Littleville Attracted Thousands to Chesterton

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Littleville Attracted Thousands to Chesterton
by Paula McHugh
Magical must be the only way to
describe the experience of those lucky
enough to have visited the former town
of Littleville.
Magical is the feeling one gets when
looking through old photographs of the
little town within Chesterton that William
Murray had conceived in the mid-1930’s.
Envy is another feeling one gets when
reading the accounts of a stroll through
the Lilliputian-sized community. All
that remains today of a sprawling
Littleville is the crumbling remains of
the stone castle that Murray had designed
to resemble the Bavarian Neuchwanstein.
Littleville exists today only in
Chesterton’s historical accounts, in some
townsfolk’s memories, and in hard-to-find
film and magazine archives. In its heyday, Littleville attracted upwards of
110,000 visitors from across the United
States and as far away as Tokyo, Japan.
A group of unidentified adults admire Harry Koch’s replica
of Chesterton’s Bethlehem Lutheran Church (which is
located on Lincoln Street). At noon and 6pm each day
except Sundays, music would drift from the tower of the
Littleville church.
(photo courtesy of the Westchester Historical Museum)
Murray’s creative backyard city, which
stretched across four 25-yard lots, also
attracted the media: U.S. newspapers,
Caravan magazine, Popular Science,
Popular Mechanics, Scientific Films and
Paramount Pictures featured the tiny-sized,
electrically-wired village and its more
than 125 buildings.
Littleville
Continued on Page 2
A very young Phyllis, John, and Sally Canright, no doubt feeling like Masters of the Universe, walk along the sidewalks of Littleville. It had to be much
easier for them to bend and stoop to see into the tiny windows of the town shops. Murray had arranged window displays in many of them. To the left is
the County Courthouse modeled after the one Murray got his marriage license from in Mason City, Iowa. Murray put a dollar timepiece into the
courthouse’s clock tower. On the far right is a scale model of Chesterton’s Bethlehem Lutheran Church, built by son-in-law Harry Koch.
(Photo courtesy of the Westchester Historical Museum).
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All that remains today of a sprawling Littleville is the crumbling remains of the
stone castle that Murray had designed to resemble the Bavarian Neuchwanstein.
(2003 photo courtesy of John Canright).
Littleville
Continued from Page 1
John Canright remembers his visits Littleville
when he was a youngster. One of the postcards sold
at Littleville and now part of the Westchester Museum’s
collection shows a 4-year-old John Canright and his
two sisters, Phyllis and Sally, walking along one of the
tiny town’s streets.
“I remember Mr. Murray working in his shop, and
I remember the smell of the wood (in there)” John said,
adding that Littleville’s castle most fascinated him.
“The entry (to the castle) was big enough (for me)
to walk in,” he said.
When Murray started building his miniature houses, he did it to occupy his time during the Depression.
He worked at Inland Steel, and times were slow. In
1933, he began building houses, one at a time for his
garden and also to sell. Two years later, Murray and
his son-in-law, Harry Koch, created a rock garden for
Art Brocksmith’s Rock Garden Inn on Route 12.
Brocksmith figured that Murray’s miniatures might
attract more business to his inn and service station.
Murray decided to do a similar rock garden project
in his own back yard, and his hobby kept growing.
Murray framed his buildings in wood from orange
crates and apple boxes, then mortared the frames with
tiny stones. He made his own bricks and used linoleum
John Canright remembers when, as a 4-year old, he was able to go
into the entry of the castle. (2003 photo courtesy of John Canright)
for his carefully cut roof shingles. The houses stood
from 12 to 18 inches or higher in scale from _ to _ inches to the foot. By 1937, Murray had completed 80 buildings, and by 1939, Littleville grew to 125 buildings
and included Littleville Bay, (with a lighthouse, yacht
club, Coast Guard building and “the Empress of
Lilliput); Littleville Airport, farms, and industrial
area, downtown business section with miniature
window displays, the Littleville & Southern Railway,
a mill and mill pond, an amusement park, the stone
castle, and even a sewage treatment plant.
Littleville was not created to look like a miniature
Chesterton, Murray had explained. He included
buildings from his imagination and from memories
of other places he had lived His county courthouse was
a replica of Mason City, Iowa’s, a creation based on
where he got his marriage license. His Carnegie
Library had been a scaled down model of the one he
remembered when he lived in Grand Forks, Nebraska.
One of several buildings built by Harry Koch was
a replica of Chesterton’s Bethlehem Lutheran Church.
Koch spent a reported 306 hours crafting the church,
and he rigged a “singing tower” to play music regularly at noon and 6 p.m. daily except for Sundays.
“I remember the singing tower,” John Canright
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Murray used wood from apple and orange crates for his house construction. He cut pieces of linoleum to make roof shingles. He also made his
own bricks by pouring cement into molds and adding small stones.
said. “I think it might have chimed and it played hymns,
too.”
Koch also built the “Empress of Lilliput” ocean
liner, which had a tiny amplifier on deck for the
liner’s invisible dance orchestra. Throughout Littleville,
lights twinkled from the buildings and from ornamental
street lights in the business section of town. Littleville
had a barber shop, furniture store, post office, grocery,
hardware store, shoe store, restaurants, paint shop,
and a movie theatre with a marquee displaying its current stars, “Bob Dope and Jack Penny.”
Murray’s sense of whimsy is reflected within his newspaper columns that had been featured weekly in the
Chesterton Tribune. He also offered visitors copies of
his “Littleville News” for two cents a copy. In his
columns, also called “Littleville News,” Murray would
print the names of visitors from New York to California
and all points north and south who had signed his guest
book. The creative inventor also added items about
the “happenings” within the little village. In a June,
1938 column Murray wrote:
“Only one casualty marred the holiday spirit of
Littleville. The death of little Jack Minnow. When he
was missed in his favorite haunts, the pool was
dragged and our worst fears were realized. Funeral
arrangements have not yet been made….
“It took combined efforts of the police and fire
departments to evict an undesirable tenant, a family of bees, from a cottage on Gulliver’s avenue, but it
was finally accomplished and Littleville has again settled down to a peaceable existence.”
And when lawn spiders chose one of Murray’s
buildings for building cobwebs, the builder and visitor tour guide would point out his village’s Haunted
House.
Murray charged a nickel for admission to see
Littleville’s tiny treasures. He never planned to get
rich from his hobby, but instead used the fees to
Littleville
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Littleville Continued from Page 3
homes. The land on which Littleville had once enchanted thousands of visitors later became divided up for
build and expand He had laid out sidewalks for visreal, people-sized homes.
itors to follow as they wove their way around the litMore than twenty years after Murray had closed
tle town. Murray purchased a $2000 insurance polLittleville,
the widower moved to Michigan City to live
icy for Littleville and later commented that his
closer
to
his
sons. He continued his hobby into retireminiature creation was “the only city in the US covment.
He
passed
away during a visit to Iowa, but the
ered by insurance from just one company.” A paint com1
archived
memories
of his magical little village remain
pany donated 3 ⁄2 gallons of house and barn paint
a fascinating part of Chesterton’s history.
and enamels for Littleville’s buildings. Murray operated a gift shop on the premises where visitors
could buy postcards, calendars, and finished or
semi-finished model houses, barns and garages.
During the winter, he kept many of the houses
inside his work area to protect them from the elements.
Littleville closed when the United States
entered World War II. Murray noted in his
“Littleville News” column that the emergencies
created by the war situation, and especially the
rubber shortage, made it necessary for him to close.
He did keep the castle grounds open on Sundays
for tourists, but the bulk of the miniature town
remained closed forever.
“One-fifth of the town of Chesterton went off
to serve in the war,” John Canright said. People
turned their attention to more serious matters durOne of the highlights of Littleville was Murray’s stone castle, fashioned in the likeing the 1940’s.
ness of Neuchwanstein Castle in Germany. With the impending US involvement in
Time and the elements took its toll. Sadly,
WWII, Murray closed Littleville, but kept the castle area open on Sundays. The
crumbling castle is the only structure that remains as a reminder of the magical
Littleville became a ghost town whose buildings
attraction that was Littleville. This photo was taken in 1982.
were either destroyed or ended up in private
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Chesterton Art Center Salutes Longtime Members
by Paula McHugh
Ann Ruge, Gloria and Walter Rector, and Vivian and
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very new." Neither did Irakli mind sampling cheesecake at Eli’s Restaurant. “It would take a year to taste
all the cheesecake,” he said.
Although in awe of Chicago, Irakli's appreciation
of his city was apparent. Tbilisi, he explained, is a city
of 1.2 million people that dates to the sixth century.
Many people, he said, visit Tbilisi to bathe in the sulfuric waters that aid the healing of wounds and ease
arthritic symptoms.
Irakli and Jack Lane look over the Atlas of Languages.
for several reasons. "I think my visit to the United States
will play a positive role, not only in my life and the
life of my community, but in Jack and Dani's life, too.
I'm sure they will visit Georgia and find out information
about Georgia and the surrounding area. We became
friends, and the main point, I think, is we can connect many other people to become friends, too. This
is a great opportunity -- finding your friends and
going to others to make friends, too."
Dani explained that she and her husband, who
have traveled throughout Europe, have been broadened by the experience. "It makes me want to see Tbilisi
and that region of the world that I never thought about,"
said Dani, who heads the Dunes Arts Foundation.
She noted that Irakli is well-versed in English.
"It's been really fun. He's charming and eager to
learn. What amazed me is that this person from
Georgia comes and can communicate well."
Basil Cross speaks with Irakli during a party at the New Buffalo home of
Dani and Jack Lane.
In New Buffalo, Irakli was pleased to find people
interested in learning about his country. "They listen
with great attention to find out who you are and
where you are from," he said. In the Lanes' home, Jack
pulled out an Atlas of Languages, to look over with
his guest. Irakli was taken aback that his host would
have a book detailing information about his country.
"Jack and Dani are surprising people," Irakli said.
After a week with the Lanes, Irakli is hoping to host
the couple in his home. "They became very interested in Georgia and my family," he said.
Such an international friendship pleased Irakli
Dani Lane is making plans to visit Irakli in Tbilisi, Georga.
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petition between companies would thwart cooperation.
"I thought it would be another way, but they are
friendly," Irakli noted.
Irakli’s company is a young one, having started in
1988. The knowledge he gains from more experienced companies, he said, is invaluable. At the Chicago
wine distributor, he planned to learn about marketing strategies and advertising as well as sit in on negotiations with retailers. He planned also to ask if the
company would share their business acumen with other
Georgians.
Georgains, Irakli explained, hold regard for the United
States’ history. “The United States,” he said, “is being
viewed as an old democracy.” He added, “ Our country has direction toward democratic development,
and the values, opinions and thoughts of people in the
United States can become values for Georgians.”
Irakli and Dorothy Storck started filling their plates with pork tenderloin.
At Tabor Hill, Irakli learned how a medium-sized
company is run in the United States, as well as
observed a cooperative spirit with other winemakers.
During the week at Tabor Hill, he spent time with the
general manager, chief winemaker, accountant and
heads of the laboratories.
"They shared with me the experience they have gained
throughout the years of their operation," Irakli said.
"It was really a great benefit for me because our
company is very young."
"It's easier to overcome difficulties when you are
equipped with other people's experience. People at Tabor
Hill, I think, they gave me the best knowledge and
experience they have obtained. Not only did Irakli
observe the operations at Tabor Hill but also at a winery in Paw Paw. It amazed Irakli when executives at
Tabor Hill called over to Paw Paw. He thought com-
Among the offerings Robert-Eric West made for the party was a spinach
salad that held jicama, figs, dried tomatoes, cilantro and wine vinegar.
Jacqui Schiewe, owner of the Wine Sellars, Union Pier, asked Irakli
about the wine his company makes.
Irakli’s visit was arranged through the U.S. State
Department.
New Buffalo resident Mary Pat O’Connor explained
that the State Department’s program gives entrepreneurs from varied countries the opportunity to meet
their peers. In this area, the International Visitors Center
of Chicago arranges placements. Mary Pat, who is on
the IVCC board of directors, thought the southwestern Michigan wineries would be an ideal place for Irakli
to learn about other vitners. And knowing that the Lanes
are well-traveled, she contacted them to be hosts.
Others who would like to participate in the exchange
may contact the IVCC, Mary Pat said. “We’re always
looking for members and people to host visitors, even
if it’s just to take them to dinner one night.”
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On March 12th, members and guests of the Lubeznik
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in which Fred Semmler, a multi-layered artist from
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engaged the audience by tracing his diversified background from his early career as a commercial illustrator to his current pursuit of painting in watercolor and pastels.
April Meeting
The next Guild meeting of the Lubeznik Art Center
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Mike Bell, Vice-President; Ed Raab, Treasurer; Chuck
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The workshop, which runs from July 12 through
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Center for the Arts. He currently has a selection of
his artworks on exhibit in the second floor school
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Winners of the writing contest have their works published in Portals, the annual PNC student literary journal. Students will present readings of their literary
works that include short stories, essays, poems, compositions and research papers. Certificates and monetary awards will be presented to the students in recognition of their achievements.
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department-related scholarships. Winners of previous Portals competitions will be recognized.
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CyberScribbles
by Paula McHugh
Coaching for Personal Development
Coaching has replaced what used to be called wellness counseling. The number of websites hosted by
professional coaches keeps growing. While most
coaches have set up their websites to promote their
businesses, many also have added bunches of free articles, assessments, rituals and more. Anyone needing
a dose of inspiration, motivation, creativity or guidance will want to take advantage of the information
available at these websites. I’ve picked out a few to
share with you here. Each of these sites has some sort
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Pocket Comadre: Latina coach Nancy Marmolejo
uses some Spanish terms, but it does not detract
Anglos from the content. A “comadre” is “a female friend,
advisor, confidant, who helps you through life’s ups
and downs…” Nancy offers several “rituals” or exercises for inspiration. Examples include, “Arts & Crafts
Day,” “Gratitude,” “First Steps in Your Mission
Statement,” and “Finding Your Community” among
self-improvement categories. “Finding Your Community”
had a link to Teleclass.com. For the cost of a one-hour
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Well, some of them do charge extra fees, but it’s
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Notre Dame St. Patrick’s Day Party
There was a St. Patrick’s Day party at Notre Dame School on March 17th. After the Mass, the Glee Club sang many
favorite Irish tunes and the Irish dancers did their favorite dances. Then the crowd joined the third graders for Irish
Soda Bread and coffee in the Parish Center. It was a great day!!
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Diggin' in the Earth
with Maggie Beyer
Yessss! Spring days are officially here. It’s time for
gardeners to do our annual pick-up -sticks. Why call
it work? It’s to get out and play, make a game of it,
limber up that lumbar, pitch those twigs toward the
basket for a rim shot, and give all those plants waiting to sprout some breathing space. I waxed rhapsodic
about those aged oaks flaunting their sturdy arms
toward the sky daring winter to do us in. Now they
send another message. They’ve shed the branches that
have weathered the years and won’t be needed anymore. Twigs that have had their usefulness can now
be told get thee gone. It’s a lesson for all of us marching forward in our accumulation of years: get rid of
stuff. Not just material possessions that can certainly find another home, but old ideas and notions
of now things ought to be, and sometimes aren’t.
The New Age has the mantra: Live in the Now, even
when the present time is hard to take, like those
chilling seconds of silence at the end of the Lehrer News
Report on PBS that seem to drag on to soul-deadening eternity when pictures of those who have died in
combat scroll on and on.
The “Now” for me right now means getting on
with those caladiums. I’ve cleared a sunny corner of
my sun porch and brought in some of my container
garden pots to let their soil warm up a bit before setting the bulbs to begin their job of
sprouting. It may seem obvious
to remind newbie bulb growers
that bulbs should be planted
with the top up with their noses
facing toward the sun and their
squat bottoms down in the soil
where the roots will grow, but some of them
are foolers and make it hard to discern which way is
up. Actually, caladium are not bulbs, but tubers. So
are potatoes. Like the potato, I read that they will sprout
shoots even if placed upside down, roots growing up
all about them. It’s supposed to make the plant bushier. There are also bulby things like corms and rhizomes
that fall into the generic name of bulbs. I’m not that
fussy in distinguishing them as a master gardener might
be, but give me time, give me time. Caladium, which
were discovered in the Amazon basis of Brazil, come
in sizes from an inch and a half up through jumbo,
mammoth, and super mammoth (see last week’s
Beacher for the bushel basket sized big mama of
them all), and they like a warm, moist soil to grow.
Cool soil slows up the growth; 70 degrees will do and
my porch, now open for living, can do that nicely. My
little reference chart says its safe to plant them outside when it’s time to plant okra seed in the vegetable
garden. As if. If I had a vegetable garden, would I plant
okra? Not bloody likely.
Caladium calls to shady gardeners because that’s
what they prefer, though a couple of hours of full sun
serves some varieties. The soil should be porous and
planting mix with some perlite works. Peat moss or
other organic material such as compost should be mixed
in, and planting should be 2 to 3 inches deep, unless
you have some of those big mamas would have to go
down a foot or more. Fertilizer in the soil at planting, and regularly later, but not near or touching the
leaves, watered in. Fertilizer with high nitrogen content will produce more green leaves that the brilliant
colors most desired. If greenish white flowers start during the growing season, one must lop them off before
they slow production of the colorful leaves. You want
all the colorful leaves you can get since caladium
can be counted on for color in shady areas where
sun-loving flowers won’t grow. I have more information than I really need to know about how to winter
the bulbs but now is not the time to worry about
that. I’ll do my Scarlet and think about that tomorrow.
Now is the time to think about April and the playful things that should be done this month. Here are
some I found from the list in the Gay Gardener web
site):
*After Forsythia flowers have faded, prune shrubs
if needed.
(Forsythia is a giving shrub; let a branch droop to
set in the soil and you have another bit of bush to plant.
*As tulip bulbs show, a dusting of fertilizer will produce larger and taller flowers.
(I didn’t know that, but I do know that deer like some
tulips more than others).
* Avoid tramping on dormant perennials that have
not emerged above ground yet.
(I have wasted many a penny over-planting because
I became impatient).
* Drain and clean the Lily pond.
(No, I didn’t put a netting across my pond last fall.
Yes, that slimy, slithery job still awaits).
* Pull away any old foliage from iris.
(I do iris, and a friend has offered me some blues
I’ve admired, so will do more).
* Prune Hydrangea, Rose of Sharon, Buddleia and
Abelia.
( I have all these except Abelia. Will have to see what
that one is).
* Set out Pansies, English Daisies, and Forget-menot from the cold frame.
(Everybody has a cold frame, right. I let Forget-menots seed themselves and get pansies from the store.)
* Shrubs can be planted any time this month.
(That’s an April job to give a gardener inspiration). And so it is.
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Tomie dePaola: Entertaining and Amazing
by Mary Fox
Tomie dePaolo signs Kathy Breitowich’s copy of My First Chanukah.
Kathy Breitowich arrived at Tomie dePaola's talk
with a copy of My First Chanukah, written by the author
years ago. With Tomie signing books at The Works building at Lighthouse Place, Kathy would finally have an
autographed copy.
"This is mine," the New Buffalo resident said. "I first
bought it for my nephews. It's gone through seven children so far."
Kathy was one of about 300 people at Lighthouse
Place to hear Tomie read his latest book Pascual
and the Kitchen Angels. The quiet as Tomie read was
evidence of the group's familiarity with the author and
illustrator. "He's an amazing man, and he's written
an unbelievable number of books," Kathy said.
As students from St. Mary of the Lake School,
New Buffalo, and Coolspring, Joy, Niemann, Pine,
Springfield, Edgewood and Knapp Elementary Schools
in Michigan City listened, Tomie told of the inspiration for Pascual and the Kitchen Angels.
After a Mexican friend brought a carving of the saint
as a gift for Tomie's kitchen, the New Hampshire-based
author began researching. "I had never heard of him
before. I had heard of a lot of saints, but I'd never heard
of Saint Pascual," Tomie told his audience.
Tomie discovered that the former shepherd turned
monk lived in Spain in the 1500s. "Because he wasn't educated, the monks sent him to the kitchen," Tomie
said. From the food that came from that kitchen, a legend was born about the monk who fed the poor. It was
that legend that captivated Tomie. In the book, the
author tells of how angels cooked while the monk with
no culinary talents prayed.
The saint is unlike Tomie, who told of his prowess
with pots and pans. "I need a praying angel, but I don't
need a cooking angel," the author/illustrator said. "I'm
a good cook."
Explaining his background to the children, Tomie
said he illustrated six books before he began writing.
His first illustrations were for a science book. That
was about 40 years and 200 books ago, said the nearly 70-year-old. The characters and ideas come from
varied experiences.
Tomie quickly drew his character Strega Nona for the students.
Students from eight elementary schools listened quietly as
Tomie read from Pascual and the Kitchen Angels.
The character Strega Nona (Italian for Grandma
Witch), who is in eight books, was doodled while
Tomie was bored during a faculty meeting. The idea
for Guess Who's Coming to Santa's for Dinner, due out
in September, came from a Christmas card. In that
book, Santa's wife welcomes a wide variety of relatives
for the Christmas meal.
Nothing is quick in the writing, illustrating and publishing world, Tomie explained to the children. "I get
the idea for a book. I write the story, and then I do the
illustrations. That takes about a year," Tomie said. It
takes another year for the book to be published.
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The line of
Tomie’s
followers
was a
long one.
Strega Nona, Italian for Grandma Witch, appears in eight of Tomie’s books.
Vicki Carroll bought books for Tomie to sign for her family
and the Renaissance Academy.
Aspiring illustrator Lucas Carroll showed off his painted face to Tomie.
Tomie's books, from Strega Nona, Her Story, to 26
Fairmount Ave., hold readers' and pre-readers' attention. That was illustrated as Lucas Carroll, Grand Beach,
showed off his painted face to Tomie. "I wanted to show
Tomie my art. I want to be the same thing as he is,"
Lucas said, Mother Vicki explained, "He wants to write
books and draw pictures for them."
And perhaps his mother knows that he will be famous
one day, just as Tomie's mother did.
Tomie’s fans who were unable to attend the talk may
still buy autographed copies of his books at The
Bookstore at Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets.
Tomie stopped by the store early enough to autograph many of his titles that the store carries. The
Bookstore sponsored Tomie’s coming to Michigan
City.
Michigan City Public Library employees Carmon Judge and
Marilyn Eddy look over their autographed books.
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foodstuff by carolyn m connell
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Coming soon – the Five-Stars
My dictionary says, Five-star: a hotel/restaurant/food venue of the highest quality.
You’ll soon be reading about the brand new FiveStar Supper Club, certainly of high quality. Those five
stars include me and four friends who also love to cook.
(Well, Shirlee Anderson doesn’t love to cook as much
as she used to, but if you ever tasted her baconwrapped water chestnuts you, too, would demand
she join your supper club.)
We got together a while back at my place for an organizational meeting, along with our first supper. I
concocted a vintage recipe of mushroom lasagne and
splurged on three bottles of wine that were suggested by the connoisseur mentioned below (every supper club needs a wine connoisseur). Shirlee brought
that outstanding water chestnut starter; Pat Latchford
put together a most artistic tossed salad with avocado
and mandarin orange slices; Gayle Fox borrowed
Panozzo Pantry’s recipe for spectacular spinach-prosciutto bread; Mary Samelson went for perfection in
the dessert department. (She’d spent considerable time
on two other dessert dishes, then threw them both out,
ending up with some delicious ice cream dabbled
with chocolate cake crumbles. Mary always goes to
great lengths for perfection – we’ll have to watch
her.) And we have a sub. Friend and neighbor Gloria
Godfrey has agreed to sit in (cook in) at our suppers
if one of us is out of town or under the weather. I wouldn’t be surprised if she tries to sneak into every supper – she’s as food addictive as the rest of us. Gloria,
you’re star #6.
That evening we made our rules – like, how often
we’d get together and how each hostess would choose
the entr_e and buy the complimentary wine. The
entr_e plus the wine is expensive, but since we decided to meet every six weeks, we can each handle that,
when its our turn. (That organizational wine and
lasagne probably cost me a little over $60, but next
time we meet, my assignment is a nice loaf of crusty
$3 bread – a pleasant offset, dollar-wise).
During that first meeting, Gayle came up with
the name Five-Star and we voted for that one over
“Gourmet Gurus” and “Fab Five Cooks.” It was a
fun evening and I assure you it will get even better
as we move along. Oh, yes, we all agreed our first
evening’s food was divine.
Hostess Mary Samelson, next time, will serve
bouillabaisse as the entr_e and the rest of us will choose
how to fill our side dish categories. As for wine, well,
readers, stay tuned. Because in next week’s Beacher
you’ll read all about our lovely wine tasting a week
before the upcoming supper. The tasting will be under
the tutelage of a great connoisseur and a five-star perfect host.
Meantime, here’s Shirlee’s recipe. Get out the
toothpicks:
BACON-WRAPPED WATER CHESTNUTS
1 can chestnuts, drained
bacon, cut into three pieces and slightly stretched
and wrapped around each chestnut
Place in oven-proof dish and slather each chestnut with a sauce of:
1/2 c. ketchup
1/2 c. brown sugar
Bake in preheated 400_ oven for about 45 minutes.
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All instructors are professional musicians who will customize a program suited to your ability. This is a
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If you’re thinking about renting our facility
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The gym has become a popular place for graduation
and birthday celebrations. Our rates are very reasonable
and we have tables and chairs available at no charge.
Ladies, it’s time to start cleaning your closets for
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Vintage Clothing Program at Barker
“Identifying Vintage Clothing” will be the program
for the Wed., April 7th meeting of the Barker Civic
Center Guild.
The speaker, Sandra Young Parker, the Executive
Director of Healthy Communities of LaPorte County,
has been collecting clothing dating from 1900 through
the 1960s. She will display items from her collection and give tips on collecting vintage clothing.
Guests are invited to wear an old-time article of clothing and also bring representative period items to
show.
The meeting is at 7 p.m. at the Barker Mansion,
631 Washington St., Michigan City. Refreshments
will be served.
The Barker Guild is the auxiliary arm of the Civic
Center concerned with ongoing restoration, maintenance, and promotion of the mansion. Programs feature history, antiques, Victorian art, architecture,
and customs. New members are invited to attend. For
more information, phone 873-1520.
Coolspring Reader’s Group
Join the Reader’s Group that meets at the Coolspring
Branch of the LaPorte County Public Library, corner
of Johnson Rd. & 400 North in Michigan City.
Members choose a book to read each month and then
meet to share their ideas and insights. Everyone is
welcome to attend.
This month’s meeting will take place on Tues.,
April 6, 7 p.m. The selection for April is Lucky Man:
A Memoir by Michael J. Fox.
For more information, phone 879-3272. Phone 48
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April 1 — Travelogue series: “Germany” by Clint
Denn. 7:30 pm at the Elston Theatre. $5 at the door.
April 1-6 — “The Company” a film by Robert
Altman starring Neve Campbell and Malcolm McDowell.
Thurs. & Fri., 6:15 pm; Sat. & Sun. 3:30 & 6:15;
Mon. 6:15 pm (EST). Rated PG-13. Also showing: “Fog
of War.” Thurs-Mon. 9 pm only. Vickers Theatre, 6 N.
Elm St., Three Oaks, MI. 269/756-3522 or www.vickerstheatre.com
April 1-3 -- AAUW, Valparaiso Branch Used Book
Sale. 8 am-8 pm Thurs & Fri; 8 am-1 pm Sat.
Valparaiso University’s Great Hall at US 30 & Sturdy
Rd. 219/464-9200.
April 1-3 — “The Cripple of Inishmann.” Presented
by the Community Theatre Guild at Chicago Street
Theatre, 154 W. Chicago St., Valparaiso. Curtain
Fri. & Sat. @ 8 pm; Sun., March 28 @ 2:30 pm. Tix
$12/adults, $10/sen. cit., $8/students. 219/464-1636.
April 2-3 — “A Delicate Balance.” Edward Albee’s
Pulitzer Prize winning play performed by the Festival
Players Guild as part of their Winter Arts Series in
cooperation with Head Fine Arts of Mishawaka.
Curtain Fri 8 pm & Sat 2 pm. Tix $10/adults, $9/sen.
cit., $5/students high school age and above.
April 2-4, 9-10, 16-18 — “Side by Side by Side.”
Stephen Sondheim’s musical revue at Footlight
Theatre, 1705 Franklin St. Curtain 8 pm on Fri & Sat;
2 pm on Sun. Tix $10: 874-4035. April 3rd performance
sold out; no performance on Easter Sunday.
April 3 — Easter Brunch ideas at Panozzo’s Pantry,
19135 W US 12, New Buffalo. 1-4 pm (EST). Delicious
foods to sample. Free & open to the public.
April 3 — 11th Annual Juried Art Exhibition at The
Art Barn, 695 N400E, Valparaiso. 7 pm. Awards presented at 8 pm. Info 219/462-9009
April 3 — “Wish Upon a Star: Justin Hayford
Sings the Disney Songbook.” At The Acorn Theater,
107 Generations Dr., Three Oaks, MI. Curtain 8 pm
(EST). Tix $15; phone 269/756-3879 or at the door.
April 3-4 -- 13th Annual Prairie Pride Folk Art
Show. Fawn Run Farm, 3883 E 700 N, Rolling Prairie.
10 am-5 pm. 219/778-2809. Free parking & adm.
April 3-4 — “The Princess and the Pea.” Presented
by the Community Theatre Guild at Chicago Street
Theatre, 154 W. Chicago St., Valparaiso. Curtain
Sat. 11 am & 2 pm; Sun., March 28 @ 6 pm; Sun., April
4 @ 2 pm. For the entire family. Tix $5 gen. adm.,
reserved seating; phone 219/464-1636. or log onto
www.ctgonline.org
April 5 — The Writer’s Block, a group for amateur
writers. 7 pm at LaPorte County Public Library, 904
Indiana Ave., LaPorte. No fee or registration
April 6 — Coolspring Readers Group. 7 pm at the
Coolspring branch of the LaPorte Public Library,
corner of Johnson Rd & 400 North. Lucky Man: A
Memoir by Michael J. Fox will be discussed. Free &
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open to the public; no registration: Info 879-3272.
April 6-7 — Preschool Storytime for 3-5 year olds.
Coolspring Branch of the LaPorte County Public
Library, corner Johnson Rd & 400 North. At 10:15 am
either day. Preregister at 879-3272. Free & open to
the public. Crafts will be included.
April 7 -- Bloodmobile at St. John’s Church, Franklin
& St. John Rd. Noon-6 pm. 1-800/448-3543.
April 7 — Mighty Mic Showcase. 6:30 pm at the
Michigan City Public Library. Showcase your talent.
Guest host Nic Orbovich will be MC. Free & open to
the public. Info 873-3049.
April 7 — “Identifying Vintage Clothing.” Program
for the Barker Civic Center Guild. 7 pm. Presented
by Sandra Young Parker, the Executive Director of
Healthy Communities of LaPorte County. Guests are
invited to wear an old-time article of clothing.
Refreshments will be served. New members invited
to attend. Info 873-1520.
April 7 — VU American Chamber Trio in concert.
7:30 pm in the Duesenberg Recital Hall on campus
of Valparaiso University. Free & open to the public.
April 8 — Advanced Internet Class at the LaPorte
County Public Library. 9:30 am or 1:30 pm. Register
at 219/362-6156 or at the Information Desk. 904
Indiana Ave., LaPorte. Free & open to the public.
Through April 22 — “In-Sight.” Area Artists Assoc.
members exhibition at Michigan City City Hall Lobby,
100 E. Michigan Ave. Paintings, drawings, photography,
wood and ceramics. Can be viewed 8 am-4:30 pm,
Monday-Friday.
Places to Visit:
Barker Mansion, 631 Washington St., Michigan City.
Adm. $4/adults, $2/kids 18 and under, free/kids under
3. Guided tours Mon-Fri 10 am, 11:30 am, 1 pm; Sat
& Sun noon & 2 pm. 873-1520.
Great Lakes Museum of Military History, 360
Dunes Plaza, Michigan City. Info 872-2702 or on the
web at www.militaryhistorymuseum.org
LaPorte County Historical Museum, county complex in downtown LaPorte, Indiana. Hours 10 am-4:30
pm, Tues-Sat. Adm. free; donations welcome. 219/3266808, ext. 276 or www.lapcohistsoc.org.
Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W. 2nd St.,
Michigan City. Tues.-Fri., 10 am-4 pm; Sat. 10 am-2
pm. Phone 874-4900.
New Buffalo Railroad Museum, 530 S. Whittaker
St., New Buffalo, MI. Open Mon-Fri, 9 am-5 pm;
Sat-Sun, 10 am-3 pm (MI time). Info 269/469-5409.
Old Lighthouse Museum, Washington Park, Michigan
City. Open Tues-Sun, 1-4 pm. Adm. $2/adults, $1/kids
grades 8-12, 50 cents/kids grades 1-8, free to preschoolers. Group tours avail.: 872-6133. Closed Jan. & Feb.
Rag Tops Museum of Michigan City. 209 W. Michigan
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Travels with Charley:
Monkeying with a Belated Chinese New Year in Three Oaks
by Charles McKelvy
Thanks to a gracious invitation from our good friends and neighbors, Sue and Mark Strieter and their lovely daughter Pearl, I am able to file the following report for your reading pleasure: (Three Oaks, Mich.)
Cindy Champnella, who is the
author of The Waiting Child
(Saint Martin’s Press, 2003, New
York), then gave a moving talk on
how she and her husband Rick
came to adopt two girls from
China, and how the faith of the
second girl, named Jaclyn, saved
the life of an orphan boy in China.
Sue Strieter catches up with
one of her young friends.
Mark Strieter helped his wife
Sue keep the food and beverages flowing.
. . . Members of the Berrien County Families with
Children from Asia and their guests belatedly celebrated the Year of the Monkey in Three Oaks on
March 13th with authentic Chinese food, dance, and
a lecture by the author of a book about adopting children from China.
The event’s organizer, Sue Strieter of Harbert,
said she waited until March 13th to celebrate Chinese
New Year because that’s when the Great Wall Song
and Dance Ensemble of Kalamazoo was available.
“They were completely booked for Chinese New Year’s
in February, so we decided to delay our annual event
so we could add to our celebration with their
amazing dancing,” Strieter said during
the gala event.
Indeed, those who filled the hall at Saint
Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church
on West Ash Street were filled with awe as
eight Great Wall dancers took their audience on an interpretive tour of China,
Tibet, and Mongolia.
The audience gave them a standing
ovation, and members of the troupe said
they looked forward to returning for next
year’s celebration of Chinese New Year in
Three Oaks. And, they said, they would bring
their own children so their kids could play
with the adopted children from China who
were cavorting about the hall.
Honored guests
at the celebration: Rick and
Cindy
Champnella of
Farmington
Hills, Michigan
with their three
lovely daughters — (from
left to right)
Christy, Jaclyn
and Kate. Cindy
gave a moving
account of how
her adopted
Chinese daughter saved the
life of another
Chinese
orphan.
The Great Wall Song and Dance Ensemble traveled all the way from
Kalamazoo to make the evening special.
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Champnella, who had traveled from Farmington
Hills with her family for the event, was moved to tears
several times as she described how a four-year-old Jaclyn
had persisted in getting the Champnellas to save
the little boy who had been under her care at the orphanage in China. She was also moved to laughter because
the amazing story also involved the actor and comedian Tom Arnold who happened to be romantically
involved with her step-daughter at a key moment in
the story. Although Tom Arnold’s star had fallen in the
United States, he was enormously popular in China
at the time, and an autographed photo of Roseanne
Barr’s former husband was all it took to get the
Chinese bureaucracy off dead-center.
Jaclyn’s saga is too long and compelling to repeat
in full here, so please be it known that it is all movingly contained in Champnella’s 244-page book which
is available for $23.95 from local bookstores. If that
sounds like a lot to spend on a book, please consider
that all proceeds from the sale of The Waiting Child
will be donated to charity to benefit the children
who remain in Chinese orphanages. (Memo to Sally
Carpenter: this book will have you up all night weeping — I promise!!)
Cindy Champnella noted that there are 1.5 million
children living today in China outside family protection
and urged her audience to consider adopting additional
Chinese children.
Granted, she was preaching
to the choir, but several audience members said they just
might return to China with a
mind to taking another child into
their families.
In addition to their annual
Chinese New Year’s celebration,
the group also gathers for a beach
party in summer and a fall
potluck.
Jaclyn Champnella (left) of Farmington Hills, Michigan and Harbert’s own
Pearl Strieter (right) enjoy the cuisine of their native China.
“We see these children as a bridge between two cultures,” Sue Strieter said. “They are clearly growing
up in America and being educated in our system,
but we are ensuring through events like this that they
appreciate their heritage, customs, culture and language.”
For information and inspiration about adopting a
child from China, please call Sue Strieter at 269/4264322. Or contact Cindy Champnella on-line at: [email protected]
This all-fall-down game was a big hit with the younger crowd.
The adults were too chicken to try it.
Daniel Yu of Granger, Indiana celebrates
the Year of the Monkey.
Emily Sarra of Sawyer, points out
her birthplace in China on a toy
globe.
The Great Wall Song and Dance Ensemble of Kalamazoo with their young admirers.
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as Rip Van Winkle and Ichabod Crane, was the first
American writer to gain fame abroad as well as at home.
On April 3, 1860, the legendary "Pony Express"
began service between St. Joseph, Missouri and
Sacramento, California, a distance of 1,966 miles. The
service would last for only about 18 months, being
replaced by the transcontinental telegraph.
On April 4, 1818, Congress decreed that the flag of
the United States should consist of 13 red and white
stripes and 20 stars, and that a new star should be
added for each new state that was admitted to the Union.
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of office, President William Henry Harrison died of
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On April 4, 1864, Abraham Lincoln said, "I claim not
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On April 5, 1614, Pocahontas, daughter of Indian Chief
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On April 5, 1621, the Mayflower sailed from Plymouth,
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and at 11 a.m. join Connor Shaw of Possibility Place
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Sponsored by Friends of Indiana Dunes, Inc.
1-2:30 p.m. ANIMAL ROOM ADVENTURE. Join a
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for Environmental Education and a hike through
Miller Woods. Help the ranger feed the Douglas
Center’s animals, while learning about these magnificent
creatures. Snakes, toads, turtles and salamanders are
a few of the animals you will feed. The program will
end with a short hike in search of their wild relatives.
7:30-8:30 p.m. SPRING BEAUTY CONTEST. Join local
botanist Barbara Plampin to find out how spring
wildflowers manage to emerge, bloom, store food and
set seed all before the trees leaf out and cut off the
sunlight. Meet at Dorothy Buell Memorial Visitor
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1-3 p.m. HORSING AROUND: SOWING THE OATS.
Watch the draft horses pull ol’ time planters as they
assist Farmer Jim with the planting of the oat field
(weather permitting). Meet at Chellberg Farm fields.
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ledgerock, sod, hydroseeding, clean-ups, trimming. - LOW PRICES ON
MULCHES, PULVERIZED SOIL, 12 TYPES DECORATIVE ROCKS,
FLAGSTONE. - 13-Acre Garden Center. 7,000 Sq. Ft. Gift Store.
FREE ESTIMATES. - 219/778-2568.
CHUCK'S LANDSCAPING AND TREE SERVICE.
Custom landscape design & installation. Tree & shrub planting.
Compete Lawn Renovation, i.e., Seed & Sod - Mulch & River Rock.
Retaining Walls & Planters: Rock. Block Flagstone Timbers. Railroad ties.
Drain Tile Installation for Water Control
Brick Patios -- Driveway Designs -- Parking Problems? Resolved!
High tolerance tree and stump removal -- Tree and bush removal
Insured and References - Senior Discount.
ONE CALL DOES IT ALL
219/874-8785
DEUTSCHER LANDSCAPING
Specializing in lawn maintenance, sod, seed, retaining walls, and more.
Celebrating 10 years in business. Call now to receive 10% discount on
all landscaping and lawn maintenance needs. Office 219/879-7829.
Cell 219/871-9182. - Ron Deutscher, Owner/Landscaper.
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Premium equipment and benefits. Excellent earning potential,
and still be OFF WEEKENDS! It's not a job, it's a future.
FOR CDL Training, Call today. - 1-800-882-7364 AC0064
CREEKWOOD INN -- A pleasant escape for a self-starter as Friday &
Saturday evening Innkeeper. -- Call 219/872-8357 for appointment.
WANT TO BUY OR SELL
ART & OFFICE SUPPLIES (FIRME'S)
(2 Stores) 11th & Franklin Streets, Michigan City - 219/874-3455
Highway 12, Beverly Shores - Just West of Traffic Light.
FOR SALE -- TWO WAVERUNNERS w/duel trailers. 1997 Arctic Cat
Tigershark. 768 CC. 90 HP. 1994 Yamaha Pro VXR. 701 CC. 63 HP.
Take them all at $3,900. - Phone 219/872-5611.
SUNQUEST PRO WOLFF TANNING BED, $1,000. 8' x 5' SLATE
POOL TABLE, $250. - Both Excellent Condition. - 219/874-5294.
REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE WANTED - BUY OR RENT
FAMILY WITH ONE TODDLER, currently living in Long Beach, seeking
3-4/BR, 2/bath year round rental house in or near Long Beach. Non-smoking. No animals. References avail. Please call 219/879-7914.
SERIOUS BUYER SEEKING VACANT LOT, in Beach Area, on which
to build. Call 312/984-0268 days, or 708/528-0805 evenings.
COMMERCIAL - RENTALS/LEASE/SELL
GOLDEN SANDES STORE AND LOCK
4407 E. U.S. 12 (@ Hwy. 212) Michigan City, IN. 219/879-5616.
OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE IN POPULAR HACIENDA BUILDING
Sizes from 720 SF up to 1750 SF.
For more information call 219/874-8748
RENTAL INDIANA
STOP 26 - LAKE SHOE DRIVE -- 4/BR, 2 1/2 Baths.
Front deck. Back porch. - Call 219/879-0615, or 773/233-1161.
HOUSE FOR RENT IN LONG BEACH
3/BR. Across from lake. Great view & beach. Call 219/874-8692.
DUNESCAPE BEACH CLUB
LAKEFRONT CONDOS -- 2 and 3 bedrooms.
Winter Rentals -- $1,250 to $1,600 per month
DUNESCAPE REALTY - 219/872-0588.
SEASONAL & YEAR-ROUND HOMES FOR LEASE
•• 4/BR, 3/BATH 2 STORY HOME - Just 3 doors from the beach at
Stop 26. Available, furnished or unfurnished, on a one year basis.
$1,200/mo plus utilities.
•• 3/BR, 2/BATH FURNISHED HOME - Sheridan Beach, just 1 door from
the lake. Available for seasonal lease for $1,000/mo plus utilities.
•• 1/BR CONDO IN MARINA PARK. Available, seasonally, for
$800/mo, or year-round for $1,200/mo plus utilities.
MERRION & ASSOCIATES REALTORS
219/872-4000 www.merrionandassoc.com
Many Thanks to My Many Lake Shore Customers
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Competitive Rates - Senior Citizens Discounts
60 day warranty on most Service Work
1 Hour Minimum Service Call - Travel Time 1 Way - Sorry, No Credit
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LONG BEACH COZY 4/BR HOUSE AT STOP 15 (Across from Beach)
Fireplace and Large Deck. No pets. Call 708/579-1745.
FLINT LAKE-VALPARAISO - Charming hillside house surrounded by
trees. Spacious living room. Fireplace. Big Country Kitchen. 1/BR.
Glassed in study. Steps to the beach. Peaceful. Perfect for writer,
artist, or loving couple. $630/month. -- Call 219/771-2779.
LONG BEACH HOUSE FOR RENT ON LAKE SHORE DRIVE
3/BR. AC. FP. Furn. Avail Sept thru May. $750/mo + util.
Call 708/424-8756, or 219/874-8428.
DUNESCAPE BEACH CLUB
Gorgeous 3-level condo. Decks, Jacuzzi, 2-car garage, fireplace,
3/BR, 2 and 1/2 bath. Beautifully FURNISHED and decorated. The
beach and all club amenities, including indoor pool and workout
facilities, are just steps away. Avail Immediately through May 31
(June negotiable). $900/month. Call (865) 384-8104.
SHERIDAN BEACH - Brand new. Lake Shore Drive. Lake view.
3/BR, 2/Bath. Fireplace. Central air. Washer/dryer.
Year round, $1,500/mo. Utilities included. - 219/872-4446.
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. Wah/dry. A/C. Cable, TV/DVD,
Stereo, Computer. All linens. Bicycles. 8 Blocks to beautiful beach.
Sat/Sat rental, $1,200/wk. Photos avail. A must see. 773/929-2295.
CHARMING MICHIANA SHORES COTTAGE IN WOODED AREA
A little over a block from great beach. Rustic charm with modern
conveniences. 2-New baths and kitchen. Fireplace. Air/Cond.
Beach Shower , BBQ
Dishwasher. 2 + Bdrms. Avail June Thru Sept. by the week.
Call 773/935-1855 days, or 773/248-3265 evenings.
SHERIDAN BEACH - Large, luxury 3/BR, 1 1/2 Bath. Across from
Beach. Cent/Air. W/D. Avail Apr 1st. $1,000/mo. - 219/872-4446.
SUMMER HOUSE FOR RENT IN LONG BEACH - Large 4/BR, 2/Bath
rehabbed vintage Oriole Trail cottage. Screened porch. Short walk to
Stop 28 beach. Select July/Aug weeks avail @ 950/wk.-- Call
219/874-4316, or 773/871-7304. Email [email protected]
ON THE BEACH - 3/BR, 2 1/2 Baths. Family room. A/C. New appliances. No pets. Decorator's own home. - Call 773/405-9879.
PARADISE VILLAS
Beach & Vacation Rentals
MAKE YOUR VACATION RESERVATIONS NOW!
Step off the back deck onto the sandy beaches of Lake Michigan in
Sheridan beach. Beautiful cottage, exceptionally clean, sleeps six. $2,500 wkly rental.
219/879-2104, 219/210-0259, 219/861-6328.wwwparadisevillas.biz
LONG BEACH HOUSE FOR RENT - Great location, very close to beach
and park. 4/BR, 2/Bath. A/C. W/D. New kitchen w/DW. Deck w/BBQ. Cable
TV. - Avail after 8/15/04 - Short/Long term. -- Call 312/953-9570.
LONG BEACH HOUSE RENTAL
Call now to reserve Summer'o4 weekly rental of this JUST refurbished 3/BR house. Sleeps 10. Includes new kitchen, lighting, furniture, beds & paint. Only one block from Stop 22 beach. No Pets.
For info/rates - call Tim at 773/975-1291
SHERIDAN BEACH ANNUAL LEASE -- Modern, 2/BR, 2/Bath, with
Master Suite. Stove, refrig, W/D, deck, storage unit. Off-street parking.
$750/mo + utilities. Credit Ck. No pets Broker/owner. 219/363-6810.
DESIRABLE BEACH HOUSE ON 2 LOVELY WOODED LOTS.
1/4 Block from lake (Stop 37) Michiana Shores. 3/BR + loft. Sleeps 8
comfortably. Cent/Air. Screened back porch & wrap around deck, +
porch off master bedroom. All utilities & cable included, except
phone calls. Avail weekly or monthly. Phone Mike @ 847/321-8661,
or Judy @ 847/967-8215.-- Email: [email protected].
NEWLY REMODELED 2/BR, 2/Bath Condo close to the beach.
1/Car garage. Fireplace. Annual lease only.
Call SHERIDAN BEACH REALTY GROUP at 219/873-1855
DUNE ACRES RENTAL
Secluded log cabin on Lake Michigan
2/BR, 2/bath, garage, great room, and stairs to the beach.
$1,400/month -- Call 219/741-7777
LNG BEACH - STOP 28 --3/BR, 1/bath. AC. W/D. Cable. Grill & deck.
3-Blocks from beach. Avail June-Aug. - $1,200/wk. 219/874-3292
BEACH AREA HOUSE - 206 Felton - Walk to beach.
Quiet neighborhood. 2/BR, 1/bath. No pets. Non-smokers preferred.
$700/month+ utilities & deposit. Year round rental. - 219/879-2195
RENTALS MICHIGAN
HOUSE FOR RENT - NEW BUFFALO - Convenient "in town"
location. 16 S. Townsend. Take the first right after Jackson's Market
on U.S. 12. Available now. Newly renovated. New appliances. New
window treatments. 2 Bedroom. Full dry basement. Large yard and
one car garage. VERY CLEAN! $700 per month. Security deposit &
references. NO SMOKERS. No pets. Please drive by first.
Call Gary at 269/449-2168 to see more.
BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE MICHIANA COTTAGE FOR SUMMER RENTAL
One block from beautiful Lake Michigan Beach at Stop 39. Fully
furnished--Charming Deco decor. Air conditioned, forty windows to
catch lake breezes. Sleeps up to eight persons. Three bedrooms.
Two full baths. Two woodburning fireplaces. New kitchen. Secluded
forty oak tree landscape with Adirondack chairs and hammocks.
TVs with cable and movie channels. BBQ grill. Available May
onward through October and selected winter holidays. Pets welcome. Call [773] 528-0825 or [773] 281-7100. Prefer longer tenancy,
but willing to consider weekly rentals with excellent tenants.
MICHIGAN - GRAND BEACH -- Lake front home, just 42 steps down
to a private beach on Lake Michigan. Enjoy magnificent sunsets
from this lake-front deck. Golf course and tennis courts are within
walking distance. This cozy 3/BR is air-conditioned and equipped
with a washer & dryer. Avail July & August for $1,750/wk, or June &
Sept. for $975/wk. Call 708/848-1025 for a viewing appointment.
FLORIDA RENTALS
FLORIDA KEY'S OCEANFRONT CONDO AVAIL FOR RENT
Swimming Pool. Tennis Courts. Gorgeous View with 2 Bedrooms
& 2 Baths. Weekly rental, $1,100.00. -- Call 219/872-5127.
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE GRAND BEACH, MI - By Owner. "Detail & photos at
www.gonehome.com, ad# 061928." Close to private beach, tennis, golf,
etc. Ph. 269/469-3944 for showing. Buyer's agent commission, $725,000.
MICHIANA SHORES -- New Construction - 1700 Sq. FT. Cape Cod.
Invest or own. Great deal from builder. Will be completed by July.
Please call 708/288-2481.
219-874-2015
Quality 1st
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Paver Patios • Garages
Deck Maintenance & More
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QUIETLY
CONDUCTING THE
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Off the Book Shelf
by Sally Carpenter
An Unpardonable Crime by Andrew Taylor
The dark despair of Charles Dickens’ London; the
drawing room manners and conversations of Jane
Austen; the fog shrouded mystery of Wilkie Collins;
the “elementary” sleuthing of Sir Arthur Conan
Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes.....mix in some unrequited
love, and you’ve got this week’s book recommendation.
I was totally blown away by this book. While the
story embodies the universal themes of love, hate,
revenge, murder and greed, the prose is strictly 19th
century...It just begs to be read aloud.
Our story takes place in England between the
years 1819 and 1820. The narrator is Thomas Shields,
a young man of no connections (translated: no money
or family of means) who, through his aunt, secured
a position as teacher at Mr. Bransby’s private school
for boys in the small village of Stoke Newington.
Little did he know what course his life would take from
this moment on....
The Rev. Mr. Bransby is a strict employer given to
plain speaking. “There is a thin line between frankness and brutality. I never knew on which side of the
line Bransby stood.”
There is also another teacher, Edward Dansey,
with whom Shields becomes friend and confidante. “He
wore a dusty little wig, usually askew, and had a cast
in one eye, which, without being actually oblique,
approached nearly to a squint.”
Two of the school’s students are Charlie Frant and
his friend Edgar Allen, both ten years old, small in
stature and prone to be picked on by the older boys.
Edgar is, of course, the future Edgar Allen Poe. The
author takes liberty in including him in this work of
fiction since history tells us that the American Poe did
indeed spend several of his school years in England.
Add to this collection a lawyer, Mr. Rowsell, who
handles the estate after Shield’s aunt dies. “I called
at the lawyer’s chambers. Mr. Rowsell was a large, redfaced man, bulging in the prison of his clothing as though
the blood were bursting to escape from his body.”
A strange man approaches the two boys in town one
day and, luckily, Shields is around to come to the boys’
rescue. A second encounter with the man results in
Shields being invited to accompany the boys to the
Frant’s home....and leads to meeting Mrs. Frant.
“What struck me first were the eyes, which were
large and blue.” Yeah, he’s hooked. Of course, there
is a Mr. Frant. “I envied him: here was a man who had
everything the gods could bestow including an air of
breeding and consequence that sat naturally upon him,
as though he were its rightful possessor.” In other words,
he was intolerable.
Mr. Frant is a banker in business with Mr. Carswall,
a nasty man who has a beautiful daughter, Flora. The
Frants and the Carswalls are related. “Money plays
its own tune, and in our different ways we all found
ourselves dancing to it.”
Other characters enter the picture including two
Americans who have business with Carswall....or is
that just an excuse? Since we see all the events
unfolding through the eyes of Thomas Shields, we must
read between the lines, filing away strange occurrences,
because, as was customary in society of that time, Shields
is seen only when needed and must withdraw when
summarily dismissed by Mr. Frant or Mr. Carswall.
And just like the servants, Shields sees and hears a
lot through half-closed doors and conversations down
the hallway.
Like a tightly formed flower bud slowly opens
petal by petal, so this multilayered story unfolds
scene by scene. Soon Frant’s bank collapses, a corpse
is found (is it Frant? The body is mutilated beyond
recognition)...then there’s another murder.....Shields
is being followed and he doesn’t know why......the
widow Mrs. Frant has an afternoon encounter with
him...and clues just keep piling up like so many
leaves in the yard....like the severed finger in the box.
Ugh. The problem is, everything just doesn’t add up.
Especially when Sheilds finds himself locked in a
coffin and hauled off to a strange destination. The poor
man just wanted a job! I liked Thomas Shields; he is
a passive sort of fellow, to be sure, but that just
makes him a product of his culture. He does all within his limited power to interpret the strange events
around him.
What does add up is that this is first rate storytelling.
An Unpardonable Crime is the winner of the 2003 CWA
Historical Dagger Award.
Till next time, happy reading!
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April 1, 2004
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872-4000
MERRION & ASSOCIATES REALTORS, INC.
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Specializing in Distinctive Properties
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