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Volume 23, Number 18 Thursday, May 10, 2007 Sedona’s Beauty and the Beasts by Paula McHugh Sedona can boast of its beauty, both natural and man-made. The red rock formations jutting up from the high-desert fl oor beg drivers to stop, or at least slow down as they motor into town. And yet, these eroded iron-oxide rock formations are not the only stunning attrac- tions to admire within this popular Arizona resort town. Just as we who live near the lakeshore harbor dozens of In Sedona’s Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village, for talented artists, Sedona, example, one can stroll the charming plazas reminiscent of old Mexico and fi nd surprises around every colorful niche. too, beckons to creative The stucco chapel at Tlaquepaque is a souls who choose to stay and make their art. Beau- popular place for weddings. tiful landscapes have a way of magnetizing artists. niche. Bursting with colors and archi-texture, the And that’s good news for art lovers .In Sedona’s marketplace contains forty shops displaying one of Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village, for example, a kind treasures. one can stroll the charming plazas reminiscent of Sedona Continued on Page 2 old Mexico and fi nd surprises around every colorful

Bursting with colors and archi-texture, Tlaquepaque contains A ﬁ re engine red truck, brimming with ﬂ owers on its roof, forty shops displaying one of a kind treasures. looked like a work of art worth photographing. THE Page 2 May 10, 2007

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Sedona Continued from Page 1 times known as wild pigs, only partly resemble the The day we visited Tlaquepaque, we were on a common barnyard mammal. Javelinas like to roll different sort of treasure hunt. We had heard that in the mud, but they thrive on prickly pear cactus. the town of Sedona was displaying “Javelinas on Weighing only between 35 to 60 pounds, they sport Parade,” with the largest concentration of the resin razor-like tusks, and that is how they got the name sculptures within a short and easy walking distance. “Javelina.” The tusks are sharp, like javelins. The Eve since the phenomenon of “Cows on Parade,” cit- javelina’s head is larger than its body, and their ies and towns have emulated Chicago’s whimsical skin is grayish and bristly. Javelinas are considered urban art display. Since the Collared Peccary (Jave- big game in Arizona and hunters seek them out in lina) is a common sight in central Arizona, it made January and February. In Sedona, we had our ﬁ rst perfect sense for Sedona to feature this unusual look at one of these live creatures during a backyard (to us Midwesterners) wild beast. Unlike the cows visit to Polly and Dave Liebig’s home several years that “grazed” Chicago’s streets in 1999, the javelina back. look-alikes- sit on pedestals. These creatures, some-

Unlike the cows that “grazed” Chicago’s streets in 1999, the javelina look- Mamma carries a famous Sedona landscape scene and baby sports the alikes- sit on pedestals. This work by Andrea Smith is titled “Have-Aloha.” blue-gold-red sunburst of Arizona’s ﬂ ag.

Luna Patterson’s and Michael Campbell’s “Squash Blossom and Sporting reversed baseball caps, “Sedona’s Wildlife” sums up its Little Pumpkin—My Garden Visitors” shows little Oscar’s colorful reputation. Created by artist Gary Rubin. foot caught in a clay pot. THE May 10, 2007 Page 3

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Sedona Continued from Page 3 What might be a little disappointing is that the photos you see here do not display the vibrant colors painted by local artists. Sprinkled sparingly throughout Tlaquepaque, these colorful sculptures add to their much larger, and permanent—bronze cousins. We decided that some of them deserved to be photographed, too. We could have become carried away with pictures of tiled niches, verandas with potted blooms, and numerous fountains, but we restrained ourselves. When we ran out of painted javelinas to shoot around the marketplace, we strolled over to the grounds of Los Abrigados Re- sort, adjacent to the marketplace. At the children’s playground, we found a vibrant herd of sculptures surrounding a fountain featuring a trio of happy bronze piggies. And, had we not obligations to return to here in Northwest Indiana, we may have “Catch Me if You Can” is one of several fun sculptures found in the arts decided to stay just where we were. and crafts marketplace. The sculpture is the work of Rosie Sandifer.

At the children’s playground at Los Abrigados Resort, we found a A Native American Storyteller ﬁ gure is the subject of this vibrant herd of sculptures surrounding a fountain featuring bubbling fountain at Los Abrigados. a trio of happy bronze piggies

Carved cliff dwellings and corn kernels decorate “Nocturnal Visions” by Carolyn Ensley depicts “Cowboy Dreams and Indian Summer” by Wendy Hartford. a typical Arizona nighttime sky. THE May 10, 2007 Page 5

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the boys went their separate ways. Fast forward to the new millennium as Town Cryers’ founding members Tom Meldrim and Terry Morlock have put their second childhoods on a col- lision course with their declining years by teaming up again as The New Town Cryers. Terry and Tom tell stories with and about the traditional and folk revival songs they sing, using vocal harmonies and variety of instruments. The New Town Cryers provide an entertaining evening of music, story telling and humor. Appearing with the New Town Cryers will be Ed Bennett, a singer, musician, and songwriter from Southwest Michigan. A retired St. Joseph City Fire The New Town Cryers Department Captain, Ed sings “songs that need to The Riversong Music Society presents vintage be sung.” He is known for thought provoking lyrics folk music at its best as the New Town Cryers per- and his incredible good humor and infectious laugh- form at the Box Factory for the Arts, 1101 Broad St., ter. St. Joseph, MI, on Saturday, May 12, at 8 pm. Gen- Bennett draws his choices from a lifetime of lis- eral admission is $8; $6 for students and seniors, tening to old time, bluegrass, country, gospel, folk 60 and older. Children under 12 are admitted free and humorous music. His criterion is “a song must when accompanied by an adult. be emotional to me before I try to perform it”. Way back in 1964 four kids who loved folk mu- For more on this and other Riversong or Box Fac- sic started to perform together as The Town Cryers. tory events, visit the website at www.boxfactory- For years they regularly played together all over forthearts.org. or phone the Box ofﬁ ce at 269-983- the Midwest - ﬁ rst in high school and then on the 3688 during normal gallery hours of 10 a.m.-4 p.m., summer resort circuit while in college. After college Mon.-Sat. or Sunday from 1-4 p.m. THE May 10, 2007 Page 7

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Joan Chesterton has a quick wit, an abiding love saw one,” she comments. “How he captures the im- of art and a unique way of expressing her views – all age of youthful energy and confi dence.” of which combine to make her an engaging present- Chesterton has selected paintings by Sargent and er of topics in American art history. Her latest views Mary Cassatt as major components of her opening on the subject, reinforced by a trip to Boston, will lecture on May 10, entitled Portrait of an American. debut at the Lubeznik Center for the Arts at 7 p.m. The fi rst session begins with colonial portraits and on Thursday evenings, May 10, 17 and 24. concludes with contemporary works by Kara Walk- er, who expresses the African-American experience with large black and white cut-out fi gures, a 19th century technique that she has translated into a modern idiom.

Kara Walker, Emancipation Joan Chesterton, professor emerita at Purdue North Central, will present a series of lectures – American Portraits, Journeys and Visions – at the Lubeznik Center for the Arts. “We have to discard the idea that art keeps getting better,” she says. “There were great American artists long before the 20th century.” This remark is one of the insights that arose from the research she has done for a series of lectures to be co-sponsored by the Lubeznik Center and Purdue North Central. For her second lecture, on May 17, Chesterton will For Chesterton, who develop the theme of Our American Journey, partic- cut her teeth on 1950s ularly as Americans wandered westward. Frederic abstract expressionism, Remington is central to that experience. “How he the discovery of 18th and mythologized the West!” she says. “Remington cre- 19th century masterpiec- ated an iconic land of men living solitary, dangerous es comes as a revelation. lives out there in the wilderness, and bonding with One of the artists she each oth- has reevaluated is John er. It was Singer Sargent who, she a sen- contends, has been un- sual im- fairly limited to the so- age that ciety pages. “I’m putting has had Sargent on a level with a great Homer and Eakins,” she effect on says. “I was surprised to movies.” ﬁ nd he was so good.” Sargent’s portraits of upper-crust ladies in ball gowns will, of course, be shown, but so will his lesser-known paintings Frederic of women more casually Remington, garbed. “He sure knew Coming John Singer Sargent, an American when he Through the Young Americans in Paris Rye THE May 10, 2007 Page 13 Winslow Homer enters into the American journey, beginning with his Civil War paintings of be- draggled soldiers and concluding with his croquet- on-the-lawn series, expressing the “joy in life” that he captured in postwar paintings. Along the way, Homer did insightful genre scenes like “Visit from Old Mistress,” which showed the changing relation- ships brought about by emancipation.

Richard Estes, Canadian Club For her ﬁ nal lecture, on May 24, Chesterton will present American Visions – a theme that allows entry into an area where, she admits, “My heart goes immediately to modern and contemporary art.” Al- though she concludes with a new spin on abstract expressionism, along the way Chesterton rediscov- ers another great American from the 19th century, Thomas Eakins. Winslow Homer, Visit From Old Mistress

Chesterton includes David Hockney in her Amer- ican Journey episode, even though he is British, because “L.A. has always been a destination, and Hockney gave us that look of L.A. that we think

David Hockney, Desert Road – Pearblossom Highway Thomas Eakins, Gross Clinic “You could do a whole semester on Eakins,” she of as L.A. – sunshine, beauty, wealth and starlets says. “He studied in France under Gerome, and he – and always that bright, ﬂ at sunlight.” learned that as long as you had a classical column Not only did Americans go west, they also trav- in the background, you could have nudes doing any- eled into the city. “I look at the journeys of indi- thing they wanted in the foreground. Eakins was vidual artists,” Chesterton says, “and observe how ﬁ lled with curiosity about the human body, and he they head into the cities” – because, as phrased by painted it without the trappings of a toga or orien- poet Marianne Moore, cities offer “access to intense talism. It was very American of him to show it like experience.” Paintings by Richard Estes have been it is. He was always overstepping the bounds of pro- chosen to illustrate the city component of the jour- priety.” ney. Wow Factor Continued on Page 14 THE Page 14 May 10, 2007

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The Visions lecture includes the simpliﬁ ed work of Donald Judd, who grew up during the height of abstract expressionism, but wanted to cleanse his palette of all that was non-essential. And ﬁ nally, we are introduced to Julie Mehretu, “an amazing- ly highly-regarded young artist,” Chesterton says, “who was born in Ethiopia but then raised in Ka- lamazoo, Michigan. She begins with a map or city grid or architectural sketch, and then paints layers and layers on top of it, making comments on what is happening in the universe.” “When Joan approaches art,” comments Purdue marketing director Judy Jacobi, “she weaves the work of art into the texture of history, science, phi- losophy. That’s where she wows her listeners. She leaves people wanting more.”

Donald Judd, Blue Boxes Stacked Chesterton’s listeners will have the opportunity to hear more, during Purdue’s fall semester. She is professor emerita of organizational leadership at Purdue North Central, with previous experience at the Des Moines Art Center, Milwaukee Art Museum and Dayton Art Institute. Next fall, she will offer a for-credit art history course at the Lubeznik Center, under Purdue’s auspices. The collaboration, according to Jacobi, is part of a continuing outreach ef- fort made to the community by Purdue Chancellor James Dworkin, who is a member of the Lubeznik Julie Mehretu, Retopistics: Renegade Excavation Center’s Board of Director.

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Claire Werner applying make-up she designed in last year’s ATMC production workshop. Acting Theatre of Michigan City is taking regis- trations now for Peter Pan’s “Lost Children Work- shop” this summer for 7-13 year olds. The 10 weeks from June 12 to August 12 include 6 weeks of class- A Mother’s Day Treat es in acting, theatre dance, rehearsal techniques and make-up leading to three weeks of performances alongside the Playing-It-Forward-For-the-Kids at Acting Ensemble of ATMC. The production, “Peter Pan and the Cirque Dahook,” is writer/director Ken Brelsfoard’s fourth musical play in a series about what happens to Peter and Tinkerbell when they take a wrong turn and land in Nebraska instead of Neverland, ﬁ nding themselves suddenly growing up. Children in the Workshop will take the roles of the kids Captain Hook kidnaps to populate his cir- cus (he was never eaten by the croc after all) in an attempt to lure Peter into another confrontation; Sunday, May 13 Tinkerbell into another close call with poison. “Lost Children Workshop” classes meet every Tuesday, 1-3 p.m., June 12-July 17 (June 12 re- Noon till 8 p.m. scheduled to meet 3-5 p.m. for those still in school). Rehearsals with the full cast begin July 14; perfor- 50% off Mom’s entrée mances are Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, July 27 through August 12. from regular menu! Fee for the Workshop is $300 with no costume or make-up expenses (except shoes). There are several scholarships available. For further information, phone Acting Theatre: 219/872-4221.

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www.2BigHearts.org THE Page 24 May 10, 2007 Soo Lock Gates Get Tender Loving Care by William F. Keefe Oak timbers in varying lengths and the several 150 Years of History hydraulic jacks used to raise the 150-ton Poe Lock The ground-breaking beginning of the Soo Locks gates await removal from the huge concrete gate re- goes back more than 150 years. The history began cess on the upstream end of the dock. Several of the on June 8, 1855 when the steamer Illinois became heavy-lift jacks are hooked to a common hydraulic the fi rst ship to pass through the lock complex. pump to raise the huge gate evenly from the con- Historians and economists agree that the locks crete pedestal built into the recess cavity. To change have played an important role in the development out the pintle that supports the gate’s weight from of the Midwest and even in the growth of the United beneath, the gates must be jacked up several feet. States. An engineer’s nightmare? Something out of Ed- “As the country grew in the early 1800s, the State gar Allan Poe? of Michigan lobbied the Federal Government to sup- Not at all, though Poe as a name is functional port the construction of a canal and locks at Sault here. The brief description represents the work of a Ste. Marie,” as the Corps of Engineers reports. “The reporter for the Evening News in Sault Ste. Marie, state did not receive support right away. In fact, Michigan. The reporter was covering one phase of one senator said that Michigan’s Upper Peninsula the job undertaken by the U.S. Army Corps of Engi- (U.P.) was ‘beyond the remotest settlement of the neers to perform much-needed maintenance on the United States’ and building a canal there would be Sault Ste. Marie Lock Complex. like placing one on the moon. That complex in the St. Marys River serves as “Minds quickly changed upon the discovery of the single entrance and exit passage for shipping iron ore and copper in the western U.P. The raw ma- heading for or leaving Lake Superior, largest of the terials needed to be shipped to industrial centers in Great Lakes. the southern Great Lakes, but because of the rapids in the St. Marys River, they needed to be portaged, costing companies both time and money.” The rapids, of course, are still there. Over that stretch of the river, the water falls about 21 feet from the level of Lake Superior to the common level of lakes Michigan-Huron. Because of their location, the rapids form a natural barrier that makes navigation through the area an impossibility without locks. To accommodate its work on the locks to the complex’s annual schedule, the Corps of Engineers scheduled the renovation to take place while the complex was shut down for the winter. Each year, according to a generally followed program, shipping on the great Lakes comes to a halt on or around January 15--largely because the Soo Locks close about that date. Closure takes place be- Viewed from the air, the Soo Locks at Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan have cause of “problems associated with ice cover and. . little of the look of one of the world’s most famous lock complexes. (Image Corps of Engineers) .environmental concerns in the St. Marys Rapids.” The closure time provides an opportunity to in- As the quotation suggests, the work included ma- spect and perform rehabilitation work on the navi- jor renovation of the Poe Navigation Lock. With the gation locks. MacArthur, the Poe stands as one of the two most An Extensive Rehab Project important locks in the complex. The MacArthur Bowing to the weather gods, the Corps of Engi- measures 800 feet in length by 80 feet in width. neers began the renovation of the Poe Lock on Janu- By contrast, the Poe, largest of them all, measures ary 16 this year. 1,200 feet long and 110 feet wide. The main problem lay in one of the lock gates. Two other “minor locks” make up the complex. The 150-ton piece of equipment had been “jumping” These two are the “unused Sabin” and the “seldom each time it returned to its recessed position. “Div- used” Davis. ers had been called in on several occasions during The importance of the Poe cannot be exaggerated. the year 2006 to grease the mechanism on which It is the only one of the four locks in the complex the gate rotates,” notes the Corps’ summary. “The that can accommodate 1,000-foot freighters. With it grease seemed to ease the severity of the jump only in operation the Soo Locks rank as one of the largest temporarily, and it was determined that more ex- and busiest installations of its kind in the world. tensive work was needed. THE May 10, 2007 Page 25 “Other work included repair of the fi lling and emptying valves and many other routine inspections.” Starting the project in mid-January, the Corps fi rst erected a large temporary tent to provide a cli- mate-controlled environment for workers. The tent proved to be a lifesaver when temperatures plunged to sub-zero levels and stayed there during much of the project.

Safely covered by the “tent” over the Poe Lock work site, workers removed part of the gate pintle mechanism. (Image Corps of Engineers) The cracks found in the pintle were repaired in the project’s temporary weld shop. The Stress Test Once the engineers had made certain that the gate would swing properly, it became clear that the repairs had been done correctly. The testing process, or “stressing,” was followed by various routine The tent enclosing the upper gates of the Poe Lock protects workers against bitter cold during the two months of the repair assignment. adjustments and repairs, including welding and (Image Corps of Engineers) tightening of bolts. “The hydraulic components used The next challenge was to “get the needed heavy to open and close the gates were inspected and the equipment over to the Poe Lock center pier,” notes hydraulic fl uid was fi ltered.” the report. “A bridge barge was put in place to cre- With the project winding down, “the task of re- ate a temporary road over the canal just upstream moving the heavy equipment via the bridge barge of the MacArthur Lock. The bridge in practice ac- began. The tent and support structure were re- commodated heavy equipment such as cranes and moved and the stop log structure was pulled from trucks.” the canal.” To prevent water from fl owing into the lock, work- Two months after work had begun, on March 15, ers installed a temporary wall just upstream of the 2007 the Poe Lock chamber was fl ooded and made upper lock gates. The wall consisted of several large ready for vessel traffi c. “The navigation season steel structures called “stop logs.” These barriers opened at the Soo Locks on March 25, 2007 at 12:01 acted as a temporary dam. a.m.” The bulk carrier Roger Blough, downbound Using pumps and gravity, the engineers “dewa- out of Lake Superior for Gary, Indiana, was the fi rst tered”--or emptied--the lock chamber. The gates vessel to pass through the refurbished Poe Lock. on the downstream end of the chamber remained The Blough was carrying a load of taconite pellets- closed to keep water from entering from the down- -iron ore. river side of the chamber. By estimate, approximately two dozen vessels Because water fi ghts to achieve its maximum utilized the Poe during the fi rst few days of the 2007 high level, divers used “oakum,” a fi brous material navigation season. Before the locks close for the used to plug holes that could admit water, to block winter of 2007-08 as many as 7,000 more ships and any potential leakages in the stop logs and guard boats of all sizes may pass through the Soo Locks. gates. That done, the lock chamber was virtually watertight at both ends. The real work began. First, the engineers lifted the 150-ton lock gate in order to inspect and remove the mechanisms that operate it. The gate opens or closes by rotating on a pintle--an upright pin or bolt used as a pivot. And here, having raised the gate the necessary ‘several feet,” the engineers could take out the parts of the pintle system that needed to be removed for separate examination. What they found explained the gate’s “jumping.” The base of the pintle, which remains normally em- bedded in the concrete making up the lock, showed A Coast Guard cutter clears the Poe Lock while a commercial ship extensive wear that permitted the huge gate to approaches on its way “downbound” from Lake Superior to move more than it should. the lower Great Lakes. (Keefe photo) THE Page 26 May 10, 2007 “Fairy Tale Fun!” on May 12

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Finally, after our long stubborn winter, I drove into the city to visit my daughter. I’ve certainly enjoyed my six years in Michigan City, but having lived in Chicago for a much longer time, it’s a pleasure to return. I was a secretary at Chicago’s largest law fi rm and now I’m a food writer for the weekly Beacher. Yes, life changes. And this visit was, of course, mostly about food. Jane had mentioned several grocers she wanted to show me in the city and in northern suburbs. The weather had become a bit more like true Spring that weekend so we were happy and ready to roll. On our way to brunch, we stopped at the new shop City Olive (yes, of course, a food shop) and got even hungrier as we explored their fi ne stock, particularly many olive oils. BREAKFAST-BRUNCH It was time for brunch so we headed to one of Jane’s favorites, A Taste of Heaven located on north Clark. Once seated in the jam-packed place, I ordered Peaches and Cream French Toast (authen- tic French toast dressed with peach compote and whipped cream cheese – I’d like to know how they fl avored that yummy cream cheese). Lovely food, pleasant waitresses. I don’t even remember what Jane ordered, but she was as happy as I was.

LUNCH Took a pleasant drive up as far as Highland Park via expressway (yes, Highland Park was the ﬁ rst Illinois town I lived in); then dawdled back via BREAKFAST - Busy place – A Taste of Heaven Lake Shore Drive. Sure, we were looking at food- stuff. Saw the lovely store named after my column, Foodstuffs at 2106 Central in Evanston. Totally im- pressed, I came away with Australian white ched- dar. Excellent. Next, Market Place, 4817 W. Oakton in Skokie – I packed up organic radishes (beautiful reds, whites, pinks), fava beans at a reasonable price, tomatoes Holland, passion fruit exotic drink. Will certainly return and take a longer look-around at their crammed shelves. Finally, Trader Joe’s, my all-time Chicago favorite, at 3745 N. Lincoln Ave- nue. I can easily spend an hour or two in that lovely store. This trip I brought home lots of complete meals, ﬁ ne wines. LUNCH - My fave, Trader Joe’s – why don’t they move to Michigan City? DINNER Dinnertime took us to Hopleaf Bar, 5148 N. Clark, just a few doors south of Foster. They say, “Fine food. Better beers, wines and spirits. Belgian specialties.” Jane and I shared one of those specialties – Mussels for Two with frites. Huge yum. That was after she and I and her husband Jose were en- chanted by an appetizer, Sausage plate (variety of sausages with bourbon pancetta white beans), and served with their homemade potato chips – another enormous yum. Great restaurant. Great servers. Though it was quite crowded, we three were given lots of attention – unusual in a large city’s restaurant. (A few days later, I was looking through Jan- uary’s Bon Appetit magazine, when I came across a list of Pub Crawl restaurants around the country. At the top was our friendly Hopleaf Bar in Chicago!) The entire day was like a lovely huge meal. DINNER - Chefs in Hopleaf’s tiny kitchen THE May 10, 2007 Page 31

PASTA WITH SPINACH, NUTMEG AND SHRIMP 12 oz uncooked penne pasta 1 (10 oz) package fresh spinach 2 T butter, divided 1 1 /2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 /2 tsp salt 1 2 /2 cups chopped Vidalia or other sweet onion 1 cup vegetable broth 1 /4 cup dry vermouth This was my 1 tsp ﬁ nely grated fresh lemon rind beautiful front 1 /2 cup low fat cream cheese yard when I 1 lived in Chicago /2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg 1 /4 tsp freshly ground black pepper Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain well, return to pan. Stir in spinach, toss well until spinach wilts. Melt 1 T butter in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp. Sprinkle with salt, saute 2 minutes or until shrimp are done. Remove shrimp from pan; set aside. Melt 1 T butter in pan over medium heat. Add onion, cook 10 minutes or until tender, stirring often. Stir in broth, vermouth and rind. Increase heat to medium-high, cook 8 minutes or until mixture begins to thicken. Reduce heat to medium. Add cheese, stir until well blended. Stir in little more salt, nutmeg and pepper; remove from heat. Add shrimp and onion mixture to pasta mixture; toss to combine. 6 servings.

FETTUCCINE WITH WILD MUSHROOM SAUCE 2 cups hot water 1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms 2 T olive oil 1 lb mixed fresh mushrooms (oyster, crimini, and shitaki with tough stems removed), sliced 4 large garlic cloves, chopped 3 T unsalted butter 1 T chopped fresh thyme Olive Oil explained at Foodstuffs 3 /4 cup canned low-salt chicken broth 8 T freshly grated Parmesan 3 /4 pound fettuccine Combine water and porcini in medium bowl. Let stand until porcini soften, about 40 minutes. Drain; reserve soaking liquid. Chop porcini coarsely. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium- high heat. Add fresh mushrooms and garlic and saute until brown, about 6 minutes. Add porcini and saute until fragrant, about 4 minutes. Add Jane and I stopped to butter and thyme; stir 1 minute. Add broth and see her husband and 1 his mom 1 /4 cups reserved mushroom soaking- liquid. Boil until sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Mix in 4 T cheese. (Can be prepared 1 hour ahead. Let stand at room temp.) Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still fi rm to bite. Bring sauce to simmer over medium-high heat. Drain pasta. Add to sauce; toss. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer pasta to bowl. Top with 4 T cheese. THE Page 32 May 10, 2007 Teen Book Club Meeting Pre-Order Now LaPorte County Public Library’s teen book clubs SAVE 25% will meet on Tues., May 15, 4 p.m., at Temple News Agency, 816 Jefferson St., LaPorte. Those arriving Retail Price by 4:05 p.m. will receive a free dish or cone of ice cream in a fl avor of their choice compliments of the $34.99 Friends of the Library. A limited number of free copies of the books fund- Your Price ed by Friends of the Library are available at the Adult Circulation Desk at the main library. Copies $26.24 may also be checked out from a display shelf in the Young Adult Room at the main library and other library locations. Temple Tuesdays -- this group uses books chosen with middle schoolers in mind and will discuss The Spiderwick Chronicles: The Field Guide by El- 110-C N. Whittaker, New Buffalo, MI vira Woodruff, fi rst in a series about twins Simon 269-586-2328 and Jared and their older sister Mallory who move to their great aunt’s deteriorated Victorian house and the unusual experiences they have there. All Booked Up -- this group, which uses books chosen with high schoolers in mind, will discuss So Long and Thanks for All the Fish by Douglas Adams in the “Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” science Introducing fi ctional series. There is no charge or registration. More information, or to request signing for the hearing impaired, Goose Feathers at 219/362-6156. “gifts and other good stuff” by Karen Younger Free Weekend Programs at Krasl Join Krasl Art Center for two opportunities to Looking for an extra special gift get to know the artwork on view. Krasl is pleased to that’s anything but ordinary? offer these experiences to the public free of charge. Sun., May 20, 2:00 – 3:00 pm Meet the Stars of the Wildlife Paintings visit us at: Friends from Sarett Nature Center will introduce you to live reptiles, amphibians and birds. Sneak 515 State Street around the gallery and see if you can fi nd these crit- ters in the paintings and sculptures on view. Dis- LaPorte, IN cover how to classify the animals by looking at their 219-324-0591 body covering, camoufl age and adaptations to the environment. Phone 269-983-0271 to reserve. First Sun. of each month; June 3, July 1 and Au- Specializing in decorative items gust 5; 2:00 – 2:45 pm for your home or offi ce. Sculpture Stroll What’s all the buzz about with the artwork in With an emphasis on St. Joseph? Find out as you tour the sculptures in- one of a kind art work stalled along the river with a Krasl educator. The walk will begin at the sculpture, Sandcastles: What and speciality gifts including: Dreams are Made Of, in the arboretum. Wear com- home decor, garden items, fortable walking shoes. Krasl Art Center, offering visual art exhibitions kitchen accents, jewelry, and education programs, is open Mon. – Thurs., 10 unique greeting cards. a.m.–4 p.m., Fri., 10 a.m.– 1 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sun., 1–4 p.m. MI time. In lieu of an admis- Custom hand painted furniture sion fee, visitors are invited to make a donation. Jo Sonja Paints Krasl Art Center is located at 707 Lake Blvd., St. Joseph, MI. www.krasl.org or 269-983-0271 THE May 10, 2007 Page 33 Growin’ Our Own Since 1906 • Growin’ Our Own Since 1906 • Growin’ Our Own Since 1906 • Growin’ Our Own Since 1906 • Growin’ Our Own Since 1906 • Growin’ Our Own Since 1906 • Angelo The Garden Center is in Full Bloom! 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FOR APPOINTMENT CALL 847-417-0137 THE Page 34 May 10, 2007 Happy Mother’s Origami and stained glass, puzzles and powwows. Sip a smoothie while you surf these interest- ing sites. Day 101 Smoothie Recipes ((www.smoothierecipes. Grand Buffet Brunch net/free-smoothie-recipe). You may think you know some favorite recipes for this drink, but you haven’t Featuring Mom’s Favorites seen anything until you check this extensive list for this healthy drink. Who would have thought there Carved Roast Beef Au Jus Savory Egg Strata would be a website devoted exclusively to smooth- Carved Glazed Virginia Baked Ham Eggs Benedict ies—and—without a barrage of ads? Find a recipe for a chocolate peanut butter banana refresher or Mushroom Chicken and Rice Fresh Fruit Platter how about lemon watermelon? Get out your blender Variety of our very own Desserts & Much More! now. Origami Originals (www.ericjoisel.com). This $14.95 Regular Price • $7.95 Children 12 years & under French artist constructs some amazing paper sculp- MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS TODAY! SEATING IS LIMITED!! tures, including a life-size rhinosceros. And yes, he 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. follows the rules of this ancient art: “1 square, no cut, Love at First Bite no glue.” Eric uses a variety of papers and tackles each project as a scientist might, plotting the folds 231 W. 7th St. by fi rst making diagrams. His website provides the Michigan City history and background of origami. His gallery is 219-873-1788 loaded with fantastic sculptures, including animals, human masks, and more. RESTAURANT & CATERING Stained Glass Sundials (http://advanceasso icates.com/sundials/stained_glass). Don’t be fooled by the URL, which at fi rst glance sounds very com- mercialized. These glass artists do offer their services, but they also provide tons of information about MAY EVENTS: creating a stained glass treasure. The stained glass Mother’s Day Weekend at Fernwood sundial pages illustrate very old works. I discovered here that the oldest known, created in 1529, hangs Festival of Blooms in the Adler Planetarium. The glass artists who cre- Second Sunday Concert 4:00 p.m. Mothers’ Day ate the sundials have to know their math. They need to know the latitude and longitude, as well as the Annual Spring Plant Sale directional placement, before they can begin creat- Friday, Saturday, Sunday - May 18, 19 & 20 ing a piece for a client. Both horizontal (garden) and New & Unusual Plants • Shrubs • Herbs vertical stained glass sundials are something one Hardy Ferns • Prairie Plants does not see every day. Yet the artists on this web- Woodland Plants • Perennials site make it clear that it is not a lost art. Cyclopedia of Puzzles (www.mathpuzzle.com/ Members receive 10% Discount loyd). Making a stained glass piece is like assem- bling pieces of a jigsaw puzzle. This site gives you Visit Our Gift Shop & Cafe pages of a book compiled in 1914 by Sam Loyd. You can access one page or the whole book, a zip fi le. These are not jigsaw puzzles. The actual title of Fernwood Loyd’s book is “5000 Puzzle Tricks and Conundrums botanical garden & nature preserve (with answers).” From the few samples I read, I’d 13988 Range Line Road, Niles, Michigan guess that you’re not likely to fi nd anything else (269) 695-6491 near what Loyd has compiled. Great for keeping the www.fernwoodbotanical.org mind sharp. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday • 12 noon to 6 p.m. Sunday Pow Wows (www.powwows.com). When summer DIRECTIONS: Take Red Arrow to US 12, east to US 31 Bypass. Take US comes, many non-Native American fans enjoy trav- 31 to Walton Rd. (Exit 7). Drive west on Walton Rd. for 1.7 miles to Range eling to pow wows. This website introduces one to Line Rd. Turn right on Range Line Rd. & drive 1.7 miles to the Fernwwood entrance on the left side of the road. the history of the Ponco tribe of Oklahoma—a long read—and when you continue to scroll down the THE May 10, 2007 Page 35 page, you’ll fi nd descriptions of the various dances. Learn about the Grass Dance, Jingle Dance, and more. You’ll understand the background and legends Our food’s not only better behind each dance as well as information about the costumes worn. when it comes out of the kitchen, Paint a Billboard (www.wetpaintpleasetouch. com). This is just for fun, and it is meant to be it’s better going in. shared with some email friends. You are given a choice of painting tools and a palette of colors. With a few mouse clicks, you can create a colorful virtu- al billboard. When you are fi nished, you can email your work on to a friend, who will pick up where you left off. I used the paint roller tool and fonts. I was pleased with my fi nal creation, but as of this writ- ing, I have not seen what my email friend has added to the billboard. Sailing Camp for Kids The Michigan City Yacht Club building stands vacant with a “For Sale” sign in front. There were not suffi cient active members to offset the cost of operations. This does not mean the demise of the artisan comfort cuisine Michigan City Yacht Club or the sailing programs. The Junior Sail Program is under a separate non- open daily for lunch and dinner profi t organization. a new waterfront restaurant • 269.469.1699 The Michigan City Yacht Club Foundation, Inc. 600 W. Water St., New Buffalo, MI • MarinaGrandResort.com is hosting the 2007 Michigan City Junior Sail Pro- gram. Kids from ages 8 and above learn to sail in Special Mother’s Day menu, Please call for reservations. the program, which is held at Michigan City’s Wash- ington Park Marina. The summer sailing camp con- sists of three weeks of half-day classes. The classes are taught by an experienced, U.S. Sailing certifi ed instructor. The classes run from Tues.-Fri., either Custom Upholstered Furniture morning or afternoon, and costs $300 for the three week session. The June session runs from June 19-July 6; the July session runs from July 10-27; and the August Made just for you. session runs from July 31-Aug. 17. The junior sail graduates and their parents are then invited to an end-of-the-season Sail Awards Picnic. Interested sailors can obtain registration materials and further details from the Directors of the Sail Program, Bill Kehoe at 879-9201 or David Oberle, 874-8772. More information about MCYC and their sailing programs, visit www.ussailing.net/MCYC

Come visit and meet Computer Classes at County Library fabulous designer The following technology classes will be held at Nancy Dijohn. LaPorte County Public Library, 904 Indiana Ave., downtown LaPorte: Tuesday, May 15 -- 9:30 a.m. Microsoft Word 1:30 p.m. Intro to the Internet creating a european style for your home 6:30 p.m. Microsoft Excel There is no charge for these classes, but registra- HOURS: (MI time) Fri, Sat & Mon; 11-5; Sun 11-3 tion is necessary at 219/362-6156, ext. 312 or sign 425 S. WHITTAKER ST. • NEW BUFFALO • 269.586.2244 up at the Information Desk. Phone 48 hrs. ahead to www.lestissuscolbertusa.com request signing for the hearing impaired. THE Page 36 May 10, 2007 Mystery Dinner Planned for June 9 GLUTEN An evening full of mystery, mayhem and motive is promised at the Mystery Dinner and Silent Auc- FREE tion Fundraiser to beneﬁ t Franciscan Home Care Services and St. Anthony Hospice in Michigan City. This interactive fundraiser is planned for Sat., June TREATS FOR PARTIES & ENTERTAINING 9 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Waterbird Lakeside • Candies • Gummies • Licorice • Chocolate • Carob & Yogurt Banquet and Conference Center in Chesterton, In- • Sugarless • Dried Fruits • Nuts & Nut Mixes diana. NW INDIANA’S LICORICE CENTER The evening will include a plated dinner and si- BARNIE’S • Vegetarian & Vegan Products lent auction, and an interactive format that allows COFFEES • Local Honeys • Coffees & Teas all attendees to play the “detective”. Tickets and • 100 Spices, Soups & Baking Ingredients TERRIFIC sponsorships are now available. Tickets are $35 per • Organic & Gluten-Free Grains & Pastas TEAS person or $315 for a table of 10 and sponsorship lev- SUGAR MON.-SAT. ~ 10-7 • SUN. ~ 12-6 KOSHER els range from $250 to $750. FREE ORGANIC Proceeds will support Franciscan Home Care Ser- 219-983-9401 vices and St. Anthony Hospice in Michigan City. For 761 Indian Boundary Road, Suite 3 • Chesterton, Indiana Between Schoop’s & El Salto, just east of Hwy. 49 near the I-94 interchange. reservations: Blossom Mabon at (219) 661-5105.

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The Museum is going to be presenting a history of dog tags as well as a demonstration of how they were made. We will also be selling personalized dog tags, which proved to be SourceSource 11 a big success. The Current, a band that has a large following, will once again perform so we expect a lot HomeHome ServicesServices of people to attend,” said Sarah Foltz Chair of the Painting Home Inspections Power Washing Dog Tag Dance. Painting Home Inspections Power Washing Those attending the event will be given a dog tag and a coupon for a free taco, compliments of Taco 53232 Juday Creek Blvd. Offi ce: 574-807-8156 Bell. On the back of the tag will be written a prize. Granger, IN 46530 Toll free: 877-223-2910 overnights, dinners, jewelry, lottery tickets or more! www.Source1Home.com Also included in the $10 ticket price is a slice of Al- bano’s pizza. Entertainment by The Current will be from 8 pm to midnight. Tickets may be purchased at Trail Creek Liquors, the Museum or at the door. 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The number to Safety Fashion Show for Seniors call for all your 219-861-1025 Don’t fall for a home invasion scam. Do you Mention Ad Carpet & Upholstery know the uniform and proper identifi cation mate- for 10% Off Cleaning without Steam rials of service people who may ask to enter your ONLY DRY FOAM TOUCHES THE CARPET… home? There will be a program on Wed., May 16, RESULT: • Dries FAST • Cleans 10 a.m.-noon, at the Marquette Mall Center Court. (1-2 hours) thoroughly There will be representatives from the police, sher- • No shrinking • Satisfaction or mildew Guaranteed iff, EMS, fi re, United States Postal Service, UPS, NIPSCO and more “modeling” their uniforms and DEEP CLEAN their identifi cation badges. Light refreshments will CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANERS be served. Michigan City This program is sponsored by LaPorte County y a Insured and Bonded Free Estimates TRIAD, a program of the National Sheriffs Associa- tion that brings together LaPorte City Police Dept., Michigan City Police Dept., LaPorte County Sheriff Dept., LaPorte & Michigan City Fire Departments, 3 FOR THE ROAD Indiana State Police, and other Senior Groups to Personal Shopping & Concierge Services provide education, information and awareness of senior safety issues in LaPorte County. No Time? “Smart Lights” will be given free to the fi rst 50 No Transport? people. This device fi ts into your porch light fi xture and is used as a regular light. With a fl ip of a switch Let us grocery shop, pick up it becomes a fl ashing light to signal your neighbors, and deliver and do the things police, fi re and EMS in case of an emergency. you don’t have time for! 219-877-4516 Susan L. Moore Exhibit at SSAA [email protected] The Southern Shore Art Association’s Gallery will be presenting its fi rst visiting artist, Susan L.Moore in an exhibition running now through May 27. Su- san is an assistant professor at Indiana University South Bend, where she teaches photography. The show titled “Surroundings” will feature the artist’s photographs, which show her interest in nature and landscape. The artist tells us “the images depict the use of nature by humanity and the power of the natural objects”. Susan’s exhibit can be viewed Fri., Sat., and Sun. from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Southern Shore Art Association Gallery is located at 722 Franklin St (between 7th @ 8th streets) Michigan City, In. Call Kathleen at 219-879 1993, if you need additional information.

3rd Thursday at Molly Bea’s The next program, “Down Under & Delicious at Chicago’s Only Australian Bakery - TipsyCake” will be held on May 17th at Molly Bea’s, 761 Indian kitchens, baths & flooring Boundary Rd., Chesterton. • Kitchen & Bath Cabinetry • Custom Countertops This free program will feature Naomi Stepanek, • Ceramic & Natural Stone Tile • Carpet • Wood & Laminate Flooring a Chicagoan recently relocated from her native Aus- • Window Blinds & Shutters tralia. She is the owner of TipsyCake Bakery in Chi- • California Closet Systems • Interior Design, Planning & Consultation cago which specializes in the famous Pavlova and • Complete Installation/Construction Services • Kitchen/Bath Remodeling Lamingtons pastries. She will share baking secrets • Room Additions, Decks, Porches, etc. and offer samplings. • Licensed in Indiana, Michigan, Illinois • Free Estimates & Measuring There is no charge for the program, but those in- 1916 E. Hwy. 20 • Michigan City • 219-871-0555 terested should register at 219/983-9401 or e-mail www.dunelandinteriors.com [email protected] THE May 10, 2007 Page 41 May at Fernwood Gardens May 12 & 13. Ric’s Mobile Power Washing Special Event! Festival of Blooms GUM STAINING / SEALING DECKS Mother’s Day weekend is always a special time GREASE Steam it Clean PATIO at Fernwood. Celebrate spring with all the wonder- GRAFFITI with SIDING ful sights and sounds of the season. Enjoy the sea- Ric’s Machine Handyman Services son’s fi rst Second Sunday Concert at 4 p.m. MI time GUTTER CLEANING General Repairs Sunday. Try the family-friendly fare in the outdoor Carpentry food tent, and don’t forget to buy a gift or plant for LEAF GUARDS Mom! Call Rick for INSTALLED Free Estimate In Fernwood’s Clark Gallery until May 27 Spectrum: A Celebration of Color By Harry Tre- Rick C. Sparks 1-269-556-9277 scher Insured Licensed 1-219-898-1652 Harry Trescher has been a resident of the Niles- Buchanan area since 1953, when he began his ca- reer as staff photographer for the Niles Daily Star. His unique perspective, artistic eye, love of nature, and historical connection with Southwest Lower DELARME TILE Michigan is evident in his stunning images. Addi- tionally, his travels have expanded his portfolio to & include national and international subjects. Fernwood’s Café is Open STONE Featuring delicious soups, bread, chicken salad, Stone fresh fruit, and desserts, the Cafe is open at 11 a.m. Porcelain MI time Tues.-Sat. and at noon on Sun. Ceramic PH# 219-326-6832 Fernwood is located at 13988 Range Line Road, Grout Staining FAX# 219-326-9150 Niles, MI (near Buchanan). Take US 31 to Walton Road, exit 7. Go west 1.7 miles, then north on Range 32 Years Experience / 22 Years On The Lakefront Line Road. Phone: (269) 695-6491. Fernwood is a non-profi t organization that receives no direct government support. “Your wood floor specialist” Calumet Astronomical Society HULTMAN FLOORING, INC. The Calumet Astronomical Society invites you to • Design • Installation • Refinishing explore the wonders of the universe when they pres- You Are Invited to Stop By Our ent their popular free public programs. Volunteers Studio & Browse Through Our Wide will guide visitors in the use of telescopes and astro- Variety of Wood Flooring Selections nomical binoculars as they observe the majesty of the skies. Star charts, club information, and astron- omy-related activities. The programs are outdoors, (219) 926-1966 so dress for the weather. More information about 35 E. Hwy. 20 • Porter CAS may be obtained online at www.casonline.org Old world craftsmanship for new world concepts Programs are naturally dependent on cloud cover MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL WOOD FLOORING ASSOCIATION and weather conditions. The next public observing date will be Sat., May 12, 8-11 p.m., at Conway Ob- servatory at Buckley Homestead, Lowell, IN. Buckley Homestead can be reached by taking I- 65 south to the Rt. 2 exit toward Lowell; go to Hen- Residential dricks Road, then south to the “T” at Belshaw. Left on Belshaw to the fi rst right (Chase St.) and south Commercial for one mile.

Middle of the Month Craft at Library Remodeling The Michigan City Public Library will offer this 830 Karwick Road Materials provided program for children ages 6-12 on Wed., May 16, 4 Michigan City, IN by Pioneer Lumber p.m. Each child will design their own planter, then (219) 874-6224 plant a seed and watch it grow. The program is free; Tom Wagner serving the beach area since 1994 more information at 873-3045. THE Page 42 May 10, 2007

Hours: 10:30 to 6 269/469-6151 PNC Ease of Express Enrollment The Purdue University North Central is offering new, transfer and returning students the ease of Express Villager Enrollment. An Express Enrollment Day will be offered on Thursday, May 17 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. No GIFTS • ACCESSORIES appointments are necessary. Students may visit the 100 N. Whittaker Street New Buffalo, MI PNC Westville campus or PNC - Porter County at 600 Vale Park Road, Valparaiso. Current and prospective students may stop in at any time that day. New students will have the opportunity to speak with an admission representative, complete a free application, meet with an academic In Lakeside advisor and register for classes. Current students or GOOD NEWS! …We are back from our winter vacation… those who have been accepted for admission to Pur- with lots of Eileen Fisher, Flax and much more! Come due North Central, may also meet with an academic before the season’s rush! advisor and register for class. There will also be an OPEN Monday - Saturday 11-5, Sunday 11-4 opportunity to meet with a fi nancial aid representa- 15412 Red Arrow Hwy •Lakeside • 269-469-7727 tive. Students new to PNC are asked to bring their offi cial high school or college transcripts. A $30 credit evaluation fee for transfer students may apply. Ted Perzanowski, M.Div., B.A. The four-week summer session begins May 7; the Essential Life Skills Training eight-week summer session begins June 4. Fall semester classes begin the week of Aug. 20. The sum- An effective alternative to counseling and psychotherapy mer and fall semester class schedules are online at for individuals and couples www.pnc.edu. Information about the University, Michigan City, IN - 219.879.9155 • Chicago, IL - 312.938.9155 degrees offered, fi nancial aid, student services, ac- [email protected] tivities and athletics are all available on the PNC Web site. Questions may be answered via instant messaging at IM pncadmissions3.

GIFTS CUSTOM FRAMING ART Additional information may also be obtained by Beach Scenes contacting Mike Ramian at 872-0527, ext. 5411 or For Home cates Just in time to remember Mom… though email at [email protected] & Garden Florals Gift Certifi Framed Art • Gifts • Jewelry Landscapes South Shore Spring Videos at Krasl Art Center L & M Framing and Gallery Posters www.web.triton.net/landmframing/ Come see videos of art relating to portraits, and 202 S. Whittaker, New Buffalo Open Daily 11-5 269-469-4800 how people portray themselves and others during the spring term at the Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd., St. Joseph, MI. Videos begin at noon MI time, and artist and educator Lorie Jesperson will lead a ROOF LEAK? discussion period following the video. Coffee will be served; bring a sack lunch, if you wish. All programs Guaranteed repair with We also do 26 years of experience Complete are free and open to the public. More at 269/983- Roofs! 0271 or www.krasl.org Commercial and Residential The last program in this series: Wed., May 16. Van Gogh: Medical Secrets. This Call Bob at 219-326-5648 revealing program explores the questions of what drove Van Gogh to suicide and whether his madness actually made him great. Using the artist as a case study in bipolar disorder, and dissecting his pathol- THE ogy using many of his works as indicators, experts SIMPLE such as Kay Redfi eld Jamison, professor of psychia- BOOKSTORE GENIUS try at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and Shah- by David Baldacci ram Khoshbin, associate professor of neurology at hardback $26.99 Harvard Medical School, delve into the mind of an artist who—through his illness?—created a new art 1203 LIGHTHOUSE PLACE MICHIGAN CITY form: Impressionism. A Discovery Channel Produc- 219/879-3993 tion. 49 minutes THE May 10, 2007 Page 43 Non-Credit Courses at PNC-Porter Co. Introduction to Microsoft Word Course The Purdue University North Central Offi ce of Continuing Education will offer a three-day non- credit course on the basics of Microsoft Word. “The Basics of Microsoft Word for Beginners” will meet at PNC - Porter County, 600 Vale Park Road, Valparaiso, on Tuesdays, May 15-29 from 6-8 p.m. The course fee is $79. A book is available for $26. This course will give an introductory look at this widely used Microsoft program and acquaint individuals with such features as creating and opening a word document, navigating toolbars, formatting a document, saving and printing work. Introduction to QuickBooks 2007 Course “Introduction to QuickBooks 2007” will be offered Swedish - Deep Tissue - Massage at PNC - Porter County, 600 Vale Park Road, Val- Specializing in Myofascial Release paraiso, on Thursdays May 17-31, from 6-8 p.m. Chronic Pain Therapy The course fee is $79 with an additional book fee. This course will teach how to use the newest ver- Page Rumer sion of QuickBooks to set up a chart of accounts, rec- Massage Therapist oncile checking accounts, create and print invoices, 2411 St. Lawrence Ave., Suite 202 receipts and statements. The course will also cover Long Beach – 1 block from Stop 24 how to track payables, inventory and receivables. 219-916-4664 AMTA Member To register or to obtain information, contact PNC - Porter Co. at (219) 531-4200, or visit http://www. Graduate - Chicago School of Massage Therapy pnc.edu/ce. Persons with disabilities requiring ac- John Barnes Myofascial Release commodations should contact PNC - Porter County. La Stone, Inc. - Hot Stone Massage

“Pincess For an Evening” This program will be held at 6 p.m., Thurs., May 17 at LaPorte County Public Library, 904 Indiana Ave., downtown LaPorte. Elementary aged girls Tom Sperling may come dressed as a princess if they like. They will meet three young princesses who will tell about what they do in their magical world. Also, everyone 219-874-2291 will receive a free glittery bracelet and have their [email protected] nails polished. There is no charge or registration. More informa- Game improvement is a phone call away! tion, or to request signing for the hearing impaired (48 hrs. in advance), phone 219/362-6156. You can also log onto www.dropeverythingandread.com MAY IS PGA FREE LESSON MONTH

PNC Non-Credit Floral Studio Classes Purdue University North Central Offi ce of Con- tinuing Education will offer a series of non-credit fl oral design courses. Classes will meet at PNC - Mary L. Vrska Porter County, 600 Vale Park Road, Valparaiso, on Sales Manager Tuesdays from 6:30-9 p.m. Mortgage Loan Offi cer Floral Studio Fundamentals meets Tuesdays, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. May 15 to 29. Creative Floral Design is scheduled 4365 S. Franklin Street for Tuesdays, July 10 to 24. The registration fee is Michigan City, IN 46360 $119. Additional supply fees apply. To register, contact PNC - Porter County at (219) Telephone: 219 738 3128 531-4200, or visit http://www.pnc.edu/ce. Persons Cellular: 219 929 8950 with disabilities requiring accommodations should [email protected] contact PNC - Porter County. THE Page 44 May 10, 2007 Full Color Printing Brochures Fliers Newsletters Annual Reports Business Cards Promotional Pamphlets

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(219) 879-0088 FAX (219) 879-8070 the Beacher Business Printers THE May 10, 2007 Page 45 Wood’s Historic Grist Mill Open Wood’s Historic Grist Mill in Deep River County Park has opened for the season, as well as the adja- Living outdoors and living well cent Visitor Center. Wood’s Mill, built in 1876, houses a fl ourishing outside dining areas grist mill that began at this location in 1838. To- fi reside retreats day, the grinding of corn is still done on huge grind- pergolas ing stones and the resulting stone-ground cornmeal outdoor living spaces is offered for sale. School groups are welcome for tours; reservations may be made by phoning the screened porches Lake County Parks offi ce, 219/945-0543. outdoor kitchens Volunteer quilters demonstrate their craft at outdoor showers monthly Quilting Bees, the fi rst one to be May 27. water features The results of their handiwork is on exhibit throughout the Mill. An antique loom, a general store, a rep- meditation retreats lica schoolroom, a rope bed with log cabin quilt atop it and much more is to be discovered. … Wood’s Mill Gallery will feature photographs by members of the Lake County Parks Photography design/build Club during May and June. Adjacent to the Mill is the Deep River County Warren Construction Park Visitor Center where information, trail maps, (219) 861-7103 and program guides may be obtained. Also in the Gift Shop, visitors can purchase Deep River Pure … Maple Syrup and Indiana souvenirs as well as historic books, toys, jellies and preserves, teas, candy, To guests a party just seems freer, happier, sarsaparilla, nature items and more. and more memorable out of doors Hours for both Wood’s Mill and Visitor Center are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. seven days a week, May 1-Oct. 31. Admission to Wood’s Mill is by donation. Deep River County Park is located at 9410 Old Lincoln Hwy at County Line Rd., southeast of Hobart, IN. Info: 219/947-1958 or www.lakecountyparks.com Send a Copy of THE Baby TALK at Coolspring Library Children aged newborn to 36 months and their caregivers are invited to this read and play time. Enjoy books, games, puppets and learning activities designed for very little people. The Coolspring Branch of the LaPorte County to a Friend or Relative Public Library, corner of 400N and Johnson Rd., Michigan City, will host this program on Tues., May BEACHER SUBSCRIPTION RATES 15, 9:30 a.m. More information at 879-3272. Six Months ...... $16.00 One Year...... $28.00

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Jerry Reczuch and his team of professionals at Sunset Farms in LaPorte care so much for horse and rider that they are bringing a world of equestrian expertise to their lovely facility in rural LaPorte County. Noting recently that he is blessed to have Dede Boeninger and Teric Elliot as trainers, Jerry said: “We have about 150 years of experience in this barn. The horses are well cared for, but good barn help is what makes Sunset Farms successful.” And what has been making the full-boarding care facility the talk of the riding community since it opened last September are world- class clinics offered by the Trainer Dede Boeninger saddles Jennifer Trout’s horse Harry Winston likes of Pferdewirstchafts- at Sunset Farms. The horse, of course, is named for the meisterin Anke Herbert famous jeweler to the stars. who brought her 25 years of horse sense from her home in Switzerland to conduct a recent dressage clinic. Anke Herbert Jerry Reczuch said Anke Herbert will be back for more, and he is planning to invite other leading trainers to conduct clinics on such subjects as natural horsemanship. And, so you can know what to expect from one of the super clinics Sunset Farms has in store for you, The Beacher sent its two-person team of news mules out into the lush LaPorte countryside to watch Anke Herbert as she put Jennifer Trout’s horse Harry Winston and rider Dede Boeninger through their paces in the well-groomed and brightly lighted indoor arena. Anke, who holds both the Reitleherer and Pfer- dewirtschaftsmeisterin Master licenses from the German Equestrian Federation, never took her Trainer Teric Elliot puts Meisterglanz through his paces. eyes off horse and rider as they circled the ring. She coached constantly, but her commands were soft, supportive, and spot-on. Harry Winston, who is named for the famous jeweler to the stars, and Dede Boeninger, who is as natural on a horse as a saddle, responded instantly to each of Anke’s suggestions, and the result was, as they would say in Anke’s native Germany, offen- stehend. Ja, they were outstanding in the arena, because Sunset Farms had sought the services of a lifelong Reiterin, or rider, who has trained with many of Europe’s top trainers, including Olympian Georg Theodorescu and renowned international trainer Herbert Rehbein. When the lesson was over, Anke Herbert took time to tell how she was from Bremen, Germany but now lives and teaches in Zurich, Switzerland. Linda Gillen with the fi rst horse she ever owned – December’s Magic. She came to the attention of the local equestrian She says they are going to grow old together. THE May 10, 2007 Page 47 community in 1999 when she taught at Royal Acres in Michigan City, and she has gladly returned to teach, because, as she said in German, she loves our Strand, or beach. And, of course, our Pferden, or horses. In fact, Anke said Harry Winston was also of Ger- man descent, having as he does Hanoveraner blut, or blood. Anke said her mission in LaPorte was “to try and improve the seating of people and the peformance of the horses.” She said she is equally happy work- ing with beginners or Grand Prix riders like Dede Boeninger. And she was especially happy to be staying with Dede during her short stay in LaPorte County, because Dede lives right on the Strand in Long Beach. And being from Bremen, Anke is used to being by Horses and riders become one at Sunset Farms: large bodies of cold water. (left to right) Dede Boeninger astride Jennifer Trout’s horse Harry Among those who were affected by Anke’s enthu- Winston, Master Trainer Anke Herbert (standing), Margie Mannering siasm for all things equestrian was Linda Gillen of on her horse Fifi , Margaret Fox (standing), trainer Teric Elliot astride Meisterglanz, and Linda Gillen (standing). Michigan City who said she recently fulfi lled a 50- year dream by acquiring the fi rst horse of her life, one December’s Magic. “We’re going to grow old together,” Linda said, as she happily saddled Magic for a ride in the ring. Everyone said they were already looking forward to Anke Herbert’s next visit to Sunset Farms, and Dede Boeninger said that in the meantime, Sunset Farms is now available for public lessons. In addition to the 150-ft. by 90-ft. indoor arena, Sunset Farms has a lighted outdoor arena, a 60-foot round pen, two heated tack rooms, 10 by 10 stalls with automatic waterers and rubber matting, two viewing rooms/lounges with kitchenette, two hot/ cold wash racks, and plenty of good, green grass for your horse’s dining pleasure. Sunset Farms is located at 2525 E. 850 North. From Michigan City, take U.S. 20 east to Fail Road, then north on Fail Road to 850 North. Right on 850 1 Between classes. North and the farm will be /2 mile on your left. Please phone 219/778-9592, and, if Anke Herbert is not in residence, please speak English.

Horses are everywhere. Sunset Farms is now open for public lessons. THE Page 48 May 10, 2007 Activities to Explore Desirable lot on scenic Lake Claire! In the Local Area: May 10-14 -- At the Vickers Theatre: “The Page Turner.” Offi cial selection Toronto & Telluride Film Festivals. Thurs/Fri 6:30 pm; Sat/Sun 4 & 6:30 pm; Mon 6:30 pm. Not Rated. French with Eng. subti- tles. All MI times. Also showing: “God Grew Tired of Us.” Rated PG. Thurs-Mon at 9:00 pm only. 6 N. Elm St., Three Oaks, MI. 269/756-3522 or www. vickerstheatre.com May 10 -- 20th ATHENA Recognition Luncheon and 10th Annual Women’s Symposium at the Blue Chip Casino. 9 am-1:30 pm. Keynote speaker: author Laura Caldwell. $25/luncheon only, $50/luncheon & symposium. Tix: 874-6221. Over 14,000 square feet to build your dream home! Easy build May 10 -- PNC-Porter County Open House. 5-7 site with city water and sewer. This lot enjoys a “right to view” pm, 600 Vale Park Rd., Valparaiso. For prospective so owners of adjoining lot on north side have certain building students. No registration necessary. 219/531-4200, restrictions. Owners pay approximately $60.00 per year for Lake Claire maintenance. Quiet cul-de-sac surrounded by beautiful ext. 4209. homes! You’re in great company here! THE ONLY lot available May 10, 17, 24 -- Three Part American Art Series on Lake Claire! $209,000 led by Joan Chesterton. Held at the Lubeznik Cen- Call Rudy Carlson-Conner ter for the Arts, 101 W. 2nd St., MC. $3 donation. Offi ce: 219.861.0960 T Info: 872-0527, ext. 5593. May 11 -- Bookmarks at Noon at MC Public Li- Cell: 219.898.0708 brary. Ines of My Soul by Isabel Allende will be re- 601 Franklin Street, Suite 407 viewed by LuAnne DePriest. Free & open to the Michigan City, IN 46360 www.coastal-properties.us public. May 11-12, 18-20, 24-27 -- “Agnes of God” at the 4th Street Theatre, 125 N. 4th St., Chesterton. Cur- tain 8 pm except Sun. at 3 pm. Tix $12; reserve at 219/926-7875. Story this issue. May 12 -- Farmer’s Market, 8th & Washington streets, MC. 8 am-noon. May 12 -- Farmer’s Market, County Courthouse grounds, LaPorte. 7 am-noon. May 12 -- Antique Watch & Clock event at the LaPorte Co. Historical Museum, 2405 Indiana Ave., LaPorte. 10 am-noon. Bring in your watch or clock for info on care. Adm. fee. Story this issue. May 12 -- “Fairy Tale Fun!” at the Memorial Op- era House, 104 Indiana Ave., Valparaiso. 10 am. Tix $6.50. Each mother will receive a carnation. 219/548-9137. May 13 -- HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!!! May 16 -- Safety Fashion Show for Seniors. 10 am-noon at Marquette Mall, MC. What seniors need to know when service people want to enter your home. free & open to the public. Refreshments. Smart Lights given to fi rst 50 people. May 16 -- Middle of the Month Craft at MC Pub- lic Library. 4 pm. For ages 6-12. Design a planter & plant a seed. 873-3045. Free. May 17 -- PNC Ease of Express Enrollment. 9 am- 7 pm. No appointments necessary. Visit the Westvill campus or the Valparaiso campus. For current and prospective students and their families. 872-0527, ext. 5411. Story this issue. May 17 -- “Princess for an Evening.” 6 pm at La- THE May 10, 2007 Page 49 Porte Co. Public Library, 904 Indiana Ave., LaPorte. Elementary-aged girls can dress up and meet 3 princesses, receive a bracelet & get their nails polished. TOWNE & May 19 -- 3rd Annual Dog Tag Dance at the John COUNTRY Franklin Miller American Legion Post, E US 20, 1601 Lincolnway, LaPorte, IN 46350 MC. Presented by the Great Lakes Museum of Mili- tary History. 7 pm. Tix $10; purchase at Trail Creek Liquors or at the door. Everyone receives s dog tag. Story this issue. 872-2702. Every Monday -- New Buffalo Chess Club. 6 pm (MI time) at the New Buffalo Public Library, 33 N. Thompson, New Buffalo. Open to all ages and skill levels. John Calo, 269/469-6507 or email jsca- [email protected] Places to Visit: Barker Mansion, 631 Washington St., Michigan City. Adm. $4/adults, $2/kids 18 & under, free/kids under 3. Guided tours--weekdays 10 am, 11:30 am & 1 pm; weekends noon & 2 pm. 219-873-1520. Beverly Shores Depot Museum and Art Gallery, NEW LISTING 525 Broadway, Beverly Shores, IN. Sat-Sun. 1-4 pm. 219/871-0832. 312 Outlook Cove, LaPorte. Beautiful condo on Pine Great Lakes Museum of Military History, 360 Lake, LaPorte. Incredible view from your 25’ balcony off Dunes Plaza, Michigan City. Open 9 am-4 pm, Tues- great room and master bedroom. Many upgrades including Fri; 10 am-4 pm Sat; closed Sun & Mon. Adm. $3/ quartz counter top, stainless steel appliances, 6 panel doors adults, $2/vets & senior citizens, $1/ages 8-18, and and more. Community in ground pool. $259,000 free to under 8 and active military personnel. Info Call Donna, Diane or Carey. 872-2702 or www.militaryhistorymuseum.org (219) 362-9400 LaPorte County Historical Museum. 2405 Indiana Ave., LaPorte. Adm. $3/LaP. Co. resident; $5/out-of- county; $3/kids 12-17; free/under 12 yrs. 219/324- 6767 or www.laportecountyhistory.org Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W. 2nd St., Michigan City. Tues.-Fri., 10 am-5 pm; Sat-Sun, 11 am-4 pm. Closed Mon. Phone 874-4900. New Buffalo Railroad Museum, 530 S. Whittaker Heating and Air Conditioning St., New Buffalo, MI. Mon-Fri, 9 am-5 pm; Sat, 10 am-3 pm, (MI time) Closed Sun. 269/469-5409. Old Lighthouse Museum, Washington Park, Air Conditioning Michigan City. Open Tues-Sun, 1-4 pm. Closed on $ 49.99 holidays. Adm $3/adults, $1/grades 9-12, 50¢/grade Tune-up Special school, 5 yrs. & under/free. 872-6133. Rag Tops Museum of Michigan City, 209 W. Mich- igan Blvd., Michigan City. A collection of classic, antique & unusual vehicles & memorabilia. Open every day 10 am-7 pm. Adm. $6/adults, $5/sen. cit, $4/kids, free/under 3. 878-1514. Southern Shore Art Association Gallery, 724 Franklin St., Michigan City. Sat. & Sun., 11 am- Expires: 06/15/ 07 4 pm. 219-861-0186. http://southernshoreart.org. Farther Afi eld: May 12 -- Calumet Astronomical Society program • Inspect for effi ciency • Check Freon levels at Buckley Homestead, Lowell, IN. 8-11 pm weather • Clean blower and outside coil • Oil motor permitting. Use the telescopes, view sky charts, etc. Outdoors, dress accordingly. May 12 -- New Town Cryers in concert (vintage (219) 326-6300 (219) 363-8796 folk music) at The Box Factory For the Arts, 1101 Broad St., St. Joseph, MI. 8 pm MI time. Adm. $8/ Free Estimates on Air Conditioning Replacement adults, $6/students & sen.cit. (60+). 269/983-3688. THE Page 50 May 10, 2007

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H & D TREE SERVICE and LANDSCAPING, INC. -- Shomer Shabbat Antiques & Art Full service tree and shrub care. Trimming, planting, removal. Chicago’s oldest (Harlon’s) Now Michiana’s newest. Firewood, snowplowing, excavating. -- Call 872-7290. 8 rooms, jammed with antiques and collectables. FREE ESTIMATES 1004 E. Michigan Blvd., Michigan City. 879-1942. Closed Saturday. HEALY’S LANDSCAPE & STONE RAINBOW TRADES – 809 FRANKLIN SQUARE – 219/874-7099 219/879-5150 -- FAX 219-879-5344 ANTIQUES GALORE! Jewelry, China, Clocks, Toys, Dolls, Paintings, http://www.healysland.com - [email protected] African Masks, Indian Items, Vintage Clothes, Tools, Gifts, Unique Items. Voted: BEST LANDSCAPE SUPPLY YARD IN N.W. INDIANA! BALLOONS ALL WAYS – Birthday Parties, Big events. We Deliver! 15+ Types of Flagstone, 30+ Types of Stone, COSTUME WORLD – Rentals/Sales, Makeup. Over 1,000 Costumes. Granite boulders, River Rock, Decorative gravel, Mulch, Seek the Unique – www.costumeworld.net Open Mon. & Fri. Mushroom Compost, Sand, Topsoil ANTIQUE HARVEST TABLE with 8 hooped back chairs. $950. Landscaping, Stonescaping, Ponds, Patios, Walls, Pavers, Bricks HAMADAN RUG 4 ft 5 in. x 6 ft. $100. MIRROR $100. Complete Landscape Design & Installation! Call 269-469-4817. Dunegrass, Perennials, Evergreens, Grasses, Groundcovers, CONTEMPORARY BEIGE & OFF WHITE COUCH, Annuals all sold at below RETAIL Cost! love seat and over sized chair, sofa table, coffee table, end table, ★★ H&S SERVICES --2621 E. US HIGHWAY 12 ★★ floor lamp and table lamp and 3 pc. wall unit. Like new. Call 219/872-8946 Take it all for $750.00 Call 219-879-0866 and leave a message. Let Us Be Your One Stop Shop Colored Mulch - Topsoil - River Rock REAL ESTATE Retaining Wall Blocks - Natural Stone COMMERCIAL – RENTALS/LEASE/SELL ✸ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✹ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✹ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✹ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✹ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✸ GARAGE AND BASEMENT OVERSTUFFED? ADDIE’S LAWN MAINTENANCE • Residential & Commercial Store your stuff with us and get a 6 month lease for a 5 month price. Yard Clean-Up • Mowing • Aeration • Thatching • Ext. Power GOLDEN SANDES STORE AND LOCK. Wash, Stain & Seal • Free Est. Call 219-879-2017 or 219-210-8589. 4407 E. U.S. 12 (@ Hwy. 212) ✸ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✹ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✹ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✹ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✹ ✿ ✸ ✿ ✸ Michigan City, IN. ✩ ★ JIM’S LAWN SERVICE – MOWING – WEEKLY RATES ✩ ★ 219/879-5616. CALL 219-879-3733 or (cell) 219-229-3178. Leave message. OFFICE SUITE. 3 private offices and reception area. Expenses, except Landscaping by: SMALL’S GARDEN CENTER phone, paid. Well maintained, high traffic area. 2811 E. Michigan Blvd., Custom Landscape Designs: Michigan City. (219) 879-9188, 879-2700. Retaining Walls—Block, Boulder, Timber, Ledge Rock BUSINESS INCOME PROPERTY FOR SALE. 6 units all leased. Brick—Patio, Walks, Driveways High Traffic location. Call for more information. 219-879-4434. Flagstone—Walks, Patio, Walls OUTSIDE SECURED STORAGE at Innovative Custom Mfg., Ponds & Waterfalls—Complete Excavating/Site Preparation 1264 W. US 20, Michigan City. Ideal for boats, trailers, campers, etc. Clean-ups—Hydro Seeding & Sodding—Dunegrass $1 per foot per month. Call 219-808-3793. 13 ACRE GARDEN CENTER: Shade Trees—Evergreens, Shrubs & Perennials. We Deliver Pulverized Topsoil, Mulch, Decorative Stone, 26 YEAR OLD ESTABLISHED ICE CREAM BUSINESS FOR SALE. Driveway Stone, Sand, Paving Brick, Boulders, Includes equipment. $55,000. Call 219-879-7253. Flagstone (White & Chestnut): Cut Drywall, Outcropping, Steppers. WANTED – RENTAL 219-778-2568. 1551 E. Hwy. 20, LaPorte, IN 46350 WANT TO RENT for July & August 1BR or studio apartment ELITE LANDSCAPING & LAWN MAINTENANCE on or across from the lake. Call 708-974-1786. Spring Clean-ups. All Year Lawn Maintenance needs. SHORT TERM HOME, CONDO OR APARTMENT desired for mature Free Estimates. Call 219-898-3675. woman and small dog. June-September minimum. TRADITIONS LAWN CARE Call Rick 773-908-1969. Professional Turf Management/General Property Maintenance. Complete Turf Maintenance, Mowing, Fertilization Mgt., RENTALS INDIANA Spring/Fall Cleanup, Leaf Maintenance, Snow Removal. HOUSE FOR RENT IN LONG BEACH Call Mark direct at (office) 219-872-9326, (cell) 219-877-0980. 3/BR. Across from lake. Great view & beach. Call 219/874-8692. PAT’S TREE SERVICE. LONG BEACH COZY 4/BR HOUSE AT STOP 15 (Across from Beach) Complete tree and landscaping service. Fireplace and Large Deck. No pets. Call 708/370-1745. Experts in storm damage. Licensed and insured. Free estimates. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Call 219-362-5058. DUNESCAPE BEACH CLUB JUAN’S LAWN SERVICE. Spring and Fall clean-up. Mowing, edging, LAKEFRONT CONDOS -- 2 and 3 bedrooms. trimming, bush removal, blowing, power wash, gutter cleaning and mulch- Avail. Sept.-June -- $1,400 to $2,000 per month. ing. Low rates, free estimates. Call 219-324-6746 or 219-363-3438. DUNESCAPE REALTY - 219/872-0588. KEENE CONSTRUCTION / MAINTENANCE SHERIDAN BEACH-YEAR ROUND-FULLY FURNISHED. Lawn care • Property Maintenance • Clean Ups Completely remodeled 1BR, 1BA apartment just steps away from the Grass Removal • Power Washing beach. New small kitchen appliances, furniture, TV/DVD, A/C units. Locally owned • Insured • 219-861-7041 Spacious private balcony with a glimpse of lake, barbecue area. [email protected] $550/month + NIPSCO. Call 708-372-6898. HOUSE FOR RENT ON LAKE SHORE DRIVE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES 3/BR, 2BA. A/C. Frpl., W/D. Summer rentals avail. ATTENTION DRIVERS willing to train to obtain CDL! NO Also avail Sept thru May. $750/mo + util. Call 708/424-8756. EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! TMC Transportation needs drivers. THIS WAY TO THE BEACH! Adorable cottage, 8 houses from the lake Guaranteed weekly earnings. Premium equipment and benefits. at Stop 31. Cute retro décor. Sleeps 6-10. New kitchen and 2 baths. Excellent earning potential and still be OFF WEEKENDS! It’s not Huge screened porch. A/C, cable, DVD. $1100/week. $200 discount a job, it’s a future! FOR CDL Training through Commercial Driver if booked before 6/1/07. Call 847-644-4398 or 847-696-0878. Institute in South Bend, IN. Call today. - 1-800-882-7364 AC0064 “The Summer Place” at Stop 33. 2 blocks from beach. SUMMER SITTER WANTED. Looking for a college age female to sit Charming décor, beautiful surroundings, 4BR, 2BA, 8 year old in my home. Hours 6:30 a.m.-5 p.m., looking for either 2 days family room with fireplace. Patio, deck, sun porch. A/C, W/D. or 5 days a week. Must have own transportation and provide references. Avail. for weekly rental June thru Sept. Call 708-784-9866. Please call Tricia @ 219-871-0492. LONG BEACH STOP 28 SUMMER RENTAL. 3BR, 1BA, A/C, W/D, grill WANT TO SELL & deck. Short walk to beach and park. $950/wk. Call 317-716-7321. WE CATER TO BUDDING OFFICES & ARTISTS AT FIRME’S CLASSIC BEACH COTTAGE IN SHERIDAN BEACH. Steps from beach. (2 Stores) 11th & Franklin Streets, Michigan City - 219/874-3455 Sleeps up to 10. New carpet & furn. 5BR, 2-1/2BA. Hwy 12, Beverly Shores - Just West of Traffic Light - 219/874-4003 Call Linda at 708-784-1465 or www.vrbo.com/56490 THE May 10, 2007 Page 53

LONG BEACH HOUSE FOR RENT - Great location, very close to beach 2BR COTTAGE RENTAL. Newly redecorated. Walk to beach. and park. 4/BR, 2/Bath. A/C. W/D, D/W. Deck w/BBQ. $750/week. Inquire at On the Lounge Slipcover Studio Avail. 8/4/07 for short/long term rental. Call 312-953-9570. for viewing or call 269-469-4354. CHARMING VINTAGE MICHIANA COTTAGE – ¼ blk. from lake, Stop MICHIGAN. New Buffalo, Village of Grand Beach. 37. Furn., delightful décor, 3BR, 2BA, brand new beds & pillows, sleeps Lake front home, just 42 steps down to this private Lake Michigan beach. 8-9. C/A, frpl, screen porch off lg. kitchen, BBQ, wrap-around deck, loft Enjoy magnificent sunsets from the deck of this cozy 3 bedroom home. end deck off master BR, D/W, W/D, Cable TV/DVD/VCR, Golf and tennis are within walking distance. all util. except phone. Available July & August $2000/week, and also in June & Sept. Avail. 6/2-6/30; 8/11-9/15. $1200/week. For info email: [email protected] Phone Judy 847-814-8215. For information & viewing, call 219-326-5828 and/or 708-212-1637. HOUSE FOR RENT ON THE BEACH/LB. UNION PIER – charming cottage style 3BR house across from beach. 2BR, 2BA, D/W, W/D, A/C, TV/DVD, CABLE/HSI Hot tub, back deck, screen porch, great location, walk to town. Perfect GOURMET KITCHEN, 2 FIREPLACES, ALL LINENS vacation rental getaway. Weekly/monthly. Call 312-399-8158. NO SMOKING, NO PETS [email protected] CALL FOR AVAILABLE DATES (312) 925-2642. BRAND NEW 3BR CONDO. Downtown New Buffalo. 2 blks. to beach. Spectacular lake view. Indoor & outdoor pool, exercise room. SHORELAND HILLS – 3BR, 2BA. Short walk to Stop 31 beach. Call 708-439-9943. Sleeps 9 adults + 2 cribs. Large yard w/deck & BBQ. Big screen TV, Cable/DVD/VCR. A/C, D/W, W/D. $1100/wk. Call 773-562-6561. VACATION RENTAL on 12 beautiful, secluded, private, wooded acres. Pet and family friendly. Close to Warren Dunes. Hurry, some openings still SHERIDAN BEACH SUMMER RENTAL. Cozy knotty pine cottage. available. Sawyer, MI. Call 269-426-3774. 4BR, 2BA, cable, C/A. 1/2 blk. from beach. Close to outlet, park and zoo. $1000/wk. Contact Pam 708-383-2635. H REAL ESTATE FOR SALE H SHERIDAN BEACH. 3BR HOUSE. Year round. DUNELAND BEACH Fresh interior. Short walk to beach. No pets. Non-smoker preferred. Lot at Stop 35 with lake glimpses. 1block to beach. $750.00/mo. + utilities. Call 219-879-2195. Survey, topo, soil test and design concepts avail. Approx. 16,000 SF. Call 219-878-1724. WEEKLY RENTAL AVAILABLE. Completely furnished 3BR apt. $800/weekly. MICHIANA SHORES – Large prime building lot. 3 short blocks to beach. Long Beach Cove Villas – 219-879-9950. Call 219-879-9154. CHARMING MICHIANA SHORES COTTAGE with beautiful master suite. MICHIANA SHORES, IND. ON 5 LOTS. 2BR, 2BA, fireplace, furnished. 3BR, 2BA. Stone fireplace, short walk to Stop 38 beach. Monthly. Walk-out basement, hardwood floors, close to beach, low taxes. Call 773-463-0555 leave message, or 773-617-4884 leave message. $439,000. 307 Sunset Trail. Call 219-879-6727. RENTALS – FURNISHED CONDO. Pine Lake in LaPorte. $1750/mo. BEAUTIFUL & BRAND NEW!!! This newly built Long Beach home offers 3BR & 2.5BA in a Cape Cod style! Just 3.5 blks. from the Call Debbie Burke @ Merrion & Associates Realtors, lake at Stop 20, this home has the superior workmanship & high 219-872-4000 or toll-free 1-866-496-1752. quality finish you expect in a new home. Gourmet custom EXECUTIVE GROUP CONDO ON PINE LAKE. kitchen includes Cambria Quartz counters, 2BR, 2BA long term rental - $1000 a month. Birch cabinetry & top of the line appliances. A dramatic Great Room with Please phone 269-6892 for more info. 18’ ceilings opens onto a covered porch high above the neighborhood! BEACH HOUSE – Beautifully rehabbed 4BR, 3BA home at Stop 30. Walk-out basement is plumbed for its own bath & ready to finish. Sleeps 8, lg. deck, sun porch w/frpl. and flat screen tv. Enjoy a short walk Call Ed Merrion for your own appointment! $436,500. MERRION & (1-1/2 blks.) to stop 30 beach. Avail. the weeks of July 21, July 28, Aug. 4, ASSOCIATES, REALTORS (219) 872-4000. www.merrionrealty.com 11, 18, 25. (Sat.-Sat. rental). Wkly. rental $1800. No pets or smokers. Please call Andy at 219-575-4120 to view this beach house!! HOUSE WITH POOL 2-1/2 blks. from beach at Stop 31. 5BR, 2 decks, large yard. Beautiful, comfortable shabby chic feel. Postal Workers’ Food Drive $2500/week. Call 505-920-0190. On Sat., May 12, letter carriers in more than EXCLUSIVE DUNELAND BEACH JOHN LLOYD WRIGHT. 10,000 cities and towns across America will deliver At Stop 35 is the perfect place for a summer retreat. Perched atop a large wooded private dune, this home will comfortably accommodate much more than mail when they walk and drive 2-3 families. C/A, fireplace, sunroom, 2 private balconies. along their postal routes. They will also collect the 1 blk. to private beach and endless sunsets. goodness and compassion of their postal customers Avail. beginning May 15, 2007. Please inquire by calling (312) 214-5648. participating in the 15th annual National Associa- STOP 21: LONG BEACH COUNTRY CHARMER selected avails in June tion of Letter Carriers (NALC) Food Drive. & July. 3BR, A/C, W/D, family rm., summer rm., deck. Walk to beach you According to Patti Scalf, local NALC represen- can see from house. Call 312-951-1132 for e-mail photos. tative, “Postal customers may place donations by PRIVATE COTTAGE – weekly rental their mailboxes on May 12; city and rural letter car- Walk to Beach, Zoo, Outlet Mall, Casino, Trains, City Festivals. 3+BR. NO PETS/NO SMOKING. $650/wk. + dep. 219-878-9543. riers will collect the donations while completing the SUMMER/WEEKLY RENTALS on two wooded acres. mail deliveries on that date.” There will also be a 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, finished basement which can accommodate 6 designated drop box inside the front lobby of the La sleepers. Sleeps 10-12. 2 balconies overlooking the two wooded acres. Porte Post Ofﬁ ce. Postal employees will deliver the 301 Freyer Road. Approximately 2 minutes to access beach. donations Saturday to a sorting site where they will Parking spot available. 312-965-0997. $1,500/wk. be sorted and boxed for distribution to food pantries LONG BEACH SUMMER RENTAL. Beachfront house at Stop 29. 3BR, 2.5BA. A/C, Cable, full appliances. in La Porte. By week or month. Call 773-405-9879. Among items most needed by food banks are “MICHIANA COTTAGES” VACATION RENTALS – Choose the Red or canned meats and tuna, peanut butter, canned Cocoa Vintage Cottages, which comfortably sleep 6 or 8. Private, wood- soups and chili, hamburger helper, pasta, cereals, ed, charmingly appointed, just a short walk to the beach. Gas grill, great deck and yard, cable, Internet, DVD, W/D, A/C, etc. at both. Pet & family crackers, as well as, hygiene and sanitary items. friendly. Summer weeks avail. 773-871-2256 or Customers are asked not to leave out-of-date food, www.michianacottages.com anything in glass containers, or food that is perish- RENTALS MICHIGAN able. THE Page 54 May 10, 2007

Simple Genius by David Baldacci other think tank scientist who seems to Are you into numerology? Is thirteen have been “friends” with Turing. a lucky number or not? For author Bal- Meanwhile, back at the mental hos- dacci the number is defi nitely a winner pital, Michelle is slowly turning herself as Simple Genius is his thirteenth, and around (she thinks) and beginning to sure to be a best selling, novel. The man notice strange things happening there. is amazing! To pull together such di- Things like one of the male nurses sneak- verse ideas as buried Revolutionary War ing around the halls after dark and long treasure with the CIA and the FBI and after his shift. Michelle turns on her Se- quantum computers, well, it just defi es cret Service training and solves…well, imagination!Whoa, I guess I’m really I’m not about to reveal the surprising getting carried away, but the truth of the twist to this part of the story, so let’s just matter is that David Baldacci should be say that Michelle checks herself out and listed in the thesaurus next to genius… heads to Babbage Town to help her part- Our story starts out with Michelle Maxwell, ex- ner. Secret Service, walking into a bar that many men Meanwhile, Sean is having a hard time trying to would not go into to, and picking a fi ght with the come up with any kind of lead, but he’s beginning to biggest man in the place. Why? you ask. Well, so did think that Viggie knows more than she will say and I. But it will take another 350 pages for you to fi nd that just maybe the startling information that Tur- out. Suffi ce it to say that Michelle has “issues.” Her ing discovered and caused him to lose his life, was partner, and ex-Secret Service agent Sean King, transferred into Viggie’s super intelligent brain via was worried that Michelle was spiraling down into some kind of numerical code. something that even he would not be able to bring Besides not knowing who actually runs Babbage her back from. His friend and psychologist Hora- Town, Sean is confronted by the man who runs the tio Barnes convinces Sean that Michelle needs to CIA facility across the river and is told in no un- be admitted to a hospital that could help her. Sean certain terms to give it a rest. Which only makes then reluctantly convinces Michelle to put herself Sean the more suspicious. Enter Michelle and the under Horatio’s care. Of course, mental hospitals two become a formidable duo who start fi nding out don’t come cheap and Sean is forced to go back to the secrets that Babbage Town and the government his old boss, Joan Dillinger, head of a hugely suc- have to hide. The action becomes non-stop as people cessful detective agency in D.C. to beg for a job. Oh, thought to be allies turn out to be something else, did I mention? Sean and Joan used to be “an item.” Sean and Michelle fi nd themselves in a shoot-out Michelle and Joan? Don’t go there… with--who? Government agents?! Impossible…aren’t Of course Joan gives her old “friend” a job in- they on our side? Tunneling under the CIA facility, vestigating the death of a man found on property and a frantic run to fi nd Viggie when she goes miss- owned by the CIA near Williamsburg, VA used as a ing will keep you guessing and wide awake. This is training facility. He was a scientist who worked at no sleeper! a think tank across the river from the CIA property This thriller is so Baldacci, even though I had to at a place called Babbage Town. Sean needs this slow read my way through the parts of the story money to help Michelle, so off to Babbage Town he concerning quantum computers and cryptanaylsis. goes. This book is pure escapism! A great read to take Arriving at the well-guarded front gate, and just you out of the here and now and into the realm of why does a think tank need such security? Sean speculation and “what if?” I could see this story be- fi nds no one very willing to talk about the work ing made into a movie. And Baldacci’s postscript at done there, or the death of Monk Turing, the afore- the end of the story -- “Warning: Do not read this mentioned corpse. The local authorities have ruled before you read the novel” is a concise and informa- the death a suicide. But why would a man cross the tive addendum. He gives a layman’s explanation of river and jump over a security fence only to shoot quantum computers and cryptanalysis, along with himself? his inspiration for the storyline. This information Sean meets Turing’s young daughter, Viggie, who would not have been as meaningful if I had read it is something of a genius herself. She sees numbers before the story. in her head and can solve amazing mathematical Bottom line -- this story is intelligent, well thought problems in a matter of seconds. Autistic? maybe. out, and researched, and that’s what makes the dif- But Viggie lives in a world of her own and retreats ference between the merely good reading and the to her piano when confronted with something she really excellent. doesn’t want to face. She is staying with Alicia, an- Till next time, happy reading! THE May 10, 2007 Page 55

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