriquez, John “Auguscik and her ensemble are out of this world” Medeski, Paul Wertico, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Robert - Howard Reich, Chicago Tribune Irving III, Michal Urbaniak, Terry Callier, Patricia ”She’s a music machine” - Christopher Loudon, Barber, John McLean, Andrzej Jagodzinski, Jarek Jazz Times Bester and many others. Singer, composer, arranger, and producer Grazyna Since 1994, Grazyna has made Chicago her home. Auguscik has won the praise and admiration of mu- She frequently performs at the legendary Green sic critics, jazz enthusiasts and even non-jazz audi- Mill, with extremely memorable appearances at the ences with a singular voice that speaks a universal 1998 and 2002 Chicago Jazz Festival amongst Nan- language. She is one of the most intriguing contem- cy Wilson, McCoy Tyner, Brandford Marsalis, Randy porary vocalists on today’s World jazz scene, with Weston, Von Freeman, Roy Hargrove, to name only her elusive style challenging traditional defi nitions few. Amidst her active schedule of round the world of jazz and showing a vocalist and musician without performances, Grazyna has recorded, produced and boundaries. Her unorthodox approach to rewriting distributed twelve albums, nine under her own re- classic works is at once a tribute to its authors as cord label, GMA Records, as well as appearing as a well as an adventure into uncharted territory, and guest on many projects. her originals give a fresh taste of uncanny fl avor. Her new album “Live Sounds Live” was recently Her concert at the Acorn Theater will be fi lled with released, with her second release of 2007, a collabo- songs from her many albums, and will showcase the ration with Pauliho Garcia, just around the corner. fl air and technical ability this jazz star brings to the Visit Grayzna’s website at www.grazynaaugus- music world. cik.com Grazyna’s professional music career began in Tickets: $20 for adults; reserve at 269/756-3879. Europe, and she completed her studies in 1992 at

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Concert Guitarist Carlos de la Barrera, a native of Buenos Aires, Argentina, is the guest performer for the George Krasl Memorial Concert held on Tues., Aug. 14 at 7:30 p.m. MI time at the Krasl Art Cen- ter, 707 Lake Blvd. There is no charge; a goodwill of- fering is requested. Phone 269/983-0271 to register. The performance will include classical, tradition- al Argentinean and fl amenco guitar with composi- tions by Heitor Villa-Lobos, Jose Luis Merlin, Ge- rardo Matos Rodriguez among others. Mr. de la Barrera came to the United States in 1991. His extensive South American performances include solo recitals at the Centro Cultural Reco- leta, Buenos Aires, Argentina; Vale Benetto, Santa María, Brazil; and Centro Cultural para las Artes, Montevideo, Uruguay. Mr. de la Barrera’s past performances as a so- loist with orchestra include several appearances with The Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra and The Holland Symphony Orchestra. “Beautiful, cap- tivating, with a virtuoso fl ourish,” wrote Jeffrey Kaczmarczyk of The Grand Rapids Press of de la Berrara’s recent performances of guitar solos and guitar concertos with the Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra at the distinguished DeVos Performance Hall, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. A Cincinnati Young Performing Artist Competition winner, his live broadcast was described as “beautifully execut- ed” by Alan Scheidt of WGUC-FM, Cincinnati, Ohio. Renato Butturi, president of the Evansville Classi- cal Guitar Society, wrote; “Barrera’s virtuosity and Latin style captivated the audience” (La Citarrina, Evansville, Indiana). Mr. de la Barrera holds a Masters Degree from the College-Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati where he has been a guest faculty at the Summer Classical Guitar Workshop since 1994. He is also the director of the GVSU Annual Classical Guitar Workshop, and president of the GVSU Clas- sical Guitar Society. He is currently teaching gui- tar performance and music theory at Grand Valley State University and Calvin College, in Michigan. THE August 9, 2007 Page 19

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Box Factory Mural by Holly Barefi eld “Farmer’s Market: A study of edibles” The theme for the August exhibit of Berrien Artist Guild members’ work is “Farmer’s Market: A study of edibles.” Members were asked to create work re- lated to food. During the opening reception, the Box Factory’s NightWriters will debut their chapbook of recipes and creative writing. The NightWriters will host the evening’s recep- tion with goodies prepared from the featured reci- pes. Proceeds from the book, which costs $5.99, will support the writing programs of the Box Factory’s Writers Studio. Visit www.boxfactoryforthearts.org or phone the Box offi ce at 269-983-3688. THE August 9, 2007 Page 21

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5565 – 1000 North - LaPorte 30 Bristol Dr – Kimball Woods LAKE MICHIGAN BEACHES are a short drive from COOL OFF! Association Pool Membership is optional 1 this three bedroom, two bath ranch on /2 acre. Country to the owners of this four bedroom, three bath ranch in setting encourages star gazing, fl ower and vegetable gar- Kimball Woods. In addition to convenient one fl oor liv- dens, sunning or just relaxing on the private rear deck. ing guests and family enjoy a walk out lower level with Two car garage with double-door access is perfect for all party kitchen, and great rec room. View private gardens from rear deck and patio. Built-in antiques, hardwood storage needs. There is plenty of room for additional out fl oors and fi replace add to the charm of this recently re- buildings. Located on 1000 North just off HWY 12 and duced great value. Enjoy sunsets from many Lake Michi- priced to sell quickly at $134,900. gan Beaches. New Price $379,000 THE Page 22 August 9, 2007 Sue Continues to Break Records Since the beginning of training in October, 2005, my personal best.” Sue Sanaghan has had many accomplishments, When asked what motivates her to continue both personal and professionally. weight lifting, Sue had this to say. “Knowing I have June 23, 2007, continual support and encouragement from my fam- at WDFDF ily especially my husband, Dan, and my children (World Drug and friends,” and “I also feel good about myself.” Free Dead-lift- The continued support, encouragement and dedi- ing Federation), cation of her trainer, George Blue, helps to keep Sue Sue achieved focused. George is a 3-time world Champion and 2 awards. One world record breaker. His last achievement was No- was 1st place in vember 2006, where he dead-lifted 507 lbs. age/weight divi- Sue is having a good time and she is enjoying what sion where she she is doing. She also said “Through the continued dead-lifted 276.5 coaching and support from my husband, Dan, and lbs., and the sec- my trainer, George, I can and will accomplish so ond was an Out- much more.” Upcoming competitions include World standing Woman Championship meets in October and November Dead-lifter award with a goal of over 300 lbs. where she com- peted against six other women. She also broke the current American and national re- Sue holds her First Place award and the Best cords previously Female Deadlifter award. set as well as the Indiana record. On July 21, 2007, at the WABDL (World Associa- tion of Benchpressers and Dead Lifters) regional meet, she achieved two more awards. One was 1st place for her age/weight and another for Outstand- ing Woman Dead-lifter where she competed against Sue makes her Personal Best with a 284 lb. lift ten other women. She dead-lifted 284 lbs., double which is also a new Indiana State record. her body weight. At this event, she broke the Indi- Long Beach Fitness Center is the place for hard ana record, which she had previously set. On this work, sweat and tears. For Sue, weight training 1 date she also broke her own personal best record is usually 1 /2 hours three times a week. She then again. throws in 45 minutes of a cardio workout fi ve to Sue works hard to achieve the goals she has six times a week. She continues with her primary set. “I enjoy the sport with the benefi t of becoming career as an RN with the VNA of LaPorte County. healthier and looking fi t and trim.” She also feels We all know when we need the heavy guns, we can that to do enough to just get by is not good enough. count on Sue to lift her weight and more. “I do my best every time, always competing against – submitted by Karla Schoof

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Ivy Tech Real Estate License Renewal Ivy Tech Community College Northwest real es- tate program will provide continuing education for both salespersons and brokers on Friday mornings in September at the Gary Campus, 1440 E. 35th Av- enue. The mandatory and elective courses required for renewing real estate licenses will be offered from 8 a.m. to 12 noon on September 7, 14, 21 and 28. The real estate salespersons pre-licensing class will be held on Saturday mornings from 8 a.m. to 12 noon beginning August 25. The 54-hour class- room course is designed to prepare students for tak- ing the state of Indiana salespersons license exami- nation. College credit is granted upon successful completion. Open registration for the fall semester will begin on Monday, August 13 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. For additional information on the real estate program, please call Al Fabian, business professor at 219-981- 4429 or email [email protected] THE Page 28 August 9, 2007 Moonlight Madness Comes to Red Arrow Highway, Michigan by Jan Van Ausdal

On Saturday, July 29th, my friend, Sylvia Wag- ner, her grandson, Charlie Bonick, and I took a Red Arrow Ride in Michigan’s Harbor Country to visit some of the places having Moonlight Madness open- ings. We started our visit late afternoon and contin- ued into early evening, since some of the places were open for this event before the moonlight time while others opened later in the evening and all planned to be open until midnight. Our fi rst stop was at Patty’s Picks, Union Pier. We encountered Mike, Mary, and Ryan Kochanny from Chicago. It was their fi rst time at this event, since they had just found out it was happening. They were looking at a red, white, and blue section of the shop, where there were such things as red, white, & blue wicker furniture Lincoln (the golden doodle) with employee Julie Dilling & owner Andy Brown at Hearthwoods Cottage Design. Mike continued with the story of the colorful chairs, which he called “eye candy.” “People have always noticed our chairs, which I made colorful as a tribute to my mom. Her birthday is in April and during the middle of April a few years ago, I decided to paint the chairs some fun colors. My wife, Mary, said, ‘Oh, No!’ She called me on her cell phone af- ter the chairs were painted colorfully, and I said, ‘Would you like to ask me how many chairs we’ve sold today? We’ve sold over $5,000 of those chairs today.’ She said, ‘Fine, but don’t be late for dinner!’” Mike continued the story of the chairs, “They’ve Mike, Mary & Ryan Kochanny browse at Patty’s Picks, Union Pier. just had a life of their own! My mom loved retail de- sign, antiquing with the family, and colorful things. Other items available at Patty’s Picks included I consider the colorful chairs and their success a bears, English lavender, and special places for Red gift from my mom, who’s looking down on us from Hat Society items, pink accessories, and grilling Heaven.” things. There were gorgeous, hanging beaded fi sh and birds made by Glass Roots. Also, there was a costume area. Next, we went to Hearthwoods Cottage Design at Lakeside. Furniture was on display outside, includ- ing their multicolored lawn chairs. These chairs have been featured in the magazine, Midwest Liv- ing, which sends out a photographer usually every year. The chairs are available in 1700 colors since they are painted in house paint. I photographed owner, Andy Brown, with his dog, Lincoln, a golden doodle, and employee, Julie Dill- ing, outside the shop near a small fi re. Andy fi lled me in on some of his shop’s history. He said, “I start- ed in 1988 in my garage in Lakeside. The fi rst two years were rough. We were in New Buffalo for ten years and then moved to this location where we’ve been for seven or almost eight years. Last year we Colorful lime green bunk beds available at Hearthwoods Cottage Design. painted the whole building, inside and outside, and We looked at furniture and accessories inside people say they just noticed our building, which Hearthwoods Cottage Design. I photographed a is now yellow. Today we’ve been very busy—it’s couch and accessories and also lime green bunk great!” beds. We sampled the cookies, cupcakes, cheese THE August 9, 2007 Page 29

Friends Jean Edwards, Jane Smith & Terry Jeffries beside Scott Covert’s large rubbing. Scarlet Macaw CAC owner stands with neighbors Bryan Jacum & Blaine Johnson & a live scarlet macaw. We enjoyed fresh fruit, cheese and crackers, nuts, and other items at Craig Smith’s Gallery that day. and crackers and array of other food items available Snacks were available in several of the various for Moonlight Madness visitors. They were having rooms of the gallery, which showcases or represents “Shoppy Hour,” which we enjoyed greatly. fourteen different artists. Our next stop was at CraigSmithGallery at Har- Then we drove to Sawyer to visit two more places. bert Tower Place in Harbert. I photographed owner, First was the Scarlet Macaw Community Art Cen- Craig Smith, with artist, Stephan Moss, and his ter. Artist John Truski’s Sweet Treats were featured paintings. Craig said, “We recently had our one at the center. I photographed the owner with her year anniversary here. I have represented Stephen neighbors, Brian Jacum and Blaine Johnson and in galleries for twelve to thirteen years, and since one of the two scarlet macaws for which the center we opened here last year. We really worked hard to is named. On the wall was a section of children’s art get this space put together. I get goose bumps when called “Kids Korner.” Earlier that afternoon there I walk down the stairs and see the gallery!” was a two hour time for children called Artful Sat- urdays. Also in Sawyer, we stopped at Catherine Doll Clothing. She said, “We’ve been mobbed today. Co- lumbus Day weekend we’ll have a fashion show that will go through town. Also, Richard Hillyer will have his fashion photographs and Local Boy Laundry is doing Tie Dye T-shirts.” We had cheese and crackers, brie and strawber- ries, and mini hot dogs at Catherine Doll’s. I photo-

Craig Smith, Gallery owner, with artist Stephen Moss & his paintings. Friends Jean Edwards, Jane Smith, and Terry Jeffries were browsing in the section with artist Scott Covert’s rubbings. Jean is from Frankfort, Kentucky; Jane is from Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. Terry is also from Kentucky, but has a cottage in Lakeside where her friends were visiting her. She said, “We’ve gotten together for the past several years, but this is our fi rst time for this event.” Scott Covert visits cemeteries and makes grave rubbings, which he then uses for his artwork. Craig told me that Scott’s work sells very well. He has combined two very important mid-20th century art move- Catherine Doll stands by some of her clothing designs and clothes. ments, one of which is pop art. Scott grew up out- graphed her with some of her clothing for sale and side of New York and currently resides in Beverly also took a photograph of other accessories avail- Hills. His parents are from this area as his father able. was mayor of New Buffalo in the 1980’s and his An enjoyable Moonlight Madness event for us mother owned Jersey Sub Shop. three! THE Page 30 August 9, 2007 Deep Fried Pickle Project at Acorn Sat., Aug. 11th, 3 p.m. MI time, The Acorn pres- clable materials. The Pickles get the whole family ents: Deep Fried Pickle Project family event. Tickets involved, while also teaching the kids how to play are $10/adults, $5/children; reserve at 269/756-3879. the instruments. After the instruments have been The Acorn Theater is located at 107 Generations perfected, the band will kick it off onstage during a Dr., Three Oaks, MI. fantastic Pickle performance. The Pickles have been Build a Singing Straw! Make a Kazoo, or how known to bring the kids and their new instruments about constructing a Shaking Shaker? The Deep onstage to jam during the show—always a delight Fried Pickle Project will show you how to build and for the entire audience. play these zany, multicolored music-makers. The Pickles have jammed onstage with Umphrey’s The Deep Fried Pickle Project (DFFP) is a delec- McGee, Backyard Tire Fire, Jamie Janover, Pres- table musical treat. They pride themselves on mak- ervation Hall Jazz Band and Everyone Orchestra. ing jug-a-billy music that would make Hee-Haw’s They also performed on Bravo Network’s “Kathy Grandpa Jones shake, rattle and roll over in his Griffi n- My Life on the D List”. They are working grave. Founded in ‘00 as a jug band, DFFP now on a kids compilation disk, with proceeds benefi t- mixes other American roots forms into the breading ing Little Kids Rock, an organization that brings batter as well. Bluegrass, Folk, Rockabilly, Blues music programs to inner-city schools, with a line-up and Honky-Tonk tunes pepper their set lists, and of musicians that includes ALO (Animal Liberation their performances include hillbilly-style punk-rock Orchestra), Hot Buttered Rum, Assembly of Dust, covers and rollicking original tunes. Zilla, the Gourds, Matt Buttler (Everyone Orches- The Deep Fried Pickle Project is Alvan Selvidge tra) and many more. on Guitar, Mandolin, Vocals, and Stumpf Fiddle; The Pickles recently made a trip to New Orleans Daniel Boone Daniel on Washtub Bass, Harmonica, where they delivered Musical Instruments to dis- Kazoo, Red Bull Horn, Craftsman saw, and Kazoo; placed NOLA musicians through RENEW OR- Jim McAllister on Drums and WashboardZilla. LEANS, and a partnership with Woodwind and During the Acorn show, the children will learn Brasswind Company of South Bend Indiana. how to make homemade instruments, including More at www.pickleproject.com singing straws, kazoos, and shakers, from all recy-

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Downtown Niles at the corner of Front and Main Street open every Thursday and Satur- PORK SAUSAGE MEATBALLS day from 8 am to 1 pm, Michigan time. 1 egg Sally Carpenter, the Beacher’s assistant editor, 1 lb sausage 1 put me onto Niles, MI, French market. Its obviously /2 tsp crushed saltines 1 a popular and well-visited farmers’ market, in just /2 tsp sage its second year. We’re told, “Most of the products of- Mix together, roll into balls and place on broil- fered are handmade, hand processed, hand grown er pan. Bake in 350 degree oven til brown. 1 or hand put together...... It’s a wonderful thing to /2 cup water 1 present to this area. It’s not like retail; you get to /2 cup ketchup talk to the person who makes the item. It’s some- 2 T brown sugar thing that’s uniquely us right now.” 1 T vinegar Once there after enjoying a pleasant drive on 1 T soy sauce a perfect-weather day, my fi rst stop was at Jakes Combine ingredients and pour over meat- Country Meats from Cassopolis MI. They have balls. Simmer for 15 minutes. Serve hot or place much to offer – such as pork chops, cutlets and in a slow cooker for later use. steak, boneless pork roast (with net), among others. Their smoked meats include bacon (yeah, that goody went home with me, yum), pork chops, ham roast, center cut ham slices. And sausages: bratwurst, Italian bratwurst, kielbasa, breakfast links, bulk sausage. This is certainly a new farmers market for Jakes, and Lou Ann Robinson, a member of Jake’s family, tells us “We believe you American consum- ers are entitled to farm fresh, pure, quality pork for your family. We are offering you a way to put fresh quality meat on your family’s table, direct from our family farm of over 100 years.” Lou Ann also tells us they are natural and have gone antibiotic free for the last three years. Several offered recipes that adorn their counter, such as: Lou Ann of Jakes Country Meats sold me some fi ne bacon Next pretty table, I picked up a great jelly called SAUSAGE AND ZUCCHINI BAKE Farm House Blueberry 100% fruit spread – no 1 lb Jake’s Sausage sugar. The Farmhouse bakery is located in Van- 1 /2 tsp garlic, chopped dalia MI. According to their fl yer, they offer baked 2 or 3 zucchini goods, breakfast, lunch, catering and gift baskets. 1 medium onion “Come enjoy a wholesome country atmosphere as 1 tsp basil you make tasty selections from our wide variety of salt and pepper home-baked goodness.” Velveeta cheese (oops, there are additional ingredients in the second paragraph below....no, I haven’t yet tried these recipes.) Brown sausage, onion, add garlic and basil, salt and pepper to taste. Place in 9 x 13 pan or casserole, place in layers over the meat, sliced zucchini, and Velveeta. Repeat with more zuc- chini and Velveeta. Mix 1 can cream of mush- room, chicken or celery soup with 1 cup sour cream, spoon over the zucchini and sprinkle with bread crumbs. Bake in preheated oven at 350 for 45 minutes to an hour. The Stutzman crew – Veronica and Victoria of the Farmhouse Bakery THE August 9, 2007 Page 37 There were attractive tables of clothing accesso- ries and other non-food sales, but I stuck to food- stuff, as always. Another pleasant scene was a large table full of breads – beautiful breads. No list avail- able so I can’t name all those many different loaves. Katie of County Down Pastries & Deli in Niles, told me the most popular breads are Epi (what’s Epi?) and Sourdough. However, I bought a loaf of garlic bread, another beauty.

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My last stop was at Concord Ridge Fruit Farms, owned by a handsome couple named Terry and Tina Holloway. All produce was spectacular, and of There’s my French Market goodies that came home to Indiana course, healthy-looking. I chose a few fi ne ears of P.S. Remember a month or so ago, readers, I corn for my supper at home. Having never been to wrote about buying a Cherokee Purple tomato plant Niles before, the Holloways told me a little about at LaPorte’s new farmers market? I bought it from the town, how it has greatly upgraded in the last some nice ladies there who run H&H Flowers in few years. I defi nitely want to go back again – then that town. Well, I’m fi nally getting a truly fi ne to- I’ll look around more, outside the Niles French Mar- mato – an heirloom, a good-sized beauty. My other ket. Thanks, Sally Carpenter, for suggesting this tomato plants are still shuddering from all our rain- “foodstuff” trip. Divine. less days, but the Cherokees prevail. I am delighted and will certainly return to LaPorte next year for more balcony tomato plants.

A handsome couple, Terry and Tina, owns Concord Ridge Fruit Farms Back home, I take a photo of my lovely Cherokee Purple tomato plant THE Page 38 August 9, 2007 Winners at Acorn Theater

Children may be best at fi nding the mag- ic in their world, as they demonstrated in essays received for the Michigan and Magic Writing Contest, sponsored by the Acorn Theater. Story subjects ranged from the magical- “A Magician Named Gregory” by 3rd grader Josh Puett, to the fanciful with dragons, and fairies- to the essay “Michi- gan’s Natural Magic” by 4th grader Brook Burtzloff, who wrote, “ What I like about the Magic of Michigan is that I can walk on water or swim in the same water.” The Michigan and Magic Writing Con- test, held in conjunction with Chicago Ma- gician Sean Masterson’s appearance at the Acorn Theater on July 28th, announced the winners in the three class groups on Satur- day. Here are the winners and a sampling of their work: Magic Writing Contest Winners with Sean Masterson at The Acorn Theater: (l-r) Shannon Carlson, Bailey Eaton, Brook Burtzloff, Josh Puett.

K-3rd grades -- another puff of smoke. Lazeybonez rose into the air Josh Pruett, Sawyer: The Magician Named and came back down.” Gregory - “Once upon a time in Michigan, there was 7th-8th grades -- a magician named Gregory. He had so much money Shannon Carlson, Bridgman: The Fairy From that he could buy 2000 horses. But he was very Another World - “… sorry, you’re probably wonder- selfi sh. One day some creature so big and so creepy ing who I am. I’m called Anya. I come from the mag- that I can’t explain how terrifying it was, told him ical world of Fianna. I’m about 4 inches tall. I have a tale…” blue and purple wings that everyone says are the 4th-6th grades (A Tie) -- prettiest wings they’ve ever seen. I always wear a Brook Burtzloff, Three Oaks: Michigan’s Natu- blue dress that matches my wings.” ral Beauty - “Magic to me is watching a roben’s ( Honorable Mention -- sic) egg hatch into a bird. More Michigan magic is Sarah Puett, Sawyer: Lizard of Time with illus- watching snow pile up outside my window, but then tration - “Now, this story takes place in the time of I try to catch a snowfl ake and it disapers( sic) in my kings and queens where dragons lived too. So, deep hand… And the best thing I like about the magic in in a faraway jungle, a dragon was sleeping. He was Michigan is watching the sun disaper ( sic) into the a very native dragon. And Michigan was his home.” lake.” David Fink, contest judge commented, “All the Bailey Eaton, New Buffalo: The Magician’s Dog entries were creative and very well written so it was - “It was a day like any other. Tuesday, to be exact. a challenge to pick the best.” More magic shows, thought Johnny Howard. People Contest winners received tickets to Sean Master- come from everywhere to see my shows, but not any son’s Magic Matinee at the Acorn Theater on Sat- more. Johnny had a horse named Clip-Clop a cat urday, July 28th plus a Rednow Kees Magic Box, named Lazybonez and a rabbit named Munch. Clip- which contains astonishing magic tricks. They also clop disappeared in a puff of smoke and appeared in get to meet Magician Masterson in person.

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THE FUTURE. The Michigan City chapter of the Children’s Caring for a parent or spouse is an act of love most International Summer Village hosted a mini people offer without hesitation. If you are not prepared, camp here at the Community Center last week. however, it can become physically and fi nancially Six students from Japan and six students from the draining. UDSA, along with their counselors, used room #10 Long term care insurance is one of the best ways to help as their home base while they explored the lake- protect the fi nancial security of someone who needs front here and in Chicago along with other points of long term care. There are many plans from which to interest. The purpose of the organization is to pro- choose. We can help determine which plan may best fi t mote peace through education, interaction, and un- your needs. derstanding in the diverse and multi-cultural world in which we live. We are pleased to support such Call today for details. a worthy cause and look forward to future involve- Melinda S. Nagle, CFP® ment with the group. Financial Advisor The bathroom renovation project is at a 411 Franklin standstill. Unfortunately, only a handful of people Michigan City, IN 46360 have responded to our plea for fi nancial help in Bus. 219-878-0590 funding the needed repairs. It was suggested that Fax 877-222-2693 Toll-free 888-878-1169 if everyone in the community rallied together and made a contribution of $25 or more we would be able to move forward and complete the bathroom EdwardJones® renovations. www.edwardjones.com MAKING SENSE OF INVESTING Member SIPC Without outside contributions, it is likely that many of the stalls will continue to have out of order signs on the doors. Please consider mak- ing a donation to the Town of Long Beach and write “bathrooms” in the memo space on your check. You Summer – Time for can drop your contribution into the Water Depart- ment bill pay mail box located just outside the Town Hall; you can hand it to the front desk attendant at Barefoot the Fitness Center; or drop it in the mailbox at the Community Center offi ce. Your support will make a difference. Beautiful Floors! The Long Beach Park Program enjoyed their last week of the 2007 season. The theme was Sum- mer Fun and included a trip to the waterfront to play with a giant 5 ft. beach ball, a live, acoustic gui- tar sing-a-long led by counselor Blake Vissing with added enthusiasm from Kevin Lombard, a swim at Carpet • Laminate • Wood • Ceramic the Country Club, a cool Dilly Bar on a hot day and a Pizza Party. Director Kylee Osborn and Camp Counselors Celebrating 20 Years would like to thank the community for the opportu- Providing the community with the best nity to provide the day camp. They wish all the kids in customer service and quality fl ooring. and their families the very best end of summer fun, and they hope to see them all back in 2008. ----submitted by Susan Vissing HOURS: Stop In and See Mon-Fri 9-6 Our New Phone Sat 9-3 “Green” Line 219-879-3325 Great Books Discussion Group Closed Sunday from Shaw (879-DEAL) This group meets at the MC Public Library. The Located 2 miles east of Marquette Mall off Hwy. 20 next meeting is Aug. 29, 6 p.m., when The Unknown 636 Longwood Drive, Michigan City Masterpiece by Honore de Balzac will be discussed. New members welcome. More at 873-3049. THE August 9, 2007 Page 41 Free Wednesday Organ Recital The First Congregational Church, 6th and Wash- ington streets in Michigan City, has been offering the public free lunch hour programs of beautiful or- gan music every Wednesday at noon played on the historic 1891 Roosevelt Organ by area organists. Both the church and the organ are on the Register of Historical Places. On Aug. 15, Stephen Schnurr will be the guest organist for the last program of the season. He has a Doctor of Musical Arts from Yale School of Music/Institute of Sacred Music, New Haven, CT and since 1990 has been the director of music for St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Valparaiso. Mr. Schnurr is also a past pres- ident of the Organ Historical Society. He lives in Miller, IN.

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Cameo & Feldmans at Box Factory The Riversong Music Society will present the 5th annual concert by Cameo, comprised of Mary Czar- necki and Gary Tope, and Larry and Sandy Feld- man on Sat., Aug. 11th at 8 pm (MI time) at the Box Factory for the Arts in St. Joseph, MI. Ticket prices are $8 general admission and $6 for students and seniors, age 60 and up. Children un- der 12 are admitted free when accompanied by an adult. There will be a special family rate of $16 for Open Yourself Totally... families with older children. Performing as a quartet and as separate duos, these talented musicians sing traditional and con- to Wellness! SERVICES INCLUDE: temporary folk songs, accompanying themselves The Massage Therapy • Therapeutic massage on guitar, banjo, mandolin, and a variety of percus- & Wellness Center is the sion instruments. Audience participation is always area’s leader in providing • Acupuncture clinic encouraged. Previous concerts by these performers professional wellness • Chinese herbal have been characterized as “engaging, energizing programs. If you have medicine and uplifting”. experienced holistic care, • Heated stone therapy Cameo is a mainstay of the Southwest Michigan you’ll be impressed by • Salt scrub music scene, performing regularly at a variety of the exceptional quality • Healing touch venues and festivals throughout the region. Gary and scope of our services. • Personal fitness If you’ve never even had Tope is an accomplished instrument maker and • Qigong Mary Czarnecki, a gifted songwriter and outstand- a massage before, try us. • Reflexology ing vocalist. Wellness is the total you! Larry and Sandy Feldman perform for audiences • Programs for business, including chair massage of all ages in settings as varied as schools, art fairs, senior centers, and community celebrations. They • Pregnancy massage are also the founders and coordinators of the All • Gift certificates God’s Children Community Choir, based in South- 1026 North Karwick Road west Michigan. Michigan City, Indiana 46360 Visit www.riversong.org or www.boxfactoryforth- 219-879-5722 earts.org for upcoming concerts or phone 269/983- At The Harbor Grand Hotel 888-605-6800 3688 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Mon.-Sat. or Sunday 1-4 p.m. www.wellness-specialists.com (MI time). THE Page 42 August 9, 2007

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I don’t know. I do know that this peek creative setting amidst a vast collection of memorbilia. inside offered me, and anyone else who happened to be watching, an inside look at the workings of tele- vision journalism. We viewers of this stream could watch how sound bytes were snipped and pasted from live interviews with survivors, and from the press briefi ng with Minnesota’s governor and Min- neapolis’ mayor. We also watched a reporter wait and riffl e through her notes before her on-air signal. She was trying to remain calm despite a barrage of information being delivered to her in her hidden earphone. Being a former newsie myself, I found this live pre-broadcast fascinating and fi lled with adrenaline. The remainder of what you read below 209 W. Michigan Blvd. was prepared several days before the Minnesota di- Open Michigan City,IN 46360 saster. 7 Days a Week 219.878.1514 I cannot categorize the rest of this week’s listing and review of websites. 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Free Family Film in Washington Park Six Months ...... $21.00 One Year ...... $38.00 The Michigan City Public Library and the City of Michigan City are bringing family fi lms to the Jay- cee Stage in Washington Park. THE Night at the Museum will be shown on Fri., Aug. 10 at dusk, and stars Ben Stiller and Robin Williams in this hilarious blockbuster. When Larry (Stiller) is 911 Franklin Street hired as museum night watchman, he discovers the Michigan City, IN 46360 exhibits come to life as the sun sets. Great special effects and big laughs are your ticket to non-stop fun. Phone: 219/879-0088 The movie begins right after sunset (about 8:30 Fax: 219/879-8070 p.m.). The fi lms are free. Cars will be subject to reg- E-mail: [email protected] ular parking charges. THE Page 44 August 9, 2007 Member-Member Tournament The 4th annual 18 Hole Member-Member Tour- The following awards were also made: nament was held on Tues., July 31 at the Long Straightest Drive Nancy Neil Beach Country Club. Participating members and Longest Putt Connie Sullivan many husbands gathered together for a pre-party at Closest to the Pin June Salmon the home of co-chair Bonnie Reese to discuss which team had the best chance for winning the event. Co- chair Jennifer Gronceski helped to make the eve- ning most enjoyable. 2 person teams played alternate shots with full handicap resulting in the following winners: A Flight 1st Place Peggy King June Salmon 2nd Place Mary Sheridan Gloria Caine 3rd Place Kathy Kenefi ck Pat Kelley

B Flight 1st Place Linda Wilson Connie Sullivan 2nd Place Dorie Mertz Joan Linke 3rd Place Rima Binder Jennifer Gronceski

B Flight Winners (L-R) 1st Place: Connie Sullivan - Linda Wilson 2nd Place: Dorie Mertz - Joan Linke 3rd Place: Jennifer Gronceski - Rima Binder

Husbands selecting the winners! (L-R) Steve Gronceski, Bob Gerseh, Tom Kelley, Steve Beardslee, Phil Sheridan, and Larry Walsh.

(L-R) Member-Member Co-Chairs Jennifer Gronceski and Bonnie Reese Brian Godfrey, LBCC Head Pro

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Natalie never needs an excuse to visit the Mid- west Museum of American Art in Elkhart. “Feeding the Yearlings,” 24x30 oil on canvas 2007 particularly liked grandson Athony Benton Gude’s hauntingly beautiful “Feeding the Yearlings” which shows a rancher bringing hay to hungry cattle in a desolate western landscape in the dead of winter. Wow!! And we liked every one of Grandpa Tom Benton’s Happily for you, the exhibition of more than 30 lithographs, but we were particularly partial to his paintings by Thomas Hart Benton’s grandson con- earthy depiction of the famous “Frankie and John- tinues through October 7, and, as a special reward ny” barroom legend of spurned love. for your drive to the city by the Saint Joseph Riv- er, you will get to gaze up a special exhibit titled: “Thomas Hart Benton: Lithographs, 1930-1970.” To make sense of all this, we turned to the Mid- west Museum’s erudite curator, Brian Byrn, who explained that Anthony Benton Gude is continuing the legacy of his grandfather who died in his studio on January 19, 1975 at the age of 85 as he was pre- paring to sign his last mural. “Although never offi cially one of Benton’s stu- dents,” Brian Byrn noted, “Gude spent his child- hood summers with his grandparents, Tom and Rita Benton, in their home on Martha’s Vineyard. During these days in his grandfather’s studio, Gude discovered that a talent for painting fl owed in his blood as well.” Midwest Museum of American Art Curator Brian Byrn with Thomas Hart Gude said in a statement: “I guess I must have Benton’s 1936 lithograph, “Frankie & Johnnie.” It will be on display at the absorbed a lot growing up around my Grandfather Elkhart museum until October 7. Go for it! and his paintings. Many years later when I attend- Brian Byrn favored Anthony Benton Gude’s 2005 ed art school, my instructors would refer to Thomas oil on panel, “Mamantus & Echinacea,” and he too Hart Benton’s work while looking at my drawings urged us to take another look at Thomas Hart Ben- not knowing of my relationship to him. I kept it a ton’s muscular 1936 work, “Frankie & Johnnie.” secret to avoid any special treatment or compari- And we urge you to head east over to Elkhart to son.” see this extraordinary exhibition that Brian Byrn It was thus a treat for Natalie and I to compare has put together for your viewing pleasure. the grandson’s 39 paintings to the grandfather’s se- As he said: “A few years ago we were introduced lected lithographs. to Anthony’s work by his gallery in Lincoln, Nebras- We liked both grandson and grandfather, and we ka, the Kiechel Fine Art Gallery. THE August 9, 2007 Page 57

“November Light,” 24x32 oil on canvas 2004

“Mamantus & Echinacea,” 31x24 oil on panel 2005 They had sent us information about their artists, and he was one we were particularly interested in. It turned out that they specialized in Regionalism with a capital R and regionalism as it exists today, meaning primarily Midwestern artists. “So we wrote back and said we might have an in- terest in putting together a show with you. As we worked with them, they offered the Thomas Hart Benton lithographs, and we said: great, what a great contrast and complement to one another. The director of the gallery, Buck Kiechel, said Anthony does embrace his grandfather’s legacy, and, in fact, he lives on the old Benton farm in Kansas, and his mother Jessie lives in the Benton house on Martha’s Vineyard. “So that’s how it started, and they introduced us to Anthony, and he was here in July, and he’s not like his grandfather at all. He’s quiet, and his paint- As opposed, of course, to the personality and ings are very quiet.” work of Anthony’s famously outspoken grandfather, Thomas Hart Benton. We got to know the latter bet- ter by watching the museum’s copy of the documen- tary Ken Burns did on Tom Benton, and that alone was worth the $4 admission, because it not only fea- tured Benton’s work and comments by critics and friends, but it also offered archival interviews with Benton himself. And he said it best when he pro- claimed, “Old age is a great thing – you get to out- live your enemies.” After comparing and contrasting the side-by-side works of those brilliant Benton painters, we perused the Midwest Museum of American Art’s permanent collection, taking particular delight in paintings by another American master, Norman Rockwell. Brian Byrn bid us to return often, noting that he is only going to change shows six times a year, be- cause, as he said, “I’m not getting any younger.” “The Old Farmall,” 12x16 oil on MDF 2003 Regionalist Continued on Page 58 THE Page 58 August 9, 2007

Regionalist Continued from Page 57 perch in Elkhart’s Burton-Upon Trent Park. Then We then set out on foot to see what had changed we went back to the Daily Grind so I could have an in downtown Elkhart since our last visit before Amazon Smoothie for the road. Christmas when we went to see the 28th Elkhart Juried Regional Exhibit. (Artists, please note that the Midwest Museum of American Art is now call- ing for entries to the 29th exhibit. Phone 574/293- 6660 for more information). The downtown streetscape was completed, and there were Interurban Trolleys traveling up and down Main Street. One stopped before us and took on passengers for Goshen. (Hmm, sounds like a fu- We found this ture Travels with Charley.) gem during our self-guided ar- chitectural tour of downtown Elkhart. The city is yours to explore.

And the road home was made all the smoother for our having opened our hearts in Elkhart to those two big-hearted regionalists from two different gen- erations of the Benton family. An Interurban Trolley takes on passengers in downtown Elkhart for Goshen.

Yes, the Vine Restaurant is now up and running in this stunning example of Chateau- esque style at 214 S. Main Street. The Midwest Museum of American Art is conveniently located in downtown Elkhart at 429 S. Main Street. Phone: 574/293-6660 for information and directions. The Midwest Museum of American Art, so you can go, is located about a mile south of the South Joseph River on Main Street and is open Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Eastern), Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is free on Sunday, and they are closed on Mondays and We took on sustenance at the Daily Grind cof- holidays. Phone 574/293-6660 for more information, fee house, and Natalie noshed her bagel while con- and do plan to attend one of Brian Byrn’s free “noon templating the soothing Saint Joseph River from a time talks” on Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. THE August 9, 2007 Page 59 Red Cross Bloodmobile When: Tues., Aug. 14, 7 a.m.-noon Where: Duneland Health and Wellness Institute, 810 Michael Dr., Chesterton All presenting donors will receive a t-shirt. When: Thurs., Aug. 16, 8-11 a.m. Where: Marquette Mall, 450 St. John Rd., Michi- gan City All presenting donors at this location will receive a t-shirt and an Applebee’s coupon for a free appe- tizer with the purchase of two adult entrees. Please call 879-8375 to schedule your blood donation ap- pointment. When: Thurs., Aug. 16, 1-3:30 p.m. Where: Federal Mogul, 402 Royal Rd., Michigan City All presenting donors at this location will receive a t-shirt. 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. Schedule an appointment at 800- 448-3543. Walk-ins are always welcome.

Westville Chamber Golf Outing The Westville Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting their Annual Scholarship Golf Outing Tues., Aug. 21, at Legacy Hills Golf Course in LaPorte. Registration begins at 7 a.m., and tee time is 9 a.m. Food will be served during the outing and there will be an on-course beverage cart along with door priz- es, gifts, prizes for golf contests, and 50/50. Registration deadline is Fri., Aug. 17. The price is $75 per golfer, which includes a cart, food and drinks. Holes may be sponsored for $100. More information with Wendi Earley at 219-785-2576, or Ron Stall- ings at 219-785-4430. Legacy Hills Golf Course is located at 286 W Johnson Road in LaPorte.

CPR Certifi cation Classes The LaPorte County Chapter of the American Red Cross will offer the following certifi cation classes in CPR and First Aid in August: • Bumper Boats CPR for the Professional Rescuer will be offered Bumper • Kiddie Cars at the Chapter House 113 Warren Rd. Michigan City • Mini Golf on Thurs., Aug. 23 at 6 p.m. Material Cost is $40. • Picnic Pavilion An Adult, Child and Infant CPR plus AED and Boats First Aid class will be offered at WorkOne in La • Batting Cages Porte Sat., Aug. 11 as well as one at the Chapter • Go-Karts House 113 Warren Rd. Michigan City on Sat., Aug. ADVENTUREOPEN PARK DAILY • Video Games 25 both at 8 a.m. Material cost is $40. 11 am Buy one - Get one FREE • Birthday Room An Adult CPR Recertifi cation class will be held at 7297 W. U.S. 20 the Chapter House on Wed., Aug. 15 at 6 p.m. Cost CASCADE a y MOUNTAINMichigan City is $15. Just East of Johnson Rd. 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Tix $10; reserve at 219/879-6711 or box offi ce: 602 Lake Shore Dr., MC. August 9-13 -- At the Vickers Theatre: “La Vie 161 Garden St., on Stone Lake En Rose” starring Marion Cotillard. Story of Edith UNBELIEVEABLE…it looks as though Stone Lake belongs Piaf. French language with Eng. subtitles. Rated to you!!! Sitting at the end of a private drive is this 5 bedroom, PG-13. Thurs/Fri 6 & 9:15 pm; Sat/Sun 2:45, 6 & 1 3 /2 bath home with all the amenities you could want. Balcony 9:15 pm; Mon 6 & 9:15 pm MI time. Vickers The- off the living room and a beautiful screened porch overlooks ater, 6 N. Elm St., Three Oaks, MI. 269/756-3522 or the lake. Original owner. This property will take your breath www.vickerstheatre.com away…call me today to schedule your showing. August 10 -- Free Family Film in Washington Call Pam Barber Steele, Listing Agent, Park: “A Night at the Museum.” Dusk at the Jaycee 219.608.4101 or 800.755.7058 Stage. Parking fees apply. [email protected] August 10-11 -- Farmer’s Market at the School- house Shop, Furnessville, IN. 10 am-4 pm each day. 219/926-1551. August 10-11 -- “After Mountains…More Moun- tains: The Haiti Stories” presented by Donna Blue Lachman at The Acorn Theater, 107 Generations Dr., Three Oaks, MI. 8 pm MI time. Tix $20; reserve at 269/756-3879. August 10-12 -- “Peter Pan & the Cirque Dahook” at Acting Theatre of Michigan City, 215 W. 10th St., MC. 7 pm Fri/Sat; 4 pm Sun. Tix $12/adults, $8/chil- dren 12 & under. Reserve at 219/872-4221. August 10-12 -- “Our Town.” Footlight Players production. Curtain 8 pm Fri & Sat; 2 pm Sun. Tix SPACIOUS, OPEN AND EASY $10; reserve at 874-4035. Footlight Theatre, 1705 LIVING ON ONE FLOOR. Beauti- Franklin St., MC. ful hickory cabinets highlight kitchen which opens to dining August 10-12, 17-19, 24-26 -- “The Full Monty” room and living room divided by a 3-sided fi replace and at Dunes Summer Theatre, Michiana Shores. Fri/ accented with a ceiling that soars up with windows to let in light. Family room and master bedroom overlook wonder- Sat 8pm; Sun 7pm. Tix $15/adults, $12/students & fully landscaped yard with a 32’x16’ heated inground pool. seniors. 879-7509. The master bedroom suite includes bath with Jacuzzi and is August 10-12, 17-19, 24-26 -- “Kiss Me Kate” at separate from 3 additional bedrooms with bathroom. Three the Memorial Opera House, 104 Indiana Ave., Val- season room off kitchen for dining and family fun. Large lot plentiful with trees and perennial gardens. Utilities includ- paraiso, IN. Fri/Sat 8pm; Sun 2pm. Tix $16/adults, ing high effi ciency furnace and appliances have all been up- $13/students & seniors. 219-548-9137 or www.me- dated! Offered at $560,000 morialoperahouse.com DEBBIE JAKELSKI August 11 -- Farmer’s Market, 8th & Washing- Licensed in MI and IN ton streets, MC. 8 am-noon. 10 N. Whittaker Street New Buffalo, MI 49117 August 11 -- Farmer’s Market, County Court- 6Direct: 269-469-8951 house grounds, LaPorte. 7 am-noon. RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE Offi ce 269-469-3950 August 11 -- MC Summer Festival Event: Mili- tary History and Vehicle Show at the Great Lakes THE August 9, 2007 Page 61 Museum of Military History, Dunes Plaza, MC. 10am-5pm. Judged vehicle show, swap meet, book WANT TO LIVE IN THE WOODS? sale, entertainment, memorabilia identifi cation, 3505 Waverly Road, LaPorte food concessions. Info: 872-2702 or 800-726-5912. August 11 -- 6th Annual Chamber Music Festi- val Opening Night: “Russian Night.” Free. 7:30 pm. First Presbyterian Church, 9th & Washington, MC. August 11 -- Deep Fried Pickle Project (jug-a-bil- ly music and fun for the family) at The Acorn The- ater, 107 Generations Dr., Three Oaks, MI. 3 pm MI time. Tix $10/adults, $5/kids; reserve at 269/756- 3879. Story this issue. August 11 -- Music in the Park. Live music in Dewey Cannon Park, Three Oaks, MI. 7 pm MI time. Free. “Notre Dame Young Shakespeare Co.” August 13 -- Chamber Music Festival: “Ameri- This home will take your breath away as you drive up the mature, can Night.” First Presbyterian Church, 9th & Wash- wooded acreage. Secluded in beautiful landscaping, this home feels ington, MC. Free. 7:30 pm. like a retreat. Enjoy all the views from every angle as you sip cold Every Monday -- New Buffalo Chess Club. 6 pm lemonade on the brick patio or enclosed porch. This is a nature lover’s (MI time) at the New Buffalo Public Library, 33 N. dream. Inside brings the outdoors in, with windows from fl oor to ceil- ing in the great room with cathedral ceiling. A loft overlooks below to Thompson, New Buffalo. Open to all ages and skill the amazing views. Come experience the tranquility of this home. levels. John Calo, 269/469-6507 or email jscalo@lo- 6.5 acres, mature woods, pond/lake, 3 to 4 bedrooms, cathedral ceil- calnet.com ings, 2.5 baths, are just a few of the features of this property. Places to Visit: $439,500 Barker Mansion, 631 Washington St., Michigan Pine Lake Realty, LLC Bob Hull City. Adm. $4/adults, $2/kids 18 & under, free/kids Phone (219) 324-2999 Broker Cell (219) 851-0815 under 3. Guided tours--weekdays 10 am, 11:30 am Rory Bunce & 1 pm; weekends noon & 2 pm. 219-873-1520. [email protected] Sales Associate Beverly Shores Depot Museum and Art Gallery, 525 Broadway, Beverly Shores, IN. Sat-Sun. 1-4 pm. 219/871-0832. Great Lakes Museum of Military History, 360 OPEN HOUSE Sunday, 12-2 p.m. Dunes Plaza, Michigan City. Open 9 am-4 pm, Tues- Fri; 10 am-4 pm Sat; closed Sun & Mon. Adm. $3/ St. Andrews condo overlooking 7th adults, $2/vets & senior citizens, $1/ages 8-18, and & 8th fairways free to under 8 and active military personnel. Info of L.B.C.C. Two 872-2702 or www.militaryhistorymuseum.org bedrooms, 2 LaPorte County Historical Museum. 2405 Indiana baths, large loft Ave., LaPorte. Adm. $3/LaP. Co. resident; $5/out-of- with “Murphy” county; $3/kids 12-17; free/under 12 yrs. 219/324- bed. Many. 6767 or www.laportecountyhistory.org many amenities. Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W. 2nd St., Custom cabinets Michigan City. Tues.-Fri., 10 am-5 pm; Sat-Sun, 11 and woodwork am-4 pm. Closed Mon. Phone 874-4900. throughout. Large New Buffalo Railroad Museum, 530 S. Whittaker fi replace, wet bar, St., New Buffalo, MI. Mon-Fri, 9 am-5 pm; Sat, 10 oak spiral staircase am-3 pm, (MI time) Closed Sun. 269/469-5409. to loft, stereo Old Lighthouse Museum, Washington Park, music system, Pella Michigan City. Open Tues-Sun, 1-4 pm. Closed on windows, 3 zone hot water heat. holidays. Adm $3/adults, $1/grades 9-12, 50¢/grade Beauty and quality throughout. school, 5 yrs. & under/free. 872-6133. Association Pool. Rag Tops Museum of Michigan City, 209 W. Mich- Builder’s personal home igan Blvd., Michigan City. A collection of classic, antique & unusual vehicles & memorabilia. Open $369,000 every day 10 am-7 pm. Adm. $6/adults, $5/sen. cit, Offered by Richard Mignery Builders, Inc. $4/kids, free/under 3. 878-1514. Southern Shore Art Association Gallery, 724 For appointment Franklin St., Michigan City. Sat. & Sun., 11 am-4 219-872-3611 or 269-469-1347 pm. 219-861-0186. http://southernshoreart.org. THE Page 62 August 9, 2007 Call For Entries The Midwest Museum of American Art is pleased to announce a “call for entries” for the 29th Elkhart Juried Regional exhibition. Artists 18 years and SHOWROOMSTWO older are invited to submit works in the all media competition Sat., Sept. 15, through Sat., Sept. 29. Eligible are artists who currently reside in Allen. Dekalb, Elkhart, Fulton, Jasper, Kosciusko, Lake, R.L. 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MICHIGAN BLVD. 5308 N. CALUMET and major contemporary art collector, Indianapolis. MICHIGAN CITY, IN 46360 VALPARAISO, IN 46383 A prospectus containing all the rules of the competi- MICHIGAN CITY (219) 872-8281 VALPARAISO (219) 464-0507 tion and entry form is available from the Midwest LAPORTE (219) 324-8519 NEW BUFFALO (269) 469-9644 Museum of American Art. Please phone 574/293- 6660 or write to P.O. Box 1812, Elkhart, IN 46515. LICENSED & INSURED The Midwest Museum of American Art is located at 429 S. Main St., Elkhart.

Lincolns 4 Lincoln Project Through Sept. 7, the Friends of the Michigan City Public Library is raising money to purchase books for Michigan City area school students. The goal is $10,000. The books are recommended reading to en- hance the experience of the Lincoln exhibit coming to the library in February 2008. You can help in so many ways. Save your pen- nies (and $5 bills too) and bring them to the library or drop them in the many canisters placed at busi- nesses throughout Michigan City. See the library website at www.mclib.org, for a list of participating businesses.

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Trimming, planting, removal. Shomer Shabbat Antiques & Art Firewood, snowplowing, excavating. -- Call 872-7290. Chicago’s oldest (Harlon’s) Now Michiana’s newest. FREE ESTIMATES 8 rooms, jammed with antiques and collectables. HEALY’S LANDSCAPE & STONE 1004 E. Michigan Blvd., Michigan City. 879-1942. Closed Saturday. 219/879-5150 -- FAX 219-879-5344 BLUEBERRIES ARE READY! http://www.healysland.com - [email protected] Billie Boy’s Blueberry Barn, 650 Freyer Rd., Michigan City. Voted: BEST LANDSCAPE SUPPLY YARD IN N.W. INDIANA! 219-872-7477. 15+ Types of Flagstone, 30+ Types of Stone, Granite boulders, River Rock, Decorative gravel, Mulch, REAL ESTATE Mushroom Compost, Sand, Topsoil COMMERCIAL – RENTALS/LEASE/SELL Landscaping, Stonescaping, Ponds, Patios, Walls, Pavers, Bricks GARAGE AND BASEMENT OVERSTUFFED? Complete Landscape Design & Installation! Store your stuff with us and get a 6 month lease for a 5 month price. 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Patio and gas grill. Come and enjoy! Perennials. We Deliver Pulverized Topsoil, Mulch, Decorative Stone, $700/week. Call Andrew at 708-372-6898. Driveway Stone, Sand, Paving Brick, Boulders, HOUSE FOR RENT ON LAKE SHORE DRIVE Flagstone (White & Chestnut): Cut Drywall, Outcropping, Steppers. 3/BR, 2BA. A/C. Frpl., W/D. Summer rentals avail. 219-778-2568. 1551 E. Hwy. 20, LaPorte, IN 46350 Also avail Sept thru May. $750/mo + util. Call 708/424-8756. PAT’S TREE SERVICE. THIS WAY TO THE BEACH! Adorable cottage, 8 houses from the lake Complete tree and landscaping service. at Stop 31. Cute retro décor. Sleeps 6-10. New kitchen and 2 baths. Experts in storm damage. Licensed and insured. Free estimates. Huge screened porch. A/C, cable, DVD. Call 219-362-5058. $1100/week. Call 847-644-4398 or 847-696-0878. CAPPY’S LAWN CARE “The Summer Place” at Stop 33. AVAILABLE COMPLETE LAWN SERVICE • FREE ESTIMATES • INSURED August/Sept. 2 blocks from beach. Charming décor, 219-874-3580 beautiful surroundings, 4BR, 2BA, family room with fireplace. KEENE CONSTRUCTION / MAINTENANCE Patio, deck, sun porch. A/C, W/D. Call 708-784-9866. Lawn care • Property Maintenance • Clean Ups LONG BEACH HOUSE FOR RENT - Great location, very close to beach Grass Removal • Power Washing and park. 4/BR, 2/Bath. A/C. W/D, D/W. Deck w/BBQ. Locally owned • Insured • 219-861-7041 Avail. 8/4/07 for short/long term rental. Call 312-953-9570. [email protected] BEACH HOUSE – Beautifully rehabbed 4BR, 3BA home at Stop 30. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Sleeps 8, lg. deck, sun porch w/frpl. and flat screen tv. Enjoy a short walk ATTENTION DRIVERS willing to train to obtain CDL! NO (1-1/2 blks.) to stop 30 beach. Avail. the weeks of Aug. 12, 19, 27. (Sat.- EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! TMC Transportation needs drivers. Sat. rental). Wkly. rental $1800. No pets or smokers. Guaranteed weekly earnings. Premium equipment and benefits. Please call Andy at 219-575-4120 to view this beach house!! Excellent earning potential and still be OFF WEEKENDS! It’s not EXCLUSIVE DUNELAND BEACH JOHN LLOYD WRIGHT. a job, it’s a future! FOR CDL Training through Commercial Driver At Stop 35 is the perfect place for a summer retreat. Perched atop a large Institute in South Bend, IN. Call today. - 1-800-882-7364 AC0064 wooded private dune, this home will comfortably accommodate PROFESSIONAL FAMILY IN CHESTERTON seeks after-school child 2-3 families. C/A, fireplace, sunroom, 2 private balconies. care for a 4th grade child Monday through Friday from 3-6 p.m. dur- 1 blk. to private beach and endless sunsets. ing the upcoming school year beginning in late August. Responsibilities Avail. beginning May 15, 2007. include homework supervision, transportation to after school activi- Please inquire by calling (312) 214-5648. ties and other duties as assigned. Interested candidates must provide YEAR ROUND 3BR, 3BA HOME AVAILABLE. evidence of positive proof of insurance and a clean driving record. For 2 balconies overlooking two wooded acres. 3 mi. west of Michigan state expressions of interest or for additional information, please contact line. ½ mi. south of Rt. 12 at 301 Freyer Road, Michigan City. [email protected] $800/mo. + utilities. 312-965-0997. THE August 9, 2007 Page 65

SHERIDAN BEACH. Contemporary, spacious, furn. 3BR, 2-1/2BA home. YR. ROUND SHERIDAN BEACH RENTALS. 3BR House, 2-car garage. Outstanding lake vistas. Short or long term. Call 630-852- 2BR Apt., and Studio Apt. No Pets. Non-smoker. 1 yr. lease. 5414, e-mail [email protected], www.michigancityrental.com Call for more info: 219/879-2195. HOUSE FOR RENT-OGDEN DUNES. Quiet semi-private beach commu- RENTALS MICHIGAN nity. 3BR, 1.5BA, sleeps 6+2. Gas BBQ, big deck, screened porch, A/C, 2BR COTTAGE RENTAL. Newly redecorated. Walk to beach. Satellite TV, stereo, all linens. Sat/Sun rentals $1200. $750/week. Inquire at On the Lounge Slipcover Studio Great family location. for viewing or call 269-469-4354. Cell 219-730-6486, H 219-763-3088. MICHIANA, 3745 LAKE SHORE DRIVE – 2BR, 2BA; sleeps 6. COMPLETELY FURN. 3BR MARINA PARK CONDO avail. for 6 mos. Lake across the street. Spectacular Lake/Sunset views. $1,000/wk. to 1 yr. lease. $2,000/mo.. AVAIL: weekly/monthly June through September. Call Ed Merrion @ 219-872-4000. Merrion & Associates Realtors. Call (312) 857-2114. 4 BR, 3BA, SHORELAND HILLS, 2 story home. 1-1/2 blks. to beach. $1780.00 per month. FLORIDA RENTALS Call Century 21-Long Beach Realty 219-874-5209. FLORIDA, THE VILLAGES. 2BR, 2BA furnished with golf cart. DUNESCAPE BEACH CLUB – STEPS FROM PRIVATE BEACH!! 14 free golf courses. All amenities. No pets, no smoking. 3BR, 2.5BA Townhouse w/Gorgeous Lake View, W/D & Satellite TV Available by week or month. Call for DVD. 219-929-5556. ONLY $800/wk (4 wk. minimum). Incl. July 4, Labor Day PLAY GOLF AT TOM FAZIO DESIGNED 45-HOLE BLACK DIAMOND Call Todd at (312) 415-0316. RANCH near Tampa. 3BR, 2.5BA, cable TV, DVD, A/C, kitchen, dining & nd th MICHIGAN CITY BEACH HOUSE. STOP 31/Shoreland Hills. living room, screened lanai. Views of 2 & 8 fairways of “The Quarry Course,” ranked by Golf Digest as one of America’s 100 greatest courses 5BR, 3BA. Recently updated. Huge cedar deck overlooking beautiful for 18 consecutive yrs. Full use of clubhouse, pool, workout room, views of yard and creek. Sleeps 10-14. Fully furn. Turn Key. 2.5 blks. tennis & golf facilities. September-May $5,000/mo. + sec. dep. to beach. No smoking or pets. Call to reserve your family and friends get- Call Bob at (219) 874-4245 or email [email protected] away vacation! Security deposit required. $1,250/wk. Only 1 hr. from Chicago! H REAL ESTATE FOR SALE H Call 708-774-7196 or [email protected] MICHIGAN CITY BEACH HOUSE/38’ CIGARETTE POWERBOAT. SHERIDAN BEACH STOP 3. 3BR, 2BA sleeps 10. C/A, 2 decks, Stop 31. 9 rms., 5BR, 3BA. Sleeps 10-12. Gorgeous cedar deck, W/D, gas & charcoal grills. 100 yds. to beach. $1,300/wk. extra lot. Fully furnished, turn key! 2.5 blks. to Beach! Time to relax! bnd- Still avail: 8/18-8/25, 8/25-8/30 & fall dates. Call: 708-532-4927. [email protected]. Boat additional $69,000. Beach house $379,000. CHARMING LONG BEACH TWO STORY HOME Call for info. 708-774-7196. Stop 20 - Newly redone - 4/BR, 2/Bath. Furnished - No Pets. Washer/ GOOD OPPORTUNITY. Beachwalk Resort, 6200 sq. ft. home site dryer. 1/4 Block to beach. $850/mo + utilities. overlooking Lake Kai; boardwalk to Lake Michigan. 219-878-1195. Avail Sept’07 - June ‘08 - Call 708/717-8883. MICHIANA SHORES AREA, IN, wooded bldg. sites. City sewer & water. SHORELAND HILLS 10 MONTH RENTAL. 3BR, 2BA, furn. W/D. 80 ft. x 130 ft. Walk to beaches! $175,000. Broker/owner 239-283-2437. 2 blks. to lake. Avail. 8/20/07 to 6/30/08. $800 per month includes outdoor WOODED LOT(S) for sale in Sturgeon Beach, New Buffalo Twp. maintenance, but not utilities. No Pets. Call Bob N. at (800) 899-2699. Across from Lake Michigan and the private beach access. Recently remodeled. “Must See to Appreciate.” Back lot 90x100 ft. $450,000. Front lot 90x100 ft. $795,000. DUNELAND BEACH COTTAGE. Stop 33. 1 blk. from lake. Updated Combined 90x200 ft. $1,150,000. Call 630-688-4227. 3BR, 1.5BA, C/A, frpl. W/D, lg. deck with grill, newly finished basement. TRYON FARM LONG HOUSE. Avail. 9/1/07 thru 5/31/07/ $850/mo. + util. 847-508-4188. Architect designed home on 170 acres. 2BR HOME. $675/mo. Nice neighborhood. W/D. Land Condominium. 3BR, 2BA. Lg. screened porch. Close to Greenwood Cemetery. No pets. Credit ref. checks. $429,00. Call 219-878-9121. 1 mo. sec. dep. Call Kevin at 219-879-4343. WATERFRONT CONDO WITH 55 FT. BOAT SLIP 2BR UPPER APT. Newly redone. W/D. No pets. 5 mins. from Lake Michigan on Trail Creek. 1BR w/55 ft. boat slip. Credit ref. checks. Sec. Dep. $650/mo. Call Kevin 219-879-4343. Newly remodeled. $218,000.00. Call 219-879-8545. MICHIANA SHORES. Completely renovated home 1.5 blks. from Stop MICHIANA SHORES ON 5 LOTS. 307 Sunset Trail. 2BR, 2BA 38. Two large family rooms, eat-in kitchen, 2BR, 2BA, sleeps 8. Fireplace, A/C, fireplace. $398,000. Take a look, make an offer. 219-872-9817. patio, A/C – stylish setting. $1700/wk. Non-smoking. Well behaved pets allowed. Rents Sunday 3pm-Sunday 11am. Weeks avail: 8/12+. Call Susan at 612-817-8578. You’ll love this place! FALL/WINTER (SEPT-MAY OR THEREABOUT) RENTAL STOP 33. 2 blks. from lake. Charming country home, lovely décor, Trail Creek Dog Training Club beautiful surroundings. 3BR, 2BA, family room, fireplace. Patio, deck, sun porch. A/C, W/D, dbl. garage. Trail Creek Dog Training Club will be having an No pets. No outside maintenance. $800/mo. Phone 708-784-9866. Open House on Sun., Aug. 26, 1-4 p.m. Tour the fa- BEAUTIFUL 3BR SHERIDAN BEACH HOUSE for rent. 1 blk. to beach cility at 2454 N. St. Rd. 39, Bldg. 3B in LaPorte/ and park. Year round lease. $850/mo. Call 630-913-3544 or 219-879-9112. See demonstrations and participate in obedience, WINTER RENTAL LAKE SHORE DR. Hillside. Great lake views. 4BR, rally and agility. Woof Studio will be on hand to 2BA. Deck, fireplace, all amenities. Call 708-349-0442 or 219-879-1475. take pictures of your pet. CGC/TDI Testing will be LAKE SHORE DR., LB. 3BR, 3BA. A/C, W/D. Amazing views. Totally offered by appointment. renovated. Avail. Aug. & Notre Dame wknds/winter rental. 310-383-9293. Cerf Eye Clinic will be done by Sheryl Krone, PLAYA MIA! STUNNING LONG BEACH 4BR, 3BA LAKEVIEW HOME D.V.M. The closing date for submitting Cerf ap- WITH PRIVATE BEACH. Completely renovated 2006-gourmet granite countertop kitchen, maple floors, 3 decks. Surround stereo system, pointment applications is Aug. 21. ping-pong, foosball, gas grill on private beach deck. Hi-speed internet. For more information, visit www.trailcreekdog Horseback riding, golf, Casino, shopping and restaurants training club.com just minutes away. Call 866-572-7787 or view at www.rsvp-rentals.com/LongBeach.htm CARSTEN MANSION, 714 Pine Street, Michigan City. 2BR, 1BA executive apartment. Fully furnished. 8 month rental o.k. All amenities. Sec. & pet deposit required. Call 219-310-1299. LOVELY 2BR HOUSE across from beach. Sleeps 4-6. Furnished. Weekly/monthly rates. Call 414-587-2711. THE Page 66 August 9, 2007

The Tin Roof Blowdown by James Lee who almost defi es description. Burke A big man, haunted by night- “Hurricanes do not lend themselves to description, mares of the past, he drinks no more than do the pyrotechnics of a B-52 raid at too much and smokes too much ground zero. I have seen the survivors of the latter. -- but only to excess… Their grief is of a kind you never want to witness.…A Dave runs into Clete in category 5 hurricane carries an explosive force sever- New Orleans. Clete says he is al times greater than that of the atom bomb dropped working for a bail bondsman on Hiroshima in 1945. But unlike a man-made looking for a skip. Dave is as- weapon of mass destruction, a hurricane creates an signed the task of investigat- environment that preempts our natural laws.…” ing the looting of a house by We all saw what happened to New Orleans in four black men that ended in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005 thanks the death of one of the looters to CNN, MSNBC and other news networks. What and the paralyzing of another. The other two have James Lee Burke has done is write a novel that vanished. Prime suspects are Otis and Melanie brings the reality of what happens in a natural di- Baylor and their teenaged daughter, Thelma and saster to the effect it has on the lives of the people their next door neighbor Tom Taggert. who all lived who didn’t fl ee the storm and stayed behind for a on the same block. Otis seemed like an upstanding variety of reasons, some of them purely opportunis- gentleman, an insurance adjuster by career, but tic. there were dark secrets in the family. Taggert was a A year or so ago I reviewed Burke’s Pegasus De- loudmouth with an arsenal of guns that just might scending and was impressed with his gritty and in- be for show, or is there more to his story? sightful style of writing, so I picked up this book The twist comes in when Dave fi nds out that the with anticipation of a really good read, and I wasn’t looted house belongs to Sidney Kovick, a respect- disappointed. able fl ower shop owner in the Big Easy. Ha! Then Now to the story… why does he need two burly bodyguards sitting out- Burke’s main man is Dave Robicheaux, a sheriff side his doors all day? in the New Iberia Parish. Dave is a man with a past “Sidney Kovick was an enigmatic man whose per- that keeps haunting his dreams. He is a recover- sonality was that of either a sociopath or a master ing alcoholic now married to a former nun with an thespian…When he walked he seemed to jingle with adopted daughter, Alafair, who has just graduated the invisible sound of money and power.” from college. It’s not surprising to fi nd out that the man Clete The department is run by Helen Soileau. (Dave- is looking for turns out to be one of the looters who -“Helen was an attractive, muscular woman whose disappeared -- but not for long. He is soon found, intelligence and integrity I had always admired.”) It along with a lady friend Clete had recently become was no surprise when half of the New Iberia sher- acquainted with, very dead and obviously tortured iff’s department was assigned to New Orleans after before they died. Just what was stolen from Sidney’s the storm. Dave’s description of the city as they en- house to provoke such savagery? tered to pick up their assignments made me feel I All these storylines, along with a missing priest was riding with him. that Dave knew, eventually come together as Dave “It wasn’t the miles of buildings stripped of their and Clete call in favors and do their own investi- shingles and their windows caved in or the streets gating to discover the common thread running be- awash with fl oating trash or the live oaks that had tween all these people and events. It becomes very been punched through people’s roofs. It was the liter- personal when both Dave and his family are threat- al powerlessness of the city that was overwhelming. ened by person or persons unknown who are willing The electric grid had been destroyed and the water to maim, torture or kill anyone who stands in their pressure had died in every faucet in St. Bernard way. The climax is exciting and a real nail biter. and Orleans parishes. The pumps that should have James Lee Burke is one of our most prolifi c and forced water out of the storm sewers were fl ooded popular novelists. He has won the prestigious Ed- themselves and totally useless. Gas mains burned gar Award not once, but twice, and has written a underwater or sometimes burst fl aming from the total of twenty-fi ve novels and a collection of sort earth, fi lling the sky in seconds with hundreds of stories. He has homes in Missoula, Montana, and leaves singed off an ancient tree. The entire city, New Iberia, Louisiana. within one night, had been reduced to the techno- I’m thinking it will be hard for Burke to top The logical level of the Middle Ages.” Tin Roof Blowdown--it’s that good. Dave’s good friend is Clete Purcel, a complex man Till next time, happy reading! THE August 9, 2007 Page 67

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