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LCSO Begins 33rd Season of Making Beautiful Music

by Sally Carpenter “And the night shall be filled Who can forget Swan Lake? Or anything with music.” by Copland? Or “Gary, Indiana” from The So says Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Music Man? and so say I! The 33rd season of the LaPorte County These are the melodies of our lives, the music we Symphony Orchestra is about to get underway. Again remember and that never fails to entrance´ us over under the baton of music director and conductor and over again. This concert series is the art of Philip Bauman, the 2005-06 line-up is aptly titled “Music music played out on a palette of sights and sounds guar- that Dazzles & Endures” and promises to be a tour anteed to satisfy everyone from the smallest giggler de force of familiar melodies and timeless classics played to the most discerning connoisseur. out in six sensational concerts. So sit back, relax and read on to discover, like I did, A press release recently received from the LCSO’s the delights and wonders that await you and your fam- own Tonya McGue was enough to get me humming ily whether you attend one or all of the programs. and toe tapping when I read the coming line-up. LCSO Continued on Page 2 THE Page 2 September 29, 2005

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LCSO Continued from Page 1 The Lost Elephant Annual Children’s Concert, Wed., Oct. 12, 9:30 a.m., 11:10 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. (season ticket subscribers free, others pay $1 at the door), held at the Civic Auditorium, La Porte. This annual concert is presented to nearly 8,000 students and teachers from 50 area schools. Dan Kamin, a renowned mime/actor from New York, will delight guests with his vivid story of a lost elephant. The concert introduces young children to the power of musical imagery. The story con- cerns a zookeeper who shows up during a concert of animal-inspired music looking for Elmer the elephant who’s run away from the zoo. This delightful story is set to the music of Handel, Stravinsky, Rossini and others. Dan Kamin created Johnny Depp’s physical comedy routines in “Benny and Joon” and trained Robert Downey, Jr. for his Oscar-nominated performance in “Chaplin.” Hailing from New York, Dan has become a popular guest artist with symphonies around the world. Besides “The Lost Elephant” his shows include “The Haunted Orchestra,” “The Classical Clown” and “The Horrible History of Music.” In addition to his work with Depp and Downey, Kamin played the part of a wooden Indian who came to life in the cult classic “Creepshow 2” and created Martian movement for Tim Burton’s “Mars Attacks!” Kamin authored Charlie Chaplin’s One-Man Show, revealing the secrets of Chaplin’s comic art. Hailed as a breakthrough work, the book boasts a preface by another Chaplin fan, Marcel Marceau. During the past few seasons Dan has performed Comedy Concertos with the Buffalo, Philadelphia, Nashville, Dallas, Singapore and other symphonies, directed several hit productions of classic plays in his home town of Pittsburgh, and performed his solo shows throughout America and England.

Riveting Russians Pops Classique, Sat., Nov. 12, 7:30 p.m., at the Civic Auditorium, La Porte. Talented dancers from Indiana Ballet Theatre Northwest will present a choreographed version of Swan Lake. The dance company was organized 15 years ago under the artistic direction of Gloria Touhy, who began her training in Paris and now has over 40 years experience as a ballet performer, dance instructor and choreographer. Touhy is an Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance instructor. The presentation will feature some of the most talented and gifted dancers in the area. Performers include dancers ranging in age from 4 years old to adult, and represent over 50 schools from across the region.Tchaikovsky’s “Swan Lake Suite” and Shostakovich’s “Symphony No. 5” will be the featured musical selections. In addition, Isabel Ong, the winner of the 2005 Young Artist Competition, will present the first movement from Kabalevsky’s “Violin Concerto in C.” Bonus! For an added visual treat, the Thaddeus C. Gallery will host artists who will create their own masterpieces while music plays and then exhibit their finished works at the conclusion of the concert. THE September 29, 2005 Page 3

Upclose & Personal Chamber Concert, Sun., Feb. 12, 3 p.m., at the Presbyterian Church of La Porte. Open ‘til 6 p.m. Just in time for Valentine’s Evenings Day, this romantic concert in an intimate setting will be sure to please your special someone. Pianist David Eicher will be the guest artist. www.littlehousefashions.comElegant Apparel for the He will be joined by various [email protected] Conscious Woman Women’s Apparel quintets and quartets from the orchestra. David began study of the Tent Sale Blow Out! piano at age 9 and organ at age 15. He has a Master of Take an Extra 20% Off the Arts in Liberal Studies with a concentration in organ and church music from Last Sale Price Valparaiso University. He also completed an independent Icelandic Design study in The Netherlands. Eicher is organist/direc- North Basel tor of Music Ministries for The Presbyterian Church Cardigan... of La Porte and also serves as the accompanist and Fall 2005 intro- assistant director of the South Bend Chamber Singers. duces new sensa- Under the Big Top! Family Concert, Sat., February 25, 3 p.m., at the Elston Theatre, Michigan tions of elegance City. Clowns, jugglers, acro- and sophistication. bats, balloon artists and other The artistic influ- circus entertainers will pre- ence of vintage tex- sent a visual feast while musi- tiles, European silk cal selections provide a treat for jacquards and folk the ears. Featuring Saint- art abound, as well Saens’ “The Elephant from as a new current of Carnival of the Animals,” clean and contem- Copland’s “Red Pony – Circus,” porary styling. Kabalevsky’s “Galop from The Luxurious fabrics Comedians,” and Offenbach’s such as cashmere, “Can Can from Orpheus in the Underworld.” lambs wool, ango- Children are invited to create artwork related to ra, silk, velvet and viscose give a soft, feminine feel- the music and then see their works displayed while ing to this new collection. Vibrant colors, inspired by the music is playing. the world's natural beauty flourish this Fall. With ringmaster Bobby Komendera, this may be 70% Lambswool, 20% angora, 10% nylon. Hand knit. Zipper “The Greatest Show on Earth,” or at least in Michigan closure. Hand embroidered details. Relaxed fit. Length 22". City in February. Bobby has been involved in the Dry clean. $149.50. performing arts for almost half a century. At the Be sure to use your Fun Fall early age of 5, he was a singer and dancer with a region- al Polish folk group. Shortly thereafter he turned Discounts on New Fall Arrivals! his interest to playing the accordion and in 1971 FUN FALL FUN FALL became the Indiana Virtuoso Champion. He trav- DISCOUNTS DISCOUNTS eled throughout Europe in 1973 and 1976 with the 30% Off 25% Off Chopin Chorus. In ’76, Komendera sang for Pope One Regular Priced Item One Regular Priced Item Paul VI during the 200th anniversary of our nation’s Expires September 30th, 2005. Not Valid with Expires September 30th, 2005. Not Valid any Other Offer. Cannot be combined with any with any Other Offer. Cannot be combined independence. In local community theatre circles, other coupons or sale. with any other coupons or sale. he has been honored with four best actor awards, a best director award and two lifetime achievement awards. He has worked with the LaPorte Little Meet Us For Lunch And A Style Show Theatre Club, the Dunes Arts Foundation and is cur- WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5 - HANNAH’S, NEW BUFFALO rently President of Footlight Players of Michigan 409 Alexander Street, LaPorte, IN 326-8602 City where he is also the musical director for the groups 409 Alexander Street LaPorte, IN 326-8602 On Hwy 35 - 5 Blocks South of Lincolnway singing ensemble, The Footnotes. TurnTurn Rightright on AlexanderAlexander Monday-FridayMonday - Friday10 am 9:30to 6 pmto 7 Saturday Saturday 9:30 9:30 am to to5 5 pm LCSO Continued on Page 4 THE Page 4 September 29, 2005

LCSO Continued from Page 3 The Music Man Pops Concert, Sat., April 22, British Invasion, Irish Excursion Classic 7:30 p.m., at the Civic Auditorium, La Porte. Come Concert, Sat., March 25, 7:30 p.m., at the Elston meet Harold Hill, Marian Paroo and a cast of local char- Theatre, Michigan City. Several unique elements acters as they present one of the most exuberant, old- will be included in this concert: How about the Beatles, fashioned delights of our time. There may not be “76 bagpipes and baritone? The atmosphere will be that Trombones” in the LCSO, but the musicians will be of a British “proms” concert with a nod to St. Patrick’s blowing their horns like they’ve never been blown before Day. The classical centerpiece will be Vaughan as they bring home this rousing 1957 Broadway Williams’ “Five Mystical Songs” for baritone and cho- smash that was a big, brass-band valentine to small- rus. Other featured selections will include Grainger’s town America. “Irish Tune from County Derry,” Wood’s “Fantasia on Music will include “Rock Island,” “Good Night My British Sea Songs,” Handel’s “Zadok the Priest,” and Someone,” “The Sadder-But-Wiser Girl,” “Wells Fargo Irish Trilogy and Classic Beatles. Wagon,” “It’s You,” “Shipoopi” and “Gary, Indiana.” Ryan de Ryke, the featured soloist, studied in the prestigious Advanced Performance Studies Program at King’s College London. He received a master’s degree and an artist diploma from Peabody Conservatory. De Ryke has become a well-recognized soloist in the Washington/Baltimore music scene. He has performed at Carnegie Hall and is a featured artist on the Peabody CDs “Music for the World” and “Songs to Remember.” De Ryke, of Indianapolis, is the recip- Financial Contributors and Concert Sponsors ient of numerous musical awards, grants and schol- Needed arships. It must be reminded that ticket revenues cover less than 20 percent of the Symphony’s operating Season Tickets expenses. The orchestra must seek financial con- Season ticket prices for all six concerts are $60 tributions from other sources. Remember, they pre- ($55 for seniors). For each ticket purchased, recip- sent the season, offer the children’s concert, pay ients will receive a $10 gift certificate to Enzo’s the musicians, rent the concert halls, rent and pur- restaurant, a $10 certificate for Eat at Moe’s chase the music, organize the Young Artist restaurant and a $25 certificate for Cannon’s Competition and conduct music education in area Automotive ($45 total value!). All students are admit- schools. It’s a big job and a worthwhile one. You ted to concerts free of charge. Tickets are avail- can be a contributor and be a part of this great able at www.lcso.net or phone (219) 325-0666 or organization by sending your gift to: LCSO, PO (219) 324-5177. Box 563, La Porte, IN 46352.

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Dana Dabagia, a Michigan City artist, poses beside her harvest scenes, the center piece Carol Cook, dabbing away at a watercolor paint- Everyone is happy to see Alice Moss, this (corn) selected by the Indiana Arts Commission ing, is protected against rain and shine by her friend of artists, who brings her basketful of for its logo. favorite umbrella. home-made cookies to the art fair.

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“The dunes are alive Palmer. with the sound of From the age of five, Bill had been singing solos at music,” proclaimed the First United Methodist Church on 7th Street. Elwin G. Greening During a Christmas pageant as a singing angel, he and Bob Kaser in heard a lady exclaim, “It’s too bad Billy’s voice broke!” “Qualtiy of Life,” writ- Fearing he’d lost his voice, he focused more on the viola ten for The News- and piano. But later, he Dispatch. The rich found his voice again and musical milieu of this played leads in Dunes city fostered many Summer Theater musi- young talents, includ- cals such as Freddie in ing William Diana, My Fair Lady, Woody in whose illustrious con- Finian’s Rainbow, and cert and opera career Paul in Carnival. Lee for over 30 years came Behr recalls Bill per- to a close with his forming at the Dunes recent passing. along with her son, “We William Phillip William Diana at the peak of his career. were so happy to have Roland Diana was (Photo by Jennifer Girard, Bill in our productions. born in 1945 in with permission) He was a lovely young Michigan City to Phillip and Virginia Diana. “Billy” man, so good-looking. He lived with his siblings, “Sissy” and “Bobby,” on had a wonderful singing Highway 20 just a mile east of Franklin. His parents voice and was very con- soon noticed his interest in music and at age six vincing in his roles.” Santa Claus brought him an accordion. Perhaps his Bill left Michigan City 1964 graduate from Elston High Italian father who loved polka music hoped he’d with a piano scholarship School (Estonian yearbook) become another Lawrence Welk! to Chicago Musical College at Roosevelt University After the family acquired a piano, Bill took lessons and later to American Conservatory of Music. Before from a neighborhood teacher, Dot Treshansky. Excelling long, his exquisite baritone voice emerged as his at the keyboard with his long slender fingers, he supreme talent. Bill started singing professionally entered numerous competitions. Frances Schuster, with the Chicago Symphony Chorus and the Grant his sister, recollects, “Bill Park Chorus, frequently as a soloist. Soon he was asked really held us together as a to sing all over, from the Ravinia Festival to Orchestra family because it was noth- Hall, on WFMT live broadcasts, and with major sym- ing for us on a Sunday to put phony orchestras. on our best dress and go to Going abroad in 1974, Bill performed in West a music recital and sit there Germany at the Oldenburgisches Staatstheater for a for hours and listen to every- number of leading roles sung in German. Following, body play, but the reason we he toured with the New York City Opera and the were there was to hear my Joffrey Ballet. After his return to Chicago, he was in brother Bill play, who would much demand for solos with the Rockefeller Chapel memorize these beautiful Oratorio Festival, the Apollo Chorus, Music of the pieces and play them mag- Baroque, St. Louis Bach Society and many others. Opera nificently.” houses such as The Opera Factory, Chicago Opera At Coolspring Elementary Theater, Lincoln Opera, Boise Opera, and the Hawaii School, his first music Opera Theater booked him for major roles. Bill also teacher, Carol Rose Lewis, enjoyed singing with the cabaret groups, “The Opera- A budding musician at 12. discovered his musical apti- Tunists” and “4 to Go.” If that weren’t enough, the (Thanks to Marc A Rose for tude in a rhythm and pitch Berman & Diana Vocal Duo sang for over 20 years at digital restoration.) test and began teaching community organizations, celebrations, churches and him the viola. Bill played in several orchestras con- temples with a wide variety of music including pop, ducted by Mrs. Rose. Louis Timberlake, Elston High musical theater, jazz and opera. School music teacher, remembers Bill as a very fine Diana returned frequently to perform in his home viola player in orchestra, often sitting first chair in state of Indiana. He had major roles with the Northwest the pit for the school musicals. Bill also played in the Indiana Opera Theater and the Notre Dame University Michigan City Symphony Orchestra under Myron Opera Theater. Mary Utley, music writer for the THE September 29, 2005 Page 15

South Bend Tribune at him for an audition at the Metropolitan Opera when the time, described a 1980 tragically, he contracted a long-term illness which cut concert with the La Porte short his brilliant career. Facing this final stage of his County Symphony life courageously, he renewed his faith in God, declar- Orchestra, “William ing, “I have nothing to fear, not even death itself. Jesus Diana, whom South Bend is at my side. I know that whatever happens, heav- music lovers will remem- en is going to be glorious.” William entered heaven ber for his stunning per- at age 59 on December 28, formance of Marcello in 2004. But that didn’t Notre Dame’s La Boheme, stop his singing. As his charmed his audience sister eulogized at the from the moment he set memorial service, “My foot on stage. There is brother Bill was always confidence and bravado a take-charge person, in his every move and to and I can only envision a delighted audience he Bill is up there orches- defined the baritone as trating a performance ileen Berman joined Bill for the Berman & Diana Vocal Duo. (Photo having ‘much of the glam- because he would not sit by Jennifer Girard, with permission). our of the tenor and the back and wait to be invit- brains of the bass.’ All of that would become a hol- ed. And the other thing low letdown if the voice didn’t live up to the billing, that I envision is my but his is full, rich and resonant, in good control, and mother and father are enjoys the full range in the audience listen- that takes it from ing to him.” The consummate artist. (Photo by Jennifer Girard) the depths of dra- Bill’s sister, Frances, matic Verdi to the and her husband, Larry Schuster, live in Cooper richness of roman- City, Florida, and have three grown children, Cari Evans, tic Mozart. The Don Richard Evans, and Lisa and Mark Lye with their new Giovanni ‘Serenade’ baby, Lucas. Bill’s brother, Robert, operates Diana’s accompanied by con- Auto Repair and U Haul on Highway 12 in the Pines. ductor Adrian Bryttan on the ‘ban- Contributions Sought For Presentation jolin’ was delightful. William’s solos are available on five CD’s which, along In that ‘most diffi- with an opera video and a pictorial biography, will be cult of all baritone presented to the Michigan City Public Library in arias,’ he led Rossini’s January 2006. A memorial website will be complet- ‘Figaro’ through the ed in early 2006, www.WilliamDiana.com. If you devilish musical have memories or information about Mr. Diana, maze with strength, please e-mail [email protected]. Videos of ease and comic class.” his memorial service may also be requested by e- Bill’s agent, mail. Donna Sadlicki and William Diana star in Blanche Artis Lewis Adios a la Bohemia, 1990, a Zarzuela for of Ovation! Manage- Call The Beacher With Your News The Opera Factory. (By Jennifer Girard, with permission) ment, was grooming (219) 879-0088

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(L-R) Standing - Lindsay Wagner, Christine Wiegand, Jim Jones. Seated - Rught Best, Mike McCalment, Steve Rohe Footlight Players of Michigan City will open Philip King’s fast moving comedy “See How They Run” on Fri., Oct. 7th. So swift is the action, so involved the & situations, so rib tickling the plot in this London hit that at its ﬁnish audiences are left as exhausted Restaurant from laughter as though they had run a foot race. Galloping in and out of the four doors of an English Present vicarage are an American actor and actress (he is now stationed with the air force in England), a cockney maid who has seen too many American movies, an old BASH FOR THE BAYOU maid who “touches alcohol for the ﬁrst time in her life,” four men in clergyman suits presenting the problem Join us at Timothy’s Restaurant of which is which, for disguised as one is an escaped at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 5, prisoner, and a sedate Bishop aghast at all these in Union Pier, MI goings on and the trumped up stories they tell him. for a special 5 Course Cajun-style dinner “Breathless show, fast tempo, plenty of laughs.” Variety. Directed by Sarah Laurinas, the cast includes to raise funds for victims of Steve Rohe (Chesterton), Mike McCalment & Emil Cripe Hurricane Katrina (LaPorte), Eric Best, (Portage), Mark Ladd (Wheatfield), Ruth Best (Gary), Christine Wiegand, Lindsey Edson Mardi Gras Theme and Jim Jones (Michigan City). Presented by special Party Favors & Masks arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. Music by Dennis Bowen Additional preformances are Oct. 8 & 9, & 14-16 Dinner by chefs Tim Sizer & Tim Foley (two weekends only). Fri. & Sat. curtains are at 8 p.m.; $75 per person Sun. matinees at 2 p.m. Doors open 15 minutes prior to curtain. Reservations are recommended and may Every dollar goes to aid victims be made at 219-874-4035. Tickets are $10. No cred- of Hurricane Katrina. All proceeds it cards are accepted. Footlight Theatre is located at 1705 Franklin St., Michigan City. divided equally between the American Red Cross and Catholic Charities, USA. Fall Videos Continue at Krasl Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd., St. Joseph, MI Limited to 120 guests - Reservations A Must! is continuing its Friday series of videos on Sept. 30 with “Taj Mahal: The Story of Muslim India.” Call 269/469-0900 The videos are free and start at noon (MI time) and Timothy’s Restaurant,16220 Lake Shore Rd., Union Pier, MI end with a discussion by artist and educator Laurie Bit of Swiss Pastry Shoppe, 4333 Ridge Rd., Stevensville, MI Jerperson. Coffee is served; bring your lunch. Info: 269/983-0271. THE September 29, 2005 Page 19

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1 AFFORDABLE BEACH HOME on almost ⁄2 acre corner lot GRAND BEACH on almost an acre, one owner home, approx. 1 in Michiana Park. Mature evergreens, oaks and maples enshroud 4500 sq. ft. Main floor master suite, two guest bedrooms, 3 ⁄2 baths, this 2 bedroom, 1 bath cottage. Vaulted ceilings, Anderson and skylights, fireplace, sun room and decks. Hardwood floors. Pella windows and doors, wood burning stove, garage, poured foun- French doors, whirlpool tubs, party kitchen, media room, 2+ dation, hot water heat plus central air, wrap around deck and city garage, just 4 minutes to deeded Lake Michigan Beach. Private water situated about one half mile to Lake Michigan. Come golf, tennis, community center and park. $995K see the perfect country home to grow into for $300K

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GOLD COAST LINCOLN PARK LOOP SANDBURG VILLAGE NEW EASTSIDE HARBOR COUNTRY 980 N. MICHIGAN 2663 N. HALSTED ST 80 W. HARRISON 1355 N. SANDBURG TER 400 E. RANDOLPH 439 S. WHITTAKER CHICAGO, IL 60611 CHICAGO IL 60614 CHICAGO IL 60605 CHICAGO IL 60611 CHICAGO, IL 60601 NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117 (312) 368-5300 773.687-4663 SOUTH 312.980.5100 312.368-5336 312.540.9000 (888) 257-5800 THE Page 20 September 29, 2005 “Alice Joins the U.S.O.”

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Colorful MUMS Flowering KALE, ASTERS, Autumn Bacchus Festival Horticultural Consultation Winter PANSIES Design/Construction The Wine Sellers Inc announces the 6th Annual Landscape Maintenance Ornamental Grasses *Fall Bulbs Autumn Bacchus Festival on Fri., Oct. 7, 7:30-10 SEDUM Autumn Joy p.m. (MI time). Guests will have the opportunity to Retaining Walls Pumpkins sample more than 75 wines from all over the world Brick Walkways and Patios Flagstone, Boulders * Fall Sale!* at this walk-around tasting to be held at Whittaker Top Soil, Mulches 40-50% off Potted Trees Woods Golf Course, 12578 Wilson Rd., New Buffalo, Mushroom Compost MI. Espoma Natural Fertilizers 3725 E. U.S. Highway 12, Michigan City, IN Wine industry professionals will be on hand to Shrubs, Trees, Evergreens 1/4 mile west of Hwy. 212 Perennials galore Weekdays 9:00-5:30 • Sat. 9-5 • Sun.10-4 facilitate and answer questions. A tasting menu of sea- Garden Weeding Service 879-8878 sonal foods specifically paired with the Bacchus selec- visit us at: www.beachsidegardens.com tions is inlcuded in the ticket price of $49 per person. 888-824-WINE for reservations and information. THE September 29, 2005 Page 21 Micky Gallas Properties 123 (219) 874-7070 Beach CRS (219) 874-5249 City T (269) 586-2350 Michigan 1-800-680-9682 Micky Gallas www.mickygallasproperties.com ABR, CRS, e-PRO, GRI, SRES Long Beach • Michigan City • New Buffalo Cell 219/861-6012 Life Keeps Getting Better! 3339 LaSalle Trail

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Shirl Bacztub, GRI 219/874-5642 Missy Fredenburg 219/898-0785 Ellen Holloway* 219/878-3721 Daiva Mockaitis* 219/670-0982 Megan Campbell* 219/861-3683 Joe Gazarkiewicz 219/861-3750 Barb Holm-Pinks 219/325-0006 Randy Novak*, ABR, E-PRO, GRI, 219/877-7069 Judi Donaldson 219/879-1411 Bill Gertner 219/874-2448 Susan Kelley* 219/874-5610 Jamie Pytynia 219/851-2164 Diana Erslovas 219/874-9402 Linette Gresham 219/229-0312 Karen Kmiecik 219/210-0494 Pat Tym*, ABR, GRI, SRES 219/872-0079 Christine Facciponti 219/877-9662 Diana Hirsch* 219/363-0384 Deb Kozachenko 219/324-5805 Stephanie Duffy Wisner 219/879-1998 Laurie Farrell 219/871-0526 Fran Lysaught 219/879-3454 *Licensed in Indiana and Michigan THE Page 22 September 29, 2005 Hidden Shores Neighborhood Block Party National Neighborhood Day and share food and fun. was established as an annual National Neighborhood Day day to recognize and reinforce is celebrated in neighborhoods the relationships that are the across the country each year on fab ric of our communities. It is the second Sunday in September a day of gatherings of neighbors and Hidden Shores residents to rekindle friendships, welcome decided to get into the spirit of the nw neighbors, catch up on each day as these photos show. others’ families and interests,

Hidden Shores residents Bob and Mary Lou McFadden hold the neighborhood block party banner.

Hosts for the party: George Pomeroy, Laurie Wink, Bob Girsch, Lynn Jacox, Marci Meyer, Laurie Wink, Liz Lutterbach, Tom Henry, Julie Girsch, Tom Henry and Nancy Henry. Helen Westort, and Jeanette Tyrrell.

Dave Moon, Bob McFarland, Judie McFarland, Diane Haverstock, Susan O’Connor, Ed O’Connor, Paul Applegate, Barb Reilly, Mike Reilly, Steve Lutterbach, Liz Lutterbach, Lynn Haverstock. Bob McFadden, and Mary Lou McFadden.

Joan Lincke, Al Weiss, Pat Weiss, Keith Meyer, Les Lincke and Steve Bart Tyrrell, Ray Westort, Ginnie Lawler, Paul Lawler, Janice Jacobs, Jacox. The Weiss’ are former residents who returned to join the festivities. Alan Jacobs, Ruth Gieser and Darold Gieser. THE September 29, 2005 Page 23 Community Emergency Response Team John Jones, Director of Michigan City’s Emergency Management, announced that CERT training will begin on Oct. 4th. This will mark the fifth CERT class Lo since its inception in Oct. of 2003. There are 64 cer- ok tified CERT members in the greater La Porte County no further community, and the first university CERT team in the state was developed at Purdue North Central. The cours- than es are offered free of charge. The purpose of CERT training is to provide citizens with the basic skills required to handle virtually all Dan of their own needs and then to be able to respond to their communities’ needs in the aftermath of a disaster. Coffey The CERT course consists of 21 hours of training, and CONSTRUCTION IS JUST will be conducted at the Michigan City Police ABOUT COMPLETED with Department classroom at 104 East 2nd Street. The this charming and spacious getaway in schedule of classes is as follows: Tues., Oct. 4 from 6- Lakeside. Beautiful wide 9 p.m.; Thurs., Oct 6 from 6-9 p.m.; Sat., Oct. 8 from sandy private beach is a bit less than 3/10ths of 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.; Tues., Oct. 11 from 6-9 p.m.; Thurs., a mile down a private Oct. 13 from 6-9 p.m.; Sat., Oct. 15, from 9 a.m. - noon. road. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, large living spaces. Classes are taught by professional emergency The screen porch is direct- responders, including firefighters, emergency medical ly off the kitchen convenient for a wonderful meal and law enforcement personnel from the communi- and great conversations. ty. Participants who successfully complete the course Room to park 4 cars and have a garden for your are certified by the State of Indiana. own herbs and spices. The course agenda includes disaster prepared- $595,000 ness, fire safety and suppression, disaster medical operations-assessment and treatment, life threatening YOU CAN BARELY SEE this charming cottage injuries, light search and rescue operations, disaster from the road, located on psychology and terrorism overview. The course is a double lot right across the street from the hous- geared for all ages, above 18, and for people of all phys- es on Lake Michigan. You ical abilities. The course culminates with a Disaster have more than enough room to build a guest Simulation Exercise. house or expand this “One of the most important functions of the CERT charming 2 bedroom, 1 bath cottage into a 4 bed- team during a disaster,” Jones said, “will be manag- room, 3 bath family coming and directing the untrained volunteers who arrive plex and still have a yard. A great location, won- at a disaster scene and want to be of assistance. derful design, full of charm During the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 ter- and ready to expand if you wish. $599,000 rorist attack, and after Hurricane Katrina, hundreds of thousands of volunteers appeared at disaster sites, police and fire departments, hospitals and Red Cross ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT ROOMS of offices. While their help was needed, the trained a weekend getaway is the emergency responders were needed to do the rescue screen porch, where you can spend time reading or work rather than to train those who wanted to help. relaxing after dinner lis- The CERT course trains bystanders/volunteers ahead tening to the friendly sounds of frogs, crick- of time. FEMA reports that “up to 80% of all victims ets, and all things that involved in a major disaster are cared for by friends, create the evening symphony in the woods. 3 family, and neighbors”. bedrooms, 2 baths, decks. Men and women 18 years or older who are inter- One block to beach entrance. $435,000 ested in becoming a Community Emergency Response Team member should phone John Jones at 219/873- 1499 or contact him via email at jjones@emichigan T: 269.469.5635 E: [email protected] city.com for a registration form and informational W: remaxhc.com brochure. 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All participants will receive a Certificate of Appreciation signed by the Mayor, a coupon for a free Chicago Dog from Top Dog, coupons from Lighthouse Place Premium Outlet Center and other surprises. Prizes from local merchants, such as a night for two at a Bed & Breakfast, coupons for restaurants, tickets to the Barker Mansion Christmas Tour 2005, and much more, will be awarded immediately following a Group Plunge at 10:20 a.m. Registration forms at www.emichigancity.com, Park Department, Michigan City Public Library, and the Mayor’s Office at City Hall. There has been a variety of special events since the Mayor’s Campaign Against Cancer began in June, 2003. October has been declared Breast Cancer Awareness Month and you will see City employees wearing pink ribbons during this time. For more information on this program, phone Jan Kostielney in the Mayor’s office at 219/873-1400, ext. 350, or email her at [email protected]

History of the American Flag at Center James E. Bolinger, co-owner of Flags International, will trace the history of the American flag, and dis- cuss the proper care and display of “Old Glory” at The History of the American Flag: Insights in History for Seniors. This program takes place Wed., Oct. 5, 1:30 p.m., at the Northern Indiana Center for History, 808 W. Washington St., South Bend. The cost is $3 and reservations are requested by Oct. 3 at 574/235-9664. James E. Bolinger serves on the Board of Directors of the National Independent Flag Dealers Association, and is a member of the North American Vexillological Association and the National Flag Foundation. Offered the first Wednesday of each month, Insights for Seniors has a different theme each month and is designed especially for adults 55+. Each program lasts approximately two hours and features a slide presentation, followed by a specialty tour in a related area of the museum. Information at www.centerforhisto- ry.org THE Page 26 September 29, 2005 New Arrival For the Kreuzer Family

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Public Sculpture Exhibition

Opening – Rain or Shine Featuring sculptors Meet the Sculptors – View the Sculptures John Adduci Refreshments will be served. John E. Bannon

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LaPorte County Antique Show The final show of the 10th anniversary season of the LaPorte County Antique Show will be Sun., Oct. 9th from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. The show is held at the LaPorte County Fairgrounds in LaPorte, IN. Admission to the antique show is $4 and children under 12 are free. The show is held rain or shine. Dealers from Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Michigan will be selling jewelry, Victoriana, toys, cameras, pot- tery, holiday items, dolls, books, linens, furniture, ele- gant glass, lamps, primitives, postcards, and more. There is ample free parking for cars, vans, and RV’s. Handicap parking is also available near the front gate. Home style cooking will be available inside Community Building One. Information: e-mail: [email protected], the web site: www.olddoodads.com, or 219/778-2892. A toll free number 800-634-2650 at the La Porte County Convention and Visitors Bureau is available for information about overnight accommodations. THE September 29, 2005 Page 29 Schoolhouse Shop At Furnessville Wagner’s Ribs!

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Ariana & Allex of Michigan City stand in front of the vintage fire truck.

The flags of the United States and the American Red Cross greet all who came to the event.

Dave Kos, Kyle Kazmierczak, and Rob Watkins all of the MCFD.

The Boogiemen entertain the crowd.

Dave Kanger of the Michigan City Police Allex takes a turn in the driver’s seat. Department.

Larry Richard, MCFD and guest Becky Neulieb do a little dance. Sandi Kos and Shari Gardner.

Bill Greene of the M.C. Summer Festival Committee and pal Walter Johns. Walter donated all the catering.

Don Nelson, Preston Embree, Carol Embree and son John Knuckles collecting non perishable food items for the Salvation Army.

Kenwood Toy and friend Nicky after a round on the bouncy castle.

Greeters for the American Red Cross — Laura LaLone, board member, Terry Westphal, volunteer, and Jeanne Enjoying the food and entertanment are friends Spencer Walker, Union President, MCFD and Schoff employee of the American Red Cross. Bryan, Jessie, Marilyn and Hope. Joe Doyle of the M.C. Summer Festival THE Page 32 September 29, 2005 Barker Civic Center Guild Experience Like Ours A unique history of Michigan City will be the program for the Barker Civic Center Guild on Wed., Oct. 5. The speaker, Carol Volle of LaPorte, will dis- is Hard to Find... play and talk about her collection of postcards, sou- venirs, and advertising pieces all having to do with So Easy to Appreciate! the city of Michigan City, historical memorabilia this lifetime resident of LaPorte County has been collecting for many years, some items dating back to the When you want a facial CMT, HNC, have years of late 1800s and early 1900s. and shoulder rub, we experience and advanced Guests are welcome to attend the 7 p.m. meeting recommend one of our skills in massage therapy. held at the Barker Mansion, 631 Washington St., many local spas. When Patsi has advanced you want clinically-based education in bioenergy field Michigan City. therapy, programs, balancing. Phyllis is a Membership in the Guild is open to anyone inter- seminars and classes from registered nurse. Patients ested in the ongoing restoration, maintenance and activ- the area’s finest therapists, come from across the ities of the Barker Mansion. Phone 873-1520 for healers and physicians, country to the Ayurvedic more information. choose the Massage Medical Clinic, and businesses Therapy & Wellness Center. love our energy-boosting The directors of the Center, seminars. You’ll appreciate Patsi Gately, BA, CMT, the difference! American Choral Music Concert and Phyllis Baker, RN, BSN, The Valparaiso University Chorale will celebrate American choral music during a Sat., Oct. 8th con- 1026 North Karwick Road Michigan City, Indiana 46360 cert in the Chapel of the Resurrection on campus. The 219-879-5722 concert begins at 7:30 p.m. and will feature work At The Harbor Grand Hotel from some of the nation’s most famous composers, includ- 888-605-6800 ing Aaron Copland, Randall Thompson, David Conte www.wellness-specialists.com and Erik Whitacre. The Chorale will also perform the motet “Laus Trinitati” by VU graduate Frank Ferko. A composer and conductor in Chicago, Ferko’s choral works have good rates are even better when they come from been performed by distinguished ensembles. a good neighbor. Ferko is a recipient of the Holtkamp Award from the American Guild of Organists and a Composer TM we live where you live. Fellowship from the Illinois Arts Council. More than twenty of his works have been recorded by Arsis and SAVINGS ACCOUNTS The Liturgical Press. 1.50 % APY* Tickets for the concert are $15/adults and $10/stu- MONEY MARKET ACCOUNTS $0 - $99 0.00 % APY* dents and senior citizens. To reserve: 219/464-5162. $100 - $999 1.05 % APY* $1,000 - $4,999 1.40 % APY* $5,000 - $24,999 1.50 % APY* $25,000 + 1.65 % APY* Holiday Floral Design Class CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT Purdue University North Central Office of Continuing 90 Day 1.50 % APY* 180 Day 1.60 % APY* Education will offer a non-credit floral design course 1 Year 2.00 % APY* focusing on creating holiday floral arrangements and 2 Year 3.40 % APY* 3 Year 3.50 % APY* decorations. 4 Year 3.75 % APY* This course is offered at the PNC Westville cam- For information: 5 Year 4.25 % APY* pus on Tuesdays, Oct. 4-18, from 7- 9:30 p.m. or stu- James E Eriksson dents may enroll in the course offered at the PNC State Farm Agent Michigan City, IN 46360 Valparaiso Academic Center, 600 Vale Park Road, Bus: 219-874-6360 meeting Tuesdays, Oct. 25-Nov. 8, from 7-9:30 p.m. [email protected] The registration fee is $114, with an additional sup-

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Chef Didier (sounds like the initials ‘d-d-a’) is looking for a small farmland complete with barn. No, no restaurant, just a farm. Get in touch right away if you have one for sale. He’s very fond of Michigan City, par- ticularly our farmers’ market. That’s where you’ve seen him, the booth with the long, long waiting lines. Chef Didier owns a A long line at sophisticated restaurant Didier’s as soon as the in Chicago named Cyrano market opens Bistrot and Wine Bar, after having worked in many restaurants for years – since he arrived in the states from Paris. His restaurant at 546 N. Wells, is named after the leg- Jamie is the wine connoisseur there – and Jamie endary Cyrano de Bergerac sometimes accompanies him to our farmers’ market. who symbolizes the grand Brought to America as sous chef at Carlos (Highland passion of French life and Park) twenty years ago, he later moved on to sever- living (the chef’s mother al kitchens (including l’Escargot and Yvette Wintergarden still lives in the Bergerac region of France. That in Chicago) before he began his own Wells Street place, folks, is where foie gras is produced, and Chef dining rooms in 1996. Presently, an incredibly busy Didier says the USDA should settle the recent argu- man in the food business, Didier has also organized ment, not local governments). Cyrano’s features two a new affiliation of Chicago restaurants to offset the dining rooms on the lower level – one is named for his market influence of chain restaurants, a finicky busi- daughter, Café Simone, a Parisian Cabaret - and ness (see ChicagoOriginals.com). He also highly another upstairs for special parties. Didier’s wife believes in ‘giving back to the community,’ regarding charitable donations. I first saw him at C.H.I.C.’s market in Chicago about four years ago. And last summer I was startled when I recognized him selling his wonderful food at the nearby Chesterton’s outdoor market. The man is full of energy and aplomb. That year at Chesterton, he’d been approached by our local Mainstreet Association member Jeff Fisher. Fisher had recognized Didier’s popularity in Chesterton and invited him to our market’s April meeting. And right away Didier said Michigan City was his love at first sight. Ah, those Frenchmen. I met with Chef Didier at Top Dog Restaurant a cou- ple weeks ago. (This high-falutin’ French chef ordered Top Dog’s renowned hamburger!) We were joined by manager Ed Kis (I called him owner, but he tells me his son Matt is now Top Dog’s owner), presently vice Chef Didier brings his delicious bread to our farmers’ market president of the Mainstreet Association, and Ruth

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Ruth Deutscher has been manager of our farmers market for years; Ed Kis, manager of the Top Dog, and president of the Mainstreet Association Deutscher, manager of our farmers market for the last So despite his beautiful bistro in Chicago, with ten years. Ruth, a farm girl having grown up in our French cuisine served under a sky blue ceiling and parts, is delighted to have Didier and his long lines sunny yellow walls decorated with ornately framed at our Saturday morning gatherings. She contends he mirrors, let’s find this fellow a barn in Indiana (de la has added a totally new dimension to the weekly proprie´té ). That way, we can enjoy his excellent session. food forever. Now, as the star of Michigan City, the lines at his counter are endless. Didier arises Saturdays at 3:00 am and heads for his kitchens to get ready for the drive across the line to Indiana. That’s when he bakes his own fresh bread, fills refrigerated containers with soups like Lobster Bisque, Curried Butternut Squash, Corn Vichyssoise, Oxtail Barley – and that’s only a few. He also packs kitchen saveurs: whipped butter, cream & Feta cheese, sun dried tomatoes, roasted garlic – all sell for $4. Smoked salmon spread (I tried that one - - yum) Provencal Ratatouille - a medley of roasted zuc- chini, tomatoes, eggplant, red bell pepper, spices and The chef cilantro, for $3.50. Seven-ounce pate´s in a jar are his poses in his favorite most popular item here – my favorite, Damn Good restaurant, Country Pork. Top Dog. His numerous prepared entrees include rotisserie duck a l’orange, leg of lamb Navarin (braised with white wine, tomatoes and fresh chocolate mint from the chef’s own garden), fricassee of chicken, and we’re told exactly how to prepare them. ‘No cooking, no cleaning concept. All in boilable bags. Thaw a day before if possible. Reheat in boiling water for 30 minutes. Add salt and cook additional sides (vegetables, pasta or pota- toes) conveniently in the same pot, at the same time....’ And it goes on from there.

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Auditions will also be held for 1) the young boy MULCH SALE TOP SOIL TOP SOIL SHREDDED $12.00 Winthrop Paroo, 2) Pick-A-Little Ladies chorus 3) towns- Retail SALE $14.50 PER YD PER YD people (chorus) and 4) salesmen. Cedar Mulch $39.50 $37.00 Hardwood 27.50 24.00 The Music Man will be directed by Jim Snyder, a PEA GRAVEL TOP SOIL Red Dye 28.50 24.00 PEAT MOSS veteran director with Footlight Players in Michigan $17.50 for Planting Beds Brown Dye 28.50 24.00 PER TON $19.00 PER YD City and La Porte Little Theater, and produced by LCSO, Log Chips 25.25 21.00 Philip Bauman, music director and conductor. The pro- WASH STONE BOULDERS Free Landscape Design 1'' $22.50 4'' TO 10'' duction requires a limited time commitment. A ten- TON $85.00 TON tative rehearsal schedule will be available at auditions. Estimates For more information, visit the orchestra's website (www.lcso.net) or phone Tonya McGue at 219-325-0666 or 219-324-5177. Send a Copy of “Tuesday Nights in the Box” THE “Tuesday Nights in the Box” is the title of a new series of programs for musicians and poets at the Box Factory for the Arts, 1101 Broad St., St. Joseph, MI. Every Tuesday evening from 7:30-9:30 p.m. (MI time), the Berrien Artist Guild will sponsor events for cre- to a Friend or Relative ativity in music and poetry. All of the events are open to the public. Performers and poetry readers may attend for free; listeners will pay a $4 admission at BEACHER SUBSCRIPTION RATES the door. The Tuesday night schedule includes the Berrien Six Months ...... $16.00 Artist Guild-sponsored “Song Sharing”, an open mic opportunity for musicians, on the 1st Tuesday of the One Year...... $28.00 month and whenever there is a 5th Tuesday; “Songwriter's Cafe”, hosted by Randy Robinson and THE featuring original music on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays; and “Poetry Factory Open Mic”, hosted by Marci Johnson and Kathy Zerler, and featuring original 911 Franklin Street poems on the 3rd Tuesday. Jeannie's Cafe will be open every Tuesday evening with light snacks and bev- Michigan City, IN 46360 erages. For more information on this and other Box Factory Phone: 219/879-0088 events, visit www.boxfactoryforthearts.org or phone Fax: 219/879-8070 the Box office at 269/983-3688. For more on Poetry E-mail: [email protected] Factory, visit the website at www.poetryfactory.net. THE Page 38 September 29, 2005

® Diggin' in the Earth with Maggie Beyer

HARVEST Rains may besiege the Gulf Coast but make us feel DAYS guilty when we bless our recent bountiful rains for thirsty gardens. Like others, I had given up on toting hoses, Oct. watering just enough to keep the container plantings from wilting away in our spate of hot, dry days. Not 7,8&9 enough, however, to keep the petunias in pots on Hayrides+ the deck from finally giving up. They had survived an Wine Dinners+ earlier pruning for a second patch of blossoms, but the Pumpkin Patches+ dry September days did them in. So forlorn, just a droop- ing blossom or two on withering stems, it is a moment Scarecrow Contest+ of decision whether to dump them and replace them Gallery Tours+ with a final touch of color in little bargain pots of mums. Hot Rod Show+ It goes with the urge to add some bright color to a fall Farmers Market+ change of clothes. I remember the days when it was Kid’s Activities+ considered a fashion trespass to wear white after + More Fall Delights Labor Day, when white Union Pier • Sawyer gloves went with white Lakeside • Three Oaks straw hats, pumps, and New Buffalo • harbert shiny patent handbags. Michiana • Grand Beach Fashion dictates have Get Your Free Map/Schedule of Events: changed (thank God!), www.HarborCountry.org and should they change 269-469-5409 again, I think that somewhere I can still find a pair of white gloves saved from long ago for reading newspapers when If the last update Great Site ink was so black and to your web site Less Hassle thick it came off on your hands. That’s changed, is older than the Vitex agnus spreads out. too. 'born-on' date The other container plantings are going crazy with on your beer, a final surge of growth, spilling over with foliage, deter- your site is mined to outshine the leaves slowly turning color, mak- stale! ing the effort of keeping them watered worth the while. Some plants live; others die. Nature can be errat- ic. Like the spring surge that makes me want to dig in the earth, the fall surge makes me want to trans- plant while I clean up getting the garden ready for We provide a whole host of affordable, winter. The recent rains have helped make the soil site-refreshing services to make your old site tillable so that trowel and spade can slip in easily, but Look Great - Work Better it’s still pretty dry deep down. Informed articles have warned against pruning too drastically this fall after our hot summer; shrubs and trees need all the foliage Call us today! You'll be hoppy you did! they have to feed roots that have suffered from the drought. I have a plan for the area along the brick walk that just doesn’t seem right and I can feel the earth move, as Hemingway and Janis Joplin put it, and some plants are going to be tumbling down. Primarily, the 107 S. Woodland Ct., Suite B • Michigan City, IN 46360 move will be the Vitex agnus castus, also known as Voice 219.874.1316 • Toll Free 1.866.798.6977 Chaste Tree or Hemp Tree. My agnus has caused www.catalyst-marketing.com nothing but angst, amd by now was supposed to be spreading its branches skyward, but hasn’t budged Web Site Design • Development • Hosting • Maintenance more than a foot higher since planted three years ago. THE September 29, 2005 Page 39

The Vitex was supposed to be the centerpiece of the planting along the walk, but perhaps, this chaste tree has been too shy to hold center stage and will like After Hours it better coyly peering out behind another shrub in with your back. Ancestors

Friday, October 7 7:00 to 10:00 PM

Join us for an after-hours genealogy evening for experienced researchers. There will be access to the library’s computers for Internet searching and use of the HeritageQuest and Ancestry.com databases. And all the resources in the Indiana Room will be available, too!

Anyone who would like to attend is asked to enter the Main Library between 7:00 PM and 7:15 PM through the Maple Avenue entrance nearest the parking lot. The doors will be locked at 7:15 PM.

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LaPorte County Public Library www.lapcat.org Main Library Vitex foliage can fool you. 904 Indiana Avenue, La Porte, IN 46350 La Porte County Public Library has 8 locations! Coolspring - Fish Lake - Hanna - Kingsford Heights I should also tag it with a sign that says “This is La Porte - Rolling Prairie - Union Mills - Bookmobile not what you think”. The Vitex agnus castus has a del- icate, speared foliage very much like that of forbid- den and controversial cannabis. I’ll move a spreading azalea in its place, and about time. The one I have in mind for transfer has been crowded by a nearby Beauty Bush and bound back, literally, by a piece of twine to keep it from encroaching on a nearby holl- See The World ly, not the most decorative thing to do. Next spring I’ll either be sad and sorry or see it blooming fruit- fully in its new place. That can happen when you move the earth. My Agnus of Angst will either like its new location or like the petunias, just fade away. Like white hats and purses, everything has its day. It’s hard to say goodbye to summer but the rustle of fallen leaves now drifting along the sides of the roads when I walk Charlie tells me that autumn is here. The change of seasons has its own enchantment. When I pass my favorite lakefront corner, planted as I think all lakefronts should be, there are cascades of grasses bending over with waves of shimmering foxtail heads Like You’ve Never Seen It Before rippling down the bank. Among them there is still the blue haze of Nepeta, cat mint, but minus the cloud of World Wide Web bees that buzz them for their nectar all summer long. Here and there a pink rugosa rose still blooms, Local Access and up high, there are red spikes that I think are monar- Full Internet Access $15 per month da. Like my own hydranga, this landscape holds dry- ing clusters of former flowering heads bowing low to say goodbye to summer, and between them the chocolate brown seed pods of cone flowers stand upright offer- ing truffles for the birds. Charlie sniffs and snoops, Automated Data Systems, Inc. and I watch the seasons turn, turn, and come again. 618 Franklin Square • Michigan City 879-6600 And so it is. THE Page 40 September 29, 2005

GIFTS CUSTOM FRAMING ART Governmental Directory Available Fill your home with Art Beach Scenes For Home Betty Lou Nault, President, League of Women & Garden 20-50 % off Florals Voters of LaPorte County, has announced the publi- Gift Certificates Select Items Landscapes cation of the 2005-2006 Governmental Directory South Shore which is now available to the public. It is one of the L & M Framing and Gallery Posters important services that the LWV provides citizens each www.web.triton.net/landmframing/ year, and is the only comprehensive governmental direc- 202 S. Whittaker, New BuffaloOpen Daily 11-5 269-469-4800 tory issued for distribution in the county. According to Nault, the purpose of the Directory is to provide ready access for citizens to reach elected and appointed representatives at all levels of state, THE county, and municipal government. BOOKSTORE NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN The LWV is a nonpartisan political organization, by Cormas McCarthy open to men as well as women, that promotes the active hardback $24.95 and informed participation of citizens in government to increase understanding of public policy issues, 1203 LIGHTHOUSE PLACE MICHIGAN CITY and influence public policy issues through education 219/879-3993 and advocacy. The Directory cost is $5 per copy (1-25 books), and $4 per copy (orders of 26 and over). Checks may be made out to League of Women Voters LaPorte County, and mailed to Betty Nault, 1501 Lake Shore Drive, ;le\cXe[ Michigan City, IN 46360. =`e\?fd\j Questions may be directed to Jan at 219-871-0722.

“Diversity Makes a Difference” Seminars Tom McCormick Purdue University North Central will present a series of brownbag seminars this fall, with PNC faculty Builder and staff leading program that center on the topic of “diversity.” Licensed in Indiana & Michigan The seminars will vary in style and subject, but all Voice: 219.928.2953 will share the intent of presenting topics and issues that can contribute to the development of tolerant, inclu- Fax: 219.879.3536 sive campus and community cultural practices. email: [email protected] Some presenters will feature short film clips or interactive pieces that will stimulate conversation and discussion, others will present ideas for open dialogue and sharing of views and experiences. The seminars will be presented monthly and will be in the PNC Library-Student-Faculty Building Room 144, from noon to 1 p.m. They are free and open to the public. Varying opinions are welcome. The first brownbag seminar will be Tuesday, Oct. Recycled 4 with a presentation by Dr. Joanne Urschel, associate professor of Psychology, speaking on the topic, Home Furnishings “Diversity, Inclusivity, and Queer Studies.” Further information at 872-0527, ext. 5215. at a Great Price!

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The 11th Annual Wine Tasting Hours: 10:30 to 6 269/469-6151 “Wine on the Beach” will be held Sat., Oct. 1st at The Beachwalk in Michigan City from 6-10 p.m. and is sponsored by Swanson Center. The event will provide opportunities for tasting and instruction by the Round Villager Barn Winery, Lemon Creek Winery, Back Road GIFTS • ACCESSORIES Brewery and Shoreline Brewery & Restaurant. The 100 N. Whittaker Street New Buffalo, MI Wineries will provide selections that range from Lighthouse White and Ice Wines from Lemon Creek or Cranberry, Vineyard Red, or Apricot Pi from Round Barn Winery. The Breweries will provide a variety of PLEASANT HEIGHTS FARM selections of beer, ale, and lagers. An extensive array A First Quality Equestrian Facility since 1991 of appetizers will be served by Classic Catering and Lessons • Boarding • Training • Shows Events. 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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 7:30-8:30 p.m. STORIES OF THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD. Imagine yourself stashed away in a hidden room, taking secret nighttime railroad jour- neys, hiding out amongst sand dunes! For many years the Underground Railroad ran right through northwest Indiana, helping many “freedom-seeking” African-Americans to escape the horrors of slavery. Join this interactive evening of discovery and explore the legacy of the Underground Railroad in our very own area. Meet at Dorothy Buell Memorial Visitor Center. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1 1-2:30 p.m. DUNE RIDGE IN FULL COLOR. Join a Residential ranger as you take a leisurely stroll along the beautiful Dune Ridge trail. Look and listen for migrating birds. Enjoy the changing colors of the black oak Commercial trees that line this trail. Catch a breathtaking view of Lake Michigan through the falling leaves. Meet at Remodeling Kemil Beach parking lot. 830 Karwick Road SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2 Michigan City, IN (219) 874-6224 1-4 p.m. OPEN HOUSE AT BAILLY HOMESTEAD Tom Wagner serving the beach area since 1994 AND CHELLBERG FARM. Journey back in time at the Bailly Homestead and Chellberg Farm as volunteers in period dress demonstrate the lifestyles of the families who lived here. Starting at 4 p.m., meet Farmer Many Thanks to My Many Lake Shore Customers Jim at the Chellberg Farm barn to learn of the impor- for Their Continuing Business tance of domestic animals as you assist him with feeding time. Park at Bailly/Chellberg parking lot. QUICK SERVICE 2-3 p.m. THE CENTURY OF PROGRESS WORLD’S FAIR HOMES. Join Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore’s PLUMBING REPAIR Historic Architect Judy Collins for a presentation (219) 362-0157 or Toll Free (888) 499-1559 showcasing the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair Homes. Complete Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Sales and Service. Discover the many different types of construction of Modern Sewer Cleaning, Jetting and Inspection Equipment some of the “most talked-of-homes in northwest Competitive Rates - Senior Citizens Discounts Indiana” and witness some restoration efforts. Held 60 day warranty on most Service Work at Dorothy Buell Memorial Visitor Center. 1 Hour Minimum Service Call - Travel Time 1 Way - Sorry, No Credit Insured, Bonded, LIC. #PC81038838 Charles Dillon, Owner For more information, phone 219/926-7561, ext. 225.

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October 3 — Golf Outing to benefit Long Beach, Mississippi. Sponsored by the Long Beach IN Fire & MICHIANA HOME FOR SALE Police Departments. Check in 9:30 am to Long Beach Country Club. Shot gun start 10:30 am. Single golfer BY OWNER $100, Foursome $400. 874-6616 or 874-4243. Sept. 30 deadline to register. October 4 — Diversity Makes a Difference Seminars. Brownbag it to this series that meets at noon in the Purdue North Central Library-Student-Faculty Bldg, Rm. 144. Free & open to the public. Story this issue. October 5 — American Red Cross Bloodmobile. Noon-6 pm at St. Joh’s Church, Franklin & St. John Rd., MC. 1-800-448-3543. October 5 — Barker Civic Center Guild meet- Enjoy deck, screened porch, great room with massive fireplace, large enclosed back porch, sun porch, large foyer, 3 bedrooms, ing. 7 pm at Barker Mansion, 631 Washington St., 1 2 ⁄2 baths on three lots on a corner with total privacy. Lake Shore Michigan City. Guests welcome. Carol Volle of LaPorte Drive to Michiana Drive (Stop 37) to Comanche Trail, left to will be the speaker. Info: 873-1520. 4043 Comanche. $359,000 Places to Visit: 269-469-4295 Barker Mansion, 631 Washington St., Michigan City. Adm. $4/adults, $2/kids 18 & under, free/kids under 3. Guided tours Mon.-Fri., 10 am, 11:30 am & 1 pm. Current exhibit: “Party Dresses & Pretty Hats.” Great Lakes Museum of Military History, 360 2019 Lake Shore Drive Dunes Plaza, Michigan City. Info 872-2702 or on the web at www.miliaryhistorymuseum.org LaPorte County Historical Museum, county complex in downtown LaPorte, IN. Hours 10 am-4:30 pm, Tues-Sat. Adm. free; donations welcome. 219/326- 6808, ext. 276 or www.lapcohistsoc.org Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W. 2nd St., Michigan City. Tues.-Fri., 10 am-5 pm; Sat-Sun, 11 am-4 pm. Phone 874-4900. New Buffalo Railroad Museum, 530 S. Whittaker St., New Buffalo, MI. Mon-Fri, 9 am-5 pm; Sat-Sun, 10 am-3 pm (MI time). Info: 269/469-5409. Old Lighthouse Museum, Washington Park, Michigan City. Open for the season on March 18. 1-4 pm; closed Mon. & holidays. Adm.$2/adults, $1/grades 9-12, • 3 Bedroom 50¢/grades 1-8, free/kindergarten & under. 872-6133. Rag Tops Museum of Michigan City. 209 W. Michigan • 2 Bath Blvd., Michigan City. A collection of classic, antique • $795,000 & unusual vehicles & memorabilia. Open every day 10 am-7 pm. Adm. $6/adults, $5/cen. cit, $4/kids, free/under 3. 878-1514. The Depot Museum and Art Gallery of Beverly The first thing you’ll notice is the spectacular view. Then you’ll Shores., 525 Broadway, Beverly Shores, IN. Open see a newly remodeled main level including kitchen with new Sat. & Sun., 1-4 pm through November. Adm. free; dona- appliances, Cambria countertops, light and open spaces with ceramic tile and hardwood floors. Upstairs, find a full bath and tions welcome. master bedroom with hardwoods and marble, fireplace and Washington Park Zoo, Michigan City. Gates open skylights. Enjoy all of this plus the view from the wall of 10:30 am; adm. gate closes 3 pm; park closes 4 pm. windows in the large master bedroom. So much more to see in Adm. $4.50 adults (12-61 yrs); $3.00 sen. cit. (62+); this home, you must come and let me show you. $2.50/kids 3-11; free/2 & under. 873-1510. CRS Farther Afield: T September 30 — Fall Video Series at Krasl Art Licensed in IL & IN Center, 707 Lake Blvd., St. Joseph, MI. Noon MI time. This week: “Taj Mahal: The Story of Muslim India.” 30 mins. Free & open to the public. Discussion follows LEE GARAFOLO-MALIZIA Bus. (708) 957-2525 the film. Coffee will be served; bring your lunch. Broker/Owner GRI, CRS, LTG Private Line (708) 957-6938 Email: [email protected] 269/983-0271 or email [email protected] THE Page 48 September 29, 2005

Micky Gallas Properties (219) 874-7070 Beach 123 (219) 874-5249 City CRS (269) 586-2350 Michigan T 1-800-680-9682 www.mickygallasproperties.com Joe Gazarkiewicz Sales Associate Long Beach • Michigan City • NewBuffalo On September 29, 1789, the United States War 219/861-3750 Department established the new nation’s first army. It had a total authorized strength of 700 men. On September 29, 1829, London reorganized its police under the name of Scotland Yard. 111 Rue Du Lac On September 29, 1953, Chicago's Carson Pirie Scott & Company became the first department store West to sell insurance. Sheridan Beach On September 29, 1975, baseball legend Casey Stengel died (of cancer) at the age of 85. On September 30, 1846, Boston dentist William Morton made the first recorded use of ether as an anes- thetic. Modern beach house with incredible views of Lake On September 30, 1882, the first hydroelectric Michigan! Wooded setting atop a high dune. 2,900 sq. plant in the United States went on line in Appleton, ft. of living space with 4 bedrooms and 4 baths, two Wisconsin. fireplaces, walls of windows and a large deck for On September 30, 1927, in New York's Yankee entertaining. Private fenced in rear yard with hot tub. Perfect Stadium, Babe Ruth hit his 60th home run, setting for a weekend getaway or a year round residence. This a new major league record that would stand for 34- is a one of a kind property that is a must see! years. Price Reduced - $579,000 On September 30, 1955, near Cholame, California, 24-year old James Dean, star of the movies "Rebel Without a Cause," "East of Eden," and "Giant," was killed when his sports car collided with another car. On October 1, 1781, James Lawrence, who commanded the U.S.S. Chesapeake in the "War of 1812," was born in Burlington, New Jersey. Lawrence was fatal- ly wounded in a battle between the Chesapeake and the British ship Shannon. His dying command, "Don't give up the ship," became a watchword of the United States Navy. On October 1, 1903, the first baseball World Series opened in Boston between the American League's "Boston Pilgrims" and the National League's "Pittsburg Pirates." In the best of nine series, Boston won 5 to 3. On October 1, 1962, Johnny Carson took over as host of NBC's "Tonight Show." His first-night guests were Joan Crawford, Mel Brooks, Rudy Vallee, and Tony Bennett. On October 1, 1979, Panama's flag was raised over the Canal Zone, ending 79 years of United States sov- ereignty. On October 2, 1800, George Bancroft, noted American historian, and the first to attempt to write a comprehensive history of the United States from its beginning to the ratification of the Constitution, was born in Worcester, Mass. In 1845, he was appointed by President Polk to serve as Secretary of the Navy, and was instrumental in establishing the Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland. THE September 29, 2005 Page 49

On October 2, 1835, the Texas Revolution began when American settlers and a Mexican calvary unit engaged in battle near the Guadalupe River. On October 2, 1889, the first Pan American Conference was held in Washington, D.C. On October 2, 1919, President Woodrow Wilson suffered a stroke that paralyzed the left side of his body. 19 N. Whittaker St., New Buffalo, MI 49117 On October 2, 1950, "Peanuts," a comic strip produced “List with a Leader, Buy with the Best!” by Charles Schulz, was first published. On October 3, 1789, President George Washington proclaimed that the nations first "Day of Thanksgiving" was to be observed on November 26. On October 3, 1854, American physician William C. Gorgas, whose work in controlling yellow fever made possible the construction of the Panama Canal, was born in Toulminville, Alabama. MARINA GRAND RESORT! First condo/hotel in Harbor Country.Year round resort with indoor pool, spa, fitness room, game On October 3, 1913, upon the signing into law of the room and full service restaurant including room service. TOP United States income tax, one senator (a man of true FLOOR CORNER LOFT UNIT, WITH THE BEST VIEW OF vision) stated: "If we allow this one percent foot in the THE LAKE, AND...THE THIRD BEDROOM LOFT FOR THE SAME door, at some future date it might rise to five percent!" PRICE AS A TWO BEDROOM. Sleeps 8 fully furnished. 2 fireplaces, 4 tv's, boats slips available. Owner is licensed Realtor. $575,000 On October 3, 1954, "Father Knows Best," a television Joe Prino series starring Robert Young and Jane Wyatt, premiered 269-214-2574 on CBS. Keller Williams Realty On October 3, 1955, Captain Kangaroo and The Multi Million Dollar Producer Mickey Mouse Club made their debut on CBS and ABC, Licensed in Michigan and Indiana Visit me at joeprino.com respectively. On October 3, 1990, East and West Germany were reunited. On October 4, 1918, New York's Delmonico's FOR SALE BY OWNER Restaurant closed its doors. It was once the city's most famous eating place, and was favored by the world's celebrities. It carried, at the height of its popularity, more than 200 chefs and waiters. On October 4, 1931, the New York News carried the first "Dick Tracy" comic strip. On October 4, 1957, television's "Leave it to Beaver," starring Hugh Beaumont as Bever's dad, premiered on CBS. On October 4, 1960, the first successful communications satellite was launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida. On October 5, 1582, the "Gregorian Calendar," the MICHIGAN CITY’S one that most of the world uses today, was intro- NICEST NEIGHBORHOOD duced by Pope Gregory XIII. BIRCH TREE FARMS Enjoy your morning coffee look- On October 5, 1931, Clyde Pangborn and Hugh ing out over lovely Lake Diane. Herndon completed the first non-stop flight across the 4 bedroom/ 2 bath house locat- Pacific Ocean, arriving in the state of Washington 41 ed on private lake. Fish and hours after taking off from Japan. canoe in your own back yard. New air conditioning and fur- On October 5, 1981, Swedish diplomat Raul nace in 2004, walkout family room with fireplace. Lot size Wallenberg, who was credited with saving thousands 98’ x 160’. Walk to Lake Michigan, Notre Dame School. of Hungarian Jews from the Nazis in World War II, $269,000 became only the second person to be granted honorary 219-861-7065 United States citizenship. THE Page 50 September 29, 2005 Travels with Charley: Heading North on a Road Less Traveled Called M-140 by Charles McKelvy

I already filed my yearly report on the Kal-Haven Trail in the June 23rd issue, so I am not going to bore you now with more details of what a joy it is to ride that linear park between South Haven and Kalamazoo in Michigan. Rather, I want to tell you of a lovely summer drive Natalie and I took to the Kal-Haven Trail’s western trailhead in South Haven from Three Oaks by way of: Galien, Buchanan, Niles, Berrien Center, Watervliet, and Van Buren County. Mostly on M-140, mind you.

The typical traffic pattern on Galien-Buchanan Road.

Then we cruised through the center of that come- back city on fabulous Front Street and soon found ourselves rolling through the southwestern Michigan countryside on Niles-Buchanan Road.

Natalie guides us east from Three Oaks along U.S. 12.

Allow me to explain: I had to download baseball photos at the Gazette in Three Oaks before deadline on Friday morning, so I suggested to Natalie we load up the bikes on the car and then head to the Kal-Haven from Three Oaks. “Like we did that time last fall,” I said, “when we picked up M-140 north of Niles and drove up to South Haven that way.” “That was lovely,” Natalie said, “you’ve got a date.” And so after beating the deadline at the Gazette, we headed east on U.S. 12 from Three Oaks with Natalie at the helm, and I manning the photographer’s nest Entering beautiful downtown Buchanan from the west on Front Street. in order to capture our epic land voyage in digital images. But after snapping only one photograph of our We soon crossed the mighty St. Joseph River on eastward progress on 12, we found ourselves being tail- Business U.S. 12 and turned left on U.S. 31 and then gated by an over-eager fellow in an enormous red pick- turned left again at Riverfront Park so we could use up contraption with a humongous boat in tow. the public amenities. A certain photographer, it would “If I have to stop for any reason, he’ll rear-end us seem, had consumed way too much tea that morning. and kill us,” Natalie said, flicking on the turn-indi- Tsk, tsk. cator. So, after a timely visit to Riverfront Park, we con- She hung a left on Cleveland Road in Galien and tinued north on old U.S. 31 to the junction with M- headed north through town to Galien-Buchanan 140. All we had to do was look for the sign that said Road which offered us a relaxing and rolling ride “Watervliet 25 miles” and follow that road, which east to Buchanan. was on the right. THE September 29, 2005 Page 51

Really, they should rename Berrien County something like Berry County. Or Apple County. Or Cherry County. Or Peaches County. Or Blueberry County. Any of those would work, because you are going to see all of those growing in abundance as you cruise north along majestic M-140. And there are many opportunities to stop and either pick or buy ready picked produce along the way. Perhaps Natalie and I will return to one of those orchards in the near future and give you a bite-by-bite account of what it’s like to pick your own peaches or apples. Anyway, being of fairly ancient bodies, we naturally had to make another pit stop before we reached Watervliet, and there was a thoughtfully positioned roadside “rest stop” just south of I-94 for our conve- nience. There was even what looked like fresh spring Heading north on M-140 from Niles. water running out of a spigot. Life does not get better than that, sports fans. And then the real beauty began. M-140 Continued on Page 52 Last fall, when we drove north on M-140 to the Kal- Haven Trail, we lamented the entire way that I had not thought to bring along the camera. But, we decided then and there, if we were ever to drive that scenic drive again up the eastern spine of Berrien County into the very heart of Van Buren County, then we would certainly have to go forth caparisoned for battle. Thus, the photographs you see before you are tes- timony to our foresight. And rather than let my words and pictures paint a mental image of just how stunningly beautiful M- 140 is between Niles and Watervliet, you should drive it yourself next time you’re cruising about the countryside in your high-mileage hybrid. (At least I hope you’re considering a high-mileage hybrid, because, folks, gas prices are not a comin’ down any- time soon!!)

A cool rest stop on M-140 just south of Watervliet.

Our only encounter with I-94. We drove under it and kept on going. The thing you’ll notice as you toodle northward along M-140 is all the fruit that grows in Berrien County. Downtown Watervliet. It definitely merits another visit. THE Page 52 September 29, 2005

M-140 Continued from Page 51 We climbed to a hill overlooking the harbor and We then pressed on under I-94 and waved at all the leisurely picniced there before driving a short distance weary interstate travelers above. Then we breezed to the Kal-Haven Trail where we had our usual through beautiful downtown Watervliet, noting such delightful day of bicycling without cars. colorfully named businesses as “The Enchanted Florist.” Watervliet, we decided, merits a return visit, and you, no doubt, will reap the benefits one day in these pages. Sadly for us, the road north from Watervliet was not the less-traveled one we had become accustomed to, and by the time we crossed into Van Buren County we were being tail-gated by one mammoth truck or SUV after another. Everyone seemed to be in a big hurry to get somewhere soon, and Natalie’s insistence on actu- ally driving the speed limit — 55 m.p.h. — was sim- ply not good enough for our frantic fellow travelers. Enough was enough, so Natalie turned left off of M-140, and we meandered around the backroads of Van Buren County for a while until we found good old The Kal-Haven Trail awaits. CR-380 that faithfully took us west under I-196 and put us on our favorite roadway in the whole wide world Then, to top it all off, we ended our South Haven — the Blue Star Highway. sojourn at the Sherman Dairy Bar on Phoenix Road Once on Blue Star, we knew just how to guide the for some no-fat, no-sugar carmel revel and vanilla cher- car to South Haven’s beautiful Stanley Johnston ry ice cream. Memorial Park on the north bank of the Black River.

Natalie breaks out the victuals at Stanley Johnston Memorial Park in South Haven. Just desserts at the Sherman Dairy Bar in South Haven. Blue Star Highway took us home to Harbert in its typical relaxed style, and we arrived refreshed and ready to do it all over again. Hope to see you out there sometime, as long as you’re not tailgating us!

Our lunch-time view of the harbor in South Haven.

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Experienced & Reliable - Call 1-866/255-9266 FINISHING TOUCH: Residential & Specialty Cleaning Service SNYDER PROFESSIONAL FINISHING Professional - Insured - Bonded - Uniformed Painting - Staining - Dry Wall - Trim Carpentry - Restoration - Renovation #1 in Customer Satisfaction. Phone 219/872-8817. - 20+ Years of experience. References avail. CLEAN FOR A DAY CLEANING SERVICE - Home or Business Licensed and insured. 219/874-6615 Pressure Wash Decks & Houses — Insured & Bonded ALL BRIGHT PAINTING - Interior/exterior. Satisfaction guaranteed. Call Wendy at 219/879-4392. — Email [email protected] Free estimates. Licensed & insured. 219/879-7199. PERSONAL TOUCH CLEANING — Homes - Condos - Offices. WARREN’S PAINT & PRESSURE WASHING. Day and afternoons available. - Call Darla at 219/879-2468. Free estimates. Call 219-872-6424. We Do It Right The Very First Time DUNIVAN PAINTING AND POWER WASHING –INTERIOR/EXTERIOR. COOLSPRING CLEANERS Local. Experienced. Insured. Reasonable Rates. Beach Rentals - Homes - Offices - Apartments - Construction Call Brian at 219-879-8239. Free Estimates - Insured - Excellent References WAYNE’S PAINTING. From top to bottom, interior/exterior. Painting, Call 219/874-7635, or 219/861-6328. staining, decks, pressure washing. Free est. Fully insured. 13 yrs. Exp. HEALTHY HOME CLEANING SERVICE 219-363-7877 days; 219-778-2549 evenings. Ask for Wayne. Non-toxic - Non-polluting. $15.00 off first service. SPOUSES PAINTING HOUSES. 219/879-5476. - [email protected] Specializing in small interior/exterior projects. SUZANNE’S CLEANING Economical, experienced and dependable. 219/326-5578. Call Jill or Dave 219-926-8214. THE Page 56 September 29, 2005

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RAINBOW TRADES - 809 FRANKLIN SQUARE - 219/874-7099 Firewood, snowplowing, excavating. — Call 872-7290. ANTIQUES GALORE! Jewelry, China, Furniture, Toys, Dolls, Paintings, FREE ESTIMATES African Masks, Indian Items, Vintage Clothes, Tools, Gifts, Unique Items. HEALY’S LANDSCAPING & STONE BALLOONS ALL WAYS - Birthdays, Parties, Big Events. We Deliver! 219/879-5150 — FAX 219-879-5344 COSTUME WORLD - Rentals/Sales, Makeup. Over 1,000 Costumes. http://www.healysland.com - [email protected] Seek the Unique — Our WEB Site: www.costumeworld.net LARGEST Supplier of Natural Stone in NW Indiana SALE OF THE CENTURY – Armoire (74”H, 48”W, 23”D). Warm honey 15+ Types of Flagstone, Granite boulders, River Rock, Mulch, pine with black fittings. TV ready. Matching 5-drawer chest. 30+ Types of Stone (41”H, 32”W, 19”D). $300 for both. Call 219-879-7135. New Items: Kewanee Skippers, Platinum Blue Flagstone, Black ANTIQUE ROLLTOP DESK Flagstone, Appaloosa Flagstone, Santa Margarita Flagstone. Oak, very good condition, includes chair. Call 219-778-9702. Landscaping, Stone Work, Ponds, Fountains, Nursery Stock! GARAGE SALE – Sat & Sun, Oct 1&2, 2940 Lake Shore Dr. Order now to avoid Spring Rush! 10am-2pm. Brass Twin Beds, King Bed, Torchiere Lamps, 6 Stainless JIM’S LAWN SERVICE. Barstools, Casual Chairs, Assorted White Wicker Furniture, TVs, Desks, For all your mowing needs, call Jim. Weekly & bi-weekly rates. Elec. Keyboard, 6ft Artificial Christmas Tree, Small Chest Freezer, 219/874-2715. Leave message. Stereo/Rec/Tape Deck and much, much more. H&S SERVICES —2621 E. US HIGHWAY 12 2001 LEXUS RX 300. Just over 54K miles. Navigation, HID headlights. Call 219/872-8946 Blk/Blk. Leather, heated seats, CD changer. VSC. Call 219-871-0502. Let Us Be Your One Stop Shop ESTATE SALE. 621 Lakefront, Beverly Shores. Fri/Sat, 9am-3pm. Colored Mulch - Topsoil - River Rock Bring your water bottle and climb the dune to vintage furniture, artwork, Retaining Wall Blocks - Natural Stone assortment of smalls, from lives well lived. Linger for the view. PAT’S TREE SERVICE. Drive home in a 2002 Eldorado. Complete tree and landscaping service. MOVING SALE. Fine Furniture, 9 pc. Dining Room set. Elaborate King Experts in storm damage. Licensed and insured. Free estimates. size Headboard set. 2 China Cabinets. 2 Couches. Lg. Gold Trimmed Call 219-362-5058. Mirror. Small Freezer. Lg House Plants. Too much to list! CAPPY’S LAWN CARE Sat., Oct. 1, 9am-2pm. 2906 Lake Shore Drive. FREE ESTIMATES • FULLY INSURED 219-874-3580 WANT TO BUY BUYING-SELLING COINS, GOLD, SILVER ADDIE’S LAWN MAINTENANCE • Residential & Commercial MICHIANA COIN AND BULLION Yard Clean-Up • Mowing• Aeration• Thatching• We also do Ext. Power 719 MONROE ST., LAPORTE, IN Wash, Stain & Seal. Free Estimates. We Beat Any Written Price. 219-362-1500 Call 219-879-2017 or (cell) 219-331-3571 - Leave message. REAL ESTATE CHUCK’S LANDSCAPING AND TREE SERVICE. COMMERCIAL - RENTALS/LEASE/SELL Custom landscape design & installation. Tree & shrub planting. GOLDEN SANDES STORE AND LOCK Compete Lawn Renovation, i.e., Seed & Sod - Mulch & River Rock. 4407 E. U.S. 12 (@ Hwy. 212) Michigan City, IN. 219/879-5616. Retaining Walls & Planters: Rock. Block Flagstone Timbers. Railroad ties. OFFICE SPACE AVAIL IN BEAUTIFUL SETTING, located on the east- Drain Tile Installation for Water Control ern edge of Michigan City. Rent includes all util, + common area Brick Patios — Driveway Designs — Parking Problems? Resolved! maintenance. For more information phone Jerry at 219/874-8748 High tolerance tree and stump removal — Tree and bush removal FOR LEASE WITH IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY Insured and References - Senior Discount. Approximately 1,500 square feet of executive office space located at ONE CALL DOES IT ALL 1411 S. Woodland Ave., Michigan City, IN. Contemporary style, ample 219/874-8785 drive up parking and energy efficient. Call 219/872-0318. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES OFFICE SUITE ATTENTION DRIVERS willing to train to obtain CDL! NO EXPERI- 3 private plus reception area. High traffic, near major hwy. ENCE NECESSARY! TMC Transportation needs drivers. Guaranteed All bldg. expenses paid except phone. 2811 E. Michigan Blvd. weekly earnings. Premium equipment and benefits. Excellent earn- Call 219-879-9188 or 219-879-2700. ing potential and still be OFF WEEKENDS! It’s not a job, it’s a RENTALS INDIANA future! FOR CDL Training through Commercial Driver Institute in HOUSE FOR RENT IN LONG BEACH South Bend, IN. Call today. - 1-800-882-7364 AC0064 3/BR. Across from lake. Great view & beach. Call 219/874-8692. ACCESS TO A COMPUTER? Work from home online. $500-$1,500 LONG BEACH COZY 4/BR HOUSE AT STOP 15 (Across from Beach) part time to $5,000+ full time. www.fortuneinsuccess.com/?refid=be Fireplace and Large Deck. No pets. Call 708/579-1745. THE NO. 1 HOME BASED PROGRAM. Make $500-$1,000 daily. No selling, no buying. Not MLM. No boss. Peggy 800-242-0363 mailbox 4317. DUNESCAPE BEACH CLUB EXPERIENCED DIESEL MECHANICS needed for tractor/trailer facility. LAKEFRONT CONDOS — 2 and 3 bedrooms. Great pay. Good Benefits. Call Buck at 574-656-3560. Avail. Sept.-June — $1,400 to $2,000 per month. SUPPLEMENTAL INCOME. Place and supervise internat’l high school DUNESCAPE REALTY - 219/872-0588. students. Training, Travel Incentives. Call CETUSA 888-238-8723 today. SHERIDAN BEACH. Contemporary, spacious, furn. 3BR, 2-1/2BA home. ARE YOU A PEOPLE PERSON? ARE YOU A SELF STARTER? 2-car garage. Outstanding lake vistas. Short or long term. Call 630-852- Creekwood Inn needs a weekend innkeeper to welcome our guests. Must 5414, e-mail [email protected], www.michigancityrental.com be computer literate & able to handle multiple tasks, incl. some book- 2BR CONDO IN LONG BEACH POINTE. Water/gas/heat. $815/month keeping. Please call for an appt. & have resume. 219-872-8357. plus electric. Call Merrion & Associates Realtors at 219-872-4000. THE September 29, 2005 Page 57

LONG BEACH SINGLE FAMILY YEAR ROUND ON DOUBLE LOT 2 WINTER RENTAL LONG BEACH. Lovely shabby chic poolhouse. Lg. BLKS. FROM STOP 28. Well maintained open flr. plan with gorgeous wooded lot, 2 decks, beautiful views, newly remodeled. Modern with hrdw. flrs. & frpl. Comfortably sleeps 12. New separate basement guest country charm, 2-1/2 blks. from beach. Very private, newly furn. 5BR, 4- suite with full bath, laundry & bunk beds. The best and biggest beach in 1/2BA. Laundry, Jacuzzi, 1 car garage. $850/mo. 312-404-4457. Long Beach. Call 847-251-7494 or visit http://vrbo.com/57932 TRAIL CREEK. Small, lovely 2BR. Garage. No pets. Avail. to resp. SHERIDAN BEACH EXECUTIVE RENTAL. Beautifully furnished and person, non-smoker. Sec lease refs. $675/mo.+ util. 219-879-0962. fully equipped large, modern, luxury 3BR, 1-1/2BA across from beach. 1BR APARTMENT IN SHERIDAN BEACH. Newly remodeled. Weekends, Weekly, Monthly, Long Term. Call 219-872-4446. 3 blks. to lake. $550/mo. utilities included. Call 219-874-3574. SHERIDAN BEACH WINTER RENTAL ONE MONTH FREE RENT & FREE W/D. 1BR condo in Marina Park 3BR, 2Bath. Fully furnished. On beach. $1,200/mo. +util. South. Great view. Remodeled with neutral colors. 12 mo. lease. STUDIO - 1BR, fully furnished. On beach. $700/mo. 312-560-5122. $795/mo. + utilities. Call Cassandra at 312-259-4011. ESCAPE TO BEAUTIFUL SANDY BEACHES at this 3BR lakefront with RENTALS MICHIGAN coach house. Sleeps 12. $3,200/wk or just main house $2,500/wk. MICHIGAN, New Buffalo, Village of Grand Beach. Call Lake Effect Vacation Rentals Realty at 269/469-9813. Lake front home, just 42 steps down to this private beach on LONG BEACH HOUSE FOR RENT ON LAKE SHORE DRIVE Lake Michigan. Enjoy magnificent sunsets from this lakeside living room. 3/BR. A/C. Fpl. Furn. Summer wkly. rentals avail. Also avail Sept thru This cozy 3BR is completely furnished. May. $750/mo + util. Call 708/424-8756, or 219/874-8428. Available now thru May 1, 2006 for a rental fee of $645/mo. For more information & viewing appointment, call 708-848-1025. LONG BEACH HOUSE FOR RENT - Great location, very close to beach and park. 4/BR, 2/Bath. A/C. W/D. New kitchen w/DW. Deck w/BBQ. ON LAKE MICHIGAN, NEW BUFFALO. 2BR condo Warwick Shores. Cable TV. – Avail. for winter rental through 6/15/06. Also cottages. Private beach, pool, tennis, summer or year round rental. Call 312-953-9570. Call 269-469-0300-wkdays, 269-469-2943-even. & wk. ends. YEARLY RENTAL. Newer 2BR, 2BA. All appliances. No pets. 3 blocks BEACH HOUSE ON CREST OF DUNE. New Buffalo. 2BR, 2-1/2BA. to beach. Credit check. $750/mo. + util. Call 219-363-6818. Terrific views of lake, Chicago skyline, sunsets. Private woods w/trails, tennis pool, beach. Frplc, DSL, deck, balc. Summer: $1600/wk. CHARMING LONG BEACH TWO STORY HOME Off-season: $1000/mo. Call 773-947-9182 or 269-469-6579. Stop 20 - Newly redone - 4/BR, 2/Bath. Furnished - No Pets. AUTHENTIC LOG HOMES FOR RENT. Long or short term available. Washer/dryer. 1/4 Block to beach. $850/mo + utilities. Call 269-469-1555 or email grandbeachmotel.com Avail Sept’05 - June ‘06 - Call 708/717-8883. SECLUDED 3BR BEACH COTTAGE! SHORELAND HILLS 10 MONTH RENTAL. 3BR, 2BA, furnished, W/D. 2 Let Muddy Paw’s Inn become your weekend escape from the hustle and blks. to lake. Avail. 9/1/05 to 6/30/06. $725 per month includes lawn/leaf bustle of everyday life. Steps to the beach, big yard, deck, sleeps 9-11, maint., but not utilities. No pets. Call Bob N. at (800)899-2699 or Clare pet friendly, and packed with pleasing amenities. N. at (708) 579-1193. Recently remodeled. “Must see to appreciate.” Call to schedule your peace of mind today: 773-572-6522. FALL RENTAL — CHARMING COUNTRY HOME - STOP 33 CUTE & COZY 1BR HOUSE, New Buffalo. Fieldstone frpl. Screen room. Sept. thru May 31. 2 blks. from lake. Fully furnished, well decorated. Deck. W/D. C/A. $650/mo. + sec. dep. 269-469-4544 or 269-469-4663. 3BR, 2BA. Family room w/fireplace. Sun room. 2 car garage. A/C. W/D. MICHIANA, MI. 2-1/2 blks. to beach. Studio, 3BR, 4BA. Weekends, Patio & deck. No pets, no smoking. $950/mo. Call 708-784-9866. weekly or monthly. 269-469-0219 evenings or leave message. THE PERFECT BEACH HOUSE IN SHERIDAN BEACH 3BR, 2.5BA. 1 blk. to beach. Great big eat-in kitchen. Pool table. REAL ESTATE FOR SALE Fireplace, 2 decks w/gas grill. Satellite TV w/DVR, DVD, VCR. W/D. A/C. LAND FOR SALE REALLY COMFY BEDS! Sleeps 10. Rates negotiable. Beverly Shores, Indiana Contact Stacy, 312-282-1535 or email [email protected] for pictures and more info. 3 separate buildable lots for sale. HOME IN OGDEN DUNES. Portage school system. Walking distance to $170,000 – 3 blks. To Lake Michigan South Shore station. 3 possibly 4BR, 3BA. 2 car garage. Spacious yard. $250,000 – Lake Michigan glimpses $1500/mo. + util. Avail Sept. 1. Call 219-762-9194. $390,000 – Spectacular Lake Michigan views BRIGHT, FURNISHED 2BR APARTMENT overlooking Lake Michigan. (219) 878-1724 $900/MO + util. Call Century 21-Long Beach Realty, 219-874-5209. HAVE YOUR OWN BEACH HOUSE IN SHERIDAN BEACH. Large 4BR, FLINT LAKE – VALPARAISO. Charming cottage on wooded hillside. 2BA, 2 car garage. Private yard with 2 decks. Call 630-894-6937. Spacious LR. Big frpl. Country kitchen. 1BR. Glassed in study. Steps to LONG BEACH – LOT FOR SALE: Building site near Long Beach beach. Peaceful. 1 hr. to Chicago, 10 mins. to Valparaiso University. Country Club and Town Center. Short walk to beach. $720/mo. Call 219-464-2499 or pager 800-605-3508. $185,000. 219-879-2517 (Realtor) GREAT WEEKEND GETAWAY! Sandy Paw’s Inn offers all the comfort of TWO 1/2 ACRE PARCELS ON HARBERT RD. Walk to the lake. home with the charm of a classic beach cottage! 4BD, 2BA, sleeps 12- $289,000 ea. or one-1 acre parcel for $550,000. Call 269-469-3639. 15, pet friendly, seconds to the breathtaking shoreline, minutes to the out- LAKE AREA MEGA LOFT CONDO. 1860 sq.ft. + 2-car garage. 2BR, 2- let mall for shopping, and endless activities! Ideal for multi family or a 1/2BA + den. End unit; quiet. Ceramic tile in living areas, BRs carpet. girls/guys weekend. Just over an hour from Chicago. Wired surround sound, fireplace ready. 12x18 brick patio, all appliances Call for more info and schedule your escape to our piece of including up-graded stove. Laundry room; dog friendly. paradise today! 773-572-6522. $195,000. Call 219-874-4666 or 219-872-9888. VERY REASONABLE – One-time lakeside Sheridan Beach rental. 2BR, MICHIGAN CITY, IN house. Over 4500 sq. ft. of space, built in 2002. W/D, use of hot tub. Your own entrance. $475/mo., Oct.-April. Share of Call 269-469-0219 for appointment or leave message. utilities. For more info call 219-871-0207 or 312-787-2577. APT. FOR RENT – Furnished. 1BR, kitchen, Jacuzzi, waterfront, deck. MC Lions Club Pancake Breakfast Dock available. $1,200/mo. 219-898-8871 or 219-874-7290. It’s that time again for the Michigan City Lions Club LONG BEACH POINTE – Bright, quiet, 1BR in upper end unit. W/D in unit, blinds included, walk-in closet. D/W, deck, storage, pool. $750/mo. + Pancake Breakfast. This year’s event will take place elect. and security deposit. Gas/Heat/Water included. 219-879-9360. on Sun., Oct. 2, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Michigan City FALL & WINTER RENTAL. Sheridan Beach cozy & charming 4BR, 2BA Senior Center, Washington Park. home on Lake Shore Dr. Fully furn., no smoking. Monthly, weekly & The menu consists of all you can eat pancakes, weekend rates. Call 773-779-5452 for brochure, rates & availability. sausage, eggs, juice, milk and coffee. Price is $4.50/adults, GREAT WEEKEND GETAWAY. 4BR, 2BA, notty pine cottage. Close to beach, park and zoo. Sheridan Beach. Call 708-383-2635. Ask for Pam. and $2.50/children 4-10 years of age. SHERIDAN BEACH RUSTIC 3BR LAKE COTTAGE. Private, wooded This is a yearly fundraiser for the club to help setting. Weekends, weekly, seasonal or yr. round. support their many causes, including the Leader $100/day, $600/wk. Call 219-879-9319. Dog for the Blind program. THE Page 58 September 29, 2005

Off the Book Shelf by Sally Carpenter

No Country for Old Men by Cormac McCarthy We meet psychotic Anton An opportunist, a killer and a cop. Three men who Chigurh right off the bat go down three different paths. The juxtaposition of these when he kills a deputy and lives is interesting in itself as a character study, but escapes from the county jail. it is the eventual crossing of these paths that makes He has a simple philosophy. McCarthy’s writing worthy of your complete attention. If everyone who meets him We go back to 1980 Texas near the Mexican border dies, then he doesn’t have to and a stark, quiet opening scene that encompasses the worry about witnesses. You wide open spaces of that state and a solitary man hunt- just can’t argue with rea- ing antelope. The man is Llewelyn Moss, ex Nam vet, soning like that. married, working as a welder. An average Joe. Average, The race is on in earnest that is, until he comes over a rise and sees what now. Who will outlast who? must be the aftermath of some drug deal gone very There’s plenty of heart-stop- bad: shot up vehicles, dead men sitting upright or ping action, gunplay and psy- sprawled on the ground where they fell, and the chological thrills here, too, drugs and a case of money in the back of one of the but it’s done in such sparse, clean language that sets vehicles. It didn’t take Moss long to figure out that there this story apart from anything you might have read was over two million dollars in that case. What do you lately. Two very enthusiastic thumbs up! suppose happens next? Moss picks up the case and McCarthy has written eight previous novels. He one of the weapons and seems to coldly ignore one of received the National Book Critics Circle Award and the men, not yet dead, who begs him for water. won the National Book Award in 1992 for All the Pretty Moss knows deep in his heart that he is playing Horses. Russian roulette as soon as he makes the decision to Diary of a Fairy Godmother by Esme Raji Codell take the money (he leaves the drugs). Somewhere there Listed as being for the 4th-6th grader, I hate to be is a big player who will not take the losing of his money trite, but this book is too cute! Hunky Dory attends lightly. “If you knew there was somebody out here afoot Harbinger’s Charm School for Young Witches where that had two million dollars of your money, at what she is at the top of her class.Most of their lessons come point would you quit lookin for em? That’s right. from the textbook “Be the One With the Wand.” Her There aint no such a point.” mother proudly told everyone that Hunky Dory will And what about his wife? Can he keep her safe? Is “be the wickedest witch wherever the four winds it the thrill of the game, rolling the dice and seeing blow.” Playing tricks un unsuspecting souls was her what comes up, that makes him take this enormous fun in life like turning a prince into a dragon. After gamble with his life? I only know that it is the doors school, she found the dragon “curled up in a cave, look- we choose to go through that determine our path ing glum” and Hunky “bopped him on his head” with and ultimate destiny in this life. Maybe Moss should her wand and he turned back into a prince. Hmmm. have taken door number two. Not a very witchy thing to do. Moss’ first mistake was filling a water jug and One day she crashed a christening party at the cas- going back to the scene of the crime. The Mexican who tle with her aunt who was ticked off because the had been alive was now very dead with a fresh bul- king and queen didn’t invite her. The upshot of the let hole between his eyes. It wasn’t long before he real- whole evening was that Hunky Dory gave the baby ized that he was being watched and the chase was on. a wish… “The strangest feeling was coming over me, Sheriff Bell is a middle aged man, happily mar- almost like a fever.” Granting wishes made the witch ried,who lived through World War II, got a medal which, feel good. What was hap- to this day, he never thought he deserved, and now pening? Pretty soon she might finds himself in a changing world that seems so dif- be invited to become a Fairy ferent from his childhood when being sent to the Godmother! principal’s office for chewing gum was a big deal. A most entertaining story Now kids were being picked up by the cops from the about appearances and being school for selling dope and carrying weapons. your own person. The illus- Interspersed chapters take the reader inside the trations by Drazen Kozjan sheriff’s head and his ruminations about his job and are very 1960s and fit the his life. I liked the sheriff, he was a simple man…a story perfectly. A great gift good man who wanted to help Moss and his wife and for a young book lover. find out why in the world he did such a stupid thing Till next time, happy read- as take the money and run. ing! THE September 29, 2005 Page 59

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LOOKING FOR WATERFRONT? If you’ve been hoping for a water- VALUE PROXIMITY TO THE LAKE and a natural dune setting? front lot to build your dream home on, but have not been able to afford You don’t have to travel into Michigan to find both! There is a fam- the rising prices at Long Beach Cove, you’ll want to check out the ily compound of just under an acre of undisturbed dune that hosts views that come with this 14,500 sq ft buildable lot on Lady Lane! 3 homes: a 3 bedroom cabin, a 2 bedroom “artist’s studio” and a 1 Picture yourself watching the ducks on Lake Mary, the duffers on bedroom guest cabin. The completely wooded dune is interlaced with the golf course, or the delightful panorama of colors as the seasons walking trails & private vistas. Lake Michigan is just 2 blocks evolve. 125' frontage on Lake Mary! Take a look! $119,000 away... Ask Liv Markle @ 879-8801 for an appointment. LOOK FOR US ON THE INTERNET! • www.MerrionRealty.com Debbie Burke, GRI, ABR Ed Merrion*, CRS, GRI Liv Markle*, CRS, GRI Julie Gring Jim Laughlin Debbie Mengel Susan Carter Jim McGah*, Broker Associate Bill Moldenhauer Jerry Lambert Joan Brown Fran Merrion, GRI, ABR Michele Meden, ABR Jeff Meyer Heather Melnyk *Licensed in John Hayes, GRI, ABR Dave Walsh Tricia Meyer Jessica Storey IN and/or MI THE Page 60 September 29, 2005

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Rustic Sheridan Beach Cottage with wonderful views of Fantasy Retreat from city life on winding tree lined road with Lake Michigan from high dune on Lake Shore Drive. Large view of Lake Michigan only one block away. Perched on a knoll 1 great room with fireplace and windows overlooking lake. on 1 ⁄2 wooded lots, the great room has lofted wood ceiling, antique beams, ceiling height stone fireplace plus hardwood Large master bedroom plus 2 smaller ones. 1 bath. Glass floors. Kitchen with breakfast space and a view of the lake, for- enclosed porch adds entertainment area. Lake Michigan beach mal dining room. Three bedrooms, one on first floor, two upstairs. access. $385,000 Two car tandem garage, basement. $460,000

Five Unit Apartment in Sheridan Beach only 50 feet from Lovely Mantel on raised hearth fireplace in great room. Wood Lake Michigan beach. Second floor has large deck with great floors and sliding glass open to bright three season porch with wood stove for colder days. Two bedrooms include views. All appliances in kitchens. $439,000 master. The 175 foot lot has room for badminton, pool, cro- quet and childrens’ play. On quiet street just short walk to Lake Michigan beach. $349,900 Year Round and Winter Rentals with Lake Michigan Views

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