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Volume 29, Number 37 Thursday, September 19, 2013 A Life In Theater by Andrew Tallackson

Having Directed His Final Show, Stan Holdcraft Looks Back On What He Learned From The Stage, And His Students

When Stan Holdcraft tells people that July’s ny Thomas on “The Tonight Show with Johnny Car- Young People’s Theatre Co. production of “Peter son.” It was back in the 1980s. Thomas was in his Pan” marked his last show as a director, they’re 70s, but still looked like he was in his 50s. Carson shocked. asked him about the secret to his youthful appear- First, they are surprised to learn he is almost 70. ance. “You don’t look it,” they tell him. Second, they can- Thomas replied, “I associate with young people not imagine why he’d want to stop directing plays. and I identify with young people. You do that, and The stage has been his love for as long as he can you’ll never grow old.” remember. What Thomas said still resonates with Holdcraft To answer the fi rst question, though, Holdcraft today. He’s touched the lives of many youth who’ve recalls an appearance by beloved entertainer Dan- Continued on Page 2 THE Page 2 September 19, 2013

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the years, suggested he might make a better drum A Life In Theater Continued from Page 1 major. passed through Michigan City’s schools, and they Holdcraft took the advice. Being drum major was in return have inspired him in ways he never ex- a blast, he said. In many ways, he said, it was like pected. having the “starring role” in marching band. “I’d like to think I’m their mentor,” he says, “but By his junior year, though, Cornell, who had they mentor you as well.” Holdcraft in his typing class, encouraged him to But directing plays consumes time, devours it try out for the school’s production of John Patrick’s many cases. Holdcraft is a husband, father, grand- “The Teahouse of the August Moon.” Cornell was father and great-grandfather. Now, more than ever, co-directing the play with Joan Croft, the sister he says, it’s time to be with family. of Michigan City schools English teacher and golf The decision to retire from directing is bitter- coach Max Croft. sweet for Holdcraft, who recently sat down with The Holdcraft scored the role of Sakini, played by Beacher to talk about a life in theater, his career Marlon Brando in the 1956 fi lm version. The role, with Michigan City Area Schools and what the next and the experience with Cornell, changed his life. stage of his life entails. “I learned so much from Cornell about the the- He was born on March 6, 1944, in Lafayette, Ind., ater,” he says. “He really inspired me. I learned a but was raised in nearby Fowler. He didn’t get the lot about directing ... and all the principles of being “theater bug” until his junior year at Fowler High in the theater.” School. Before then, marching band was his fi rst Other Cornell productions in which Holdcraft ap- love. Ironically, things didn’t go so well for him peared included a hybrid show of “Pygmalion” and during his freshman year. He played trumpet, but “My Fair Lady” and later as part of a community gave himself many a bloody lip trying to play and production of “The Music Man.” march at the same time. By the end of his fresh- Cornell even drove Holdcraft to Indiana State man year, one of the band directors, Morris Cornell, University, Terre Haute, from which he would earn with whom he would forge a strong friendship over a degree in radio and TV with minors in speech and

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The La Porte Hospital Foundation 12th An- nual Tour de La Porte bike, run and walk cel- ebrated another successful year of helping benefi t local cancer patients on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 24-25, at La Porte’s Soldiers Me- morial Park. All proceeds directly benefi t patients with cancer in need of fi nancial assistance of IU Health La Porte and Starke hospitals, and pro- vides community members access to free health screenings. The 2013 TdL raised $75,000 com- pared to 2012’s total of $70,000. The event welcomed 1,215 participants to run, walk or bike. There were 563 riders (riding routes ranging from fi ve to 100 miles through- out La Porte County) who participated in the main three running events also were distributed. All half- cycling event, while 78 riders cycled in either the marathon runners received a Finisher Award for road or mountain bike time-trial events. completing. Awards were given to the top three fi n- ishers by age range for the road bike time trial. Awards also were given to overall win- ners Kathy Eckert (37:34) and Craig Nei- dlinger (29:12). Additionally, awards went to the top three fi nishers in the mountain bike time trial based on level: Jody Jerni- gan, advanced (1:07:43); John Sekendy, intermediate (1:16:40); and Justin Biller, beginner (38:50). For a complete results list, visit tourdel- aporte.org/pages/view/Results The next Tour de La Porte is Aug. 23-24, 2014. Call (219) 326-2471 or toll free at (877) 265-4539, or email tourdelaporte@iuhealth. org for more information. Other participants included: 178 in the 5K run, 213 in the 5K walk, 51 in the 10K run and 124 in the 21K half-marathon. Of that amount, there were 103 cyclist/runner combinations. In addition, 15 children (ages 4 to 8) participated in the Mini TdL fun run of 50 to 200 yards. The event included individual and team compe- tition. Awards were distributed to overall winners: Haley Schuck, 5K (21:18); Christopher Miko, 5K (18:13); Karen Kantor, 10K (42:08); Scott Swaney, 10K (36:49); Katie Fenstermaker, half-marathon (1:25:41); and Benjamin Reifenberg, half-marathon (1:18:37). Masters winners and age division awards for all

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Bring a bike and water (helmet recommended), Porte County alumni and friends breakfast meet- and meet the ranger at the parking lot. ing on Sept. 11 at B&J’s American Café in La Porte. The Hobart Prairie Grove trailhead is located at Former Michigan City Mayor Chuck Oberlie was Robinson Lake off South Liverpool Road in Hobart. the guest speaker. The bike ride will be held rain or shine, but it will be canceled in the event of lightning. • Explore Chellberg Farm from 1 to 4 p.m. Satur- day, Sept. 21, during “Duneland Heritage,” an open house hosted by a ranger that includes traditional crafts or farming demonstrations. • “Coastal Cleanup Day” is Saturday, Sept. 21. Join park staff and volunteers to help clean a por- tion of the Lake Michigan shoreline. Gloves and bags will be provided. Call the information desk at (219) 395-1882 for the time and location. • The Junior Ranger Program runs every day through Dec. 31 at Indiana Dunes Visitor Center and Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Ed- ucation. Children 6-12 can learn about the national lake- shore while enjoying self-guided activities. There are a variety of Junior Ranger programs, from a short Beachcombers Activity Page to an extensive Dion Campbell (second from right) appears with his award with fellow offi cers Tim Richardson (from left) Junior Rangers Booklet. Complete a program and Royce Williams and Police Chief Mark Swistek. earn a prize. Stop by the visitor center or Douglas Center to The Youth Leadership Academy, a week-long learn more and pick up a free program booklet. program to develop a platform for building leader- • The Park in Focus program is from 1 to 3 p.m. ship capacity in 40 diverse junior high students in Saturday and Sunday through Sept. 29 at the Paul Michigan City, was held in June. Its mission is to H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education. identify, develop and empower the next generation of servant leaders. Park staff will host special programs focusing on “Det. Dion Campbell continues to contribute to park resources, hot topics in research, new environ- the youth in our community through his vision and mental fi lms or guest speakers. The topics change, leadership abilities,” Michigan City Police Chief but the location remains the same. Mark Swistek said. “We recognize and value his Check the park’s website or call the Douglas Cen- compassion and leadership role in mentoring chil- ter for specifi c program dates at (219) 395-1821. dren. The majority of this is accomplished as he in- • “Kids Rule!” is every Sunday through Dec. 29 at teracts with the children each week while serving the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center. as the school resource offi cer at the Michigan City A ranger tells stories and leads children’s activi- High School. ties. Children must be accompanied by an adult. “This past June during the charter class of the Call (219) 395-1882 or visit www.nps.gov/indu Youth Leadership Academy, his vision and mis- for more information, including specifi c sites and sion to engage the children was successful, and I directions. sincerely appreciate his dedication not only to our department, but most importantly to the youth in our community.” Call (219) 325-8223 or email info@leadershipla- portecounty.com for more information. THE September 19, 2013 Page 19 New Uniforms

Members of the American Legion Post 169 Honor Guard of New Buffalo, Mich., display new uniforms made possible through a grant from the Pokagon Fund. The post honors veterans at local funerals when requested by families, presenting military honor ceremonies throughout the area at no cost to the family. THE THE Page 20 September 19, 2013 September 19, 2013 Page 21 In With the Old: Renovations, Exhibits on the Way at Westchester Township Museum By Stefan Barkow New old things are on their way to Chesterton’s early industry and ers observed that visi- Westchester Township History Museum once reno- modern dunes-pres- tors tend to gravitate vations are completed this fall. ervation efforts. But towards it to feel its When the museum moved to Brown Mansion, 700 current exhibits stop texture. W. Porter Ave., in 2005, “pretty much everything on at 1981. Indeed, much “Touch is impor- display was transplanted from our original, base- has happened in the tant. It’s a natural ment location,” curator Serena Sutliff says, clearly last 32 years. instinct,” Sutliff says. excited by the changes. While construction “We’re going to have About all of the interiors left by Duneland School crews do the remod- more things for people Corp., which used the site as an administration cen- eling, museum staff to explore with their ter, will get an update: new fl ooring, new ceiling and have displays to fi ll hands, like other furs new display cases. Even some of the walls will be the new space while and pieces of local in- moved. adding a few chapters dustry. “And the walls won’t be carpeted anymore,” Sut- to the story. “For steelmaking, liff says. “We’ll go up to 2008, for example, we’ll It’s not all demolition, however. Instead of just with a larger focus on have iron and coal presenting the past, the museum will uncover some the industries that and all the materials of it as well. shaped the area, such that go into making “When this was an administration center, they as the brickyards,” the metal.” covered up the original brick,” Sutliff says. “As we Sutliff says. Other new addi- take down the old offi ce façade, a contractor will The museum also tions will include a Some of the carefully dismantle and rebuild a section of the will cover recent elec- model railroad table, museum’s brick wall for displays. There also will be a new ro- tions and events in a maze of old West- current tating exhibit room.” the area. chester Township that displays. Along with the new children can “drive” member) Michele Corazzo was instrumental to this artifacts and informa- through and a selec- fi nally happening,” Sutliff says. “She encouraged tion, staff will update tion of old-fashioned me to present it to the board in the fi rst place.” the way stories are games. The planned three weeks of construction are ex- told by adding more The renovation pected to be fi nished by mid-to-late October. The interactive and audio/ project has been in museum and the mansion it is housed in will close visual elements. the curator’s head for Nov. 26 as the exhibits are being set up. The re- Right now, for ex- a while, but it offi - opening is set for Dec. 7. Regular programs held in ample, a beaver fur cially left the realm of the mansion — book clubs, knitting groups and spe- atop a glass case sits the ethereal as long as cial events like the pumpkin hunt — will continue in the middle of the eight months ago. uninterrupted. main room. Tour lead- Brown Mansion was built in 1885. “(Library board While the new displays will be an excellent ad- dition, much already exists that young and old alike can learn through visits. A rather imprac- tical — but nonetheless beautiful — glass cane adorns one wall, a relic made for fun at a local glassblowing facility. Surprising factoids also lit- ter every nook. Did you know, for example, that Westchester Township was a Spanish province in 1781, but only for a single day? School groups, researchers and the public are welcome with no cost. School groups or Scout groups should contact Museum Educator Susan Swarner to organize the visit. Two weeks notice is requested in case volunteers or special programs need to be arranged. The museum also offers mo- Curator Serena Sutliff. bile fi eld trips, bringing artifacts and informa- Founded in 1998 under the auspices of Westches- tion to the school to make it simple to bring this ter Public Library, 200 W. Indiana Ave., the muse- wealth of local history to students. um tells the story of Westchester Township from the Contact the museum by phone at (219) 983-9715 glacial movements that shaped Indiana — a mast- or visit www.wpl.lib.in.us/museum for hours or odon fossil is on display — to the age of pioneers, The fossilized leg bone of a mastodon. The room covering prohibition and World War II. more information. THE Page 22 September 19, 2013

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Student groups read a story, create a scarecrow based on a story character, then write an essay about how their scarecrow represents the chosen story character. “For the entire month of October, the entries will dot the arboretum to create a trail of scarecrows, which will become part of a much bigger fall festival celebration,” said Alexis Faust, Taltree president and CEO. Taltree guests can vote for their favorite scare- crows throughout October. First-, second- and third- place prizes for the most popular will be awarded Nov. 2. All contest participants and up to four guests per participant will receive free day-of admission into the arboretum for the awards ceremony and to explore the arboretum itself. The Potted Plant Prize winners receive a free Taltree guided hike Greenhouse & Nursery and a monetary reward toward the purchase of school Annuals, Hanging Baskets, Flats, Accents, supplies. First place will receive $150; second place and Arrangements. Custom Planters. 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Duneland Beach Inn In the Local Area: September - NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS Inn ȉ Restaurant ȉBar MONTH Casual Fine Dining September 19-23 -- At Vickers Theatre: “The Hunt,” about a former school teacher starting over after a tough divorce and the loss of his job. Rat- NewFallHours: ed R. In Danish with English subtitles. Times: 6 p.m. Thurs.-Mon., also 12:15 p.m. Sat. “Unfi nished SundayBrunch8:00amǦ1:00pm Song,” a funny, uplifting story starring Terence DinnerTuesdayǦSunday5:00pm Stamp, Vanessa Redgrave and Gemma Arterton. Rated PG-13. Times: 9 p.m. Thurs.-Mon., also 3:15 ClosedMonday p.m. Sat.-Sun. All times Eastern. Vickers Theatre, 6 N. Elm St., Three Oaks, MI. www.vickerstheatre. com September 20-21 -- David Mamet’s “Oleanna,” Canterbury Winter Arts Series at Mainstreet The- atre, 807 Franklin St. Time: $7:30 p.m. Tickets: $12/adults, $11/seniors, $8/students. Reservations: (219) 874-4269. September 21 -- Farmers Market at Eighth and JoinusforSundayBrunch Washington streets, Michigan City. 8 a.m.-noon. Breakfasttoorderwith First Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Women bake sale, 8-11 a.m. Proceeds support local chari- comfortfoodsforfall. ties and church projects. September 21 -- Farmer’s Market, Monroe Street parking lot, La Porte. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Fitness LakePerch $16 Tuesday class each week at 9 a.m. WetWeds(selectdrinks) $6 Wednesday September 21 -- “Coffee in the Garden” at Bark- LasagnaPrixFixeDinner $16 Thursday er Mansion, 631 Washington St., MC. 9-11:30 am. SeafoodRisotto $28 Friday Coffee by South Bend Chocolate Factory and cook- AngusPrimeRib $26 Saturday ies from Arturo’s Baked Goods. Runs through Sep- TheBestFriedChicken $12 Sunday tember. Info: (219) 873-1520. September 21 -- Adopt-A- Beach, 9 a.m.-noon, 3311 Pottawattamie Trail meet at Washington Park pier. Info: 873-1506. Michigan City IN September 22 -- “Peter Aglinskas in Concert,” 2 www.dunelandbeachinn.com p.m., Michigan City Public Library, 100 E. Fourth St. Info: (219) 873-3049. (800) 423-7729 September 27-28 -- David Mamet’s “Oleanna,” Canterbury Winter Arts Series at Mainstreet The- atre, 807 Franklin St. Time: $7:30 p.m. Tickets: $12/adults, $11/seniors, $8/students. Reservations: Prayer to the (219) 874-4269. Blessed Virgin September 27-29 -- Wanatah Scarecrow Festi- (Never known to fail.) val, junction of U.S. 30 and U.S. 421. Info: http:// Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of www.scarecrowfest.org/ God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. September 28 -- Fourth Annual Chain of Lakes Oh, Star of the ‘Sea, help me and show me, herein Paddling Event, 9 a.m., Stone Lake, La Porte. Info: you are my mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of God, nwipa.org, lpcct.org Queen of Heaven and Earth! I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in September 28 -- “La Vie en Rose: The Songs of this necessity. There are none that can withstand your power. Oh, show Edith Piaf,” 8 p.m. EDT, The Acorn Theatre, 107 me herein you are my mother. Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for Generations Drive, Three Oaks, Mich. Tickets: $25. us who have recourse to thee (3x). Holy Mother, I place this cause in your hands (3x). Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads so that Info: www.acorntheater.com/(269) 756-3879. I can attain my goal. You who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget September 28-29 -- Pioneer Days at Creek Ridge all evil against me and that in all instances in my life you are with me. I County Park, 7943 W. County Road 400 North, want in this short prayer to thank you for all things as you confirm once Michigan City. Times: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: $2 for again that I never want to be separated from you in Eternal Glory. Thank you for your mercy toward me and mine. The person must say this prayer 3 adults, $1 for children/seniors. consecutive days. After 3 days, the request will be granted. This prayer must September 30 -- Talk by bestselling author Tess be published after the favor is granted. Gerritsen (“Rizzoli & Isles”), 7 p.m., La Porte Coun- ty Public Library, 904 Indiana Ave., La Porte. Info: THE September 19, 2013 Page 31 www.laportelibrary.org October 4-6 -- Westville Pumpkin Festival, all day, Prairie Meadow Park at U.S. 6 and U.S. 421. Info: (219) 879-8280. October 4-November 18 -- “Hortus Conclusus,” drawings and paintings by Edward Maldonado, La Porte County Convention & Visitors Bureau in Marquette Mall, 4073 Franklin St. Opening recep- tion: 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4. Info: (219) 872-5055. October 6 -- Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s, Washington Park, Six on the Lake. Register at alz.org/Indiana October 11 -- Duneland Exchange Club wine tasting event, 6 to 9 p.m., Sand Creek Country Club, 1001 Sand Creek Drive, Chesterton. Tickets: $50/ available at Duneland YMCA, all First State Bank of Porter branches and The Schoolhouse Shop. Info: (219) 926-2136, Ext. 212, pcampbell@porterstate- bank.com October 13 -- St. Mary’s annual dinner, Michi- gan City, noon to 3 p.m. Info: (219) 878-1835 or sil- [email protected] October 19 -- Fifth Annual Fall Brats and Bulbs Sale, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Marquette Park Aquatorium, 6918 Oak Ave., Gary’s Miller Beach neighborhood. Live music. Food: Brats, chips and beverage for $4. Through December 13 -- Purdue University- North Central Odyssey Arts and Cultural Events Series, “Mycological Magic: The Art of Mushrooms,” PNC Library-Student-Faculty Building Student Lounge, Room 062. Building hours are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Closed Sundays. Info: (219) 785- 5200, LIVE TALK Ext. 5593. Through March 2014 -- “The Kelpies,” a 10-foot RADIO model of two horse heads being constructed in Scot- CALL IN LINE land by world-renowned sculptor Andy Scott, de- buts at PNC. Info: (219) 785-5200, Ext. 5593. 219-861-1632 Farther Afi eld: DURING LIVE SHOWS September 21-22 -- Free Eighth Annual Autumn Office: 219-879-9810 • Fax: 219-879-9813 Air Festival, Fernwood Botanical Garden and Na- ture Preserve, 13988 Range Line Road, Niles, Mich. We Streamline Live 24/7 All Over the World! Info: (269) 695-6491 or www.fernwoodbotanical.org September 28 -- Fourth annual Weko Beach wimsradio.com Brewers Festival, 1 to 7 p.m. EDT, Big Top Tent overlooking Weko Beach in Bridgman, Mich. Info: wekobeachbrewersfest.com or (269) 925-6301. Since 1950 September 29 -- Jazz on a Summer’s Day sea- son fi nale, pianist Bill Carrothers, 4 p.m. EDT, The Lakeside Inn ballroom, 15251 Lakeshore Road, Carpet • Upholstery • Drapery • Blinds Lakeside, Mich. Cost: $15. Info: www.portoluz.org Favorite Chair or Sofa Through September 30 -- Red Arrow Gallery, Worn and Dated? 13648 Red Arrow Highway, Harbert, Mich., will Fabric • Foam & Labor spotlight seven new artists, along with new pieces by its established artists. Info: (269) 469-1950. 20% off October 11 -- Wine Sellers Inc. 14th Annual Au- Consultation Available • Blind & Shade Repair tumn Bacchus Festival, 7:30 to 10 p.m. EDT, at Ma- rina Grand Resort, 600 W. Water St., New Buffalo, Don & Cheryl Young 1102 Franklin Street Proprietors Michigan City,IN 46360 Mich. Cost: $50. Call (888) 824-WINE for reserva- tions and information. (219) 872-7236 www.mcinteriorsin.com THE Page 32 September 19, 2013

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On September 19, 1796, President Washington’s farewell address to the nation was published. On September 19, 1859, at Bryant’s Minstrel The- atre, in New York, the famous Confederate war song, “Dixie,” was sung by actor Daniel Decatur Emmett. On September 19, 1881, President James A. Garfi eld died from wounds infl icted by an assassin’s bullet. On September 19, 1928, Americans were intro- duced to Mickey Mouse when Walt Disney’s “Steam- Closing for the SEASON boat Willie” opened at New York’s Colony Theater. Sat., Oct. 5 • 2 p.m. On September 19, 1957, in the desert of Nevada, the United States conducted its fi rst underground nuclear test. On September 19, 1970, “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” debuted on CBS. On September 19, 1971, the Bears opened Soldier Field by defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers, 17-15. On September 20, 1519, Portuguese explorer Fer- dinand Magellan, in the service of Spain, began his pioneering voyage around the world. 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LAWN MOWING, GUTTER CLEANING, SPRING CLEAN-UP, See VRBO #372192. Call Pat at 708-361-8240. YARD WORK. For details, call ABE at 219-210-0064. GREAT 5BR HOUSE. CLOSE TO BEACH AT STOP 20. THE CONSCIENTIOUS GARDENER CALL PATTY AT 773-401-2966. A Garden Task Service for Homeowners Who Seek Help Shoreland Hills 10-month rental, 3BR, 2B, nicely furnished, W/D, fire- in Sustaining the Beauty of Their Outdoor Design place, two blocks to lake, available now until 6/30/14. $790 per month SPRING CLEAN UP • WEEDING • PLANTING • CARE includes outdoor maintenance, but not utilities. No pets or smokers. FOR INQUIRIES AND APPOINTMENTS / 219-229-4542 Call Bob N. at (312) 726-2699. MUST SEE TO APPRECIATE. MOTA’S LAWN CARE & LANDSCAPING SERVICE. Weedings, Clean- WATERFRONT APARTMENTS For Rent. Smoke/pet free. ups, Mowing, Mulch, Planting. Insured. Heriberto 219-871-9413. 2BR $775/month, 1 BR $675/month, includes all utilities, TV and WiFi. One Way Lawn Care LLC can provide: trimming, hedging, mowing, 1 mo. security deposit required. Call Dan (219) 898-8871. edging, yard clean up, raking and maintaining all your lawn care needs. Winter Rental. Available Labor Day through Memorial Day. $850 per Call 219-841-1694. Nate is waiting for your call. month + utilities. 3BR, 2 bath, AC, fireplace, washer/dryer, pet friendly. Located on Lake Shore Drive. Summer rentals available. TOP NOTCH Lawn, Gutter & Cleanup Services inside and out. Call (708) 227-8756. Reliable fair prices. Call Bill at (219) 814-4034 Cozy cottage on Lake Michigan in Long Beach available for 9-month rental beginning 9/15/13. 3BR/2BA with bonus sleeping area. Screened in WANT TO SELL porch and hot tub, large, sunny deck and miles of beach footsteps away. FILES • 4 DRWRS • USED • ALL STEEL • MC STORE ONLY - FIRME’S Call (847) 814-2148. (2 Stores) 11th & Franklin Streets, Michigan City - 219/874-3455 LAKE RENTAL. Year round one-bedroom apt. Off-street parking, laun- Hwy 12, Beverly Shores - Just West of Traffic Light - 219/874-4003 dry, no pets, no smokers. Quiet bldg. $600/mo. utilities included. MOVING SALE: Sat., Sept. 21, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 3708 Oakdale Court, Call 219-879-2195. Michiana Shores. Lawn equipment, outdoor furniture, Winter Rental: Nov. – May, $1,100/mo + utilities. 2 BR Lakefront Condo, household items and more. Cash only. Dunescape Beach Club Call Cari @ (219) 898-5412. Firewood season: Delivered and stacked. Booking for June/July 2014! 2 BR Lakefront Condo, Dunescape Beach $80. Call (269) 756-3547 Club, $1,500/week (1 mo. min.) Call Cari @ (219) 898-5412. 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“The Sound and the Furry” by his job seriously ... Spencer Quinn In this story, Chet and Bernie are He’s Chet — pure and simple. He’s driving along the desert when they the four-legged, hard-working half of see a work detail from the local prison. the Little Detective Agency, the other One of the men in orange is Frenchie half being his owner, Bernie Little, Boutette, a perp Chet and Bernie put whom Chet will tell you is the smartest away. They stop to talk to him — Ber- man in the room. Chet can tell you this nie knows the guards — and Frenchie because he narrates the story: says he wants to hire the duo to fi nd his “We divide up the work at the Little missing brother, Ralph Boutette, who Detective Agency, just part of our great just happens to be the only straight one business plan. Bernie handles the whys, in a family of people of questionable I bring other things to the table.” character. He even sends his wife over This being the sixth offering in the to Bernie’s house later with $3,000 cash “Chet and Bernie” series, I think it’s as a down payment. safe to say the crime-fi ghting duo has At the same time, Bernie is ap- proven to be a staying powerhouse in proached with a more lucrative job in the literary world. And, Chet has narrated every Alaska, but he decides to take up the missing Ralph story. case instead, and the Little Detective Agency is off Haven’t you ever looked at your dog and won- to the bayou country of Louisiana. dered what was going on in that fur brain of his? Bernie fi rst encounters the Robideaus, who seem Well, I’m here to tell you, it’s a lot more than you to be in an ancient family feud with the Boutettes, think. which leads to a load of stolen shrimp, which leads Chet, for example, is brave, smart and loyal, al- to Ralph’s many inventions that just might be linked though he does have a bit of a problem with keeping to a new oil platform out in the Gulf. his train of thought. For example, a partially eaten And that’s not all! Are the duo being followed by sandwich under the table will set him to remember- a vicious biker gangbanger and some black ops guy ing a perp, which reminds him of something else ... who both aren’t too happy with Bernie and Chet’s well, you get the picture. investigation? Things get pretty dicey when you I have to admit, though, that Chet has trouble throw in Iko, a legendary huge bayou alligator who with math. He knows one and two, but nothing would love to have Chet for lunch! past that, and while he keeps picking up on human Our Chet has lots of new smells and sights to mull lingo, some things elude him. Like the time Bernie over in this new country so different from his des- told this woman that “the cat was out of the bag.” ert home. But you can count on him to give you the Chet’s take was: “I sniffed the air and detected not whole story, and be Chet the Jet, always on the job! a trace of cat. Was that because the cat was in fact You can’t beat this series for the mystery, the humor still in some sort of bag? Not likely. Bags don’t stop and the sure knowledge that if your dog could talk, me: I can smell every single item in a grocery bag. well, you’d be surprised at what he knows! And what bag was he talking about? I trotted over to Other books in the “Chet and Bernie” series in- a tree and raised my leg. It was all I could think to cludes: Dog on It, Thereby Hangs a Tail, To Fetch a do.” Ah, that’s our Chet! Thief, The Dog Who Knew Too Much and A Fistful But Chet can be remarkably astute, and his take of Collars. Don’t you love the play on words? I do. on his and Bernie’s jobs are spot on! What I’m trying Author Spencer Quinn lives in Cape Cod with to say is, Chet will make you smile at some of his his own two dogs, Audrey and Pearl. Learn more at antics, and understand the faithfulness of our ca- ChetTheDog.com nine friends when he’s on the job. And he does take Till next time, happy reading!

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200 Marx Drive 2109 Oriole Trail New Buffalo • $289,500 Long Beach • $279,000 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Entertaining sized living & dining 4 bedrooms, 2 baths. Three season bead board ceiling & room with bright windows. Galley kitchen leads to rec room plenty of windows in front porch. Living space complete complete with fireplace & double doors to heated sunroom. with hardwood floors & fireplace. Open eat-in kitchen ad- Main floor bedroom as well as two upstairs. Large storage jacent to family/dining room that runs entire back length of room on upper level with additional storage over two car ga- house. Lovely view of golf course, wildflowers & perennials rage. Impeccably maintained home just a few houses to as- in lightly wooded area. More than 3/4 of an acre of privacy sociation beach access. yet a short distance to the beach. Robert John Anderson** 312/980-1580 Jordan Gallas 219/861-3659 Daiva Mockaitis, GRI 219/670-0982 Pat Tym*, ABR, CRS, GRI, SRES 219/210-0324 Shirl Bacztub, GRI 219/874-5642 Susan Kelley*, CRS 312/622-7445 Barb Pinks 219/325-0006 Mary Frances Wilkin 219/814-7055 Judi Donaldson, GRI 219/879-1411 Tina Kelly* 219/873-3680 Nancy Rusboldt, ABR, e-Pro, GRI, SFR Jamie Follmer 219/851-2164 Karen Kmiecik-Pavy, GRI 219/210-0494 219/861-9407 *Licensed in Indiana and Michigan **Licensed in Indiana and Illinois THE Page 40 September 19, 2013 CENTURY 21 Long Beach Realty 1401 Lake Shore Drive ~ 3100 Lake Shore Drive 219.874.5209 ~ 219.872.1432 www.c21longbeachrealty.com

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