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Volume 21, Number 30 Thursday, August 4, 2005 Toulouse-Lautrec Amid A Whirlwind Of Activity

by Barbara Stodola What a good time the Art Institute of Chicago has arranged for its summer visitors! Toulouse-Lautrec and Montmartre is the perfect combination for the interactive, interdisciplinary events that audiences have come to love, and the curators/ educators/ pro- moters have outdone themselves in exploring the spin-offs that offer a memorable experience for everyone. Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, who needs no introduction, epitomizes the naughty-but-nice spirit of Montmartre in the 1890s. Even today the Lautrec mood languishes over the back streets of Paris, surviving a century of change in moral climate. The dance-hall hussies he portrayed, displaying their long black stockings and lace bloomers to gentlemen on the prowl, have now become suit- able for family viewing pleasure in Chicago. The life story of Toulouse-Lautrec has been popular- ized by Hollywood, and so he lingers in the public imagination as a tragic fig- ure, crippled, A fashionably attired Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec is shown in dwarfish, alcoholic, this 1892 photograph (Musee Toulouse Lautrec.) born into aristocra- The artist suffered from a congenital bone deformity, which resulted in broken legs and stunted growth. cy but preferring He stood 4 feet 11 inches. the company of prostitutes and circus entertainers -- an immensely gift- ed and prolific artist, dead at the Lautrec’s first advertising poster (1891) made him an age of 36. overnight sensation. In this novel approach to poster design, the artist captured the spirit of the riotous Moulin Rouge: La Goulue (tr. The Glutton). Collection Toulouse-Lautrec of The Art Institute of Chicago. Continued on Page 2 THE Page 2 August 4, 2005

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Toulouse-Lautrec Continued from Page 1 What the exhibit adds to this image is a sense of the milieu in which Lautrec’s artistic talent flourished -- the cafes and cabarets tucked away in the shadows of Montmartre, and the colorful characters who pop- ulated the seductive nightspots and befriended the vulnerable artist. “Toulouse-Lautrec did not work alone,” pointed out guest curator Richard Thomson, “he was a great collaborator.” To recreate the rollicking atmosphere, exhibit designer Joseph Cochand inserted a film clip of John Huston’s Moulin Rouge, the 1952 movie starring Jose Ferrer; also archival film footage of dancer Loie Fuller, swirling her diaphanous skirts on a mirrored stage. Can-can music echoes throughout the galleries. The spirit of fun is established at the very start, with Lautrec’s hilarious parody of “classical, serious art” and it continues to the very end, where an entire gallery is devoted to circus themes. This wonderful exhibit is just the beginning of the The subject of another poster, May Milton, was a British singer who total-art experience the Art Institute has in store. There performed at the Cafe Ambassadeurs. Lautrec captures her personality will be lectures by visiting scholars, performances, print- with a demure curtsey, in contrast to more flamboyant dancers. Collection of the Art Institute of Chicago. ing demonstrations, drawing classes with costumed Ambassadeurs: Aristide Bruant (1892) was a poster commissioned by the performer. Lautrec portrayed the brassy singer/songwriter in his characteristic red scarf, black hat and overcoat, and the image became famous. Collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.

In 1899, Toulouse- Lautrec did this unfor- gettable image of Jane Avril, a showgirl and close friend of the artist. She was one of the redhaired beauties he depicted many times, her moods rang- ing from exhilaration to despondence. Collection of the Art Institute of Chicago. THE August 4, 2005 Page 3 models in the galleries and, in August, “Circus Parade: Family Art Camp,” for ages 6 to 12 with an adult com- Open ‘til 6 p.m. panion. A new cafe has been added to the restaurant Evenings services, and a new menu item is chocolate mousse, which we are told was invented by the artist himself. The popular “Voices” programs will continue on Thursdays, in Fullerton Hall at noon, with professional actors reading from the letters and journals of Toulouse www.littlehousefashions.comElegant Apparel for the Lautrec and his colleagues. Fashion Conscious Woman [email protected] Women’s Apparel Sidewalk Days! Summer Clearance! 50%-60% Off

As a young art student in Paris, Henri painted this spoof of a Puvis de Chavannes “classical” painting being invaded by modern observers, SeaSuns Tropics... with the artist (back to audience) relieving himself. The original Puvis work is also on display in this exhibit. Stretch Twill Jean Part of Lautrec’s fascination stems from how he was Jacket, Flood Pant poised between upper-crust and low-brow, both in his and Shell with flair! art and his lifestyle. Although his fame rests on the Jacket - Regular Price $75 advertising posters he designed for nightclubs, Lautrec On Sale $37.50! also completed more than 700 oil paintings, and this in a career lasting less than 20 years. Many of his best Flood Pant - Regular Price paintings have been brought to Chicago for this $62 exhibit, and others have been in the Art Institute’s col- On Sale $31! lection since the 1920s. In these, he is seen as an important chronicler of modern life, with an incomparable Shell - Regular Price $36 skill for capturing personalities. On Sale $18! From the very start, Lautrec snubbed his nose at Hurry In! the establishment and official Salon art. He then developed a style of painting suited to catching the fast-paced life of Parisian revelry. Using oil paints, but thinned to a fluid consistency, he was able to preserve New Fall Arriving Daily! on canvas the spontaneity that usually comes across in quick drawings. For subject matter, he showed a FUN FALL FUN FALL preference for moving figures -- dancers and race-hors- DISCOUNTS DISCOUNTS es -- following in the path of Edgar Degas. He also adopt- 30% Off 25% Off ed Degas’ perspective, an angled approach to a scene, One Regular Priced Item One Regular Priced Item Expires August 31st, 2005 Not Valid with any Expires August 31st, 2005 Not Valid with any looking over the corner of a tabletop. Lautrec great- Other Offer. Cannot be combined with any Other Offer. Cannot be combined with any other coupons or sale. other coupons or sale. ly admired the work of the older Impressionist artist, but the favor was not returned. The exhibit has been arranged thematically, with SUPER TENT SALE! one gallery focusing on maisons closes, the licensed $5-$50 Values up to $400! brothels regulated by French authorities. Lautrec’s portrayals are sympathetic, showing women surviv- Meet Us For Lunch And A Style Show ing under difficult circumstances. Most of his broth- el paintings were not shown publicly during the WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10 - HANNAH’S, NEW BUFFALO artist’s lifetime. The Art Institute exhibit includes Elles, 409409 Alexander StreetStreet, LaPorte, IN 326-8602 the 1896 album of color lithographs depicting the On Hwy 35 - 5 Blocks South of Lincolnway daily routines of prostitutes. TurnTurn Rightright on AlexanderAlexander Monday-FridayMonday - Friday10 am 9:30to 6 pmto 7 Saturday Saturday 9:30 9:30 am to to5 5 pm Toulouse-Lautrec Continued on Page 4 THE Page 4 August 4, 2005

Toulouse-Lautrec Continued from Page 3 a 20-year-old Pablo Picasso came to Paris to seek his In the galleries devoted to the Montmartre district, fortune. Lautrec’s work has been set beside other artists’ Although Lautrec’s fortune was already assured, work, and the comparisons are very instructive. he responded readily to the requests for applying Artists came from many countries to record their his talents to advertising art. His first poster, Moulin impressions of Montmartre -- Santiago Russinol and Rouge: La Goulue, was printed in 1891 and, when Ramon Casas (Spain), Henri Eugene Nocq (Belgium), 3,000 copies were pasted up all over Paris, the artist Eero Jarnefelt (Finland.) In 1886, Lautrec became friend- became a celebrity. The next year he was commissioned ly with Vincent Van Gogh, who had arrived from the to do posters advertising Aristide Bruant, a singer and Netherlands to visit his brother Theo, an art dealer. songwriter who performed in various nightclubs. In 1901, as Lautrec’s career was drawing to a close, See Cover & Page 2 for more posters. Jules Cheret, credit- ed as “father of the modern poster,” captured the rowdiness ot Montmartre festivities in this 1889 poster, Bal au Moulin Rouge (tr. Ball at the Red Windmill.) At the time, there were still windmills in what used to be a bucolic farm community.

Theophile-Alexandre Steinlen decorated one of the most remarkable nightclubs in Montmartre -- the Chat Noir (tr. Black Cat.) The cabaret was decorated in a pseudo- medieval style, with armor and tapes- tries, and drinks were served in pewter mugs. Sacre Coeur, an 1890 painting by the Spanish artist Ramon Casas, shows the hilltop church crowning the hill of Montmartre, with clusters of houses in the working class neighborhood that became, after nightfall, the haunt of derelicts and partygoers.

In 1901, as Lautrec lay dying at his country estate in Toulouse, the city of Paris was attracting a younger genera- tion of artists. One of them, Pablo Picasso, took up where he had left off, and produced a blowsy dancing troupe, sarcastically named Jardin Paris (tr. Paris Garden.) THE August 4, 2005 Page 5

His favorite subjects, however, were female performers, especially redheads. Over the years he focused on one after another -- first Jane Avril, who became a close friend. She was an energetic dancer nicknamed “La Melinite,” which means an explosive compound. Next was Yvette Guilbert, who sang about lost love and destitution. Lautrec developed what he called “furias” -- obsessions with a particular performer, lasting through the season or for several years. Marcelle Lender was a dancer starring in a comic operetta, “Chilperic,” in the fashionable district of central Paris; Lautrec saw her performance twenty times.

Painted in 1887, when the artist was only 23 years old, this work depicts a Montmartre scene with strong sexist overtones, In the Circus Fernando: The Ringmaster. Collection of The Art Institute of Chicago. tive silhouettes. He is best remembered for his posters of the Moulin Rouge, the Chat Noir and Les Ambassadeurs. In recognition of Toulouse-Lautrec’s great contri- butions to the field of color lithography, the Art Institute of Chicago has mounted an exhibit of poster art, complementing the exhibit in the main gallery, and providing insights into the artist’s working mode. Lautrec’s innovative method of drawing directly onto the lithographic stone is demonstrated. Explanations are also provided about his color system, which was inspired by Japanese woodcut techniques and has hard- ly been improved to the present day. As a special feature of the poster exhibit, an actu- al lithographic press has been set up in Gallery 142, and live demonstrations will be conducted by artists from Anchor Graphics on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and also on Thursday evenings.

In 1895, Lautrec turned his talents toward the respectable theatres of Toulouse-Lautrec Continued on Page 6 Paris, and painted this scene, Marcelle Lender Dancing the Bolero in “Chilperic”. Although it is a Spanish operetta, the black-stockinged star bears a resemblance to less sophisticated performers from the Montmartre district. One of the dancers who appealed to many artists, as well as Lautrec, was the American Loie Fuller who originally came from Hinsdale, Illinois. Fuller’s costume consisted of voluminous skirts, and as she swirled around on a mirrored stage, colored lights were being projected on her swishing performance. Lautrec depicted Fuller in more than 60 lithographs, and he attempted to capture her ethereal quality by dusting the prints with silver and gold dust. The technique of color lithography had been invented 100 years earlier, but during the 1890s it experienced a revival in popularity, as artists began to explore its artistic potential. Lithography is a print- ing process based on the mutual repulsion of water and oil, and it had been used primarily for advertising purposes. Jules Cheret, considered the father of the modern poster, began combining words and seduc- At the Moulin Rouge (1892-95) is one of Toulouse-Lautrec’s most tive images to lure customers into Parisian nightspots. famous paintings. The popular dance-hall is filled with performers and patrons, and Lautrec himself is pictured (at rear, center) beside his much Lautrec admired Cheret’s designs, but his own style taller cousin, Gabriel. This large oil painting has been in the showed an innate skill for creating lively, distinc- Art Institute of Chicago collection since 1928. THE Page 6 August 4, 2005

Toulouse-Lautrec Continued from Page 5 (Chicago), Lautrec and the Japanese Tuesdays are family days in August, and special pro- Thursday, Sept. 22, 6 p.m., Julia Bloch Frey, art his- grams for children accompanied by an adult include torian and author of Lautrec biography, I Have Two Draw from a Model and All the World’s A Stage, Lives: Toulouse-Lautrec’s Art as Autobiography an interactive gallery tour focusing on the art of entertainment. The Sara Lee Foundation is the exclusive corporate sponsor of the exhibit, Toulouse-Lautrec and Montmartre. The exhibit continues through October 16. Admission is free to members. Advance reservations are suggested, and there is a fee for members ordering on-line or through Ticketmaster at 312-930-4040. Additional program information is available at or at the Department of Museum Education, 312-443-3680.

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The campers and staff who come to Ethyl and Lydia Quagmire’s newly established summer camp bring along a lot of baggage—the kind that doesn’t fit in suit- cases anyway. As the dysfunctional group prepares for the requisite Parents’ Week Show, all sorts of individual “issues” reveal themselves. Prepare for laughs and giggles, twists, turns, touch- ing moments and a hefty dollop of musical entertainment woven through the hour and a half production. A happy ending with some cute surprises are assured. The latest offering penned, produced and directed by Ken Brelsfoard at the Acting Theatre of Michigan City offers a generous mix of dance, drama, comedy and show tunes presented by an ever-so-talented repertory ensemble that continues to entertain audiences of all ages in its limited-seating little theatre on 10th Street.

Lydia (Helen Williams) finds herself puzzled by her attraction to Jill Casting Call (Doug Moon). ticated numbers for young campers Pirenchantee O’Ette (Mara Sandroff), Awaiting Whilst (Shannon Kiley), Baby (Sarah Murray) Helena Lyn Shebang (Madison Chartier) and Pip Squeak (Natalie Riley). Camp Quagmire’s theme song is based on the theme song from “Guys & Dolls,” and much of the music in the Acting Theatre’s latest production—or rather, the Camp Quagmire Parents’ Week Show, highlights and interweaves the catchy tunes from the nostalgic Broadway musical.

Writer/director Ken Brelsfoard shows Doug Moon how to avoid an embarrassing costume malfunction for Helen Williams. Lydia (Helen Williams) finds herself puzzled by her attraction to Jill Casting Call (Doug Moon), who has been hired to do the Parents’ Week Show. But Jill has her reasons for keeping quiet about “her” true iden- tity. Meanwhile, media darling Barbara Whilst (Jeanoma Babcock) and her husband Henry (Kevin Firme) have their own set of problems to work on while their daughter, Awaiting, prepares for the camp’s production. And Ethyl’s (Janet Lustick) friend from her former days as a saloon pianist is causing more than a few anxious moments. That friend is Frieda Shebang (Judith Joseph), who wants to return to her glory days as a torch singer despite being “in her Media darling Barbara Whilst (Jeanoma Babcock) and her husband cups” most of the time. Frieda choreographs some sophis- Henry (Kevin Firme) have their own set of problems to work on. THE August 4, 2005 Page 13

Writer and director Ken Brelsfoard’s standard for creating the Acting Theatre’s productions comes from observing each actor’s strengths, and weaving a story to high- light those talents. “We have a lot of available talent, and a diverse set of actors. We’ve learned what each are good at and it's a way to get them all together. They’ve been together for quite some time, so its like repertory theater.”

Ethyl Quagmire (Janet Lustick) is ready to give up on friend and fading torch singer Frieda Shebang (Judith Joseph).

“Quagmire Summer” continues Fri., Aug. 5 (7 p.m.), Sat., Aug. 6 (6 p.m.) and Sun., Aug. 7 (4 p.m.), and the following weekend, Fri., Aug. 12 (7 p.m.), Sat., Aug. 13 (6 p.m.), and Sun., Aug. 14 (4 p.m.). The final performance is Sunday, August 14 at 4 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults, and $8 for ages 12 and under. For ticket reservations, phone 219/872-4221. Acting Theatre of Michigan City is located at 215 West 10th Street (two blocks west of Franklin). Baby (Sarah Murray), Awaiting Whilst (Shannon Kiley), Pip Squeak (Natalie Riley), Helena Lyn Shebang (Madison Chartier) take some instructions from Frieda Shebang (Judith Joseph) while Barbara Whilst (Jeanoma Babcock) looks on.

Camp Quagmire’s Hot Box campers Grace Janowiak, Madison Chartier, Mara Sandroff and Sarah Murray. Lydia discovers Jack Casting Call. THE Page 14 August 4, 2005

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WHITE WASHED CATHEDRAL CEILINGS oppose Mexican tile floors throughout the great room of this one owner home. The first of 2 fireplaces compliment the floor to ceiling windows that open onto the treetop wrap around deck. 2BR/1BA finish the main level. Office area lofted over the great room, & the sumptuous master suite comprise the top level. The second fireplace adds warmth to the sunlit lower level playroom. Garage, beach bath & finished laundry included. Lake MI, Michiana deeded beach rights are only 2 blocks away. Recent reduction to $825K.

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HOME FOR ALL SEASONS. This handsome heritage log home is nestled on 4 private wooded acres in the desirable 1000 North corridor. Tucked between orchards and horse pastures, sweeping front veranda, separate screened gazebo off sunny deck. Unique master suite loft overlooks vaulted living room with fieldstone fireplace. Lower level guest room with custom built in captain's beds reminiscent of Michiana log homes. An area of distinctive homes on envi- able acreages just minutes from Lake Michigan and an hour from Chicago, the best of both worlds in Pine Country. $449K

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“Guys and Dolls” at Mainstreet Theatre

Guys and Dolls, dubbed a “Musical Fable of Broadway,” runs Wed. Aug. 3 through Sat., Aug. 13, at Michigan City’s Mainstreet Theatre, 807 Franklin St. The production is the fifth in the Festival Players Guild’s 37th Canterbury Summer Theatre Season. The show first opened on Broadway in 1950 and features songs such as "Sit Down You’re Rockin’ the Boat,” Luck Be a Lady,” “If I Were a Bell” and the title song “Guys and Dolls”. A short story by Damon Runyon, “The Idyll of Miss Sarah Brown,” served as the basis for the musical which tells the story of an innocent Salvation Army lass (Amanda Marasch) who fall in love with a bet-on-anything professional gambler, Sky Masterson (Harper Jones). The tale is filled with lowlifes and chorus girls including Nathan Detroit (JP Haynie), who makes his living keeping the oldest established permanent floating crap game running, and his girlfriend, Miss Adelaide (Rachael Magill), the innocent-at heart- star of the Hot Box nightclub. They’ve been engaged for fourteen years, but Nathan is always getting off at Saratoga on their way to Niagara Falls. Other cast members include Nicely-Nicely Johnson (Jason Sofge), Benny Southstreet (Jason Paul Sanchez), Harry the Horse (Tony Balsomo, Big Julie (Blake Weittenhiller, Arvide Abernathy (Daniel LeFave), General Cartwright (Janice Much), Lt. Brannigan (Nathan O’Brien) and the Hot Box Girls: Sarajane Morse Mullins, Melissa Myers, Tonya Free and Erin Haynes. Amanda Marasch as Susan and Harper Jones as Sky in “Guys and Dolls.” Ensemble members are Ethan Vail, Justin Spaeth, Ian Laue, Veronica Zahn and Candice Benjamin. Curtain is Wed. through Sat. at 8 p.m. with an addi- Guys and Dolls is directed by Paul Fillingam with tional Sat. performance at 5 p.m. and a Wed. mati- musical direction by Jeff Theiss. Set designer is nee at 2 p.m. Adult tickets are $12.50 on Wednesdays Daniel LeFave, lighting designer is JP Haynie and stage and Thursdays and $14.00 on weekends. Group, manager is Kelley Beaman. senior citizen and student discounts are available.

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Classic cars and classic trains—it’s a win-win situation at Artisans Show Hesston Steam Museum! On Sun., Aug. 7th, you can see the 1st annual 2005 Classic Car Show at the Hesston Steam Museum. Besides riding the trains, watching the saw mill, August 5 & 6, 2005 and eating snacks, you can view some great classic Friday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. (CST) automobiles. Not only can you see them up close and Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (CST) personal, but you can vote for the car you believe deserves the Best of Show. The museum is hoping this Artists present are by invitation will become a regular event for all to enjoy. The Hesston Steam Museum runs Saturdays and Sundays Phone: 219-326-8412 throughout the summer, rain or shine, from 9 a.m.- Watch for the Pink Signs and Arrows 5 p.m. Admission is free. Hesston is located east of Indiana 39 on LaPorte Food and Refreshments County Road 1000 N. For more information: phone will be available 219/872-5055 or visit www.hesston.org Free off-road parking No Rain Dates Michiana La Leche League Live Demonstrations Offering breastfeeding and parenting information, this group meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month at Located on County Road 200 North (Severs Road) 1/4 mile West of Fail Road between Highways 2 & 20 10:30 a.m. Meeting location available by phoning Carol at 219-872-6201 or e-mail: [email protected] All breastfeeding and parenting topics and questions can be addressed at any meeting. Meetings are open to all women who are interest- Discount Tools, ed in breastfeeding and babies and non-separating chil- Merchandise, dren are always welcome. Imports, Closeouts Tarps

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LUBEZNIK CENTER FOR THE ARTS THE NEWS-DISPATCH © 2005 PNC www.pnc.edu/provence THE Page 26 August 4, 2005 Family Friendly Film by Sawyer Man to be Shown at Vickers by Charles McKelvy A family friendly film by Brad Williamson of Sawyer The man, by the way, is played by Kent C. Williamson, and his Virginia-based brother Kent will be shown at and Kent’s daughter, Savannah Grace, is the little girl. the Vickers Theatre in Three Oaks on Tuesday, August Kent Williamson wrote and produced the movie, and 16 and Wednesday, August 17. he and Brad co-directed and collaborated in writing The award-winning film, “When Love Walks In,” the script. They accomplished much of the latter will be shown at 7 p.m. both nights, and tickets are while motoring their two families around the west in $8 for adults and $6 for students and seniors. a rather crowded recreational vehicle. The brothers Williamson received two awards for They named their production company Paladin their independent film at the recent Indie Gathering Pictures Entertainment and said it is “dedicated to Film Festival in Cleveland: the production, distribution, and promotion of fami- 1. Best Feature Film in the dramatic category, ly-friendly, morally strong entertainment and educational and, media.” Furthermore, they note: “Paladin Pictures strives 2. The Director’s Award for actress Savannah Grace to follow the example of the Paladin Order of for her outstanding performance as a child strug- Knighthood, which under the rule of Charlemagne, gling with the loss of her mother. was charged with the task of preserving the values The film previously garnered honors at the Bare Bones and virtues of the society and culture.” International Independent Film Festival in Muskogee, Hence, you will not hear one obscenity in “When Oklahoma.The Brothers Williamson walked away Love Walks In,” nor will you see any violence, nudi- from Muskogee with the following awards: Best ty or scenes unsuitable for younger and more sensi- Actress (for stage actress Terri Moore for her bravu- tive viewers. And the only reason the film has not yet ra performance as Nora), Best Sound Track, Best been rated is because the Brothers Williamson have Clean Flick, and Best Shameless Self-promotion. not been able to afford to have it rated. A 92-minute drama, “Love Walks In” is the story Again, “When Love Walks In” will be shown at of a man whose wife dies and leaves him alone to raise the Vickers Theatre on August 16 and 17 at 7 p.m. each their three-year-old daughter. His overzealous father night. The Vickers Theatre is located at 6 N. Elm Street, rushes in to find a mother for the little girl, and, as and there is plenty of free parking behind the theatre. the title suggests, new love walks into the man’s life.

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Pictured front: Erinn Connelly, Mary Jo Kelley, Laura Caldwell, Jeanie Shuck. Back: Nicole Guenin, Anne Robson, Debbie Shinn, Christine Roder, Julie White. Christine Roder of Shoreland Hills welcomed the Text on the Beach Book Club to her home to discuss their favorite author and friend, Laura Caldwell’s newest mystery Look Closely. The novel is set in large part in our very own beach community. Watch for Ms. Caldwell’s next novel The Night I Got Lucky due September 1st. A book signing is planned at The Bookstore at Light House Mall, Sat., Sept. 3rd, noon- 2:00 pm.

Teen Forum Features Iraqi War Veteran Teen Forum is a program designed with the help of teens. Its goal is to bring speakers who will touch the lives of teenagers. The Michigan City Public Library will host the first Teen Forum speaker Fri., Aug. 5, at 7 p.m. Major Christian F. Wortman participated in Operation Iraqi Freedom. He is a native of Warren, Pennsylvania, and a graduate of the United States Naval Academy. His awards include the Bronze Star with Combat V, Meritorious Service Medal with Gold Star and a Navy-Marine Corps Commendation Medal. A reception with refreshments and an opportunity to meet Major Wortman will follow the program which is open and free to the public.

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The old town of Leavenworth, which at its peak was home to more than 2,000, was devastated after a flood in 1937. Townsfolk who stayed moved up on top of the bluff and rebuilt from scratch. Leavenworth’s population today hovers around 250.

If we can skip a number and consider the second Innkeeper Shirley chats as she prepares another batch of cookies. time charm, then our return visit to the Leavenworth Josie Breeden (and this writer made fast work of the warm cookies right out of the oven). Inn was all that and more. Three summers ago, this writer spent a short overnight in Leavenworth’s Shirley was in the inn’s kitchen late our final comfy surroundings with a knockout view of the Ohio evening packing cookies for other guests who beat us River during a whirlwind 4-day press trip. Then, a few to the draw. “No problem,” said she. She then went weeks ago, an unrelated training workshop brought about the business of whipping up a fresh batch of us back to Leavenworth for an extended 3-night stay oatmeal raisin yummies just for us. Having sensed at the Inn. Along with the dreamlike view of mist ris- our need for coffee too, Shirley brewed a fresh pot. Then ing from the river in the early morning, the chirp and we sat down amid the heavenly oven aromas to learn twitter of new and different birdsong that birder and some stories about the history of the turn-of-the-cen- fellow writer Charlie McKelvy would envy, was the tury home and surroundings. familiar face of our innkeeper Shirley and her inim- Serendipity struck again at that moment in the itable knack for making us feel at home. kitchen. Inn owners Doug and Josie Breeden walked in. The Breeden’s now make their home in Chapel Hill, North Carolina but Leavenworth was, and always will be Doug Breeden’s “true” home—the 2-story, four bedroom estate overlooking the river, and the Crawford County town with its 250 or so townsfolk. Doug’s is a story of “local boy makes good.” Add to that: local boy, M.I.T. alumnus and present dean of the School

Leavenworth Inn owners Doug and Josie Breeden had come back to Doug’s home- stead for a few week’s stay. . Doug’s is a The view from the Gardener’s Cottage at Leavenworth Inn shows the story of “local mist rising from the Ohio River in the early morning. The farmland boy makes across the river is in Indiana’s neighboring state, Kentucky. good.” Add to that: local boy, Some might quibble about the difference between M.I.T. alumnus and present a bed & breakfast and a country inn. The owners of dean of the either know well that their away-from-home accom- School of modations offer guests that personal touch and local Business at Duke University “insider” knowledge that travelers appreciate. Beacher gives back to writer Barbara Stodola recently featured a series of his native articles about our own area’s B & B’s, so readers community. already know what we are talking about. THE August 4, 2005 Page 33 of Business at Duke University gives back to his native community. Doug graduated from Leavenworth High School with 46 other seniors—one of the largest classes, he said. In the mid-70’s the small-by-modern- standards-school consolidated with others within the county. “While Leavenworth was a very small school and didn’t have advanced classes like our kids have now, I had wonderful teachers. Three of them that I have given awards to honor were: Jim Cole, my math teacher, Gerald Riddle, my 7th grade teacher and long- time grade school basketball coach and baseball coach, and Robert Esarey, the Principal. I give $1,000 awards annually to the top math student on the SAT in the county in honor of Jim Cole, the top verbal score in honor of Bob Esarey, and an award for Leadership in honor of Gerald Riddle.” Doug welcomes not only Inn guests, but members A back view of the Gardener’s Cottage—complete with living room, of the community to walk the paved and sometimes kitchen, two porches, and two rocking chairs to set a spell amid steep paths that envelope the grounds of the quiet surroundings. Leavenworth Inn, because, he said, he knows it is a and watched videos every night (there must have good way for people to stay healthy. The Inn provides been a hundred to choose from just in our cottage and bikes for its guests, too, and one can pedal down to more at the main Inn). Stephenson’s General Store (see the June 16 Beacher But then, we would have missed the clear, starry article), or several antique shops, or over to the skies and a wide river’s edge kind of quiet that eludes Overlook Restaurant down the road. Inn guests us up north. The white clapboard home on the rolling receive a breakfast voucher for use at the bluff top din- grounds of the Leavenworth Inn originally had been ing room with sensational views of Horseshoe Bend called Forest Grove Farm by its first owner, W.J. on the river. Guests can walk or pedal around the Sacksteder, a vintner whose vineyards stretched to grounds and catch a glimpse of the Inn’s three guest what is now “downtown” Leavenworth. (Winemaking cottages, a short distance from the main house where vats extended from the 12-foot deep basement up Doug and his brothers and sister once lived and through the current innkeeper’s office). Not much is helped with their parents’ poultry farm. This time known about the success (or not) of the winemaking around, instead of staying at the main house with its operation, but a retrieved piece of old advertising New England-style atmosphere, we were assigned to reveals that Sacksteder offered his home as “The the equally tasteful Gardener’s Cottage with our Place To Spend Your Summer Vacation.” own living room, kitchen, and two porches to choose He wrote: “Our farm home (is) where you can have from to plunk down in a rocker and just be lazy. We milk from Jersey cows, pure water, fine air, splendid could have worked—on one of the Inn’s computers just scenery. Vegetables fresh from the garden. Spring chick- for guests, or we could have stayed inside our cottage ens having the run of acres…” The air surrounding Leavenworth and the Inn is still fine, the scenery just as splendid, and dozens of fruit trees mingle with gardens of flowers in full bloom, three weeks ahead of our blooming varieties here in Northern Indiana. If not for the training workshop that kept us indoors for three days, we would have taken advantage of several choices of activities nearby: Marengo and Wyandotte Caves, another Blue River canoe trip in Marengo, revisiting Holiday World and Splashin’ Safari, or even visiting Louisville. One historic spot that every Hoosier should visit at some point is Corydon, and we’ll tell you more about our first State Capitol in another story. The handicap-accessible Leavenworth Inn is located along State Road 62—the scenic Ohio River Road— approximately 3 miles south of I64 and about 30 miles west of New Albany. For more information, This time around, instead of staying at the main house with its New England-style atmosphere, we were assigned to the equally tasteful phone 888-7392120 (toll-free) or log on to their web- Gardener’s Cottage. site at www.leavenworthinn.com. 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foodstuff by carolyn mcconnell Old World Market - Fine Food and Wine

Note: A few weeks ago the foodstuff column included a recipe for coffee liqueur which called for instant espresso. I couldn’t find that instant espresso anywhere. I checked each grocery in LaPorte, New Buffalo and Michigan City. I’d hoped to find it at Temple News in LaPorte, but didn’t. Owner Mike remembered making a similar brew many years ago, said he’d seen ordinary instant coffee and that the result was outstanding. So tat’s what I used, too, Folgers brand. My liqueur is still in the three-week infuse period so I can’t report the outcome, but I have biggggg news for you. I found it! I found instant espresso in Valparaiso just a few days ago. And that’s not all I found when I entered the Old World Market in Valparaiso. I discovered a substan- tial amount of all our favorite foods. And they’re in a beautiful shop that has been renovated to concen- trate on gourmet wines and cheeses. They also carry Even the outdoor tables at the Old World Market are inviting. hard-t-find specialty food items (like that blessed unusual foods and restaurants, Fox & Obel in Chicago instant espresso) and provide a fine selection of to investigate good edibles as well as their good serv- meats, olive and vinegar oils, caviar, pasta, sauces and ing ideas. All lent tweaks to the Kowalskis’ Valpo ver- artisan breads (another of my favorites, Labriola). sion of a fine food venue. Old World Market offers a wide variety of cheeses. Most popular are Cotswodl from England and Cambozola, a German cheese. Their most recent French cheese tasting featured Roquefort, Raclette and what Dee calls the seductive Morbier—all highly admired by the people at the taste. The Kowalskis host many classes on wine and cheese tasting. “We want our customers to walk away with a better under- standing of wine without being intimidated by it.” Their stock is called “boutique wines,” the kind not carried in an ordinary liquor or grocery store, with good prices, unfamiliar brand names. They say the most popular in this warm weather is the Spanish Cava sparkling wine (it’s used in the recipe below). They even have one of my favorites, Prosecco.

Dee and John Kowalski, Old World Market owners. Owners John and Dee Kowalski are the friendliest merchants I’ve ever met and I’ve met a lot of friendly ones. John was a US Steel executive for years; Dee, a banker for 17 years. And now, they’re happily ensconced i the world of food and wine. Actually, Tee shirt “I’m just here for they closed for six months last year to restructure their the wine” shop. I hadn’t seen it before, but the building is above a pretty presently stunning, inside and out, including a tin ceil- display. ing which originated back in 1923 when it was the home of a general store. The Kowalskis have been in Valparaiso for a number of years, that is, when they weren’t traveling. Yes, of course, prior to beginning their own food business five years ago, they many travels included exploring the Napa Valley wine country, New Orleans for their THE August 4, 2005 Page 37

The Kowalskis’ in-store “ASK” system, an acronym for “Automated Sommelier Kiosk,” is easily accessed by their visitors. This database has been designed to help customers select a wine whether it’s a dessert wine or a Bordeaux. the touch screen computer can guide them to make the proper selection and paring with cheese and/or food. It can also be found on your home computers, via the website titled below. They have loaded all their wine and beer inventory and paired them with food items and their cheeses. They wanted something to be user friendly and help demystify the world of perfect pairings. Their most recent wine tastings included a series of French wines just in time for Bastille Day. Another coming up, perhaps before you read this in The Beacher, August 10th is a show- case for Cabernet Sauvignon, the king of quality red wines. All sessions are $35 per person and also include a 10% Old World shopping discount for the evening. Pastas and their sauces. Reserve ahead at 219-476-0700. They even have a lengthy catering menu available for casual gatherings: One, the Scrumptious Start includes creamy brie, Spanish Manchego cheese, Maytag Blue and French Preserve Spread garnished with fruit, nuts and a selection of olives. Recommended with fresh baguette or crostini crackers and crisp white or fruity red wine. A reasonable price, too — $35 to serve 4-6, $50 to serve 8-12. Others “to ease your appetizer anxiety,” Cheese Couse 101, Antipasto Platter, the Old World Market Grand Focaccia. Looking for that recipe item instant espresso? unusual wines? interesting cheeses? Take the short drive to Valpo and visit Old World Market at 76 S. Washington St. Phone 219-476-0700. Website www.old- worldmarketonline.com. Learn a lot from John and Dee Kowalski and their lovely and enticing gourmet/wine Chocolate liqueur cups would be nice with my coffee liqueur… store. Sparkling White Sangria Following is the Old World Market’s refreshing and perfect sangria for picnicking. The pineapple opos, the sparkling wine fizzes and light citrus finish is crisp. Also on their website (above), is a recipe that sounds great—for lemon pepper fettucine with Dungeness crab, vegetables and shitake mushrooms.

SPARKLING WHITE SANGRIA 1 lemon A beautiful 1 orange, preferably navel array of 1/2 cup pineapple chunks, drained gourmet foods 1/2 cut canned peaches, drained or 1 fresh, ripe and wines. sliced peach 1/4 cup sugar 1 bottle chilled sparkling wine, preferably Spanish Cava Two hours before serving, cut lemon and orange in half. Squeeze half of each into a pitcher, and thinly slice other halves. Add slices, plus all other fruit and sugar to pitcher. Stir until fruit is coat- ed and refrigerate at least an hour. Add chilled sparkling wine when ready to serve THE Page 38 August 4, 2005

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2501 Oriole Trail, Long Beach 2005 Long Beach Park Program has officially come to an end for the season. The last week of camp was filled with all sorts of great activities. The kids made hand puppets and tie-dyed T-shirts which has become a tradition. The last day of camp concluded with a pizza party and a heart warming, laugh out loud talent show. Park Board President Henry Bausback and members were on hand to help serve popcorn, dilly bars and cake as they were also celebrating several birthdays. A big thank you goes to Kris Bausback, program director and to Cortney Althoff, Sarah Bohac, Liz Cogswell, Andrew Kelly, Kevin Lumbard, Clare Tiedeman, and Blake Vissing, camp councilors for coor- dinating all the fun. Kris would like to thank Susan Vissing, Center Director and Jim Clevenger, Building Manager for their continued support and all the extra help. The Long Beach Park Board Park Board is looking for an adult Director for the 2006 season. Applicants need to be organized, energetic and love kids. For more information and for details on how to apply phone the center at 879-3845 and leave your contact information. Mary Chandler currently has 4 ballroom dance class series in progress and a set of one hour workshops held on Wednesday evenings from 7-8 p.m. No previous dance experience is necessary for the workshops which include Viennese Waltz Aug. 10th and Salsa Jitter Bug Aug. 17th. The last workshop will end with a dance and party at no charge if you sign up for 2 workshops. Mark your calendar for a new series for beginners starting Sept. 8th. To register, phone Mary at 219-680-9261. COMMUNITY = COMMUNICATION IN UNITY

Painting Demos at Courtyard Gallery Courtyard Gallery will be hosting an open reception for Arizona oil and plein air painter Carrie Curran on Sat., Aug. 6, ( 1-5 p.m. MI time) and Sun., Aug. 7 (1-4 p.m. MI time). Carrie’s floral still lifes and landscapes are beautifully expressed by her rich palette and broad brush strokes. She is a partici- pant in the Art in the Embassies and has a painting in the residence of the United States Ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. Carrie took her first lesson from her mother Gladys Oberlin of Chesterton, an instructor at the Chesterton Art Center. Courtyard Gallery is located at 813 E. Buffalo St., New Buffalo. Gallery hours: Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tues. by appointment. Phone: 269/469-4110. THE August 4, 2005 Page 39

FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 5:30-6:30 p.m. BIKING IN DUNELAND. Come join a ranger for a bike ride in Duneland along the Calumet Bike Trail. Travel the trail to seek basking snakes, sun- ning frogs, and blooming cardinal flowers. Search the edge of the forest and field for signs of deer, fox and coyote. Overhead observe soaring hawks and vultures, while song birds flit about in the underbrush and butterflies feed at the blooming butterfly weed and Joe-Pye-weed. Please note that the trail surface is crushed gravel and may have some standing water in places. Bring your own bike and helmet and meet at Dorothy Buell Memorial Visitor Center. SATURDAY, AUGUST 6 8-9:30 p.m. COYOTE: THE URBAN LEGEND? Trickster, scoundrel, predator - coyotes have long been the subject of folklore, fear and speculation. Native to northwest Indiana, these fascinating animals are rapidly distributing themselves across North America - managing to live quite comfortably even right in the middle of Chicagoland! Join us for an exciting evening of exploration as we investigate the lifestyle of this incredibly versatile creature, and discover just how urban the coyote can actually be. Meet at the National Lakeshore Campground. SUNDAY, AUGUST 7 1-4 p.m. VALLEY OF THE DOLLS. No, not the con- troversial 1960s book by Jacqueline Susann. Before the days of Barbie and action figures, children played with dolls/toys made from scrap material, old socks, empty thread spools, handkerchiefs, corn husks, clothespins and other leftover materials on hand. Come the the Chellburg Farmhouse and watch volunteers as they recycle these materials into old-fash- A Fantastic Lunch ioned toys. or For more information, phone (219) 926-7561, ext. 225. An Evening of Fine Dining Feng Shui Speaker Sat., Aug. 6 Patty’s Picks, 16117 Red Arrow Highway in Union Pier will host “Feng Shui Fun” with guest speaker and Feng Shui expert Nan Nunn between noon and 2 p.m. “Nan has a wealth of knowledge on the subject of Feng Shui and, has so many interesting stories on how rearranging things in your home & eliminating clut- ter can change your life” said Patty Prino owner of Patty’s Picks. Nan’s discussion will be interesting and fun, al fresco Dining and give you the basic Feng Shui principles you can Reservations Accepted use the moment you go home. She will answer ques- 231 W. 7th Street, Michigan City tions and give one on one mini consultations. 231 W. 7th Street, Michigan City Patty’s Picks is open daily 10-6, Michigan time. More 219-873-1788 information at pattyspicks.com or 269/469-1919. THE Page 40 August 4, 2005 CyberScribbles If you missed it in Chicago… by Paula McHugh Blogs Blogs are easier to maintain than websites, and many David Rogers’ weblog posting sites are free. CyberScribbles Too online is a compendium of all of this year’s Beacher columns. What’s nice is that I don’t have to fool around with archiving them as I did on my former website. All past columns are automatically archived by Big Bugs month. And while I usually review websites in this column, this week I expanded my surfing adventure sculptures are coming into the world of blogs. Gallery of the Absurd (www.galleryofthe absurd.typepad.com). For entertainment and some laughs, this blog aims its nasty arrows at celebrities July 16 - October 16 who have, in the authors’ opinions, gone a bit over- board with Botox, silicone, and other body-altering appli- cations. Gallery is not as biting as a similar blog Fernwood that I’ve read and which gets a little nasty and at times, botanical garden & nature preserve profane. In other words, not family-friendly. This is the kind of blog whose readers want to make sure all 13988 Range Line Road, Niles, Michigan their friends read via an email post. You know, the fun (269) 695-6491 stuff that fills your email box that you actually read, www.fernwoodbotanical.org and then forward to others—if—if—you and they DIRECTIONS: Take Red Arrow to US 12, east to US 31 Bypass. Take US 31 are big into celebrities, that is. to Walton Rd. (Exit 7). Drive west on Walton Rd. for 1.7 miles to Range Line Dan & Susan’s Excellent Adventure (http://full Rd. Turn right on Range Line Rd. & drive 1.7 miles to the Fernwwood entrance on the left side of the road. timers.blogspot.com). While we sit in tiny cubicles slav- ing away for an honest day’s work, Dan and Susan are tooling around the United States in their rolling home. The 50-ish pair retired early, sold their home, bought an RV big enough for them to live in and travel, lightly, and set off for the open road where alarm clocks and schedules are now a faint memory. They have all the wireless gadgets to keep an online diary of their travels, their thoughts about their new lifestyle, and their experiences at and ratings of RV parks along the way. There must be gazillions of others out there who want to do what Dan and Susan are doing. Keeping up with their blog might be a good way to gather inside information that can help make an informed decision of whether full-time RVing is the way to go. Kevin Kelly’s Cool Tools (www.kk.org/cool

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3233 North SR 39, LaPorte, IN • (219) 326-1992 The Michigan City Washington Park Zoo now has 3 baby Rhea chicks and 11 more eggs waiting to be hatched. The Rhea is a large flightless bird native to South America and resembling an ostrich. In 1991 the Washington Park Zoo had Rhea’s as an exhibit but those birds never reproduced. The Zoo now has 1 baby male chick and 3 female chicks with more eggs waiting to hatch. Males court between two and twelve females at a time. After mating, the male builds the nest in which each female lays her eggs. The male then SUPPER CLUB incubates from ten to sixty eggs which all hatch within 36 hours of each other. The males are very pro- FRESH FISH FRIDAY tective of their young and will charge anyone, including humans and female rheas, who try to approach the chicks. Lake Superior Whitefish Baby Rhea’s can expect to grow to nearly four feet tall by their fifth month. Their conservation status Lake Perch and Walleye is listed as “vulnerable.” The chicks and eggs are on Cedar Planked Salmon display at the Washington Park Zoo during regular Zoo hours of Mon-Wed from 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and YOUR CHOICE $17 Thurs.-Sun. from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. For more informa- Dinners served with Heston Cheese and crackers, tion, phone 873-1510. clam chowder, salad or coleslaw, potato or vegetable Regular menu always available…come hungry! THE BOOKSTORE Devil’s Teeth Fail Road & 1000 North by Susan Casey LaPorte, IN hardback $25.00 SUPPER CLUB 219.778.2938 219/879-3993 1203 LIGHTHOUSE PLACE MICHIGAN CITY THE August 4, 2005 Page 43 24th Annual Art Festival Fund Raising Poster for the The 24th Annual Lakefront Art Festival, presented by the Lubeznik Center for the Arts, will be Long Beach Volunteer Fire Department held Aug. 20 & 21 in Washington Park in Michigan City. The Festival is a juried art show, committed to First in a accepting only the finest original and highest-qual- series of 5 ity handmade art. Eighty artists from throughout mid- America will display works in a booth setting. The collector’s Lakefront Art Festival will attract thousands of vis- posters itors from throughout the region. Artists will conduct demonstrations throughout Size is the festival both days. Media categories include: col- 18'' x 24'' lage, basketry, ceramics, drawing (pencil, pastels, Signed by etc.), fiber (weaving and wearable art), glass, jewelry, leather, metalwork, paintings, photography, print- artist making, quilts, sculpture, watercolor, wood (furniture, (Connie carving and wood burning) and other more specific Kassal) processes. & numbered An ethnic food court will be on-site, featuring Mexican, Mediterranean, American and Chinese cui- Donation is sine in addition to gourmet coffees and nuts. $30 A family entertainment stage will host a variety of acts including the Josh Hilliker Trio (jazz), Les Trois Canards (French voyageur-era music) and Neal & Proceeds go towards purchase of fire department equipment. Charlotte Singleton (a gospel duo). A Children’s Painting Area will be coordinated by Call 219-861-2729 or the Lubeznik Center for the Arts. Artwork from the email: [email protected] Great Lakes Summer Eco-Art program, an environmental youth summer camp focusing on art activities, will be on exhibit. Other children’s entertainment includes clowns, face painting and balloon sculptures. The Festival will run Sat., Aug. 20th from 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. and Sun., Aug. 21st from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. This year, the festival will be located by the bandstand in Washington Park in Michigan City, IN. The Moving Vietnam Memorial Wall, sponsored by the Wall Gang, will be on view from Aug. 19th – 26th in Fedder’s Alley, also in Washington Park. Entry fees to the art festival are $4 Adults, $3 Seniors, Children under 12 admitted free. Members of the Lubeznik Center presenting a current membership card also receive free admission. For more information about the Lakefront Art Festival, call 219-874- 4900 or visit www.lubeznikcenter.org. The Lakefront Art Festival is the culminating event for Find Provence Here! events scheduled during the summer. Please visit www.pnc.edu/provence for a full schedule of Provence events.

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INSURANCE Michigan City, IN 46360 ® Fax: (219) 874-5430 THE Page 44 August 4, 2005 Garden Party Golfers love the beauty of nature, so the sophisticated “Garden Party” theme was quite fitting at the Long Beach Country Club 18-Hole Women’s Guest Day. Guest Day started with the traditional Monday night cocktail party at the beautiful home of Lynn and Steve Jacox. Lynn’s interior decorating skills have also been carried outside, as she has transformed the yard of their home into a nature paradise with captivating gardens and stone paths that fill the yard. Lynn and her Co-Chair Kathy Brennan, were sweating out Monday afternoon, as the tables had been set for the evening’s festivities, and

18-Hole Guest Day Co-Chair Kathy Brennan with 18-Hole golfers and guests: (front) Marci Meyer, Johanna Brown, Joan Geoghegan, beachers Ellie Parkerson, Peg King Barb Beardslee. (back) Lis Slattery, Lori Osmanski, Jayne Krol, Joey Eastman, and June Salmon. Linda Wilson, Janet Plecki, Rae Howard, Donna Pavlos, Jeanette Tyrrell.

The deck on the Jacox home leads to a gazebo with hydrangea plants surrounding the perimeter. Ann Nicolosi, Pat Shikany, Nancy Prior, Kathy Kenefick, Jean Guerin, Mary Frances Wilkin, Barb Macudzinski, Christine Rosenbrantz and Kris Lowes. Linda Girsch and Julie Girsch enjoy cocktails on the deck.

Karen Larkin, Connie Sullivan and Nancy Roberts have been Marge Walsh, Judy Herbstritt and Adele O’Donnell catching up on their summer activities. enjoy some tropical libation. THE August 4, 2005 Page 45 Guest Day at LBCC the first rain to hit Long Beach all summer arrived. But, God parted the skies, the tables were reset with white linens and hydrangea from the Jacox gardens, and members and guests arrived with their gourmet appetizers to share. The next morning, golfers lined up their carts, registered their guests and started their day with a brunch of Danish, melon and strawberries. The day was hot and steamy, and the treat bags and bot- tled water provided by a generous donor were much appreciated. ----submitted by Marci Meyer

Co-Chair Lynn Jacox with a sampling of the large hydrangea from her garden. Vases of these (seated) Mary Lou Grant, Mary Ruth Renahan, Babs Ward. (standing) Julie Biehl, Susie Yemc, beautiful flowers centered each table Nancy Neil, Carol Showel, Mary I. Doran, Diane McCook, Pat Reardon, Nancy Stokes. at the Monday evening soiree´.

Enjoying a tour of Lynn Jacox’ home: Nancy Keenan, Sally Allen, Nancy Hearne, Mary Lou Linnen, Lora Eichlberner and Carol Excell chat Lisa Elenz, Missy Grams, Joan Carey and Carol McMahon. in front of the gazebo.

Gathering in the yard are Rima Binder, Sue Luegers, Laurel Byrne and (ed. note): Check next Christine Seltz. week’s Beacher for more (standing) Sue photos of the Guest Day Toland, Mary golf outing showing win- O’Neil, Sally ners of the various events. Toland, Laura Kearney, Bev Else, Joan Lincke and Dottie Hunteman. THE Page 46 August 4, 2005 Dog Days Photo Shoot American “Picture Perfect: Dog Days Photo Seamless Shoot,” a great gift for you and your dog is Gutter’s being offered at Susan Clean, Seal, Repair or Replace Fredman & Associates EAFSOLUTION At Home With Nature L Store. The event will • Guaranteed never to allow your gutters to clog. take place on Sat., Aug. 13, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. • Can be installed on existing gutters Mi time, at 15998 Red • Your home deserves the very best, and the “VERY BEST” is available NOW! Arrow Hwy., Union • Leafsolution has an aluminum body and stainless steel mesh filtration system Pier, MI. The Only Gutter Cover Solution This event is free and open to the pub- Phone 219-393-5683 • Cell 219-851-4547 lic, however, you must Kingsbury, Indiana phone for an appointment: 269/469-9640. For more information, log onto www.susan- Zachy got his picture taken, your dog POURED CONCRETE WALLS fredman.com can, too.

“Groovin’ in the Age of Aquarius” contemporary Groovin’ in the Age of Aquarius tie-dye preview night extravaganza will be presented by the Lubeznik builders & Center for the Arts. Wear your “way-out” hippie attire concrete - remember Haight Ashbury, Woodstock & flower INC. power - and plan for a happenin’ night! Groovin’ in the Age of Aquarius is a preview to the • New Home Construction 24th Annual Lakefront Art Festival, also taking place in August. Cocktails, dinner, dancing, live auction, enter- • Poured Concrete Walls • Flat Work tainment by the cast of “Hair”, and a multi-media pre- [email protected] view of the Art Festival will all be part of the fundrais- ing events to benefit the Lubeznik Center for the (219) 878-1950 Fax (219) 878-1980 Arts. A Live Auction will feature offerings such as an “Outsider Art” Garden Cocktail Party for 15 at the home of a major collector of Outsider Art, Dinner with Root internationally recognized sculptor Richard Hunt, a steelhead fishing expedition on the Darian River and Funeral Home a Lake Michigan twilight cruise on an antique boat with wine and cheese. WILLIAM H. ROOT • THOMAS W. ROOT • BRIAN W. ROOT Food stations will tempt your taste-buds with eth- A locally owned and operated funeral home nic appetizers, salads, entrées and deserts with serving Michigan City and the Beach Area Mediterranean and Italian flare. A Cash bar will offer wine, beer, soft drinks and water. Work your moves by the Root Family since 1938. while dancing in the breathtaking half-round Hyndman Pre-Arrangement consultation available Gallery. A performance by the cast of Dunes Summer at no obligation. Theatre Hair will “groove” you right back to the 60’s. Groovin’ in the Age of Aquarius is from 7 p.m.- midnight on Aug. 13th at the Lubeznik Center for the Arts at 101 Avenue of the Arts (W. 2nd St.) in Michigan City. Phone 219-874-4900 to make your reservation. 312 East Seventh Street Tickets are $50 per person - ticket price includes 1 free Michigan City, IN 46360 drink and admission into the Lakefront Art Festival (219) 874-6209 (must present ticket). THE August 4, 2005 Page 47 3rd Annual Fine Art & Artisan’s Show The third annual Fine Art & Artisan’s show will take Long Beach place Fri. and Sat., Aug. 5th and 6th, on the grounds of The Dancing Pig Shop. Show hours are 10 a.m.-8 2025 p.m. Fri., and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Sat. Food and refresh- Silvertip ments will be available. More than 20 purveyors of fine art will be on hand Lane showcasing their work and offering items for sale. For Sale by Featured artists include locally known South Shore Owner poster artist Neil Kienitz. Items which will be show- cased include rustic furniture, hand blown glass, 1 mosaic art, custom designed cement work, Gourdzooks 3 bedroom, 2 2⁄ bath Dutch Colonial with a rolled roof. gourd art, Old World style wrought iron fencing and Inground heated pool with automatic cover. Beautifully land- arbors, glass fusion jewelry, photo art and more. A fiber scaped, gazebo, new windows. Deeded rights to Stop 21 beach artist will also be an exhibitor on Saturday only. club. Hasn’t been on the market in 23 years. A beach landmark. The Dancing Pig Shop is located on County Road $775,000 1 200 N, ⁄4 mile west of Fail Road between Highways Shown by Appointment Only 219-879-6945 2 and 20 in LaPorte. The shop is housed in an authentic former hog house, converted to a Victorian style shop, on the grounds of one of Indiana’s designated “Centennial Farms”. The Shop is situated on several acres of beautifully landscaped grounds with addi- MICHIANA HOME FOR SALE tional whimsical buildings housing rustic furniture, BY OWNER gifts items, unique home décor and more. Owners Jane and John Slater promise it is well worth the drive to the country for a unique experience. The Dancing Pig Shop will be open for extended hours during the Show. Normal business hours are Thurs., Fri. and Sat.. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., April through November.

One-Act Comedy at The Acorn Enjoy deck, screened porch, great room with massive fireplace, large enclosed back porch, sun porch, large foyer, 3 bedrooms, The one-act play “Tops or Bottoms” follows an 1 2 ⁄2 baths on three lots on a corner with total privacy. Lake Shore empty nest couple in their late 40s who are awaiting Drive to Michiana Drive (Stop 37) to Comanche Trail, left to a doctor's return call to confirm whether or not they 4043 Comanche. $359,000 are pregnant, though neither can remember the last 269-469-4295 time they had sex. This comedy with serious under- tones is about the “third rail” of American marriages, namely, passion. The 65-minute play will run Fri. and Sat., Aug. 5-6. NEW BUFFALO, MI Directed by Acorn co-owner Kim Clark, the performers 50211 Hicks Avenue are Richard Shavzin and Judy Blue. The show was written by Winnetka playwright Todd Logan. “I loved the show. ‘Tops or Bottoms’ is alive with humanity,” wrote a reviewer for ChicagoCritic.com. “Todd Logan’s piece brought us in the characters’ world with powerful and endearing humor. His words speak in such a familiar way that all generations can identify.” The shows start at 8 p.m. EDT. Tickets are $15 and can be reserved by phoning the theater at 269/756- 3879 or purchased at the door. The Acorn Theater is GRAND BEACH Built 1998. 3 bedroom on 4 wooded lots. located in the historic Featherbone Factory at 107 Dead end street. 2 blocks Lake MI beach, golf course. Decks, Generations Dr., behind the Three Oaks Post Office Terraces,Waterscape. $849,900 on North Elm Street. For maps, directions and other By Appointment Only upcoming programs at The Acorn Theater, visit Ph 269.469.6676 See www.grandbeach.org www.acorntheater.com. THE Page 48 August 4, 2005

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“We could do this, we could do that.” Long range plan- ners come up with big ideas on how to attract people to communities. How come they never think of gardens? It’s a world-wide industry. Once there was a garden spot on U.S. 12 that drew people from all over the world…and it’s still there. International Friendship Gardens. No need to tear anything down, acquire land, intrude on the lake shore…just do a little digging in margaret sullivan studios the earth, and pockets, to help it grow. In 1934, fourteen gardens representing nations around the globe drew the world together with outstanding planti- ngs: Queen Wilhemina of Holland sent hundreds of thousands of tulip bulbs; England sent a Royal Gardener to plant a garden setting; presidents of Lithuania came (three times!) to plant memorials; there was a Persian Garden, a Chinese garden, a Greek Inspired apparel & findings Garden; a Theatre of Nations Amphitheatre drew people to see theatre and concerts under a blaze of out- Lower Garden Level door lights. Harbert Tower Place Harbert, MI There is the Peace Bell north on Red Arrow Hwy only 8 scenic minutes from New Buffalo that still open at 11 am - noon on sun closed tues & weds stands. People give it a warming pat as they pass • Massage for stress management by. The Gar- • Myofascial release Discover the dens worked • Neuromuscular therapy magic then, Tiger, tiger, burning bright in a new wildlife garden. Power of Pain • Healing touch could again, and still does in its own way, with wed- • Bioenergy field dings by the dozen each year in a setting of white pillers, balancing arched pavillion and reflecting pool. Special events are Management... • Sports massage open to the community, like the recenct Provence • Injury rehabilitation Art Fair, helped along by a small but ardent corps of in Yourself! • Esalen Swedish volunteers who keep the Gardens surviving and • Trigger point therapy thriving come fire, flood, and fund raising. The arch- The reality is, most adults • Post isometric ing canopied setting that has put many memories in experience acute or chronic muscle release wedding albums over the years will be the setting for pain, and the anxiety that • Positional release another event at International Friendship Gardens often goes with it. Pain on Sunday, August 14th, at 2 PM, an elegant mid- • Deep tissue massage management, through summer tea with a world-famed entertainer, an annu- • LaStone Therapy the Massage Therapy & al event that doesn’t mind at all if you dress up in a Wellness Center, gives • Acupuncture Clinic summer hat and tilt a little finger as you sip your tea you self-care tools to • Chinese Herbal Medicine eliminate pain or lessen in mannered style. The theme this year is Hans its debilitating impact • Ayurvedic Medicine Clinic Christian Andersen and children of a certain age in your life. along with adults of any age will enjoy the performance of New York actor Rolf Kristian Stang, who wears the 1026 North Karwick Road St. Olaf Medal of the Scandavian Hall of Fame among Michigan City, Indiana 46360 his many awards for interpretive work of the famed 219-879-5722 storyteller/author. I’ve been to these teas and they At The Harbor Grand Hotel are…well, special, and usually a sell-out with tickets 888-605-6800 www.wellness-specialists.com at $20. The delectable goodies to eat rate a Carolyn McConnell “Yum”. THE August 4, 2005 Page 49

Glad to leave my own garden to the dry doldrums, a friend and I went to the mentioned art fair at the Gardens where it was good to see old friends from the Michigan City Art League and neighbors like Paul Dunne who has turned into a noted sunset photog- rapher. Fischchen O’Shea.,born in Germany, had never been to International Friendship Gardens IMAGINATION though, like others, she had passed it often and noted the entrance sign. Surprised at the size and scope, DIAMONDS 100 wooded acres, melding with Michigan City’s Krueger Park, she was also impresssed with its his- GOLD tory, as many, many others are. Volunteer and board member Dave Potempa offered a tour on the golf cart at the ready for visitors, and we made the rounds past the places where the French Maze and Scotch Cradel Fence had been planted; and where the Persian Rose Garden is being replanted to former fragrant style. 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EQUAL HOUSING LENDER Read The Beacher On Line P039130 STATE FARM BANK • HOME OFFICE: BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS • statefarm.com® 04/03 http://www.bbpnet.com/Beacher/ THE Page 50 August 4, 2005 Children’s Programs at County Library BEACHSIDE GARDENS & GIFT CENTER “Cat & the Fiddle Friday” FOR ALL YOUR GARDENING NEEDS Held August 5, 12, 19 & 26 at 10 a.m. This program is for children from 18-36 months and their parent or caregiver. Stories, songs, fingerplays, Top Soil, Grass Seeds, Fertilizers Horticultural Consultation and other activities are included. There is no charge Design/Construction Cypress Mulch, Cedar Mulch or registration. Landscape Maintenance Hardwood Bark Mulch Preschool Storytime Held Wednesdays, Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 at 10 a.m. Ground covers and Perennials Annuals (home grown) Each time there will be 30-40 minutes of stories, Perennials galore Come in & enjoy our colorful greenhouses. music and crafts for the 3-5 year olds. There is no cost Moss lined Hanging Baskets or registration necessary. Mulches, Soils, “Backyard Bugs” Mushroom Compost 3725 E. U.S. Highway 12, Michigan City, IN Held Mon., Aug. 8 at 6:30 p.m. Espoma Natural Fertilizers 1/4 mile west of Hwy. 212 Shrubs, Trees, Evergreens Daily 9:00-5:30 • Sunday 10-4 The library’s annual bug program is back. Celebrate Italian Clay Pottery 879-8878 bugs and learn more about bugs. Bring one bug in a visit us at: www.beachsidegardens.com container and staff will help you identify it. There is no cost or registration necessary for this program. Both of these programs are held at the main library, 904 Indiana Ave., downtown LaPorte. Phone 48 hrs. in advance for signing for the hearing impaired: 219/362-6156. For other information, phone 219/362-7128.

DINE IN • CARRY OUT DELIVERY INCLUDING THE BEACH COMMUNITY “Impressions and Expressions” $200 Off Large Pizza This exhibit will open Sat., Aug. 6, 8 p.m. MI time, FAMILY SPECIAL at the Scarlet Macaw Gallery, 5888 Sawyer Rd., $150 Off Medium Large 1 Topping Pizza Sawyer, MI. This exhibit features the works of the artists Pizza Dozen Buffalo Wings of the Gaia Cooperative. The artwork will be on dis- $ 99 play from Aug. 6-28. $100 Off Small Pizza 19 + Tax The public is invited to the opening and meet artists Mary Campbell, Jannett Cusack, MK Czerwiec, Not Good With Any Other Offer Not Good With Any Other Offer Marjorie Graham, Jodi Hellenga, Shere Hellenga, Claire Hoinville, Tracy Knapp, Maureen Lighthall, Sunday Noon-10 pm • M-Th 11 am-10 pm • F-S 11-12 Midnight Barbara Opei and Susan Rosso. 5184 S. Franklin St., Michigan City 872-3838 For more information, phone 269/426-8226 or visit We Deliver to the Whole Community! www.ScarletMacawCAC.org

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VON DER HEIDE ARCHITECTS INCORPORATED Servicing Indiana & Michigan Lakeshore Communities 269.857.8035 www.vdharchitects.com THE August 4, 2005 Page 53 TGIF: Music in the Gardens Mack Pherson & the Struts will be featured at MARTA TGIF: Music in the Gardens from 5-8:30 p.m. on Fri., Aug. 5 at the Northern Indiana Center for GEROMETTA History, 808 W. Washington St., South Bend. The INTERIORS program takes place in the museum’s historic Oliver Gardens. Admission is $5. 269-469-4610 First-floor tours of the Oliver Mansion’s special exhibition, Flapper Fashions, will be offered that PROFESSIONAL INTERIOR DESIGN FIRM evening from 5-7:30 p.m. for $5. On view in the RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL Changing Gallery is At the Controls: The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Looks at Cockpits, Members A.S.I.D. developed by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service and the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum. In conjunction with Shakespeare Comes Alive, on view in the Leighton Gallery, “Shakescenes” will be offered. Formed in 1997, Mack Pherson & the Struts have grown to become one of the premier Rhythm and Blues Classic Rock bands in the area. The lush grounds of Copshalom provide a perfect Jewelry setting for TGIF: Music in the Gardens. Copshalom is the 1896 home built by industrialist J. D. Oliver and Variety • Quality 1 his family. The mansion’s surrounding 2 ⁄2 acres of gar- Diamonds • Gemstones dens, in full bloom at this time of year, offer a fragrant Gem Beads • Amber • Silver backdrop to the evening of music. Jewelry & Watch Repair • Batteries Guests are invited to bring lawn chairs or blankets. 14 N. Whittaker, New Buffalo • 269-469-9633 Food and beverages will be sold. No carry-in foods or beverages are permitted. The event will be held rain or shine. Corporate tables may be purchased by call- ing the Center for History. For information, phone (574) 235-9664 or visit www.centerforhistory.org.

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Pipe Organ Music Send a Copy of Take note, there are only two more days to enjoy the noon recitals of the historic 1891 Roosevelt Pipe THE Organ at the First Congregational Church, Washington at 6th St., Michigan City. These programs are free and open to the public. The music starts at 12:15 p.m. The Aug. 3 recital will feature organist David Eicher and the Aug. 10 program will feature organist Diana to a Friend or Relative Richmond. Read The Beacher On Line BEACHER SUBSCRIPTION RATES http://www.bbpnet.com/Beacher/ Six Months ...... $16.00 One Year...... $28.00

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Bill and Judy Wadlington visit with Martin and Roseann Conroy who Nick Walz, Tom and JoEllen O’Keefe and Kathy Kane enjoyed had driven from Chicago to take part in the cruise. dinner on the deck at Bridges before the cruise.

At 3 p.m. on July 21st, a strong thunderstorm moved through Michigan City. Fortunately, by 5 p.m., the skies had cleared and Mary McPherson, Boat owners, Frank and Bonnie Meyer, discuss the trip with local artist, head of the MC office of Catholic Charities, and cruise committee Dave Langely and wife Joan and brother Shaun Gray. Fr. Walter Ciesla member, Corinne McGrail were able to welcome the cruise guests. prepares to bless the boats before their departure.

Tom and Lolly Dogan in their boat Hot Tomolly approach the lighthouse Twelve boat captains volunteered their boats for the cruise which raises before leaving the harbor to travel along the lakefront. money for counseling and housing assistance in LaPorte County. Frank Brumwell, captain of Break Away follows. THE August 4, 2005 Page 59

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August 6 — Big Band and Swing Era Jazz Concert: a Find Provence Here! event at the MC Guy Foreman IT’S BIG! Bicentennial Amphitheater. 7 pm. Entrance fee to park; concert free. If rain, concert held in MC Senior Center. 25-50% OFF ALL IN STOCK PLANTS August 6-7 — 47th Annual Chesterton Art Fair. 10 am-5 pm each day in Hawthorne Park, Porter, IN. Adm. $5/adults and is good for both days. Free parking. Info: www.chestertonart.com or 219-926-4711. Since 1945 August 7 — 1st Annual Classic Car Show at Hesston Steam Museum, 100N, LaPorte. 9 am-5 pm. Adm. free. Info: 219-872-5055 or www.hesston.org August 7 — 11th Annual Leprechaun Hunt. Noon- 6 pm at Sharing Meadow, Rolling Prairie, IN. Adm. WE DELIVER! 219-778-2568

Michigan $40 in adv. & $45 at the gate. See story this issue. New Buffalo 12 August 7 — Beachwalk’s Open Air Market. Local Lake Michigan Open 7 Days a Week Michigan City Mon.-Sat. 8-5 • Sun. 10-4 artists & craftsmen with goods for sale, as well as ven- 94 SMALL’S GARDEN 12 39 CENTER dors selling fruit, vegetables, and flowers. Beachwalk 80 90 Fall Rd 20 1551 E. • U.S. Hwy. 20 To South Bend Resort Community, Sheridan Beach. Noon-5 pm. 90 80 Exit 49 LaPorte 421 Indiana August 8 — Meeting of the Lubeznik Center for the To LaPorte N 7 miles east of I-94 on US 20 Arts Guild. 9:30 am. “The Art of the Hula” will be presented by Felicia Rivera. Guests invited, there is no MULCH SALE TOP SOIL TOP SOIL SHREDDED $12.00 fee. Info: 219-874-4900. Retail SALE $14.50 PER YD PER YD August 10 — Noon Organ Recitals at First Cedar Mulch $39.50 $37.00 Hardwood 27.50 24.00 Congregational Church, 6th & Washington streets, MC. PEA GRAVEL TOP SOIL Red Dye 28.50 24.00 $17.50 PEAT MOSS From 12:15-1 pm. Free, open to public. PER TON for Planting Beds Brown Dye 28.50 24.00 $19.00 PER YD Places to Visit: Log Chips 25.25 21.00 Barker Mansion, 631 Washington St., Michigan WASH STONE BOULDERS Free Landscape Design 1'' $22.50 4'' TO 10'' City. Adm. $4/adults, $2/kids 18 & under, free/kids under TON $85.00 TON 3. Guided tours Mon.-Fri., 10 am, 11:30 am & 1 pm. Estimates Current exhibit: “Party Dresses & Pretty Hats.” Great Lakes Museum of Military History, 360 Dunes Plaza, Michigan City. Info 872-2702 or on the Coming Soon... web at www.miliaryhistorymuseum.org CEDAR SUNROOMS & OUTDOOR PLAYSETS LaPorte County Historical Museum, county complex in downtown LaPorte, IN. Hours 10 am-4:30 pm, Tues-Sat. Adm. free; donations welcome. 219/326- 6808, ext. 276 or www.lapcohistsoc.org Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W. 2nd St., Michigan City. Tues.-Fri., 10 am-5 pm; Sat-Sun, 11 LARGE SELECTION OF GAZEBOS, am-4 pm. Phone 874-4900. PLAYHOUSES, STORAGE SHEDS, IN & OUTDOOR FURNITURE, New Buffalo Railroad Museum, 530 S. Whittaker LIGHTHOUSES & MORE! 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¢/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 Superior Amish Design! 10 am-7 pm. Adm. $6/adults, $5/cen. cit, $4/kids, free/under 3. 878-1514. 9626 West 400 North The Depot Museum and Art Gallery of Beverly Michigan City, IN Shores., 525 Broadway, Beverly Shores, IN. Open 219-87A-MISH (872-6474) Sat. & Sun., 1-4 pm through November. Adm. free; donations welcome. 400 North (Kieffer Rd), 1/2 mile east of Holiday Inn (US 421) Washington Park Zoo, Michigan City. Gates open 10:30 am; adm. gate closes 3 pm; park closes 4 pm. FINANCING AVAILABLE PURPLE MARTIN HOUSES NOW AVAILABLE WWW.AMISHSURROUNDINGS.COM Adm. $4.50 adults (12-61 yrs); $3.00 sen. cit. (62+); TM www.AMISHSURROUNDINGS.COM $2.50/kids 3-11; free/2 & under. 873-1510. THE Page 62 August 4, 2005

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If, like me, you were weaned on canoes, you will love the difference a kayak makes in terms of better back support and equal distribution of the work load. Meaning that both arms and shoulders get an equal work out as you propel yourself forward with the double-bladed paddle. However, before setting to sea in a kayak, please spend some time with the folks who sell you your boat. Have them fit you to the right kayak for your height and weight and explain safety procedures. When I bought my Easy Rider Sea Hawk in 1989 I’d “rudder” be kayaking any day. from the Easy Rider Canoe & Kayak Company in Seattle continually renewed it. In fact, I just gladly shelled in 1989, I spent hours on the phone asking their out $5 to renew my “no power” boat license. sales manager Peter McMullen all kinds of stupid ques- As Mr. McMullen advised: “You want to be as vis- tions. ible as possible out there.” And then I paid the good man and his company, and they shipped me my carefully wrapped sea kayak, paddle, and life vest. Before heading to sea in my Sea Hawk, I asked savvy summer neighbors here in Harbert just how to safe- The author’s ly operate said craft on the big lake. I am particularly Easy Rider indebted to my friend the seafaring dentist, Leo Sea Hawk Kayak is ready Krusack, for teaching me the proper way to paddle for an after- that inland sea we all call Lake Michigan. Having pad- noon on Lake dled a canoe from Michigan City to Chicago with his Michigan. buddy Bob Foote, Leo knew just what to tell me. In a word: R-E-S-P-E-C-T!

Mr. McMullen didn’t think any of my questions were stupid, and he patiently asked me many of his own questions such as my height, weight, physical condition and just where exactly I intended to paddle my kayak. When I told him I planned to put to sea on Lake Michigan, he said at once that I should buy a “sea kayak.” Meaning one long enough and wide enough of beam to handle the big lake, which he knew from customers was every bit as treacherous as the Pacific Ocean. “And you’ll want to have a rudder,” he said. And so I bought a 17-foot-long Fiberglas kayak with a 25.25-inch beam and a foot-powered rudder. Heading out to sea: a kayaker’s view of Lake Michigan. And, of course, a double-bladed “Weltmeister” paddle. At Mr. McMullen’s strong recommendation, I also Yes, he told me, respect that big lake every time you purchased a red life vest and I chose a red-over-yel- head out on it. “No matter how calm it may appear. low color scheme for my Sea Hawk. And, yes, I pur- And learn how to evacuate the kayak when the lake chased a Michigan Watercraft Registration and have blind-sides you with one of those wicked waves.” THE August 4, 2005 Page 65

And when we made it back to shore in the pouring rain, my friends on the beach informed me that light- ning had indeed struck the lake right behind me and my nonmetallic boat. So, like the good seafaring dentist says: “Respect the big lake.” And do not set to sea when storms are approaching. Better to head out on clear, calm days such as the recent Sunday when I paddled straight out to sea for a better look at the boat parade. And, because I was wearing my red life vest and Sea Hawk is still red as ever, the other boaters saw us in plenty of time and corrected their courses accordingly. In closing, may I say that kayaking is a terrific upper- body work out. It’s also aerobic. And it gives you a great feeling of accomplishment because you, and you alone, provide all the propulsion. Always keeps a firm grip on the paddle. And with a kayak, you can go on daily sunset I took Doctor Leo’s advice to heart, and I am happy cruises without spending a penny on gas. to say, I am here now to encourage you to kayak Lake Michigan. And, yes, my ‘89 Easy Rider Sea Hawk is still going strong, thanks largely to the fact I store it indoors in winter. I have not kept an official chart of our time together, but I would venture to say that the two of us have covered a few hundred miles together exclusively on Lake Michigan since we first became acquainted in 1989. And, yes, we have had some memorable outings on the big lake.

Sea Hawk is safely back on the beach.

Mikita is Surf’s up — time to pack it in. definitely not a sea cat. There was the time several summers ago that Sea Hawk and I set out in the face of a fast-moving storm that was heading across the lake from Chicago. Friends on the beach advised us to stay and play vol- leyball with them until the storm hit, but we didn’t listen. Sea Hawk, of course, could not listen, and I simply should have known better. Anyway, we made our way out a ways before accepting the reality of the oncoming storm and thus turned about and made our way post haste for shore. We were still a few leagues from safety when I heard a thun- derclap and saw the hair on my arms stand straight Portrait of the up. And, yes, I felt — well — a bit odd. sea kayaker by Yes, odd. his wife. THE Page 66 August 4, 2005 CLASSIFIED CLASSIFIED RATES - (For First 2 Lines.) 1-3 ads - $7.00 ea. •• 4 or more ads - $5.50 ea. (Additional lines- $1.00 ea.) PH: 219/879-0088 - FAX 219/879-8070. Email CLASSIFIED ADS MUST BE RECEIVED BY FRIDAY - 4:00 P.M. - PRIOR TO THE WEEK OF PUBLICATION PERSONAL THANK YOU FIREMAN PAINTING for the beautiful bathroom and for the incredible staining of the exterior of our cedar home. John & Cathleen Pascale. For excellence, call Steve 219/363-1812. PERSONAL SERVICES CUSTOM PC TECHNOLOGIES - Repairs - Upgrades. Custom Built PC’s - Networking - Virus removal - Web design & maintenance. Fast, affordable service. We come to you at no additional charge. Call 219/872-7478. www.custompctechs.com SAVE YOUR PRECIOUS MEMORIES DIGITALLY ON CDs OR DVDs Home movies-slides-pictures transferred to CDs or DVDs Digital Archiving of all documents to CD or DVD. Corporate and Industrial Video Productions Aerial Photography and Video “See your Home or Business from the Sky” Aerial digital photo in frame only $55 Contact: Ken Willard at Midwest Video Communications 219-879-8433 or email [email protected] QUALITY PET GROOMING IN YOUR DRIVEWAY Rawhide Mobile Grooming 269-326-0416 NEED TO GET THINGS DONE? NO TIME TO DO IT YOURSELF? No job too small. Errands, organizing, cleaning and more. Call Jane at 708-870-2394. SELF IMPROVEMENT - INSTRUCTIONS MUSIC TEACHER - Special Music, Parties, etc. Lessons - Pop & Traditional — Call 219/872-1217. KITEBOARDING - kite flying skills instruction, equipment provided. 2-1/2 hr. class, $125 per student. 219-778-8418. SURE, SOME A/Cs MAY GIVE FRENCH & ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGE TUTOR YOU MORE BANG FOR YOUR BUCK. Experienced teacher. Will tutor all levels - 219/324-9220 HEALTH & PHYSICAL FITNESS ALONG WITH A FEW CLINKS, • • • MASSAGE THERAPY & WELLNESS CENTER • • • Therapeutic Massage • Acupuncture • Brain Gym • QiGong Classes CLANKS AND CLUNKS. • Reflexology • Healing Touch • Feldenkrais® • Personal Fitness Training Lennox Elite™ Series air conditioners include a 10-year Dog Massage Classes • Gift Certificates compressor limited warranty. They’re energy-efficient as www.wellness-specialists.com Call 219/879-5722. well, so you save money over the long run. To find out ACUPUNCTURE & HERBAL MEDICINE CENTER Jennifer Huang, Licensed Acupuncturist — Call 219/879-2100. more, give your independent Lennox dealer a call today. And MUSCLE THERAPY’S & MORE. For relief of stress, chronic pain and over the next few years the loudest sound you’ll be hearing injury. By appointment. Contact for retreats. Christina Karamesines . 219-874-4674 or visit www.Massage-MuscleTherapy.com is “ka-ching.” INDIANA LICENSED ESTHETICIAN Laura Argostino offering Micro Dermabrasion and Facials. Call 219-395-8622 (home) or 219-477-6492 (salon). CLEANING - HOUSEKEEPING ONE LESS THING TO WORRY ABOUT.® FINISHING TOUCH: Residential & Specialty Cleaning Service Professional - Insured - Bonded - Uniformed T.R. BULGER, INC. #1 in Customer Satisfaction. Phone 219/872-8817. CLEAN FOR A DAY CLEANING SERVICE - Home or Business 3123 E. Michigan Blvd. Pressure Wash Decks & Houses — Insured & Bonded Call Wendy at 219/861-0458. — Email [email protected] • Residential • Commercial • Industrial 10 and 12 SEER Models PERSONAL TOUCH CLEANING — Homes - Condos - Offices. FREE INSTALLATION ESTIMATES - 24 HOUR SERVICE Day and afternoons available. - Call Darla at 219/879-2468. We Do It Right The Very First Time [ www.trbulger.com y COOLSPRING CLEANERS 616-469-5454 QUALITY and SERVICE 219-879-8525 Beach Rentals - Homes - Offices - Apartments - Construction Free Estimates - Insured - Excellent References Call 219/874-7635, or 219/861-6328. THE August 4, 2005 Page 67

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Paperbacks 35¢ ea. or 4/$1.00. Flagstone and brick patio installation. Call 219-324-8590. 506 Northbrook Drive, Shoreland Hills RELIABLE HAULING, removal of junk, yard waste, 1994 FORD F-150 with cap & O.D. 6 cyl. $3450. Call 219-874-5298. clean outs or foreclosures. Call 219-326-8693. 14’ SUNFISH SAILBOAT. Perfect for beginning sailors. Easy to stow on SANDCASTLE LANDSCAPE & TREE MAINTENANCE. beach. Will even provide lessons if needed. $750 obo. Professional arborist (licensed & insured). Call 219-879-2102 or see at 2803 Lake Shore Drive. Serving the beach area for over 15 yrs. Call 219-878-3032. WANT TO BUY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES NEEDING A DRIVEABLE AND DECENT CAR OR TRUCK ATTENTION DRIVERS willing to train to obtain CDL! NO EXPERI- UNDER $500. CALL 219-872-1426. ENCE NECESSARY! TMC Transportation needs drivers. Guaranteed weekly earnings. Premium equipment and benefits. Excellent earn- REAL ESTATE ing potential and still be OFF WEEKENDS! It’s not a job, it’s a COMMERCIAL - RENTALS/LEASE/SELL future! FOR CDL Training through Commercial Driver Institute in GOLDEN SANDES STORE AND LOCK South Bend, IN. Call today. - 1-800-882-7364 AC0064 4407 E. U.S. 12 (@ Hwy. 212) Michigan City, IN. 219/879-5616. ACCESS TO A COMPUTER? Work from home online. $500-$1,500 OFFICE SPACE AVAIL IN BEAUTIFUL SETTING, located on the east- part time to $5,000+ full time. www.fortuneinsuccess.com/?refid=be ern edge of Michigan City. Rent includes all util, + common area HIGH TECH ENVIRONMENTAL COMPANY seeks ambitious, high maintenance. For more information phone Jerry at 219/874-8748 integrity individual for market expansion. Call 888-378-0527. FOR LEASE WITH IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY PART TIME HELP NEEDED. LBCC GOLF SHOP. Friendly personality, Approximately 1,500 square feet of executive office space located at requires some computer entry. Good telephone skills. Assist in daily oper- 1411 S. Woodland Ave., Michigan City, IN. Contemporary style, ample ations. Some weekends/evenings. Work thru mid-late Oct. drive up parking and energy efficient. Call 219/872-0318. Contact Brian Godfrey 219-872-8547. ARTIST SPACE FOR RENT AT IZWIN STUDIO WEEKEND RECEPTIONIST for busy Real Estate Office. 1021 Cooper St. Contact 879-4277 or [email protected] Answering phones, scheduling appointments, filing, etc. Forward resumes to [email protected] OFFICE AND RETAIL SPACE FOR LEASE. 3611 E US Hwy 12. East of Karwick Plaza. Leave msg. 219-872-7274. By appointment only. WANT TO SELL FORMER “GLAD RAGS” (upscale women’s clothing) space for rent. USED OFFICE FURNITURE AT FIRME’S Great US RT 12 frontage, parking. Approx. 1,000 sq.ft. 312-259-4011. (2 Stores) 11th & Franklin Streets, Michigan City - 219/874-3455 Highway 12, Beverly Shores - Just West of Traffic Light. WANTED – RENTAL 1993 SEA RAY SEA RAYER and TRAILER LOOKING FOR HOUSEMATE to share newly renovated beach house 4 passenger. Looks & runs great. $2,900. Call 219-879-8239. w/lake views in Sheridan Beach. $850/mo. 1 yr. lease. 219-873-1180. 2005 SUPER SCOOTER BIKES, MOPEDS, MOBILITY & CHOPPER RENTALS INDIANA SALES. 49cc, 110cc, $750 ea. Pics. avail. Shipped to you. Biggest chop- HOUSE FOR RENT IN LONG BEACH per 4-spd. $950. Call 219-898-0390. MC/VISA/Discover accepted. 3/BR. Across from lake. Great view & beach. Call 219/874-8692. Shomer Shabbat Antiques & Art 8 rooms, jammed with antiques and collectables. DUNESCAPE BEACH CLUB 1004 E. Michigan Blvd., Michigan City. 879-1942. Closed Saturday. LAKEFRONT CONDOS — 2 and 3 bedrooms. RAINBOW TRADES - 809 FRANKLIN SQUARE - 219/874-7099 Avail. June-Sept. — $1,400 to $2,000 per week. ANTIQUES GALORE! Jewelry, China, Furniture, Toys, Dolls, Paintings, DUNESCAPE REALTY - 219/872-0588. African Masks, Indian Items, Vintage Clothes, Tools, Gifts, Unique Items. CHARMING MICHIANA SHORES COTTAGE IN WOODED AREA BALLOONS ALL WAYS - Birthdays, Parties, Big Events. We Deliver! A little over a block to great beach. New w/rustic charm. Fireplace. COSTUME WORLD - Rentals/Sales, Makeup. Over 1,000 Costumes. 2/Bath, 2+BR. A/C. D/W. By month or longer/by week in summer. Seek the Unique — Our WEB Site: www.costumeworld.net 773/935-1855 days, or 773/248-3265 evenings. BLUEBERRIES ARE READY at Billy Boys Blueberry Barn. 650 Freyer www.mintzdds.com/michiana Road, Michigan City. 219/872-7477. Open 7 days, 8:30 to 6. SHERIDAN BEACH. Contemporary, spacious, furn. 3BR, 2-1/2BA home. GIFTS GALORE - HUGE SAVINGS – 50% OFF. 2-car garage. Outstanding lake vistas. Short or long term. Call 630-852- Unique wind chimes, water fountains, African-American sculpture, 5414, e-mail [email protected], www.michigancityrental.com porcelain sculpture, white distressed furnishings, etc. MICHIANA SHORES-ORIGINAL 1930’S MICHIANA LOG CABIN MasterCard, Visa, Discover accepted. Call 219-873-0989. Want to go back to camp? Just renovated, along the creek. Sleeping loft 2001 EZ GO GOLF CART. and 4 bunk beds, frpl, screen porch, deck, gas grill, A/C. Gas powered. Electronic ignition. Removeable back seat. Close to playground and 2-1/2 blk. to beach. Off-season rates avail. Excellent condition. Green w/tan seats. Canopy. 7/1-7/31, $600/wk; 8/1-8/31, $700/wk or $1,800/mo. Negotiable. $3,000 o.b.o. Call 269-469-4332. Call Judy 1-866-400-6800 or email [email protected] THE August 4, 2005 Page 69

LONG BEACH COZY 4/BR HOUSE AT STOP 15 (Across from Beach) LAKEFRONT 2BR or 4BR HOUSE. Deck, fireplace, hardwood floors. Fireplace and Large Deck. No pets. Call 708/579-1745. Furn. or unfurn. 1214 Lake Shore Drive. Call 773-559-3563. LONG BEACH EXECUTIVE HOUSE LONG TERM RENTAL. FALL RENTAL — CHARMING COUNTRY HOME - STOP 33 Stop 29. Overlooking lake. Fantastic decks/views. 3BR, 2BA, A/C, W/D, Sept. thru May 31. 2 blks. from lake. Fully furnished, well decorated. cable TV, WIFI High spd Internet, and more. NO PETS/NO SMOKING. 3BR, 2BA. Family room w/fireplace. Sun room. 2 car garage. A/C. W/D. $2,050/mo. plus utilities. Call 630-337-6220. Patio & deck. No pets, no smoking. $950/mo. Call 708-784-9866. ********************** THE PERFECT BEACH HOUSE IN SHERIDAN BEACH MICHIANA SHORES Short walk to beach. Hilltop, rustic, very private. All amenities. 3BR, 2.5BA. 1 blk. to beach. Great big eat-in kitchen. Pool table. Sleeps 6. Call 219-878-0813. Fireplace, 2 decks w/gas grill. Satellite TV w/DVR, DVD, VCR. W/D. A/C. LONG BEACH SINGLE FAMILY YEAR ROUND ON DOUBLE LOT 2 REALLY COMFY BEDS! Sleeps 10. Rates negotiable. BLKS. FROM STOP 28. Well maintained open flr. plan with gorgeous Contact Stacy, 312-282-1535 or email [email protected] hrdw. flrs. & frpl. Comfortably sleeps 12. New separate basement guest for pictures and more info. suite with full bath, laundry & bunk beds. The best and biggest beach in WANT YOUR OWN VACATION HOME ALL YEAR? Brand new town- Long Beach. Call 847-251-7494 or visit http://vrbo.com/57932 house right on shores of Pine Lake in LaPorte, IN. Unbeatable view. SUMMER RENTALS ARE HERE! 2BR, 2BA, pool, boat slip. Water ski, fish, ice boating, swim. ••4-5BR w/panoramic Lake Michigan view rents for $2,500/wk. 2 huge Year long lease. $1,400/mo. 70 mins. from Chicago. screen porches & quick lake access! Call 219-324-5910, leave message. ••3BR, 2BA w/2 sleeping lofts is just 1 door from Lake. $1,700/wk. HILLSIDE HOME FOR SEASONAL RENTAL! ••Sheridan Beach 3-4BR cottage on Lake Michigan beach w/huge deck. $2,500/wk. Charming 4BR, 2BA dunetop home with great breakfast deck overlooking ••3BR Michiana cottage available $950/wk. the lake! Home is in pristine condition; looking for tenant who will give ••4BR, 2BA home at Michiana & Lake Shore Dr. has gorgeous views. TLC! $750/mo. Call Ed Merrion at 219-872-4000. Avai. For July $2,500/wk. MERRION & ASSOCIATES, REALTORS ••5BR, 4.5BA. 200 Hilltop in Sheridan Beach. $3,500/wk. Great Lake Michigan views. RENTALS MICHIGAN Merrion & Associates, Realtor HOUSE FOR RENT - NEW BUFFALO - Convenient “in town” 219-872-4000 www.merrionrealty.com location. 16 S. Townsend. Take the first right after Jackson’s Market SHERIDAN BEACH SUMMER RENTAL. Lg. modern luxury 3BR, on U.S. 12. Available now. Newly renovated. New appliances. New 1-1/2BA across from beach. A/C, W/D. $1,250/wk. Disc. for longer stays. window treatments. 2 Bedroom. Full dry basement. Large yard and Call 219-872-4446. one garage. VERY CLEAN! $700 per month. Security deposit & SHERIDAN BEACH SUMMER RENTALS references. NO SMOKERS. No pets. Please drive by first. •3BR, 2Bath. Fully furn. On beach. $2,500/wk.. Call Gary at 269/449-2168 to see more. •STUDIO - 1BR, fully furn. On beach. $800/wk. 312-560-5122. MICHIANA, MI. 3BR, 2 BA, compl. Furn. A/C, 2-1/2 blks. to lake. LOVELY LONG BEACH executive home for rent. Stop 29. Just one $750/wk. or $2,800/mo. Avail. July thru Aug. Call 219-872-7336. short block from fantastic beach. Newly remodeled home is great summer MICHIGAN, NEW BUFFALO, GRAND BEACH. Lakefront home, just 42 base for caring family. Cable, A/C, new appliances & beds. Leave the family at the beach and commute to work via the South Shore RR. Treat steps down to a private beach on Lake Michigan. Enjoy magnificent sun- your family to fun, sun, sand and Lake Michigan from a great family sets from this lake-front deck. Golf course and tennis courts are within home. Four week minimum rental. walking distance. This cozy 3BR, is air-conditioned and equipped with a Call 330-668-7246 or 330-606-7059 for rates and availability. washer and dryer. Avail. July & Aug. for $1,800/wk. 2BR CONDO IN LONG BEACH POINTE. Water/gas/heat. $815/month Or June & Sept. for $975/wk. plus electric. Call Merrion & Associates Realtors at 219-872-4000. Call 708-848-1025 for a viewing appointment. ESCAPE TO BEAUTIFUL SANDY BEACHES at this 3BR lakefront with ON LAKE MICHIGAN, NEW BUFFALO. 2BR condo Warwick Shores. coach house. Sleeps 12. $3,200/wk or just main house $2,500/wk. Also cottages. Private beach, pool, tennis, summer or year round rental. Call Lake Effect Vacation Rentals Realty at 269/469-9813. Call 269-469-0300-wkdays, 269-469-2943-even. & wk. ends. LONG BEACH HOUSE FOR RENT ON LAKE SHORE DRIVE BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE MICHIANA COTTAGE FOR RENTAL 3/BR. A/C. Fpl. Furn. Summer wkly. rentals avail. Also avail Sept thru One block from beautiful Lake Michigan Beach at Stop 39. Fully May. $750/mo + util. Call 708/424-8756, or 219/874-8428. furnished—Charming Deco decor. Air conditioned, forty windows to LONG BEACH HOUSE FOR RENT - Great location, very close to beach catch lake breezes. Sleeps up to eight persons. Three bedrooms. and park. 4/BR, 2/Bath. A/C. W/D. New kitchen w/DW. Deck w/BBQ. Two full baths. Two woodburning fireplaces. New kitchen. Secluded Cable TV. - Avail after 8/20 weekly or long term. Call 312-953-9570. forty oak tree landscape with Adirondack chairs and hammocks. SHERIDAN BEACH RUSTIC 3BR LAKE COTTAGE. Private, wooded TVs with cable and movie channels. BBQ grill. Pets welcome. setting. Weekends, weekly, seasonal or yr. round. Call [773] 528-0825 or [773] 281-7100, or 773-454-2200. $135/day, $875/wk. Call 219-879-9319. BEACH HOUSE ON CREST OF DUNE. New Buffalo. 2BR, 2-1/2BA. LONG BEACH WINTER RENTAL. 3BR, 2BA FURNISHED. Clean. Terrific views of lake, Chicago skyline, sunsets. Private woods w/trails, Nicely decorated. Lg.deck. 100 yards. to beach. W/D. A/C. tennis pool, beach. Frplc, DSL, deck, balc. Summer: $1600/wk. Avail. Sept. $740/mo. Call 219-874-6476. Off-season: $1000/mo. Call 773-947-9182 or 269-469-6579. YEARLY RENTAL. Newer 2BR, 2BA. All appliances. No pets. 3 blocks to beach. Credit check. $750/mo. + util. Call 219-363-6818. AUTHENTIC LOG HOMES FOR RENT. Long or short term available. CHARMING LONG BEACH TWO STORY HOME Call 269-469-1555 or email grandbeachmotel.com Stop 20 - Newly redone - 4/BR, 2/Bath. Furnished - No Pets. “MICHIANA COTTAGES” VACATION RENTALS –Choose the Red or Washer/dryer. 1/4 Block to beach. $850/mo + utilities. Chocolate Cottage which comfortably sleep 6/10. Privately wooded, Avail Sept’05 - June ‘06 - Call 708/717-8883. charmingly appointed, just a short walk to the beach. Gas grill, great deck SHORELAND HILLS 10 MONTH RENTAL. 3BR, 2BA, furnished, W/D. 2 and yard, screen porch, cable, DVD, W/D, A/C, etc at both. Pet and family blks. to lake. Avail. 9/1/05 to 6/30/06. $725 per month includes lawn/leaf friendly. Many summer weeks still available so come for a visit! maint., but not utilities. No pets. Call Bob N. at (800)899-2699 or Clare $995 - $1,495/wk. Year round availability. 773-871-2256 or N. at (708) 579-1193. Recently remodeled. “Must see to appreciate.” www.michianacottages.com FABULOUS SHABBY CHIC POOLHOUSE. Long Beach Stop 31. Close to beach. 5BR, 4.5BA. Newly remodeled. A/C. Large yard and REAL ESTATE FOR SALE decks. Avail. for summer rentals. Call 312-404-4457. BEAUTIFUL LONG BEACH POINTE CONDO - 1BR lower level with EXTRAORDINARY LONG BEACH WINTER RENTAL. New remodeled. new berber carpet & ceramic floors. All appliances stay. Private patio. 5BR, 4.5BA, cozy, close to beach, beautiful views, lg. yd., laundry facility. Close to beach and Notre Dame School. Community pool. $1,200/mo. Call 312-404-4457. Call 219-872-0465. THE Page 70 August 4, 2005

Off the Book Shelf by Sally Carpenter

Devil’s Teeth by Susan Casey Sharkwatching The title of this week’s book recommendation comes starts from the top of from the sailors who first saw the jagged coastline of the abandoned light- the Farallon Islands hundreds of years ago and who house, high on a hill found out quickly enough the dangers those rocks pre- overlooking the bay. sented. Located twenty-seven miles west of San When activity is detect- Francisco, these islands are now a National Wildlife ed in the ocean, the sci- Refuge. According to the author, there is really only entists race down to one reason to visit the Farallon Islands: “because it the boat which has to be is the spookiest, wildest place on Earth.” There is anoth- hoisted up and into the er reason: In September of each year, the world’s water and, did I men- largest congregation of great white sharks take up res- tion? the boat is less idence in the islands and stay for about three months. than twenty feet long! The Farallon White Shark Project is headed up by Scot True scientists looking Anderson and Peter Pyle, two men who have spent to observe? or crazy the last fifteen years and more studying the great whites, men with a death wish? learning so much more than has ever been known or You decide. A camera guessed about the primordial predators. They have attached to a long pole even observed the same sharks coming back year is lowered into the after year, and they have given them names, like water during a feeding frenzy to bring back necessary Spotty, T-Nose and Cal Ripfin (one group they called images of the shark’s hunting and feeding techniques. the Rat Pack). The men have even devised a track- A BBC documentary prompted author Casey, a ing chip they have attached to several of these reg- writer and marine life aficionado, to seek a pass to visit ulars, allowing, for the first time, scientists to see just the Farallones in hopes of observing the place first- where these elusive creatures spend their year. The hand and maybe writing a story of the research going findings were surprising. I didn’t realize that so on there. Her first (one-day only) pass produced no much we know of great white sharks has been con- sharks or feeding observation, but she persevered and jecture and even tall tales. made subsequent trips back to learn more about the “…the duo had been the first to document the scientists and their research. great white’s natural feeding habits, its instinctive behav- Susan Casey’s fascinating journey to the islands is ior around other sharks, and its innate hunting told in such an engaging way that you simply have strategies. While these observations might seem to share her enthusiasm. Her shrewd observations of mundane, in the biology world it was like winning the both people and wildlife make the whole windblown trifecta.” scene come vividly alive. She even gives the reader Back to the Farallones…they comprise a 211-acre an inside into the history of the island, a history archipelago of ten islets. So close to California phys- that goes back to 1579 and Sir Francis Drake, the famous ically and yet so far away in every other sense. Part explorer, who first steped upon the islands and of the shark’s attraction to the islands is food, of promptly named them the “Islands of St. James” a name course. Seals by the thousands make the wild islands that didn’t stick, because as author Casey observes, their home. They were almost hunted to extinction back it would be like naming Colorado “Devonshire” or in the mid 19th century, but have made a comeback California “Sussex.” Nope, it just didn’t work. and now share the Farallones with dozens of bird species Greed almost did the island in starting in 1807 with (How many birds? So many, in fact, that the scientists’ seal hunters who almost made the animals extinct, rain slicker is dripping with bird droppings after a walk!). to the California gold rush when eggs were scarce and Studying the great whites here, of all places on earth, someone discovered that the common murre laid is so attractive due to the inhospitable nature of the eggs that worked just as well in cooking as chicken place. The scientists can observe the sharks and eggs. The egg hunters almost succeeded in wiping out other wildlife quietly and naturally without the criss- the species. In the 1850s, the Farallones were one of crossing of dozens of pleasure boats and over enthu- the first commissioned lighthouse locations in the siastic fishermen. Since the islands are protected by American northwest. Lighthouse keepers stayed the federal government, planes are not allowed to fly there until the end of World War II, and in 1969, the directly overhead and boats must stay 300 feet offshore. islands were designated as a National Wildlife Refuse. Only the truly adventurous and dedicated need apply Want something different in your reading? This is here. The south island has only two 120 year old definitely it. You’ll almost feel the sea spray in your houses on it, and only one has running water or elec- face, but put on your Wellies, it’s a tough walk about! tricity. Not a four star by a long shot. Till next time, happy reading! THE August 4, 2005 Page 71

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SHERIDAN BEACH HOME just 4 blocks to the sandy beaches A GRAND DUNELAND BEACH HOUSE! If you are looking for some- of Lake Michigan. This 4 bedroom, 1.5 bath bungalow home has thing grand, with lots of bedrooms, baths, and a view of Lake Michigan, some pine floors, a 2 car garage and a fenced-in yard with deck. This here it is!!! Over 1900 sq ft on each level provides more room than you’ll is a great investment for beach use, year round residence or income know what to do with! A huge sun deck on top of the 2 car garage rests potential. This area is appreciating fast! $169,900. Call Julie Gring on a rubber roof and gives great sunset-over-the-water views! Association at 874-6899 for this and other fine values in the neighborhood! dues are low & the resident-only beach is only steps away!!! $629,000

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 1-3 • 200 S Lake PEACE, TRANQUILITY AND PRIVACY! You’ll own delight- THIS FAMILY COMPOUND offers 3 homes connected by inter- ful views from the Great Room or kitchen of this classic Michiana com & security system, hidden from view on .88 acre of natu- home. A fieldstone fireplace centers the dining room and a huge rally wooded dune. Located just 2 blocks from the deep beach- master bedroom w/walk-in bath has its own wing. Featuring 2 es of Lake Michigan, there are a total of 6 bedrooms, 4 baths, lofts, 3 decks, screened front porch, Jacuzzi & sauna. Deeded and all the privacy nature can afford, yours for the asking! Come beach rights on Lake Michigan are only a few blocks away. Ask see… Take Lake Shore Drive to the stop sign at Lake Avenue; go Michele to see it today! Reduced to $699,900. inland 1 block to corner with Washington Park Blvd. LOOK FOR US ON THE INTERNET! • www.MerrionRealty.com Debbie Burke, GRI, ABR Ed Merrion*, CRS, GRI Liv Markle*, CRS, GRI Julie Gring Jim Laughlin Debbie Mengel Susan Carter Jim McGah*, Broker Associate Bill Moldenhauer Jerry Lambert Joan Brown Fran Merrion, GRI, ABR Michele Meden, ABR Jeff Meyer Heather Melnyk *Licensed in John Hayes, GRI, ABR Dave Walsh Tricia Meyer Jessica Storey IN and/or MI THE Page 72 August 4, 2005

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1 Huge Wooded Lot, approximately ⁄3 acre, one block from Duneland Beach. Sophisticated rustic cottage with seasonal Lake Michigan with 1957 redwood sided home. Living/din- views of Lake Michigan. Three bedrooms include one on ing room has deck overlooking garden. Indiana limestone living floor, 2 baths. Separate dining room. Vaulted beamed corner fireplace. Large kitchen. Three season porch opens ceilings, balcony, raised hearth fireplace, hardwood floors. to woods. Oak floors, rec room, double garage. $410,000 Basement, garage. $499,000

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