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Volume 24, Number 21 Thursday, May 29, 2008 THE Weekly Newspaper 911 Franklin Street Michigan City, IN 46360 TM Lincoln Bicentennial Keys on 2/12/09 by William F. Keefe By coincidence, the two Lincoln-related an- nouncements became public at the same time. Indiana’s Lincoln Bicentennial Commission announced that the ceremonies and performanc- es marking the 200th anniversary of the 16th president’s birth would begin on Mother’s Day weekend, May 10 and 11, 2008. Paying hom- age, the United States would be celebrating Lin- coln’s 1809 birth with a two-year commemora- tion. About the same time, the Lincoln Finan- cial Foundation, the charitable giving arm of the Lincoln Fi- nancial Group, released the date on which one of Indiana’s foremost Lincoln museums will close. The date will be Monday, June 30, 2008. The institution that will shut its doors is the Lincoln Museum in Fort Wayne. At that museum, by its own accounting, the goal has perennially been to explore “What makes Lincoln perhaps the greatest among all of America’s presidents”--and to investigate such questions in a new way. “The life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln comes alive at the Lincoln Museum,” reads the Lincoln Financial Foundation notice, “through hands-on exhibits, films, traveling displays, historic photo- graphs, documents signed by Lincoln, and other priceless artifacts from one of the largest Lincoln collections in the world.” There’s a bright side: that the Fort Wayne institution may reopen in some- what reconsti- tuted guise on an unannounced date in the near future. Wheth- er the museum building at 200 E. Berry Street will be the future venue has appar- ently not been determined. The reopening would take place if and when the Lincoln Foundation can find “public partners with whom the museum can explore exhibition options for its three-dimensional items.” As a second con- dition, the Foundation would need to “digitize its documents in order to make the entire collection more visible and accessible to a greater number of people.” In a word, the Foundation is seeking collabora- tors to share in the museum’s continued opera- tion. Lincoln Continued on Page 2 The visitor entering the Lincoln Museum in Fort Wayne finds himself face to face with a bust of our 16th president. (Image courtesy Lincoln Financial Foundation)
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Volume 24, Number 21 Thursday, May 29, 2008
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Weekly Newspaper 911 Franklin StreetMichigan City, IN 46360
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Lincoln Bicentennial Keys on 2/12/09by William F. Keefe
By coincidence, the two Lincoln-related an-nouncements became public at the same time.
Indiana’s Lincoln Bicentennial Commission announced that the ceremonies and performanc-es marking the 200th anniversary of the 16th president’s birth would begin on Mother’s Day weekend, May 10 and 11, 2008. Paying hom-age, the United States would be celebrating Lin-coln’s 1809 birth with a two-year c o m m e m o r a -tion.
About the same time, the Lincoln Finan-cial Foundation, the charitable giving arm of the Lincoln Fi-nancial Group, released the date on which one of Indiana’s foremost Lincoln museums will close. The date will be Monday, June 30, 2008.
The institution that will shut its doors is the Lincoln Museum in Fort Wayne. At that museum, by its own accounting, the goal has perennially been to explore “What makes Lincoln perhaps the greatest among all of America’s presidents”--and to investigate such questions in a new way.
“The life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln comes
alive at the Lincoln Museum,” reads the Lincoln Financial Foundation notice, “through hands-on exhibits, fi lms, traveling displays, historic photo-graphs, documents signed by Lincoln, and other priceless artifacts from one of the largest Lincoln
collections in the world.”
There’s a bright side: that the Fort Wayne institution may reopen in some-what reconsti-tuted guise on an unannounced date in the near future. Wheth-er the museum building at 200 E. Berry Street will be the future venue has appar-ently not been determined.
The reopening would take place if and when the
Lincoln Foundation can fi nd “public partners with whom the museum can explore exhibition options for its three-dimensional items.” As a second con-dition, the Foundation would need to “digitize its documents in order to make the entire collection more visible and accessible to a greater number of people.”
In a word, the Foundation is seeking collabora-tors to share in the museum’s continued opera-tion. Lincoln Continued on Page 2
The visitor entering the Lincoln Museum in Fort Wayne fi nds himself face to face with a bust of our 16th president. (Image courtesy Lincoln Financial Foundation)
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Lincoln Continued from Page 1
A Mother’s Day Celebration
The national observances scheduled as special events marking Lincoln’s 200th birthday had their Indiana introduction at the Lincoln Boyhood Na-tional Memorial in Lincoln City. The May 10-11 weekend served as the coincidental “catalyst” for the Lincoln Financial Foundation decision to seek museum cosponsors.
The Mother’s Day weekend also became the oc-casion for the opening salvo of bicentennial events--with the Boyhood Memorial as the setting--at least partly because of Lincoln’s own reverence for the two women who infl uenced his early life.
An often-quoted statement from Lincoln’s later career suggests how deeply the 16th president felt
The semicircular facade of the Visitor Center at the Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial displays fi ve sculptured tableaux, all of them
representing scenes from Lincoln’s life. (M. Ferguson Photo)
A trail marker identifi es the “Thomas Lincoln Farm,” a main section of the Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial.
(M. Ferguson Photo)
An interpreter lectures on Lincoln’s life in Indiana from 1816 to 1830. Behind him in the replica log cabin is a cabinet similar to those made by
Lincoln’s father Thomas. (M. Ferguson Photo)
A small herd of sheep is part of the scene on the Living History Farm at the Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial.
(M. Ferguson Photo)
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Lincoln Continued on Page 4
toward his mother. “All I am, or can be, I owe to my angel mother,” said Lincoln. Biographers be-lieve the statement could have been intended for ei-ther Nancy Hanks, Lincoln’s birth mother, or Sarah Bush Johnston, his stepmother. During his 14 years in the Indiana wilderness, from 1816 to 1830, Lin-coln knew life in Indiana with his “real” mother for less than two years.
He fi rst met Sarah or “Sally”, his stepmother, when his father, Thomas, remarried after Nancy’s death. Sarah was thus a primary infl uence in Lin-coln’s critical formative years between the ages of nine and 21.
Both women helped “shape Lincoln’s character, foster his education, and instill in him the values that led him to become president and one of the most respected leaders” of history, notes the Indi-ana Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission.
The infl uence exerted during Lincoln’s growing-up years by both of the boy’s “mothers” served to in-spire the Mother’s Day events in Lincoln City. “The Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial preserves the site of the farm where Lincoln lived from the ages of 7 to 21. It includes a Living History Farm, a Visi-tor Center museum, and the gravesite of Lincoln’s mother.
“When she passed away,” adds the Indiana Bicen-tennial Commission, “the then nine-year-old future president helped his father dig a grave and bury her. Abraham Lincoln’s sister, Sarah Lincoln Grigs-by, who also died during Lincoln’s years in Indiana, is buried at nearby Lincoln State Park.”
The Mother’s Day weekend activities in southern Indiana included diverse events at various Lincoln-related venues in the Lincoln City area. Included on the two-day program were a Civil War encamp-ment, a Native American encampment, a black powder rifl e shooting contest, and frontier medicine demonstrations.
More than 3,000 Boy Scouts staged an encamp-ment in Lincoln State Park. A separate group of Scouts rode their bicycles to retrace the route fol-lowed by Thomas Lincoln when he led his family from Kentucky to the future Lincoln home site and farm, a journey of about 100 miles.
The Lincolns settled in wilderness country, some 16 miles from the Ohio River, when the winter of 1816-1817 was already beginning.
There’s Still TimeWith the closing date for the Lincoln Museum in
Fort Wayne set for June 30, a look at a calendar suggests that there’s still time to pay a visit--even a short look-see.
Fact is, a description of some of the museum’s special exhibits and effects would seem to place the Fort Wayne institution fairly close to the level of in-genuity and excellence achieved by the unbelievably creative Lincoln Museum in Springfi eld, Illinois.
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Lincoln Continued from Page 3
“Step into the main exhibit,” invites a Fort Wayne museum brochure, “Abraham Lincoln and the Amer-ican Experiment, and experience vital moments in our nation’s history; wage a Civil War battle on a touch-screen computer; slip your hand through an iron manacle just like the ones worn by slaves over a century ago; hear the Gettysburg Address as re-cited by Sam Waterston.”
That’s a starter. But there’s much more on exhibit in Fort Wayne.
“See many Abraham Lincoln artifacts on display as well: the inkwell Lincoln used to sign the Eman-cipation Proclamation; his legal wallet and pocket knife; a lock of his hair; even a portion of a blood-stained towel that touched his mortal wound on April 14, 1865.
The signed copy of the document of emancipa-tion is one of two memorable instruments from the Lincoln era that represent parts of the Fort Wayne museum’s treasures. The other is the 13th Amend-ment to the U.S. Constitution, the addition that made emancipation offi cial.
The roster of other features of the Lincoln Muse-um’s programs continues. Not only did it offer tem-porary exhibits, lectures, and other special events. It also celebrated one lecture annually--the R. Ger-ald McMurtry Lecture--in addition to festivities marking Lincoln’s birthday, a Civil War Day Camp, and a Victorian holiday.
Once a library, the Lincoln Museum still houses more than 18,000 volumes of rare books and pam-phlets. The manuscripts collection contains over 300 Lincoln documents and “thousands of 19th century prints and photographs.
No wonder the museum styles itself as “A Mu-seum of the People, by the People, and for the Peo-ple.” Since 1929, a museum announcement states, “the museum has also published the journal Lincoln Lore on all aspects of Lincoln, his life and times.”
Life in the WildernessLincoln biographers marvel at the sixteenth
president’s tenacity in the pursuit of “book learn-ing.” Living in the Indiana wilderness, far from the nearest library, he fi rst learned to read--probably with the help of his mother and sister Sarah--and afterward read voraciously whatever books he could fi nd or borrow.
By such means, gaining an education in hit-or-miss fashion, he developed awareness of such con-cepts as patriotism, leadership, and the law. In later years he confessed that he had become basically ed-ucated “by littles.” He meant that while he attended school for brief periods at different times, he had never consistently had the opportunity to progress through regular grades, taking tests as he went.
Lincoln’s writings nonetheless reveal a deep sense of style and a genius for memorable phrasing, proof that he had diligently absorbed the books he had read. In the wilderness he developed a life of the mind even as a boy growing up in a log cabin. As an adult he admitted that his entire experience as a student in a formal educational setting totaled no more than a single year.
Experience also became one of his most impor-tant sources of learning. He learned, for example, from both of his “mothers,” Nancy Hanks and Sarah Johnston. From his father he learned industry and persistence along with a love of story-telling.
All such facets of Lincoln’s life and legend are set out in detail in the Lincoln Museum’s resources and--to a lesser degree--in the small museum that is part of the Visitor Center in the Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial in Lincoln City.
“Lincoln’s humble roots,” notes the National Park Service book Abraham Lincoln: A Living Legacy, “were a common denominator with the citizens of our relatively new nation. Yet as Lincoln contem-porary James Rutledge observed, ‘There is nothing common about this man.’
“Abraham Lincoln left an indelible mark on the nation he sacrifi ced his life to preserve.”
The Lincoln Museum in Fort Wayne is located in the heart of the city, within walking distance of hotels, restaurants, and other attractions.
(Image courtesy Lincoln Financial Foundation)
Even though he grew up in a small log cabin, Lincoln later found that he needed an offi ce. A model of one of his offi ces is part of the Fort Wayne
Lincoln Museum. (Image courtesy Lincoln Financial Foundation)
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New Buffalo Fine Arts Council The New Buffalo Fine Arts Council met May 12th
to elect offi cers for the upcoming year, and to fi nalize plans for the four season concerts. New offi cers are President Janet Clark, Vice President Pam Oselka, Past President Myron Warshaw, Treasurer Frank Schmidt, Secretary Kristen Fatouros.
The New Buffalo Fine Arts Council is a group of local volunteers who plan and organize cultural events for the community. Funding for programs relies heavily on local businesses and individual sponsors. In addition, the Hattenbach family estab-lished a foundation which provides a source of rev-enue for the community events.
Most programs are held in the New Buffalo Per-forming Arts Center. But a tradition has developed to take the fi rst concert of the season off site and include a venue with wine and hors d’oevures. The September 6th concert will be held in the Grand Beach Village Hall.
“We are all looking forward to a momentous event with Jimmy Fastiggi, Jazz & Blues, in a fabulous venue,” said President Clark. “We can enjoy the benefi ts of a beautiful outdoor setting and great mu-sic, while sipping a glass of wine. It doesn’t get any better!”
The Council is looking for additional members. Interested parties should contact Janet Clark at 269/469-3806, or Pam Oselka at 269/469-2706.
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Registration fees are $15.00 per car and $10.00 per bike. There will be plenty of food, 50/50 Raffl e, Tee-Shirts to the fi rst 100 cars and bikes that regis-ter for the event, 35 trophies to be awarded, 3 Best in Show and much more.
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Pictured is Lance Werner receiving a Junior Achievement Golden Achievement Award from Lena Yarian, President of Junior Achievement of North-ern Indiana, at the annual BEL Awards Ceremony in Fort Wayne on May 15. Werner was one of only ten individuals who received a Golden Achievement Award this year, out of more than 4,000 educators, volunteers and business leaders who were eligible. The Golden Achievement Awards honor individuals who are dedicated to supporting Junior Achieve-ment’s goal of teaching students about business, economics and entrepreneurship.
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Spring Cleaning for the SpiritIt’s time to clean out your closet and donate your
unwanted clothing. As part of their “Heart for the Art Program,” Chicago Street Theatre will make it easy for you.
“Brighton Beach Memoirs,” Neil Simon’s hilari-ous tale of a dysfunctional family living through dif-fi cult times, reminds us all of the value of family and a generous spirit. Chicago Street Theatre would like to do their part to emphasize this important les-son by inviting audience members to do some spring cleaning in their closets and bring clothing items to donate to area charitable organizations when they come to see “Brighton Beach Memoirs.”
Donation boxes for “hand-me-downs” will be placed in the lobby and patrons will receive a 20 oz. Chicago Street Theatre water bottle for their do-nations. Donations will be packaged and taken to several area charitable organizations throughout-Porter County.
“Brighton Beach Memoirs” opened on May 23rd and runs through June 7th. Box Offi ce hours are Mon.-Fri., from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Tickets may be purchased by visiting the box offi ce or phoning during business hours: 219-464-1636. Tickets are also available online 24 hours a day and up to 1-hour before each performance: www.CTGonline.org
Performance Dates: Fri, May 30 (8 p.m.), Sat, May 31 (8 p.m.), Sun, June 1 (2:30 p.m.), Thurs., June 5 to Sat, June 7 (8 p.m.)
Cast: Brendan Scannell, Thomas Knoerzer, Jim Drader, Kim Sgouroudis, Mary DeBoer, Caity Mul-len, and Jaime Hite.
Tickets: Adults $15, Seniors (62 & over w/ID) $12, Students (21 & under w/ID) $12, American Mil-itary Veterans $12 , and Groups (10 or more) $12.
Chicago Street Theatre is located at 154 W. Chi-cago St., Valparaiso, IN. CTG is supported, in part, by South Shore Arts, the Indiana Arts Commission, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
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New Buffalo Twp. Park Nature WalkKen Shelby, a member of The New Buffalo Town-
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Participants will learn about the natural habitat as Ken points out the vegetation and wildlife along the trail in the Galien River County Park across Red Arrow Highway from Township Hall. After the walk, all are invited to join Ken as his guests at the pavilion in Memorial Park for a hot dog roast.
There is no charge for the guided tour or the hot dog roast, but reservations are required as the size of the group is limited. Phone Claire Warshaw, chairman of New Buffalo Township Park Commit-tee, at 269/469-5492 for reservations or questions.
WNIT Presents Summer Splash 2008 Summer Splash 2008—WNIT Public Television’s
May-June membership campaign— begins on Fri-day, May 30 and continues through Mon., June 8. During this time, WNIT features a glittering ar-ray of music, inspiration and entertainment for the whole family.
Among the featured programs during Summer Splash are --
• American Soundtrack: Doo Wop’s Best, May 30, 8 p.m., June 2, 8 p.m., June 6, 8 p.m. and June 7, 5 p.m.
• Lawrence Welk: God Bless America, May 31, 6:30 p.m.
• The Righteous Brothers 21st Anniversary Cel-ebration, May 31, 9 p.m.
• Under the Sea wAl Giddings, June 1, 7 p.m.• Rita Rudner: Live From Las Vegas, June 1, 8
p.m. and June 5, 11 p.m.• Dr. Wayne Dyer: the Power of Intention, June
3, 8 p.m. and June 7, noon.“We are especially excited about ‘Under the Sea
With Al Giddings,’ ” said Cindy McCraner, WNIT’s Membership Manager, “because we will be offering all-access tickets to the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago as a thank you gift for becoming a member at that time. If you haven’t visited the Shedd Aquarium re-cently, this is a perfect opportunity.”
In addition, WNIT also has 30 pairs of tickets to the Funny Bone in the 100 Center. These will be used as thank-you gifts for memberships during the Rita Rudner broadcast on June 1.
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Wesley Charles Higdon, son of Kevin and Camille Higdon, will be awarded the rank of Eagle Scout in a ceremony at the Long Beach Com-munity Center, Sunday, June 1st at 1:00 PM. Wesley, a member of Boy Scout Troop 802, which is sponsored by the Long Beach Fire Department, will join his brother Kyle, who also attained the rank of Eagle Scout in 2006.
Making the Eagle Scout rank car-ries with it special signifi cance as the award is a performance-based achievement whose standards have been well-maintained over the years. Only about 5% of all Boy Scouts earn the Eagle Scout rank and represents more than 1 million Boy Scouts who have earned the rank since 1911.
To earn the Eagle rank, the highest achievement rank in Scouting, a Boy Scout must fulfi ll requirements in the areas of leadership, service, and outdoor skills. Al-though many options are available to demonstrate profi ciency in these areas, a number of specifi c skills are required to advance through the ranks to Eagle. To advance, a Scout must pass specifi c tests that are organized by requirements and merit badges.
Merit Badges signify the mastery of certain out-door skills, as well as helping boys increase their skill in an area of personal interest. To qualify, 21 merit badges must be earned. Of this group, 12 badges are required, including First Aid, Citizen-ship in the Community, Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the World, Communications, En-vironmental Science, Personal Fitness, Personal
Management, Camping and Family Life. In addition, a Scout has a choice between Emergency Preparedness and Lifesaving and a choice among Cycling, Hiking and Swimming.
An Eagle Scout must demonstrate participation in increasingly more responsible service projects. While a Life Scout, the rank before Eagle, the future Eagle is required to also plan, develop and give leadership to others in a service project helpful to the Community. Wesley helped the Homeless Shelter of Michigan City in transitioning to their new facility on 8th Street. Wesley obtained dona-tions of painting supplies and over weekends in 2007, he and his army of volunteers painted all the inter-nal walls and trim of the shelter. To-tal hours worked on the Project and his volunteers ended up being 474.5 hours.
Wesley is a junior at Michigan City High School. He is a member of the Student Council, Math Club, Science Club and Spanish Club. He was just in-ducted into the National Honor Society and will be representing MCHS at Hoosier Boys State this summer. He is a member of the MC High Cross Country, Soccer, Football and Track teams. He was fi rst team Academic All State for Soccer this past fall along with qualifying for the State Cross Coun-try meet. He received St Cyril Methodious Service Award from the Catholic Diocese of Gary and has been an Alter Boy at St Stanislaus Church since 4th Grade.
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“The Basics of Microsoft Excel” will meet at the PNC Westville campus on Thursdays, June 5 to 19, from 6 to 8 p.m. Registration is $79. A recommend-ed book is available for $26.
This course will introduce the basics of Excel so that students are able to create spreadsheets, use basic formulas and formatting. Students are ex-pected to have basic practical computer skills and a knowledge of Windows.
To register, contact 872-0527, ext. 5343 or visit http://www.pnc.edu/ce. Persons with disabilities re-quiring accommodations should contact ext. 5343.
American Red Cross BloodmobileThe largest blood drive in LaPorte County his-
tory will take place on Fri., May 30. The LaPorte Community School Corporation and LaPorte High School Blood Drive will take place from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. at the high school small gym at 602 F St., La-Porte. An estimated 500 blood donors are expected to participate. Appointments are encouraged; phone 800/448-3543.
This blood drive is open to the public. All present-ing donors will receive a music download card and high school students will be entered into a drawing for an iPod nano.
First Michigan City Bloodmobile in JuneWhen: Tues., June 3, noon-6 p.m.Where: St. John’s United Church of Christ, 101
St. John Rd., Michigan City.All presenting donors in the month of June will
have the opportunity to be entered into a region-wide drawing for a grill package worth $1250.00.
You must be at least 17 years of age, weigh a min-imum of 110 pounds, and be in good general health, in order to donate blood. Schedule an appointment at 800-448-3543; walk-ins are always welcome.
Lubeznik Center Guild Bus TourOn Thurs., June 19, Dr. Ross Blythe will lead a
Lubeznik Center Guild tour to visit early Chicago historic landmarks located in the Prairie Avenue neighborhood, home of many rich and famous Chi-cagoans in the 1800s. The bus will leave at 8 a.m. and return by 5 p.m.
The cost of the tour is $50 for members of the Art Center and Guild and $55 for non-members. Lunch is extra. Lunch at the House of Fortune in China-town is $13 per person, and includes tax and tip.
Reserve your seat at 219-874-4900 by June 4th. Mail payment to Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W. 2nd St., Michigan City, IN 46360.
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Busy Bee’s Summer StorytimesThis program is for 18 month to 5 year-olds with
an adult and will be held on Fridays, June 6, 13, 20 & 27 at 10 a.m., at LaPorte County Public Library, 904 Indiana Ave., downtown LaPorte.
The group will meet under the big bee tree for un”bee”lievably good stories and activities. There is no cost or registration. Information at 219/362-7128. Phone 219/362-6156 two days in advance to request signing for the hearing impaired.
Prairie Club Centennial Indiana Dunes State Park will host a 100th an-
niversary party for the Prairie Club on Sat., May 31, at 11 a.m.
The day’s events begin at the state park beach pavilion, where cake and punch will follow special presentations. Scheduled speakers include Leo Kru-sak, Prairie Club president, and Ginger Murphy, as-sistant director of the DNR Division of State Parks and Reservoirs.
At nearly 100 years from the day, the fi rst Prairie Club hike to the dunes was held. In years following, the Prairie Club heavily infl uenced the area, pro-tecting much of the land that is now the state park. A beach house was located east of the high dunes, and is remembered today with named landmarks, like Beach House Blowout.
After opening activities, special Prairie Club hikes, led in conjunction with state park natural-ists, will take visitors to many of the same sites that the original Prairie Club hikers saw in 1908. Total distance will be about 2 miles. An alternate hike will be offered for those wanting a more relaxing stroll along the park roads, to the campground, and back.
“This is an exciting time for the Prairie Club,” said Brad Bumgardner, park interpreter, “There have been many changes in the park in the last few years while maintaining the park’s signifi cant natural and cultural resources. Much of the park resources could not have been saved intact had it not been for the preservation and advocacy of the Prairie Club 100 years ago.”
Visitors to the Nature Center on this special day can enjoy a video highlighting Prairie Club history. Showings will continue throughout the day and by request.
The DNR, the Friends of Indiana Dunes, and the Prairie Club are event sponsors. The program is free, but normal gate fees of $5 per in-state vehi-cles and $10 for out-of-state vehicles apply. Visitors should come early to ensure parking availability. For more information about this or other park pro-grams, phone (219) 926-1390. Dir: From U.S. 20 or I-94 west of Michigan City, take north Ind. 49 exit to the entrance of the state park.
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A week or so ago, I was looking out the window through the trees toward the house across the road. Through the hanging leaves, my eyes focused on something I saw there. It looked like a gleaming circle framing a star. It reminded me of the Chinese gong that hangs before the Buddha in my garden, a gift of friends who know me well. How strange and wonderful, I thought, an iconic mystic star hang-ing along a gravel driveway. Then my eyes shifted and the star became a hubcap, just a hubcap on the sporty car driven by a daughter of the house. Things can change in a moment with just a shift of vision.
I had that same feeling on a recent trip to Wash-ington D.C. I had been there several times before, but the fi rst time was with my children over 40 years ago. Then we had clambered on the steps of the Capitol, toured the White House with the help of our DuPage County congressman, watched dol-lars shredded at the Treasury, saw the original Con-stitution, toured the Smithsonian and went on to Williamsburg. I hadn’t gone to Arlington Cemetery on that trip with my children, or on any other trips, but years ago I had written a poem for The Beacher about “Arlington’s white rows on rows”. This time I
decided I would go and I did, with my friend Joan from Florida and an Elderhostel group. There they were, the fi elds upon fi elds of white crosses stark on grassy hills that seemed endless. I misted with tears behind my glasses. Many of us did. Standing at the Marine Memorial raising the fl ag at Iwo Jima, I wondered what I would have said if I had seen it with my children. They knew their father’s pride in serving as a Marine in the Pacifi c; I knew of nights when he tossed in dream-remembered jungles, ma-chine-gun in his hands. I had his children. Other families have only a white cross and folded fl ag.
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2008 Notre DameParish Festival
Thurs., May 29 • 3-8 p.m.Fri., May 30 • 3-10 p.m.
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Thrilling Rides• Spinning Apple, bumper cars, and a ride that
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Musical Entertainment• “Mr Blotto” - Fri., 6:30-10 p.m.
• Midnight - Sat., 6-10 p.m.
• Big Band Sound of the Don McLain Orchestra - Sun., 5-8 p.m.
Great Food• Beef Sandwich Dinner from Ye Olde Benny’s on
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• Notre Dame Grill on Sunday will offer Hamburgers, Hot Dogs and Brats throughout the day. Also Corn Dogs, Cotton Candy, Popcorn, Elephant Ears will be available from other vendors
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Forty years ago we had fl own (would you believe in a prop plane?) into National, now Reagan Inter-national airport, past the tall spire of the Wash-ington monument with the Capitol Building and a grassy mall beneath. Forty years later, the view was the same as I jetted in, but down along the Mall new monuments were there: the black slash of the Viet Nam, nurses of battlefi elds, marble ghosts of Korea, the Roosevelt years (complete with Fala, Frank-lin’s Scotty dog), the World War II Memorial with 40 golden stars marking 400,000 dead. We were on a Monumental Washington tour and visited these and many more, one remembering the Holocaust, another honoring Native Americans, the Shaw dis-trict with its memorial to Black Americans, and the twisting shining spires of the Air Force Monument.
And everywhere, there were children! They come with parents and with school groups all year long, from all parts of the nation and all the countries of the world. Where I remembered the tiers of steps to the image of Abraham Lincoln holding quiet, sol-emn court, young people teemed up and down and everywhere in all the colors of the world in their clothes, and in their faces and, as it should be, ab-sorbing it all in their spirit and laughter. Once my children and I had taken a quiet trip down the Po-tomac River to visit Mount Vernon. Now the visit to our First President’s mansion is highlighted by a new Educational Center fi lled with hands-on ex-hibits, videos and electronic learning tools making history come alive. As it should be. However, my friend and I, feeling a little guilty, left the high spir-its of history for a while to visit the rooms fi lled with White House china and silver.
This was my roomie’s fi rst trip to Washington D.C., and she was brave to take the Metro from Crystal City to Foggy Bottom to see Kennedy Cen-ter, a fi rst for me. We had almost a private tour on Saturday when rehearsals for opera and orchestra were going on, and very quietly doors were opened into the Concert Halls that we had seen so often on TV for Kennedy Center Honors and Mark Twain Awards. In the soaring Millennium Hall we saw the crystal chandeliers that Jackie Kennedy had some-how fi nagled from the Boston Library. I asked our guide: “Is the hall really bigger than the one at Ver-sailles?” and received an aloof answer: “Of course.”
When I told my grandson of my trip to Monumen-tal Washington, I said that among the homage and history of those gleaming white marble monuments that make Washington D.C. seem a place apart, I wished there had been a monument to Peace. He said, “There is, grandma. It’s here in Prescott Val-ley. I’ll show it to you when you come visit. Some kids around here have built it in the woods.”
Young people know that change is all about a shift in vision.
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Celebration of Home and Garden in Harbor Country by Barbara Stodola
Louise Witkin has designed her New Buffalo home as a contemporary interpretation of the Midwest barn, and describes its tallest “jut-out” as “reminis-cent of a silo.” Witkin, founder of Chicago-based de-sign fi rm I D Associates, uses high-tech materials and custom-designed furniture in a dramatic, light-fi lled white interior. The exterior is silver and white corrugated steel, contrasting with the home’s lush park-like setting and incorporating, she says, “fabu-lous views from every window.”
erly designed to mimic the original log-cabin style. Beautifully-planted gardens extend the living space outdoors.
Fillichio’s house is a roomy, expansive place de-signed for entertaining and leisurely living. It has a perfect kitchen, a dining room, library, reading room, game room, etcetera, furnished with to-die-for English antiques and handsome paintings. The master bathroom is large enough to accommodate an old English partners’ desk and a 12’ x 12’ walk-in shower. Although he does not keep horses, the homeowner does have fi ve dogs, and they are sham-pooed in a specially-designed doggie bathroom.
Fillichio has been collecting antiques for years, of-ten shopping in Harbor Country, and Jason Whelan of Mix & Mingle helped arrange his selections into a unifi ed interior. The predominant color scheme is chocolate brown, with mustard accents and deep red and pink fl orals. Rugs were custom-made in these colors. The house was built by Rick Burlingame of St. Joseph, Mich. The gardens, by Small Landscap-ing of Valparaiso, Ind., include a waterfall cascad-ing into a large pond, a rose garden, and a fi re-pit with a conversational seating area.
The home of Suzanne and Al Friedman is in The Preserve, a secluded area beyond the wetlands of New Buffalo. Its whimsical interior blends Ameri-can folk and cottage-style elements. Built in 1993, the home was designed by James Maestro and Clau-dia Skyler, with interiors by Agustin Fernandez and landscaping by Bill Cuddeback. The property is situ-ated on the Galien River and also has a boat house.
As the tour-goer proceeds through the varied land-scape of Harbor Country, over sand dunes and wet-lands, past panoramic views of Lake Michigan and the Galien River, the open countryside beckons to the yonder side of Red Arrow Highway. Approaching the six-acre property of Tony Fillichio, with white fencing enclosing broad green lawns, you think for a moment you are in the horse country of Lexington, Kentucky.
“Each home offers something very exciting,” re-ports Sherwood Snyder, one of the committee mem-bers who keep this show running. “The McCurry-designed house on Lakeside Road is alone worth the price of admission. It is a very spacious contempo-rary home made of galvinized corrugated steel, with bright yellow trim. There are four little garages that look like corn cribs, but they have lucite on the in-side. The house has two levels, and the children’s bedrooms have little square windows so they can peek out at evening events in the Great Room.”
Snyder and Roger Olson have done the notes for the docents, and on the day of their visit, photog-raphers were expected from Architectural Digest. “The landscaping was just being fi nished up,” Sny-der said. “A 136-foot-tall Bertoia sculpture has been installed in the garden. The original farmhouse on the property, where the family lived during con-struction, will now serve as the guest house, and it too is open for the tour. A row of trees, which they call a ‘Pear Allee,’ leads from one house to the other. Both places have furniture and art work which the couple bought from Harbor Country shops.” (Photos not available.)
The tour houses in Michiana Shores include two rehabbed log cabins and one “strip-to-the-studs makeover (of) an ugly duckling.” Original stone fi re-places have been preserved, ceilings pushed up and screened porches added. The results are cozy and up-to-date homes, with ample space for displaying family heirlooms. One cabin has a new garage clev-
It is now the 15th year since the beginning of Heartland Alliance house tours, and just when you think they’ll be running out of steam, they come up with nine new places to visit, amply demonstrating the changes being wrought in our local landscape by transplanted Chicagoans. This year’s tour takes place on Saturday, June 7.
Only one of the houses is situated on Lake Michi-gan, with that heart-stopping view forever attract-ing vacationers to the bluff in Lakeside, Mich. Three are rehabbed houses in the woods of Michi-ana Shores, Ind. The other homes on the 2008 tour follow the current trend of spreading out into the countryside, with features ranging from grandiose to witty takes on country living.
Home & Garden Continued on Page 26
Log cabins in Michiana Shores, Ind., fi gure prominently in the Heartland Alliance home tours.
Flower boxes planted with pansies retain the cozy cottage allure of Michiana log cabins.
Tony Fillichio’s new home, refl ected in the large pond, is designed along the lines of an English country estate.
A perfect kitchen, with wide counter tops and island seating, is the center of Fillichio’s entertaining space.
Viewed from the bluff at Lakeside, Mich., Lake Michigan provides a backdrop for entertaining on several levels.
Louise Witkin’s home of
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Co-chairmen of the Heartland Alliance house tour, pictured at the preview party, are: (left to right) Cary Frank, Suellen Long and Martin Gapshis.
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Home & Garden Continued from Page 25
The only tour home situated on Lake Michigan is a three-story American Shingle-style, newly built on the footprint of a 1917 beach cottage. The pres-ent owners have had the property for 19 years, and when rebuilding they retained nostalgic elements, such as the vintage light fi xtures, but expanded the house to accommodate a lifestyle of lavish en-tertaining. The kitchen has over-sized stoves and a huge dishwasher. The living room holds a collec-tion of McCoy and Roseville antiques, and a nauti-cal theme is used throughout the house. The din-ing room, master bedroom and several other rooms have breathtaking views of Lake Michigan.
The Heartland Alliance tour, which benefi ts the homeless and low-income clients in Chicago and southwest Michigan, runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Chicago time) on Saturday, June 7. Tickets, costing $100./ person until June 5, are available on-line at www.heartlandalliance.org, or by contacting Brooke Billings at 312-660-1313. On the tour date, tickets
cost $125. Check-in point is Lovell & Whyte design studio at 14950 Lakeside Rd. Along the tour route, refreshment stops are scheduled for Mix & Mingle and The Whistle Stop, and an “After the Walk Par-ty” will be at Burnison Galleries – all along the Red Arrow Highway.
A new living room, built on the site of a 1917 cottage, is large enough to showcase the family’s heirloom collections.
Outdoor seating arranged around a fi re-pit extends the living space outdoors.
A dining room sited to overlook Lake Michigan shows off the best view in Harbor Country.
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Elizabeth Schreiber and Charlie Jensenwere married on the 17th of May and chose the Com-munity Center Grounds to hold their reception with over 250 guests attending. They actually met in kin-dergarten in the Community Center building and both have fond memories of meeting with friends at the playground and park area while growing up. The idea to hold their reception here was the brain child of Elizabeth’s mother “Mugs” and Elizabeth said “she was thrilled by the suggestion.” We were happy to accommodate the grand production with the enormous white tent and all the trimmings and hope others are inspired by your idea Mugs! Con-gratulations Charlie and Elizabeth.
We need to hear from you ASAP if you would like to participate in the Community Yard Sale on June 14th from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Please phone the Center at 879-3845 to add your address to our neighborhood map or to reserve a table at the Community Center to sell your wears. The sale will be announced in local papers in advance and directions will be given to the Community Center so buyers can pick up an easy to follow map listing all the Sales. We are ask-ing for a $20 donation to participate with donation proceeds above advertising expenses to benefi t the Center. We will also accept donations of quality yard sale items to sell and raise money for Center im-provements. As always we are open to suggestions and can use your volunteer help to run the event.
Dance instructor Mary Chandler is offering nine one hour workshops devoted to all the dances you have come to know and love. Workshops are held on Tuesday nights for beginners 1 & 2 at 6:45 p.m. starting June 10th, and Wednesday nights for advanced students at 7:15 p.m. starting June 4th. Deadline for registration is May 28th. Advanced registration and Lucky seven packages of 7 work-shops qualify for discount pricing. For more infor-mation, phone Mary at 219-680-9261
“The Long Beach Book Club” will meet at 6 p.m. on June 3rd in the Historical Room to discuss Everything Illuminated by Jonathan Safran Foer.
Scrabble Club meets Sunday at 4 p.m. in room #10. Join the group and bring a game board.
Looking for a 12 step meeting? The Lakeshore Group closed AA is on Mondays and the Our Side of The Beach AFG Al-anon group is on Wednesdays. Both at meeting are held at 7 p.m. in room #10.
Summer Park Program applications are on the Community Center bulletin boards and at Town Hall. The program runs June 30–Aug. 8.
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40th Canterbury Summer Theatre SeasonThe Festival Players Guild celebrates its 40th
Canterbury Summer Theatre Season in Michigan City’s historic downtown. For 28 seasons the Guild rented the Canterbury building. In 1997 the Guild moved one block north to its own building at 807 Franklin St., The Mainstreet Theatre, where it has continued the Canterbury “tradition” of Summer Stock Theatre, bringing performers from across the country to spend their summer entertaining Michi-ana audiences. Three musicals and three comedies are planned for the 2008 Summer Theatre Season.
Opening the season on Wed., June 18, will be Alan Ayckbourn’s comedy, “Bedroom Farce,” a wicked-ly funny play about the blithe inconsideration of the suffering. Trevor and Susannah are a couple whose marriage is heading towards the rocks. During an endless night, Trevor and Susannah implicate their closest friends – three couples -- in their public angst and in the course of one long Saturday night ruffl e beds, tempers, marriages and domestic order
The fi rst musical of the season, “Little Women,” opens Wed., June 25 and continues through July 5. Based on Louisa May Alcott’s own family expe-riences (and novel), “Little Women” follows the ad-ventures of Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March as they grow up in Civil War America. The beloved story of the March sisters is timeless and deals with issues as relevant today as when they were written. The narrative has been brought to life as an exhilarat-ing new musical fi lled with glorious music, dancing and heart.
Opening Wed., July 9, Cole Porter’s popular mu-sical “Anything Goes” continues through July 19. The age-old tale of Boy-Meets-Girl and the compli-cations which ensue intrigue every audience, and no musical puts it on stage better than “Anything Goes.” This show is an amusing story wrapped around one of Cole Porter’s magical scores.
The third musical of the season, the musical “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change,” will open July 23 and continue thru August 2. It’s a celebration of the mating game that takes on the truths and myths behind that contemporary conun-drum know as “the relationship.” Act I explores the journey from dating and waiting to love and mar-riage, while Act II reveals the agonies and triumphs of in-laws, newborns, trips in the family car and pick-up techniques of the geriatric set.
“Leading Ladies” is the fourth offering of the season. Opening Aug. 6, “Leading Ladies” continues thru Aug. 19. In this hilarious comedy two English Shakespearean actors, Jack and Leo, fi nd them-selves so down on their luck that they are perform-ing “Scenes from Shakespeare” on the Moose Lodge circuit in the Amish country of Pennsylvania. When they hear that an old lady in York, PA is about to die and leave her fortune to her two long lost English
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nephews, they resolve to pass themselves off as her beloved relatives and get the cash. The trouble is, when they get to York, they fi nd out that the rela-tives aren’t nephews, but nieces! Romantic entan-glements abound, especially when Leo falls head-over-petticoat in love with the old lady’s vivacious niece, Meg, who’s engaged to the local minister. Meg knows that there’s a wide world out there, but it’s not until she meets “Maxine and Stephanie” that she fi nally gets a taste of it.
The fi nal comedy of the season will be David Mamet’s “A Life in the Theatre.” Opening Thurs., Aug. 21, the play is about two actors, stage vet-eran ‘Robert’ and aspiring young newcomer ‘John’. Set both on stage and behind the scenes in a fad-ing small town rep, the piece follows their friend-ship and their rivalry as they battle with the cruel uncertainties of their profession. There will be no Wednesday performances for this production.
Canterbury audiences will see familiar faces as well as new one on the stage. In addition to Artistic Director Ray Scott Crawford and Associate Director David Graham, Joseph Ginnane will return as a di-rector and actor and Chris Bozinski returns for his third season. Also returning from the 2007 season will be Kimberly Webb, Denise Dumper and Mark McCarver.
Season discount tickets, containing six inter-changeable coupons, are available for $70.00. Group luncheon and dinner theatre packages also are available in cooperation with Galveston Steak-house. Packages start at $23.00.
Tickets are $12.50 on Wed. and Thurs. and $14.00 on Fri. and Sat. Senior citizen and student discounts are available. Curtain is Wed. through Sat. at 8 p.m. Additional performances are at 2 p.m. on Wed. and 5 p.m. on Sat.
For further information, visit the Guild’s web site (www.festivalplayersguild.org) or phone the box of-fi ce at (219) 874-4269.
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Grand Beach Cooks
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FRIED GREEN TOMATOES3 medium green tomatoes3/4 cup yellow corn meal3/4 cup fl our1 tsp white pepper1/2 tsp salt1/2 cup pan drippings (sausage or bacon)
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Add all ingre-dients together in a bowl. Mix and place in a shallow baking dish or pie plate and bake at 375 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes. You may add more cheese to the top and also garnish with roasted red peppers. Serve with your favorite cracker or pita chips.
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Monday Musicale’s Final concert of the 2007-08 season will be “Romantic Era” and is chaired by Howard Brenneman. It will feature the Duneland Chamber Ensemble with additional winds and per-cussion under the direction of Dan McNabb, per-forming the First Movement of the Concerto in E minor for Violin by Mendlessohn with Sara Miller as the soloist.
The ensemble will also accompany vocalist Frank Casorio, in the aria “Di Provenza il mar” from Ver-di’s La Traviata and “Stranger in Paradise” from Kismet by Forrest and Wright, based on a theme of Borodin.
Also appearing on the program will be organist, Carol Garrett; Coloratura Soprano Kathi Jones per-forming the “Indian Bell Song” and assisted by fl ut-ist Barbara Opie in “Duo des Fleurs” duet from De-libes’ opera Lakme; violinist Rev. Edward McKenna performing music of Dvorak and Egar, pianist Lee Meyer accompaning.
The concert is free and open to the public and will take place on Mon., June 2, at 7:30 p.m., at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 818 Franklin St., Michigan City.
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Here it is, a carefree time when schoolchildren are anticipating summer vacation, and this column decides, contrarily, to wax serious. It must be due to the sites I visited over the past week. Except for the one that offers a call to action, which is serious and inspirational at the same time. And last on the list is a fi ne website for the college bound.
Toxtown (www.toxtown.nlm.nih.gov/). At least it is colorful and interactive. Toxtown addresses that nemesis of 21st century living—toxic waste—in un-derstandable explanations of the many hazards in our environment. There is no doubt that the site is geared to school-age learners, but I’ve learned from my extensive surfi ng expeditions that such sites are perfectly suitable for all ages. The information is easier to assimilate. This reference site, from the National Institute of Health, offers non-technical descriptions of chemicals, with links to more au-thoritative information (probably the boring stuff for adults that no one cares to read). This website won a World Wide Web Health Award. A user can click on a part of a town, say the library, for example, to learn about the possible nasty chemicals lingering there. Or a user can pull up the agriculture diorama and learn about dangers within that environment. To my mind, this website beats pulling up dull, dry dissertations on any toxic chemical issues.
Internet Mental Health (www.mentalhealth.com). Imagine my surprise at fi nding a website free of corporate sponsorship that addresses mental health issues in a thorough, responsible way. This site is a free encyclopedia of information on just about any condition found in the most recent edition of the Di-agnostic & Statistical Manual (DSM). This is the reference book used by psychology professionals to diagnose mental illnesses. The website’s goal is to reach the unreached 2/3 of severely mentally ill per-sons—those who have never sought treatment, to allow them to learn about specifi c illnesses and the various options for treatment. Those who discover this website can surf in anonymously, perhaps as a fi rst step towards getting help. But the website is also geared to patients, professionals, families, stu-dents and support groups. The site includes online diagnostic programs, treatment information, latest research projects, magazine articles, and more.
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Co. Library Summer Reading ProgramLaPorte County Public Library’s Summer Read-
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This year’s theme for children is “Catch the Read-ing Bug!” Children up to kindergarten will get a temporary bug tattoo after they read or have read to them 10 books. After another 10 books, they receive a bug fi nger puppet. After attending two children’s library programs they get a bug jug with bug catch-er. Children in grades 1-5 get a temporary bug tat-too after reading 3 books, a bug fi nger puppet after reading 3 more books, and a bug jug with bug catch-er after attending two children’s library programs.
This year’s theme for kids in grades 6-12 is “Meta-morphosis.” When they sign up they get a tempo-rary bug tattoo. After reading 5 books they get their choice of a transformation pen, a stress ball that changes colors, or one of 4 paperback novels.
Adults enter a drawing for a gift basket in June and again in July each time they check out books or audio books, once a day regardless of how many are checked out.
The LaPorte County Public Library main branch is located at 904 Indiana Ave., downtown LaPorte. (219/362-6156). The Coolspring Branch is located at the corner of Johnson Rd. & 400N in Michigan City. (219/879-3272).
the “Heroes” graphics, downloadable fi les of logos with a portrait of notable leaders, from Einstein to Bono and Martin Luther King. Choose your cause, choose your logo, make yourself a tee-shirt, gath-er up friends and family and start your own “Be A Hero for a Better World” group. You will fi nd lots of information here.
BJ Pinchbecks College Companion (www.bjpinchbeck.net/). For any student who is a year away from, or on their way to college this fall. The website is divided into four categories: Pre-col-lege, Academics, Food, and Social life. Each has a lengthy list of resources to help a student navigate as smoothly as possible through the college expe-rience. In “Pre-college,” fi nd scholarship and fi nan-cial aid information; in “Academics,” fear and study skills appear to be popular issues; in “Food,” recipes for toaster ovens and other dorm-room devices are contributed by seasoned collegians, and in “Social,” there are tips on how to do laundry, how sororities and fraternities work, and how to sign an apart-ment lease. All the information can help your col-lege-bound son or daughter enjoy a happier expe-rience. So subtly suggest that they have a look at this website, or use it yourself to print out useful information to plant in their luggage.
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Travels with Charley:
A Pleasant Pause to Ponder Paw Pawby Charles McKelvy
People of Paw Paw, please, please know that we are heartily sorry for breezing through your vibrant village in Van Buren County so many times without stopping to ponder all your pleasing possibilities.
We have examined in these pages the pure plea-sure of motoring along Red Arrow Highway between Benton Harbor and Kalamazoo and have even in-cluded a photo or two of your delightful downtown district at the corner of Michigan Avenue (Red Arrow Highway) and Kalamazoo Street (Michigan 40).
And, of course, we have carried on endlessly about captivating old Kalamazoo here in the Beacher.
So no more cruis-ing past the Greek Re-vival treasure you have claimed as your Village Hall at 111 E. Michigan Avenue, and out of the car, and off on foot to see at least some of what one can see and do in the his-toric county seat of Van Buren County, Michi-gan.
And we should say at the outset that we are no strangers to your fair vil-lage, having once enjoyed
a delicious business luncheon at your celebrated St. Julian Winery at 716 S. Kalamazoo Street, and hav-ing once upon a time ridden your wine country train all the way to Lawrence and back. Alas, the train no longer seems to be running, but we certainly did not run out of things to do and see the other day when we parked for free along Michigan Avenue and took our own foot tour of your fabulous downtown dis-trict.
In fact, we saw so many possibilities that we re-solved to return again and again to pause and pause again in pleasant Paw Paw. Like you say, your name is so pretty that you have to say it twice, so we shall truly have to twice celebrate your village in print.
For our fi rst visit, however, we focused on your most obvious landmark, the magnifi cent Van Buren County Courthouse that was dedicated on February 23, 1903. We not only got a free map of Van Buren County at the courthouse, which sits majestically at 212 Paw Paw Street, but we learned that the Clas-sical Revival structure was designed by Jackson ar-chitect Claire Allen, and is guarded by a service gun that saw action during the Civil War.
We further learned that the area was settled in the 1830s by those drawn by the plentiful lumber, and, that by the 1860s, a mild climate, rich soil and
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interior with the original murals.
easy access to Chicago had generated a thriving fruit industry.
Indeed, Paw Paw’s premiere annual event is the Wine & Harvest Festival. Unfortunately we arrived a tad too late to join last year’s festivities which in-cluded a bicycle tour of the surrounding countryside on a Sunday in September, but we did jot down the website as a handy reference for this year’s festivi-ties: wineandharvestfestival.com.
Do check it out and do check in with us now as we prowl about downtown Paw Paw in pursuit of all their pleasant possibilities.
We discovered more about the Van Buren County Courthouse than we can possibly put in these pag-es, but we should add that the Sheldon and Oradell Rupert Memorial Clock was installed in the tower in 1986 and that it keeps perfect Michigan time.
And so we had time to see such downtown ar-chitectural delights as the Italianate gem at 201 E. Michigan Avenue that now houses Brewster’s at the Dykman restaurant and originally served as a
Begin your tour of Paw Paw at the Village Hall
The Sheldon and Oradell
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This service gun saw action in the Civil War.
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This Italianate style structure was built around 1860
stagecoach stop after it was built in 1860. Noting that Brewster’s serves a Sunday brunch from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Michigan time, of course), we re-solved to return with empty stomachs.
And then, as we patrolled Paw Paw’s thriving downtown district, we discovered that one has the choice of two Chinese restaurants, an Irish pub, a Ristorante Italiano, and a show at the Strand movie theatre.
We loaded up on lots of useful information at the aforementioned Paw Paw Village Hall, which was built in 1842 and served as the fi rst county court-house.
That is where we learned that folks are particu-larly proud of Paw Paw, and well you should be, be-cause you offer so much to do and see just north of exit 60 on I-94.
We, of course, took a long and appreciative look at Paw Paw’s pretty-as-a-postcard Maple Lake, and, yes, we did see some distant swans, but they didn’t swim close enough for a photograph.
And then we crossed to the other side of Michigan Avenue and explored the Paul. J. Kaiser Bridges and Trailways, which were dedicated on June 24, 2006.
Thank you, good people of Paw Paw, for making that sanctuary possible for humble passersby such as ourselves, for we could see from your artfully constructed bridges and trails the tranquility of na-ture as expressed in fl owing water and surround-ing wetlands. Nothing makes Natalie go nuts over a
There was that and so much, much more to ex-plore in Paw Paw that we put it down twice in our “things to do” list: Return to Paw Paw as soon as possible.
And please don’t wait for us to go. Simply drive east on I-94 to exit 60, and head north a short ways right into the village that has it all in Van Buren County – Paw Paw.
And for perfect Paw Paw planning, please call the Greater Paw Paw Chamber of Commerce at: 269/657-5395 or visit their website at: www.paw-pawchamber.com.
new travel destination like a good perch from which to observe wetlands, and Paw Paw’s Paul J. Kaiser Bridges and Trailways provided exactly that.
And, we should add, nearby La Cantina Ristoran-te Italiano provides a perfect perch from which to enjoy pasta and watery vistas. The celebrated res-taurant had not opened for the day, so we added it to our list of things to do and see when we return for our next pause to peruse Paw Paw.
Also on that list is the historical walking tour sponsored by the Greater Paw Paw Historical So-ciety. Had we not had a pressing appointment in Kalamazoo, we would have dusted off our walking shoes and headed out to see the pair of Gothic Reviv-al homes on Elm Street and the Prairie style home built on Oak Street by St. Julian Winery founder, Mariano Meconi.
A fl oral tribute outside the Paw Paw Village Hall.
A bridge over fl owing waters in Paw Paw.
As seen from the Paul J. Kaiser Bridges and
Trailways in Paw Paw.
Paw Paw’s Maple Lake is always as pretty as a postcard.
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Activities to ExploreIn the Local Area:May 29 -- “Best Frenemies Forever Tour” (music
& comedy) at The Acorn Theater, 107 Generations Dr., Three Oaks, MI. 9 pm MI time. Tix $5; reserve at 269/756-3879 or purchase at the door.
May 29-June 2 -- At the Vickers Theatre: “Then She Found Me.” Starring Matthew Broderick, Colin Firth, Helen Hunt, Bette Midler. Rated R. Thurs. thru Mon. 6:30 pm. Also showing: “Under the Same Moon.” Starring Kate del Castillo, America Ferrera. Eng. & Spanish with subtitles. Rated PG-13.Thurs/Fri 9 pm; Sat/Sun 3:45 & 9 pm; Mon/9 pm. (All times MI time.) 6 N. Elm St., Three Oaks, MI. 269/756-3522. www.vickerstheatre.com
May 29-June 1 -- Notre Dame Parish Festival featuring rides, concessions, music, beer tent, raf-fl e prizes. E. US 12 at Moore Rd., MC. $5 adm. for adults over 21 yrs. Story this issue.
May 30-June 1, June 5-7 -- “Brighton Beach Memoirs” at Chicago Street Theatre, 154 W. Chi-cago St., Valparaiso. Thurs/Fri/Sat 8 pm; Sun 2:30 pm. Tix $15/adults, $12/seniors & students & mili-tary. Reserve at 219/464-1636. Receive a 20 oz.CST water bottle for clothing donations for charity.
May 31 -- Outdoor Farmer’s Market, 8th & Wash-ington streets, MC. 8 am-noon or sell-out.
May 31 -- Door Bike Ride and New Family Ride at Bluhm County Park, 3855 S 100W, Westville, IN. 9 am-noon. 20 or 47 mile rides and a poker run for prizes. Featuring MC Zoo, K9s from MC Police & Sheriff ’s Dept. Michiana Clowns, concessions, pony rides and more. 219/325-8315.
May 31 -- Chesterton Car Show. 10 am-4:30 pm at 5th & Porter Ave. (the old Chesterton High School). Food, 50/50 raffl e, trophies and lots of cars & bikes. Spaghetti dinner hosted by the Moose Lodge, 5-7 pm ($5/adults, $3/under 5 yrs.). Benefi t for the Criswell Foundation.
May 31 -- “Through a Dancer’s Eye,” photo ex-hibit opening reception for Chicago dancer and pho-tographer Cheryl A. Mann. 2-4 pm MI time at The Wine Shop at The Acorn Theater, 107 Generations Dr., Three Oaks. Info: 269/756-3879.
May 31 -- The Weird Sisters with The Strange Brothers (bawdy comedy cabaret music) at The Acorn Theater, 107 Generations Dr., Three Oaks, MI. 8 pm MI time. Tix $20; 269/756-3879.
June 1 -- Beachwalk Art. Outdoor art exhibit and sale (paintings, jewelry, stained glass, etc.) at Beachwalk Resort, 202 Beachwalk Lane, MC. Sund-sys 10 am-5 pm thru Aug. 31.
June 6 -- First Fridays @ Five: Rock-n-Roll. 5-8 pm at the Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W. 2nd. St., MC. An outdoor rock festival! Music, drinks (cash bar), food and more. Adm. $6/Center mem-bers, $8/non-members. Info: 219-874-4900.
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June 6-8, 13-15, 20-22 -- “Annie Get Your Gun.” Musical at Memorial Opera House, 104 Indiana Ave., Valparaiso, IN. Curtain 8 pm/Thurs, Fri & 2 pm/Sun. Tix $17/adults, $14/students & seniors. Re-serve at 219/548-9137.
June 8 -- LaPorte County Antique Show. 8 am-4 pm at LaPorte Co. Fairgrounds. Adm. $4. Food available to purchase. One free appraisal at this show only. Info: 219/778-2892.
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 [email protected]
Places to Visit:Barker Mansion, 631 Washington St., Michigan
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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-county; $3/kids 12-17; free/under 12 yrs. 219/324-6767 or www.laportecountyhistory.org
Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W. 2nd St., Michigan City. Tues.-Fri., 10 am-5 pm; Sat-Sun, 11 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, 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-shoreart.org
Washington Park Zoo, Lakefront, Michigan City. Open 7 days, 10 am-5 pm (gates close 4 pm). Adm. MC resident (with ID); $4.50/adult, $3/seniors (62+) & kids 3-11 yrs. Non resident: $5.50/adult, $4/se-niors & kids 3-11 yrs. Children under 12 yrs. not admitted without adult. Groups & special events, phone ahead 873-1510.
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CLEANING SOLUTIONS. Home & office cleaning services, 10 yrs. exp. Insured, free estimates. Call 219-210-0580.
When You Want Perfection -- Insured & BondedJP’s HOUSE & DECK CLEANING
Home - Business - Rental - ConstructionPower Wash & Deck Staining
J.P. 219-874-3714 or 219-221-1412It’s gardening time, so tend to your blooms.While you’re outside, I’ll clean your rooms. Deb’s Cleaning Service 219-861-0554.
FINISHING TOUCH: Residential & Specialty Cleaning ServiceProfessional - Insured - Bonded - Uniformed
#1 in Customer Satisfaction. Phone 219/872-8817.MOTHER & DAUGHTER CLEANING SERVICE.For all your cleaning needs with reasonable rates.
Call Cathy 219-608-5410 or Michelle at 219-851-2443.HOUSE CLEANING, daily or weekly, good references.
You can call Erika at 219-379-7699.SPRING IS HERE—DO YOU DREAD CLEANING?
Then hire Touched by an Angel Cleaning Service for all your cleaning purposes. We guarantee you’ll be touched by an angel. Have a blessed
day! 12 yrs. exp. Ref. avail. upon req. Call Brenda Allen 219-229-1439 or Kim Biller 219-561-1510 or email [email protected]
DIANA’S HOUSECLEANING --- Call 219-879-6502.GREEN CLEAN
chemical free home & business cleaning service219-877-9051
SHARON’S CLEANING – Homes, Businesses, Condos, Offices. Satisfaction guaranteed, references available. Call 219-221-6342.
FINAL TOUCH HOUSE CLEANING & WINDOW WASHING. Reasonable. Quality service. Ref. avail. Call Debbie at 219-879-1429.
HANDYMAN-HOME REPAIR-PLUMBINGQUALITY CARPENTRY: Expert remodeling of kitchens, bathrooms.
Also: doors, windows, skylights, ceramic tile, drywall, decks & repairs.Small jobs welcome. Call Ed at 219/878-1791.
HANDYMAN - Antenna service. Phone & TV jacks. House wiring.Sinks. Toilets. Countertops. Carpentry. Full house rehab work.
Beach Stairway Repair & Refurbishing.DR. TOM’S SERVICE CLINIC - 219/778-4036• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
HIRE Sue’s HUSBANDIs your list of household repair & maintenance projects growing?
Small jobs welcome. - Quality Work. -- Call Ed Berent @ 219/879-8200.
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • H & H HOME REPAIR
We specialize in: •Carpentry •Finished Basements •New Baths •Electrical *Plumbing •Flooring •Drywall/Painting. Family owned 45 years.
Jeffery & Scott Human, owners -- 219/861-1990.BILL SMART – Carpentry • Electrical • PlumbingWinter watch service and sump pump replacement.
Serving Harbor Country since 2001 • 269-469-4407.HALE’S MASONRY. Brick, Block, Cultured Stone, Stone, Paving Brick, Tuckpointing, Retaining Walls, Glass Block, Chimney, new and repair.
32 years experience. Call 219-879-8029.CERAMIC TILE FLOORS – Kitchen, Bath, Entryway – Pro Install &
Repair. Guaranteed workmanship. Senior Discount. Call 219-363-5247.ROOF LEAK? Get it repaired with a warranty. Get your roof repaired right the first time. Factory trained by Firestone, GAF and others. Why spend
money with others that will not guarantee their repairs. EPDM, TPO, built-up and shingles. 26 yrs. exp. Call Bob at 219-326-5648.
HOOSIER CONSTRUCTION. New construction • Remodeling • Roofing • Decks & More.
Call Dave 219-874-7812 or 219-851-6079 (cell).DISCOUNT BATH LINERS.
Premium acrylic liners professionally installed. Call 269-944-1739.
PAINTING-DRYWALL-WALLPAPERWISTHOFF PAINTING -- REFERENCES
Small Jobs Welcome -- Call 219/874-5279
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JEFFERY J. HUMAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR PAINTING & STAININGCustom Decorating - Custom Woodwork - Hang/Finish Drywall
Power Washing – Deck Services - Wallpaper Removal 28-Years experience. Insured. Ph. 219/861-1990.
THE A & L PAINTING COMPANY -- INTERIOR & EXTERIOR20-YEARS EXPERIENCE. Also Power Wash, Seal & Paint Decks.
Seniors (65+) 10% off labor. References. Reasonable. Phone or fax 219/778-4145. Cell phone days 219/363-5450
LAKE SHORE PAINTING & PRESSURE CLEANING.Free estimates. Call 219-872-6424 and ask for LeRoy.
WAYNE’S PAINTING. From top to bottom, interior/exterior. Painting, staining, decks, pressure washing. Free est. Fully insured. 13 yrs. exp.
Save 30% on exteriors March through May.219-363-7877 days; 219-778-2549 evenings. Ask for Wayne.
ROBERT ALLEN & ASSOCIATES, INC. – Painting & DecoratingInterior-Exterior. Custom Painting. Wall Coverings. Drywall Repair
Insured. Competitive Rates. Reliable. Call 219-840-1581.PETERSEN PREMIUM FINISHES
Int/Ext painting, drywall finishing & repair, wallpaper removal.Pressure Washing & Deck Staining. Customer satisfaction priority No. 1.
20 yrs. exp. Ref. Insured. Call 219-363-0247 or 219-369-9151.DUNIVAN PAINTING & POWERWASHINGInterior/Exterior Painting •Deck Staining.
Local. Exp. Insured. Reasonable Rates. Call Brian at 219-741-0481.PREMIER POWER WASH. Decks, Fences, Concrete, Houses.
Resealing. Gutter Cleaning. Insured. Call 219-363-0475.TIM’S PAINTING
Interior & exterior painting, pressure washing and/or hand washing,gutter cleaning, exterior window washing. Free estimates.
Call Tim at 219-861-7965.
P LANDSCAPE-Lawns-Clean Up, Etc. PH & D TREE SERVICE and LANDSCAPING, INC. --
Full service tree and shrub care. Trimming, planting, removal.Firewood, snowplowing, excavating. -- Call 872-7290.
FREE ESTIMATESHEALY’S LANDSCAPE & STONE
219/879-5150 -- FAX 219-879-5344http://www.healysland.com - [email protected]
Voted: BEST LANDSCAPE SUPPLY YARD IN N.W. INDIANA!15+ Types of Flagstone, 30+ Types of Stone,
Granite boulders, River Rock, Decorative gravel, Mulch, Mushroom Compost, Sand, Topsoil
Landscaping, Stonescaping, Ponds, Patios, Walls, Pavers, Bricks Complete Landscape Design & Installation!
Dunegrass, Perennials, Evergreens, Grasses, Groundcovers,Annuals all sold at below RETAIL Cost!
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• SANDCASTLE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE • Time to think Spring Clean-up. Free est. Call Mick 219-878-3032.
JEFF’S LAWN CUTTING & MAINT. Is your grass long? Don’t go wrong! Sm. Lawn $10; Med. Lawn $15; Lg. Lawn $20. Cut wkly.
Call 219-872-7622 or 219-561-1278. Free estimates. Heavenly Work at Earthly Prices.ELITE LANDSCAPING & LAWN MAINTENANCE
Spring Clean-ups. All Your Lawn Maintenance needs.Trimming, Aerating, Power Raking, Gutter Cleaning.
Insured/Free Estimates. Call 219-898-3675.PAT’S TREE SERVICE.
Complete tree and landscaping service.Experts in storm damage. Licensed and insured. Free estimates.
Call 219-362-5058.
Landscaping by: SMALL’S GARDEN CENTERCustom Landscape Designs & Installation:
Retaining Walls –Block, Boulder, Timber, Ledge RockBrick—Patio, Walks, DrivewaysFlagstone—Walks, Patio, Walls
Ponds & Waterfalls—Complete Excavating/Site PreparationClean-ups—Hydro Seeding & Sodding—Dunegrass
13 ACRE GARDEN CENTER: Shade Trees—Evergreens, Shrubs,Ground Cover & Perennials. Statuary, Fountains, Birdbaths, Pottery
We Deliver Pulverized Topsoil, Mulch, Decorative Stone,Driveway Stone, Sand, Paving Brick, Boulders,
Flagstone (White, Chestnut, Blue): Cut Drywall, Outcropping, Steppers,219-778-2568. 1551 E. Hwy 20, LaPorte, IN 46350
SMALL’S EXCAVATING • 219-778-2568Bulldozing • Excavating • Payloader Demolition
• Driveways • Site Preparation • We Dig Ponds or Lakes.
FERTILIZATION PROGRAMScustomized for you and your property
• Crabgrass prevention • weed control • insect controlAsk about our complete property managementLots of discounts available. Call 219-872-9326
Licensed and Insured.Traditions Lawn Care
ABEL FENCE. Chain Link, Privacy, Split-Rail.Free estimates. Call 219-840-0618.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIESATTENTION DRIVERS willing to train to obtain CDL! NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! TMC Transportation needs drivers. Guaranteed weekly earnings. Premium equipment and benefits. Excellent earning potential and still be OFF WEEKENDS! It’s not a job, it’s a future! FOR CDL Training through Commercial Driver Institute in South Bend, IN. Call today. - 1-800-882-7364 AC0064SEEKING SUMMER SITTER/MOTHER’S HELPER for 2 small children. High School or College Student. Weekdays during July/weekends June-
August. Long Beach. 773-490-4570 or e-mail [email protected] NEEDED. Long Beach. $8 per hour.
Call 219-879-4355.
WANT TO SELLBEST EASELS – PENS GALORE – PAPER TOO AT FIRME’S
(2 Stores) 11th & Franklin Streets, Michigan City - 219/874-3455Hwy 12, Beverly Shores - Just West of Traffic Light - 219/874-4003LLOYD FLANDERS WHITE WICKER SET – Loveseat, glider, rocking chair, 3 tables with glass tops. Excellent condition. Upholstered in floral
print. $1500. Call 219-324-3383 or 219-362-7366 evenings.Ethan Allen Armoire-contemporary/Shaker style like new $1200.
Queen size 4-Poster Bed with new mattress & spring. 4 piece Solid Wood Queen Bedroom Set $1900 (optional mattress & springs).
Also Tools, Oriental Rug. Call 219-873-1911.FOR SALE! 2004 SEA RAY 200 SELECT w/trailer.
$27,500. Call 219-879-3916.
WANT TO BUYWANTED – USED SUNFISH SAILBOAT. Excellent condition.
1994 or later. Call me in Chicago 773-241-5048 (Zoe).
REAL ESTATECOMMERCIAL – RENTALS/LEASE/SELL
GARAGE AND BASEMENT OVERSTUFFED? GOLDEN SANDES STORE AND LOCK.
4407 E. U.S. 12 (@ Hwy. 212) Michigan City, IN.
219/879-5616.OFFICE SUITE. 3 private offices and reception area. Expenses, except phone, paid. Well maintained, high traffic area. 2811 E. Michigan Blvd.,
Michigan City. (219) 879-9188, 879-2700.
WANT TO RENTWANTED TO RENT for week of Aug. 3 and/or 2 or 3 day weekends in
the summer. Nicely furnished 3BR home walking distance to lake. Please reply to [email protected] with pictures
if possible or call 708-354-5684.
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RENTALS INDIANAHOUSE FOR RENT IN LONG BEACH
3/BR. Across from lake. Great view & beach. Call 219/874-8692.LONG BEACH COZY 4/BR HOUSE AT STOP 15 (Across from Beach)
Fireplace and Large Deck. No pets. Call 708/370-1745.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
DUNESCAPE BEACH CLUBLAKEFRONT CONDOS -- 2 and 3 bedrooms.
Avail. May-Sept. -- $1,200 to $2,000 per week.DUNESCAPE REALTY - 219/872-0588.
SHERIDAN BEACH-YEAR ROUND-FULLY FURNISHED.Completely remodeled 1st flr. 2BR, 1BA apt. just steps away from the
beach at 310 Colfax. New small kitchen appliances, furniture, TV/DVD, 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-nity. 3BR, 1.5BA, sleeps 6+2. Gas BBQ, big deck, screened porch, A/C,
Satellite TV, stereo, all linens. Sat/Sun rentals $1200. Great family location. Cell 219-730-6486, H 219-763-3088.
MERRION & ASSOCIATES REALTORSSEASONAL & YEAR ROUND RENTALS available as well as
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. C/A, frpl, screen porch off lg. kitchen, BBQ, wrap-around deck, loft end
deck off master BR, D/W, W/D, Cable TV/DVD/VCR, all util. except phone. For info email: [email protected] Phone Judy 847-814-8215.HARBOR COUNTRY: Unique cottage with large, two story living space. 2/BR, 2/Baths. Can sleep 6. Large screened porch. Lovely
terrace & garden. Gourmet kitchen. W/D. A/C. Cable, TV/DVD, Stereo. All linens. Bicycles. 8 blocks to beautiful beach.
Sat./Sat. rental, $1,200/wk. Photos avail. A must see. 773/929-2295.LONG BEACH EXECUTIVE HOUSE RENTAL. SUMMER 2008
Stop 29, overlooking lake. Fantastic decks/views. 3BR, 2BA, A/C, W/D, cable TV, WIFI, high spd Internet, and more. NO PETS/NO SMOKING.
Choice weeks still avail. $3,100/wk. 2WK AND MONTHLY RATES www.vrbo.com/168866 or call 630-337-6220.HOUSE FOR RENT ON LAKE SHORE DRIVE
3/BR, 2BA. A/C. Frpl., W/D. Summer rentals avail. Also avail Sept thru May. $850/mo + util. Call 708/424-8756.
CLASSIC BEACH COTTAGE IN SHERIDAN BEACH. Steps from beach. Sleeps up to 10. Remodeled and very clean. 5BR, 2-1/2BA.
Call Linda at 708-784-1465 or www.vrbo.com/56490LONG BEACH STOP 28 SUMMER RENTAL. 3BR, 1BA, A/C, W/D,
grill & deck. Short walk to beach and park. $950/wk. Inquiries: 317-716-7321; www.vrbo.com/#172426.
4BR, 2.5BA AT STOP 26 on hillside with view of lake. Front deck, back screened porch with hot tub. Call 219-879-0615.
SHERIDAN BEACH SUMMER RENTAL. Cozy knotty pine cottage.4BR, 2BA, cable, C/A. 1/2 blk. from beach. Close to outlet, park and zoo.
$1000/wk. Contact Pam 708-383-2635.LONG BEACH HOUSE FOR RENT - Great location, very close to beach
and park. 4/BR, 2/Bath. A/C. W/D, D/W. Deck w/BBQ. Avail. now to 6/28 or after 7/26 for short/long term rental. 312-953-9570.
LONG BEACH SUMMER RENTAL. Beachfront house at Stop 29. 3BR, 2.5BA. A/C, modern appliances.
By week or month. Call Jim at 773-405-9879.SHERIDAN BEACH. Contemporary, spacious, furn. 3BR, 2-1/2BA home.
2-car garage. Outstanding lake vistas. Short or long term. Call 630-852-5414
or 630-699-1010 or e-mail [email protected] ***SUMMER RENTAL–HOUSE ON STOP 16***
3BR, Fam. Rm., 2-1/2BA, A/C, W/D, BBQCable, Private Beach! Call 630-363-3176.HOUSE FOR RENT ON THE BEACH/LB.
2BR, 2BA, D/W, W/D, A/C, TV/DVD, CABLE/HISGOURMET KITCHEN, 2 FIREPLACES, ALL LINENS
NO SMOKING, NO PETSCALL FOR AVAILABLE DATES (312) 925-2642.
5BR, 3BA ½ BLOCK TO BEACH AND PARK. Large patio, screened porch and hot tub. Avail. July 26. Call 312-431-9337.
LONG BEACH RENTAL. Furnished home. 3BR, 2BA. Available Juneon weekly or monthly basis. Call 847-398-4756 or 847-454-4448.
HOUSE FOR RENT ON LAKE SHORE DRIVE.4BR, 2BA Deck, Lake Views, All Amenities. Summer rentals available,
also avail. Winter ‘08. $800/mo. + util. Call 708-349-0442.5BR, 2BA, fully remodeded, 2 car garage.
Weekly or monthly rates. Call 219-221-0989.
RENTALS MICHIGANMICHIGAN, New Buffalo, Village of Grand Beach. Lake front home,
just 42 steps down to this private beach on Lake Michigan. Enjoy magnificent sunsets from this lakeside deck and living room. This
cozy 3BR is completely furn. Available in July & Aug. for $2,000/week and June & Sept. for $1,250/week. For more info call 708-212-1637.MICHIANA, 3767 Ponchartrain. 2BR, 1 blk. from lake. A/C, no pets.
Available June, July, Aug. & Sept. $725/wk. Call 269-469-4749.FURN., 2BR, 2BA, Formal DR, vaulted LR w/frpl. 3 season porch w/
wdstove. Master Suite w/Jacuzzi tub. W/D, Dishwasher, Central A/C. One mi. from lake on wooded landscaped acre. Avail. for 1+ yr. lease
or “timeshare.” (i.e. – 1 wk. ea. month). Union Pier. 651-343-1488.STOP 41 LUXURY LOG HOME in the woods. Walk to playground, tennis and beach. Sleeps 8-10. 4BR, 3BA + loft. Call 708-430-9933 or e-mail
[email protected] for picturesSTUDIO EFFICIENCY APT. downtown New Buffalo.
Walk to beach. Includes kitchenette, corner Jacuzzi tub, expanded cable TV, water, trash, gas and electric. Non-smoking.
Security deposit required. Yearly lease $570/mo. Call 269-983-3174.STUDIO EFFICIENCY APT. downtown New Buffalo. Walk to beach.
|Includes kitchentte, corner Jacuzzi tub, expanded cable TV, water, trash, gas and electric. Non-smoking. Sec. dep. req’d.
June, July, Aug. $1,300/mo. or $3,500 for all three months. Call 269-983-3174.
UNION PIER. 3BR 2BA cottage on lake side of Red Arrow Hwy. Lg. screened porch, fenced yard. C/A, W/D.
Walk to beach. $1600/wk. Call Mike 312-969-3994.
H REAL ESTATE FOR SALE HINDIANA-LaPorte on Pine Lake in Shore Acres. ½ blk. to the beach.
Totally rehabbed spacious ranch on 3 lots. $199,000. Call 708-212-1637.MICHIANA SHORES AREA, IN, wooded bldg. sites. City sewer & water. 80 ft. x 130 ft. Elmwood Drive. $129,000. Broker/owner 239-283-2437.
35 KARWICK GLEN, MC. Year round seasonal loft town home. Immaculate 2BR, 1.75BA. Fireplace, C/A, all appliances.
Private patio, new wood flooring in main level. 1 car garage. $148,000. Call 708-479-0356 or 708-204-1975.
LONG BEACH POINTE CONDO – 1BR. Includes garage, W/D.$89,500. Call 219-878-8130.
MICHIGAN CITY – Lovely Beach Club townhouse, 3BR, 2.5BA, has HW flrs., nice kitchen, 2 car garage. Close to marina, Washington Park &
band shell. Access to Lake Michigan, pool and fitness center, too. Just $345,000. Call Brenda Miley @ 219-629-1860. Prudential Partners
Real Estate.2BR, 1BA CONDO AT LONG BEACH POINTE, Michigan City with
garage. Renovated; new kitchen and bath, new windows and doors. 1st floor. Beautiful outdoor pool. Short walk to beach. Call owner 773-929-
0898.BEAUTIFUL 2,512 sq.ft. Single Unit Residence, St. Andrews Village
Townhomes. Visit www.muirfielddrive.com for complete information. For sale by owner.
TWO LOTS FOR SALE IN MICHIANA SHORES, IN. 48’ x 105’ each. Call 708-703-8385.
HOME FOR SALE. Spacious, stick-built home, 3800 sq.ft., open floor plan. 3BR, 2BA,finished family room downstairs.
On 2 acres, 2 mi. south of Hesston Supper Club at 1557 E 800 N, LaPorte.
Call (219) 778-9370.LONG BEACH NEW CONSTRUCTION. 3400 sq. ft. 3BR, 3BA, plus 3rd level dormitory. Short walk to beach. 2738 Floral Trail. 708-269-1679.
Maple City Word CraftersThis group for amateur writers will meet from 6-
8 p.m., on Mon., June 2, and at 1 p.m. on Mondays, June 16 & 30 in the small meeting room at LaPorte County Public Library. New members are welcome. There is no charge or registration. 219/362-6156.
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Resolution by Robert B. ParkerYee haw!!! It’s time to saddle up your
favorite arm chair and settle down to a good old-fashioned Western--the kind of gritty story telling about wide open towns that made their own laws, and the people who tried to civilize them…
In this tale of the Wild West, the dry dust of the trail rises up off the pages and transports you back to the latter part of the 19th century to the small town of Resolution, a town so small, the lumber’s still green.
A lone rider enters the town and stops at the local saloon. He’s our narra-tor, Everett Hitch. He introduces him-self to the saloon owner, Amos Wolfson, and says he is looking for a job.
“What can you do?”“West to West Point,” I said. “Soldiered awhile,
scouted awhile, shotgun for Wells Fargo, did some marshaling with Virgil Cole.” (Resumes were short and sweet back then.)
Wolfson said there was no sheriff, no mayor, no town council in Resolution, and he sure could use a lookout in the saloon.
“I’ll take it, I said.” (I love the sparse dialogue - yup.)
It didn’t take long for trouble to appear in the form of the local bad boy…
“I could almost smell trouble beginning to cook as people came into the saloon after work. There were more than usual of them and they seemed sort of ex-cited and expectant.”
The local mine had a hired gun name of Wick-man, and I guess he felt he had to prove to Hitch that he was top dog. Well, he tried, and he wasn’t and he ended up dead.
Hitch’s reputation grew after that and soon sa-loon girls were coming to him for protection which made Wolfson crazy. Their conversation about the working girls is really hysterical.
You see, Hitch is a man of convictions. He does what he is paid for, but he also does what he thinks is right and fair, no matter what the outcome.
As time goes on, Hitch discovers Wolfson doesn’t
have much in the way of scruples. Be-sides the saloon, he owns a general store where the local ranchers get their sup-plies. When times are hard and payment can’t be made, Wolfson takes the deeds to the ranches and kicks the families out. The ranchers fi nally have enough and decide to stand up for themselves and a meeting between them and Wolf-son becomes downright serious. Wolfson wants Hitch to back him up against the ranchers, but Hitch begins to have a problem with Wolfson’s greed and back handed ways. After all, Hitch was hired as a lookout for the saloon, not a bul-ly pushing women and children out of
their homes. Enter Hitch’s friend, Virgil Cole, a man with a
reputation for being a tough lawman and quick with his gun. He decides to stick around Resolution and help Hitch. The relationship between these two men is more of a meeting of the minds than the shar-ing kind of friendship the word makes you think of. They have moments when you will silently chuckle to yourself, like when Cole uses a word incorrectly, and the more literate Hitch has to correct him. It’s all done with a minimum of words, but lots of mean-ing.
Then there’s the greedy mine owner, Eamon O’Malley, who starts buying up property in town, including the other saloon in town, giving Wolfson more headaches. Oh, but that’s not all--O’Malley’s hired two gunmen to replace Wickman: Cato Tillson and Frank Rose. Hitch and Cole know of their repu-tation, and it’s not good.
Comes a point, Wolfson senses a change in Hitch and Cole and decides to bring in new blood to help him in the form of twenty hired guns. Get ready for the showdown…
Resolution introduces you to a way of life long gone, but still peopled with the good, the bad and the ugly. It may be spare dialogue, but the story comes across loud and clear.
Resolution hits book stores on June 3rd.Till next time, happy reading!
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MERRION & ASSOCIATES REALTORS, INC.1010 N. Karwick Road. • Michigan City, IN 46360
Debbie Burke, GRI, ABR, RECS Ed Merrion*, CRS, GRILiv Markle*, Broker Associate ,CRS, GRIJim McGah*, Broker AssociateJohn Hayes, GRI, ABRDale HardingJulie Gring
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LIVE LIFE ON A GRAND SCALE! There’s more to life than going to work and paying the bills. Come home to this remarkable English Tudor in Duneland Beach and experience the best that beach living has to offer. Enter-taining is natural with a spacious family room that opens out to an all-glass 3 season room, which spills onto a completely pri-vate deck lead-ing to your in-ground heated pool. A large formal living room centers
around a wood-burning fi replace, while an elegant dining room has beautiful hardwood fl oors.
The kitchen was specially designed and custom-built to refl ect a love of baking! Maple cabinetry and soapstone counters surround top-of-the-line appliances, including a Bosch electric convection oven, a Viking gas convection oven with a 6 burner, griddle & broiler range-top, Sub-Zero refrigerator & freezer, 2 GE Profi le dishwashers and more. The main fl oor also holds a breakfast room, library, laundry and 3/4 bath off the pool.
The upper level hosts 5 bedrooms and 3 baths, including a 600 sq ft mas-ter suite with balcony & gas fi replace which will make you think you’re stay-ing at the Palmer House. The master bath is encased in marble, with a large whirlpool tub with double rainfall shower heads, double sinks, and a separate shower. The other bedrooms are all spacious and include a guest bedroom with its own 3/4 bath.
This magnifi cent home sits on a .73 acre site atop a private dune just 3/8 of a mile from the beach at Stop 35. It is equipped with security system, sprinkler system, 300 amp electric, a 3 car garage and everything you need to feel com-fortably at ease. $948,500
3542 Pottawattomie
Ask Ed Merrion for a private appointment.
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Doug Waters*GRI
Managing BrokerEach Office Is Independently Owned and Operated
Phyllis Waters*, Owner/Broker, CRB, CRS, GRIDoug Waters*, Managing Broker, GRI 219-877-7290June Livinghouse*, Broker Associate, ABR, GRI 800-957-1248Sylvia Hook*, Broker Associate, CRS, GRI 800-518-5778Beverly Bullis*, CRS, GRI 800-518-6149Sandy Rubenstein*, Broker Associate 879-7525
Tom Cappy* 874-6396Richard Klare 872-0947Rosemary Braun 879-9029 Bill McNew 872-8254Annette Clark 219-363-3545Katlyn Koehn 219-608-6180
Julie Euler 219-448-0671Stephan Koethe 219-331-6275Jebbie Smith 1-765-206-5345Melissa Grams 219-229-4614
*Licensed in Michigan and Indiana
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301 Lady Lane
SUPERBLY REMODELED HOME on the waters of Lake Claire. Sparkling hardwood floors throughout. Great room with fireplace. Four bedrooms, 3 baths, two are ceramic. Lower level family room walks out to water and boat dock. Kitchen with every amenity- granite counter tops, all stainless steel appliances, 6-burner double oven range with convection, built-in side by side refrigerator/freezer, Bosch dishwasher, frosted glass front cabinets. Approximately 3150 square feet of living area. 11 rooms. Designate them to suit your needs. 3 car garage, includes 1 tandem. Central air, move-in today. $499,900
2017 Juneway Drive
CITY DWELLERS’ DREAM, where comfort and elegance come together in this 1963 custom built home that has never known the word neglect. Bright open kitchen has wood cabinets and pantry. Generous sized three bedrooms include 18 foot master, 2½ ceramic baths. French doors open off dining room to den. The patio is surrounded by ground to tree top high landscaping on all sides and becomes an outdoor living room. This sheltered yard also includes garden shop at rear. Many windows fill the home with light. Lovely hardwood floors throughout. Separate laundry room, basement, garage. $349,900
