The Chesterton Art Center—Then and Now

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Volume 21, Number 37 Thursday, September 22, 2005 The Chesterton Art Center—Then and Now

by Paula McHugh

It used to be called the Art Gallery. Now it’s called prised to learn that the Art Center has a separate, but the Art Center. attached building dedicated solely for classrooms. And for good reason, because in the growing town The classroom addition was added to the south side of Chesterton, it’s a place where there’s always been of the gallery building back in 1994. much more than an ever-changing display of lovely But the history of the arts organization known as paintings on the walls. On any given day, a hum of the Association of Artists and Craftsmen of Porter County activity floats up and down and in and through one (AACPC), and its current home, goes back much far- or more of the six major “rooms” that fill the proper- ther in time. Even before the AACPC officially came ty located at 115 South Fourth Street. into being in 1959, informal groups of artists from the Take a typical Duneland area were Tuesday: Yoga in the meeting in one anoth- early morning. er’s homes to Watercolor class in exchange ideas and the afternoon. Bridge for fellowship. In the lessons, and draw- late 1930’s the Porter ing, and digital imag- County Art ing instruction in the Association, spon- evening. Sandwiched sored by the between the murmurs Chesterton Retail of students immersed Merchants group, pre- in their aesthetic sented its first studies, the office Midwinter Exhibit. buzzes with phone A few years later inquiries, class sched- (1941), a uling, exhibit prepa- Businessmen’s Sketch rations, accounting, Club formed. Tent troubleshooting—all shows popped up in the general business the 1950’s and in that goes along with 1959, David Sander Town residents, new and long established, visitors, and artists from Northwest Indiana managing and main- and far beyond have walked through the Chesterton Art Center’s welcoming red double chaired the first taining a nonprofit doors to become immediately charmed. Chesterton Arts & membership organization. Crafts Fair, held around the bandstand in Railroad “This place is a community center,” observed Long Park (now Thomas Memorial Park). The following year, Beacher Michelle Wiser as she arrived for a Photoshop the AACPC was incorporated and members met in class among a separate group of Bridge players. homes, churches, at the library, or at local restaurants. Indeed, the two-story building that sits quietly The AACPC continued to grow. Three years after around the corner and on the edge of the downtown the town’s first art fair, members began jurying business district is a hub of creativity and diversity. artists’ works. They moved the growing art fair to the Town residents, new and long established, visitors, grounds of St. Patrick’s School in 1964, a time when and artists from Northwest Indiana and far beyond framed paintings were hung from clotheslines strung have walked through its welcoming red double doors between pairs of trees. And increasing recognition of to become immediately charmed. And often, sur- Chesterton Art Center Continued on Page 2 THE Page 2 September 22, 2005

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Chesterton Art Center Continued from Page 1 In the autumn of 1967, the AACPC purchased the the artist’s “colony” and its many distinguished mem- former Johnson-Bradley Machine Shop building on bers led to the leasing of space for the first Chesterton Fourth Street, which became the “Esther Gilbert Art Gallery in 1965. It was located on the upper level Gallery.” The Gilbert Gallery was named after a local 1 of the Main Street building (119 ⁄2 Calumet Road) artist who was vocal about finding a permanent and offered classes, a rental gallery, and exhibits. home for the AACPC, according to Gloria Rector. Members conducted outdoor painting classes, spon- Gloria, who served as the AACPC’s first Executive sored a traveling art exhibit in county schools, and Director when the gallery opened on Fourth Street, donated art lessons to patients at (the former) Beatty noted that William Mullin could be considered an unsung Memorial Hospital in Westville and Whispering Pines hero in finding a permanent place for artists to gath- Home for Senior Citizens. er. “Mr. Mullin found that the Johnson building was

The classroom addition was added to the south side of the gallery Children have fun as they learn about art with Marsha Demkovich. building back in 1994. (photo provided) (Photo provided)

The loft was once used as a chair making operation before the AACPC An early picture of the art gallery with its wood floors and old doors and bought the building. Today, members’ works for sale fill the upper story of windows. (photo provided) the historic building. THE September 22, 2005 Page 3 for sale, and urged the others to jump in and purchase it,” Gloria said. William and Selma Mullin had been Open ‘til 6 p.m. key supporters of the growing AACPC. Today, John Evenings Mullin serves as President of the Association’s Board of Directors, following in the footsteps of his parents. Gloria Rector served as Executive Director for ten years, during which time one of her most vivid mem- www.littlehousefashions.comElegant Apparel for the ories was an exhibit by Jack Denst of Beverly Shores. [email protected] Conscious Woman Women’s Apparel “Jack Denst was a wallpaper designer, and he came in and transformed our gallery,” she said. “It was an incredible show.” Tent Sale Blow Out! Take an Extra 20% Off the Last Sale Price Pendleton Border Skirt Soft and easy. Gentle-on-the skin, premium merino wool gives this sophisticated skirt a soft touch. Effortless comfort in a pull-on- style with deep jacquard border. Unlined. Dry clean. Imported, 100% merino Gloria Rector served as the AACPC’s first Executive Director when the wool, $128. gallery opened on Fourth Street. Her husband, Walter, serves as Washable Suede Shirt Treasurer of the Board of Directors, a position he has held for many Jacket - The suede is years. (photo provided) so soft, supple and Gloria also described how the former machine lightweight you'll shop looked when she took over the helm of the have trouble believ- AACPC. “The floor was made up of wood and concrete blocks ing it's leather - and that had supported the machines. Before carpeting even more trouble believing it's machine washable. was put down, the oil seeped up and members would The gorgeous Southwest inspired colors are wonderful take paper towels to mop up the oil,” she said. with denim or khaki. Leather bound buttonholes and dyed-to-match buttons. Secured with hand sewn back Chesterton Art Center Continued on Page 4 button. Machine wash. $188 Be sure to use your Fun Fall Discounts on New Fall Arrivals! FUN FALL FUN FALL DISCOUNTS DISCOUNTS 30% Off 25% Off One Regular Priced Item One Regular Priced Item Expires September 30th, 2005. Not Valid with Expires September 30th, 2005. Not Valid any Other Offer. Cannot be combined with any with any Other Offer. Cannot be combined other coupons or sale. with any other coupons or sale. Meet Us For Lunch And A Style Show WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 - HANNAH’S, NEW BUFFALO

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Chesterton Art Center Continued from Page 3 mostly oil-free, yet another piece of history—this one The property on Fourth Street actually has a his- chalky—is carefully preserved. On purpose. In the loft tory that leads all the way back to Civil War days. The area of the Art Center, where AACPC members exhib- John Coalter family ran a dairy at the location in 1850, it their works for sale year round, a beam holds a sen- and a cow barn sat where the Art Center now is. timent dating back to World War II. In 1941, Carl Couch, The cow corral had been located on land east of the assumed to have been employed by the Bradley building, now comprising a new library parking lot. Machine Company, scratched out in chalk, “Victory The cow barn, converted by cabinet maker James for the U.S.A.” The chalk graffiti could easily be Bradley, saw numerous uses over the early years, includ- wiped clean, and is often overlooked by those search- ing a carpentry operation that made porch columns ing for art to purchase. On its own, the sentiment rep- and gingerbread trim on the main floor and a chair resents an aesthetic of history that needs to remain manufacturing operation upstairs in the loft area. undisturbed.

Judy Gregurich, Art Center Director, gives a presentation to middle schoolers for an art outreach presentation. (photo provided)

A beam holds a sentiment dating back to World War II. In 1941, Carl Couch, assumed to have been employed by the Bradley Machine Susie Rosso instructs beginning students in the fine art of watercolor. Company, scratched out in chalk, “Victory for the U.S.A.” The latter operation produced chairs for Sears and The Art Center has continued to expand its menu Montgomery Wards, and a touring chair for the 1912 of offerings over the years. In addition to weekly Cooper automobile. As the auto industry expanded, classes covering adult instruction in mediums as the Bradley building converted to a machine shop. diverse as basic drawing to digital darkroom techniques, The oil that continued seeping through the wood classes for tots as young as five draw new minds floors after the AACPC bought the property in 1967 into a world of imaginative expression. Plus, week- continued to create a nuisance even after Gallery end workshops, week long workshops, artist demon- Directorship passed from Gloria Rector in 1979 to its strations and fresh, monthly exhibits attract a steady current director, Judy Gregurich. After fresh car- stream of students and visitors. Visual artists make peting had been installed over the wood floors on room for literary artists, too-- a writer’s group meets the main level, oily residue still managed to seep its monthly to add to the mix of creative expression at way through the fiber in selected spots. Ghosts of the the Center. past may have wanted its new owners to remember Phyllis Gniadek, who has served as Office Manager some of the Bradley building’s history. for the past five years, loves working with the AACPC Carpeting has been replaced and now remains members, who now number close to 500. THE September 22, 2005 Page 5 Open Yourself Totally... to Wellness! SERVICES INCLUDE: The Massage Therapy • Therapeutic massage & Wellness Center is the area’s leader in providing • Acupuncture clinic professional wellness • Chinese herbal programs. If you have medicine experienced holistic care, • Heated stone therapy you’ll be impressed by • Salt scrub the exceptional quality • Healing touch An exhibit of Marsha Demkovich’s children’s classes, hung on the north and scope of our services. • Personal fitness exterior wall of the gallery building, where a cow barn had stood in early If you’ve never even had • Qigong Chesterton history. (photo provided) a massage before, try us. “The Chesterton Art Center is a fabulous place to Wellness is the total you! • Reflexology work,” she said, adding that members’ helpfulness and • Programs for business, cooperation makes her job easy to handle. including chair massage For more information about the classes, exhibits at • Pregnancy massage programs available at the Chesterton Art Center, • Gift certificates phone (219)926-47ll. The Chesterton Art Center is locat- 1 1026 North Karwick Road ed at 115 South Fourth St., ⁄2 block south of the stop- Michigan City, Indiana 46360 light at Broadway and Fourth. 219-879-5722 At The Harbor Grand Hotel 888-605-6800 www.wellness-specialists.com

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Now you can sample the drama and mystery of life on the "fresh-water seas" as sailors lived it 200 years ago. From Friday, September 30, to Sunday, October 2, St. Joseph, Michigan will be home to Friends Good Will, the latest addition to the Great Lakes’ fleet of vintage tall ships. The 56-foot sloop, replica of a historic warship captured by United States forces at the Battle of Lake Erie on September 10, 1813, will be open over the weekend to visitors of all ages and tastes. An announcement by the Southwestern Michigan Tourist Council, the sponsor of the St. Joseph Tall Ship Weekend, said Friends Good Will would be available for public tours, afternoon adventure junkets, and sunset sails.

The harbor at South Haven forms a fitting backdrop for the historic replica as the crew goes through in-harbor exercises.

Joseph on September 30 with a crew of volunteers dressed in period seamen’s garb. The ship will spend Friday, September 30 in instruc- tional exercises with St. Joseph schoolchildren. At 3:00 p.m. (EDT) the ship will be open to the public for dock- side boarding tours that will give visitors a taste of life as a nineteenth century seaman would have experienced it. Between 3:00 and 6:00 p.m. the crew will carry out traditional maritime tasks. Visitors will be free to explore the ship’s deck, rig- ging, sails, and 6-pound pivot cannon. Adventure and Sunset Sails The plan for Friends Good Will is to welcome visitors for boarding tours again on Saturday, October 1, from noon to 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. and Spreading sail, including the square-rigged segments of canvas at the top of the mast, the Friends Good Will is prepared to catch every breath of wind. The sloop, complete with crew and skippered by Capt. James Schneider, will anchor on the St. Joseph River at the Upton Arboretum in St. Joseph. "You won’t have any trouble finding Upton Arboretum," said Millicent Huminsky, the Tourist Council’s executive director, "once the tall ship is there. The ship’s mast will be visible from just about anywhere in downtown Jt. Joseph." The mast rises some 83 feet from the ship’s waterline. Making its first visit to St. Joseph since its arrival in South Haven in September, 2004, the Friends Good Will is a square-topsail sloop built by Scarano Boatbuilding, Inc., of Albany New York. It is a permanent exhibit at the Michigan Maritime Museum in South Haven. The replica’s Captain Schneider is the former skip- per of the tall ships Windy and Malabar, among oth- A harbinger of scenes to come during the weekend starting September ers. He has also served as mate and deckhand on the 30? Guests crowd the deck of the Friends Good Will after her arrival in Nina, Manitou, and Inland Seas. He will arrive in St. South Haven in September, 2004. THE September 22, 2005 Page 13 on Sunday, October 2, between 10:00 a.m. and noon. beginning at 3:00 p.m. Friday and at noon Saturday. Admission for all boarding tours on the three days will Refunds will be offered if either of the sunset sails be $2.00 per person, with tickets available at the has to be canceled because of the weather. ship on the day of each tour period. "The tall ship will not be St. Joseph’s sole attrac- Afternoon adventure sails and sunset sails are on tion on the weekend beginning September 30, " said the sloop’s schedule for both Saturday and Sunday, Ms. Huminsky. "The city will hold its downtown October 1 and 2. Farmers’ Market on Saturday and its Antiques on the On Saturday "Captain Schneider and his crew will Bluff celebration on Sunday afternoon. take up to 28 passengers out onto Lake Michigan for "Also, quaint shops, restaurants, a Curious Kids’ a 90-minute thrill of a lifetime," according to Tourist Museum, art galleries, bicycle trails, and pristine Council officials. "Passengers will help raise the sails, public beaches will be available to entertain all ages. steer with the ship’s giant tiller, and feel the immense Special hotel packages are also available. power of the nearly 50-ton ship as she slices through Additional information about the weekend’s events the waves. and attractions may be obtained by calling the Tourist Council at 269/925-6301 or by visiting www.swmich igan.org. A 24-hour hotel reservation kiosk is also available at the Southwest Michigan Tourist Council Visitor Center, I-94 Exit 29, 2300 Pipestone Road, Benton Harbor, Michigan.

Guiding the Friends Good Will to her permanent berth in the harbor at South Haven, the volunteer crew found the ship "marvelously seaworthy." Winds on Lake Huron propelled the sloop at 8-plus knots. (Michigan Maritime Museum images) "Sailing times are Saturday, October 1 at 3:30 p.m. (EDT) and Sunday, October 2, at 12:30 p.m. Tickets will be $25 cash per person and will be available at Seagulls are on hand to welcome the Friends Good Will as the ship on the days of the events on a first-come, first- she returns to harbor after a recent cruise. served basis beginning at noon, Saturday and 10:00 a.m. Sunday. Finding the Upton Arboretum "Sails will be weather-dependent and refunds will To find the Upton Arboretum and the sloop Friends be available if an adventure sail is canceled," Council Good Will, "You turn toward Lake Michigan at the inter- officials said. They stressed that Friends Good Will section of Main Street and Ship Street. At State, one has been certified by the United States Coast Guard block from Main, turn again toward the St. Joseph for compliance with stringent passenger safety reg- River." ulations. So advise officials at the Southwestern Michigan Sunset sails, the dramatic evening highlights of the Tourist Council, adding that "The Arboretum is actu- sloop’s stay in St. Joseph, will offer 28 passengers "a ally a park and picnic area on the river." two-hour ride as dusk casts its magnificent hues across the western horizon on Lake Michigan. The sloop will glide past the picturesque St. Joseph Lighthouse Tall Ship Weekend Schedule and offer a memorable voyage just as sailors would Ship Tours ($2 per person): have experienced it on the original Friends Good Fri., 3-6 p.m.; Sat., noon-3 p.m. & 5-6 p.m.; Sun., Will." 10 a.m.-noon. Boardings for the sunset sails will take place Afternoon Adventure Sails ($25 per person): Friday, September 30, and Saturday, October 1 at 6:00 Sat., 3:30-5 p.m. and Sun., 12:30-2 p.m. p.m. each day. Tickets will be $40 per person and may Sunset Sails ($40 per person): be purchased at the ship on the day of each sail Fri., 6-8 p.m. and Sat., 6-8 p.m. THE Page 14 September 22, 2005

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6 Let us be the 1st to say....”Welcome Home!” T THE Page 16 September 22, 2005 Wanatah Scarecrow Festival NISO Concert: “Contrasting Palettes” There’s “Something to Crow Join the Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra About” Sept. 23-25 as the annu- and Music Director/Conductor Kirk Muspratt for al Wanatah Scarecrow Festival “Contrasting Palettes” with pianist Meng-Chieh Liu celebrates its 11th Anniversary. and concert accordionist Henry Doktorski on Thurs., Events throughout the Festival Sept. 29, 7:30 p.m. at the Star Plaza Theatre in include Scarecrow Displays, Arts Merrillville, IN. The Pre-Concert Lecture, hosted by & Crafts, along with Food and Conductor, Kirk Muspratt, is included in the ticket Game Booths. Get a crow’s eye price and will begin at 6:30 p.m. (Doors open 6:15 p.m.) view of Wanatah and the Scarecrow The opening concert of the season is a diverse Festival from the air, as Helicopter palette of delicious contrasts. It begins with a nostalgic Rides will be offered by Marc tango written by popular Argentine composer, Astor “Woody” Woods and HIS Helicopter Service, located Piazzolla, who wrote this piece for his father, and which behind Wanatah School. For a complete schedule features the bandoneon—an Argentine accordion, and more information, visit www.scarecrowfest.org . played by Henry Doktorski. Friday -- Stop by the entertainment tent from 5- 9 p.m. Salem United Church of Christ will sponsor a Pork Chop Dinner at Wanatah School from 4:30-8 p.m. The Harvest Garden Contest will be held at Wanatah Mercantile at 4:30 p.m. Merchant Give-a-ways at the Entertainment Tent at Scarecrow Square will be held at 9 p.m. for those present and again on Saturday night and Sunday. Saturday -- Start the day off with “The Scarecrow Stampede” 5K Run or 3K Walk at 8 a.m. sponsored by Wanatah Little League. “The Scarecrow Scamper” Kids Fun Run (ages 2-9) is at 9:30 a.m. followed by the Parade at 11a.m. A Garden Tractor Pull will take place at the Legion Park. Entertainment will perform until 9 p.m. Bingo can be played from noon–4 p.m. at the American Legion and again on Sunday. A Port-O- Pit Chicken carryout will be from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. A Henry Doktorski Scarecrow Dress-up Contest and Talent Show will be This is followed by held at 4 p.m. The Lions Club will host a Fish Fry from the dynamic, virtuosic 4-8 p.m. followed by an Adult Dance at the Legion from Samuel Barber piano 9 p.m.-1a.m. Don’t forget about crafts, games, rides, concerto performed by scarecrows, shuttles and more throughout the day and the outstanding again on Sunday. pianist, Meng-Chieh Sunday -- Have Pancakes and Sausage for break- Liu, who overcame a fast with Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Then stop life-threatening, crip- by the Cass-Clinton Volunteer Fire Department Toy pling disease to be able and Collectibles Show at the School from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. to play the piano again. Community Church Service (non denominational) The evening concludes will be held at 10 a.m. at the Entertainment Tent. An with the familiar, lush Antique and Classic Car Show will be held at the Lions romantic music of Park. Bring the kids and grandkids to the Kiddie Tractor “Rachy 2”, the 2nd Pull at 1p.m. and then on to Scarecrow Sculpting. The Symphony of Sergei Legion will host a Duck Race at 4 p.m. down Hawg Rachmaninoff. Creek. Entertainment will be thru 4 p.m. Wanatah In addition to the Meng-Chieh Liu Little League will have a Home Run Derby at the School concert, all ticket buyers are invited to arrive at 6:30 at 1 p.m. Closing Ceremonies will be at 4 p.m. p.m. for the Pre-Concert Lecture. Before each Classic For more information, visit www.scarecrowfest.org performance audience members can experience the Email [email protected]. Wanatah is located many fascinating perspectives on the concert pro- 20 miles south of Michigan City on US 421, and 20 gram that only musicians and conductors can provide. miles east of Merrillville on US 30 in southern LaPorte Tickets range from $25 -$60 each and group sales County. Parking is available with free shuttle service are available at a discount. Phone the Symphony from the American Legion. Turn south off of US 30 office, (219) 836-0525 or visit the website at on Lincoln Street and follow the signs. www.NISOrchestra.org to order tickets. THE September 22, 2005 Page 17

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by Barbara Stodola

Here in Indiana, his adopted state, David Hoppe as “elitist,” and the artists never found an effective has found a way to move from one career to another way to counteract these charges.” -- “to leapfrog,” as he puts it -- between the not-for- As an arts writer, David has won Best Critique/Review profit sector and the corporate world. At each junc- awards, for the past four years, from the Indiana ture, he wins the prizes and the plaudits that provide Society of Professional Journalists. He also received a jumping-off point for the next stage in his artistic numerous Penrod awards for his essays and five and (very) liberal lifestyle. Addys from the Indianapolis Advertising Club for TV and print work, during the years that he worked at 2nd Globe/ Young & Laramore Advertising. David has an M.FA in creative writing (as well as a Master’s in Library Science), and besides turning out an occasional short story, he writes text and audio for Susurrus, the performance company run by his wife, Melli. Originally a Michigan Citian, Melli became a professional dancer and now is a teacher, choreographer and director of site-specific performances. They have one child, Graham, who is a student at the Art Institute of Chicago and a third-gen- eration artist. Graham’s grandmother Edie Hoppe was an actress (and graduate of Bennington College, Vermont) and grandfather Norbert Schaaf (Melli’s dad) is a retired architect in Michigan City.

David Hoppe, previously a librarian in Michigan City, now works as a writer/ editor in Indianapolis and comes back to spend quality beach time with family. Michigan City Library patrons will remember David as the bright young man who founded “Writing Out Loud” twenty years ago. For this and other inno- vations he was named “Indiana Librarian of the Year” by the Indiana Library Association. During his time in Michigan City, he spearheaded several humanities projects (such as Shakespeare in the Park), thus coming to the attention of Ken Gladish, director of the Indiana Humanities Council. In 1988, David was offered a position as IHC program officer and resource center director, and he and his wife Melli moved to Indianapolis. Now he is a writer and associate editor for NUVO, the alternative newspaper that is Indy’s equivalent of Chicago’s “Reader.” In his weekly column titled “Hoppe,” David Melli Schaaf Hoppe, a dancer raised in Michigan City, now is choreogra- holds forth on such topics as the war in Iraq, politics pher and director of the Susurrus Performance Group in Indianapolis. in Washington, the Beatles, Kurt Vonnegut, layoffs at General Motors, student achievement tests, historic Indiana, David feels, is “more fluid, less struc- preservation, globalization, and whatever else gets tured than highly populated states, and people are not “under my skin,” particularly as it impacts the fine forced into specialized fields. This environment allows and performing arts. His articles are apt to have creativity to flourish.” He himself, born in Illinois, edu- provocative titles, such as “Of Presidents and Pigs,” cated in Minnesota and Vermont, has found Indianapolis and for a concluding line, “The smell of a 300-pound a congenial place to settle. He and Melli live in a 1930s hog...there’s nothing more real than that.” house in the trendy Broad Ripple area, within walk- David is pleased that federal arts funding has ing distance of restaurants and theatres. Whenever been increased, but at the same time regrets that “The a weekend is free, they head up to Michigan City for NEA has been declawed. Now there are more projects the beaches, the shade of the oak trees and the like Shakespeare on Army bases, but less funding for refreshing sound of the “Susurrus” -- a word mean- original art. The arts community found itself dis- ing, as David explains, “the sound made by the waves connected from people at large, the public saw arts when they are moving away from the shore.” THE September 22, 2005 Page 19

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REMEMBER WHEN A COTTAGE WAS A COTTAGE? Karen Conner does. It’s what drew her to New Buffalo 20 years ago. And what she’s building again, for people who think a nice little place in the country should be just that. Simple and rustic on the outside. Airy and elegant on the inside. Out in the woods, on a private drive 5 minutes from the lake. Without the pool, the playgrounds, and everything else you want to get away from. That’s Karen’s idea of a perfect vacation home. If it’s yours, give her a call to find out how to get one of your own.

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Photos are an interpretative representation THE Page 22 September 22, 2005 LaPorte County’s Realtor of the Year Back to School, Back to Girl Scouts! The Girl Scouts of Singing Sands is starting a brand new Girl Scout year, and they are not only looking for girl members, but adult volunteers as well. As the schools start their new year, the Girl Scouts are starting a new year too. The Girl Scout program is dedicated to inspiring girls with the highest ideals of character, conduct, patriotism and service. Membership is extended to all girls who accept the Girl Scout Promise and Law. To reflect the diversity of the United States of America, we give the highest priority to the inclusion of girls from currently under- represented populations. Girl Scouting is offered in a variety of ways in the Pictured left to right - Randy Novak, Micky Gallas and Joy Pawlak. local council; there are activity centers, in-school On Tues., Sept. 13 at the General Membership programs, traditional and the not so traditional Meeting of LaPorte County Association of Realtor's troops/groups and for the girl who is too busy to (LPCAR), Micky Gallas was named the 2005 Realtor attend regular meetings, she can register as a Juliette of the Year, the Association's highest and most hon- (an individual Girl Scout). Many programs are offered ored award. Traditionally, it has been give to the one throughout the year that girls can register to attend: realtor each year who exceeds the association's expec- in the past these have included the Studio 2B tations, dedicates his or her service to the well being Conference (for girls age 11-17), Pluralism Conference of the community and is pro-active in the real estate (for Junior Girl Scouts), Badge Days at the council office industry throughout the county. and much, much more. Resident Camp programs In 2005, Ms. Gallas served as President of the are offered at our camp in Lawton, Michigan during LaPorte County Association of Realtor and prior to that the summer months for girls of all ages. in 2004 was President-Elect. Randy Novak, past The Girl Scout program depends largely on adult LPCAR President and Joy Pawlak, current President- volunteers who dedicate their time and heart to serv- Elect, awarded the plaque to Micky. ing girls. Volunteers are a necessity to make this Micky Gallas, Broker/Owner of Micky Gallas program successful. Adult volunteers are needed for Properties, opened her first real estate office in Long a variety of jobs; volunteers can serve on the Board Beach Indiana in August of 1996. Since then, two more of Directors, short-term volunteers are needed for events offices have opened - one in Michigan City at 222 W. that happen periodically throughout the year, adults 4th Street and the latest at 24 N. Whittaker Street are needed to be leaders/advisors for troops/groups in in New Buffalo. our council, the needs are endless. Ms. Gallas' real estate credentials include Broker, The Girl Scouts of Singing Sands Council, Inc. Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), a Graduate of serves nearly 9,000 girls in 10 counties including St. Realtors' Institute (GRI), Senior Real Estate Specialist Joseph, LaPorte, Marshall, Starke and LaGrange (SRES) and e-PRO. counties in northwest Indiana and Berrien, Van Micky Gallas serves on many community groups Buren, Cass, Branch and St. Joseph counties in such as Meals On Wheels, Hours for Ours, the southwest Michigan. Michigan City Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Girls or adults that are interested in becoming Club as well as the Long Beach Civic Association. In involved in Girl Scouts should contact the Girl Scouts addition, Micky was the driving force in implement- of Singing Sands Council office at (800) 272-7755 or ing the Rocker Program at St. Anthony's Hospital. (574) 273-3021; you can also log onto www.gsssc.org; LPCAR Makes Hurricane Katrina Donation the website features an interest form for both girl and The Board of Directors of LPCAR motioned to adult. donate $5,000 to the Hurricane Relief Fund and another $1,000 was collected by individual realtors and will also be sent to the fund. FAM JAM at the Library This program is an open mic performance held at MC Senior Center Card Party the Michigan City Public Library on Sun., Sept. 25, 2 p.m. Hosted by musician/troubadour Richard The Michigan City Senior Center at Washington Park Fammeree, poets and singer/songwriters are wel- will be having a Fall Card Party on Thurs., Sept. 29th come on stage to share their signature pieces. at 6 p.m. Tickets are $5 through Sept. 28, and $7 the Favorite artists also appearing are Christina day of the card party. Ticket includes meal & bever- Athena, Melissa Dittmann, and Captain Craig. This age. 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Travels with Charley: A Fuel-Efficient Family Fling between Harbert and Hinsdale by Charles McKelvy the 6:55 was a good five minutes late in arriving from Aurora. Then we watched the minutes fly by on The challenge: Carroll Avenue to Randolph, mill about smartly in We learned, for example, that Aunt Ruby's grand- my watch as the train crawled its way east to the Loop. To get Natalie and Charley from their home in Millennium Park for a good hour or so and then hoof father had fought with the Confederate Army at We walked as far forward in the train as we could, posi- Harbert, Michigan to a family reunion in Hinsdale, it across the Loop to Union Station to catch Metra's Gettysburg and had survived that horrific three-day tioned ourselves at the door, and, when it opened, we Illinois on a major holiday without: westbound 12:30 Burlington Northern Santa Fe train battle with nothing more than a bullet hole in his hat. flew down the platform and up two escalators and out A. Running up a huge gas bill in the post-Katrina to Hinsdale with intermediate stops in such places as However, when he returned to Virginia after the onto Jackson where a brilliant idea hit me: era; Cicero, Berwyn, Riverside, Brookfield, and Western war, someone shot him in the leg over a dispute, and TAKE A CAB TO VAN BUREN. B. Suffering permanent nerve damage from deal- Springs. he died from complications from that wound. ing with the cascades of crazed holiday motorists. It was a great plan that went nary aglay despite We also learned from Mary Alice that she and The solution: an influx of rock concert fans on the South Shore and Natalie are eligible for membership in the Daughters Call Natalie's brother-in-law and reunion host a late departure at Union Station. But it was a beau- of the American Revolution because they are direct- Dennis Fitzpatrick at his home and office in Hinsdale tiful day, and we got to leisurely peruse Terry Evans's ly descended, on their father's side, from Benjamin and ask him what in the heck to do. Dennis, after all, amazing aerial photographs of the Chicago area on Rush who signed the Declaration of Independence on is a top executive for IBM who is used to commuting display in Millennium Park. As the exhibition's title behalf of Pennsylvania. He was also a doctor, and he from one part of his home to the other and around the so aptly put it, they were truly "Revealing Chicago" will also be featured in the Beacher next Fourth of July globe to consult with clients in such places as Sweden. in all its bumps, lumps, and beauty marks. when I write my annual tribute to a signer of said Thus, Dennis did not hesitate to provide the answer, No one at Mary Alice's house noticed we were 15 Declaration. which was simply to: "TAKE THE TRAINS!" minutes late after we walked less than a block from Conversation was so scintillating, in fact, that nei- the Hinsdale train station to her house which sits on ther of us noticed that our appointment with the a leafy side street right off one of the busiest rail lines 4:55 p.m. train to Union Station was slipping away. in all of America. Natalie does not wear a watch, and I had mine set to There simply was too much catching up to do with Michigan time, and so when I saw an eastbound Natalie's parents, Glen and Alice DeViney, her uncles Metra train gliding past the living room window, I won- Kenny and Richard DeViney and their wives Ruby and dered if indeed that wasn't our train. Ginny, her cousins Linda and Rich and their two IT WAS!! sons Daryl and Rich, and Natalie's nieces Beverly and And that's what makes travel so exciting. Andrea. Natalie said we would have to catch the 6:55 to Union My lovely sister-in-law Mary Alice, with much Station and then run like maniacs across the Loop to Heading home from Hinsdale. help from her daughter Beverly who baked a cake and Van Buren Street Station to catch the 8:03 South Shore husband Dennis who prepared the chicken, served an to Carroll Avenue. Otherwise, we would be stranded There was a cab stand right there, and I reckoned elegant dinner in the dining room. Martha Stewart in the Loop until 11:18 p.m. that rather than running ourselves ragged to Van Buren would have been put to shame, and Carolyn McConnell Not a savory prospect, so we made sure we were ready and Michigan and still missing our train, why not let would have "Yummed" herself half to death over the to spring into action well before the 6:55 departed a friendly Chicago cabbie get us there with minutes Natalie secures a couple of seats on the 9:20 from Carroll Avenue. delicious entrees and desserts. Hinsdale. But Dennis told us to sit back and enjoy some to spare. As in, leave the driving to the South Shore and their Natalie and I had gone to Hinsdale expecting a sim- more leisurely family conversation, because, as he said, And he did. friendly counterparts at Metra who provide com- ple barbecue in the backyard, and instead we were treat- Mary Alice once was half-dressed when she heard her And we returned safely home to Harbert on a muter rail service throughout the Chicago area. ed to cloth napkins with napkin rings, the fancy train pulling into Hinsdale and still managed to major holiday without wasting hardly any gas, but with Natalie the Navigator got right on it, and soon we china and silverware, just the right wine, tea in a pot, catch it. Completely clothed, of course. slightly frazzled nerves. were getting Metra schedules in the mail. Natalie noo- and tons of fascinating conversation about family So we settled back, enjoyed some more nibblies and But then what is holiday travel without slightly fraz- dled it all out and reckoned we could take the 9:20 from history. family lore, and then walked to the nearby station where zled nerves?

Our gracious hosts -- Natalie's sister Mary Alice and DeViney women reunite: daughters Natalie McKelvy (left), The Brothers DeViney -- (left to right) Glen, Richard, and Kenny - Dennis Fitzpatrick in his home office in Hinsdale. He is a top Natalie's niece Beverly Fitzpatrick at her computer. her husband Dennis. Mary Alice Fitzpatrick (middle) and their mother Alice. - relive family history. exec for IBM who also commutes to Sweden. THE Page 30 September 22, 2005 Three Nights of Jazz at The Acorn Three consecutive evenings of jazz, each of a different style, will be presented at The Acorn Theater of Thurs. through Sat., Sept. 22-24. Thursday’s performance brings back the gifted guitarist Goran Ivanovic with his group. The Goran Ivanovic Group is a pan-cultural ensemble with a sound that combines jazz and classical music with leaping THE CLIPPER SHIP GALLERY rhythms and the distinctive tones of Balkan music. • Paintings • Limited Edition Prints “You may remember Goran from his earlier appear- • Custom Framing • Nautical Gifts & Accessories ance with Fareed Haque,” said David Fink, co-owner of the The Acorn. “He put on one spectacular per- Specializing in Marine Art by Charles Vickery & other artists. See our fine selections of Wildlife, Florals, formance and we’re expecting the same this time.” Landscapes & Contemporary Art ta116 North Whittaker Street New Buffalo, Michigan iw(269) 469-2590

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Why are Jeep people the most avid admirers of food he catches carp via bow & arrow, digs in the garden and cooking? Do you remember my Beacher story last to bury the carp, covers it with soil then places toma- year about Jill Leuthardt, service manager at our local to plants over the carp. Says it initiates growth and Michigan City Chrysler Jeep dealer as well as active that he enjoys watching it grow at a steady and stur- chef with Symposium Catering Service? Well, a cou- dy pace. The only problem (get this, readers) is scrap- ple weeks ago I took my beloved Jeep in for a tune- ing the scales off the tomatoes before slicing. His up and discovered another Jeep person enthralled by favorites in the field of cooking besides fish: stews, veg- food. etables-from-his-garden and soups. This time it’s Bill Meeker, a front Next time you take your Chrysler or Jeep in, lis- room car salesman. He’s only been ten to some food stories from Bill Meeker. Or call ahead there a year or so, after retiring as and ask him to have a bowl of homemade soup wait- an engineer at Whirlpool. Actually ing, but no scales allowed. he retired ten years ago (uh, he Original recipe: calls it a nine year vacation) and has thoroughly enjoyed coming back to MEEKER’S SUMMER SQUASH BAKE work. While waiting for Jill to com- 1 lb breakfast sausage, browned, crumbled and plete my tune-up, I’d brought along drained some food magazines to pass the 2 lbs yellow summer squash, sliced 1/4 inch time. And that’s what Meeker noticed. 1 large yellow onion, diced Bill Meeker Food magazines. 1 large green pepper, diced Having been a cook-at-heart over 50 years, his 2 tomatoes, diced original Southern influence came from his grand- 1 jar Prego spaghetti sauce mother, then a head cook at a hometown hospital. In 8-1/2 x 12" backing dish, layer 1/2 summer Meeker was six years old when he began reading squash and half of rest of ingredients. Layer the cookbooks and identifying ingredients. He’d stand on rest in top layer. Pour spaghetti sauce over top and a chair watching his grandma cook. His first success sprinkle liberally with Parmesan over all. Bake at the stove was learning to make Eggs McDonald. 400 degrees for 45 minutes His mom was not the best cook (for one, since she did- n’t like any kind of eggs, she’d overcook them, then slather them with mustard). When Bill was eight years SALMON PERFECTION old, he learned what good eggs really taste like, and (OR TROUT) that’s when he took over the kitchen completely. Line baking pan with foil and coat with butter Meeker grew up on a farm in southern Michigan (or margerine). Lay salmon on pan, skin side and now that his parents are deceased, has kept one down (he skins his salmon, but says either way acre of that place as a memoriam. He married Carole is fine). Spread thin layer of softened butter over and continued his cooking pleasures. Carole didn’t mind fish. Sprinkle with lemon juice and Worcestershire a bit, simply considered it one of his many talents. And sauce. Sprinkle brown sugar over fish and cover it’s a cooking family. Of the four Meeker children, son with seasoned bread crumbs. Salt and pepper to Matthew is now chef at Jack Binions Horseshoe taste. Bake for 35 minutes at 350 degrees, place Casino in Hammond; son Joshua is working in a under broiler for five minutes. Lansing bistro kitchen (not his first food job), and has signed up for chef school this fall. Third, Daniel was a food management student in college but is present- ly a happy semi driver. Daughter Bethany Ten Brink orders groceries for S.A.Abrams & Son up in Grand Rapids tho’ she has a degree in psychology. Dad cer- tainly passed on his passion for food. Bill Meeker also goes fishin’ -- salmon, trout, blue gill -- all winter thru ice, he tells me. Perch summertimes. He found many ways to cook fish for variety – smoked (sometimes he heats up his smoker, adds brine and the fish of the season, cooks 8 to 12 hours, adding wood every two hours). His fish are also poached, broiled, fried, and baked. Yes, he makes up many of his own food preps. For one (now, really, do we believe this one?) Cooks and Jeep sales personnel, Bill Meeker and Jill Leuthardt THE September 22, 2005 Page 33 Collecting Your Memories or Need Extra Copies to Share?

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Diggin' in the Earth with Maggie Beyer

It takes me time to catch-up with Chicago. My usual trip is a fast trek from the South Shore to the theatre, turning my back on Michigan Avenue. Last week, however, some friends and I crossed Michigan Avenue to reach Millennium Park, and I had my first visit to this park built over the trains that still run beneath, covered with just enough earth to support trees that spread shallow roots and gardens of almost 200 different perennials geared to seasonal bloom. I’ll explore its two and a half acres another time though cleome, blue salvia, lavender and other fall bloomers were cutting a September swath along the paths. Our guided walk through the park was brief, just enough time to catch the highlights of the serpentine bridge. music pavilion, fountain, and the wonderful miracle of the Cloud Gate, affectionately called “The Bean”.

“The Bean”, more poetically “Cloud Gate” I had a little bit of spirit rapture as this giant sculpture’s stainless steel burnished mirror surface reflect- ed a scene of Chicago’s towering skyline behind the people, including me, and became a moving living scene of life. We were, each one of us, part of the gleaming city skyscape surrounding us. More than just a sculpture, it was an experience. I became part of the city, one with it and all the people around me in a special way. This is what people who love a city must feel, I thought, and why they grieve when the icons of their city are destroyed before their eyes. As the people of New York did, as the people of New Orleans must feel to see their city ravaged by a force beyond their control. As people all over the world must feel as floods, tsunami, hurricane, fire and bombs, destroy homes and cities that have lived for centuries to have a spirit of their own. The tragedies that man creates are one thing; when the force of nature creates a wave of destruction, it’s another. We learn a new respect and stand in awe. She is a relentless teacher, this Mother Nature of ours, forever reminding us that the life of our Planet Earth is a co-existence and that harmony must be maintained. Sometimes her whisper becomes a roar. I THE September 22, 2005 Page 37 need those marshlands, Mother Nature says, to buffer the mighty waves that surge when high winds churn IT’S BIG! the oceans. Watch, study, learn from me as you build and use the resources of my…no…our earth. Straighten 25-50% OFF ALL IN STOCK PLANTS a river, dam its force, but know that water has a will of its own. Build a Grand Canyon dam across the Colorado and know that even a trickle of water will still search out fissures in the sand canyons below and Since 1945 even a great dam can give way. Learn from ancient civilizations who destroyed their future as soil that grew their life source became barren. Don’t ignore the signs I give you, of melting ice and tampered rain forests, of polluted water that taints the soil that supplies your WE DELIVER! 219-778-2568

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RESTAURANT HOURS On Sat., Oct. 15th, the Michigan City Family Thursday, Friday, Saturday & YMCA will be hosting its 3rd Annual Heart of Art Bike Sunday - dinner beginning Ride; and on Oct 29th its 5th Annual “World's Scariest at 5 p.m. Run”. The proceeds from both of these events go to support YMCA Youth Programming, such as Learn to Swim, Sunday Ala carte Brunch Teen Leadership, Pre-School and Youth Sports. The Duneland Beach Inn 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. But they need your help. Below you will find how Singing Sands and Stunning Sunsets 3311 Pottawattamie Trail you and your business can support the YMCA's work Michigan City, IN Reservations recommended. with kids, and how your business can receive recog- 219.874.7729 • 800.423.7729 Stop 33, Duneland Beach nition for its efforts. dunelandbeachinn.com Questions about sponsorships, or about the events themselves? Phone Bruce Zahn at 872-9622. 3rd Annual Heart of Art Bike Tour-October 15 Sponsorship Opportunities Gold Sponsor - $500 - Major recognition on event t-shirts, radio publicity, and route markers at SAG stops Silver Sponsor - $250 - Company name recognition on event t-shirts, and route markers at SAG stops Bronze Sponsor - $100 - Route Marker at SAG JOIN US FOR A VARIETY OF stops (A great way to cheer on friends and family who $9.95 DINNERS are participating!) In-Kind Sponsor - Donated items will be given to Wednesday & Thursday Evenings runners as part of a goodie bag, or raffled off to the Open Wednesday - Sunday 5 pm (MI time) participants Reservations Accepted 5th Annual “World's Scariest Run”-October 29, U.S. 12 MICH.-IND. STATELINE • NEW BUFFALO MICHIGAN • 269.469.5300 Sponsorship Opportunities Platinum Sponsor - $1,000 - Company name and logo on Finish Line banner and Registration Table banner, major recognition on event t-shirts, radio publicity, and route markers Gold Sponsor - $500 - Major recognition on event t-shirts, radio publicity, and route markers Silver Sponsor - $250 - Company name recognition $ WEDNESDAY - FAJITA’S FOR 2 14.95! on event t-shirts, and route markers (Chicken or Steak) includes Quesadilla Appetizer & Alamo Ice Cream for dessert Bronze Sponsor - $100 - Route Marker (A great way THURSDAY to cheer on friends and family who are participating!) ALL “MEXICAN” DINNERS $9.99 In-Kind Sponsor - Donated items will be given to runners as part of a goodie bag, or raffled off to the (does not include Huachinango or Crockett Ribs) FALL HOURS: Wed.-Fri. Open at 5:00 P.M. • Sat. & Sun. Open at 1:00 P.M. • Closed Mon. & Tue. participants The Michigan City Family YMCA is located at 310 East Buffalo New Buffalo Mi 1001 E. Coolspring Ave., Michigan City. For more 269-469-9600 information, phone 219/872-9622.

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http://www.geocities.com/rational_lp/ THE Page 40 September 22, 2005 PNC Opens Jason Poteet Works in Oil If the last update Great Site Purdue University North Central will present an opening of the exhibit, “New Works in Oil,” by to your web site Less Hassle Indianapolis artist Jason Poteet on Fri., Sept. 23 is older than the from 5-7 p.m. in the Library-Student-Faculty Building 'born-on' date (LSF) Assembly Hall, Room 02. The opening is free on your beer, and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. your site is The exhibit will be open through Dec. 1. Poteet is a graduate of Marquette High School in stale! Michigan City and Indiana University and attended the Herron Art School in Indianapolis. Through his vibrantly colored abstract paintings, Poteet strives to create translations of places, people and his person- We provide a whole host of affordable, al experiences. His paintings have been widely exhibited throughout the Midwest and are included in site-refreshing services to make your old site private and corporate collections across the nation. Look Great - Work Better Poteet had been scheduled to attend a Morgan Stanley Investments training program in New York Call us today! You'll be hoppy you did! City in September, 2001, in the North Tower of the World Trade Center. On Sept. 6, 2001 his training ses- sion was postponed, ensuring he was not in the World Trade Center on Sept. 11. He volunteered his time at Ground Zero and returned home with new inspiration for his paintings. He produced a series of art named, 107 S. Woodland Ct., Suite B • Michigan City, IN 46360 “New York, New York.” Voice 219.874.1316 • Toll Free 1.866.798.6977 A Legacy Collection of Poteet’s art is also on display www.catalyst-marketing.com at PNC in the LSF Cybercafe, Room 114, off the first Web Site Design • Development • Hosting • Maintenance floor foyer. For further information about this exhibit or to arrange a tour, contact Judy Jacobi , PNC director of marketing at 872-0527, ext. 5593. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact Carol Send a Copy of Connelly at ext. 5267. THE Fall Videos at Krasl Art Center The Fall video series continues at Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd., St. Joseph, MI, on Fri., Sept. 23 with “Origins of India’s Hindu Civilization.” Long-ago to a Friend or Relative Indo-Aryan invaders of India brought with them the pantheon of deities that evolved throughout the centuries into the complex Hindu religion that dominates BEACHER SUBSCRIPTION RATES the country’s culture. The video is 22 minutes long and will be followed by a discussion led by artist and Six Months ...... $16.00 educator Lorie Jesperson. One Year...... $28.00 The program begins at noon MI time and is free and open to the public. Coffee will be served; feel free to bring a sack lunch. More information at 269/983- THE 0271 or email [email protected]

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Larry Payne, choreographer and dance instructor, is holding dance classes on Tuesday evenings from 7-8 p.m. Indiana time on the ‘dance porch’ at the Dunes Summer Theatre in Michiana Shores, Indiana. Anyone from 14 and up who wants to perfect their dance technique, get a good work-out, have fun, and learn new dance moves would enjoy this class. Larry’s class would help anyone who has had dance training, but those who have not will find it to be an excellent exercise and movement class... stretching, barre work, jazz dance styles included. Kitchens • Bathrooms • Siding • Roofing Payne has choreographed musicals such as “A Sun Porches • Decks • Concrete Work Chorus Line,” “Best Little Whorehouse in Texas,” Driveways • Sidewalks “Hair,” “Adult Entertainment,” and “Starbright” at the Custom Concrete Stamping & Staining Dunes Summer Theatre. 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WNIT public television is proud to be a media sponsor for three live performances of “Insects in the Movies” by The Bug Man of Hollywood. The first is on Sat., Sept. 24 at 10 a.m. (IN time) at Nuner School in South Bend and then on Sun., Sept. 25 at 2 p.m. & 3:30 p.m. (MI time) at Fernwood Botanical Garden in Niles. Steven Kutcher— The Bug Man of Hollywood—will be there in person as he shows how to train insects, spiders and crustaceans. He’s worked with butterflies, scorpions, ants, wasps and tarantulas in hundreds of TV shows and movies, including “Arachnophobia,” “Jurassic Park,” and “Fatal Instinct.” He’s also worked on videos with big-name stars such as Paula Abdul, Alice Cooper, and Billy Idle and com- mercials for products like Bud Light, Lexus, and Lowe’s. Kutcher lives and works in Arcadia, California as a teacher, lecturer, artist, writer, radio personal- ity and environmentalist. 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More informa- BEST PRICES GUARANTEED tion at 574/235-9664 or visit www.centerforhisto- ry.org Cambria • Corian • Laminate • Meganite • Granite Senior Discount & Contractor Pricing Writers' Studio Autumn Workshop The 2nd Annual “Autumn Writing Weekend” by the Writers’ Studio at the Box Factory for the Arts will take place Fri.-Sun., Nov. 4-6, 2005. The weekend will consist of a presentation on Friday and Saturday evenings of a one-woman play, “On Death and Gardening”, written and performed by Donna Blue Lachman of Three Oaks. After each performance, Lachman will hold an information ses- sion about playwriting and answer questions from the audience. The Saturday writing workshops will feature speak- ers in the morning, a keynote luncheon speaker and hands-on writing workshops in the afternoon. A children’s book author and illustrator will give a presentation on Sunday afternoon to wrap up the weekend. Books by the workshop presenters will be available for purchase and the authors will sign them. The Box Factory for the Arts is located at 1101 Broad St. in St. Joseph, Michigan. For more information, phone 269-983-3688 or e-mail to: [email protected]. THE Page 44 September 22, 2005

VON DER HEIDE LB, Mississippi Relief Fund ARCHITECTS The Long Beach Country Club has graciously INCORPORATED allowed the Long Beach Police and Fire Departments Servicing Indiana & to hold a golf outing. The proceeds from this outing Michigan Lakeshore Communities will go towards the hurricane victims in Long Beach, 269.857.8035 Mississippi. The outing will be held on Mon., Oct. 3, at the www.vdharchitects.com Long Beach Country Club with a check in time of 9:30 a.m. and a “shot gun” start at 10:30 a.m. There will be a scramble format with a cost of $100 per golfer or $400 for a foursome. Register at the Long Beach Town Hall by Fri., Sept. 30. Any questions, contact the Town Hall, 874- 6616 or the Police Department 874-4243. Monetary donations may be made anytime to P. O. Box 605, Michigan City, IN 46361, or drop off your dona- Giving Furniture New Life Since 1939 tion to the Long Beach Police Department. Lou Butcher’s I From the Southern Shore Art Association FURNITURE Mark your calendars for the following “Think ERK Thursdays” at Southern Shore Art Association, 722 WEINCKS Franklin St., Michigan City. Refinish • Upholster • Restore Sept. 22: 7 p.m. A Paper Making Demonstration will Guaranteed Craftsmanship • Pick-Up & Delivery in IL, IN, MI be hosted by Linda Weigel, art instructor at La Visit Our Showroom with Over 15,000 Designer Fabric Choices Lumiere School. 219-872-1700 Oct. 13: 6:30 p.m. Critique hosted by Elaine Harju 4980 W. Hwy 20 • In “The Pines” • Michigan City, IN 46360 and portrait artist Robert Williams, both from the Box www.furniturewerks.com Factory in St. Joseph, MI. Oct. 27: 7 p.m. A Book Making demonstration (using handmade paper) by Elaine Leska. There is no admission charge for these programs. Bill Ignatuk 123 Broker Associate Library Painting Sale Update 1st Team Four painting owned by the Michigan City Public Library fetched $21,700 at Christies Auction House 245 W. Johnson Road LaPorte, Indiana 46350 in New York City on Wed., Sept. 7. Office (219) 324-2121 The library commissioned Christies to sell the Direct (219) 324-1568 four paintings, Mary, Portuguese Girl by Pauline Mobile (219) 781-0704 Lennards Palmer; Covered Bridge, Vermont by Gianni Toll Free (877) 467-2121 Fax (219) 324-7583 L. Cilfone; Busy Harbor, Gloucester, also by Cilfone; E-Mail [email protected] and Maine Coast by Frank Vining Smith. The sale Office Each Office is Independently Owned And Operated U 2000-2003 was part of Christie's House Sale. A recent local auction of library-owned artwork earned over $143,000 for the library's endowment fund. For more information phone 219-873-3049. 1361 E. 86th Pl. Merrillville, IN 46410 (219) 736-8515 Outdoor Living…Indoors Footlight Theatre Auditions Independently Owned And Operated Footlight Players of Michigan city has announced w for Call No Showroom Hours: Oct. 9th & 10th as audition dates for December’s FREE vey, Tuesday-Friday production of “A Christmas Carol...more or less” In-Home Sure And Price Estimatview! 8:30-4:00 Digital Pre which will be directed by Jacqueline Verdeyen. Saturday 9-2 Auditions will be held at Footlight Theatre, 1705 Monday & Evenings Franklin St., Michigan City from 7-9 p.m. The comedic by appointment take off on this holiday classic calls for a cast of one man and one woman. No special preparation required. Information at 219-874-4035 or visit www.footlight- www.sunroomsnwi.com players.org for a synopsis of the production. THE September 22, 2005 Page 45

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2501 Oriole Trail, Long Beach The annual Cub Scout Round Up Pack 802 will Firestone Tires be held in the gym on Tues., Sept. 27th, 6:30-8 p.m. All boys grades 1-4 are welcome to join. A parent or specializing in: guardian is required to attend this informational Computerized Alignments meeting and registration. Air Conditioning Repairs Donna Knoll, certified group class instructor, is offer- Mechanical Repairs ing one hour Circuit Training Classes on Monday mornings at 11 a.m. and Monday & Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. This class combines aerobic exercise with muscle resistance. It’s a balanced workout that’s easy on the joints. All ages and ability levels are encouraged to attend. There is a $2 fee for members and a $5 fee for non-members. Come give it a try. If you would like to learn to Foxtrot, Waltz, Swing, Rumba and Merengue, give Mary Chandler a call at 219-680-9261 and find out how to participate. Classes are held on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, beginners through advanced, individuals and couples, and no previous experience is necessary. COMMUNITY = COMMUNICATION IN UNITY

Michiana Choral Society Forming The Michiana Choral Society is now forming. Performances of major choral works and performances with the LaPorte County Symphony Orchestra are being planned. People interested should send resume (if available) to Robert Dure, coordinator, Residential 5336 W Johnson Road, LaPorte, IN 46350. Questions may be directed to him at 219/362-3798. State what you are interested in: Chorus, Soloist, Commercial Conductor, Accompanist (rehearsal and performance). No audition is needed for chorus people. Remodeling The community has not had a choral group that is 830 Karwick Road open to everyone for some time. This is an effort to Michigan City, IN see if there is enough interest to start this endeavor. (219) 874-6224 All ages are needed. Tom Wagner serving the beach area since 1994 Initially, Classical music and Broadway music will be performed. It is planned to include music encom- passing a diversity of cultures and ethnic back- grounds in the programming. H & G Plumbing & Heating, Inc. If you would like to be included in the staff of lead- Proudly Serving You Since 1966 ers of this organization, indicate that desire in your • 24 Hour Emergency Service response. • Furnace & AC Inspections & Cleaning • Preventative Maintenance Agreements Great Books Discussion Group • Free Estimates on New Installations Your One Stop For All Your Plumbing & Heating Needs This group will meet at the Michigan City Public Library on Wed., Sept. 28, 6 p.m. The meeting is We Can Take Care of Your Plumbing Needs From Leaky Faucets to Whole House Re-Piping free and open to the public. The selection for the month is Loving by Henry Green. “Taking Care of You Is What We Do!” 1355 East St. Rd. 2 LaPorte, IN 46350 You can confirm next month’s reading material at the IN LIC. CP#6100358 219-362-1632 or 1-888-471-9777 circulation desk. THE Page 46 September 22, 2005

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Asphalt City Public Library. This month’s selection is Loving by Henry Green. Confirm next month’s reading at the THE September 22, 2005 Page 49 circulation desk. New members invited to attend. September 29 -- Flying Carpet Travelogue series season opener. 7 pm in the Elston Middle School Performing Arts Center, 317 Detroit St., MC. “High Mountain Adventure Along the Continental Divide” presented by Gale Worth. Single adm. tix $5/adults, $2.50/students. Season tix at $18/adults, $8/students avail. at the door. October 3 -- Golf Outing to help the residents of Long Beach, Mississippi. Sponsored by the LB (IN) Dreaming of your castle on the river? Police & Fire Departments. Check in 9:30 am; shot Could it be this three bedroom, two bath with a gun start 10:30 am. Scramble format; $100/golfer or separate sauna condo? The seller feels gracious at this $400/foursome. 219-874-4243 or 219-874-6616. particular time so she will include all the furniture and Places to Visit: Barker Mansion, 631 Washington St., Michigan appliances. Oh, by the way,she is also including your own City. Adm. $4/adults, $2/kids 18 & under, free/kids under boat slip and the views are great. 2 Marine Drive West 3. Guided tours Mon.-Fri., 10 am, 11:30 am & 1 pm. - Building 2, Unit 8 has its own laundry room, cov- Current exhibit: “Party Dresses & Pretty Hats.” ered deck and storage.You’ll cry if you miss out on this Great Lakes Museum of Military History, 360 one. Oh, by the way, did I forget to tell you – cozy up Dunes Plaza, Michigan City. Info 872-2702 or on the to the fireplace in the living room when the cold winds web at www.miliaryhistorymuseum.org LaPorte County Historical Museum, county complex blow. in downtown LaPorte, IN. Hours 10 am-4:30 pm, Let me be the key to your new adventure! Tues-Sat. Adm. free; donations welcome. 219/326- 6808, ext. 276 or www.lapcohistsoc.org RES. 219-879-3123 Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W. 2nd St., FAX: 219-878-0464 Michigan City. Tues.-Fri., 10 am-5 pm; Sat-Sun, 11

E LIST IPL ING LT S U E M R V I C am-4 pm. Phone 874-4900. E 6 OF T LAPORTE SHIRLEY A. KMIECIK COUNTY New Buffalo Railroad Museum, 530 S. Whittaker INC. C.R.S., G.R.I. • BROKER OWNER St., New Buffalo, MI. Mon-Fri, 9 am-5 pm; Sat-Sun, 10 am-3 pm (MI time). Info: 269/469-5409. Old Lighthouse Museum, Washington Park, Michigan City. Open for the season on March 18. 1-4 pm; closed Mon. & holidays. Adm.$2/adults, $1/grades 9-12, 50¢F/grades 1-8, free/kindergarten & under. 872- 6133. Rag Tops Museum of Michigan City, 209 W. Michigan Blvd., Michigan City. A collection of classic, antique & unusual vehicles & memorabilia. Open every day 10 am-7 pm. Adm. $6/adults, $5/cen. cit, $4/kids, free/under 3. 878-1514. The Depot Museum and Art Gallery of Beverly Shores, 525 Broadway, Beverly Shores, IN. Open Sat. & Sun., 1-4 pm through November. Adm. free; donations welcome. Washington Park Zoo, Michigan City. Gates open 10:30 am; adm. gate closes 3 pm; park closes 4 pm. Adm. $4.50 adults (12-61 yrs); $3.00 sen. cit. (62+); $2.50/kids 3-11; free/2 & under. 873-1510. Farther Afield: September 23 -- Fall Video Series at Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd., St. Joseph, MI. Noon MI • Phase II of 72 Unit Development 2 & 3 Bedroom Units time. This week: “Origins of India’s Hindu Civilization.” • Large Balcony for Amazing View • Custom Design Options 22 mins. Free & open to the public. Discussion peri- • Private Boat Slips on 800 Acre Lake • Indoor Parking & Elevator • Swimming Pool & Beach • Models Available od follows the film. Coffee will be served; bring your • Fitness Center • 219-362-7722 For More Info lunch. 269/983-0271 or email [email protected] September 25 -- “Insects in the Movies.” 2 pm & Outlook Cove, LLC 100 Outlook Cove Drive 3:30 pm at Fernwood Botanical Gardens, Niles, MI. LaPorte, Indiana 46350 Presented by The Bug Man of Hollywood. See story WWW.GMF1.COM Condominiums on Pine Lake this issue. Please visit our website at www.gmf1.com THE Page 50 September 22, 2005 Long Beach Women’s Bowling September 13, 2005

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Kesling Holding Garage Sale The Kesling Middle School Student Council will be having a garage sale in the school cafeteria from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 1 in the Kesling Cafeteria. “All you can put in a bag” for $5 sale will begin at 11:30 a.m. Students are asking for donations of clothing, household items, toys and tools to be dropped off in the cafeteria from 2:45-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri., Sept. 26-30. The Student Council will also be selling fall favorites such as mums, asters and pumpkins. Breakfast, lunch and snack items will be available. Proceeds from the sale will go to the La Porte County Symphony Orchestra. Last year, the Student Council earned nearly $2,000 and purchased a key- 7635 West 100th Place, Bridgeview, IL email: [email protected] board for the orchestra. Information, phone Cindy Ault Tel: 708.598.6695 Fax: 708.598.4515 web: www.granitegranite.com at 219-362-6394 or Tonya McGue at 219-324-5177. 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Reflexology • Healing Touch • Feldenkrais® Ph. 219/778-4145. • Personal Fitness Training WISTHOFF PAINTING — REFERENCES Dog Massage Classes • Gift Certificates Small Jobs Welcome — Call 219/874-5279 www.wellness-specialists.com Call 219/879-5722. JEFFERY J. HUMAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR PAINTING & STAINING Custom Decorating - Custom Woodwork - Hang/Finish Drywall ACUPUNCTURE & HERBAL MEDICINE CENTER Wallpaper Removal – Trim Carpentry Jennifer Huang, Licensed Acupuncturist — Call 219/879-2100. 27-Years experience. Insured. Ph. 219/326-8512. CLEANING - HOUSEKEEPING HALDY BROTHERS PAINTING - Interior & Exterior. Licensed & FINISHING TOUCH: Residential & Specialty Cleaning Service Insured. Experienced & Reliable - Call 1-866/255-9266 Professional - Insured - Bonded - Uniformed SNYDER PROFESSIONAL FINISHING #1 in Customer Satisfaction. Phone 219/872-8817. Painting - Staining - Dry Wall - Trim Carpentry - Restoration - Renovation CLEAN FOR A DAY CLEANING SERVICE - Home or Business - 20+ Years of experience. References avail. Pressure Wash Decks & Houses — Insured & Bonded Licensed and insured. 219/874-6615 Call Wendy at 219/879-4392. — Email [email protected] ALL BRIGHT PAINTING - Interior/exterior. Satisfaction guaranteed. PERSONAL TOUCH CLEANING — Homes - Condos - Offices. Free estimates. Licensed & insured. 219/879-7199. Day and afternoons available. - Call Darla at 219/879-2468. • ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• We Do It Right The Very First Time MICHIANA PAINTING & PRESSURE CLEANING COOLSPRING CLEANERS Decks - Houses - Sidewalks, Etc. Free estimates. Beach Rentals - Homes - Offices - Apartments - Construction Insured - References — Call 219/873-1817 Free Estimates - Insured - Excellent References • ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Call 219/874-7635, or 219/861-6328. DUNIVAN PAINTING AND POWER WASHING –INTERIOR/EXTERIOR. HEALTHY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Local. Experienced. Insured. Reasonable Rates. Non-toxic - Non-polluting. $15.00 off first service. Call Brian at 219-879-8239. 219/879-5476. - [email protected] WAYNE’S PAINTING. From top to bottom, interior/exterior. Painting, SUZANNE’S CLEANING staining, decks, pressure washing. Free est. Fully insured. 13 yrs. Exp. 219/326-5578. 219-363-7877 days; 219-778-2549 evenings. Ask for Wayne. HOUSE CLEANING & WINDOW WASHING. Reasonable rates, Quality SPOUSES PAINTING HOUSES. Service. Free estimates. Ref. available. Call Debbie at 219-879-1429. Specializing in small interior/exterior projects. EUROPEAN HOUSECLEANING SERVICE. Looking for some more year Economical, experienced and dependable. around houses to clean. Good ref. 269-465-4062 or 269-469-7641. Call Jill or Dave 219-926-8214. FOR ALL YOUR CLEANING NEEDS call DAWN’S FROM TOP TO PRESSURE WASHING BY RIC’S RESIDENTIAL SERVICES. BOTTOM CLEANING. Experienced, reliable and honest. Houses, roofs, driveways, decks. We will beat any other written esti- Call Dawn at 219-362-6047 or Michelle at 219-324-6795. mate by 10% or more. Call 219-898-1652. THE Page 52 September 22, 2005

WARREN’S PAINT & PRESSURE WASHING. SALE OF THE CENTURY – Armoire (74”H, 48”W, 23”D). Warm honey Free estimates. Call 219-872-6424. pine with black fittings. TV ready. Matching 5-drawer chest. LANDSCAPE-Lawns-Clean Up, Etc. (41”H, 32”W, 19”D). $300 for both. Call 219-879-7135. MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE IN KIMBALL WOODS. H & D TREE SERVICE and LANDSCAPING, INC. — Sat., 9/24. 8am-1pm. Too many items to list. Subdivision is near Notre Full service tree and shrub care. Trimming, planting, removal. Dame Church. East on US 12; turn left on Duneland Beach Drive, Firewood, snowplowing, excavating. — Call 872-7290. then turn right onto Jamestown Drive to enter subdivision. FREE ESTIMATES ANTIQUE ROLLTOP DESK HEALY’S LANDSCAPING & STONE Oak, very good condition, includes chair. Call 219-778-9702. 219/879-5150 — FAX 219-879-5344 http://www.healysland.com - [email protected] WANT TO BUY LARGEST Supplier of Natural Stone in NW Indiana BUYING-SELLING COINS, GOLD, SILVER 15+ Types of Flagstone, Granite boulders, River Rock, Mulch, MICHIANA COIN AND BULLION 30+ Types of Stone 719 MONROE ST., LAPORTE, IN New Items: Kewanee Skippers, Platinum Blue Flagstone, Black 219-362-1500 Flagstone, Appaloosa Flagstone, Santa Margarita Flagstone. Landscaping, Stone Work, Ponds, Fountains, Nursery Stock! COMMERCIAL - RENTALS/LEASE/SELL Order now to avoid Spring Rush! GOLDEN SANDES STORE AND LOCK JIM’S LAWN SERVICE. 4407 E. U.S. 12 (@ Hwy. 212) Michigan City, IN. 219/879-5616. For all your mowing needs, call Jim. Weekly & bi-weekly rates. OFFICE SPACE AVAIL IN BEAUTIFUL SETTING, located on the east- 219/874-2715. Leave message. ern edge of Michigan City. Rent includes all util, + common area H&S SERVICES —2621 E. US HIGHWAY 12 maintenance. For more information phone Jerry at 219/874-8748 Call 219/872-8946 FOR LEASE WITH IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY Let Us Be Your One Stop Shop Approximately 1,500 square feet of executive office space located at Colored Mulch - Topsoil - River Rock 1411 S. Woodland Ave., Michigan City, IN. Contemporary style, ample Retaining Wall Blocks - Natural Stone drive up parking and energy efficient. Call 219/872-0318. PAT’S TREE SERVICE. OFFICE SUITE Complete tree and landscaping service. 3 private plus reception area. High traffic, near major hwy. Experts in storm damage. Licensed and insured. Free estimates. All bldg. expenses paid except phone. 2811 E. Michigan Blvd. Call 219-362-5058. Call 219-879-9188 or 219-879-2700. CAPPY’S LAWN CARE FREE ESTIMATES • FULLY INSURED RENTALS INDIANA 219-874-3580 HOUSE FOR RENT IN LONG BEACH 3/BR. Across from lake. Great view & beach. Call 219/874-8692. ADDIE’S LAWN MAINTENANCE • Residential & Commercial LONG BEACH COZY 4/BR HOUSE AT STOP 15 (Across from Beach) Yard Clean-Up • Mowing• Aeration• Thatching• We also do Ext. Power Fireplace and Large Deck. No pets. Call 708/579-1745. Wash, Stain & Seal. Free Estimates. We Beat Any Written Price. Call 219-879-2017 or (cell) 219-331-3571 - Leave message. DUNESCAPE BEACH CLUB LAKEFRONT CONDOS — 2 and 3 bedrooms. CHUCK’S LANDSCAPING AND TREE SERVICE. Avail. Sept.-June — $1,400 to $2,000 per month. Custom landscape design & installation. Tree & shrub planting. DUNESCAPE REALTY - 219/872-0588. Compete Lawn Renovation, i.e., Seed & Sod - Mulch & River Rock. SHERIDAN BEACH. Contemporary, spacious, furn. 3BR, 2-1/2BA home. Retaining Walls & Planters: Rock. Block Flagstone Timbers. Railroad ties. 2-car garage. Outstanding lake vistas. Short or long term. Call 630-852- Drain Tile Installation for Water Control 5414, e-mail [email protected], www.michigancityrental.com Brick Patios — Driveway Designs — Parking Problems? Resolved! LONG BEACH SINGLE FAMILY YEAR ROUND ON DOUBLE LOT 2 High tolerance tree and stump removal — Tree and bush removal BLKS. FROM STOP 28. Well maintained open flr. plan with gorgeous Insured and References - Senior Discount. hrdw. flrs. & frpl. Comfortably sleeps 12. New separate basement guest ONE CALL DOES IT ALL suite with full bath, laundry & bunk beds. The best and biggest beach in 219/874-8785 Long Beach. Call 847-251-7494 or visit http://vrbo.com/57932 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES SHERIDAN BEACH EXECUTIVE RENTAL. Beautifully furnished and ATTENTION DRIVERS willing to train to obtain CDL! NO EXPERI- fully equipped large, modern, luxury 3BR, 1-1/2BA across from beach. ENCE NECESSARY! TMC Transportation needs drivers. Guaranteed Weekends, Weekly, Monthly, Long Term. Call 219-872-4446. weekly earnings. Premium equipment and benefits. Excellent earn- SHERIDAN BEACH WINTER RENTAL ing potential and still be OFF WEEKENDS! It’s not a job, it’s a 3BR, 2Bath. Fully furnished. On beach. $1,200/mo. +util. future! FOR CDL Training through Commercial Driver Institute in STUDIO - 1BR, fully furnished. On beach. $700/mo. 312-560-5122. South Bend, IN. Call today. - 1-800-882-7364 AC0064 2BR CONDO IN LONG BEACH POINTE. Water/gas/heat. $815/month ACCESS TO A COMPUTER? Work from home online. $500-$1,500 plus electric. Call Merrion & Associates Realtors at 219-872-4000. part time to $5,000+ full time. www.fortuneinsuccess.com/?refid=be ESCAPE TO BEAUTIFUL SANDY BEACHES at this 3BR lakefront with THE NO. 1 HOME BASED PROGRAM. Make $500-$1,000 daily. No sell- coach house. Sleeps 12. $3,200/wk or just main house $2,500/wk. ing, no buying. Not MLM. No boss. Peggy 800-242-0363 mailbox 4317. Call Lake Effect Vacation Rentals Realty at 269/469-9813. EXPERIENCED DIESEL MECHANICS needed for tractor/trailer facility. LONG BEACH HOUSE FOR RENT ON LAKE SHORE DRIVE Great pay. Good Benefits. Call Buck at 574-656-3560. 3/BR. A/C. Fpl. Furn. Summer wkly. rentals avail. Also avail Sept thru WANT TO SELL May. $750/mo + util. Call 708/424-8756, or 219/874-8428. USED OFFICE FURNITURE AT FIRME’S LONG BEACH HOUSE FOR RENT - Great location, very close to beach and (2 Stores) 11th & Franklin Streets, Michigan City - 219/874-3455 park. 4/BR, 2/Bath. A/C. W/D. New kitchen w/DW. Deck w/BBQ. Cable TV. – Highway 12, Beverly Shores - Just West of Traffic Light. Avail. for winter rental through 6/15/06. Call 312-953-9570. 1993 SEA RAY SEA RAYER and TRAILER YEARLY RENTAL. Newer 2BR, 2BA. All appliances. No pets. 3 blocks 4 passenger. Looks & runs great. $2,900. Call 219-879-8239. to beach. Credit check. $750/mo. + util. Call 219-363-6818. RAINBOW TRADES - 809 FRANKLIN SQUARE - 219/874-7099 CHARMING LONG BEACH TWO STORY HOME ANTIQUES GALORE! Jewelry, China, Furniture, Toys, Dolls, Paintings, Stop 20 - Newly redone - 4/BR, 2/Bath. Furnished - No Pets. African Masks, Indian Items, Vintage Clothes, Tools, Gifts, Unique Items. Washer/dryer. 1/4 Block to beach. $850/mo + utilities. BALLOONS ALL WAYS - Birthdays, Parties, Big Events. We Deliver! Avail Sept’05 - June ‘06 - Call 708/717-8883. COSTUME WORLD - Rentals/Sales, Makeup. Over 1,000 Costumes. FURNISHED RANCH HOME IN SHORELAND HILLS. Situated on Seek the Unique — Our WEB Site: www.costumeworld.net wooded lot. Available until May 2006. Call 708-519-0014. THE September 22, 2005 Page 53

SHORELAND HILLS 10 MONTH RENTAL. 3BR, 2BA, furnished, W/D. 2 BEACH HOUSE ON CREST OF DUNE. New Buffalo. 2BR, 2-1/2BA. blks. to lake. Avail. 9/1/05 to 6/30/06. $725 per month includes lawn/leaf Terrific views of lake, Chicago skyline, sunsets. Private woods w/trails, maint., but not utilities. No pets. Call Bob N. at (800)899-2699 or Clare tennis pool, beach. Frplc, DSL, deck, balc. Summer: $1600/wk. N. at (708) 579-1193. Recently remodeled. “Must see to appreciate.” Off-season: $1000/mo. Call 773-947-9182 or 269-469-6579. FALL RENTAL — CHARMING COUNTRY HOME - STOP 33 AUTHENTIC LOG HOMES FOR RENT. Long or short term available. Sept. thru May 31. 2 blks. from lake. Fully furnished, well decorated. Call 269-469-1555 or email grandbeachmotel.com 3BR, 2BA. Family room w/fireplace. Sun room. 2 car garage. A/C. W/D. SECLUDED 3BR BEACH COTTAGE! Patio & deck. No pets, no smoking. $950/mo. Call 708-784-9866. Let Muddy paw’s Inn become your weekend escape from the hustle and THE PERFECT BEACH HOUSE IN SHERIDAN BEACH bustle of everyday life. Steps to the beach, big yard, deck, sleeps 9-11, 3BR, 2.5BA. 1 blk. to beach. Great big eat-in kitchen. Pool table. pet friendly, and packed with pleasing amenities. Fireplace, 2 decks w/gas grill. Satellite TV w/DVR, DVD, VCR. W/D. A/C. Call to schedule your peace of mind today: 773-572-6522. REALLY COMFY BEDS! Sleeps 10. Rates negotiable. CUTE & COZY 1BR HOUSE, New Buffalo. Fieldstone frpl. Screen room. Contact Stacy, 312-282-1535 or email [email protected] Deck. W/D. C/A. $650/mo. + sec. dep. 269-469-4544 or 269-469-4663. for pictures and more info. REAL ESTATE FOR SALE HOME IN OGDEN DUNES. Portage school system. Walking distance to LAND FOR SALE South Shore station. 3 possibly 4BR, 3BA. 2 car garage. Spacious yard. Beverly Shores, Indiana $1500/mo. + util. Avail Sept. 1. Call 219-762-9194. BRIGHT, FURNISHED 2BR APARTMENT overlooking Lake Michigan. 3 separate buildable lots for sale. $900/MO + util. Call Century 21-Long Beach Realty, 219-874-5209. FLINT LAKE – VALPARAISO. Charming cottage on wooded hillside. $170,000 – 3 blks. To Lake Michigan Spacious LR. Big frpl. Country kitchen. 1BR. Glassed in study. Steps to $250,000 – Lake Michigan glimpses beach. Peaceful. 1 hr. to Chicago, 10 mins. to Valparaiso University. $390,000 – Spectacular Lake Michigan views $720/mo. Call 219-464-2499 or pager 800-605-3508. (219) 878-1724 GREAT WEEKEND GETAWAY! Sandy Paw’s Inn offers all the comfort of HAVE YOUR OWN BEACH HOUSE IN SHERIDAN BEACH. Large 4BR, home with the charm of a classic beach cottage! 4BD, 2BA, sleeps 12- 2BA, 2 car garage. Private yard with 2 decks. Call 630-894-6937. 15, pet friendly, seconds to the breathtaking shoreline, minutes to the out- LONG BEACH – LOT FOR SALE: Building site near Long Beach let mall for shopping, and endless activities! Ideal for multi family or a Country Club and Town Center. Short walk to beach. girls/guys weekend. Just over an hour from Chicago. $185,000. 219-879-2517 (Realtor) Call for more info and schedule your escape to our piece of BEAUTIFUL LONG BEACH POINTE CONDO - 1BR lower level with paradise today! 773-572-6522. new berber carpet & ceramic floors. All appliances stay. Private patio. VERY REASONABLE – One-time lakeside Sheridan Beach rental. 2BR, Close to beach and Notre Dame School. Community pool. W/D, use of hot tub. Your own entrance. $475/mo., Oct.-April. Share of Call 219-872-0465. 1 utilities. For more info call 219-871-0207 or 312-787-2577. TWO ⁄2 ACRE PARCELS ON HARBERT RD. Walk to the lake. $289,000 APT. FOR RENT – Furnished. 1BR, kitchen, Jacuzzi, waterfront, deck. ea. or one-1 acre parcel for $550,000. Call 269-469-3639. Dock available. $1,200/mo. 219-898-8871 or 219-874-7290. LONG BEACH POINTE – Bright, quiet, 1BR in upper end unit. W/D in unit, blinds included, walk-in closet. D/W, deck, storage, pool. $750/mo. + elect. and security deposit. Gas/Heat/Water included. 219-879-9360. FALL & WINTER RENTAL. Sheridan Beach cozy & charming 4BR, 2BA PNC Exhibits The Works of Michelle Wiser home on Lake Shore Dr. Fully furn., no smoking. Monthly, weekly & Purdue University North Central will feature the weekend rates. Call 773-779-5452 for brochure, rates & availability. works of artist Michelle Wiser at its Valparaiso GREAT WEEKEND GETAWAY. 4BR, 2BA, notty pine cottage. Close to beach, park and zoo. Sheridan Beach. Call 708-383-2635. Ask for Pam. Academic Center through Dec. 2. WINTER RENTAL LONG BEACH. Lovely shabby chic poolhouse. Lg. The exhibit, “Textures, Textiles and Colors: Painted wooded lot, 2 decks, beautiful views, newly remodeled. Modern with and Quilted Works,” is free and open to the public. The country charm, 2-1/2 blks. from beach. Very private, newly furn. 5BR, 4- Valparaiso Academic Center, located at 600 Vale 1/2BA. Laundry, Jacuzzi, 1 car garage. $850/mo. 312-404-4457. Park Road South, is open Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Its SHERIDAN BEACH RUSTIC 3BR LAKE COTTAGE. Private, wooded setting. Weekends, weekly, seasonal or yr. round. entrance and parking lot are located on Valley Drive. $100/day, $600/wk. Call 219-879-9319. Wiser, a resident of Long Beach, will display a TRAIL CREEK. Small, lovely 2BR. Garage. No pets. Avail. to resp. variety of her works, done in various media. A grad- person, non-smoker. Sec lease refs. $675/mo.+ util. 219-879-0962. uate of the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts, she has exhib- 1BR APARTMENT IN SHERIDAN BEACH. Newly remodeled. ited her work at noted galleries throughout the 3 blks. to lake. $550/mo. utilities included. Call 219-874-3574. Midwest. RENTALS MICHIGAN Wiser worked her way through art school by tak- MICHIGAN, New Buffalo, Village of Grand Beach. ing architectural rendering classes and doing rendering Lake front home, just 42 steps down to this private beach on work for a number of interior designers. She also Lake Michigan. Enjoy magnificent sunsets from this lakeside living room. This cozy 3BR is completely furnished. worked in textile restoration for Leslie Hyndman Available now thru May 1, 2006 for a rental fee of $645/mo. Auction House (now Sothebys). She has had the For more information & viewing appointment, call 708-848-1025. opportunity to repair historical textiles including ON LAKE MICHIGAN, NEW BUFFALO. 2BR condo Warwick Shores. French tapestries, Japanese textiles couched with gold Also cottages. Private beach, pool, tennis, summer or year round rental. thread, Suzanis from Uzbekistan exhibited in Frank Call 269-469-0300-wkdays, 269-469-2943-even. & wk. ends. Lloyd Wright homes and quilts destined for museums BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE MICHIANA COTTAGE FOR RENTAL One block from beautiful Lake Michigan Beach at Stop 39. Fully and Antebellum plantations in the American South. furnished—Charming Deco decor. Air conditioned, forty windows to For further information about this exhibit contact catch lake breezes. Sleeps up to eight persons. Three bedrooms. Judy Jacobi, PNC director of marketing at 872-0527, Two full baths. Two woodburning fireplaces. New kitchen. Secluded forty oak tree landscape with Adirondack chairs and hammocks. ext. 5593. Persons with disabilities requiring accom- TVs with cable and movie channels. BBQ grill. Pets welcome. modations should contact Carol Connelly at 872- Call [773] 528-0825 or [773] 281-7100, or 773-454-2200. 0527, ext. 5267. THE Page 54 September 22, 2005

Off the Book Shelf by Sally Carpenter

Flying by the Seat of My Game Day by Tiki and Ronde Barber with Robert Pants by Marsha Marks Burleigh, illustrated by Barry Root This is a title that begs look- Leaves are falling, the days are cooler and that means ing into. The subtitle explains it must be football season! My favorite time of the year. it all: “Flight Attendant This book for the younger reader (or one who wants Adventures on a Wing and a to be read to) was written by two real life NFL play- Prayer.” Marsha Marks has ers who just happen to be twins. If you’re in the foot- been a flight attendant (stew- ball know, you will be able to identify brothers Tiki ardess in my day) for over Barber (currently playing for the New York Giants) twenty years. She took the and Ronde Barber (at home with the Tampa Bay job because she wanted to Buccaneers). Game Day takes the reader back to a time write. Okay, that doesn’t sound when the twins are nine or ten and playing football like it makes sense but hear at their school. The problem was that while Ronde me out. After a very traumatic blocked for his brother, Tiki was the ball carrier who breakup with a boyfriend, Marsha boldly quit her office scored the touchdown and got the applause. Ronde felt job and decided to write full time. After all, how long he was being ignored by everyone. could it take before the Pulitzer Prize was hers and Ronde’s coach and even his mother were smart the literary world was knocking at her door? Yeah, she enough to see what was happening and each, in their was in total denial. It didn’t take but a few short months own way, shows how each member of the team has a before she was evicted from her cozy apartment and job to do to win a football game. The story is not too living in a camper trailer in front of a friend’s house. long or too wordy to lose the interest of younger read- Another friend convinced her that becoming a ers, and the fact that it was written by two real foot- flight attendant was the answer to her financial ball stars should make a big hit with the boys (some problem while leaving her time to pursue her writ- girls, too maybe?). ing career. Game Day pre- You gotta love chapter four and the way she fina- sents a lesson in gled her way into an interview a day after application self-worth as well taking was closed. General Patton would have been as team work and proud of her strategy in outflanking the employment the illustrations are agency and her ultimate victory resulting in a job that first-rate. This book many young girls think is the cat’s pajamas! (ooops, scores a touchdown! very old metaphor). Till next time, The roller coaster ride of Marsha’s career is a fun happy reading! ride, one that will have you laughing out loud. There are serious moments too, when just reaching out to another and being there for them makes for a reflec- tive moment for Marsha, like the simple act of pay- ing attention to an octogenarian who felt lost and bewil- dered and totally ignored by everyone else. Being curled up in an overhead and ready to spring on an unsuspecting co-worker can turn on you when Secret Service men show up instead. How did Marsha know a former President was going to be on board? She also realized the terror of an interrogation when Mulcahy Builders Thomas Mulcahy her carryon bag showed traces of explosive residue. General Contractor, PE From the sublime to the ridiculous, Marshal has had a full and mostly satisfying career, I’d say. She QUALITY BUILT speaks with great affection for the people she has met, CUSTOM HOMES & both bad and good, and has a healthy attitude about MAJOR REMODELING all her experiences. Gosh, she even got to meet Erma Bombeck. Of course, Erma slept all through the PROJECTS flight, but Marsha still manages to make the most of the situation. 219.241.1020 (cell) All in all, a fun and heartwarming book. And, [email protected] bonus, bonus, it’s in paperback! www.mulcahybuilders.com THE September 22, 2005 Page 55

872-4000 FAX (219) 872-4182 Specializing in Distinctive Properties MERRION & ASSOCIATES REALTORS Indiana and Michigan Debbie Burke 707 Washington Street, Michigan City, IN Ed Merrion Owner Broker SUMMER HOMES ARE STILL AFFORDABLE!!!

BEAUTIFUL HARDWOOD FLOORS grace the kitchen and CLEAN, UPDATED LONG BEACH POINTE CONDO pro- adjoining family room of this 3 bedroom ranch on a large cor- vides a standard floor plan with 2 bedrooms and 1 bath. Unit is ner location in Shoreland Hills. Mechanical updates include fur- on the second floor, with a balcony looking north outside of the nace, air conditioning & roof. Home has been professionally dec- development. Carpeting, kitchen & bath floors have all been orated! Full finished basement includes rec room & extra bedroom, updated. Long Beach Pointe has an association pool and is right with plumbing roughed in for basement bath. Call Michele to take across the street from Notre Dame Church and school. Ask John a peek. $279,900 Hayes to see this smart investment. $119,500

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Recently Remodeled Trail Creek ranch with 4 bedrooms, Enchanting Farmhouse on over 1 acre with fenced yard, 2 baths including new master bedroom and bath. Main floor pole barn. Horses allowed. Great room with fireplace, laundry room. Bright and spacious (20 foot) country kitchen. recreation room. Master bedroom plus two additional bed- 1 Basement is ready to finish. 2 car garage. Near Nelson rooms, 2 ⁄2 baths, laundry room. Additional room to use as Park. $120,000 you like. Double Garage. LaPorte Schools. $137,900 ON THE BEACH Year round and summer rentals overlooking Lake Michigan.

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