Volume 19, Number 34 Thursday, August 28, 2003 LaborLabor DayDay 20032003 Labor Dayz - Washington Park Steam & Power Show - Hesston Steam Museum Oktoberfest - County Fair Grounds Page 2 August 28, 2003 911 Franklin Street • Michigan City, IN 46360 219/879-0088 • FAX 219/879-8070 In Case Of Emergency, Dial e-mail: News/Articles - [email protected] email: Classifieds - [email protected] http://www.bbpnet.com/ Published and Printed by THE BEACHER BUSINESS PRINTERS Delivered weekly, free of charge to Birch Tree Farms, Duneland Beach, Grand Beach, Hidden 911 Shores, Long Beach, Michiana Shores, Michiana MI and Shoreland Hills. The Beacher is also Subscription Rates delivered to public places in Michigan City, New Buffalo, LaPorte and Sheridan Beach. 1 year $28 6 months $16 3 months $10 1 month $5 The Labor Day Weekend It’s hard to believe that summer is almost at an end and that another Labor Day weekend is upon us. The Beacher staff would like to take this opportunity to say.... Thanks to ALL the advertisers and to our faithful readers who support them. Labor Day Labor Day is observed throughout the United States in recogni- tion of the dignity of labor, falling on the first Monday in September each year. Labor organizations sponsor various celebrations, but for most it is a day of rest. It also has become a symbol of the end of summer. Peter J. McGuire, general secretary of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners, May 18, 1882, at a central Labor Union meet- ing in New York City, proposed that “a day be set aside as a festive day, during which parade through the streets of the city would permit public tribute to American industry.” The motion was adopt- ed and plans for the first Labor Day celebration made. On Sept. 5th of that year, workers staged the first Labor Day parade in New York City. October 7, 1884, at an American Federation of Labor meeting in Chicago, A.C. Cameron, member of the Typographical Union 16, intro- duced the following resolution: “Resolved, That the first Monday in September each year be set aside as a laborers’ national holiday, and that we recommend its observance by all wage workers, irrespec- tive of sex, calling or nationality.” In 1887, Oregon became the first state to make Labor Day a legal holiday, followed the same year by Colorado, Massachusetts, New Jersey and New York. By 1890, Connecticut, Nebraska and Pennsylvania had followed suit. In 1894, President Grover Cleveland signed a bill making Labor Day an official legal holiday for the whole country. World Wide Celebrations Labor Day is also observed as a legal holiday on the first Monday in September in Puerto Rico and Canada. In Australia, Labor Day is called Eight Hour Day, and commemorates the successful strug- gle for a shorter working day. The Australian holiday varies from state to state. In Europe, Labor Day is May 1. August 28, 2003 Page 3 “La Cage Aux Folles” at DST Open ‘til 6 p.m. Evenings www.littlehousefashions.comElegant Apparel for the [email protected] Conscious Woman Women’s Apparel 50% OFF ALL SUMMER CLEARANCE Be sure to peek in at our New Fall Arrivals! Pictured in foreground is Isiah Robinson of Chicago as Jacob. Standing are Georges (John B. Boss of Chicago) and ZaZa (Samantha Stephens of Bloomington, IN) The Dunes Arts Foundation and Dunes Summer Theatre closes their 2003 Summer Season with the Broadway musical “La Cage Aux Folles.” Final per- formances are Aug. 29, 30 and 31. Curtain is 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday; 7 p.m. on Sunday. The the- atre is located on Shady Oak Drive in Michiana Shores. Tickets are $15/adults, $12/senior citizens and students. Group rates are also available; phone the box office at 879-7509. Set in the French Riviera, this unique musical creation is both poignantly real and exhilaratingly enter- taining. The script made its debut as a French movie, followed by a Broadway hit, then a big screen movie adaptation called “The Bird Cage” starring Robin Williams and Nathan Lane. With music by Jerry Herman (known for “Mame”), and book by Harvey Icelandic Designs sweaters and coats provide Fierstein (remembered for “Torch Song Trilogy”, and most recently Broadway’s Tony award winning you with a variety of stylings that will underscore “Hairspray”), this classical musical is a family show your individualism and echo your lifestyle. about love, loyalty, and the complexities of parenthood— whatever the form. Heading a cast of 20 is professional female illusionist TENT SALE BARGAINS Samantha Stephens and regional veteran John B. Boss. 40% off Last Sale Price The entire show is under the direction of returning Dunes veteran Robert Eric-West, who also serves as Meet Us For Lunch And A Style Show costumer for the production, and assisted by Amanda WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27 - HANNAH’S, NEW BUFFALO Withrow. Serving as assistant director is Nancy Saxon of Long THURSDAY, AUGUST 28 - ROSKOE’S. LAPORTE Beach. The musical numbers are vocally directed by 409409 AlexanderAlexander StreetStreet LaPorte,LaPorte, IN IN 326-8602 Robert Eric-West and conducted by Robert Johnson- OnOn Hwy Hwy 35 35 - - 55 BlocksBlocks South ofof Lincolnway Lincolnway Austin of Chicago. Choreography is by Sarah Rausch TTurnurn RightRight on Alexander Monday - Friday 9:30 to 7 Saturday 9:30 to 5 of Chesterton. Monday-Friday 10 to 6 Saturday 9:30 to 5 Page 4 August 28, 2003 Earth Education Workshop Save the Dunes Conservation fund is sponsoring an Earthkeepers Workshop for those interested in nature conservancy and environmental education. It will take place from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., on Mon., Sept. 15 at the Barker House and Nature Preserve, 444 Barker Rd., Michigan City. Earthkeepers is another powerful and dynamic program developed by the Institute for Earth Education. Gourmet Salsa, Gifts & More Participants will get an overview of Earth Education, understand the program development process need- ed to stimulate young people’s interest in the natur- GRAND OPENING al world, and more. Hands-on activities will demon- AUGUST 29TH strate the tools and techniques utilized by Earth Educators internationally. Rubs • Marinades • Gifts The Institute for Earth Education program will be Daily Drawings for Baskets and/or Gifts presented by accredited instructor, Fran Biers. The institute is located in Greenville, WV and was found- ed by world-renowned author, lecturer, and nature edu- CHILE PEPPER THEMED PRODUCTS cator Steve Van Matre. Last year’s workshop was a Dishes • Wreaths • Clothing & More great success attended by forty six people. This year’s workshop is limited to 25 participants, HOURS DAILY 10-8 allowing for personal attention. The fee is %65 and includes Earthkeepers book and is due by Sept. 8, or In the Court $70 after that date. 110 C N. Whittaker, New Buffalo For more information, phone Randi Light, 219/764- 269-586-2290 2259. Checks may be mailed to SDCF, 444 Barker Rd., Michigan City, IN 46360. August 28, 2003 Page 5 FOR SO MANY GOOD REASONS... Reason 16: Vacation Time! Get a great rate on your Home Equity Line, and... Get a free hotel package, too! For a limited time, when you qualify for a home equity line of credit at Alliance Bank, you will not only get a great rate, but also at closing, will receive a free 3 day/2 night hotel package to exciting places such as the Caribbean, Mexico, Hawaii, Las Vegas and many more! 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Happy Labor Day Weekend to all of you from all of us at The Beacher. 2nd Annual Labor Dayz Labor Day weekend, Aug. 29-Sept. 1, in Washington Park, will be the time and place for the 2nd annual Labor Dayz presented by the Michigan City Dept. of Parks and Recreation, the News-Dispatch, MCTV-48 and the LaPorte County Visitors and Convention Bureau. The fest will feature 3 stages of live entertain- ment, amuzement rides, ethnic edibles, arts & crafts, food and beverages, as well as a Teenz Island and Senior Spirit. Here’s what you can expect: Friday, Aug. 29 Teenz Island, 6-11:30 p.m.; North Coast Jazz, 7-9 p.m. on the Jaycee’s Stage, followed by White Dove, 9:30-11:45 p.m. The Oasis Tent will feature Teaser, 6:30- 8:30 p.m., and The Boogiemen, 9:30-11:30 p.m. Outsiders Outside 2003 Saturday, Aug. 30 This Outsider, Self-Taught Folk Art Fair returns to Harbert, Michigan, for the ninth year on Labor Day Boardwalk Beach Party, featuring Ransom, 3-5 weekend: Aug. 29-31.