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Micky Gallas is photographed by The Beacher’s Bob Wellinski along the Lake Michigan shoreline. Editor’s note — This is the next in an ongoing series amid this year’s Long Beach centennial anni- versary highlighting history, individuals and organizations in the community. hen Long Beach was ﬁ rst established 100 years ago, it was a resort community draw- Wing predominantly from Chicago. Eventu- ally, the area near Lake Michigan began resonating with those who wanted to raise their children near the sand and water. As the years passed, there were generations of families sprinkled throughout the beach area. One such family is the O’Haras. Five generations have grown up in the beach area. John O’Hara, grandfather of Micky Gallas, im- migrated from Belfast, Ireland, to Chicago. During the week, he traveled the Midwest selling men’s clothing. He wanted a place where his wife, Flor- ence, and their three children, Kay, John and Ber- nard (Barney), were near water and could enjoy the outdoors. In the early 1930s, their search brought them to Long Beach, where they purchased a home at Stop 18. Following in their parents’ footsteps, the three The pride and joy of Micky’s life: her family. Pictured are siblings purchased homes in Long Beach. Jordan (from left), Grifﬁ n and Bridgette Gallas; Brittany, Barney, Micky’s dad, was an Air Force bomber pi- Sloane and Sean Gallas; Lydia and Braedan Gallas. THE September 2, 2021 Page 3 lot when he met his future wife, Helen. He spotted her passing by a huge window in New York, where he was picking up parts for a plane. E[_b^kkfZWW4Weff “He got halfway down the block and said, ‘I’ll be right back, I have to go talk to her’,” Micky said. “He went in, tapped her on the shoulder had a brief conversation, said he would be back in the area in another week or two, he would like to take her out.”

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219.873.9401 Barney and Helen O’Hara on their wedding day. [email protected] After their second date, Barney proposed. Helen’s response: “What took you so long?” They were married in Michigan City about six months later. Micky lovingly refers to her parents as spitfi res, not sur- prising as Barney was Irish Catholic and Helen was French Catholic. Barney and Helen purchased their fi rst home in Long Beach. He was a commercial pilot for a brief time, then was self-employed, selling heavy road equipment, primarily cranes and tower cranes. Hel- en was a homemaker who volunteered at the hos- pital. Eventually, they built a home on a corner lot at Lake Shore Drive and Stop 21, where Micky and her brother, Michael, were raised. Long Beach was an idyllic place for the O’Hara clan to raise their families. Winters were snowy and cold, especially when the northern winds blew off the lake, but summer days more than made up for winter’s gray skies and temperatures. The community was predominately full-time residents who watched out for each other’s children, especially during the summer. According to Micky, everyone had the same rules. A few people had a bell. They would ring the bell. If you heard the bell, it meant everybody go home. When the streetlights came on, you better be hightailing it home within seconds, because you lived close enough to get there quickly. Helen was the type of mother who had expecta- tions of help from her children. She also was smart. Continued on Page 4 THE Page 4 September 2, 2021 baby pool, lap pool and the Roman Plunge, which An Idyllic Life Continued from Page 3 had a low and high dive, providing tons of fun for the town’s youth. She gave them a choice: They could take all day to do their chores, or get them done so they could spend the rest of the day at the beach. Naturally, living across the street from the lake, Micky and Michael chose to get their chores done by 10 a.m. Micky has numerous fond memories of her childhood and living by the lake. Her earliest one is playing on the beach. Instead of collecting beach glass, she loved collecting crinoids, better known as In- dian Beads. During the summers, the community stops had weekly beach parties. At one such gathering, a huge thunderstorm made its way across the lake. They stayed on the beach longer than they should have. She recalls how a neighbor carrying her uncut watermelon home was struck by lightning, which split the watermelon, but fortunately didn’t cause her any harm. Ronnie’s, Micky Gallas says, was a fun place in Long Beach. Provided by Throughout the years, Micky has seen numerous Debbie Steele-Semla of the Long Beach Historical Society. sunsets and storms. Many times, her father would Another fun place across the street was Ronnie’s wake them to watch the storms approach. She has located in the brick building now home to Little never seen a tornado on the lake, as it deters that Giant Pizza. The town’s “convenience” store had a kind of storm, but she has seen water spouts swirl- large butcher section where meats were cut fresh. ing and straight-line wind sheers, which do massive It carried staples such as produce, break, milk and damage to property and homes. canned goods. In the back was an old-fashioned din- “We had this huge picture window that faced the er with a counter, seats that twirled and a griddle. lake,” Micky said. “On the lake side, there was a According to Micky, it is where the best hamburgers carport and a picket fence, and the fence went down and milkshakes were served. It was an after-school as the sheer line went right through. The sticks hangout, but also a place to grab a burger with your were fl ying and I’m thinking, this is so cool.” mom. Micky’s parents afforded their children numerous opportunities and guided them in a fun, positive manner. Micky was always tossing ideas out of things to do. Her dad especially encouraged her spirit. “My dad was a girl dad before it was popular,” Micky said. “He never infl uenced me to just be this. His infl uence was be all of it…‘What are you dreaming? OK, you should do it.’” She learned the art of persua- sion. She told her dad she “needed a horse.” His response was, “You’re not getting one.” Instead of giving up, she continued asking for one at every holiday and on special occa- The Long Beach Country Club pool, a source of wonderful memories for Micky Gallas. sions such as confi rmation. Provided by Debbie Steele-Semla of the Long Beach Historical Society. “One day, he blindfolded me and Another source of enjoyment was Long Beach took me for a ride. My mom was in the car,” Micky Country Club and its pools. Prior to having chil- said. “He got me a horse. It was the worst horse. My dren, Barney and Helen were lifeguards at the mom goes, ‘You bought the cheapest horse.’ He goes, club during the time when Tarzan himself, Johnny ‘pretty much.’ The horse was 17 hands high. It was Weissmuller, was there training. big and I was little. I had many accidents on that Micky has fond memories of the old Long Beach horse, but I loved her. Not well-trained, but I had a Country Club. The community’s beloved pools: a horse.” THE September 2, 2021 Page 5 As a child, she benefi tted from In her early 20s, Micky worked her parents’ love of traveling. for her dad while looking for She was introduced to Florida at teaching jobs. a young age. They would spend She recalls one particular trip extended periods there as her to Boston where she was watch- grandfather moved to Clearwa- ing a crane, owned by her father, ter Beach and her father’s work being disassembled. Her job was took them there. She still trav- to make sure all the parts were els to Florida numerous times loaded onto a barge headed for throughout the year. Liverpool, England. They kept Whether it’s Indiana or Flori- wanting to know when her dad da, she still lives by large bodies was coming. After repeated of water. questioning, and feeling their “I love Lake Michigan. I love disdain, she called and told him the Gulf of Mexico,” Micky said. things were not going well. His “It doesn’t have to be reading, response: “Too bad, fi gure it out.” it could be staring at the wa- Barney gave Micky a great op- ter, it could be sleeping, it could portunity that day by throwing be fl oating, it could be taking a Micky, spending a little beach time with her dog, Tilly. her into a man’s world. walk. “You don’t know it at the time, “I think you love what you’re taught and you love but it was a huge gift,” Micky said. “He would be so what you’ve experienced,” Micky continued. “…I respected by women today, because so many years was blessed I had such a wonderful childhood.” ago he was all about encouraging you to do what Her parents were ahead of their time by encour- was right for you. So, when I came up with all these aging their daughter to expand her horizons. crazy ideas, I want to be a marine biologist…he Micky started college at Indiana University. After said, yeah, let’s do it or… you should do that. Every a year, she enrolled at University of South Florida, day, I try to remember what a gift he was.” graduating with a dual major in marine biology and Her life began to fall into place. She became a education. Continued on Page 6 THE Page 6 September 2, 2021 She opened Micky Gallas Properties on Aug. 19, An Idyllic Life Continued from Page 5 1996, and never looked back. teacher, married, bought a house, started a family In May 2006, she purchased the building she was and a real-estate business. renting. She made another major decision in 2018, She taught from 1980-1995. Her fi rst fi ve years moving her group of 17 brokers under the umbrel- were at St. Mary’s grade school. She also worked la of @properties, becoming the Indiana Managing on a master’s degree in teaching from Purdue Uni- Broker for LaPorte and Porter counties. She felt the versity-North Central. The remainder of her 10- change was necessary to maintain a better pres- year teaching career was spent teaching science at ence, presentation and system tools for clients. Elston High School. During that time, she also re- Micky truly enjoys what she does and has no ceived a master’s in teaching from PNC. plans of retiring. To her, work is not a job. It is some- While teaching, she began her family. She has thing she loves to do. When she needs a break, she three sons: Jordan, Sean and Braedan. Two of her heads to Florida for a couple weeks. sons, Jordan and Braedan, follow in their mother’s Micky has seen many changes in Long Beach footsteps. Both are licensed, full-time real estate throughout the years. A positive is seeing people brokers. Both carry on the tradition of living in the discover this area and realize the gem it is. The best beach area. Sean and his family are close by in In- part of Long Beach for her is the people. Growing dianapolis. Micky’s granddaughters, Griffi n and up, it was all about being neighborly, enjoying life Sloane, are the icing on the cake. in a calm fashion, caring about your neighbors and respecting each other. One of her favorite events is Long Beach’s 4th of July parade, which she fi nds so “Norman Rockwell.” The parade is a tradition for many families, whether it is an entry in the parade, working as part of Long Beach Civic Association or as a spectator. The parade begins the day’s festivities for many residents. To be on Lake Shore Drive watching the droves of families — young and old — heading for the town center leaves one with goosebumps. “People that come for the very fi rst time cannot believe how fabulous it is,” Micky said. “They leave with such a good, warm feeling.” Having participated as a youngster in the parade building fl oats, riding a decorated bike or golf cart, Micky eventually became a member of Long Beach Civic Association, which puts on the holiday events. She can attest to the amount of hard work that goes Micky, photographed at the christening of Griffi n. into this endeavor, from the parade, to the beer gardens, to the fi reworks. This fall, Griffi n starts at Notre Dame Elemen- ❑ tary School, following the other O’Haras who went Micky has achieved a lot in her life. What brings there. her the most joy is her family. The experience of purchasing her fi rst home in 1983 was such a positive and pleasant experience, Micky realized this was her calling. She taught during the week, then worked real estate on nights and weekends. In 1995, she took a year off from teaching and worked for a local real estate company. That cemented her decision. The owner of a building at 2411 St. Lawrence Ave. in Long Beach reached out to her on July 4, letting her know a space was available if she wanted to open a real-estate offi ce. The catch: She had overnight to think about it, as there was another interested party. Micky is photographed with her parents at a college event. Naturally, Micky sought her dad’s opinion. “He said, ‘What’s there to think about?’” Micky She speaks fondly of her parents, who were be- said. “‘You try it, if you don’t like it, you go back and loved in the community. They were married for 63 work for someone else. So, you’re tied to a lease for years. Her mother passed in 2007. Five months lat- a year. Big deal. Just do it.” er in 2008, at 91, her dad died from a broken heart. THE September 2, 2021 Page 7 Her father was very middle of the night picking involved at Notre Dame out laths and colors and Catholic Church. Barney leathers...learning ship- loved boating; Helen loved ping and getting it from golfi ng. Eventually, he China to L.A. and trains picked up golfi ng. bringing everything here. Micky’s parents were “It was a masters in in- the ones who taught their ternational business for grandsons how to golf. them without being in a The boys in the summer classroom. They couldn’t worked for Long Beach have learned what they Country Club’s pro shop, learned in a classroom. which worked in her favor I said from Day One, if as she always knew the there’s any education that boys were either working comes out of trying this, Micky, photographed during a fall family celebration. or playing golf. even if it isn’t the success Micky attests to being a terrible golfer. that we had hoped it would be, the education would “I really like work and I really like what I do,” be the success piece. And I think it really was for Micky said. “If it’s a choice between golfi ng or work- them at their age to be able to create and build...It ing, I work.” was exciting.” One day, though, she headed to the golf course Micky does not know how she developed her busi- and realized she forgot her golf shoes, so she played ness acumen. in her wedges. She golfed her best game. That’s the “I used to think, how could my dad want to go to day she invented a woman’s golf shoe. work instead of the beach, but he had bills to pay, “I immediately hit the ball better, completely dif- and I now know that he loved his work, and I’m ferent because you’re putting your weight on the kind of the same,” Micky said. balls of your feet. You’re over the ball in a much Barney was her biggest cheerleader, and she still more natural way,” Micky said. “It went off in my seeks his advice. head that this was something. This was in 2008.” “Even now that he’s gone, I refl ect questions that The housing market had begun to crash that I would ask him,” Micky said. “I sort of wait to see year, so this was her way of diversifying. She re- how the dust settles, and I feel like he’s helping me ceived a patent on the design of the shoe, which was process.” created with help from local artist Laura Sprague. Named Michele from her mother’s French heri- The shoe was manufactured in China. The fi rst two tage, she was called Micky from her father’s Irish years were tough, as a lot of money had been spent, heritage. but there was little income. The shoe did take off, “When you grow up in a small town, that’s what though. In 2015, she decided the cost of keeping the you go by,” Micky said. “Then name a business in- effort going was prohibitive, so she stopped produc- volving your name, there’s no getting around it.” tion and sales of the shoe Micky is a strong, successful businesswoman “by She still owns the patent, but does not have the the grace of God.” desire to resurrect it. “I didn’t go to school for business,” Micky said. “It was really awesome when we did it. It was “When you’re young, I think everything around you huge as a family. The boys were out of college,” permeates your thought process and who you are. It Micky said. “They were working with China in the forms you without you even knowing it.”

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More on a Few of the Artists Multi-media artist Lauralee Sikorski will display ing on how much time I have available and where sculptures and paintings at her booth and possibly I hope to share it. I love oil pastel, graphite, India in the courtyard area. inks and oil-based inks, but I never limit myself to a “Lately, I have been enjoying getting my hands in particular medium.” clay and clay-like materials and sculpting,” Sikorski The display will include a group of sculptures shared. “When I paint, I switch it up a lot depend- made with a clay-based, ﬁ berglass-reinforced, su- THE September 2, 2021 Page 13

Multi-media artist Lauralee Sikorski works on sculptures for Art in the Park. Photo by Kim Nowatzke Photographer Ryan Bolger, seen here in a self-portrait. per-strong sculpturing medium. Explaining these, which may fi nd a home in the courtyard area, Sikor- and his friends started the Uptown Arts District ski said, “I gravitate towards the feminine aspect of and First Fridays events. He formerly owned an art nature as Mother Nature and mythic fi gures.” gallery on Franklin Street. Still at work on the sculptures at press time, “As an artist and also as a big supporter of the Sikorski said the meditating, contemplative fi gures arts and local scene over the years, it’s just great to will emphasis our connection with nature. Probably be part of a local event that is going to put a great patinated, they also may contain attached moss, shine on something I love so dearly,” he said. “Es- wood, vines or even small animals. Sikorski said pecially after these past couple years, we all have she might include decaying wood to symbolize how seen the great importance of what art is and what it “we go back to the earth when we die.” helps us all to appreciate in life.” The Connecticut-born Sikorski lives in the Mid- Anyone photographed at the event will receive west. Her artwork can be found in a group showing one free .jpg, but can order more as prints if they at the Smithsonian Affi liate Springfi eld Art Muse- prefer. um in Springfi eld, Ohio. After showings in Chicago, “I’ll be photographing people in the park. I’ll have Northwest Indiana and Michigan, she traveled to a cool big backdrop that will be perfect for portraits London, where she was juried into a Raw Arts Ex- of individuals, couples and large families...I encour- hibition at the Candid Arts Center. She continued to age families and couples to dress up. Don your fa- show abroad in another juried exhibit in Berlin, as vorite threads. It will be fi rst-come fi rst-served… well as throughout the United States. whomever would like a portrait can get one even Sikorski also teaches Hatha fl ow-style yoga class- if it’s a person and their pet. I just want to photo- es at the community center, a monthly free beach graph as many people of the beach area that I can. yoga class organized by Long Beach Realty this past It would be great to create a big collection of fi ne art summer, as well as a free class pre-COVID at Michi- portraits for everyone.” gan City Public Library. Bolger’s work has been featured in two recent Ryan Bolger Apple commercials, TV shows and movies, includ- Photographer Ryan Bolger will provide portraits ing being personally selected by director Gus Van at Art in the Park. A local beach-area resident, he Continued on next page

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Edwin Shelton and Laurel Izard. THE September 2, 2021 Page 17 in Virginia Commonwealth however, had not completed University with enough her master’s program in ce- college credits to satisfy ramics. So, he pressed on, his freshman-year require- starting at VCU in Rich- ments. Eventually majoring mond until she could rejoin in sculpture, he fi nished in him. just three years. Concurrently, VCU pre- At VCU, Shelton was in- sented a tempting overseas troduced to an outstanding opportunity for study in group of educators: Joe Sie- Paris. To do so would re- pel, Harold North, Lester quire completing the nec- Van Winkle, Chuck Renick essary paperwork, then and Myron Helfgott. awaiting a decision. “Joe Siepel, in particular, “I just fi lled it out fi gur- was very energetic and ex- ing, what the heck, to see traordinarily creative, and what would happen,” he did a lot to boost the entire recalled. “Lo and behold, it sculpture program at VCU came through.” while I was there,” he said. Together, Shelton and Iz- Such a positive experience ard would have the chance was highly infl uential. to spend 4½ months in Shelton moved on to Edwin Shelton, photographed in his 10th Street studio. downtown Paris, except it graduate school at University of Wisconsin-Madi- would still require money on their part, an estimat- son. The experience came in stark contrast to VCU. ed $150 a month. “It was challenging because I didn’t feel I had “We had two nickels to rub together at the time,” he the support that I had had in Richmond with the said. “So, Laurel, being the amazingly creative per- professors,” he said. “At one point, I thought about son that she is, put together a ceramic jewelry line. I dropping out, but I was paying out-of-state-tuition. had an old kiln that we used in my parents’ basement I just had a Shelton stubborn attack and said to my- and we started cranking out ceramic jewelry. self, ‘I’m just going to fi nish this thing out,’ and I’m “There was a craft gallery in Richmond where she glad I did.” (Laurel) started selling our ceramic jewelry. It took There is one profes- off. Women were coming in with their dresses to sor he fondly remem- match the glazes that Laurel was using. In a short bers: Don Reitz. amount of time, we made enough money to fl y to “He was a ceramic Paris and live there for 4½ months.” artist creating very This early foray into the commercial world of large abstract forms,” art marked the beginning of their ceramic jewelry Shelton said. “He spent business, one that later transitioned into Izwin, a a good deal of time off joint venture featuring ceramic objects and, later, campus going to visit whimsical clay forms. They worked collaboratively other university pro- on that for about 20 years. Eventually, the heat in grams. He was very Richmond became too much. energetic, and I was “It gets tropically hot in April,” he said. “We moved very glad I was able to to the Midwest with family near Woodstock, Ill.” A whimsical ceramic piece. work with him.” After about a year there, they moved again, this ❑ time to Chicago “to an apartment in uptown where we remained for eight years with no lease. We set “My work is like a dialogue between me and un- up our studio at Will Street Studios and continued seen powers, like alchemy.” — Cai Guo-Qiang the clay business that had supported us. Developing a career after college, and the process “Eventually,” he continued, “we recognized that of seeking new avenues, are always a challenge. the landlord was not going to be around forever, and Like so many others, for Shelton that meant an we wanted to buy a house. We surveyed Chicago, optimistic leap into the unknown and a search for and our business did not generate enough money to individual potential, a chance to use his “unseen support a mortgage in the city. powers.” He’d met Laurel Izard, a fellow artist and “Then, we happened to be driving along the inter- collaborator, and they married. Next, he began look- state and stopped at an oasis and picked up one of ing for a university teaching position, which was those magazines. I realized we could afford a house rough, “unless you went to really obscure places.” in Michigan City. We got back to Chicago and called Fortunately, he was invited back to VCU as an ad- junct faculty in the sculpture department. Izard, Continued on Page 18 THE Page 18 September 2, 2021 Place Premium Outlets. Shelton ended up part time The Evolution… Continued from Page 17 at the John G. Blank Center for the Arts on Eighth Street. While there, he was invited to organize a up a Realtor and said, we simply want an old special summer camp underwritten by LaPorte house where we would be able to walk to the South County Solid Waste District. He organized the spe- Shore train. That was our criteria. She showed us cial camp repurposing objects into art, an effort that seven houses, and the one we are in today is the won a Governor’s Award in 2003. one we picked. We’ve now been here 30 years. It’s Eventually, the Blank Center transitioned into been the best experience being in Michigan City – the Lubeznik Center for the Arts, and another op- on many levels.” portunity presented itself when Shelton ended up ❑ full time there in charge of exhibits and programs. “Creativity is the power to reject the past, to change His passion, however, lay not with planning and the status quo, and to seek new potential…Creativity executing exhibits, but with developing programs. is the power to act.” – Ai Weiwei He learned a lot during his fi ve years there. Next, Creativity, indeed, is the pow- he spent some time at the Boys er to act. It also is the power to & Girls Club, substitute taught be fl exible, to seek out and rec- and developed other projects, ognize new opportunities and one of which was a before-school be inspired. Shelton is particu- program for eighth-graders at St. larly successful in that regard: Stanislaus Kostka School, 1506 tenacious, determined, forward Washington St. thinking. Meanwhile, Izard was hired Once situated in their Michi- part time teaching art at Mar- gan City home, Izard and Shelton quette High School, 306 W. 10th continued producing clay works St., until she completed her through Izwin. Regretfully, times teaching license, thus enabling were morphing economically and her to transition to full-time culturally. Tastes were changing. work. She went back to graduate “We moved here, and it was school for a year and a half and like, I don’t know whether 9/11 received her license. had anything to do with it, but Shelton continued teaching at after 9/11 there was this huge St. Stanislaus. shift,” he said. “Whimsical, color- “So, I provided art class,” he ful clay did not have appeal, even said. “That led to an opportunity though we had galleries (repre- to teach part time at Notre Dame sentation) all over the country. School with the young kids, which We had sold to Neiman Marcus, was terrifi c. Then, the principal Bergdorf Goodman and more. We there a year later set up an op- had some pretty decent accounts. An untitled mixed-media piece from 2021. portunity for me to teach not only “But then, all of a sudden, the taste and trends at Notre Dame, but also teach at St. Stans, thus changed to stoneware,” he continued. “We weren’t equaling a full-time position so I could have health set up to transition to high-fi re stoneware. We kept insurance. That was wonderful!” going to the New York Gift Show trying to get new Other possibilities arose, but did not pan out. accounts. We ended up creating a lot of debt trying Eventually, Izard retired from teaching at Mar- to revive our business.” quette and Shelton took over her position. He’s now What to do? going into his sixth year there. During all this time, Shelton had a personal outsider art collection especially since the closing of Izwin and their teach- that included works by Martin Ramirez, Jim Nutt, ing responsibilities, the two continued developing Roger Brown and Christine Rambert. Unfortunate- new ideas and artwork. ly, he had to liquidate his collection to remain sol- During these past few years, Shelton’s Marquette vent. classroom served double duty as classroom and art Letting go of the former Izwin joint venture must studio. However, the studio portion was not large have been painful. enough to allow for bigger projects. The size issue “It was like the universe was, I think, saying it was temporarily resolved by creating fl at/mixed- had to hit me upside the head with a metaphysical media fi ber art panels that could be rolled up dur- 2x4 to say, ‘OK! That was a business. Now is time ing transportation, unrolled and hung for exhibit. for your next chapter,’” he said. The results were a series of intriguing fi ber assem- That next chapter saw a new potential emerge. blages: stitched, layered, free-form works. His “Two Laurel began temporarily working at Lighthouse Spirits, Practice the Pause” was completed and ex- THE September 2, 2021 Page 19 A unique opportunity arose this past July, push- ing Shelton’s desire to create larger works. He received a two-week residency in the Indiana Univer- sity Northwest Art Department, where he began experimenting and developing an entirely new body of large 3-D works, utilizing repurposed objects. One such work (“Non Duality Drums”) was trans- formed using an old chair he found in an alley, and to which he added other items. “Two Spirits, Namaste,” (2018), made from mixed materials “I saw then a lamp thing that I found in a dump- hibited in 2019. It is a large work (103x79x2) con- ster and some conduit,” he explained. It was almost structed of various fi bers, stitching and mixed ma- like putting a new skin over the whole sculpture us- terials. “Two Spirits, Namaste,” executed in 2018, ing fabric with Elmer’s Glue. Then, I wrapped it with is another mixed-materials work (47x10x3) and an upholstery thread and then applied either spray especially fi ne example of his surface and fi ber ma- enamel paint or fl orescent acrylic paint to kind of dis- nipulations. solve the form and camoufl age the whole thing. So, Creating a new body of work always is exciting, when you look at it, you have to have a kind of little and getting it out and seen is the next logical step. investigation to fi nd out what it’s made of.” Shelton’s new fi ber art panels needed an audience. He continued. So, he was in line to show at the Winnetka (Ill.) “For the piece ‘Chimes of Times,’ I was going down Community House and exhibit at the Evanston (Ill.) Lake Shore Drive and found a busted plastic lawn Art Center. chair. So, I just threw it in the van, “The dates weren’t there, but I and the arm was so busted that I was in the queue,” he said. “And engineered a bunch of conduit and then, the pandemic showed up and PVC and added that to the struc- erased those opportunities.” ture,” he said. “Most of this piece Concurrently, as the pandemic was built before I went to the IU intensifi ed, school buildings were residency, but I wanted to be sure locked down, becoming inacces- to have it completed by the end so I sible. Shelton lost access to his could include it in my popup show classroom/studio. He regrouped to at Barker Hall on Sept. 3. Thus, his kitchen table at home, utiliz- I ended up going to the Goodwill ing his own handmade paper and outlet in Gary to get extra pots other supplies. As he began exam- and pans and things to jazz it up ining more closely some of his fi ber more.” pieces, he noted how he’d uncon- Shelton is a practicing artist, sciously created stitch designs and creating a dialogue while working patterns on the backside of the creatively, and always moving on works, which he found intriguing. and moving forward. When size “I took pictures of the stitch de- limitations meant Shelton had signs on the back, which then be- to adapt, he did so by creating a came the basis for drawings,” he whole series of 2-D fi ber panel said. “Then, I would take a little artworks. When the pandemic hit strip of fabric, wrap it in uphol- and he lost his studio access, he stery thread and stitch it down to didn’t stop and brood, but instead the paper.” segued into drawings with stitch- He explored these ideas for ing on handmade paper. Finally, about fi ve months. when a new studio was secured, he Soon, to his delight, he discov- jumped right ahead into realizing ered an empty studio available his dream of constructing larger The mixed-media piece 3-D sculptures, works utilizing re- to rent in the former St. Mary’s “Two Spirits, Traveler” (2019). School, 326 W. 10th St. The larger purposed, recycled objects much space would enable him to expand on his sculptur- like the earlier work he did amid summer camp al dreams to create larger sculptures. Taking into with children. consideration future transportation needs, he rec- His creativity is the power to act. ognized the family van had a maximum length of 8’. With that in mind, he now could break down large sculptures into 8’ sections for transport to reassem- ble afterwards. THE Page 20 September 2, 2021 About the Cover by Andrew Tallackson

We didn’t give him much in 1967 and later attended to go on, just to create Chicago Academy of Fine something for the cover in Arts. In addition to study- the spirit of Labor Day. ing general art, he took And what Bill Cava- classes in one of his pas- lier delivered not only sions: cartooning. caught us by surprise, but “That has been my plea- charmed the socks off of sure in life,” he said. “It us. The longtime Michigan keeps me grounded.” City Art League member, He has lived in Michigan and current league board City for 22 years, and has member, paid tribute to his worked as a graphic artist. favorite time of the year. He also does freelance car- Specifi cally, when monarch tooning. butterfl ies emerge from For our Labor Day cov- their chrysalises, milk- er, Cavalier says he spent weed plants their perches Bill Cavalier displays his cover for our Labor Day edition. about three to four hours of choice. Photo by Andrew Tallackson total on it, working in wa- “I started thinking about tercolor and MicroPen. We this time of year,” Cavalier said, “and the one thing were so impressed by what he achieved, we asked I always like is not the sunfl owers, but the milk- him to come up with something for our Halloween weeds, which have been the most fascinating plant edition. to me. They are beautiful things that carry with He readily agreed. them these beautiful monarch butterfl ies.” Why does Cavalier pursue his artistic side? The Cavalier, who grew up in Gary’s Miller Beach answer is simple. neighborhood, graduated from Wirt High School “It’s always been about doing what I like,” he said. THE September 2, 2021 Page 21 Footlight Players Kicks Off New Season With “Steel Magnolias” Robert Harling’s (Isobelle Sebastian), beloved comedy- is about to get mar- drama “Steel Mag- ried. nolias” kicks off The technical crew Footlight Players’ includes Declan Rice, 72nd season with Tony and Michael performances Sept. Thomas, Chris and 3-5 and 9-12 at Foot- Lara West, Joy Da- light Theatre, 1705 vidson, Jim Milcarek Franklin St. and Sharon Kienitz. Directed by Janice Reservations are Rice, with Bryan Re- strongly suggest- deagle as assistant ed, and there is no director, the action is assigned seating. set in a beauty salon Times are 7:30 p.m. in Chinquapin, La. Thursday through Helped by her new Saturday and 2 p.m. assistant, Annelle Sunday. Tickets are (Maggie Gowan), $15, or $10 for chil- who’s not sure if The Footlight Players cast of “Steel Magnolias” includes (from left) Sherry Ver Wey dren 12 and young- she’s still married, (seated), Maggie Gowan, Dee Piotrowski, Isobelle Sebastian (seated), Kathy Chase er and Thursdays the wisecracking and Laura Meyer (both seated). shows. Make reser- Truvy (Dee Piotrowski) dispenses shampoos and vations by phone at (219) 874-4035, in person at the free advice to the town’s rich curmudgeon, Ou- box offi ce or online at www.FootlightPlayers.org, iser (Laura Meyer), an eccentric millionaire, Miss then click the “Reservations” box. Doors open 45 Clairee (Kathy Chase), and the local social leader, minutes before curtain, and reservations are held M’Lynn (Sherry VerWey), whose daughter, Shelby until 15 minutes before shows start.

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POKAGON DRIVE, MICHIANA SHORES, IN $110,000 82x122 Building Site Deeded Beach Rights BIRCHMONT AVE., NEW BUFFALO, MI $350,000 Despite 44% more precipitation in July over Premium Building Site lakes Michigan-Huron than average, and Village of Michiana the overall average over all the lakes being 25% above average, Lake Superior (feeds 2 lots/2blocks from Lake Michigan water into Lake Michigan) precipitation BIRCH DRIVE, MICHIGAN CITY was down 37%. And the last 12 months of Lake Basin precipitation for all the lakes $79,800 has been down 12% to 24%. All positive for us. 90x120 lot City Sewer/Water The prediction of Lake Michigan levels (see the chart above) is that they will continue Deeded Beach Rights downward for the rest of this year. That would put the level 30 inches below last 19589 OAK DRIVE, NEW BUFFALO, MI December and 14 inches above average $63,000 for December. 60x100 building site That sounds comforting to me. Responds to City Water & Septic my gut-level theory we are on a downward trend overall. Michiana Shores Country Club Private Association w/Beach Access The devil is in the fact that August has had pretty heavy rains, at least at the south end 109 Redwing Trail, Michigan City of Lake Michigan. And we must remember, December and January are the normal $89,000 lowest levels of the year. 100% buildable site in Michiana Park More bad thoughts. Starting in October 2 lots - 96x105 – Over 10,000 sq/ft and lasting until winter, and hopefully the creation of ice on the lake, there are Deeded Beach Rights normally the worst erosion-causing storms of the year. The storms in 2014 and 2015 N. County Line Rd., Michigan City created havoc long before the lake levels $10,000 New Listing started up in 2017 and kept going up through 2020. Building Site Michigan City – The positive way to look at storms this fall By Indiana Dunes National Park is to note that these storms will occur while Close to Lake Michigan Beaches the lake levels are receding. Much better One Lot 50 x 117, city water/sewer

than last year (see the chart) when they harbor country came during very high lake levels.

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The 19th season of Michigan City Chamber Music Festival came to a triumphant close Aug. 15 with a fundraiser concert at Milton and Sylvia Bankoff’s home. The event included a performance of Beethoven’s “Les Adieux” piano sonata and Beethoven’s “String Quartet Opus 59 No. 3 (“The Heroic”). All photos by James Conlin

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This 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home is located in the heart of Long Beach. It’s a short walk to the beach, Long Beach Community Center, playground and Long Beach Country Club.

$718,000 as is 2524 Glendale Way

Call (219) 898-1759 to set up an appointment THE September 2, 2021 Page A

Overlooking the greens of Legacy Hills Golf Course in LaPorte, Indiana, this is a dynamic addition to the culinary landscape of Northwest Indiana.

Cajun Creole • Rustic Southern Cuisine • Live Music

299 W. Johnson Road, LaPorte, Indiana (219) 575-7272 • [email protected] THE Page B September 2, 2021 THE September 2, 2021 Page C THE Page D September 2, 2021

3 UNITS UNDER CONTRACT

504-512 S Lake Avenue

Michigan City, IN • Call for New Construction Pricing

Brand new construction for early Fall 2021 delivery. Maintenance-free living near beach! Open-concept main floor, stainless appliances, quartz & marble counters, 3 and 4 bedroom options available. Reserve now to select your own upgrades. Prime location, only 3/10 mile to beach, close to Washington Park/Zoo, Marina, restaurants, and Dune Billie’s Cafe - a neighborhood favorite!

Rudy & Mike Conner

Rudy - 219.898.0708 • Mike - 312.735.2912 THE September 2, 2021 Page E

happy labor day

Micky Gallas ABR, CRB, CRS, E-PRO, GRI, SRES 219.861.6012 THE Page F September 2, 2021

JOIN US ON FIRST FRIDAY FOR A SILENT AUCTION BENEFITING MICHIANA HUMANE SOCIETY.

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29 BLACKBERRY CIRCLE — $725,000 878 E. 600 N. — $1,250,000 THE WOODLANDS, just the thing — plus community Country living in executive style. 12,000 custom sq. ft. pool. This one level, 3 bedroom custom home and bonus and over 8 acres. 8 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, 3 kitchens, coach house, is impeccably maintained and a modern 5 levels, 3-car garage, and an elevator. Easy access to farmhouse compound, sitting on almost an acre. Minutes interstate, 1-hour to Chicago, 30-minutes to South Bend. to Lake Michigan, easy access to Chicago/South Bend.

SAGE RD. / PIKE LAKE — $595,000 100 LAKESHORE DR. UNIT 150 D — $399,900 Build your own family compound on a private lake in Coveted DUNESCAPE townhome — private association Buchanan MI. Over 26 acres, on a private 30-acre, spring- beach front. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2-car garage, fed, no wake lake. Perfect for a vineyard, orchard, or lake views from the spacious deck. Featuring an indoor pasture. Easy access to Chicago/South Bend/St. Joseph. «V«iÝ]wÌiÃÃViÌiÀ]>`ÀiVÀi>Ì>Ài>° Adjacent to a 100-acre park, miles of sandy beach, and a public marina!

BOBBIE CAVIC EXPERIENCE MATTERS 612-385-2576 Please call me for all your real estate needs!

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HAVE YOU BEEN LOOKING FOR AN INVESTMENT PROPERTY THAT ALLOWS SHORT TERM RENTAL? HERE IT IS !

46115 Royal Avenue, Grand Beach, Michigan $399,000

;IPGSQIXS[SRHIVJYP+VERH&IEGL8LMWZMRXEKI6S]EP'SXXEKIVIƥIGXWXLIGLEVQSJXLI:MPPEKI'SQmunity. Just a few houses to sandy beach of Lake Michigan. So close, the sound of waves can soothe you to sleep. Sun Porch runs entire front of house. Behind porch on main level are 2 BR and 2 Baths, large gathering dining room with pass through to kitchen. Interior front stairs lead to lower level bunk and rec area. Also 3rd bathroom and laundry. Walk out access door allows for sandy towels to go right to washing machine and sandy beach bodies to shower ! Short walk to playgrSYRH:MPPEKI8IRRMW Courts and golf course. Come and have your best living at the Lake !

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15460 Red Arrow Highway, Chikaming, MI $685,000

Gallery/event center owners head to warmer weather! 5,180 SQ FT, residential marries retail, office, commercial space, great exposure and parking, 1.4 ACRE, beach access, floor plan ideal for dispensary, antiques, cooking classes, brewery and more.

207 Prospect Road, Sheridan Beach, IN $850,000

Beachwalk Amenities, Season Rental, 4 BR, 4 BA, views galore, crow's nest, balcony, lanai, veranda, multi level decks, heated garage, fireplace, bunk room, laundry, bath and bonus room, projected rental $800/night. Please do not hesitate.

2146 N Karwick Rd Michigan City, IN 10 N Whittaker St New Buffalo, MI

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16624 WESTWAY DR, 8926 W WARREN WOODS RD, 14756 MEADOW LN, NEW BUFFALO LAKESIDE LAKESIDE Timberlane Estates Beach is back. 7 br, 7.5 Turnkey home revamped, renewed. Restoration Sprawling, renovated ranch in coveted Lake- ba. Stone fplc. Quiet location. $3,950,000 Hardware refurnished. 6 br, 5.5 ba. $2,100,000 side. No detail spared. 5 br, 5.5 ba. $1,750,000 Rob Gow & Chris Pfauser 269.469.8300 Sigrid Nutt 269.469.8300 Dave Camp 269.469.8300

NEW LISTING

876.5 BLUE STAR HWY, 12537 S WOLCOTT AVE, 19349 HIGHLAND DR, SOUTH HAVEN SAWYER NEW BUFFALO Cottage-style contemporary lake front home. Great one-owner home. Appx 21.62 acres of One block away from beach. Charming 2 br cot- Views from every room. 4 br, 3 ba. $599,900 land, lovingly cared for. 3 br, 2 ba. $599,000 tage on private, wooded double lot. $549,000 Gary Hardina 269.469.8300 Betty M. Biernacki 269.469.8300 Rob Gow & Chris Pfauser 269.469.8300

NEW LISTING

327 N CHICAGO ST, 9394 OLCOTT AVENUE, 129 S LAKE AVENUE A, NEW BUFFALO ST. JOHN MICHIGAN CITY Sunset Shores 3 br, 2 ba. Lrg kit. Hot tub, Renovated, updated 4 br, 2.5 ba brick execu- Furnished Dunecrest condo in Sheridan Beach. ü*/)0ċƵ(+ '0+).%*Č('!ċĸąĊĊČĀĀĀ tive ranch. Priv, appx 3/4 acre lot. $430,000 2 br, 2 ba. Close to lake, park. $309,000 Betty M. Biernacki 269.469.8300 Brent Rosenbower 269.469.8300 Marianne Easter 269.469.8300 THE September 2, 2021 Page Q

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Welcoming New GASTROENTEROLOGY PATIENTS IN LAPORTE & PORTER COUNTIES

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WELCOMING NEW PATIENTS (219) 872-6566

WOODLAND HEALTH CENTER | 8865 W. 400 North | Michigan City VALPARAISO SPECIALTY HEALTH CENTER | 2590 Morthland Ave (Rt. 30) THE September 2, 2021 Page U

Best Buy in the Beach Area! 211 Pokagon Trail, Michiana Shores, IN

MOVE-IN READY 3 bedroom/2 bath home has new carpet, paint, and is in very good condition.6PDUW IORRUSODQIORZVZHOOIR\HUOLYLQJURRP ZLWKVOLGHUV WRWKHGHFN DQGRSHQWRWKHGLQLQJURRPDJRRGVL]H NLWFKHQODXQGU\PXGURRPSULPDU\EHGURRPKDVD ODUJHZDONLQFORVHWWKHQGEDWKLVSHUIHFWO\ORFDWHG IRUVKRZHULQJDIWHUDGD\DWWKHEHDFKHQWHUIURP WKHPXGURRPDQGH[LWLQWRWKHKDOOZD\YRLODQR VDQGWKURXJKWKHKRXVH7KLVKRPHMXVWQHHGVGHFR UDWLQJWRPDNHLW\RXU´Beach Houseµ$389,000

Great location & just a short stroll to Stop 38 or 37! 211PokagonDrive.C21.com

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OVERSIZED LOT in Long Beach with access from Mayfield Way and/or Moore Rd. Ideal sloping lot for a walkout lower-level design. Michigan City 6(:(5+22.83on Moore Rd.

Just a short stroll to the beach. $199,900 ϯϬϯϬDĂǇĮĞůĚtĂǇ͘Ϯϭ͘ĐŽŵ Start building your dream home! LONG BEACH LOT Happy Labor Day! All permits required. ϯϬϭ>ĞŽǀĞ͘dƌĂŝůƌĞĞŬ CUTE & AFFORDABLE 2215 Chastleton Drive, Long Beach 321 El Portal Drive, Michiana Shores 2bed/1bath well-kept ranch home on a quiet, tree lined 1(:/,67,1* UNDER CONTRACT UNDER CONTRACT street. Living room is open to the eat-in kitchen. Full basement is partially finished, 1-car detached garage, fenced backyard. Easy access to Michigan City or Harbor Country. $139,000

All information is believed to be true, buyer to verify. THE Page V September 2, 2021

Five Tips for Taking Care of Your Trees

1. Don’t “top” your trees. Topping is the removal of large branches to reduce the height of the tree. This causes decay that leads to large branch failures in the future. 2. Don’t “spike” your trees. Spiking causes wounds that lead to infection and tree decline. Anyone who spikes trees is causing long-term damage to the trees. 3. Avoid damage to the roots. Large trucks cause soil compaction and digging up roots cause frayed wounds that can’t heal and create access points for pathogens (fungi) that start root rot and weaken the trees structural stability. Lawn mowers can also cause damage to the root flares. 4. Protect the roots out to the drip line from any activity other than foot traffic. The drip line is simply the outside edge of the canopy. On a mature open grown oak, it can be a circle of 60 feet in diameter. 5. Consult an ISA Certified Arborist before doing anything to your tree. Complete Tree Service Professionals Arborist & Construction Consulting Tree Pruning & Removals Stump Grinding & Lot Clearing Plant Health Care & Treatments Pest & Disease Analysis Storm Damage Removals

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Weichert celebrates

FOR SALE!!! 202 W. North Lake Ave., Sheridan Beach Welcome to beautiful Sheridan Beach! This home has views of Lake Michigan, access to the beach and is steps away from the property! It is great for entertaining and includes a spacious rooftop deck! Property is updated ZLWKEHDXWLIXOFDELQHWU\DQGKDUGZRRGÁRRUVWKURXJK- out. Spectacular rental history! This is a fee simple townhome! There is no HOA! There is an elevator shaft in the interior being used for closets, but could be con- verted. Great buy in the beach!! $529,000

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Tricia Meyer Broker/Owner 219-871-2680 THE Page X September 2, 2021

Hours: Mon., Wed.-Sun. 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Closed Tuesday Japanese Restaurant Delivery with Grubhub & Sushi Bar • and delivery.com Beer, wine and saké Order online for pickup at hokkaidomc.com

725 Franklin St. • Michigan City • (219) 814-4226 Gift Cards Available • Seeking part-time/full-time servers

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SATURDAYSA 2021 Ň pm SEPTEMBER 11 7 CDT La Porte Civic Auditorium La Porte Civic Auditorium 1001 Ridge Street, La Porte, IN Hoosier Star tickets on sale @ www.LCSO.net OT IIINADULT DIVISION DIVISION YOUTH Vocal Competition! Audience votes for winner!

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219.325.3363 free pickup & delivery www.abineyorientalrugcleaning.com THE Page Z September 2, 2021 Your Scooter Headquarters

206 S Calumet Rd, Suite D Chesterton, In 46304 219 464 9572 www.circlesinthewind.us Solid Hardwood Indiana Amish Built Furniture Quick Ship Delivery In Only Two To Three Weeks Stained And Finished 2966 N. U.S. 421 In Your Choice Of 100 Michigan City, IN 46360 (219) 871-0365 Colors www.hondaofmichigancity.com Dining Tables And HOURS Tues.-Fri. 9 am - 6 pm Chairs Sat. 9 am - 5 pm Complete Bedrooms Closed Sun.-Mon. Sets Bring this Residential Desks Beacher coupon Occasional Tables in for $100 off any Hutches And Buﬀets scooter, motorcycle or ATV. Visit Our Showroom As Availabilty Changes Exp. Saturday,Exp. 7/12/18 Sept. 30, 2021 Limit 1 Coupon Per Customer Monthly THE September 2, 2021 Page AA

UPCOMING SHOWS Open Mic Dan Navarro

8/26 & 9/16 SAT 8/27 8 P.M. ET 8 P.M. ET CCR Tribute The Dan McGuiness Band

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GET YOUR TICKETS AT acornlive.org/beacher THE Page AB September 2, 2021 65th annual Hesston Steam & Power Show Labor day weekend

IT’s Showtime Again! Back on Track

4 big days 10 AM - 5:00 Pm September 3, 4, 5 & 6 Train rides on three railroads, Sawmill, Flea Market, BIG MACHINES, great festival food, antique farm machinery.

Look for the billboard at CR 1000 North and IN-39 GPS: 1201 East 1000 North LaPorte, IN Bring this ad for up to 2 46350 Hesston Steam Museum $1 admissions! Children 12 and under enjoy free admisison . Regular admission $5. Off er not valid in combination with any other off er. No Cash Value Expires: 9/7/21 www.hesston.org Museum Campus opens at 8:00 trains run 10:00 - 5:00 CDT Weekends and holidays through the summer and fall. See website for details. THE September 2, 2021 Page 55 House For Sale by Owner Long Beach, Indiana

2814 Lyndale Way • Newly Built 2,726 sq ft • 3 Bedrooms • 3 Full Baths Finished Basement •Includes Custom Furniture • Stop 28 Beach 3 Blocks Away Pictures on Zillow https://www.zillow.com/homede- tails/2814-Lyndale-Way- Long-Beach- IN-46360/85532952_zpid/ Asking Price: $862K

Newly Remodeled Home - Coming Soon Jan. 1, ‘22 Long Beach, Indiana

2933 BellePlaine Trail • 1,440 sq ft • 3 Bedrooms • 2 Full Baths Finished Basement •Stop 28 Beach 3 Blocks Away Pictures on Zillow https://www.zillow.com/homede- tails/2933-Belle- Plaine-Trl-Michigan- City-IN-46360/85532989_zpid/

For info, text: Ginger Schander 708-447-2417 THE Page 56 September 2, 2021

“Annette” Tests Your Patience at Every Turn by Andrew Tallackson

Marion Cotillard and Adam Driver, in one of the more normal moments in “Annette.”

It’s a mystery, really, how I survived all 2 hours and 21 minutes of “Annette.” So many moments ★ ★ when calling it quits felt like a viable option. Adam “Annette” Driver singing while performing a sex act on Marion Running time: 141 minutes. Prime. Rated R for sexual content, Cotillard. Marion Cotillard singing while smoking a including some nudity, and for language cigarette on the toilet. The singing marionette with the toy monkey. I had to repeatedly pause the fi lm, when they marry and have a child, the marriage to remind myself I had not consumed psychedelic starts to crumble, husband and wife confused as to mushrooms before watching. That, yes, this was as why the relationship soured. freakish as it seemed. Maybe it’s because — just throwing this out there The extreme nature of the fi lm, which opened — the baby is a freakin’ puppet? One that clutches this year’s Cannes Film Festival and now streams a toy monkey. That would put a crimp in my maron Prime, may be intended as parody...or it may not. riage...but I digress. Henry loves the child one min- Who knows? The movie is so out there, it tests your ute, regrets it the next, accidentally sitting on it patience. while watching TV. And when tragedy strikes, Hen- The director is Leos Carax, whose resume of ry discovers the marionette, Annette, sings with the French fi lms I am unfamiliar. Nor does the Ameri- same operatic fl ourish as its mother. can pop duo Sparks, which wrote the music and No doubt the puppet is a symbol for something, helped pen the script, ring any bells. The music is but deciphering what isn’t worth the trouble. Be- pretty wild. Some of it is clever, but the experimen- cause before long, Annette is a pop sensation, but tal approach to the fi lm overall is baffl ing. freezes during a farewell concert during a football Driver plays Henry, a combative stand-up comic half-time show. whose seems to abhor performing for an audience. If we knew the fi lm’s intentions, that it was de- He sounds like Steven Wright on Ambien. He mopes signed as parody, then it might be worth a laugh. about the stage in a bath robe, lashing out at his But the longer it drags on, the more it behaves like audience for demanding he be funny. Performer and the director paid a visit to Walter White’s RV while audience attack each other through a song that re- fi lming, the tougher it is to care about it. sembles Gregorian chants. Much of the music, in There is talk that Driver (“Marriage Story”) might fact, comes across that way. Repetitive, the actors receive a Best Actor nomination. He commits to the chanting the same lyrics over and over and over. role with intense passion. But the recognition, if he Henry adores Ann (Cotillard), a famed opera gets it, may be a sympathy vote for appearing in singer, and they love each other so much, they can’t fi lm that is wacko pretentiousness. stop singing about it, even during vigorous sex. And Contact Andrew Tallackson at [email protected] THE September 2, 2021 Page 57 Happy Labor Day

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Nick (Hugh Jackman) becomes fi xated on a dangerous woman (Rebecca Ferguson) in “Reminiscence.” The trouble with “Reminiscence” is, the world it 1/2 creates is more interesting than the story. The writ- ★ ★ er-director, Lisa Joy (a driving force behind HBO’s “Reminiscence” baffl ing “Westworld)” cribs heavily from “Minority Running time: 116 minutes. In theaters, HBO Max. Report,” “Blade Runner” and “Waterworld.” Rated PG-13 for strong violence, drug material throughout, The movie looks great, but the plot is 1940s detec- sexual content and some strong language tive noir, with all the clichés present. The somber narration. The seedy underworld. The dame with a tress Veronica Lake, who excelled at playing bad heart of ice. With little that’s new here, we nearly girls. But in this case, she’s exceedingly bad because lose interest. the dress she wears barely covers the goods. Every- The future Joy envisions – Miami, Fla., for the thing about her suggests she’s throwing herself at most part – is that the waters have risen, fl ooding Nick....but when she goes missing, and with record- coastal cities. The inhabitants, however, stay put. ings of other people’s memories, Nick sets out to With temperatures during the day too hot to func- investigate. tion, society has become nocturnal, conducting busi- Like “Blade Runner,” “Reminiscence” relies heav- ness at night and, in stretches with high water lev- ily on voice-over narration, Jackman’s character els, moving about on gondolas. the 21st century equivalent of a gumshoe detective. As a reprieve from all the gloom and doom, people Through his virtual services, and how they get ac- turn to a virtual experience that allows them, for a cessed, we are reminded of Steven Spielberg’s “Mi- price, to relive their most beloved memories. Offer- nority Report.” That movie, however, had more at ing this service in Miami are Nick Bannister (Hugh stake, specifi cally the ethical implications of tech- Jackman) and Watts (Thandiwe Newton), veterans nology’s control over the masses. And on a personal, of a war the screenplay mentions, but never offers intimate level, that fi lm introduced a main charac- any specifi cs. ter grieving over the loss of his son, a tragedy that Like “The Maltese Falcon,” trouble walks through destroyed his marriage. Nick and Watts’ doors in the form of a slinky beauty Joy, working with much of the acting and creative who is all legs, Mae (Rebecca Ferguson). We know talent from “Westworld,” achieves haunting images she’s trouble because she resembles B-movie ac- of Miami, its many buildings submerged in water, THE September 2, 2021 Page 59 but life proceeding in the only way possible. A train whose track plows through the rip- pling ocean is one of the fi lm’s most unforgettable images. But once Nick sets out to uncover the truth, all the great ideas fl atline into a tired jumble of political conspiracy theories. Where the story is headed, we don’t care. We are more transfi xed by the challenges created by climate change, the war we keep hear- ing about. The performance by Jackman, for the most part, comes across as constipated, Thandiwe Newton is the only one who keeps things lively in the fi lm. while Ferguson, who was terrifying in Stephen King’s “Doctor Sleep,” is too tion contains genuine emotion, with Jackman and timid instead of being aggressively intimidating. Ferguson fi nally delivering the goods. And the mel- The only one who keeps things lively is “Westworld” ancholy conclusion feels right. True to the charac- regular Newton, who can kick ass when the time is ters and what they hoped to achieve. right – she has one whopper of a rescue scene – and “Reminiscence” might have succeeded had it who can put Nick in his place by cutting through scaled back that dreary midsection. Explored its the BS. future world in greater detail. It is worth seeing, Right when it seems we’ve lost interest, Joy does but not in theaters. Catch it on HBO Max where, something interesting. She wraps up the political frankly, it belongs. intrigue to unveil the truth about Mae. The revela- Contact Andrew Tallackson at [email protected]

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“Beckett” Delivers a Satisfying Old-School Chase by Andrew Tallackson

John David Washington stars as an American tourist caught in a political conspiracy in “Beckett.” Hitchcock would have had a fi eld day with “Beck- ett.” An American tourist abroad, unwittingly ★ ★ ★ thrust into a political conspiracy — it’s “The Man “Beckett” Who Knew Too Much” meets “North by Northwest.” Running time: 110 minutes. Netflix. Rated TV-MA Hitchcock, of course, would have done a better job. Along with a twisted sense of humor, he could Because Filomarino holds a shot of April, gazing toy with our emotions, arming us with information at Beckett, longer than normal, we know something the lead character lacks. Think, for instance, of the bad will happen. And while the two are traveling climax of “Rear Window.” James Stewart can see at night, Beckett falls asleep at the wheel, their car Raymond Burr in the hallway across the courtyard. spiraling off the road and into a desolate farmhouse, Grace Kelly, inside Burr’s apartment, doesn’t know where he sees a boy ushered away by a lone woman. he is near. Stewart squirms in his wheelchair. We, Before long, Beckett is on the run from police, the audience, fi dget in our seats. from strangers out to kill him. Ferdinando Cito Filomarino, the Italian director Hitchcock would have found inventive ways to of “Beckett,” is no Hitchcock. There is something amp up the tension. We would know what’s com- mechanical and TV-like about his movie, which ing, Beckett would not. And the camera would be all earns the dubious distinction of making somewhere over the place, sucking us into the action. as gorgeous as Greece look washed out on fi lm. “Beckett” is never edge of your seat because Filo- But as one prolonged chase, “Beckett” works be- marino takes a routine approach. The camera sim- cause the action does not descend into car chases ply trails along with Beckett. We see what he sees, and an orgy of violence. It is one man, on the run, so we’re always in the know. But Washington plays desperate to save his skin. Beckett smartly. He’s not an American super hero. John David Washington, the star of “Tenet” and A Bruce Willis who starts kicking ass. He plays “Malcolm & Marie,” does his best work, playing the Beckett as consumed with grief, frequently over- title American on vacation in Greece with his girl- whelmed. And with the character resorting mostly friend, April. She is played by Oscar-winner Alicia to travel by foot, or anyone willing to offer a ride, Vikander (“The Danish Girl”), and again, she seems the movie as a chase picture is relentless...but in to exist on a different plane from everyone else. So a good way. Beckett’s journey is an agonizing trek much energy and life to her. She and Washington toward answers. have a handful of scenes to establish their relation- Along the way, Beckett meets two German wom- ship, and they do so effectively. The intimacy of their en who arrived in Greece as part of political protests body language: the way they lean into each other. before an upcoming election. That event is central THE September 2, 2021 Page 61

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Michigan City Art League Michigan City Art League, which this year celebrates its 89th year, has unveiled its fall schedule of classes. 'ULYH The studio is in Queen of All Saints School, 1715 E. Barker Ave. Classes are from 6:30-9 p.m. A mate- KRPHWKH rials list is sent to members. The schedule is: • Sept. 7 and 14 — Suzie Rosso. VDYLQJV • Sept. 21 — To be announced. • Sept. 28 and Oct. 5 — Susan Ballew, pencil portraits. • Oct. 12 and 19 — Ginny Scott, reverse painting -LP(ULNVVRQ$JHQW on glass. -RKQVRQ5RDG &DUDQGKRPHFRPER • Oct. 26 and Nov. 2 — Julia Homaas, wet on wet 0LFKLJDQ&LW\,1 &RPELQH\RXUKRPHRZQHUV %XV watercolor trees. MLPHULNVVRQJ\[T#VWDWHIDUPFRP DQGFDUSROLFLHVDQGVDYH • Nov. 9 and 16 — Wendy Kerman, watercolor, pas- ELJWLPH tel, colored pencil and mixed media. /LNHDJRRGQHLJKERU 6WDWH)DUPLVWKHUH • Nov. 23 — food, show and tell, auction. &$//0(72'$< Dues are $25 a year, while a 12-week session costs $35. Membership includes showing and selling artwork at events such as South Bend Art Beat, LaPorte Sunﬂ ower Fair and the Visit Michigan City LaPorte tourism bureau holiday showcase. A two- day waxy colored pencil workshop by Kristy Kutch is in late October, with a membership discount available. 6WDWH)DUP0XWXDO$XWRPRELOH,QVXUDQFH&RPSDQ\ 6WDWH)DUP,QGHPQLW\&RPSDQ\6WDWH)DUP)LUHDQG&DVXDOW\&RPSDQ\ Email Betty Thomas at [email protected] 6WDWH)DUP*HQHUDO,QVXUDQFH&RPSDQ\ or call (219) 879-0903 for details. %ORRPLQJWRQ,/ THE Page 66 September 2, 2021 LaPorte County Parks All registrations/questions go through the Red Mill County Park Administrative Ofﬁ ce, 0185 S. Holmesville Road, LaPorte. Call (219) 325-8315 or visit www.laporte- countyparks.org for more details.

Healthy Lifestyles Homeownership The free social club meets from 9 to 10 a.m. For More Information, Begins Here Wednesdays at Luhr County Park Nature Center, Please Contact 178 S. County Road 150 West, LaPorte. Programs Jennifer Smart Since 1895, we’ve helped individuals reach their goals of hhomeownership.omeownership focus on health trends, gardening, medical informa- Loan Originator We are an award-winning bank with a 277082 NMLS# reputation for sstrongtrong vvaluesalues and qqualityuality tion and balancing active lifestyles. Call at least one 219-262-6028 X 4805 sservice.ervice We offer a variety of mortgage jenniferssmart.com loan products with competitive rates and week in advance to sign up (the maximum allowed plans to help you achieve your goals. is 30). The schedule is: • Oct. 6 — Pulmonary health, Patti Solona, North- Member FDIC 219-262-6028 | Centier.com west Health LaPorte. • Nov. 3 — Understanding Medicare Parts A, B, C and D, and the upcoming annual enrollment pe- riod, Megan Rogers, State Health Insurance As- PLUMBING sistance Program specialist. DYE & HEATING 1600 Lake St., La Porte Nature’s Tiny Tots Designed for parents and grandparents, explore 219-362-6251 nature with toddlers and preschoolers through mu- Toll Free 1-800-393-4449 sic, dancing, storytelling and, weather permitting, hiking. Specializing in Plumbing, Heating, Serving The free program is from 10-11 a.m. Sept. 13 and Air Conditioning, Heat Pumps, You Since 20, Oct. 18 and 25, Nov. 8 and 22 and Dec. 6 and 20 at Luhr County Park. Masks are required for 3 Radiant Heat Boilers, Water Heaters, 1939 & Sewer Services and older. Call (219) 325-8315 at least one week in advance to register. • Residential • Commercial • Industrial Easy Exercises for All Ages “Big Enough To Serve You… The free program is from 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, Small Enough To Know You…” Sept. 15, at Luhr County Park. Physical therapist Diane Rich offers a head-to- toe walk through of exercises to keep muscles and joints limber. Call one week beforehand at (219) 325-8315 to register.

Get great service & great Pioneer Days rates. Historically clad re-enactors and vendors lead the family event from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 25-26, at Creek Ridge County Park, 7943 W. County Road 400 North. Mark Curi, Agent You know I’m always here with Good Neighbor The cost is $2 for adults and $1 for children or se- 203 N LaSalle St Ste 2100 service. But I’m also here with surprisingly niors (4 and younger are free). Experience outdoor Chicago, IL 60601 great rates for everyone. Call me for a quote cooking, crafts, candle dipping, wagon rides and food. Bus: 312-726-3466 to see how much you can save. You might be [email protected] surprised. Licensed in IN and IL Pumpkin Painting & Bingo Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.® Decorate a pumpkin from 5-6:15 p.m. Monday, Individual premiums will vary by customer. All applicants subject to State Farm® underwriting requirements. Oct. 4, at Luhr County Park. State Farm The maximum allowed is 30 people. Pumpkins Bloomington, IL and decorations will be provided. Play bingo and 2001875 win prizes. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Call to register at (219) 325-8315. THE September 2, 2021 Page 67

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Kathleen Kohn. Editor’s note — This weekly spotlight, provided by Tim King, LaPorte County Symphony Or- chestra executive director, highlights its talented musicians. Kathleen Kohn has been a violinist with La- Porte County Symphony Orchestra for 12 years. She also performs with Elkhart County Sympho- ny Orchestra, South Bend Symphony Orchestra and Symphony of the Lakes. She has been the orchestra director at South Bend’s John Adams High School since 2003. She also has taught orchestra at several middle and elementary schools. Kohn has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Notre Dame, and a Master of Sci- ence in music education from Indiana Universi- ty-South Bend.

The American Red Cross LaPorte County Chapter will sponsor the following bloodmobiles: • LaPorte High School, 602 F St., 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Fri- day, Sept. 3. • St. John’s United Church of Christ, 101 St. John Road, noon-6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7. Donors must be in good general health and feeling well, at least 17 (16 with parental consent) and weigh at least 110 pounds. Call (800) 733-2767 or visit www.redcrossblood.org for more details. THE Page 68 September 2, 2021 A “Sharing” Spirit Michigan City Public Library Michigan City Public Library’s circulation/front lobby area is open to the public. Public seating is available, and the computer lab is open. The front door will remain closed until the new doors are installed. Use the temporary public entrance on the east side accessible from the parking lot near the drive-up book drop. The Friends of the Michigan City Public Library book sale is Oct. 21-23 at the library. Donations can be dropped off from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday- Friday at Visit Michigan City LaPorte tourism bureau, 4073 Franklin St. Donations can include magazines, children’s books and puzzles. Two new databases are available: The Ancient Order of Hibernians-McGinnis by the Lake chapter has • Newspapers.com World Collection contains his- donated $5,000 to the Rev. Dennis Blaney, founder and president of torical newspapers from the 1700s-2000s, includ- Sharing Meadows. Proceeds came from the 7th annual AOH Charity Golf ing thousands of well-known regional, state and Outing on Aug. 20 at Michigan City Municipal Golf Course. This is the 7th year in a row AOH has partnered with Share Foundation, whose Sharing small local newspapers in the United States and Meadows is a residential facility in Rolling Prairie serving mentally chal- other countries. Visit tinyurl.com/4f8kfo3v and lenged and other-abled adults. Pictured are (front row, from left): AOH log in with a library card number. President Jack Lydon; Blaney; John Kovacik of Sharing Meadows; and Roger Guerin of AOH. The back row is (from left) Sharing Meadows Work • Fold3, a military-records database powered by Coordinator Maron Aoun and Duane Kelley, a former AOH president. Ancestry.com. It provides access to military records, including stories, photos and personal documents. Visitors can combine records found there with personal effects to create an online LIVE TALK memorial for someone who served. Visit tinyurl. RADIO com/58cnu2vn and log in with a library card number. CALL IN LINE The following program is scheduled: 219-861-1632 • Take-Home Craft for Kids & Teens through DURING LIVE SHOWS Sept. 11. Free take-home craft kits are available at the Youth Services desk while supplies last. 2IÀFH)D[ • Virtual Story Time with Take-Home Craft We Stream Live 24/7 All Over the World! on Sept. 8-14. A new storytime video is posted at 10 a.m. Wednesdays on the library website ZLPVUDGLRFRP and YouTube channel at www.mclib.org/parents/ story-time/ Visit Youth Services to get the craft. The program is aimed at children through age 5. Contact the Youth Services department at (219) Prayer to the 873-3045 for more details. Blessed Virgin Michigan City Public Library is located at 100 E. (Never known to fail.) Fourth St. Visit www.mclib.org for more details. Oh, most beautiful ﬂower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh, Star of the ‘Sea, help me and show me, herein you are my mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of God, A Notice to Our Readers Queen of Heaven and Earth! I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in this necessity. There are none that can withstand your power. Oh, show The Beacher’s office hours are: me herein you are my mother. Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3x). Holy Mother, I place this cause in your hands (3x). Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads so that Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. I can attain my goal. You who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me and that in all instances in my life you are with me. I Friday: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. want in this short prayer to thank you for all things as you conﬁrm once again that I never want to be separated from you in Eternal Glory. Thank Closed: Saturday & Sunday you for your mercy toward me and mine. The person must say this prayer 3 consecutive days. After 3 days, the request will be granted. This prayer must be published after the favor is granted. The Beacher, 911 Franklin St. • (219) 879-0088 • [email protected] THE September 2, 2021 Page 69 Cocktails in the Garden Dunebrook will host “Cocktails in the Garden,” an event to support its child abuse prevention programs, from 5:30-9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16, at The Gardens, 2055 E. U. S. 12. Underwritten in part by American Licorice, the event features ca- sual dining from the Wayne A. Dolson food trucks Social Dolson Insurance Agency Inc. Que BBQ and Rolling 219.879.4524 Stonebaker Pizza, a cash bar from Pat- rick’s Grille and des- sert by South Bend Chocolate Café. An online auction will 1260 E. Michigan Blvd. be available to guests De Vries Tire Co. Michigan City, IN and online participants. Items include Serving the Michigan City Area since 1968 219 874-4261 Notre Dame vs. USC football tickets, a boat cruise, wine Firestone Tires basket, autographed Dunebrook staff member Lisa Kay sports collectibles specializing in: Swartz creates centerpieces for and American Licorice Cocktails in the Garden. Computerized Alignments basket. Donors can Air Conditioning Repairs email [email protected] if interested. Mechanical Repairs Additional recognition is available through spon- sorships offered at price points of $2,500, $1,500, $750, $300 and $100. The evening also includes the presentation of the Lester Radke Community Service Award. Previous winners include: Tony Gillisse, Linda Hough, John 4% * Espar, Jack and Betty Trickler, Michigan City Ex- $ change Club, Diana Dibkey, Angie Nelson, Bruce and Julie Manner, Fred and Sue Miller, Duane Seif- ert, Dave DeLau, Norm Steider, Larry Fegaras, Re- becca Fistel and Joe Coar. Individual seats cost $75. 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(269) 449-3404 Masks will be required for the on-site classes. curtisﬂ[email protected] Chesterton Art Center, 115 S. Fourth St., is offering monthly children’s art classes during the school year taught by Jennifer Aitchison. Students actively participate in learning while studying a major movement of modern art history The Potted Plant each month. All classes include drawing in some Greenhouse & Nursery form and exposure to mediums such as painting, printmaking, sculpture, collage, drawing, weaving and paper arts. Large Containers, Baskets and The September focus is American Realism. The Planters for Sale schedule is: • Monday, 1:30-3 p.m., homeschool, 8- to 15-year-olds. Like Us • Monday,3:30-5p.m., elementary, 8- to 12-year-olds. on • Tuesday, 1-2 p.m., preschool/K, 3- to 5-year-olds. 9813 W. 300 N. • Tuesday, 3:30-5:30 p.m., 5- to 8-year-olds. Michigan City • Wednesday, 1-2 p.m., preschool. (Behind Harbor GMC) • Wednesday, 3:30-5 p.m., 5- to 8-year-olds. September-October Hours • Thursday, 1:30-3 p.m., 8- to 15-year-olds. Thursday-Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. • Thursday, 3:30-5p.m., ﬁ fth through eighth grades. 219-241-0335 • Thursday, 5:30-7 p.m., 13- to 18-year-olds. Tuition is $90 per month for after-school and home-school students (the member rate is $70), and $75 for preschool students (the member rate is $55). Families must be current members to receive the Thank you to discount. Supplies and a snack are included. Stu- St. Anthony: dents must be registered and paid for before the The answer to my start of each month. Masks are required regardless prayer required a of vaccination status. There are no make-up days for missed classes. miracle; since you Visit www.chestertonart.org/youth-classes or call are called the (219) 926-4711 to register or for more details. “Saint of Miracles,” I begged you for assistance. My petition J.P.’s HOUSE & was granted. I bless DECK CLEANING you and thank you for your help. I urge Pressure washing, house deck, concrete walkways, siding, etc. all to call on you for Free estimates. help in situations that Call (219) 221-1412 need a miracle. THE Page 72 September 2, 2021

Brochures Activities to Explore In the Area: Sept. 3-5, 9-12 — “Steel Magnolias,” Footlight Theatre, 1705 Franklin St. Times: 7:30 p.m. Thur.- Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Tickets: $15, $10/children 12 & younger & Thursdays. Reservations: (219) 874- 4035, in person, www.FootlightPlayers.org Sept. 4 — Art in the Park, Long Beach Commu- nity Center, 2501 Oriole Trail. Hours: 9 a.m.-2 p.m./ art exhibits, 10 a.m.-noon/children’s activities. Free. Info: [email protected] Sept. 4 — Turtle Shell-abration, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Indiana Dunes State Park, 1600 N. County Road 25 East, Chesterton. Info: (219) 926-1390. Sept. 4 — Concert on the Farm (Southern Raised), 4:30 p.m., 6718 W. County Road 50 South, LaPorte. Donations accepted. Sept. 5 — Free small-scale concert, 5-7 p.m., Chellberg Farm, 618 N. Mineral Springs Road, Por- ter. Info: (219) 395-1882, www.nps.gov/indu Sept. 5 — The Three Dune Challenge, 7:30-8:15 p.m., Indiana Dunes State Park, 1600 N. County Road 25 East, Chesterton. Info: (219) 926-1390. Sept. 6 — LABOR DAY. Sept. 6 — High Dunes Hike, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Indiana Dunes State Park, 1600 N. County Road 25 East, Chesterton. Info: (219) 926-1390. Sept. 7 — Age Well — Entering the Blue Zone, 6-7 p.m., LaPorte County Public Library Coolspring Branch, 6925 W. County Road 400 North. Info: www.laportelibrary.org Through Sept. 11 — Take-Home Craft for Kids & Teens, Michigan City Public Library, 100 E. Fourth St. Info: (219) 873-3049. Through Sept. 14 — Virtual Story Time with Take-Home Craft, Michigan City Public Library. Video link: www.mclib.org/parents/story-time/ Through Sept. 30 — New exhibit, “Diversity” (Madeleine Schooley), The Legacy Center Gallery in Queen of All Saints Catholic Church, 1719 E. Barker Ave. Info: [email protected] Through Oct. 15 — Exhibit, “Bramson/Indiana/ Lake,” Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W. Second St. Info: www.lubeznikcenter.org Saturdays — Michigan City Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, Eighth and Washington streets (Uptown Arts District). Saturdays — LaPorte Farmers Market, 8 a.m.- 1 p.m., Lincolnway & Monroe (near Mucho Mas). Info: [email protected] First and Third Mondays — Singing Sands Toastmasters Club, 6:30-8 p.m., Zoom. Info: the Beacher Business Printers https://7269291.toastmastersclubs.org. Second Saturdays — Free sunset yoga w/ Lau- 911 Franklin Street • Michigan City ralee Sikorski, 1 hour before sunset, Long Beach (219) 879 0088 • Fax (219) 879 8070 Realty Stop 31 location. Limited parking. Updates: email:email: [email protected] [email protected] • • http://www.bbpnet.com/http://www.thebeacher.com Long Beach Realty Facebook page. In the Region THE September 2, 2021 Page 73 Sept. 2 — Noon Time Talk Series, 12:20 p.m. Envelopes EDT, Midwest Museum of American Art, 429 S. Main St., Elkhart. Cost: $5, members/free. Info: (574) 293-6660. Sept. 2-5 — “A Spectacular Labor Day Weekend,” The Acorn, 107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks, Mich. Lineup: BoDeans, Sept. 2/8 p.m. EDT & Sept. 5/8 p.m. EDT; Junior Marvin & The Legendary Wailers, Sept. 3/8 p.m. EDT; Modern English w/ opener Ganser, Sept. 4/8 p.m. EDT. Reservations: www.acornlive.org, (269) 756-3879. Through Sept. 12 — New exhibits, Box Factory for the Arts, 1101 Broad St., St. Joseph, Mich. Exhibits: “The Hidden Common Place,” “Found,” “ReShoot,” “At the River’s End.” Info: www.boxfactoryforthearts.org Through Sept. 26 — Oils by Liz Williams, The Village Gallery @ Pines Village Retirement Communities, 3303 Pines Village Circle, Valparaiso. Info: www.pinesvillage.org, (219) 465-1591. Saturdays — Wetland Wonders, 10 a.m.-noon, The Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education/Miller Woods ponds, Lake Street north of U.S. 12, Gary’s Miller Beach neighborhood. Info: (219) 395-1882, www.nps.gov/indu Sundays — Bailly Chellberg History Hike, 1-3 p.m., Mineral Springs Road between U.S. 20/12, Porter. Info: (219) 395-1882, www.nps.gov/indu The Region of Three Oaks Museum — 5 Featherbone Ave., Three Oaks Mich. Free admission; donations accepted. Hours (Eastern): noon-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday through October. Vickers Theatre — Now showing: “Roadrun- ner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain” (Not Rated). Times: 6 p.m. Sept. 2. Opens Sept. 3: “On Broadway.” Not Rated. Check website or call for times. All times Eastern. Theater address: 6 N. Elm St., Three Oaks, Mich. Info: www.vickerstheatre.com, (269) 756-3522.

Westchester Public Library Westchester Public Library has curbside pickup at its Thomas and Hageman branches. Use a library card or go online to place holds on up to 10 items, including DVDs and CDs. Once noti- ﬁ ed the items are available, park in specially-numbered spaces at each branch during pickup hours. While parked, call the library phone number posted on the numbered space sign, tell staff your library card number and he/she will check out the items and take them to a table at the parking space and walk away. Patrons then can step out of their vehicle to retrieve them. Curbside hours are Mon- day-Friday (1 to 6 p.m. at Thomas and Hageman) the Beacher Business Printers and Saturday (11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Thomas and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Hageman). 911 Franklin Street • Michigan City Hageman Library (219-926-9080) is located at (219) 879 0088 • Fax (219) 879 8070 100 Francis St., Porter. Thomas Library (219-926- email: [email protected] • http://www.bbpnet.com/ 7696) is located at 200 W. Indiana Ave., Chesterton. THE Page 74 September 2, 2021 Business Cards

On September 2, 1666, the “Great Fire of London” began, destroying more than 13,000 buildings before being brought under control. On September 2, 1789, Congress established the U.S. Treasury Department. Alexander Hamilton was appointed its fi rst secretary. On September 2, 1901, in a speech at the Minnesota State Fair, Vice President Theodore Roosevelt made his “Speak softly and carry a big stick” statement. On September 2, 1930, the fi rst non-stop airplane fl ight from Europe to the United States was completed in 37 hours. On September 2, 1963, “The CBS Evening News” with Walter Cronkite was lengthened from 15 to 30 minutes, becoming network television’s fi rst half- hour nightly newscast. On September 3, 1894, Labor Day was celebrated (as a legal public holiday) for the fi rst time in the United States. On September 3, 1951, the TV soap opera “Search for Tomorrow” made its fi rst appearance on CBS. It ran continuously for 35 years, the last fi ve on NBC. On September 3, 1976, Viking II, an unmanned U.S. spacecraft, landed on Mars, taking the fi rst close-up photographs of the planet’s surface. On September 3, 2001, movie critic Pauline Kael died in Great Barrington, Ma.; she was 82. On September 4, 1781, Los Angeles was founded by Spanish settlers. Its original name was “El Pueb- lo de Nuestra Senora La Regina de Los Angeles de Porciuncula.” On September 4, 1833, Barney Flaherty, a 10-year- old New York boy, became the fi rst newsboy in the United States when he was hired by the publisher of The New York Sun. On September 4, 1882, the Pearl Street Electric Power Co., built by Thomas Edison, began operation in New York City. On September 4, 1888, George Eastman patented the fi rst roll-fi lm camera and registered the name the eacher usiness rinters as Kodak. B B P On September 4, 1951, from San Francisco, the fi rst transcontinental television service began with 911 Franklin Street • Michigan City a telecast of the Japanese peace conference. (219) 879 0088 • Fax (219) 879 8070 email:email: [email protected] [email protected] • • http://www.bbpnet.com/http://www.thebeacher.com On September 5, 1774, the First Continental Con- gress assembled in Philadelphia’s Carpenter Hall. THE September 2, 2021 Page 75

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Marne began during World War I. Color On September 5, 1957, On the Road by beat writer Jack Kerouac was published. o On September 5, 1958, the novel Doctor Zhivago by Russian author Boris Pasternak was published in the United States. On September 6, 1837, women students at Ober- lin Collegiate Institute (now Oberlin College) were granted equal status with men, making it the ﬁ rst co- educational institution of higher learning in America.

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When Stars Collide by Susan Elizabeth Phil- zel with a sapphire crystal, metallic blue dial, and lips (hardcover, $28.99 retail in bookstores and on- three steel-rimmed sub-dials he could use to time his line; also available as an eBook and audiobook. 384 runs.” Nice. pages.) Olivia sees him as arrogant, smart-mouthed. He There may be one drawback to this book: a smile looks at her like she’s a prime steak on his plate, but permanently plastered to your face by the last page. oh my! He has the physique and looks of a Greek In a word, it’s delightful. So kick off your shoes, put god. Watch out, Olivia! your feet up and…enjoy. It only takes a short time on the plane for Olivia This is the ninth book in a series that has gar- and Thad to hate each other. Exchanging barbs be- nered much praise for the author. comes the norm with this pair. Her stories are heartwarming, Actually, the quips are some- laughter-provoking and get to the times amusing and downright heart of relationships — in a high- laughable. ly amusing way… Thad’s assessment of Oliv- The stars colliding in this sto- ia is “she looked like a tigress ry are not celestial, they are the who’d raided an Hermes store.” kind that shine on Twitter and TV He calls her “Disagreeable shows. Opera diva and football Diva.” Why couldn’t they have jock. Now there’s a winning com- paired him with a female rock bination, right? Wrong. Could two star? Instead, he gets a stuck- more different people be thrown up opera singer. together for four weeks and not Henri Marchand, CEO of the kill each other? To be determined. company, and a young woman, Actually, they have a lot more Paisley, are on board to keep in common than they know: Both the tour going — they have are driven to be the best, settle for their work cut out for them. nothing less and never let any love Do opposites attract? Time affair get in the way of their goals. to fi nd out… So how do they come to share four Thad accidentally fi nds out weeks together? For money, of Olivia has received a letter with course. Let me explain… only fi ve words in it — “You did Olivia Shore is a mezzo-sopra- this to me.” When pressed, she no and international opera star. tells him it’s from her former She has some free time between fi ancé, Adam Wheeler, who’s engagements, and her agent signs also an opera singer, just not her up for a lucrative, four-week in Olivia’s league. She broke up tour of the country, being the brand ambassador for with him one week before their wedding. Problem Marchand Timepieces. These are not $49.95 QVC is, Adam committed suicide shortly after. So who’s specials but $10,000+ state-of-the-art watches. sending letters? Suspects run to Adam’s two sisters The Marchand Olivia is promoting is The Cava- who blame Olivia for Adam’s death, and an over- tina3 — a “yellow-gold and stainless-steel bracelet, zealous fan named Rupert Glass. Could there be an ivory dial with diamond chips by the numerals.” someone else? Sounds yummy! Things get even more serious when another en- Wear the watch with her designer dresses, shake velope arrives containing a photo of a bloody T-shirt some hands, pose for photos, smile and be nice for like the one Adam wore when he died. radio and TV interviews…what could be easier? Ha! After several more disturbing events target Oliv- She’s about to fi nd out, because it isn’t until she dis- ia, Thad drops his jock attitude and decides to help covers who her traveling companion is that she re- her, whether she wants it or not. More letters follow grets her decision to take the job… her, and if that’s not enough, she admits she has Meet Thaddeus Walker Bowman Owens, second- lost her voice. string quarterback for the Chicago Stars NFL team. The author of more than 20 books, Phillips’ work At almost 37, Thad is more of a team mentor, but has been published in more than 30 languages. Her his eye and instinct for the game are as sharp as website is www.susanelizabethphillips.com ever. And, he has to admit, the $12,000 watch he’s There’s only one more thing to say — brava, Miss touting — the Victory780 — is a beauty…“heavy Phillips! steel bracelet, platinum case, and black ceramic be- Till next time, happy reading! THE September 2, 2021 Page 79

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