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Volume 21, Number 31 Thursday, August 11, 2005 The Michigan City Chamber Music Festival:

Eminent Musical Artists Offer Not-To-Miss Programs

by Paula McHugh

Once a year Michi- “getting what you pay gan City becomes for,” because the awash in stirring sonic Michigan City Cham- waves for two weeks ber Music Festival when it makes way for (MCCMF) has gath- the City Chamber ered an esteemed group Music Festival, com- of world-class musi- posed of five Chamber cians whose creden- Music Concerts, three tials resonate with vir- Concerts for Children, tuosity. We’ll fill you and an Adult Educa- in on those impressive tion Series. credentials, and the This continually- people who earned growing event, now in them, a little later on. its fourth season, Let’s just say that an embraces a mission of event of this quality inclusiveness, mean- is a feather in the cap ing that all of its fes- for a town of our size. tival programs—the “Michigan City is an concerts, the informal ideal spot to be reclaim- classes for children and ing a place for the arts,” parents, the adult edu- explained Sunny cation lectures are Gardner-Orbovich, 100% free for anyone to Director of Educational come learn, listen, Programs and Co- appreciate and enjoy. founder of the festival And you can forget— with husband Nicolas right this very min- Orbovich. MCCMF founders Nic Orbovich and Sunny Gardner-Orbovich ute—the old saw about with their daughter, Sophia. MCCM Continued on Page 2 THE Page 2 August 11, 2005

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MCCM Continued from Page 1 Programs for Children and their Parents Adult Education Offerings With apologies to Francophiles, we can best describe The Festival officially began August 8 when Master the noteworthy menu of Festival programs as “Festoso,” Luthier Richard Biggs presented a discussion on the an Italian musical term for joyful or festive. “Fastoso” art of bow making. Longtime Beacher readers may (dignified) too, yet in a friendly, definitely not-stuffy remember our feature story about Richard, who crafts way. The Concerts for Children, which continue to gain bows and restores string instruments from his little in popularity each year, will include a Suzuki String shop in downtown Porter, Indiana for an impressive presentation (August 16) and an interactive rhythmic clientele. Early edition readers may still have time program using easy-to-play “Orff” instruments. to catch the second of three informal adult education We asked Sunny what exactly were presentations on Wednesday (August 10, from 4-6 pm). Orff instruments, wondering if they Nicolas Orbovich will be discussing “The End of had any connection to composer Carl Orff, Time,” focusing on Franz Schubert’s String Quintet perhaps best known for his “Carmina and on Olivier Messiaen’s Quartet for the End of Burana,” Time (to be performed on August 19), both monumental “Orff instruments are pitched rhythm works according to Nic. This Friday, (August 12, 1-3 instruments that are a drum and tone,” pm) the charismatic and innovative music director of she explained. “They have a xylophone the Chicago Brass Symphony and LaPorte County effect, but with wooden blocks. The Symphony Conductor Philip Bauman will host a dis- Sunny Orff Schulwerk,” she added, “is a spe- cussion of “The French Orchestral Tradition.” The Adult cialized method of teaching music.” Education Series, coordinated by MCCMF Education “Birds and Birdsong Throughout the Ages” (August Director Sunny Gardner-Orbovich, takes place at 19) will feature classical samples from festival musi- the Michigan City Public Library. cians plus a make and take art activity. Children The first of five chamber concerts begins this will get to make their own instrument in the “Sounds Saturday with works of Franck, Bolcum and Dvorak. Like Fun” (August 20) activity presented by music edu- The Festival’s theme this year, “Provencal,” reflects cator and LaPorte Symphony Principal bassist Diana the works of several French composers selected to be Ford. Those of us of a certain age who’ve mourned the performed Saturday through August 21. Expect a loss of the likes of Leonard Bernstein’s Young People’s little Mozart, too. And Schubert, Reich, Oppel and Concerts on television can rejoice. Our grandkids Tchaikovsky along with Faure, Poulenc, Massenet, can attend one, two, or all three of these special pro- Chausson, and Messiaen. grams, which will be held at the Michigan City Public Library.

Master Luthier Richard Biggs opened the Festival on Aug. 8 with a discussion on the art of bow making.

A scene from a children’s program last year. THE August 11, 2005 Page 3

About the MCCMF Founders MCCMF Pres- Open ‘til 6 p.m. ident and Artistic Evenings Director Nic Or- bovich has earned a stellar national reputation in the music world as a www.littlehousefashions.comElegant Apparel for the concert violinist, con- [email protected] Conscious Woman Women’s Apparel certmaster, faculty member, recording artist, mentor of Sidewalk Days! young musicians, NPR guest per- Summer Clearance! former, and winner of numerous pres- tigious competitions. 50%-60% Nic’s resume of honors and involvement in the musical arts Off is long enough to fill Pendleton Bias Plaid a book. The grand- Nicolas Orbovich prize winner in the Skirt...Easy fitting A-line Chicago Civic Orchestra Chamber Music Competition, skirt with darts in front and Nic soloed in a Grammy-nominated recording, “The back for a smooth fit. The Hot Springs Festival—Music of Creole Romantic wonderful graphic plaid has Composers.” His sweet violin sounds also can be been cut on the bias for heard in the 2002 Emmy Award-winning documen- exceptional flow and even tary, “The Sound of Dreams.” He has shared the greater visual impact. 35" stage with Itzhak Perlman, Gidon Kramer, Andre long. $138 Watts, and Jean Pierre Rampal and with pop stars Rod Stewart, Yanni, Emmy Lou Harris, the Moody Blues, Pendleton Ribbed and Frank Sinatra Jr., to name just a few. Turtleneck Sweater...A All that musical activity could keep our Michigan true turtleneck with clean- City resident constantly busy away from our area, and finished bottom. $69 yet four years ago, Nic and his wife Sunny Gardner- Orbovich chose to organize and promote a Chamber Be sure to use your Festival just for us. Now, how cool is that? “There are so many sincere and art-loving people Fun Fall Discounts! here,” Sunny said, adding that she and Nic had seen a gap or “deficiency” that needed to be filled. She avoid- New Fall Arriving Daily! ed stating outright that she and Nic want to give back to their community—maybe because that phrase has FUN FALL FUN FALL become a little overused. But, Michigan City is the cou- DISCOUNTS DISCOUNTS ple’s adopted home town, and Sunny admitted that 30% Off 25% Off the community setting is filled with inspiration. One Regular Priced Item One Regular Priced Item Expires August 31st, 2005 Not Valid with any Expires August 31st, 2005 Not Valid with any Sunny Gardner-Orbovich shares a background in Other Offer. Cannot be combined with any Other Offer. Cannot be combined with any music and in the visual arts. Having studied paint- other coupons or sale. other coupons or sale. ing at Wichita State under the tutelage of John Fincher and Ronald Christ, the Michigan City art SUPER TENT SALE! teacher, painter and muralist also demonstrates her $5-$50 Values up to $400! versatility as a violist with the LaPorte Symphony. Sunny studied voice with Sonia Rasmussen at the IU School of Music, and she earned six years of Suzuki Meet Us For Lunch And A Style Show string method experience, too. Sunny’s focus for the WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24 - HANNAH’S, NEW BUFFALO MCCMF events are on providing children and adults 409 Alexander Street, LaPorte, IN 326-8602 with an expanding repertoire of informative and fun 409 Alexander Street LaPorte, IN 326-8602 On Hwy 35 - 5 Blocks South of Lincolnway lectures and presentations. TurnTurn Rightright on AlexanderAlexander Monday-FridayMonday - Friday10 am 9:30to 6 pmto 7 Saturday Saturday 9:30 9:30 am to to5 5 pm MCCM Continued on Page 4 THE Page 4 August 11, 2005

MCCM Continued from Page 3 More World-Class Musicians Culture on Our Doorstep Featured festival performers The August smorgasbord of include: classical delights and the festi- Pianist Robert Auler, who just val’s world-class musicians come one year ago debuted at Carnegie to us at our doorstep. Concerts are Hall. He is a Professor of Piano at held on various days either at the State University of New York. the First Presbyterian Church, Cellist Wesley Baldwin, grand 9th and Washington streets, the Bauman prize winner in numerous nation- First United Methodist Church, 7th Jones al and international performance and Pine streets, or at the Lubeznik competitions. Center for the Arts, 101 W. 2nd St. Violist and composer Rudolph All the children’s concerts are Haken, a former member of the held at the Michigan City Public Houston Symphony and a former Library. faculty member at West Virginia A cultural event of this caliber, University and Interlochen. cur- offered to the community free of rently a professor at the University charge, is underwritten by a grant of Illinois. from the Michigan City Enrich- Wesley Cellist Stephen Framil, first- ment Corporation and through Huang prize winner in last year’s CRS donations from people like you, who competition for performing artists. recognize the assets such cultur- Soprano Kimberly Jones, Lyric al enrichment brings to the city. Opera Center of American Artists. The MCCMF is a nonprofit She was selected to perform with organization. Its objectives are the Orchestra della Toscana in to share a love and appreciation Florence. of classical music. Pianist Kuang-Hao Huang, Businesses that have recog- international performer and a nized the importance of offering Auler “Ravinia Rising Star.” You might this fine arts program include Ford have heard him on WFMT during donors Rowley Bushue Accounting, a Dame Myra Hess Memorial G.M. Fedorchak & Associates, Series. Keystone Consulting of Chicago, Clarinetist William King, soloist, Tom Edwards, Horizon Bank, and performer, who is international- the LaPorte Symphony Orchestra, ly known and currently an Oakland Inc. (MI) University professor and a member of the Con Spirito wood- wind quintet, which garnered Haken Grondin much attention for their 1987 concert in the People’s Republic of China. Gabriel Schaffer, Principal Viola of the Rockford and South Bend Symphony Orchestras and has concertized around the world. Children’s Concert performers include: King Soprano Thea Smith, who appeared in the 2002 production of Purcell’s “King Arthur.” Diana Ford, Principal Bass of the LaPorte Symphony and cer- tified Orff Schulwerk educator. Emilie Grondin, cellist and Suzuki clinician. She teaches string ensembles at Stanley Clark School in South Bend. Framil Nic Orbovich with The Beacher’s own Barbara Stodola THE August 11, 2005 Page 5

This year, Kim and Ted Reese donated space in their condos for several festival musicians, and Carolyn Harris and Gary Smith donated room in their home for concert space earlier this season. As the audiences get big- ger each year, the need for more volunteers arises. Opportunities to serve as an usher or greeter, a host family to a guest musician, or as a fundraiser, stage- hand, promoter or refreshment providers will assure the growth and continuity of this musical feast. Monetary donations are welcomed, of course, and can be mailed to the nonprofit MCCMF at 1131 219-872-5528 Spring Street, Michigan City. Service Hours As word spreads about the quality and diversity of Mon.-Fri. 7:30 am-5:00 pm the annual Chamber Music Festival, the audience will keep growing, especially with the free price tag. Here Sat. 8:00 am-12:00 pm is a chance, thanks to the dedicated efforts of the MCCMF organizers and donors to catch one or several programs and to expand your cultural horizons. 10% OFF SERVICE OVER $100.00

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It is with great sadness the Beacher announces the passing of Gerald A. Montgomery, patriarch of the Montgomery family and founder of Montgomery & Associates, Inc. The company owns and operates the Beacher Business Printers and the Beacher Weekly Newspaper. Friends and business acquaintances alike will always remember Jerry’s slow Texas drawl and quiet sense of humor. A proud member of Michigan City Lions Club, Jerry could always be seen manning the tables at the Lion’s Pancake Breakfast or the Lakefront Art Festival. He was a great supporter of the community in which he lived and served on boards in both Long Beach and Michigan City. Jerry is survived by his wife Sally, publisher and editor of The Beacher Weekly Newspaper, and two sons, Don and Tom who both have an active part in the running of the company. Don is married to Cindy and they have two daughters, Jennifer and Emily. Although born in Texas, Jerry has been a resident of Michigan City since 1947. He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War and was brought to the area by the U.S. Navy as commanding officer of the Michigan City Naval Reserve Training Center. He was discharged in 1950 and then worked many years as A Celebration of Life was held on Aug. 8 at Root a sales representative for Blocksom and Company and Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the St. various other manufacturing companies. Anthony Memorial Health Centers Hospice program.

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OLIVE BRANCH FARM, the place to share with family and HILLTOP RETREAT on 2 lovely acres. Conveniently locat- THIS CEDAR SHAKE COTTAGE is just 1 block from your private friends. This old fashioned farm house is located on 61.2 acres ed between the Heston Corridor and Three Oaks. 2 bedrooms, beach access! You won't be disappointed when you walk into the great with amazing tree lined views. Step back to a simpler time room with stone fireplace, 18ft. vaulted pine ceilings, gourmet kitchen in the eat-in country kitchen, with the updates of today, or 2 baths, open floor plan makes it great for entertaining, with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops, and gorgeous gather around the wood burning stove in the living room for gourmet kitchen, patio and beautiful landscaping. Bonus 30x40 wood flooring. The master suite offers a glass shower and separate those winter evenings. In summer enjoy the in-ground pool detached unfinished artist studio/guest quarters with elec- whirlpool tub, 2 more bedrooms finish out the main level. The loft offers or huge screened porch. The large red barn offers plenty of tric and water. $299,000 space for guests or kids sleep overs. There are 2 screened porch- space for toys, a tractor or animals. $895,000 es and fresh landscaping. Come take a look! $699,900

LONG BEACH LOT. Build your dream cottage TOTAL SERENITY awaits you at this lovely log home in 2 BLOCKS FROM LAKE MICHIGAN is this archi- on this rolling, wooded lot just 2 blocks from Lake Camp Madron, a 240 acre rolling, wooded community with tecturally designed ranch home on 2 large lots in a 60 acre lake. There are hiking & cross country ski Michigan. Gas, electric and water available. 2738 Long Beach. 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, teakwood floor- trails, tennis courts and an apple orchard. The home fea- ing throughout the main level, galley kitchen with Floral Trail, Long Beach at Stop 27 $250,000 tures a great room with fireplace and lots of natural light, luxurious main floor master suite with balcony & screened stainless steel appliances, 2 fireplaces, many porch, gourmet kitchen, rec room, wet bar and garage. upgrades, mature landscaping and 2 car garage. $699,000 A must see! $599,000

A LONG WINDING DRIVE leads to this private 3500 A BEACH COTTAGE just 2 blocks from your private JUST 4 BLOCKS TO MICHIANA BEACH and just 1 sq. ft. cedar shake Prairie Style home nestled on 12 acres. beach and less than 1.5 hours from Chicago! You won't block to the tennis courts and playground, this 4 bed- This gorgeous location includes a 1 acre private pond find anything to compare to the custom tile work, vaulted room, 2 bath cottage has vaulted pine ceilings, 4 with cabana and dock. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, open con- pine ceilings, floor to ceiling free-standing stone fireplace, season room, country kitchen, open floor plan, field- cept, one of a kind fireplace, gourmet kitchen, office, screened porch, covered front porch and lots of cus- custom cabinets, and private fenced yard of this Lakeside stone fireplace, wood floors, finished walkout lower level. tom features throughout. Just 10 minute drive to Lake cottage. Freshly landscaped and now finished, you can move 2168 sq. ft. of living space plus a 3 car garage for all Michigan. Additional acreage available. $985,000 right in and enjoy the lake. $599,000 your beach toys! $495,000 THE Page 18 August 11, 2005 Singing Sands Performing Arts Leads Rhythm Sessions at Camps

by Mary Fox

On a hot summer day in Gill Field at Elston Middle School, scores of children moved their shakers to a beat while others danced. The short rhythmic program was part of the activities during the Round-Up of the Summer Adventure Camp, an eight-week camp sponsored by the LaPorte County Coalition of Youth- Serving Agencies.

Isaiah Robinson, who also is involved with the Dunes Arts Foundation, led the youth during the performance.

Bruce Hastell presented Christina Karemesines with a check for Singing Sands Performing Arts. blended together. “This is the first time that all these children have been brought together to perform,” said Christina Karamesines, president, founder and program director of Singing Sands Performing Arts. The music program was a welcome part of the activities for the 300 children who ranged from six to 12 years old who attended the Summer Adventure Camp. “We would not have been able to have a music and rhythm program,” said Allan Whitlow, executive director of the Boys’ and Girls’ Club. He added, “It was very beneficial to us.” Members of the Boys’ and Allan explained that the arts is among the core areas Girls’ Clubs in the programming for the youth at the center. The were among other areas are education and careers, health and life the youth moving shakers skills, sports, fitness and recreation and character and to the rhythm at leadership. “This is a natural component of the things the Summer that we try to do at the Boys’ and Girls’ Club,” he said. Adventure Camp Impressed with the abilities of the teachers, staff Round-Up. at the sites said that the youth enjoyed themselves. Jackie Daniel, program director at the YMCA, said that children forgot any reticence to dancing. “I think Singing Sands made it fun.and interesting enough that everyone wanted to participate. I think everyone participated and loved doing it.” Herb Higgin, coordinator of the Safe Harbor Moving rhythmically, the children demonstrated the Program, said the youth at the site looked forward to skills learned during weekly sessions with Singing Sands the weekly sessions that brought out their exuberance. Performing Arts. For six weeks, Sarah Rausch, Isaiah “They were able to bring out a lot of the energy that Robinson and Tony Banks met with the youth at kids need to impart.” seven of the sites, teaching rhythm and percussion as Singing Sands, a non-profit organization, received they moved shakers, chanted and danced and stomped. a grant through the Michigan City Area Schools to teach At the round-up, the children from the varied sites during the Summer Adventure Camp. During the THE August 11, 2005 Page 19

Saturday PICNICAugust 20th 1-3 pm 2-man sand volleyball tourney $5 entry per team - cash prizes for winners. While some of the youth moved shakers to the beat, others sang. + Moonwalk, toddler jumping house, kid volleyball school year, Singing Sands has been part of programs at Krueger, Barker and Elston Middle Schools 4 pm and at an elementary school. The organization relies on monetary and instrument donations for its programming. Bruce Hastell, Singing Sands musical mass in the grass director and chairman of the board, made a monetary Join us as Father Keith donation after the performance at Gill Field. Christina said that Singing Sands plans to continue celebrates Mass outside on the grass. to be part of the Summer Adventure Camp. The Bring your beach chairs or beach blankets camp offers youth a variety of experiences. Herb Higgin said that the camp included art, computer 5 pm instruction, swim lessons, an orientation to the physical education program, Presidential Challenge, the summer reading program at the Michigan City Public dinner Italian beef sandwiches, brats, Library and work on team-building skills at the chal- hot dogs, side dishes, homemade desserts, beer, lenge education course at Joy School. “I thought it was a highly successful summer,” Herb said. Still, the wine and sangria games 3-legged sack Safe Harbor coordinator sees room for growth. “We races, tug-o-war, water baloon toss, treasure hunt, hope to expand it for next year,” he added. watermelon seed spit, face painting, tattoos, egg toss, raﬄes and more please join us for a day of food, festivities & fellowship

1000 Moore Road Michigan City Sarah Rausch and Isaiah Robinson taught the sessions for Indiana Singing Sands at seven sites. THE Page 20 August 11, 2005 Author Stewart at Book Signing Jacqueline Widmar Stewart, noted author of the 2003 Lexicus Press publication, The Glaciers’ Treasure Trove: A Field Guild to the Lake Michigan Riviera, will appear at a book signing on Sat., Aug. 13, 5 p.m. MI time at Michigan Thyme Shops, 107 N. Whittaker St., New Buffalo. A Fantastic Lunch Ms. Widmar Stewart, a resident of California and the area Harbor Country, holds a law degree from or Stanford Law School with foreign studies in Slovenia, Germany and Greece. She will discuss how her back- An Evening of Fine Dining ground in social justice issues and the love of the envi- ronment led her to write The Glaciers’ Treasure Trove. The book will inspire greater enthusiasm and appreciation of the Lake Michigan’s Riviera, of the historic and present importance of the shoreline parks, and of the wealth of opportunities for environmental innovation here. The Lake Michigan Riviera strad- dles the Indiana-Michigan border and stretches from Miller, Indiana to Bridgman, Michigan. Along the 42+ miles of coastland of exotic sand dunes and al fresco Dining shores, five long, luxuriant beaches belong to the Reservations Accepted public. This guide will lead you from the facts about Lake Michigan and the noted “lake effect” to the 231 W. 7th Street, Michigan City Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, Indiana Dunes 219-873-1788 State Park, Michigan City’s Washington Park, New Buffalo’s Lakefront Park, Warren Dunes State Park and conclude with helpful dining, lodging, shopping and activity information. Also included for each shore- Coming Soon... line park is a locator map and directions, history CEDAR SUNROOMS & and main features with photographic samples. OUTDOOR PLAYSETS For more information, phone 269/469-2039.

Hanna Community Celebrates HannaFest

LARGE SELECTION OF GAZEBOS, The Hanna Lions Club invites everyone to the PLAYHOUSES, STORAGE SHEDS, 17th annual community festival, called HannaFest, IN & OUTDOOR FURNITURE, on Aug. 12,13, & 14. On Saturday night there will be LIGHTHOUSES & MORE! an old fashion street dance in downtown Hanna. On Sunday there will be a tractor pull. The big day is Saturday when the events begin at 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. “It is the biggest event in our town each year,” according to Greg Saboff, Lions President. Activities include a town-wide arts, crafts, and flea market. In the park there will be crafts, food, and music. From 10 a.m.-noon, the Hanna Lions will be selling their famous barbeque chicken which they have been Superior Amish Design! preparing for over 50 years. There will be home-made 9626 West 400 North food, kids games, and a very unique parade at 1 p.m. Michigan City, IN all around town. 219-87A-MISH (872-6474) The 1st annual HannaFest car show will be held from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in the downtown area. A motorcycle 400 North (Kieffer Rd), poker run will start at 10 a.m. at the Hanna Hub. 1/2 mile east of Holiday Inn (US 421) Hanna is located in southern LaPorte County on FINANCING AVAILABLE PURPLE MARTIN HOUSES NOW AVAILABLE U.S. highway 30 between Valparaiso and Plymouth. WWW.AMISHSURROUNDINGS.COM TM www.AMISHSURROUNDINGS.COM There is no charge for parking or entrance to the day- time events. Information: Jim Jessup at 219-797-3785. THE August 11, 2005 Page 21

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NEW CONSTRUCTION in coveted Duneland Beach. JUST STEPS TO THE BEACH? Handsome new Allegretti UNIQUE townhome community on Lake Smashing new Allegretti designed home, over 3300 SF designed home just ? block to Lake Mi beaches & a little Michigan shore just 1 hour from the loop by car over an hour from the loop. 4BR/4BA home, w/gracious on 3 levels, set on secluded wooded lot just 3 blocks to or train. Private association beach/clubhouse with private association beach. Open 3 story stairwell, 3 + BRs, front veranda & oversized 2- story scrn porch. Handsome kit w/breakfast bar, finished in hdwds, granite, & stainless detailed master suite, lower level family room, attached indoor pool and workout area. 3BR/2.5 BA/2 steel appliances. Rosy Brazilian Cherry flrs. Sprawling $ $ garage, top flr bonus room & library. Custom building lower level living space w/deep window sills & French doors car garage 190A 455K or 190B 460K by Steve Wilson. $765K to outside. Supersized master suite w/vaulted ceiling & walk- Call Bobbie Cavic 269-469-8748 Please call For details. Bobbie Cavic 269-469-8748 in closet. Main flr BR opening to screen porch. $624,500 Call Bobbie Cavic 269-469-8748

IN LONG BEACH / Extraordinary building parcel IN DUNELAND/ Two exceptional parcels on Manitou VINTAGE BRICK LAKE MICHIGAN COTTAGE near Stop 24 in Long Beach just north of communi- Court. Large, sloping wooded sites with glimpses of only one tenth mile to private association beach. 4BR/2BA ty parking lot. Over 19,000 SF of sloping wooded site lake blue from hilltop. Lot 3 is 13,214 SF $425K. Lot drenched in colors of water & sand. Historic charm preserved w/ French pantry, fieldstone fireplace, hdwd flrs, knotty pine, with lake views from dunetop. Soil test, preliminary $ 4 is 14,845 SF, 425K. Private association beaches. romantic screened porch, arched front door and eyebrow septic, topo/survey available. Private easement for Survey and soil test available. $ windows. New mechanicals, affordable taxes & price guar- Lakeshore Dr access. Call for details. 450K Call for details. Bobbie Cavic 269-469-8748 antee carefree vacation living. $595K Call Bobbie Cavic 269-469-8748 Call Bonnie “B” Meyer

PRIVATE WOODED DUNE in Beverly Shores, a short SECLUDED IN MICHIANA Just 2 blocks to Stop HIGHLY DESIRABLE LOCATION in Turner walk to Lake Mi beaches, & just 1 hour by train to the Loop. 42 beach in the Village of Michiana. On 5 beautiful Shores offered at a great value. Beautiful large home An eclectic home, carefree cedar on the exterior, set on over secluded lots, Large enough for a pool! This well built, with gorgeous landscaped grounds waiting for your an acre & a half. Home to a sweet terrace surrounded by home has 4 bedrooms & 2 Fireplaces with a deck & perfect getaway. Walk the beach, accessible direct- butterfly bushes & tranquil waterfall, sprawling screen finished basement. Located on a ravine with mature ly from your enclosed backyard via private stairs or porch, tall oaks, & the occasional deer. Inside a thought- trees all around. This home requires updating, but it’s enjoy the heated indoor pool and the separate pool house ful flr plan, vaulted ceilings, tumbled marble & hdwd flrs, solid as a rock, and at this price, and this location, it’s all year long. This is a must see property & location. handsome ash staircase, major master BR sweeping out to well worth the investment. $479,500 $995K the deck & long views of the dunetops. $675K Call Donna Iwamoto 269-469-8726 Call Janet Lindsay 269-469-8736 Call Bonnie “B” Meyer or Bobbie Cavic 269-469-8300

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 22 August 11, 2005 Coffeehouse Cabaret

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Gourmet Salsa, Gifts & More Standing: Bruce Johnson, Susie Richter; Seated: Rose Marie Dure In the Courtyard at Footlight Players will present “Sentimental Journey” 110 C N. Whittaker performing a “1940's Hit Parade” as its August New Buffalo Coffeehouse Cabaret entertainment. Delivering a nostalgic musical journey will be Susie Richter and 269-586-2290 Bruce Johnson who have been singing together for four www.thecoolpepper.com years. They are accompanied on the piano by Rose Marie [email protected] Dure. Susie and Bruce started out by singing a program on Hoosier Composers for the La Porte Co. Historical Society and decided to keep on going. Susie • Hot sauces Richter, soprano, has been performing in communi- • Fruit salsas ty theatre for the past 6 years. She is the Asst. Curator at the La Porte Co. Historical Society Museum. • Gourmet candy Bruce Johnson, tenor is a member of “Tenors Three” • Dips & rubs and has performed at La Porte Little Theatre for over thirty years. He has also performed for numer- • Marinades ous weddings, and is a member of the Bethany • Gift baskets Lutheran Church Sanctuary Choir in La Porte. He teaches school at South Central School. Rose Marie Dure, Pepper themed gifts including: piano is the Minister of Music for the First United • Home decor Methodist Church in La Porte. She plays for many area groups, including Indiana Opera North, and “Tenors • Kitchen products Three,” as well as numerous community theater • Products to enhance entertaining shows. This one time performance will be presented on Sun., • Paper products Aug. 21st at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10.00. A $1.00 dis- • Clothing products count will be given those who present a ticket stub from “Schoolhouse Rock-Live”. Free coffee and desserts Come in and try our free samples. will be offered. Reservations are encouraged and may be made at 219-874-4035. THE August 11, 2005 Page 23

Executive Group Linda O'Donnell-Broker Lou O'Donnell IV-Broker Dennis O'Black-Assoc. Broker Vaness O'Holecek-Prop. Mgr. & Sales Assoc. Charlotte O'Lear-Sales Assoc./Office Mgr. Realty Mike Skudnig-Sales Assoc. Kent Falconer-Sales Assoc. Angela O'Donnell - Rental Agent of Indiana & Michigan Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Sales & Rentals Michigan (269) 469-6892 Sales & Rentals Indiana (219) 874-1122 SPECTACULAR LAKE & COUNTRY PROPERTIES Visit www.e-g-r.com For This Season’s Open House Schedule & additional info and pictures of our complete inventory.

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COUNTRY REDUCED OPEN HOUSE 3401 E. Morton Rd Rolling Prairie, IN Sunday- August 14th 1:00-3:00 IN-TM Dir: From New Buffalo on Hwy 39 Toward La Porte, Turn Left on 1000 North, Turn Right on 300 East, & Left on Morton to Sign.

Beautiful Log home w/Vaulted ceilings, 2-Bedrooms on main level & loft Bedroom on upper level, & full W/O Basement. Situated on a hill with 5-acres of Rolling Country views of woods & meadows surrounding you. Enjoy scenery from the decks & patio area, includes a built-in fire-pit. A variety of landscaping enhances & sets the ambiance for complete privacy. Property includes 2-Lg Buildings w/ water & electric that could serve as work sheds or horse barns. Reduced $384,900

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Lakefront home on Lower Fish Lake with 2-Bedrooms, large Sun Room (w/ 416 additional Sq. Ft) New Deck overlooking the Lake, Boat Dock, (Paddle Boat Included), 2nd Level with Bathroom nearly finished and could be easily converted into 1 or 2 additional bedrooms. Seller Very Motivated! $154,900

9 N. Barton Street, New Buffalo, MI 49117 3636 East U.S. 12, Michigan City, IN 46360 269-469-6892 • Fax 269-469-5168 www.e-g-r.com 219-874-1122 • Fax 219-874-1144 THE Page 24 August 11, 2005 Venetian Night “Yachts of Lights” 504 Eastwood Road The 3rd annual Venetian Night “Yachts of Lights” Michigan City, IN 46360 boat parade kicks off on Trail Creek at dusk on Sat., 219-879-0089 Aug. 13th, at the Michigan City Yacht Club. And SUMMER HOURS START JULY 1ST there’s still time for all boaters to sign up to be part M T W F 8-5 Sat 8-4 Sun 10-4 of the big parade. CLOSED THURSDAYS Whether you have a big yacht, a fishing boat, or a sporty water ski boat...get it decorated and join in the HappyHappy August July! parade. All area boaters are eligible and there is no cost to enter. In fact, all official entries will receive two free wrist bands for the big Venetian Night party. We love to help you with your For the second year in a row, the Venetian Night garden! Stop in today and get event is a fund raiser benefitting Safe Harbor and the Coalition of Youth Serving Agencies. A portion of answers to your best questions. wrist band sales, drink tickets and food sales will go to help fund programs for area kids. 30% off Balled and Burlapped The popular band “Take a Bite” will perform and Shrubs and Trees ! a select panel of judges will vote on the best decorated (does not30% apply tooff landscape all jobs) boats. Nursery Stock Parade Pavilion opens at 6 p.m. on Sat. evening with food, beverages and music. The parade gets under way Huge Selection of Pottery at dusk, led by the U.S. Coast Guard. Depending on at 35% to 75% off. the weather, the parade route will include the Lake Shop Early for Michigan Beach at the Light House…winding up on Get a Spinner to enjoy Trail Creek. The judging platform will be set up on Bestsummer Selectionsbreezes, 75% off. Trail Creek alongside the Michigan City Yacht Club. The party is open to the public and wrist bands are $5.00. To enter your boat, pick up an official entry form at the Michigan City Yacht Club, phone 219-879- 3363 or e-mail [email protected]

Did You Know? From the MC Library The Library on the Internet—Now access the Online Catalog from Home : www.mclib.org You can find information about the library by visiting the web page at http://www.mclib.org. The Your Full Service Florist library website will take you to the Online Catalog “BLOOMING WITH FRESH IDEAS” where you can access books, videos, DVD, CDs, mag- azines and much more. Information on library hours, programming, youth services activities and geneal- We specialize in Custom-Designed Silk ogy is also available. arrangements, locally crafted folk art Library hours are: Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m.-8 gift items, and a great selection of p.m., Friday & Saturday: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and closed fresh flowers and plants. Sundays through the summer. The next monthly meeting of the Michigan City Public Library’s Board of Trustees will be held on Wed., Aug. Individual attention given to every 24 at 2:00 p. m. in the Meeting Room. order - any occasion! Access your Library Account from Home You can now view titles of books you have checked out, renew books and other library materials, view titles 517 State Street in downtown LaPorte, IN you have on hold and view your overdue fines all from 219-326-1776 • 888-698-8819 your home computer. To manage your account online, you need your barcode number from your library www.kaberfloral.com card and a pin number which you can get from the circulation desk. For more information, contact the circulation desk at 873-3042. THE August 11, 2005 Page 25

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Sheridan Beach $359,000 Long Beach $292,500 Beverly Shores $535,000 Unique investment opportunity close to the beaches Just listed, this home is located on a quiet tree lined street BEVERLY SHORES BEACH HOUSE. Short walk to the of Lake Michigan, this 3 unit building offers a 3 in the heart of Long Beach at Stop 20. The street is a loop lake. This rock solid year round home was built among bedroom unit, a 2 bedroom unit and a 1 bedroom with minimal traffic. The home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full the big dunes. Four bedroom, 2.5 bath hillside ranch. unit, all with appliances and some furniture. Great baths, fireplace, garage and walk out basement. The lot is There is a platted beach access at the end of your road. New maple floors, new furnace and air conditioning, all nicely landscaped and has a sprinkler system in front. rental potential by the week, month or year. All units new kitchen, and city water just installed. Very special have been refurbished and have a great cash flow Immediate occupancy. plantings/landscape design. potential. Located on Lake Shore Drive. Mortgage Title Services Concierge Relocation Commercial Previews 877-202-8618 219-322-2257 800-493-1181 800-982-0909 800-838-7922 888-572-Home

Micky Gallas Properties 132 (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 Visit these Open Houses Sunday, August 14th, 11-1pm 1705 Lake 111 Rue Shore Du Lac OPEN HOUSE Drive Sun., Aug. 14 • 11-1 pm West $675,000 $635,000 Beautiful Modern beach house with home located incredible views of Lake in Sheridan Michigan! 2,900 sq ft of liv- Beach. ing space with 4 bedrooms, Overlooking 4 baths, two fireplaces, walls OPEN HOUSE Lake of windows & a large deck for Sun., Aug. 14 • 11-1 pm Michigan, this entertaining. Private fenced 3 1 property sits on 1 ⁄4 lots. Large home with 5 bedrooms and 2 ⁄2 baths. yard with hot tub. Perfect for Home has been updated with new plumbing, wiring and windows. weekend getaway or year This is a must see! round residence! THE Page 26 August 11, 2005 Lubeznik Center Celebrates $50,000 Grant.

by Mary Fox

Looking to the future, the mayors of Michigan spoke of the cooperative nature of the grant. “It’s a chance City and LaPorte applauded the $50,000 grant from for us to partner.” Responding to the gift, Lubeznik the NiSource Charitable Foundation to the Jack and Board President Chuck Reese, said, “it’s an affirma- Shirley Lubeznik Center for the Arts. tion that we must be doing something right.” During the dedication of the NIPSCO Art Education Studios, both mayors emphasized the importance of the arts to the county. “Our job is quality of life for the people of our community,” LaPorte Mayor Leigh Morris said. “The Lubeznik Center is a very, very impor- tant part of providing quality of life in Michigan City.” Surrounded by supporters of the center, the mayor called the site “a place where people come together, where people really enjoy the arts.” Michigan City Mayor Charles Oberlie told of how the arts add meaning to an area. “The arts really tell the depth of the community itself,” he said. He emphasized the need for all segments of the community to join to promote the arts, saying, “without the support of the public, without the support of private enterprise, these things don’t happen. With the example of NiSource, I challenge each of us to step up.” Mark Maasel spoke of a partnership with the Lubeznik Center for the Arts. At the reception, NIPSCO President Mark Maasel Behind him are, from the left, Lubeznik Education director Edwin Shelton, Mayor Leigh Morris, Lubeznik Center Executive Director Dolly Marshall, Lubenik Center Board President Chuck Reese, Mayor Charles Oberlie and Donald Babcock.

Rod Lubeznik, Edwin Shelton, Mayor Charles Oberlie, Mayor Leigh Morris and Kathy Lubeznik celebrated the $50,000 NiSource grant. Billy Foster, on the piano, and Rocco LaBroi, on the bass, entertained.

The Soul Steppers, led by instructor Lyn Isbell, NIPSCO Economic Development Director Donald Babcock gave tickets performed during the reception. to a water park to members of the Soul Steppers. THE August 11, 2005 Page 27

To entertain the gathering, the Michigan City Soul Steppers performed, with instructor Lyn Isbell direct- ing. Lubeznik Center supporters also listened to Billy Foster on the piano and Rocco LaBroi on the bass. Besides for regular programs and art classes in the studios, youth with the Boys’ and Girls’ Club and clients with Michiana Resources work on art projects in the space. The following are the list of late summer art classes and workshops scheduled at the Lubeznik Center. Preschooler Art Time introduces four and five- year-olds to various media during art activities. 3 to 5 p.m. Aug. 29-Oct. 10; $95. Elaine Leska, instructor. Endless Summer Children’s Art immerses six- to 10-year-olds in Watercolors by James F. McComb projects using a variety of media, helping them use presented by Janet Musikantow and Harbor Dunes their imaginations in their art. 4 to 5 p.m. Sept. 1-Oct. at 18605 West US 12, New Buffalo MI. 13; $95. Michelle Wisser, instructor. Artist's reception, August 13th, 3 PM. until 6 EDT. In Adolescent Drawing, teens will learn firsthand Showing August 13th thru September, 6th from a successful commercial and fine artist. Wed. thru Sat. 10 AM. to 5 PM. Assignments are focused on the fundamentals of drawing and an introduction to drawing tools. Class size will be limited. Individual attention can be given. Materials are provided. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 29 to Oct. 10; $95. Jeff Ham, instructor. History of Animation is for adult and adolescent animation fanatics. The evolution of the craft and the visual secrets will be part of the course. Pre-Mickey Mouse to the theater attractions will be presented. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 29 to Oct. 10; $95. Elaine Leska, instructor. During The Myth of Failure, participants will look at career and personal failures with a sense of humor and appreciation. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 30 to Oct. 4; $95. Joel Brussel, instructor. Design in Fine Art Painting will teach artists and students at all levels how to apply design in their artwork. The focus will be on using a comprehensive approach to the eight elements and seven principles of design to create dynamic works of art 7 to 9 p.m.. Aug. 31 to Nov. 9; $131. Neil Kienitz, instructor. Seasoned artists will join the class Sept. 21. The World of Watercolor will explore the medium, as well as provide an overview of materials and techniques. 7 to 9 p.m. Sept. 1 to Nov. 10; $131. Neil Kienitz, instructor. More experienced students will join the class Sept. 22. Drawing from Life Workshop will study drawing from the live model with accelerated learning techniques used by the masters. The course will explore and develop skills needed to render accurate and expres- sive figure drawings. For beginners and advanced artists. 7 to 10 p.m. Sept. 2. $45, Ron Wennekes, instructor. A Storied Life: Your Personal Stories Workshop focuses on storytelling to enhance interpersonal com- munication. Participants will examine the power of stories, explore their personal experience for stories waiting to be told and work on crafting a story to tell. Participants will receive a storytelling resource list. 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 17; $35. Paula Bartholome, instructor. THE Page 28 August 11, 2005 * 3 Piece Tables 3 Piece

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See the Perseid Meteor Shower The Calumet Astronomical Society invites the public to explore the wonders of the universe when they present their popular free public program on Fri., Aug. 12, and Sat., Aug. 13, beginning at 9 p.m. each night at the Deep River Waterpark. Forecasters say that the annual Perseid meteor shower may be unusually good. The shower begins in ty li S i a b t WILSON mid-July when Earth enters the outskirts of a cloud i i s s f n a

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OCB entertains little Taylor Ridle along with sisters Adrienne and RaShaunda at the Safe Harbor table. Their father Tommie Ridle works with Safe Harbor.

Zak puts on a jacket and tests the seats in the firetruck.

Bryan McCormick lets “Norma,” a Red Conure, climb on his hand. He is supervised by Johnny P. Martinez, Washington Park Zoo director.

Dominic Chambers, Nicholas Zema and Zachary Chambers have made the rounds and are stopping for a bite to eat.

Playing Connect Four is 5 yr. old Gabby Pavlak.

Amber McCrary of the Michigan City Municipal Airport shows Hudson Fisher checks out the corn snake. Jameel Stewart how to make a paper airplane. THE August 11, 2005 Page 33

Michigan City Style by Janet Baines the afternoon fly by. This family event included such diverse things as flying, saving for college, checking out the animals from the zoo, and trying on a fireman’s seat for size. I saw young and old enjoying the event and there is hope it will grow with each successive year.

Only one brave soul reaches out to touch the corn snake from the Washington Park Zoo.

Bobbi Petru, director of the American Red Cross, shows Tristan Przyblinski and Hudson Fisher how to make a ‘junk’ rescue. Using anything that will float to save someone from drowning.

Carmelita & Jenesa Williams visit the American Red Cross booth.

Hudson Fisher throws out the “junk” lifeline. Mr. Whitlow of the Boys & Girls Club, one of the event sponsors, checks out the artwork on display for judging.

3 yr. old Aaliyah Briggs looks into becoming a Girl Scout informing them that one day she will have a Felicia Ridle concentrates on making a paper airplane at Taylor Ridle checks out the Girl birthday and then she can be four. Still not quite the municipal airport project table. Scouts for a treat. old enough for scouting but getting close! THE Page 34 August 11, 2005 In Memory Of Charles Burghardt Charles J. Burghardt, 63, of Grand Beach, MI, passed away at his home on Aug.3, 2005. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on Sat., Aug. 20 10 a.m., in Aurora, IL, at the Annunciation Church, 1820 Church Road; and also on Sat., Aug. 20, 7 p.m., at Hannah’s Restaurant, New Buffalo, MI. Sommerfeld- Smith Family Funeral Home, New Buffalo, MI is handling arrangements. Charles was born Sept. 4, 1941 in Aurora, IL, to John and Hazel (Hull) Burghardt. He is survived by his two children, Todd Burghardt of Rochelle, IL, and Danette Abel of Sycamore, IL; his mother, Hazel Burghardt of Aurora, IL; two grand- children, Amanda Marie Neill and Britani Nicole Neill; two brothers, Robert (Sheryl) Burghardt and John (Mary) Burghardt, both of Aurora, IL; and his childhood sweetheart and life partner, Janet Clark. Charles was preceded in death by his father, John, and two sisters, Catherine and Maryann. Memorial contributions may be made to the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Assoc. (Lou Gehrig’s Disease), National Office, 27001 Agoura Rd., Ste. 150, Calabasas Hills, CA, 91301-5104, or to the Michiana Humane Society, 722 State Road 212, Michigan City, IN 46360.

Find Provence Here! Library Program On Tues., Aug. 16 at 6:30 p.m., Art History Professor Robert Baldwin of Connecticut College will talk at the Michigan City Public Library about the Impressionism movement in his lecture “Impressionism: A Revolution in Technique, Style, Subject Matter, and Aesthetics”. Impressionism was an artistic revolution in subject and style. Abandoning traditional heroic subjects from literature, Impressionism favored mundane scenes from modern life, especially middle-class leisure and urban low-life. Aesthetically, the Impressionists pursued a radical technique of "pure seeing" and abstracting color and brushwork which separated art from traditional moral and spiritual values. By paving the way for artists to give up representation altogether, Impressionism marks the end of a 500-year tradition of Renaissance naturalism. This program is presented in cooperation with the Find Provence Here partners: Purdue North Central, the Lubeznik Center for the Arts and the Michigan City News Dispatch.

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The Sheridan Beach cabin that he has called Blessed with an incredible memory, Carter can also home for 58 years is being sold, and his remaining years regale you with stories of famous people – David will be spent in the more salubrious climate of San Lilienthal, a 1916 graduate of Elston High School, Rafael, California, where Carter and wife Maya have became first head of the Atomic Energy Commission; bought a home. His departure brings to a close the 135- Ruth Burnham, of the Burnham Glove family, mar- year Manny tradition begun when his grandfather ried Ken Holden, an ace pilot in World War I, and they William B. Manny, the founder of Sheridan Beach, lived in a John Lloyd Wright-designed home in arrived in Michigan City in 1870. Harbert, Michigan, where Carl Sandburg was a Carter grew up on Eighth Street and graduated from neighbor. Margaret Haviland, Carter’s beautiful Elston High School. He then went on to Harvard teacher in junior high, left Michigan City to marry University, an internship with Frank Lloyd Wright, George Putnam, a successful New York publisher, whose world-wide travel and a distinguished architectural first wife had been Amelia Earhart; another teacher, career in Chicago, which among other achievements Cornelia Anderson, was the first wife of the famed nov- included being project coordinator for the construc- elist Sherwood Anderson. tion of O’Hare International Airport. He hobnobbed Several locals left Michigan City and went on to the- with famous artists and architects, had a lifelong atrical careers. Jack Cathcart, a bandleader who friendship with Philip Johnson, and played a major Flamingo, the played at the 1933 Worlds’ Fair, met the Gumm sis- role in bringing the Calder sculpture and the Chagall Alexander ters there, one of whom took the stage name “Judy Calder sculpture, mosaic to Chicago. He arranged for his colleague Carter Hugh Manny Jr., a fourth-generation Garland”. Jack later married her older sister and is one of the resident of Michigan City, graduated from Helmut Jahn to design the Michigan City Library. structures that Elston High School, Harvard University and became Judy’s musical director. Anne Baxter, Frank Through the years, Carter always kept his home in Carter Manny, Jr. Illinois Institute of Technology, and went on to Lloyd Wright’s granddaughter, had starring roles in was instrumental a distinguished architectural career in Chicago. Sheridan Beach and the friends he had made here. in bringing to the Hollywood, and won an Oscar for her performance in Two years ago, when he turned 85, Carter published city of Chicago. All About Eve. Charles Arnt Jr., whose grandfather A Boyhood Revisited, the tale of a charmed child- Carter was William Hutchinson founded Citizens Bank, chose an among the per- hood spent tramping through the dunes, building sons who decid- acting career over banking. When Carter was at ship models, playing in city-wide marbles tourna- ed it had to be Harvard, he saw Charles open in Boston in ments, and finally winning acceptance into the “Ninth an American Ada Kimball Barnes, Knickerbocker Holiday, starring John Huston. work, being on Carter’s maternal grand- Street gang”. On rainy days, his mother would cre- U.S. government mother, was a pioneering Carter’s parents introduced him to art and music, ate a miniature Japanese garden for him, out of property, and spirit who came to live with and he grew up appreciating the work of local artists horseradish roots – which he remembered years later, that Calder was the Mannys after her hus- Robert Grafton, William Nelson and Albert Jubell. He the only one band died. while touring Japan. In recording such memories, Carter whose work has wonderful stories to tell about these artists and followed in the footsteps of his father, who in the would stand up about his mother’s friend Sara Maxon, who moved to 1960s wrote My Hometown and Reminiscences of a to the other Iowa and married the nationally-known Grant Wood. sculpture on Small-Town Curmudgeon, both available for perusal Dearborn Street. Sara had been running a private fine arts’ school at in the Indiana room of the Michigan City Library. Sixth and Washington Streets, but she lost this job Carter’s parents and grandparents figured promi- Carter Manny because of being “an extravagant spender.” She nently in the history and development of the area. In remained friendly with Carter’s mother, however, and his wife Harry and Ella Barnes, Carter’s 1907 William B. Manny, a Monon Railroad freight agent, Maya, are pic- grandparents, built this cottage and brought her husband to dinner at the Mannys’ tured here at a prior to 1910, near Lake Michigan. got together with attorney Isidore I. Spiro, and they Frank Lloyd Wright home in Buffalo, New York, which they visited in their home in Michigan City. Carter recalls the details of platted the land in Sheridan Beach, “forever pro- It is still there, just south of the dinner party, with Grafton being so absorbed in retirement travels. The couple met when Maya applied for a grant from Dunescape condominiums. tecting the beaches for the public.” Lots were offered the Graham Foundation, where Carter was the director. conversation that he forgot to remove his finger bowl at $250 to $300. Manny built several rental cottages, and, when the baked Alaska dessert was served, “he up and down Lake Avenue. One of his tenants was band- plunked his portion down in the finger bowl – kerplop.” leader Dick Powell, who came to town to play at the Where are we going to turn for this type of anec- Oasis Ballroom. In 1921 Manny bought a c. 1840 log dote once Carter has left? Carter Hugh Manny, Jr., cabin from the corner of Sixth and Union Streets, where age 9, is pictured in Despite his long string of achievements and con- Blue Chip Casino stands today, and moved it to its pre- Lake Michigan with nections, Carter has remained low-key and unas- sent location in Sheridan Beach. Kendrick Cannon suming, crediting his acceptance at Harvard to “a good (center) and Anne Carter loves to relate these anecdotes. He is steeped Baxter, who grew up to letter” written by the Elston principal. A big influence in family history, and points out that on his mother’s become an Oscar- on the college decision was his great-uncle Frank side, the connections with Michigan City go back winning actress. Manny, “the intellectual of the family,” who was John even further. His great-great-grandfather, Christian Dewey’s assistant at the University of Chicago. F. Kimball, came here from Germany in 1847, and estab- Carter’s college course in fine arts changed his life. lished a brewery at Seventh Street and Michigan Harry Barnes, private secretary to “I just took to it like a duck to water.” He later Boulevard. His grandfather Harry Barnes moved to John H. Barker, is pictured here in a stunt photo with a couple of mules. Carter Manny Continued on Page 40 THE Page 40 August 11, 2005

Carter Manny Continued from Page 39 In 1958, he was made a partner at Naess/Murphy switched to architecture, graduating Harvard magna along with Charles Murphy, Jr., a Notre Dame grad- cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa. His schooling was com- uate. He remained with the Murphy firm another 30 pleted at Illinois Institute of Technology, where he stud- years, working on such major projects as McCormick ied architecture with Mies van der Rohe. Place and First National Bank. As principal architect Carter’s friend from Harvard, Philip Johnson, for the bank project, Carter had the assignment of trav- offered him a job as assistant curator of architec- eling to France, to negotiate with Marc Chagall for ture at New York’s Museum of Modern Art, but the the placement of his mosaic mural in the bank plaza. pay was too low to afford a move to New York. Instead Commenting on this “very pleasant experience,”’ he took a job at the Chicago architectural firm Carter said, “To stay at LaColombe d’Or at St. Paul Naess/Murphy, where he earned $90/week and spent de Vence is living high on the hog.” The first meeting $30/week on train fare, commuting from Michigan City. with Chagall, however, resulted in the artist’s rebel- He had fixed up the old cabin in Sheridan Beach lion over the architects’ proposal. “It was no, period.” and was living there with his first wife, Mary Alice Carter suggested that they sleep on it, overnight, (d.1994). They had two children – a son, Carter III, since he had just come off the plane and was “a lit- now a college professor in Maine, and a daughter, tle blotto with jet lag.” That night he made a few adjust- Elizabeth, who lives in New Mexico. ments to the model, and the next morning “Chagall

This home belonged to William Manny’s third wife, Martha Deutscher. It stands next door to the original log cabin. Carter bought it and made it into a studio for Maya, with a The original log stairway con- cabin, built c. 1840, necting the two was moved by properties. William B. Manny to Sheridan Beach. Carter has remodeled it several times, and has lived in it for 58 years.

This Edgewood house, built for businessman Irving Levine, is one of two local houses designed by Carter H. Manny, Jr. Levine was a library board member and the contact person for the design of the new Michigan City Library. Carter Hugh Manny, age 6, spent summers on the beach with boyhood chums Tom (left) and Junie (right) Cox, whose parents had a log cabin near Stop 26. THE August 11, 2005 Page 41 walked in and voila! that was it.” director of the Graham Foundation, awarding grants Carter also worked with Alexander Calder, and for architectural scholarship. That was how I met Carter, was in charge of the old-fashioned circus parade that in a roundabout sort of way. In 1989 I enrolled at a inaugurated the installation of Calder’s brilliant red Victorian Society of America course in Newport, Flamingo. He brought in circus horses from Rhode Island, taught by Prof. Richard Guy Wilson. Baraboo,Wisconsin and Peru, Indiana, and arranged I was surprised to find that Richard knew all about a flamboyant parade with everyone from the Chicago Michigan City. He was easily persuaded to come here Bears mascot to Ronald McDonald. Carter himself, to give a talk about John Lloyd Wright, and he sug- dressed as a ringmaster, rode in the Schlitz bandwagon gested that I invite Carter Manny, who had given him with Calder and “When I blew my whistle, the band- a Graham Foundation grant. The reception was host- wagon with all these forty horses stopped... I intro- ed by Liv and David Markle, in their Wright home in duced to the crowd ‘Alexander the Great, Sandy Duneland Beach. Richard is now familiar to TV audi- Calder!’... the mayor accepted, on behalf of the city, ences for his appearances on the show “America’s and a couple thousand balloons went up.” Castles.” And I learned my first lesson about name- These were some of the high points of Carter’s dropping. From that point on, if I was calling up a career, tape-recorded in an interview by author/ crit- Chicago architectural firm, I just mentioned the ic Franz Schulze. Carter retired from the Murphy firm name “Carter Manny” and I was put right through to at the age of 65, and then spent another 10 years as the top person. Always the top person.

The Albert Jubell portrait of Carter Hugh Manny, Sr., hung in the family home at 502 E. Eighth Street. The famed artist Grant Wood suggested that it be cut down, to waist-level, and so it was.

On his first tour of Europe, a bicycling trip with classmates, Carter was photographed at Anne Hathaway’s cottage in England. He was a 16- year-old student at the time. The Jacob Bloom monu- ment in Greenwood Cemetery marks the resting place of Carter’s great- great-grandparents, who came to the Michigan City area from Canada, after the revolution of the 1830s. In his retirement, Carter enjoys visiting masterpieces of architecture, such as the Milwaukee Museum of Art, designed by Santiago Calatrava. THE Page 42 August 11, 2005 At the Southern Shore Art Association Fund Raising Poster for the “Fun with Pencils and Ink” will be offered every Long Beach Volunteer Fire Department Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. This is a class for anyone who would like to learn to draw with pencils, colored pen- First in a cils, pastel or pen and ink. Photos provided or bring series of 5 a photo of something you would like to draw. $3/members and $4/non-members. Phone John collector’s Fanson at 219/872-4634 for questions or a suggest- posters ed list of materials. Open Studio is ongoing throughout the summer Size is on Wednesdays, 6:30-9 p.m. All media is welcome. 18'' x 24'' Painting Workshop taught by Connie Kassal on Signed by Aug. 15 & Sept. 15 from 9 a.m.-noon. Cost of both workshops is $40 paid in advance. Reserve space and artist receive material list at 219/879-6741. (Connie Inaugural Opening of the Upstairs Gallery will Kassal) present a two-man show featuring artists Robert & numbered Stanley and Jimmy Duke Johnston on Aug. 20-21 and 27-28, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Stop in for coffee and cookies while Donation is also browsing the Clubroom’s selection of art. $30 Monthly Critique of paintings will resume in September. Open to anyone who paints or draws and would like helpful feedback on their work from two Proceeds go towards purchase of fire department equipment. selected critique guests each month. Cost is $3/members and $4/non-members. Call 219-861-2729 or Southern Shore Art Association is located upstairs email: [email protected] at 722 Franklin St, Michigan City.

PNC Golf “Fore” Beginners Class The Purdue University North Central Office of Continuing Education will offer a Beginning Golf class, taught by golf pro Don Butler. Golf “Fore” Beginners will meet at The Clubhouse in Michigan City. Students may sign up for Tuesday night sessions, Aug. 23-Sept. 27, from 6-7 p.m. or 7:15-8:15 p.m.; or Thursday sessions Aug. 25-Sept. 29, from 6-7 p.m. or 7:15-8:15 p.m. This course will get students started with basic golf techniques such as how to swing woods and irons, how to avoid slicing and hooking and how to use proper stance. The course fee is $134 with an Early Bird special of $119 for those who register more than two weeks in advance. Clubs and balls are provided, or you may bring your own. Class size is limited to eight students. To register for this class, contact the Office of Continuing Education, 872-0527, ext. 5343 or visit www.pnc.edu/ce.

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foodstuff by carolyn mcconnell Food for Thought or Thoughts of Hot Weather Food

Who in the world wants to cook and eat a big meal in this 90 degree weather? Not I. So I pull out an old old cookbook (probably the first I ever owned) and go back to ancient favorites that have served me well in past torrid weather. The book is the Margaret Rudkin Pepperidge Farm Cookbook, published in 1963. Back then, recipes were decidedly shorter than today’s and quick and easy to prepare. The first one below is my number-one-favorite, has satisfied me during every hot spell all these years.

GAZPACHO SHRIMP DIP 1 can condensed tomato soup 1 can frozen condensed cream of shrimp soup 1 soup can water (again, check regular shelf soups) 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber (1 small cucumber) 1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/4 cup minced onion 1/2 small clove garlic, pressed 1/2 cup olive oil Combine soup with the other ingredients, beat 2 T wine vinegar until smooth with an electric mixer or rotary 1 small clove garlic, pressed beater. Chill. Serve as a dip for crackers, chips, dash Tabasco etc. Note: This may also be used as a salad dress- dash salt ing by thinning with a little milk. dash black pepper Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Cover LOBSTER SALAD (serves four) and place in refrigerator for at least four hours Lobster salad is greatly improved by the addi- (longer if possible). Stir gently. Serve in well tion of pieces of ripe melon or some white chilled bowls, or in bowls set in containers of grapes. The combination of flavors is interest- crushed ice. Garnish with a lemon or lime slice. ing. 1 pound cook lobster, cut in pieces VICHYSSOISE OF YEARS AGO 1 cup diced ripe melon (cantaloupe or honeydew) 1 can frozen condensed cream of potato soup or 1 cup white seedless grapes (now ordinary soup shelf can) 1 cup mayonnaise 1/2 soup can chicken broth 1 cup sour cream 1/2 soup can light cream Mix together the mayo and sour cream. Toss In a saucepan, heat the soup, broth and cream together the lobster and fruit and mix with the over low heat. Beat until smooth with an electric mayo and cream. Chill well before serving. blender or rotary beater. Place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours. Serve in chilled bowls. If Spreads for hot weather sandwiches: you like extra seasoning, stir in a dash of nutmeg, thyme or Tabasco. For a special garnish, used SALMON SPREAD: to 1 cup flaked cooked or chopped chives, shredded vegetables, sliced olives, canned salmon, add 1/4 cup each finely chopped parsley or shredded cheese. celery, green pepper and lettuce. Moisten with French dressing and season to taste. PINK SOUP EGG AND ANCHOVY: chop together 6 hard- 2 cups tomato juice cooked eggs, 3 celery stalks and 8 anchovy fillets. 2 cups beet soup (homemade or canned) Add mayo to bind, paprika and pepper to taste. 2 T lemon juice dash black pepper TUNA AND NUT: combine 1 cup flaked tuna, 1-1/2 cups buttermilk 1/2 cup chopped celery, 1/4 cup chopped walnuts 1/2 cup cream or pecans, 1/2 cup mayo. 2 scallions, sliced fine 2 T chopped chives COLD AVOCADO SOUP chopped celery, chopped cucumber 3 cups chicken broth Mix together all the ingredients except the 1 large ripe avocado, peeled and cut in small celery and cucumber, and let stand in the refrig- pieces erator at least 24 hours. The longer it stands, the 1 tsp salt better. When ready to use, add finely chopped cel- pepper ery and finely chopped cucumber in whatever 1/2 cup cream quantity you want. To this base you can then sherry add, in whatever quantity, chopped cooked shrimp Put everything except the sherry and cream in and hard-boiled egg slices; chopped cooked chick- a blender. Cover and turn the blender on for one en, flaked fish and egg slices or crabmeat and egg minute. Put in a container and keep in the refrig- slices. erator to chill thoroughly. In each cup of soup put 1 teaspoon sherry and stir well. Put 1 tablespoon Wishing you a pleasant and comfortable foodstuff fresh cream on top. summer. THE August 11, 2005 Page 45

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“Farm Girl. . .Taking Back Your Innocence”. The title of the article in the Sunday Trib caught my eye. It was my time spent as a girl on my uncle’s farm that brought me home to Indiana, though as I remember it, the farm scene wasn’t all that innocent. Not with all those kittens, calves and piglets being born, chick- ens and roosters doing their foreplay in the henyard. Farms are earthy places. Now, the article said, there is a woman in Idaho who has become the Martha Stewart of the farmgirl pack. She has turned her five acre homestead into a line of 60 organic foods, a mail order catalog and magazine, B&B, a farm school for students plus a million plus book deal. 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I tuned in to a station in Hawaii and got the same music that plays locally. But, many stations have ethnic offerings, and if you want Cajun Zydeco, head over to the listings in Louisiana. Search by city, call sign, state, or internationally by country. Movie Sounds (www.moviesounds.com) I was expecting music or sound effects. Instead, I found dia- logue—memorable lines from dozens and dozens of movies. I also encountered lots and lots of annoying ads. Sound Files and Sound Effects (www.web CONSIDERING NEW COUNTERTOPS places.com/html/sounds.htm and www.wavecen- tral.com). This is probably where some radio jocks go Consider to grab sounds to add to their gab sessions. You can find hundreds of choices, from television, sound Bathroom & effects, commercials and movies. Bath Master Interior Remodeling Classical Music (www.classicalarchive.com). You can make five downloads a day here free for your MP3 7654 W US 20 • 219-871-0316 collection and for Ipods. 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I’ve hiked the area where he NEW BUFFALO, MI records in Clarkdale, Arizona—around Tuzigoot and 50211 Hicks Avenue Tavasci Marsh. When I listened to his recordings of a Western Rattler, I froze. I’ve heard that while hiking with my son and thought at the time it was bird chatter. Anyway, this site is loaded with stuff that bird- ers and naturalists will love. Listen to coyotes chasing game, a calf calling to its mother, and the Verde River when it’s roaring. After bringing you a story about Lolomai Springs back in April, where I described a swollen Oak Creek lulling me to sleep, it was like reliv- ing the experience. Space Sounds (www.spacesounds.com). Mark GRAND BEACH Built 1998. 3 bedroom on 4 wooded lots. this as a must-visit website! It lets you navigate the Dead end street. 2 blocks Lake MI beach, golf course. 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This element Inground heated pool with automatic cover. Beautifully land- of Scott’s bibliography is curiously apropos with the scaped, gazebo, new windows. Deeded rights to Stop 21 beach work he’s now doing: “Grave Rubbings.” Working on club. Hasn’t been on the market in 23 years. A beach landmark. large canvas sheets, Scott starts out doing single $775,000 rubbings, but the work quickly evolves into what he Shown by Appointment Only 219-879-6945 thinks of as cocktail parties for the dead (more or less), in which he puts together the guest list. As with any good party, the original list often gets blurred, with names added and deleted on the spur of the moment. In Scott’s work, one person sometimes gets layered MICHIANA HOME FOR SALE over another, reflecting not only the randomness of BY OWNER life and death, but of memory and history. Lives get covered over, perhaps forgotten. 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Visit the gallery 269-469-4295 website at www.lakesidegalleries.com THE Page 54 August 11, 2005 Garden Party Guest Day at LBCC Guest Day started with the traditional Monday night orful shades of tissue were at each place setting and cocktail party at the beautiful home of Lynn and contained a golf glove for the member’s guest. Steve Jacox. The next morning, golfers lined up their A sumptuous luncheon began with a plate of fruits carts, and after finishing 18 holes of the two best-ball and berries and a three-tier assortment of delectable event, they gathered in the club dining room for breads. The next course featured a crab salad in a puff lunch and awards. pastry, a shrimp salad in a carved tomato and chick- Luncheon tables adorned with white cloths and fea- en salad over a carved pineapple boat and all surrounded turing pink overlays and matching napkins were the an edible live orchid. The stunning finish to the lun- perfect setting for the beautiful array of graceful cheon was gourmet strawberry ice cream with bing summer flowers that sat on straw bonnets trimmed cherries and fresh mint. in pink. Jane and Jonas Zimmerman of Flowers with Kathy and Lynn thanked their volunteers for the Jazz (located inside the Hacienda Building) made day: Mugs Schreiber, Jan Duffy, Tami Mullins, Betty the floral arrangements. Gift bags popping with col- Duggan, Mariana Bruce and Marge Cullen. A special

PGA Professional Brian Godfrey congratulates guest Pat Reardon Guest Day C-Chairs Kathy Brennan and Lynn Jacox. on her Hole-in-One on #5.

Christine Rosenkrantz, sister-in-law of Ann Nicolosi, won the Closet to the Pin winners on Par 3’s were guests Pat Reardon, longest drive for a guest on both holes #1 and #17. Nancy Prior, Christine Seltz and Kris Lowes.

Winners LaVerne Brzowski for the Straightest Drive contest; The “Most Fun” award goes to Jo Vine, Maureen McDonald, Barb Rooney for the Longest Putt and Mary Ann Hoey Barb Beardslee and Judy Curtin. for Closet to the Pin in two on #12. THE August 11, 2005 Page 55 18 Hole Golf League (Part II) thanks was given to PGA golf professional Brian International Friendship Godfrey and the pro shop staff for running the tour- Gardens nament and awarding prizes. General Manager, presents Steve McHale, and Chef Jim Galligan and their entire team, along with grounds superintendent Annual Garden Tea Brian Ray and his crew, received accolades for their featuring superb service. “Hans Christian Anderson” Both knowing the meaning of attention to detail and (New York Actor Rolf Kristian Stang) presentation, Kathy and Lynn took their love of Sun., Aug. 14, 2005 • 2 p.m. nature and flowers, combined it with their elegance, and made the 2005 18-hole Guest Day a true success Tickets - $20. Reserve at (219) 872-0235 from start to finish. US Hwy 12 east of Liberty Trail, Michigan City --submitted by Marci Meyer

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Friends of the Library Collector’s Breakfast The Friends of Michigan City Public Library have announced that tickets are now available for the Real Stone or Cultured annual Collector’s Breakfast to be held on Sat., Sept. 24 at Pottowattomie Country Club. Fireplaces • Barbeques Antique expert Karl Gates will return for his 16th Mailboxes • Patios and More year to appraise one item per person. Tickets are $20 per person and are available at the circulation desk Call (219) 879-0285 • Cell (219) 898-6460 in the library. If you wish to reserve a table for 8, phone 872-8953 or 879-3578.

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by Charles McKelvy

My good friend John Gunner Gooch and I have much in common, especially our lifelong love of the Chicago White Sox. That comes from the two of us having grown up on Chicago’s South Side where John was an outstanding athlete for the Bowen Boilermakers, and I was an also-ran for the Morgan Park Mustangs. And when it comes to great phone calls from John Gunner Gooch, none can ever compare to a recent one that began: “What are you doing next Sunday afternoon?” I saw lots of white space on my desk calendar and said: “An afternoon nap maybe, but beyond that I’m wide open.” And so John allowed as how he had purchased ten tickets in section 100 in right-centerfield at U.S. A trio of happy fans before the game: (left to right) John’s nephew Daniel Cellular Field, or simply the Cell, and wondered if Parrigan of Coloma, Mary McPherson, and John Gunner Gooch. Natalie and I might not like to use two of them. And so on the Sunday in question, John and his friend I said yes; Natalie said no, but John assured me he Mary McPherson came to collect me in Mary’s fire- could find a replacement for my baseball-averse wife. engine red SUV and off we went to see the Sox and the Sox. Yes, as I should have explained earlier, the game in question that day pitted the White Sox, who were first in the Central Division, against the World Champion Boston Red Sox, who were first in the Eastern Division. Sportswriters had been clucking that the White Sox were no match for the Red Sox, but John, Mary, and I knew better. Oh, did we know better, even though the four- game series was 2-1 in favor of Boston. “All the White Sox have to do today is win,” we agreed, “and they tie the series with the World Champs. Then they will truly be on their way to the World Series this October.” Yes, sports fans, you read it here first: THIS IS THE YEAR OF THE SOX — AS IN CHICAGO WHITE SOX. The lady with the ten tickets: Mary McPherson who works in Michigan City and lives in New Buffalo. How do we know?

Old Comiskey Park’s home plate is now part of the parking lot across from U.S. Cellular Field. Heading to our seats in section 100. THE August 11, 2005 Page 65

Because of the great show the Chi’ Sox put on while shellacking the Bo’ Sox 6-4 on a sizzling Sunday afternoon in high summer. So settle back in your easy chair, and allow me to recapitulate the golden moments of our afternoon in the sun with the boys of summer from Chicago and Boston: (Section 100, Row 6 Seat 10, U.S. Cellular Field, Chicago, Ill.) . . . After linking up with John’s nephew, mother, brother, Mary’s brother and sister-in-law, and Southcounty Gazette editor Mira Poncin and her husband Jerry, we made our way to our line of seats in row six. We saw before we sat down that we had a commanding view of the entire field, and that we were within earshot of the centerfielder.

A Gooch family portrait at the old ballgame: (right to left) John Gunner Gooch, his mom Alice, his nephew Daniel, and his brother Bill. After warming up between innings in the middle of the game, Johnny Damon tossed the practice ball at us, and a lucky fan just in front of me caught it and presented it to his son. Had I caught it, I would glad- ly have presented it to John’s nephew Daniel. White Sox Continued on Page 66

The view from our seats. For Boston, he happened to be the hirsute Johnny Damon who dazzled us all by occasionally removing his cap and shaking out his great mane. Johnny Damon seemed to favor our particular section for some reason — probably the blonde who kept snap- ping his picture — and he often turned to us and waved when he wasn’t busy defending against White Sox batters. Southcounty Gazette Editor Mira Poncin and her die-hard Sox fan husband Jerry.

Old Charley Comiskey is still presiding over the White Sox.

Boston’s long-haired centerfielder Johnny Damon adjusts his cap. THE Page 66 August 11, 2005

White Sox Continued from Page 65 But we were all caught up in a game that started badly for the White Sox when Boston’s David Ortiz homered into the nearby rightfield bleachers in the first inning. But the White Sox answered by putting up two runs in the bottom of the first, and Chicago’s Tadahito Iguchi set the Cell ablaze in the second half of the second by launching a two-out, two run homer John Gunner over the rightfield fence. Gooch signals a White Sox victory.

owing to the regular appearance of vendors hawking bottles of the cold stuff for $3.50 a pop and Mary’s pre- paredness. A retired events planner, Mary McPherson had The boys of summer wait for a homerun in left-center. wisely called ahead to see if they were going to allow We were close enough to both homers to see the fans bottles of water to be brought into the ballpark scramble to catch them. because of the extreme heat. When she found out that And thanks to the binoculars John thoughtfully pro- they were waiving their normal prohibition, she vided, we could all watch Jose Contreras slowly work loaded up a couple of bags with bottled water. his way to victory by delivering 116 well-executed pitch- And, like a good events planner, she saw that es over 5 1/3 innings. everyone drank lots of water. As Jerry Poncin noted, “This guy likes to work And, like soon-to-be World Series champions, the slow. And he’s from Cuba, so he doesn’t mind the White Sox, minus rightfielder Jermaine Dye and DH heat.” Frank Thomas, saw to it that we saw them tie their But the Boston batters sure had a hard time with four-game series with Boston 2-2 and send Johnny all the heat that Contreras hurled at them. Damon shaking his shaggy mane in disappointment As for how we handled the heat, why we all had our as he left the Cell. various strategies. Mira Poncin headed frequently for We, on the other hand, left the Cell long after the the nearby “Rain Room” where hot fans could walk crowds had departed and then glided gracefully onto under cooling sprinklers, and Mary McPherson the nearby Dan Ryan and were soon a flyin’ for home sprayed water on everyone, and Daniel and his grand- with visions of a wild World Series at the Cell danc- mother aimed battery powered fans at themselves. ing in our heads. We all slathered on plenty of sun screen and drank lots and lots of water which was in abundant supply

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Give us a call, no job too big or Let Us Be Your One Stop Shop too small. Licensed and insured. 10% senior discount. Free estimates. Colored Mulch - Topsoil - River Rock Specializing in: roofing, siding, decks, fencing, drywall and lots more. Retaining Wall Blocks - Natural Stone Call 219-877-4461 or 219-331-3480. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• CONCRETE WORK - Formed, poured, & finished. AFFORDABLE LAWN MAINTENANCE. Also brick and block work. 41 Years experience - Call 219/878-1813 Mowing, Trimming, Yard Clean-up. 219-898-1987. CHIMNEYS – TUCK POINTING ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• All masonry repairs. 30 yrs. experience. PAT’S TREE SERVICE. Call Gene Burke at 219-229-4109. Complete tree and landscaping service. “NJTS” No Job Too Small – specializing in small jobs, quality work, Experts in storm damage. Licensed and insured. Free estimates. handyman service. Free estimates. Call 219-879-2453. 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Wallpaper Removal – Trim Carpentry Compete Lawn Renovation, i.e., Seed & Sod - Mulch & River Rock. 27-Years experience. Insured. Ph. 219/326-8512. Retaining Walls & Planters: Rock. Block Flagstone Timbers. Railroad ties. Drain Tile Installation for Water Control HALDY BROTHERS PAINTING - Interior & Exterior. Licensed & Brick Patios — Driveway Designs — Parking Problems? Resolved! Insured. Experienced & Reliable - Call 1-866/255-9266 High tolerance tree and stump removal — Tree and bush removal SNYDER PROFESSIONAL FINISHING Insured and References - Senior Discount. Painting - Staining - Dry Wall - Trim Carpentry - Restoration - Renovation ONE CALL DOES IT ALL - 20+ Years of experience. References avail. 219/874-8785 Licensed and insured. 219/874-6615 RELIABLE HAULING, removal of junk, yard waste, ALL BRIGHT PAINTING - Interior/exterior. Satisfaction guaranteed. clean outs or foreclosures. Call 219-326-8693. Free estimates. Licensed & insured. 219/879-7199. SANDCASTLE LANDSCAPE & TREE MAINTENANCE. WARREN’S PAINT & PRESSURE WASHING. Professional arborist (licensed & insured). Free estimates. Call 219-872-6424. Serving the beach area for over 15 yrs. Call 219-878-3032. THE Page 72 August 11, 2005 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES OFFICE AND RETAIL SPACE FOR LEASE. 3611 E US Hwy 12. East of Karwick Plaza. Leave msg. 219-872-7274. By appointment only. ATTENTION DRIVERS willing to train to obtain CDL! NO EXPERI- ENCE NECESSARY! TMC Transportation needs drivers. Guaranteed FORMER “GLAD RAGS” (upscale women’s clothing) space for rent. weekly earnings. Premium equipment and benefits. Excellent earn- Great US RT 12 frontage, parking. Approx. 1,000 sq.ft. 312-259-4011. 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. PART TIME HELP NEEDED. LBCC GOLF SHOP. Friendly personality, requires some computer entry. Good telephone skills. Assist in daily oper- DUNESCAPE BEACH CLUB ations. Some weekends/evenings. Work thru mid-late Oct. LAKEFRONT CONDOS — 2 and 3 bedrooms. Contact Brian Godfrey 219-872-8547. Avail. June-Sept. — $1,400 to $2,000 per week. WEEKEND RECEPTIONIST for busy Real Estate Office. DUNESCAPE REALTY - 219/872-0588. Answering phones, scheduling appointments, filing, etc. CHARMING MICHIANA SHORES COTTAGE IN WOODED AREA Forward resumes to [email protected] A little over a block to great beach. New w/rustic charm. Fireplace. WANT TO SELL 2/Bath, 2+BR. A/C. D/W. By month or longer/by week in summer. 773/935-1855 days, or 773/248-3265 evenings. USED OFFICE FURNITURE AT FIRME’S www.mintzdds.com/michiana (2 Stores) 11th & Franklin Streets, Michigan City - 219/874-3455 SHERIDAN BEACH. Contemporary, spacious, furn. 3BR, 2-1/2BA home. Highway 12, Beverly Shores - Just West of Traffic Light. 2-car garage. Outstanding lake vistas. Short or long term. Call 630-852- 1993 SEA RAY SEA RAYER and TRAILER 5414, e-mail [email protected], www.michigancityrental.com 4 passenger. Looks & runs great. $2,900. Call 219-879-8239. MICHIANA SHORES-ORIGINAL 1930’S MICHIANA LOG CABIN 2005 SUPER SCOOTER BIKES, MOPEDS, MOBILITY & CHOPPER Want to go back to camp? Just renovated, along the creek. Sleeping loft SALES. 49cc, 110cc, $750 ea. Pics. avail. Shipped to you. Biggest chop- and 4 bunk beds, frpl, screen porch, deck, gas grill, A/C. per 4-spd. $950. Call 219-898-0390. MC/VISA/Discover accepted. Close to playground and 2-1/2 blk. to beach. Off-season rates avail. RAINBOW TRADES - 809 FRANKLIN SQUARE - 219/874-7099 7/1-7/31, $600/wk; 8/1-8/31, $700/wk or $1,800/mo. Negotiable. ANTIQUES GALORE! Jewelry, China, Furniture, Toys, Dolls, Paintings, Call Judy 1-866-400-6800 or email [email protected] African Masks, Indian Items, Vintage Clothes, Tools, Gifts, Unique Items. LONG BEACH EXECUTIVE HOUSE LONG TERM RENTAL. BALLOONS ALL WAYS - Birthdays, Parties, Big Events. We Deliver! Stop 29. Overlooking lake. Fantastic decks/views. 3BR, 2BA, A/C, W/D, COSTUME WORLD - Rentals/Sales, Makeup. Over 1,000 Costumes. cable TV, WIFI High spd Internet, and more. NO PETS/NO SMOKING. Seek the Unique — Our WEB Site: www.costumeworld.net $2,050/mo. plus utilities. Call 630-337-6220. BLUEBERRIES ARE READY at Billy Boys Blueberry Barn. 650 Freyer ********************** Road, Michigan City. 219/872-7477. Open 7 days, 8:30 to 6. MICHIANA SHORES GIFTS GALORE - HUGE SAVINGS – 50% OFF. Short walk to beach. Hilltop, rustic, very private. All amenities. Unique wind chimes, water fountains, African-American sculpture, Sleeps 6. Call 219-878-0813. porcelain sculpture, white distressed furnishings, etc. LONG BEACH SINGLE FAMILY YEAR ROUND ON DOUBLE LOT 2 MasterCard, Visa, Discover accepted. Call 219-873-0989. BLKS. FROM STOP 28. Well maintained open flr. plan with gorgeous ARCHITECT DRAWINGS OF LONG BEACH HOUSES (circa 1920) by hrdw. flrs. & frpl. Comfortably sleeps 12. New separate basement guest suite with full bath, laundry & bunk beds. The best and biggest beach in Paul Haagen. Numbered and signed. Call 219-879-1822. Long Beach. Call 847-251-7494 or visit http://vrbo.com/57932 ASHLEY CHERY DINING SET. Table w/one leaf. Six chairs-four side, two SUMMER RENTALS ARE HERE! arm, ivory upholstery. Matching hutch. Two table pads inc. Exc. cond. ••4-5BR w/panoramic Lake Michigan view rents for $2,500/wk. 2 huge Rarely used! $950 set. Call 219-879-1801. screen porches & quick lake access! ELEGANT CONTEMPORARY Brass/Glass Dining Table plus 6 ••3BR, 2BA w/2 sleeping lofts is just 1 door from Lake. $1,700/wk. uphol. chairs & 2 contemporary lighted cabinets. 219-872-9948 lv. msg. ••Sheridan Beach 3-4BR cottage on Lake Michigan beach w/huge deck. 14’ BARNETT SAILBOAT—Used, good condition, all parts/mechani- $2,500/wk. cals/safety gear included. Great starter boat for young potential sailors! ••3BR Michiana cottage available $950/wk. Located in Beverly Shores. Call 219-241-2950. $550 obo ••4BR, 2BA home at Michiana & Lake Shore Dr. has gorgeous views. 1994 FORD F-150 with cap & O.D. 6 cyl. $3450. Call 219-874-5298. Avai. For July $2,500/wk. ••5BR, 4.5BA. 200 Hilltop in Sheridan Beach. $3,500/wk. Great Lake 1999 Buick LeSabre custom sedan 4D. Full power, A/C. Michigan views. 56,000 miles. Warranty to Dec. ’06. Asking $7,500. Call 219-872-5435. Merrion & Associates, Realtor FRI., AUG. 12: 8AM-3PM, and SAT., AUG. 13: 8AM-1PM. 219-872-4000 www.merrionrealty.com Folding table/chairs, outdoor furniture, fish tanks, ironing brd., bookcases, SHERIDAN BEACH SUMMER RENTAL. Lg. modern luxury 3BR, dishes, left handed golf clubs/bag & cart, and many other awesome 1-1/2BA across from beach. A/C, W/D. $1,250/wk. Disc. for longer stays. items. 2327 Tinkers Way (Long Beach Cove), Michigan City. Call 219-872-4446. FOR SALE: 2000 NISSAN XTERRA. 4X4. 66K miles. SHERIDAN BEACH SUMMER RENTALS Auto, alarm, CD, ABS. Very clean. Great car. Call 219-874-9976. •3BR, 2Bath. Fully furn. On beach. $2,500/wk.. WANT TO BUY •STUDIO - 1BR, fully furn. On beach. $800/wk. 312-560-5122. LOVELY LONG BEACH executive home for rent. Stop 29. Just one NEEDING A DRIVEABLE AND DECENT CAR OR TRUCK short block from fantastic beach. Newly remodeled home is great summer UNDER $500. CALL 219-872-1426. base for caring family. Cable, A/C, new appliances & beds. Leave the REAL ESTATE family at the beach and commute to work via the South Shore RR. Treat your family to fun, sun, sand and Lake Michigan from a great family COMMERCIAL - RENTALS/LEASE/SELL home. Four week minimum rental. GOLDEN SANDES STORE AND LOCK Call 330-668-7246 or 330-606-7059 for rates and availability. 4407 E. U.S. 12 (@ Hwy. 212) Michigan City, IN. 219/879-5616. 2BR CONDO IN LONG BEACH POINTE. Water/gas/heat. $815/month OFFICE SPACE AVAIL IN BEAUTIFUL SETTING, located on the east- plus electric. Call Merrion & Associates Realtors at 219-872-4000. ern edge of Michigan City. Rent includes all util, + common area ESCAPE TO BEAUTIFUL SANDY BEACHES at this 3BR lakefront with maintenance. For more information phone Jerry at 219/874-8748 coach house. Sleeps 12. $3,200/wk or just main house $2,500/wk. FOR LEASE WITH IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY Call Lake Effect Vacation Rentals Realty at 269/469-9813. Approximately 1,500 square feet of executive office space located at LONG BEACH HOUSE FOR RENT ON LAKE SHORE DRIVE 1411 S. Woodland Ave., Michigan City, IN. Contemporary style, ample 3/BR. A/C. Fpl. Furn. Summer wkly. rentals avail. Also avail Sept thru drive up parking and energy efficient. Call 219/872-0318. May. $750/mo + util. Call 708/424-8756, or 219/874-8428. THE August 11, 2005 Page 73

LONG BEACH HOUSE FOR RENT - Great location, very close to beach MICHIGAN, NEW BUFFALO, GRAND BEACH. Lakefront home, just 42 and park. 4/BR, 2/Bath. A/C. W/D. New kitchen w/DW. Deck w/BBQ. steps down to a private beach on Lake Michigan. Enjoy magnificent sunsets Cable TV. - Avail after 8/20 weekly or long term. Call 312-953-9570. from this lake-front deck. Golf course and tennis courts are within walking dis- SHERIDAN BEACH RUSTIC 3BR LAKE COTTAGE. Private, wooded tance. This cozy 3BR, is air-conditioned and equipped with a washer and setting. Weekends, weekly, seasonal or yr. round. dryer. Avail. July & Aug. for $1,800/wk. Or June & Sept. for $975/wk. $135/day, $875/wk. Call 219-879-9319. Call 708-848-1025 for a viewing appointment. LONG BEACH WINTER RENTAL. 3BR, 2BA FURNISHED. Clean. BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE MICHIANA COTTAGE FOR RENTAL Nicely decorated. Lg.deck. 100 yards. to beach. W/D. A/C. One block from beautiful Lake Michigan Beach at Stop 39. Fully Avail. Sept. $740/mo. Call 219-874-6476. furnished—Charming Deco decor. Air conditioned, forty windows to YEARLY RENTAL. Newer 2BR, 2BA. All appliances. No pets. 3 blocks catch lake breezes. Sleeps up to eight persons. Three bedrooms. to beach. Credit check. $750/mo. + util. Call 219-363-6818. Two full baths. Two woodburning fireplaces. New kitchen. Secluded CHARMING LONG BEACH TWO STORY HOME forty oak tree landscape with Adirondack chairs and hammocks. Stop 20 - Newly redone - 4/BR, 2/Bath. Furnished - No Pets. TVs with cable and movie channels. BBQ grill. Pets welcome. Washer/dryer. 1/4 Block to beach. $850/mo + utilities. Call [773] 528-0825 or [773] 281-7100, or 773-454-2200. Avail Sept’05 - June ‘06 - Call 708/717-8883. BEACH HOUSE ON CREST OF DUNE. New Buffalo. 2BR, 2-1/2BA. SHORELAND HILLS 10 MONTH RENTAL. 3BR, 2BA, furnished, W/D. 2 Terrific views of lake, Chicago skyline, sunsets. Private woods w/trails, blks. to lake. Avail. 9/1/05 to 6/30/06. $725 per month includes lawn/leaf tennis pool, beach. Frplc, DSL, deck, balc. Summer: $1600/wk. maint., but not utilities. No pets. Call Bob N. at (800)899-2699 or Clare Off-season: $1000/mo. Call 773-947-9182 or 269-469-6579. N. at (708) 579-1193. Recently remodeled. “Must see to appreciate.” AUTHENTIC LOG HOMES FOR RENT. Long or short term available. FABULOUS SHABBY CHIC POOLHOUSE. Long Beach Stop 31. Call 269-469-1555 or email grandbeachmotel.com Close to beach. 5BR, 4.5BA. Newly remodeled. A/C. Large yard and “MICHIANA COTTAGES” VACATION RENTALS –Choose the Red or decks. Avail. for summer rentals. Call 312-404-4457. Chocolate Cottage which comfortably sleep 6/10. Privately wooded, LAKEFRONT 2BR or 4BR HOUSE. Deck, fireplace, hardwood floors. charmingly appointed, just a short walk to the beach. Gas grill, great deck Furn. or unfurn. 1214 Lake Shore Drive. Call 773-559-3563. and yard, screen porch, cable, DVD, W/D, A/C, etc at both. Pet and family FALL RENTAL — CHARMING COUNTRY HOME - STOP 33 friendly. Many summer weeks still available so come for a visit! Sept. thru May 31. 2 blks. from lake. Fully furnished, well decorated. $995 - $1,495/wk. Year round availability. 773-871-2256 or 3BR, 2BA. Family room w/fireplace. Sun room. 2 car garage. A/C. W/D. www.michianacottages.com Patio & deck. No pets, no smoking. $950/mo. Call 708-784-9866. FLORIDA RENTALS THE PERFECT BEACH HOUSE IN SHERIDAN BEACH 3BR, 2.5BA. 1 blk. to beach. Great big eat-in kitchen. Pool table. BEAUTIFUL DELRAY, FL. 2BR, 2BA condo with heated pool. Avail. Fireplace, 2 decks w/gas grill. Satellite TV w/DVR, DVD, VCR. W/D. A/C. Sept.-March in 3 or 6 month increments. Call 219-872-8546. REALLY COMFY BEDS! Sleeps 10. Rates negotiable. NAPLES, FLORIDA CONDO ON THE BEACH. 2BR, 2BA. Available Oct. Contact Stacy, 312-282-1535 or email [email protected] thru Dec. 30 day minimum. Call Sean at 312-403-9715. for pictures and more info. REAL ESTATE FOR SALE WANT YOUR OWN VACATION HOME ALL YEAR? Brand new townhouse right on shores of Pine Lake in LaPorte, IN. Unbeatable view. BEAUTIFUL LONG BEACH POINTE CONDO - 1BR lower level with 2BR, 2BA, pool, boat slip. Water ski, fish, ice boating, swim. new berber carpet & ceramic floors. All appliances stay. Private patio. Year long lease. $1,400/mo. 70 mins. from Chicago. Close to beach and Notre Dame School. Community pool. Call 219-324-5910, leave message. Call 219-872-0465. HILLSIDE HOME FOR SEASONAL RENTAL! NEW BUFFALO ALTERNATIVE (Rural Michigan City). Charming 4BR, 2BA dunetop home with great breakfast deck overlooking Furn. home on wooded, well landscaped 1-1/4 acres in private country the lake! Home is in pristine condition; looking for tenant who will give subdivision with low taxes. 9 rms. 3-4BR, 2.5BA. Frpl, maple kit. cabinets, TLC! $750/mo. Call Ed Merrion at 219-872-4000. Jacuzzi, sun rm., rec. rm. with wet bar. Alarm system with cameras. 2.5 MERRION & ASSOCIATES, REALTORS car finished garage. 25K generator, fenced yard with sprinkler system and HOME IN OGDEN DUNES. Portage school system. Walking distance to much more. A perfect second home that can almost take care of itself. South Shore station. 3 possibly 4BR, 3BA. 2 car garage. Spacious yard. $249,500. A must see! 3.2 mi.east of exit 34B on I-94 off 400N at Sunset. st $1500/mo. + util. Avail Sept. 1. Call 219-762-9194. Century-21 1 Team, 2 N. Whittaker St., New Buffalo, MI. HAVE IT ALL – NEAR IT ALL. 2 lg. fully restored vacation apts. In the Call 269-469-2121. Carsten Mansion, Michigan City. Walk to South Shore, Amtrack, bus, LAND FOR SALE downtown restaurants & theatre, Washington Park, lake/beach, harbor, Beverly Shores, Indiana Yacht Club, zoo and the Lighthouse Mall. (Sailboat ride optional). $600/wk. or $2,100/mo. thru October. Call 815-693-2625. 3 separate buildable lots for sale. 2 POSH APARTMENTS FOR RENT. Walk to Lake. Long Term. Very Reasonable. Call 815-693-2625. $170,000 – 3 blks. To Lake Michigan FIRST TIME AVAILABLE. Long Beach House for Rent. $250,000 – Lake Michigan glimpses Lake Shore Drive – Front screen porch and back deck. $390,000 – Spectacular Lake Michigan views Newly renovated, sleeps 8-12. (219) 878-1724 Call 219-874-0059 or 708-354-8733. NEW BUFFALO IS HOT! STOP 31 WINTER RENTAL. Fully furnished. 3BR, W/D, A/C, D/W. Close #1 - DOWNTOWN NB BUILDING right on Whittaker St. is only 2 blks to beach. Deck w/BBQ. Screened porch. No smoking or pets. Available to beach. Trendy & upscale inside & out but still offers a vintage flair. monthly Sept 05 to May 06. $700/mo. + util. Includes lawn and leaf Bottom level is currently 1,800 sq.ft. of retail w/original 10’ tin ceilings & maintenance. Call Jim at 219-878-2393 or 574-247-1427. hardwood flrs. Top level has private entrance leading to an updated 3BR apt. Rent for a fantastic investment or live in top, set up shop downstairs. RENTALS MICHIGAN OR…how about adding a beautiful staircase inside connecting the top & HOUSE FOR RENT - NEW BUFFALO - Convenient “in town” bottom levels for a one of a kind, fun, downtown NB home! location. 16 S. Townsend. Take the first right after Jackson’s Market Comes w/parking spaces. $749,000. on U.S. 12. Available now. Newly renovated. New appliances. New #2 - SOUTH COVE BOAT HOUSE on NB’s Harbor Isle Drive. window treatments. 2 Bedroom. Full dry basement. Large yard and Exceptionally placed end unit literally sits in the waters of NB’s top notch one garage. VERY CLEAN! $700 per month. Security deposit & marina. Views of harbor & Lake Michigan along w/loads of amenities. references. NO SMOKERS. No pets. Please drive by first. 3BR, 3BA, central air, decks, 2 car garage, patio…w/2,100 sq.ft. of living Call Gary at 269/449-2168 to see more. space, the Boat House units are one of South Cove’s best kept secrets. MICHIANA, MI. 3BR, 2 BA, compl. Furn. A/C, 2-1/2 blks. to lake. PLUS unit comes with 46’ boat slip just outside the kitchen AND an extra $750/wk. or $2,800/mo. Avail. July thru Aug. Call 219-872-7336. 46’ slip next door for your water toys or visiting boating friends. $559,000 ON LAKE MICHIGAN, NEW BUFFALO. 2BR condo Warwick Shores. Call Jan Adamec or Deb DeVos at Also cottages. Private beach, pool, tennis, summer or year round rental. Nadra K Real Estate * 16678 Red Arrow Highway * New Buffalo, MI Call 269-469-0300-wkdays, 269-469-2943-even. & wk. ends. 1-888-594-7767 *** www.nadrak.com THE Page 74 August 11, 2005

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Fire Sale by Sara Paretsky south side. Not a “I was halfway down the embankment when I saw lot like his family the red-orange flash. I dropped to the ground and cov- who certainly ered my head with my arms. And felt a pain in my shoul- preach Christian der so intense I couldn’t even cry out.” values while deal- You can’t accuse author Paretsky of a slow start. ing in dubious This story starts with arson and murder and the business practices almost demise of our heroine, private investigator V.I. and substandard Warshawski. But don’t think this is a quick read-it- wages. Does the on-the-South-Shore-coming-back-from-Chicago kind right hand know of book. Oh, no. This book is 402 pages of an absorb- what the left is ing story of life, and death, on Chicago’s south side. doing? And, intelligently told…what a concept. V.I. meets Billy Ms. Warshawski grew up in the ‘hood but got out when he comes to of there with a college degree obtained with a basketball watch Josie at bas- scholarship. Now living in the Lakeview area of ketball practice. Chicago, she thinks she has put her past behind V.I. asks him if his her…Fat chance. She receives a phone call from her family might be ex-basketball coach at her old alma mater—Bertha willing to donate Palmer High. Seems the coach is sick and needs money for the girls’ someone to take over coaching the girls basketball team basketball program (worthwhile, good p.r., tax after school several days a week. Chance of a lifetime? deductible, etc., etc.) and Billy says he will set up an I don’t think so. A poor school with poor equipment, appointment for her to talk to his grandfather, patri- in an even poorer neighborhood. Not the best offer arch and still head of the family business although Warshawski has received lately. in his eighties. Her coach’s argument for taking the job was very Of course he dismisses V.I. as just another “do persuasive. “Victoria, basketball got you out of this gooder” but Billy promises to keep trying to get neighborhood. You owe something to the girls who’ve “Buffalo Bill” Bysen to relent. Meanwhile, Warshawski’s come behind you to give them the chance you had.” investigation into the Fly the Flag fire is coming up Yup, she took the job, telling herself that she could with all kinds of strange twists that seem to lead back coach and not have it interfere with her private to the By-Smart family. investigation work. Through all this, Warshawski has been trying to Two of V.I.’s players on the team were Josie Dorrado keep her relationship going with Morrell, her globe- and April Czernin. They were also best friends. Josie’s trotting journalist boyfriend now resting up from mother (father split years ago) was the sole support injuries sustained in the line of duty. An old (?) of herself, Josie, two young sons, an older daughter, English correspondent friend named Marcena Love Julia and her infant son (father of this baby also shows up on Morrell’s doorstep for a little r & r, so our splitsville). She worked for a company called Fly the heroine has one more thing to worry about—jeal- Flag, a manufacturer of, you got it, flags. She tells her ousy. It sure doesn’t help when your boyfriend’s “best daughter that she is worried about something at bud” happens to be gorgeous. work and wants to talk to Warshawski about it. It seems There are so many ins and outs to this story which some sabotage has been happening at the plant and proves that you don’t have to be either rich or poor Rose is fearful for her job. Several days after visiting to have a dysfunctional family, they come in all Rose at the plant, V.I. finds the woman suddenly income brackets. And, needs and greed make strange unwilling to talk anymore. She wants Warshawski to bedfellows. Can’t divulge more of the storyline, you just go away. But then, the explosion and fire and the really need to get into this one yourself and see the death of owner Frank Zamar has the investigative nos- fascinating way author Paratsky has woven the lives trils twitching and V.I. is off and running. of the people who live on both sides of the coin in an Now for the other half of this interesting equation… interesting way. Josie has met nineteen year old Billy Bysen at It’s a roller coaster ride with leads followed by the church she attends. Problem? Billy is the heir appar- dead ends followed by trips to the hospital (this girl ent to the Bysen “By-Smart” chain of discount stores is very resilient). There is also a lot of humanity in that just happen to be the fifth largest corporation in this story that I found refreshing and unusual in a the country. He has gotten to know the pastor of the murder/mayhem mystery. I like V.I. Warshawski. church Josie belongs to and wants to help him get bet- She’s my kind of woman! ter working conditions and wages for the people of the Till next time, happy reading! THE August 11, 2005 Page 75

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PANORAMIC VIEWS OF LAKE MICHIGAN! Watch the Chicago 211 Maplewood skyline and beyond from your master suite, the open living area or the PERFECT RANCH IN SHORELAND HILLS! This 3 bedroom home deck of this 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath contemporary perched high above Lake is situated on two lots with plenty of room for expansion. It has a full base- Shore Drive in Sheridan Beach. Three levels of living encompass an open ment w/finished rec room & extra bedroom. Kitchen, family room combo floor plan that takes the best advantage of the Lake Michigan views. New has hardwood floors & fireplace. Furnace & air are 5 yrs old, roof 8 yrs old. Cute as can be inside! Come take a peek for yourself! $295,000 carpeting and fresh interior paint enhance this exquisite home. $ Directions: Duneland Beach Road to Northbrook to Maplewood Drive to Call Ed Merrion for a peek! 548,500 corner of Maplewood Trail.

OPEN HOUSE OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 8/14/05 1-3PM) SUNDAY 8/14/05 1-3PM) 2118 Florimond 230 Old Mill Road A HOME WITH JUDICIOUS CHARACTER! This all-brick ranch NATURE CALLING! This magnificent home in a hidden area of Trail Creek has been remodeled and waiting for new owners! Think of lazy summer evenings sitting on the dock provides justice and simple living with gorgeous hardwood floors, a beau- watching the fish jump, the turtles swim or pull out the fishing pole and reel in a "big" tifully updated kitchen, 4 bedrooms (including separate master suite), one. This home offers 4 bedrooms (5 or 6 depending how you use the space), 3.5 baths, 2 full baths, a warm brick fireplace & a huge knotty-pine family room. full finished basement, 2 fireplaces, screened porch and much much more! Come sit for Comes with private beach rights at the Stop 21 Beach Club! Come see a while and enjoy the peace and quiet! Call Debbie Burke to view if you can't make the Jim McGah and look for yourself! $429,000 open house. Directions: Chapala Parkway (off Michigan Blvd/Rt 35) to Old Mill Road and follow the Directions: Chastleton to Florimond, west on Florimond to sign. signs! 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 76 August 11, 2005

CENTURY 2 1 Long Beach Realty 1401 Lake Shore Drive ~ 3100 Lake Shore Drive 123 (219) 874-5209 ~ (219) 872-1432

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Own Your Own Piece of the “Singing Sands” on Lake Michigan. 166 ft. of lakefront with a home designed by John T. Heatherington. Built in 1951 in the Frank Lloyd Wright styling, this home remains timeless in its appeal. Spacious rooms and patios surrounded by beautiful landscaping are the perfect setting for gala entertaining. A woodburning Indiana limestone fireplace compliments the Living/Dining room and a paving brick fireplace makes the Family room a cozy retreat. The Master Suite, on the lakeside has its own private balcony along with a Dressing/Sitting room and private bath. Guests can occupy the three other bedrooms–all with their own baths. Hardwood floors, ceiling fans, a 56’ long screened porch on the lakeside add to the enjoyment of this one of a kind home. Property is protected by 30’ deep seawall which runs the full lake frontage. $3,200,000

Three Decks, sunroom and screened porch open to Long Beach Golf Course in 5 bedroom home. Family sized kitchen has central cabinets and work areas. Great room with fireplace. Sitting room or study area off second floor bedrooms. Oversized 2 car garage. $425,900

June Livinghouse*, Broker Associate, ABR, GRI 800-957-1248 Sandy Rubenstein* 879-7525 Don Niven 708-259-9471 Sylvia Hook*, Broker Associate, CRS, GRI 800-518-5778 Tom Cappy* 874-6396 Shelly Neal 879-7493 Phyllis Waters*, Owner/Broker, CRB, CRS, GRI Richard Klare 872-0947 Bill McNew 872-8254 Doug Waters*, Managing Broker 219-877-7290 Brian Waters* 866-844-1401 Debbie Chism*, Broker Associate 874-9093 Carrie Patton 872-2942 Beverly Bullis*, CRS, GRI 800-518-6149 Beverly Szybala 219-861-2066 *Licensed in Michigan and Indiana Rosemary Braun 879-9029 Phyllis T. Waters* Doug Waters* CRB, CRS, GRI Each Office Is Independently Owned and Operated GRI Broker/ Owner Managing Broker