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Volume 28, Number 10 Thursday, March 15, 2012 LaPorte High School Marching Band Goes to Disney World by Rick A. Richards

For a musician, few things equal the thrill of marching down the middle of Main Street on a clear, sunny day, soaking in the applause from both sides of the street. But when that parade is down Main Street USA at Disney World in Orlando, Fla., well it’s a thrill that’s hard to describe. Si Si Chen, In December, that’s exactly what the LaPorte Hailey Sprouse, High School Marching Band did. Even though the Alan Garber, setting was in the heart of Disney World, for direc- Patrick tor Mickey Stisher, it was a parade just like those O’Brien, and Brittany Epley he done hundreds of times before. That, however, in front of didn’t diminish the excitement he felt for this group Cinderella’s of marching band members. Castle, Magic Kingdom “Every fourth year we make a trip like this,” says Stisher. “It was Disney World this year, but we’ve been to the Thanksgiving Day parade in Philadel- phia and the Capitol One Bowl in Florida. It’s not always Disney World.” By going every fourth year, Stisher says each member of the band will experience a trip once in their high school career. LPHS Marching Band Continued on Page 2 THE Page 2 March 15, 2012

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LPHS Marching Band Continued from Page 1 “The trip to Disney World this year was by in- vitation. We answered a questionnaire and they wanted to see our marching band contest results and photos of our band. It was like applying for a job.” Stisher praised the community for its support in making sure the band was able to get to Flor- ida. “Getting there was deﬁ nitely a community effort.” In thinking about how many band trips he’s made in his career, Stisher was stumped. “I can’t honestly show how many trips like this I’ve made.” Sarah Domench, a spokeswoman for Disney World, said LaPorte was invited to take part in the Disney Performing Arts Program. March- ing bands from all over the United States are invited. She says there also are dance groups, choirs and ensembles invited and that the program er, who has been teaching for 30 years. “We try to has been a part of Disney for 25 years. pack as much as we can into the trip. On this trip, Stisher says planning for a trip like this involves we wanted the students to experience as much live months of organizing and fund raising. “We don’t entertainment as they could. We went to Cirque de dictate how much our members need to contribute. Soleil and to the Disney Marketplace.” We ﬁ nd out what they can afford and we pay the Stisher says he enjoys the band’s trips to places rest.” like Philadelphia and New York more than he does Some students are able to pay almost the en- Orlando because it’s more educational. tire bill while others aren’t as fortunate. And, says This year’s trip included a visit to Universal Stu- Stisher, the trip isn’t mandatory. “We don’t make dios and Stisher says it was the most successful students go on the trip.” band trip in his career. Fund-raising efforts include rent-a-band member “There’s always a lot of opportunity for things to where residents can have band members rake their go wrong on a trip like this, but this group traveled yard, baby-sit or walk the family dog. In exchange, incredibly well.” the payment goes to help pay for the trip. “What we try to do is take the group somewhere they might not otherwise be able to go,” says Stish-

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Back Row: Chaperone John Jongkind, Julia Jongkind; Third Row: Olivia Jongkind, Whitney Hart; Second Row: Chaperone Diana Hart, Dan Sager; First Row: Andrew Steck, Dominic Sirugo LPHS Marching Band Continued from Page 3 Sprouse plays the mellophone when she’s not drum major, but unlike her older brother who is When he graduates this spring, Steck’s music ca- studying music, Sprouse plans to study chemistry. reer won’t end. He plans to attend Butler Univer- “I hope I can play music in the future,” she says. sity and study music education and become a music Older brother Chase is at Ball State University teacher. studying music education. “I’ve been around music all my life. It was a great “I like band because of the relationships you experience to come down Main Street USA and be in build,” says Sprouse. “It’s nice to get to sit down and the front rank of trumpets and play for a new audi- play your instrument and forget about math and ence. It was net.” science for a bit. There’s a social aspect to it.” Senior Andrew Steck has been playing music since the sixth grade. “It was really exciting to go to Disney World. It was a nice reward for spending all that time in the summer heat practicing.”

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Al Schnick comes to read his favorite book to Helen is the famous checker at Al’s and ND 3rd graders. a local celebrity.

(l-r): Autumn Agonchas and Maggie McLinden take a break from reading Dr. Seuss books.

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“ I was given a second chance in life.”

When Sue Chlebek (51) of La Porte, mother of three awoke March 31, 2010, she had no idea that within a few short hours she would suffer sudden cardiac death. She only knew she was having chest pains and her internet search hinted at something serious.

With chest pains coming more frequently, she drove herself to the emergency room in La Porte and told the staff, “I think I’m having a heart attack.” Moments later, she suffered an abrupt loss of heart function that required emergency CPR and defibrillation.

Being rescued by emergency room staff and interventional cardiologist, Rishi Sukhija, MD was only the beginning. Her road to recovery was fraught with physical and emotional hurdles that she not only overcame, but used as testimonial to help others with heart conditions.

“ Part of God’s plan for me is to spread awareness of heart disease,” she said. “I hope I can influence others to lead healthier lifestyles.”

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Abakanowicz, 76 years old. Ms. Abakanowicz not only fi nished the fi gures in Poland; she also traveled with them to Chicago. Her art, comments the sculptor, expresses emo- tions better than she does. But, she adds, her sculpture “installations,” also found in Europe, Asia, and North and South America, “are a message, not a decoration.” They express in part her fascination with what she calls “the countless”-- things that exist in large numbers but maintain individual identities and multiples--and her anxi- Let a downtown Chicago street-corner go without a monument, someone eties about issues such as “lockstep societies.” This will leave a bovine specimen there to complete the picture. concern appears to be directly related to her trau- Is it the fate of new sculpture arriving unan- matic experiences during World War II. nounced in Chicago that it becomes “part of the woodwork” almost before it hits the turf? Unless the new sculpture arrives with a claim to a role in American history--past or future--the newbie simply falls into an empty niche and begins gathering dust. Remember the Picasso? It came, its place in the Daley Plaza seemed to please it, and it stayed. Time became the agent of its christening; it became “the Ms. Picasso”--all 162 tons of it. Magdalena Later there’s the “Forever Marilyn” arriving in Abakanowicz circulates 2011, a known and welcome image that embellished among her near north Michigan Avenue’s Pioneer Court. sculptured Now Grant Park has become the open-air theater “agora” community of for what appears to be an experimental and contro- 106 armless versial collection of armless and headless human and headless torsos on top of long legs and oversized feet. Rough- metal fi gures after arriving surfaced and rusty, the cast-iron fi gures are nine from Poland feet tall and weigh 1,800 pounds each. with them. They seem to amble aimlessly across the land- Born in 1930, Ms. Abakanowicz grew up the scape. On the other hand, the fi gures, 106 in num- daughter of wealthy Polish aristocrats who were, ber, were created by Polish citizen Magdalena she said, “ruined by the revolution imposed by Rus- sia and later prosecuted as class enemies.” Her artistic vision evolved while she studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw. She began exhib- iting painting and fi ber art in the early 1960s. After years of struggle she land- ed large outdoor public art com- missions that allowed her to create groups of sculptures in wood, resin, and, more costly, bronze, iron, and stone. Art and Society Ms. Abakanowicz shared her thoughts on sculpture in general in 2005, when she received a life achievement award from the Inter- national Sculpture Center. The lat- Ms. Abakanowicz’s 106 “agora”. The meaning of the community of incomplete fi gures remains unexplained. ter is a nonprofi t arts group head- THE March 15, 2012 Page 21 quartered in New Jersey. In a statement delivered at the award ceremony, she noted that sculpture “testi- fi es to man’s evolving sense of reality and fulfi lls “the necessity to express what cannot be verbalized.” Design Center & Showroom Made in the U.S.A. Questioned earlier about the meaning of the “in- Cabinets • Carpet • Ceramic Tile • Wood • Countertops • Closets • Blinds stallation” of her 106 fi gures, she mentioned that 62% OFF! she thought of it as “agora,” or “a small group” in (list price) Polish. (It also means “marketplace” in Greek.) Spice up your kitchen & bath! Again on her comments on the arts, including Savings on countertops, backsplash, sculpture, she admits to experiencing negative im- tile, wood, laminate & vinyl fl ooring pressions that eventually poison the atmosphere in All cupboards are made of wood construction! 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According to a Grant Park spokesman, most visi- Now thru Saturday,April 7th tors who comment on “agora” either love it or loathe it. Not the First pick an egg and get a discount on As noted, the “agora” isn’t the fi rst artwork or cultural phenomenon that has sparked heated de- bate in Chicago. City residents by the hundreds will Custom Framing probably recall taking sides on or ignoring the Pi- casso when it was unveiled in August, 1967. For a time, the monumental work was the talk 15%-50% Off of the town as tourists and locals alike tried to de- Offer excludes “frame specials” and labor charges. One egg per custom framed item. cipher what the rust-colored monster represented. The A bird? A horse? A woman? But Pablo Picasso never Framing Station a y publicly introduced his creation, and its meaning, if 912 Franklin, Michigan City • (219) 879-2115 any, remains a mystery. 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Sidewalk Continued from Page 21 Interested in checking out some of downtown Chi- we hear common-sense remarks: “Regardless of cago’s public art if only for a little rubbernecking? scale, or size, different works of art have different A partial list including time of arrival, and where jobs to do in trying to address different audiences.” known, follows: Considering the sculptor’s intentions in a slightly 1. Seward Johnson, Forever Marilyn (2011). deeper context, the Art Institute voice opines: “May- On view through spring 2012 at Pioneer Court 400 be Seward has designed his work (to entertain and block of N. Michigan Ave., east side. amuse--and that’s ﬁ ne; there’s space for everyone, I 2. Claes Oldenburg, Batcolumn (1977). Perma- think.) nent sculpture at 600 W. Madison St. “But different artists appeal to different audi- 3. Pablo Picasso, Unknown ident. (The Picasso) ences. In fact it’s the job of the artist to put different ( 1967). Permanent sculpture at Daley Plaza, 50 W. and challenging works of art in front of their audi- Washington St. ences.” 4. Kay Rosen, “GO DO GOOD,” 2011, on view A major issue comes into view. The artist wants through spring 2012, on the north wall of Stevens scale, or size. He or she takes the work out of the Building, 17-25 N. State St. museum or gallery, puts it on the street and the 5. Anish Kapoor, Cloud Gate (2005) permanent public might get the wrong idea, thinking it’s adver- sculpture at Millennium Park, Michigan Ave. Be- tising or some such thing. Just because something’s tween Madison and Monroe Streets. large enough to draw a crowd doesn’t necessarily 6. Alesander Calder, Flamingo (1974). Perma- mean it’s going to be understood by that crowd as nent sculpture at Federal Plaza, Adams and Dear- ﬁ ne art, especially if, like Forever Marilyn, it’s on a born Streets. busy plaza as opposed to tucked into the corner of a gallery behind a stanchion.” 2 1 3

6 THE March 15, 2012 Page 23 “The Mysterious Demise of Davy Start Smart Sports Development Crockett as an Historical Problem” The Michigan City Parks & Recreation Depart- ment announces the launch of a new program Purdue University North Central will present a called “Start Smart Sports Development Program.” Social Sciences Colloquium with Dr. James Pula, Start Smart was developed by top motor skill de- professor of History, speaking on “The Mysterious Demise of Davy Crockett as an Historical Prob- velopment specialists in the fi eld of youth sports. lem” on Thurs., March 22 from 11 a.m.-noon in the Parent-child groups perform motor skill tasks that Library-Student-Faculty Building Assembly Hall, gradually build confi dence in children while they Room 02. The event is free and open to the public. are having fun at the same time. Pula explains his colloquium topic, “In Walt Each Start Smart Program utilizes the Start Disney’s version of the Alamo, Fess Parker’s por- Smart Sports Readiness Test to help parents objec- trayal of Davy Crockett is last seen swinging his tively measure kids’ abilities. As the program pro- empty musket at encircling enemy soldiers. In John gresses, the skills and exercises are altered so that Wayne’s rendering, Davy is speared but then hero- each child remains challenged. Parents spend qual- ically explodes the Alamo’s magazine in a last act of ity time together with their child while learning defi ance. Billy Bob Thornton’s portrayal has Davy how to properly teach and support them in sports. captured and then executed after a suitably heroic This program will be offered at the Northwest moment of defi ance. Which of these versions, if any, Athletic Club on Saturdays only. Session I is from is correct?” April 14-May 19; Session II from June 9-July 14; “Although how Davy Crockett died is not a sig- Session III from August 4-September 1; and Ses- nifi cant historical question outside of Texas, and of- sion IV from September 22-October 27 all scheduled ten not inside either, an exploration of this mystery from 9-10 a.m. yields the kind of confl icting evidence and claims This program is open to boys and girls ages 3-5 that illustrate how historians work and the diffi cul- and is $35 per child. Registration is at the Michigan ties they encounter. This presentation will examine City Parks & Recreation Department located in the some of this evidence in an attempt to show how lower level of City Hall or online at www.mcpark- diffi cult it can be for historians to answer questions sandrec.com. For more information, contact Jeremy even when there is quite a bit of documentation Kienitz, Recreation Director at 219-873-1506 or by from which to work.” email at [email protected]

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the Beacher Business Printers 911 Franklin Street • Michigan City, IN 46360 219-879-0088 •Fax 219-879-8070 thebeacher.com THE Page 26 March 15, 2012 How Do Smart Babies Play? New Tennis Session Playing with baby is the world’s oldest child development tool. Play helps create parental bonds. of Group Lessons It can also make baby smarter. In March, Imagi- nation Station and child psychologist Dr. Jan Katz Starts March 19th will show parents how to use the art of play to unlock baby’s hidden potential. The workshop entitled Junior and Adults groups for all level of play “How Smart Babies Play: Learning the Keys to Unlock Your Baby’s Potential” will be presented on Learn and Train with Certiﬁ ed Tennis Pros! each of the next four Saturdays - March 10, March 17, March 24 and March 31 at Imagination Station Register at NAC today. Child Development Center, 1200 East Coolspring Ave., Michigan City. The workshops and the accom- An Established Club for Over 35 Years! panying playdates in April are free to the public. 301 West Kieffer Rd Michigan City, IN 46360 The playdates are scheduled for four Saturdays (219) 879-4401 in April: 7, 14, 21 and 28. northwest athletic club www.northwestathleticclub.net The center will provide attendees with free child- care for kids ages two to six years old. Healthy refreshments will be served and each will receive free educational toys and learning materials. Preregistration is required for the workshops. Call 219-872-6723. Space is limited, so sign up now. Daytime Funtime Storytime A Daytime Funtime Storytime for children aged zero to ﬁ ve years with an adult will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Fridays, March 16, 23, and 30 at LaPorte County Public Library, 904 Indiana Ave., LaPorte. There will be stories, rhymes, music, activities, and crafts that develop pre-reading skills. This is an Ev- ery Child Ready to Read program. There is no charge or registration. For more information, phone 219-362-7128, or 219-362-6156 to request signing for the hearing impaired 48 hrs. in advance. Readers Group Book Discussion The Coolspring Branch Library of La Porte County Public Library, corner 400N & Johnson Rd., Michigan City, will host a Readers Group discussion on Andrew Greeley’s Nuala Anne McGrail mystery novels at 7 p.m., on Tues., March 27. Each person Skoolz of Rock Battling Bands who comes is asked to read one of the books before Leadership La Porte County is pleased to an- coming, if possible. Copies are available to check- nounce the second annual Skoolz of Rock Battling out at the library. For more information, phone 879- Bands will take place Sat., March 24, from 5 p.m. – 3272, or phone 219-362-6156 to request signing for 10 p.m. at the Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge St., La the hearing impaired 48 hours in advance. Porte. Area bands comprised of young people age Silly Sunglasses! 15 -21 will take the stage to showcase their talent and compete for prizes. The general public is invited Children may come anytime during the week of to attend this family-friendly event. Tickets will be March 19 to the Children’s Department at LaPorte available at the door the evening of the event. Tick- County Public Library, 904 Indiana Ave., LaPorte, ets are $5 for students, $10 for adults, and children and decorate a pair of silly sunglasses to take home. under 10 are free. Food and beverages will be avail- Celebrate the return of spring and more sun! There able at the event for an additional charge. is no entrance charge and all supplies are provided. For more information, contact Leadership La Phone 219-362-7128 for more information or phone Porte County at 219-325-8223 or info@leadershipla- 219-362-6156 to request signing for the hearing im- portecounty.com paired 48 hours in advance. THE March 15, 2012 Page 27

“Dirty Deeds at the Dune Done Inn” Since 1950 “Dirty Deeds at the Dune Done Inn” (a pretty good, old-fashioned melodrama) can be seen at the Carpet • Upholstery • Drapery • Blinds Acting Theatre of Michigan City, 215 W. 10th St. Favorite Chair or Sofa The production is underwritten in part by the ﬁ ctional and dysfunctional Panache family; Frieda Worn and Dated? (Judith Joseph), Herbie (Hershal Miller), daugh- ters Helena Lynn (Helen Williams) and Patsy Lynn 20% off (Natalie Riley). Come, whistle and cheer for our Foam • Fabric • Springs • Reﬁ nish • Labor damsel in distress, Miss Iris (Jeanoma Babcock) Consultation Available • Blind & Shade Repair and her innocent niece, Peony (Kim Riley). Don & Cheryl Young 1102 Franklin Street Cheer on our hero, Gaylord (Doug Moon) and to- Proprietors Michigan City,IN 46360 ken Native-American, Son-of-Chief-Son-of-a-Block (219) 872-7236 www.mcinteriorsin.com (Hunter Babcock) and boo and throw things at the villain, Pernicious (Don Peiffer). You will be amazed by the questionable talents of Miss Adora Hope (Ja- 1260 E. Michigan Blvd. net Miller) as she leads you through this hilarious De Vries Tire Co. Michigan City, IN story with musical interludes by Frieda’s BFF Ehtyl (Janet Lustic). Serving the Michigan City Area since 1968 219 874-4261 Join the fun weekends March 16-25 and April 13- 22, Fridays at 7:00 p.m. and Saturdays and Sun- days at 3:00 p.m. Adults $12.00, children (under 12) Firestone Tires $8.00. Reserve at 219-872-4221. specializing in: Computerized Alignments Air Conditioning Repairs Mechanical Repairs

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WALTER KOWALSKI Ind/Mich 219-369-1501 Owner Chicagoland 815-768-5353 THE Page 28 March 15, 2012 Travels with Charley: Taking Down the Tulip Tree in a Timely Manner

by Charles McKelvy

One windy afternoon not so very long ago, I hap- pened to look up from our back deck at the tulip poplar that was towering over our tiny cottage. Even without its leaves, it was “sailing” over one and only home. Hmm, I thought. If that puppy were to split at the trunk, it would fall right on— “Us,” I told Natalie. “In the night. While we’re sleeping.” Natalie was not so sure, but she agreed we should call our good friend Bruce Graham at Graham Ser- vices and have our favorite Certiﬁ ed Arborist come out and examine the towering tulip. Bruce did, and he motioned us to both come over and have a look see at said tulip poplar. “It’s decaying in the trunk,” Bruce said of the 85- Bruce (left) and Cole Graham pose before the ﬁ rst cut. Cole put on his hardhat and safety glasses before going to work. foot tree. “It could split right here in a wind storm and fall on your house or your neighbor’s house. I ing when the wind was blowing elsewhere, and they would take it out if I were you.” were Bruce and his son Cole and assistants Bob Well, that was all Natalie had to hear and see Flick and Greg Reese. And please know at the out- and so she emailed our neighbors, Bruce and Penny set that all four of them were properly attired for Anderson, and told them that the tulip tree we had the job and wore hard hats and safety glasses. all had come to know and love was in urgent need of As Bruce Graham always says: “We do it by the an appointment with the chainsaw. book.” We all hated to see it go, but we all hated to con- I wanted to stay and watch the tree come down, sider having it fall on us in the night. So we agreed but we had a date with a friend in Cassopolis, so we to split the cost and made a date with Bruce Gra- had to depart just as Bruce was going aloft in his ham and his crew. “bucket” to begin the methodical process of bringing They came on a crystal clear Wednesday morn- the big tree down in pieces.

The decayed 85-foot tulip poplar Bruce Graham is clearly unafraid of heights. He was able to get all the top branches from his bucket. awaits the chainsaw. THE March 15, 2012 Page 29 Cole Graham, who often has to climb aloft to get the top-most branches, was quite happy to see that his father could get all the top branches from his lift bucket. He was thus gladly manning the lines on the ground, and Bob Flick and Greg Reese were ﬁ ring up the chipper and getting ready to turn big logs into little ones. If it looked like a precisely planned military operation, then that was no accident because Bruce Graham is the consummate tree professional. He is the go-to-arborist in these parts, and, as much as we hated to part with that towering tulip, we were glad to part company with him that Wednesday morning knowing that the tree would be taken down cleanly and completely. Indeed, just before we left, a man from the power company came and took down the electric service Bob Flick and Greg Reese (not pictured) operated the to the Anderson’s house so it would not interfere chipper and did the ground work with Cole Graham. with the operation. Bruce Graham, of course, had arranged for that, just as he had arranged to have his crew leave our yard just as it was before they arrived. Well, they did leave a tidy pile of logs for me to split for next winter’s ﬁ res in the hearth, but that was by prior arrangement. And, yes, the splitting has begun, and, I must say, I am twice warmed knowing that the tulip tree died for a good cause and was taken down by a good crew, tried and true under the leadership of Bruce Graham. Thanks, Bruce!

Now we call our towering tulip tree “Stumpy.”

Sign of a professional tree service in the Three Oaks area.

Cole Graham was happy to be able to work the whole job on the ground. Sometimes he has to climb, but his father was able to get all the high branches from his bucket.

Graham Services left the splitting for me to do. Thanks, guys! Now I don’t need to go to the gym. THE Page 30 March 15, 2012 PNC, Library to Host Film Screenings Public showings of the fi lm “Melancholia” will be offered through a collaboration of the Purdue Uni- versity North Central Odyssey 2011- 2012 Arts and Cultural Events Series and the Michigan City Pub- lic Library. The showings are free and open to the public. It will be shown Sun., March 18 at 2 p.m. at the Michigan City Public Library, 100 E. Fourth St., Michigan City and Thurs., March 22 at 5 p.m. in the PNC Library-Student-Faculty Building Assem- bly Hall, Room 02. The fi lm is rated R. “Melancholia” opens with images shot from above the Earth that depict a giant planet approaching. It Drive-In appears that the Earth is about to be destroyed. The New York Times describes this opening scene of the Lars von Trier fi lm as being “rendered in surprisingly lovely digital effects.” After 65 years, we’re still making root beer “Melancholia” the fi lm takes its name from the planet that is shown streaming toward Earth. It the old fashioned way! Our car-hopsp serve also is the name of an emotional disorder that Freud up homemade items - cookedcooked to order.order. termed as “profoundly painful dejection, loss of the capacity to love . . . that culminates in the expecta- Nostalgia Personified!d! tion of punishment.” The expectation of punishment and suffering are standards in Lars von Trier fi lms. Still, The Times All beef hot dog & notes that while “Melancholia” is not a feel-good homemade root beer movie, it does leave a “glow of aesthetic satisfaction.”

PNCWA Friendship Group $3.35 The Purdue North Central Women’s Association (PNCWA) International Friendship Group will pres- Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. ent the program “Gaviotas, A Village to Reinvent the World” on Tues., March 20 at noon in Schwarz 118 W. Coolspring • Michigan City, IN 46360 Hall, Room 119. The event is free and open to the 219-872-0331 • www.carlsonsdrive-in.com public. The program presenters will be Dr. Kenneth Kin- caid, assistant professor of Latin American History and Martha Garcia-Saenz, associate professor of FOR RENT - 1 Block to Beach Building Construction Management and Technol- ogy and a past president of the PNC Women’s As- Stop 24 Town Center sociation. Studio Apartment - $500/mo. plus utilities Gaviotas is a sustainable village located in a No smoking. No pets. harsh environment of a treeless eastern savannah in Colombia. It is a place where small scale and Micky Gallas Properties (219) 874-7070 affordable technology respects the people and the planet. The United Nations has named Gaviotas “a model for the developing world.” PNCWA International Friendship Group gathers Ted Perzanowski, M.Div., B.A. to celebrate women as they share culture, traditions and friendship. Attendees may bring a lunch, 219.879.9155 Michigan City a friend, and an open and curious mind. inc 312.938.9155 Chicago The PNCWA was established March 21, 2001 to www.talktotedinc.com serve the women of PNC and its service area. The An effective alternative to [email protected] Association offers a variety of social and education- counseling and psychotherapy for al activities for its members. Membership is open to individuals, couples, and families all interested women within the PNC service area. THE March 15, 2012 Page 31 News From the Long Beach Clerk/Treasurer’s Office •Wed., March 28, 8 a.m. Police Commission Meet- Meals are meant to be savored. ing at Long Beach Town Hall. And we’re notot just talking about the foodfood.. •Spring Leaf Pick-up will take place the weeks of April 16-20 and April 23-27. •Sat., April 21, 10 a.m. Meet at Stop 24 to plant native beach grass around the recent construction at that beach. •Sat., April 28, 10 a.m. Beach Forum at the Long Beach Community Center. •Sat., May 5, 10 a.m. At each Stop, a beach clean- up will take place. Please notify your neighbors and bring rakes and bags. ----submitted by Bill de Funiak, LB Clerk/ Treasurer Hoosier Star Auditions TERRACE ROOM The La Porte County Symphony Orchestra eside rustic Italian (LSCO) has a few openings left in the audition schedule for the seventh annual Hoosier Star com- Artisan comfort cuisine from Italy, by Chefs Jenny Drilon petition. The competition, sponsored by Horizon and Alberto Ilescas. Enjoy fresh, rustic Italian fare, fine Bank and NIPSCO, is open to amateur singers of all wines, and our intimate fireside atmosphere. musical types and age groups. Auditions will be on Sat., March 17 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sun., March ZDWHUIURQWGLQLQJÞGLQQHUDQGGULQNVÞRXWGRRUèUHSLW 18 from noon-6 p.m. The auditions will take place 111 W. Water St. Þ1HZ%XIIDOR0,Þ 269.469.7950 at the La Porte Little Theatre, 218 A St., La Porte. terraceroomhg.com The Hoosier Star singing competition brings amateur singers from across the state together in order to compete for recognition and cash prizes. Contes- tants are divided into two age groups: youth – 17 years old and under; and adult – 18 years old and NEED A LIFT? over (at the time of auditions). Twelve fi nalists, six in each age group, will move onto the fi nal event and the chance to win a monetary prizes along with the title of 2012 Hoosier Star. The 12 Hoosier Star fi nalists will perform along with the Hoosier Star Orchestra, conducted by Phil- CHAMPION SOMERSET PATRIOT ip Bauman on Sat., Sept. 15, at the La Porte Civic We have Auditorium. Audience members will choose the fi - Catnapper Pow’r Lift nal two winners in each age division based on that a wide Recliners night’s performances. First and second place in the selection starting at ...$ Youth Division will receive $500 and $250 respec- 599 tively. First and second place in the Adult Division of will receive $1,000 and $500 respectively. Registration forms can be found on the La Porte County Symphony Orchestra website at www. POW’R LIFT LSCO.net as well as by emailing HoosierStar@ RECLINERS MADE IN TENNESSEE LCSO.net or phoning 219-362-9020. Registration is SOOTHER VINTAGE INVINCIBLE open on a fi rst-come, fi rst-serve basis. The registration/audition fee is $20 per person. Walk-ins are ac- cepted on a fi rst-come, fi rst-serve basis during the audition dates until all available times are fi lled. 90 Hoosier Star is open to amateur soloists only; no DAYS INTEREST MORE THAN JUST A FURNITURE STORE! duets or group performances may enter. For audi- 1106 E US Hwy 20, Michigan City tions, applicants may provide their own accompa- FREE www.naturallywoodfurniturecenter.com FINANCING nist, use a CD with no lead vocals, or sing a cap- (219) 872-6501 or 1-800-606-8035 AVAILABLE Mon.-Thur.Monday-Friday 9:30-6, 9:30-6, Fri. Saturday9:30-8, Sat. 9-6, 9-6 Sunday12-4 Sunday 12- 4 pella. THE Page 32 March 15, 2012 Activities to Explore QUICK SERVICE In the Local Area: March -- WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH PLUMBING REPAIR, INC. March 15 -- Flying Carpet Travelogue presents: (219) 362-0157 or Toll Free (888) 499-1559 “Around the World in 80 Minutes” presented by Rick Complete Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Sales and Service. Howard. 7 pm at Elston Performing Arts Theatre, Modern Sewer Cleaning, Jetting and Inspection Equipment Detroit & Spring streets, MC. Tix $5 at the door. Competitive Rates - Senior Citizens Discounts March 15 -- Duneland Historical Society meet- 60 day warranty on most Service Work ing. 7:30 pm at Westchester Twp. Public Library 1 Hour Minimum Service Call - Travel Time 1 Way - Sorry, No Credit Service Center, 100 W. Indiana Ave., Chesterton. Insured, Bonded, LIC. #PC81038838 Program on the Indiana Dunes State Park. Meeting Charles Dillon, Owner is free and open to the public. 219-983-9715. March 15, 16 -- Bookmarks at MC Public Li- brary. The Art of Fielding by Chad Harbach will be reviewed at 2 pm on Fri. The program will also be held on Thurs. at Westchester Public Library, Ches- & terton, IN at 2 pm. March 16 -- PNC American Sign Language Club ASL Coffeehouse. 6-9 pm at Cornucopia Cof- Sandcastle Landscaping fee Company, 210 Lincolnway, Valparaiso. Open to the public. Info: Joanna Witulski, pncaslwitulski@ yahoo.com SNOW PLOWING PLAN NOW FOR Residential & March 16-17 -- “Annie Jr.” presented by Cool- Commercial SPRING PROJECTS spring Elementary School’s Drama Club. 7 pm at Elston Performing Arts Theatre, Detroit & Spring Mick Wulff (877) 373-5296 streets, MC. Tix $5 at the door. [email protected] (219) 878-3032 March 16-18 -- “Joseph and the Amazing Tech- nicolor Dream Coat” presented by Marquette Cath- olic High School students. Fri/Sat 7 pm; Sun 2 pm. Cabinets & 205 Tilden Ave., Michigan City Tix at the door: $10/adults, $8/students & seniors, 219-878-9914 Countertops $5/children under 5 yrs. Rudy Hart Theatre, 306 W. www.aacabinets.net 10th St., MC. • FREE ESTIMATES CABINETS & March 16-18, 23-25, April 13-15, 20-22 -- “Dirty COUNTERTOPS • FREE IN HOME CONSULTATIONS FOR ANY ROOM! Deeds at the Dune Done Inn.” Family friendly play • FREE FIELD MEASURING presented by the Acting Theatre of Michigan City, 215 W. 10th. St., MC. Fri/7 pm; Sat/Sun 3 pm. Tix GRANITE $$12/adults, $8/children under 12 yrs. 872-4221. • GRANITE SALE March 16-19 -- Vickers Theatre. “Carnage.” A ra- • SOLID SURFACE 7 colors Limited Quantities zor sharp, biting comedy centered on parental dif- • LAMINATE Available ferences starring Jodie Foster, Kate Winslet, John Family Owned & at the Same Location Since 1987 C. Reilly; directed by Roman Polanski. Fri/9 pm; Come Visit Our Showroom Sat & Sun/4:15 & 9 pm. Also showing: “A Dangerous Method.” Dr. Carl Jung and Sigmund Freud team up. Starring Keira Knightley, Viggo Mortensen & Giving Furniture New Life Since 1939 Michael Fassbender. Fri thru Mon/6:30 pm. Vickers Theatre, 6 N. Elm St., Three Oaks, MI. www.vick- erstheatre.com March 17 -- HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY! March 17 -- “Loose Strings” (folk, country & Irish music) in a St. Patrick’s Day salute. Noon at Temple ––– INC ––– News Agency, 816 Jefferson, LaPorte. 219/362-2676. Refinish • Upholster • Restore March 17 -- Sons of Norway Scandiana Lodge St. Guaranteed Craftsmanship Patrick Dinner and Meeting at Westchester Library Pick-Up & Delivery in IL, IN, MI Center, 100 W. Indiana Ave., Chesterton. 6 pm din- 219-872-1700 ner (corned beef, coffee & punch provided). Bring 4980 W. Hwy 20 • In “The Pines” • Michigan City, IN 46360 www.furniturewerks.com dish to share. Irish music and dancing for entertainment. Info: 219-926-7443 or 219-324-2327. THE March 15, 2012 Page 33 March 17 -- Valparaiso Oldtime Dance Society dance at the YMCA, 1201 Cumberland Crossing Dr., Valparaiso. 7-10 pm. Adm. $5 per person or $15 Flowers With Jazz per family. Info: 219-464-0846. Story elsewhere this “Beautiful Flowers that leave a lasting Impression” issue. March 17 -- The Super Happy Funtime Bur- 219-872-5668 lesque Road Movie. 4 pm MI time at The Acorn The- ater, 107 Generations Dr., Three Oaks, MI. Tix $7; Send a spring bouquet to reserve at 269/756-3879 or www.acorntheater.com March 18, 22 -- Films on DVD: “Melancholia” brighten someone’s day will be shown at 2 pm Sun. at MC Public Library. And for that special event make it Another showing will be Thurs., March 22 at Pur- beautiful with fl owers!! due North Central, Library-Student-Faculty Bldg Assembly Hall, Rm 02 at 5 pm. Both programs are Call today. 219-872-5668 free. Delivery Only to all LaPorte County and surrounding areas of Indiana and Michigan March 19 -- SWALLOWS RETURN TO SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO DAY Visit Flowers With Jazz on Facebook March 20 -- FIRST DAY OF SPRING!! Janefl [email protected]. March 20 -- LaP. Co. Historical Society meeting. 7 pm at the Society Museum, 2405 Indiana Ave., LaPorte. Oral Histories will be presented by LaP. High School students. Guests welcome. Info: 219- 324-6767 or www.laportecountyhistory.org March 21 -- PNC Books and Coffee series. Dr. E. Anne Christo-Baker will review Think! Why Crucial Decisions Can’t Be Made in the Blink of an Eye by DINE IN • CARRY OUT Michael R. LeGault. Noon in the Library-Student- DELIVERY INCLUDING THE BEACH COMMUNITY Faculty Bldg, Room 60, lower level. Free, open to $200 Off Large Pizza FAMILY SPECIAL the public. Info: 872-0527, ext. 5693. Large 1 Topping Pizza March 23-25 -- “Sleeping With Anemone.” Stage $ 50 1 Off Medium Breadsticks play (mystery) presented by Washington Stage The- Pizza atre, 111 Roosevelt St., LaPorte. Fri/Sat 7 pm; Sun 2 2 liter Pop pm. Tix $10 at the door. Info: 219-326-5184. $ 00 $ 99 1 Off Small Pizza 19 + Tax March 24 -- 2nd Annual Skoolz of Rock Battling Bands. 5-10 pm at the Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge Not Good With Any Other Offer Not Good With Any Other Offer St., LaPorte. Local bands will compete for prizes. Sunday Noon-10 pm • M-Th 11 am-10 pm • F-S 11-12 Midnight Family-friendly event. Tix at the door $10/adults, 5184 S. Franklin St., Michigan City 872-3838 $5/students, free/children under 10 yrs. Food & We Deliver to the Whole Community! beverages will be avail. for purchase. Presented by Leadership LaPorte County. Info: 219-325-8223. Farther Afi eld: March 16-18 -- Southwestern Michigan Home, Garden & Leisure Show. Held at the Lake Michi- gan College Mendel Center, Napier Ave., Benton Harbor, MI. 80 exhibitors and special guests. Fri/5- 8 pm; Sat/9 am-7 pm; Sun/10 am-5 pm MI times. tĞŚĂǀĞZĞKƉĞŶĞĚĨŽƌϮϬϭϮ͊ Adm. $5. Story elsewhere this issue. ,ŽƵƌƐ͗ March 17 -- Grammy-nominated electric harpist tĞĚŶĞƐĚĂǇʹ&ƌŝĚĂǇŶŽŽŶͲϲƉŵ Deborah Henson-Conant in concert with the South- ^ĂƚƵƌĚĂǇϭϭĂŵʹϲƉŵ west Michigan Symphony Orchestra. 7:30 pm MI ^ƵŶĚĂǇŶŽŽŶʹϱƉŵ time at Mendel Mainstage on campus of Lake Mich- igan College, Napier Ave., Benton Harbor, MI. Tix ŽŵƉůŝŵĞŶƚĂƌǇdĂƐƚŝŶŐƐEŽĂƉƉƚŶĞĐĞƐƐĂƌǇ $15-$35, students $5; 12 yrs. & under free. 269/982- ^ƚĂǇĂŶĚŚĂǀĞĂŐůĂƐƐŽƌĂďŽƚƚůĞǁŝƚŚ&ƌŝĞŶĚƐ 4030 or www.smso.org ŶũŽǇ&ŽŽĚWĂŝƌŝŶŐWůĂƚĞƐǁŝƚŚǇŽƵƌǁŝŶĞ March 22 -- Dinner and a Movie in New Troy: “A ƌŽǁƐĞůŽĐĂůĂƌƚĨŽƌƐĂůĞ Dying Art” (fi lmed in Galien, MI). Pancake Supper ŚĞĐŬǁĞďƐŝƚĞĨŽƌĨƵƌƚŚĞƌĚĞƚĂŝůƐ 6 pm; movie following. Held at New Troy Commu- ϮϬϯϬdƌǇŽŶZŽĂĚDŝĐŚŝŐĂŶŝƚǇͻ;ϮϭϵͿϴϳϰͲϵϰϲϯ nity Center. Tix $6 ea. or 2/$10 in advance (269/426- ǁǁǁ͘ƐŚĂĚǇĐƌĞĞŬǁŝŶĞƌǇ͘ĐŽŵ 4281). Story elsewhere this issue. THE Page 34 March 15, 2012 Dinner and A Movie in New Troy When “That A documentary featuring several Galien-area men will be premiered in New Troy, courtesy of will never Friends of New Troy’s Historical Committee. The happen documentary, “A Dying Art,” was produced by Aus- tralian fi lm-maker, Justin Olmstead, who shot it in to me” Galien in February 2010. The fi lm provides insight into the age-old process happens. of making maple syrup from sap extracted from maple trees, as practiced by Justin’s grandfather and his friends, all locals. Through candid interviews and behind-the-scenes footage of the syrup being Jim Eriksson, Agent I’m ready to help. made using improvised methods, “A Dying Art” lets 405 Johnson Road There’s never a good time viewers into a world that is fast disappearing — the Michigan City, IN 46360 for an accident to happen. But Bus: 219-874-6360 sugar shack. [email protected] when it does, you can count on “A Dying Art” will be premiered at the New Troy Mon-Fri 9:00am to 5:00pm me to be there quickly so you Community Center on Thurs., March 22. To round Saturday & After Hrs by Appt can get your life back to normal. out the evening, Friends of New Troy will offer a ™ GET TO A BETTER STATE . pancake supper served with the syrup to come out CALL ME TODAY. of the Galien sugar shack this spring, along with sausages, apple sauce, and a beverage. The supper will begin at 6:00 p.m. MI time, with the movie im- mediately following. Advance tickets are $6 each or two for $10; children under 12 are $3. Tickets are available from the New Troy Community Center’s Book Room, open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon, and Mon- 1101204 State Farm, Home Office, Bloomington, IL day through Friday, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; from Center of the World Woodshop Showroom, 13400 Red Arrow, Harbert; or phone Terry Hanover at 269-426-4281.

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H & S Services, Inc. CHARMING VINTAGE MICHIANA HOME – ¼ blk. from lake, Stop 37. Furn., Landscape & Garden Center 3BR, 2BA. Sleeps 8. C/A, frpl, BBQ, screen porch, deck off master BR, all 2621 E US Hwy 12 util except phone. $1,900/wk. For info email [email protected] 219-872-8946 Phone Judy 847-814-8215. (Located by Karwick) Long Beach House– Long term, avail. 4/1/12 or later, furn. or unfurn. hsservicesinc.com 3BR + Den, 2BA. Great location, very close to beach. C/A, fireplace, Store Hours Mon 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., Sat 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. W/D, hardwood floors, deck w/grill, big yard. Call 312.953.9570. Now Offering Hardscape services Lovely family house for rent in Sheridan Beach, overlooking beautiful (Block walls, Fireplaces, Patios) Lake Michigan’s widest beach. 3BR, 2BA, living room, family room, eat-in Landscape Design, Sprinkler Systems kitchen, porch, cozy backyard patio, central heating and air conditioning. New items coming to Garden Center in 2012 Sleeps at least 6. $2,000/week. For information, call 219-879-3962. Gardening tools, Bird supplies, Yearly fertilizer maintenance Yearly maintenance contracts available for: mowing, snow, MODERN, CLEAN 2BR, 2BA IN 2-FLAT. 3 blocks to Lake Michigan. yard clean-ups, gutters, weed picking Yearly rental; credit check. $750/mo + util. Broker/owner. 219-363-6818. YOUR ONE STOP SHOP FOR YOUR LANDSCAPE NEEDS LONG BEACH. Lg. 4BR, 1.5BA home. 3-season room, fireplace, garage, * Coupons available on Facebook hardwood floors. Short walk to beach. Avail. April 1st. Yearly lease. • GROUNDSGUYS & $1490/mo + util. Call 219-873-4989. SANDCASTLE LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT •  REAL ESTATE FOR SALE  Snow Plowing -- Commercial & Residential Are you ready for Maintenance Free? Do you like beautiful landscaping but 877-373-5296 (toll free) • 219-878-3032 don’t want to have to work outside all weekend? 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Upstairs is a 2BR, 2BA and downstairs WANT TO SELL a studio with full kitchen. Deck with bar and lake views. Steps to beach. $485,000. Please call for more information 847-274-9800. FILES • 4 DRWRS • USED • ALL STEEL • MC STORE ONLY - FIRME’S (2 Stores) 11th & Franklin Streets, Michigan City - 219/874-3455 BEACH LOT WITH LITTORAL RIGHTS in Long Beach with a 4BR, Hwy 12, Beverly Shores - Just West of Traffic Light - 219/874-4003 2.5BA home on hillside. Large deck w/beach views, fireplace, tile floors, and parking for 10 cars. Call owner Judith Fried at 312-280-8034. 2-5 FT. OAK CHURCH PEWS like new. $250 ea. or 2/$400 obo • MAHOGANY SECRETARY w/attractive inlays $1000 obo • DOUBLE 3602 Lake Shore Drive, Duneland Beach – For Sale by Owner. DROP LEAF TEA CART $400 obo • LIGHT OAK BUFFET w/mirror Spectacular unobstructed lake view, private nearly deserted beach, brand $1000 obo • NEWLY REFINISHED HARVEST TABLE 5-leafs and 5 new complete upscale remodeling. 4BR, 2.5BA, beach shower, 3-car properly caned chairs $1000 obo. Call Rich Ogle 219-872-1065. garage, large drive for extra parking, dumbwaiter, fireplace, deck, 60 ft. lot. 2,488 sq. ft. Move-in ready. $924,900. Serious lookers only. WANT TO BUY-REAL ESTATE 810-241-2001. LONG BEACH HOME on or very near Lake Michigan. Call 815-207-1259. REAL ESTATE Music Heritage Series COMMERCIAL – RENTALS/LEASE/SELL Join in with the Save the Tunes Council as they OFFICE SUITE. 3 private offices and reception area. Expenses, except perform traditional music associated with the month phone, paid. Well maintained, high traffic area. 2811 E. Michigan Blvd., Michigan City. (219) 879-9188, 879-2700. of March. Tune up your vocal cords and gather up RENTALS INDIANA for a sing-along on March 16, 7:30–9 p.m. at the HOUSE FOR RENT IN LONG BEACH Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Visitor Center, 3/BR. Across from lake. Great view & beach. Call 219/874-8692. 1215 N. State Road 49 just south of the intersection LONG BEACH COZY 3/BR HOUSE AT STOP 15 (Across from Beach) of 49 and U.S. 20 in Porter, Indiana. Summer Rental. Fireplace and Large Deck. No pets. Call 708/370-1745. The Save the Tunes Council is a group of local               DUNESCAPE BEACH CLUB musicians devoted to preserving and passing on folk LAKEFRONT CONDOS -- 2 and 3 bedrooms. songs in the traditional way, using a variety of mu- May–October -- $1,100 to $2,000 per wk. sical instruments including guitar, autoharp, dul- DUNESCAPE REALTY - 219/872-0588. cimer, banjo, harmonica, bagpipe, penny whistle, SHERIDAN BEACH WINTER RENTAL. 2BR, 2BA upstairs, studio w/full kitchen downstairs, deck w/bar & lake views. 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Murder at the Lanterne Rouge by Cara Black ing up on him. Soon, an This is the twelfth book in the series about Aimee agent is approaching Ai- Leduc set in modern day Paris. Never, and I mean mee with an offer. Aimee’s never, will you fi nd an author who takes you down mother was an Ameri- the streets and alleys of Paris like Cara Black. Her can who abandoned the descriptions of the people and places of the city jump family years ago. Aimee off the pages and transport you there in the blink of doesn’t know if she’s alive an eye. Like Dashiell Hammett brought the sights or dead. The agent says he and sounds of San Francisco, so Cara Black brings has information about her the reader a deeper feel for the City of Lights. mother which he will give Our Aimee is a young, chic well-dressed Parisi- to her in exchange for the anne, but her designer clothes all come from vin- information he thinks she tage clothing stores she just can’t resist--well, who has about Pascal’s mur- among us could?! der. Was Aimee’s mother Aimee runs Aimee LeDuc Investigations, a com- a secret service agent? puter security company, along with her partner the Signs seem to point there dwarf Rene, also a dapper dresser, but more impor- and Aimee, like any of us, would like to know the tantly, a computer genius. truth. In this story, Rene has met and fallen in love with Aimee’s investigation takes her into the heart of a young Chinese girl, Meizi. Just a few months into the Chinese section of Paris, an area of closed mouth the relationship and Rene is moving way too fast-- people who don’t trust the police with good reason. at least that’s what Aimee thinks. One night, Rene Many of them are in the country illegally, working asks Aimee to join Meizi and her parents for a din- in sweatshops and sleeping on fl oors ten or twenty ner. Aimee’s instincts tells her that Meizi just isn’t to a room. Was this Meizi’s real life? trustworthy and maybe not the wonderful person Then there’s Pascal’s story--a mystery surround- Rene thinks she is. ing a 14th century artisan’s guild that might have During the meal, Meizi gets a phone call and something to offer scientists of today, and whose bolts for the door. Aimee and Rene go to fi nd her secrets would be of great interest to unscrupulous when she doesn’t return and runs into police around people. It’s all buried in his computer and a me- the corner where a dead man has been found--his dieval church and it’s a race against time to see if body wrapped in plastic like a slab of meat from the Rene’s expertise can unravel what Pascal has gone grocery story. He’s a science prodigy named Pascal to such pains to hide. Samour and in his wallet is a photo of Meizi.The It all boils down to who can Aimee and Rene only witness seems to be a homeless drunk named trust? Mobier is not answering Aimee’s calls, the se- Clodo the police dismiss as useless, but just maybe cret service agent talks in circles, and don’t forget, he’s not as stupid as they think... there’s still a murderer loose. But where is Meizi? It’s atmospheric, it’s edge of your seat cat and So, where does Meizi fi t into this man’s murder? mouse play, and in the end, great reading enter- It doesn’t help that she ran off just before his body tainment. was found. Ah, but stick around dear reader! We all USA Today said, “No contemporary writer of noir know that we have just scratched the surface! mysteries evokes the spirit of Paris more than Cara Rene enlists Aimee’s help in discovering what’s Black in her atmospheric series...” going on and since her father was a policeman and Best selling author Alan Furst said, “Transcen- her godfather, Mobier, is still on the force, she digs dently, seductively, irresistibly French.” around and fi nds out that Pascal was working on Spot on! something that had the French secret service check- Till next time, happy reading!

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2300 Lake Shore Drive • $1,100,000 37 Mohawk • $329,000 Glorious sunsets and the peaceful sounds of Lake Just 1 1/2 short blocks from Lake Michigan Michigan can be yours in this unbelievable home. The Beaches (Stop 40) sits a True Classic Michiana Tanmor features 5 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, multiple beach- 2 BR, 2 BA Log Home. This delightful home side balconies for unbeatable views of the lake, ample car features vaulted wood beam ceilings, a wood parking and a lower-level kitchen for easy entertaining. burning ﬁreplace to gather with your family Make your dream home a reality! Call Debbie or Tricia for your private & friends, spacious kitchen with dining area for family showing today! gatherings and a basement w/beach shower. Tennis courts, Access a virtual tour with your smartphone using a barcode scanner children's playground and the Famous Summer Camp are app, or visit our website at www.MerrionRealty.com! some of the amenities in Michiana. Do a little updating & be ready to enjoy this summer! Make your appointment today! Debbie Burke @ 219-221-0006 or Tricia Meyer @ 219-871-2680 Michele Cihak @ 219-861-2073

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