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Volume 35, Number 7 Thursday, February 21, 2019 Making Movie Magic by Kayla Weiss

James Ward was among the more than 150 animators who helped bring “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” to life.

ames Ward fell in love with computer graphics and animation when he was 12. More than two decades later, he still recalls the 1995 movie Jthat sparked his interest. Pixar’s “Toy Story.” “It looked so different,” he recalls. “Even at that young age, I wanted to learn how that was made, and how to be able to do something like that. “Animation just really spoke to me as a young kid. It was then that I de- cided that this was the path for me.” Now, approaching 25 years later, the Michigan City High School graduate has the distinction of being among more than 150 animators who worked on “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” which is the odds-on favorite to win the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature on Sunday, Feb. 24. James Ward Continued on Page 2 THE Page 2 February 21, 2019

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I moved to San Diego, it was to be closer to the in- Continued from Page 1 Making Movie Magic dustry without having to be directly in L.A. I wasn’t “The whole awards getting jobs right off the bat, but it did allow me season has been so the freedom to attend some conferences and talk to wild,” Ward said in some recruiters. Just being in that area helped me a phone interview get into that mindset, and one day, I just got that with The Beacher. “I lucky call – they were looking for new animators to have been working work on the ‘Green Lantern’ movie. in movies for nine years, and worked on so many movies, and this was so dif- ferent because ev- eryone loved it. “There were around 700 people working on this fi lm, and it’s been so great to be working on something that’s Pixar’s “Toy Story” (1995) was the fi lm that sparked James’ interest in so well-received and computer animation. well-loved.” Ward says he was fortunate that, after graduat- ing from high school, he was able to pursue the fi eld James’ fi rst big break in the industry involved work on the 2011 DC super-hero fi lm “Green Lantern” starring Ryan Reynolds. of computer visuals and animation. He earned a two-year fi ne arts degree from Vincennes Univer- “I was stoked. As an animator fresh out of school, sity, followed by studies at Indiana University-Pur- you hope that one day you’ll get the call for a big due University Indianapolis, which had just started movie, of course, but I never expected to be called teaching 3-D animation. on to help create a DC movie right off the bat. It “I got to learn all of the different aspects there, was really exciting and a great learning experience and a little touch of animation, which I thought was for me.” something amazing,” he said. “When I fi rst began Through his career with Sony Pictures Image- to pursue this after high school, I always had just works, he has had the good fortune to work with assumed that I wouldn’t be able to get the kind of a company that does Computer Generated Imagery degree I was looking for unless I went out of state. and visual effects. CGI applies computer graphics But it was all so expensive, so when I found out that to special effects. Visual effects are images created there was an opportunity to learn some of these or manipulated after live-action footage is captured. skills at a local university, I was thrilled.” Ward has worked on many exciting projects, in- Upon earning his four-year degree, Ward wanted cluding several Spider-Man fi lms, “Oz: The Great to further his education and fi ne-tune his skills, so and Powerful” (2013), Tom Cruise’s “Edge of Tomor- he signed up for online classes through animation- row” (2014) and “Alice Through The Looking Glass” mentor.com, where the instructors were profession- (2016). al animators still in the business, at studios such In “Edge of Tomorrow,” a sci-fi variation on Dreamworks and Pixar. “Groundhog Day” in which Cruise’s character exists Fresh out of school, Ward made a big change. in a time loop amid an alien invasion, Ward helped Packing up and leaving the comforts of small-town create the movements of the alien creatures known Indiana life, he fl ew out to San Diego to begin a ca- as Mimics. reer as an animator. In “Oz: The Great and Powerful,” he was respon- “As an animator, you travel a lot,” he said. “When sible for animating Finley, the fl ying monkey, in THE February 21, 2019 Page 3

James helped convey the movement of an alien race in “Edge of Tomorrow.” Glinda’s fl oating bubbles, as well as the rest of the fl oating bubbles Glinda created during that scene. In “Alice Through the Looking Glass,” he helped create the Ocean of Time (a time-travel portal that Alice and the others encounter), along with clock- work creatures that join to build an even larger clockwork creature Alice must face.

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A production of “The Tempest” during the 2016 festival season. The Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival will em- in its 16th year, it offers a spin on some of Shake- phasize community events during its 2019 season, speare’s most famed works. Tickets, which cost $10, culminating in a new exhibit at South Bend’s The are available at shakespeare.nd.edu History Museum. Now in its third year, Shakespeare in Fremont The season includes Shakespeare After Hours Park (7 p.m. EDT July 25-26) unveils a new, free (July 19), ShakeScenes (July 20) and Shakespeare production directed by award-winning Marlon in Fremont Park (July 25-26). The festival’s touring Burnley and featuring talent drawn from local and professional companies will return in summer neighborhoods. The seven-week program, which 2020 for its 20th anniversary celebration. involves community-based organizations in South Kicking off the season is Shakespeare After Hours Bend, lets young people work directly with adults (7 and 9:30 p.m. EDT July 19), which embraces The to create, rehearse and perform a show inspired by Bard’s “bawdy, boozy and bloody side,” according to Shakespeare. Take lawn chairs and picnic baskets. a press release. Held at LangLab, 1302 High St., The festival will collaborate with The History Mu- South Bend, the adults-only performance features seum, 808 W. Washington St., on an exhibit showcas- dozens of local artists. The event has sold out the ing the past, present and future of Shakespearean past two years. Tickets, which are $15, are avail- performance, analysis and culture at Notre Dame. able at shakespeare.nd.edu Opening Aug. 24 and continuing through summer Returning to Notre Dame’s Washington Hall 2021, it features costumes, photographs, props and is ShakeScenes (2 p.m. EDT July 20), the family- interactives. In addition, a series of performances friendly event featuring performances from dozens are planned throughout the museum’s galleries. of young people from throughout Michiana. Now Visit historymuseumsb.org for more details.

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Win a Blue Chip Casino Hotel $1,000 777 Blue Chip Drive, Michigan City, Indiana Shopping Spree SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 2019 9 AM - 5 PM SUNDAY, MARCH 3, 2019 9 AM - 4 PM • Talk with professionals in home building, remodeling, home maintenance, gardening and more! • You will find ideas and answers at the show regarding any project you might be considering in your home or garden. • Experts will help you find solutions to all your maintenance challenges. From kitchens and baths to floors and doors, heating and cooling, sunrooms, patios and yards, furnishings, crafts and more, you will find the products and advice you need. Contact B.A.L.C. 219-326-0624 for more information or visit www.balc.org THE Page 14 February 21, 2019 4th Friday @ The Vic Michigan City Public Library Oxana Grigoryeva will speak on The following programs are available at Russia during 4th Friday @ The Vic Michigan City Public Library, 100 E. Fourth St.: at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, at The Val- • Makerspace: open lab hours from 3 to 5 paraiso International Center, 309 E. p.m. Thursdays in February. Lincolnway. Youth ages 6-18 can create with LEGO WeDo, Grigoryeva was born and raised Micro Bits, paper circuits and Ozobots. Children 12 in Naberezhnye Chelny in the Re- and younger must have a parent or guardian attend public of Tatarstan. After studying with them. English in her homeland, she ar- • Needle Arts League at 5:30 p.m. Thursdays, rived in the U.S. 16 years ago, liv- Feb. 21 and 28. ing in Cleveland and Chicago before settling in Val- Membership to the group, formerly known as the paraiso six years ago. She works as a caregiver for Knit Club, is open to anyone interested in needle seniors. arts such as crochet, needlepoint, cross-stitch, crew- The program is free. Call (219) 464-1122 for more el, tatting and other hand stitching. All skill levels details. and ages are welcome. • Bookmarks: “Educated” at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22. Book Signing Tori Binelli will review Tara Westover’s memoir about a young Stephanie Livingston will have a book signing for girl who, kept out of school, leaves Long Shot: Beating the Odds to Love and Happi- her survivalist family and goes ness from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24, at Michigan on to earn a doctorate from Cam- City Public Library, 100 E. Fourth St. bridge University. Livingston, who has a practice in Michigan City, • Great Decisions at 6:30 p.m. received her doctorate from Loyola University Chi- Monday, Feb. 25. cago and has spent more than 25 years working as The foreign-policy discussion a clinical psychologist. program returns for its 21st season. The discussion is the Middle East: regional disorder. Reading ma- terial is available at the circulation desk. FREE • Story Time at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, and HAUL AWAY 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27. of your old mattress set, Children birth to age 5 and adults will enjoy sto- set-up of your new set We have a ries, songs and crafts. Arrive a few minutes early to mattress receive a name tag. for every need - and • Tinkercad at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, in every budget! the Makerspace. TWIN SINGLES START AT Registration is required for the program that in- $99 volves Tinkercad, a free online collection of software QUEEN SETS tools. This session, for children 10-18, serves as an START AT $ introduction to 3-D design, art and printing. No ex- 277 perience is necessary. All registered participants re- ceive a 3-D print of his/her creations. Register at the Youth Services desk or call (219) 873-3045 for more info. Space is limited. MCPL 3-D printing rules ap- ply, and the printing fee is waived for this program. • Learning Center Volunteers Needed The Learning Center needs volunteer tutors for children and adults. Students need assistance in: reading, math, high school equivalency and English as a Second Language. All supplies and training are SAME OR 6 MONTHS provided. All that’s required are two hours a week. MORE THAN JUST A FURNITURE STORE! NEXT DAY SAME AS Contact Jessica Hoffmaster at (219) 873-3043 or CASH 1106 E US HWY 20, MICHIGAN CITY DELIVERY FINANCING stop by the center for more information. (219) 872-6501 or 1-800-606-8035 ON ALL AND 90 DAY ❑ OPEN Monday - Friday 9:30 - 6, IN-STOCK LAY-AWAY Saturday 9 - 6, Sunday 12 - 4 ITEMS! AVAILABLE! Contact Robin Kohn at (219) 873-3049 for more VISIT US ONLINE! www.naturallywoodfurniturecenter.com information on library programming. THE February 21, 2019 Page 15

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Dear Fellow NW Indiana Resident,

Back pain and sciatica can be one of the most frustrating problems to deal with…leading to pain killers, expensive MRIs, multiple injections, even surgery.

What’s worse is that many times these costly procedures do not lead to being pain free…or even less pain OR relief…leading to frustration…feeling like life is passing you by…and depression.

BUT from experience of helping over 2,000 patients with back pain and sciatica heal naturally without medications, injections or surgery…I can share that in every case the person got back to normal because the CAUSE of their back pain and sciatica was addressed correctly.

 


 

   

From my experience, there are 3 most common causes we see at Orthopedic and Balance Therapy:

Cause #1: Stenosis, Arthritis, DDD (Degenerative Disc Disease)

Pain with standing and walking? Less pain when you sit down? 50 or more candles on your next birthday cake?

If you answered Yes to these 3 questions, then there’s a 99% chance the cause of your back pain or sciatica is stenosis, arthritis or DDD.
Sufferers with this cause also may have lower back stiffness when they first get out of bed in the morning…and may need to “move around” for 15 minutes…or get a hot shower before they loosen up.

They usually have trouble being on their feet for long times…and need to “sit down for a minute” to get relief.

This is the person who needs to lean forward on the grocery cart to make it through the store.

Cause #2: Herniated Discs or Pinched Nerves

Sufferers with herniated discs are usually younger…40 years of age or younger…and have sharp pain down the back of their leg when they bend forward or lift.

As a general rule, the further down the leg they have pain, numbness or tingling…the more pressure they’re putting on their nerve.

They have pain bending forward…and usually relief bending backwards or standing.

Cause #3:

This third cause is the most commonly missed cause of back pain and sciatica because it does not show up easily on an X-ray or MRI.

Sufferers of this cause usually have pain with changing positions, such as getting in and out of a car…or rolling in bed…or getting in and out of bed.

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Sitting or driving is usually a problem…and one leg can feel “heavier” than the other.

Sufferers with this cause even can experience groin pain and trouble controlling their bladder (even at a young age).







 

  

 

When you know the cause of your back pain and sciatica, then it’s much easier to do the right treatment to get back to normal…and heal naturally.

However, finding the exact CAUSE of your lower back pain and sciatica can be tricky…because some back pain and sciatica sufferers can have more than 1 CAUSE!


 
 

  


Here’s what you will learn at the workshop:

• What cause #3 is…this is the sneakiest cause of lower back pain and sciatica.

• How to determine the cause of your lower back pain without an expensive MRI (Did you know that up to 85% of people over 50 who have no symptoms of back pain or sciatica will show up with a bulging disc on an MRI? That’s right…they have no symptoms, yet the MRI shows a bulging disc.)

• How to match the right treatment to the exact cause of your symptoms (this is where most patients get poor results… when the correct treatment is not matched to the correct cause).

• Why this one popular “quick fix” treatment is doing you more harm than good…in the process lowering your chances for permanent relief from your symptoms.

So call my office now and secure your spot for my Lower Back pain and Sciatica Workshop…

• LaPORTE Call (219) 380-0809. Tuesday, March 5th, from 5-6 PM located at 1405 E. Lincolnway Suite B (across Indiana 2 from Walmart). • VALPARAISO Call (219) 548-8770. Thursday, March 7th, from 6 to 7 PM located at 3125 Calumet Ave. Suite 8 (next to the YMCA).

This workshop is FREE, but I am only taking 20 attendees at each location due to space constraints.

Sincerely,

Dr. Arlan Alburo PT, DPT, MTC Orthopedic and Balance Therapy Specialists

P.S. As a bonus, all attendees will receive a copy of my most recently published report on the Top 10 Most Burning Questions For Sciatica.

P.P.S. Call (219) 380-0809 in LaPorte or (219) 548-8770 in Valparaiso now to secure your spot for my Lower Back Pain and Sciatica Workshop. PAID ADVERTISEMENT THE THE Page 18 February 21, 2019 February 21, 2019 Page 19 Well, I’m confi dent about three nominees, semi- certain about two, iffy on the rest. And the Oscar Goes to... Which means the up-for-grabs essence of this by Andrew Tallackson year’s Oscar ceremony grants you, dear reader, plenty of opportunities to best me in our annual now? Questionable. That’s why... Who Will Win: The most exciting match of the “Beat the Editor” Oscar contest. Who I’d Pick: ...“Green Book” has the best night. Conventional wisdom says Bale clinched the Many years, Oscar races are all-but assured. A chance at an upset: a thoughtful period piece, with category with his dead-on portrait of former Vice certain picture carries its weight through awards awards-worthy work by its cast. The 12-year-old in President Dick Cheney. He packed on the weight season, the momentum culminating in a slew of me, though, would delight in seeing “Black Pan- and captured the deliberate cadence of his voice. shiny golden statues. ther,” the year’s most all-around entertaining fi lm, But the fi lm has met with mixed reaction, and con- Not so this year. steal everyone’s thunder. troversy surrounding fi red “Bohemian Rhapsody” With no forerunner, and with Best Picture these BEST DIRECTOR director Bryan Singer has not stalled the momen- days the forehead-slapping surprise of the night, Spike Lee, “BlacKkKlansman”; Pawel Paw- tum for Malek, who just picked up a BAFTA (Brit- anything is possible when winners are announced likowski, “Cold War”; Yorgos Lanthimos, “The ain’s answer to the Oscars) for Best Actor. Feb. 24 on ABC. 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Wife”; Olivia Colman, “The Favourite”; Lady Here’s the breakdown of what follows: The fi rst BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS Gaga, “A Star Is Born”; Melissa McCarthy, category, Who Will Win, is my Oscar prediction, Amy Adams, “Vice”; Marina de Tavira, “Can You Ever Forgive Me?” highlighted in bold. The second category, Who I’d “Roma”; Regina King, “If Beale Street Could Pick, represents my personal favorite if contrary to Talk”; Emma Stone, “The Favourite”; Rachel the contender I believe will win. The Who Will Win Weisz, “The Favourite.” fi eld is the one that counts in terms of the contest. So, without further ado, here we go: BEST PICTURE “Black Panther”; “BlacKkKlansman”; “Bo- Alfonso Cuarón directs Yalitza Aparicio on the set of “Roma.” hemian Rhapsody”; “The Favourite”; “Green Who Will Win: Cuarón. Yes, he won a few years Book”; “Roma”; “A Star Is Born”; “Vice.” back for “Gravity,” but “Roma” is proof he can pull off anything: wizards, war, space and, now, intimate family drama. Who I’d Pick: Sentimentality doesn’t cast the same spell it once did, but Spike Lee pulled off his most potent fi lm in years with “BlackKklansman”: sadly relevant in this allegedly “enlightened” era. BEST ACTOR Christian Bale, “Vice”; Bradley Cooper, “A Glenn Close in “The Wife.” Star Is Born”; Willem Dafoe, “At Eternity’s Who Will Win: No contest. This is Close’s sev- Gate”; Rami Malek, “Bohemian Rhapsody”; enth nomination, and she gave a career high in Viggo Mortensen, “Green Book.” “The Wife”: a carefully modulated performance of resentment erupting in full-blown rage. Marvelous work by a consummate actress. Regina King in “If Beale Street Could Talk.” Who I’d Pick: Close...but of the fi ve nominees, McCarthy was the most moving, and surprising. Who Will Win: King is incredibly moving: a por- “Roma.” Who could have expected the “Bridesmaids” star to trait of a mother who risks everything for her child. Who Will Win: Critics love “Roma.” It’s well- create such an endearing portrait of such an unlik- Overlooked too long in this industry, King can dive crafted, culled from director Alfonso Cuarón’s child- able individual. into diffi cult material like an old pro. hood and exploring issues of class and race within BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR Who I’d Pick: King...although at some point, a single family in 1970s Mexico. And for Netfl ix, its Mahershala Ali, “Green Book”; Adam Driv- Adams must stop being treated like the Oscar distributor, the fi lm is proof the streaming service is er, “BlacKkKlansman”; Sam Elliott, “A Star Is equivalent of Susan Lucci. more than a repository for crappy sci-fi . Born”; Richard E. Grant, “Can You Ever For- BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY “Roma” also is patience-taxing slow — how long give Me?”; Sam Rockwell, “Vice.” “The Favourite,” Deborah Davis, Tony Mc- must we watch someone clean dog poop off the fl oor? Who Will Win: When Ali erupts, festering dis- Namara; “First Reformed,” Paul Schrader; — and lacking a satisfying payoff. Will the fi lm content shattering his poise, the Oscar race was “Green Book,” Nick Vallelonga, Brian Currie, stand the test of time, remembered 10 years from Rami Malek as Freddie Mercury in “Bohemian Rhapsody.” over. Doesn’t matter that he won two years ago for Continued on Page 20 THE Page 20 February 21, 2019 Chamber Annual Dinner Chesterton Art Center The Michigan City Area Chamber of Commerce’s Sue Coombs will teach a Beginning Mosaic Class Annual Dinner is 5:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 9, starting from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, March 7, at at Blue Chip Casino Hotel Stardust Event Center. Chesterton Art Center, 115 S. Fourth St. The dinner is an opportunity for members and the community to hear updates, connect with other members and network. Certain members will be recognized for chamber milestones and several as Legacy Businesses, which are family owned and multi-generational. Those honored are: Albano’s Villa, Al’s Supermarkets, Applegate & Co. CPAs, Dekker Vacuum Technologies, Galveston Steak- house, Integrative Flavors Inc. and Triplex Plating. This year, the chamber will celebrate diversity, featuring cuisines and cocktails representing mul- tiple heritages. Members and guests may sample Mediterranean, American, Mexican and Italian foods, along with paired cocktails. Mosaic artwork by Sue Coombs. The dinner is open to the public. The cost is $75 The six-week class covers basic techniques, tools per person. Pre-registration and payment for non- and materials used in contemporary mosaics. Prop- members are required at MichiganCityChamber.com er adhesives, substrates, design/layout, grouting and how to cut glass will be demonstrated. Experi- Senior Bingo mentation with color and texture is emphasized. Life Care Center of Michigan City, 802 E. U.S. 20, Students may use their own design, or choose from will host free Senior Bingo from 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, provided designs to create an indoor mosaic. Feb. 26. Games are canceled if the weather is poor. The fee is $275 (the material fee is included), with Call (219) 872-7251 and ask for Terri, Loretta, Jill a $30 discount for members. All tools and materials or Melissa for more details. are included. Call (219) 926-4711 for details.

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Peter Farrelly; “Roma,” Alfonso Cuarón; 'ULYH “Vice,” Adam McKay. Who Will Win: The night’s best chance for “The KRPHWKH Favourite” to score a trophy: a rare period piece where women call the shots: politically, sexually. Who I’d Pick: “Green Book” is co-penned by VDYLQJV Nick Vallelonga, the son of Viggo Mortensen’s char- acter, and it carried Don Shirley’s blessing before his death. The script is alternately hilarious, heart- rending and inspiring. -LP(ULNVVRQ$JHQW BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY -RKQVRQ5RDG &DUDQGKRPHFRPER “The Ballad of Buster Scruggs,” Joel Coen, 0LFKLJDQ&LW\,1 &RPELQH\RXUKRPHRZQHUV %XV Ethan Coen; “BlacKkKlansman,” Charlie MLPHULNVVRQJ\[T#VWDWHIDUPFRP DQGFDUSROLFLHVDQGVDYH Wachtel, David Rabinowitz, Kevin Willmott, ELJWLPH Spike Lee; “Can You Ever Forgive Me?,” Nicole /LNHDJRRGQHLJKERU 6WDWH)DUPLVWKHUHŠ Holofcener and Jeff Whitty; “If Beale Street &$//0(72'$< Could Talk,” Barry Jenkins; “A Star Is Born,” Eric Roth, Bradley Cooper, Will Fetters. Who Will Win: No idea. Seriously. This could be the consolation prize — for Lee not winning Best Director — for “BlacKkKlansman.” However... Who I’d Pick: “Can You Ever Forgive Me?” explored an exceptionally complex woman, making her sympathetic in light of indefensible behavior. 6WDWH)DUP0XWXDO$XWRPRELOH,QVXUDQFH&RPSDQ\ Funny, surprisingly moving, it deserves the prize. 6WDWH)DUP,QGHPQLW\&RPSDQ\6WDWH)DUP)LUHDQG&DVXDOW\&RPSDQ\  6WDWH)DUP*HQHUDO,QVXUDQFH&RPSDQ\ %ORRPLQJWRQ,/ Contact Andrew Tallackson at [email protected] THE February 21, 2019 Page 21 Westchester Public Library The following programs are available: • Knit Wits and Pearls of Wisdom at 9 a.m. Thursdays, Feb. 21 and 28, at Hageman Li- brary, 100 Francis St., Porter. The weekly meeting is open to the skilled and novices, with no registration required. • Bits & Bytes series, Android for Beginners, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, at the Thomas Library Serials/Automation Depart- ment, 200 W. Indiana Ave., Chesterton. Registration is required by visiting or calling the IT Department at (219) 926-7696, or registering at www.wpl.lib.in.us. Click on the Bits & Bytes link. Find new • Bookmarks at the Museum at 2 p.m. Thurs- traditions to day, Feb. 21, at Westchester Township History BUILD... Museum, 700 W. Porter Ave., Chesterton. Tori Binelli reviews Tara Westover’s “Educated.” AT YOUR HOME. • Books That Make You Think Discussion Give your snow angels joy with a yard of your own; Group from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, at the place where memories made will last a lifetime. Thomas Library’s Bertha Wood Meeting Room. PLAN CONSTRUCTION OF YOUR DREAM HOME, SO YOU CAN START BUILDING THIS SPRING! The selection is E.L. Doctorow’s “The March.” CALL A LENDER TODAY! Register at the reference desk, at the upstairs com- 269.469.5552 puter classroom or by calling (219) 926-7696. Cop- ies of the book are available for checkout. • Lego Club from 4 to 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, at the Thomas Library Children’s Department. bankwithmutual.com/yourhome Children build around a different theme using NMLS 514357 SUBJECT TO CREDIT APPROVAL the library’s Legos. Registration is required by call- ing (219) 926-7696. MELODY’S WHOLE HOUSE ESTATE SALE Conducting Professional Estate Sales for 26 Years. Fully Insured and Bonded. Family Owned and Operated

We offer professionally conducted estate, downsizing & moving sales done in your Home! • WPL Movies in February: “The House with a Clock in Its Walls” at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, at The Baugher Center, 100 W. Indiana Ave. Call for your Free in HOME Evaluation The fi lm is Rated PG. Free popcorn is available. • Oscar Trivia Night from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tues- 574.355.1500 MELODY day, Feb. 26, at Westchester Township History 574.355.1600 TOM Museum. 574.753.8695 OFFICE Teams of 1-4 can vie for a prize. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. and remain open until the event is full. Refreshments will be served. [email protected] • Hamilton Party for the Young and Scrap- www.melodysestatesale.com py from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, in the Thomas Branch Bertha Wood Meeting Room. Share knowledge and make a magnet craft. Regis- “We LOVE what we do” ~ Melody tration is required by calling (219) 926-7696. THE Page 22 February 21, 2019 Duneland Historical Society Dunes Summer Camps Duneland Historical Society meets at 7 p.m. Registration is under way for youth-oriented Thursday, Feb. 21, at The Baugher Center, 100 W. camps through Dunes Learning Center, 700 Howe Indiana Ave., Chesterton. Road, Chesterton. The program offers a look at the early history The offerings are: and people of Liberty Township through a tour of Kimball Cemetery. Located in the south end of the township, it is the burial site of many early settlers, including the Kimball, Zane, Dillingham, Phares, Keene and Biggs families. DHS members will pres- ent the early history of some of these families and several individuals. All DHS programs are free and open to the pub- lic. Memberships are available. Call (219) 983-9715 for more details. Harbor Country Hikers

Harbor Country Hikers will head to New Buffalo Youngsters and counselors in a Dunes Discovery Camp beach, the intention to see ice formations and a sun- pose for a group photograph. set, at 6:15 p.m. EST Wednesday, Feb. 27. Dunes Discovery Camps HCH leaders Janet Schrader and Pat Fisher will During the fi ve-day/four-night summer camp, explain the origins of Lake Michigan ice formations, children ages 9-13 explore rivers, search for sala- and share tales from their trips along the shoreline. manders, identify insects, hike through dunes, cool The group will meet at New Buffalo Beach park- off in Lake Michigan and sing around the campfi re. ing lot, 200 Marquette Drive, followed by an easy, Tuition is $479. Dates are: short walk, but ice, cold and wind could add to the • Discovery Camp 1: June 24-28. diffi culty. • Discovery Camp 2: July 15-19. Visit harborcountryhikers.com for details. • Discovery Camp 3: July 22-26. Dunes Adventure Camp During the fi ve-day/four-night summer camp, youth ages 14-17 develop outdoor leadership and wilderness skills as they hike, kayak and explore Indiana’s dunes. Other skills include back-country survival and nature photography. Dates are July 8-12. Tuition is $479. Critter Camp Younger children, ages 6-8, are the focus of the day camp that runs Aug. 5-9. The nature theme lets youth explore the park’s forests, streams, meadows and trails. Activities range from camp crafts to themed hikes. The cost is $199. Chellberg Farm Camps Chellberg Farm is the backdrop of the new camp where children interact with animals, explore the forest and play games to learn more about farm life. Tuition is $79 per session. For children 5-6, day camp hours are from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sessions are: • 1A — Tuesdays, June 11, 18 and 25. • 2A — Tuesdays, July 9, 16 and 23. For children 7-8, day camp hours are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sessions are: • 1B — Thursdays, June 13, 20 and 27. • 2B — Thursdays, July 11, 18 and 25. Visit duneslearningcenter.org to register or for more details on the camps. THE February 21, 2019 Page 23 Wedding Dresses Exhibit, Living History Series at The Heritage Museum A new exhibit celebrates wedding gowns from Visit www.theheritagemcc.org for details. 1890 to 2013 at The Heritage Museum and Cultural Center, 601 Main St., St. Joseph, Mich. The exhibit highlights stories behind the women who wore the dresses. It also includes vintage veils, shoes and wedding accoutrement. A free opening reception is from 6 to 8 p.m. EST Thursday, Feb. 21. Museum executive director Elizabeth Andrews, who curated the exhibit with textiles expert and historian Renee Gardner, will attend. Wine and refreshments will be served, and donations are welcome. Lynch The museum also kicks off its three-part “Living History Series” with Terry Lynch on Wednesday, Feb. 20. Lynch specializes in historical portrayals. The suggested donation is $5. The schedule is (all times 6:30 p.m. Eastern): • “Alexander Hamilton: The American Rags to Riches Story” on Wednesday, Feb. 20. • “Hysteria in Salem with Judge John Hathorne” on Wednesday, Sept. 11. • “Charles Dickens: A Tale with a Twist!” on Wednesday, Dec. 4.

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Spring Career Expo 2019 Alumni, students and community members are Free Estimates invited to Purdue University Northwest’s Spring Install Hardwood, Vinyl Career Expo 2019 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Curtis & Engineered Flooring Feb. 22, in the Great Hall of the Dworkin Student Install Tile Services and Activities Complex. Flooring Attendees can expect about 70 employers seek- ing part-time, full-time and internship opportuni- ties across a variety of industries and academic disciplines. Job seekers should dress appropriately (business professional attire) to meet with potential employers and have copies of their resume ready. (269) 449-3404 The event is free. Contact the PNW Career Cen- ter at (219) 989-2600 or visit pnw.edu/career-center/ curtisfl[email protected] careerexpoemployer for details. THE February 21, 2019 Page 25 LaPorte County Parks Awards

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Qubit Networks and New Age Telecom employees Niki Phalen and Tom Mizwicki accept the Organization of the Year Award. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, State Farm Fire and Casualty Company The LaPorte County Parks staff, park board 1706811 Bloomington, IL and foundation presented their annual community awards at the Feb. 6 park board meeting at Red Mill County Park. Organization of the Year went to employees from Qubit Networks and New Age Telecom for donating their time to improvement and habi- tat projects at Luhr County Park in 2018. Several employees provided labor to place native plants in a new butterfl y garden, remove protective Old Fashioned Quality & Service tree tubes from newly planted trees, with a Satisfaction Guarantee remove invasive species from newly All Service Techs Background Checked acquired land and cut back brush Thode and Drug Tested behind the nature center. 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Brochures Activities to Explore In the Area: Feb. 21 — Books That Make You Think Discus- sion Group, E.L. Doctorow’s “The March,” 4-5:30 p.m., Westchester Public Library, 200 W. Indiana Ave., Chesterton. Feb. 21 — Duneland Historical Society, 7 p.m., The Baugher Center, 100 W. Indiana Ave., Chesterton. Feb. 21-25 — Vickers Theatre, 6 N. Elm St., Three Oaks, Mich. Now showing: Oscar Nominated Short Films-Animated. Rated PG. Times: 6 p.m. Feb. 21/3:30 & 9 p.m. Feb. 23. Also: Oscar Nominat- ed Short Films-Documentary. Rated R. Time: Noon Feb. 24. Also: Oscar Nominated Short Films-Live Action. Rated R. Times: 9:15 p.m. Feb. 22/12:30 p.m. Feb. 23. Also: “Green Book.” Rated PG-13. Times: 6 p.m. Fri./Sat./Mon., 3:30 p.m. Sun. All times East- ern. Info: vickerstheatre.com, (269) 756-3522. Feb. 22 — Bookmarks: “Educated,” 2 p.m., Mich- igan City Public Library, 100 E. Fourth St. Info: (219) 873-3049. Feb. 22 — Open-mic venue, Friday at Footlight, 7 p.m., Footlight Theatre, 1705 Franklin St. Admis- sion: audience/free, performers/$2. Registration: (219) 874-4035, www.FootlightPlayers.org Feb. 23 — Hamfest, 7 a.m.-1 p.m., LaPorte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge St. Feb. 23 — Science in the National Lakeshore: Sugar Maple Research, 2-4 p.m., Indiana Dunes Visitor Center, 1215 N. Indiana 49, Porter. Info: (219) 395-1882. Feb. 23 — WPL Movies in February: “The House with a Clock in Its Walls,” 3 p.m., The Baugher Cen- ter, 100 W. Indiana Ave. Feb. 23 — Stargazing, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Kemil Beach parking area, 27 N. East State Park Road, Chesterton. Info: (219) 395-1882. Feb. 23 — All Ages Punk/Metal/Rock Show, 6:30 p.m., P.A.R.C., 1713 Franklin St. Admission: $5 cov- er. Info: [email protected] Feb. 23 — Open Mic Night with host The Toona’s, 8 p.m. EST, The Acorn Theater, 107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks, Mich. Free. Info: acornlive.org, (269) 756-3879. Feb. 24 — Maple Sugar Time Demonstration, noon-3 p.m., Friendship Botanic Gardens, 2055 E. U.S. 12. Free. Info: www.friendshipgardens.org, (219) 878-9885 Feb. 24 — Book signing, Stephanie Livings- ton, 2-4 p.m., Michigan City Public Library, 100 E. Fourth St. Feb. 24 — Bird Window Bingo, 2-4 p.m., Indiana the eacher usiness rinters Dunes State Park, 1600 N. County Road 25 East, B B P Chesterton. Info: (219) 926-1390. 911 Franklin Street • Michigan City Feb. 25 — Monday Musicale, 7 p.m., First Pres- (219) 879 0088 • Fax (219) 879 8070 byterian Church, 121 W. Ninth St. Free; donations email: [email protected] • http://www.thebeacher.com accepted. Info: (219) 874-3754, (219) 362-1421. Feb. 26 — Tinkercad, 4 p.m., Michigan City Pub- THE February 21, 2019 Page 29 lic Library, 100 E. Fourth St. Registration: (219) Envelopes 873-3045. Feb. 26 — Oscar Trivia Night, 7-8:30 p.m., West- chester Township History Museum, 700 W. Porter Ave., Chesterton. Feb. 27 — Hamilton Party for the Young and Scrappy, 6-7 p.m., Westchester Public Library, 200 W. Indiana Ave., Chesterton. Feb. 27 — Harbor Country Hikers, 6:15 p.m. EST, New Buffalo Beach parking lot, 200 Marquette Drive. Info: harborcountryhikers.com Through April 1 — Display, Great Lakes Muse- um of Military History memorabilia, Visit Michigan City LaPorte tourism bureau, Franklin Street next to Planet Fitness. Info: (219) 872-5055. In the Region Feb. 22 — 4th Friday @ The Vic, 7 p.m., The Val- paraiso International Center, 309 E. Lincolnway. Free. Info: (219) 464-1122. Feb. 22-March 9 — “Little Shop of Horrors,” Elkhart Civic Theatre @ Bristol (Ind.) Opera House, 210 E. Vistula St. Times (Eastern): 7:30 p.m. Feb. 22- 23, March 1-2, 8-9/3 p.m. March 3. Tickets: adults/$21, seniors 62+/$19. Student discounts available. Reser- vations: elkhartcivictheatre.org, (574) 848-4116. Feb. 24 — Painting workshop with Mike More- house, 2-4 p.m. EST, The Box Factory for the Arts, 1101 Broad St., St. Joseph, Mich. Cost: $40 (sup- plies included). Info: boxfactoryforthearts.org, (269) 983-3688. Feb. 26 — Poetry Night at the Box, 7 p.m. EST, The Box Factory for the Arts, 1101 Broad St., St. Jo- seph, Mich. Signup/6:30 p.m. EST. Performers/free, audience/$5. Info: boxfactoryforthearts.org, (269) 983-3688. Through Feb. 28 — Multi-media exhibit, Mi- chael Klaus Schmidt, The Village Gallery @ Pines Village Retirement Communities, 3303 Pines Vil- lage Circle. Info: (219) 465-1591. Support Groups Mondays — Codependents Anonymous (CoDA), 6 p.m., Franciscan Alliance-St. Anthony Health. Info: (219) 879-3817. Mondays, Fridays — Overeaters Anonymous, 7 p.m. Mon./Franciscian Hospital Clair of As- sisi Room, 3500 Franciscan Way; 9 a.m. Fri./First United Methodist Church, 121 E. Seventh St. Info: https://oa.org, (219) 879-0300. Wednesdays — Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support Group for Caregivers, 2 p.m., third Wednesday of each month, Rittenhouse Senior Living, 4300 Cleve- land Ave. Info: (888) 303-0180. Wednesdays — Al-Anon meetings, 6-7 p.m., Franciscan Alliance-St. Anthony Health. Info: (708) the Beacher Business Printers 927-5287. 911 Franklin Street • Michigan City (219) 879 0088 • Fax (219) 879 8070 Want your event listed here? email: [email protected] • http://www.bbpnet.com/ (219) 879-0088 • [email protected] THE Page 30 February 21, 2019 Business Cards On February 21, 1804, the fi rst self-propelled steam railway locomotive was demonstrated in Mid-Glamorgan, Wales. Built by Richard Trevith- ich, it pulled a 10-ton load around a 10-mile track. On February 21, 1846, Sarah Bagley became the fi rst female telegrapher, taking charge at the newly opened telegraph offi ce in Lowell, Massachusetts. On February 21, 1878, Connecticut’s New Haven Telephone Co. issued the world’s fi rst telephone di- rectory. On February 21, 1885, the Washington Monu- ment was offi cially dedicated. On February 21, 2003, Michael Jordan became the fi rst 40-year-old in NBA history to score 40 or more points in a game. He scored 43 for the Wash- ington Wizards in their 89-86 victory over the New Jersey Nets. On February 22, 1857, Robert Baden-Powell, founder of the Boy Scout movement, was born in London. On February 22, 1879, in Utica, N.Y., Frank W. Woolworth opened the fi rst “fi ve-cent store,” fore- runner of the modern “fi ve-and-dime.” On February 22, 1879, the fi rst women registered for longshore work on the piers of New York. On February 22, 1924, Calvin Coolidge deliv- ered the fi rst presidential radio broadcast from the White House. On February 22, 1934, the romantic comedy “It Happened One Night,” starring Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert, opened at New York’s Radio City Music Hall. On February 23, 1836, the assault on the Alamo began as 5,000 Mexican soldiers, under the com- mand of General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, laid siege to the Texas fortress, defended by 150 men. On February 23, 1861, President-elect Abraham Lincoln arrived in Washington to take the oath of offi ce. On February 23, 1905, Chicago’s Paul Percy Har- ris, along with three friends, founded the Rotary the eacher usiness rinters Club. B B P On February 23, 1954, the fi rst mass inoculation with the Salk polio vaccine was started in Pittsburg. 911 Franklin Street • Michigan City (219) 879 0088 • Fax (219) 879 8070 On February 23, 2001, Dale Landsman, creative email: [email protected] • http://www.thebeacher.com ad genius who gave Parkay margarine a voice and personality, died of cancer in Michigan City. THE February 21, 2019 Page 31 On February 24, 1868, the House of Representa- tives resolved to impeach President Andrew John- son for “high crimes and misdemeanors.” The Sen- Copies ate, by a margin of one vote, refused to convict him. On February 24, 1942, the “Voice of America” went on the air for the fi rst time. Color On February 24, 1955, the Cole Porter musical “Silk Stockings” opened on Broadway. On February 24, 1980, Israel adopted the shekel as its basic currency, replacing pound notes. On February 25, 1836, Samuel Colt received a patent for his famous Colt six-shooter revolver. On February 25, 1919, Oregon became the fi rst state to levy a tax on gasoline. On February 25, 1964, Cassius Clay (who later changed his name to Muhammad Ali) defeated Son- ny Liston to become the world heavyweight boxing champion. On February 25, 1988, the Chicago City Council passed an ordinance permitting limited night base- ball at Wrigley Field. 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Check out our Facebook page @ thegirlfriendsale for a glimpse of our new arrivals. More is coming in every ter. The evening includes dancing, refreshments day. Looking forward to seeing you all there. and photos. Pre-registration and payment are re- WANT TO BUY quired. WANTED: I buy all types of antiques and collectibles, including toys, advertising, military items and more. Call Matt at (219) 794-6500. Parent & Child Discovery Days I BUY JEWELRY • STERLING, GOLD, COSTUME The program includes arts and crafts, games and Will come to your home. Call Lorelei @ (219) 872-5000 snacks. All activities are related to the topic. Pro- REAL ESTATE grams are appropriate for children 3 to 8, with an COMMERCIAL – RENTALS/LEASE/SELL adult required to participate. Times are from 6 to Large office space (897 sq. ft) available within a commercial build- 7:15 p.m. at Luhr County Park. The cost is $5 per ing located on Johnson Road, centrally located between LaPorte and Michigan City. Office has a front work/shop area, with an attached office child/per program. Pre-registration and payment with private bathroom and 12-foot overhead door. Central air, central are required at least one week in advance or until heat, water heater and outside alarm system included in rent. $600/mo. Security deposit required. Call (219) 226-5055. full, whichever comes fi rst. FOR RENT: MICHIGAN CITY OFFICE SPACE The schedule is: 3 large offices & large reception area, $960/mo. Not including utilities. • Feb. 27 — Catch The Sun. Will consider renting offices individually. With utilities $435/mo. • March 6 — Bug Fun. Also, 850 square feet retail or office, Michigan City, 8th & Franklin St., $800/mo. • March 20 — A Hopping Good Time. Call (219) 214-8044 • April 10 — Scavenger Hunt Fun. RENTALS INDIANA Furnished 2BR/1BA rental September-May in Sheridan Beach. Newly Nature’s Tiny Tots rehabbed. $1,050. Call (574) 514-3224. Designed for parents and grandparents, explore House for rent weekly. Stop 37. Sleeps 12+, AC, WiFi. nature with toddlers and preschoolers. Enjoy mu- 300 ft to beach. [email protected] sic, dancing, storytelling and, weather permitting, Beautiful new gorgeously decorated 4BR/4BA house in Shorewood Hills. 5 minutes walk to lake. 400 square foot screened-in porch. Rent: hiking. $2,500+utilities. 1-year lease available. Call (847) 769-7800 or email The free program is from 10 to 11 a.m. March 4 [email protected] and 18, and April 1 and 15 at Luhr County Park, + REAL ESTATE FOR SALE + 3178 S. County Road 150 West. Call (219) 325-8315 Condo for sale. 3BR/2BA • 40 Marine Drive, Michigan City at least one week in advance to register. 50-foot boat slip comes with the condo. Pool and tennis courts. $278,000. Call (574) 514-1125. Spa Day at the Park The free event is from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Indiana Dunes State Park March 9, at Red Mill County Park’s Pat Smith Hall. The following programs are offered: The fi rst 50 attendees receive a swag bag. Ven- • Bird Window Bingo from 2 to 4 p.m. Sun- dors will have booths highlighting sample services day, Feb. 24. and/or products, including: aromatherapy; make-up Prizes will be awarded during a bird-theme ver- experts; chair massages; natural beauty care prod- sion of the game. ucts; and jewelry. • Breakfast with the Birds from 2 to 4 p.m. No pre-registration is required. Sunday, Feb. 24. Help the naturalist fi ll the feeders with sunfl ow- Shelter and Hall Reservations ers, suet cakes and peanuts. Call (219) 325-8315 to make reservations for one Indiana Dunes State Park is at 1600 N. County of many picnic shelters at any of the four county Road 25 East (the north end of Indiana 49), Chester- parks, or Pat Smith Hall at Red Mill County Park ton. Call (219) 926-1390 for more information. for a family function. THE Page 34 February 21, 2019

Black Fortunes by Shomari Wills (paperback, ing to her fortune. $17.99 retail in bookstores and online; also avail- Robert Reed Church had an interesting life. His able as an eBook. 285 pages.) mother, Emmeline, was a slave who became preg- nant by a white man, Capt. Charles Church. His “Success is to be measured not so much by the po- own children, the ones who lived, by his white wife sition that one has reached in life as by the obstacles were sickly. He cared for Emmeline’s boy, Robert, which he has overcome.” — Booker T. Washington but never claimed him as a son, keeping him nearby In honor of Black History Month, I wanted a book on his riverboat. Robert’s story tells us a lot about that would give me something positive about the Af- the Mississippi Delta, and how cotton truly was king rican-American experience: something beyond slav- and freeing slaves was not an option. One thing I ery, Jim Crow laws and blatant racism. This book is learned was that slaves were often used as collat- just that and more. It is history that gave eral for loans by the cotton plantation me something I never learned in school: owners. Again, overcoming all obstacles, Before the advent of the motor car and Robert Church went on to become the airplanes, six amazing individuals be- largest landowner in Tennessee. came America’s fi rst black millionaires. “She can do hair like nobody’s busi- In this meticulously researched book, ness” was said of Annie Minerva Turbo. deemed one of Ebony Magazine’s True She was born in 1869. As a child, she Read Picks of 2018, these six individu- read anything she could about chemis- als never gave up, overcoming everything try, biology and hygiene, looking for in- thrown in their paths. These are not al- formation on hair care. There were no ways pretty, happily-every-after stories, hair products for black women at the but they are inspirational and need to be time, but Annie would soon change that. told. Her fi rst success was her Wonderful In his prologue, Wills tells of America’s Hair Grower. Setting up at The World’s fi rst black millionaire: William Alexander Fair in St. Louis in 1904 brought the Leidesdorff, the son of a Jewish Danish world to Annie, and helped her build a sailor and black island woman. A broken engage- national sales network and global brand. Too bad ment took him in 1841 to California, which Mexico she hadn’t trademarked her name or her formu- controlled at the time. By 1846, he was appointed las… vice consul to Mexico by the U.S. government dur- Next, we learn of Hannah Elias. She was jailed ing the Mexican-American War. He turned an several times on trumped-up charges, banned from import-export business into a profi t, then opened the family home by her father for the stain on the several businesses, including San Francisco’s fi rst family name and moved around until she became hotel. Needless to say, his is a rags-to-riches story the mistress of a rich white man, using a fortune that ended with an estate worth more than $1.4 to help turn Harlem into a community for African million ($38 million today). The sad part? A white Americans. real-estate investor tracked down his mother after There’s also O.W. Gurley, who made a fortune in his death and got her to sign over William’s estate real estate in Oklahoma after the great land rush of for $75,000. A fortune won and lost with the stroke 1889. Madam C.J. Walker, who started out working of a pen. for Annie Malone in the hair business, later made That’s only one story. Here’s a short look at six herself nationally known, and a millionaire, with more… her Madam C.J. Walker Manufacturing Co. How- Meet Mary Ellen Pleasant. She was born free in ever, her expensive tastes outdid her income and at 1841 in Philadelphia. She was sent to Nantucket to her death was worth only half a million. It was pub- attend school and stay with a Quaker family, but lished she was a millionaire to keep the company they put her to work in their store instead. Mary going, and it worked. Legend became fact, and the Ellen was smart. She worked hard and studied ev- company stayed successful and prospered. erything around her. Hers also is a story of abolition I highly recommend this most readable and com- and the growing whaling industry. She married an prehensive account about a little known subject. ambitious businessman, and inherited his estate There are extensive notes at the end of the book. upon his untimely death. She took that inheritance From the hardcover jacket: “Immediately follow- and used it to buy slaves at auction and set them ing Emancipation, there were 4,047 millionaires in free. She also gave much money to the abolitionists’ the United States—and six of them were African cause. She later became a moneylender and sold sil- American.” ver in San Francisco during the Gold Rush era, add- Till next time, happy reading! THE February 21, 2019 Page 35

312 CHILDERS LANE MICHIGAN CITY, IN • 2 BED / 3 BATH • $449,500

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