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Travels with Charley: Celebrating 91 Wonderful Years with Dominic Farina by Charles McKelvy Dominic J. Farina and I are both May babies, so could say I worked my way from the ground up. I I may as well tell you that I made a point in May to saved my money and dreamed of a better life.” spend some quality time with a living legend of New Dominic Farina has much to be grateful for, espe- Buffalo history. cially as the partner with the former Adelaide Mar- So please forgive the tardiness of this report, and tinal in an “Italian-Swiss Colony” that has, since please know that Mr. Farina made May the merry their wedding day on January 6, 1945, produced month that it is in New Buffalo by celebrating his four successful children – Richard, Mary Ann, Ron, 91st birthday on 05/01/08. and Paul, as well as six grandchildren and an amaz- ing great-grandson named Aden. And he is. “I’m not sure,” he said, “but I don’t know of any other lawyer in Berrien County who’s older than me. I still go to court once in a while, and they’re really nice to me.” Dominic Farina remembers a time when folks were not so nice to Italians and Catholics, but he says his parents remained resolute through many trying times and thus succeeded in establishing a highly successful barbershop in New Buffalo where he began learning the barbering trade at the age of six “by shining shoes and sweeping the fl oor.” When he was eight, Dominic joined his older brothers Rosario and Joe and their father John in shaving customers, and he said he had to stand on a box in order to reach their faces. “And our bar- Dominic Farina celebrated his 91st birthday on May 1 by continuing to practice law. He is certifi ed to appear before the Supreme Court of the ber business is still being carried on by my nephew United State and the Michigan Supreme Court, but he says he currently George Calnin at George’s Barber Shop (at 18 N. does not have any clients who require such services. Whittaker Street).” Although he was born at his parents’ north side Dominic Farina can see it from his second story Chicago home in 1917, the man who certainly has offi ce just as he can see the many changes to the to be Berrien County’s oldest practicing lawyer said “sleepy little railroad town” of his childhood. on the day after his birthday that he has considered “This was a great place to grow up,” he said. “I New Buffalo his home since his parents brought can remember swimming in the river, and riding him here when he was all of two. home from the Michigan Central station (on Me- In a wide-ranging refl ection of his long, produc- chanic near Whittaker) in a horse and buggy. There tive and healthy life that began on the east side of used to be wild rice growing around the mouth of Whittaker Street in his second fl oor offi ce at Farina the river, and hunters would come home with lots & Wojcik, P.C. and concluded on a fl avorful note on of ducks.” the west side of Whittaker at Brewster’s Italian Dominic Farina played short stop for a New Buf- Café, the son of Sicilian immigrants said he had lit- falo baseball team that traveled on Sundays to face erally climbed from a shoe shine box to certifi cation rivals in Stevensville, Three Oaks, and La Porte, to appear before the Supreme Court of the United and he would have loved to have played baseball States. for what is now called Western Michigan University “I started out shining shoes at my father’s bar- when he attended that “teacher’s college” from 1935 ber shop in New Buffalo,” Farina said. “I guess you to 1939. THE June 12, 2008 Page 3

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Farina Continued from Page 3 the town only had one other lawyer before me. It ‘The summer after I graduated, I returned to Val- was a small general practice. We didn’t focus much paraiso to visit my good friend Dr. Mike DeGrazia on criminal law because there wasn’t any demand who was a dentist,’ Farina explains with fond mem- for it.” ories. ‘He gave me a shot and told me to come back in 20 minutes. So I went to the bank and asked Ad- elaide for a date. She said, ‘not tonight but tomor- row night, I’ll meet you here in front of the bank.’ I go so nervous that I went back that night to wait for her outside of the bank. Finally, the police came and took me to jail. I was allowed to make one phone call, so I called Adelaide and asked her why she stood me up. She said, ‘I told you not tonight but to- morrow night.’ It turned out that the incident with the police was all a set-up by my fraternity brothers at the University,” Farina recalls with laughter.” And it was with more laughter that he recalled his service as a commissioned offi cer with the U.S. Army Medical Administrative Corps during World War II. “I served on a ship that had a hospital in it, and I crossed the Atlantic 24 times for Uncle Sam. I pulled teeth, and I almost embalmed a guy, but the funni- est thing that happened was when we were taking some German POWs back to Germany right after the war, and this one German soldier complained of pains in his abdomen, and, being a barber, I shaved Two New Buffalo institutions: attorney Dominic J. Farina, who turned 91 his stomach in preparation to take out his appen- on May 1, and his family’s New Buffalo Savings Bank. dix and there was the scar from an appendectomy And the demands of journalism require at least he had had fi ve years before. So I just gave him a closing mention of Dominic Farina’s aerial exploits double dose of paragoric and sent him on his way.” as a private pilot. He purchased his fi rst airplane And too bad there isn’t way more room in this in 1964, and although he no longer pilots planes, he newspaper to tell of how Dominic Farina “became still loves to go up with his son Richard. the principal of New Buffalo High School, a board At 91, Dominic Farina has more energy than any member at new Buffalo Savings and Loan and set of those planes he fl ew, and from the cut of his jib up my law practice at the same time. I taught school you can see that he is going to keep on sailing for a for two years, and then at 3:30 in the afternoon I mighty long time. went to the offi ce and waited for the clients to come So, on behalf of all of New Buffalo: “Felice com- in. I was the second best lawyer in town – because pleanno, Dominic!”

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Alexis Ann Pontius and Andrew Ellis Jones were married Saturday, May 17th at the Bucuti Beach Resort in Aruba, N.A. The wedding ceremony took place on the beach just before sunset, followed by a reception at Marandi, an open-air restaurant under a large palapa hut, situated on its own pier above the ocean. Alexis’s sisters Maggie and Katie Pontius served as dual maids of honor. Alexis is the daughter of Gil and Cindy Pontius of Long Beach, IN. She is a graduate of Saint Mary’s Relaxation Awaits... College and is currently the Vice President of Lake- shore Foods Corp. in Michigan City, IN. • Therapeutic/Sports/Relaxation/Infant Andrew is the son of Brian and Gloria Jones of Pregnancy Massage LaPorte, IN. He is a graduate of the University of Southern California and is currently the Senior • Limited Spa Menu Manager of Publishing at WebYES! LLC, which is based in El Segundo, CA. • Reflexology The couple took a honeymoon trip to Biras Creek • Acupuncture Center in Virgin Gorda, B.V.I., and now reside in Long Beach, IN. • Wellness Programs Preschool and Child Care Registration • Chair Massage The Kaleidoscope Preschool and Child Care Cen- ter at St. Mary of the Lake School, New Buffalo, will • Gift Certificates accept registrations for the 2008-09 school year on Tues., June 17, from 8:30-11:30 a.m. The Berrien County Health Department will provide free hear- ing and vision screening on Tuesday for preschool and Kindergarten children. Registrations will also be accepted on Wed., June 18, from 10 a.m.-noon. Bring proof of immunizations and the child’s birth certifi cate. There will be a $50 registration fee per Michiana’s leader in wellness. family. The Back to School Meeting for preschool will be 1026 North Karwick Road • Michigan City, Indiana 46360 held Thurs., Aug. 28, 7 p.m., at the school. For more www.wellness-specialists.com 219-879-5722 • information, phone Amy Fidler at 269/469-4779. THE June 12, 2008 Page 9 THE Page 10 June 12, 2008 75 Year Anniversary for Listen Up, Beach Garden Club Ladies! Women AND Men of all ages are invited to participate in this free event. Saturday, June 21, 2008 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Donna Hennard, Beach Garden Club president, and Marianne Gosswiller, The next educational series is focused on hearing health. fi eld trip chair, go over plans at the May luncheon. In honor of Father’s Day, hearing screenings Long Beach Country Club was the site of the will be conducted for both Men and Women. Beach Garden Club’s Founder’s Day spring lun- cheon on May 22nd, a celebration of its 75 years. Regular hearing screenings can provide early detection of Julie Barry and Deanna Caulfi eld were hostesses hearing loss. Hearing loss can not be reversed but you and your for the event. physician or hearing specialist can take steps to avoid Eighteen members and guests reviewed plans further damage to your hearing. for the club’s year, including volunteer work in the t FREE chair massages at all locations - must call to register. Long Beach town gardens and the Michiana Hu- t Healthcare professionals will be available to answer mane Society grounds as well as a tour of Interna- questions. tional Friendship Gardens. t Refreshments will be served. On June 9, members will take a fi eld trip to the Rain Garden at the Dorothy Buell Center at the t All participants will receive a special gift. Indiana Dunes Nationa Lakeshore. Marianne Gos- swiller and Marian Schoonaert are in charge of fi eld three locations: trips. HealthPartners Offi cers for this year are Donna Hennard, presi- 1225 East Coolspring Avenue • Michigan City dent; Dolly Millick, vice president; Deanna Caul- FREE Hearing Screenings offered must call to register. fi eld, treasurer and parliamentarian; Dorie Mertz, corresponding secretary; Beverly Bruesch, record- Duneland Health and Wellness Institute ing secretary. 810 Michael Drive • Chesterton A collection was taken to help with expenses for FREE Hearing Screenings offered a Community Garden planned for the Sandcastle must call to register. Shelter for Children and Families on W. 8th St. Office of Samuel L. West, M.D., New Buffalo, Michigan Tubin’ Tuesdays at Deep River Waterpark Horizon Bank Building • 500 W. Buffalo Street Attendees will receive a certificate for a FREE Looking for a location to take the family? Try Hearing Screening at HealthPartners in Michigan City Tubin’ Tuesdays at Deep River Waterpark when the park is open each Tuesday evening June 10-Aug. For more information or 12. The special price is only $11 per person or $7 for to register at any location, folks under 46” and senior citizens over age 60 after 5 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. No other discounts accepted. please call 800-931-3322. Disc jockey plays all evening. See www.deepriver waterpark.com or phone 219/947-7850 for infor- mation. The waterpark is part of the Lake County Parks Department. 1 Deep River Waterpark, 9001 E. US 30; only 4 /2 miles east of I-65 on Rte. 30 in Merrillville. THE June 12, 2008 Page 11

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Shirl Bacztub, GRI 219/874-5642 Joe Gazarkiewicz 219/861-3750 Karen Kmiecik, GRI 219/210-0494 Randy Novak*, ABR, CRS, e-Pro, GRI, 219/877-7069 Megan Campbell* 219/861-3683 Ellen Holloway*, GRI 219/878-3721 Ken Larson 219/873-7101 Barb Pinks 219/325-0006 Judi Donaldson, GRI 219/879-1411 Kathy Bricker Kehoe 219/873-4426 Shawnta Leeks 219/871-9312 Lesley Reising 219/929-8150 Laurie Farrell*, GRI 219/871-0526 Susan Kelley*, CRS 219/874-5610 Daiva Mockaitis*, GRI 219/670-0982 Pat Tym*, ABR, CRS, GRI, SRES 219/210-0324 Jamie Follmer 219/851-2164 Tina Kelly 219/873-3680 Debbie Novak 219/362-4603 *Licensed in Indiana and Michigan THE Page 14 June 12, 2008 Architecture Cross Curricular Unit of Study 2007-2008 By Rita Cochran, Art Instructor Coolspring School The Visual Arts are alive and well at Coolspring the setting of the story in Hyde Park, Illinois and Elementary School, in a year when the Visual Arts the house are real. The Robie House is a home Frank program was cut back in the Michigan City Area Lloyd Wright designed and built 98 years ago. Our Schools. This is a story of motivating children to parent organization bought a classroom set of books achieve their personal best. The Frank Lloyd Wright and this year every fourth and fi fth grade student curriculum study was a collaborative effort of stu- read the book under the direction of their classroom dents, school personnel and community members. teacher and the library personnel. The students In 2001, Barb Stodola brought an exhibit called worked on computer activities that related to the “Frank Lloyd Wright and Friends” to the Blank book exploring geometry, symmetry and historical Center for the Arts. The Art Center liaison, Betty events that took place during Frank Lloyd Wright’s Lock, gave the Art teachers of Michigan City infor- life. Many projects were done in the art room in- mation on teaching architecture to our students cluding stained glass windows, use of symmetry in and a book called Frank Lloyd Wright for Kids. I Wright’s designs, the study of different house styles, still have this book and use it as part of the cur- the creation of dream houses and drawing geomet- riculum with my students. My copy is so worn that ric forms like the Froebel blocks that Wright played the pages are falling out and I hold it together with with as a child, just to mention a few. An architec- a large rubber band. Architecture, a subject that I tural section in our library has been created for the thought was too complicated for elementary stu- students and grows each year. dents, has become a favorite of theirs. The fourth When students learn about the life of a real per- and fi fth grade students at Coolspring School cover son they can better understand the concepts associ- this unit of study every other year. When the course ated with this person’s work by experiencing fi rst- of study is completed a fi eld trip to see the Frank hand actual artifacts that person created. Students Lloyd Wright artifacts reinforces what the students learned about Frank Lloyd Wright fi rst then were have learned. In 2003, PNC had an exhibit about taught art concepts associated with architecture. Frank Lloyd Wright’s house called Samara built in This made the concepts more meaningful and per- West Lafayette, Indiana. After that exhibit left the sonal to them. Students could relate to Frank Lloyd area, there was no longer an exhibit to attend but Wright more fully because Coolspring School was the architectural unit has been repeat- designed by his son John Lloyd Wright edly taught. in 1937. The students were eager to This year, though, the unit of study learn more because of this connection. was at its best. You know the saying “It Students have explored what part of takes a village to raise a child.” I be- Coolspring School’s original building lieve that it takes teamwork to educate is left and what parts of the building a child and we have that at Coolspring were later renovated. Through this School. Towards the end of last school study of architecture and Frank Lloyd year a retired teacher brought the book Wright we have covered many state The Wright 3 by Blue Balliett to our at- standards in visual arts, language tention. The book is a story about three arts, math, and social studies. children saving the Robie House from destruction. While the story is fi ction, Art Glass - Man in the Glass

Students standing below the front porch of Robie House. Students sitting on the front porch of the Robie House. THE June 12, 2008 Page 15 This year the culmination of this unit was an ex- laborative effort that this group of people made for perience I believe our fi fth grade students will not the students allowed these educational experiences forget. We received a generous Tuholski/Oberlie to become a reality. This is a wonderful example of grant thru the Unity Foundation that enabled us the value of inter disciplinary units in education. to go to the Robie House. On the bus trip to Hyde Park the students watched a fi lm about the homes of Frank Lloyd Wright. When we arrived in Hyde Park we took a short bus tour of the historic homes. Most of these grand homes were built for the cap- tains of industry in the late 19th and early 20th cen- turies. Students looked for architectural elements that they had learned about on the buildings. We viewed three homes in the area built by Wright. Next we were lead on a tour of the Robie House which was geared to go with The Wright 3 book.

Robie House Planter students left to right Kristen Palmer, Ashley Koza, Dayna Pedzinski, Jenna Gloy The visual arts and teamwork are not always as highly regarded as they are at Coolspring School. Teaching language arts and visual art together al- lows for not only the integration of aesthetics, and higher order thinking skills, social studies and the- ory, but also helps students to acquire knowledge and attitudes that help them to achieve at a greater level in the more traditional academic areas.

Side view of the Robie House

The home is still undergoing restoration and the museum hopes to have the renovations complete for the 100th birthday of the Robie House in 2010. Stu- dents saw the rooms, windows, and special concepts conceived by Frank Lloyd Wright so many years ago in this living museum. The group then took a walk- ing tour of the area on the University of Chicago Students looking at the apartment building where one of the Campus retracing the steps of the characters in the books characters may have lived. Parent Kathy Callan book. Students visited the Midway Plaisance, the revenue-generating area of the World’s Columbian Exposition, which was held in 1893. This area is now a park between two boulevards. They saw the Queen Anne style homes that were built as part of Rosalie Villas, Hyde Park’s fi rst planned commu- nity. On the way out of Chicago students saw the Osaka Japanese Garden, the Museum of Science and Industry (the only building in Chicago left from the Columbian Exposition) and fi nally the statues of Jackson Park. This project could not have been done by one per- son alone. It involved teachers, the library staff, parents, Coolspring School’s principal, and secre- Midway Plaisance Horse Sculptor. Left to right: Kristen Palmer, tary, the drama coach, classroom assistants, com- Ashley Koza, Reilly Martorano, Gabrielle Davis, puter technicians and community support. The col- Dayna Pedzinski, Peyton Kaletha. THE Page 16 June 12, 2008 “Stop the World - I Want to Get Off” Footlight Players will be holding auditions for this play to run Aug. 1-3, 8-10, 15-17 and directed by Suzie Naumoff. Cast: 1 man; 1woman, 6 female chorus members; 1 5-7 yr. old boy (non-speaking role). Chicago Magazine’s Set against the backdrop of a circus, the play fo- Top 8 Neapolitan-Style Pizzerias cuses on Littlechap, whose fi rst major step towards improving his lot is to marry Evie, his boss’ daugh- Recommended by The Hungry Hound ter. Saddled with the responsibilities of a family, he ABC 7 Chicago allows his growing dissatisfaction with his existence Recommended by WNDU’s Unique Eats to lead him into the arms of various women - Rus- sian Anya, German Ilse, and American Ginnie - as South Bend he searches for something better than he has, only Our specialty is the authentic Naples Style Pizza prepared to realize in the twilight of his life what he always and cooked just as it was 168 years ago in a wood fi red had - the love of his wife - was more than enough hearth oven. This style pizza is as much a method of rich to sustain him. Presented by special arrangement with Tams-Witmark. tradition as it is a food. Auditions will be held on: Sun. Jun 15, and Mon. Our passion is to provide our guests this authentic June 16, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. For more information, phone Napoletana pie along with fresh salads, unique sandwiches 219-874-4035 (Theatre). Footlight Theatre is locat- and refreshing house made Gelato using only the fi nest ed at 1705 Franklin St., Michigan City. fresh ingredients, cooked using time honored traditions and served in a warm inviting atmosphere. We also offer Noon Organ Recitals the fi nest micro-crafted beer and wine. Come and relax, enjoy the tradition of this fi ne food with a story to tell, Authentic Wood Fired Pizza. 219-879-8777 SUMMER HOURS: Thursday-Saturday 11 a.m. -10 p.m. • Sunday & Monday 11 a.m.-8 p.m. 500 S. EL PORTAL MICHIANA SHORES, IN INDOOR AND OUTDOOR SEATING CARRYOUT

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On U.S. Hwy. 12 At Karwick Rd., Michigan City Across from Al’s Market - Karwick Token Special: $30 for $20 Call (219) 874-4357 Touchless Automatic, Self-Serve Manual Lanes, Vacuums and Shampoo Machines THE Page 18 June 12, 2008 Debut of “Sunday School Cinema” Celebrate the beginning of the Acorn Theater’s 5th anniversary season with the debut of “Sunday School Cinema” on Fri. & Sat., June 13-14, 8 p.m. MI time. “Sunday School Cinema,” one of the “Sister” com- edies in the “Late Nite Catechism” series will fea- ture movies about fatherhood. “Sunday School Cinema,” now in its second year in Chicago, is a hit with movie lovers who love to see Sister take on Hollywood. Find out which movies are good, bad, and condemned! Which movie stars are in heaven and which are in hell? Sister knows! “I think people are fascinated by nuns,” says cre- ator and producer Vicki Quade. “And because the shows are interactive, every night is different. Any- thing can happen during a performance.” Vicki Quade’s shows do more than just entertain. They also help raise awareness about the retire- ment needs of the various orders of Sisters. Profi ts from the shows are also used to help raise retirement funds for Sisters, who are not supported by the Archdiocese. Over the past dozen years, more than $2 million has been raised by these produc- tions and donated to various orders of nuns nation- wide. For more information: www.nuns4fun.com or http://www.sundayschoolcinema.com/ Tickets are $20, half price with ticket stubs from “Late Nite Catechism” and can be purchased at acorntheater.com or at 269.756.3879. Joint Health Frog Hunt & Community Picnic Joint Health The Chesterton Lions Club sponsors this yearly event which will take place at the Coffee Creek Wa- Supplements tershed Preserve in Chesterton on Sat., June 28, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Seminar Find a frog and win up to $500, then stay for lunch and games that are designed for the whole family. Saturday, There will also be a duck race (tickets $5 ea.) in which 34 winners will share $2300 in prizes. June 21, 2008 Admission tickets are $10/adults (16+), $5/kids 10:00 a.m. (5+) in advance at Porter Bank & Centier Bank downtown Chesterton. At the gate, tickets will be Please join us and learn the real facts $12/adults, $6/kids. Proceeds will benefi t child at this informative seminar for abuse prevention and Youth Development in Porter everyone who is using or thinking County. about using joint supplements. More info: phone Jill Fields, 219/926-8214 or log Refreshments will be served. onto www.dunelandexchangeclub.org RSVP at (219) 872-2933. Teen Gaming Fun at Library Join other young adults at the Michigan City Public Library and have fun playing Guitar Hero Woodland Wellness and Dance Dance Revolution on Playstation and a Rehabilitation variety of games on the Wii. Participants must be & 12 years old or going into 6th grade in the fall. This 8865 West 400 North, Suite 122, Entrance 2 Michigan City, IN 46360 program is free and open to the public. More information: Youth Services at 873-3045. THE June 12, 2008 Page 19

Family Entertainment Closer Than You Think!

Father’s Day Weekend Dads ride for a dollar* Bring Dad out for Trucks and Trains this Father’s Day. One of the area’s largest gatherings of antique trucks will be at the Hesston Steam Museum on Father’s Day. The trucks are from all eras and the restorations are second to none. Dads of all ages ride for a dollar* both days and trucks are displayed on Sunday only.

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“The Death Mask of Oprah” The Thaddeus C. Gallery is pleased to present “The Death Mask of Oprah,” a new sculpture by nationally acclaimed controversial artist Daniel Edwards. Mr. Edwards is a La Porte native who re- a Lampshade cently garnered national attention for his sculpture of a nude Britney Spears giving birth to her fi rst Specialty child. “The Death Mask” was recently exhibited at Art Chicago and Leo Kesting Gallery, New York. Shoppe Also on view will be the charcoal drawings of re- nowned Chicago tattoo artist, Alex Higgins, also a LaPorte native. This is an opportunity to experience cutting-edge works by contemporary artists. LAMPS- The unveiling will take place on Fri., June 13, Vintage & Modern from 5-8 p.m. Both artists will be in attendance. Gallery hours: Tues/Wed/Thur/Fri 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-3 p.m., and Sun noon-3 p.m. Visit the STERLING SILVER online gallery at www.thaddeusc.com

& PEARL JEWELRY Light Up the Night at Pullman Park The Michigan City Parks & Recreation Depart- ment announces that the Skate Park and basket- FR • SA • SU • MO 11–5 (MI) ball court lights at Pullman Park were turned on 900 W. Buffalo St., New Buffalo, MI June 6th. The lights will turn off daily at 11 p.m. Follow all posted rules and be safe. For more in- 269-469-2742 formation, contact the Michigan City Parks & Rec- reation Department at 219-873-1506. THE June 12, 2008 Page 21 THE Page 22 June 12, 2008 Notre Dame School Welcomes Local Author by Laurie Farrell

Amid the chaos of setting up the Notre Dame Middle School and LaPorte High School. Fondest of Parish Family Carnival Weekend, school children her memories are those days and summers spent listened carefully to each and every word that Kar- right here in Long Beach and swimming in the Lake en Day spoke. Karen Day, a LaPorte native, grew Michigan waters at Stop 28. “ If they make a movie up in the area and revealed good, solid memories of of your book who will play you on screen?”, asked a her days in the county. She recalls her life at Boston member of the audience. Without skipping a beat, Ms. Day answered, “it probably won’t happen but wouldn’t that be fun, and you could all be in the movie!” Applause and cheers fi lled the room. That’s what I observed in the pews of Notre Dame Church last Thursday. Karen Day is a very enthusiastic speaker with a love for reading that she quickly relayed to the 3rd through 8th graders in attendance. Through her love for reading she developed an even greater love for writing and during her hour presentation she described her road to success. Not a very easy one, with rejection letter after rejection letter through the years, she told the children that because of her determination and positive attitude she now has a two book contract. Actually her fi rst book published by Random House called “Tall Tales” is a great suc- cess. Now on tour promoting her second children’s book “No Cream Puffs”, Ms. Day highlights the ups and downs of her writing career which spans many, many years. Thanking her husband and children who have been supportive during the years, Karen, who by the way just wants to be called Karen, has an enormous amount of energy and a real knack for relating to the younger generation. “No Cream Puffs” is a realistic book of fi ction somewhat based on her own life experiences. Grow- ing up in the 70’s and 80’s, Karen was one of the fi rst girls to actually play on a boys’ baseball team. That was never heard of in those days, and she enables LaPorte’s own Karen Day with her two published books. the main character, Madison, to illustrate some of

Karen with Mrs. P’s 3rd graders. 4th graders loved it! THE June 12, 2008 Page 23 the problems that occur in that situation. This book’s setting, although named Center City, Michi- gan, is based on Karen’s experiences in Long Beach. It follows Madison’s ventures in breaking the gen- der barrier in sports, and dealing with a somewhat diffi cult family life. Not all is true to life but Ms. Day’s imagination runs throughout the book with attention to great detail. Directed at the older middle school children, “No Cream Puffs” seems to be a terrifi c learning experi- ence for readers. Again, the author’s enthusiasm for her skill is infectious. But writing is not always easy, and getting pub- lished is very, very diffi cult. Karen began writing short stories in elementary school, and her college roommate explained that she was constantly writ- PLAN YOUR ing in her undergrad years at IU. Once she sub- mitted manuscripts that a publisher asked her to OUTDOOR LIVING rewrite, instead of rejecting, she shopped for an INTERIOR DESIGN Join us agent. Now, as she explained, it has become easier. CUSTOM UPHOLSTERY Fridays 4-7pm Her agent tends to all of the diffi cult and frustrat- CUSTOM BEDDING fun, refreshments & design ing areas of her career. But Karen still is key in all WINDOW TREATMENTS of the revisions. Another book, ‘Treading Water” is BLINDS in the works for her. Karen and her family live out- side of Boston, a dream of hers since her younger Introducing Our New days. Her weeklong tour of booksigning, workshops and presentations is coming to an end in Northwest Indoor/Outdoor Fabrics Indiana. But the ideas and creative thought process 100’s available by the yard that she instilled in the Notre Dame students will live on for awhile. When I asked some of the 3rd graders who stayed longer for a close knit Q&A ses- sion with Karen if there were any future writers in the group, there were some defi nite possibilities! creating a european style for your home

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Statewide Blood Drive For the second year, the American Red Cross is JESSICA TAMPAS PHOTOGRAPHY participating in the statewide Fallen Offi cer Blood Drive campaign. During the month of June, the American Red Cross will host blood drives across 269.469.6929 the state of Indiana to honor those who serve and jessicatampas.com protect our communities. Donate blood on Mon., June 16, from noon-6 p.m. at First Church of God in the gymnasium located at 2020 E. Lincolnway, LaPorte. All presenting donors in the month of June will have the opportunity to enter into a region-wide DAILY HOURS drawing for a grill package worth $1,250. OPEN AT 11 AM – 9 PM If you are at least 17 years of age, weigh a mini- FRI & SATURDAY CLOSE AT 10 PM mum of 110 pounds and are in good general health, you may be eligible to donate blood. All donors need Offering $12.95 dinner menu options to present positive identifi cation. For more infor- mation or to schedule your blood donation appoint- Daily Luncheon menu offers 15 minute meals ment, phone 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (1-800-448-3543).

LUNCH MENU DAILY until 4 p.m. BabyTALK Lapsit Friday & Saturday Evening Live Entertainment BabyTALK Lapsit will be held at the Coolspring Branch of the LaPorte County Public Library, cor- ner of Johnson Rd. and 400 N. in Michigan City, on First Friday of each month Tues., June 17 at 9:30 a.m. This is a read and play Featuring Bunny Fisher 9-12 pm time for birth-36 month olds and their caregivers. There is no charge or registration. For more infor- mation, phone 879-3272. Phone 48 hours in advance 219/362-6156 for signing for the hearing impaired.

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Welcome Back, Farmers’ Markets!

All the farmers’ markets appear to be in lovely From there, Chesterton invited us to their enor- action now that June’s fi ne weather has fi nally ar- mous farmers’ market (in Chesterton’s heart of rived. After the recent Beacher story about Michi- town). But, folks, it seems this year there’s more gan City’s current market, you’ll now read about non-food booths than ever before, even more than a few more, nearby. The fi rst stop was the School- last year’s. Yes, costume jewelry, clothing, family house Furnessville Market. That handsome Mr. cards, all sorts of non-food stuff, including an out- Fagersrom was in his booth with all sorts of goodies, door wine shop manned by Butler Winery from as always. I bought some rhubarb and you will fi nd downstate Bloomington, IN. Bit of Swiss always has an outstanding and simple rhubarb recipe below. long, long lines waiting to pick up excellent breads, etc., with a few others picking up fi ne cheese, pies at the other food booths.

Chesterton’s market always has a long line at Bit of Swiss

Furnessville’s Fagerstrom has expanded his vegetables

Fagerstrom’s lovely asparagus and rhubarb – that’s where my bread pudding came from He told us that Marilyn Kolosci, everyone’s all-time favorite fruit/vegetable stander, has retired! Amaz- ing. That market is located just outside, a little down the hill, at the Schoolhouse. Butler Winery from Bloomington returns to Chesterton THE June 12, 2008 Page 29 LaPorte Market

Leslie, taking care of Garwood’s li’l carrot cakes - yum!

Froelich’s Flat Bread sold in Chesterton

LaPorte Farmers Market ladies – indeed happy

Also at Chesterton - Two Cookin’ Sisters sign, but one’s a guy! While using all my Ford’s $$ gas, I then drove Former LaPorte market manager back to LaPorte’s market. This is their second year Diane Anderson on the right and it’s as nice as it was their very fi rst year. I stopped at Garwood’s table and discovered a pretty little carrot cake....tasty and fi lling. The new head of LaPorte’s market is Kip Dugan, working hard and enjoying his new job. You’ll fi nd the marketers around the block and at the end of the block the courthouse is on. More to come in another Beacher, like the new farmers market which just settled in New Buffalo.

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Explore Plans to write about words this week took a de- tour over to another favorite subject of mine: food. Imagine After discovering a group dedicated to literally wip- ing out typographical errors on signage, I managed to veer away from that topic into a land of question- all summer long able recipes, food products and food disasters. Typo Hunt Across America (www.jeffdeck. com/teal/blog). Apparently I am not the only per- son who cringes when running across signs that are Classes in misspelled or have misplaced apostrophes. My for- Pottery, Papermaking and Printmaking at mer English teachers drilled those lessons into my Hook Pottery Paper head back in the day. When I discovered the “Typo 219-362-9478 Eradication Advancement League” (TEAL), I knew www.hookpotterypaper.com I wasn’t the only oddball disturbed by poor spelling. It’s unlikely the younger, text-messaging generation would care, or perhaps even notice these things. Yet TEAL has its usefulness, and I hope it attracts more “apostrophe apostles.” The site shows before and after pictures of signs corrected by typo hunters, Car + Home = who are advised to ask permission before making the changes, or in the case of large, corporate signs, BIG SAVINGS to point out to the business’ manager the offending See me for Car and Home Insurance and save. error. Pack a bottle of white-out in your pocket or purse and you can become a TEAL member too.

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Curator Deborah Hen- son Conant created her “museum” after an incident with apple cider left to boil way too long. She was MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE distracted with a long, chatty phone call and forgot about the brew, boiling and transmogrifying into what became her fi rst museum specimen. The burnt COME AND TRY – JUNE 15 Alexandria • Small Plates International Bel toast specimen, among other charred comestibles, is • Grill Menu , nothing special. We’ve all done that, right? Maybe Dancer ly R.S.V.P this site is to make us all feel okay that we’ve de- • 10 Appetizers for $15.95 . • Beer & Wine Available stroyed some foodstuff beyond recognition. But an • Open-Air Dining actual traveling exhibit? Spare me. SUMMER HOURS Eat Dangerously (http://eatdangerously.com/ 1701 Franklin Street Lunch 11 a.m.-3 p.m. portal/). You’ll fi nd several cookbooks here. Go fi rst Michigan City Dinner Daily at 4 p.m. to “The Thorough Good Cook,” which to me, is the (219) 871-1223 Open late 7 days a week most interesting of the bunch. These are recipes THE June 12, 2008 Page 31 from 1896, and if you have time on your hands and a woodstove, you’ll be all set. There is actually a recipe for Pease Pudding—close enough to pease porridge to get my attention. Another goodie is “Braised Let- tuce Soup.” Yummy. Other cookbooks you can link to (although they want you to buy them) are: “Your Last Meal Before Dieting,” “Valentines Menu,” “Re- cession Recipes,” “Thanksgiving Dangerously,” “Eat Dangerously in Braziil,” and “A French K.i.s.s.” By the way, that braised lettuce soup recipe is also in the Recession Recipes cookbook. 1337 N. County Line Road, Michigan City Reminiscent Recipes (www.masterstech-home. Quiet country living 5 min. from beach, expwy., train, & com/the_kitchen/recipes/). You know those maga- shopping. 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Read CyberScribbles online at : BEST Ice Cream http://cyberscribbles.wordpress.com in Town Colts Fan Fest in LaPorte June 17 featuring In celebration of the 25th season of Indianapo- Sherman’s Ice Cream lis Colts Football and the grand opening of Lucas VOTED #1 Oil Stadium, the Indianapolis Colts will host a Fan 3 years in a row! Fest in LaPorte, featuring a free community concert headlined by Jon McLaughlin. Colts Fan Fests will HOURS: make seven stops around the states of Indiana and Monday thru Saturday Kentucky. Visit www.Colts.com/FanFest for an up- 11 a.m.-10 p.m. to-date listing of locations. Sunday Noon-10 p.m. The LaPorte Fan Fest will take place Tues., June 17th, 5 p.m., at Kiwanis Field, corner of 10th and 115 W. Coolspring Ave. E streets. Fan Fest elements include a “Colts City” Michigan City set up with infl atables, meet and greets with Colts Corner of Coolspring & Wabash players, cheerleaders, Blue the team mascot, and a free concert by recording artist and Oscar nominee Jon McLaughlin. Fans may also participate in the “Books for Youth” Campeiro Buldogue Puppies Available. book drive by donating new or gently used children’s books, register their kids for the Colts Kids Club, register-to-win tickets to a Colts pre-season game, pick up free Colts giveaways and experience the re- designed Colts In Motion traveling museum. The LaPorte High School Athletic Department will provide concessions at the Colts Fan Fest. The proceeds from these sales will go to the general ath- letic fund at LaPorte High School who would like to thank the Indianapolis Colts for selecting LaPorte as one of their sites for the Fan Fest and for allow- ing them to benefi t from the concessions sales. 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By dint of her faithful service to the U.S. Depart- ment of State, our friend Julie Holmes knows the answer to the following riddle: What fruit is shaped like a hedgehog and smells like compost? Having done her time in Malaysia, Madam Hol- mes would readily answer: the durian, which is widely known and revered in Southeast Asia as the “King of Fruits.” Madam Holmes likes to tell of how a colleague Pui Tak Center is a Chinatown was asked to remove a durian from an aircraft that landmark. was preparing for take-off, and she likes nothing better than the opportunity to purchase said fruit for consumption stateside. But where, she has often asked, is one likely to fi nd a durian fruit for purchase? Well, how about Wentworth Avenue in Chicago’s Chinatown where we three – Madam Holmes, Nata- lie, and yours truly – happened to fi nd ourselves one fi ne morning in the present season on our way to and declared that they must not be ripe, because, lunch at our favorite Malaysian restaurant this side well, because when a durian is ripe one is asked to of Kuala Lumpur? remove one’s durian from any means of public con- veyance, including airplanes preparing for takeoff.

A gateway to exotic eating in Chicago’s Chinatown in the Year of the Rat. A pair of wet noodles dig into the Clay Pot Pearl Noodles Soup at the Wentworth indeed, and having motored in from Penang restaurant. (Photo courtesy of Madam Holmes, Michigan, we were ready to eat all the Roti Canai, U.S. Department of State, ret.) Clay Pot Pearl Noodle Soup, Malaysian Buddhist With the happy knowledge that purchasing a du- Delight, Beef with Flat Noodles, and Ice Kacang the rian was indeed doable, we ambled on to the Penang Penang restaurant could dish out. and ate the aforementioned feast. And, yes, I must But we had to get there fi rst. confess, that in addition to the tasty Ice Kacang The restaurant was waiting patiently for us at the with its sweet rose juice and red beans and crushed southeast corner of Cermak and Wentworth, and we ice and milk, I had Coconut Pudding in a real co- were a ways south on Wentworth so we walked. conut and Red Bean Pancakes for dessert. I asked And we walked, and we walked, and, as we walked the waiter to bring spoons for Natalie and Madam ,we happened past a grocery store that had a selec- Holmes, but they declined to help me reduce the tion of durian fruit set out for sale. volume. So I had to eat a triple dessert all by my “We must come back and get one,” Madam Holm- lonesome, but it was just as well, because I thus had es declared, eyeing the large fruits with their formi- plenty of fuel for the journey back down Wentworth dable thorn-covered husks. She sniffed about them to fetch a durable durian for Julie Holmes. THE June 12, 2008 Page 39

You’ll fi nd some mighty good Malaysian cuisine at There be dragons in Chinatown. Cermak and Wentworth. Our waiter at the Penang said he was from the is- And good thing the durian I purchased on Went- land of Penang where, he claimed, the best durians worth was not ripe, because that enabled us to get in the whole of Brunei, Malaysia, and Indonesia are it home on the bus without incident. None of the grown, and he said we should not hesitate to pur- other passengers were any the wiser that we had in chase a durian in Chinatown. our possession a fruit capable of emitting a distinc- And so I did, and so the woman at the grocery tive odor that has been variously described as either store was more than a little surprised to see an fully fragrant or overpoweringly offensive. aged fellow of European descent actually take out a Madam Holmes promised that Natalie and I would fresh $20 and exchange it for an object that looked be the judges once her prize durian has reached full like it had escaped from the Shedd Acquarium. But maturity. she gladly took my money, gave me a modicum of And then we settled back for a care-free bus ride change, and then patiently explained how best to back to Michigan, and, yes, we did pass the home prepare a fruit that British naturalist Alfred Rus- of the 2005 World Champion Chicago White Sox en sel Wallace famously described as “a rich custard route, and that reminded me of my bold prediction highly fl avored with almonds.” in the August 11, 2005 edition of the Beacher: “Yes, sports fans, you read it here fi rst: THIS IS THE YEAR OF THE SOX – AS IN CHICAGO WHITE SOX.”

The author with a prize durian for Julie Holmes. He purchased it at a grocery store on Wentworth in Chinatown before it was fully fragrant.

Heading home to Michigan we saw the home of the 2005 World Champion Chicago White Sox. Could 2008 be the year of the long-awaited Subway Series? Yes!!! When I walked back up Wentworth with my And, I don’t mind saying this early in the pres- thorny prize, Madam Holmes `said eating durian ent season, THIS IS THE YEAR OF CHICAGO’S was “like eating a peach in an outhouse.” FIRST-EVER SUBWAY SERIES! Not a particularly elegant comparison, perhaps, Remember, you read it here fi rst, and by then but one that certainly got Natalie and I to wonder- Madam Holmes’ durian will be ready for the victory ing just what dubious treat was in store for us once party when the Chicago team (of my choice) wins our durian was fully ripened. the World Series. THE Page 40 June 12, 2008 Activities to Explore In the Local Area: June 12 -- Michigan City Municipal Band Con- cert. 8 pm. Held outside at the Foreman Amphithe- Carpet • Laminate • Wood • Ceramic ater in Washington Park. Free. Sit on the benches or bring blanket/ chair. Every Thurs. thru Aug. 21. Out with the Old, June 12-16 -- At the Vickers Theatre: “Young @ Heart.” Winner Los Angeles Film Festival. Rated In with the New PG. Tues/Wed 7 pm; Thurs/Fri/Sat 6:15 pm; Sun/7:15 pm. Also showing: “The Visitor.” Offi cial selection We Install Toronto, Sundance, Miami and SXSW Film Festi- vals. Rated PG-13. Thurs/Fri 9 pm; Sat 3:45 & 9 pm; Sun 5 & 9:30 pm; Mon/9 pm. (All times MI time.) Shaw • Mohawk • Bruce • Tarkett 6 N. Elm St., Three Oaks, MI. 269/756-3522. www. vickerstheatre.com HOURS: Shaw Credit Mon-Fri 9-6 Phone June 13-14 -- Outdoor Farmer’s Market at Sat 9-3 1 year, 219-879-3325 Schoolhouse Shop, 278 E 1500N (north of US 20), Closed Sunday no interest (879-DEAL) Furnessville, IN. 10 am-4 pm. 219/926-1551. June 13-14 -- “Sunday School Cinema.” One of a y r the Sister comedies in the “Late Night Catechism” series. 8 pm MI time at The Acorn Theater, 107 Gen- Providing the community 21 years with the erations Dr., Three Oaks, MI. Tix $20 or $10 with tix best in customer service and quality fl ooring. stub from “Late Night Catechism.” 269/756-3879. June 13-15, 20-22 -- “I Do! I Do!” Musical com- Free Estimates •Professional Installation edy at Footlight Theatre, 1705 Franklin St., MC. Located 2 miles east of Marquette Mall off Hwy. 20 Curtain Fri/Sat 8 pm; Sun 2 pm. Tix $12; reserve at 636 Longwood Drive, Michigan City 219/874-4035 or www.footlightplayers.org June 13-15, 20-22 -- “Annie Get Your Gun.” Mu- sical at Memorial Opera House, 104 Indiana Ave., Valparaiso, IN. Curtain 8 pm/Thurs, Fri & 2 pm/ Sun. Tix $17/adults, $14/students & seniors. Re- Send a Copy of serve at 219/548-9137. June 13-15, 20-22, 27-29 -- “Steel Magnolias” at THE Dunes Summer Theatre, 288 Shady Oak Dr., Michi- ana Shores, IN. Fri/Sat 8 pm, Sun 7 pm. Tix $15/ adults, $12/seniors & students; reserve at 219/879- 7509 or www.dunessummertheatre.com June 14 -- FLAG DAY - Ceremony at Millenni- um Plaza, Washington Park, MC. 6 pm. to a Friend or Relative June 14 -- Outdoor Farmer’s Market, 8th & Washington streets, MC. 8 am-noon or sell-out. BEACHER SUBSCRIPTION RATES June 14 -- Long Beach Community Yard Sale. Visit tables at the Community Center, or pick up Six Months ...... $21.00 maps and look for home sales. 9 am-3 pm. June 14 -- 1st Annual Necktie 5K Run/Walk One Year ...... $38.00 hosted by the town of Beverly Shores, IN. Check-in 8:30 am; race at 9 am. Goody bag to those who pre- THE ergister by June 7; www.necktierun.com June 14 -- Poker Run/Party by the Lake. Mo- torcycle parade, poker run, burn-out contest, ven- 911 Franklin Street dors, food, drinks & bands at Washington Park. Michigan City, IN 46360 Party only $5; Poker Run $15/single, $20/two. Steve Moore, 874-3630. Sponsored by the Wall Gang. June 15 -- HAPPY FATHER’S DAY! Phone: 219/879-0088 June 15 -- Beachwalk Art. Outdoor art exhibit Fax: 219/879-8070 and sale (paintings, jewelry, stained glass, etc.) at E-mail: [email protected] Beachwalk Resort, 202 Beachwalk Lane, MC. Sun- days 10 am-5 pm thru Aug. 31. THE June 12, 2008 Page 41 June 15 -- 25th Marquis de Sade Memorial Run/ Walk. Start & end 2910-14 Lake Shore Dr., LB. No preregistering-just show up! Walkers start 8:45 am; runners 9 am. No rain date, sadists! June 18 -- Noon Organ Recital at First Congre- gational Church, 6th & Washington streets, MC. Free & open to public. This week’s organist: Derek Nickels. Every Monday -- New Buffalo Chess Club. 6 pm (MI time) at the New Buffalo Public Library, 33 N. Thompson, New Buffalo. Open to all ages and skill levels. John Calo, 269/469-6507 or email jscalo@lo- calnet.com Innovation s!RTISTRYs Details Places to Visit: extraordinaryy designg in each Barker Mansion, 631 Washington St., Michigan unique home City. Adm. $4/adults, $2/kids 18 & under, free/kids under 3. Guided tours: Mon-Fri. 10 am, 11:30 am, 1 269.857.8035 pm; Sat/Sun. noon, 2 pm. 219-873-1520. Great Lakes Museum of Military History, 360 Dunes Plaza, Michigan City. Open 9 am-4 pm, Tues- Fri; 10 am-4 pm Sat; closed Sun & Mon. Adm. $3/ adults, $2/vets & senior citizens, $1/ages 8-18, and free to under 8 and active military personnel. Info 872-2702 or www.militaryhistorymuseum.org Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd., St. Joseph, MI. Free adm. Mon-Wed, Fri/Sat 10-4, Thurs 10-9, Sun 1-4 (MI time). 269/983-0271 or www.krasl.org www.vdharchitects.com LaPorte County Historical Museum. 2405 Indiana Ave., LaPorte. Adm. $3/LaP. Co. resident; $5/out-of- county; $3/kids 12-17; free/under 12 yrs. 219/324- 6767 or www.laportecountyhistory.org Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W. 2nd St., Michigan City. Tues.-Fri., 10 am-5 pm; Sat-Sun, 11 am-4 pm. Closed Mon. Phone 874-4900. New Buffalo Railroad Museum, 530 S. Whittaker St., New Buffalo, MI. Mon-Fri, 9 am-5 pm; Sat, 10 am-3 pm, (MI time) Closed Sun. 269/469-5409. Old Lighthouse Museum, Washington Park, MC. Opens for the season 1-4 pm, Tues.-Sun. Closed Mon. & holidays. Adm. $3/adults, $1/grades 9-12. 50¢/grade school; free/under 5 yrs. Groups of 10 or more must make appointment at 872-6133. Rag Tops Museum of Michigan City, 209 W. Mich- igan Blvd., Michigan City. A collection of classic, antique & unusual vehicles & memorabilia. Open every day 10 am-7 pm. Adm. $6/adults, $5/sen. cit, $4/kids, free/under 3. 878-1514. Southern Shore Art Association Gallery, 724 Franklin St., Michigan City. Fri., 4-7 pm; Sat., noon- 5 pm; Sun., 1-5 pm. 219-861-0186. http://southern- shoreart.org Washington Park Zoo, Lakefront, Michigan City. Open 7 days, 10 am-5 pm (gates close 4 pm). Adm. MC resident (with ID); $4.50/adult, $3/seniors (62+) & kids 3-11 yrs. Non resident: $5.50/adult, $4/se- niors & kids 3-11 yrs. Children under 12 yrs. not admitted without adult. Groups & special events, phone ahead 873-1510. THE Page 42 June 12, 2008

SERVICING ALL OF YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS IN SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN Grand Mere Beach cottage on 75 x 402 lot on Lake Michigan. Seawall in place. Value is in the land. Build your dream house on this beau- tiful lakefront lot. #2701088 It’s not too late to participate in the Long $1,215,000 Beach Community Yard Sale by listing your home Edwardsburg, MI sale on our treasure map or by reserving space at the 3 bedroom ranch home located Center to sell your great stuff up until Friday June on the channel of Eagle Lake. 13th at noon. Phone the Center at 879-3845 and Private pier and deck. Fenced yard. Well maintained year leave a message with name, address, phone num- round home. Eagle Lake is a 780 ber and featured items for sale. A $20 fee to partici- acre all sports lake. #2816076 $274,900 pate will be collected or picked up from each home on Saturday a.m., and proceeds above advertising Downtown St. Joe Well maintained bungalow. will go towards Center improvements. If you have 2 bedrooms. 1 bath. Remod- quality items to donate, please bring them to the eled kitchen and bath. New Community Center and leave by room #1 weekdays plumbing and fl ooring, Freshly painted. Ample parking. Deck. 6 a.m.-9 p.m. using the Fitness Center entrance or Walk to the beach, shops and come early the day of the sale. See the classifi ed ad dining. #2817812 $108,900 for more information on items for sale on June 14th Call… from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Treasure maps are available for Lars Petzke (269) 369 6348 pick up in front of the Center at 8:30 a.m. the day of the sale. Sharon Rago (708) 267 2431 Professional choreographer and dance in- 811 Ship Street 123 T structor Larry Payne is offering Ballet, and Latin St. Joseph, MI 49085 disco or adult jazz classes (depending on interest) on Thursday evenings starting at 5:30 and 7:15 p.m. Class fees are by the month, however prorated for the inevitable missed evening. Beginners are welcomed and nurtured, increased fl exibility and a good time is a promise. For more information and to register, phone Larry at 219-707-7391. Ballroom Dance instructor Mary Chandler All phases of interior & exterior remodeling and add ons is offering 9, different, exciting, one hour workshops devoted to all the dances you have come to know and • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Siding • Roofi ng • Sun Porches • Decks love on Tuesday nights for beginners 1 & 2 at 6:45 • Sidewalks • Concrete Work • Driveways • Garages & Screen Rooms PM and Wednesday nights for advanced students at 7:15 p.m. For more information and to register • Quality Interior & Exterior Painting phone Mary at 219- 680-9261. • Floor Leveled • Crawl Space Repair • Foundations • Custom Garages Amanda and Asher Igra have joined the list of talented, young, musicians offering lessons this summer here at the Community Center. Amanda is a collage student and has been playing piano since SPRING SPECIAL! she was 4. She offers a fun approach to pop and clas- Roofi ng, Siding sical for ages 3 and up at a beginning or intermedi- & Painting ate level. Asher is an accomplished, young drummer and knows what being in a band is all about. He of- fers an exciting chance to get to know drums from a youth perspective. Students are sure to have a lot Residential • Commercial of fun. For more information and to register for les- Immediate On-Site Pricing sons, phone 248-910-1636. Sign up now for a 6 week workshop on Basic BOOK NOW! Oil painting offered by Dana Dabagia, Wednesday Offi ce 219/861-1070 • Mobile 219/229-4995 evenings this summer, from 6:30-9 p.m. at a cost of 3611 E U.S. 12, Michigan City only $160. Individual drop in rates are available. To Licensed • Bonded • Insured • Since 1979 / Senior Discount register, phone Dana at 871-1590. ----submitted by Susan Vissing THE June 12, 2008 Page 43

SUZANNE’S CLEANING CLASSIFIED 219/326-5578. CLASSIFIED RATES - (For First 2 Lines.) CLEANING SOLUTIONS. Home & office cleaning services, 1-3 ads - $7.00 ea. •• 4 or more ads - $5.50 ea. (Additional lines- $1.00 ea.) 10 yrs. exp. Insured, free estimates. Call 219-210-0580. PH: 219/879-0088 - FAX 219/879-8070. Email: [email protected] When You Want Perfection -- Insured & Bonded JP’s HOUSE & DECK CLEANING CLASSIFIED ADS MUST BE RECEIVED BY Home - Business - Rental - Construction FRIDAY - 4:00 P.M. - PRIOR TO THE WEEK OF PUBLICATION Power Wash & Deck Staining PERSONAL SERVICES J.P. 219-874-3714 or 219-221-1412 SAVE YOUR PRECIOUS MEMORIES DIGITALLY ON CDs OR DVDs FINISHING TOUCH: Residential & Specialty Cleaning Service Home movies-slides-pictures transferred to CDs or DVDs Professional - Insured - Bonded - Uniformed Wedding & Event Documentation. #1 in Customer Satisfaction. Phone 219/872-8817. Corporate and Industrial Video Productions MOTHER & DAUGHTER CLEANING SERVICE. Contact: Patrick Landers at Midwest Video Communications For all your cleaning needs with reasonable rates. 219-879-8433 or [email protected] Call Cathy 219-608-5410 or Michelle at 219-851-2443. LIVE-IN CAREGIVERS AND MORE, INC. SPRING IS HERE—DO YOU DREAD CLEANING? Local Employment Agency Then hire Touched by an Angel Cleaning Service for all your cleaning helps people maintain their independence in the purposes. We guarantee you’ll be touched by an angel. Have a blessed security of their own homes since 1998 day! 12 yrs. exp. Ref. avail. upon req. Call Brenda Allen 219-229-1439 We provide: or Kim Biller 219-561-1510 or email [email protected] • 7 days/24 hours care and attention • day or night shift assistance DIANA’S HOUSECLEANING --- Call 219-879-6502. • limited medical/nursing services • medication management GREEN CLEAN • meal preparation • light housekeeping chemical free home & business cleaning service Call (219) 872-6221 leave message 219-877-9051 An alternative to nursing home SHARON’S CLEANING – Homes, Businesses, Condos, Offices. IT Computer Services Satisfaction guaranteed, references available. Call 219-221-6342. Lessons - Repairs - Upgrades – Consulting Web Pages -Wireless Networking - Data Recovery FINAL TOUCH HOUSE CLEANING & WINDOW WASHING. 219-874-2398 [email protected] Reasonable. Quality service. Ref. avail. Call Debbie at 219-879-1429. HAVE A HOME FOR SALE OR RENT? Will Stage with furniture. HOME MATTERS CLEANING SERVICE INC. Complete living and bedrooms. Call Katie Wilson at 219-872-5110. Residential & Commercial accounts welcome. FREE consultation and viewing of what is available. Ref. avail. Bonded & insured. Melissa 219-785-2364. WILL CARE FOR YOUR ELDERLY LOVED ONES in their home. ANOTHER YOU. Residential/Commercial Cleaning. Great references. Call 219-879-1317 or 219-879-7984. Construction Clean-up. Insured. Call Cristy 219-861-7762. CAREGIVER. Private non-medical in-home care. Assist with daily living HANDYMAN-HOME REPAIR-PLUMBING tasks, meal prep, Dr. visits, and errands. Above all, companionship for the QUALITY CARPENTRY: Expert remodeling of kitchens, bathrooms. heart and soul. Exc. ref. and state registered. Also: doors, windows, skylights, ceramic tile, drywall, decks & repairs. Trish Harris. 219-861-1133. Small jobs welcome. Call Ed at 219/878-1791. THE JUNK MAN – It’s spring clean up time again! We haul away any HANDYMAN - Antenna service. Phone & TV jacks. House wiring. junk large or small. Very reasonable. 219-872-2695 or 219-210-5095. Sinks. Toilets. Countertops. Carpentry. Full house rehab work. Beach Stairway Repair & Refurbishing. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES DR. TOM’S SERVICE CLINIC - 219/778-4036 EARN WHILE LOSING WEIGHT. HEALTH AND ENERGY FOR • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • PRODUCTS OR BUSINESS. Call 219-325-8487 after 3 pm, leave msg. HIRE Sue’s HUSBAND SELF IMPROVEMENT - INSTRUCTIONS Is your list of household repair & maintenance projects growing? PROFESSIONAL TEACHER/ENTERTAINER Small jobs welcome. - Quality Work. -- Call Ed Berent Entertainment and Lessons. Call 219/872-1217. @ 219/879-8200. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • EVENTS H & H HOME REPAIR RUNNERS! WALKERS! The 25th ANNUAL MARQUIS DE SADE We specialize in: •Carpentry •Finished Basements •New Baths MEMORIAL RUN WILL BE SOMETHING SPECIAL! 9 am Sunday, •Electrical *Plumbing •Flooring •Drywall/Painting. June 15, 2008 (No raindate, Sadists!) Start and Finish: 2910 Lake Family owned 45 years. Shore Drive, Long Beach. Call for info and phone in your t-shirt size: Jeffery & Scott Human, owners -- 219/861-1990. Rob Kemp 219-872-2721 or Larry Brown 219-872-4608. BILL SMART – Carpentry • Electrical • Plumbing ROB AND LARRY – BEST WISHES ON THE UPCOMING 25TH Winter watch service and sump pump replacement. MARQUIS DE SADE RACE. MAKE IT FUN!! Serving Harbor Country since 2001 • 269-469-4407. HEALTH & PHYSICAL FITNESS HALE’S MASONRY. Brick, Block, Cultured Stone, Stone, Paving Brick, • • • MASSAGE THERAPY & WELLNESS CENTER • • • Tuckpointing, Retaining Walls, Glass Block, Chimney, new and repair. Therapeutic Massage • Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine • 32 years experience. Call 219-879-8029. Reflexology • Heated Stone Therapy • Salt Scrub • Pregnancy Massage • HOOSIER CONSTRUCTION. • Healing Touch • Chair Massage & Wellness Programs for Business • New construction • Remodeling • Roofing • Decks & More. Qigong • Personal Fitness • Gift Certificates Call Dave 219-874-7812 or 219-851-6079 (cell). www.wellness-specialists.com CUSTOM BATH LINERS. 1026 N Karwick Rd. 219-879-5722 (Mon-Sat) Premium acrylic liners professionally installed. Call 269-449-3202. For Evening/Weekend Appointments, Call our New Buffalo Location at the Harbor Grand Hotel 888-605-6800. PAINTING-DRYWALL-WALLPAPER ACUPUNCTURE & HERBAL MEDICINE CENTER WISTHOFF PAINTING -- REFERENCES Jennifer Huang, Licensed Acupuncturist -- Call 219/879-2100. Small Jobs Welcome -- Call 219/874-5279 ATTN: LOSE UP TO 30 LBS. IN 30 DAYS. $30 + s/h JEFFERY J. HUMAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR PAINTING & STAINING DR. RECOMMENDED. CALL 1-866-285-7590. Custom Decorating - Custom Woodwork - Hang/Finish Drywall Power Washing – Deck Services - Wallpaper Removal CLEANING - HOUSEKEEPING 28-Years experience. Insured. Ph. 219/861-1990. PERSONAL TOUCH CLEANING -- Homes - Condos - Offices. LAKE SHORE PAINTING & PRESSURE CLEANING. Day and afternoons available. - Call Darla at 219/879-2468. Free estimates. Call 219-872-6424 and ask for LeRoy. THE Page 44 June 12, 2008

THE A & L PAINTING COMPANY -- INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAT’S TREE SERVICE. 20-YEARS EXPERIENCE. Also Power Wash, Seal & Paint Decks. Complete tree and landscaping service. Seniors (65+) 10% off labor. References. Reasonable. Phone or fax Experts in storm damage. Licensed and insured. Free estimates. 219/778-4145. Cell phone days 219/363-5450 Call 219-362-5058. WAYNE’S PAINTING. From top to bottom, interior/exterior. Painting, • SANDCASTLE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE • staining, decks, pressure washing. Free est. Fully insured. 13 yrs. exp. Time to think Spring Clean-up. Free est. Call Mick 219-878-3032. 219-363-7877 days; 219-778-2549 evenings. Ask for Wayne. ROBERT ALLEN & ASSOCIATES, INC. – Painting & Decorating Interior-Exterior. Custom Painting. Wall Coverings. Drywall Repair FERTILIZATION PROGRAMS Insured. Competitive Rates. Reliable. Call 219-840-1581. customized for you and your property PETERSEN PREMIUM FINISHES • Crabgrass prevention • weed control • insect control Int/Ext painting, drywall finishing & repair, wallpaper removal. Ask about our complete property management Pressure Washing & Deck Staining. Customer satisfaction priority No. 1. Lots of discounts available. Call 219-872-9326 20 yrs. exp. Ref. Insured. Call 219-363-0247 or 219-369-9151. Licensed and Insured. Traditions Lawn Care DUNIVAN PAINTING & POWERWASHING Interior/Exterior Painting •Deck Staining. Local. Exp. Insured. Reasonable Rates. Call Brian at 219-741-0481. ABEL FENCE. Chain Link, Privacy, Split-Rail. PREMIER POWER WASH and STAINING. Decks, Fences, Concrete, Free estimates. Call 219-840-0618. Houses. Resealing. Gutter Cleaning. Insured. Call 219-363-0475. KEENE CONSTRUCTION / MAINTENANCE TIM’S PAINTING Lawn Care • Property Maintenance • Spring/Fall Clean-up Interior & exterior painting, pressure washing and/or hand washing, Decks • Repair Work • Power Washing gutter cleaning, exterior window washing. Free estimates. Locally owned • Insured • 219-861-7041 Call Tim at 219-861-7965. [email protected] MD PRESSURE WASHING 10 yrs. experience. Call 773-677-9524 or 269-612-0910. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ATTENTION DRIVERS willing to train to obtain CDL! P LANDSCAPE-Lawns-Clean Up, Etc. P NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! TMC Transportation needs drivers. H & D TREE SERVICE and LANDSCAPING, INC. -- Guaranteed weekly earnings. Premium equipment and benefits. Full service tree and shrub care. Trimming, planting, removal. Excellent earning potential and still be OFF WEEKENDS! Firewood, snowplowing, excavating. -- Call 872-7290. It’s not a job, it’s a future! FOR CDL Training through Commercial FREE ESTIMATES Driver Institute in South Bend, IN. Call today. - 1-800-882-7364 HEALY’S LANDSCAPE & STONE AC0064 219/879-5150 -- FAX 219-879-5344 http://www.healysland.com - [email protected] WANT TO SELL Voted: BEST LANDSCAPE SUPPLY YARD IN N.W. INDIANA! BEST EASELS – PENS GALORE – PAPER TOO AT FIRME’S 15+ Types of Flagstone, 30+ Types of Stone, (2 Stores) 11th & Franklin Streets, Michigan City - 219/874-3455 Granite boulders, River Rock, Decorative gravel, Mulch, Hwy 12, Beverly Shores - Just West of Traffic Light - 219/874-4003 Mushroom Compost, Sand, Topsoil FOR SALE! 2004 SEA RAY 200 SELECT w/trailer. Landscaping, Stonescaping, Ponds, Patios, Walls, Pavers, Bricks $27,500. Call 219-879-3916. Complete Landscape Design & Installation! PROFESSIONAL SIZE POOL TABLE. Ornate solid wood base structure. Dunegrass, Perennials, Evergreens, Grasses, Groundcovers, $1400 obo. Call 219-871-0249 or 312-944-1845. Annuals all sold at below RETAIL Cost! FLAG DAY SALE ★★ H&S SERVICES --2621 E. US HIGHWAY 12 ★★ Dunes Antique Ctr. Call 219/872-8946 June 13, 14 & 15 Let Us Be Your One Stop Shop 15% to 50% Off Now accepting new maintenance customers Friday, Saturday, Sunday Colored Mulch - Topsoil - River Rock 12825 Red Arrow Hwy Retaining Wall Blocks - Natural Stone Sawyer, MI ✸ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✹ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✹ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✹ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✹ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✸ Long Beach Community Yard Sale Sat., June 14th, 9am-3pm. ADDIE’S LAWN MAINTENANCE • Residential & Commercial Bedroom, wicker, out-door, furn., antiques, jewelry, crafts, cookware, Yard Clean-Up • Mowing • Aeration • Thatching • Ext. Power Christmas tree, grill, ceiling fans, kids toys, books, office supplies, Wash, Stain & Seal • Free Est. Call 219-879-2017 or 219-448-0900. chandelier, lambs clothing (flax), flip-flops w/flair, lamps, linens, boating ✸ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✹ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✹ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✹ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✹ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✸ access., household items, cut glass & much more. Pick up an easy to ✩ ★ JIM’S LAWN SERVICE – SNOW PLOWING ✩ ★ follow treasure map to all the home sales and check out the tables at LB CALL 219-879-3733 -- Leave message. Community Center, 2501 Oriole Trl. Take LSD to bus stop 24, turn onto JEFF’S LAWN CUTTING & MAINT. Is your grass long? Don’t go wrong! St. Lawrence; at stop sign turn left, Community Center is up on right. Sm. Lawn $10; Med. Lawn $15; Lg. Lawn $20. Cut wkly. Call 219-872-7622 or 219-561-1278. WANT TO BUY Free estimates. Heavenly Work at Earthly Prices. WANT TO BUY 2 YAMAHA WAVERUNNERS. Prefer three seaters with less than 100 hrs. Please call 970-948-8688. Landscaping by: SMALL’S GARDEN CENTER Custom Landscape Designs & Installation: REAL ESTATE Retaining Walls –Block, Boulder, Timber, Ledge Rock Brick—Patio, Walks, Driveways COMMERCIAL – RENTALS/LEASE/SELL Flagstone—Walks, Patio, Walls GARAGE AND BASEMENT OVERSTUFFED? Ponds & Waterfalls—Complete Excavating/Site Preparation GOLDEN SANDES STORE AND LOCK. Clean-ups—Hydro Seeding & Sodding—Dunegrass 4407 E. U.S. 12 (@ Hwy. 212) 13 ACRE GARDEN CENTER: Shade Trees—Evergreens, Shrubs, Michigan City, IN. Ground Cover & Perennials. Statuary, Fountains, Birdbaths, Pottery 219/879-5616. We Deliver Pulverized Topsoil, Mulch, Decorative Stone, OFFICE SUITE. 3 private offices and reception area. Expenses, except Driveway Stone, Sand, Paving Brick, Boulders, phone, paid. Well maintained, high traffic area. 2811 E. Michigan Blvd., Flagstone (White, Chestnut, Blue): Cut Drywall, Outcropping, Steppers, Michigan City. (219) 879-9188, 879-2700. 219-778-2568. 1551 E. Hwy 20, LaPorte, IN 46350 SMALL’S EXCAVATING • 219-778-2568 RENTALS INDIANA Bulldozing • Excavating • Payloader Demolition HOUSE FOR RENT IN LONG BEACH • Driveways • Site Preparation • We Dig Ponds or Lakes. 3/BR. Across from lake. Great view & beach. Call 219/874-8692. THE June 12, 2008 Page 45

LONG BEACH COZY 4/BR HOUSE AT STOP 15 (Across from Beach) DUNELAND BEACH STOP 33 summer and fall rental. 4BR. Fireplace and Large Deck. No pets. Call 708/370-1745. 1 block from beach. Local phone, cable, A/C, W/D. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Call 219-874-4660 or e-mail [email protected] DUNESCAPE BEACH CLUB CHARMING LONG BEACH TWO STORY HOME LAKEFRONT CONDOS -- 2 and 3 bedrooms. Stop 20 - Newly redone - 4/BR, 2/Bath. Furnished - No Pets. Avail. May-Sept. -- $1,200 to $2,000 per week. Washer/dryer. 1/4 Block to beach. $750/mo + utilities. DUNESCAPE REALTY - 219/872-0588. Avail Sept’08 - June ‘09 - Call 708/717-8883. SHERIDAN BEACH-YEAR ROUND-FULLY FURNISHED. LONG BEACH WEEKLY SUMMER RENTAL – Clean 3BR, 2BA. Completely remodeled 1st flr. 2BR, 1BA apt. just steps away from the Lg. deck. Everything provided, just bring your bathing suit. beach at 310 Colfax. New small kitchen appliances, furniture, TV/DVD, 100 yards to great beach. Call 708-205-5100. rd A/C units. Private entrance. Available Aug. 3 .$650/mo + NIPSCO. CHARMING, TOTALLY REMODEDLED 1BR, 1BA APT. Call 708-372-6898. Everything new. Furnished. Walk to Lake Michigan. HOUSE FOR RENT-OGDEN DUNES. Quiet semi-private beach commu- Weekly, monthly, yearly. 954-816-7765 or 800-650-1494. nity. 3BR, 1.5BA, sleeps 6+2. Gas BBQ, big deck, screened porch, A/C, STOP 29. 3 blks. from lake. 4BR/2.5BA situated on 2.5 lots. Satellite TV, stereo, all linens. Sat/Sun rentals $1200. Central air, updated kitchen and baths, wdbfp, library/office. Great family location. Avail. Aug/Sept. $1,500/mo. + util. Yearly Lease. Cell 219-730-6486, H 219-763-3088. Call 219-879-1311 or 219-229-2557 or [email protected] MERRION & ASSOCIATES REALTORS DUNELAND BEACH STOP 33 summer & fall rental. SEASONAL & YEAR ROUND RENTALS available as well as 4BR, 1 blk. from beach. Local phone, cable, A/C, W/D. commercial space. Visit www.MerrionRealty.com or call 219-872-4000. Call 219-874-4660 or e-mail [email protected] CHARMING VINTAGE MICHIANA COTTAGE – ¼ blk. from lake, Stop SHERIDAN BEACH RUSTIC COTTAGE near Beachwalk. 37. Furn., delightful décor, 3BR, 2BA, brand new beds & pillows, sleeps Sleeps 7 +2. Half block to beach. $150-$175 per night. 219-879-9319. 8-9. C/A, frpl, screen porch off lg. kitchen, BBQ, wrap-around deck, loft end deck off master BR, D/W, W/D, Cable TV/DVD/VCR, RENTALS MICHIGAN all util. except phone. MICHIGAN, New Buffalo, Village of Grand Beach. Lake front home, For info email: [email protected] Phone Judy 847-814-8215. just 42 steps down to this private beach on Lake Michigan. Enjoy HARBOR COUNTRY: Unique cottage with large, two story living magnificent sunsets from this lakeside deck and living room. This space. 2/BR, 2/Baths. Can sleep 6. Large screened porch. Lovely cozy 3BR is completely furn. Available in July & Aug. for $2,000/week terrace & garden. Gourmet kitchen. W/D. A/C. Cable, TV/DVD, and June & Sept. for $1,250/week. For more info call 708-212-1637. Stereo. All linens. Bicycles. 8 blocks to beautiful beach. MICHIANA, 3767 Ponchartrain. 2BR, 1 blk. from lake. A/C, no pets. Sat./Sat. rental, $1,200/wk. Photos avail. A must see. 773/929-2295. Available June, July, Aug. & Sept. $725/wk. Call 269-469-4749. LONG BEACH EXECUTIVE HOUSE RENTAL. SUMMER 2008 FURN., 2BR, 2BA, Formal DR, vaulted LR w/frpl. 3 season porch w/ Stop 29, overlooking lake. Fantastic decks/views. 3BR, 2BA, A/C, W/D, wdstove. Master Suite w/Jacuzzi tub. W/D, Dishwasher, Central A/C. One cable TV, WIFI, high spd Internet, and more. NO PETS/NO SMOKING. mi. from lake on wooded landscaped acre. Avail. for 1+ yr. lease Choice weeks still avail. $3,100/wk. 2WK AND MONTHLY RATES or “timeshare.” (i.e. – 1 wk. ea. month). Union Pier. 651-343-1488. www.vrbo.com/168866 or call 630-337-6220. UNION PIER. 3BR 2BA cottage on lake side of Red Arrow Hwy. HOUSE FOR RENT ON LAKE SHORE DRIVE Lg. screened porch, fenced yard. C/A, W/D. 3/BR, 2BA. A/C. Frpl., W/D. Summer rentals avail. Walk to beach. $1600/wk. Call Mike 312-969-3994. Also avail Sept thru May. $850/mo + util. Call 708/424-8756. FURN. STUDIO EFF. APT. downtown NEW BUFFALO. Walk to beach. CLASSIC BEACH COTTAGE IN SHERIDAN BEACH.. Avail. 7/5-12 & Includes kitchenette, cornered Jacuzzi tub, expanded cable TV, water, 7/19-26. Sleeps up to 10. Remodeled and very clean. 5BR, 2-1/2BA. trash, gas & elec. Non-smoking. Sec. dep. req’d. Yrly lease $570/mo. Call Linda at 708-784-1465 or www.vrbo.com/56490 or monthly June, July or Aug $1300/mo. or all three months $3500. Call LONG BEACH STOP 28 SUMMER RENTAL. 3BR, 1BA, A/C, W/D, 269-983-3174. grill & deck. Short walk to beach and park. $950/wk. 2BR, 2.5BA furnished lakefront condo in Warwick Shores, Inquiries: 317-716-7321; www.vrbo.com/#172426. New Buffalo. Call (269) 469-0300 days, or (269) 469-5929 evenings. 4BR, 2.5BA AT STOP 26 on hillside with view of lake. H REAL ESTATE FOR SALE H Front deck, back screened porch with hot tub. Call 219-879-0615. INDIANA-LaPorte on Pine Lake in Shore Acres. ½ blk. to the beach. SHERIDAN BEACH SUMMER RENTAL. Cozy knotty pine cottage. Totally rehabbed spacious ranch on 3 lots. $199,000. Call 708-212-1637. 4BR, 2BA, cable, C/A. 1/2 blk. from beach. Close to outlet, park and zoo. $1000/wk. Contact Pam 708-383-2635. MICHIANA SHORES AREA, IN, wooded bldg. sites. City sewer & water. 80 ft. x 130 ft. Elmwood Drive. $129,000. Broker/owner 239-283-2437. LONG BEACH HOUSE FOR RENT - Great location, very close to beach LONG BEACH NEW CONSTRUCTION. 3400 sq. ft. 3BR, 3BA, plus 3rd and park. 4/BR, 2/Bath. A/C. W/D, D/W. Deck w/BBQ. level dormitory. Short walk to beach. 2738 Floral Trail. 708-269-1679. Avail. now to 6/28 or after 7/26 for short/long term rental. 312-953-9570. MC CONDO 1BR, 2nd single bed. 1BA, living room, utility room, LONG BEACH SUMMER RENTAL. Beachfront house at Stop 29. all appliances included. 50 ft. boat slip. $209,000. Call 219-742-4160. 3BR, 2.5BA. A/C, modern appliances. By week or month. Call Jim at 773-405-9879. SHORELAND HILLS – Short walk to deeded beach. 3BR, 2BA ranch. C/A, hardwood floors, 2 fireplaces., 2 car garage. ***SUMMER RENTAL–HOUSE ON STOP 16*** $349,500. (219) 879-0793. 3BR, Fam. Rm., 2-1/2BA, A/C, W/D, BBQ Cable, Private Beach! Call 630-363-3176. LONG BEACH POINTE CONDO – 1BR. Includes garage, W/D. Includes use of association pool. $89,500. Call 219-878-8130. HOUSE FOR RENT ON THE BEACH/LB. 2BR, 2BA, D/W, W/D, A/C, TV/DVD, CABLE/HIS GOURMET KITCHEN, 2 FIREPLACES, ALL LINENS NO SMOKING, NO PETS Summer Reading Program Family Fun CALL FOR AVAILABLE DATES (312) 925-2642. 5BR, 3BA ½ BLOCK TO BEACH AND PARK. Large patio, The Michigan City Public Library will “Celebrate screened porch and hot tub. Avail. July 26. Call 312-431-9337. Books” with family fun this month! Meet on Thurs- HOUSE FOR RENT ON LAKE SHORE DRIVE. days, June 12, 19 & 26 at 10 a.m. with free fun ac- 4BR, 2BA Deck, Lake Views, All Amenities. Summer rentals available, also avail. Winter ‘08. $800/mo. + util. Call 708-349-0442. tivities for everyone. Info: 873-3045. 5BR, 2BA, fully remodeded, 2 car garage. Weekly or monthly rates. Call 219-221-0989. SHORELAND HILLS – 3BR, 2BA. Short walk to Stop 31 beach. Sleeps 9 adults + 2 cribs. Large yard w/deck & BBQ. Big screen TV, cable/DVD/VCR. A/C, D/W, W/D. $1000/wk. Call 773-562-6561. THE Page 46 June 12, 2008

Ellington Boulevard by Adam a new venture. Mark refuses to accept Langer Ike’s story of his relationship with his We all remember the last real estate father, and says if he had a written boom. New York City is the setting agreement he could stay, other wise for this story of that time of climbing the apartment is for sale. prices and changing neighborhoods. Ike, a former clarinet player with Our specifi c locale in this story is El- the Funkshuns, had been working lington Boulevard, the name given by as a sometime construction worker the residents of West 106th St in the and certainly can’t come up with the area known as Manhattan Valley on $560,000 asking price for his apart- New York’s Upper West Side. ment. But Mark’s conscience allows Author Langer gives us an up- him to have his broker help Ike fi nd close and very personal look into the a new place and even pay for his mov- quirkiness of life in the Big Apple, ing and fi rst month’s rent. Generous how much the passing years have guy. changed not only the way the city The couple looking at the apart- looks, but the way its citizens look ment Ike’s fi rst night back in town at themselves and their place in this is Rebecca Sugarman, new literary place -- dreams redefi ned by the passing years and editor for The American Standard (a the world around them. Musicians becoming con- cultural magazine that’s fast losing its readership), struction workers, actors becoming real estate bro- and her husband, Darrell Schiff, Columbia teaching kers, everyone trying to cash in on the ground fl oor assistant and grad student; he’s pretty much of a of the housing boom before it all came to a crashing jerk with a not very bright looking future. halt… The broker, Josh Dybnick, is a former actor who Our story is told through the eyes of a handful found out that brokering real estate is a lot of acting of people, defi ned by chapters as “The Buyer,” “The and pays a heck of a lot more. If he can seal this deal Buyer’s Husband,” “The Tenant and His Dog,” “The with Rebecca and Darrell, it will bring him closer to Seller,” “The Broker,” and of course, “The Mortgage his dream of opening his own theater. Broker.” Cue music, curtain up… What great characters! And what great stories The tenant, musician Ike Morphy, and his dog, they have! I became so engrossed in these people’s Herbie Mann, have just returned from a seven lives which intersect at the unexpected moments. month stay in Chicago, taking care of Ike’s dying Langer has a real feel for the things that push peo- mother. He comes home to the Roberto Clemente ples’ buttons. And the pulse of New York City was Building on Ellington Boulevard to fi nd a banner a palpable thing running through the pages of the draped above the entrance - “Open House Tonight!” book. The sights, the sounds, the smells, they’re all If that wasn’t shock enough, he fi nds his door open there stuffed between the covers waiting for you to and two men and a woman walking through his savor and enjoy. apartment, talking about how they would change Kirkus Reviews gave Ellington Boulevard a the decor. It seems Ike’s place is up for sale… starred review and called it, “A New York City novel Ike met the owner of the Roberto Clemente Build- par excellence.” And USA Today said, “Langer has ing some twenty years ago and helped him paint, that rare combination of fi erce intelligence, wicked clean and renovate in exchange for an apartment wit and the ability to make you turn pages at wrist- for $350 a month for life. Problem is, the owner splintering speed. This is one of the very best recent never had Ike sign any kind of papers, they made novels of New York.” their agreement with a handshake. Now the owner Till next time, happy reading and Happy Father’s is dead, and his son, Mark Masler, needs money for Day!

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219-872-4000 866-496-1752 FAX (219) 872-4182 Specializing in Distinctive Properties MERRION & ASSOCIATES REALTORS, INC. Debbie Burke Indiana and Michigan Ed Merrion* 1010 N. Karwick Road. • Michigan City, IN 46360 Broker/Owner Principal Broker FATHER’S DAY CONDO FEST - OPEN HOUSES 1-3 SUNDAY 6/15

2205 Bayview, The Shores 2216 Bayview, The Shores 2222 Island Drive, The Shores Dad can move right into this beautifully Dad will love this lovely single level unit. Dad needs this Condo! Let him Relax updated 2 bedroom condo. Convenient Recently has been remodeled, new tile on the deck that overlooks Lake Claire. one level living has complete remodeling and carpet fl ooring. Baths updated, re- Huge condo has 2 stories. 2 BR, 2.5 BA of the kitchen and baths. Great colorful painted throughout. Sparkling clean. Must has plenty of room for visitors. Fresh fl owers invite you to the front door! Call see! Call John Hayes @219-874-5331. paint, updated light fi xtures in kitchen. Ed Merrion @219-872-4000. $244,900 $240,000 Stop by and take a look! Call Debbie Burke @219-221-0006 $235,000 Directions to THE SHORES: US Highway 12 to North Karwick Rd.

15 St. Andrews, St. Andrews Village 50 Marine Drive #2, Marina Park 2 Marine Drive #2, Marina Park Make Dad brunch while he enjoys the Buy Dad his summer getaway! Comes Tell Dad to park the boat in the slip of his great views of Long Beach Golf Course! w/ 40’ boat slip! 1 BR, 1 BA has been up- new Condo! Move right in! Everything has Spacious and bright 3 bedroom, 2 bath graded and has beautiful hardwood fl oors. been replaced or updated. Come see! condo has cathedral ceiling and gas fi re- This is the perfect gift! Call Ed Merrion Call Debbie Burke @219-221-0006 place in living room. Quiet gated commu- nity! Call Liv Markle @219-879-8801 @219-872-4000 $229,000 $210,000 $279,000 Direction to MARINA PARK: Frank- Directions to St. Andrews Village: Moore lin Street north to Marina Drive on your Rd to Lady Lane to St. Andrews Village right.

LOOK FOR US ON THE INTERNET! • www.MerrionRealty.com Debbie Burke, GRI, ABR, RECS Ed Merrion*, CRS, GRI Liv Markle*, Broker Associate ,CRS, GRI Bill Moldenhauer Tricia Meyer Lynne Legge Jim McGah*, Broker Associate Michele Cihak*, ABR Debbie Mengel Lee Anderson Jr. John Hayes, GRI, ABR Cathy Blum Heather Melnyk Dale Harding Jim Laughlin Jean Herbert *Licensed in IN & MI Julie Gring Jerry Lambert Linda Darling THE Page 48 June 12, 2008 CENTURY 21 Long Beach Realty 1401 Lake Shore Drive ~ 3100 Lake Shore Drive 123T(219) 874-5209 ~ (219) 872-1432 Long Beach – The Easy Commute Family Owned and Operated Since 1920 Open 7 Days a Week FACE THE LAKE

2019 Lake Shore Drive 2207 Lake Shore Drive NOT A “HO HUM” HOUSE or drive by. You must go in to BANKS OF WINDOWS on the 4 season porch frame views of the Chicago appreciate the large living room with fireplace and sweeping skyline. Charcoal fireplace gives comfort on chilly winter days. The great views of Lake Michigan. Nineteen foot master bedroom has a room has wood burning brick fireplace, redwood walls and built in fireplace and generous closets. Two additional bedrooms are well bookshelves. The deck off the master bedroom could be an owner’s retreat proportioned. 2 baths includes master bath with steam shower plus 2 other bedrooms for family. The street at the rear accesses the playhouse/ and whirlpool tub. $719,000 workshop, garage and extra parking. Capture the flavor of the past. $990,000

624 Colfax 1705 Lake Shore Drive SPECTACULAR VIEWS from this 3 bedroom beachfront TIMELESS ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN that never goes out of townhouse with rooftop decks overlooking Lake Michigan. style. Sited on gently sloping 150 foot lot, opposite Lake Michigan, the beach from every level. High-quality appliances. Fireplace, views of Lake Michigan are spectacular. Glass enclosed entry opens to great room with fireplace. The kitchen-dining room is family sized. There 2 high-efficiency furnaces. Private parking. are 5 bedrooms, 3 baths. Recent upgrades add to the value. Across Lake Just reduced to $569,000. Shore Drive is the beach perfect for long walks. $675,000 VACATION RENTALS BY THE WEEK OR THE MONTH. See All of Our Listings at www.c21longbeachrealty.com

Phyllis Waters*, Owner/Broker, CRB, CRS, GRI Tom Cappy* 874-6396 Stephan Koethe 219-331-6275 Doug Waters*, Managing Broker, GRI 219-877-7290 Richard Klare 872-0947 Jebbie Smith 1-765-206-5345 June Livinghouse*, Broker Associate, ABR, GRI 800-957-1248 Rosemary Braun 879-9029 Melissa Grams 219-229-4614 Sylvia Hook*, Broker Associate, CRS, GRI 800-518-5778 Bill McNew 872-8254 Beverly Bullis*, CRS, GRI 800-518-6149 Katlyn Koehn 219-608-6180 *Licensed in Michigan and Indiana Sandy Rubenstein*, Broker Associate 879-7525

Phyllis T. Waters* Doug Waters* CRB, CRS, GRI Each Office Is Independently Owned and Operated GRI Broker/ Owner Managing Broker