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A Salute to Veterans of the Good War by Charles McKelvy

Although Germany surrendered on May 7, 1945, briated Red Army soldiers. I thought they were still at war with us in September It took a lot to get one of my best friend’s father to 1954 when I was all of 4 years old and living on the talk about his harrowing experiences during the south side of Chicago. Battle of the Bulge, and the family friends and rela- My peculiar belief arose from the fact that my tives who had charged ashore in the South Pacific were parents and their friends had taken me to the Museum still reluctant to speak of the carnage they had wit- of Science and Industry where they were rolling a cap- nessed. tured German submarine, U-505, across Lake Shore It was all so real and so immediate, along with such Drive to its final resting place outside the museum. film classics as “The Longest Day”, that I just never I remember hearing my parents and their friends expected it to end. joke about the “Submarine Crossing” signs posted along But then my father’s friends started dying, and he the drive, and I distinctly recall one of the men himself succumbed to cancer in 1985, and soon every solemnly telling me that “the Germans are invading other obituary seemed to be that of a World War II Chicago, and there are veteran. German sailors hiding We are losing our liv- aboard that U-boat.” ing link to a war that put Alarmed, I told my us right where we are parents we had better now, which is living in an high-tail it out of there open and free society as fast as possible. They with English as its prin- laughed and reassured cipal language. me that their friend had I have been to some been joking with me, funerals of late for those but I was not so sure. noble souls who In fact, when my wife answered the call to duty and I paid a recent visit during the 1940s, and I to U-505, I looked am always saddened to behind every bulkhead see another hero depart just to be sure the boat this life. It is equally was truly free of poignant to watch their Marinesoldaten. surviving comrades rally It was, but I am not free of my childhood memories around in their American Legion uniforms to give them of the “Good War.” a proper send-off, despite failing knees, hips and Nor do I want to be free of them, because I recall other ailments. thinking my father and his fellow veterans of the sec- What’s to be done? ond world war in one century would just go on forever Simple: let the Beacher know of any World War II holding me spellbound with their tales of derring-do veterans in your neighborhood who would be willing in the North Atlantic, the hedgerows of France, the to share their stories, and possibly even some pho- deserts of North Africa, and the island chains of the tographs of the Good War. In so doing, you will South Pacific. enable us to carry on the tradition started by the late My father, for example, was part of the U.S. Navy’s Bob Fitzgerald who graced our pages with his profiles effort to clear the shipping lanes across the Atlantic of his fellow World War II veterans. of boats just like U-505, and a very close friend of his We’ll do our best to give them the recognition they once captivated us over dinner with his account of being so richly deserve while they’re still with us. And, of shot down over Germany, held in a POW camp right course, we’ll pray that they will all be with us for a out of “Stalag 17” and liberated by some highly ine- long time still. May 22, 2003 Page 3

Memorial Day Open ‘til 6 p.m. by Maggie Beyer Evenings A day is marked across the land- In small town squares, The Veterans stand.

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Soundless voices not so still, May hope to teach; They can....and will.

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Michael Willen; one sister, Amy (Edward) Tomes; Lakeside, Mich. – one sister-in-law, Peggy White; and many nieces and 14913 Lakeside Rd. 616.469.2818 nephews and cousins in Ireland. Driving: Rte.12 to Red Arrow Highway. North to Lakeside Rd. Turn Left. (Lakeside is the village “Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace....” This north of Union Pier) first line of the prayer of St. Francis is truly a testa- www.fenwaygallery.com ment to the life of George Bowie. When in Chicago, please visit our two We’ll miss your smilin’ Irish eyes, George. main galleries: Lincoln Park – 2570 N. Lincoln Avenue 773.281.7930 God needed laughter in the world, Wicker Park – 1528 N. Milwaukee Avenue 773.486.0110 So he made the Irish race, For they can meet life with a smile And turn a happy face. May 22, 2003 Page 9 ATribute to the Reverend George Alexander Bowie Dublin, Ireland – Michigan City, IN April 1, 1912 – May 6, 2003 Restaurant & Bar at Whittaker Woods It is sad to lose a friend in life. But when that friend touched so many so deeply, it can bring joy to reflect on how the greatness of one person has affected oneself and FRIDAY NIGHT others as well. The scope of George Bowie’s influence is indeed itself a cause for celebration. SEAFOOD & PASTA I was fortunate in life to have become very well acquainted with BUFFET Mr. Bowie, having grown up directly across the street from him. When I think back over all those years, it isn’t easy to put in a nutshell what stands out to me about the man, George Bowie. He had so many fine qualities that I would need my thesaurus at hand to Live Jazz Every begin to do him justice. But I suppose it is the combination of his wisdom and his style that stands out Friday & Saturday Night most. His style invited respect; his wisdom com- manded attention. He was, above all, a great teacher, whether it was at the pulpit, at the lectern, or on the Daily Lunch Specials street. For years, George and Mrs. Bowie made regular sojourns to Ireland. One of his projects was to peri- odically report on the political situation in Ireland for Nightly Dinner Specials the Notre Dame Magazine. He also made numerous other contributions over the years to The Beacher. His contributions to The Beacher consisted of lighter SUNDAY BRUNCH pieces about his life experiences, and provided read- Bagels/Lox, Carving Station w/Prime Rib, ers an opportunity to experience his delightful sense of humor. It is his more humorous side that represents Omelets made to order and many the George that many people knew and loved. additional O'Brien’s specialties He also had a more serious side, to which I was more attuned. It had to do with his method as a teacher. Banquets and Customized Events When asked the sort of question that didn’t necessarily have one and only one plausible answer, he had a knack for the Intimate Group or Large Gathering for giving a person’s imagination a lift, as it were, to start them developing their own style of answer. 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Michigan City High School 2003 Post Prom Committee wishes to sincerely thank the following sponsors. Their commitment to our youth and their financial generosity made this year’s Post Prom possible.

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Enjoy tea on the grounds of Barker Mansion this June. Celebrate the first days of summer with a Victorian “Pink Tea” in the Barker Mansion Gardens. Scones and currant preserves, cucumber and other assorted tea sandwiches, fresh fruit, nut bread, and chocolate and pink mini “sweet things” will be served to you at your table, accompanied with a delicious cup of Barker Mansion’s commemorative boxed English Breakfast tea. A musical program “Summer Serenade” is to be presented by Lee Meyer, Howard Brenneman, and other musical performers featuring lighthearted summer melodies. The traditional “Pink Tea” is June 22, 25 & 27 at 3:30 p.m. each day. Cost of the tea is $18 by prepaid reservation; phone 873-1520. An optional guided tour of the Mansion with a special summer exhibit “Summer Whites: A Glimpse Into a Victorian Wardrobe” will be offered at 2 p.m. each day before the tea. From 1897 through 1915, the basic summer fashion worn by women was the pure white, frothy, lace trimmed gown known as “The Lingerie Dress.” By the 1890s sheer white under- garments had reached such a level of extravagance with lace inserts, silk ribbons, and pin tucking that outer gowns were designed in a similar fashion. This display features “Lingerie Dresses” and other white clothing and linens from the Barker collection. During the remainder of the summer through September, this display will be included with regular guided tours at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., Monday-Friday, and, noon & 2 p.m. on Saturday- Sunday. Barker Mansion is located at 631 Washington Street, Michigan City.

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Author Christa Kolster Launches Her Book Signing Tour in Home Town Area

It was Christa Kolster’s desire to come back to her home-town of Long Beach to launch her book, Conversations with Leonardo, (Leonardo da Vinci), her very smart, full-blooded German shepherd. So she did just that, on Friday, the day before, at Reader’s World in Marquette Mall. Christa said, “There were a swarm of people waiting for me and it was a very successful book signing!” On this Saturday afternoon at a table on the patio of the Harbor Grand Hotel, Christa and her school friend, Paula Trout of Long Beach, were enjoying lunch and reminiscing about their childhood experiences. They used to have a very long lunch hour during which they’d walk Paula’s dogs.

Christa Kolster holds a copy of her book, Conversations with Leonardo. Patty’s Picks in Union Pier. The author is already at work on two more books, a sequel to Conversations, and Too Much Summer for a Dime. One of these Author Christa Kolster having lunch with school friend, should be available for Christmas gift-giving. Paula Trout, at the Grand Hotel. Christa attended college in North Manchester, Indiana. She’s been writing all her life and especial- ly enjoys the creative process involved in writing. She has been news editor and columnist off and on for five years at the News-Journal in North Manchester where her column appears biweekly. Christa’s German, Midwestern upbringing comes through in her personal musings in her book, compiled from the columns she wrote for the paper. Everyone can relate to her writing, called “Vivid and immediate…” by The Atlantic Monthly. Charles Klingler, her college English professor for four years (now professor emeritus), wrote the fore- word to her book. Christa highly praises her photographer, Sam Fincher, who showed her “that the alche- my of dreams is but a manifestation of vision which comes to those who dare to believe.” Published by DeWitt Books, the book is priced at $11.95. Flash! You can buy copies at Michigan Thyme in New Buffalo and at Best friends from Long Beach School, Christa and Paula. May 22, 2003 Page 17

Hal Higdon’s Reception for Heads & Tales at the Vickers Theatre in Three Oaks

Hal Higdon with his wife, Rose, hosted an opening reception for his exhibit of Heads & Tales and other art work at the Vickers Theatre in Three Oaks. The exhibit will be there through June 2nd. On the weekend of June 18-20, Hal and Rose will travel to Carlton College in Northfield, Minnesota, for the fiftieth reunion of Hal’s graduating class of 1953. The Heads & Tales exhibit came from the biography book representing 102 portraits of graduating members of the class, which Hal contributed for the book. Each person included in the book will receive a copy.

Hal Higdon shows Jennifer Vickers the montage of the heads from his new book, Heads and Tales. show. About half of the 250 class members who are still alive submitted biographies to the reunion com- Artist-writer Hal Higdon on the left mittee. Prominent class members included Richard beside his own Christiansen who recently retired as Chicago Tribune “Head.” chief theatre critic and Kathryn Middleton Chapin who was script supervisor for some of Hal’s favorite movies, including “Network,” “The Prince of Tides,” “Bang the Drums Slowly,” and all of Woody Allen’s films since “Annie Hall.” The cover of the book, Beyond the Tower, comes from Willis Hall, the oldest building on the campus. I photographed visitor David Fink and Hal beside Hal’s book cover portrait. Theater owner Jennifer Vickers stood Hal posed for a photo beside his own “Head” and with Hal by his Montage of Heads included in Beyond a sampling of other “Heads.” Starting with the senior the Tower. Then Hal stood on the second floor balcony year portraits, he used brush and ink to make the por- beside his photorealistic portrait of Laurence McKinley traits in a “comic art” style. When friends David Gould, who was Carlton College President during Applegate and Dorcene Boyle visited the Higdons in Hal’s time on campus, for another photograph. Hal Florida this winter, Hal put out all the portraits and really enjoyed working on this project and June 18- their friends helped select about 15 to be in the art 20 should be an enjoyable college reunion weekend for him. Off We Go Continued on Page 18

David Fink and Hal with his sketch of Hal on the balcony Willis Tower. upstairs with one of his portraits. Page 18 May 22, 2003

Off We Go Continued from Page 17 Opening of the New Acorn Theater in Three Oaks

David Fink, owner of the more-than-100-year-old Featherbone Factory at the historic Featherbone Complex (behind the Three Oaks Post Office), invited me to visit the site of The Acorn Center for the Performing Arts at 107 Generations Drive, where work (ongoing for about two years) was in progress for their Memorial Day weekend opening. Inside, I photographed a large chicken left from a last summer show at Dewey Cannon Park. David, with theater owners Kim Clark and Dave Demske, and electrician-jazz gui- tarist J. Handy and Steve German, tried out some of the seats in the theater. There will be chairs and tables or more seats added in the area in front of where they sat, nearer the stage. To the right and rear of the stage will be a concessions area, with the rest rooms behind the stage. There will be an art gallery in the building. I also photographed the huge Barton organ front row (l. to r.) Dave Demske, David Fink, J. Handy; back row (l. to r.) which is on the stage, and, after David and I rode a Steve German & Kim Clark, trying out Acorn Theater seats. lift to the top floor, observed the pipes of the organ and The Grand Opening of this new theater will be at the relay (electricity board). The friendly dogs on 8 p.m. Michigan time on May 23-24 with Amy Seeley the premises watched us as we got on and off the lift. in a one-woman show about a daughter growing up Kim graciously filled me in on the history of the in the 60’s with a race car driver-father. According to organ, which came from the Paramount Theater in the Chicago Tribune, “The summer belongs to Amy Hamilton, Ohio, and is the second largest organ Seeley.” On May 30-31 at 8 p.m. Michigan time, made (in 1931) at the Barton Company of Oshkosh, Justin Hayford a singer and pianist who “breathes new Wisconsin. The largest Barton organ of the era was life into great American songs” will provide live played for a long time at the Chicago stadium. David music. Rex Reed in the New York Observer said, “The told me, “It represents an orchestra of about 25 wood- warm vibrato he brings to a song convinces me he should winds and 25 brass and would equal an orchestra of be heard more often.” For ticket information and about 60 members!” reservations, phone 269/756-3879.

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In a separate room, the pipes of the large organ. May 22, 2003 Page 19

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Woodland walks and secret water gardens, a country-perfect home designed by noted architect Margaret McCurry. . .it was all just a foretaste of what was to come on Lakefront SRO’s Annual Home and Garden Tour to be held on Saturday, June 14, 2003. Guests gath- ered on May 3rd for a Preview Party at the home of Joan and Irving Harris to meet the sponsors and mingle with the supporters of this effort to meet the special needs of the homeless in Chicago, an effort that began 18 years ago and has served over 20,000 people with housing and supportive services. The Preview Party also marked the 10th anniversary of the Home and Garden Tour. . .and announced a change in name from Lakefront SRO, originally planned to preserve single room occupancy hotels for low- A field of daffodils welcome guests to the home of Joan and Irving Harris. income people, to Lakefront Supportive Housing, more fully defining the group’s effort. “Over the years, the typical homeless person has changed from a middle-aged male to a 9 year- old child,” Jean Butzen, president, said. “Our sites offer not only a roof, but services to give families a new start and productive place in life. In the next 10 years, our goal is to reach 20,000 more people.”

Joan and Irving Harris, hosts of the Preview Party to benefit Lakefront Supportive Housing.

Many supporters may have visited the Harris home in the woods leading to the Galien River several years ago when it was one of the homes featured on the Annual Home and Garden tour. Talking about her distinctive home, Joan Harris said: “I knew Margaret McCurry’s work and we searched for just the right site to build our country home.” They found it in 1996; 23 acres that drift through the rolling hills of the countryside including a home that was already on the property. “We loved the rhododendrons that surrounded it,” Joan said. “The house was just an extra.” This first home is now their children’s with a wooded path connecting it with the new McCurry designed home that was built five years ago. A woodland sprite has been carved into a pine tree along the path to welcome friendly spirits, and of course, grandchildren who come through the A soaring ceiling view from top of the stairs. woods to visit. May 22, 2003 Page 25

James Kinney, president, Rubloff Residential Properties, co-sponsor of the event with New Buffalo sales associate Tami Lile-Swart, and Debra Mitchell, Chicago realtor. Co-sponsor Dan Coffey, ReMax Harbor Country, with Jean Butzen, Lakefront Supportive Housing president.

Alicia Weinstock, Long Promotional (L-R) John Cannon, JoAnn Meyer of Services, a familiar face to local Bridgman, and event co-chair Cary Frank. tour volunteers.

Other homes on the Lakefront Supportive Housing 2003 Home and Garden Tour will include the contemporary farmhouse of Linda and Neil Coleman in Lakeside; Teri and David Maki’s home in Harbert (L-R) Joan Harris, Martin Gapshis, co-chair Host Committee; inspired by vintage cottages; the Russ Ramage & and Suellen Long, Tour Coordinator, in the William Atkinson cabin retreat in Michiana, its inte- wooded gardens of the Harris home. rior taking hints from a summer house in France; Kate Readers of The Beacher may remember a story by and Bobby Burleson’s Daffodil Hill in Union Pier, your reporter about Margaret McCurry when she served once a rundown resort, now a retro retreat; Harriet as architect for a development in New Buffalo. The and Ulrich Meyer’s retreat home and garden in story also featured the home in Lakeside built by Harbert overlooking the lake; Tony Fillichio and Margaret McCurry and her architect husband, Stanley David McKee’s getaway in New Buffalo called a Tigerman. Like the Harris’ home, the design incorporates “folly” with painted murals bringing outdoors in; and the sense of place and small farm and vineyard feel- the John-Mark Horton country home in LaPorte, an ing of the region with a reminiscence of barn and silo Art Deco inspired compound. Throughout the tour, and materials innate to both. The Harris home hints visitors will see how the work of prominent design- of a basilica/barn with clerestory windows flooding the ers, landscape architects and other artists have interior with light; the use of corrugated steel and con- enhanced the homes. A stop along the tour will be at crete with barn red accents say Midwestern farm the Lakeside Inn with its view of the bluffs and Lake with charm that goes beyond metaphor. “I worked on Michigan from its 100-foot porch, lined with rockers. site with Margaret McCurry and landscape design- Map and directions for the tour may be picked up er Maria Smithburg of Artemesia for two years to cre- on the day of the tour at Lovell & Whyte, 14950 ate just the right feeling, and we love spending time Lakeside Rd., Lakeside, Michigan. Tour hours are 10 here with our family just next door,” Joan Harris a.m. to 5 p.m., Chicago time. For ticket information said. “As supporters of SRO, I’m happy we can share on limited reservations call Home and Garden Tour, it for this party.” 773.561.3800. Page 26 May 22, 2003 Grand Opening of The Acorn Theater SEE US TODAY FOR The long-awaited opening of The Acorn Theater, locat- SPECIAL PRICING! ed in the historic Featherbone Factory in Three Oaks, at Michigan, promises a mixture of history, nostalgia and laughter. The theater will begin its first season with “Amy Seeley and the Moline Madman” on Fri., May 23, and Sat., May 24, with curtain at 8 p.m. (MI time). The show follows the life of a young girl growing up in the 1960s in a small town with a racecar driver father. kitchens, baths, and flooring Seeley is a Hollywood actress and comedienne and will perform her critically acclaimed, funny and LET US DESIGN A SHOWPLACE poignant one-woman show for one weekend only. FOR YOU! The show is appropriate for children over 13. The Acorn Theater is a new, live-performance Let us turn your kitchen venue with seating for 200. Recently converted from into a a turn-of-the-century factory building, it is named for more beautiful, more Three Oaks’ original theater, now destroyed, that functional, more unique was called The Acorn Opera House. The factory, orig- gathering place inally owned by local philanthropist Edward Warren, for family and friends… was long the mainstay of the Three Oaks economy, pro- ducing turkey feather quills into garment stays and buggy whips. Duneland Interiors has Tickets are $15 and can be reserved at 269/756-3879, a kitchen cabinetry style or may be purchased at the door. The Acorn Theater that will meet is located at 107 Generations Drive behind the Three anyone’s taste and Oaks Post Office on North Elm St. budget… Call us today at (219) 871-0555 for an appointment AARP/55 Alive The Michigan City Public Library will host an DUNELAND INTERIORS AARP/55 Alive Mature Drivers course on Thurs., Kitchens, Baths & Flooring June 5 and Fri., June 6, from 9:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m.You 1916 East Highway 20 can possibly earn an insurance rate discount by tak- (Across from Trail Creek Liquors in the Evergreen Business Center) ing this refresher course for drivers age 55 and over. Michigan City, Indiana 46360 A $10 fee covers your materials. You must attend 219.871.0555 both four-hour sessions. Phone 873-3049 to register. THE May 22, 2003 Page a

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345 Lilac Drive • $85,100 1603 Hidden Hills • $384,999 219 Adahi Trail • $289,000 1699 N. Rustic Drive • $279,000 201 Felton Street • $159,000 5155 Laxita Drive • $172,900 FISH LAKE LONG BEACH MICHIANA AREA LAPORTE MICHIGAN CITY LAPORTE 1 1 2 Bedrooms, 1 bath. 4 Bedrooms, 3 baths. 4 Bedrooms, 3 baths. 4 Bedrooms, 3 ⁄2 baths. 3 Bedrooms, 2 baths. 3 Bedrooms, 2 ⁄2 baths. Loft, sunny garden room. Newly remodeled kitchen. Hardwood floors, ceramic tile, gas Covered front porch. Custom kitchen. Hardwood floors, skylights. great deck. Pella windows. Above ground pool. GREAT VACATION GETAWAY! New carpet, tile and flooring throughout. fireplace, new tandem garage. Spacious deck. Professional landscaping. Just a few blocks to the beach. Gas fireplace, bar in huge family room.

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Lake Michigan’s only cross-lake ferry, an informal organization of boat-watchers, and a professional musician will join forces on Saturday, May 31, for a full day of fun, refreshments, and adventure. By arrangement between Boatnerds, also known as Great Lakes & Seaway Shipping Online, and Lake Michigan Carferry, owner of the cross-lake ferry Badger, the public will be able to join the day-long outing—Ludington, Michigan to Manitowoc, Wisconsin— at the special Boatnerd round-trip fare of $48 per person. “This is a great chance for people to spend a day on the lake and visit- ing beautiful Manitowoc,” said Neil Schultheiss of Troy, Michigan, founder of Boatnerds. “Participants will be able to take an optional shoreline Passengers crowd the rails as the Lake Michigan cross-lake ferry Badger leaves its home port of cruise on the Wisconsin side or they Ludington for the voyage to Manitowoc, Wisconsin. (Lake Michigan Carferry photo) can visit the Wisconsin Maritime Museum and its sub- (Central time) for the return trip after some five marine, the U.S.S. Cobia. The shoreline cruise, priced hours spent in the area of Manitowoc. at $35 per person, includes a complimentary appetizer On both four-hour crossings of the lake passengers buffet, non-alcoholic beverages, and special 1950s will be able to attend free concerts featuring Great Lakes themed entertainment. “Every participant in the sailor chanties as interpreted by noted Lakes troubadour shoreline cruise will also receive a 50th anniversary Lee Murdock. Badger souvenir. Up to the limits imposed by space, The round-trip fare for the day on Lake Michigan passengers can sleep aboard the ferry the night of May will include a tour of the Badger’s engine room, said 30 to be ready for the trip’s start the following day.” Schultheiss. “This ship is the only coal-fired steam- The Fourth Annual Boatnerd gathering—the first er on the Great Lakes. It entered service in 1953 as on the 410-foot S.S. Badger—will get under way at the largest car ferry ever built. Today it can accom- 9:00 a.m. (Eastern time), leaving from its home port modate 620 passengers and 180 vehicles. But the of Ludington. The ship will depart at 5:00 p.m. power plant is the study—for us.” The Badger boasts a broad range of amenities designed to make the cross- lake voyage a memorable event. Cafeteria meals are available in the Upper Deck Cafe while the Badger Galley provides salads and snacks. Full bar service is available. Passengers can shop in the Badger Boatique. Game rooms remain open and the movie lounge offers recent feature films. Other facilities include a new children’s play area, a video arcade, a maritime history display, and various special-purpose areas. Sponsored by Great Laker Magazine (www.greatlaker.com), the May 31 gathering is expected to draw one of the largest Boatnerd groups since the annual gatherings were launched in 1999. “We’re a very informal group of hob- The auto deck of the Badger has space for 180 cars. (Keefe photo) May 22, 2003 Page 53 byists,” said Schultheiss. “Boat watching has been a popular hobby as long as boats have been running. exotic spa rituals to rejuvenate body and soul Our Boatnerd Web site (Boatnerd.com), a project that I started eight years ago, was simply a way to gift certificates visit our gallery & bring people together online and to reach a wide gift boutique group of individuals who share an interest. available “We generally look for commercial ships, but any boat of any size is of interest. That this idea res- by onates with a lot of people is proved by the fact that appointment our Web site receives about a million ‘hits’ a year. The Tuesday traffic continues to grow. -Sunday “There’s nothing to join. But anyone interested can obtain and wear Great Lakes and Seaway caps and t-shirts. The address for orders is on our Web site. The caps and shirts do carry our logo—a stylized outline of the Great Lakes.” body bronzing Reservations for the May 31 outing may be made long by calling the Badger reservations office at 800/841- sea salt glow 4243 or by logging onto www.ssbadger.com/reservations. Callers should have a credit card ready and should ask for the reduced Boatnerd rates. ocean wraps beach massage spa

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Lee Murdock. (Artists of Note photo) Lee Murdock’s concerts on the voyages to Wisconsin and return will include both traditional and contemporary ballads. Among many others, he will sing, to his own guitar accompaniment, the title song from a recently issued CD, “Standing at the Wheel.” “This song is a love song—the ballad of a sailor keeping loved ones close to his heart during the long Birthdays Weddings spring-to-fall season of shipping on the Lakes,” notes Artists of Note, an Illinois group. “The singer shares the awe-inspiring beauty and peace of the open Lakes with far-off family and friends.” Graduation Anniversaries Composed by Murdock, the contemporary song was inspired by a conversation between the singer and a retired Lakes sailor, Capt. Ed Baganz. The captain spent over 60 years on the Great Lakes. FULL SERVICE JEWELER Other songs to be presented by Murdock date from 1722 Franklin Street the years in the late nineteenth and the early twen- (219) 879-6100 tieth centuries when schooners were still doing much All major credit cards accepted of the heavy-duty transport work on the Lakes. Page 54 May 22, 2003 CPR Class Offered at Hospital 431 Washington Street St. Anthony Memorial Health Centers will be hold- How about a fully equipped restaurant on above address? Seller ing a CPR class on Sat., June 7, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., will replace roof. Also could be turned back to an elegant home. in St. Francis Hall, located on the lower level of the Reduced to $165,000 hospital. 618 E. 10th Street & Oak Street This course is being offered for any interested community member as well as those seeking certification. Real Estate is a great investment! Check out these 13 units Adult, child and infant CPR and foreign body airway for the wise investor. Two buildings, each with laundry room obstruction removal are taught. Additional teaching and tenants pay their own gas and electric. stations will be provided for those who require cer- Call me - Shirley A. Kmiecik Realtors tification for work requirements. 219-879-3123 Cost for the basic course is $20. The cost for those seeking certification is $25-$30 and a $10 reference fee. The course cost assists in instructor payment and RES. 219-879-3123 does not reflect income to the Health Center or to the FAX: 219-878-0464 American Heart Association.

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From one weekend to another, what a change in social schedules. . .last weekend the posh parties in Harbor Country, this Saturday, a down home party for pickers and strummers in a barn. . .the Art Barn in Valparaiso countryside. Like Chicago weather, wait five minutes and social life in our area can change. Jan Sullivan, owner of The Art Barn, always has something new and interesting going on, and May 10th was no excep- tion. With Open Mics abounding in our area, you can hear them again at Open Mike Night, a new monthly get-together at The Art Barn on Saturday, May 31 when doors open at 7 p.m.. The invitation is out for performers to bring their instruments, their voices, their poetry, anything that entertains, and for anyone who wants to come and enjoy a foot-tapping, hand-clap- ping good time.

Celtic Music, Clanna Gael. Performed by Dave Dalessandro, Patrick Guinee and Steve Haberiehter. The program last Saturday night was an evening of Hoosier Favorites presented by Acie Cargill and featured a variety of performers that want to keep traditional music alive. Preserving old-time music is a lifetime work for Acie Cargill, a Grammy nominee, and some of the performers will be among the performers at the Open Mike on May 31st. The program opened with Celtic fiddling, both soulful and stomping, with Dave Dalessandro playing Celtic fid- dle, Patrick Guinee with guitar and beautiful voice, and Steve Jan Sullivan, owner of the Art Barn Gallery and Haberieter on mandolin. Acie Cargill presents “Hoosier Favorites” School of Art, with Lee Behr of Michiana Shores. at the Art Barn.

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They were followed by Ellen and John Wright who take up clawhammer banjo and guitar to sing out folk songs when they leave their posts as professors (he, classical language; she, English lit.) They have Hoosier roots from days at IU and somehow fit original com- positions and CD recordings into their Northwestern University teaching schedules. Mary Minton, singer of cowboy songs and yodeling (she can teach you how if you join the group) sang out, accompanied by Dot Pakan and her accordion. When I left the room for a minute and came back to hear Mary strumming her guitar and singing, “I Want to Be a Cowboy’s Sweetheart” I thought: it’s Patsy Montana come alive again. When she moved into the soulful song “Renfro Valley”, I knew I was back again as a kid on my uncle’s farm listening to the WLS Barn Dance on Saturday night. It takes a certain kind of country music voice to get the right feeling for a song like “Renfro Bill Warrick with Ellen and John Wright singers of folk songs, old-style and original. Valley”, and Mary has the perfect poignant, simple delivery. Acie up there to do a little Irish clogging; some folksy intros from Bill Warrick and how country can you get.

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Acie dances an Irish jig. tions, annual juried art show just over, and Annual The small (under $5; $2 for performers) cover Sunflower Festival in the fall. Not hard to find, you charge for Open Mike night on May 31st helps sup- can meander your own route (Rt. 6 from 421 in port Jan’s scholarship fund for young artists and the Westville is a choice) to 695 N. 400 E., Valparaiso. The Children’s Art and Cartoon summer camps. Activities beautiful countryside, as well the gardens and fields at The Art Barn include a range of workshops led by of Jan’s home, is reason enough to travel Valpo way. artists of acclaim from near and far, ongoing exhibi- Y’all come now and join the fun.

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Diggin' in the Earth with Maggie Beyer

Peepers, those little frogs, are chorusing, hum- mingbirds quivering. . .and the voice of the hosta is heard throughout the land. At least in my bit of it. The operative word for my garden this year is: go for the hosta. So reliable. . .so shade-worthy, so easy to grow. So diffident with humble manner that says “put me anywhere, any bit of ground will do. I’ll manage.” I’m making the most of their Uriah Heep attitide and taking the hosta at their word. There has been a small area just outside the sunroom windows where I envisioned an English type herba- ceous border, filled with flowering plants, a wave of color blooming all summer long. Three years later, I’ve given up. It was not meant to be. I’ve tried with choice perennials for the shade like astilbe, coral bells and bleeding heart; I’ve tried with annuals; I’ve tried with bulbs. When a plot of ground rejects even a reliable daylily like Stella d’oro, you know you’re in trouble. So it’s hosta and more hosta this year, and a few rocks settled here and there near the bird- feeder. The Stella d’oro is thriving in another spot.

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Bring in this coupon and get two entrees for the price A bank of hosta could be the start of something big. of one! Wednesday I learned something about hosta last year when gar- thru den guru Bryan massed them on the slope behind the Saturday pond. Don’t use just one of a kind. With over 500 vari- 9am to 3pm. eties available, hybrids of one another, you can find the basic dark green, shades and sizes of blue hues, Offer expires green striped with yellow or white; white striped May 31st, with green or yellow; chartreuse blazed with blue, ad 2003 infinitum. A few years ago the hosta craze was almost an addiction for some people with some varieties priced way, way up there to the hundred dollar mark; Retro finding a Krossa Regal or a Sum and Substance at a afé reasonable price was a coup. This year, you could find C BY KITES them for a sale price at local super stores. Bryan’s 9 AM-3PM W ED-SUN KITCHEN 801 W. BUFFALO S T. approach, which worked very well, was to use hosta N EW B UFFALO, MICHIGAN 269-469-1800 in waves of color, dark green backed by the paler greens and chartreuse, backed by a surge of blue. He May 22, 2003 Page 61 found most of them scattered here and there where I had planted single specimens, a random harvest not nearly as effective. I learned from this in my little problem space. Now, I’ve brought all the same ones together along the walk just as we did by the pond, clumps of green and white bordered hosta, basic dark green hosta for counterpoint, clumps of yellow as a closing coda. My scattered Golden Tiara, Francis William, Krossa Regal have found a new place in the shade. We have to thank China and Japan for introducing the hosta which work as wonderful foliage, but give us flowering stalks of lavender and white with many varieties wafting a scent into the summer air. I’ve also going for the massed hosta effect on a bermed area along the bluestone walk in back. Bryan saw this as a waving strand of grass you could see from the pond area. His landscaping eye always sees texture and shades of foliage first. But I’m not so sure my grasses will wave. The ones by the pond are still creeping after a winter sleep; maybe next year they will do the promised leap. I’m trying a few clumps of grass behind the berm to see if it likes this shady area, but for now it’s hosta. Here again, I adhered to more, not less, is better: those wonderful Krossa Regal big blues that can have leaves three feet across, punctuated by a lighter green with bluish hues of a smaller heart-shaped leaf variety. Bits of driftwood here and there, my robo man sculpture, and By George, I think I’ve got it.

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Experts in Storm Damage - Fully Insured COMMERCIAL - RENTALS/LEASE/SELL Free Estimates available 7 days a week. — Call 219/362-5058 GOLDEN SANDES STORE AND LOCK 4407 E. U.S. 12 (@ Hwy. 212) Michigan City, IN. 219/879-5616. ADNAN’S BEST SERVICE -SENIOR DISCOUNT Yard Clean-Up - Mowing - Ext. Power Wash Stain & Sealer , Build BOAT SLIP RENTAL - MICHIGAN CITY decks. Free Est. 1-877/651-9178, 219/878-1563 Leave message. FOR RENT BOAT SLIP, MARINA PARK EAST - 40’ Slip, across from B&E Showroom - $2,600 Season — Call 219/670-8666. CHUCK’S LANDSCAPING AND TREE SERVICE. OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE IN POPULAR HACIENDA BUILDING Custom landscape design & installation. Tree & shrub planting. Sizes from 750 sq.ft. up to 1,750 sq.ft. Compete Lawn Renovation, i.e., Seed & Sod - Mulch & River Rock. For more information call 219/874-8748 Retaining Walls & Planters: Rock. Block Flagstone Timbers. Railroad ties. BUILDING SITE, 8+ acres w/ view of pond, 10+ acres common, woods, Drain Tile Installation for Water Control off 1000 N. Heston/Galena Twnshp area. $170.000. 219-879-2889. Brick patios — Driveway designs High tolerance tree and stump removal — Tree and bush removal RENTALS INDIANA Insured and References - Senior Discount. HOUSE FOR RENT IN LONG BEACH ONE CALL DOES IT ALL 3/BR. Across from lake. Great view & beach. Call 219/874-8692. 219/874-8785 LONG BEACH COZY 4/BR HOUSE AT STOP 15 (Across from Beach) • • • CAPPY’S LAWN CARE • • • Fireplace and Large Deck. No pets. Call 708/579-1745. Spring Clean-Up • Free Estimates — 219/874-3580. LONG BEACH HOUSE FOR RENT - Great location, very close to SMALL’S GARDEN CENTER & DEPT. 9 GIFTS INC. beach and park. 4/BR, 2/Bath. A/C. W/D. New kitchen w/DW. Deck Complete Landscape Design & Installation w/BBQ. Cable TV. - Avail Summer 2003. — Call 312/953-9570. Compare & Save on Landscape Material COTTAGE FOR RENT IN MICHIANA SHORES Hardwood Mulch $27.50 Yd. - Log Chips $25.25 Yd. Fireplace. Loft. Deck. Big Yard. — Call 219/879-1299 Red Dye Mulch $28.50 Yd. - Bedding Soil $25.00 Yd. DUNESCAPE BEACH CLUB 1” Washstone $22 Ton-Boulders $135 Ton - Flagstone $249 Ton LAKEFRONT CONDOS — 2 and 3 bedrooms. 12 Types of Decorative Stone - Same Day Delivery June, July & Aug. — $1250. To $1600. Per wk. w/1 month min. Phone 219-778-2568 -- 1551 E. US Hwy 20, LaPorte Long term lease available, 2 bedroom @ $1,300 Per mo. No pets. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES DUNESCAPE REALTY - 219/872-0588. • • ATTENTION DRIVERS - NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY • • STOP 20, LONG BEACH - 3/BR, 2/Bath. Attached garage TMC Transportation needs drivers. $650 Guaranteed weekly, poten- Long term lease $900/mo + utilities. — Call Pat Elliott. tial to earn $900 per week, or more, and still be OFF WEEKENDS!!! Several Winter Rentals Available — Just Give Us A Call FOR CDL TRAINING, CALL 1-800-882-7364 MERRION & ASSOCIAES, 219/872-4000, or toll free 866/496-1752 STOP 31 SHORELAND HILLS SUMMER RENTAL 4BR/2BA HOUSE. WANT TO BUY OR SELL Serene house on quiet street with huge decks surrounded by pine ART & OFFICE SUPPLIES (FIRME’S) trees backing to dune forest, 2 blocks to beach. Modern comforts, (2 Stores) 11th & Franklin Streets, Michigan City - 219/874-3455 top condition, clean. You’ll love this place. Please no smoking/pets. Highway 12, Beverly Shores - Just West of Traffic Light. $1400/wk. See much more at www.brindise.com 630-640-8504. ESTATE SALE CHARMING MICHIANA SHORES COTTAGE IN WOODED AREA SAT. & SUN. MAY 24 & 25 A little over a block from great beach. Rustic charm with modern 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM conveniences. 2-New baths and kitchen. Fireplace. Air/Cond. MOVING TO AZ--EVERYTHING MUST GO. FEATURED ARE: Antiques, Dishwasher. 2 + Bdrms. Avail June, July & Aug. by the week. Linens, Original Art, Jewelry, Furniture & More. Call 773/935-1855 days, or 773/248-3265 evenings. Stop 18 - 1709 Rosamond Dr., Long Beach SHERIDAN BEACH HOUSE FOR RENT ON LAKE SHORE DRIVE MOVING SALE - Traditional floral sofa w/matching love seat & pillows, solid 3/BR, 1.5/Baths. Grill, deck, & just steps to the beach. burgundy wing chair, fabric protected. Like new. $650.00 Call 219/871-0621. Weekly or Monthly Rental — Call 773/575-3466. GOLF CARTS FOR SALE - Accessories - Batteries - Repair Service. WEEKLY SUMMER RENTAL - Minutes walk to large sandy beach. Pick and delivery available. — Call 219/942-3308. No rocks. 2- Bedrooms, third floor. 2 days-$500, Weekly-$1,450. MOVING TO FLORIDA - Selling Ethan Allen Furniture. Excellent con- 4-Person limit. 409 Lake Shore Drive, Sheridan Beach. 219/874-4995. dition. Oak Table with six chairs and two leaves. Wicker Bistro set. ANNUAL LEASE - SHERIDAN BEACH — Cute 3/BR, 1/Bath Cottage. Computer desk. 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August ON THE BEACH! BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE MICHIANA COTTAGE FOR SUMMER RENTAL Take advantage of the weeks available in August One block from beautiful Lake Michigan Beach at Stop 39. Fully furnished— Emma’s Cottage Charming Deco decor. Air conditioned, forty windows to catch lake breezes. on the beach Sleeps up to eight persons. Three bedrooms. Two full baths. Two woodburning fireplaces. New kitchen. Secluded forty oak tree landscape with Adirondack chairs Stop 9, 1426 Lake Shore Drive, Michigan City and hammocks. TVs with cable and movie channels. BBQ grill. Available May All the cottage charm, without the old broken stuff- onward through October and selected winter holidays. Pets welcome. Call [773] 6 Bedroom, 2 Bath - Parking for 5 cars. 528-0825 or [773] 281-7100. Prefer longer tenancy, but willing to consider week- Completely renovated 2003. ALL the amenities ly rentals with excellent tenants. 219-878-1724 MICHIGAN, GRAND BEACH. Lake front home, just 42 steps down to a LAKE MICHIGAN VACATION RENTALS private beach on Lake Michigan. Enjoy magnificent sunsets from this 502 & 510 Lake Shore Drive (219) 879-5099 - Fax: (219) 879-1870 lake-front deck. Golf course and tennis courts are within walking distance. This cozy 3/BR is air-conditioned, and equipped with a The beach on Lake Michigan is just 1 * blocks from our fully furnished washer & dryer. Avail July & August for $1,700/wk, or June & Sept. 1, 2, & 3 Bedroom units. All appliances -washer/dryer, air conditioning, for $950/wk. - Call 708/848-1025 for viewing appointment. phone, microwave, cable TV, towels & linens, and all essential cooking & eating utensils. Rates from $ 950 - $ 1,450 per week. NO PETS ! MICHIANA SHORES, MICHIGAN- 3/BR, 2/Bath. Completely Furn. A/C. See our website at: www.djheckman.com 2 1/2 Blocks to Lake. Avail July thru August. $750/wk, or $2,800/mo. or email us at: [email protected] Call 219/872-7336 - Leave message DUNELAND BEACH, STOP 33, SUMMER RENTAL HARBERT, MI COTTAGE ON PRIVATE LAKE MICHIGAN BEACH. 4/BR house. Short walk to private secured beach. Cable. Local phone. Sleeps 2. Non-smokers. No pets. - Call 269/469-5654 Avail Memorial Day thru Sept. Weekly rentals or longer. GRAND BEACH/NEW BUFFALO - Spacious 3/BR ranch on Call 219/874-4660. Or 219/861-7964 — Email: [email protected] wooded lot. Fully furnished. Very clean. 2/Baths. Washer/Dryer. DUNELAND BEACH - 3/BR, furnished. Private beach. A/C. Dishwasher. Cable/VCR. Golf Cart. Close to beach, golf & tennis. Washer/dryer. Available June 1st thru Labor Day. NO PETS. $950/wk. — Call 773/792-0073. Call 219/872-5979 - Leave Message. MICHIANA, 3745 LAKE SHORE DRIVE‹2BR/2BA, sleeps 6. INDIANA DUNES SUMMER RENTAL: ONE BLOCK FROM BEACH Lake across street. Spectacular Lake/Sunset views. $1,000/wk. 3/BR, 2/Bath — Sleeps 6-8. A/C. Fireplace. Dishwasher. AVAIL June, July, Sept, Oct. - Call (312) 527-0414, ex. 245 $1,000/wk; $3,600 month, June 14-Sept.15. NEAT AS A PIN! TWICE AS CUTE! Sleeps 6. 2 Blocks to town, $1,000 month, Sept.15- June 12. — Call 714/206-4871. 3 1/2 blocks to beach. THE DOCTOR’S INN, on Merchant Street, LONG BEACH - ON THE BEACH New buffalo, MI. 269/469-3395. 3/BR, 1.5 Bath. A/C. W/D. BBQ. Cable HISTORIC CASAVANT ORGAN CO. LOFT - Two blocks from South Available June, July, August — Call 312/346-7691, Ext 16. Haven’s shores of Lake Michigan. King size bed, sleeper sofa. 1 1/2 MICHIANA SHORES - Stop 38 - Near the beach. Cozy knotty pine. 2/BR, baths. Washer/dryer. Balcony. Fireplace. — Privacy, luxury and his- 2/Bath, deck, screened porch, AC, BBQ, WBFP, laundry, DW. $850/wk tory. $800/wk. (min 2 wks). No smoking. No pets. - 269/837-3764. May-Oct. Monthly rates avail. Call 847/675-3955, or 219/874-8336. NEW BUFFALO, MI GETAWAY! Beautiful year round vacation home. Check PLYMOUTH COTTAGE - Fully furnished, fully renovated Sheridan out our website @ mgrvacationrentals.com or call Bob Martin 773/847-5518. Beach house. Lakeside, off Lake Shore Drive, between Stops 4 & 5. MICHIGAN/NEW BUFFALO Two bedroom condo in Warwick Shores. 4/BR, sleeps 8. Secluded patio screened porch, private beach path Enjoy pool, private beach on Lake Michigan, tennis courts, play- just steps to the lake. Great weeks still available May-September ground and beautiful walking path through the woods. Weekly Call Beth at 630/378-5364. rental with great dates still available. Please call (815)485-0329. MICHIANA-2 furnished/fully loaded/renovated guest homes. Close to Stop #37 beach and park. No pets. $975-$1195/wkly.. 773-457-4763. REAL ESTATE FOR SALE , listings #7770 and 5881 [email protected]. HOUSE AT 1925 LAKE SHORE DRIVE - STOP 12 - 3,600 SQ/FT. - MICHIANA SHORES VACATION HOME - STOP 39. - 4/BR, 2/Bath. $399,000. Call 219/874-7290 weekdays, or 219/879-8965 weekends. Jacuzzi, skylights, roomy. Walk to beach. Great for kids. Dogs o.k. LONG BEACH, IN - 5/BR, 2/Bath Home. 2/Blocks from lake. $1,500/wk. — Call 773/327-7166. 2820 Elbridge Way. $450K - Appointment only. Call 773/239-5527 BEACHWALK RENTALS - One to six bedroom homes. MICHIANA SHORES - Versatile, mixed-use, three unit income proper- We still have some prime weeks available. ty in wooded setting. Within walking distance to beaches. Occupy lux- Call Executive Group Realty, 219/874-1122, or www.e-g-r.com ury apartment while tenants help pay your mortgage, or launch your LAKEFRONT & OFF THE RATE RENTALS still available summer business up front while enjoying rental income year round or seasonally 2003, also weekends available off-season. Call Executive Group from apartment. Important renovation features include gable roof, Realty, 219/874-1122, or visit all of our rentals at www.e-g-r.com complete replumbing,including water line to main, connection to city SALE! 20% Below 2002 rates. sewer, separate utilities, central air, tasteful redecoration of MICHIANA SHORES HILLTOP COTTAGE. 1Block from beach. offices/store/fronts. The apartment features custom designed kitchen Sleeps 6. see it @ http://www.geocities.com/janetgreenwald1/ and storage, deluxe appliances, new windows w/custom treatments, two beautifully tiled baths, ceramic flooring throughout, in-unit laun- SPACIOUS LONG BEACH HOME. 7/BR, 4/Bath. Central Air. dryfacilities, charming dining room/sunporch leading to paver patio gar- 1.5 Blocks to Stop 28 Beach for Summer rental . den area, spacious bedroom with custom fitted closet plus private access Call 630/323-5941 or e-mail [email protected] to one of two lower levels garage spaces. Clean, heated basement with MICHIANA SHORES - Unique, new cottage built by Chicago interior ample storage, including 28x 9 walk-in closet. Easy care professional designer. Large, open plan, two story living space. 2/BR, 2/Bath. Can perennial landscaping, low taxes and utilities. A complete furnishing sleep six. Very large screened porch overlooking lovely, very private package will be offered separately. Great for business or profession- terrace. Complete kitchen. Wash/dry, AC. Sat. to Sat. rental al, retail, café, antique shop, book store, real estate. Call for allowed $1,200/week. -- Call 773/929-2295. uses. A wonderful building in turnkey condition. $219,000. Offered by For Rent--Spacious 4 bdrm., 2-1/2 ba. Long Beach home. C/A, all mod- Broker-Owner, Cheryl Culbertson; for appointment call 219/879-0811. ern comforts, less than 1-1/2 blocks to beach. 773/779-8728. MICHIANA, IN AREA - 88x120 Wooded bldg. site on quiet lane. City CASA BELLA. Sheridan Beach. Charming 3 BR reno. cottage, sleeps 6, sewer connection has been brought to site. Walking distance to A/C, D/W, BBQ. 5 min. walk to beautiful sandy beach. June $600/wk. beaches and tennis. Perfect for log cabin. July-Aug $900/wk. Sept. 15-June 12 $800/month. 219/872-0069. Broker-Owner. 219/879-0811. $44,000 RENTALS MICHIGAN HOUSE IN MICHIGAN CITY - Two blocks to beach, great area, unique BLUE FISH VACATION RENTALS &SALES of ReMAX HARBOR COUNTRY 3/BR home. Cathedral ceilings. Loft. Basement. New garage. featuring Year Round Rentals. Book now for off-season and summer Excellent condition. - $125,000 — Call 219/464-8709. 2003! Cozy up in one of our comfy cottages, or in one of our more spacious, LAKE HILLS AREA 4 BR bi-level-hardwood flrs, new appliances, new larger homes. 269/469-0468, or www.bluefishvacations.com/beach carpeting, new roof, completely decorated. $3000 dn. $575 Principle WEEKLY SUMMER CONDO RENTALS - New construction available & Interest Mortgage. HOUSE FOR RENT-2BR, full basement, Coolspring starting May 9, 2003. Located downtown New Buffalo. Ave. $600 mo. INDIANA LAKESHORE ESTATE. 219-874-4023. Walking distance to beach, bars, restaurants and shops. HOUSE FOR SALE--secluded section of Union Pier, MI. 269/756- Call 269/469-6560 - SWEETWATERClassified BOATING SUPPLIES 3652. www.gonehome.com Page 74 May 22, 2003

We visit the well known Smithsonian, as well as less- Off the Book Shelf er known sites like the Freer Gallery of Art and the by Sally Carpenter Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Again, Buckley gives us insight into the history of each Washington Schlepped Here by Christopher Buckley place like you won’t find anywhere else. Looking for a graduation gift, Father’s Day gift, birth- Did you know that when the Washington Monument day gift? Have I got two great choices for you! Of course was built in 1884 that it was the world’s largest they’re both books, what else? My first selection, structure until that Eiffel guy went and built his Washington Schlepped Here is a tongue in cheek, and Tower in 1889? However, it still remains the largest slightly off-beat walking tour of our nation’s capital. freestanding piece of masonry in the world. So there, Author Buckley knows whereof he speaks, since he France. was a speech writer for Vice President Bush (under Buckley thinks that the Bureau of Engraving and first term President Reagan). He went to Washington Printing is the most tourist unfriendly spot in the city, to work for the government, “sure it would be temporary,” making visitors go through “more security hoops and is still there 22 years later. than boarding Air Force One.” From Union Station to Arlington National Cemetery, There is seriousness here too as we visit Ford’s we walk with Buckley and pause to learn a little Theatre, Arlington National Cemetery and the Vietnam history along the way. Irreverent and humorous at times, Memorial Wall. Again, footnotes to the history of but history nonetheless. The weather was hot in each site lend an understanding as to how and why summer, the land was swampy, so why was the area they came about. chosen in the first place? “The answer, sadly, is typ- There is also a very readable map in the inside front ical Washington bureaucratic shortsightedness. There and back covers of the book, so you can chart your is no evidence that it ever even occurred to the progress as you walk along with Buckley. Founding Fathers or to the Continental Congress to Two enthusiastic thumbs up! It entertains and put the new capital where the climate was perfect and informs—what a concept. where they already had lots of excellent French Funny Letters From Famous People edited by restaurants. Instead, they settled on a swampy bank Charles Osgood of the Potomac River, just downstream from a tobac- “Letter writing is close to becoming a lost art in this co port named Georgetown.” Besides, Mount Vernon day of e-mail, the Internet, word processing, cell was only 16 miles away. Commuting was an issue, even phones, and answering machines.” Amen Charles. I then. remember my mother nagging me to write letters. I Buckley spends a lot of time talking about the did it grudgingly then, but now, find myself berating birth of Washington as our capital: how Major Pierre my daughters because they don’t write me! Charles L’Enfant was chosen to design the new cap- This little book is packed with snippets of the cor- ital by the nation’s first president, how he managed respondence between famous people, from politicians to tick off everyone he came in contact with, and to authors and artists. finally died in obscurity and poverty. C’est la vie. It I found the section on Abraham Lincoln very amus- wasn’t until 1909 that he was taken from his pauper’s ing. He was not very handsome, and knew it, and once grave and moved to Arlington National Cemetery. wrote to a friend, In mentioning the burning of the White House in “I have one vice, and I can call it nothing else: it is 1814 by the British, Buckley observes: “The more you not being able to say ‘no.’ Thank God for not making read about this appalling behavior, the more you me a woman, but if He had, I suppose He would wonder that the British ended up being our best have made me just as ugly as He did, and no one would friends.” Funny how these things work out. ever have tempted me.” In the National Gallery, we walk alongside Buckley Writing a letter of recommendation, Lincoln said, as he explains the various exhibits, the architecture “The lady of this says she has two sons who want of the building and even have lunch with him. to work. Set them at it if possible. Wanting to work Apparently he likes the chicken roll ups and mint tea. is so rare a want that it should be encouraged.” Interesting tidbits abound in this book, like did you How about the editor who turned down Margaret know that the National Air and Space Museum now Mitchell’s suggestion to serialize Gone With the Wind sits on the very site of “what was once one of before its publication in book form: “A period novel! Washington’s largest and most successful bawdy About the Civil War! Who needs the Civil War now— houses”? He goes on to give you the origin of the -who cares?” word “hooker.” I told you this was no ordinary walk- One more: Dorothy Parker sent a telegram to a friend ing tour. after giving birth. Apparently, she’d had a long, very The Air and Space Museum houses everything publicized pregnancy—”Good work, Mary. We all from the Wright Brothers’ 1903 Flyer to the Apollo 11 knew you had it in you.” command module Columbia. Considering all this What fun! Anyone who loves words will cherish this amazing progress happened in a space of 70 years makes little gem. the Museum all the more impressive and exciting. Till next time, happy reading. THE May 22, 2003 Page 75

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