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THE TM 911 Franklin Street Weekly Newspaper Michigan City, IN 46360 Volume 24, Number 19 Thursday, May 15, 2008 A Stroll Along the Avenues by Barbara Stodola LaPorte residents are proud of their historic neighborhoods, and well they should be. In the city of LaPorte, an extraordinary number of well-pre- served structures remain in use as private homes; and, closer to the downtown, stately old homes have been converted into insurance offices, daycare cen- ters and boutiques. No fewer than 39 buildings in the Indiana Avenue Historic District (which also encompasses Michigan Avenue) are rated as "Out- standing" in the survey done by Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana. The LaPorte County Library, in cooperation with local preservationist and historical societies, recent- ly reissued its brochure for self-guided tours of this grand old neighborhood. It is entitled This smartly painted Queen Anne home has two rounded arches marking the points of entry. "A Stroll Along The Avenues." Famed architect Daniel Burnham Below: The Francis Morrison House, designed this LaPorte home for at 1217 Michigan Avenue, is listed Orran Fox, an engineer who spent in the National Register some years in Chicago, where he of Historic Places. evidently became acquainted with Burnham. The very suggestion of "a stroll" draws a person back into the era when ladies did indeed take strolls along the avenue, perhaps pushing a baby carriage. A wicker baby carriage, of the type that fetches big prices today in antique shops. Or would it have been the maid pushing the baby carriage? A maid who lived on the third floor, with a dormer window over- looking the avenue. She would be young and shape- ly and having a dalliance with the gardener, or the chauffeur, who would live up in the coach house above the type of cars that Dr. Peter Kesling later accumulated and donated to the La Porte Historical Museum. Stroll Continued on Page 2 THE Page 2 May 15, 2008 911 Franklin Street • Michigan City, IN 46360 THE 219/879-0088 • FAX 219/879-8070 In Case Of Emergency, Dial e-mail: News/Articles - email@example.com 911 email: Classifieds - firstname.lastname@example.com http://www.thebeacher.com/ PRINTED WITH Published and Printed by Trademark of American Soybean Association TM THE BEACHER BUSINESS PRINTERS Delivered weekly, free of charge to Birch Tree Farms, Duneland Beach, Grand Beach, Hidden 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 $38 6 months $21 3 months $13 1 month $6.50 Stroll Continued from Page 1 Fox Woolen Mills. The home's distinguished entry Whether you prefer fact or fiction, these old hous- is marked by a columned portico, windows are lined es have lots of stories to tell. The greatest number up symmetrically, and a chimney is placed at each are done in the Queen Anne style, with big porch- end. The house at one time had a pipe organ, which es wrapping around one corner and rooms for all later was donated to Indiana University. Maurice sorts of indoor activities – parlors, sitting rooms, Fox was one of LaPorte's greatest philanthropists. butlers' pantries, sewing rooms, libraries, nurser- He had the civic auditorium built and given to the ies, maids' quarters. They date from around 1895, city in memory of his parents. His father, Samuel and have nothing whatever to do with Queen Anne. Fox, had emigrated from Bavaria and founded the Some are made of brick, but the oldest Queen Annes woolen mills in partnership with Jacob Wile, the lo- are frame structures, painted in cheerful green and cal rabbi, in 1864. yellow tones. One was designed by the famous Chi- cago architect Daniel Burnham. In fact, it was done in 1894, the year after the Columbia Exposition opened in Chicago – for which Burnham had been the principal architect. At the turn of the century, house design became less exuberant, more sedate and orderly – but just as large. In the pre-Depression, pre-income tax years, successful people had plenty of money to build big houses; and they needed to accommodate lots of ser- vants to keep the show running. The house at 1217 Michigan Avenue was the latest thing in 1900, with its ample front porch spread across the entire front of the house. In the 1920s, the two-story sleeping porch (at right) was added. This house was owned Henry McGill, a carpenter/ contractor, remodeled this farmhouse in 1888. by the Morrison family for decades, and is now list- Today it is a lawyer's office and home. ed in the National Register of Historic Places. The Rumely Company, makers of farm machin- ery, attracted inventors to the city of La Porte, and some of their homes are still situated along the av- enues. William and Mary Hedge live in one of them, a house with a long his- tory – originally a farmhouse, re- modeled in 1881 This Colonial Revival home was built in 1923 for Maurice Fox, whose family owned Fox Woolen Mills. Mary Hedge, a La Porte An outstanding Colonial Revival home was built librarian, offers programs for organizations at 1508 Indiana Avenue by Maurice Fox, whose interested in the city's family operated one of La Porte's major industries, historic houses. THE May 15, 2008 Page 3 by a carpenter, occupied for a time by an inventor, later a rooming house, and today a home with law- yer's office. Mary Hedge is a librarian who collects stories about the old houses and offers a program Little based on the historical brochure. House Fashions Women's Casual to Dressy Fashions in sizes 4P to 24W Missy - Petite - Women's Get Admiral Ingersoll built his retirement home, a Colonial Revival structure, on Indiana Avenue in LaPorte. Admiral Royal Rodney Ingersoll, so the story $10 off goes, coveted the corner lot occupied by his mother- in-law, so he moved her house and built his own re- tirement home there at the corner of Indiana and Alexander Streets. It is a Colonial Revival house, affectionately termed "Seven Bells" – this being Any Navy terminology for going off duty. Purchase of $50 or more. (Not valid on previous sales or with any other coupons). Dr. William Hailmann, superintendent of LaPorte Schools, (Limit one Per Customer) had this shingle-style home built in 1880. Expires May 24, 2008 Dr. William Hailmann, a native of Switzerland, had a home built in 1880 with a steeply-pitched roof and a shingled exterior. Henry McGill was the car- Little House Fashions penter on both this structure and the Hedge home. 409 Alexander Street • LaPorte, IN 46350 Dr. Hailmann was the LaPorte superintendent of (219)326-8602 schools, and his wife founded the first school for kin- dergarten teachers in the United States. Her school Toll Free~877-711-5980 firstname.lastname@example.com was located in LaPorte, at the corner of Indiana and www.littlehousefashions.com Osborn Streets. My favorite stories are the ones about the under- Monday-Friday 10 am-6 pm ground railroad, with tunnels supposedly under- Saturday 9 am-4 pm ground to shelter former slaves. (In Michigan City, Sunday Closed Stroll Continued on Page 4 THE Page 4 May 15, 2008 Stroll Continued from Page 3 room, where the senior residents (twenty women and two men) are served three meals a day. "We are filled to capacity and almost always have a waiting list," says Terri Basch, the administrator. Photos by Barbara Stodola Fern Eddy Schultz, LaPorte historian and archivist, provides much of the information about the city's historic The Pulaski-King house, once a stop on the underground railroad, t buildings. oday sits next-door to the LaPorte Police Station. the tunnel stories revolve around Al Capone and other thugs who needed quick getaways, but the truth is that nobody seems to find these tunnels, in either city.) The Pulaski King house was on the underground railroad. In a twist of fate, it is now located next-door to the La Porte Police Station, and accommodates General Insurance offices. Architec- turally, it started out as an Italianate structure (note the tall narrow windows and massive cornice), but then acquired a colonial façade through the ad- dition of a two-story porch and Ionic columns. This Queen Anne-style home is distinguished by its square corner tower and interesting roof-line. The Ruth Sabin Home, built in 1888, still functions as a retirement home for senior citizens. Near the end of Michigan Avenue, a distinguished old building sits quietly on its landscaped acreage, still fulfilling the purpose for which it was intended 120 years ago. The Ruth Sabin Home provides ac- commodations for genteel women in their declining years. It was established in 1888 by Ruth Sabin, a widow, and designed by John M. Van Osdel, the first This Eastlake-style house is being restored by present owners Tony and professional architect in the city of Chicago. The Marcia Sindone. He teaches economics at IUSB, and she owns home consists of two-room suites and a large dining Talullah's Tea Room and Cheap Chic, a design shop in LaPorte. THE May 15, 2008 Page 5 LE LISTING TIP S UL M ER 6 VIC E OF LAPORTE COUNTY INC. REALTY NEW LISTING Sand Castle #206 A must see 3 bedroom lake front condo. Fabulous beach and Lake Michigan views from the private balcony, great room and master suite. Upgrades include expanded lakefront windows, all new lighting, solid core doors, counter tops and sinks, beautiful tile, all new appliances and furnace / AC. $399,000 RENTALS ~ SALES ~ RENTALS ~ SALES ~ RENTALS ~ SALES ~ RENTALS Rebecca Miller Judy Crawford Judith Dillon-Farley Broker/Owner Realtor Realtor Specialists in Beach Area Condominiums! (219) 872-0588 • (800) 578-6777 THE Page 6 May 15, 2008 Three Oaks Third Saturday Walk PNC Commencement To Be May 19 On Sat., May 17, you can get a "Taste of Three The Purdue University North Central 2007-2008 Oaks" by joining in on the town's Third Saturday commencement ceremony will be Mon., May 19 at Walk. Local shops and galleries will be featuring 7 p.m. in the Valparaiso University Athletics - Rec- tastings of wines and appetizers from 5-9 p.m. MI reation Center, with 550 master's, bachelor's or as- time. Wines will be featured from "The Wine Shop" sociate degrees being awarded. No tickets are nec- located in the Vickers Theatre where Midwest Hype essary. will be introducing their new CD. Appetizers from Graduates and their families are invited to at- Graziano's Pizza, Bailey's Cafe and Froelich's will tend a celebratory reception immediately following also be featured in various shops and galleries. the conclusion of the commencement exercises at There will be maps in the stores to show you your the Sand Creek County Club in Chesterton. way around the town. More at www.3oaks.org The traditional commencement ceremony will Over the summer, shops and galleries will be stay- feature the conferring of degrees by Purdue North ing open late on the third Saturday of each month Central Chancellor Dr. James B. Dworkin. Purdue featuring musicians, artists, high fashion models, University President Dr. France A. Córdova will guys in tie dye, foot wear and spectacle specialists, take part in her first commencement ceremony at chefs and liverbest purveyors, and a farrago of far PNC. out friends and poetry jams to end the night at B The new graduates will be welcomed to the ranks Books. of Purdue alumni by Frederick C. McNulty, presi- Upcoming themes are: dent of the Purdue North Central Alumni Associa- "A Night at the Opera!" Merchants will be sport- tion. ing either formal wear or Marx Brothers costumes. The response on behalf of the 2007-2008 graduat- "Hurdy Gurdy Man!" with strolling musicians ing class will be presented by Carrie A. Miller, who playing antique instruments. will receive her Bachelor of Arts degree in Educa- "Soc-Hop and LP Sale" where you can sell or buy tion. old records to listen to or dance to on the street. Further information about commencement can be "Miniature Golf" with artist-created putting holes obtained by contacting the PNC Office of the Regis- up and down Elm Street. trar at 872-0527, ext. 5341. THE May 15, 2008 Page 7 Micky Gallas Properties 123 (219) 874-7070 Beach CRS (219) 874-5249 City (269) 586-2350 Michigan T 1-800-680-9682 Micky Gallas www.MickyGallasProperties.com ABR, CRB, CRS, e-PRO, GRI, SRES Long Beach • Michigan City • New Buffalo Cell 219/861-6012 Different Styles of Beach Living 603 E. Lakefront Drive • Beverly Shores 1703 Lake Shore Drive • Long Beach 1805 Lake Shore Drive • Long Beach $950,000 $875,000 $749,000 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Incredible unobstructed pan- 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths. Hardwood floors in living 5 bedrooms, 3 baths. Two fireplaces, large living oramic views. Rarely available parcel offering 100 & dining rooms, three fireplaces, kitchen open to areas. 120 feet of frontage with rear access. Po- feet of frontage. Brick ranch home sold as is as family room. Master suite with private bath. Extra tentially two building sites. Wonderful lake views. seen. Opportunity is knocking to build your dream. deep lot. Great lake views. Prime property with terrific potential. 2503 Shorewood Dr. • Long Beach Cove 2400 Florimond Avenue • Long Beach 109 California Avenue • Sheridan Beach $619,000 $529,000 $469,000 4 bedrooms, 2 full & 2 half baths. Two fireplaces, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths. Walls of windows & Bed- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Living room with new tile Great room, high ceilings, open concept. Fabulous ford limestone fireplace in living room. Arched floor, gas ventless fireplace with remote & new master suite. Finished lower level. Walk out to windows. Charming 60 bin wine closet lined with ceilings. New central air on upper level. Sliders to private patio, tiered landscaping & wooded set- cork & cedar. Sweeping views of Long Beach golf deck with new railings. Excellent rental history. ting. Just like NEW. course. Adjacent lot also available. Just steps to beach. RICE NEW P 5 Royal Troon Dr. • St. Andrews Village 2017 Melrose Drive • Long Beach 2208 Bayview Drive • The Shores $355,000 $349,000 $239,000 2 bedrooms plus den, 2 baths. Living room with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Brick fireplace, beamed ceil- 2 bedrooms plus den, 2.5 baths. Living room with vaulted ceiling, skylights & fireplace. Formal din- ings, lower level with family room, summer kitch- cathedral ceiling, fireplace & sliders to patio. Each ing room. Contemporary updated kitchen. Mas- en & walk out to deck. Lots of built in storage in bedroom has its own full bath. Nice sized closets. ter suite with whirlpool tub & separate shower. house & 2 storage sheds. Great rear multi-level Appliances stay including washer & dryer. At- Screened porch. Association pool. deck with wooded views. Short walk to beach! tached garage. Fabulous lake views. Shirl Bacztub, GRI 219/874-5642 Joe Gazarkiewicz 219/861-3750 Karen Kmiecik, GRI 219/210-0494 Randy Novak*, ABR, CRS, e-Pro, GRI, 219/877-7069 Megan Campbell* 219/861-3683 Ellen Holloway*, GRI 219/878-3721 Ken Larson 219/873-7101 Barb Pinks 219/325-0006 Judi Donaldson, GRI 219/879-1411 Kathy Bricker Kehoe 219/873-4426 Shawnta Leeks 219/871-9312 Lesley Reising 219/929-8150 Laurie Farrell*, GRI 219/871-0526 Susan Kelley*, CRS 219/874-5610 Daiva Mockaitis*, GRI 219/670-0982 Pat Tym*, ABR, CRS, GRI, SRES 219/210-0324 Jamie Follmer 219/851-2164 Tina Kelly 219/873-3680 Debbie Novak 219/362-4603 *Licensed in Indiana and Michigan THE Page 8 May 15, 2008 Brauer Puts Spotlight on Abstract Works Summer exhibitions at Valparaiso University's Brauer Museum of Art, running May 16-Aug. 4, will examine the different styles of abstract art cre- ated by 20th century artists and give visitors a look at art work recently acquired by the museum. The "Abstract Art from the Permanent Col- lection" will feature 28 works created by national- ly and internationally-respected artists, said Gregg Hertzlieb, director of Brauer Museum. "The subjects in these pieces are the elements of design and the language of making art," Hertzlieb said. "One of the things we want to accomplish with this exhibition is to show the wide variety of styles that abstract artists have and are continuing to work in. People will be able to learn why these art- ists are working in an abstract manner rather than creating more realistic depictions of a subject." Most of the works in the exhibition are paintings, along with several sculptures and prints. Hertzlieb noted it will be the first time Brauer Museum has presented an exhibition featuring abstract art ex- clusively from its permanent collection. "This will be a great opportunity for visitors to see some of our most outstanding abstract works displayed together for the first time," he said. The "New Acquisitions Exhibition" will fea- ture 15 works including "Mosaic II" by the renowned graphic artist M.C. Escher. Jay Christopher, a Val- paraiso graduate and member of the Board of Direc- tors, and his wife Doris donated the Escher litho- graph to Brauer Museum this spring. "Mosaic II," created in 1957 and one of Escher's most iconic works, depicts an irregularly filled sur- face containing images of a frog, guitar, birds, liz- ards, fish and other creatures. It will be presented alongside reproductions of the work in a book, on a tie and on a poster to allow viewers to consider how the work changes when it is reproduced, Hertzlieb said. "Art exists within the marketplace and popular culture, and Escher was perhaps the artist where this notion became very apparent and acceptable," Hertzlieb said. Other works recently added to Brauer Museum's permanent collection that will be displayed in the exhibition include an Andy Warhol photograph of Dolly Parton, two 19th century American portraits and the portfolio "Sand, Steel, Spirit," which con- tains 32 works by Midwestern artists associated with the Lubeznik Center for the Arts. Admission to Brauer Museum, located in the VU Center for the Arts, is always free. Summer museum hours begin May 20 and are noon to 5 p.m., Tuesdays through Sundays; the museum will be closed July 4. More information about Brauer Museum, including guided tours, is available on the Web at valpo.edu/ artmuseum or by phoning (219) 464-5365. THE May 15, 2008 Page 9 just 3 blocks... n Stop 2 beach open house sheila carlson Sunday, May 18 n 3 br, full basement 1-3pm Chicago time n refinished oak floors n eat-in kitchen directions: Lake Shore Dr. west selling homes inc n new roof and more south on Lake Ave. 219.874.1180 219.861.3702 cell n $179,900 1st left to 408 Washington Park Blvd. email@example.com licensed in IN/MI Michigan City, IN THE Page 10 May 15, 2008 Jeremy Zmuda Won! Just so you know that Jeremy won the jazz section of the John Lennon Song- writing Contest thanks to B L the devotion and generos- ity of our communities' vot- ing for him. Following is his "prize" for this stage of the voting: Stage one was be- ing judged by a panel of well known professional musi- cians from 1,000 applicants LONG BEACH in the jazz category. (He won several thousand dollars of recording equipment.) COUNTRY CLUB Stage two was on line voting by the public between him and the winner of the second half of the year in the jazz genre. (He won a $5,000 publishing ad- Since 1924 – A History of Hospitality vance from EMI records.) Stage three, Jeremy will compete with the winners of all 12 kinds of music: gospel, folk, classical, children's, Latin, rock, etc. There are currently opportunities for both golf That purse is a $20,000 advance from a publishing and social memberships. company. Ask about our golf membership initiation fee special. The Beverly Shores Depot Art Gallery Photographs by Herbert George Long Beach Country Club offers: On Exhibit May 16 – June 15 Opening Reception Sun., May 18, 11:30 a.m.– 3:30 p.m. • a beautifully maintained 18 hole, par 72 golf Primarily a sculptor George will be showing his course photography. "On my almost daily walks along the beach...I became increasingly interested in the tan- • ladies 6, 9, and 18 hole golf leagues gled, small bits of flotsam and jetsam that...littered the beach...I came to understand that these knot- ted, snarled, discarded bits...as being emblematic of • junior golf program what I wish my sculpture to be...This exhibition of photographs is an effort to share a small number of • 25 meter swimming pool and learn to swim these beautiful 'natural' objects with the viewer." program George's background includes degrees in sculp- ture from the University of Pennsylvania, a degree from the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and a • casual (indoor/outdoor) and fine dining Fulbright Scholarship in London. He has received many honors and awards, including a Mellon Foun- dation Grant for a "Sculptural Portrait" exhibit at • social events throughout the calendar year the University of Chicago and a John Simon Gug- genheim Fellowship for sculpture. Individual exhib- For membership information and a tour of its have been as far away as the L'Isola Gallery in the club, please contact General Manager Rome. His work is in museum collections including the Yorkshire Sculpture Park in Yorkshire, England John Dillon at 219-872-0689. and a national collection in Austria (Burgenland). The Beverly Shores Depot Museum and Art Gal- 2309 Larchmont Avenue lery is located at 525 Broadway, Beverly Shores, just north of Highway #12. Admission is free, dona- Michigan City, IN 46360 tions are welcome. The Depot is open every Friday www.longbeachcc.org through Sunday from 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., April through November. For more information contact Larry Jensen at 219-874-7871. 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Just a screened-in porch w/an open fire- block or so in from stop 28 beach (3 minute is a private gated community which offers sauna/ place. #213346 $399,900 steam room and elevator access plus your own walk) and about 2 blocks from the town hall Ask for Nancy Rich @ 874-2121 ext. 34 garage. A wonderful way to relax as a weekend for the 4th of July festivities! Home warranty home or enjoy year round. #205623 $425,000 included! #208784 $379,900 Nancy Pat Mathews- Rose Rich Call Pat Mathews-Janasiak @ 874-2121 ext. 26 Janasiak Call Rose Pollock @ 874-2121 ext. 18 Pollock 10 Marine 1025 3333 Pot- Dr. #A3 Upland Rd., tawatomie Delight all of Michigan Trl, Michi- your nautical City gan City senses in this Local architect Two blocks gated corner designed home to Beach at condo along w/unique floor Stop 35 from Trail Creek plan. Lake Mich- this open & with 55' boat igan/Chicago updated 3 skyline views. bedroom./2 slip. Private Floor plan fea- bath Duneland balcony with tures cathedral Beach home on retractable awning to relax & experience ceilings, catwalk/hall, extra wide spiral staircase. 2 lots. Home has had kitchen & both baths updated year round sunsets. Galley kitchen with all Beautiful stone fireplace in living room. Master bath plus new windows last year. Entertaining will be a appliances, stackable washer & dryer. Fire- has whirlpool tub, separate shower & double vanity. JOY from the newly added Screened Porch & con- place to warm, in-ground pool to cool. Floor Property includes related living suite, equipped w/full necting front deck off rec room. Duneland Beach kitchen, 2 bedrooms & bath, with living room & deck Inn is just down the street. Close by is a Park with plan with 2 levels of scenic Lake Michigan off back. Can be utilized as a seasonal rental. Priced tennis, basketball & playground for association views makes every day feel like a vacation. below appraised value. The home has an ADT secu- members and of course Beach Rights on beautiful #206394 $292,500 Kathy rity system. #211864 $785,000 Tom Lake Michigan. #209494 $399,900 Roger Ask for Kathy Sass @ 874-2121 ext. 33 Sass Ask for Tom Cofer @ 874-2121 ext. 31 Cofer Ask for Roger Miller @ 874-2121 ext. 38 Miller THE Page 12 May 15, 2008 "Gigantic" Lakeside Yard Sale To Benefit Needs Of Community by Charles McKelvy Book lovers, canoe paddlers, and those in need of computer upgrades please mark May 23 and 24 on your calendars, because that is when a "gigantic yard sales for the needs of our united community" will occur at the home of Anne and Frank Wucki at 14810 Red Arrow Highway in Lakeside. Organizer Anne Wucki promises to have plenty of fresh-baked muffins on hand for her Gigantic Yard Sale to benefit the Harbor Country Emergency Books galore will be priced to move at the "Gigantic Yard Sale" Food Pantry. to benefit the Harbor Country Emergency Food Pantry. Youth from Saint Agnes/Saint Mary will assist with the sale on May 23 and 24, and the church is donating six tables to contain the books, computers, and household items that will be offered for sale. Paperbacks, for example, will be a quarter a piece, Organizer Anne Wucki promised that she will and hardcovers will sell for $1. Prices for computers simply not allow any rain on that Friday and Satur- and accessories vary, and a pair of swivel chairs is day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EDT) when she and her set to go to your rec room for only $50. small army of volunteer offer the entire contents of As for the canoe, well, you'll just have to see if it her famous "Annie's Atttic" for sale to benefit the floats your checkbook. Harbor Country Emergency Food Pantry in Three Oaks and the youth of Saint Agnes/Saint Mary par- ish in Sawyer and Three Oaks. Organizer Anne Wucki (third from lower left) and her "army" of volunteers. Pictured are: (front, left to right): Anne Dowe, Shirley Gallo, Wucki, her This horse will be for sale at the yard sale on May 23 and 24. "kid sister" Edna Pozdol, her husband Frank Wucki; (rear, left to right): Mary Fran Tieman, Peg Wagner, Christine Budak, Gen Scamehorn, "We'll have books, toys, clothes for men and wom- Monica Gorman, and Stephanie Mitschelen. (Not pictured: Sandi White, en, computers, an antique ink blotter, art work, Roy Thompson, Sharyn Nagel, and Cheryl Bates) furniture, the canoe – you name it for sale so we "Unemployment is rising, and we have more peo- can benefit our community," Wucki said. "And don't ple than ever coming to the Food Pantry for help, so worry, I won't let it rain." we are doing this to help our community in a time Again, the Gigantic Yard Sale will occur on May of need," Anne Wucki said during a rally for her vol- 23 and 24 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 14810 Red Arrow unteers on April 30. Highway in Lakeside. 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Sun., June 1 • 10 a.m.-8 p.m. The National Veterans Awareness Ride is a 10 day $5.00 cover Charge for Adult Admission ride from Sacramento to Washington DC through (21 and over) the scenic Heartland of America. The ride was started in 2005 to remember and honor all veter- Thrilling Rides ans, not only those who have served, but those who • Spinning Apple, bumper cars, and a ride that are presently serving. The mission is also to honor drops 5 stories to name a few. those who are unaccounted for such as Prisoners of War (POW), Missing in Action (MIA), or those Killed • Hologram coded passes will be sold for $15 after mass on Sat. (4:30 pm) and Sun. (9:30 am) until in Action (KIA). Educating the younger generations May 20th. Redeem them for a unlimited ride brace- about the cost of freedom and promoting healing for let for one day…only 300 will be sold all veterans is also part of the mission. The National Veterans Awareness Ride will be ar- Musical Entertainment riving in Michigan City with 125 to 150 riders on Tues., May 20th at approximately 4 p.m. They will • "Mr Blotto" - Fri., 6:30-10 p.m. be traveling north on US Highway 421 (Franklin • Midnight - Sat., 6-10 p.m. Street) to Washington Park to the Danny Bruce Me- morial. There they will have a ceremony with a 21 • Big Band Sound of the Don McLain Orchestra - Sun., 5-8 p.m. gun salute accompanied by several local Veterans organizations. Great Food The National Veterans Awareness Ride will be leaving Michigan City on Wed., May 21st, from the • Beef Sandwich Dinner from Ye Olde Benny's on V.F.W. Post #2536 on Earl Road. They will have a Friday ceremony at 7 a.m. and will be leaving to continue • Tasty Pasta Dinner on Saturday their ride at 8 a.m. The route from the V.F.W. will be east on Coolspring Avenue to Franklin Street. • Notre Dame Grill on Sunday will offer Hamburgers, Hot Dogs and Brats throughout the day. Also Corn There will be a police escort from the V.F.W., east on Dogs, Cotton Candy, Popcorn, Elephant Ears will Coolspring and south on Franklin Street (US High- be available from other vendors way 412). They will continue south on US Highway 421 through Westville, Wanatah and LaCrosse and Silent Auction they will have a lot of patriotic support from the res- idents and school children in the small south county • Bid on Cubs, White Sox, Bears, Blackhawk tickets, Honda Metropolitan Motor Scooters, Dinner & towns. Hotel Packages and lots of Golf! Saturday only. The public is invited and encouraged to come out and show their support for these Veterans as the Raffle riders leave on their mission to Washington DC. 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The bucket Mother Earth Water Walkers were coming to Michi- is transferred from one woman to the next without gan City. Sometimes referred to as "the grandmoth- allowing the water to stop moving. Tradition de- ers," a group of Anishinabe women from Thunder crees that the woman carrying the water must be Bay, Ontario, have been walking around the Great wearing a skirt. Lakes with a bucket of water, since 2003. For a few Lisa Gerardi, Friendship Gardens volunteer, met weeks, each summer, the copper bucket is carried the Walkers as they were about to cross into Indiana by the women to promote the simple message, "Our from Michigan. "Would you honor us by carrying the water is not for sale." water and walking with us?" asked Josephine Man- damine, the Elder from Wikwemikong Unceded Na- tion who has led the walks. "How could I refuse," says Lisa. The women put Lisa's car in the relay sequence and provided her with a skirt. They let her out of the car ahead of the oncoming walker. Lisa and the walker shared the weight of the bucket till Lisa had fitted into the stride. Then Lisa carried it for several hundred yards until another walker fell in step beside her, accepting the bucket and then walking on. And so it goes, mile after mile. "The bucket is really heavy," Lisa said. At the beginning of the walk, the bucket was filled with water from a Lake near the Anishinabe home. The water was poured into Lake Michigan. Now, when the bucket is filled from Lake Michigan, it also has some of the water from the home lake. The group's motto is, "Our water is not for sale." Jeanette Neagu, local Great Lakes water ac- Tom Anderson and Erin Crofton of the Save the Dunes Council and Steve Barker of the ecological tivist explains that Indiana has passed the Great services company, J.F. New, took time from their Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources usual tasks to coordinate the visit to Michigan City. Compact with implementation language which will The walkers request an evening "feast" and, when protect the Great Lakes from diversions out of the possible, a place to stay, from the groups that wel- Watershed. More states must sign to put the bill come them along the way. International Friend- into effect. The Coast Guard bill, that would bring ship Gardens offered their site for the Feast. A good new protections against the invasive species carried spring cleaning was given to the big green Service by foreign ballast water has been passed by the U.S. Center on Highway 12 that houses the winter of- House of Representatives. "We all need to work on fice, shop and tractors so diners could eat out of the getting the Senate to pass the Coast Guard bill and rain. encourage Ohio, Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsyl- Time became fluid as the Water Walkers were pre- vania to pass the Compact," Neagu says. She is our dicted to arrive on Friday, May 1st. On Wednesday, water walker. the arrival time was changed to Thursday. But as Meanwhile, back at Friendship Gardens, the Thursday wore along, it was clear that they would footsore women arrived for lunch. Garden volun- not make Michigan City. In St. Joseph, Michigan, teers joined them in a mini-feast. An invitation to they decided to stop walking and come by car for the tour the Gardens – riding in golf carts, was eagerly feast. Six walkers and a teenage son and a grandson accepted. arrived at Friendship Gardens around 6 PM and "We do it for the water, for the earth, for the ani- enjoyed the feast prepared by Save the Dunes mem- mals, for the insects, for the trees, for all the two bers. They visited for awhile before returning to St. leggeds. To remind all those we came across, that Joseph for the night, with an invitation to stop by the walk was for them. Not us. The walk was for Friendship Gardens the next day for lunch as they the next generations, we walked with the water for walked through Michigan City. them also. They will know, as Mother Earth knows The Water Walkers walk forty miles on a typical that we walked with the water for all of creation," day. The heavy copper water bucket and the ceremo- Josephine said. The Michigan City teens were wear- nial staff with the young eagle and Canadian and ing walking skirts. The next generation was ready American flags are carried in relay, with three cars to do their part. THE May 15, 2008 Page 19 Memorial Day weekend Train Station Tent Sale. Deals so big, we had to get a tent. Okay, maybe we just want to feel like we're on safari. 50%-80% discounts on men's and women's first quality, samples, seconds and discontinued clothing. Friday, May 23rd - Sunday May 25th • 10am-7pm. 1 Oak Street, Three Oaks, MI Credit card or cash only. Sorry, no checks. THE Page 20 May 15, 2008 Announcing... Chesterton's own 7th grader, Sky Kintzel, will be making his directorial debut when "Into the Woods, OUR NEW SEASONAL FEATURE. Jr." takes center stage. WHEN: Sat., May 17th 8 p.m. and Sun., May Lunch, every day of the week. 18th at 2 p.m. WHERE: El Nopal Restaurant and Theater – 110 W. 9th Street, Michigan City, IN TICKETS: $10 at the door or phone 219.808.7910 to reserve seats or for information. Sky Kintzel is a vet- eran actor performing at Mainstreet Theater in Michigan City and Memorial Opera House in Valparaiso. He's ap- peared in about 10 differ- ent productions includ- ing "Annie," "Aladdin Jr.," "Children of Eden," and most recently the leading role of Horton in "Seussical the Musical." To prepare for "Into the Woods, Jr." Sky has spent countless hours studying the scripts, arranging blocking and chore- ography, creating costumes, visualizing sets, cast- ing and directing rehearsals. Additionally, he will be acting in the production as well. 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Her music ranges Where are we going?? from gentle to powerful and from humorous to pro- foundly touching. Glacier Park & Pamela, a performer from the tender age of 8, has sung her way into the hearts of countless people in Canadian Rockies a wide range of venues. Her music is acoustic with a by Rail strong folk influence, and shades of jazz and blues. June 23- July 3 She has also performed standards, pop, and show tunes, and has graced the stage as a fine actor in dozens of productions. She has a wide repertoire of Inside Passage Cruise children's music too, and loves singing with and for to Alaska people of all ages. July 25 - August 2 She has recorded four vocal CDs and one CD of guided meditations, which was created in collabo- Alaska in Depth ration with the Reverend Margie Towne Kivel. She also has an original song, "What If We Are One" on August 20 - September 6 a compilation CD devoted to raising funds for the restoration of a dome home where R. Buckminster California Coast & Fuller once lived. Wine Country Chappell's newest CD, "A Little Sunshine", is a September 17-27 collection of songs for the family. The companion book, A Little Sunshine for Teachers is on how to integrate music into a balanced literacy program. Fall Foliage Cruise Other CDs include "Coming Down Easy," jazz, blues October 4-12 and folk music; "Joy in my Heart," spiritual and metaphysical themes; and "Everything is Alright," Rhine River Cruise love songs, ballads, and folk songs. October 16-28 A performer for five decades, she has graced stag- es in the U.S., Canada, and Great Britain. Spain Tickets are $8; $6 for students and seniors, age 60 and up. Children under 12 are admitted free when November 6-14 accompanied by an adult. www.boxfactoryforthearts.org or 269-983-3688. Alpine Christmas November 28- December 5 Bookmarks at Noon Christmas Spectacular to Williamsburg The next program in this popular series at the and Nashville December 11-17 Michigan City Public Library will be May 16. The Widow's War by Sally Gunning will be reviewed by Betty Canright from the Chesterton Tribune. The story tells of Lyddie, an 18th century whal- er's wife from Satucket, Massachusetts. She lives a daily life of uncertainty and keeps house while her husband is gone for long periods. When her worst fear is realized and her husband does not return, she finds herself facing overwhelming grief. In ad- Please contact Martha or Leann in LaPorte at dition, her property is legally in the hands of her (219) 362-8502 or (800) 634-3437 nearest male relative, her son-in-law, an over-bear- ing man whom Lyddie can't tolerate. Lyddie decides www.edgertonstravel.com to challenge custom and law for control of her own or visit our office at destiny. 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The book, released May 15 in Chicago at the Har- ris Theater in Millennium Park has been praised as: "A magnificent and timely account of how cultural institutions grapple with engaging their audience. Brimming with ideas and data and beautifully writ- Jim Clarke accepting donation to 2Big Hearts Foundation ten, this book is perfect for students, practitioners, from Ron Farina, CEO New Buffalo Savings Bank and researchers." —David Halle, professor of sociol- New Buffalo Savings Bank has been a financial ogy, University of California, Los Angeles supporter of 2 BigHearts Foundation since 2005 Grams graduated from Elston in 1976 among and is proud to continue sponsorship of its fundrais- the top in her class. She took classes from longtime ing events. The annual 5K Run/Walk is coming up Elston art teacher, Pat Brubeck and was among the on Saturday, May 24th, in Long Beach. high school yearbook photographers. During her Jim Clarke is the founder of 2 BigHearts, an or- undergraduate career at Indiana University, she ganization devoted to increasing awareness of the worked as an intern at the Michigan City News- inherent dangers of undiagnosed heart disease in Dispatch. Among articles was an interview with women. Since its inception, 2 BigHearts Founda- Chicago Mayoral Candidate Jane Byrne who spoke tion has made a significant contribution to the com- in Michigan City in 1978 early in her winning elec- munity. It has been instrumental in saving lives by tion campaign. partnering with hospitals, primarily LaPorte Hos- After winning a scholarship to a competitive sum- pital, to provide free cardiovascular screenings for mer arts program at Skowhegan School of Painting hundreds of women. Some participants were found and Sculpture in Skowhegan, Maine in 1980, she to have previously undiagnosed heart conditions went on to complete her undergraduate degree at and then directed to their physicians for interven- IU in fine arts with a minor in journalism in 1981. tion and care. One such screening was held at New Grams earned her doctorate in the sociology of orga- Buffalo Savings Bank in 2007. nizations and culture from Loyola University, Chi- To register for the Memorial Weekend 5K Run/ cago in 2004. She is presently a professor at Tulane Walk, and learn more about the mission of the 2 University in New Orleans where she teaches and BigHearts Foundation, go to www.2bighearts.org conducts research on local culture. Long Beach Park Program The Long Beach Park Program will start on Mon., Vesper Chorale Concert June 30th, 9 a.m. to noon. This 6 week program will On Sun., May 18, 3 p.m., the Vesper Chorale will run until Fri., August 8th. Sign-ups will take place present a concert at the First United Methodist in front of the Long Beach Community Center, rain Church, 1225 Michigan Ave., LaPorte. or shine; also applications will be available at Town The Vesper Chorale is celebrating its 15th anni- Hall and Community Center. This is a free program versary as a performing group under the direction for all Long Beach residents' ages 5-11. If you are of Wishart Bell. not a resident of Long Beach, you are still invited to The program will contain music by American com- come and join in on the fun, however there will be posers Aaron Copland, Randall Thompson, Samuel a charge of $25 per family. We have a fun staff that Barber, Howard Hanson and Duke Ellington. is really looking forward to showing your children Admission will be free, but a free will offering will a great time! The director this year is Holly Apple- be taken in order to defray expenses. gate. Questions: phone the Town Hall at 874-6616. 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I asked the atten- team to finish the task. It was also interesting dant at the entrance to the beach what it meant to watch the reaction of the animals, some could and he explained that the Comcast staff, families care less but the ostriches were at a loss as to and friends were cleaning up the zoo today. So, I how to supervise everything, walking from one grabbed my camera and followed the crowds of end of their enclosure to another, looking out people into the zoo. It was a blast. The day was over the goings on. beautiful and there were people of all ages all It was a walk down memory lane as I walked I came a over the place. I discovered the volunteers were up and down the paths that weave through the Jacob cross these tw undin g & urro clearin Angel, workin o young peo joined in the task of cleaning the zoo by groups zoo, some of which were full of mud, leaves, twigs eds s g g ple, the b Island. steps to debris from th very hard g the tow e from the Moose, Rotary, MCHS R.O.T.C., and and other debris which had collected there over tifyin onkey er. Beau M some Boy Scouts. I believe I heard there were the winter. A vie t his w brough path of the tow sA dams II t for the job! some churches represented too. I came across a I made it all the way up to the tower and was s on the h er from o Charle – just righ ill ab ke Comcast Rep, Rich Ruggiero, VP of Communica- disappointed to find it locked up, but still amazed ove t ne of the own ra he zo tions and Public Affairs, who explained that to- at how different it looked since I was last there. o. day, May 3, there were events taking place all (Don't ask how long ago that was!) over Illinois and Northwest Indiana, but Michi- It was so encouraging to see so many willing gan City's was the largest turnout of them all. to give up a Saturday to work so hard to improve Comcast Cares is an annual day of service the appearance of a local landmark. that started in Philadelphia in 1997 and was If you or anyone you know would like to take expanded nationwide in 2001. part next year, contact your local Comcast office. CHS rt. the M pa to help, do their E ager ame to c T.C. R.O. 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T t to clean rig rmed ms head assigne . y, wit an he lion ht was no next to the L by the crowds, spreads rs a Nanc mmond ntee and broo rds their area s of Ha where io in sigh n's his wings catching the Volu towa t. warmth of the sun. THE Page 30 May 15, 2008 are hoping for a little extra cash. On your next trip to Vegas, you can check out this little gem of a mu- seum for real. Blog Catalog (www.blogcatalog.com). There are a number of very readable blogs out there in cyber- Among the many odd things you find while surf- space if you take the time to find them. This catalog ing is a site dedicated to peeking into people's re- can help. There are hundreds of selections in about frigerators. I'm happy they have the spare time to a dozen categories, ranging from History to Arts to take pix of their contents and then upload them, but Science and more. I tripped upon a Homestead blog it makes me wonder how much time these people in the History category, and discovered recipes for spend on the 'net. If you like museums, I found two gooseberry, blackberry, and orange wines—all made new and unusual ones this week. One is a bricks- the old-timey way. You'll never know what you'll and-mortar place, and the other is for collectors. discover when you start perusing some of these list- Fridge Watcher (www.fridgewatcher.com). I ed blogs. I assure you that the half-dozen I glanced guess that some people care about what others at were more interesting than the Fridge Watcher keep in their refrigerators. Why else would there website! be a website devoted to pictures of fridge contents? Read CyberScribbles online at : Those who post come from all points of the globe. http://cyberscribbles.wordpress.com Sociologically speaking, we can compare the types of foods people eat in Kenya to those in the Bahamas. The latter example showed ample stacks of bottled Build Your Own Sea Kayak beer. The former had what looked like healthy veg- Build Your Own Sea Kayak, a popular class etables. As food prices continue to rise, the fridge taught by Tom Hurst, is on at the Krasl Art Cen- postings here might show fewer items kept cold and ter again for June 13-15 & 20-22. Participants must ready to go. Don't waste your time unless you have register by May 27th to build either a 14-, 16- or a compulsive need to spy on others' food choices. 17-foot sea kayak using stitch and glue construction Ex Boyfriend Jewelry (www.exboyfriendjewel techniques. The boats are suitable for gentle rivers ry.com). Now here is a creative shopping niche that and near-shore waters of the Great Lakes, and each appears to be growing in popularity. Whether the participant will go home with a paint-ready, wood dumped or dumpee, these women want to clear out and fiberglass kayak. The class costs from $1400 to the baubles given to them by guys no longer worthy $1550, depending on length. Registration with non- of their devotion. Buy an item outright, and choose refundable 50% down payment is required by the from a huge selection of jewelry, watches, hand- registration date, with the balance due at the start bags, and other stuff. Each item for sale comes with of class. a brief, but entertaining mention of dating or mat- Phone to register or go online at www.krasl.org ing gone bad. You can register and buy or sell here, and click on "programs and events" to download the and blog about your love gone wrong. Those sellers schedule (pdf) and registration form. who feel altruistic can donate their earnings to the The Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd., St. Joseph, "Good Karma Fund," which passes the proceeds on MI, is open Mon.-Wed., Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Research Thurs., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; and Sun. 1-4 p.m. MI time. Foundation. For more information, contact the Krasl Art Cen- Fireworks Museum (www.fireworksmuseum. ter at 269-983-0271, or go to www.krasl.org co.uk). I should have known there would be a fire- works collectors organization. People collect just about anything. There are vintage fireworks, post- Sally Schoch on Exhibit at Courtyard ers, boxes, etc. that enthusiasts can download free On May 17th & 18th an abundance of floral bou- images of. Oops—that was a badly worded sentence. quets will grace the walls of the Courtyard Gallery, I suppose these British fireworks enthusiasts can 813 E Buffalo (US 12), when oil painter Sally Schoch get a bang for their buck? (via Bifurcated Rivets presents her new body of work. Her bold expression- blog). istic flowers will brighten any home. An avid gar- Pinball Hall of Fame (www.pinballmuseum. dener, Sally enjoys capturing the beauty of nature. org). One would expect to find this museum in Las She is a graduate of the University of Chicago,the Vegas. It looks like it is tucked away in an obscure University of Miami and School of the Art Institute strip mall, but those who loved the old pinball ma- of Chicago, she has been painting for over 40 years. chines before the digital revolution changed every- Her works are in many private and corporate collec- thing will be pleased to know that these refurbished tions throughout the country. machines are waiting for your quarters. Yes! You Sally's show will be Sat., May 17th from 1-5 p.m. can forget the one-armed bandits and have a blast and Sun., May 18th from 1-4 p.m. MI time. Gallery reliving your past. The return you get for your quar- hours are Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun., 11 a.m.-5 ter is nostalgia. Stick to the slot machines if you p.m., Tuesdays by appointment. 269-469-4110. THE May 15, 2008 Page 31 Congratulations Class of 2008 For all your Graduation Activities • open house cards • announcements • thank you notes • name cards • personalized napkins • class of 2008 jewelry 219 879-0088 the Beacher Business Printers 911 Franklin Street • Michigan City, IN QUALITY, SELECTION & SERVICE Showcasing over 32,000 square feet of Products in beautiful room settings T.L. Bayne Med-Lift Lamps Best Chair Co. Oak Heritage Carolina Furniture Peters-Revington & Chromcraft Philip Reinisch Accessories Classic Furniture Restonic Eagle Industries Riverside From England Smith Brothers Over 20 Hammary of Berne La-Z-Boy ® Tempur-Pedic® Different Ligo Products Vaughn-Basset Vendors THE Page 32 May 15, 2008 Seduced by Bacon Recipes & lore about American's favorite indulgence by Joanna Pruess with Bob Lape Photographs by Liesa Cole The introduction says "Bacon is far more than a food. It is a happy state of mind. It excites people to the point where some aficionados liken it to illicit pleasures." A lengthy Ode to Bacon, as well as a Song to Ba- con are included among the pleasures. Then, throughout the book one finds more entertainment, such as Bacon Bits: Americans eat an average of four to six slices of bacon at a sitting... Note: Cutting bacon into 1" pieces before cooking will result in relatively uniform pieces to sprinkle on pizzas or wherever you'd like to add cooked bacon... Idea: Bacon and avocado are made for each other; creamy and crunchy textures, but- tery and smoky tastes. Add avocado to the salad or make a sandwich of the pair... And another Bacon Bit: Fifty-three percent of U.S. households report that they always have bacon in their fridge. - and - The biggest bacon fans are 35 to 49-year-olds... "A chicken in every pot" would be even better with bacon. -anonymous... Still another Bacon Bits - My favorite animal is bacon. -Fran Lebowitz... Better beans and bacon in peace than cakes and ale in fear. -AESOP, Greek fabulist (620-560 BC)... Life expectancy would grow by leaps and bounds if green vegetables smelled as good as bacon -Gary Larson, author of The Far Side. Indeed, Seduced by Bacon is a totally entertaining cook book, along with fine recipes. GRILLED TROUT WRAPPED WITH BACON BLAZIN' BAKED BEANS A camping favorite when cooked over an open fire 2 pounds navy beans, rinsed and picked over in a fish-grilling basket. Have the trout boned, if 1 T salt or to taste you prefer. 1/2 pound lean, hickory-smoked slab bacon with 4 (10 to 12 ounce) whole trout, cleaned and pat- rind removed, finely diced ted dry 2 T bacon fat or vegetable oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1-1/2 cups yellow onions, chopped 8 sprigs fresh rosemary or sage 2 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, finely chopped 12 slices bacon 1/3 cup Dijon mustard Lemon wedges 1/3 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar Heat a grill or broiler until hot. Position the 1 (18 oz) jar high-quality smokey barbecue rack about 5-7 inches from the heat. Season sauce each trout inside and out with salt and pepper Boiling water and put 2 sprigs of rosemary in the cavity. Wrap Put the beans in a large, heavy pot and add 3 bacon slices around each fish. Lay the trout enough water to cover. Bring the water to a boil in grilling racks and cook them until the skin for 3 minutes, then turn off the heat, cover the and bacon are crisp, about 5 minutes. Turn the pot and let it stand one hour. Drain the beans. rack and broil 5 minutes more or until the ba- Cover again with water, add the salt and bring con is crisp on the second side. Serve with lemon to a boil for 5 minutes, then reduce the heat, wedges. cover and simmer for 30 minutes longer. Re- move the pot from the heat and let the beans stand in their cooking liquid until cool. Mean- BACON-WRAPPED BREADSTICKS while, preheat your oven to 250 degrees. "A speedy and addictive hors d'oeuvre, these Saute the bacon in a large skillet over me- breadsticks have become a house favorite. There dium heat until lightly browned, turning often. are some wonderful artisanal breadsticks avail- Remove, blot on paper towels, and set aside. able with different herbs, as well, which would Reserve 2 T of the bacon fat in the skillet and enhance the taste of this crowd-pleaser." heat over medium-high heat. Add the onions 2-3 T Dijon mustard and saute them until golden brown. Set aside. 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese Drain the beans and combine them with the 12 slices thin-sliced smoky bacon, cut in half bacon, onions, chipotle chiles, mustard, brown crosswise sugar and barbecue sauce in a large casserole. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Line a bak- Add enough boiling water to cover the beans, ing pan with parchment. Spread about 1/4 tsp then cover the casserole and bake for 4 hours. mustard on each slice of bacon. Sprinkle each Uncover the casserole for last 30 minutes of with 1/2 tsp cheese, then roll the bacon slice di- cooking time, or until the liquid is reduced and agonally about a breadstick with the mustard- the beans are very tender. Taste to adjust the cheese side inside. Repeat with the remaining seasonings, adding salt, if needed. Let stand 15 breadsticks. Bake for 25 - 28 minutes, turning minutes before serving. once, or until the bacon is crisp and brown. Re- move and let cool to room temp. THE May 15, 2008 Page 33 reative Hands CANDIED BACON BITES We're told, "These sweet and savory nibbles will entice you and bring smiles to anyone who tries them. You might also add a touch of cayenne C Since 1987 pepper to enliven the taste." 4 slices thick-sliced bacon, cooked until crisp and blotted on paper towels. 1/4 cup dark corn syrup 1/4 tsp cinnamon Preheat your oven 325 de- Trade your old jewelry grees. Lay the bacon slices on for New an aluminum foil-lined bak- ing tray. Combine the sugar, corn syrup and cinnamon in a Candied Bacon Bits, microwave-safe bowl. Cook on tasty indeed, but mine aren't very pretty or high until the sugar is melted; or heat in a very small saucepan until the sugar Design one melts. Remove from the heat and brush the mix- ture liberally on one side of the bacon. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the bacon is glazed. Care- for You! fully remove and transfer the bacon to a cutting board, glazed side up. Cut the bacon crosswise into squares and serve hot or at room temp. 1722 Franklin St. Mon. 12-5, Michigan City Tues.-Fri. 10-5 ELLA SIMMERER'S GERMAN POTATO (219) 879-6100 Sat. 10-2 SALAD Gift Certificates, Layaways, Major Credit Cards & Debit Cards Accepted German-style potato salad probably came to America with immigrants known as Pennsylva- nia Dutch (which, in reality, was a mispronun- ciation of the word deutsch, or German). Bob (author's husband) grew up with this kind of salad in Ohio, where many of his relatives had moved. 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Free Estimates •Professional Installation Located 2 miles east of Marquette Mall off Hwy. 20 636 Longwood Drive, Michigan City Valparaiso Free Memorial Day Concert The Second Annual City of Valparaiso Memori- al Day Concert will be held Mon., May 26, 2 p.m., at the Memorial Opera House, 104 Indiana Ave. in Valparaiso. The one-hour Memorial Day Concert will feature patriotic selections by the Valparaiso Community/ University Concert Band, audience sing along, and first-person historical narratives. There is no admission charge for the concert. Au- dience members are asked to bring non-perishable food items, which will be donated to the Christian Food Pantry in Valparaiso. The concert is sponsored by the Memorial Opera House and the Valparaiso Community/University Concert Band, with volunteer help by members of Boy Scout Troop 906. The First Annual City of Valparaiso Memorial Day Concert was planned and organized by William Doebler as his Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout project. William will also lead this year's concert. For more information, visit www.mohlive.com THE May 15, 2008 Page 35 Grant Opportunities from Unity INTRODUCING The Unity Foundation of LaPorte County is pleased to announce two upcoming grant opportu- nities. In celebration of Unity Foundation of LaPorte County's 15th anniversary, the Foundation is offer- Our Custom Upholstery ing a special, one-time $15,000 grant. The formation of Unity Foundation was, in many ways, the cata- lyst for uniting all geographic regions of LaPorte County. This special anniversary grant is intended to encourage continued efforts in promoting diver- sity in all of its many aspects and uniting LaPorte County. Projects should be innovative, focused on unit- ing diverse populations, and must be the result of Update an old sofa or freshen up a new one. collaborations among two or more groups. One- to The possibilities are endless! two-page Letters of Intent are due June 13, 2008, at 5 pm. Details are posted on Unity's website, www. uflc.net, or call (219) 879-0327 for more informa- tion. Unity Foundation's Community Fund Grant ap- plications are also now available on Unity's web- site, www.uflc.net. Community Fund Grants are creating a european style for your home available to all 501(c)(3)s serving LaPorte County. Eligible projects and programs fall into numerous 425 S. WHITTAKER ST. • NEW BUFFALO • 269.586.2244 categories, including but not limited to arts and HOURS: (MI Time) Fri-Mon 11-5 • www.lestissuscolbertusa.com culture, animal welfare, health, human services, environment, education, and community develop- NEW BUFFALO, MI • GENEVA, IL • LaGRANGE, IL ment. The application deadline for this year's Com- munity Fund Grant process is July 15. For more information, visit Unity's website, www.uflc.net, or call (219) 879-2178. Open Yourself Totally... St. Mary of the Lake Rummage Sale to Wellness! SERVICES INCLUDE: The St. Mary of the Lake School's Festival Rum- The Massage Therapy • Therapeutic massage mage Sale will be held in conjunction with the St. & Wellness Center is the area's leader in providing • Acupuncture clinic Mary of the Lake Summer Festival on Memorial Day weekend. professional wellness • Chinese herbal programs. If you have medicine This year's rummage sale will be open for three days. Opening night will be on Fri., May 23rd, 6- experienced holistic care, • Heated stone therapy 8 p.m. MI time. Sat., May 24th, the sale will be 9 you'll be impressed by • Salt scrub a.m.-5 p.m., and Sun., May 25th, noon-5 p.m. the exceptional quality • Healing touch The last two hours of the sale on Sunday (3-5 p.m.) and scope of our services. • Personal fitness will be the famous "Grocery Bag" sale. Purchase a If you've never even had • Qigong grocery bag for $2 and fill it up with any items still a massage before, try us. Wellness is the total you! • Reflexology left at the rummage sale. • Programs for business, The rummage sale will feature household items, including chair massage furniture, electronics, toys, books, and clothing for • Pregnancy massage men, women, children and babies. The sale will be held in the school's gymnasium • Gift certificates at 704 W. Merchant St., New Buffalo. Next door to 1026 North Karwick Road the gym in the cafeteria, the Festival will also be Michigan City, Indiana 46360 hosting a Book Fair and a silent auction plus the 219-879-5722 At The Harbor Grand Hotel St. Mary of the Lake Altar and Rosary Society Bake 888-605-6800 Sale. www.wellness-specialists.com For more information, phone 269/469-1515. THE Page 36 May 15, 2008 Friendship Gardens Plant Sale The gates will open at 9 a.m. for Friendship Gar- This Spring… The den's annual plant sale. Fresh, hand selected annu- Let us artfully Framing als and perennials will be for sale on Sat. and Sun., May 17th & 18th. Dennis Brittain, Program Com- update your home. mittee chair, says that the volunteers have tried Station to select some old favorites as well as some lesser 912 Franklin known varieties. Michigan City "The variety of plants you can get at this sale (219) 879-2115 is really far beyond what you can get at most re- Open Tuesday - Friday tail outlets," Brittain says. "We drive to nurseries 9 to 5 in Michigan to pick up many of our plants. And we Saturday 10 to 4 hand pick others from a variety of places. So there Area's largest selection of really are a lot of different plants to choose from." South Shore Posters Master Gardener Kathy Lewis explains that there & merchandise. will be Master Gardeners available throughout the event who can provide advice and information a y r about the plants. "We can answer questions about the plants at the sale and we are also available for any gardening questions visitors might have." "You might want to take some time to take a walk through the Gardens," says Executive Director Marti Pizzini. "The grounds are beautiful this time of year. It's a great place for kids – and dogs love it, too. The pets have to be on leash but not the kids," she adds, smiling. THE CLIPPER SHIP GALLERY • Paintings • Limited Edition Prints • Custom Framing • Nautical Gifts & Accessories Specializing in Marine Art by Charles Vickery & other artists. See our fine selections of Wildlife, Florals, Landscapes & Contemporary Art t 116 North Whittaker Street New Buffalo, Michigan a i (269) 469-2590 w "We are having a Giant July Garage Sale on July 19th so we encourage folks to bring a donation for DINE IN • CARRY OUT the garage sale and we will give them a dollar off on DELIVERY INCLUDING THE BEACH COMMUNITY their plant purchases," Pizzini says. Friendship Gardens is located at 2055 U.S. Hwy $ 200 Off Large Pizza FAMILY SPECIAL 12 on the eastern edge of Michigan City, 1.5 miles $ Large 1 Topping Pizza east of Highway 35. More at 219-878-9885. 150 Off Medium Breadsticks Pizza 2 liter Pop $ BabyTALK Lapsit $ 100 Off Small Pizza 1999 + Tax A BabyTALK Lapsit will take place at the Cool- Not Good With Any Other Offer Not Good With Any Other Offer spring Branch of LaPorte Co. Public Library on Sunday Noon-10 pm • M-Th 11 am-10 pm • F-S 11-12 Midnight Tues., May 20, 9:30 a.m. This is for birth to 36 5184 S. Franklin St., Michigan City 872-3838 month olds and their caregivers. There is no charge We Deliver to the Whole Community! or registration. The library is located at the corner of 400N and Johnson Rd. in Michigan City. 879-3272. THE May 15, 2008 Page 37 Lubeznik Center Guild Bus Tour DAILY HOURS On Thurs., June 19, Dr. Ross Blythe will lead a OPEN AT 11 AM – 9 PM Lubeznik Center Guild tour to visit early Chicago FRI & SATURDAY CLOSE AT 10 PM historic landmarks located in the Prairie Avenue neighborhood, home of many rich and famous Chi- Offering $12.95 dinner menu options cagoans in the 1800s. The bus will leave at 8 a.m. Daily Luncheon menu offers 15 minute meals and return by 5 p.m. First the Glessner House, built in 1883, the only LUNCH MENU DAILY until 4 p.m. example in the Midwest of a work by the famous architect Henry Hudson Richardson. The Gless- EVERY SUNDAY - BRUNCH ONLY $14.95 ner House contains excellent examples of arts and crafts furnishings from the 1800s. The Glessners Friday & Saturday Evening Live Entertainment were prominent Chicagoans, founders of the Chica- go Symphony Orchestra. Then to the nearby widow Clark House, the oldest home in Chicago, an excel- First Friday of each month lent example of the Greek Revival Architecture, Featuring Bunny Fisher 9-12 pm prominent in Chicago's early days of 1830-1860. The cost of the tour is $50 for members of the Art Center and Guild and $55 for non-members, which includes fees for all three places. Lunch is extra. Lunch at the House of Fortune in Chinatown is $13 per person, includes tax and tip. Dr. Blythe's afternoon destination will be the Vietnam Veterans Art Museum, a somber reflection of the suffering of the troops during the Vietnam Restaurant, Bar & Banquet 521 Franklin Street • Michigan City, IN War. From the ceiling of the entryway, there are 219.872.4500 almost 50,000 dog toags representing the men and women who died during that conflict. CALL FOR RESERVATIONS OR JUST WALK-IN Reservations for the Guild tour should be made by phoning 219-874-4900. Checks are due no later than June 4th made payable to the Art Center Guild and mailed to: Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W. 2nd St., Michigan City, IN 46360. St. Mary of the Lake Family Festival 2008 CT Reunion Planned for Aug. 9 Memorial Day Weekend In 1948, an English woman came to Michigan City and staged a play she had co-written called "The Elves and the Shoemaker." Her audience was children from the area, and her performers were young people themselves. Her name was Nora Tul- ly MacAlvay, and after that performance until her death in 1986, her organization, Children's Theatre FEATURING SKERBECK BROS. Carnival Rides, INC. Workshop, presented hundreds of plays to tens of Food, Live Entertainment & Fun! thousands of children in this area as well as in Chi- Thurs., May 22nd 5 – 10 pm ($20 unlimited Ride Bracelets) cago with the participation of thousands more of Fri., May 23rd 5 pm – Midnight ($20 Unlimited Ride Bracelets) Michigan City's youth. Sat., May 24th Noon – Midnight ($20 Unlimited Ride Bracelets) Sun., May 25th Noon – Midnight Many of those former young performers will come Monday, May 26th Noon – 5 pm ($20 Unlimited Ride Bracelets) together on the 9th of August to celebrate that event of 60 years ago and Nora MacAlvay's spirit and tra- RAFFLE TICKETS dition, which was carried on for many years under 1st prize $2,000 • 2nd Prize $1,000 • 3rd Prize $500 the auspices of the Dunes Arts Foundation, led by $5 each – Available in the Hospitality Tent Mrs. MacAlvay's successor, Joann Saxon, and oth- ers, and which lives on. The alumni of CT, as it is SILENT AUCTION Thurs., May 24th 5 – 8:30 pm • Fri., May 25th 5 – 8:30 pm familiarly known, are looking for others who were Sat., May 26th 12 – 9 pm • Sun., May 5th, 12 – 5 pm part of that heritage, and have fallen out of touch, (FINAL BIDDING @ 5 pm) to participate in the celebration. For information about the 60th Anniversary of Children's Theatre, RUMMAGE SALE please contact Peter Oberlink at ct60anniversary@ Friday 6-8 pm • Saturday 9-5 pm • Sunday 12-5 pm gmail.com THE Page 38 May 15, 2008 Summer Camp at Dunes Learning Center The Dunes Learning Center, in Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, is currently registering camp- ers for its various week-long overnight summer camps in 2008. This is a great opportunity for your child to explore Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and build their appreciation for regional natural re- Whether you're the sources. cooker, baker or eater... Dunes Discovery Camp is available for campers CUSTOM Molly Bea's has over 1000 options GIFT BASKETS between the ages of 9 and 12. Session 1 will be June WE SHIP! • Sugar Free & Gluten Free Products 23–27. Session 2 will be July 7–11. ParKids Dis- For all your • Organic, Kosher & Vegan Products covery Camp is available for campers between the BAKING • Local Honeys • Coffees & Teas SUPER ages of 7 and 13 and will be offered the week of July NEEDS • Over 100 Spices • Assorted Nuts • Soups & Baking Ingredients SOUPS 28–August 1. The tuition for these week-long camps is $256 761 Indian Boundary Road, Suite 3 • Chesterton, Indiana and includes lodging in modern, comfortable cab- 219-983-9401 • www.mollybeas.com • M-Th 10-7, F-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5 ins, all meals, full-time supervision by background- Between Schoop's & El Salto, just east of Hwy. 49 near the I-94 interchange. checked professional employees of the Dunes Learn- ing Center, guided exploration of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, a beach picnic, and swimming in Lake Michigan. Campers will learn about wild animals in their native habitats and experience his- FLEMINGTON toric cultures with hands-on activities. CONSTRUCTION For more information about summer camps, con- tact the Dunes Learning Center at 219-395-9555 or check out www.duneslearningcenter.org. The Dunes Quality custom homes in the beach area Learning Center is located at 700 Howe Road in Design services available Chesterton, IN. Kevin Flemington Lifeguard Certification Course 1605 Indianapolis Ave. Long Beach, IN 46360-1437 The LaPorte YMCA will host a lifeguard certifica- tion course on the following dates and times: 219.878.7117 phone 219.872.3276 fax Fri., May 16, 4-10 p.m.; Tues., May 20, 6-10 p.m.; email@example.com email Wed., May 21, 4-10 p.m.; Fri., May 23, 4-10 p.m.; www.flemingtonconstruction.com web Tues., May 27, 6-10 p.m.; Wed., May 28, 4-10 p.m. The LaPorte YMCA is located at 901 Michigan Ave, downtown LaPorte. Phone Chris Blake, Aquat- ics Director, for more information: 219/325-9622. • CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (1 year cert) • First Aid for Lifeguards (3 year cert) Car + Home = • Red Cross lifeguard certification (3 year cert.) The course will cover the current Red Cross mate- BIG SAVINGS See me for Car and Home Insurance and save. rials and publications. Upon completion of practical and all written exams, participants will receive the three certifications required to be legally eligible for lifeguard employment. Must be 15 yrs old to enroll. STATE FARM Must participate all 6 days. Registration deadline Auto is 3 days prior to course. Cost: Member $160 Non- Life Fire Member $200. INSURANCE ® James E. Eriksson, Agent, LUTCF Kids Day America FLEMINGTON 405 Johnson Road Bus: 219-874-6360 Michigan City, IN 46360-6510 email@example.com Kids Day America will be held at noon on Sat., CONSTRUCTION LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR, STATE FARM IS THERE® May 17, at LaPorte High School. Stop by LaPorte Providing Insurance and Financial Services County Public Library's table and make a simple State Farm • Home Offices: Bloomington, IL craft and pick up a bug bookmark. For more infor- mation, phone 219/362-7128. THE May 15, 2008 Page 39 Architecture Camp for Kids An Architecture Camp for youth ages 7-11 is being BEST Ice Cream held at the Center for History, 808 W. Washington St., South Bend, from 8 a.m.-noon EST on June 24, in Town 25 & 26. Children can learn about ways nature has featuring influenced and shaped architecture in years past. Sherman's Ice Cream Admission is $35 or $30 for members. To register, phone (574) 235-9664, ext. 241 or visit www.center- VOTED #1 forhistory.org. The deadline is June 19. 3 years in a row! During the three-day program, which is present- HOURS: ed in partnership with Historic Landmarks of Indi- Monday thru Saturday ana, participants study the Arts and Crafts Move- 11 a.m.-10 p.m. ment. They tour a Frank Lloyd Wright home in the area and learn how bees construct honeycombs, and Sunday Noon-10 p.m. then proceed to design and build a model hexagon house. During the camp, youngsters also gain an 115 W. Coolspring Ave. understanding of the patterns found in wood. They Michigan City Corner of Coolspring & Wabash explore variations of grains and learn how to stain to accentuate the designs before creating a wooden sculpture. In addition, youngsters are taught how to create a color palette and make Japanese paper designs. DID YOU KNOW???? Veterinary Orthopedic Manipulation Save the Dunes Spring Hike is similar to chiropractic care? VOM is gentle and painlessly "resets" the spine, preventing Meet at the Paul Douglas Nature Center, Mill- diseases such as arthritis, muscle disease, er, IN on Sat., May 17th and Sun., May 18th at 9 back and spinal disc disease. This modality is a.m. for a spring hike through Miller Woods. Tom safer than traditional drugs and surgery. Serynek, a long-time naturalist, teacher and former president of Save the Dunes, will guide hikers to view the beautiful display of Lupine, Indian Paint- We have Warm Hearts for Cold Noses! brush and much much more. 1943 S. Woodland Ave. It's the perfect gift for Mother's Day! More infor- Michigan City, IN 46360 Between Hwy 20 and Pahs Road 219-879-0249 mation at 219/926-7561, ext. 225. Advanced Veterinary Care for your Best Friends A Special Night for Notre Dame Alumni animalclinicofmc.com During the 2008 Notre Dame Parish Festival, there will be a chance for Notre Dame School alum- ni to get together, reminise and have a good time. The Festival will take place May29-June 1. Interested alumni should email ndparishalumni@ cs.com with your name and graduation year as soon ;le\cXe[ as possible. Notre Dame will then send you an e-vite with the names of class members attending. =`e\?fd\j Country Western Ice Cream Dance Amarillo Star Country Western Ice Cream Social Dance will be held on Sat., May 17, at the American Tom McCormick Legion Skwiat Post 451, 121 Legion Skwiat Ave., Builder Michigan City. Hours are 7-10:30 p.m. Admission price is $5 for A/S members and $7 for non-mem- Licensed in Indiana & Michigan bers. Voice: 219.928.2953 Free ice cream will be served; bring a favorite ice cream topping to share. Everyone is welcome to at- Fax: 219.879.3536 tend. There will be line/partner dancing to DJ mu- email: firstname.lastname@example.com sic. Information: Chris 219-874-3624. THE Page 40 May 15, 2008 Non-Credit Microsoft Excel Classes Purdue University North Central Office of Con- SUNTERRA tinuing Education will offer a three-day non-credit course on Microsoft Excel. CONSTRUCTION "The Basics of Microsoft Excel" will meet at PNC - Porter County, 600 Vale Park Road, Valparaiso, on CORPORATION Wednesdays, May 14 to 28, from 6 to 8 p.m. Reg- istration is $79. A recommended book is available Specializing in Custom Residential, for $26. Commercial, & Historical Remodeling This course will introduce the basics of Excel so that students are able to create spreadsheets, use MARCUS BAKER - PRESIDENT basic formulas and formatting. Students are ex- Home/Office (219) 872-4446 pected to have basic practical computer skills and a Cellular (219) 898-4446 knowledge of Windows. email: email@example.com To register or to obtain Information about this or Over 30 Years of Beach Area References other courses available through the PNC Office of Working with Homeowners, Continuing Education, contact PNC - Porter County Nationally Known Architects & Designers at 872-0527, ext. 5343 or visit http://www.pnc.edu/ ce. Persons with disabilities requiring accommoda- tions should contact ext. 5343. PREFERRED CONTRACTORS Spend a Serene Saturday… Get away from everyday concerns, calm body and SERVICES mind, celebrate the present moment, awaken com- passion. Come to a Day of Mindfulness on Sat., May Shop & Field Sandblasting & Painting 31 at La Prairie Museum and Park, 2215 East; 350 Paint Removal for Masonry, Concrete & Fiberglass North, La Porte, IN. Damage Free / Dust Free The sixth annudal Day of Mindfulness is pre- SPRING SPECIAL sented by the Peacemakers' Sangha, a non-religious • Lawn Furniture • Boat Bottoms group dedicated to the practice of meditation in- • Inground Pool Paint Removal spired by the guidance of the Viet Namese Buddhist Monk, Thic Nhat Hanh. He was nominated for the FREE ESTIMATES! 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Thomas Mulcahy Mulcahy Builders General Contractor, PE QUALITY BUILT CUSTOM HOMES & MAJOR REMODELING PROJECTS Materials supplied by Pioneer Lumber, Inc. 219.241.1020 (cell) http://mulcahybuilders.com Licensed in Indiana & Michigan www.mulcahybuilders.com THE May 15, 2008 Page 41 Midwest Hype at The Acorn Theater 1557 E 800 N, LaPorte Do you like funk, reggae, and hip-hop music? Then be sure to visit The Acorn Theater on Sat., May 17th, 8 p.m. MI time, when Midwest Hype takes the stage for their CD release concert and party. A $20 ticket includes a CD, and a $50 VIP lounge ticket includes a gift basket. The core of Midwest Hype assembled as high school students in LaPorte and have remained to- gether for more than six years. Adding members and performing constantly, the band expanded their musical influence and exploration at Ball State Uni- versity. Several members of The Hype have toured Europe with various jazz bands. HOME FOR SALE Reserve tickets at 269/756-3879 or go to www. Spacious, stick-built home, 3800 sq. ft., open floor plan. acorntheater.com. Learn more about the band at 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, finished family room downstairs. www.midwesthype.com. The Acorn is located at 107 On 2 acres, 2 mi. south of Hesston Supper Club. Generations Dr., Three Oaks, MI. (219) 778-9370 Three Week Sailing Camp for Kids The Michigan City Yacht Club Foundation Inc. is hosting the 2008 Michigan City Junior Sail Pro- Root gram. Kids from ages 8 and above learn to sail in Funeral Home the program, which is held at Michigan City's Wash- WILLIAM H. ROOT • THOMAS W. ROOT • BRIAN W. ROOT ington Park Marina. The summer sailing camp con- sits of three weeks of half-day classes. The classes A locally owned and operated funeral home are taught by experienced, U.S. Sailing certified serving Michigan City and the Beach Area instructors. The classes run from Tues.-Fri., either by the Root Family since 1938. morning or afternoon, and costs $300. The June ses- sion runs June 17-July 4. The July session runs July Pre-Arrangement consultation available 8-25. The August sessions runs July 29-August 15. at no obligation. The Junior Sail graduates are then invited to an end-of-season Sail Awards Picnic. Get registration materials and further details from the Director of the Sail Program, Dave Oberle at 874-8772. More at 312 East Seventh Street www.ussailing.net/MCYC Michigan City, IN 46360 (219) 874-6209 LBCC Women's Golf Leagues 9 Hole League May 6, 2008 Welcome to LITTLE GIANT Event: Low Net Real Pizza Country Championship Flight Since 1986 ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Phone Number: _______________________ Event: Donna Hennard a 50¢ off any 14'' MEDIUM $1.00 off any 16'' LARGE Low Gross: Mary Weithers 20 21 Years of NOT VALID WITH OTHER OFFERS valuable coupon Low Net: Donna Hennard Name & Address FREE DELIVERY FREE DELIVERY Putts: Mary Weithers LITTLE GIANT 87G - IANT "A" Flight REAL PIZZA of Long Beach 87G-IANT 874 - 4268 219-874-4268 Event: Susan Kelly i Low Gross: Gloria McMahon Low Net: Joan Geoghegan Home of the never disappointing Putts: Gloria McMahon REAL PIZZA "B" Flight www.freewebs.com/realpizza Low Gross: Cindy Pontius Remember - Shoes Come in Boxes, not OUR Pizza Low Net: Cindy Pontius THE Page 42 May 15, 2008 Carry-Out MC North End and Marina Go Wireless Dine-In Through the partnership of the City of Michigan or City, the Michigan City Economic Development Cor- Fast Delivery! poration (MCEDC) and NetNITCO, Michigan City's North End and Marina now have Wi-Fi (wireless) (219) 878-9480 or (219) 878-9482 internet accessibility. 1012 N. Karwick Rd., Michigan City This initiative began several years ago by the HOURS: Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. / Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.-Midnight Technology Committee of the MCEDC. Businesses, residents, boaters and visitors can now enjoy access to the world through this system. The Wi-Fi Zone covers the area from 11th Street north through the marina and from Wabash Street to Pine Street. Since this WiFi system is designed for outside ac- cess, most access points may not have the capac- ity to penetrate buildings; therefore, use of a signal booster to augment a lap top or office computer may be needed. Signal boosters will be available at the Entrepreneur Center Michigan City located at 422 Franklin Street. Local retailers can install equip- ment inside their businesses to take advantage of this new network. When You Want Perfection -- Insured & Bonded Over the past several months, Hebron, Indiana based NetNITCO installed antennas in various JP's HOUSE & DECK CLEANING strategic locations in the City's north end, including Home - Business - Rental - Construction one at NIPSCO's generating station which is located Power Wash & Deck Staining adjacent to the City's harbor and marina. NetNIT- COWiFi is the official SSID network name. J.P. 219-874-3714 The Maker of the Tucker Automobile Stephen Hofer, Ph.D., Curator at the Philo T. Farnsworth Television History Center in Auburn, Indiana, will give a presentation about the Tucker automobile at the Center for History's "Insights in History for Seniors," taking place at 1:30 p.m. EST on Wed., June 4, at the Center for History, 808 W. Washington St., South Bend. Admission is $3 and reservations are requested by June 3 at 574/235- 9664 or www.centerforhistory.org Dr. Hofer will focus on the life of Preston Thomas Tucker, from his time in Detroit to Ypsilanti, Michi- gan, to the Tucker Corporation headquarters in BUD'S LAWN CARE LLC Chicago, Illinois. He will chronicle the head-turning Landscape & Maintenance features of the Tucker '48, including its three head- "Quality Work at a GROUNDED Price" Serving All of Duneland lights in the front and six exhaust pipes below the rear bumper, and discuss why only 53 of the Tucker Bud Mohamed (219) 210-9256 Scott Mohamed '48 were produced. Founder Free Estimates Manager Artifacts related to the Tucker Corporation will be on display in conjunction with the presentation. THE Blood Free Computer Classes at Library BOOKSTORE Trail LaPorte Co. Public Library will hold free com- puter classes on Thurs., May 22. At 9:30 a.m., Ba- by C. J. Box hardback $24.95 sic Mousing; 1:30 p.m., Intro. to the Internet; 6:30 p.m., Don't Have E-Mail? Registration is necessary; 1203 LIGHTHOUSE PLACE MICHIGAN CITY phone 219/362-6156. The library is located at 904 219/879-3993 Indiana Ave., downtown LaPorte. THE May 15, 2008 Page 43 Wind and Solar Energy Discussion Anyone with an interest in learning about alter- far away places native energy options is invited to attend a presen- tation given by Charlie Kubert on Thurs., May 22, right here at home. at Cafe Gulistan, at 7 p.m. MI time. hawaii, jamaica, ethiopia & mexico Kubert will discuss the economics of wind and beans at temple news. downtown laporte. solar energy, Michigan energy policy, and available grants for renewables. He has worked extensively promoting community wind projects throughout the country, and contributed to the Energy Project, 122 N. Whittaker Green Restaurants Initiative, and other eco-busi- INTERIORS New Buffalo, MI ness initiatives. 269-469-4610 STUDIO INVENTORY SALE Kubert is Senior Business Specialist with the En- vironmental Law & Policy Center in Chicago, which Open Monday and Friday and is active in renewable energy and energy efficiency policy development and advocacy at both the state By Chance or Appointment and federal level, and is particularly engaged in Marta Gerometta, ASID the discussions over the Energy Title of the federal Farm Bill. Kubert will be the featured guest speaker at a meeting of REgroup Michigan, an organization formed recently by local residents with the goal of gathering and disseminating information about al- Matters Home Service, Inc. Cleaning ternative forms of energy. Services Include: Commercial/Residential/Rental Property Cleaning • Housekeeping According to member Joel Klass, "There is a 219-785-2364 • Window Washing steadily intensifying desire of people to be proac- • Carpet Cleaning email@example.com tively involved in achieving energy independence, • Power Washing as well as reversing damage already done. But even Free Estimates • Insured & Bonded with the abundance of information available, it's often difficult to discern what are the most viable, economical, and doable solutions locally. People are looking for a practical plan." To that end, the group has already begun to as- Send a Copy of semble a collection of alternative energy literature THE at the New Troy Community Center Book Room, which has dedicated a shelf to its use. Several peri- odicals are also included in the collection. The fledgling organization is actively seeking new members. Future plans include a June field trip in to the Midwest Renewable Energy Associa- tion's 19th Annual Energy Fair in Wisconsin; a talk to a Friend or Relative by Jay Marhoefer, author of Re-Energizing Ameri- ca; and a locally based renewable energy fair that BEACHER SUBSCRIPTION RATES would gather together speakers, vendors, and dem- onstrations. Six Months ............ $21.00 The May 22 meeting is free, and no purchase is One Year ............... $38.00 necessary. Anyone with questions is invited to con- tact REgroup Michigan at email@example.com THE Ridin', Ropin', Roundup 3 Three Oaks, MI will be the site of this family 911 Franklin Street friendly event on Sun., May 18, 1-4 p.m. MI time Michigan City, IN 46360 to benefit the Three Oaks Flag Day Rodeo. Held at 6741 W U.S. 12, the day will feature a chuck- wagon, live music, horse rides ($1), horse and cart Phone: 219/879-0088 rides ($2), 50/50 & door prizes, cash bar. Admission Fax: 219/879-8070 is $10; tickets available at Three Oaks Twp Public E-mail: email@example.com LIbrary and Fifth Third Bank. Info: 269/756-3858. THE Page 44 May 15, 2008 On May 15, 1602, English navigator Bartholomew Gosnold discovered Cape Cod. On May 15, 1797, President John Adams called Congress into its first special session to take up the French-American crises. On May 15, 1930, Ellen Church, the first airline SPRING HOURS (MI Time) M-S 11 a.m.-6 p.m. • Sun. Noon-6 p.m. stewardess, was assigned to a United Airlines flight between San Francisco and Cheyenne, Wyoming. On May 15, 1940, in New York City, nylon stock- ings first went on sale in the city's stores. Women bought up 4 million pair in the first few hours, and the Japanese silk industry went into a permanent tailspin. On May 15, 1963, astronaut L. Gordon Cooper blasted off on the final mission of the Mercury space program. He circled the Earth 22 times an 34 T Bones Pier II hours. Next to the Blue Heron Inn On May 16, 1866, Congress authorized the Trea- Lake Side Dining sury Department to manufacture and circulate the Great steaks & seafood prepared on our wood burning grill first 5-cent piece. Referred to as the "nickel," it con- tained 25 percent nickel and 75 percent copper. On May 16, 1929, the Academy Awards were given out for the first time. Wings won the award for the best movie, Emil Jennings for best actor, and Janet Gaynor for best actress. On May 16, 1960, a "Big Four" summit conference in Paris collapsed on its opening day as the Soviets, in the wake of the U-2 incident, leveled spy charges against the United States. On May 16, 1969, a Soviet spacecraft reached the vicinity of the planet Venus. On May 16, 1975, Japan's Junko Tabei became the first woman to reach the summit of Mt. Everest. On May 17, 1792, the New York Stock Exchange was founded by brokers meeting under a tree locat- ed on what is now Wall Street. On May 17, 1875, in the first running of the Ken- tucky Derby, Astrides won by two lengths. Queen of Angels Bookstores, Inc. On May 17, 1978, the body of Charlie Chaplin was found in a cornfield, ten miles from where the corpse Outdoor had been stolen 11 weeks earlier from a Swiss cem- Cemetery Lights etery. Outdoor Statues On May 17, 1992, popular band leader Lawrence Candles Welk died, in Santa Monica, CA, at the age of 89. Bibles On May 18, 1852, Massachusetts became the first state to make school attendance mandatory for chil- Military Medals dren between the ages of 8 and 14 years old. Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. • Sunday closed On May 18, 1933, Congress created the Tennessee 1605 E. Coolspring Avenue - Michigan City, IN 46360 • (219) 872-7300 Valley Authority for the purpose of flood control and rural electrification. THE May 15, 2008 Page 45 On May 18, 1969, astronauts Eugene Cernan, 1260 E. Michigan Blvd. Thomas Stafford, and John Young, aboard Apollo De Vries Tire Co. Michigan City, IN 10, blasted off for the first lunar module orbit of the moon. Serving the Michigan City Area since 1968 219 874-4261 On May 18, 2003, "Les Miserables" closed on Broadway after more than 16 years and 6,680 per- formances. Firestone Tires On May 19, 1876, Philadelphia was host city for an exposition marking 100 years of American inde- specializing in: pendence. Computerized Alignments On May 19, 1879, Nancy Langhorne (Lady Nancy Air Conditioning Repairs Astor), who would become the first woman member Mechanical Repairs of the British Parliament, was born in the Virginia town of Danville. On May 19, 1943, in an address to the United States Congress, Prime Minister Winston Churchill pledged full British support in the war against Ja- Residential pan. On May 19, 1958, the United States and Canada Commercial established the "North American Air Defense Com- mand." 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On May 21, 1927, Charles Lindberg landed his plane (The Spirit of St. Louis) outside Paris, com- pleting the first solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean. He had been in the air for 331/2 hours, and had cov- ered a distance of 3,600 miles. On May 21, 1959, the musical "Gypsy" opened on Broadway. THE Page 46 May 15, 2008 Travels with Charley: A Symphonic Approach to Art and Travel in Chicago by Charles McKelvy Having survived our little cruise up the Volga last October, my mother and I decided it was time for new adventures. But we reckoned on something a little closer to home than Russia, so we opted for a day of art and music at the Art Institute of Chicago and the Chi- cago Symphony Orchestra. Yes, we were wowed by Barbara Stodola's two re- views in The Beacher and thus had to have our Hop- Hannah per and Homer too at the Art Institute, and, being McKelvy is the faithful subscribers we are, we were duty bound ready for some to occupy two seats for the CSO's matinee perfor- Hopper and Homer at the Art mance of works by Ravel, Dubussy, and Holst. Institute. Hey, somebody has to do it, so why not Hannah McKelvy and her oldest child, your faithful corre- spondent? Lady Natalie did not want to be left out, so she gladly accepted her mother-in-law's invitation to see the pictures at the exhibition of works by Ed- ward Hopper and Winslow Homer. Unfortunately, there was nary a seat to be had for Natalie at Orchestra Hall, but Natalie sport- ingly volunteered to keep on eye on the Chicago Cultural Center while Mom and I were having our fill of Maurice Ravel's "Pavane for a Dead Princess," Claude Debussy's "Nocturnes," and Gustav Holst's soaring Suite for Large Orchestra – "The Planets." What could possibly go wrong with a brilliant plan of action like that? Nothing really, but we did find that we got to Not a bad thing to see the Art Institute a tad too early for the day's grand while you're opening of the front doors, and so we repaired to the waiting for the Corner Bakery at the sun-dappled corner of Jack- Art Institute to open. son and Michigan for some sipping of lattes and herb tea. had little time for honoring Homer, but we did see a good deal of the permanent collection as we wheeled Mom from one elevator to another. One thing we can all say after that is that those in wheelchairs certainly have a whole different perspective of the Art Institute. We had to leave without seeing all of Winslow Homer's wondrous works, because we had to dine at the Rhapsody Restaurant at Symphony Center before filling our ears in Orchestra Hall elsewhere A sunny corner in which to await the opening of the Art Institute – the at the same Symphony Center. Corner Bakery at Jackson and Michigan. Natalie escorted us to our seats in plenty of time Then we rolled Mom back to the Art Institute for Conductor Charles Dutoit's grand entrance, and in time to hop on the Hopper bandwagon. Alas, we then she reluctantly went off to be with some more THE May 15, 2008 Page 47 art at the Cultural Center. Mom and I held down double-header of art and music. the fort at Orchestra Hall where some amazing mu- Mom took one look at me preparing my camera sic was made with the help of the Women of the Chi- for action and said: "Don't you take pictures while cago Symphony Chorus. you drive." So Natalie drove us all the way back to Beverly, and what a great job she did as we all marveled at all the urban renewal occurring along south Michi- gan Avenue. An artistic trio of fellow travelers at Orchestra Hall: (left right) Marilyn Thibeau, Hannah McKelvy, and Natalie McKelvy. Things were looking good at 63rd and Ashland. Garfield, Halsted, 63rd and Ashland weren't looking so bad either, and we were back in Beverly and planning our next outing to Symphony Center Natalie returned just after the final (standing) before we could rattle off a "Ravel," declare a "De- ovation, and, together with our friend and seatmate bussy," or hoot a "Holst." Marilyn Thibeau, we headed for the Grant Park Underground where our car was waiting to take us back to Beverly by way of: Michigan Avenue, Gar- field Boulevard, Halsted Street, 63rd Street, and Ashland Avenue. If that route doesn't sound anything like the Dan Ryan Expressway, it's because it wasn't anything like flyin' on the Ryan. Mom and I had worked out that itinerary during the recent Ryan construction project, and we have seen no reason to deviate from A classic Chicago three- it just because work is finished, and the Ryan is fl- flat on Garfield yin' again. Boulevard. Signs of urban renewal along Michigan Avenue at 33rd Street. As old South Siders, we rather like to have a look at the old South Side whenever we get the chance, Marilyn Thibeau remembers going to the movies at the Highland Theatre and what better chance to see it all than after our on Ashland at 79th Street. It is now a commercial space. THE Page 48 May 15, 2008 Activities to Explore 2425 Hideaway In the Local Area: Long Beach May 15 -- Duneland Historical Society meeting. OPEN HOUSE 7:30 pm at Library Service Center, 100 W. Indiana Sunday, May 18th Ave., Chesterton. Program: "The Regional Vision of 4121 S. Franklin, Michigan City 1-3 pm Alfred Meyer, Map Maker." Public invited; refresh- ments will be served. May 15-19 -- At the Vickers Theatre: "Miss Pet- tigrew Lives For a Day." Starring Frances McDor- mand and Amy Adams. Rated PG-13. Thurs/Fri 9 pm; Sat/Sun 4 & 9 pm; Mon 9 pm. 6 N. Elm St., Three Oaks, MI. 269/756-3522. www.vickersthe- atre.com May 16 -- Bookmarks at Noon, MC Public Li- brary. The Widow's War by Sally Gunning reviewed by Betty Canright from the Chesterton Tribune. Free & open to the public. CUSTOM BUILT 3800 SQ. FT. HOME under construction in Hidden May 17 -- Opening Reception for "Acrylic Ab- Shores on Lake Clare, Long Beach. 4 Bedroom, 4 bath, guest suite stracts" by Edwin H. Levitin at the Southern Shore with bath. Master suite with a view of Lake Clare. Hardwood floors, Art Association, 724 Franklin St., MC. 4-7 pm. 9-11 ft. ceilings. Custom kitchen, stainless steel appliances, granite May 17 -- Third Saturday Walk in Three Oaks. counter tops. Large loft for office or recreation bedroom. Enjoy your Wander local shops & galleries which will be fea- private view and access to Lake Clare. $799,500 turing wine tastings & appetizers 5-9 pm MI time. Maps will be available in stores or www.3oaks.org For life of luxury call May 17 -- Amarillo Star Country Western Ice Lori Osmanski @ 312-391-4870! Cream Dance. 7-10:30 pm, Skwiat American Le- gion Post, MC. Line & partner dancing to DJ music. Adm. $5/AS members, $7/non-members. Free ice cream; bring a topping to share. 219/874-3624. May 17 -- Midwest Hype (funk, reggae, hip-hop) in concert at The Acorn Theater, 107 Generations Dr., Three Oaks. 8 pm MI time. Tix $20(with CD) or $50 (VIP lounge seating & gift basket); reserve at 269/756-3879. May 17-18 -- International Friendship Gardens Plant Sale. 9 am-4 pm. Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer questions. Info: 219-878-9885. May 17-18 -- "Into the Woods Jr." Stage play at El Nopal Restaurant & Theater, 110 W. 9th St., MC. Sat 8 pm; Sun 2 pm. Tix $10 at the door or 219-808- 7910. May 18 -- Ridin', Ropin', Roundup 3. A fundraiser for the Three Oaks Flag Day Rodeo. 1-4 pm at 6741 W US 12, Three Oaks, MI. Chuckwagon, horse & horse and cart rides, live music, cash bar, 50/50. door prizes. Tix $10; purchase at Fifth Third Bank and Three Oaks Twp Public Library. May 18 -- Vesper Chorale Concert, 3 pm, United Methodist Church, 1225 Michigan, LaPorte. Free. May 24 -- Opera at the Acorn Theater featuring Metropolitan Opera Mezzo-Soprano Isola Jones. 8 pm MI time. 107 Generations Dr., Three Oaks, MI. Tix $25; reserve at 219-778-8513. Every Monday -- New Buffalo Chess Club. 6 pm (MI time) at the New Buffalo Public Library, 33 N. Thompson, New Buffalo. Open to all ages and skill levels. John Calo, 269/469-6507 or email jscalo@lo- calnet.com THE May 15, 2008 Page 49 Places to Visit: Barker Mansion, 631 Washington St., Michigan City. Adm. $4/adults, $2/kids 18 & under, free/kids under 3. Guided tours: Mon-Fri. 10 am, 11:30 am, 1 pm; Sat/Sun. noon, 2 pm. 219-873-1520. Great Lakes Museum of Military History, 360 Dunes Plaza, Michigan City. Open 9 am-4 pm, Tues- Fri; 10 am-4 pm Sat; closed Sun & Mon. Adm. $3/ adults, $2/vets & senior citizens, $1/ages 8-18, and free to under 8 and active military personnel. Info 872-2702 or www.militaryhistorymuseum.org LaPorte County Historical Museum. 2405 Indiana Ave., LaPorte. Adm. $3/LaP. Co. resident; $5/out-of- Innovation Details county; $3/kids 12-17; free/under 12 yrs. 219/324- 6767 or www.laportecountyhistory.org y g extraordinary design in each unique home Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W. 2nd St., Michigan City. Tues.-Fri., 10 am-5 pm; Sat-Sun, 11 269.857.8035 am-4 pm. Closed Mon. Phone 874-4900. New Buffalo Railroad Museum, 530 S. Whittaker St., New Buffalo, MI. Mon-Fri, 9 am-5 pm; Sat, 10 am-3 pm, (MI time) Closed Sun. 269/469-5409. Old Lighthouse Museum, Washington Park, MC. Opens for the season 1-4 pm, Tues.-Sun. Closed Mon. & holidays. Adm. $3/adults, $1/grades 9-12. 50¢/grade school; free/under 5 yrs. Groups of 10 or more must make appointment at 872-6133. Rag Tops Museum of Michigan City, 209 W. Mich- igan Blvd., Michigan City. A collection of classic, www.vdharchitects.com antique & unusual vehicles & memorabilia. Open every day 10 am-7 pm. Adm. $6/adults, $5/sen. cit, $4/kids, free/under 3. 878-1514. Southern Shore Art Association Gallery, 724 Franklin St., Michigan City. Fri., 4-7 pm; Sat., noon- 5 pm; Sun., 1-5 pm. 219-861-0186. http://southern- LAKESHORE CONSTRUCTION shoreart.org Washington Park Zoo, Lakefront, Michigan City. COMPANY All phases of interior & exterior remodeling and add ons Open 7 days, 10 am-5 pm (gates close 4 pm). Adm. MC resident (with ID); $4.50/adult, $3/seniors (62+) • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Siding • Roofing • Sun Porches • Decks & kids 3-11 yrs. Non resident: $5.50/adult, $4/se- • Sidewalks • Concrete Work • Driveways • Garages & Screen Rooms niors & kids 3-11 yrs. Children under 12 yrs. not admitted without adult. Groups & special events, • Quality Interior & Exterior Painting phone ahead 873-1510. • Floor Leveled • Crawl Space Repair • Foundations • Custom Garages Farther Afield: May 17 -- Guitarist Pamela Chappell in concert at the Box Factory for the Arts, 1101 Broad St., St. Joseph, MI. 8 pm MI time. Tix $8/adults, $6/stu- SPRING SPECIAL! dents & seniors (60+), under 12 yrs. free. 269/983- Roofing, Siding 3688 or www.boxfactoryforthearts.org May 18 -- Deep River Grinders vs. House of Da- & Painting vid Echoes in a game of base ball played by 1858 rules. 2 pm at Deep River County Park. (Take US 30 west of Valpo past Deep River Waterpark to next Residential • Commercial signal light; turn right and follow signs). Bring seat- Immediate On-Site Pricing ing; free adm. Info: 219/947-1958. May 22 -- Discussion on Wind and Solar Energy BOOK NOW! at 7 pm MI time at Cafe Gulistan, 13581 Red Arrow Office 219/861-1070 • Mobile 219/229-4995 Hwy. Speaker is Charlie Kubert from the Environ- 3611 E U.S. 12, Michigan City mental Law & Policy Center, Chicago. Free, open to Licensed • Bonded • Insured • Since 1979 / Senior Discount the public. THE Page 50 May 15, 2008 DR. CHRISTIE LANT Family Dental Care • Evening Appointments Available www.Lantdds.com NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS COOLSPRING DENTAL CLINIC 1213 E. Coolspring Ave., Michigan City, IN • 872-9151 We are considering holding a Community Yard Sale as a fund raiser for the Community Center. It was suggested we make a list of participants and WARREN J. ATTAR create an easy to follow map of the neighborhood Agent with the addresses of sales highlighted. Partici- Representing State Farm Since 1971 pants would be charged a $20 fee to be listed on My 24 Hour Good Neighbor Service Number is the map and several advertisements would be pub- (219) 874-4256 lished in all the local papers announcing the sale STATE FARM 1902 E. US 20 • Evergreen Plaza and the location where buyers could pick up a map. Auto Michigan City, IN 46360 Life INSURANCE Fire Fax: (219) 874-5430 The tentative date is June 14th, pending town ap- ® warrenattar.com proval, which is Father's Day weekend and should be very well attended. The Community Center could also have tables "for rent" just outside the building for those wishing to gather at a centralized location NEW FLEET OF CADILLACS to sell their wears and in conjunction we may host 24 Hour Transportation • All Occasions pancake breakfast and/ or a port-a-pit dinner fund- 709 Plaza Dr. Suite 2 #249 Chesterton, In. 46304 raiser at the Center. If you would like to participate in what we hope to be our 1st annual event or if you are interested in volunteering to make it hap- 877.LIMOS.55 219.210.9870 pen, please phone the Center ASAP at 879-3845 and leave a message with your name and phone num- www.allaylimo.com ber. As always we are open to suggestions. "The Long Beach Book Club" is official and the first reading choice is a bold one entitled Ev- Shop Avon at home or in your office with erything Illuminated by Jonathan Safran Foer. The personal delivery author mixes tragedy and comedy in a stunning de- Contact: but. An American student, accompanied by a young translator seek a Ukrainian shtetl (village) where a Sandy Batchelor woman may once have saved his grandfather from Avon Independent Sales Representative www.youravon.com/sbatchelor the Nazis. As his quest unfolds, his novel in progress traces the village's dark history. An in-depth discus- firstname.lastname@example.com sion meeting will take place on June 3rd in the His- torical Room at 6 p.m. Come share your thoughts. Scrabble Club continues to meet on Sunday STATELINE STABLES afternoons at 4 p.m. in room #10. Interested par- ticipants are encouraged to come join the group and HORSE & PONY RIDES • PETTING ZOO bring a game board if they have one. A congratula- Open every Saturday 9 am-2 pm • May thru October tions goes to Kathy Sellers with the high score of 219-778-9020 241. 10411 N. 200 East, La Porte, IN 46350 Need a 12 step meeting? The Lakeshore Group Located just north behind Hesston Bar closed AA is on Mondays and the Our Side of The www.statelinestables.zoomshare.com Beach AFG Al-anon group is on Wednesdays. Both meeting are held at 7 p.m. in room #10. We have the perfect space available to rent for your next party, workshop, class, or ever to start a business. Phone the center and make an appoint- CARETAKER LANDSCAPING & LAWN ment to tour the facility. ----submitted by Susan Vissing Mow or Grow...It's what we know! JEFF PRITCHARD Volunteers Needed FREE ESTIMATES (219) 898-5292 Math and reading tutors are needed in the Learn- ing Center at Michigan City Public Library. For more information, phone 873-3043. THE May 15, 2008 Page 51 CLEANING SOLUTIONS. Home & office cleaning services, CLASSIFIED 10 yrs. exp. Insured, free estimates. Call 219-210-0580. CLASSIFIED RATES - (For First 2 Lines.) EXPERIENCED HOUSEKEEPER – Cleaning, Laundry and Cooking. 1-3 ads - $7.00 ea. •• 4 or more ads - $5.50 ea. (Additional lines- $1.00 ea.) References. Call Mary 219-325-9504. PH: 219/879-0088 - FAX 219/879-8070. Email: email@example.com MOTHER & DAUGHTER CLEANING SERVICE. For all your cleaning needs with reasonable rates. CLASSIFIED ADS MUST BE RECEIVED BY Call Cathy 219-608-5410 or Michelle at 219-851-2443. FRIDAY - 4:00 P.M. - PRIOR TO THE WEEK OF PUBLICATION HOUSE CLEANING, daily or weekly, good references. PERSONAL SERVICES You can call Erika at 219-379-7699. SAVE YOUR PRECIOUS MEMORIES DIGITALLY ON CDs OR DVDs Home movies-slides-pictures transferred to CDs or DVDs HANDYMAN-HOME REPAIR-PLUMBING Wedding & Event Documentation. QUALITY CARPENTRY: Expert remodeling of kitchens, bathrooms. Corporate and Industrial Video Productions Also: doors, windows, skylights, ceramic tile, drywall, decks & repairs. Contact: Patrick Landers at Midwest Video Communications Small jobs welcome. Call Ed at 219/878-1791. 219-879-8433 HANDYMAN - Antenna service. Phone & TV jacks. House wiring. LIVE-IN CAREGIVERS AND MORE, INC. Sinks. Toilets. Countertops. Carpentry. Full house rehab work. Local Employment Agency Beach Stairway Repair & Refurbishing. helps people maintain their independence in the DR. TOM'S SERVICE CLINIC - 219/778-4036 security of their own homes since 1998 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• We provide: HIRE Sue's HUSBAND • 7 days/24 hours care and attention • day or night shift assistance Is your list of household repair & maintenance projects growing? • limited medical/nursing services • medication management Small jobs welcome. - Quality Work. -- Call Ed Berent • meal preparation • light housekeeping @ 219/879-8200. Call (219) 872-6221 leave message •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• An alternative to nursing home H & H HOME REPAIR THE JUNK MAN – It's spring clean up time again! We haul away any We specialize in: •Carpentry •Finished Basements •New Baths junk large or small. Very reasonable. 219-872-2695 or 219-210-5095. •Electrical *Plumbing •Flooring •Drywall/Painting. IT Computer Services Family owned 45 years. Lessons - Repairs - Upgrades – Consulting Jeffery & Scott Human, owners -- 219/861-1990. Web Pages -Wireless Networking - Data Recovery BILL SMART – Carpentry • Electrical • Plumbing 219-874-2398 email@example.com Winter watch service and sump pump replacement. Serving Harbor Country since 2001 • 269-469-4407. SELF IMPROVEMENT - INSTRUCTIONS HALE'S MASONRY. Brick, Block, Cultured Stone, Stone, Paving Brick, PROFESSIONAL TEACHER/ENTERTAINER Tuckpointing, Retaining Walls, Glass Block, Chimney, new and repair. Entertainment and Lessons. Call 219/872-1217. 32 years experience. Call 219-879-8029. YOUNG, FUN SUMMER PIANO TEACHER CLOTHES DRYER & VENT CLEANING. Energetic and creative piano teacher looking for summer students Prevent fires, save money on energy bills, and have shorter drying times. Will travel to your home. Rates/availability flexible. FREE ESTIMATES. INSURED. Call Darold at 219-898-1529. Please call 248-910-1636. CERAMIC TILE FLOORS – Kitchen, Bath, Entryway – Pro Install & EVENTS Repair. Guaranteed workmanship. Senior Discount. Call 219-363-5247. RUNNERS! WALKERS! The 25th ANNUAL MARQUIS DE SADE ROOF LEAK? Get it repaired with a warranty. Get your roof repaired right MEMORIAL RUN will be something special! 9 am Sunday, June 15, 2008 the first time. Factory trained by Firestone, GAF and others. Why spend (No raindate, Sadists!) Start and Finish: 2910 Lake Shore Drive, Long money with others that will not guarantee their repairs. EPDM, TPO, built- Beach. Call for info and phone in your t-shirt size: up and shingles. 26 yrs. exp. Call Bob at 219-326-5648. Rob Kemp 219-872-2721 or Larry Brown 219-872-4608. PAINTING-DRYWALL-WALLPAPER HEALTH & PHYSICAL FITNESS WISTHOFF PAINTING -- REFERENCES • • • MASSAGE THERAPY & WELLNESS CENTER • • • Small Jobs Welcome -- Call 219/874-5279 Therapeutic Massage • Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine • JEFFERY J. HUMAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR PAINTING & STAINING Reflexology • Heated Stone Therapy • Salt Scrub • Pregnancy Massage • Custom Decorating - Custom Woodwork - Hang/Finish Drywall • Healing Touch • Chair Massage & Wellness Programs for Business • Power Washing – Deck Services - Wallpaper Removal Qigong • Personal Fitness • Gift Certificates 28-Years experience. Insured. Ph. 219/861-1990. www.wellness-specialists.com 1026 N Karwick Rd. 219-879-5722 (Mon-Sat) THE A & L PAINTING COMPANY -- INTERIOR & EXTERIOR For Evening/Weekend Appointments, Call our New Buffalo 20-YEARS EXPERIENCE. Also Power Wash, Seal & Paint Decks. Location at the Harbor Grand Hotel 888-605-6800. Seniors (65+) 10% off labor. References. Reasonable. Phone or fax 219/778-4145. Cell phone days 219/363-5450 ACUPUNCTURE & HERBAL MEDICINE CENTER Jennifer Huang, Licensed Acupuncturist -- Call 219/879-2100. LAKE SHORE PAINTING & PRESSURE CLEANING. Free estimates. Call 219-872-6424 and ask for LeRoy. CLEANING - HOUSEKEEPING WAYNE'S PAINTING. From top to bottom, interior/exterior. Painting, PERSONAL TOUCH CLEANING -- Homes - Condos - Offices. staining, decks, pressure washing. Free est. Fully insured. 13 yrs. exp. Day and afternoons available. - Call Darla at 219/879-2468. Save 30% on exteriors March through May. SUZANNE'S CLEANING 219-363-7877 days; 219-778-2549 evenings. Ask for Wayne. 219/326-5578. ROBERT ALLEN & ASSOCIATES, INC. – Painting & Decorating When You Want Perfection -- Insured & Bonded Interior-Exterior. Custom Painting. Wall Coverings. Drywall Repair JP's HOUSE & DECK CLEANING Insured. Competitive Rates. Reliable. Call 219-840-1581. Home - Business - Rental - Construction PETERSEN PREMIUM FINISHES Power Wash & Deck Staining Int/Ext painting, drywall finishing & repair, wallpaper removal. J.P. 219-874-3714 -- Email: firstname.lastname@example.com Pressure Washing & Deck Staining. Customer satisfaction priority No. 1. It's gardening time, so tend to your blooms. 20 yrs. exp. Ref. Insured. Call 219-363-0247 or 219-369-9151. While you're outside, I'll clean your rooms. DUNIVAN PAINTING & POWERWASHING Deb's Cleaning Service 219-861-0554. Interior/Exterior Painting •Deck Staining. FINISHING TOUCH: Residential & Specialty Cleaning Service Local. Exp. Insured. Reasonable Rates. Call Brian at 219-741-0481. Professional - Insured - Bonded - Uniformed PREMIER POWER WASH. Decks, Fences, Concrete, Houses. #1 in Customer Satisfaction. Phone 219/872-8817. Resealing. Gutter Cleaning. Insured. Call 219-363-0475. THE Page 52 May 15, 2008 TIM'S PAINTING • SANDCASTLE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE • Interior & exterior painting, pressure washing and/or hand washing, Time to think Spring Clean-up. Free est. Call Mick 219-878-3032. gutter cleaning, exterior window washing. Free estimates. Call Tim at 219-861-7965. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ATTENTION DRIVERS willing to train to obtain CDL! P LANDSCAPE-Lawns-Clean Up, Etc. P NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! TMC Transportation needs drivers. H & D TREE SERVICE and LANDSCAPING, INC. -- Guaranteed weekly earnings. Premium equipment and benefits. Full service tree and shrub care. Trimming, planting, removal. Excellent earning potential and still be OFF WEEKENDS! Firewood, snowplowing, excavating. -- Call 872-7290. It's not a job, it's a future! FOR CDL Training through Commercial FREE ESTIMATES Driver Institute in South Bend, IN. Call today. - 1-800-882-7364 HEALY'S LANDSCAPE & STONE AC0064 219/879-5150 -- FAX 219-879-5344 INTERESTED IN HIRING A PERSONAL TRAINER http://www.healysland.com - firstname.lastname@example.com to establish program; female preferred. Call 219-898-3004. Voted: BEST LANDSCAPE SUPPLY YARD IN N.W. INDIANA! CLEANING SERVICE HAS POSITION AVAILABLE. Part-time. 15+ Types of Flagstone, 30+ Types of Stone, Must have reliable transportation and be dependable, hard-working. Granite boulders, River Rock, Decorative gravel, Mulch, Call 219-210-0580 between 8 am and 5 pm. Mushroom Compost, Sand, Topsoil Landscaping, Stonescaping, Ponds, Patios, Walls, Pavers, Bricks WANT TO SELL Complete Landscape Design & Installation! BEST EASELS – PENS GALORE – PAPER TOO AT FIRME'S Dunegrass, Perennials, Evergreens, Grasses, Groundcovers, (2 Stores) 11th & Franklin Streets, Michigan City - 219/874-3455 Annuals all sold at below RETAIL Cost! Hwy 12, Beverly Shores - Just West of Traffic Light - 219/874-4003 ★★ H&S SERVICES --2621 E. US HIGHWAY 12 ★★ PRESENT – AGE ROASTED COFFEE BEANS. 219-873-3735. Call 219/872-8946 GREEN ROASTED TO ORDER! SEE US AT THE FARMER'S MARKET. Let Us Be Your One Stop Shop CLUB CAR Golf Cart. Now accepting new maintenance customers Gas operated; includes rain cover. $600. Call 269/469-3319. Colored Mulch - Topsoil - River Rock Ocean Kayak. 2 person Hobie Cat Ocean Kayak Deluxe Model with Retaining Wall Blocks - Natural Stone Pedals. Easy transfer wheels. $1200.00/obo. ✸✿✸✿✹✿✸✿✸✿✹✿✸✿✸✿✹✿✸✿✸✿✹✿✸✿✸ Contact Mark 630-918-7373. ADDIE'S LAWN MAINTENANCE • Residential & Commercial LLOYD FLANDERS WHITE WICKER SET – Loveseat glider, rocking Yard Clean-Up • Mowing • Aeration • Thatching • Ext. Power chair, 3 tables with glass tops. Excellent condition. Upholstered in floral Wash, Stain & Seal • Free Est. Call 219-879-2017 or 219-448-0900. print. $1500. Call 219-324-3383 or 219-362-7366 evenings. ✸✿✸✿✹✿✸✿✸✿✹✿✸✿✸✿✹✿✸✿✸✿✹✿✸✿✸ ✩ ★ JIM'S LAWN SERVICE – SNOW PLOWING ✩ ★ REAL ESTATE CALL 219-879-3733 -- Leave message. COMMERCIAL – RENTALS/LEASE/SELL JEFF'S LAWN CUTTING & MAINT. Is your grass long? Don't go wrong! GARAGE AND BASEMENT OVERSTUFFED? Sm. Lawn $10; Med. Lawn $15; Lg. Lawn $20. Cut wkly. GOLDEN SANDES STORE AND LOCK. Call 219-872-7622 or 219-561-1278. 4407 E. U.S. 12 (@ Hwy. 212) Free estimates. Heavenly Work at Earthly Prices. Michigan City, IN. ELITE LANDSCAPING & LAWN MAINTENANCE 219/879-5616. Spring Clean-ups. All Your Lawn Maintenance needs. OFFICE SUITE. 3 private offices and reception area. Expenses, except Trimming, Aerating, Power Raking, Gutter Cleaning. phone, paid. Well maintained, high traffic area. 2811 E. Michigan Blvd., Insured/Free Estimates. Call 219-898-3675. Michigan City. (219) 879-9188, 879-2700. PAT'S TREE SERVICE. WANT TO RENT Complete tree and landscaping service. Experts in storm damage. Licensed and insured. Free estimates. 5 DAY SUMMER RENTAL WANTED. 3BR, 2BA home close to beach Call 219-362-5058. if possible. July 16-20. Home with pool would be preferable. Have exc. references. Call Nancy 603-930-3366 or e-mail email@example.com Landscaping by: SMALL'S GARDEN CENTER Custom Landscape Designs & Installation: RENTALS INDIANA Retaining Walls –Block, Boulder, Timber, Ledge Rock HOUSE FOR RENT IN LONG BEACH Brick—Patio, Walks, Driveways 3/BR. Across from lake. Great view & beach. Call 219/874-8692. Flagstone—Walks, Patio, Walls LONG BEACH COZY 4/BR HOUSE AT STOP 15 (Across from Beach) Ponds & Waterfalls—Complete Excavating/Site Preparation Fireplace and Large Deck. No pets. Call 708/370-1745. Clean-ups—Hydro Seeding & Sodding—Dunegrass 13 ACRE GARDEN CENTER: Shade Trees—Evergreens, Shrubs, ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ Ground Cover & Perennials. Statuary, Fountains, Birdbaths, Pottery DUNESCAPE BEACH CLUB We Deliver Pulverized Topsoil, Mulch, Decorative Stone, LAKEFRONT CONDOS -- 2 and 3 bedrooms. Driveway Stone, Sand, Paving Brick, Boulders, Avail. May-Sept. -- $1,200 to $2,000 per week. Flagstone (White, Chestnut, Blue): Cut Drywall, Outcropping, Steppers, DUNESCAPE REALTY - 219/872-0588. 219-778-2568. 1551 E. Hwy 20, LaPorte, IN 46350 SHERIDAN BEACH-YEAR ROUND-FULLY FURNISHED. SMALL'S EXCAVATING • 219-778-2568 Completely remodeled 1st flr. 2BR, 1BA apt. just steps away from the Bulldozing • Excavating • Payloader Demolition beach at 310 Colfax. New small kitchen appliances, furniture, TV/DVD, • Driveways • Site Preparation • We Dig Ponds or Lakes. A/C units. Private entrance. Available Aug. 3rd.$650/mo + NIPSCO. Call 708-372-6898. HOUSE FOR RENT-OGDEN DUNES. Quiet semi-private beach commu- FERTILIZATION PROGRAMS nity. 3BR, 1.5BA, sleeps 6+2. Gas BBQ, big deck, screened porch, A/C, customized for you and your property Satellite TV, stereo, all linens. Sat/Sun rentals $1200. • Crabgrass prevention • weed control • insect control Great family location. Ask about our complete property management Cell 219-730-6486, H 219-763-3088. Lots of discounts available. Call 219-872-9326 MERRION & ASSOCIATES REALTORS Licensed and Insured. SEASONAL & YEAR ROUND RENTALS available as well as Traditions Lawn Care commercial space. Visit www.MerrionRealty.com or call 219-872-4000. CHARMING VINTAGE MICHIANA COTTAGE – ¼ blk. from lake, Stop 37. Furn., delightful décor, 3BR, 2BA, brand new beds & pillows, sleeps 8-9. CURB APPEAL. Spring & fall clean-up, mowings, yard maintenance, C/A, frpl, screen porch off lg. kitchen, BBQ, wrap-around deck, loft end landscaping, hedges trimmed, snow removal. Over 13 yrs. exp. deck off master BR, D/W, W/D, Cable TV/DVD/VCR, all util. except phone. Licensed/Insured. Cell 219-369-6392 or cell 219-448-1425. For info email: email@example.com Phone Judy 847-814-8215. THE May 15, 2008 Page 53 HARBOR COUNTRY: Unique cottage with large, two story living MICHIGAN, New Buffalo, Village of Grand Beach. Lake front home, space. 2/BR, 2/Baths. Can sleep 6. Large screened porch. Lovely just 42 steps down to this private beach on Lake Michigan. Enjoy terrace & garden. Gourmet kitchen. W/D. A/C. Cable, TV/DVD, magnificent sunsets from this lakeside deck and living room. This Stereo. All linens. Bicycles. 8 blocks to beautiful beach. cozy 3BR is completely furn. Available in July & Aug. for $2,000/week Sat./Sat. rental, $1,200/wk. Photos avail. A must see. 773/929-2295. and June & Sept. for $1,250/week. For more info call 708-212-1637. LONG BEACH EXECUTIVE HOUSE RENTAL. SUMMER 2008 UNION PIER. 3BR 2BA cottage on lake side of Red Arrow Hwy. Stop 29, overlooking lake. Fantastic decks/views. 3BR, 2BA, A/C, W/D, Lg. screened porch, fenced yard. C/A, W/D. cable TV, WIFI, high spd Internet, and more. NO PETS/NO SMOKING. Walk to beach or use golf cart. $1600/wk. Call Mike 312-969-3994. Choice weeks still avail. $3,100/wk. 2WK AND MONTHLY RATES MICHIANA, 3767 Ponchartrain. 2BR, 1 blk. from lake. A/C, no pets. www.vrbo.com/168866 or call 630-337-6220. Available June, July, Aug. & Sept. $725/wk. Call 269-469-4749. HOUSE FOR RENT ON LAKE SHORE DRIVE VACATION RENTALS 3/BR, 2BA. A/C. Frpl., W/D. Summer rentals avail. 4BR, 2BA house, 3BR, 1.5BA condo, and a 1BR, 1BA apt. Also avail Sept thru May. $850/mo + util. Call 708/424-8756. Summer and winter rentals available. CLASSIC BEACH COTTAGE IN SHERIDAN BEACH. Steps from beach. All within walking distance of the beach. New Buffalo, MI Sleeps up to 10. Remodeled and very clean. 5BR, 2-1/2BA. Call 269/469-4970. Call Linda at 708-784-1465 or www.vrbo.com/56490 FURN., 2BR, 2BA, Formal DR, vaulted LR w/frpl. 3 season porch w/ LONG BEACH STOP 28 SUMMER RENTAL. 3BR, 1BA, A/C, W/D, wdstove. Master Suite w/Jacuzzi tub. W/D, Dishwasher, Central A/C. One grill & deck. Short walk to beach and park. $950/wk. mi. from lake on wooded landscaped acre. Avail. for 1+ yr. lease Inquiries: 317-716-7321; www.vrbo.com/#172426. or "timeshare." (i.e. – 1 wk. ea. month). Union Pier. 651-343-1488. 4BR, 2.5BA AT STOP 26 on hillside with view of lake. STOP 41 LUXURY LOG HOME in the woods. Walk to playground, tennis Front deck, back screened porch with hot tub. Call 219-879-0615. and beach. Sleeps 8-10. 4BR, 3BA + loft. Call 708-430-9933 or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com for pictures SHORELAND HILLS – 3BR, 2BA. Short walk to Stop 31 beach. Sleeps 9 adults + 2 cribs. Large yard w/deck & BBQ. Big screen TV, 13078 GROMON ST., NEW BUFFALO, MI. Exceptionally well main- cable/DVD/VCR. A/C, D/W, W/D. $1100/wk. Call 773-562-6561. tained 3-4BR home partially furn. or unfurn. Located 5 mins. from Lake Michigan. $2,500/mo. Security deposit required. Call 219-324-6600. SHERIDAN BEACH. Lg. 3BR, 1BA, A/C and more. Short walk to beach. Sleeps 6. $900/wk. Inquires 312-672-2537 or visit H REAL ESTATE FOR SALE H www.vrbo.com/175441. INDIANA-LaPorte on Pine Lake in Shore Acres. ½ blk. to the beach. SHERIDAN BEACH SUMMER RENTAL. Cozy knotty pine cottage. Totally rehabbed spacious ranch on 3 lots. $199,000. Call 708-212-1637. 4BR, 2BA, cable, C/A. 1/2 blk. from beach. Close to outlet, park and zoo. MICHIANA SHORES AREA, IN, wooded bldg. sites. City sewer & water. $1000/wk. Contact Pam 708-383-2635. 80 ft. x 130 ft. Elmwood Drive. $129,000. Broker/owner 239-283-2437. LONG BEACH HOUSE FOR RENT - Great location, very close to beach 35 KARWICK GLEN, MC. Year round seasonal loft town home. and park. 4/BR, 2/Bath. A/C. W/D, D/W. Deck w/BBQ. Immaculate 2BR, 1.75BA. Fireplace, C/A, all appliances. Avail. now to 6/28 or after 7/26 for short/long term rental. 312-953-9570. Private patio, new wood flooring in main level. 1 car garage. LONG BEACH SUMMER RENTAL. Beachfront house at Stop 29. $148,000. Call 708-479-0356 or 708-204-1975. 3BR, 2.5BA. A/C, modern appliances. LONG BEACH POINTE CONDO – 1BR. Includes garage, W/D. By week or month. Call Jim at 773-405-9879. $89,500. Call 219-878-8130. NICE 2BR APARTMENT. Over 1200 sq. ft. Near Trail Creek Marina. MICHIGAN CITY – Lovely Beach Club townhouse, 3BR, 2.5BA, has HW 1 yr. lease. Rent $550/mo. + util. Call Dave 312-771-6044. flrs., nice kitchen, 2 car garage. Close to marina, Washington Park & Unique Seasonal Rental – Relax in the country, relax on the farm. Spend band shell. Access to Lake Michigan, pool and fitness center, too. Just a leisurely weekend or week or month or year in a barn rehabbed into a $345,000. Call Brenda Miley @ 219-629-1860. spacious living loft style located on a real working farm. Be inspired by the Prudential Partners Real Estate. farm that was once the childhood home of Dr. Scholl, the famous foot doc- 2BR, 1BA CONDO AT LONG BEACH POINTE, Michigan City with tor. Walk, bike or stroll along country roads and enjoy the peace of starry garage. Renovated; new kitchen and bath, new windows and doors. 1st nights and fresh open spaces. Take pleasure in the free roaming ducks, floor. Beautiful outdoor pool. Short walk to beach. Call owner 773-929- chickens, and geese. This seasonal rental is in Rolling Prairie, IN, located 0898. just 70 mi. from Chicago and 15 mins. from Lake Michigan. Visit LaPorte BEAUTIFUL 2,512 sq.ft. Single Unit Residence, St. Andrews Village antique shops, New Buffalo boutiques, and Union Pier restaurants. Townhomes. Visit www.muirfielddrive.com for complete information. The barn has 3BR, a loft-style great room, full kitchen, and bathroom. For sale by owner. Fully furnished. Appliances, Heat & Electric included. A/C in bedroom only. TWO LOTS FOR SALE IN MICHIANA SHORES, IN. Well-behaved, leashed pets are very welcome. Please inquire about an 48' x 105' each. Call 708-703-8385. additional pet deposit. 219-778-9144 or email: firstname.lastname@example.com SHERIDAN BEACH. Contemporary, spacious, furn. 3BR, 2-1/2BA home. 2-car garage. Outstanding lake vistas. Short or long term. Vintage Base Ball Game at Deep River Call 630-852-5414 or 630-699-1010 or e-mail email@example.com The Deep River Grinders will host the Echoes of ***SUMMER RENTAL–HOUSE ON STOP 16*** House of David (MI) in a game of vintage base ball 3BR, Fam. Rm., 2-1/2BA, A/C, W/D, BBQ using the rules of 1858. The game will be held on Cable, Private Beach! Call 630-363-3176. Sun., May 18, 2 p.m., at Deep River County Park. 3 BLKS. TO LAKE MICHIGAN. Yearly rental, 2BR, 2BA apt. All appli- The players will be gentlemen as they play Amer- ances, parking. Credit check, no pets. $700 mo. Broker/owner. 219-363-6818. ica's game as it was meant to be played, by gentle- HOT JULY SALE!!! PRIVATE POOL/PRIVATE BEACH!!! men for exercise and for sport, not for competition. 5BR, 3BA. 3 blocks from private access beach. Huge 20x40 in-ground Friendly banter may be heard on the field and play- pool, hot tub, close to everything. Special sale of 10% off all remaining ers will be sure to applaud good plays made by both July weeks. Call Mark for details 630-918-7373. teams. 5BR, 3BA ½ BLOCK TO BEACH AND PARK. Large patio, Come early and bring your lawn chairs or a blan- screened porch and hot tub. Avail. July 26. Call 312-431-9337. 2 UNIT, 2BR, 2BA CONVERTED BARN. Includes garage, basement, all ket for seating and shout "Huzzah!" along with the appliances, great room and loft in New Carlisle, IN. $1200/mo. players. Sip sarsaparilla and enjoy a hot dog. The Mowing, snow removal & trash pick-up provided. Call 219-608-4478. games are free as is admission to Deep River Coun- LONG BEACH RENTAL. Furnished home. 3BR, 2BA. Available June ty Park. The Park is located on Old Lincoln Hwy. at on weekly or monthly basis. Call 847-398-4756 or 847-454-4448. County Line Road, southeast of Hobart, IN. More RENTALS MICHIGAN information at 219/947-1958. THE Page 54 May 15, 2008 Blood Trail by C. J. Box ing hunted?…I have. I don't think there's Here's what I know: any way you can be out in the field with I am a hunter, a bestower of dignity. a gun or a bow and not at some point let That sentiment remains to be seen in your mind wander and fantasize about this tale of the vast hunting industry that somebody hunting you the way you're hunt- brings in a lot of revenue to the state of ing the animal. I think it's natural, just not Wyoming. The problem is, the person who something anyone really talks about." An spoke those words is someone who is kill- interesting observation indeed. ing the hunters instead of the elk. The first Besides the on-going investigation, Joe victim could have been a random killing, and company find out that a nationally according to the authorities. But when vic- known animal rights activist, Klamath tims two and three show up, they have to Moore, has descended on the community admit something else is going on. Especially when to add to the mix. He makes sure newsmen and the third man is found strung up and gutted like supporters are in attendance making a lot of noise an elk, with a poker chip on the ground near the when he makes his grand entrance at the airport. body. Turns out the other victims had poker chips by But is Klamath really that dedicated to his cause? them, too. Looks like the governor will have to close or is he just grandstanding for his own glorification? down the hunting season until the killer or killers Then again, it wouldn't be beyond the realm of rea- are found. What a loss of money to the state, and son that Klamath or one of his followers had some- what a loss of face for the governor… thing to do with the murders. This is the eighth novel about Joe Pickett, game Joe notices that Klamath's wife is a Native Ameri- warden for the state of Wyoming, and family man can. Also good for his image. But there is something to his wife and two daughters. He's a bit of a rogue. familiar about the woman…she's from the local Been fired by his boss, then rehired by the gover- reservation and once had a chance to go to college nor himself. Apparently Joe is very good at what on a basketball scholarship. She choose instead to he does, despite the fact that he has wrecked more stay and take care of her dying grandmother and state vehicles than anyone on record. dropped out of sight after the old lady died. What The author lives in Wyoming and describes the is her connection to this whole affair? Joe can't help landscape in realistic detail. He's also done his but notice that Klamath never introduces her or the homework in understanding the importance of the baby she's carrying. hunting industry to the economy there. Whoever is Strange as it may seem, Joe finds his best allays doing the killing is obviously sending out a mes- in two convicts who have the knowledge and the ex- sage. Question is, were the victims randomly cho- pertise to help him get to the bottom of this case. sen? or is there a method to this madness? Blood Trail will be out in book stores on May 20. The governor directs the local sheriff and his dep- It's a tense thriller that will have you guessing up uties, as well as Joe and his boss, Randy Pope, to to the exciting climax. It's also an interesting look study the crime scene which provides no clues other at the hunting industry and the people who hunt, than the killer was a skilled hunter. The governor as well as the people who have to keep track of both sends for Buck Lothar, a world-renowned tracker. the hunters and the hunted. Joe is skeptical at first, but later impressed with Lo- Author C. J. Box has won numerous literary thar's knowledge…until he crosses paths with the awards as well as being a finalist for an Edgar last victim's nephew, who doesn't heed the sheriff 's Award and a Los Angeles Times Book Prize. He cur- advice to go home and let the authorities solve the rently serves on the board of directors for Cheyenne case. Frontier Days Rodeo. 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