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Volume 33, Number 8 Thursday, March 2, 2017 CCommunityommunity PridePride by Connie Kuzydym

Motorists traveling along Interstate 94 at the U.S. 421 exit now are greeted by images that refl ect community pride. All photos for this article by Paul Kemiel.

Interchanges on most highways are usu- ally nondescript. Exit 34B off Interstate 94 (U.S. 421 north to Michigan City) resembled every other overpass. It was weary and unin- viting...until recently when it received a much-needed makeover. ner, city engineer and redevelopment commission The intent of beautifying a major city entrance worked with Indiana Department of Transportation comes from The Lake Michigan Gateway Imple- and a local engineering fi rm on the design. mentation Strategy, which states, “Gateways, land- “They have very specifi c specs,” Meer said. “Even marks, signage and wayfi nding play a critical role though they allowed you to contribute TIF (Tax In- in reinforcing Michigan City’s image.” crement Financing) dollars to a state project, that’s It seems Mayor Ron Meer and his administration all state highway…there’s limitations as to what took these suggestions seriously. you can do. You can’t go out and do whatever you “We’re really trying to address aesthetics in our want to their bridge.” city,” Meer said in an interview with The Beacher. “I The project took two construction seasons to com- believe a very clean demeanor of your town actually plete as it encompassed replacing the bridge deck has a big refl ection on whether people want to come and walls of the overpass, new lighting, railing, two there, visit there, invest there. large American fl ags and new pavement. “Both of our entranceways obviously are very im- Now, approaching motorists are greeted by waves portant off of I-94 because that’s where a lot of our and, centered in the middle, the simple, yet eye- tourists, guests come in to our community.” catching words “Michigan City.” Working with the The project’s scope spanned not just signage on state, the city obtained informational signage — I-94, but also reconstructing the overpass. Before heading east and west — on the interstate stating the construction phase began, the mayor, city plan- Continued on Page 2 THE Page 2 March 2, 2017

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state and federal monies. Community Pride Continued from Page 1 “Wabash Street by the outlet mall was a green Michigan City exit, Lake Michigan, Washington infrastructure with sculptures and special drainage Park by meeting the criteria of having an attraction for storm water, which helps cleanse the storm wa- that attracts visitors. ter before going in the storm water systems,” Meer In the case of Washington Park, the city proved said. through parking records the number of people who He hopes to expand the number of art sculptures visit it annually. throughout the city, along with continuing to devel- “I want people to know you don’t have to go all the op the Uptown Art District. way to Michigan to enjoy beaches, Lake Michigan Another project that would change the face of or lighthouses,” Meer said. “Also, I think it’s a big Michigan City is the South Shore Double Tracking refl ection on your community, of community pride, and new state-of-the-art train station in downtown and when other outside investors look at you, they Michigan City. also look at what you are willing to invest in your- If the project becomes reality, it would have an self. What is Michigan City doing to make itself bet- impact on all of northern Indiana. For Michigan ter, and they see that energy. I think they’re more City, it would allow the city a better chance to at- apt to say that’s a good spot to invest…it’s starting tract millennials, and more of the Chicago market, to pay off.” whether to live or play. City offi cials, “If it goes in fact, have in, we’re pret- discussed nu- ty positive... merous proj- you’re looking ects. Some are at about 67 in the pipeline, minutes from others are pipe- downtown line dreams Michigan City that hopefully to downtown will turn into Chicago,” Meer reality. said. “Now it’s “A lot of time over 1 hour 45 things aren’t minutes. If you real glamor- can get it down ous, like un- to an hour, that derground in- would be re- frastructure, ally great. That but they’re so could be a game needed,” Meer changer as far said. as marketing The Fran- to Chicago.” ciscan Alliance Signs within Michigan City’s Uptown Arts District direct visitors to local attractions. Within hospital, for blocks of the example, is one of those projects. The city is gear- South Shore, demolition of the former News-Dis- ing up for approximately $7 million in work on Ohio patch and police department sites have occurred. Street from U.S. 20 to the new hospital’s entrance. The next step is to work with potential developers. Technically in the county, the city is working with “There has already been interest brought to our intergovernmental agreements for sewer, water and attention, the city planner and the redevelopment roads. commission of what will fi t best there,” Meer said. The mayor would like to do more green infra- “There’s talk about mixed use. What complements structure projects that use a combination of city, this area. I wouldn’t even rule that a developer THE March 2, 2017 Page 3

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La Porte County Symphony Orchestra will pres- and Elaine Hornyak. ent its classic concert, “Bonjour Paris,” at 3 p.m. Strojanovic is an internationally recognized vio- Sunday, March 5, at Elston Performing Arts Center, linist and assistant professor of violin at the Uni- 1200 Spring St. versity of Notre Dame. She is a member of South Under Philip Bauman’s di- Bend Symphony Orchestra, Vesper Chorale Cham- rection, the concert explores ber Orchestra and Notre Dame Festival Chorus and masters of the French reper- Orchestra. She has a Master of Music in Violin Per- toire, from Berlioz’s overture formance from San Francisco State University and “Le Carnaval Romain” to graduated from the State Conservatory of Music, Ravel’s “Rapsodie Espagnol,” “Luigi Cherubini,” Florence, Italy. along with works by Claude Hornyak graduated from Indiana University Debussy, Leo Delibes and with majors in fl ute and music education. She has Camille Saint-Saens. studied at Cincinnati College Conservatory of Mu- The featured performer sic, University of Michigan and Western Michigan is harpist Meg University. She was principal fl utist with Rodgers, Stevens- Grand Rapids (Mich.) Symphony, fl ute Rodgers ville, Mich., who instructor and faculty chamber ensemble started piano lessons at 4, fl ute lessons member at Grand Valley State College at 9, harp lessons at 13 and trombone and staff member with Indiana Univer- at 14. She studied these instruments at sity Summer Music Clinics. She is prin- the collegiate level, branching out into cipal fl utist with LCSO and South Shore jazz and classical. After choosing harp as Symphony, Windiana Concert Band, her major, she earned a bachelor’s degree Elkhart Municipal Band and Michigan from DePauw University and a master’s City Municipal Band. degree from Northwestern University. Tickets cost She has studied in Vienna, Austria, $20 for adults, with the principal harpist of Vienna Strojanovic $18 for seniors State Opera, and performed in ensembles and free for stu- for artists such as Amy Grant, the Three Irish Ten- dents with ID. Call (219) ors and Clay Aiken. She performs with LCSO, Rock- 362-9020 or visit www.lcso. ford (Ill.) Symphony and many other orchestras in net with reservations. Michigan and Indiana. She is active as a freelance Tickets also may be pur- harpist (known for playing Metallica on request) in chased at ROXY Music, Michigan, Indiana and Illinois, and as a private in- 1012 Lincolnway, La Porte, structor in Southwest Michigan. and Visit Michigan City La Also featured during the concert are solo perfor- Porte tourism bureau in mances by LCSO musicians Tamara Strojanovic Marquette Mall. Hornyak

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Featuring: The Orchestra explores KDT designs with Meg Rodgers of Harpist Great Masters the Tamara Stojanovic french repertoire Violin you in mind. Elaine Hornyak and Debussy, Ravel, more Flute !

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Based on the best-selling book by Atul Gawande, MD, this documentary explores the hopes of patients and families facing terminal illness and their relationships with the physicians who treat them.

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REFRESHMENTS GIVEAWAYS DOOR PRIZES THE Page 12 March 2, 2017 MCHS Students Win Awards

Katelyn Hansen appears with her mixed-media work, “Enigmatic.” Molly Heath appears with her photo, “Ballin’.” Three Michigan City High • Molly Heath, who earned a Gold School students received awards Key for her photograph, “Ball- at the 2017 Scholastic Art Awards in’.” Her work also will compete competition in South Bend. at the national level. The juried contest features the • Katelyn Hansen, who received best work from more than 2,500 an Honorable Mention for her students across Northwest In- mixed-media work, “Enigmat- diana and Southwest Michigan, ic.” She also received a special from schools in 18 counties. Ju- award from the judges, the rors select artwork that excels in Hoosier Art Patron Award, and originality, technical skill and the a $100 prize. emergence of a personal vision or Only 5 to 7 percent of the re- voice to receive awards. gional-level entries receive a gold Work that receives the highest key, and only 10 to 15 percent are rating, a Gold Key, is sent to New honorable mention. York City to compete at the na- Work by the students remains tional level. Earning awards were: on display through March 11 at • Myra Davis, who earned a Gold South Bend Museum of Art, which Key for her mixed media art- is located in The Century Center, work, “Media Kills.” Her work 120 S. St. Joseph St. More infor- will now compete at the nation- Myra Davis appears with her mixed-media mation is available at www.south- al level. artwork, “Media Kills.” bendart.org/education/scholastics

2017 ICS Sweetheart Day!

Saturday, March 4th from 10 AM—4 PM Valparaiso Moose Lodge, 108 Indiana Ave, Valparaiso, IN

Join us for our Annual Sweetheart Day event and vote for your favorite Sweetheart Candidate! Visit the booths of the 8 teams and find great items for sale, raffles and more! Purchases count as votes ($1 = 1 vote) and the team with most votes is named this year’s Sweetheart. (See Facebook (www.facebook.com/INCatSociety) and our website (www.catsociety.org) for pictures and more information). ICS general merchandise and lunch also available.

The proceeds of this event directly benefit ALL the cats and kittens of ICS.

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The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Detroit and Annunciation - St. Paraskevi Greek Orthodox Church Sponsor Scripps Natl. Spelling Bee Assoc. Pronouncer

Rev. Fr. Mark Sietsema Parish Priest, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Lansing, MI M.Div. in Theology, Ph.D in Linguistics Presents a Lenten Program: THE BIBLE ITS AUTHORS, ITS MAKEUP & THE EARLY CHURCH

Saturday, March 4, 1:30 to 3:30 pm

FREE ADMISSION & PARKING

YOU ARE INVITED to the American Hellenic Center 17760 Behner Road, US Rt. 12, off I-94, Exit 4B New Buffalo, MI 48117

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PLEASE JOIN US THE Page 14 March 2, 2017 Michigan City Public Library Kindergarten (and Pre-K) The following programs are available at Michi- gan City Public Library, 100 E. Fourth St.: Roundup Time! • Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! at 3:30 p.m. If your child will be 5 (or 3) Thursday, March 2. by August 1st, it’s time to enroll! Fun children’s activities are planned to celebrate Wednesday, March 1 Dr. Seuss (Theodore Geisel), whose books have sold more than 200 million copies and been translated 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. into 20 languages. at all elementary schools! • Free Gentle Flow Yoga at 12:15 p.m. Satur- Coolspring – 9121 W. 300 North – 873-2073 day, March 4. Edgewood – 502 Boyd Circle – 873-2079 Certifi ed yoga instructor Lauralee Sikorski em- Joy – 1600 E Coolspring Avenue – 873-2090 phasizes deep breathing and releasing stress. Take Knapp – 321 Bolka Avenue – 873-2096 a mat and wear comfortable attire, and come on an Lake Hills – 201 Ferguson Road – 873-2105 empty stomach. Marsh – 401 E Homer Street – 873-2102 • Story Time at 1 p.m. Tuesdays, March 7, Pine –1660 County Line Road – 873-2114 14, 21 and 28, and 10 a.m. Wednesdays, March 6SULQJÀHOG – 3054 West 800 North – 873-2117 8, 15, 22 and 29. PreK programs offered by Imagination Children birth to age 5 and adults will enjoy sto- Station and the La Porte County YMCA ries, songs and crafts. Arrive a few minutes early to also enrolling for fall! For information receive a name tag. visit: www.EducateMC.net/preK • Tax Planning at 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 7. Not sure which school your child would H&R Block and the library have united to provide attend? Call 873-2127 for assistance. updated information for fi ling 2016 tax returns. Contact Robin Kohn at (219) 873-3049 for more information on library programming. ACADEMICALLY GIFTED CHILD? March Mayhem Trivia Event Call (219) 873-2000 or visit www.EducateMC.net/GT The March Mayhem Trivia Night and Dance, a for info on MCAS high-ability programs! fundraiser to support the DeCamp’s Band of Broth- ers Foundation — Clarke Park Renovation Project, is Saturday, March 11, at La Porte Civic Auditori- MAGNET SCHOOLS: um, 1001 Ridge St. Trivia is from 6 to 8 p.m., with the dance from 8 APPLY NOW for FALL! to 11 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. Open to the pub- lic, with children welcome, prizes and drawings Parents across La Porte County have a choice: are planned, including awards for the best-dressed Michigan City Area Schools invites you to consider team and table. People are encouraged to wear their our outstanding magnet schools for YOUR child! favorite sports team apparel. The event is limited to the fi rst 30 tables. Tables of up to 10 people cost $100, while an event spon- sor costs $250 and includes table of up to 10 and four Free Throw Tickets (for Trivia). The cost for the dance only is $5 after 8 p.m. A cash bar, and food and beverages, are planned. Call the Civic offi ce at (219) 362-2325, or contact Brett Binversie at bbinversie@cityofl aporte.gov or Pine Elementary (219) 575-0918, or Mike Riehle at riehles@comcast. 1660 County Line Road A magnet school for the net or (219) 575-2038, for more information. Visual & Performing Arts Lake Hills Elementary 201 Ferguson Road Our region’s only Indiana FHUWLÀHG67(0VFKRRO ABC LAWNCARE 219-874-CUTS(2887) Visit EducateMC.net Spring Clean Up • Lawn Maintenance • Mulching stop by any elementary schoolor Landscaping for an application! Deadline: March 31st Call Today For Early Bird Specials! Senior Discount Like us on Facebook! THE March 2, 2017 Page 15 Ronny Cox Returns to LCA Acclaimed musician, A special invitation for actor and author Ronny Cox will return to Michi- 5th - 8th graders gan City with his concert, “Songs, Stories and Out 1VCMJD
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Click on the Bits & Bytes link. at Thomas Library. • Celebrate Splat the Cat Day at 3:45 p.m. The focus is Robin Sloan’s “Mr. Penumbra’s 24- Thursday, March 2, at Hageman Library, 100 Hour Bookstore.” Francis St., Porter. • Bits & Bytes series, Super Passwords and Children 4-7 and their guardians can celebrate Computer Security: Part 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. with stories, games and a puppet craft. Registration Tuesday, March 7, and 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, is necessary in person or by calling (219) 926-9080. March 9, in the Thomas Library Serials/Auto- • Teen Library Council from 4 to 5 p.m. mation Department. Thursday, March 2, in the Thomas Library Registration is required by visiting or calling the Bertha Wood Meeting Room. IT Department at (219) 926-7696, or registering at Teens in grades 6-12 can recommend library pro- www.wpl.lib.in.us. Click on the Bits & Bytes link. grams, books and other programs for Teen Services. • Temporary Exhibit: “The Invisible Project” Community service hours are available. runs March 8-April 2 at Westchester Township • Chesterton Writing Group at 6:30 p.m. History Museum. Thursday, March 2, in the Thomas Library “The Invisible Project” highlights local stories Bertha Wood Meeting Room. of homelessness through fi rst-person stories, info- The group is open to adult writers – fi ction or graphics and art. It is a partnership between Val- nonfi ction — of all levels, whether published or un- paraiso University’s Welcome Project and Professor published. Attendees share their work and learn Yeohyun Ahn’s Graduate Digital Media Class, the about publishing. Porter County Coalition for Affordable Housing, • George Washington Program for Kids Housing Opportunities, Gabriel’s Horn, Dayspring from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 3, at the Women’s Center and Porter County Museum. Thomas Library Children’s Department. • Pokemon League from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Learn about the fi rst president from Tom Mur- Tuesdays at Thomas Library. phy, who will provide a short history on Washing- The program is aimed at children in fi rst grade ton’s life. and older. Attendees learn to make decks of 60 cards. • Children’s Sensory Friendly Movie: They don’t need to take anything unless wanting to “Storks” at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 4, at the take a starter pack of cards. Baugher Center, 100 W. Indiana Ave. • Children’s Crochet Club from 3:30 to 4:30 Captions will be turned on, lights turned up and p.m. Wednesdays in the Thomas Library Ber- sound turned down. Attendees can get up, dance, tha Wood Meeting Room. walk or shout. A craft activity and free popcorn are Aimed at children in third grade and older, at- planned. tendees learn beginning crochet from Sadie Steciuch. • Explore, Create, Investigate with littleBits Children should take a size G crochet hook and skein from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 4, at Hage- of medium weight yarn. Class size is limited, and man Library. registration is required by calling (219) 926-7696. Students in grades three through six will design • Mad About Mysteries at 2 p.m. Saturday, engineering solutions to “Aesop’s Fables” using the March 8, at Westchester Township History littleBits Steam Student Set. Registration is neces- Museum. sary in person or by calling (219) 926-9080. Sue Helm will discuss mysteries that are Sher- • Knitting Together from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, lock Holmes knockoffs. March 5, at Westchester Township History Museum, 700 W. 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A structure so much more than In Hanna, the library’s new branch opened in ear- in the community. She and the staff are “proud of all mere “brick and mortar,” it will become a home of ly January. I had an opportunity to tour the facility of the work that has been done,” and they are excit- pure magic and inspiration. Soon, this small piece with Chadderdon. I wanted a glimpse into what we ed to share all the new programs available through of real estate — recently a fi eld of mere stubble — can expect when our own Coolspring Branch opens the library system. will become a place to make imaginations soar. this summer. For instance, anyone can take online classes, look It will be a library — the new Coolspring Branch, The space in the Hanna Branch is open and up family history through genealogical programs, to be exact. bright, with large windows and skylights and an check out eBooks, program a robot or create a 3-D interesting serpentine arrangement model on a computer, then print a solid model on of bookcases. It is a smaller version a 3-D printer, or simply sit and relax in a friendly of what to expect at the Coolspring space with a good old-fashioned book. Branch. The building is modern, not For more than 120 years, the La Porte County cold, but rather quite friendly and in- library system has brought knowledge, wonder and viting, a space sure to inspire many to the joy of books to the good folks of our communi- immerse themselves in the pages of a ties. Through the printed word, the stories, history good book. and knowledge of our culture is passed on, fi rst in A bank of computers can be found print, now through digital media. against one wall, waiting for adven- As you watch the construction and see the struc- turous souls to access the world. In tures take shape, imagine what wonders will soon the children’s section, a stool shaped be housed within, what magic and energy will be like a dolphin and a computer termi- inspired and what stories will be told. nal designed for little fi ngers await. (Visit laportelibrary.org and follow the library’s A feature new to Hanna, which will Skylights help give the Hanna Branch a bright feel. social media accounts for up-to-date information.) be present in all the new branches, is Photo by William Halliar. The earliest phase of the foundation for the new Coolspring Branch. a conference room with media hook- Photo provided by La Porte County Library. ups for digital presentations. The room is equipped with a kitchenette “It is amazing,” Kristi Chadderdon, La Porte that includes a coffee maker and microwave for re- County Library public relations professional says, freshments. These conference rooms can be used by “what energy can be inspired within the four walls local groups for meetings, even rented out for par- of a library building.” ties such as showers or birthdays. It is estimated 52,300 people, or 82 percent of the county’s population, have library cards and take ad- vantage of the services offered by La Porte County Library and its many branches. During the past year, La Porte County Library Director Fonda Owens and her staff — the back- bone of the system — have overseen seven major construction projects. Some existing buildings have been remodeled and updated. Four completely new buildings have been designed and are being built. These new facilities will be equipped with all the “bells and whistles” that make a library relevant in a world of modern, ever-changing technology. The main library at 904 Indiana Ave. in down- town La Porte even has space dedicated to those who wish to immerse themselves in the intricacies of the new “maker” movement, providing tools and instructions for students of all ages to take advan- tage of new technologies. Construction at the main branch, in fact, has progressed to where the temporary location at 1020 Lincolnway has closed. The new goal is to open the The new Hanna Branch. Photo by William Halliar. A stool shaped like a dolphin and a computer terminal await youngsters. Photo by William Halliar. THE Page 22 March 2, 2017 Switchback Concert Kindergarten, Pre-K Roundup Switchback, Michigan City Area Schools will conduct kinder- which combines garten and preschool registration for the 2017-2018 American roots school year Wednesday, March 1. with Celtic soul, By Aug. 1, kindergarten students must be 5 and will present a Pre-K students must be 3. St. Patrick’s Day Kindergarten Roundup is from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. concert, complete at all MCAS elementary buildings March 1, which with a dinner also is the date of after-school elementary parent- package of tra- teacher conferences. ditional Irish fa- Kindergarten students should be enrolled at the vorites, at 7 p.m. school that serves the area in which they live: Sunday, March • Coolspring Elementary, 9121 W. County Road 12, at Munster’s 300 North. Theatre at the • Edgewood Elementary, 502 Boyd Circle. Center. • Joy Elementary, 1600 E. Coolspring Ave. For more than • Knapp Elementary, 321 Bolka Ave. two decades, Bri- • Lake Hills Elementary, 201 Ferguson Road. an FitzGerald • Marsh Elementary, 401 E. Homer St. and Martin Mc- • Pine Elementary, 1660 County Line Road. Cormack have entertained worldwide audiences as • Springfi eld Elementary, 3054 W. County Road Switchback. The duo has shared the stage with nota- 800 North. ble Celtic musicians such as Cherish the Ladies, Gael- Pre-K Roundup also is from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ic Storm, Liz Carroll and John Williams. They annu- March 1. School-based Pre-K programs are of- ally tour Ireland and frequently perform at Ireland’s fered in partnership with La Porte County Fam- Westport County Mayo pub owned by The Chieftain’s ily YMCA and Imagination Station at Coolspring, Matt Malloy, who often appears there as well. Knapp, Marsh, Springfi eld and Pine (also serving The plated dinner, which features corned beef Edgewood, Joy and Lake Hills students). There are and cabbage, begins at 5 p.m. Individual tickets are tuition fees associated with the Pre-K programs; $30. The plated dinner costs $21. Dinner reserva- however, need-based scholarships are available, tions are required by March 5. and CCDF vouchers are accepted. Call the Box Offi ce at (219) 836-3255, or Tickets. Parents who need assistance to determine which com at (800) 511-1552, for reservations. Discounts school their child will attend may contact the MCAS are available for groups of 11 or more. Transportation Department at (219) 873-2127. For all other questions regarding Kindergarten and Theatre at the Center, a year-round profession- Pre-K Roundup, contact the school where your al theater, is located in The Center for Visual and child will be enrolled. Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road. Visit TheatreAt- Parents should take to Kindergarten/Pre-K TheCenter.com for more details. 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Summer Camp Open House DunesCamps.org THE Page 26 March 2, 2017 Zoo Society Receives $80,000 Chesterton Art Center The following programs are available at Chester- ton Art Center, 115 S. Fourth St.: • MaryAnn Pals will teach a six-week Intermediate Draw- ing class starting from 7 to 9 p.m. Tues- day, March 14. Beginning Drawing is a prerequisite for the class, which goes beyond drawing ba- MaryAnn Pals appears with one sics to tackle more dif- of her pieces, “Ruby Beach.” fi cult subjects, such as clouds, refl ecting water and folds in fabric. Students must be 16 or older to participate. The cost is $75, with members receiving a $5 discount. • The photo exhibit “The View As We See It” kicks off with an opening reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 5. Johnny Stimley, Washington Park Zoological Society president, The exhibit, which includes color and black-and- holds the donation with Zoo Director Jamie Huss. white entries by local photographers, runs through Washington Park Zoological Society has received March 29. an $80,000 grant to buy and install generators, along • Chesterton Montessori School will show- with food and medical expenses, for its animals. case fi rst- through sixth-graders March 2-9, This is the fi fth year the Otto J. and Margaret M. with a reception from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Zack Charitable Trust has made the donation. Past March 4. contributions were: “In Our Nature” will include 2-D and 3-D works. • 2013 — $20,000 for animal food. • The center, in partnership with the As- • 2014 — $60,000: $20,000 for animal food and sociation of Artists and Craftsmen of Porter $40,000 to buy a freezer/cooler combination unit County, is offering a $1,000 scholarship. • 2015 — $100,000 to repair the petting barn roof, The recipient must be a Porter County high school create a medical treatment area and buy food and senior graduating in the class of 2017 and planning medical expenses for the animals. to attend college to major in an art-related fi eld. Ap- • 2016 — $120,000 to create a vet clinic, and food plicants must submit a letter of intent, including and medical expenses, for the animals. the chosen school, why the interest in art and any The trust was awarded to Washington Park Zoo- future art-related plans. logical Society as a non-profi t organization. Applications require a portfolio that includes 3-D and matted 2-D pieces. Also, a variety of sketch- books are requested that refl ect creative concepts PLUMBING personal to each student. All materials must be sub- DYE mitted by 3 p.m. April 7. Portfolios and sketchbooks & HEATING can be picked up anytime after April 24. 1600 Lake St., La Porte The offi cial prospectus can be downloaded from the website. 219-362-6251 Call (219) 926-4711 or visit www.chestertonart. Toll Free 1-800-393-4449 com to register or for more details.

Specializing in Plumbing, Heating, Serving Air Conditioning, Heat Pumps, You Since Radiant Heat Boilers, Water Heaters, 1939 & Sewer Services Duneland Home Pro Hardware & Design Center • Residential • Commercial • Industrial Karwick Plaza Michigan City • 219-878-1720 “Big Enough To Serve You… HARDWARE Small Enough To Know You…” Get your Spring Home & Yard Fix-Up Needs!!! Save Time, Gas, and Money THE March 2, 2017 Page 27 La Porte County Parks All registrations/questions go Is it Your Year through the Red Mill County Park to purchase a home Administrative Offi ce, 0185 S. Holmesville Road, La Porte. Call in New Buffalo? (219) 325-8315 or visit www.la- If 2017 is the year to make portecountyparks.org for more de- your move, contact Mortgage tails. Lender, Cheryl Hamilton! Make a quality loan decision Nature’s Tiny Tots with which you can truly live. Designed for parents and grandparents, explore nature with toddlers and preschoolers. Enjoy mu- sic, dancing, storytelling and, weather permitting, hiking. The free program is from 10 to 11 a.m. March 6 and 20, and April 3 at Luhr County Park Nature Center, 3178 S. County Road 150 West. Call (219) 325-8315 at least one week in advance to register. “My customers look to Cheryl Hamilton me to help them make Mortgage Lender, Parent & Child Discovery Days a good decision on a NMLS 436346 The program includes arts and crafts, games and loan that is tailored to snacks. All activities are related to the topic. Pro- their needs.” 307 West Buffalo Street grams are appropriate for children 3 to 8, with an New Buffalo, MI 49117 adult required to participate. Times are from 6 to 269.469.5552 7:15 p.m. at Luhr County Park. The cost is $5 per child/per program. Pre-registration and payment 269.325.0272 are required at least one week in advance or until bankwithmutual.com [email protected] full, whichever comes fi rst. The next program is: • March 8 — Snakes Alive. • March 22 — Spring Has Sprung.

Senior Lifestyles WALL Join the free 55+ Club, a social club designed Constructors, LLC for adults 55 and older to learn and explore vari- ous types of nature. Free coffee is served to partici- pants. The group meets from 9 to 10 a.m. at Luhr County Park Nature Center. Call at least one week in advance to register. The schedule is: • DesignDesign • April 5 — “Birds and Their Adaptations” by Po- tawatomi Audubon Society. • NewNew • May 3 — “Landscaping Your Yard, Where to Be- CConstructiononstruction gin” with Sacha Gee-Burns, Sunkissed Organics. • AdditionsAdditions

Spa Day at the Park • RenovationsRenovations A variety of booths with sample services and • ResidentialResidential products are planned from 10 a.m. to noon Satur- • CommercialCommercial day, March 11, at Red Mill County Park’s Pat Smith Hall. The fi rst 50 present receive a goodie bag

Essential Oils and all the Buzz The make-and-take program is from 6 to 8 p.m. FFourour GGenerationsenerations ooff QQualityuality CConstructiononstruction Friday, March 24, at Red Mill County Park. Participants learn how to make immunity bath 111717 WWestest SSeventheventh SStreettreet MMichiganichigan CCity,ity, IINN 4463606360 salt and bug spray to take home. The cost is $10. 2219-879-829119-879-8291 Payment and registration are due no later than FFaxax 2219-879-821119-879-8211 email:email: [email protected]@sbcglobal.net March 16. THE Page 28 March 2, 2017 New LCA Education Director Home and Lifestyles Expo Hannah Hammond-Hagman replaces Janet Builders Association of La Porte County will pres- Bloch as director of education at Lubeznik Center ent its annual Home and Lifestyle Expo on Satur- for the Arts, 101 W. Second St. day and Sunday, March 4-5, at Blue Chip Casino’s Bloch was tasked with Stardust Event Center. fi nding a candidate to fi ll Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to her place when she was 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free. promoted to interim execu- Guests can speak with professionals in home tive director in September, building, remodeling, home maintenance, interior then executive director in decorating, landscaping and recreation. The focus December. ranges from kitchens, baths, fl oors and doors to “After seven years serv- heating and cooling, sun rooms, patios, yards and ing as education director, furnishings. you can imagine that I was Free seminars are planned both days. The sched- very selective about who ule is: would take my place,” Bloch SATURDAY said in a press release. “I • 11 a.m. — “Master Gardener Hotline: How, can’t imagine trusting any- Where, What, Why for Your Garden Questions.” one to do this job more than • 2 p.m. — “Trees — Things You May Not Know.” I trust Hannah. She is experienced, passionate and SUNDAY skilled. She was the only choice for me!” • 11 a.m. — “Construct Your Loan 101.” Hammond-Hagman is an artist living in Valpara- • 1 p.m. — “Why Landscape With Native Plants?” iso after years on the East and West coasts. In her • 2:30 p.m. — “Starting a Lavender Farm.” experience over the past 20 years in arts education Call (219) 326-0624 or visit www.balc.org for and arts and cultural non-profi ts, she has worked more details. with students from kindergarten to college age in the classroom and the community. She produces NB Library Aids Shelter and designs curriculum and events that promote creative economic development and placemaking, In honor of March being Women’s History Month, from the neighborhood level to the state level. New Buffalo Township Library is hosting a drive for Michigan City’s Stepping Stone Shelter for Women. She earned her Master of Fine Arts from The Library fi ne forgiveness will be afforded up to School of the Art Institute of Chicago and a Bachelor $5 for items brought in around the same approxi- of Fine Arts from Indiana University-Bloomington. mate value or more during the month. The shelter “I’m thrilled to become a part of the amazing especially needs cleaning products for kitchens and work LCA does,” Hammond-Hagman said, “and I bathrooms, Kleenex, toilet paper, trial-sized hy- am deeply committed to continuing to build upon giene products, feminine hygiene products and pa- our foundation of creative community outreach and per towels. The library also will accept single-serve educational programming.” snacks, coffee, tea, bottled water, popcorn, laundry supplies, cake mixes/Jello/pudding, African-Ameri- can hair products and offi ce supplies (paper, legal pads, pens, pencils). )/(0,1*721 Anyone with questions about the viability of a donation can contact Courtney at nbtlcreate@ &216758&7,21 gmail.com or (269) 469-2933. Visit www.stepping- Quality custom homes and remodeling stoneshelter.org for more information about Step- 4XDOLW\FXVWRPKRPHVDQGUHPRGHOLQJ  ping Stone and a full list of donations accepted. 'HVLJQEXLOGVHUYLFHVDYDLODEOHDesign/build services available  More details also are available at www.newbuffa- $SURYHQORFDOEXLOGHUA proven local builder lotownshiplibrary.org

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(PDLOKLJKUHVROXWLRQSKRWRVWRGUHZ#WKHEHDFKHUFRP THE Page 30 March 2, 2017 Chamber Annual Dinner Fernwood Botanical Garden The Michigan City Area Chamber of Commerce’s The following programs are offered at Fernwood Annual Dinner is at 5:30 p.m. Friday, March 24, at Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve, 13988 Blue Chip Casino’s Stardust Event Center. Range Line Road, Niles, Mich.: The chamber celebrates its 100th • Celebrating Birds on Sunday, March 5. anniversary in 2018, so the dinner’s The two programs are: “Birding by Ear” from 1 goal is to take a lighthearted look at to 2:30 p.m. EST and “Inviting Bluebirds to Your Michigan City, chamber President Backyard” with expert John Harville from 3 to 4:30 Mary Jo Orlowski said. So, comedi- p.m. EST. an and Michigan City native Keith Both programs cost $22, or $18 for members. A Ellis will present the city’s foibles, single program costs $15, or $12 for members. successes and idiosyncrasies. • Photography Club from 2 to 4 p.m. EST The dinner is open to the public Sunday, March 5. and chamber members. The $75 Open to all ages and experience levels, meetings Ellis cost includes dinner. Pre-registra- last about 90 minutes, starting with a sharing and tion and payment for non-members are required. discussion of recent images shot by club members, Register and pay at MichiganCityChamber.com followed by a monthly topical program. Visit www.fernwoodbotanical.org or call (269) Running with the Irish 5K 695-6491 for more information or to register. Indiana Dunes State Park’s 17th annual Run- ning with the Irish 5K is from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Genealogical Society March 11. La Porte County Genealogical Society members The competitive run and non-competitive walk met Feb. 14 at the La Porte Park Department. meanders throughout the park. Visit www.stpat- After a business meeting, Carol Lloyd presented sparish.org/5k-run for more details. the program “Exploring Family History through Indiana Dunes State Park is located at 1600 N. Hellinger Family Systemic Work,” an alternative County Road 25 East, Chesterton. Call (219) 926- tool for pursuing family connections. 1952 for additional information. The next meeting is March 14 and features Larry Carlson, who will discuss genealogical research us- ing divorce records. Visit tinyurl.com/ndooe7s for more details. Sweetheart Contest Finale Duneland Home Pro Hardware & Design Center Karwick Plaza Michigan City • 219-878-1720 Independent Cat Society’s 2017 Annual Sweet- CABINET SALE heart Contest culminates with its Sweetheart Day Event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 4, at Kitchen Bathroom Closet Valparaiso Moose Lodge, 108 Indiana Ave. Each Sweetheart team will have a booth with items for sale and raffl es. All purchases count as votes for the specifi c candidate, with proceeds di- Welcome to LITTLE GIANT rectly benefi ting shelter cats and kittens. Pictures and bios of the contestants are at www. Real Chicago Pizza Country facebook.com/INCatsociety or www.catsociety.org New Owners • Same Great Pizza! $1.00 off any 10’’ SMALL, 28 Years of 14’’ MEDIUM or 16” LARGE CARRY-OUT OR i a ACCESS MOBILITY DELIVERY ONLY LITTLE GIANT Name & Address ______WHEELCHAIR SHOP ______REAL PIZZA 87G-IANT valuable coupon of Long Beach 219-874-4268 Phone Number: FAITHFULLY SERVING THE ______NOT VALID WITH OTHER OFFERS NEEDS OF THE HANDICAPPED Carry Out or Delivery Only Stairlifts, Porch Lifts, & Vehicle Lifts Home of the never disappointing 1-888-201-5223 REAL PIZZA www.littlegiantpizza.com DAVE LEWIS Phone 219-872-5804 Stop 24, Long Beach, 46360 - 500 feet from the Beach President Fax 219-872-5814 THE March 2, 2017 Page 31

Feb. 21, 2017 The American Red Cross La Porte County Chap- TEAM STANDING WON LOST ter will sponsor the following bloodmobiles: 1. IncrediBowls 19.5 8.5 • Blue Chip Casino, 777 Blue Chip Drive, Michigan 2. Lady Strikers 17.5 10.5 City, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 4. 3. Bitchin Bowlers 17 11 • St. John’s United Church of Christ, 101 St. John HIGH INDIVIDUAL GAMES SCORE Road, Michigan City, noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday, 1. Liz Lutterbach 197 March 7. 2. Nancy Kubath 178 • Edgewood Elementary School, 502 Boyd Circle, 2. June Salmon 178 Michigan City, 1:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 3. Ann Bogart 167 8. Students who recruit one presenting donor re- 4. Cindy Beck 158 ceive a Red Cross fl ashlight while supplies last. 4. Ellie Parkerson 158 Donors must be in good general health and feel- 5. Lenore Hadaway 157 ing well, at least 17 (16 with parental consent) and 6. Sue Labovitz (series) 430 weigh at least 110 pounds. Call (800) 733-2767 or 7. Dottie Brinckman (series) 409 visit redcrossblood.org for more details. SPLITS Linda Neulieb 5-6-10 Mary Lou McFadden 4-5-7 Notre Dame Speaker at Church STRIKES (FOUR IN A ROW) Father Robert Dowd of the University of Notre Nancy Kubath Dame will discuss “Spreading the Word and Cap- More bowlers are invited when teams meet at turing Hearts” on Saturday and Sunday, March 4-5, 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at City Lanes. at St. Mary the Immaculate Conception Church, 411 W. 11th St. Dowd is associate professor of political science, as well as director of the Ford Family Program in Human Development Studies and Solidarity at the Kellogg Institute for International Studies at Notre Dame. He will speak at the 5 p.m. Mass on March QUALIFIED EXPERIENCED 4 and the 10 a.m. Mass on March 5. A light lunch is afterward at the Richard and Louise Scholl Center. REASONABLE The program is offered in conjunction with the church’s 150th anniversary.

Greek Bake Sale Berrien County Greek Orthodox Women will present a Greek Bake Sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST Saturday, April 1, at The Annunciation-St. Paraskevi Greek Orthodox Church, 18000 Behner Road, New Buffalo, Mich. Items include authentic Greek pastries, from bak- lava to spinach or cheese pita. Call (269) 469-0081 for a pre-order form. Orders will be ready for pickup • Practicing attorney for over 45 years from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST April 1 at the church. • Concentrating in estate planning

ArtAndSciencework (219) 214-1839 622 Franklin • Licensed in Indiana, Michigan and Illinois MAKE SOME • LaPorte County resident for 40 years SPRING ESTATE PLANNING ATTORNEY Open Thursday, Michael V. Riley Friday & Saturday s.com 501 Pine Street Phone: 219-879-4925 6pm - 8 pm Michigan City, IN 46360 Website: mvrileylaw.com THE Page 32 March 2, 2017 Activities to Explore In the Area: March 2 — Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!, 3:30 Duneland Home Pro Hardware & Design Center p.m., Michigan City Public Library, 100 E. Fourth Karwick Plaza Michigan City • 219-878-1720 St. Info: (219) 873-3049. COUNTERTOP SALE March 2 — Celebrate Splat the Cat Day, 3:45 Laminate Granite Quartz p.m., Hageman Library, 100 Francis St., Porter. March 3 — Debut, countywide high school art competition, noon-8 p.m., Southern Shore Art Asso- ciation, 724 Franklin St. Info: www.southernshore- artassociation.com Ted Perzanowski, M.Div., B.A. March 3 — First Friday Art Walk, 5-8 p.m., Uptown Arts District (Michigan City’s downtown). 219.879.9155 Michigan City inc 312.938.9155 Chicago Info: www.uptownartsdistrict.org March 3 — Chicago singer/songwriter duo Frag- www.talktotedinc.com An effective alternative to [email protected] ile Soul, 5:30 p.m., Lubeznik Center for the Arts, counseling and psychotherapy for 101 W. Second St. Free. Info: www.lubeznikcenter. individuals, couples, and families org, (219) 874-4900. March 3 — George Washington Program for Kids, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Westchester Public Library, 200 W. Indiana Ave., Chesterton. March 4 — “Old School” Vintage Findings Pop- Warren J. Attar, Agent Up Market, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., old Central School, 301 My 24 Hour Good Neighbor Service Number is E. Eighth St. (219) 874-4256 March 4 — Children’s Sensory Friendly Movie: 1902 E. US 20 • Evergreen Plaza “Storks,” 10 a.m., Baugher Center, 100 W. Indiana Michigan City, IN 46360 Fax: (219) 874-5430 • www.warrenattar.com Ave. The greatest compliment you can give is a referral. March 4 — Open house, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Dunes Learning Center, 700 Howe Road, Porter. Free. Reg- istration: www.duneslearningcenter.org/events March 4 — Explore, Create, Investigate with Joseph F. Gazarkiewicz, littleBits, 1-3 p.m., Hageman Library, 100 Francis Psy.D.HSPP Licensed Clinical Psychologist St., Porter. Jerry Montgomery, LCSW March 4-5 — Home and Lifestyles Expo, Blue Licensed Clinical Social Worker Chip Casino Stardust Event Center, 777 Blue Chip Your local resource, providing Mental Health Services for Adults, Couples, Adolescents and Children 219-879-8580 ph Drive. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat./9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun. 1411 S. Woodland Ave., Ste. B 219-229-3254 cell Free. Info: www.balc.org Michigan City, IN 46360 [email protected] March 4-5 — Maple Sugar Time festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Chellberg Farm, Mineral Springs Road between U.S. 20/12 in Porter. Free. Info: (219) 395- 1882, www.nps.gov/indu Talk to your local HOME LENDER March 4-5 — Footlight Players fundraiser, “Talk Gina Siwietz About God, Five Cents,” Footlight Theatre, 1705 Franklin St. Times: 7:30 p.m. March 4/2 p.m. March Mortgage Advisor 5. Tickets: $10. Reservations: (219) 874-4035, www. (269) 469-7512 FootlightPlayers.org March 5 — Opening reception, photo exhibit Member FDIC horizonbank.com ® NMLS# 586271 EXCEPTIONAL SERVICËVËSENSIBLE ADVICE “The View As We See It,” 2-4 p.m., Chesterton Art Center, 115 S. Fourth St. Free. Info: (219) 926-4711, www.chestertonart.com March 5 — Open house, Hilda Demuth-Lutze’s GIFTS CUSTOM FRAMING ART Beach Scenes “Wool and Weather: Felted Landscapes of Porter For Home County,” 2-5 p.m., Westchester Township History cates If it’s a Precious Moment… & Garden Florals Museum, 700 W. Porter Ave., Chesterton. Landscapes Gift Certifi Frame it! March 5 — La Porte County Symphony Orches- L & M Framing and Gallery South Shore tra Classic Concert, “Bonjour Paris,” 3-5 p.m., Elston Posters Performing Arts Center, 1200 Spring St., Michigan www.web.triton.net/landmframing/ City. Tickets: $20/adults, $18/seniors, students/free. 202 S. Whittaker, New Buffalo 269-469-4800 Open Daily 11-5 Reservations/info: www.lcso.net THE March 2, 2017 Page 33 March 5 — Emmet Cahill’s Ireland, 2:30 p.m. EST, The Acorn Theater, 107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks, Mich. Meet and greet/1 p.m. EST. Tick- Duneland Beach Inn ets: $30, $45/meet and greet. Info: www.acornthe- Inn · Restaurant · Bar ater.com, (269) 756-3879. March 6 — Popular Books, Robin Sloan’s “Mr. Casual Fine Dining Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore,” 2 p.m., Westches- ter Public Library, 200 W. Indiana Ave., Chesterton. March 8-April 2 — Temporary Exhibit: “The In- and visible Project,” Westchester Township History Mu- seum, 700 W. Porter Ave., Chesterton. Through March 18 — Michigan City Area Schools art-teacher exhibit, “Inspired to Inspire,” Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W. Second St. Through December — World War I exhibit, La Porte County Historical Society Museum, 2405 Indiana Ave. Info: www.laportecountyhistory.org, (219) 324-6767. 7 for $11 In the Region Sunday through Thursday March 2 — “Unframe: Visual Storytelling with Films,” noon EST, Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd., Fried Chicken Dinner St. Joseph, Mich. Free. Info: www.krasl.org March 3-5, 10-11 — “The Great American Trail- Pork Tenderloin & Linguine er Park Musical,” Elkhart Civic Theatre @ Bristol Shrimp & Vegetable Risotto (Ind.) Opera House, 210 E. Vistula St. All times 7:30 p.m. EST/March 5 — 3 p.m. EST. Tickets: $19/ Fish ‘n Chips adults, $17/students. Info: (574) 848-4116, elkhart- civictheatre.org Prime Rib Pot Pie March 4 — Independent Cat Society 2017 An- Chicken Marsala nual Sweetheart Contest fi nale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Val- paraiso Moose Lodge, 108 Indiana Ave. Info: www. Lasagna Bolognese catsociety.org March 5 — Celebrating Birds, 1-4:30 p.m. EST, Brunch served 10:00 a.m.- 2 p.m. at Jimmy’s Bar Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve, Sunday and Monday 13988 Range Line Road, Niles, Mich. Costs/registra- tion: www.fernwoodbotanical.org, (269) 695-6491. Duneland Inn Jimmy’s Support Groups 3311 Pottawattamie Trl 18529 Harbor Country Dr. Mondays — Codependents Anonymous (CoDA), Michigan City In New Buffalo, MI 6 p.m., Franciscan Alliance-St. Anthony Health. 800.423.7729 269.469.2100 Info: (219) 879-3817. Mondays, Fridays — Overeaters Anonymous, 7 p.m. Mon./Franciscan St. Anthony Health, 301 W. Homer St., 9 a.m. Fri./First United Method- ist Church, 121 E. Seventh St. Info: https://oa.org, (219) 879-0300. Wednesdays — Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support Group for Caregivers, 2 p.m., third Wednesday of each month, Rittenhouse Senior Living, 4300 Cleve- land Ave. Info: (888) 303-0180. Wednesdays — Al-Anon meetings, 6-7 p.m., Franciscan Alliance-St. Anthony Health. Info: (708) 927-5287. Pop-Up Market An “Old School” Vintage Findings Pop-Up Mar- ket is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 4, at the old Central School, 301 E. Eighth St. The market includes shabby, vintage, primitives, painted furniture, chippy, farmhouse and garden collectibles. 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Gunmetal Gray by Mark Gre- the information he receives isn’t al- aney (hardcover, $27 retail in book- ways the whole story. stores and online: also available as Because Fan can’t fi nd his help in an eBook) Hong Kong, he makes a deal with a Grab your kalashnikovs, your AK Chinese gang, then gets on a boat to 47s and maybe an HK MP5K ma- Vietnam, where he hooks up with, chine pistol — this week’s read is a you guessed it, another crime syndi- wild ride! cate. This guy just keeps making all Our main man is Court Gentry, the wrong choices! aka The Gray Man. In the past fi ve In the meantime, Court gets into books in this series, he has gone an amazing bar fi ght in Hong Kong from valued CIA member to “kill on with the crew of the Vietnamese sight” wanted fugitive and back, this boat holding Fan, and reveals why time as a paid agent. The CIA likes he has the reputation of being The to handle its agents, Court doesn’t Gray Man. like being “handled,” so the conten- The story alternates for awhile tion between him and the agency between Fan being handed over goes on. He’s a bit of a rogue and from one crime group to another, likes to operate by his own rules. and one country to another, with Thing is, the CIA recognizes he gets Court’s race against time to save results. him and his friend, Fitzroy. This time, Court is back in somewhat good graces Court’s intel leads him to a nightclub in Vietnam with the CIA as it needs his help in extracting a Chi- that leads to a major shoot-out and fi re, where he nese computer hacker. Fan Jiang has been working fi nds out there is another player in this hide and for the Chinese government in Unit 61398, the chief seek with Fan — the Russians. Of course, why didn’t cyber warfare arm of the People’s Liberation Army. he think of them sooner? Fan would be a great asset They had “broken into many Western government to their computer hacking, too. Now, Court really secure networks” and “the men and women of Unit begins to wonder — who’s zooming who? There’s a 61398 were exceptionally well fi nanced, supremely lot more to this mission than he was told. well motivated, and, frankly, the best in the world at A real mess at an old French Colonial mansion what they did.” with Vietnamese, U.S. and Russian forces all con- But now, word has come down that Fan wants verging at the same place allows Court to fi nd Fan out. One day, he fl ees mainland China to Hong and escape with him through the rice paddies and Kong. Why does he run? The CIA doesn’t know, or into Cambodia. maybe they’re just not saying, but bottom line is, End of story? Of course not! I was physically worn they want him and his intel alive, because if the out by the end of the story that, by the way, has cli- Chinese fi nd him fi rst, he’s a dead man. max after the climax. Everyone lives happily ever Court’s old employer, Sir Donald Fitzroy, makes after? With governments involved? What do you a deal with the Chinese to fi nd Fan and kill him. think? But so far, fi ve of his men have been killed, mean- All I know is, Greaney can write a story that ing some other element has entered the picture. keeps you engaged with not only non-stop action, The CIA strikes a deal with Fitzroy to add Court but also a plausible storyline that smacks of today’s to his team, fi nd Fan and double-cross the Chinese. headlines. Sounds logical, right? Hold on to your seat, it’s about Not just two enthusiastic thumbs up, I give you to get dicey. The Chinese aren’t so stupid as to take all 10 fi ngers waving in unison! Fitzroy’s word for Court’s abilities, holding Fitzroy’s From Kirkus Reviews (starred review): “The ac- life in the balance depending on Court’s success or tion is fast and complicated with bodies galore — all failure. Now, he has two men to save. Court would for a good cause, of course — and one literal cliff- have to fake Fan’s assassination to keep the U.S. hanger.” out of the picture and save his friend’s life. Greaney has a degree in international relations Problem for Court is, he doesn’t know what Fan and political science. His approach to writing was to was thinking when he ran or where he wanted to go: visit 15 countries and train alongside military and “Court wasn’t sure if he was on a rescue mission or law enforcement in areas such as battlefi eld medi- a kidnapping mission. It all depended on how Fan cine, close-range combative tactics and the use of Jiang looked at his situation.” fi rearms. Visit him at markgreaneybooks.com Court knows from past experience with the CIA Till next time, happy reading! THE March 2, 2017 Page 39

 

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