Imagine, Discover, Celebrate Earth Day, Saturday, April 21, at the Michigan City Public Library

Volume 17, Number 15 Thursday, April 19, 2001

by Maggie Beyer There was a wake-up call in 1970, a call from people concerned with our environment that reminded us that we were all trav- elers on Planet Earth and it was time to help protect our space- traveling home. We began recycling, cleaning up, caring about the air we breathe, endangered animals. . .and it felt good. Thirty years later, the call is still being heard as people around the world are observing Earth Day as an annual awareness day, calling attention to still-existing problems of air, water and soil pollution, habitat destruction and how depletion of nonrenewable resources can be slowed or reversed, if enough people join in. Here in our own backyard, Earth Day will be Saturday, April 21, at the Michigan City Public Library, when local people have gathered local resources to show and tell, see and hear, what people can do to help protect our Earth for future generations. There will be films, experts on recycling, natural gardening and composting, music, refreshments and a ceremonial planting in the library court- yard for all to share. Botanist Nicole Kalkbrenner will be one of the speakers on earth friendly gardening using native plants. Her degree is in environmental science from Miami University in Ohio, comes from a farming background and now works with J.S. New and Associates, an environmental consulting firm Art by April Fallon. in Walkerton which is developing one of the most complete native plant nursery in the Midwest. The firm consults with developers like Tryon Farms, municipalities, state parks and land owners who want to keep a natural habitat viable with as little change as possible as land is developed. It’s a look at the natural resources available on a piece of land that even small homeowners can use. Botanist Nicole Kalkbrenner with some native prairie plants, suitable for sandy soil. Earth Day Continued on Page 2 Page 2 April 19, 2001

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“Sometimes land will have its own natural seed bank,” Nicole said, talking about other plantings in woodland areas, “If you clear the woodland areas of the non-native exotic varieties like buckthorn and hon- eysuckle, you can find a whole ground cover of wildflowers that have been shaded over by the exotics and are just waiting to grow. They’ve been lying dormant for years, and when we use a controlled burn or other methods, they come up again. It’s a very exciting thing to do.” Nicole talked almost poetically of the Northwest Indiana woodlands as they appeared in times long ago, when early settlers described the open vistas of the woods, filled with wildflowers like orchids and asters. Sometimes they are still found around the edges of woodlands where they have been pushed out by the overshadowing non-native shrubs. (And did you know that there are more orchid species in Indiana that in Hawaii? That northwest Indiana has a bio-diver- sity of plant life that makes it unique in all the world?

Savannah blaz- ing star, a type of liatris, Nicole Kalkbrenner provides a variety of colors in bloom. Earth Day Continued from Page 1 “We first take a look and assess the natural resources available,” Nicole said. “If you look at what the land was historically, using old plats, aerial surveys, you can incorporate that into what you are restoring. At Tryon Farms we were working with incorporating a human community of living within the natural resources there. For instance, there were miles of drainage tiles that made the land usable for crops, but Not a “forb”, destroyed the natural flow of ground water, so we lift- but a grass ed them, getting the land back its original form. It’s that could like putting the pieces of a puzzle together, discovering spread to what this land wants to be instead of what it’s being make a lawn. forced to be. The easiest way is to not force land to be just what we might think is pretty, but let it be what it naturally wants to be. People try to put turf grass on pure sand, and it takes so much energy and expense and that’s not what the land wants to be.” Nicole brought some plants from her firm’s nursery to show some alternates to formal plantings for beach area landscapes. June Grass, was one, a lush, dark green, spiky grass that looked ornamental even in its pot. White wild indigo with starry white blooms in the dunes. April 19, 2001 Page 3

Homeowners can take a look at the aspect of their house, Nicole continues, and take a look at what you Open ‘til 7 p.m. are going to plant around it. A step might be to ask, Evenings “If I were out in a natural area, what typically would grow in this habitat? What plants would like this mois- ture, soil and setting? Yews, for instance, are not native to sandy areas. Prickly pear cactus is. June Grass is. Ornamental grasses are, and ferns, along with cone wwwElegant.littlehousef Apparelashions.com for the flowers and violets, wild ginger and trillium. To help [email protected] Fashion Conscious Woman Women’s Apparel people plant naturally — “to let the land be what it wants to be — the Indiana Native Plant and Wildflower Society, INPAWS, is establishing a new chapter in north- It’s A Spring west Indiana, and has a quarterly newsletter. Website, www.inpaws.org, offers more information; Jan Hunter, Mix & Match 1/2 Price Sale 219/772-0934 is listed as a contact for the North West chapter. Buy one at Regular Price…Get 2nd at Half Price (Of equal or lesser value)

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Bristly Certificates Sarsaparilla, Twin Flower, Aralia hispida, Awarded Linnea borealis still surviving in americana, now open spots of just a part of Black Oak history. Savanna. Bring your Secretary on Joining Nicole at the speaker’s table will be Lynn Waters, executive director of the LaPorte Solid Waste District, talking about recycling, what our efforts s a endlet produce and where recycled goods are available. It’ P Educator David Yeager of the Purdue Coop Extension, will give the basics of composting for local gardeners. Bill Bolton’s Beachside Garden Center at Hwy 12 and Tent Sale BARGAINS Moore Road will provide materials for the flower planting ceremony that will follow, accompanied by Elsa Littman and her music. A special feature will be Meet Us For Lunch And A Style Show a display of art by local children inspired by envi- THURSDAY, APRIL 19 - ROSKOE’S, LA PORTE ronmental themes. Many people have been involved in our local Earth Day celebration, but I’ll give a WEDNESDAY. APRIL 25 - TIPPECANOE PLACE, SOUTH BEND nod to beachers Eden Lysaught and Kathleen Zmuda 409 Alexander Street LaPorte, IN 326-8602 On Hwy 35 - 5 Blocks South of Lincolnway who gave me the background details. Turn Right on Alexander Monday - Friday 9:30 to 7 Saturday 9:30 to 5 Earth Day Continued on Page 4 Page 4 April 19, 2001

Earth Day Continued from Page 3 Around the world people are honoring Earth Day 2001 in their special ways: a Perth Earth Day Expo Earth Day 2001 at the library begins at 1 PM with and Expedition White Cliffs in Australia; Minato a viewing of “The Sweep of Time”, a view of human- Clean Beach Dive in Okinawa, Japan; Don’t Mess with ity’s past and potential future by Barbara Marx Taiwan Cleanup; Our Earth, Our Future in Ghana; Hubbard, who Buckminster Fuller acknowledges as Solar Energy for Earth Day 2001 in Nigeria, among the most informed futurist of our time. Exciting and those listed on the Internet. In the USA, the coasts inspirational, she talks about humankind’s evolu- are covered from Monterey Bay Earth Week in tion to this place in time when a growing global con- California; Americorps Earth Day River Cleanup in sciousness creates its own energy of transformation. Rochester, Minnesota; Earth Day Sunrise in Palo She credits Teilhard de Chardin for inspiration of a Alto and Earth Day Puget Sound in Seattle. . . .and, cosmic unifying force. . .and somewhere in the back- in our own backyard, Earth Day 2001 in Michigan City, ground, John Lennon should be singing, “Imagine. . April 21, 2001. .all the people. . .growing together as one”. To end the program, Peter Russell echoes a look at the future in his film “The Global Brain”, a network of energy for change. Brief History of Earth Day In 1969, U.S. Senator Gaylord A. Nelson sug- gested that a day of environmental education be held on college campuses. The next year, lawyer and environmentalist Denis Hayes, a graduate of Stanford University, led hundreds of students in planning and organizing the first Earth Day. About 20 million people participated in the original observance on April 22, 1970. The same year Ways to Celebrate Earth Day Every Day Congress created the Environmental protection Agency to set and enforce pollution standards and Limit hazardous material use passed the Clean Air Act. Other environmental *Buy the least toxic product available for the job laws soon followed. Since then Earth Day has *Only buy the amount you need. become an educational event to sum up current *Use up what you already have. environmental problems of the planet: the pollution of air, water, and soils; the destruction of habitats; Reduce your waste the decimation of hundreds of thousands of plant *If you don’t need it, don’t buy it. and animal species; and the depletion of nonre- *Avoid bying products that have excessive or unnec- newable resources. The emphasis is on solutions essary packaging. that could slow and possibly reverse the negative *Borrow or rent items that you seldom use. effects of human activities and include recycling *Buy recycled-content products. of manufactured materials, fuel and energy conservation, banning the use of harmful chemi- Conserve energy cals, halting the destruction of major habitats such *When you leave the room, turn off the lights. as rain forests, protecting endangered species, and *Use free daylight instead of costly electricity as much global warming. as possible. Around the World. . .a Car Free Day *When you purchase home appliances and electronics, On April 19, 2001, countries around the world look for energy-efficient products with the “Energy Star” are participating in a Car Free Day, pledging to label. leave cars at home to make a global statement against the pollution of the air that can cause asth- Conserve water ma and other serious respiratory ailments, and *Install a low-flow showerhead. heat up the planet. Among the countries where *Turn the water off while you brush your teeth. local events are being sponsored include: India, *Run only full loads in your dishwasher and wash- Luxembourg, Hong Kong, Nepal, Pakistan, ing machine. Singapore, Taiwan, Australia, Czech Republic, United Kingdom, Argentina, United States, For more ideas, look for a copy of The Official Moldova, Chile, Iran, and Nigeria. This small Earth Day Guide to Planet Repair by Denis Hayes at action, joined with commitments from citizens the library. Or, visit the web site, www.earthday.net around the world, will send a powerful message and will be the largest sustainable transport From the quarterly newsletter of the Solid Waste demonstration that has ever taken place. District of LaPorte County, Spring 2001 April 19, 2001 Page 5

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e Spring Fever “Show Stoppers: An Evening of Music” is LaPorte m Little Theatre Club’s final offering for the 2000-2001 o season. Using a cabaret-style format, the production w features some of the outstanding soloists of LaPorte y April 19-22 r Little Theatre reprising some of the favorite show tunes a from past productions, as well as offering some selec- r

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Over the next few weeks, I’d like to do something a little different. Instead of looking at books or short stories or poems, I’d like to look at a genre of writing that doesn’t spring to mind when one thinks of a library. What I would like to do for the next few weeks is look at a number of songs, which, in their own form, tell the stories of their authors. All of the songs are hymns and can be found in an anthology by Ian Bradley, entitled The Book of Hymns. Some of the hymns are well-known, not only within their religious traditions, but also as popularized by contemporary artists. Bradley’s book takes one hundred and fifty of the most popular hymns and combines the words of each with the story behind them. Rarely is one able to discover what motivated a writer to pen the words with which readers later become famil- iar. Autobiographies help. Historical circumstances form a context. But, particularly with hymns, the author’s story is seldom told. Hymns accomplish in a few words what novels require chapters to develop. Not only hymns, but music and song in general, have this type of power. There is something about music which allows it to do what words cannot. It serves not only as a background but as another voice in the song. Sometimes, it is the voice with which the words are later joined. Other times, words must wait for their accompaniment. What I find most powerful about hymns is the way that they make someone singing them (be it five or fifty or a hundred and fifty years after they were first written) feel the same emotions that the author felt at the time of writing. This power was clearly demonstrated five years ago in a stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. At the closing ceremony for the 1996 Olympics, thousands sang in

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Directed by Jim Snyder Saturday, April 21 & April 28 at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 22 & April 29 - 2:00 p.m. Matinee Season tickets will be honored for this production. Tickets: Adult $8.00 • Student $5.00 Produced by special arrangement with Rodgers and Hammerstein Concert Library La Porte Little Theatre, corner of A & Third Streets, La Porte Call 219/362-5113 for reservations April 19, 2001 Page 17 unison “Amazing Grace” – a hymn, an American hymn. But was it? Is it? Is “Amazing Grace” an “American” Hymn? There are certain songs that can be easily labeled as belonging to one country or another. But “Amazing Grace,” on that night, was not an “American” song. It wasn’t anyone’s song. It belonged to all – to all those who stood to sing it in the stadium, to all those who 6 followed in front of televisions across the globe, and to all those who heard about the ceremony days later REALTY from friends. In a sense, the song belonged to all those who had ever been lost, who had ever been found, and who had ever needed saving. A study of t Condom “Amazing Grace” and other hymns does more than edu- on in fr iu cate us about their authors, it tells us about our- e m selves. What we sing is often equivalent to why we k a s sing and, also, why we write the songs. L Next week, we will begin with a hymn, written in

the 1920’s, that achieved fame as a pop song in the

early 1970’s, when Cat Steven recorded it. The hymn O

is “Morning Has Broken.” !

s And while we may not all share the same reli- f

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Keith Callan is checking out groceries and learning about the four food groups at the ABC Grocery Store.

Face painting is a favorite activity at the museum. Here is Laura Callan having her face painted by a museum volunteer.

Music Makers. State Representative Mary Kay Budak and her grandson look over a display.

The ABC Bands were playing! The children enjoyed making their own tunes with a variety of instruments. April 19, 2001 Page 19

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MAJESTIC 57 ACRE COUNTRY ESTATE IN LAPORTE, INDIANA set high on a hill and surrounded by huge trees, rolling hills & private ponds. Convenient to Pine Lake, the Indiana Toll Road & I-94. Only an hour’s drive from downtown Chicago, even less to South Bend. Minutes from LaPorte & Michigan City airports. This was the home of Charles O. Finley, former owner of the Oakland A’s & more recently the residence of the Franciscan Brothers. The spacious mansion, originally built in 1860, has a large, elegant dining room, many fireplaces, gathering rooms, a chapel, sundecks & verandas. The home has been tastefully redecorated & all furnishings remain. Also included are an impressive 5 stall stable with hardwood floors, additional living quarters, entertainment area & outbuildings. Buildings, driveways, tennis court & grounds are fenced & well-maintained. New garages house up to 10 automobiles. Remodeled, professional kitchen & laundry facilities, guest wing with 7 master bedroom suites & private baths. $2,250,000 Page 20 April 19, 2001 Krueger Environmental Fair Krueger Middle School in Michigan City will be holding an Environmental Fair on Fri., April 20th, 10-11:30 a.m. The event is enthusiastically open to the public, because as one Krueger teacher said, “It is a great way to support our youth and see their work.” The idea for the fair began with three teachers from one 7th grade team at Krueger who worked with Valparaiso University to help develop middle school education at the university level. One of the techniques they learned about is called “student-oriented curriculum”, an opportunity for students to choose a personal interest theme which in turn empowers them to research something they really want to know. The science teacher, Leslie Samelson, started out with the theme of environment, because in 7th grade, ecology is the MCAS curriculum. The two language teachers, Mrs. Zimmerman and Mrs. Brill, assisted with having the students write a persuasive paper. The librarian and technical support staff assisted with accessing resources and teaching computer programs that help organize the projects. The art teacher lent posters displaying some beautiful examples of graph- ic design. The students also took a field trip to Indiana Dunes State Park and Friendship Gardens and watched a video, “Common Miracles,” that was filmed by a former resident and graduate of Elston High School. The next logical step was to put on this fair with the help of community members volunteering to give the students background information. Speakers for the day will include Nancy Phillip, author, to speak on wetlands; Adriane Blaesing, Director Indiana Dept. Environmental Management NW Reg. Office; Nancy Gibson of the Solid Waste District; Craig Molden will speak on zebra mussels; Walt Sells on pes- ticides; Scott Foster on water quality.

Plan Ahead “Fashions For the Year” for all your The Open Door Health Clinic will be holding a fundraiser dinner and fashion show at the Blue Chip Graduation Activities Ballroom on Sat., April 26th, beginning at 6 p.m. The $30 ticket price includes dinner and door prizes. There will be a cash bar. Fashions for men and • open house cards women will be modeled by many local couples and will feature selections from Judee’s and Droege’s, both of • thank you notes LaPorte. • personalized napkins There will also be a raffle with a chance to win $1,000. Tickets are $25 each or 3/$50. For more informa- • announcements tion, phone 872-6766. The Open Door Health Clinic is a not-for-profit, vol- • name cards unteer-based, medical clinic for the uninsured who have no other financial means. Quality health care, health • class of 2001 jewelry education, medication assistance and referral services are provided free of charge. 219 879-0088 Call The Beacher With Your News the Beacher Business Printers 911 Franklin Street Michigan City, Indiana (219) 879-0088 April 19, 2001 Page 21 This Week at the MC Public Library Friday, April 20-noon. Spring has Sprung Bookmarks at Noon. Becoming Madame Mao by Anchee Min will be reviewed by Kathleen Mullen. at Your Unique Boutique Madame Mao is almost universally known as the “white-boned demon”—ambitious, vindictive, and in Michigan City cruel, whose bid to succeed her husband led to the death of millions. Min uses historical facts and her imagination to take us beyond the myth of the woman Extraordinary Clothing & Accessories who so greatly affected a generation of Chinese. This Unique Jewelry & Gifts, and program is free and open to the public. Saturday, April 21-1-5 p.m. Interesting Items for Home Decor Shaping Our Future: An Earth Day Event. Gift Learn about the earth and have fun, too! The after- Open Daily Certificates noon will be filled with informative programs for an 10-5 earth-friendly audience. Talk to experts about recy- Available cling, natural gardening and composting. There will be activities for the kids and a special planting on the library grounds. Sunday, April 22-2 p.m. Spring Film Series: The Emperor and the Assassin. In the 3rd century, B.C., Ying Zheng, heir to the Kingdom of Qin, seeks to dominate the last six Chinese kingdoms and become China’s first emper- A Unique Boutique or. His aims are worthy, but his plans are increasingly With Pleasing Prices brutal. Ying sends his concubine, Zhao, to her Han home- 223 W. Sixth Street • Michigan City, IN 46360 land as a spy. Her duty is to find a professional killer 219-878-8726 to make Ying seem invincible to his rivals. But Ying Corner of 6th and Wabash Across from Lighthouse Place grows more ruthless, and the lady and killer fall in love. This lavish, historical epic is reportedly the most expensive Asian film ever made. In Mandarin language with English subtitles. It is rated R for excessive violence. Sunday, April 22-2 p.m. Great Books. New members are invited to attend. The Better “The Taming of the Shrew” by William Shakespeare will be discussed. To confirm reading material each month, phone the Public Relations Department at 873- Bank for You. 3049 or check at the Circulation Desk.

Oh, Go Fly a Kite! On Sun., April 29th, 2 p.m., area kite expert Mark Jaeger will present a kite-making workshop at the Indiana Dunes State Park Nature Center. The workshop will be fun for the entire family and will cover the history of kites, kite safety and etiquette, select- ing good kite flying spots and more. Participants will see both single-line and multi-line kites, and will make their own Scott Sled-style kites to take home. Preregistration is required and limited; phone 219/926-1390 (toll-free from Michigan City). After the workshop, everyone is invited to join Jaeger for a kite flying adventure down at the beach. O Member FDIC This presentation is sponsored by the Friends of Indiana Dunes. It is free of charge, although the (219) 879-5364 • 2000 Franklin Street, Michigan City, IN 46360 usual parking fee of $3/in-state, and $5/out-of-state (219) 778-9009 • 101 Michigan Street, Rolling Prairie, IN 46391 vehicle will be charged to enter the park. Page 22 April 19, 2001 April 19, 2001 Page 23 Artists, family, friends, and interested spectators— Eighth Annual Art Barn Juried Art Exhibition Opening Another student in this Tuesday class, Jean Head they came from various places to view the more than of Valpo, said she’s been painting for a long time. Jean 100 art works by artists from Indiana, Michigan, by Jan Van Ausdal said, “Everybody does their own work and subject mat- and Illinois at the eighth annual Art Barn juried art ter. It may be done in water colors, oils, or pastels.” exhibition opening held Saturday, April 7th. I was one Glacier Park, a water color by Jean, won a purchase of those present to meet the artists and see their award in the exhibit. works which included oils, acrylics, watercolors, pen- cil drawing, and mixed media.

All this and art too! Sharon Thornton with her sons Sam Thornton, Gabe & Gorge McCullough. As visitors helped themselves to refreshments Roger Carlson, Jan Sullivan, & Janey Bartos-Eddy, Artist Konrad Juestel chats with Richard & Carol Rabenau. from a large table, I wandered into the Art Barn gift show committee members. shop. There Jan Sullivan was showing some of the jew- In the main gallery, artist Konrad Justel was chat- elry she brought back from Mexico to Marie Englehart The Mercantile Bank gave generous promotional ting with Carol and Richard Rabenau of Winamac. Carol and Liz Locke. Liz was contemplating the purchase support for the show, while show committee members won the “Best in Show” award for her oil Downtown. of a picture. She is in securities exchange in Chicago, included Janet Sullivan, Janey Bartos-Eddy, Marlies Later in the evening, I discovered that she won the while Marie is an art teacher at Brummitt in Chesterton. Glickauf, Renae Ricks, Morris R. Eddy III, William “Best in Show” award here a few years ago for anoth- T. Wilson, and Roger Carlson. Roger, Jan, and Janey er painting.

David Gockman with his oil, Thru Snowy Blue.

Marie Englehart, Liz Locke & Jan Sullivan in the Art Barn gift shop. Carol Rabenau with her Downtown, Best in Show. . Laura Gorman accepts her merit award for Richard, her husband, told me that three years ago, Across the hall, Sharon Thornton and her sons, Sam Stillman from Virginia Phillips. Carol was encouraged by a Valpo University law pro- Thornton and Gabe & Gorge McCullough were hav- stepped to the platform and the mike for the presenting fessor (a judge at the Chicago Art Fair where Carol ing refreshments at the kitchen table. “I work here of the Best of Show, Merit and Purchase Awards, showed her work) to exhibit also in this area. Carol for Jan,” she said, “and do a little bit of everything.” and the Honorable Mentions. Laura Gorman accept- spoke of art while growing up. “I’ve been an artist since David Gockman, now of Crown Point but origi- ed her merit award for her charcoal, Stillman, from I was in high school. At art shows, I found the artists nally from Chicago, agreed to pose with his oil, Thru Virginia Phillips. Jan Metzker won an Honorable and hung around them. I didn’t go to art school Snowy Blue. “I painted at college, but then hadn’t paint- Mention for her crayon, Porter County Barn. She’s been because it was too expensive, but I painted on my own. ed for a long, long time. I started painting with Jan painting barns since she was 16; she’s now 18 years I don’t do as many art shows and fairs now because at the Tuesday night class about two years ago. There old! I got tired of staying in motels. My next show is at are usually at least ten people in the class, where it’s Lafayette the end of May.” an open studio.” Jean Head with her purchase award, Glacier Park. Exhibition Continued on Page 24 Page 24 April 19, 2001

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Geraniums by Jan Sullivan (purchase award.)

Jan Metzker with her Porter County Barn, honorable mention. to oils. Also, I teach the children’s art classes here and will be teaching at both week long art camps held June Renae Ricks-Miller was quite happy to win both a 11 – 15 and July 23 – 27 for ages 5 - 10. Cartoon Camp purchase award and a merit award for her watercolor, from July 30 – Aug. 3 will be for ages 10 – 15.” Call Urns. “We paint with the light coming in through the the Art Barn at 219-462-9009 for more information. window,” she said. “I took a lot of time off to rear chil- When I talked with Roger Carlson, he spoke of dren, but then I looked up the Art Barn where I’ve been his art. “I’ve been painting 40 years. A few years painting for about seven years. I prefer watercolors ago, I had a show at Gallery North. Now I do acrylics celebrating the dunes and farm land in the area. I like to work in promoting art and artists. Annually, I show at the Schoolhouse Shop. I enjoy that and also being part of the art in this area.” There were 106 items included in this juried show. Ruth Crnkovich, show judge, said, “The use of lights and darks, space, depth, and composition and the artist’s handling of the media, as well as the energy the piece reflects and how it relates to the viewer are the technical considerations here. Also considered were the ability of the work to ‘draw the viewer in’ for a clos- er look and to hold the viewer’s attention.” Besides the top prize for Best of Show, four Merit Awards and nine Purchase Awards were given. Five Honorable Mentions were made.

The Juried Art Exhibit at the Art Barn at 695 North 400 East, Valparaiso, continues through May 7th. Daily hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Call 219-463-9009 or fax 219-462- Renae Ricks-Miller with Urns which won two awards. 8520 for more information.

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Meet at the main parking lot at 8:30 a.m. There PLEASANT HEIGHTS FARM is a small parking fee, but no charge for the field trip. A First Quality Equestrian Facility since 1991 Binoculars and field guides are helpful. Lessons • Boarding • Training • Shows Potawatomi Audubon’s annual wildflower walk will begin at 10 a.m. on Sat., April 28th at the Dressage • C/T • English & Western Balance Seat Westville Public Library, 153 East Main Street. Children’s Camps Available Following a brief introductory program, participants Call for Pony Ride Specials will move on to Bluhm Woods County Park for a 0707 N. Shebel Rd., Michigan City • Call 219-324-RIDE (7433) walk to view the many species of native flowers that carpet this forest in spring. Participants may want to bring a hand lens, notepad and binoculars to make the most of their visit to this beautiful spot. Bluebirds will be the featured species at Potawatomi We also do drywall Audubon Society’s next regular meeting on Thurs., April ENDECCA 19th, 7:30 p.m., at the NIPSCO Training Center, PAINTING repair, carpentry and Zigler Road, LaPorte. A video, “Bluebirds Up Close,” we install closet orga- will be shown. CO. nizers. During the April meeting, John and Mary Jo Pflum will bring the group up to date on the Head Creek bluebird trail and on progress toward the second trail at Long Beach resident, Yvonne Slotkowski has been joined Creek Ridge County Park. Volunteers are preparing by a growing number of satisfied customers. to monitor 16 new bluebird nesting boxes just built Among them are: by Raymond Fear and erected by the LaPorte County Park Department at Creek Ridge. Anyone interest- Robert & Dolores Murphy • Scott & Joanne Shelton ed in bluebirds or in helping to monitor a bluebird trail • Daniel & Helen Welsh is encouraged to attend this meeting. We hope to add your name to our list. 219-942-4014 Elias Ploutis Call for a free estimate. George Ploutis Project Learning Tree Workshop A Project Learning Tree Workshop will be held at the Indiana Dunes State Park Nature Center on Fri., April 27, from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Project Learning Root Tree is an exciting environmental/conservation edu- Funeral Home cation curriculum program which uses forests as a window to learning. The program helps educators teach WILLIAM H. ROOT • THOMAS W. ROOT • BRIAN W. ROOT youth in Kindergarten through 8th grade to be good stewards of the land. It is offered to teachers, scout A locally owned and operated funeral home leaders, naturalists, and youth leaders throughout the serving Michigan City and the Beach Area country (and in several foreign countries) in order that by the Root Family since 1938. they might more effectively and more easily be able to teach about topics in forestry, wildlife, soil, air, and Pre-Arrangement consultation available water. at no obligation. The workshop will offer new ideas using music, art, physical education, math, science and social studies. Upon completion of the workshop, and payment of a $15 fee, participants will receive a curriculum guide book filled with more than 100 hands-on activities that 312 East Seventh Street are sure to excite both the teacher and the learner alike. Michigan City, IN 46360 Preregistration is required and limited. Phone the (219) 874-6209 Nature Center at 926-1390 by Tues., April 24. April 19, 2001 Page 27 Dunes Country Chapter of Lyric ANNUAL ART ATTACK On Sun., April 29th, 3 p.m., the Dunes Country Chapter of Lyric Opera of Chicago will host a special review meeting of Lyric’s 2001-2002 season, at the Pines Designs on Spring Retirement Apts., 3303 Pines Village Circle, Valparaiso. LUNCHEON FASHION SHOW Mr. Jesse Seifert-Gram, a member of Lyric’s Lecture Corps, will present background and plot, with musical selections, of the season’s eight operas which will Noon, Friday, April 27th include two premieres: “Street Scene” and “Hansel and Gretel”; three new productions: “Otello,” “Billy Budd” and “Parsifal”; plus “The Magic Flute, “La Boheme” Enjoy a fabulous luncheon at El Rancho Grande and “I Capuleti e i Montecchi”—all with stellar casts. (located at 310 E. Buffalo St., New Buffalo) Lyric Opera’s “First Nighters” who are going to open- while viewing the newest spring fashions. ing night via the Chapter’s chartered bus, are invited to attend the program. Other guests and opera lovers Harbor Country’s leading shops and galleries are also welcome for a $5 donation to Lyric Opera. combine their diverse collections for a showing of Refreshments will be served. For more information, “wearable art”, clothing and artistic accessories. phone Dennis Bond, 219/464-1385, or Marcella Owens, 219/464-4590. Luncheon & Fashion Show $13 Reservations for Opening Night RESERVATIONS ARE ESSENTIAL! Dunes Country Chapter will again be sponsoring Call 616.469.9600 a bus for the annual trek to Lyric’s opening night, Sat., Sept. 22nd, 7 p.m. Deadline for reservation and payment is May 1st. The upper balcony seat and bus price • michigan thyme is $76 per person or $61 if going by car. The bus leaves and returns to Valparaiso with a pick-up at the • brattains waterford gallery Chesterton Toll Road. Send check for ticket and bus, • la grande trunk • purple moon or just ticket, to: Dennis Bond, 1724 Earthstone • sailor’s wife • whittaker house • salon 530 Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46383. This year’s opener is a new production of Guiseppe Verdi’s “Otello” starring Ben Heppner and Rene Fleming. For more information, phone Dennis Bond at Insured Tax-free Bonds 219/464-1385 or Marcy Owens at 219/464-4590. Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Public Facility Improvement Corporation Airport Hotel Revenue Bonds, FSA Insured Tis the Season...For Grand Openings! Coupon ...... 5.20% Call Date ...... 01/15/09 Purple Giraffe Gallery Maturity...... 01/15/31 Call Price ...... 100 The Purple Giraffe Fine Art Gallery will be hold- Price...... 100 Interest Paid...... July 15 ing a grand opening celebration on Fri., April 20th, Yield to Maturity ...5.20% & January 15 from 6-9 p.m. (MI time). The new gallery is located Rating ...... AAA by at 13584 Red Arrow Highway in Harbart, Michigan. 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Hours of operation are daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m., closed EdwardJones Tuesdays and Wednesdays. They will be open some Serving Individual Investors since 1871 evenings throughout the summer. Page 28 April 19, 2001 Travels with Charley: A Chocolate-Covered, Operatic Mission to Mishawaka by Charles McKelvy Julie Holmes, our good friend and fellow opera-buff and chocoholic, had a tantalizing proposition for us recently: “How would you guys like to go to Mishawaka with me for the day and buy some opera tapes and chocolate? I’ll even treat you to lunch. What do you say?” What could we say but an immediate: “YES!!!!” And what could we do on the day in question but appear at Julie’s door ready for adventure. Julie wasn’t quite ready to go when we arrived, so we amused ourselves by watching Oprah. We don’t have a television set, you see, so we get quite excited whenever we go over to Julie’s house and watch operas or whatever on her home theatre system. Oprah was on about diets and losing weight that particular morning, so we were temporarily put off So many videos---so few operas. Julie and Natalie in the in our desire for a rich lunch followed by a feast of choco- music section at Barnes & Noble. lates. you carefully follow Gumwood through its various twists But our angst was soon committed to the ether as and turns south from Michigan into Indiana, you Julie bid us board her magnificent SAAB Swedish dri- will presently find yourself on Main Street, which par- ving machine and drove us ever eastward along U.S. allels the eternally busy Grape Road on the east. 12 to the Midwest shopping mecca of Mishawaka, From Main Street it’s merely a matter of a right turn Indiana. at your chosen point for the malls and/or stores of your Having just returned from her winter haven in choice, and Natalie guided us directly to Barnes & Noble Florida, Julie was unimpressed with the passing Booksellers where Julie led the charge to the music spring scenes, but Natalie and I were warmed by the section where, with our humble assistance, she man- reawakening countryside. Natalie, who is known aged to add the following DVDs to her opera library: as the Navigator around these parts, dutifully direct- the marvelous Maria Ewing in “Carmen”, a produced Julie south from U.S. 12 to Mishawaka via an offi- tion of Richard Wagner’s last opera, “Parsifal,” and cially sanctioned short-cut to the very commercial heart an anthology from the Ed Sullivan Show of all places of Mishawaka. of such opera stars of yesteryear as Maria Callas singing famous arias from such beloved operas as “La Boheme.”

Natalie searches the video selections at Borders. Julie Holmes at the helm of her Swedish driving machine. Our only reservation about buying the latter was Unfortunately, I am not at liberty to reveal who exact- that old Ed himself would hog the limelight, but we ly sanctioned this short-cut, but I can say that you would later discovered that not only was he tastefully do well to take U.S. 12 just a tad east of Niles and be absent, but that the reproductions of those past per- on the look-out for a cross-road called “Gumwood.” If formances on his show were terrific. April 19, 2001 Page 29

To celebrate this amazing triumph, we repaired to to one of the many strip malls along Grape Road a nearby restaurant on Edison Lakes Parkway called where Julie rested her weary feet in her car while Natalie Papa Vino’s Italian Kitchen where we dined on a and I toured the wonders within Pet’s Mart. There luncheon suitable for a Roman emperor. Julie was as was a Congo Parrot for sale for a mere $1,099 and sad- good as her word and treated us to pleasing plates full dles starting at $500, but we contented ourselves of pasta, grilled chicken, and a peppery roast beef sand- with a free look at all the fish, birds, and hamsters wich. We washed it all down with endless refills of waiting for new homes. iced tea, and then continued our quest for opera DVDs and videotapes down Grape Road a bit at Borders Books & Music & Cafe.

Pet’s Mart was the next best thing to the zoo. Then, as we headed north for Michigan and our ren- dezvous with chocolate, we spotted two last chances for opera videos: Media Play and Best Buy. Although The hungry shoppers head for a feast at Papa Vino’s both had hundreds of movies and what-nots on video, Italian Kitchen in Mishawaka. neither had a single opera. I even went so far as to Like Barnes & Noble, Borders had plenty of movies ask a clerk, and the word “opera” seemed to flummox for sale, but precious few operas. Still, after sifting him utterly. through their entire video collection we came up Finally, he ventured: “Uh, I think we have ‘Phantom with The Royal Opera Company’s production of of the Opera’.” Richard Strauss’s steamy opera, “Salome”. It featured On that discouraging note, we headed straight for the aforementioned Maria Ewing in the title role, and the Veni Sweet Shop in downtown Niles, Michigan where having just viewed it with Julie and Natalie, I can say we not only bought a huge, big box of assorted choco- that that one DVD was worth the trip to Mishawaka lates, but we devoured a good many of them on the alone. (Reader alert: Although “Salome” does deal way back to Harbert. with the death of John the Baptist, it’s not appropriate video material for Sunday School classes.) Satisfied that we had probably found all the operas we were going to find in Mishawaka, we retreated briefly

Our last stop before home---the Veni Sweet Shop in Niles, Michigan. And, of course, we finished off the rest of those deli- cious hand-dipped hints of heaven while we enjoyed watching all those new operas we added to Julie’s col- We found one opera at Borders. lection. Page 30 April 19, 2001 South Shore Circuit Bike Race Series Golf Restaurant & Bar The Lake County Parks, Teams Trek-Volkswagen Midwest and Northwave Masters, NWIbike.com, Sunday Brunch Munster Parks, Portage Parks, and LaPorte County Banquet Facilities Parks are teaming up to bring an off-road bike race Whittaker Woods Golf Community 12578 Wilson Road 616-469-3400 series to Northwest Indiana. Sanctioned by NORBA New Buffalo, MI 49117 (National Off-Road Bicycling Association) this series will challenge novice and expert riders alike. Riders will be required to have or purchase a NORBA one- day or season NORBA license available at the race. “An Artistic Walk The series encompasses a variety of race types and terrains. Points will be kept current and posted on NWIbike.com. Awards will be given for individual Through Nature” races as well as for the overall series. Information regard- ing series registration is available by phoning 219/769- PARK or log onto NWIbike.com. April 21—Marsh Madness, held at the Grand Kankakee Marsh County Park. (exit I-65 at Rt. 2 From Indiana (Lowell/Hebron), then east for 1 mile to Rangeline, then East on Hwy. 12 south for 5 miles). Registration ($25) begins at 8 Right on Wilson Rd. a.m., with the race starting by divisions (begin- 1.5 Miles on Right ner/sport/expert) at 9 a.m. Riders can compete in 888-O'Brien Inn this race as an individual event or as part of the 888-627-4364 series. Other races in the series include: June 23—Trail Blaze, held at Stoney Run County Park in Leroy. July 15—Courtroom Criterium held at the Lake County Government Complex in Crown Point. August 12—Bluhm Challenge held at Bluhm County Park in Westville. September 9—Mt. Trashmore Thrash held at Lakewood Park in Munster. September 30—Outback Challenge held at Imagination Glen in Portage.

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It’s almost time again for the Spring Girlfriend Sale! This is our big semi-annual fundraiser. Once again we will have racks of quality resale women’s clothing at very reasonable prices. If you have never attend- ed, make it a point to come by. Not only is it profitable for the community center, but it is also great fun! The dates to remember are: Sat., May 5, and Sun., May 6 (everything is 1/2 price on Sunday). Harbart/Lake’s Edge Galleries: In the Harbart Gallery “Head of the Class and Students of Susan Kay MARTA Rosso” features artists who have offered a class at the center in the last year and teachers from the Michigan GEROMETTA City Art League. In the Lake’s Edge Gallery, “Flowers” INTERIORS features Jane Susnis, Lady Margaret Keplinger, 616-469-4610 Phyllis Swanson and Jan Sullivan. A touch of spring surrounds this exhibit on a flower theme. The exhibits PROFESSIONAL INTERIOR DESIGN FIRM will run through April 25th. RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL If you are interested in renting a room for a party Lilly Van Putten or meeting, or teaching a class, please call 879-3845. Marna Demaree Donna Natale Members A.S.I.D. New Exhibits at Blank Center The John G. Blank Center for the Arts announces two new exhibit to run April 21-May 21: “Return to the Figure,” Frank Pishkur, works of clay and works on paper; “Fried or Mashed,” Robert Stanley, acrylic paintings and computer. In the Area Artists Gallery, paintings on wood by Valerie Taglieri, “Colors of Light,” will run concurrently with the other two exhibits. An opening reception for the artists will take place on Sat., April 21, from 4-6 p.m. The center is located at 312 East Eighth Street in Michigan City and gallery hours are Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; and Sat., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information, phone 874- 4900.

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Showroom Design Service Available with Julie Beach, our Kitchen Designer. Call today for an appointment (219) 874-7283 Page 32 April 19, 2001 St. Patrick’s Day at Notre Dame School Notre Dame teachers sponsored a family dinner for St. Patrick’s Day. A chili dinner was capped off by authen- tic Irish dancing performed by competitive dancers from Chesterton.

Competitive Irish dancers from Chesterton dazzled everyone. Taking a bow are: Jamie Wrobleski, Kendall Shinn, Maggie Bardol, From l-r: Ellen Wilson, Suzie Witek, Brianne Guardiola. Meghan Robson, Ellen Wilson and Brianne Guardiola.

Notre Dame Irish dancers: Maureen McDonald, Kendall Shinn, Meghan Robson, Ellen Willson, Suzie Witek and Brianne Guardiola Meghan Roder, Danielle Kelley and Maggie Bardol. with Maggie Bardol and Kendall Shinn.

“The sweet table” was manned by Lucy Mazac, 1st grade Irish dance instructor Peggy Guardiola. teacher, and Pat Steffel, 6th grade teacher. April 19, 2001 Page 33 The Annual 3rd Grade St. Patrick’s Day Party Every year the 3rd grade class at Notre Dame School hosts an Irish Party. Everyone is invited to attend and enjoy Irish soda bread, homemade butters and coffee prepared by the parents.

Jacob Leiby, Austin Althoff, Frankie Meyer, Greg McCotter, Michael Rodecap and mom, Debra Rodecap. Davis Benson, Alex Miles.

Hank Bobillo with grandparents, Mr. Quinlan and Mrs. Bobillo. Grady Byrnes and mom, Celena Byrnes.

Brianna Gannon and dad, Brian Gannon. Victoria Gonzalez and mom, Bertha Gonzalez. Page 34 April 19, 2001

ATTENTION ARTISTS! Activities to Explore ARTIST STUDIO space In the Local Area: now available in historic section of April 20 — “She Loves Me.” Chicago Street Theatre, Michigan City…just 154 W. Chicago St., Valparaiso. Tix $15/$12/$10. steps away from the Phone 219/464-1636. (See story this issue.) South Shore Line! Starting at $125.00 April 20-22 — “Ruthless!” Musical farce performed per month, all utili- by the Footlight Players. Fri & Sat curtain at 8 pm; ties included. Sun. matinee at 2 pm. Adult subject matter; viewer Call Mike Connor at discretion advised. Tix $9. Reservations 874-4035. (219) 873-1855. Footlight Theatre, 1705 Franklin St. (800) 958-5030 April 20-23 — “Before Night Falls.” Rated R. A film (219) 873-1855 by Julian Schnabel starring Javier Bardem, “Best Actor” Venice Film Festival; Golden Globe and Oscar nom- inee. Vickers Theatre, 6 N. Elm St., Three Oaks, Michigan.Fri & Sat 6:30 & 9:30 pm; Sun 3:30 & 6:30 pm; Mon 7 pm. 616/756-3522. E-MAIL: [email protected] (219) 872-5555 April 19 — Potawatomi Audubon Society meeting. 7:30 pm. NIPSCO Training Center, Zigler Rd., LaPorte. Video “Bluebirds Up Close” to be shown. Info 219/324-3080. D & M April 20 — Learn What You Can Do to Help: PLUMBING, INC. Krueger Middle School Environmental Fair. 10-11:30 COMMERCIAL - RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION & REPAIR am. April 20 — Bookmarks at Noon. MC Public Library. Becoming Madame Mao by Anchee Min will be JEFF POSTON 9896 W. 300 NORTH, BLDG. C reviewed by Kathleen Mullen. Free. MC/VISA MICHIGAN CITY, IN 46360 April 20 -- 10 am. Sharon Griffin on special skin care SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNT FAX (219) 872-5647 needs for senior ladies. MC Senior Center. Must sign up: 873-1504. April 21 — Shaping Our Future: An Earth Day Event. • Professional 1-5 pm. Talk to experts, enjoy activities for the kids, • Uniformed and a special planting on the library grounds. MC Public • Insured • Bonded Library. April 22 — Great Books. 2 pm. MC Public Library. “The Taming of the Shrew” by Wm. Shakespeare to be discussed. New members invited. To confirm read- FINISHING TOUCH INC. ing material each month, phone 873-3049. RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL April 22 — Spring Film Series: “The Emperor and

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Professional - Insured - Bonded - Uniformed #1 in Customer Satisfaction. Phone 219/872-8817. WISTHOFF PAINTING — REFERENCES Small Jobs Welcome — Call 219/874-5279 ABINEY’S ADVANCED CARPET CARE, INC. Carpet cleaning - Oriental Rug cleaning - Upholstery cleaning WAYNE’S PAINTING — 7-YEARS EXPERIENCE. Drapery cleaning - Hardwood floor cleaning- Ph 1-888/327-1010 Drywall Repair - Pressure Washing - Decks –Interior Winter Special Free Estimates. Call 219/778-2549. - Days call 219/363-4332 When You Want Perfection — Insured & Bonded J.P.S HOUSE & BOAT CLEANING ALL BRIGHT PAINTING - Interior/exterior. Satisfaction guaranteed. Commercial - Residential - Rentals - Construction Cleanup Free estimates. Licensed & insured. 219/874-6618, or 219/879-7199. Owner J.P. Foster - - 219/877-7081- Pager 219/877-0209 R. J. KNIGHT PAINTING CONTRACTOR • • • HOUSE CLEANING • • • Interior & Exterior — Free Estimates – Call 219/879-1349 Good Prices — Call 219/861-0309 • • • PAINTING SERVICES • • • EXPERIENCED HOUSEKEEPER — Dependable - References. References - Experienced — Call Steve at 219/879-7757 Call Sandy @219/879-2240 between 3 & 7 pm. LANDSCAPE-Lawns-Clean Up. Etc. NON-TOXIC, EARTH-FRIENDLY CONSCIOUS CLEANING — H & D TREE SERVICE and LANDSCAPING, INC.— GREEN AND CLEAN HOUSEKEEPING — Call 219/926-8290. Full service tree and shrub care. Trimming, planting, removal. NEED HELP CLEANING? — Spring or General - Business or Firewood, snowplowing, excavating. — Call 872-7290. Residential - Weekly, BI-weekly, or monthly. Responsible, FREE ESTIMATES Reliable - References. Call Jennifer at 219/326-6370. HEALY’S LANDSCAPING & MATERIALS • • • YOUNG LADY FROM LITHUANIA • • • 219/879-5150 — (800)256-0419 — Email [email protected] Can Clean Houses Big and Small. — Please call 616/469-7749 Order online @ http://www.healysland.com PHYSICAL FITNESS 218 State Road 212 — Michigan City, Indiana 46360 • • • PATSI GATELY MASSAGE THERAPIES • • • LARGEST SELECTION OFNY BLUE STONE IN AREA! Esalen-Swedish, Myofascial Release, Bioenergy Field Balancing ALL OF YOUR LANDSCAPE NEEDS IN ONE PLACE! Relieve Muscle pain & strains, stress reduction. Gift cert. - Home visits. FREE ESTIMATES! - DELIVERY AVAILABLE Call 219/879-5722. for appointment Landscaping - Water Features - Feng Shui Landscapes Nationally Certified in Massage & Body Work. JIM’S LAWN SERVICE - CLEANUP.- SNOW PLOWING HANDYMAN-HOME REPAIR-PLUMBING Free Estimates . Ph 219/874-2715, or 219/873-5078 QUALITY CARPENTRY: Expert remodeling of kitchens, bathrooms. FOR ALL OF YOUR LANDSCAPING MATERIAL NEEDS! Also: doors, windows, skylights, ceramic tile, drywall, decks & repairs. LET US BE YOUR ONE-STOP STORE Small jobs welcome. Call Ed at 616/469-3039. •Mulches •Topsoil •Rocks • Boulders HANDYMAN - Antenna service. Phone & TV jacks. House wiring. You name it! - We probably have it. Sinks. Toilets. Countertops. Carpentry. Full house rehab work. Same day delivery in most cases. Beach Stairway Repair & Refurbishing. We can even help with the installation DR. TOM’S SERVICE CLINIC - 219/778-4036 H&S SERVICES - 2621 E. US HIGHWAY 12 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • (Across Highway from Karwick Plaza) HIRE Sue’s HUSBAND (219)872-8946 Is your list of household repair & maintenance projects growing? TRADITIONS Lawn Care & Property Maintenance Small jobs welcome. - Quality Work. — Call Ed Berent @ 219/879-8200. Call 219/872-9326 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Dependability is (y)our #1 priority Page 40 April 19, 2001

••• SANDCASTLE ••• • • • MOVING SALE • • • Landscape Management Great cottage -style furnishings for your home Landscape & garden contracting - Lawn maintenance Tree & shrub removal - Spring clean- -up & leaf removal. 2 Twin beds with white headboards, all linens included - like new. Snow Plowing — Retaining wall work. White washed dresser, nite stand and TV cabinet. Insured - Free estimates — Call 219/879-4558. Rustic kitchen table with 2 benches and end chairs. • • • J & J’s LAWN SERVICE • • • Antique oak dresser with mirror - End tables, mirrors Mowing. Trimming. Seeding. Tilling. Fertilization. Bushes & Shrubs. Porch furniture, table and rack - Dishes, baskets & prints. Spring Clean-up. Reasonable rates. Fully insured. Free estimates. More great stuff! - Get there early Call 219/778-8077, or 1-888/845-0963. DATE: Sat., April 21 — TIME: 10 TO 3 (Michigan Time) • • • CAPPY’S LAWN CARE • • • PLACE: 3831 Ponchartrain, Michiana — Cash Only Please. Landscaping and Lawn Maintenance - Licensed & Insured • • • 1990 KTM DIRT BIKE — GOOD CONDITION • • • Call Now And Schedule Your Spring Cleanup — 219/874-1304 Brand new rear tire - $800 or best offer — Call 219/874-6046 • • • LAWN MOWING • • • REAL ESTATE Call Steve at 219/879-7757 - Leave message. LAWN CARE — Hedge trimming - Fertilizing - Sprinkling systems. RENTALS/LEASE/SELL - COMMERCIAL Discount to widows — Call 616/469-3652 GOLDEN SANDES STORE AND LOCK LANDSCAPING AND BEYOND 4407 E. U.S. 12 (@ Hwy. 212) Michigan City, IN. 219/879-5616. Spring Cleanup - Gutters Cleaned — Call 219/874-1149 FOR LEASE WITH IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY — Executive Office QUALITY, AFFORDABLE SPRING CLEANUP - LAWN MOWING Space Located at 1401 S. Woodland Ave., - Michigan City, Indiana. Long Beach teenagers — Call Adam or Brian at 219/874-2029 Modern-Contemporary -Energy efficient. — Phone 219/872-0318. HELP WANTED RENTALS - INDIANA ATTENTION DRIVERS - NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY HOUSE FOR RENT IN LONG BEACH by Week or Month. TMC Transportation needs drivers. - $650 guaranteed weekly , 3-bedrooms across from lake. Great view & beach. Call 219/874-8692. with potential to earn $900 or more weekly, and still get home week- LONG BEACH COZY 4/BR HOUSE AT STOP 15 (Across from Beach) ends!!! —— For CDL Training - Call 1-800/882-7364. Fireplace and Large Deck. No pets. Call 708/579-1745. • • • GROWING BUSINESS NEEDS HELP • • • • • • LAKE SHORE DRIVE - LONG BEACH • • • Work from home - Mail-order/E-Commerce. Fantastic Lake Michigan views from 2-decks. 4+/BR, 3/Bath bright $522 +/Week Part Time - $1,000 to $4,000/Week Full Time contemporary home. All amenities. Avail Memorial, July 4th, www.lifesfantasy.com, or call 1-800/863-1849. and August 12 - 29 — $2,500/wk. — Call 219/874-4396 AFTER SCHOOL PICKUP THRU DINNER CHILDCARE • • • • • • • DUNESCAPE BEACH CLUB • • • • • • • Must have own auto - Valid Drivers License - Current References. Winter Lakefront Rentals - Oct. 1st— June 1st. — 2/BR, 2/Bath Fond of animals also - April start - Call 616/469-7690. Ask for Shari. Condos, Villa & Townhomes. Amenities include: Private Beach, Health ATTENTION: - Work around your schedule - Earn $450 to $1,500 PT, Club with indoor pool, sauna and fitness room. - $1,100. - $1,450. $2,00 to $4,500 FT. - - 1-800/664-7760 - www.earnwhaturworth.com Per/month. No pets. WANT TO BUY OR SELL DUNESCAPE REALTY — 219/872-0588 DUNELAND BEACH @ STOP 34 - Great lake views from huge RAINBOW TRADES - 809 Franklin Sq., Phone 219/874-7099. Family Room + Master Bedroom Suite. Totally remodeled & refur- ANTIQUES GALORE! Jewelry, China , Furniture, Toys, Dolls, Paintings African Masks, Indian Items, Vintage Clothes, Tools, Gifts, Unique items. nished. 4/BR, 3/Bth. Fireplace. W/D. AC. Cable. - Special Winter BALLOONS ALL WAYS - Birthdays, Parties, Big events. We Deliver! Weekend Rates. Avail. June; Aug. 26 -Sept. 30. - Ph. 630/766-3300 COSTUME WORLD Rentals/Sales, Makeup. Over 1000 Costumes Sheridan Beach to Michiana - We have many rentals - Call Executive Seek the Unique — Our WEB Site: www.costumeworld.net Group Realty @:219/874-1122, or visit our web www.e-g-r.com. EASELS FOR ART AND THE OFFICE ON THE SHORES OF SHERIDAN BEACH - Rehabbed &fully fur- FIRME ART & OFFICE SUPPLIES (2 Stores) nished. Vacation apt suites. Sleeps 4 to 18. Lake view. Decks. $800 11th & Franklin Streets, Michigan City - 219/874-3455 to $2,500 week. Sunsets free. Call 219/872-8250, or 219/244-7877. Highway 12, Beverly Shores - Just West of Traffic Light. • • • HOUSE FOR RENT — LONG BEACH • • • Phone 219/874-4003. — FAX Service 219/874-4349. 3/BR + Den/2BA (sleeps 10) - Avail for Fall/Winter Weekends; SUNFISH SAILBOAT - With trailer - Immaculate - Red, white & blue ND Games; Summer 2001 -Newly rehabbed. A/C. W/D. Fireplace. sail. New model. Excellent condition. $2250. O.B.O. BBQ. Cable TV. 1/Block to beach- Call 312-953-9570. Call 219/878-1393, or 773/848-3638. MICHIANA SHORES COTTAGE - IN WOODED AREA 1985 HOBIE — 16’ Hobie Cat Gonzo w/trailer & extras. Excellent con- A little over a block from great beach. Old wood paneled charm. dition. #1,800, or will trade for Laser in good condition. 2-New baths and kitchen. - Fireplace. - Air/Cond. - Dishwasher. Call 219/246-9506. 2 Plus Bedrooms. — Avail June through September. BARNETT 1400 SAILBOAT AND DOLLY: - 3 Year old, 14-ft sailboat. Call 773/935-1855 days, or 773/248-3265 evenings. Excellent cond. Perfect for the beach. Stored in Michiana. Includes SHERIDAN BEACH SUMMER RENTAL - STOP 9 - ON THE BEACH all accessories. - $1,700 or best offer - Call Tom at 847/256-0868. Contemporay 3/BR, 2/Bath. Air Cond. W/D. D/W. - $2300/week. $800 Oak Desk Armoire. 5ftw x 6fth. Holds (and hides) Also, 6/BR, 2/Bath cottage. Air Cond. W/D. D/W. - $2300/week computer,monitor, printer,speakers,keyboard. Lots of Both Fully Furnished — Call Owner at 312/560-5122 workspace,shelves & drawers. -Call 219-879-0467 • • MICHIANA SHORES COTTAGE - ONE BLOCK TO BEACH • • “93 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD - Graphite gray - 104,000 Miles 3/BR, 2/Baths - Finished basement. Screened porch. AC. Good condition - No rust - $5,500 or best offer - 219/874-2291. Available June and September - Call 815/464-1424.

Licensed & Insured Country Care Living DAN McINTYRE CONSTRUCTION For Your Elderly Loved Ones Long & Short Term 616-469-6391 AN ALTERNATIVE TO A NURSING HOME • Additions • Remodeling 611 E. Detroit Street • Decks • Painting Professional Care New Buffalo, MI 49117 Small Jobs Welcome 879-9701 April 19, 2001 Page 41 • • • LAKE FRONT RENTAL • • • RENTALS - MICHIGAN ** 1930 Lake Shore Dr. - Darling 4/BR, 1.5 Bath Cottage on Lake. NEW BUFFALO - Gated Nature Retreat with private Lake/Beach Avail June 30 to Aug. 4. — $2,200/wk. offers immaculate Euro Homes, Cottages, Suites by week/weekend. •• 1575 B Lake Shore Drive - 4/BR, 2/Bath. Panoramic lake views Amenities plus. Ideal for an intimate escape, or the extra rooms for from hillside home. 2 Screened porches . - $1,900/wk. your incoming party. See us: sans-souci.com. Call 616•756•3141. ••1428 Lake Shore Dr. - 3/BR, 2/Bath contemporary with complete privacy — $2,300/wk. Grand Beach to Sawyer, MI. We have many rentals - Call Executive ••1426 Lake Shore Dr. - 6/BR, 2/Bath cottage on lake -B eautiful Group Realty @:616/469-6892 or visit our web www.e-g-r.com. deck — $2,300/wk. CUTE SUMMER COTTAGE FOR RENT IN GRAND BEACH Others Available - Call Merrion & Associates For A Color Brochure 3/BR, 1/Bath. Cable TV. - Beach - Tennis - Golf. Of This Seasons Nicest Rentals– 219/872-4000 Completely furnished. - $500/week + security — 773/278-9040 409 LAKE SHORE DRIVE IN SHERIDAN BEACH - STOP 2 • • • GRAND BEACH SUMMER RENTAL • • • HUGE 3/Story Beach house on a 250 foot sand dune, just for you & your 2/BR - On the Beach -Call: 773/871-4758, or 616/469-4557. family. Spectacular view of Lake Michigan from dunetop deck. This MICHIGAN - GRAND BEACH - Lake front home, just 42 steps down house is B-I-G with 3-Living Rooms, 3-Dining Room, 2-Kitchens, 8- to this private Lake Michigan beach. Enjoy magnificent sunsets from Bedrooms. 2-Full Baths, 4-Half Baths, 3- Shower Rooms, 3-Private the deck of this cozy 3/BR home. Golf and tennis are within walking Patios & screen room.— Only 5 blocks to Washington Park, Marina & distance. Avail July & August for $1,700/week. Avail June & Sept. for Zoo, & the Bluechip Casino.— July & Aug., $2,600/wk. May, June & $900/wk. Call 708/848-1025 for information & viewing appointment. Sept., $2,000/wk. —219/874-4995 NEW BUFFALOMICHIGAN GETAWAY! Beautiful year-round vacation • • • LAKE SHORE DRIVE RENTAL AT STOP 26 • • • home. 300 Feet from private Lake Michigan beach. 4/BR, 21/2/Bath. Front porch. Hot tub. 219/879-0615, or 773/233-6511 2,000 sq. ft! - 7/Rooms. 3/BR, 2/Bath. Only 10 years young. Central A/C & Heat. Dishwasher, laundry room, vaulted ceiling, hardwood LONG BEACH SUMMER RENTAL - 1/2 BLOCK TO BEACH and ceramic floors. Four season patio. — MUST SEE! 3/BR + Den. Screened porch - Patio & Hot Tub - June, $600/wk. Call Bob Martin at 773/847-5518, or e-mail [email protected] July & Aug., $1,000/wk. - No Pets - Call 708/430-9933. SHERIDAN BEACH STUDIO APT - STOP 9 - ON THE BEACH REAL ESTATE - FOR SALE Sleeps 4 to 6- Air Cond. - Great Views - Call Owner at 312/560-5122 NEW HOME - ON LAKE CLAIRE - IN LONG BEACH COVE.8866 ENJOY PANARAMIC VIEWS From Lake Shore Drive Beach House Professionally designed & built. Large kitchen. Great room & master suite. 4/BR, 2 1/2 Bath. 2324 Tinkers Way. $355,000. 3-4/BR, 2/Full baths. Fully furnished - 219/861-0082 Call Dan at 219/874-7290 days; or 219/879-8965 wk/ends & evenings. • • • SIMPLY THE BEST BEACH HOUSE AVAILABLE • • • • • • HOUSE FOR SALE• • • 4/BR, 4/Bath - 180 ° view of shoreline & sunsets. Gourmet kitchen . Lake Michigan, Shopping & I-94 just minutes from this 2-story, 2700 Large deck & fantastic beach. $5000/wk. - 219/872-7735. sq ft home in LaPorte Center Twp. on 4-wooded acres. LONG BEACH - Modern 3/BR, 3/Bath at Stop 16 (Across from Beach). FSBO $287,000. Large deck - Lake views - All amenities. Avail June & Aug. 219/326-0073, or at http://www.hn-ol.com (listing #IN 9765) Call 773/238-2154. SHERIDAN BEACH - Great views and privacy from dunetop setting. Newly Restored Beach House - 4/BR, 2/Bath. Sleeps 10. Walk to Zoo, Deluxe amenities. Maple floors. 2/Way stone fireplace in two story restaurants, park & tennis courts -$2,000/wk - 847/433-0312 living room. Gourmet kitchen with maple cabinets, solid surface • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • countertops and bar. Dining area with rear deck. Separate family CHARMING KNOTTY PINE COTTAGE IN MICHIANA SHORES room with west deck with sunset views. 3/BR, 3 1/2 Baths. Jacuzzi. 2/BR. - Screened porch - Air conditioning - Fully equipped. Beautiful tiles and fixtures throughout. Two car garage. Terraced Available weekly, June- September — Call 773/233-2039. perennial gardens. All appliances included. Low maintenance • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • grounds and cedar exterior. Built in 1998. $309,000. MICHIANA REAL ESTATE — Phone 219/879-0811 SUMMER HOUSE FOR RENT IN LONG BEACH - Large 4/BR, 2/Bath FOR SALE BY OWNER - MICHIANA, MICH. - 5/BR. 3/BATH. 2/FIRE- rehabbed vintage Oriole Trail cottage. Screened porch. Short walk to PLACE. MAGNIFICENT SUNSETS. MOVE IN CONDITION $879,900. - Stop 28 beach. Select July/Aug weeks avail @ 875/wk. NO REALTORS PLEASE. - CALL 616/469-0279. Call 219/874-4316, or 773/871-7304. EXECUTIVE BRICK RANCH - 2 1/2 Acres With Pond. • • • YEARLY RENTAL — 17 ANGLE IN MICHIANA SHORES • • • Immaculate condition. Close to toll road - Call 219/326-1731. Three bedroom, two Bath home - Located 2/blocks from the lake Fully furnished home. - $1,000/month plus utilities. BEVERLY SHORES INDIANA BEACHFRONT HOME Call EXECUTIVE GROUP REALTORS at 219/874-1122. 6-Years old - Like new. - 3000 sq/ft Contemporary - All rooms have view of Lake Michigan - Upper bracket price - Pre qualified please. Stop 21: LONG BEACH COUNTRY CHARMER avail in June & mid to For sale by owner — Call 219/663-0400, Cell ph. 219/742-0458 late Aug. 3/BR. Central A.C. W/D. Family room, summer room, deck. • • •IDEAL CHESTERTON LOCATION - BIRDING PARADISE • • • Walk to beach you can see from house - $1,300/wk. Beautiful 4,500 Sq. Ft. Home w ith Multi-Amenities. Call 312/951-1132. 5-Minutes from I-94. - $390,000. -Call 219/926-3396. DAZZLING BEACHFRONT HOUSE - 4/BR, 2/Baath. Panoramic view GOLF COURSE LIVING - LaPORTE INDIANA of Lake Michigan - Gourmet kitchen - Large deck - Spectacular Country Club living - 157’ Frontage on beautiful Briar Leaf Golf beach. Course - Quality construction - 3/BR Executive Home on 3/4 + acre 50-Minutes to Loop - $3,400/wk. — Call 219/873-1070. lot - Too many amenities and extras to list - Approx. 1/hr & 15/min to DUNELAND BEACH - 3/BR FURNISHED - Private beach. Chicago Loop. 1/hr & 30/min to O’Hare Airport - Avail June 2001. A/C. - Washer/dryer. Avail June 1st thru Labor Day - $700/wk. Priced to sell at $279,000 - Owner is a Real Estate Broker. Call 219/872-5979 — Leave message. Call 219/326-1735 for complete details.

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Today we lost a good friend, Rex Westfall. The a Veterans Day copy of The Beacher, showing pictures heart that gave so much to his country, his family, the of him and two other combat veterans explaining Disabled Vets and his community finally could do no wartime memorabilia to visiting children there. They more. He joined the Navy after Pearl Harbor and was fought in three different wars, along with millions of commissioned an Ensign in September, 1942. He others, so these children and all could enjoy the free- learned to fly at Glenview Naval Base during World dom which many still take for granted. I will nomi- War II. He told me that learning to land on small con- nate Rex as “Veteran of the Year” when the Museum verted carriers in Lake Michigan was quite an expe- has their Military Ball next November. Though it will rience for a young Ensign. He joined the fray in the be a “posthumous honor,” it is long overdue. South Pacific, flying from the carriers, Yorktown, So, as we must say farewell to this fine American Franklin and the Enterprise as a dive bomber pilot. and friend, we must also say “well done, Rex!” You sure Included in his squadron was George Bush, Sr., later deserve the rest and your just rewards in heaven. to be President of the United States. He pointed Sincerely, Bush out to me in a photo of his original squadron. Bob Fitzgerald Besides his normal air medals, he was awarded the VFW Post 2536 Asiatic-Pacific medal with seven Battle Stars. At the Original Vans for Vets drivers: conclusion of the war, he was teaching carrier land- ings and tactics off the newest carrier then, the F.D.R., and achieved the rank of Lt. Commander. When he returned to civilian life, he flew for Capt. Eddy for TV Associates doing aerial surveys and map making in Central and South America for over fifteen years. Rex and his wife, Billie, raised a wonderful family of three girls and a boy who he was so proud of. He also served his church and Christian religion well, spreading God’s good words over the airwaves in our Michigan City area. I first met Rex when we were doing Meals on Wheels at St. Anthony Hospital. After Bob Storey started “Vans For Vets” about four years ago, Rex helped (l-r) Bob Fitzgerald, Rex Westfall, Art Stark and Bob Storey. raise the funds to purchase the original van. He then worked as a volunteer driver for the next three years P.S. Complying with his family wishes, a fund in transporting disabled vets and others without wheels, Rex’s name will be established for “Vans for Vets” for but with appointments, from LaPorte and Porter those friends and comrades in arms who might wish counties to the VA clinic in Crown Point and VA hos- to donate. They can contact Ron Powell, an officer of pitals at Lakeside and Westside in Chicago and then the “Vans for Vets” program, at 879-0288. returning them to their homes later in the after- NOTE: Any veteran from LaPorte County with a noon. He had to give up driving about a year ago because morning appointment at the Crown Point VA clinic of his health, but stayed with the program as coordinator or VA hospitals can call Marlene Colton at 879-1839 for the drivers until this winter when he spent a few for transportation at least two days in advance of their months in Texas, a warmer climate to help his med- appointment. She is the present coordinator of volunteer ical condition. drivers for the Vans program. Rex was a proud member of VFW post 2536 in New drivers include: Dave Meyer, Bob Colton, Michigan City; but not as proud as we were of him. Dave Lewalski, Dewey Duff , all of Michigan City; Paul He was also a volunteer for the Great Lakes Military Dunne of Duneland Beach; Jack Harnett and Gail Bales Museum. In fact, I had just mailed him an article from both of LaPorte.

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VIEWS OF BLUEBERRY POND, woods & wildlife from VICTORIAN apartment house in Michigan City’s historic lovely new log cabin with the chalet look. Sited on 250 feet of district. 3 apartments all have separate utilities. Completely Shoreland Hills land, you have the convenience of the city with remodeled in 1997. New siding in 2000. All appliances stay. the feeling of country living. Huge great room with fieldstone fire- Close to shopping, train station, hospital. This is a must see. place opens to screened porch & patio. Spacious master bedroom with shower & Jacuzzi tub also overlooks Blueberry Pond. Two $149,900 additional bedrooms & bath are in separate wing. Ceramic & hardwood floors, city sewer. 3 car garage. $315,000

MODERN COUNTRY 2-STORY home with serene views READY FOR SUMMER with bar-be-que friendly patio off 1 from wrap around porch. 3 bedrooms, 3 ⁄2 baths, possible 4th bed- immaculate eat-in kitchen. spacious family room. 4 bedroom, 2 room on lower level. Lower level family room opens to patio. Open full baths. 2 car garage. Short 2 blocks to Lake Michigan private 1 floor plan for easy entertaining. Fireplace, 2 ⁄2 car garage. beach. $259,000 Critchfield School $174,900

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