Randy Vissing: “Lenawe Nilla” by Paula Mchugh a Mystery, Or Maybe Better Described As a Perplexity, Had Haunt- Ed Randy Vissing for Decades

Volume 17, Number 21 Thursday, May 31, 2001

Randy Vissing: “Lenawe Nilla” by Paula McHugh A mystery, or maybe better described as a perplexity, had haunt- ed Randy Vissing for decades. Never quite able to pinpoint why he felt that his family was some- how “different” from the others he observed as a young boy growing up in Northwest Indiana, Randy proceeded on with his life, marry- ing, becoming a father, and settling down in Long Beach. That nagging enigma evoked among other things, memories of out-of-earshot conversations between Randy’s grandmother and grandfather. Their words were spoken in a mystifying tongue, one unknown to Randy. And the bits of folk wisdom and remedies from his mother, such as suggesting he go out and find a willow bark branch when he lost his toothbrush, also hinted of the uncommon. Randy said that his family had told him he was of German and French descent, and who was he to question otherwise, with the surname, Vissing? So, it came as a surprise, but not exactly as a shock, when Randolph (a French name) Vissing (a German name) discovered his Shawnee heritage. Lenawe Nilla—I Am Shawnee “I found the information when I was looking for my mother’s birth certificate approximately four years ago,” Randy said. “I discovered that my grandfather had been a full-blooded Shawnee, and my grandmother, one-half Shawnee.” Before this discovery, the Vissings— Randy, Sue, and Blake had attended sever- Red, yellow, black, green and white beads, ribbons, al public pow feathers and fringe adorn this young lady. wows in South Bend. “Going to them kinda started things,” Sue said. “Randy would say, ‘these people all look like me.’” “It’s been a weird journey. I always felt different,” Randy said. In his digging for more information about his family genealogy, Randy, described himself “at first totally ignorant” about the Shawnee culture. But now, after visits to the Shawnee reservations in Oklahoma and Kansas and meeting long-unknown blood kin, Randy is beginning to assimilate the history and significance of his Native American heritage.

Blake, Sue and Randy Vissing talked about their travels to the Shawnee lands in Kansas and Oklahoma. Randy Vissing Continued on Page 2 Page 2 May 31, 2001

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Randy Vissing Continued from Page 1 Wehyahpilerhnwah = Bluejacket “My mother’s family name was Bluejacket,” Randy said, adding that the Shawnee were bro- ken into three tribes: the Eastern, Loyal, and Absentee. Randy said that when his elderly mom was getting to a point where she couldn’t talk much, he started asking many questions. He learned that both his mom and his aunt changed their surnames. “That was a common practice. My mom said that ‘you don’t tell enemies what your real name is.’” The Bluejackets originated from the eastern tribe, and along with Tecumseh (Loyal), Cornstalk, the Prophet, and Black Hoof, Bluejacket was a famous

Randy and Blake enjoyed a sweet spring breeze while visiting the reservation cemetery for members of the Bluejacket family. leader and Chief. Randy was quick to point out that today, Shawnee leaders are called chairmen, not “chiefs.” Randy, wife Sue and son Blake traveled to Oklahoma recently to participate in the U.S. government’s official recognition of the Shawnee Nation. Until this year when the tribe gained official autonomy, the Shawnee had been assimilated in with the Cherokees. The Vissings not only met new relatives for the first Randy and Blake stand by a long list of their Bluejacket relatives at the official recognition ceremonies in Oklahoma.

Randy discovered that the Reverend Charles Bluejacket The Vissings visited the Bluejacket family cemetery during their had been his great great uncle. recent trip to Oklahoma and Kansas. May 31, 2001 Page 3

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Two of Randy’s Shawnee cousins whom he met at the ceremony. time—there were between 30 and 40 Bluejackets at the ceremony, they said— they also had an opportunity to participate in a Stomp Dance, visit the Bluejacket family cemetery and town of the same name. And they brought back photos of the colorful ceremony and celebration, which they agreed to share with Beacher readers. The Vissings said that only certain people are allowed to participate in the Sacred Bread Dance. The Bread Dance is traditionally celebrated in the spring, at planting time, and in the autumn, at harvest time. A third, the Green Corn Dance, occurs during the ripen- ing of the crops. The Shawnee, considered descendants of the Delaware, originally lived in the areas now known as Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia and were dri- ven from their lands by the Iroquois. As white settlers continued to move westward, the Shawnee also were eventually forced to Oklahoma.

Randy Vissing Continued on Page 4

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Randy Vissing Continued from Page 3 Bluejacket Tecumseh, Panther Passing Across The Shawnee leader Bluejacket, born in the mid- Randy is currently reading a history by British writer 1700’s, captured Daniel Boone in 1778. Boone, because John Sugden, and at our interview he had several vol- he so often was able to elude the Shawnee, was espe- umes spread on a table. Prominent among the titles cially respected by the tribe. They “adopted” him was a book about Tecumseh, the most respected and that same year. famous of the Shawnee chiefs. Noting that I had “My son, you are now flesh of our flesh and bone of taken up a great deal of the Vissing’s evening listening our bone. By the ceremony performed this day, every to their fascinating story, I took my leave and spent drop of white blood was washed from your veins; you the next few days digging into a little history on my were taken into the Shawnee nation…you were adopt- own. ed into a great family.” Tecumseh’s name translated is “The Panther (Adoption of Daniel Boone, 1778) —Black Fish Passing Across” and originates from a meteor that (Shawnee) “passed across” the sky at the time of his birth in 1768, believed to signify his eventual place within the In 1791, Bluejacket led many tribes working togeth- Shawnee tribe as a great leader. Tecumseh refused er to defeat President Washington’s army sent to the to sign treaties giving up land to the Americans, and Ohio region. The army, lead by Arthur St. Clair, sought to unify all the Native American tribes against reportedly suffered the greatest defeat by Indians in further expansion. Whether fiction or fact, reports from American history. Three years later, Bluejacket and early records noted that Tecumseh, two years before his warriors were defeated by General Anthony his death at the Battle of Tippecanoe in 1813, report- Wayne’s army at the Battle of Fallen Timbers, and con- edly had told several chiefs of southern tribes that he ceded half the land that is now Ohio to the American would “stomp his feet and cause the earth to shake” government. as a sign to unify the tribes in battle against further Randy is continually learning new things about his land encroachments. An earthquake, preceded by a cultural heritage, from both books and in talking meteor 30 days earlier, did occur later that same with his newfound Shawnee relatives. year. Tecumseh, said to come from a family of prophets, After witnessing what Randy described as “histo- is also said to have predicted the time and circumstances ry in the making” during the Shawnee nation feder- of his own death. al recognition ceremonies, it’s a sure bet that the Vissings will be returning to Oklahoma for many more visits.

This celebrant holds the head of a eagle in his right had, and the shield of the Loyal Shawnee A closer look at the eagle’s head, Dressed for the Sacred Ceremony. tribe in the other. used in sacred ceremonies. May 31, 2001 Page 5

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HOURS At the official federal recognition ceremonies, members of the Cherokee nation donned colorful ceremonial costumes to help celebrate the T, W, Th 2-7 Saturday 9-5 Shawnee nation’s independent status. Until this year, the U.S. Friday 10-7 Sunday 9-3 Government had considered the Shawnee part of the Cherokee nation. Page 6 May 31, 2001

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Yes, wake up or retire Do not be alarmed, but there is a stranger loose in to the scent of beautiful flowers the neighborhood. You may have seen him lurking around cars with open windows or behind sheds from where garden tools have been left to rust. He was last spotted fingering a box of books left on a porch. I have not personally observed the individual, but I know that he exists, because someone had to leave the car windows rolled down and someone had to allow the gar- Diana’s den tools to rust in the rain and someone must have dog-eared the pages in all of those books. Since no one else is owning up to doing these things, all that we can do is blame the mysterious stranger. While you may not have had the opportunity to meet Garden him, this mischievous individual goes by the name of at “Mr. Nobody” and is sometimes referred to by “inno- cent children” as “Mr. I don’t know.” In his book, The Moral Compass, William J. Bennett tells the story of BRANDT’S this stranger and the trouble that he causes when no one else is around, or so they all claim.

“Mr. Nobody” GREENHOUSES as recorded in The Moral Compass 309 W. US 12 edited by William J. Bennett I know a funny little man, As quiet as a mouse, Who does the mischief that is done You’ll find many baskets In everybody’s house! and flats of the special kinds There’s no one ever sees his face, And yet we all agree of flowers you always like - That every plate we break was cracked By Mr. Nobody. Plus…many unusual varieties ‘Tis he who always tears our books, and colors! Who leaves the door ajar, He pulls the buttons from our shirts, And scatters pins afar; That squeaking door will always squeak Also, there are perennials, herbs and For, prithee, don’t you see, some veggies. We leave the oiling to be done By Mr. Nobody.

You might even spot a special He puts damp wood upon the fire, That kettles cannot boil; arrangement you like or wish to ask His are the feet that bring in mud, for a particular thing. And all the carpets soil. The papers always are mislaid, Who had them last but he? There’s no one tosses them about Come on over – But Mr. Nobody. and enjoy wandering through the His finger-marks upon the door garden. By none of use are made; We never leave the blinds unclosed, OPEN To let the curtains fade. The ink we never spill, the boots 9 to 6 Mon. thru Sat. That lying round you see 10 to 3 Sunday See you there! Are not our boots; they all belong To Mr. Nobody. May 31, 2001 Page 7 6

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The Blitstein family: Emily & Daniel in front of Ron & Lynne. Entering the gardens were the whole Blitstein family: Ron, Lynne, Emily, and Daniel. Although this Greta La Fountain with Kerstin & Karin Axelsson. was Ron’s first visit, the other family members have come to some of the teas and other events. He told me, Barry Criswell, President of the Board, took me for “Daniel is taking lessons at the Art League and he came a ride on the cart to the cabin to see Tammy Steinhagen, to paint with his teacher. Emily, who has a Nikon cam- Executive Director of the gardens. He said, “I just showed era, has taken several photography classes and she’s our wedding site to a couple who are thinking of come to take photographs.” booking it for the middle of May 2002. We’re not in control of the weather, so if it’s like this year, it might be too cool!” Continuing, he added, “we have some high school volunteers here today and there are also some people working in the gardens, getting things that need to be done caught up.” Tammy (who took over as Executive Director of the gardens on Jeanne Houck’s retirement) also replaced Barry as driver of the cart to show me around and to explain the weekend happenings and work at the gardens. She said, “Things are shaping up here. This year we’re concentrating on infrastructure: putting in water, electric, and sewer. By the end of the year, hard surfaces will be put down throughout the garden and it will be handicap accessible.” She continued, “All the money for these projects is from grants: from the Michigan City Enrichment Corporation and a major grant from the Lilly Emily Blitstein, photographer at work Endowment fund. We have numerous people work- I photographed a butterfly that Emily spied on a ing on the ethnic gardens. Mamie Davis and Rev. Swarn rock (she probably got a better close-up view). Then are working on the African-American Garden; the Sons I shot her taking a picture of a brown growth on a stem, of Norway are busy on the Norwegian Garden; George spurting up in the middle of a fern cluster. May 31, 2001 Page 11

John Jaskiewicz (who was at work on an oil portrait) told me, “I’ve been painting really actively about six years now, with the Area Artists’Association and the Michigan City Artists’ League.” He is also a student of Susie Rosso’s.

Students Sonjia Bencke & Daniel Blitstein with teacher Susie Rosso. Susie Rosso, Michigan City Art League teacher, posed with her students, Sonjia Bencke, and Daniel Blitstein. Oil painter John Jaskiewicz. They chose to be photographed near the Chinese bridge. Daniel is in the “Painting for Scaredy Cats” As the time grew nearer for the 1 p.m. unveiling class. Susie’s “En Plain Air” class (given through the of Neil Kienitz’s latest work, “A South Shore Poster Long Beach Community Center) will be held in the for International Friendship Gardens,” I encoun- gardens outside. Sonjia and Daniel have been paint- tered people riding in the large cart: Jeanne and Dr. ing with Susie for some time. Sonjia’s husband, a pho- Richard Houck; their grandson, Richard III, and tographer, was present to photograph her and her paint- friend, Barry Brown. Jeanne (who looked very pret- ings while she worked. ty in pink) said she had just returned from spending the winter in Florida and was looking forward to the portrait unveiling.

Wood carver Arnold Bass.

Barry Brown, Richard Houck III, Jeanne & Dr. Richard Houck. Arnold Bass, (who worked Tammy told me that the poster was “Just a dream in the Michigan City School come true! Neil had mentioned it to one of the neigh- system for 38 years), was bors in the park, so Mason Corporation (owned by Von carving a shoe from wood. and Don Mason) of Schererville agreed to sponsor the “This is the first year for this poster. They donated some posters and post cards to carving program,” he said. the gardens, so we get to keep all those proceeds “I plan to give a carving class toward the restoration process. It’s been fabulous!” at the Old Long Beach School Neil related to me, “I was first in the gardens in 1970, shortly.” Many of the things directing a Christian singing group of teen-agers Arnold has carved were on dis- from St. Paul’s called Sonrise Singers. That was one play. of the last groups to have a concert here.”

Some of Arnold’s work. Gardens Continued on Page 12 Page 12 May 31, 2001

Gardens Continued from Page 11 By the covered framed original drawing, Director Tammy Steinhagen told the waiting and watching visitors, “Thanks to Neil Kienitz (who has been a loving friend of the gardens) for this South Shore poster. He will be signing posters (which are on sale) and we also have post cards available. Then there are refreshments on the table near the tent which has tables set up for you to use.”

Neil autographs a poster

Tammy Steinhagen & Neil Kienietz unveil his poste.r It was time! Neil and Tammy removed the sheet from the original poster and Neil posed by his framed poster. Then he began the task of signing purchased copies.

The poster is available for sale at the Gardens on weekends. Gathering for refreshments were: John Jaskiewicz, Connie Beckmann, Valerie Ellis (mother of Kiara), and Kim Stellema (Connie’s sister).

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Or, at least I think he did, because, just between you and me, I had my eyes clamped down from the moment we rolled down that first hill until we returned to the station. “And,” Devin said, when we were safely back on terra firma, “you sure left your fingerprints on that sissy bar you were hanging onto the whole ride.” Devin’s mother and brother — Liz and Derrick, 10 The man who needs no introduction in indiana--Tom Spackman Sr.---cuts the ribbon on Indiana Beach’s newest ride, The CornBall Express. — pretty much agreed because they had been seat- ed directly behind us for the third-ever run of what the ride’s designer Denise Dinn-Larrick called “a good ride for the whole family as long as you have the Adams Family in mind.” The four of us along with my wife Natalie had dri- ven down to the famous amusement park and camp resort in the fertile heartland of Indiana for a gala Media Day that included the grand-opening of the CornBall Express, the most sumptuous “light” lunch any of us had ever eaten, and a free day of fun at a time-honored Hoosier hang-out that attracts some 850,000 people per year. Natalie wisely opted out of taking a ride on the CornBall Express, but I took my oath as a Beacher reporter seriously and so stepped right up to the 24- passenger yellow train on that fateful morning in May as ominous gray clouds hovered over nearby Lake Shafer. Roller coaster enthusiasts line up for a first-day We had watched Indiana Beach founder Tom ride on the CornBall Express. Spackman Sr. cut the ceremonial ribbon, and we had witnessed the first run with those 24 “lucky” souls whose names had been drawn, and we saw absolutely nothing untoward. In fact, as we climbed ever higher to the station, we got an excellent look at the second run and so decided the CornBall was no big deal as roller coasters go. But I kept hearing the words of Denise Dinn- Larrick ringing in my 51-year-old noggin: “We designed it with the family in mind — the Adams Family that is.” Okay. So, like those waiting in line in 18th Century France for a ride on Mssr. Guillotine’s marvelous new invention, we were at destiny’s door before we knew it. Devin Westphal eagerly scrambled aboard and took the starboard seat and had himself strapped and The CornBall Express awaits another group of 24 intrepid passengers. ready before I could tend to my own seatbelt and cam- May 31, 2001 Page 33 era. I bravely took his picture and told him I planned to document the entire ride with my trusty Pentax cam- era. “Sure,” he said. I turned around to be sure Liz and Derrick Westphal were okay, and they were just fine, thank you. I was the one I should have worried about, but the passengers on the first two runs had all walked away laughing and joking, so why not me? Because the third run was still new enough to be a novelty, the television news crews were still there filming away, so we all put on game faces as we ended our count-down, yelled “Yee-haw” and hung an alarmingly sharp left and were ratcheted up what had- n’t seemed like such a big hill but was at that very precise moment seeming quite high enough, thank you, to see all the way to the Beacher office on Franklin Street where I was sure I could see Sally Montgomery Devin Westphal, 12, waits fearlessly for a ride. and company all waving at me and reminding me to get some good pictures. So, sure, I manfully snapped a shot of good-old Devin Westphal, and then we were falling and turning, and twisting and — well, I’m not really sure, because that’s when everything went black for me, and I started impressing my fingerprints on that foam- lined sissy bar. Designer Denise Dinn-Larrick was absolutely and totally correct — that seemingly innocuous “little” roller coaster rigged right over KiddyLand was truly a ride for the entire Adams Family. Now, I have some Adams blood on my father’s side, but it obviously was- n’t thick enough to get me through a 79-second run on the CornBall Express with my eyes wide-open and arms over my head. Just between you and me, I confess to having wimped out on the third run of the CornBall Express and thus have no photographs of those heart-rending twists and turns. Liz Westphal patiently waits for her son Derrick to strap himself in before But the Westphals, God love ‘em, were most forgiving giving the “go-ahead” signal for the CornBall Express. of my weak knees and weaker heart. And when I told them I wanted to kiss the ground when we were finally back on the Planet Earth, they merely smiled and patted my quivering back. The three veteran roller coaster riders, who all kept their eyes wide-open and arms high over their heads, gave the CornBall Express their unequivocal recommendations and urged you all to head on down U.S. 421 to Indiana Beach just as soon as you get some time off and give it a whirl. In addition to the aforementioned new roller coaster, it has a whole host of attractions including: six water slides, a beach, a resort, a ferris wheel, arcade games, a boardwalk, giant popcorn-eating carp, water ski shows — the works. And if you ride the CornBall Express the whole way with your eyes open and your hands off the sissy bar, I don’t want to hear about it.

The end of the CornBall Express’ third-ever run. the photographer was Cornball Express Continued on Page 34 too scared to take any shots of the run ifself. Sorry. Page 34 May 31, 2001

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Derrick (left) and Devin head out for some more action at Indiana Beach. Derrick feeds a popcorn ball to some hungry carp in Lake Shafer.

By taking the Skyride, you can see what other rides you The McKelvys decided the Skyride was more their speed. want to go on at Indiana Beach.

A free ride on the CornBall Express, lunch and even dessert. What a day!

From Michigan City, take U.S. 421 to U.S. 24 and then east to Monticello. Indiana Beach is located on Lake Shafer, four miles north of Monticello. Be sure and carefully follow the signs. For rates and reservations at the inn, motels Natalie McKelvy loads up at the “light” lunch served to and cottages, phone 219/583-4141. the media and their guests. May 31, 2001 Page 35 Four Coasters Now at Indiana Beach

With the opening of its new coaster, the CornBall in over fifty years, was added in May of 1994. The $4 Express on May 18, Indiana Beach Amusement Resort million, 100-foot tall out-and-back-design steel struc- on Lake Shafer in Monticello, will raise its roller tured coaster with a wooden track, was specially coaster count to four. Indiana Beach installed its designed and built by Custom Coasters of West first coaster, a steel coaster, the Galaxie, in 1971. “The Chester, Ohio, for Indiana Beach. Galaxie, which was imported from Italy, is a steel pre- Now 2001 brings the CornBall Express Roller fabricated wild mouse-type coaster that features Coaster to highlight Indiana Beach’s 76th season. It sharp turns and quick drops,” says Tom Spackman, is a steel structured roller coaster with a wooden Sr., CEO. track, built by Custom Coasters. The CornBall Express In 1984, the Jet Star, or the Tig’rr Coaster as it is design presented Custom Coasters’ engineers a chal- called at Indiana Beach, was purchased from lenging dilemma in how to squeeze the new coaster’s Pontchartrain Beach Amusement Park in Louisiana support structures into non-existent spaces. Their solu- and moved to Monticello. The Tig’rr Coaster, which tion is an imaginative and exciting coaster track was manufactured in Germany, is also a steel pre-fab- that goes over, through, around and between build- ricated wild mouse-type coaster that is faster and moves ings, rides, and other attractions. with greater speed on more open curves than its Mr. Spackman said, “The Express will reach a top counterpart, the Galaxie. speed of 45 mph, feature a first drop of 79 feet, a track The Hoosier Hurricane, the first major custom length of 2100 feet, and a helix on top of another ride designed wooden track roller coaster built in Indiana as it dodges obstacles in its path.”

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Gaia Gallery Gaia Gallery, so named for the Greek goddess, located downstairs in the Gordon Beach Inn in Union Pier opened recently. Here works range from visual to wearable art.

Gallery coordinator Kelly Moore with Sidney and Artist Joanne Carlton of Chicago and Harbert. husband, Tim of Three Oaks. Gallery co-ordinator Kelly B. Moore insists it is an wearable art in the form of jewelry designed in silver artistic energy that’s caused this entity to come into with semi-precious stones by Libeado Designs, snd orig- existence. She said, “It just all came together.” Kelly inal offerings all incorporated into a fabric of design. explained how fate delivered when she put out a call Works by Susan M. Henshaw, Marilyn Anderson, for area artists. “I had an overwhelming response of Diane Erwin, George and Connie Kassal, Tracy talent who either lived in or vacationed in the near- Adams Knapp, Joanne Carlton, Danielle Engwert by area.” and others can be seen at the gallery. In addition to realistic offerings in watercolor, oil What better way to spend a weekend than to dine and pastel, there are profoundly thought-provoking at the newly open “Timothy’s Restaurant,” also at the abstracts and conceptual pieces, and cheery florals, Gordon Beach Inn, and browse these two newly charming portraitures, plus some sunshine-filled opened galleries. landscapes on display. Also there is hand-crafted,

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If you are looking for software, shareware, freeware, we can help you find it. Want to get on the Net? We can help with that too. Looking to buy a new Mac? We can help you find the right one to fit your needs. Call 219/874-2382Mon.-Sat., 10-5, ask for Carl, or e-mail: [email protected], Located at 408 Franklin Sq., Michigan City, Indiana. MAC SOFTWARE AND ACCESSORIES NOW IN STOCK T.J.’s UPHOLSTERY Commercial - Residential - Furniture - Boats & R.V.’s - 219/778-2053 EXPERT ALTERATIONS - INCLUDING BRIDAL AND PROM Call Val at 219/873-0103 NEED A NERD? Need-a-Nerd provides PC repair, set-up, upgrade, virus recovery, and Internet connection for your home or business. No job too small or too large. Anything for your PC. We also do cool web designs using Macromedia Dreamweaver, Flash and Fireworks. Call 616/469-5088, or check us out at www.need-a-nerd.net • • • LEARN THE SECRETS TO CREATING WEALTH FROM HOME • • • www.successcycle.com/broadway WANTED: - COMPUTER WORK I am a motivated individual, with good computer/typing skills, seeking part-time computer work. Microsoft certified (Excell, Word & Access) $15/HR - Call 219/874-7062. • • • •DOG OBEDIENCE • • • • Basic or Competitions Call 219/872-4842 COLLEGE JUNIOR Avail this summer to work as a Nanny. Comfortable PATRICK with all ages, infant to 12 years. First Aid & CPR certified. Lots of Baby Sitting & Camp counseling experience. Call Kristin @ 219/873-1807. ROOFING and REMODELING SELF IMPROVEMENT - INSTRUCTION PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHER/ENTERTAINER CO., INC. ENTERTAINMENT AVAILABLE RESIDENTIAL - COMMERCIAL Lessons for Voice -Violin - Piano - Guitar, Etc. Call 219/872-1217. PHYSICAL FITNESS EMERGENCY SERVICE • • • PATSI GATELY MASSAGE THERAPIES • • • • New Roofs Esalen-Swedish, Myofascial Release, Bioenergy Field Balancing Relieve Muscle pain & strains, stress reduction. Gift cert. - Home visits. • Re-Roofing Call 219/879-5722. for appointment • Repairs Nationally Certified in Massage & Body Work. • 20 Years Experience CLEANING - HOUSEKEEPING FINISHING TOUCH: Residential & Specialty Cleaning Service • Licensed & Insured Professional - Insured - Bonded - Uniformed • Free Estimates #1 in Customer Satisfaction. Phone 219/872-8817. • Total Kitchen & Bath Remodeling ABINEY’S ADVANCED CARPET CARE, INC. Carpet cleaning - Oriental Rug cleaning - Upholstery cleaning • Replacement Windows Drapery cleaning - Hardwood floor cleaning- Ph 1-888/327-1010 • Decks When You Want Perfection — Insured & Bonded J.P.’s HOUSE, DECK & BOAT CLEANING • Expert Carpentry Work Commercial - Residential - Rentals - Construction Cleanup • Expert Ceramic, Corian Owner J.P. Foster - - 219/877-7081- Pager 219/877-0209 and Marble Tile Work • • • HOUSE CLEANING • • • Experienced - References - Free estimates — Call 219/873-9205 • No Job Too Small • • • HOUSE CLEANING • • • Reasonable prices - References available — Call 219/861-0309 3611 E. U.S. Hwy 12 CLEAN & GO CLEANING - Residential, Rentals, Commercial Cleaning. Excellent references. Clean to fit your needs — Call 874-9909 219/878-0407 Owner: Patrick Petkovich CHRISTIAN COLLEGE STUDENTS AVAILABE FOR CLEANING Experienced - Dependable — Call 219/879-7223 May 31, 2001 Page 47

CLEAN WINDOWS? —- Call P & T WINDOW CLEANING HEALY’S LANDSCAPING & MATERIALS to schedule an appointment - 219/784-3965. 219/879-5150 — (800)256-0419 — Email [email protected] Order online @ http://www.healysland.com HANDYMAN-HOME REPAIR-PLUMBING 218 State Road 212 — Michigan City, Indiana 46360 QUALITY CARPENTRY: Expert remodeling of kitchens, bathrooms. Also: doors, windows, skylights, ceramic tile, drywall, decks & repairs. LARGEST SELECTION OFNY BLUE STONE IN AREA! Small jobs welcome. Call Ed at 616/469-3039. ALL OF YOUR LANDSCAPE NEEDS IN ONE PLACE! HANDYMAN - Antenna service. Phone & TV jacks. House wiring. FREE ESTIMATES! - DELIVERY AVAILABLE Sinks. Toilets. Countertops. Carpentry. Full house rehab work. Landscaping - Water Features - Feng Shui Landscapes Beach Stairway Repair & Refurbishing. JIM’S LAWN SERVICE - CLEAN GREEN LAWNS DR. TOM’S SERVICE CLINIC - 219/778-4036 Mowing • Weeding • Edging • Blow off Walks, Decks & Driveways - • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Free Estimates . Phone 219/874-2715 HIRE Sue’s HUSBAND FOR ALL OF YOUR LANDSCAPING MATERIAL NEEDS! Is your list of household repair & maintenance projects growing? LET US BE YOUR ONE-STOP STORE Small jobs welcome. - Quality Work. — Call Ed Berent @ 219/879-8200. •Mulches •Topsoil •Rocks • Boulders • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • You name it! - We probably have it. Same day delivery in most cases. FREE PICK-UP SERVICE for usable, unwanted, household articles, We can even help with the installation garage sales, yard sales – or what have you. – Evergreens profes- H&S SERVICES - 2621 E. US HIGHWAY 12 sionally trimmed and shaped. 30-years experience. – Gutters and (Across Highway from Karwick Plaza) Down Spouts cleaned and repaired. Reasonable prices. — Call (219)872-8946 219/879-5253 ••• SANDCASTLE ••• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ADNAN’S BEST SERVICE • • • • • • • • • • • • • Landscape Management Yard Clean-Up - Mowing - Exterior Power Wash - Free Estimates - Landscape & garden contracting - Lawn maintenance Senior Discount - 219/878-1563 or 219/878-9091 • Leave message. Tree & shrub removal - Spring clean- -up & leaf removal. • • • SPRING IS HERE • • • Snow Plowing — Retaining wall work. Insured - Free estimates — Call 219/879-4558. LET ME PRESSURE WASH YOUR HOUSE, DECKS, PATIO. • • • J & J’s LAWN SERVICE • • • WE ALSO SEAL WOODEN DECKS Mowing. Trimming. Seeding. Tilling. Fertilization. Bushes & Shrubs. Spring Clean-up. Reasonable rates. Fully insured. Free estimates. LAWN SERVICE - CUT, TRIM, EDGE. Call 219/778-8077, or 1-888/845-0963. TRADITIONS Lawn Care & Property Maintenance GET ON LIST NOW - IT FILLS UP QUICK. Call 219/872-9326 Dependability is (y)our #1 priority CALL MEL AT 219/879-6866 • • • CAPPY’S LAWN CARE • • • • • • WARREN’S PAINTING & PRESSURE WASHING • • • Landscaping and Lawn Maintenance - Licensed & Insured Free Estimates - Call 219/872-6424. Call Now And Schedule Your Spring Cleanup — 219/874-1304 • • • DON’T THROW AWAY -WE HAUL AWAY FREE • • • • • • LAWN MOWING • • • Anything which can be used or sold to benefit those in need. Call Steve at 219/879-7757 - Leave message. We Pick Up Leftovers of Garage Sales, Etc. - Any kind of metal wanted . LANDSCAPING AND BEYOND Call Ed. Campion Sr. - THE FULL CIRCLE - Phone 219/879-2934 Spring Cleanup - Gutters Cleaned — Call 219/874-1149 • • • DECKS - R- US • • • CHUCK’S LANDSCAPING AND TREE SERVICE. We Wash and Feal — Free Estimates — Call 219/873-9205 Custom landscape design & installation. Tree & shrub planting. CLEAN VINYL SIDING, INC. Compete Lawn Renovation, i.e., Seed & Sod - Mulch & River Rock. Overhang - Gutters - Refinishing fences & decks - Lawn care. Retaining Walls & Planters: Rock. Block Flagstone Timbers. Railroad ties. Free estimates. Call 219/871-1566. Ask for Shane or Wayne. Brick patios — Driveway designs PROPERTY MAINTENANCE SERVICE High tolerance tree and stump removal — Tree and bush removal Electrical - Plumbing - Decks - Additions, Etc. Call 219/362-1180 Insured and References - Senior Discount. ONE CALL DOES IT ALL PAINTING-DRYWALL-WALLPAPER 219/874-8785 THE A & L PAINTING COMPANY — INTERIOR & EXTERIOR LAWN CUTTING 20-YEARS EXPERIENCE References. Reasonable. We also Power Very Reasonable Rates — Call 219/879-4290 Wash, Seal or Paint Decks. Phone 219/363-5450, or 219/778-4145. • • • SUPERIOR TREE • • • JEFFERY J. HUMAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR PAINTING & STAINING Tree Stump Removal — Landscaping — 25% Off on Tree Removal Custom Woodwork - Hang/Finish Drywall - 25-Years experience. Insured. Serving the Michiana Area — Call 219/324-4931, or 219/879-0505. Ph. 219/326-8512. Bringing Premium Quality Into The New Millennium. HELP WANTED • • •ATTENTION DRIVERS - NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY • • • WISTHOFF PAINTING — REFERENCES TMC Transportation needs drivers. - $650 guaranteed weekly , Small Jobs Welcome — Call 219/874-5279 potential to earn $900 or more weekly, and still get home week- WAYNE’S PAINTING — 7-YEARS EXPERIENCE. ends!!! For CDL Training - Call 1-800/882-7364. Drywall Repair - Pressure Washing - Decks - Free Estimates. • • • GROWING BUSINESS NEEDS HELP! • • • Call 219/778-2549. - Days call 219/363-4332 Work from home •• Mail-order/E-Commerce ALL BRIGHT PAINTING - Interior/exterior. Satisfaction guaranteed. Earn $522+/week Part Time - $1,000-$4,000/ week Full Time. Free estimates. Licensed & insured. 219/874-6618, or 219/879-7199. Create Your Rainbow.com - 800/964-6865. R. J. KNIGHT PAINTING CONTRACTOR BILLIES BEACH CAFÉ AT BEACHWALK now hiring kitchen, Interior & Exterior — Free Estimates – Call 219/879-1349 wait staff, and sales staff for new Gourmet Market. • • • PAINTING SERVICES • • • Please apply at 210 Beachwalk, or call 219/879-7874. References - Experienced — Call Steve at 219/879-7757 DOWNSIZED? - Control your income. State-of-the-art tools, LISA’S PRINTING — 18-Years coloring the local community. training, support. P/T: $500-$1200; F/T: $2000-$4000. Interior/exterior - Call 616/469-1372, or 219/879-6658. Visit our website, www.workoutofhome.com HELP WANTED LANDSCAPE-Lawns-Clean Up. Etc. Lakeside Antiques needs a part time sales associate. If you’re a friendly, — H & D TREE SERVICE and LANDSCAPING, INC.— outgoing “people person,” you’ll have fun learning the antique business. Full service tree and shrub care. Trimming, planting, removal. No experience necessary, just a good attitude. Please call 616/469-0341 Firewood, snowplowing, excavating. — Call 872-7290. LAKESIDE ANTIQUES FREE ESTIMATES 14866-76 Red Arrow Highway • Lakeside, MI 49116 Page 48 May 31, 2001

Babysitter Needed for summer for 7/yr. old girl $ 2 1/2 /yr. old boy. MICHIANA SHORES COTTAGE - IN WOODED AREA Two days per week, possibly occasional Sat. Stop 20 Long Beach. A little over a block from great beach. Old wood paneled charm. Ref. Req. Call 219/872-8130 2-New baths and kitchen. - Fireplace. - Air/Cond. - Dishwasher. 2 Plus Bedrooms. — Avail June through September. WANT TO BUY OR SELL Call 773/935-1855 days, or 773/248-3265 evenings. RAINBOW TRADES - 809 Franklin Sq., Phone 219/874-7099. • • • LAKE FRONT RENTALS • • • ANTIQUES GALORE! Jewelry, China , Furniture, Toys, Dolls, Paintings African Masks, Indian Items, Vintage Clothes, Tools, Gifts, Unique items. ** 1930 Lake Shore Dr. - Darling 4/BR, 1.5 Bath Cottage on Lake. BALLOONS ALL WAYS - Birthdays, Parties, Big events. We Deliver! Avail June 30 to Aug. 4. — $2,200/wk. COSTUME WORLD Rentals/Sales, Makeup. Over 1000 Costumes •• 1537 B Lake Shore Drive - 4/BR, 2/Bath. Panoramic lake views Seek the Unique — Our WEB Site: www.costumeworld.net from hillside home. 2 Screened porches . - $1,900/wk. ••1428 Lake Shore Dr. - 3/BR, 2/Bath contemporary with REFURBISHED CASH REGISTERS-CASIO-WE SERVICE complete privacy — $2,300/wk. FIRME ART & OFFICE SUPPLIES (2 Stores) ••1426 Lake Shore Dr. - 6/BR, 2/Bath cottage on lake -Beautiful 11th & Franklin Streets, Michigan City - 219/874-3455 deck — $2,300/wk. Highway 12, Beverly Shores - Just West of Traffic Light. •• Upland Road - Charming 2/BR Cottage sets way up high for spec- Phone 219/874-4003. — FAX Service 219/874-4349. tacular lake Views. Easy car access - $775/wk. KAYAK “WALDEN PADDLERS” - 2/Seater polyethylene. •• 3018 Mayfield Way - August has opened up for this 3/BR tri-level, New model - Excellent condition - $495.00 - Call 219/879-9170. just 2-blocks from the beach. Avail for just $3,500 for the month. FOR SALE: - High Quality Rattan Furniture - Sofa. 2- High Back Others Available - CALL MERRION & ASSOCIATES For A Color Chairs. Coffee Table. End Table. All Brand New - Long Beach Area. Brochure Of This Season’s Nicest Rentals– 219/872-4000 Call 219/874-8580 SHERIDAN BEACH SUMMER RENTAL - STOP 9 - ON THE BEACH New Crate & Barrel Hardwood, Slatted Headboard & Rails - Top of Contemporay 3/BR, 2/Bath. Air Cond. W/D. D/W. - $2300/week. the line Mattress. $300.00 - Call 616/469-1995 - Weekends only. Also, 6/BR, 2/Bath cottage. Air Cond. W/D. D/W. - $2300/week DINING ROOM FURNITURE: Queen Ann table, 63” w/3 leaves, 6 chairs, Both Fully Furnished — Call Owner at 312/560-5122 server/storage 36”. Large 2 piece Breakfront w/lighted shelves. • • • LAKE SHORE DRIVE RENTAL AT STOP 26 • • • Call 219/778-2953 4/BR, 21/2/Bath. Front porch. Hot tub. 219/879-0615, or 773/233-6511 S-2 SAILBOAT, ‘84. Clean, well maintained, well-built. Encap. Lead SHERIDAN BEACH STUDIO APT - STOP 9 - ON THE BEACH ballast, Inboard Yanmar. Diesel, Pressurized water, Shore Power. Sleeps 4 to 6- Air Cond. - Great Views - Call Owner at 312/560-5122 Custom Winter Cradle. Draft 4’6”. - $22,500. - D/N 773/238-5603. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 14” x 20” DUNESCAPE OIL PAINTING by the late Willie Nelson. CHARMING KNOTTY PINE COTTAGE IN MICHIANA SHORES Reasonable offer accepted. - Call 219/872-2393 2/BR. - Screened porch - Air conditioning - Fully equipped. 3-PIECE WOOD WALL UNIT, LIGHTING & GLASS SHELVES, Available weekly, June- September — Call 773/233-2039. Large Video/CD Storage — $500. — Call 219/877-8894. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • MOVING SALE: Butcher block cart, 1 drawer, 2 shelves, $55. - 6’ SUMMER HOUSE FOR RENT IN LONG BEACH Cherry curio, 5 glass shelves, $60. - 1 Antique chalk board w/paper Large 4/BR, 2/Bath rehabbed vintage Oriole Trail cottage. roller, w/illustrations at top, $65. - Pioneer dual cassette component Screened porch. Short walk to Stop 28 beach. Select July/Aug w/C.D. dubbing, $45. - Shakespeare set, 49 volums, $55.- Brown full- weeks avail @ 875/wk.— Call 219/874-4316, or 773/871-7304. length mink, $1,000. — Call 219/878-0452. BEACH HOUSE FOR RENT - Spectacular Beach - 4/BR, 2/Bath. New WANT TO RENT Grill. Large Deck. Game Room - $2,950/wk. — Call 219/873-1070. WELL BEHAVED POODLE AND OWNER looking for furnished 1/BR SHERIDAN BEACH @ STOP 3 - 100 Yards to the beach. Newly apartment to rent for 3-months. (Coming from California). Reply c/o remodeled. 3/BR, 2/Bath. Sleeps 8. CAC. 2-Decks. Screened veran- The Beacher, 911 Franklin St., Michigan City, IN 46360- Attn: RJ. da. Close to zoo, marina, Blue Chip Casino. Summer $1000/wk. RENTALS/LEASE/SELL - COMMERCIAL Rates vary other seasons - Cal 773/238-1035.{ GOLDEN SANDES STORE AND LOCK • • •BENNETT’S HIDDEN INN • • • 4407 E. U.S. 12 (@ Hwy. 212) Michigan City, IN. 219/879-5616. 10303 N.E. Highway 12 — Michigan City, Indiana Newly renovated, nestled on 3-acres! The perfect place for a “Get-a- RENTALS - INDIANA Way” Weekend, or a great guesthouse for your visitors. Close to HOUSE FOR RENT IN LONG BEACH by Week or Month. beaches, shopping antiques & golf. Reasonable rates 3-bedrooms across from lake. Great view & beach. Call 219/874-8692. Reservations 219/872-0212 — FAX 219/872-0416 . LONG BEACH COZY 4/BR HOUSE AT STOP 15 (Across from Beach) ( Kid and dog friendly - Also Continental breakfast). Fireplace and Large Deck. No pets. Call 708/579-1745. • • • • BEVERLY SHORES —— SUMMER RENTAL • • • • • • • LAKE SHORE DRIVE - LONG BEACH • • • 3/BR -3 BATH; PRIVATE, CONTEMPORARY - WALK TO BEACH, Fantastic Lake Michigan views from 2-decks. 4+/BR, 3/Bath bright LARGE MASTER SUITE, HUGE DECK SCREENED PORCH contemporary home. All amenities. Avail Memorial, July 4th, NO PETS ————773-935-2501 and August 12 - 29 — $2,500/wk. — Call 219/874-4396 A HOUSE THAT GREAT MEMORIES ARE MADE FROM! • • • • • • • DUNESCAPE BEACH CLUB • • • • • • • You won’t ever want to leave this secluded country charm, with LAKEFRONT CNDOS — 2 and 3 Bedroom, 2/Bath modern amenities, house. 1.5 Blocks from beautiful beach. Cobble $1,300 to $16,00 per week — 2 week minimum - No pets. stone private pool. Tree house. 5-Bedrooms, sleeps 8 with 2 master DUNESCAPE REALTY — 219/872-0588 suites. 4-Bathrooms. Jacuzzi. Deck. Stylishly decorated. DUNELAND BEACH @ STOP 34 - Great lake views from huge $300/nightly, or $1,800/weekly. Deposit required -Call 773/924-5020. Family Room + Master Bedroom Suite. Totally remodeled & refur- 2/BR HOUSE ON BEACH - Sleeps 6. AC. Carpeted. Deck. Patios. nished. 4/BR, 3/Bth. Fireplace. W/D. AC. Cable. - Special Winter Completely furnished - Avail June & July., $700/wk Weekend Rates. Avail. June; Aug. 26 -Sept. 30. - Ph. 630/766-3300 Best beach for 200 miles. 502 Colfax Ave. - Call 219/879-3038. Sheridan Beach to Michiana - We have many rentals - Call Executive VALPARAISO - Charming Apartment, approx. 8 miles south of Group Realty @:219/874-1122, or visit our web www.e-g-r.com. Dunes, off Hwy. 6, in Suman Valley. Loft w/bath & half. 2nd Small ON THE SHORES OF SHERIDAN BEACH - Rehabbed &fully fur- bedroom. Rent $850 Summer Months, $900. Winter. Yearly lease. nished. Vacation apt suites. Sleeps 4 to 18. Lake view. Decks. $800 Utilities included. - Phone 219/462-9812 weekdays 9 - 4. to $2,500 week. Sunsets free. Call 219/872-8250, or 219/244-7877. BEACHWALK - STOP 7 - Front parlor porch w/swing. Upper sun deck. • • • HOUSE FOR RENT — LONG BEACH • • • Back screened porch. 3/BR, 2.5 Bath. Sleeps 8. - 847/707-9455 3/BR + Den/2BA (sleeps 10) - Newly rehabbed. A/C. W/D. Fireplace. • • • BEACH FRONT HOME — STOP 8 - SHERIDAN BEACH • • • BBQ. Cable TV. 1/Block to beach- Call 312-953-9570. Available for rent 7/2 to 7/14. Sleeps 10, 4 bedrooms, A/C, W/D DUNELAND BEACH - 3/BR FURNISHED - Private beach. Dining table for 14! Beautiful panoramic view of the beach. A/C. - Washer/dryer. Avail June 1st thru Labor Day - $700/wk. $3,200/wk. - See pictures at www.akstephens.com Call 219/872-5979 — Leave message. Call Andy at 630-222-6531 May 31, 2001 Page 49

BEACH FRONT COTTAGE IN SHERIDAN BEACH -Very private 3/BR, CUTE SUMMER COTTAGE FOR RENT IN GRAND BEACH 1/Bath home that has never been rented — Nothing between you and 3/BR, 1/Bath. Cable TV. - Beach - Tennis - Golf. the water, but sand - Only avail for 4-weeks. — Call Michael Conner at Completely furnished. - $500/week + security — 773/278-9040 SHERIDAN BEACH REALTY GROUP -219/873-1855 for details. NEW BUFFALOMICHIGAN GETAWAY! Beautiful year-round vacation GUEST HOUSE IN MICHIANA SHORES - 2/BR, 1/Bath. Screen porch. home. 300 Feet from private Lake Michigan beach. Deck. BBQ. Fireplace. AC. 2-Blocks from Stop 37 beach. 2,000 sq. ft! - 7/Rooms. 3/BR, 2/Bath. Only 10 years young. Central $1,050/wk June & Sept. $1,150/wk July & Aug. No Pets. A/C & Heat. Dishwasher, laundry room, vaulted ceiling, hardwood Call 773/784-0721, or 219/872-9923. — Web VRBO.COM #7770 and ceramic floors. Four season patio. — MUST SEE! 409 LAKESHORE DRIVE IN SHERIDAN BEACH - STOP 2 Call Bob Martin at 773/847-5518, or e-mail [email protected] Large Beachhouse with Dunetop Deck, sleeps 12 - 15. MICHIANA SHORES, MI - STOP 39 - 2-3/BR, 2/Bath. A/C. - 2 1/2 July & August, $2,600/wk. June & Sept. $2,000/wk. Blocks to lake. All amenities. Avail July $800/wk, or $3000/month. SPECIAL this ad only - rent July or August for $2,300/wk. Call 219/874-6323 - Leave message Call 219/874-4995, or 309/367-4070 for SAT/SUN showing. 2/BR SUMMER COTTAGE IN UNION PIER — Cozy, newly decorated 2 HUGE 1/BR APARTMENTS — 100% Remodeled - new kitchen, tile, w/vaulted ceilings in kitchen and living room. Deck off kitchen. Walk carpet, cabinets, appliances - ALL NEW! One with 2 levels, BR on to beach. $550/wk. - Call 616/469-4354, or 616/469-5351. second floor w/balcony of BR, 2/Bath - $650/mo. — One level 1/BR, DESIGNER COTTAGE - STOP 38 - MICHIANA MI 1/bth, ALL NEW - MUST SEE!! - $550/mo. Close to St. Anthony and 1 Block To Great Beaches Darling 3 Bd, C/A, Deck, Gas Grill . Lighthouse Mall, Central Air, Garage parking available. Avail July 15 & August 19 - $1,000/Wk Sorry No Fur Friends! Call Steve @ SHERIDAN BEACH REALTY GROUP- 219/873-1855 Call 219-874-9976 HUGE 2/BR. - 1600 sq. ft. of Living Space. 1 1/2 Bath. Jacuzzi tub. SUMMER COTTAGE ON LITTLE FISH LAKE IN CASSOPOLIS 2 Living rooms, dining room, large kitchen, sun room. Oak trim. 2/BR, 1/BATH - Completely furnished - $750/wk - 219/464-0010 Newest appointments. - $800/mo. Call Steve @ SHERIDAN BEACH REALTY GROUP- 219/873-1855 REAL ESTATE - FOR SALE SECTACULAR BEVERLY SHORES WEEKEND RENTAL NEW HOME - ON LAKE CLAIRE - IN LONG BEACH COVE.8866 Designer Furnished Private Walled Mediterranean-like Villa Professionally designed & built. Large kitchen. Great room & master 4/BR - 4/Bath. Huge Deck. Bistro Grill. Dining El Fresco suite. 4/BR, 2 1/2 Bath. 2324 Tinkers Way. $355,000. Spacious (20x40) Heated Pool. Bubbling Spa. Call Dan at 219/874-7290 days; or 219/879-8965 wk/ends & evenings. Lights and Sound System. Angel Garden MICHIANA REAL ESTATE — 219/879-0811 Quiet. Private SHERIDAN BEACH - 106 RUE DU LAC WEST Two Night Minimum; $400 Nightly. — 219/878-1000 Great views and privacy from dunetop setting. Deluxe amenities. ON THE LAKE AT STOP 11 — Enjoy views from the deck and sunroom, Maple floors. 2-way stone fireplace in two story living room. or walk out your door to the beach. - 5/BR, Sleeps 12. AC. Gas grill. Pool Gourmet maple kitchen w/solid surface countertops and bar. Dining table. Avail June, August, & September. 2-Weeks minimum. area with rear deck. Separate family room with west deck for sunset Call 312/415-0372 views. 3/BR, 3 1/2 Baths. Jacuzzi. Beautiful tiles and fixtures BEVERLY SHORES, E. Lake Front Dr. Steps to beach/ nat’l park. Deer throughout. Two car garage. Terraced perennial gardens. All appli- visit side yard daily. Panoramic dunetop view of Lake Michigan and ances included. Low maintenance grounds and cedar exterior. Built Chicago skyline. Vintage pink cottage 2500 sq. ft. Rent whole house in 1998. or share. 1-4 bedrooms, 8 beds +, sleeps 4-15, $600-2200/wk. An exceptional value! — $309,000. Call for nightly/monthly rates and off-season rates. 219-898-8311 FOR SALE BY OWNER - MICHIANA, MICH. - 5/BR. 3/BATH. 2/FIRE- STOP 31 RENTAL - Short walk to beach - 3/BR, 2/Bath. Family room. PLACE. MAGNIFICENT SUNSETS. MOVE IN CONDITION $879,900. - Fireplace. Central Air. Washer/dryer. Prime weeks still available. NO REALTORS PLEASE. - CALL 616/469-0279. $1,000/week — Call 708/636-5899. BEVERLY SHORES INDIANA BEACHFRONT HOME BEVERLY SHORES SUMMER HOME 6-Years old - Like new. - 3000 sq/ft Contemporary - All rooms have 3/BR, 2/Bath on 1+ wooded acres. 5 - Minute walk to the beach. view of Lake Michigan - Upper bracket price - Pre qualified please. Sleeps 6-8. Fireplace, C/A, D/W, W/D. $1300/wk. - $4500/mo. For sale by owner — Call 219/663-0400, Cell ph. 219/742-0458 Call 714-206-4871 • • •IDEAL CHESTERTON LOCATION - BIRDING PARADISE • • • LAKE VIEW - LAKE SHORE DRIVE - SHERIDAN BEACH RENTAL Beautiful 4,500 Sq. Ft. Home w ith Multi-Amenities. 3/BR, 2/Bath. Screened porch. Private patio. Wetbar. - Avail 2/weeks 5-Minutes from I-94. - $390,000. -Call 219/926-3396. only, 7/16-7/22, & 7/23-7/29. - $1,900/wk. No pets - 630/682-8210. 2-YEAR OLD MICHIANA SHORES HOME FOR SALE BY OWNER LAKE VIEW FROM LONG BEACH - Two story year round home. 3/BR, 2 3/BR, 2-Full baths. Master bedroom has Jacuzzi tub. Double sided Full baths. Sleeps nine. Washer, dryer, dishwasher, gas grill, 2-decks. Fieldstone fireplace. Large kitchen/dining combo. Large loft over- Across from public beach at Stop 4. Walk to park, zoo, marina, Yacht looking living area. Vaulted ceilings with skylights. Full basement. Club, Swingbellies, coffee shop, deli, Blue Chip is a stretch. $1,100/wk. 2/Car garage. — $249,000 — Call 219/872-2439. Avail 6/17, 6/24, 7/8, 7/15, 8/19. 8/26, 9/2 — Call 847/286-0653. FOR SALE IN HARBOR COUNTRY - SAWYER, MICHIGAN ENJOY PANARAMIC VIEWS From Lake Shore Drive Beach House 3/BR Executive style ranch home with full basement. 2 1/2 Car 3-4/BR, 2/Full baths. Fully furnished - 219/861-0082 garage, suitable for boat storage. Shown By Appointment. $149,900 With Owner Financing Available to Responsible Parties. SHERIDAN BEACH - ON THE BEACH Contact Owner at 616/469-0834 3/BR, 1/Bath - Fully furnished home $1,100/Week — $500/Deposit THE SECRET TO A PERFECT BEACH LIFE??? Call 773/735-5213. LOCATION - LOCATION - LOCATION ! ! ! RENTALS - MICHIGAN TALK TO VERNE NEW BUFFALO - Gated Nature Retreat with private Lake/Beach offers immaculate Euro Homes, Cottages, Suites by week/weekend. Own a home at prestigious Beachwalk. You can spend a day at the Amenities plus. Ideal for an intimate escape, or the extra rooms for beach, take a hike in the woods, play a round of golf, or just hang your incoming party. See us: sans-souci.com. Call 616•756•3141. out at the pool and Billie’s Beach Café. Grand Beach to Sawyer, MI. We have many rentals - Call Executive Select your new Homesite . . . nestled amidst the trees, on top of a Group Realty @:616/469-6892 or visit our web www.e-g-r.com. Sand Dune or on private 26 acre Lake Kai. • • • GRAND BEACH SUMMER RENTAL • • • 2/BR - On the Beach -Call: 773/871-4758, or 616/469-4557. The sun will warm your skin, but the memories will warm your heart. MICHIGAN - GRAND BEACH - Lake front home, just 42 steps down to this private Lake Michigan beach. Enjoy magnificent sunsets from Accepting reservations NOW — 1-888/492-3405 Pager/voice mail, or the deck of this cozy 3/BR home. Golf and tennis are within walking Evenings 1-219/872-7690 Collect VERNE DUNN. distance. Avail July & August for $1,600/wk. Avail June & Sept. for $900/wk. Call 708/848-1025 for information & viewing appointment. SHERIDAN BEACH REALTY GROUP Page 50 May 31, 2001 Veterans on Parade A brief “bio salute” to some of our area’s veterans who quietly and bravely served our country in both peace and conflict. In highlighting our veteran this week, Jerry Huff, we also might call it a U.S. Navy family story. Jerry’s father, Paul Huff, was the Chief Electrician on a WWII gunboat, the USS Sacramento, and was still aboard her on Dec. 7, 1941, when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor and the old gunboat, though not hit, assisted in firefighting and picking up survivors from Battleship Row. Though he isn’t with us anymore, he was a hero there saving lives. Jerry, along with his lifelong friend, Bob Bentley, enlisted in the Navy on Feb. 18, 1943, and spent ten weeks together at boot camp in Great Lakes, Illinois. Jerry was sent to Radio School in Auburn, Alabama, and left there a RM (radioman) 3rd class. He was assigned to the USS Chilton, an APA (amphibious assault ship) at Newport, Rhode Island, where he helped with the ship delivering personnel and supplies to larg- er ships in the Atlantic. Then his ship, the Chilton, passed through the Panama Canal to San Diego on the way to the Philippines, where they trained for the invasion of Okinawa. In March, the whole fleet was attacked by kamikazes and the Chilton was hit along with many capital ships and the cost to the fleet ships and men was cat- astrophic. Jerry said his ship was hit by a Jap bomber called a “Betty” and it had to proceed back to Seattle for damage repair. They returned to the Okinawa invasion and landed troops at Ieshima (an island in the Okinawa chain) while still in service and has been an honored mem- in May 1945. This island is where famous war cor- ber ever since. He served as Post Commander three respondent, Ernie Pyle, was killed by a sniper. After different times: 1985-86, 1988-89, and 1993-94. He has Okinawa, Jerry and the Chilton trained for the inva- been Captain of the Honor Guard for about twenty years sion of Japan; and Jerry remarked, “Thank God the supervising hundreds of military funerals by calling ‘A’ bombs were dropped and the war ended.” the firing of the 21 gun salute with his old buddy Bob Jerry returned home for awhile, but was called back Bentley, who as Lieutenant, helps Jerry fold the cas- in through the Navy Reserve when the Korean War ket flag and presents it to the widow or other fami- broke out. He spent some time in Korean waters, but ly survivor. was discharged when his family had grown to three For our Post members, a Memorial Service is also children. He then became an electrician for NIPSCO held at the wake with Jerry, Bob Bentley, Bob McGinnis and worked there for 32 years. and Sarge Greetham on the “Taps” as the full honor Jerry and Erna have been married since Dec. 28, guard say goodbye to our fallen comrade, under their 1946 (55 years now) and have five children: three boys direction. and two girls. Keith was a sailor on the carrier On a recent evening, Jerry, who now walks with a Enterprise during the Korean War and now works for cane, was out at Greenwood Cemetery placing flags Weil-McLain. Kurt is a carpenter in Las Vegas, and on veterans’ graves along with many from our Post, son Ken is the owner of two Wright Floral shops as well as those from other veteran posts in Michigan here in Michigan City. Daughter Kathy is a housewife City. and Klaudia works as the beautician for Michigan City Thank God we have such dedicated men as Jerry Healthcare Center. Huff who fought for their country, came home, raised Jerry and Erna have 13 grandchildren and 10 a fine family and continues to serve his country, his great-grandchildren. One grandson, Shane, served on community and his fallen comrades. Jerry, we salute the US Carl Vinson (carrier) and one other grandson, you! And as someone once said, “Where do we get such Chad, served on the carrier Midway, so I guess the Navy dedicated Americans?” is in all the Huff blood. Jerry joined the VFW here in Michigan City in 1944 ------submitted by Bob Fitzgerald May 31, 2001 Page 51

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4 ST. ANDREW’S PANORAMIC LAKE VIEWS are yours forever from this 3-story contemporary MORE LIKE A HOME THAN A CONDO! St. Andrew’s Village free-stand- home set high on the dunes overlooking Lake Shore Drive! There’s room for ing condominium offers a large living room with skylights, vaulted ceilings, & 1 1 all your summer guests with living areas on all 3 levels, 6 bedrooms & 2 ⁄2 a warm fireplace. 3 bedrooms & 2 ⁄2 baths are supplemented by formal dining room, eat-in kitchen, 26x12 3-season room & an oversized garage! come visit baths. Ceramic tile & berber carpeting throughout indicate the quality put with Liv. $244,500 in. Third floor great room has cathedral ceilings, a wet bar & miles of Lake DIRECTIONS: Hwy. 12 to Moore Rd. Turn left onto Birch Tree Lane to entry Michigan views to enjoy! Call Debbie Burke for a viewing today! to St. Andrew’s. LOOK FOR US ON THE INTERNET! • www.merrionandassoc.com Ed Merrion, CRS, GRI Bonnie Meyer, GRI Debbie Mengel Kelly Foley Liv Markle, CRS, GRI Fran Merrion, GRI Michele Meden Bill Staples Gail Santoro, GRI Rachel McLane Jim McGah, Broker Associate John Hayes Dave Walsh Debbie Burke, GRI Page 52 May 31, 2001 7 LONG BEACH REALTY ON LAKE MICHIGAN SINCE 1920 T 1401 Lake Shore Drive 3100 Lake Shore Drive (219) 874-5209 (219) 872-1432 Phyllis T. Waters CRB, CRS, GRI Broker/Owner www.longbeachrealty.net AT THE SIGN OF THE SAILBOAT

FAMILY FRIENDLY 3 bedroom bi-level in Michiana with INNOVATIVE DRAMATIC LOG CABIN on high dune set- roomy detached garage. A year round family home, a cozy vaca- ting with hardwood floors, fieldstone fireplace, high ceilings, and $ 1 tion house or both. Nestled on 2 lots. 130,000 many windows. 3 huge bedrooms including master, 2 ⁄2 baths. Basement, 3 car garage. Walk to Lake Michigan beach. $315,000

LUXURIOUS KITCHEN has 2 walls of cherry cabinets, glass enclosed china YOUNGER FAMILY VISITORS can have the spacious fam- cabinet, ceramic floors, large island, bow windowed breakfast area. Formal din- ily room leaving the first level of 3 bedrooms, large kitchen, living room opens to screened porch. Raised hearth fireplace in great room, 2nd fire- ing-dining room for adults. Deck and patio enjoyed by all. 4th bed- place in family room. Diagonal hardwood floors. Decks, skylights, porches. On room or office on lower level. Just over the dune to Lake Michigan 3 lots with a natural landscaping for privacy & easy upkeep. $355,000 beach. $259,000 SUMMER RENTALS BY THE WEEK OR MONTH

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