a people united
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a people united
Volume 17, Number 37 Thursday, September 20, 2001 In the blink of an eye, we have been reminded of just how fragile our existence on this earth is. We are profoundly saddened by the events of the past week, a nightmare come alive. And yet, with all the turmoil swirling around us, we need to remind ourselves that there is still beauty in the world. It has been demonstrated in the collective outpouring of care and support for, and by, those we know and those we do not know. A PEOPLE UNITED The stories that continue to unfold of unselfish courage inspire us, and touch us deeply. These are the images to impress upon our consciousness, to remind us of the good deeds of humankind… We continue to pray for the families of all whose lives were lost in this tragedy. We pray for our leaders, whose burden is great. GOD BLESS AMERICA Paula McHugh Page 2 September 20, 2001 911 Franklin Street • Michigan City, IN 46360 219/879-0088 • FAX 219/879-8070 e-mail: News/Articles - [email protected] email: Classifieds - [email protected] http://www.bbpnet.com/Beacher/ In Case Of Emergency, Dial 911 Published and Printed by THE BEACHER BUSINESS PRINTERS Delivered weekly, free of charge to Birch Tree Farms, Duneland Beach, Grand Beach, Hidden Shores, Long Beach, Michiana Shores, Michiana MI and Shoreland Hills. The Beacher is also delivered to public places in Michigan City, New Buffalo, LaPorte and Sheridan Beach. Subscription Rates 1 year $26 6 months $14 3 months $8 1 month $3 A Slice of Silence in the Rural Heartland by Paula McHugh If I could have been the Pied Piper, I would have brought along with me as many children as possible last Tuesday. At that moment now frozen in time, I was far from the turmoil surrounding the nation as the destruction unfolded in New York and Washington. I was in an area surrounded by cornfields in southern Lake County, and it just happened to be Tuesday morning. My destination was the Buckley Homestead. It would be inaccurate to tell you that this was one of the most peaceful places on the planet, but for me at the time, it was. I was far from the highway, and the sky above me was clear blue and quiet. No planes. No white ribbons of contrails. Only the corn was rustling. The visitor’s center and gift shop was closed, and I figured that it might only be open on weekends, when most people come here to participate in activities. I walked around the white clapboard building and was greeted by a friendly shaggy dog. Flies buzzed around. I was acutely aware of their hum, just as I was at the sound of the rustling corn across the two- The 520-acre Buckley Homestead is a living history museum based on early farm life. On this particular weekday, the only sounds that could be heard were the rustle of corn and an occasional moo of a cow. lane blacktop. I realized that without the usual 21st century sounds, from the sky, from the road, that I was experiencing a time warp of silence known well by the people of this land at the turn of the century, but not by us in contemporary society. I welcomed it, sadly knowing that it would be brief. No, this acute silence was not “normal.” Nothing about this day was normal for anyone in the United States. I followed the road around a bend to the Buckley farm and pulled into the dirt yard in front of the barn. More quiet, except for an occasional moo from beyond the barn. I had a look around, fully expecting a farm hand to appear any moment, yet it didn’t happen. I was free to explore on my own, with only written marker guides to follow. The Buckley Homestead and farm had been one of many destinations I planned to visit this year. The buildings are open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. from the first of May through the end of October, with other special events planned in December. The remainder of the 520-acre park, managed by the Lake County Parks Department, is open year-round. School groups often visit during weekdays, this Tuesday being no exception. Except that on this particular day, a school group had canceled its planned tour. This pastoral setting just east of Lowell allows visitors to peek at farm life as it existed just after the turn of century. The Buckley’s were originally from September 20, 2001 Page 3 Open ‘til 7 p.m. Evenings www.littlehousefashions.com Elegant Apparel for the [email protected] Fashion Conscious Woman This much-photographed barn was erected in 1916 was the farm’s most important structure. The Buckley’s carried out a successful dairy operation here. Women’s Apparel A Complete Collection We Have Every Piece in Every Print Offered Great Gift Ideas Ireland, having immigrated to the United States at the time of their country’s potato famine. Dennis and Catherine Buckley made their way to the Lowell area where some of their friends and relatives pioneered. Dennis purchased the original 79 acres in the mid1800’s from a serviceman who obtained the land grant for his military service, and after the patriarch’s death, the farmlands were passed to the Buckley sons. The Lake County Parks Department obtained the rural property in the 1980’s when it opened to the public as a living history site and recreation area. Heartland Continued on Page 4 Summer Clearance 50-60% off Tent Sale 90% off Last Sale Price Meet Us For Lunch And A Style Show THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 - ROSKOE’S, LA PORTE THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 - TIPPECANOE PLACE, SOUTH BEND 409 Alexander Street LaPorte, IN 326-8602 409 IN 326-8602 OnAlexander Hwy 35 - 5Street BlocksLaPorte, South of Lincolnway On Hwy 35 - 5Right Blocks of Lincolnway Turn on South Alexander Monday - Friday 9:30 to Saturday 9:30 to 5 Turn Right on7 Alexander Monday-Friday 10 to 6 Saturday 9:30 to 5 Page 4 September 20, 2001 Heartland Continued from Page 3 Much of the 1859 farmhouse retains its historic character, from the wood-shingled roof to the wide-planked wood floors. John Buckley raised beef cattle and grain on the farm, and rebuilt the huge barn in 1915 after the original structure burned to the ground. Later, John’s son Charles took over the farm, raising Holsteins and creating a successful dairy operation. A kitchen that was separate from the house was moved across to the farmyard in the early 1980’s and serves as a demonstration area at the park for early household history demonstrations. Back in the Homestead, visitors can view the Buckley’s large, original doll collection and view each of the period rooms. Take special note of the porcelain, rose-designed hanging light fixtures in the parlor, and the dry sink with a working hand pump in the kitchen. The barn and tall brick silo are a subject for many local photographers, and inside the barn, hay is stacked high as swallows dip into and out of the shadows. A hay wagon just outside will be serving visitors as they shuttle around the grounds beginning with the Homestead’s Fall Festival scheduled for October 6th and 7th. This event will also feature threshing and sheep shearing, a scarecrow contest, music, storytellers, artisans and food. On the trail of Frank and Jesse James, the Coles County Regulators will be stopping at the Homestead to resupply and trade for fresh horses. The hay wagon in the farmyard will soon be escorting visitors on autumn hayrides. The Buckley Homestead is open weekends through October. The Lake County Parks department manages it. Rabbits at lunch. There are plenty of places around the barnyard to explore. During my quiet visit, rabbits in their elevated pens took little notice of me, munching away on greens. On the other hand, a barn cat did take notice of my solo appearance, coming out of the shadows to inspect this weekday visitor and to meow a soft greeting. I bypassed a dirt path behind the barn that leads to newly mown The barn cat. September 20, 2001 fields, as you too will do unless you dress for a country walking experience. Another trail, about a mile from start to finish, leads visitors to a replica one-room schoolhouse and pioneer cabin, open for touring on weekends only. Kathy Kazmierczak, historical programmer, hosts many school, scout, and senior citizen groups for tours of the Buckley Homestead. In addition to the dog, rabbits, barn cat, cows and swallows, there was another human on the site that particular morning. Kathy Kazmierczak, historical programmer at the Homestead, had just taken the cancellation call from the school group. The cordial Kathy filled me in on some of the events planned at the site in December. A pioneer Christmas presentation is scheduled for December 2nd, when “Grandma Dinsmore” prepares a Christmas goose and some plum pudding. Reserved group tours can also be scheduled for the 1-1/2 hour tour, for students of all ages. Kathy, who admitted that she was puzzled by my appearance at the Homestead at such a dark moment for our nation, thought that it was very appropriate to tell everyone about “Operation Silent Night,” which will be held on December 8th. For the second year, the Homestead will reenact the Christmas, 1944 temporary peace, a time when Allied and German forces in a remote section of the Western front were said to put there weapons aside for a short time of “peace on earth.” A young Rose Buckley traveled by horse to the one-room schoolhouse. Page 5 Reenactors will give visitors a chance to learn more about the Battle of the Bulge, and how families at home dealt with the holidays by using rationing stamps and limited supplies. Visitors will also have the opportunity to take a sleigh ride, weather permitting. Kathy said that as we lose more and more small farms, we lose a valuable part of our nation’s history. The Buckley Homestead and its many demonstrations throughout the season keep that history alive. “It’s important that children realize that farming is still vital,” Kathy said, adding that many children who visit from the inner city have not seen a cow before. And the children cannot imagine what it might have been like sitting in a one-room schoolhouse doing lessons side by side with older siblings. Having pastoral settings (wherever they happen to be) set aside for learning, for recreation, or for just a peaceful place to retreat to for a few hours, are necessary for our well being. Here at the Homestead there were no televisions, no computers. No cell phone. Just a quiet, country place in the middle of the heartland. Heartland Continued on Page 6 A flower and vegetable garden, grape arbor, chicken coop and goose pen are located back of the house, across the road from the barn. At a special event in December, “Grandma Dinsmore” will be preparing a Christmas goose. Framed by the grape arbor, these geese do not appear too worried. Page 6 September 20, 2001 Heartland Continued from Page 5 In nearby Lowell, things were also quiet. This was not a day to be roaming its antique shops or blocks of gingerbread Victorian houses. The town square was quiet. The soldier’s monument loomed large. The car radio’s news was streaming, urgent. My short respite in the county park would be valued for its moments of quiet and its opportunity for contemplation before heading home to the horror on the television screen. The Buckley Homestead is located east of I-65 off route 2 at Belshaw Road. The buildings are open weekends from May 1st through October 31st, and the picnic area and trails are open year ‘round for hiking and cross-country skiing. For information about the upcoming programs (many fee-based), contact the Lake County office at 219-755-3685; or 219-9450543. For other schedule information, call the Buckley Homestead at 219 696-0769. After visiting the Buckley Homestead, a trip to Lowell allows a browse of antique shops and Victorian homes along its side streets. Located in Olde Towne Square next to the Visitors Center, the Three Creeks Monument honors the veterans who served in early wars. 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Available also by appointment. 7 units remaining at $249,900 each (800) 958-5030 (219) 873-1855 Office At: 403 Lake Shore Drive www.dunescape.com T Page 8 September 20, 2001 Author/Illustrator Special Appearance Antipasti Soups, Salads, & Sandwiches Pasta Piatti Della Casa (Specialties of the House) Dining Room Hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday from 5:00 p.m. Sunday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Lunch Wednesday from 11:00 - 2:00 601 Michigan Avenue • LaPorte, Indiana 219 ☎ 326 ☎ 8000 The Bookstore in the Works will present children’s author/illustrator, Mark Teague, in a special appearance on Tues., Sept. 25. The expected turn-out will be too large for the bookstore location, so arrangements have been made to hold this program in space #911 in the North Courtyard of Lighthouse Place Premium Outlet. Program times are: 10:30-11:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Mark Teague’s books tackle common childhood problems such as monsters in the closet, being late for school or meeting a new babbysitter. His new book is First Graders from Mars: Episode One: Horus’s Horrible Day. He has won numerous awards and mentions for his books Pigsty, How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight?, The Iguana Brothers and The Poppleton Series. All these books will be available during this program. For more information, phone 879-3993. September 20, 2001 Page 9 Stop 24, Long Beach Town Center 123 2411 St. Lawrence Avenue (219) 874-7070 T 1-800-680-9682 www.mickygallasproperties.com CRS Micky Gallas ABR, CRS, GRI Home 219/872-5995 Our Thoughts and Prayers are with all Americans in this Time of Devastation. GOD BLESS AMERICA! 3 Muirfield Drive • $234,000 6666 N. Fail Road • $259,000 ST. ANDREW’S VILLAGE GALENA TOWNSHIP 4 bedrooms, 3 baths. Large, single family unit with all the amenities of condo living. Open floor plan, great working kitchen, living room fireplace, hardwood floors. Outstanding rear deck, community pool. 3 bedrooms, 1 bath. Eat-in kitchen, 2 fireplaces, full basement with bar room. 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MICHIGAN CITY Over 1/2 acre of land with frontage on Hwy. 12 & Freyer road. 2200+ sq. ft. concrete block building with overhead door, office space, waterline in the building & sewer tap made & run onto the property. Pat Tym*, ABR, GRI Ellen Holloway Sue Luegers 219/872-0079 219/871-0936 219/879-6319 Randy Novak*, ABR, GRI, 219/874-2030 Rick Remijas, CRS, GRI, 219/872-7408 Judi Donaldson 219/879-1411 Shirl Bacztub, GRI 219/874-5642 Susan Kelley* 219/874-5610 *Licensed in Indiana and Michigan Page 10 September 20, 2001 Off the Book Shelf by Sally Carpenter Physics tells us that for every action there is an opposite and equal reaction. No more was this true than in mid 17th century England when the Plague, or Black Death, came swooping down on unsuspecting villages and towns with Biblical impact. Dramatist John Dryden called it annus mirabilis—year of wonders. This is the title of Geraldine Brook’s new novel set in the small village of Eym (pronounced “eem”), Derbyshire, England. Year of Wonders chronicles the actual events from 1665-1666 in this community of simple folks. Their faith is sustained by the village rector, Mr. Mompellion; a man who wielded almost as much power as the local lord because this was still a time when fear of heavenly reprisal weighed as heavily on a man’s conscience as the fear of the hangman’s noose. The story is told through the eyes of Anna Firth, wife of a lead miner, and young mother of two boys whose life is shattered when her husband is killed in a mining accident. The rector’s wife, Elinor, takes a liking to Anna and teaches her how to read and write. Then, Mr. Viccars, a tailor, comes to take room and board with Anna. He brings more to the village than bargained for, as a bolt of cloth sent to him contains the dreaded “plague seeds”, and he soon becomes its first victim. As more villagers become sick and begin to die, Mr. Mompellion brings a strange request to the pulpit one day: He proposes that the village quarantine itself off from the rest of the countryside to prevent the disease from spreading. What would you do? Flee or stay? Amazingly, most of the 600 plus souls in the village agree to stay. Brooks’ strong suit is her ability to paint such a real picture of Eym and its frightened inhabitants, showing us both the courageous side and the dark side of human nature as villagers turn toward each other in support and sometimes against each other in fear and ignorance. Before the year is up, two-thirds of Eym have been buried. The ending of the book might seem a bit too quickly and too neatly tied up, but I can forgive Brooks this one shortcoming. Yes, this is a work of “historical fiction,” a phrase that doesn’t sit well on some literary tongues, but the Plague Village did exist and Brooks’ lyrical prose and skillful blending of fact and fiction makes a grand read. This is Australian Geraldine Brook’s first foray into fiction; she has been a foreign correspondent in many of the war-torn areas of the world and learned about the village of Eym in 1990 when escaping to the English countryside between assignments for The Wall Street Journal. She has previously written Foreign Correspondence: A Pen Pal’s Journey From Down Under to All Over, and Nine Parts of Desire: The Hidden World of Islamic Women, both works of non-fiction. Till next time, happy reading! September 20, 2001 Page 11 Page 12 September 20, 2001 48th Season For Sinai Forum Called the only program of its kind in the country, The Sinai Sunday Evening Forum has been bringing speakers of note to Michigan City for the past 48 years. From Eleanor Roosevelt to Oprah Winfrey, the Forum subscribers have had the opportunity to interact, i a town hall meeting setting, with many of the most influential people of the past half century. With Nobel Peace Prize recipient, Ellie Weisel heading last season’s list of presenters, once again the audience of close to 1000 subscribers was enlightened, enchanted, and entertained. The 2001-2002 season should prove to not only equal the quality of programming in the past, but even exceed it! The 2001-2002 season will open with political analyst Chris Matthews on October 14th at the Michigan City High School. His “hard ball” style, keen insights and topical anecdotes delight the millions of viewers tuning into his CNBC and MSNBX broadcasts. International lecturer and University of Toronto Professor Harold Troper will speak on the topic of immigration in our country on November 18th at Sinai Temple. He will examine why and how our country, made up of immigrants, now fears immigration. Chris Matthews The December 16th “change of pace” program will feature classical pianists/humorists Simon & Son at Sinai Temple. Described as the “heirs to Victor Borge”, this father/son team will surely delight the Forum audience. Simon & Son Professor Harold Troper After a winter hiatus, Dr. Martin Jischke, the new president of Purdue University, will speak on March 24th at Sinai Temple. In his easy, often humorous style, he will address the serious questions confronting our country as we endeavor to educate our youth for the technological demands of the future. The season will close with the ever-popular “Dr. Ruth” Westheimer on April 21st at the Michigan City High School. Always informative, equally entertaining, Dr. Ruth’s presentation will certainly be the next day’s talk around the water cooler! Dr. Ruth Westheimer For the first time, tickets are available by charge card via the internet or telephone. By logging onto the Forum website at www.sinaiforum.org, subscribers will be able to charge tickets directly or utilize a toll-free number to call to do so. Dr. Martin Jischke Regular adult tickets are $50 for the series; donor tickets are $75; patron tickets are $100; student tickets, priced at $10, may be purchased at area high schools and at Purdue North Central. Mail orders should be sent to: Sinai Sunday Evening Forum, P.O. Box 9586, Michigan City, IN 46361. Tickets are also available at the Michigan City Public Library. No single session tickets will be available. September 20, 2001 Page 13 “ROOKIE” DADS… Earn the Rank of “Four-Star” Father! Introducing Boot Camp For New Dads At Boot Camp For New Dads, “veteran” dads train “rookie” (new) dads to be more prepared and gain confidence in their new role as fathers. The veterans even bring in their own babies! Subjects covered include burping and changing, feeding, support for mom, balancing work and family, birthing, breastfeeding and safety. It’s man to man. Diaper to diaper. All in one three-hour workshop. Boot Camp is another one of LaPorte Hospital’s excellent programs offered by Family Support Services that focus on today’s families. Be all the dad you can be. Let Boot Camp For New Dads help you go from rookie father to four-star father. To register, call (219) 871-8104 or 800-582-4198. Clarian Health Methodist • I.U. Medical • Riley W W W. L A P O R T E H E A LT H . O R G Page 14 September 20, 2001 Veteran of the Year Nominations The Great Lakes Museum of Military History will present the 8th annual Veteran of the Year Award at its “Red, White & Blue Ball—A Salute to Veterans” on Sat., Nov. 3rd. The ball, which is black-tie optional, will be held at Orak Shrine Temple. Nominations are now being taken. The deadline for Veteran of the Year nominations is 4 p.m., Sat., Oct. 7th. Nomination forms and information about the award are available at the museum, 360 Dunes Plaza, Michigan City, or by phoning 872-2702 or toll-free, 1800/726-5912. In this point-based community service award, nominees will be evaluated upon demonstration of support for veteran’s groups/causes, display of patriotism, valuable service provided to veterans and the community and initiative and leadership in advancing the needs of veterans and the community. Judges are drawn from area veterans’ groups, businesses and Museum volunteers. Though there are no geographic boundaries for the award, past recipients have come from Michigan City, LaPorte and Westville. Nominations are open from January 1st until the deadline of each year. The nominees will remain anonymous during the judging. Lysaught, Salmon & Co. CPA’s will tabulate the results of the point-based award. The nominees and recipients of the Award will be presented at the Ball. Cocktails begin at 6 p.m. with dinner following at 7 p.m. John Hayes will provide dinner music. The evening’s events include the posting of the colors by the MCHS Marine Corps JROTC, a performance by both The Culver Military Academy Drill Team and Jaime Beaver, Tom Milo’s Big Band, a silent auction, and more. Tickets are $33 each and may be purchased at the Museum or by phone, 872-2702, using Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express. Beachside Gardens & Gift Center 879-8878 Holland Bulbs Now ready for planting Daily 9:00-5:30 Sat. 9:00-5:00 • Sun. 10-4 One Acre of Trees and Shrubs All 20% off Rhododendrons 40% off Azaleas 30% off Outdoor Furniture 30% off Grass Seed Topsoil Fertilizers Mulches Stone Everything for your garden! 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LAKE MICHIGAN WHITE WATER VIEWS LOTS AVAILABLE NOW CALL VERNE FOR DETAILS Pager/VM 1-888-492-3405 Eves., Collect at 1-219-872-7690 (800) 958-5030 (219) 873-1855 Office At: 403 Lake Shore Drive T Page 16 September 20, 2001 Dedication of New School in New Buffalo LaPorte South Shore Poster by Fred Semmler Now Available At The a y r Framing Station 912 Franklin, Michigan City 879-2115 Monday - Friday 9 to 5, Saturday 10 to 4 Area’s Largest Selection of South Shore Posters 219/879-3993 presents a special guest appearance CHILDREN AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR MARK TEAGUE Tuesday, Sept. 25th 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. CST and 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. CST He is launching his new Book First Graders from Mars Hardcover $14.95 Paperback $4.50 Scholastic Press HOURS Mon. - Sat. Sunday 9-9 10-6 711 WABASH MICHIGAN CITY INDIANA 46360 H A N D PA I N T E D R E S O R T W E A R - B AT I K S LEATHER Pre-purchasing of books guarantees a signed copy, as Mark Teague may not have time to autograph between events. His other titles are: • How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight • One Halloween Night • Iguana Brothers • Lost and Found • Poppleton Series • Pigsty INDIAN SUMMER IMPORTS ER SUMM ANCE CLEAR 616-469-9994 OPEN DAILY NOW… Across from Hannah’s 20-50 % OFF 126 S. Whittaker New Buffalo MI 49117 JEWELRY Just Released A quadruple ribbon-cutting ceremony will culminate a weeklong community celebration marking the dedication of the new New Buffalo Middle/Senior High School on Sun., Sept. 23rd, beginning at 3 p.m. at the new facility located at 1112 E. Clay Street. Scheduled to coincide with Homecoming Weekend when many alumni will be able to attend, the community celebration includes many events. “We feel that the community’s support in June 1998 for the new school deserves a major thank you and we’ve been planning accordingly,” said Supt. Michael Lindley. End of the week activities include: Fri., Sept. 21: Homecoming Parade starting at 5 p.m. from Oselka Drive up Whittaker Street past the old school to the new facility,k with the community invited to participate with decorated bikes, cars or homemade floats; a Taste of New Buffalo Schools, with the food service staff showcasing their new kitchen and cafeteria from 5:30-6:45 p.m.; Homecoming football game against Bridgman beginning at 7 p.m. with half-time ceremonies and recognition of former athletes; and Homecoming dance for students in the new cafeteria from 10 p.m.-midnight. Sat., Sept. 22: Tours of the new facility begin at 6 p.m. followed by the inaugural guest concert in the Performing Arts Center by the Lake Effect Jazz Big Band, from 7-9 p.m., playing music reminiscent of Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Stan Kenton and Woody Herman. Sun., Sept. 23: Dedication ceremony begins at 3 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center, followed by a reception, open house and entertainment by the Ed Bagatini Trio from 4-5:30 p.m. Ceremony highlights include multisite ribbon cuttings, performances by the high school and middle school bands, elementary school students performing a musical number from their upcoming production of “Annie,” flag presentation and raising; and comments from distinguished guests, students and former graduates. All events, with the exception of Taste of New Buffalo Area Schools and the sporting events, are complimentary. Costs of the weeklong celebration are being underwritten by the New Buffalo Fine Arts Council, individual donations and grant funds. CHILDRENS CLOTHING - LAUREL BURCH September 20, 2001 Page 17 LIVE ON THE SHORES OF LAKE MICHIGAN Welcome to INDULGE YOUR SENSES. View the skyline treats. Hear the lapping waves. Smell and walk your own beach. 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Shore Avenue BEAUTIFUL!!! REFRESHED AND TOTALLY RENOVATED!!! This 2 story home features 3 bedrooms, a fabulous master suite. Gourmet kitchen with custom made maple cabinets and granite countertops. Living room and dining room surrounded by glass with tree-top views, walk-out deck & patio, skylights, red oak and tile floors, and an elevator. Nestled on 3 wooded lots just a short stroll to Lake Michigan. Call Ted today for a private showing! Your Windy City Connection! • O GDEN D UNES , I NDIANA 46368 • (219) 762-9194 Directions: I-94 East to exit 19, north to U.S. 12, west on U.S. 12, 2 miles Page 18 September 20, 2001 810 Lincolnway LaPorte, IN 46350 Ph: (219) 325-3663 Mon-Fri 10-6 • Sat. 10-3 See us at thecookerystore.com Retail Cookware Store Downtown La Porte CALL FOR NEW FALL SCHEDULE ITALIAN FOCACCIA This is a baked Italian Specialty. Delicious as an appetizer or entree. Sat., Sept. 22 • 10 a.m. - Noon EAT HEALTHY, EAT WELL Each class features a new & interesting method of healthy cooking that tastes great. Special guest, Dr. Charlie Groves, will be at each class for a question & answer session. Wed., Sept. 26th 6:30-8:30 p.m. Harvest Festival Auction Sale The Salvation Army’s 47th Annual Harvest Festival Auction Sale will begin at 6 p.m., Mon., Sept. 24, at the Memorial Park Clubhouse on Liberty Trail in Michigan City. Doors will open and items will be available for viewing at 5 p.m. and refreshments will be available in the lower level. Auctioneers LaVerne Klemm and Brian Harting and their staff will donate their services, as they have done in previous years. This year, the auction committee, chaired by board members, Dan McNabb, Florene Troyer and Chuck Repenn, announces a new Antique and Collectible Corner has been added to the auction. Some of the items already donated include a primitive scythe, never used crystal from the 1930s, antique lanterns, a 1930 Art Deco headboard, several kerosene lamps, vases, depression glass pieces, Fenton glass, hand painted china and carnival glass. Also new this year will be a section of original art pieces by local artists including David Langley, Connie Kassal, Neil Kienitz and Patty Mershon. There will also be five used cars donated by Hirsch Ford, Harbor Chevrolet, Chrysler-Plymouth, Hyundai City Motors and Pine Mitsubishi-Kia. The auction will also include sports items from college and professional teams, jewelry, furniture, new clothing, computer equipment, small appliances, and plenty of certificates from local businesses. For more information, phone the Army office at 8746885 or log onto www.tsa-wmni.org/michigancity and click on Auction. Vacuum Cleaner Center carries the latest in state-ofthe-art purifiers.The air purifiers will make your home a healthier place to live. 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September 29th will be chance to see a select sampling of noteworthy beach area homes when the Michiana Humane Society sponsors the 2001 Harvest House Tour from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. First stop is at the newly renovated Long Beach Town Center where tickets and maps are available, the building itself a John Lloyd Wright design with newly acquired Indiana preservation status. From there, the tour leads to six homes featuring innovative renovation and picturesque planning that have made beach area homes unique throughout the years. There is Timber Top, a simple craftsman cottage from the 1920’s, rehabbed in 1992, sitting atop a dune, to show what can happen when vintage style meets the modern creativity of Michael Williams. There is Little Vista, a Long Beach original in name and manner with a sweeping view of Lake Michigan. Italian Tuscan in style, registered among the Historic Homes of LaPorte County, owners Dr. Gary Smooth and Carolyn Harris have furnished with a blend a little antique, a little contemporary, all set-off an impressive collection of art. Look closely at another Long Beach original from 1924, and find details of the original in a cottage in the dunes. Several owners have added touches leading to the present refurbishing of cottage and landscaping by owners Bruce and Kathy Mole, with furnishings from antique to eclectic whimsies. Michiana Shores adds another trio of homes to the tour: The Honeymoon Cottage of Richard and Delores Mignery, designed and built by the owners 20 years ago, a confection of style and color as inviting inside as out; the contemporary rustic home of Patrik and Christina Vagenius, designed by Christina’s uncle, architect Frank Smolek, the entire house and landscaping a family affair down to art by Christina in every room; and then, the Feng Shui-influenced home and garden of Steve Vargas and Nancy Bernard. I heard Feng Shui, I heard garden, I heard original Michiana Shores log cabin, and decided this was the home I wanted to visit as a pre-quel to my story about the Humane Society’s tour. Indeed, the original 850 sq. ft. log cabin was there. . .but, now it has become the master suite with fireplace in the bedroom, office area, and indoor spa, a tribute to what imagination can do. The home is still a log cabin in spirit with antique “See you,” says Dulce. entry doors opening to a blue stone floor that links the old with the new. A soaring two-story living room and field-stone fireplace has walls of windows framing gardens and decks outside, all leading to the creek. “When you live here, you want to see and enjoy the wooded views, don’t you,” said owner Nancy Bernard. She and her husband, Steve, have made the most of them. Antiques are everywhere in the kitchen area: Nancy Bernard stands behind an old French wood chopping block that became a counter; old map drawers hold kitchen gear; micro oven and coffee maker hide in an Irish pantry unit just steps outside the inviting family room. September 20, 2001 Page 21 And what does this Feng Shui have to do with it? Readers of The Beacher may remember a story about this way of planning living space to align with the flow of energy called chi. The concept is to use it, not lose it, by blocking its flow through your body, your living space, and yes, your gardens. Nancy, who radiates charm like a field of Texas bluebonnets, where indeed she was born and raised, has found her bliss, she says, in Michiana Shores where she combines all she loves — spiritual mystique, gardening, color, creativity — sharing her skills with clients in designing gardens incorporating Feng Shui. “We’ve reinvented ourselves here from being Chicago people,” Nancy said, of a life that has also included Kansas City and Texas, four children, her career in industrial engineering sale, and her husband’s BMW dealership in Westmont where he commutes daily. “In everything we’ve done here, we’ve wanted to keep the integrity of the log cabin, because that’s what we have. There is a homey, welcoming feeling here in Michiana Shores that I haven’t found anyplace else.” An old ice box finds a second life with new sub-zero drawers for food. Friend Carolyn Harris, who works with energy as she redesigns rooms using a clients own things, added her Feng Shui touch when she moved the sofa from facing the fireplace to its side, a move that unblocked the flow of movement through the living room. Nancy doesn’t rely on a crystal ball for her Feng Shui divinations, she goes to today’s tech for a computer program to reference the Chinese calendar interpretation of a client’s birth date, uses reference books to lead her on to the most harmonious colors and elements for the individual, and how they mix and affect the other people who share a home; then she translates that to garden materials and plans that follow an energy flow of form and color. She, for instance, is a water sign; her husband earth and metal. She gravitates to purple and red tones; her husband to shades of beige and blue. A look into their closet verifies their taste in clothes. Their temperaments could clash if their home didn’t incorporate both sides. Tour Continued on Page 22 Gates painted oriental red welcome guests into the garden. Page 22 September 20, 2001 Tour Continued from Page 21 Steve has put his sweat equity into the home and garden, laying the bluestone entrance hall for instance, and outdoor paths. He helped scour the antique shops and found the antique gates that frame a garden entrance, painted in red, a high energy color. Frank Lloyd Wright used it for his signature chop style logo used on his stationery and at the entrance to Taliesin West. Nancy picks up the colors for the walls from oriental rugs that have been in her family for three generations, purple and berry shades she loves and carries out in the garden. “A lot of Feng Shui is based on common sense,” Nancy said. “The water principle, for instance, is meant to have a calming effect used in the garden, and common sense tells you it is. People will A water garden makes its gentle, calming sound, a counterpoint to the creek that runs behind it. say to me, why doesn’t this grow here. And first of all, it’s a shade plant trying to grow in a sunny place. Of course, it doesn’t work. The main thing about a Feng Shui garden is that the paths should move, never in a straight line, unless you want the energy to shoot through quickly. A path should meander, in any garden. Ferns are very gentle, female energy. Pines are very yang, male energy.” Lots of compost helped create the lush plantings beneath the pines at the entrance to the house. Nancy who is currently working on a big project between Forest Beach and Grand Beach with Dan Healy’s landscape service, began her new career when people asked. “They’d say, Nancy, you took pine trees with nothing under them, dead ground and turned it into an incredible garden in less than five years. ‘How did you do that? they asked.’ I said, first you have to love it. Love the space you’re in. Then, there’s a lot of trial and error, a lot of reading, augmenting the soil, things Nancy’s grandmother who inspired her interest in you can learn. Decks surround the house, leading to garden gardens used to say Nancy could have something settings, and were built around to save a tree outside the entry hall. image house FULL SERVICE SALON Hair • Nails • Massage Facials • Tanning Day Spa Packages 916 WASHINGTON STREET MICHIGAN CITY, INDIANA 46360 BY APPOINTMENT ONLY 219-879-9050 “when pigs could fly”. This statue of a flying pig in is her memory. September 20, 2001 Page 23 “The first thing I do with a new client is to have them walk me through their space,” Nancy continued. “I notice when they dodge an area, because that means something is wrong with the energy there for them. If you feel too much energy coming from an area, you will put a trellis or something there to block it. I can tell what makes them uncomfortable and what doesn’t. Then I sit down with the Chinese calendar, run their signs, run their colors, and go from there. I did my first job in Malibu and came here energized to doing more.” Where the new joins the old log cabin on Brookside in Michiana Shores. Dulce (means sweetness in Spanish), a perfect addition to a Feng Shui path. When Steve asked Nancy what she wanted for her birthday, she said, “a dog and a truck”. She got Dulce. . .and this classic ‘52 Ford. Nancy’s Feng Shui chart shows that iron energy should be in the northwest; and very Feng Shui, that’s where the cars are kept. Nancy adapts to people’s needs, some just want to be told what to do; others want her to handle the entire job of contractors and supplies. I think it’s hard for Chicago people to get used to working with contractors here in this area,” she said. “They are craftsman and they can’t be pushed. They’ll do a great job, but they’ll do it at their own pace. And that’s the way gardens grow.” The Michiana Humane Society extends an invitation to come and see for yourself at its Harvest House Tour on Saturday, September 29th. Advance tickets at $35 may be purchased from the Michiana Humane Society, or by calling 219/872-4499, or writing P.O. Box 8651. On the day of the walk, tickets at $40, will be for sale at the Long Beach Town Center where maps will be available to guide all those joining the tour. Docents at each stop will be available to help guests. Back at the Humane Society’s shelter, each dog will be wagging its tail, each kitten purring a thank you to people who are helping support the Michiana Humane Society’s work. IMPROVE YOUR VIEW! See the Window & Door Experts Call Ron Bootcheck or Jack Ganschow today for an appointment (219) 874-7283 Page 24 September 20, 2001 Continuing Ed Courses at PNC Wa t e rc o l o r Wo r k s h o p s W i t h J a m e s F. M c C o m b B e g i n n i n g S e p t e m b e r 1 5 t h we w i l l b e c o n d u c t i n g i n d i v i d u a l l y t a i l o re d i n s t r u c t i o n S a t u rd a y m o r n i n g s f ro m 10 A . M . t o 1 P. M . M i c h i g a n t i m e. I n s t r u c t i o n i n d raw i n g , p e rs p e c t i ve, wa t e rc o l o r t e c h n i q u e s fo r l a n d s c a p e o r s t i l l - l i f e. Fe e : $ 20 p e r s e s s i o n Purdue University North Central’s Office of Continuing Education is offering the following courses this fall at the Westville campus. Garden in Winter With almost 6 months of bare trees and shrubs and mostly gray skies, planning a garden with winter interest is critical. Creating colorful views to be enjoyed from the indoors will lift your spirit and nourish your soul. Renee Caprile, a landscape design consultant, will be the instructor for this class which will meet on Wed., Sept. 26, from 6-9 p.m. The fee is $59. How to Start, Run and Stay in Business Scott Williams, small business consultant, will offer information on financial, legal and managerial topics. The course will meet from 7-10 p.m., on Mondays, Oct 1-22. The course fee is $149. For more information on these and other continuing education courses, phone 872-0527, ext. 5343, or log onto www.purduenc.edu Bacchus Festival 2001 Call 616-469- 6434 to enroll or stop by 9983 Community Hall Road, Union Pier MI. Jessica Tampas Photography, Ltd. Tickets are still available for the 2nd annual Bacchus Festival to be held on Fri., Sept. 28th. Hosted by The Wine Sellers, Inc. of Union Pier, Michigan, this year’s festival will be held at Whittaker Woods Golf Course in New Buffalo from 6-10 p.m. (MI time). More than 80 wines from all over the globe will be available for tasting and purchase that evening. Importers, distributors and other wine industry professionals will be on hand to facilitate and to answer questions. Tickets are $48 per person; reservations are limited and required. Stop by The Wine Sellers on Red Arrow Highway or phone 616/469-7566 for more information. The Activewear Shop You are invited to a FASHION SHOW Golf • Tennis • Fitness • Swimwear Portraits Chicago, Illinois Michigan 312.942.1905 616.469.7337 www.jessicatampas.com [email protected] Sun., Sept. 23 • 3-6 p.m. Refreshments Served 25% Off All Apparel Purchases Fit, Tan T & Beautiful Keep That Great Summer Tan CHECK OUT OUR UNLIMITED SPECIALS 2 Weeks 4 Weeks 3 Months 1010 Karwick Plaza, Michigan City, IN Activewear (219) 872-5866 Tanning (219) 872-5869 September 20, 2001 Page 25 Victims and Survivors (ed. note: This poem about the terrorist attack on America was written by Amanda S. Blake, an 8th grade student at Brandywine Middle School in Niles, Michigan. The school read this poem over the intercom to all the students in the school.) One heart beats, a survivor sleeps, Thousands of lives suddenly gone. 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That was the question put to the American Red Cross by LaPorte resident Holly Erickson on Sept. 11th, the day that all our lives changed forever. The answer was “bottle water for the rescurers.” So Holly, a nurse at the LaPorte Medical Group (also known as the “I” Street Clinic) started making phone calls and talking to people about getting the job done. A phone call to J Kay Trucking Inc. owner, Janet Stromyer, got Holly not only the use of a truck, but a driver and the fuel as well. Janet even decided to go along on the trip to New York, too. Then the word went out via local radio stations and word of mouth and the donations started pouring in. I visited the clinic on Thursday afternoon with a donation made by my fellow employees and was impressed by the amount of water that had been collected in a relatively short time. A fellow worker of mine, Aimee Luther thanked me for wanting to deliver our office’s contribution, but she said she was going to pick up her children after work and have them make their donation in person to see how the community can come together in a crisis. (And what a lesson in citizenship!) A trip back to the clinic on Saturday saw the reception area absolutely spilling over with cases and cases of bottled water and even large bags of dry dog food for the rescue dogs. The truck was loaded on Sunday afternoon with the help of many, many volunteers, including the football team of LaPorte High School. I was told that another truck was being made available from LaPorte Transit and that they would leave on Monday. What you can’t see in these photos is how the line of volunteers went way back across the parking lot into the clinic! It was a heart-warming sight. On a personal note, I think that this opportunity to donate made many of us feel that in some small measure we were reaching out and telling everyone in the disaster area that we care and we hurt, too. The LaPorte Medical Group was a busy place Sunday as scores of volunteers helped load up the trucks with bottled water to go to New York City. September 20, 2001 (l-r): Kathy Chroback, Mayor of LaPorte; Holly Erickson, and Janet Stromyer. The sides of the truck were covered with signs from various school classes showing their concern for the victims of the New York disaster. Like the old “bucket brigade” these volunteers lined up Sunday to load the trucks. Page 27 Page 28 September 20, 2001 September 20, 2001 Page 29 September 14 — “A Day of Prayer and Remembering” The Marquette High School Band played “The Star-Spangled Banner” and other numbers during the program. Members of VFW Post 2536 Honor Guard. Local residents gathered together at Millennium Park to find comfort and understanding. The City of Michigan City, the Indiana State, and American flags stood sideby-side in the middle of Millennium Plaza. God Bless America Members of the Michigan City High School Band played “Taps.” Too young to understand. Michigan City Mayor Sheila Brillson— ”Yes, we are bloodied, but we are unbowed.” Members of the Michigan City Coast Guard station. Michigan City Councilman Joe LaRocco also addressed the gathering. The Rev. Eddie Jenkins— ”I see the true American spirit.....” Our colors fly aloft. Proudly holding his flag. 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Certified in pet first aid and CPR Widespread but only partial news coverage was given recently to a remarkable editorial broadcast from Toronto by Gordon Sinclair, a Canadian television commentator. What follows is the full text of his trenchant remarks as printed in the Congressional Record: “This Canadian thinks it is time to speak up for the Americans as the most generous and possibly the least appreciated people on all the earth. Germany, Japan and, to a lesser extent, Britain and Italy were lifted out of the debris of war by the Americans who poured in billions of dollars and forgave other billions in debts. None of these countries is today paying even the interest on its remaining debts to the United States. When France was in danger of collapsing in 1956, it was the Americans who propped it up, and their reward was to be insulted and swindled on the streets of Paris. I was there. I saw it. When earthquakes hit distant cities, it is the United States that hurries in to help. This spring, 59 American communities were flattened by tornadoes. Nobody helped. The Marshall Plan and the Truman Policy pumped billions of dollars into discouraged countries. Now newspapers in those countries are writing about the decadent, warmongering Americans. I’d like to see just one of those countries that is gloating over the erosion of the United States dollar build its own airplane. Does any other country in the world have a plane to equal the Boeing Jumbo Jet, the Lockheed Tri-Star, or the Douglas DC10? If so, whydon’t they fly them? Why do all the International lines except Russia fly American planes? Why does no other land on earth even consider putting a man or woman on the moon? You talk about Japanese technocracy, and you get radios. You talk about German technocracy, and you get automobiles. You talk about American technocracy, and you find DENNISON ENGINEERING, INC. 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I can name you 5000 times when the Americans raced to the help of other people in trouble. Can you name me even one time when someone else raced to the Americans in trouble? I don’t think there was outside help even during the San Francisco earthquake. Our neighbors have faced it alone, and I’m one Canadian who is damned tired of hearing them get kicked around. They will come out of this thing with their flag high. And when they do, they are entitled to thumb their nose at the lands that are gloating over their present troubles. I hope Canada is not one of those.” Stand proud, America! Log On and Express Your Feelings In commemoration of those who lost their lives and in honor of all who have acted heroically during the attack on American on September 11, the Northern Indiana Center for History, 808 West Washington, South Bend, is gathering the community’s thoughts and feelings regarding this devastating tragedy. The community is invited to be a part of the museum’s endeavor to preserve for posterity Michiana’s memory of this catastrophe. People may share their reactions by email at www.centerforhistory.org or in person at the Center. For more information, phone 219/235-9664. God Bless America Page 31 Fantastic Fall at Your Unique Boutique in Michigan City Extraordinary Clothing & Accessories Unique Jewelry & Gifts, and Interesting Items for Home Decor Gift Certificates Available Open Daily 10-5 A Unique Boutique With Pleasing Prices 223 W. Sixth Street • Michigan City, IN 46360 219-878-8726 Corner of 6th and Wabash Across from Lighthouse Place LAMPS • LAMPSHADES • GIFTS ANNUAL SEPTEMBER SALE! 20% LAMPSHADES Paper - Silk - Botanical Victorian - Rawhide etc. LAMPS - FINIALS - GIFTS (in stock or stock order) Does not include Vintage Lamps, Sterling Silver or Custom Work. 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So suffice it to say I was more than a little tempted to join my wife on a bicycle safari on September 11, especially since we had recently purchased a fancy, high-tech bicycle rack on which to transport our bicycles on our new/used car. As promised, September 11 dawned majestically with a cloudless sky and little or no humidity. There was no wind to speak of, so it was an absolutely perfect day for bicycling the Kal-Haven. at that horrific image of those two stricken towers. Like the rest of the country, the three of us were in shock as we watched those two towers of American business might collapse in on themselves. I asked Natalie if we should go ahead with our plans to ride the Kal-Haven, and she said absolutely. “What else can we do today?” she asked. She had a point, and so off we went to the trail’s mid-point in Bloomingdale. We had ridden the western half between South Haven and Bloomingdale the previous week, so we wanted to give the eastern leg to Kalamazoo a turn. We love both sections, but, if we had to chose, we’d probably take the BloomingdaleKalamazoo stretch for the richer variety of its terrain. But first we stopped at Cycle Path in Stevensville to see our old pal Reinhardt Brandt about some new bike gloves for me and for some minor adjustments for our bikes. When we walked into Reinhardt’s shop, of course, he was mesmerized by the live broadcast from New York, and Washington, D.C. where a third hijacked plane had crashed into the Pentagon. We simply stopped and stared in horror at what was happening to our country. Natalie and I had been to the top of the World Trade Center some years back on a similarly splendid September day, and I had once served two weeks of active duty at the Pentagon, so we were more than a little affected by what we were watching. All three buildings had seemed so solid and immutable when we were there. So much a part of the American landscape. And, there on that September 11th broadcast, all three were sorely afflicted with untold dead and injured inside. It was too much to take in, but I don’t have to tell you because you all know only too well that September The bikes are loaded and ready to go to the Kal-Haven Trail. I rose early, dashed off a deadline story to the Harbor Country-News, and then joined Natalie for a hearty breakfast and loaded the bikes and our dog Harley in the car. When we go bicycling for the day we take Harley to her original owners, Ann and Dick Bursma of Three Oaks, and we were just about to leave for Ann’s when she called and said we had better turn on our TV and see what was happening in New York. We don’t have a TV, so we turned on to National Public Radio in the car and listened to a somber Bob Edwards report that two hijacked airliners had crashed into the World Trade Center. We were stunned, and when we got to Ann Bursma’s house, we joined her in front of the television and stared Reinhardt Brandt proves that his bike shop in Stevensville is big on service. September 20, 2001 11, 2001 was a day of collective shock, disbelief, horror, sorrow, and anger. When we had absorbed all that we could from the televised stories, we concluded our business with Reinhardt Brandt and drove the backway to Bloomingdale, rarely even matching the posted speed limits. There was little traffic, and what there was of it was moving as slowly as we were through the splendor of that September morn. It was as though we were all still stuck in some invisible fog. We passed the entrance to the Palisades Nuclear Plant in Covert Township on the way to Bloomingdale, and we somberly noted the presence of conspicuously armed police officers screening arrivals. Later, we learned that Palisades and the Cook Nuclear Plant in Bridgman had both activated emergency security measures as a result of the national crisis, and, of course, we were glad but sad at the same time. Our bright, sunny world had changed in a twinkling, and we sensed it wouldn’t be put right again for some time. Maybe never in our lifetime. Page 33 Nothing comforts the soul better than nature. in American history. The simple act of pedaling ourselves along through the quiet beauty of nature on a path built just for bicycles was just the antidote to the shock we were sharing with the rest of the country. We hoped that in some way our quiet journey through the countryside would help promote national healing. We know that when we got back to Bloomingdale from Kalamazoo that America would go on and on and on just as our legs had gone round and round and round. We reconnected with the news on the way home, and we lingered at the Bursma’s house long enough to watch President Bush reassure the nation that America would prevail. Bloomingdale, Michigan, which is mid-point on the Kal-Haven Trail was a quiet haven on September 11. With such morose thoughts making headway into our heads, we had a mostly silent picnic in our car by the park in Bloomingdale as we listened to eyewitness accounts of the disasters on National Public Radio. Natalie, who knows a whole heck of a lot about business and finance, glumly noted that the best and brightest of America’s financial community had offices in the World Trade Center, and we soon learned that the prestigious firm Morgan Stanley was headquartered there. “This is terrible,” Natalie said, barely speaking above a whisper. And then, as the brilliantly soft September sun climbed high into a sky eerily free of air traffic, we set out on a 32-mile round-trip bike ride along a trail that should be first on every psychotherapist’s list of restorative cures. We didn’t talk much, and we didn’t see much in the way of wildlife, and we encountered but a few other cyclists, but we found peace on that dark afternoon The Kal-Haven was truly a place of solitude on September 11. I went for a pre-dawn run the next morning with Harley under the light of a crescent moon. It called to mind the line from “America the Beautiful” about God shedding his grace on thee, and it reminded me that I needed to donate blood at the next opportunity. Page 34 September 20, 2001 Hoosier Book Kick-Off The 3rd grade class at Notre Dame School read the Hoosier book, Cook a Doodle Do together. With the help of three mothers, Lori Osmanski, Leigh Clancy and Carrie Alexander, they were able to reproduce Little Red Hen’s famous recipe of Strawberry Shortcake. The students enjoyed measuring, blending, mixing and finally eating the masterpiece. If you would like the recipe, it’s in the back of the book. Check it out! Teacher Ellie Bergerson with her students: Maureen McDonald, Meghan Roder, Matie Ohms, Matt McKeon, Erin Krueger, Johnathon Pendergast, Connor Lombard, Corban Cavanaugh, Dominic Fumo, Ashleigh Dickson, Ashley Scholl, Lauren Osmanski and Laura Holloway. (Two of the student’s names were missing) Mrs. Bergerson helps with the frosting. MARTA GEROMETTA INTERIORS 616-469-4610 PROFESSIONAL INTERIOR DESIGN FIRM RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL Members A.S.I.D. Lots of helpers! The Intimate Gourmet Let us take the stress out of your Holiday Dinner Parties. Serving 2 to 10 people in your home. Chef Bryan Shanahan Pamela Shanahan Phone/fax (616) 465-5734 September 20, 2001 Page 35 Need a Christmas Gift Idea? Give a Personalized 2002 Gift Calendar s 2001 Mer ry Christma ers From The Park $24.95 plus tax Bring 13 of your favorite photos and we’ll create a beautiful full color calendar personalized for you. 911 Franklin Street Michigan City, Indiana 46360 219-879-0088 • Fax 219-879-8070 the Beacher Business Printers Page 36 September 20, 2001 Regional Arts Festival Continues Here are next week’s events to be seen in the The Northern Indiana Arts Association 2nd Annual Regional Arts Festival in Lake, Porter and LaPorte counties continuing from now until mid November. Thurs., Sept. 20--7:30 p.m. Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra. “Ode to Joy; Gala Opening Night,” featuring Teresa Seidl (soprano), Nancy Henninger (mezzo-soprano), Paul Hartfield (tenor) and Kelly Anderson (baritone). Info at 219/836-0525. Sat., Sept. 22--11 a.m. Northwest Indiana Excellence in Theatre Foundation: “Announcement of the 2001 Award Nominees.” Info 219/931-5463. 7-9 p.m. Saturday Night Slam at the Crown Point Community Arts Center featuring poetry. “The Heat”, essays by NWI steelworkers. Info at 219/663-0200. Sun., Sept. 23--4 p.m. Star Plaza Theatre. “Dwight Yokum and Gary Allen.” Info at 219/769-6600. Wed., Sept. 26--5:30 p.m. Indiana Ballet Theatre Northwest. “High Tea: Highlights from Cinderella & the European Tour.” Info at 219/663-7950. For more information on the Regional Arts Festival or to receive a Festival Guide, phone 866/GOT-ARTS or email [email protected] Fall Plant Sale at Friendship Gardens TERRACE CAFE International Friendship Gardens invites all to celebrate the season with a Fall Plant Sale to be held on Sat. & Sun., Sept. 22 & 23, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. each day. Pick out the perfect plants for your home garden from many varieties, and then check out the decorative gourds, pumpkins and cornstalks to compliment your fall decorating. A Plant Divide/Exchange will take place on Sat. at 10 a.m. For more information, phone 878-9885. YOGA CLASSES Tues & Thurs 6-7:30 p.m. Tues, Fri, Sat 8:45-10:00 a.m. Sun 10-11:30 a.m. Beginners Wed 6-7:15 p.m Sat 10:15-11:30 Drop-ins welcome PERSONAL TRAINING AROMATHERAPY SHIATSU REIKI YOGA MEDITATION MASSAGE Get It All Dancing Feet Yoga & Massage Center AT T H E H HA A R BOR GR A ND YOGA THERAPY 219•872•9611 www.dancingfeetyoga.com open ever y night from 5PM ser ving innovative casual food and drinks on the harbor, New Buffalo www.harborgrand.com 616-469-7700 STRESS RELIEF Old School Community Center 2501 Oriole Trail Stop 24, Long Beach September 20, 2001 Page 37 THE STUDIO/ GALLERY OF AMERICAN IMPRESSIONIST STEVE RUBINKAM Would like to invite you to a Very Special Private Showing and Pre-Season Sale of the 2002 Collection Furs, shearlings and leathers from One of Elan’s Master Furriers will be in attendance for the redesign, alteration or remodeling of your older garments 26 North Whittaker St., New Buffalo, MI 616-469-0220 www.whittakerhouse.com Mon Breakfast Buffet Sat & Sun 9 am-Noon Fried Chicken Wed Pasta Night Stop 7 Market Thu BBQ Fri Stop 7 Surf & Turf At Beachwalk 210 Beachwalk Lane Open Year Round 87-BILLY (872-4559) Fall Festival SEPTEMBER 29 AND 30 Pumpkins… …Cornstalks… Refreshments! “PAINT A PUMPKIN” CONTEST Ages 5-12 yrs. Win Prizes (Pumpkins & Paint Supplied) Small’s Garden Center & Dept. 9 Gifts 1551 East US 20, LaPorte, IN 219-778-2568 Mon.-Fri. 8-5:30 Sat. 8-5 • Sun. 10- 4 New Carlisle New Buffalo 94 I- Michigan City Fail Rd. Saturday, September 22, 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Sunday, September 23, 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 39 Featuring European and American Designers plus Elan’s own Private Label Collection You will be greeted by bright, happy, colorful impressionist paintings on canvas & French watercolor paper. Other featured artisans include: • European photography mounted in antique and old frames by Atlantan Dan Albright • Large beach & shore photography by James Richmond • Bas relief wall hangings by Venezuelan Mauro Possobon • Pottery with an abstract flair by Doug Brown • Jeff Lebson’s JAZZ art 425 S.Whittaker Street, New Buffalo, MI 49117 616.469.1620 Ft. Lauderdale 954.527.9256 WebSite: rubinkam.com South Bend Small's U.S. 20 Light St. LaPorte Rd .2 Page 38 September 20, 2001 On a recent sunny Friday morning, friends, family, Coast Guard personnel, and other officials and guests were at the Michigan City Coast Guard Station for a “Change of Command” ceremony conducted before the chain of command. In this ceremony, Chief Boatswain’s Mate Paul S. Decker replaced Chief Warrant Officer Jeffery L. Bradbury as local station commander. The Coast Guard boat, CG 44382, was at its place by the local dock during the festivities. Guests took their places under a special tent. Engineering Officer Paul Rotolo stood with the local Coast Guard contingent and Coast Guard dog, Skipper. Diane Decker and Kellie Bradbury, wives of the two commanders, were escorted to their seats by Coast Guard personnel. All stood for the playing of the National Anthem, with Coast Guard personnel saluting the flag. Change of Command at Michigan City The Michigan City Coast Guard boat at its dock. Diane Decker being escorted to her seat. out pay. He also said that leadership and responsibility are extremely important, and being in command requires making difficult decisions. Commander Popeil praised Jeffery L. Bradbury for making a success of the Coast Guard’s watercraft patrols and spoke of the six lives being saved in just the last year. Michigan City has been the leader in educating boaters to help prevent problems. Chief Warrant Officer Bradbury had been here for only thirteen months, but was promoted to Chief Warrant Officer and will be in charge of the Coast Guard Auxiliary program for New York, New Hampshire, and New Jersey. When promotions come, Coast Guard personnel must pack up and move on to their new assignments. To Chief Boatswains Mate Paul Decker, Commander Popeil said, “It’s a great honor to have you here for the end of the summer. Look forward and plan ahead!” Decker served at the Michigan City station from 1992 to 1996 and is happy to return. Kellie Bradbury receives an escort to her seat. Lt. Commander Anthony Popeil of the Coast Guard’s Group Grand Haven in Michigan was present for the ceremony. He praised Coast Guard Auxiliary members who volunteer their time and their boats with- Paul Decker accepts the Michigan City command while Lt. Commander Anthony Popeil looks on. September 20, 2001 Coast Guard Station by Jan Van Ausdal Bradbury thanked all the people who attended the ceremony and said, “It seems like just the other day that I took command in Michigan City. Our crew here is outstanding and we get great letters from people we help. I especially thank my family which includes my wife, Kellie, and my children, Jason and Kayce. I try to put them first, but I couldn’t always go home on weekends while I was here.” Paul Decker spoke very briefly, “Good morning and welcome. I am fortunate to have family and friends here to share this occasion, and especially my wife, Diane, and sons, Matthew, Ryan, and Zackary. Thank you all for coming and participating. With your continued support, we will continue to improve our community.” Page 39 The Change of Command had taken place: from Chief Warrant Officer Jeff Bradbury to Chief Boatswain’s Mate Paul Decker! The two men saluted one another, and then posed for an informal photo near the lake. Paul Decker and his wife, Diane, also posed for a photograph. Then Diane Decker posed with her sister, Brenda Henriott, who was holding the Deckers’ son, Zackery. It was time for delicious refreshments at a reception inside the station and for meeting and talking with some of the guests. The best of luck to Chief Boatswain’s Mate Paul Decker and his family at his new Coast Guard post in Michigan City, Indiana! We’re certain that they will be an asset to our community and look forward to having them here! Outgoing commander Jeffery Bradbury & incoming commander Paul Decker. Change of Command: A salute is given. Engineering Officer Paul Rotolo stood with the Coast Guard contingent and their dog, Skipper. The new commander, Paul Decker and his wife, Diane. Page 40 September 20, 2001 Hours: 10:30 to 6 616/469-6151 The Villager GIFTS • ACCESSORIES 100 N. Whittaker Street New Buffalo, MI PLEASANT VIEW TRAIL RIDES Enjoy Scenic Horseback Riding with Friends and Family Pony Rides Available Michigan City 219-363-1190 Open 7 Days for Sun! Monday thru Friday 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 8 a.m.-6 p.m. (219) 324-TANN 513 Pine Lake Avenue, La Porte, IN Beds • Booths • Beachwear Year Round LAPORTE COUNTY’S #1 SUNSHINE CENTER PLEASANT HEIGHTS FARM A First Quality Equestrian Facility since 1991 Lessons • Boarding • Training • Shows Dressage • C/T • English & Western Balance Seat Children’s Camps Available Call for Pony Ride Specials 0707 N. 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Backyard Friends at ABC Museum Can owls really turn their heads completely around their bodies? Are raccoons so fastidious that they wash their food? And what about skunks? Do they really emit a smelly spray that can’t be washed off? Learn all about these animals and others—-all of which can be found in your own backyard. This fall and winter, ABC Children’s Museum will study the habits, favorite foods, unique features, and some of the myths that surround several very familiar animals through videos, stories, songs, puppets, and crafts. Every participant will leave the Museum with a better understanding of how each animal lives as well as with a brand new pet to take home! Reserve your place at least three days prior to each program; registration is limited. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The program is free for all members and $3 for non-members. The programs and dates are: Wed., Sept. 26—Skunks; Wed., Oct. 3—Squirrels; Wed., Oct. 10—Rabbits; Wed., Oct. 17—Raccoons. All programs will be held from 3-4:30 p.m. The ABC Children’s Museum is located in Marquette Mall in Michigan City; phone them at 874-8222. 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Native American Festival Music, art, games and food will highlight the first Native American Festival to be held Sat., Sept. 22nd, at Valparaiso University. The event will be held from noon-7 p.m. in the Union Great Hall. Admission is $2 per person and children under 6 admitted free. More than six booths will be set up around the hall and will feature bead work demonstrations and Native American art. Writer Mardi Oakley Medawar, a Cherokee writer, will be available to sign copies of her books, Murder at Medicine Lodge and Witch of the Palo Duro. The festival will include a sampling of Native American foods. Buffalo burgers, Indian tacos and fry bread will be available at the Union Patio. John Warren and other native Potawatomi will drum, sing and explain traditional dances and culture at 1 p.m. Pam Phillips, owner of Sky Stone N’ Silver in Hobart will have a 3 p.m. discussion about how to buy Native American art. Gerry Hill, past president of the American Indian Bar Association, will discuss tribal law and current issues facing Native Americans at 5 p.m. The day’s last event will be a 7 p.m. performance by flutist Joseph Fire Crow in the Great Hall. Fire Crow, a native Cheyenne, is a 2001 Grammy nominee for Best Native American album. For more information, phone the Office of Multicultural Programs at 219/464-5400. Sweet Adelines Guest Night River Bend Chorus, the South Bend Chapter of Sweet Adelines, International, is hosting a Guest Night on Tues., Sept. 25th. The chorus meets at the River Park United Methodist Church, 920 S. 23rd St., South Bend. Rehearsals are at 7 p.m. Women wishing to learn more about barbershop singing are invited to visit. For more information, phone 219/272-2033 or 219/293-7460. Call The Beacher With Your News (219) 879-0088 2354 North US 35 La Porte,IN (219) 324-2121 (219) 873-0021 1st Team, Inc. T 2 W. 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Held at the MC Public Library. September 21-22 — Farmer’s Market. 10 am-4 pm. At the Schoolhouse Shop & Antiques, Furnessville. 219/926-1551. September 21-24 —”Hedwig and the Angry Inch.”Rated R. Directed by John Cameron Mitchell. Winner Sundance Film Festival. Fri & Sat 6:30 & 9 pm; Sun 4 & 6:30 pm; Mon 7 pm. Vickers Theatre, 6 N. Elm St., Three Oaks, Michigan. 616/756-3522 or www.vickerstheatre.com September 22 — Farmer’s Market. 8:30 am. 8th & Washington Streets, Michigan City. September 22 — Native American Festival at Valparaiso University. Noon-7 pm in the Union Great Hall. Adm. $2; kids under 6 free. Booths featuring bead work demos and Native American art, sampling of Native American food, dances and culture. Flutist Joseph Crow at 7 pm. Info 219/464-5400. September 23 — Fall Film Series: “Deja Vu.” 2 pm. Rated PG-13. A tale of romance and destiny filmed in Jerusalem, Paris, Dover, London and Los Angeles staring Vanessa Redgrave. No adm. charge. Held at the MC Public Library. September 25 -- Harbor Country Book Club. 7:30 pm. Harbor Grand Hotel, New Buffalo. Fiction, We Were the Mulvaneys by Joyce Carol Oates, non-fiction, A Sand County Almanac by Aldo Leopold. New members welcome. September 26 — “Backyard Friends: Skunks.” 34:30 pm. ABC Children’s Museum, Marquette Mall. Free to members, $3/non-members. Phone 874-8222 to register. September 27 — “Can I Be a Pharoh, Mom? Please!” 1-2:30 pm. Life in Ancient Egypt program at the ABC Children’s Museum, Marquette Mall. Register in advance at 874-8222. Free to members, $3/non-members. Suggested age: 3-5 years. Places to Visit: Alyce Bartholomew Children’s Museum. Marquette Mall. Wed-Fri 1-5 pm; Sat 10 am-4 pm. Info 8748222. Barker Mansion, 631 Washington St., Michigan City. Guided tours on Mon-Fri, 10 am, 11:30 am. Adm. $4/adults, $2/kids 18 and under, free/kids under 3. Beverly Shores Historic South Shore Line Passenger Depot Museum and Art Gallery. 525 Broadway, Beverly Shores. Thurs-Sun, 1-4 pm. Adm. free. 219/871-0832. Door Prairie Auto Museum. 6th season. Over 50 antique & classic autos, antique airplanes and toys. Tues-Sat, 10 am-4:30 pm; Sun noon-4:30 pm and closed Mon and holidays. 2405 Indiana Ave., LaPorte (1 mi. south of LaPorte on Hwy. 35). Phone 219/3261337 or visit www.dpautomuseum.com September 20, 2001 Great Lakes Museum of Military History, 360 Dunes Plaza, Michigan City. Info 872-2702 or on the web at www.militaryhistorymuseum.org International Friendship Gardens, Liberty Trail, Michigan City. Open 10 am-4 pm weekends, now thru October. Adm. chg. Info 878-9885. 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 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 616/469-5409. John G. Blank Center for the Arts, 312 E. 8th St., Michigan City. Gallery hours Mon-Fri, 10 am-4 pm; Sat, 10 am-2 pm. 874-4900. On exhibit through Sept. 23: “Crosscurrents”, the 15th annual juried art exhibit. Farther Afield: September 11-20 — Luann Harden Art Show & Sale. Featuring still life & landscape watercolors and colored-pencil drawings of rural SW Michigan.10 am-5 pm. Cook Energy Information Center, Bridgman, Michigan. 1-800/548-2555 or www.cookinfo.com September 21-22 — End of Summer Bluegrass Festival. Plymouth, Indiana. Fri 6-10 pm; Sat 11 am-10 pm. No adm. chg. Info 219/936-2876 or www.blueberrycountry.org September 21-23 — Land of Lakes Gathering of the People. Warsaw, Indiana. Traditional Native American pow wow. Info 219/269-2977. September 22 — All American Band Day. Ross-Ade Stadium at Purdue University, West Lafayette. 30 high school marching bands will perform including the Michigan City High School Band. Info 765/494-2096. September 22-23 -- 26th Annual Forks of the Wabash Pioneer Festival. Hier’s Park, Huntington, Indiana. Living history encampments, Pioneer Village. Sat 10-6 & Sun 9-5. Adm. chg. Info 1-800/848-4282 or www.visithuntington.org September 22-23 — Back to the Days of Kosciuszko. Warsaw, Indiana. Lucerne Park. Renenactment in honor of Revolutionary War hero Thaddeus Kosiuszko. Sat 10-4; Sun 10-4. Adm. chg. Info 219/269-6803. Through November 18 — “Rembrandt Prints: Rembrandt’s Personal Vision of the Bible.” O’Shaughnessy Gallery at the Snite Museum of Art, Notre Dame University campus. An exhibition of 70 Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669) etchings of narrative subjects from the Bible. Hours: Tues/Wed 10 am-4 pm; Thurs/Sat 10 am-5 pm; Sun 1-5 pm. Closed Mondays and holidays. 219/631-5466 or www.nd.edu/~sniteart Farther and Farther Afield: September 20-23 — Hoosier Storytelling Festival. Indianapolis. Main stage for adults, children’s stage, activities tent. Adm. chg. Thurs. 9:40 am-8 pm; Fri 9:40 am-10 pm; Sat noon-11 pm; Sun 1-5 pm. Info 317/255-7628. 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UNDER CONSTRUCTION! • • • • • • • BEVERLY SHORES - 2 BLOCKS FROM THE LAKE YET WRAPPED IN SECLUDED WOODED LOT! • Plans for hardwood floors & ceram3632 sq. ft. ic tile, but buy now & YOU choose Charming floor plan with spacious flooring feel & open concept, indoor outdoor living • Full wrap around porch Huge expqnse of windows allows • Screened in porch house to be flooded with light all • Full walk out basement/family year round room 9' ceilings throughout • Cemplank siding, 20 yr. warranty, 3 bedrooms maintenance free 21⁄2 baths Gourmet kitchen • $379,900 On September 20, 1519, Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan, in the service of Spain, began his pioneering voyage around the world. While he never made it, dying in the Philippines along the way, one of his vessels became the first ship to circumnavigate the earth. On September 20, 1797, the United States frigate Constitution “Old Ironsides” was launched at the Boston Navy Yard. On September 21, 1784, the Pennsylvania Packet and Daily Advertiser, the first daily newspaper to be published in the United States, made its appearance in Philadelphia. On September 21, 1792, the French National Convention voted to abolish the monarchy. On September 21, 1866, English novelist H.G. Wells was born in Bromley, Kent. On September 21, 1931, England abandoned the gold standard. 4987 W. US Hwy. 20 • Michigan City, IN 46360 Vladimir Ganz (219) 879-2183 NATURE LOVERS TAKE NOTE: BRING THE OUTDOORS IN! BEVERLY SHORES On September 22, 1692, in the American Colonies, the last person was hanged for witchcraft. More then 250 persons had previously been tried for witchcraft, of whom 19 were hanged. On September 22, 1776, American patriot Nathan Hale, convicted by the British as a spy, was put to death by hanging. His last words: “My only regret is that I have just one life to give for my country,” have become a lasting part of American legend. 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On September 25, 1513, Spanish conquistador Vasco Nunez de Balboa became the first known European to set eyes on the Pacific Ocean. He walked across the Isthmus of Panama and waded in the Pacific with drawn sword, taking possession (symbolically) for Spain. On September 25, 1690, the first American newspaper, Publick Occurrences, was published in Boston. The Royal Governor was not happy with the first edition; so a second one never appeared. On September 25, 1789, the first United States Congress, meeting in New York, adopted twelve amendments to the Constitution and sent them to the states for ratification. Ten of the amendments became known as the “Bill of Rights.” On September 26, 1774, legendary folk hero Johnny “Appleseed” Chapman was born in the Massachusetts town of Leonminster. On September 26, 1820, pioneer Daniel Boone died at the age of 85. On September 26, 1888, poet T.S. Eliot, who later became a British citizen, was born in St. Louis. 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Petkovich 2650 McCormick Drive Suite #325 Clearwater, FL 33759 (800) 950-2055 ext. 338 The Automatic Solution to Power Problems When power fails, GUARDIAN® starts up automatically while your electrical systems continue to operate. The standby generator will keep the power going even while the surrounding community is blacked out. The Guardian does this for you …automatically! Authorized Dealer & Service Specializing in: Muni Bonds • Retirement Planning 401 (k), 403 (b) rollovers • Mutual Funds NYSE & OTC Stocks Member NASD/SIPC PATRICK ROOFING and REMODELING CO., INC. RESIDENTIAL - COMMERCIAL EMERGENCY SERVICE • New Roofs • Re-Roofing • Repairs • 20 Years Experience • Licensed & Insured • Free Estimates • Total Kitchen & Bath Remodeling • Replacement Windows • Decks • Expert Carpentry Work • Expert Ceramic, Corian and Marble Tile Work • No Job Too Small 3611 E. U.S. Hwy 12 874-9909 Owner: Patrick Petkovich 872-7736 ELECTRIC Inc. September 20, 2001 Page 51 CLASSIFIED CLASSIFIED RATES - (For First 2 Lines.) 1-3 ads - $7.00 ea. •• 4 or more ads - $5.50 ea. (Additional lines- $1.00 ea.) PH: 219/879-0088 - FAX 219/879-8070. -Email <[email protected]> CLASSIFIED ADS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 10:00 A.M.ON MONDAY OF THE WEEK OF PUBLICATION PERSONAL SERVICES MACINTOSH REPAIR & CONSULTING Memory & hard drive upgrades, system software upgrades & diagnostics. If you are looking for software, shareware, freeware, we can help you find it. Want to get on the Net? We can help with that too. Looking to buy a new Mac? We can help you find the right one to fit your needs. Call 219/874-2382Mon.-Sat., 10-5, ask for Carl, or e-mail: [email protected], Located at 408 Franklin Sq., Michigan City, Indiana. MAC SOFTWARE AND ACCESSORIES NOW IN STOCK T.J.’s UPHOLSTERY Commercial - Residential - Furniture - Boats & R.V.’s - 219/778-2053 EXPERT ALTERATIONS - INCLUDING BRIDAL AND PROM Call Val at 219/873-0103 NEED A NERD? Our friendly & knowledgeable technicians provide PC repair, installation, hook-up, and training, right in the comfort of your home or business. No job too large or small. Internet, software, peripherals, memory upgrades, websites, or networking, we do anything for your PC. — Call 616/469-5088, or visit us at www.need-a-nerd.net ACCURATE, EFFICIENT, EXPERIENCED SECRETARY in need of part-time afternoon/evening job in quiet office. Great at word processing, office organization and administrative assistance. Will work as an employee or independent contractor. - S. Burns 219/879-1753. LADY (Active) Avail 9 AM-2 PM for ad hoc, miscellaneous work, e.g. Cleaning, errands, admin/clerical, etc. Call 219/879-1812 evenings. CARETAKER - I do light house cleaning, sit with patients, take them shopping, fix light meals, and oversee medication. Call Charlie Mae at 219/874-5006. - References available SELF IMPROVEMENT - INSTRUCTION PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHER/ENTERTAINER ENTERTAINMENT AVAILABLE Lessons for Voice -Violin - Piano - Guitar, Etc. Call 219/872-1217. MUSIC LESSONS & CHILDREN’S CLASSES Visit www.musicofoz.com CLOWN CLASSES (Non-profit organization) Starting Sept. 11th, 7 PM, for 10 consecutive Tuesdays at Southwind Immanuel Church, 1301 Southwind Drive. Call 219/872-1597, or 219/879-8438, or 219/785-4246. CLEANING - HOUSEKEEPING When You Want Perfection — Insured & Bonded J.P.’s HOUSE, DECK & BOAT CLEANING Commercial - Residential - Rentals - Construction Cleanup Owner J.P. Foster - - 219/877-7081. WILL CLEAN YOUR HOUSE OR APARTMENT FREE estimates. References upon request - Call 219/879-1326 SPOTLESS DOES IT ALL! Interior & Exterior House -Powerwashing & painting, carpentry, drywall. Expert housekeeper on staff. Yard work, cleaning & handyman services. Free estimates. Call 219/878-0126, or 219/878-1187. WILL CLEAN HOMES OR OFFICES - ALSO BABYSITTING Call Mary at 219/874-9026 WILL DO LIGHT HOUSE CLEANING Call 219/879-8988 PHYSICAL FITNESS • • • PATSI GATELY MASSAGE THERAPIES • • • Esalen-Swedish, Myofascial Release, Bioenergy Field Balancing Relieve Muscle pain & strains, stress reduction. Gift cert. - Home visits. Call 219/879-5722. for appointment Nationally Certified in Massage & Body Work. HANDYMAN-HOME REPAIR-PLUMBING QUALITY CARPENTRY: Expert remodeling of kitchens, bathrooms. Also: doors, windows, skylights, ceramic tile, drywall, decks & repairs. Small jobs welcome. Call Ed at 616/469-3039. 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 HUSBAND Is your list of household repair & maintenance projects growing? Small jobs welcome. - Quality Work. — Call Ed Berent @ 219/879-8200. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• FREE PICK-UP SERVICE for usable, unwanted, household articles, garage sales, yard sales – or what have you. – Evergreens professionally trimmed and shaped. 30-years experience. – Gutters and Down Spouts cleaned and repaired. Reasonable prices. — Call 219/879-5253 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ADNAN’S BEST SERVICE • • • • • • • • • • • • • Yard Clean-Up - Mowing - Exterior Power Wash - Free Estimates Senior Discount - 219/878-1563 or 219/878-9091 • Leave message. • • • LAST CHANCE • • • GET YOUR DECK’S READY FOR WINTER! LEAF VACUUMING WILL BEGIN SOON. CALL NOW TO GET ON LIST! SNOWPLOWING FOR WINTER MONTSH FINISHING TOUCH: Residential & Specialty Cleaning Service Professional - Insured - Bonded - Uniformed #1 in Customer Satisfaction. Phone 219/872-8817. NEED CLEANING DONE? — GIVE THE GIRLS A CALL! Free Estimates - References - Call 219/878-9164 between 8 & 6. CALL MEL AT 219/879-6866 • • • DECKS - R- US • • • We Wash and Feal — Free Estimates — Call 219/873-9205 Many Thanks to My Many Lake Shore Customers for Their Continuing Business STRICTLY CONCRETE QUICK SERVICE PLUMBING REPAIR (219) 362-0157 or Toll Free (888) 499-1559 Complete Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Sales and Service. Modern Sewer Cleaning, Jetting and Inspection Equipment Competitive Rates - Senior Citizens Discounts 60 day warranty on most Service Work 1 Hour Minimum Service Call - Travel Time 1 Way - Sorry, No Credit Insured, Bonded, LIC. #PC81038838 Charles Dillon, Owner CONCRETE CONTRACTORS 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE • LICENSED & INSURED DRIVEWAYS THAT LAST! • Driveways • Basement Floors • Pole Barn Slabs • Garage Slabs • Parking Lots • Block Foundations • Excavating 874-9577 MICHIGAN CITY FREE ESTIMATES Page 52 September 20, 2001 P & T WINDOW CLEANING Says: Don’t forget about your fall cleaning To schedule an appointment, Call 219/784-3965. 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Great lake views from huge Family Room + Master Bedroom Suite. Totally remodeled & refurnished. 4/BR, 3/Bth. Fireplace. W/D. AC. Cable. . Special Winter Weekend Rates. Available September & October.. Ph. 630/766-3300 ON THE SHORES OF SHERIDAN BEACH . Rehabbed &fully furnished. Vacation apt suites. Sleeps 4 to 18. Lake view. Decks. $800 to $2,500 week. Sunsets free. Call 219/872-8250, or 219/244-7877. • • HOUSE FOR RENT - LONG BEACH - Stop 27 - 312-953-9570. • • 3/BR + Den/2BA (sleeps 10) . Newly rehabbed. A/C. W/D. FP. BBQ. Cable TV. 1/Blk to beach- Avail Fall, Winter, WkEnds, Summer 2002. • • •BENNETT’S HIDDEN INN • • • 10303 N.E. Highway 12 — Michigan City, Indiana Newly renovated, nestled on 3-acres! The perfect place for a “Get-aWay” Weekend, or a great guesthouse for your visitors. Reasonable weekly & monthly rates. Retirees welcome. Reservations 219/8720212. FAX 219/872-0416 ( Kid & dog friendly. Also Continental breakfast). September 20, 2001 MICHIANA SHORES WINTER RENTAL - . Newly renovated 2/BR, 1/Bath home. Washer/dryer, Dishwasher, FP, Cable, Deck w/Gas grill. Avail Sept thru May. $650/mo + util. - 773/784-0721, or 219/872-9923 SEASONAL RENTALS •• 333 Northbrook - 3/BR, 2/Bath Ranch. . $750/mo. ••1428 Lake Shore Drive - 3/BR, 2/Bath Lakefront - $1,200/mo. •• 1426 Lake Shore Drive - 5/BR, 2/Bath Lakefront - $1,200/mo. YEAR-ROUND • • 3020 Mayfield - 3/BR Cottage style - $800/mo. Call MERRION & ASSOCIATES REALTORS. 219/872-4000 LAKEFRONT SEASONAL RENTALS 1410 Lake Shore Drive in Sheridan Beach: 4/BR, 1 1/2 bath home avail until next summer. $800/mo + utilities. Go to www,akstephens.com for pictures. Call MERRION & ASSOCIATES REALTORS. 219/872-4000 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• WINTER LAKESIDE RENTAL — AVAIL SEPT. - MAY Beautiful view of 3 states - 4/BR, 3-full baths. - 2-Fireplaces. Fully furnished. — For more information: Call 773/881-4458 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• WINTER RENTAL — 3/BR, furnished, raised ranch. Close to lake. - Call 630/279-6150, or 219/874-5174. CHARMING COUNTRY HOME Fall/Winter Rental (2-Blocks from Stop 33). Fully furnished. 3/BR, 2/Bath. Family Room w/Fireplace. Sun Porch. 2/Car Garage. Patio Deck. A/C. W/D.- 708/442-2333, or 800/780-3986, Ext 3639 WINTER RENTAL - 4/BR, 2/BATH - IN MICHIANA SHORES, IN. Available October through May - Call 219/874-0092. DUNELAND BEACH - Furnished 3/BR. - Avail Sept 15-June 1, 2002. Deposit & references req. - $500/mo. + utilities. - 219/872-5979 SABBATICAL HOUSE - Stop 31 -Cozy 2/BR. Fully furnished Washer/Dryer. AC. $650/mo. Avail Sept. 2000 thru May. 2001 . Call 708/354-8960 days, - 708/482-9527 evenings. LONG BEACH - Great house on the beach. Decorator’s own home. 3/BR, 2 1/2 Bath. Cable & AC. New appliances. Fully furnished. Long term rental preferred. Call 219/8728945, or 312/587-1827 SHERIDAN BEACH AREA-EDISTO GETAWAY-Perfect for ND Football Weekends. Apple and pumpkin picking and holiday shopping! 3 Blocks to beach-3/BR, 1/Bath, decks, W/D, DW, AC, ceiling fans, C/TV, coffeemaker, MW. Completely furnished w/towels and linens. Year round-winter rates-700.00/wk.-2Nights/100.00per night75.00/deposit-Other rates available 219-872-8914. 2/BR cottage, completely furnished, overlooking lake. Utilities incl. Winter rental, or possible long term. Call 773/238-8633 after 6. BEAUTIFUL 3/BR - Eat-in kitchen. Dining room, living room, fireplace, garage. 2 Blocks from beach. 102 S. Lake Ave. at corner of Washinton Park Blvd. NO smokers or pets. Prefer individual or couple. $1,000/mo. + utilities. - Leave message at 815/464-6894. Available now: 9 or 12 month contract available. • • SHERIDAN BEACH WINTER RENTAL - ON THE BEACH• • •Studio Apt. - $600/mo. •3/BR, 2/Bath, Fireplace,$1,200/mo •6/BR, 2/Bath, Fireplace, $1,200/mo. - All fully furnished. Avail Sept thru May- 312/560-5122 RENTALS. MICHIGAN NEW BUFFALO. Gated Nature Retreat with private Lake/Beach offers immaculate Euro Homes, Cottages, Suites by week/weekend. Amenities plus. Ideal for an intimate escape, or the extra rooms for your incoming party. See us: sans-souci.com. Call 616•756•3141. CUTE SUMMER COTTAGE FOR RENT IN GRAND BEACH 3/BR, 1/Bath. Cable TV. . Beach. Tennis. Golf. Completely furnished.. $500/week + security — 773/278-9040 MICHIGAN. HARBERT (UNION PIER AREA) Newly decorated. 3/BR, 2/Bath Country home. Near all area activities. Privacy. Decks. Hot tub.. $1,000/wk. — Call 708/865-0594 MICHIGAN. GRAND BEACH. Lake front home, just 42 steps down to this private Lake Michigan beach. Enjoy magnificent sunsets from the deck. Golf and tennis are within walking distance. This cozy 3/BR is completely furnished. Avail Oct1 thru April 20, 2002 for a rental fee of $600/mo. For information & viewing appointment call 708/848-1025 GRAND BEACH RENTAL -3/BR, 2/Bath. Fully furnished. Washer/dryer. 2/Car garage. Across from Lake. AC. VCR. Cable. $850/mo. includes util. Avail Oct. thru May - Call 815/436-7104 Page 53 GRAND BEACH/NEW BUFFALO HOME - Spacious 3/BR Ranch. Fully furnished. Very clean. 2/Baths. Fireplace. W/D. Dishwasher. Close to beach golf course & winter sports. - NO PETS. Avail Oct-June. $500/mo. or $200/wk. — Call 773/792-0073. REAL ESTATE. FOR SALE NEW HOME. ON LAKE CLAIRE. IN LONG BEACH COVE. Professionally designed & built. Large kitchen. Great room & master suite. 4/BR, 2 1/2 Bath. 2324 Tinkers Way. $355,000. Call Dan at 219/874-7290 days; or 219/879-8965 wk/ends & evenings. FOR SALE BY OWNER. MICHIANA, MICH.. 5/BR. 3/BATH. 2/FIREPLACE. MAGNIFICENT SUNSETS. MOVE IN CONDITION $879,900.. NO REALTORS PLEASE.. CALL 616/469-0279. BEVERLY SHORES INDIANA BEACHFRONT HOME 6-Years old. Like new.. 3000 sq/ft Contemporary. All rooms have view of Lake Michigan. Upper bracket price. Pre qualified please. For sale by owner — Call 219/663-0400, Cell ph. 219/742-0458 COZY MICHIANA LOG Log Cabin situate approx .32 wooded acre. Private, yet just a short two blocks to Stop 37 beach. Not many available with this location. Priced to sell at $245,000. Broker Owned. In & out, so lv msg. 219/872-1857 BY OWNER: Lovely rehabbed 3 bdr, 3 bth Michigan home on 1 1/3 woodsy acres. Fireplace. New furnace & AC. Cherry & walnut floors. Fabulous new screened sun room, decks and office. $369,000. Call 312-822 1004. LAKE VIEWS - MICHIGAN CITY - 2/BR, 2 1/2 bath Townhouse Condo. 3-Decks, screened porch, fireplace, garage & basement. Natural Dunes setting. Low maintenance fees. Walk to beach, park, zoo & great café. By owner - Call 219/879-3024. LARGE 3-5 BEDROOM HOME - Fenced yard - 2/Car garage. 4-Blocks to lake & park.- $84,000. Call 219/369-9432. FOR SALE BY OWNER -Totally rehabbed Long Beach Home has four bedrooms and loads of charm. Two blocks from Stop 29. Call 219/879-6159 for an appointment Computer Test-Out at PNC A special test for college credit in computer literacy will be given on Tues., Oct. 16 at Purdue University North Central. High school seniors planning to enroll at PNC, as well as current PNC students, are eligible to take the multiple-choice test, which will be offered at 9 a.m., 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. The cost is $18.50, and advance registration by Sept. 25, for the October test date, is required. Those who pass the test will be eligible to receive three credits and will not be required to take the computer literacy course required for most PNC degrees. This means a potential savings of more than $300, the approximate cost of a three credit course at PNC. Credit will be given after the student has successfully completed at least six credit hours of college level courses at PNC with a grade of C or better, excluding developmental courses. The multiple-choice exam is prepared by the Student Occupational Competency Advance Testing (SOCAT) organization, headquartered at Ferris State University. Registration can be made through the Office of Continuing Education, 872-0527, ext. 5343. Page 54 September 20, 2001 Veterans on Parade A brief “bio salute” to some of our area’s veterans who quietly and bravely served our country in both peace and conflict. This week we will honor another WWII veteran: Marian Lucas (Kelly) was born in Knox, Indiana, and graduated from Knox High School where she was the class Valedictorian. She attended Indiana State University, where she graduated with top honors and a bachelor of science degree in education. For a year (1943-44) she trained at Walter Reed Hospital to be a physical therapist; and then interned at Hammond General Hospital in Modesto, California. In October, 1944, she was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Medical Corp. Marian served her basic training at Tacoma, Washington. After a short stint in Frisco at Letterman’s Hospital, she was shipped to Manila on Luzon where fighting was still in progress. After Manila was secured, she was sent to Leyte and then back to Morotai, on Luzon, treat1st Lt. Marian Lucas ing wounded G.I.s. Finally, she witnessed the surrender of the Phillippines to American forces on Morotai. Marian was commissioned a 1st Lieutenant in Oct. 1945. She received many decorations, including the Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon with one star, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one star and the WWII Victory Medal. Marian met her husband, James Kelly, on the ship bound for the Phillippines. They married in Manila on Dec. 29, 1946, and her wedding dress was made out of a parachute found floating in Manila Bay. After her wedding she had to resign her commission because of an Army regulation. Marian and James had their first child, Mike, who was the first birth in the post Philippine liberation, and then their first daughter, Karen, also born there. Their third child, a daughter Pat, was born back in the USA. In 1952 tragedy struck the Kelly family when Marian’s husband James was killed in Japan while supervising the unloading of a ship with supplies bound for Korea; so he lost the blessings of his wife, family and grandchildren at such a young age. Marian returned with her children to the US where she taught health and physical education and was a physical therapist for the Fort Wayne Indiana Schools, and then later was assistant professor at Illinois State University. She was chosen as Most Outstanding Special Ed. Professor and attained her master’s degree from Purdue University in 1961, and had 32 hours of post master’s work at Illinois University. She retired as physical therapist with the Michigan City School system in 1982. Since retirement she has been active in many organizations including the Order of the Eastern Star, the Daughters of the American Revolution, the First United Methodist Church, Pottawattomie Country Club, the American Association of University Women, the WCTM Investment Club, the Retired Teacher’s Association, the P.E.O. and is a member of the Monday Morning Ladies 9 hole Golf League at the Municipal North Course. Marian is a Life Member of VFW Post 2536 and her son, Mike, also has membership. Mike served in San Salvador with the Army paratroopers and was wounded in that action. He has two daughters. His sister, Karen (now Fisher) has two sons. One son, James Fisher, is a Captain and pilot for the Air Force, flying C-130 airplanes. Other son, Jeff Fisher, served for a term in the Navy as a Lt. JG (Junior Grade). Marian’s youngest daughter, Pat (now Unger) has a boy and two girls. So Marian’s blessed with a total of seven grandchildren, all of whom she is so proud of. In Oct. 2000 Marian was chosen as Guest of Honor at the Red, White and Blue Ball sponsored by the Great Lakes Military Museum. She has a beautiful collage with pictures of her, her husband James, the surrender of the Japanese at Morotai, Luzon and other memorabilia. 1st Lt. Marian Lucas Marian, we all salute you for your military service and the rehab of many of our wounded; the raising of a wonderful family (even after the tragic loss of your husband), your attainment of a master’s degree in the educational field and your dedicated work as physical therapist in both the Fort Wayne and Michigan City schools systems. Also, for your deserved awards and active memberships in such organizations with so many fine people. Meeting you for the first time and being able to interview you has been a great privilege for me. May God bless and keep you for many years to come. ——submitted by Bob Fitzgerald September 20, 2001 Page 55 872-4000 MERRION & ASSOCIATES REALTORS, INC. FAX (219) 872-4182 Specializing in Distinctive Properties Indiana and Michigan 707 Washington St. • Michigan City, IN 46360 OPEN HOUSE WEEKEND!!! HOUSE OPEN 2-4 p.m. Y• SUNDA 1925 Lake Shore Drive PANORAMIC LAKE VIEWS are yours forever from this contemporary home set high on the dunes overlooking Lake Michigan! Totally remodeled living areas on all 3 levels provide room for all your guests (6 bedrooms & 2.5 baths). Cathedral ceilings, a wet bar & miles of Lake Michigan views make the 3rd floor Great $ Room really great! See for yourself! 379,900 HOUSE OPEN 1-3 p.m. Y• SUNDA HOUSE OPEN 1-3 p.m. Y• SUNDA 2822 Lake Shore Drive ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER! Bright, open design on 2 levels with 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths & 2 fireplaces perches right above the longest beach in town! Wrap- around deck gives you a 180 degree view from Michigan all the way around to Wisconsin. All inspections have been completed. Sealed bids will be opened on $ 9/30/01. Stop by and ask John Hayes for a bid package. 890,000 HOUSE m OPEN 1-3 p DAY • SATUR 2809 Brentwood Way 4127 Cherokee SIZE COUNTS!!! Looking for room? This 3200 sq ft home offers 5 upstairs MICHIANA MAGIC!!! You won’t have to say ‘Bippity, Boppity, Boo” to fall in love bedrooms, 2.5 baths, spacious living, dining & family rooms plus an eat-in with this newer 4 bedroom, 3 bath contemporary home. Equipped with screen porch kitchen, huge screened porch, fenced yard, 2 car garage & more! All new car- & rooftop deck; located just 2 blocks from Lake Michigan on White Creek. Come visit $ 569,000 peting, flooring, paint... Best of all, it’s just 1.5 blocks to the best beach in town! this Saturday before you turn into a pumpkin! $ DIRECTIONS: Michiana Drive to Cherokee; north past Michiana Village Center; right Stop in on Sunday to see this Long Beach beauty. 299,000. after village park 1 block to home. DIRECTIONS: Oriole Trail to Brentwood Way (Stop 28); north to home. LOOK FOR US ON THE INTERNET! • www.merrionandassoc.com Ed Merrion, CRS, GRI Merrion & Associates, Realtors, Inc. joins the whole nation in mourning the terrible loss which we suffered on Tuesday, September 11. Please pray to God for mercy, comfort and healing for all those involved and those affected. Page 56 September 20, 2001 7 T LONG BEACH REALTY ON LAKE MICHIGAN SINCE 1920 1401 Lake Shore Drive 3100 Lake Shore Drive (219) 874-5209 (219) 872-1432 Phyllis T. Waters CRB, CRS, GRI Broker/Owner www.longbeachrealty.net AT THE SIGN OF THE SAILBOAT 312 Tillotson • Michigan City CHARMING RANCH near shops, hospital, school. Fireplace in living room. 3 bedrooms, family room, large basement. Screened porch attached $ to garage. Plaster walls, wood floors. 68,000 2302 Fairway Drive • Hidden Shores GOLFER’S ALERT! Hidden Shores better-than-new 3 bedroom, 21⁄2 bath home has golf course and Lake Claire view. Wide foyer opens to window walled living room, family room with fireplace adjoins bright remodeled kitchen. Balcony doubles as guest room. Storage everywhere. Garage. $319,500 904 Birch Tree Lane • Long Beach Pointe WHY PAY RENT? This bright open condominium lets you own your home to enjoy a good investment. Two 15 ft. bedrooms, living-dining room with deck overlooking gardens. White kitchen with appliances includ$ ing microwave and stacked washer-dryer. 66,500 307 Lawndale Place • Michigan City WALK TO EDGEWOOD SCHOOL from sunny brick ranch with mature landscaping, tall trees, & almost 1500 sq. ft. of living area. Large kitchen has breakfast area. Dining area in spacious living room. 3 bedrooms, hardwood floors, $ 11⁄2 baths. Family room in basement. Central air. 1 car garage. 129,500 2998 W. 450 North • LaPorte ALMOST 13 ACRES of rolling land with abundant wildlife. Enjoy horse country with 5 acres fenced, 54 foot barn with 5 box stalls, tack room, horse shower, office and 1⁄2 bath. Second barn with shoeing stand, hay loft, open shed. Home has 4 bedrooms, 2 fireplaces, hot tub, family room, $ garage, front and back decks. Needs TLC. 249,900 Douglas Waters, GRI, Broker* Beverly Bullis, CRS, GRI* 800-518-6149 Sylvia Hook, Broker Associate, CRS, GRI* 800-518-5778 Janet Greenwald, Broker Associate, GRI* June Livinghouse, Broker Associate, ABR, GRI* 800-957-1248 Bill McNew Rosemary Braun Bobbie Cavic, Broker Associate 888-565-1822 [email protected] Pam Navarro, Broker Associate 888-565-1981 Doug Hinchman 219-861-7525 Rob Robertson Stephanie Thomas *Licensed in Indiana and Michigan
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