Labor Day 2003

Volume 19, Number 34 Thursday, August 28, 2003
Labor Day 2003
Labor Dayz - Washington Park
Steam & Power Show - Hesston Steam Museum
Oktoberfest - County Fair Grounds
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Labor Day
Labor Day is observed throughout the United States in recognition of the dignity of labor, falling on the first Monday in September
each year. Labor organizations sponsor various celebrations, but for
most it is a day of rest. It also has become a symbol of the end of
summer.
Peter J. McGuire, general secretary of the Brotherhood of
Carpenters and Joiners, May 18, 1882, at a central Labor Union meeting in New York City, proposed that “a day be set aside as a festive
day, during which parade through the streets of the city would
permit public tribute to American industry.” The motion was adopted and plans for the first Labor Day celebration made. On Sept. 5th
of that year, workers staged the first Labor Day parade in New York
City.
October 7, 1884, at an American Federation of Labor meeting in
Chicago, A.C. Cameron, member of the Typographical Union 16, introduced the following resolution: “Resolved, That the first Monday in
September each year be set aside as a laborers’ national holiday, and
that we recommend its observance by all wage workers, irrespective of sex, calling or nationality.”
In 1887, Oregon became the first state to make Labor Day a legal
holiday, followed the same year by Colorado, Massachusetts, New
Jersey and New York. By 1890, Connecticut, Nebraska and
Pennsylvania had followed suit. In 1894, President Grover Cleveland
signed a bill making Labor Day an official legal holiday for the whole
country.
World Wide Celebrations
Labor Day is also observed as a legal holiday on the first Monday
in September in Puerto Rico and Canada. In Australia, Labor Day
is called Eight Hour Day, and commemorates the successful struggle for a shorter working day. The Australian holiday varies from
state to state. In Europe, Labor Day is May 1.
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The Dunes Arts Foundation and Dunes Summer
Theatre closes their 2003 Summer Season with the
Broadway musical “La Cage Aux Folles.” Final performances are Aug. 29, 30 and 31. Curtain is 8 p.m.
on Friday and Saturday; 7 p.m. on Sunday. The theatre is located on Shady Oak Drive in Michiana
Shores. Tickets are $15/adults, $12/senior citizens and
students. Group rates are also available; phone the
box office at 879-7509.
Set in the French Riviera, this unique musical
creation is both poignantly real and exhilaratingly entertaining. The script made its debut as a French movie,
followed by a Broadway hit, then a big screen movie
adaptation called “The Bird Cage” starring Robin
Williams and Nathan Lane. With music by Jerry
Herman (known for “Mame”), and book by Harvey
Fierstein (remembered for “Torch Song Trilogy”, and
most recently Broadway’s Tony award winning
“Hairspray”), this classical musical is a family show
about love, loyalty, and the complexities of parenthood—
whatever the form.
Heading a cast of 20 is professional female illusionist
Samantha Stephens and regional veteran John B. Boss.
The entire show is under the direction of returning
Dunes veteran Robert Eric-West, who also serves as
costumer for the production, and assisted by Amanda
Withrow.
Serving as assistant director is Nancy Saxon of Long
Beach. The musical numbers are vocally directed by
Robert Eric-West and conducted by Robert JohnsonAustin of Chicago. Choreography is by Sarah Rausch
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take place from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., on Mon., Sept. 15 at the
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Earthkeepers is another powerful and dynamic
program developed by the Institute for Earth Education.
Participants will get an overview of Earth Education,
understand the program development process needed to stimulate young people’s interest in the natural world, and more. Hands-on activities will demonstrate the tools and techniques utilized by Earth
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institute is located in Greenville, WV and was founded by world-renowned author, lecturer, and nature educator Steve Van Matre. Last year’s workshop was a
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Wind Up Your Summer Activities With These Local Events
The end of summer is nigh! Grab the kids and head on out to one or more of these fun, family oriented events
for the last big summer weekend. And don’t forget there’s stage entertainment at the Dunes Summer
Theatre and other local venues as well as end of summer shopping.
Happy Labor Day Weekend to all of you from all of us at The Beacher.
2nd Annual Labor Dayz
Labor Day weekend, Aug. 29-Sept. 1, in Washington
Park, will be the time and place for the 2nd annual
Labor Dayz presented by the Michigan City Dept. of
Parks and Recreation, the News-Dispatch, MCTV-48
and the LaPorte County Visitors and Convention
Bureau.
The fest will feature 3 stages of live entertainment, amuzement rides, ethnic edibles, arts & crafts,
food and beverages, as well as a Teenz Island and Senior
Spirit.
Here’s what you can expect:
Friday, Aug. 29
Teenz Island, 6-11:30 p.m.; North Coast Jazz, 7-9
p.m. on the Jaycee’s Stage, followed by White Dove,
9:30-11:45 p.m. The Oasis Tent will feature Teaser, 6:308:30 p.m., and The Boogiemen, 9:30-11:30 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 30
Boardwalk Beach Party, featuring Ransom, 3-5
p.m.
The Jaycee’s Stage: Moose Show & Parade Corps,
noon; Michigan City Mass Choir, 2-2:45 p.m.; Uncle
Koolaid, 4-6 p.m.; Together, 7-11:30 p.m.
The Oasis Tent: Run for Cover, 3-5 p.m.; The
Bedheads, 6-8 p.m., The Current, 9-11:30 p.m.
Senior Spirit Dayz Health Fair, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 31
Boardwalk Beach Party will feature South Shore,
noon-2 p.m.; The Bones, 4-6 p.m.
Jaycee’s Stage: Dick Kamont’s Polka Party Live, noon
(featuring The E-Z Tones 1-3 p.m.); Nostalgia, 6-8 p.m.;
Dr. Groovy & The Soul Surgeons, 9-11:30 p.m.
Oasis Tent: Sonic Species, 3:30-5:30 p.m.; Rock
Bottom, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Spellbound, 9:30-11:30 p.m.
Show & Shine, presented by the Great Lakers
Auto Club, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 1
Boardwalk Beach Party will feature Foam Rubber,
3-5 p.m.
Amusement Rides: Fri., 5-11 p.m.; Sat. & Sun.,
11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Mon., 11 a.m.- 9 p.m.
This schedule is subject to change; for up to date
information, phone toll-free 888/386-7866 or, in
Michigan City, 874-3630.
Outsiders Outside 2003
This Outsider, Self-Taught Folk Art Fair returns
to Harbert, Michigan, for the ninth year on Labor Day
weekend: Aug. 29-31. Hours are Fri., 6-9 p.m., Sat.,
10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (All MI
times). Opening night admission is $10. Daily admission is $5. Over 30 nationally known artists, dealers,
and galleries will show the work of early anonymous
folk artists and contemporary self-taught artists.
The opening preview party is on Friday from 6-9
p.m. Music is by Patent Medicine Band and the Red
Arrow Roadhouse will provide food all weekend.
Visitors can browse through well-lit tents full of art
and antiques.
The fair is held on the lawn behind the Judith
Racht Gallery, 13707 Prairie Rd., Harbert, MI. For more
information, phone 269/469-1080.
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Oktoberfest Weekend
Old Time Music Festival
The Oktoberfest, held in Michigan City for many
years, has moved on to the LaPorte County fairgrounds for the Labor Day Weekend. This 28th edition of the popular event will feature 5 stages of free
live entertainment, arts & crafts, food concessions, and
carnival & rides.
The Cabaret Stage will feature easy listening,
jazz, blues and Dixieland. The Tower Stage will feature ethnic and show groups. The Country and Rock
Tent will feature...do I have to explain?! There will also
be a Polka Tent and the Oktoberfest Tent featuring
kids’ entertainment.
Special attractions will include:
Saturday, August 30:
Rock Wall (2-8 p.m.)
Wrist Wrestling (6-8 p.m.)
Sunday, August 31:
Corvette Car Show (noon-6 p.m.)
Virtual Imaging (3-9 p.m.)
Monday, September 1:
Harley-Davidson Classic (noon-6 p.m.)
L.W.F. (wrestling—4-7 p.m.).
The Hoosier Lottery Dream Machine will be at
the fest on Friday, 6-9 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., noon-9 p.m.
Oktoberfest hours and admission:
Fri., 5 p.m.-midnight; Sat. & Sun., noon-midnight;
Mon., noon-8 p.m. There is free parking and admission is $2 per person with children under age 12
admitted free.
Visit their website at www.toweronline.org/oktoberfest.
Proceeds from the Oktoberfest provide for annual
Student Educational Support Grants and a Student
Scholarship Grant.
This acoustic festival will feature traditional music
as well as contemporary compositions. It will take place
in the Dewey Cannon Park, in downtown Three
Oaks, Michigan on Sat., Aug. 30, beginning at 1 p.m.
(MI time).
Park bench seating will be in place, or bring your
own blanket or lawn chair. Headlining the event at
5 p.m. will be Nashville recording artist Tom Dundee.
There will be a children’s workshop and program at
2 p.m. Local organizations will have food for sale.
This evening is part of the Harbor Country Music
in the Park series. For more information, phone
269/756-3544.
Performers include:
1 p.m. Steve Brundage; 1:30 p.m. Gary Tope and
Mary Cyarnacki; 2 p.m. Ed Bennet; 2:30 p.m. Mike
& Kathy Talbot (kid’s program); 3 p.m. Steve Forstman;
3:30 p.m. Noah & Irene Carver; 4:15 p.m. Jim St. James;
5 p.m. Tom Dundee.
Hesston Labor Day Steam Show
This weekend, Fri., Aug. 29, through Mon., Sept.
1, the Hesston Steam Museum will hold their 47th annual Labor Day Show. There will be steam train rides,
steamboat rides, steam-powered equipment to observe
in action, as well as a cider mill, blacksmith shop and
flea market. Food will also be available—from snacks
to a complete meal. A real family outing.
Admission is $5 with children under 12 admitted
free. Friday, Aug. 29 is Senior Citizen’s Day with
admission $2.50 and all gauges of train rides half price.
Hesston Steam Museum is located 2.5 miles east
of Indiana 39 on County Road 1000 North. For more
information, phone 872-5055.
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An adaptation of Leo Tolstoy’s classic “Anna
Karenina” and the American opera “The Cradle Will
Rock” are among the four major productions to be seen
during the Valparaiso University Theatre’s upcoming
season.
Season tickets are now on sale at a cost of $35 for
adults and $15 for senior citizens and non-VU students
at the theatre box office at 219/464-5162.
VU welcomes back 2001 graduate Zachary Davis
in October to direct the season’s first production
“Beckett Works,” a series of five short plays by Samuel
Beckett, the master of 20th century absurdist drama.
Davis will direct “Footfalls,” “Rockaby,” “Ohio
Impromptu,” “Come & Go,” and “Catastrophe.” Each
of the plays demonstrates the playwright’s keen ear
for the rhythms of sound and silence and Beckett’s rich
verbal and visual imagery. “Beckett Works” will be performed at 8 p.m. on Oct 3; 2 p.m.& 7 p.m. on Oct 4 &
5 in the Studio Theatre.
Leo Tolstoy’s epic “Anna Karenina” will be the fall
semester’s feature production at the University
Theatre. Performance dates are 8 p.m. on Nov. 7 &
14; 2 p.m. on Nov. 8 & 15; 7 p.m. on Nov. 9 & 16.
Playwright Helen Edmundson’s adaptation of Tolstoy’s
novel goes beyond the telling of a brilliant love story,
weaving together a tale of passion and betrayal, spiritual crisis and renewal, and domestic strife.
The second half of the theare season begins with
a February performance of the Valparaiso University
Dance Ensemble featuring jazz, ballet, modern and
tap dance. Dancers from campus and throughout
the region will perform together in this original show
created by faculty and student choreographers and
directed by Ann Kessler, assistant professor of theatre.
Performance dates are 8 p.m. Feb. 13 & 14 and 7 p.m.
on Feb. 15 in the University Theatre.
American composer Marc Blitzstein’s opera “The
Cradle Will Rock” features a union strike in a mythical Steeltown setting. It is a bitterly sarcastic but witty
opera featuring bloated capitalists, sadistic cops,
heroic union organizers and a prostitute with a heart
of gold. Performance dates are 8 p.m. April 23 & 30;
2 p.m. April 24 & May 1; 7 p.m. April 25 & May 2 in
the University Theatre.
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Discover the Columbus Replica Ship Nina
arms and crew. The captain, Alonso Medel, escaped
with a few men, stole a boat, rowed back to the Nina,
cut her cables and made sail. She returned to Cadiz
in time to sail for Hispaniola early in 1498, as advance
guard of Columbus’ third voyage. She was lying in Santo
Domingo in 1500, and was last heard of making a trading voyage to the Pearl Coast in 1501. The Nina
logged at least 25,000 miles under Columbus’ command.
The Nina recently completed the seven month
2002 Tall Ships Challenge organized by the American
Sail Training Association which toured the West
Coast and is now touring with the Great Lakes Tall
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On Wed., Aug. 27, a replica of the Nina will arrive
in Michigan City and dock at Millennium Park by the
Franklin Street bridge, for one week. Self-guided
tours will be available from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. The charges
are $4/adults, $3.50/senior citizens, $3/students 5-18
yrs. Children 4 and under are admitted free.
Built completely by hand and without the use of power
tools, Archaeology magazine called the ship “the most
historically correct Columbus replica ever built.”
The original Nina, Pinta and Santa Maria used by
Christopher Columbus on his first voyage across the
Atlantic were common trading vessels. The Santa Maria,
which Columbus never liked, ran aground and sank
on Christmas Eve 1492 in Hispaniola. She was a
Nao, a type of cargo vessel. The Nina and Pinta were
caravels, and were used by explorers during the Age
of Discovery. The Pinta returned home and disappeared
from history without a trace, but the Nina, now
there’s a woman with a past....
The Nina was Columbus’ favorite and for good
reason. She was named Santa Clara after the patron
saint of Moguer. A Spanish vessel in those days had
an official religious name but was generally known
by a nickname, which might be a feminine form of her
master’s patronymic, or of her home port. Santa
Clara was always called Nina, after her masterowner Juan Nino of Moguer. Vincente Yanez was her
Captain on Columbus’ first voyage, and he later discovered the Amazon on an independent voyage.
Nina made the entire first voyage, bringing
Columbus safely home. She accompanied the grand
fleet of the second voyage to Hispaniola and Columbus
selected her out of seventeen ships for his flagship on
an exploratory voyage to Cuba, and purchased a half
share in her. She was the only vessel in West Indian
waters to survive the hurricane of 1495, and then
brought back the Admiral and 120 passengers to
Spain in 1496.
She was then chartered for an unauthorized voyage to Rome, and was captured by a corsair when leaving the port of Cagliari, and brought to an anchor at
Cape Pula, Sardinia, where she was stripped of her
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Mark Your Calendar
Steam & Power Show
47th Annual Show
Labor Day Weekend
FOUR BIG DAYS
Friday thru Monday
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On Sat., Sept. 6, the Village of Baroda, Michigan,
will celebrate their annual SummerFest. This year,
there are even more events for kids, an exotic animal
show and lots of great music for the entire family.
Morning: 7 a.m. Baroda Lion’s Club Pancake
Breakfast; 8:30 a.m. Ed Heyn Organ & Tissue 5K
Run/Walk and Children’s Fun Run in Baroda Township
Park; 10-11:30 a.m. is registration for the annual
People’s Choice Car Show (awards presented at 3
p.m.); 10 a.m. Children’s events and Whispering
Pines Animal Kingdom. At 11 a.m., the Beer and
Wine Tent will open featuring wines from Tabor
Hills, Heart of the Vineyard, Lemon Creek and
Domaine Berrine Cellars.
Afternoon: 1 p.m. Just Havin’ Fun Line Dancers
and the Garden Tractor Pull; 1:30 p.m. The Ed
Bagatini Trio plays jazz in the beer tent; 2 p.m. Bed
Races; 2:30 p.m. Variety Express (traditional German
music); 4 p.m. 1850s baseball with the House of
David team vs. the Baroda “Bulldog” Bums.
Evening: 5:30 p.m. DJ Atomic Tunes plays karaoke
and hot tunes in the beer tent; 6 p.m. 50/50 Raffle
Drawing; 7-10 p.m. Featured artists Hi-Fi on main
stage. No cover for great live dance music.
Kid’s Events: 10 a.m. Visit the Whispering Pines
Animal Kingdom; play in the Safari Dig, the Duck Pond,
the Armchair Quarterback Toss and be part of the Kids
Only Dunk Tank action; noon Pedal Pull for kids 3565 lbs.; 12:15 p.m. Soccer Kick for kids 9 and up; 1 p.m.
Magic Show on the kids’ stage followed by a special
prize drawing.
Visit the Barado web site at www.geocities.com/barodafest
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• 92-Ton Locomotive Steam Crane
• Shingle Mill
• Blacksmith Shop
• Antique Tractors and Cars
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Flea Market-Snacks or Complete Meals
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Admission - $2.50 – All gauges of train rides Half Price
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If This Is “Going Back to School” Season…What about New Learning for Adults on
ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS?
Ted Perzanowski is hosting a free workshop that overviews the essential life skills he can train you to use, skills used in response to life experiences like these…
• Your inner peace often gets derailed by really overreacting to
• You ignore or downplay your problems.
people or situations.
• You always have to be in charge or have it your way.
• Your life is a struggle.
• You (or others) feel you are shut down or, on the other hand, too sensitive.
Great benefit can be gained from counseling and therapeutic guidance to address issues like these. However, an alternate approach is to learn skills that you can use
yourself to interpret your life challenges, learn from them, and move forward in a new and healthier way.
Learning essential life skills can enable you to:
• Work through challenging issues effectively on your own
• Struggle less in significant relationships at home or at work
• Engage in life rather than shut down to it
• Identify your own keys to navigating life’s roadblocks and valleys
• Increase a sense of ownership, satisfaction, and peace in your life.
If trying to “get it together” feels like an all-too-familiar and discouraging effort in life, perhaps Ted Perzanowski can be a beneficial learning support for you.
Register for this introduction to essential life skills by calling 219.879.9155 with your name and phone number. There is a limit of 10 persons for this workshop.
ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS WORKSHOP
Saturday, August 30, 2003 • 10 to 11:30 AM
1400 Tryon Road, Michigan City, Indiana
Parking is available at 1400 Tryon Road and at Niemann School across the street.
Ted has been an essential life skills trainer for 10 years. He has a BA in Philosophy and a Masters in Divinity.
Ted meets with clients in Michigan City, Chicago, and by phone.
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The Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra
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Hellenic Center, on Sat., Sept. 20th, at 6 p.m. (MI time).
The program features the Chicago Bar Association’s
hilarious musical revue “Bar Wars Episode II: Attack
of the Clients.”
The evening begins with cocktails and dinner. The
SMSO will provide dinner music and a short performance of light jazz and selections from Mozart.
Following the Symphony’s performance, the Chicago
Bar Association will present “Bar Wars”, a satirical
comedy and musical, that delivers side-splitting parodies of political peccadilloes, governmental gaffes, legal
lampooning, celebrity spoofs and election intrigue.
“Bar Wars Episode II” is an original musical parody and comedy produced by the Chicago Bar
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more than the typical “lawyer jokes.” Familiar songs
take on new meaning when cleverly reworded to suit
the topic at hand. There is always something for
everyone in each of the high-energy performances. “Bar
Wars” spoofs many newsworthy targets including
Martha Stewart, former Governor George Ryan, the
Chicago Cubs, and the beleaguered Catholic Church.
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are $50 per person, include dinner, concert, and the
revue, and can be purchased at the Southwest
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Exploring the 24th Michigan City In-Water Boat Show
By Jan Van Ausdal
On August 21st, Opening Day of the 24th Michigan
City In-Water Boat Show (free that day to Michigan
City residents), I explored this event. Unfortunately,
later in the afternoon, the heat became almost unbearable. The absolute highlight of my visit was my
opportunity to go sailing on the Hunter 216 sailboat,
courtesy of Sail America. But let me take you through
my day.
Members of the Press were given badges and media
packages from Shawn Fergus, Public Relations and
Activities Director of the show. Director of the Boat
Show, Norm Schultz, told me, “This started in 1980.
I’m the first and the only manager it’s ever had.” He
continued, “There are somewhere in the neighborhood
of 285 exhibitors, give or take a few. That’s up from
270 last year. We’ll have the ribbon cutting about 5
of 12.” Photographer Bill Swedenberg was working
on loan as a boat show photographer for Norm Schultz.
On Saturday, he would take aerial shots of the event.
The Michigan City In-Water Boat Show is Lake
Michigan’s largest annual in-water exposition of
boats and boating equipment, including the Midwest’s
only in-water sail fleet. It was held on Thursday,
August 21st through Sunday, August 24th. Over 500
new and pre-enjoyed power and sailboats are at the
show, ranging from small inflatables and jet skis up
to 70-foot motor yachts priced at more than $2 million. There are five big tents with displays of boating
accessories, equipment, and services.
Norm Schultz, Boat Show Director, welcomes the crowd.
Boat Show Director Norm Schultz welcomed the people to the show. He said, “We’d like to thank you for
coming on the very first day of our show where you
can see boats of all
sizes up to 65 feet.”
John
Quinn,
Chairman of the Port
Authority Board,
spoke next and introduced the mayor of
Michigan City. Mayor
Chuck Oberlie joked
that he would not use
all of his lengthy notes,
but would keep his
words quite brief.
At last, Mayor
Chuck Oberlie cut the
ribbon to start the
show officially. People
were lined up at both
ticket windows to get
their tickets and see
John Quinn, Chairman of the Port
for themselves what Authority
Board, makes some comments.
things they were inter- Michigan City Mayor Chuck Oberlie has
some brief remarks.
ested in.
Boat show visitors Bruce & Sharon McShane from Jackson, Michigan.
Waiting for the official ribbon cutting and opening
of the show, I spoke with Bruce and Sharon McShane
of Jackson, Michigan. They said, “This is our first year
here. We got one of these little cards in the mail and
we figured we’d come down and take a look. We’ve been
in Jackson 3 to 4 years. Before that we lived in
Florida and we’ll go back south as soon as we get a
chance.” Bruce added, “ I’m a sailor and I believe in
the real boats, the one with the masts. I want to
take my wife out on the water for a sailboat ride. We’ll
look at some boats, too. What a nice day it is—nice
and hot!”
A line of people waiting to enter the show.
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Some of the VIP’s present were waiting on the
deck of The Michigan City Yacht Club for their scheduled lunch. These included Phyllis and Hartley Job
of Michigan City. Hartley was Board Chairman of The
Port Authority for twelve years. Also, in 1957-1958 he
was Commodore of The Yacht Club. With the Sea Scouts,
he was involved in organizing The Michigan City
Yacht Club.
the sign-up list be too long? I passed boats for sale—
many of them and various types.
Sailor Clint, Sharon & Bruce McShane, and Assistant Gary
on the Hunter 216.
At lunch on The Yacht Club deck: (l. to r.) Phyllis & Hartley Job,
Neil & Ned Dikmen.
Others on the Yacht Club deck were Ned Dikmen
of Chicago, publisher of The Great Lakes Boating magazine, and his son, Neil. He said, “My group started
coming in the middle 80’s and I’ve been here every year.
I go to about 5 to 6 boat shows in the area, but this
is my favorite because it’s a happy show.” He added,
“After the luncheon, we’ll look around and I’ll take some
photos. Then we’ll leave for Chicago and tomorrow we
go to Seattle to visit my mother, who is Neil’s grandmother.”
When Director Norm Schultz arrived on the deck,
he said, “You do one or two good things in your life.
The boat show is my good thing that turned out
well.” He continued, “This show is a little bigger and
a little better than last year’s. Last year, we had
approximately 25,000 people who attended. Our goal
is to have over 25,000 visitors. Next year will be the
25th year of the show.”
Soon, I started walking to find the place where the
complimentary sailboat rides were being given. Would
Boats for sale!
Arriving at the Sail America booth, I learned from
Lisa Spinelli, Special Events Coordinator from
Middletown, Rhode Island, that I would be able to join
a couple who were ready to set sail. First, I had to sign
a release form and put on a lifejacket. Before boarding the boat, I photographed the two passengers and
the two crew members, Clint and Gary from Hunter
Composite Technologies, on the Hunter 216. Then I
left my personal items with Lisa, (including my camera), because I didn’t want to take a chance that
somehow it might disappear in the water. Imagine my
surprise to learn that I would be sailing with Bruce
and Sharon McShane , whom I had spoken with
before the show’s opening! I sat on the port side (left)
beside Sharon; Bruce sat starboard (right) next to Garry,
and Clint was the main sailor. As we moved away from
the dock, we came to a very windy area, which they
called “squirrely.” So far, this was only the second sailboat ride of the day. When I thought about it, I could
not remember ever being on a sailboat before, so this
apparently was my very first sailboat ride!
Clint and Gary were very efficient sailors. Our
Boat Show
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People browsing at The In-water Boat Show.
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Boat Show Continued from Page 17
ride was pleasant; the McShanes commented when
we passed the Michigan City lighthouse. Our boat was
a daysailor, a small sailboat without overnight accommodations but with one sail and a mast. The crew used
a motor to help us get turned around; the ride seemed
shorter than the half hour it took.
When we returned dockside, I filled out the bottom of the questionnaire about my interest in sailboating
(I DON’T want to buy a boat!), picked up my personal
things, and thanked Lia Spinelli. She gave me a
complimentary video on Discover Sailing, The Ultimate
Adventure. Lisa said, “Our primary function is to promote the growth of the sport of sailing, and we decided to do so with some of these demo rides. Hunter Marine
has sponsored us. Our upcoming shows include one
at Miami and one at St. Pete the first weekend in
November.”
Chuck & MaryTellbuescher of Sea View Video Technology, Inc.
Sea View booth, Chuck and Mary Tellbuescher displayed under-water cameras and video technology from
Bay Pines, Florida. The feature of their booth was Diesel,
a Lab-Rot mix puppy of only a month and four days
old. Nate and Lindsey Simpson of Flossmoor, Illinois,
thought Diesel to be a great attraction.
Then I chatted with the Kennys—Mary, Madelyn,
John, and Katie, from Grand Beach. John said, “This
is our first time at the boat show. We’ve been here for
three hours, and we’re enjoying it. We just bought a
little sail boat!”
Anchor lines for sale.
The Kennys of Grand Beach—(l. to r.) Mary, Madelyn, John, & Katie
enjoying their day.
Nate & Lindsey Simpson admire a puppy named Diesel.
It was extremely hot by now, but I needed to get an
overlook of the boat show and take some more photos before leaving. There were people browsing and
looking at the boats in the show and viewing the
wares of the vendors who were set up under tents. One
booth had anchor lines for sale in three sizes. At the
Some vendors had polish for boats, such as Yacht
Brite and Opti Gloss. I spoke with Tom Wefler from
Lakes of the Four Seasons, who told me, “I just came
down to spend the day and to see everything. I like
Michigan City and come over fairly often.” Tom was
admiring the Flying Inflatable Boat from Port Clinton,
Ohio.
There was boat carpet, which could have the name
of your boat put on it. I passed by the place where Twiggy,
the water-skiing squirrel would perform in an hour
and a half. There was his pool (could I cool off in it?)
and some bleachers for people to sit on while
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(on l.) Tom Wefler looks at the Flying Inflatable Boat
from the Polar Star Group.
watching the show. The Florida gray
squirrel is actually squirrel # 5 and she
cruises around the pool on a miniature pair
of water skis, towed behind a radio-controlled Ski Nautique powerboat operated
by her trainer, Lou Ann Best of Sanford,
Florida.
I saw jewelry, clothing, food and beverages, mattresses for boats, and many
other wares. Something for everyone.
There was Pine Crest Marine’s snappy, red
boat, which resembled a racing car. There
were Loadmaster boat trailers for moving
your boat from place to place. Sedlar
Photography had colored lake view prints
for sale.
My film was gone and I had other
things on the agenda before bedtime. But
this was certainly a Red Letter Day for me,
and I had the red face to prove it!
Loadmaster boat trailers for moving your boats.
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Pine Crest Marine’s snappy, red boat resembles a racing car.
Boats everywhere you look!
Sedlar Photography offers lake view prints.
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Meanderin’ with Maggie
The Schoolhouse Shop in Furnessville just seems to get
better every year. Furnessville you ask if you are a newby? Go
West is the answer, west on Rt.s 20 or 12, toward national and
state park territory and you’ll find it, a real old-fashioned
schoolhouse on a country road surrounded by trees and flowers. Not much old-fashioned inside if you don’t count the antiques
and art gallery. Inside you will find a warren of rooms filled
with too much to begin to describe like an oriental Buddha sitting next to a lamp with fringed and beaded Victorian silk shade;
it’s little juxtapositions like this that making shopping here special. There are artifacts from everywhere, signed collector’s china;
jewelry; linens and luxe toiletries, a Christmas shop and aisles
of gift ideas, candies, cookies, a pantry shop and Glad Rags, a
shop of fine women’s fashions. No wonder people make it a daylong shopping adventure when they visit The Schoolhouse
Shop and Antiques.
There are added draws as well. The Patio Plate Lunch could
be reason alone to visit. Outdoor umbrellas beckon visitors to
stop and look over the landscape, listen to water rippling down
the hill through the woods, new additions over the years that
add to shopping pleasure. Many come for The Farmer’s
Market on Friday and Saturday; many more will come for the
Celebration of the Arts that will be held this year on
September 20th and 23st, an event that gives meaning to the
term fine art. A
mixed media show,
over 30 artists will
be showing, according
to Jim Ruge, art curator. I
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Patio
Plate,
choosi n g
chicken
salad
Glad Rags, distinctive women’s wear at The
from a
Schoolhouse Shop
menu
Schoolhouse Shop Antiques, 2 miles east of 49, off US 20
Furnessville Gallery includes work by
David Sanders.
Unique gift ideas everywhere.
that included fruit, salmon and vegetable rotini, fresh
made bread and cheese, fresh fruit and cookies that gave
me what is to be my favorite guiltfree cookie ever: Almondina
Biscuits, a serving of three just 80 calories. Word has been
spreading about the Patio Gourmet Lunches according to
Ray Krizek who said they recently hosted a Tri Kappa
meeting and an 80th birthday party on the patio. For
those visiting the Celebration of the Arts in September, a
special catered menu will be offered. The Schoolhouse
Shop and Antiques is closed Tuesday; hours, including
the Farmers Market, are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Find “hootchi cootchi cashews” amid food items galore.
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Over the years when I’ve gone to Chicago, taking
the cut-off on Rt. 20 at Andershock’s to reach I-94,
I’ve noticed the sign that said Fringe of the Dunes
and wondered about it. It’s been there for 20 years.
Now I know what it is. Last year Roy and Corinne
Peterson opened their wholesale silk flower business to the public and expanded it with antiques for
sale. They’ve turned the barn-red building into an oldfashioned antique shop that has really old-timey
Fringe of the Dunes just off Hwy. 49
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things, the kind of place where you
want to nose about in for a treasure that you know came from
someone’s attic. It’s real vintage
merged with vine wreaths and
the Peterson’s signature silk and
permanent flowers.
Though the family is selling
the rest of their land, they are
keeping Fringe of the Dunes (I
love the name) as a mom and pop business. Looking
at a stained glass window that came from a church
in Valparaiso, Corrinne said: “I hope someone from
around here will buy it and appreciate its local history.” I’m sure
someone will. Arched and casting opalescent light, I can see it in
a cathedral ceiling setting. As she
showed me a drop leaf table that
said farm kitchen in every weathered pore, she said that a woman
who had looked at it the day before,
planned to refinish it if she bought
it. Corrinne added wistfully, “I
really like the old shabby paint
finish better, don’t you?” I did.
Just an example of the kind of
homey place it is. Anyone who
likes to browse for antiques should make Fringe of
the Dunes a stop at 1430 N. State Rd. 49, Chesterton.
Open Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4:30
p.m., Indiana time.
Antiques,
timeless and
treasured
Lots of handwork and embroidery.
It doesn’t take much meandering to find the Dunes
Summer Theatre in Michiana Shores and its current production La Cage Aux Folles, still running
through August 31st. It’s different, it’s fun, it’s a farce
about family, not a conventional one to be sure, but
family nonetheless. Robert-Eric West, director, is a standout on the stage as well; John Boss does musical
magic with songs by Jerry Herman who brought us
Mame. You may remember it as the movie “Birdcage”
with Robin Williams and Nathan Lane, but La Cage
was meant to be a musical as this production proves.
La da da, da da da, the lovers’ Song on the Sand, kept
coming back to me long after the performance was over.
Kudos to the DAF for some new experiments in theatre this season.
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Workshop at Krasl Art Center
Kristy Kutch will be teaching Painting with Colored
Pencils on Colored Surfaces on Sat., Sept. 20, and Sun.,
Sept. 21, at the Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd., St.
Joseph, MI.
This workshop will teach adults and teens how to
create a painting with colored pencils, using both
white paper and colored pastel papers. With liberal
demonstrations and access to a generous supply of sample materials, the class will investigate a wide range
of wax or vegetable oil based colored pencils and
enhancing techniques.
Kristy Kutch is a graduate of Purdue University
with both a BA and MA in education. She has taught
over 100 colored pencil workshops nationwide.
The workshop fee is $112. Krasl members receive
a discount on all classes. Phone the Education
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River Watch Program at Red Mill
The LaPorte County Parks Department is offering
a River Watch program on Sat., Aug. 30, at Red Mill
County Park, located at 0185 South Holmesville
Road, south of Michigan City.
Learn about what creatures live in the County
Parks’ waterways from 9-10:30 a.m. Participants
will be using nets to explore, so be prepared to get wet.
This is a free program and no registration is necessary. Meet at the Canada Lodge. For more information,
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PAF, Inc. Golf Outing Set For Sept. 18
Parents and Friends, Inc., in a partnership with the
March of Dimes, will host Ron Kittle, former Chicago
White Sox Baseball star, and Tony Rice, former Notre
Dame quarterback who was the cornerstone of the 1988
National Championship team, in the 6th Annual Red
Ketchum Memorial Golf Outing on Thurs., Sept. 18,
at Briar Leaf Golf Course in LaPorte.
Both Tony and Ron will sign autographs, take pictures, and sign footballs and baseballs. The pair will
also play a round of golf with four lucky persons who
win the silent auction at the March of Dimes Gala
Dinner. (Phone Susan Carr, 800/905-9255 for details
on the dinner.)
Registration begins at 11 a.m. with a shot gun
start at 11:30 a.m. The cost is $75 per golfer or $400
for a Gold Sponsor which includes 4 golfers, tee sign
and program recognition. A tee sponsorship is $100.
Lunch will be served during registration. Fees include
golf, cart, lunch, prizes and free driving range prior
to start. A rain date has been set for Sept. 25.
To register, phone Jessica Hawk, 219/326-7889.
Story Hour Sign Up at Library
Fall Toddler Time and Preschool Story Hour at
the Michigan City Public Library is now signing up
children for programs to begin Mon., Sept. 16. Toddler
Time is for children 2-3 years old. Preschool Time is
for children 3-5 years old. A parent or responsible adult
must stay in the library during the program.
Toddler Time meets Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. and
Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. Preschool Story Time meets
Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. and Wednesdays 10:30 a.m.
For more information, phone the Youth Services
Department at 873-3045.
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The calendar will be turned back to the year 1903
for the Northern Indiana Center for History’s annual fundraising dinner, taking place from 5-9:30 p.m.
on Wed., Sept. 17th, under tents in the gardens of
Copshaholm.
Guests of “Mystery at the Mansion” will be invited to solve the mystery of the missing loving cup. From
5-7:30 p.m., as hors d’oeuvres are served, Silas Weed
(the gardener), Mrs. Burns (the cook) and other characters will relate their version of the crime for guests.
After dinner, which is being catered by LaSalle Grill,
guests will be invited to submit their guess of the crime’s
mastermind. The winning table will receive a prize.
The Annual Dinner is the museum’s main fundraising event of the year. Monies received are used to further the programs and exhibitions of the Center for
History (located at 808 W. Washington St., South
Bend). Tickets for the event are $175 each or $1,200
per table of eight. The deadline for reservations is Sept.
4 and there is limited seating. For more information, phone 574/235-9664, ext. 230.
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August 28, 2003
The Singapore Story: The Sand Covers All
by William F. Keefe
Carol peruses the plaque that memorializes Singapore from a spot in
front of Saugatuck’s City Hall. “Beneath the sands near the mouth of the
Kalamazoo River,” begins the legend, “lies the site of Singapore, one of
Michigan’s most famous ghost towns.” (Keefe photo)
Singapore! Visions of steamy, seamy Indian Ocean
harbors! Pirate haven, home to great fishing fleets!
Magnet for settlers from China, Malaysia! Merchant
metropolis and port of call in the China trade! Hangout
for grizzled, bearded sea captains and great sailing
vessels!
Tiny village on the Kalamazoo River, a boat-ride downstream from Saugatuck the Beautiful?
As if I had a choice, I went in search of Singapore,
Michigan, population 0. The search became a short
summer dig with a camera substituting for a shovel. For some 40 years this Singapore had struggled
to establish a civic foothold. While Saugatuck survived
and thrived, Singapore fell victim to the hazards
that may beset a one-industry town.
The single industry, the sawmills that attracted workers and commercial types to Singapore in the 1830s
and 1840s, went through economic ups and downs before
declining terminally. The Downs defeated the Ups. By
1875, a final surge of prosperity generated by the construction or reconstruction needs of towns like Chicago
and Holland, Michigan had collapsed. The owners moved
one sawmill out of town. Another folded its tent.
There were what looked like insurance fires.
The little town—hardly more than a village—
watched as the citizenry departed for greener pastures.
The exodus began in the mid-1870s. Approximately
when there was no one left to watch, Jim Nichols moved
in. Unnoticed, this indigent fisherman took over the
ground floor of a nice three-story building.
Jim’s later fate is lost to history. But the story of
his Singapore sojourn, if true, should qualify him as
the poster child of the civic bitter-ender. At the least
it illustrates what occurs when dunes, driven by
wind, start to march. At the most, Jim’s experience
epitomizes the sad if romantic annals of Singapore,
Michigan.
A theory, undoubtedly accurate, holds that the
workers and bosses who operated the sawmills had
collaborated in preparing a bitter end for Singapore:
They felled the great stands of trees that surrounded them. As Douglas, Michigan historian Kit Lane has
noted in her short history of Singapore, “The dunes,
stripped of their cover (of trees) were moving steadily to (bury) what remained of the village.”
Driven by the encroaching drifts out of the first floor,
Jim Nichols moved to the second. Quoting again
from Lane, who is quoting from a resident of Holland:
“But the winds never rest for long. In time this second-story retreat of the lone fisherman came in turn
of invasion. So Jim picked up his pack and baggage
and again moved upstairs. Grand was the view, but
tedious was the ascent.
“Eventually the third loft was as easily invaded as
the first. . . Again Jim Nichols, like his counterpart,
his boat mast, bowed to the inexorable, and bent
with the wind. And now his home is buried completely, and of the fisherman there is only this legend.”
Jim’s story represents a random, entertaining
embellishment of the strange history of the exotically
named village. One can wonder: what if Jim had
moved into a high-rise? But the history itself remains
a poignant reminder of the fragility of human ambitions. I was thinking of that as I embarked on a
search for the site of “Michigan’s Pompeii.”
Sherlock Would Have Given Up
Asking passersby, Saugatuck city officials, and
one policeman for directions to the erstwhile site of
Singapore, I made good progress through four whole
blocks of the art colony’s downtown area. I should note
that I was driving, and Saugatuck is laid out on a grid
system.
Growing desperate, I stopped at a bank. The theory: bankers know everything. Here no one pointed
north and said, “It’s out there.” Instead, I encountered
a young man who not only showed me a map of the
route I should take; he hand-drew a rough diagram
to show where to start, where to turn, what to look
for.
Newly empowered, I drove on. Eight minutes later
I came face to face, on a two-lane cement road, with
a fork. As Yogi Berra would have advised, I took it. I
had already selected the left branch, a single-track
wagon path, when I noticed a tiny, almost invisible
sign that breathed one word in a reverent whisper:
“Singapore.”
I had chosen this primitive path because it led
generally west, toward Lake Michigan. With Carol reciting warnings about this rut, that rock, and those
pine trees, we wound through primeval forest for
one of the longest miles in history. When I wasn’t wondering what I’d do if an SUV came thundering at me
around a blind bend, I asked silently where the shifting sands might be.
I was feeling like either Lewis or Clark when we
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found them. The wagon-track led by degrees out of the
forest gloom into brilliant sunshine. On the left, just
where it should be, the mighty Kalamazoo River
took its serpentine course to the lake. Like the amateur archeologist that I am, I began to look for signs
of human habitation.
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The rolling dunes were mesmerizing me. It became
harder to drive. I realized that the wagon-track was
keeping me from bogging down in the sand. Then Presto!
Rounding a final grassy sandhill I saw an impressive
mansion. A white SUV, no doubt the one I had been
imagining, stood vacant under a porte-cochere.
Where everything else is vacant wilderness, a palatial home sits
on a rise overlooking Lake Michigan. (Keefe photo)
The remnants of a boat ramp are still visible on the north bank of the
Kalamazoo River. The ramp, near where Singapore once struggled
to survive, is apparently unused. (Keefe photo)
A roof joist? An eave? A welcome mat? A phone booth?
A parking meter? Jim Nichols‚ ditty-bag?
While emerging from the forest we had passed a large
boat enterprise, a handsome, pillared house, and
some shacklike buildings. Out in the sun we encountered nothing but sun-bright sky, marram grass,
some skimpy trees that wouldn’t have provided shade
for a cockroach. More hills of sand. Some rusted
metal wreckage.
Perhaps the sun got to me. I began to recall fragments of the town’s history. I was looking for clues.
Snippets of fact came back in memory.
— The New York entrepreneurs who had brought
the village to life in the 1830s had dreamed no small
dreams. They envisioned Singapore as a future competitor of an infant Illinois town called Chicago. The
Second City competition had already begun.
— A State of Michigan plan to build a canal had fallen through almost before it left the drawing-board.
The canal would have connected with the Kalamazoo
near Singapore, providing a major economic boost. Sic
transit canalia.
— A plat of the planned town, drawn up in 1838,
shows six streets running north and south and four
running east and west. Most of them bore the names
of trees: Cherry, Cedar, Oak, Birch, Walnut, Chestnut.
— As Kit Lane has also noted, Singapore never did
grow to the point where it had its own post office, a
church, an elementary school. It never incorporated
and never had any government except that provided
by the sawmill owners. No politicians!
— Efforts to salvage portions of the village’s housing and commercial stock must have begun in the late
1870s or early 1880s. At least half a dozen of the buildings, local legend maintains, were moved to Saugatuck.
Curiosity, not arithmetic, is my strong suit.
Dismounting my trusty steed, a Plymouth van, I
walked to the front door, noted that it was cool under
the porte-cochere, and pushed the ivory button. I
could hear the chimes inside. When some two minutes had elapsed, the front door opened.
A gentleman in a track suit stood in the doorway.
Blocking it? “Someone told me there were ruins of the
town of Singapore in this area,” I said lamely.
“No, there’s nothing like that around here.” The door
closed slowly.
The Singapore Bank Building
Returning along the wagon-track, I stopped several
times to kick at suspicious clumps of grass and give
my camera some exercise. If there are mortal remains
of Singapore there, they stay well hidden.
One footnote remains. Everybody who has been to
Saugatuck knows the Singapore Bank as was found
its way to the art colony. Either to satisfy my unslaked
curiosity or to put closure on a failed mission, I talked
later with Judy Hallisy, owner of the Singapore Bank
Bookstore. Located on the second floor of the onetime
bank, the bookstore has been supplying words to
readers since May, 1987.
“I’ve read that some buildings were moved from
Singapore,” Judy said. “This was one of them. How
did they move them? No one seems to know. On ice
when the river was frozen? On a barge? Good questions.
“The bank was definitely built to last. It has 12-by12-inch support beams. We have about 1100 square
feet of space on this upper floor and the Saugatuck
Gallery, downstairs, has about the same.
“What’s the history of the building? You won’t
believe it. It’s been a boarding house and from what
we hear accommodated two small apartments in
another incarnation. At other times there was a
restaurant downstairs, a bowling alley, and a general store. At one time they had a shooting gallery in
the basement.
“Everyone gets the address wrong. It’s 317 Butler.
What it was in Singapore in the 1850s or 60s, we may
never know.”
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7-9:30 p.m. The course fee is $149. Supplies, fresh flowers and greens will cost about $100 more and can be
purchased from the instructor or at any retail store.
Reupholstery of Furniture and More teaches
how to take an old, worn out piece of furniture and
make it look like new again. Learn from this long-time
tradeswoman Rebekah Doran how to layout a pattern,
work on springs and more. Students learn in a handson manner while working on their own furniture in
the classroom under the instructor’s guidance. The class
meets at PNC’s Valparaiso Academic Center, 600
Vale Park Road South on Wednesdays, Oct. 1-Nov. 5
from 6-9 p.m. The fee is $149, which does not include
all supplies.
Professional Interior Designer Claudia Hogman will
teach three classes: Basics of Interior Decorating
(fee: $159), Decorating Treatments for Specific
Areas of the Home (fee: $119), and Project-Based
Interior Design (fee: $79). Each class will teach
specific details about the beauty and value that can
be added to a home with some well laid-out plans. These
classes will be held consecutively on Thursday nights,
beginning on Sept. 4-Dec. 18. Students may enroll in
one, two, or three classes.
Continuing Education Business Courses
Purdue University North Central’s Office of
Continuing Education offers a variety of not-forcredit business courses to help persons start a business, or take an existing business in a new direction.
Classes are taught by professionals who bring
real-world applications for the ideas they teach. Class
space is limited and early registration is encouraged.
Students enrolling in more than one course will
receive a 10% discount for each course. If a student
signs up with a friend, both receive a 10% discount
and are not required to take the same classes. Classes
are not limited to the selections described here.
How to Start and Operate a Small Business will
help explain the process of starting a business, including how to identify sources of money and how to
apply for assistance; how to deal with the IRS and
whether to incorporate the business or establish an
L.L.C, and more. The course will meet Tuesdays,
Sept. 16-Oct. 21, from 7-10 p.m. The fee is $199.
Business Plan Writing: Roadmap to Success
will help turn dreams into reality. A business plan is
necessary when looking for those important start-up
funds. It is also a roadmap for planning for daily
needs in a business and the unexpected hurdle that
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one may encounter. Small business owners will be featured as guest speakers and students will be able to
gather ideas, ask questions and learn from people who
know the process. This course meets Tuesdays, Sept.
9-Nov. 18, 6-9 p.m. The fee is $269.
Real Estate Licensing for Salespersons. This
class prepares students to take the Indiana Real
Estate Licensing Examination to become a licensed
real estate sales person. Investors may also be interested in taking this class to learn the dynamics of real
estate sales. This class will give understanding and
insight to everything from real estate law to valuation. Our real estate program continues to have the
best reputation in the area. The fee is $369 and
includes the textbook.
To register for these courses or other not-for-credit courses available this fall, phone the Office of
Continuing Education at 872-0527 ext. 5343, or visit
www.pnc.edu/ce. Registration forms can also be found
on this Web site.
PNC Offers Art and Music Classes
Purdue University North Central’s Office of
Continuing Education offers a variety of classes in the
arts.
Scott Briggs, photographer and owner of Mid States
Photography, will be the instructor for Beginning
35mm Photography. Scott brings his years of experience behind the lens to help students learn the ins
and outs of a 35mm SLR (single lens reflex) camera.
Learn how take ordinary snapshots to new levels
and see the world with a different eye. This class meets
Wednesdays, Sept. 10-Nov. 12 from 7-9 p.m. The fee
is $149. Students must bring a 35mm SLR camera with
interchangeable lenses and manual settings.
Pottery teacher Dan Vidt offers Introduction to
Pottery, teaching how to build functional and nonfunctional pieces. Learn the fundamentals of wheelthrowing large and small vessels, glazing, and firing
techniques. This class meets at Chesterton High
School on Tuesdays, Sept. 23 to Nov. 11 from 6-8:30
p.m. The fee is $179 and includes supplies.
Music fans have the opportunity to enroll in
Beginning Blues Harmonica with musician John
Costa. Costa teaches in Northwest Indiana and
Illinois and has spent time at the Old Town School of
Folk Music in Chicago. This class teaches improvisation,
the blues greats, and gives students the chance to accompany Costa on his guitar. Students need to bring a harmonica in the key of C to the first class. A tape
recorder is recommended. This class meets Wednesdays,
Sept. 24-Nov. 12 from 6-8 p.m. The fee is $139.
Students receive a 10 percent discount when signing up for more than one course. If a student signs up
with a friend, both get a 10 percent discount and
are not required to take the same class.
To register for these courses or other non-credit courses available this fall, call the Office of Continuing
Education, 872-0527 ext. 5343, or visit www.pnc.edu/ce.
Registration forms can be found on the Web site.
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Farther Afield....
Billed as Indiana’s largest Oktoberfest, the 29th annual event in Indianapolis will take place Aug. 29-31
and Sept. 5-6 in German Park, 8600 S. Meridian St.,
Indianapolis.
Highlights of the fest include authentic German food
and pastries, bier and wein garden, crafts, merchandise, and cultural displays. Live music and dancing will be seen on three stages and there will be carnival rides and games.
Family Day and Classic Car Show will take place
on Sun., Aug. 31 featuring over 200 classic antique
cars.
On Sat., Sept. 6, a 10K Volksmarch Public Walking
Event will take place from 2:30-4:30 p.m. All those who
enter and complete the walk receive free admission
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Hours for the fest are 4 p.m. to midnight and general admission is $5 per person. For more information, phone 317/888-6940.
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Calling all kids on the first Sunday! School is
beginning now and the Lake County Parks Department
would like to show you how children 150 years ago
learned in their schoolroom.
Read from McGuffy’s Reader, participate in a
spelling bee, write on a slate and read aloud. Sit in
the old school desk and learn math from the chalk board.
Then enjoy recess playing games from the same era.
Class times are 1 p.m, 2 p.m. and 3 p.m., on Sun.,
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This is a free program at Deep River County Park,
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in kitchen.
4 bedrooms, 21⁄2 baths. Maple cabinets, stainless steel appliances. Private
backyard. Community pool.
4 bedrooms, 31⁄2 baths. Three season
porch. Walls of windows to capture
every view of Lake Michigan.
HAPPY
LABOR
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Randy Novak, ABR, GRI
Joe Prino**
Ellen Holloway*
2911 Lothair Way • $575,000
3813 Michiana Drive • $399,000
Fairway Drive, Lot 3 • $89,000
5 bedrooms, 3 baths. Fireplace in living room. Huge family room. Fabulous
landscaping.
3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Woodburning
stove in living room, screened porch,
outside beach shower.
Great spacious 100 x 160 lot with
incredible views of golf course and
Lake Claire.
Pat Tym*, ABR, GRI
219/872-0079
Ellen Holloway*
219/871-0936
**Licensed in Michigan Only
Randy Novak*, ABR, GRI, 219/874-2030
Judi Donaldson
219/879-1411
Shirl Bacztub, GRI
219/874-5642
Joe Prino**
Susan Kelley*
219/874-5610
Laurie Farrell
219/928-2125
*Licensed in Indiana and Michigan
Susan Kelley*
Pat Tym*, ABR, GRI
219/872-0079
Ellen Holloway*
219/871-0936
**Licensed in Michigan Only
Pat Tym
Micky Gallas
ABR, CRS, GRI
Laurie Farrell
Office Man., Sales Assoc.
Randy Novak*, ABR, GRI, 219/874-2030
Judi Donaldson
219/879-1411
Shirl Bacztub, GRI
219/874-5642
Joe Prino**
Jamie Pytynia, Asst. Man.
Susan Kelley*
219/874-5610
Laurie Farrell
219/928-2125
*Licensed in Indiana and Michigan
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4121 S. Franklin Street • Michigan City, Indiana
(219) 874-2121 • (800) 876-1331
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Larry Middleton
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Serving LaPorte County for 25 years - Let our experience work for you!
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Steve &
Barb
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Rose
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Carol
Benson
Davia
Mockaitis
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Remijas
Don
Berchem
Tom
Eiler
Sue
Mohnssen
Beach
Residents
1049 Fieldstone, LaPorte
Fantastic home in Fairfield Subdivision in LaPorte. Hardwood
floors, Ceramic baths, 4 bedrooms & 4 baths. The living
room has a gas fireplace w/built-in book shelves on both
sides of the fireplace. The kitchen is a delight w/all appliances. This property has everything you would expect in
an executive home in an executive location. $449,000
#84104
Ask for Larry @ 874-2121 ext. 19
3365 W. Small Rd., LaPorte
Fairy tale setting! Looking for a sense of seclusion, water
views and a “park like” atmosphere? Located on 9.4
acres, this property features a pole barn, pasture area,
pond, tennis court, 3 car attached garage, and a fabulous home with over 5400 sq. ft. of living space and
$
many amenities.
599,900
#85943
Ask for Amy @ 874-2121 ext. 28
Miami Trl., Michigan City
A RARE FIND!!! Beautiful lake view lots in desirable
Duneland Beach. Build your dream home close to the
clouds, but don’t dream too long. Come and see the possibilities that await you in the Malibu of the Midwest.$399,900
#83931
Ask for Dianne @ 874-2121 ext. 49
4366 Wilmens Trl., LaPorte
Quality built 2 story Colonial home features include 4 bedrooms,
3.5 baths, main floor family and laundry room, 2 fireplaces and
a new 3 season porch. Crown molding thru-out main level, master bedroom has private bath w/whirlpool tub & walk in closet, finished walk out basement, intercom system. All of this on 11⁄2 lots
in desirable Vintage Hills Subdivision.
$259,900
#83398
Ask for Rose @ 874-2121 ext. 18
7376 E. Grace Ave., New Carlisle
Near New Prairie High School, this fabulous 6 bedroom,
3 bath home built in 1994, is located on 1.89 acres and
features a gorgeous in-ground pool, professional landscaping, a huge pole barn and more! There’s way too
many quality details to list here! Call today to see this
home!
$249,900
#85944
Ask for Amy @ 874-2121 ext. 28
52075 Timothy Rd., New Carlisle
Horse lovers delight! This fabulous 4 bedroom, 2.5
bath home built in 2001 features a 56 x 36 5 stall horse
barn and 20 acres! Just a short commute to LaPorte,
Michigan City or South Bend. The home also boasts a
full basement, luxurious owner’s suite, fireplace and more!
Call for more details!
$350,000
#88602
Ask for Amy @ 874-2121 ext. 28
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9 Bristol Dr., Michigan City
Elegant 3 bedroom, 21⁄2 bath home close to Lake Michigan. Dramatic foyer,
formal living and dining room, main floor family room with fireplace, spacious kitchen, luxury bath off master bedroom, full finished basement,
beautiful lot with sprinkler system and much more!
$319,000
#90269
Ask for Larry @ 874-2121 ext. 19
Jack
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Shirley
Zila
5178 W. Concord Dr., LaPorte
Why go thru the hassle of building? This home is ready for
you! Quality constructed in woods of Concord, you will love
the curb appeal and neutral décor and design of this 3 bedroom home. Lovely landscaping, in ground sprinklers and
large deck in back yard. Inside is quality thru out with
ceramic floors, six panel doors, lovely cabinetry and open
concept. You will want to call this home!
$269,900
#90270
Ask for Pat @ 874-2121 ext. 23
Serving LaPorte County for 25 years - Let our experience work for you!
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ONE OF A KIND VIEWS OF LAKE MICHIGAN. Set on a dune, across from
Lake Michigan, this three bedroom, three bath LAKE SHORE DRIVE home offers
the best view along the lake, from Beverly Shores through Union Pier for less than
half the price of lakefront. 180 degrees of blue water, shifting sand bars and sunsets nourish the soul. Come hear waves lapping, your friends and family laughing, as they frolic on the lake. A great place to make memories that last forever.
Reduced to $769,000
PRIVATE REAR DECK overlooks ravine with mature trees and native
wildflowers. Loads of windows compliment contemporary design featuring stone fireplace amidst rustic flare. A four bedroom, two bath home
thoughtfully maintained by original owners on 31⁄2 lots. To be part of the
exclusive Duneland Beach Association and enjoy private sandy beach,
$
playground and tennis court, call today.
465,000
The split-level home is situated on an enormous and beautifully wooded
lot, which includes an extra building site. Located in Shoreland Hills, minutes from a private beach on Lake Michigan. Features 3 bedrooms and 21⁄2
baths, patio & deck, fireplace, wood floors.
Only $299,000
Featured in Chicago Tribune for bright open indoor spaces melding with balconies,
decks, screened porch and courtyard. Views of blue water, dune grass and shifting sand bars captivate at every turn. 4 bedrooms plus loft share 31⁄2 conveniently
placed baths. The perfect beach front home for friends and family for $1,400,000.
Befitting a King. Reminiscent of Medieval architecture and the celebrated French chateaux of the Loire Valley, this Long Beach landmark
stands apart, distinguished by its classical construction & exceptional
style. The home is shrouded by mature pines & venerable hardwoods
that have been standing since the early 1900’s, before the house was realized in 1930. The dense canopy of trees afford residents a profound sense
of privacy. The interior of the house continues to seduce.
Why pay big when you can own the size that fits your lifestyle? This
charming home is settled into a beautifully wooded lot with soaring pines
and venerable hardwoods. It is only a short walk to a popular Michiana
beach in a sought after Michigan location. It includes a private deck in
the backyard, 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, a newer kitchen and main floor
$
laundry. A value that can not be duplicated.
164,000
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DUNELAND BEACH COLONIAL. The stately presence, superior construction and gracious finishes combine to make this 5 bedroom, 5 bath
original Duneland Beach construction an unduplicated value. Manicured
lawns, lush gardens and native woods produce this one-of-a-kind setting
situated on a quiet street only a short stroll to a private association
beach. Two fireplaces, two recreation rooms, greenhouse windows,
solarium, leaded doors, hardwood and marble floors, spacious deck, plenty of storage and parking provide the perfect home for family fun and
$
gracious entertaining.
695,000
AWAY FROM THE NOISE AND TRAFFIC of Lake Michigan this
revolutionary design sits atop a dune, surrounded by over an acre of pristine
wilderness. The dramatic floor plan creates space for the discerning couple
or it accommodates an army of overnight guests. Best described as a “Tree
House,” this home promises peace and tranquility graced by creature comforts
we have all grown to expect. The price includes an enormous additional
building site, a wonderful investment as Lake Michigan land continues
to disappear. Qualified parties call for brochure.
Over 30 Towering Evergreens play host to oodles of wildlife
surrounding this immaculate 3 bedroom, 21⁄2 bath open design home.
Beyond a 26' foyer, with hardwood floors, is the great room
with walls of windows, corner fireplace, convenient deck and vaulted ceilings. Eat-in kitchen boasts oak cabinets, newer appliances
and huge pantry. The main floor laundry and master suite with
whirlpool tub provides convenient one floor living. Upstairs
offers two generous bedrooms that share a full bath. In Galena
$
Township on 2 private acres for
259,500
A beautiful 1 story ranch, with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, in
Shoreland Hills awaits a resident. The den opens onto a cozy deck
nestled into a generous backyard. The backyard and a portion of the
house are shrouded completely by venerable oaks and pines, ensuring privacy and piece of mind. A wood burning fireplace compliments
the den and a big picture window enlarges the living room, bathing
everything in natural light. This home features a washer and dryer
conveniently located on the main floor, new appliances in the kitchen,
and a two-car attached garage.
All for only $289,000
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Long Beach - Lake Claire Lakefront. An architectural masterpiece of quality construction and perfection of form. Steel, stone, marble and wood ally in
the myriad of graceful angles that comprise this estate quality home. Main
floor master suite with corner fireplace and private access to hot tub on rear lakeside deck. Three spacious upper bedrooms share 2 baths. Noble two-story
entrance and three-car garage with an in-law/caretaker quarters above. The
house features French doors and hardwood and marble floors. The location is
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perfect and the elegance is unsurpassed.
729,000
In This Enchantingly serene log home every season is as breathtaking as
the last. With 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, the architectural genius and careful
craftsmanship were inspired by the landscape. Cool pine floors in the great
room give way to pine pillars that reach upward to support a 30ft. ceiling with
exposed trusses. Unwind in the private balcony hot tub, off the master bedroom, overlooking the pristine lake nestled into the 5 acre property. Relax in
$
front of the pass-through fireplace. Afford yourself peace.
589,000
439 S. Whittaker Street
New Buffalo, MI. 49117
VM 269/469-8735
888/257-5800
Bonnie “B” Meyer
219/874-2000
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Stop 24, Long Beach Town Center
123 2411 St. Lawrence Avenue
(219) 874-7070
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www.mickygallasproperties.com
CRS
Randy Novak
Broker Associate
E-mail: [email protected]
Licensed in Michigan & Indiana
15 Bristol Drive
Perfect 4 bedroom, 21⁄2 bath family home in Kimball Woods, a private
community with lovely upscale homes, & tree lined streets. Close to Lake
Michigan, convenient to schools & shopping. Great community pool
and bath house.
New screen porch overlooks private backyard. Large main bedroom
with vaulted ceiling & swinging patio doors that lead to deck
above screen porch.
Offered for $286,000
Middleton Co., Inc.
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Michigan City, Indiana
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$
680,000
#83288
5 Bedrooms, 31⁄2 Baths
Formal Dining Room
2 Fireplaces
Mature Landscaping
Two car attached garage.
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Living
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$899
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Includes
Sofa,
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6 Pc. Bedroom
$599
Comfort and style go hand in hand when it comes to the “Infinity”
upholstery collection. With the plush comfort of the pillow back design
and the stylish look of contemporary styling, these upholstery collections
are a must have for any home.
Bed Only
$249
6 Pc. Bedroom Includes: Headboard, Footboard,
Rails, Dresser, Mirror and Nightstand.
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$699
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$349
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$899
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Cocktail Table and
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6 Pc. Bedroom
$699
Locally Owned Since 1977
Bed Only
$299
6 Pc. Bedroom Includes: Headboard, Footboard,
Rails, Dresser, Mirror and Nightstand.
(219) 872-6501
1106 E US HWY 20
Michigan City, IN 46360
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Specializing in Distinctive Properties
Indiana and Michigan
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872-4000
FAX (219) 872-4182
www.merrionandassoc.com
MERRION & ASSOCIATES REALTORS, INC.
707 Washington St. • Michigan City, IN 46360
Ed Merrion, CRS, GRI
NOW IS THE TIME…SEND THE KIDS BACK TO
TIME HAS STOOD STILL in the heart of Long Beach. All the charm of
a 1930 summer home is captured in this 4 bedroom, 2 bath brick & vinyl home.
Beautiful hardwood & parquet floors, original rattan wet bar, brand new kitchen,
$
quiet den, private deck; a back yard oasis!
474,500
THIS COTTAGE IN MICHIANA offers 2.5 lots, city sewer & water, an
artists studio/barn and all the peace and quiet one could ask for. 240’ deep
property is fenced and stretches all the way from Meadow to Oakwood. House
$
& adjoining lot may be purchased separately.
169,800
SCHOOL & FIND YOUR SUMMER DREAM!
YOUR CABIN IN THE WOODS is a 2 bedroom delight centered on 3 full
lots in unincorporated Michiana Shores. A genuine fieldstone fireplace
stretches to the top of the cathedral ceiling in the tongue-in-groove pine-pan$
elled living room. Lots of updates.
329,000
BEACH BUILDING SITES! 40x120’ Lake Shore Drive lot offers panoramic views
of Lake Michigan. $215,000. Dreamwold lot in Michiana Shores measures 82x122’.
$
50,000. 66x110’Michiana Shores site (city sewer & water). $29,000. 60x120’Oakwood
lot (city sewer & water). $39,900. Call Michele Meden today!
PANORAMIC
LAKE MICHIGAN VIEWS
are just the hilite
of this brand
new contemporary! Over 4550
sq ft of finished
living area on 4
levels includes
5 bedrooms, 4.5
baths, 3 fireplaces and 5
decks to enjoy
lake breezes! 4th
level deck is perfect for lake
view cook-outs.
Call Julie Gring
today! $949,000
GRACIOUS AND CONVENIENT! We’ve found the right combination of
the two in this 2300 sq ft brick & cedar ranch. One level living includes 4
bedrooms, 2.5 baths, formal dining room plus an eat-in kitchen and a beau$
349,000
tiful 3-season room. Main floor laundry; full basement.
ALL THE EXTRAS! 4 bedroom, 2 bath home is just a short walk to Lake Michigan
(beach rights included). Totally remodeled in ‘93, the 2nd floor has a Great Room
with big screen TV (also included). A private deck holds a 6 person hot tub (yeah,
$
its included). With all the extras, it’s only missing you!
298,000
LIKE NEW!!! Perched high on top of a dune in Michiana, Michigan, this
2-story home has new windows, roof, carpeting & a freshly painted interior, ready for your decor. Main floor master suite; 2 guest bedrooms, 2.5 baths.
$
48’ deck lines the southern side of the home.
469,000
MARINA PARK CONDOS have seen prices climb! This 2 bedroom, 2 bath
loft unit will allow you to do your own updates and benefit from the appreciation. Why pay for someone else’s taste? Next to pool & tennis court; 50’
$
boat slip included. Call Liv Markle for this & other condos.
215,000
LOCATED ON 1⁄2 ACRE OF WOODED PRIVACY! This 3 bedroom, 2.5
bath contemporary is close to beach, church and school, but removed from
the rush of the maddening world. Master suite opens on to a quiet deck. Low
$
utilities; finished basement, new appliances, no lawn!
369,000
BRICK PILLARS AND WROUGHT IRON GATES invite you to enter into a world of your own. This 2-story villa hearkens back to summer homes in
“the grand style.” A 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath floor plan is simple in design, yet gracious in accomodations and size, the way a home is supposed to be. Walls of
windows on the south side of the home provide a year-round vista of the grounds, large enough for family re-unions yet landscaped for your privacy. 200’
$
of frontage on Lake Shore Drive caps an 8/10 acre lot. Mechanicals are all updated. Call Ed Merrion for your own showing.
1,795,000
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Elite and Luxurious living in La Porte County
One Acre Home Sites starting in the mid $60’s.
Custom Built, Estate Style Homes for the discriminating Buyer. La Porte County’s Finest! Located off
North U.S. Hwy 35. Sixty minutes from Chicagoland via I-80 / 90 or Hwy 94, or perhaps a scenic
commute on the Historic South Shore Train.
Weekend dreams do come true at Stonehedge Estates!
You really can have the best of both worlds!
Elegant Country Living at its best!
LaPorte County’s Finest Development!
Custom Designed Interior Features
Development shown by Appointment at
(219) 324-5511
Additional information at www.stonehedgeestates.com
email: [email protected]
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La Porte
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654 Sawyer Rd. Sawyer, MI 49125
This perfect cottage in the woods rests on 5.5 acres. The
elegant tree lined driveway beckons you to your private
hideaway. The 2 bedroom, 1 bath cottage has many extras
including a sunroom, 1 fireplace, kitchen with French
doors leading to the flower garden, a wine cellar and a
screened in gazebo. There is a 2-car garage and the wooded trails lead you to blueberries, cherries and apple trees.
$
(2327185) Jaye Gintautas listing.
235,000
10571 Marquette Dr.
This 3 bedroom, 11⁄2 bath brick ranch in Gowdy
Shores includes deeded beach access. Beautiful
white oak hardwood floors refinished in 2002.
Newer windows and recently painted, lots of
updates and a one car garage. Unfinished basement is ready for your plans, and the In-ground
pool needs some repair. (2324111) Listing
$
Agent Terry Vravis.
275,000
321 Outlook Cove, La Porte
LAKE FRONT CONDOMINIUM WITH SUNSET VIEW! This extraordinary condominium, boasts private beach, generous balcony and 2
car indoor parking. Exceptional sound and fire-resistant materials give
you the peace and quiet you deserve, but rarely find in condominiums.
This Phase I unit features 2 bedrooms, 13⁄4 baths, all appliances and a
12 x 24 boat slip in our association’s marina. This is the perfect vacation home or year ‘round residence. Additional secured storage area in
$
garage and on balcony. Contact Ginny Winn.
219,900
Lake Shore Dr. Lot W/Sea Wall
This rare Long Beach lakefront property is in
an area of fine homes near Stop 25. It offers
74’ of Lake Michigan frontage with magnificent sunset views. No tear down required, just
build your dream home. Call Ginny Winn for
information on this and other lakefront and lake
view properties (219-874-6882)
1501 W. Water St. Unit D-11
Secluded end unit in Warwick Shores. Enjoy the
lake view from the front porch, of this spacious
3 bedroom, 3-bath unit. Features 2 patios, one that
is completely private, and a gorgeous rustic stone
fireplace. Enjoy Warwick Shores with 40 wooded acres and 1100 feet of beach. (2330193)
$
Listing Agent Nora Duffy.
514,000
19627 W. US 12 New Buffalo, MI 49117
Unique offering features terrific 3 bedroom house and commercially zoned building, office, workshop and large storage space.
Imagine living in a bright and spacious house with your office, workshop and showroom only steps away. An option to live adjacent
to work or rent either the home or workspace for income. Located
on US 12, this property will suit a variety of needs. (2324370) Listing
$
Agents Nora Duffy & Jaye Gintautas.
199,000
This astonishing English Country Estate with its hand laid paving brick driveway, and stately entrance rests on 30+ acres. The dream kitchen boasts stone flooring, stainless steel appliances, and granite countertops. Towards the rear of the property is the perfect barn, for such
a picturesque home. The property is fenced for horses; even the dogs will feel pampered in their
own brick doghouse. There is an in ground pool for your enjoyment, a studio off the barn, a
4-car garage-workshop, and a large pole-barn. Inside the home are hand-hewn beams throughout, and a unique stone hearth. Something for everyone whether getting away from it all from
time to time or settling in year round. Come and enjoy the peace and tranquility here. Contact
$
Linda Knoll.
1,500,000
122 Indian Trail Circle, Michigan City, IN. 46360
What a great 1-owner condo in a great location! - Located minutes away
from the Marina, Casino, Outlet Mall, and the South Shore station, while
only 45 minutes from University of Notre Dame, with easy access to
all the major highways. Located in the quiet Indian Ridge development,
this ground floor condo has main floor laundry, a wide hallway and wide
doorways. It’s immaculate and loaded with storage, and a large crawl
space for even more storage. Just move right in! There is a gazebo across
the street and a beautifully landscaped front yard. (90635) Call Lisa Nielsen
$
today to make your appointment.
100,000
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COLDWELL BANKER Residential Brokerage
Chesterton Office
#1 in Listings/Sales Since 1991
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Ogden Dunes. Landmark German
Tudor just steps to beach with charming
architectural features inside & out.
Beautifully landscaped. Private courtyard.
$
499,000
Dune Acres. Fabulous private lakefront
home, just steps from beautiful beach.
Glass & steel contemporary nestled in the
woods & surrounded by DA parkland.
Gourmet kitchen, radiant hear & A/C, 3
bedrooms, 3 baths, cherry paneled library.
$
1,200,000
Terrace & deck.
Dune Acres. A replica of the Paul
Revere home nestled in the woods surrounded by Dune Acres parkland. Planked
flooring, pass-thru open hearth colonial
fireplace add warmth to this charming early
American hideaway. Miles of Great
Marsh trail just outside your door. Several
$
blocks to beach.
379,000
Beverly Shores. The ultimate in privacy!
High on a dune overlooking wetland
preserve this quad-level offers views,
lots of space, master suite with office loft,
kitchen/family room combination, bedrooms w/balconies, rec room & 3 car
garage. Several blocks to beach.
$
545,000
Beverly Shores. Newly completed
Prairie style features open floor plan
w/hardwood & ceramic thruout, centralized 4 sided limestone fireplace in great
room w/adjoining gourmet galley kitchen.
Master suite & 3 additional bedrooms, spacious family room in walk-out lower
$
level.
589,000
Beverly Shores. Fabulous handcrafted
Norwegian style log home soon to be completed. Sited high on a dune with beautiful
wooded views, this rustic northwoods home
offers open great room, main floor master suite,
loft/2 add’l. bedrooms & finished walk-out
with family room, bar, workout & guest bedroom.
Gourmet kitchen, hardwood
$
thruout.
647,000
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Angella Braden German
REALTOR
View my listings & more at:
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Email: [email protected]
10 N. Whittaker
New Buffalo, Michigan 49117
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Location, location, location!!! Lake Michigan’s tourist &
vacation Mecca offers this great Commercial & Business
Opportunity! Located in downtown New Buffalo, just 2 blocks
to the beach! All 3 Lots are in the Central Business District,
which (zoning) allows for greater expansion & adjacent 66x66
parking lot!! Large rear yard has courtyard potential,
space for goldfish pond, swimming pool, etc.…Perfect for
$
offices or vacation rentals!
529,000
3 ANITA LANE, LAKESIDE
NEW CONSTRUCTION - Walk to Lake Michigan!!
Wooded 1⁄2 Acre & Deeded Beach Rights! Custom
cottage by CHS Builders: 4 bedrooms + loft, 4 baths,
2220 sq. ft., fireplace, cathedral ceilings, skylights, hardwood floors, central air, screen porch, open deck & covered front porch. Top-of-the-line finishes throughout.
$
Great potential as vacation rental.
569,900
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19691 CATALPA, MICHIANA, MICHIGAN
WALK TO LAKE MICHIGAN - New Construction with private
beach rights! Beautiful home blends naturally into the wooded surroundings. Custom built by CHS Builders. Features 3 bedrooms,
2 full baths, & top of the line finishes: stone fireplace, oak floors,
skylights, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, Grohe
fixtures & thermo-masseur bath. Full basement (9 ft. high) with washer, dryer & freezer! Large wrap around deck invites you to rest, enjoy
$
nature & the Michigan summer.
425,500
NEW LISTING
NEW BUFFALO
Secluded cottage, tucked-back off the road so that
it feels private, yet it is walking distance to downtown!
Very cute & CLEAN with good-sized rooms: 2 bedrooms
(12x11 & 12x10), living room (16x12), kitchen (15x8)
& laundry room (11x6). Wooded, fenced yard. Movein condition with One Year Home Warranty. Don’t
$
delay, call today!
109,000
VACANT LAND
SECLUDED & CONVENIENT! Wonderful 66x132 lot in
the Village of Three Oaks. Location borders the township,
with views overlooking open farmland. Just 7 miles to Lake
$
Michigan. BRING ALL OFFERS!
10,000
WALK TO BEACH! Located on the lakeside of downtown
New Buffalo, this 66x132 lot is cleared, level & ready to
go with water & sewer at the street. PLUS: R-3 multi-family zoning allows for multiple dwelling units; like a duplex,
$
guest cottage, or vacation rental villas!
69,900
12.3 ACRES in New Buffalo! Build, invest or develop with
enough acreage & road frontage for a P.U.D., horses, lot
splits, or one large estate. 75% woods. Country setting
with beautiful mature trees & wildlife. 5 min. drive to
$
lakefront.
150,000
LET’S BUILD!!!
go to: www.chsbuilders.com
Tell them Angie sent you!
House plans, visual tours, listings & more!
WATERFRONT - NEW BUFFALO
NEW CONSTRUCTION! Large lot
(over 1⁄2 acre) with wooded ravine &
flowing CREEK - make for fabulous
VIEWS!!! Great location, just past
downtown, 5 min. drive to Lake Michigan
BEACH. 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths,
vaulted ceiling, hardwood floors, skylights, central air & attached 2-car
garage. Kitchen has center island & sliders to 24x12 deck perched over the
ravine. Covered 19' front porch. Full
basement, open space, with full bath
rough-ins & egress window. $229,000
THREE OAKS
4 bedroom brick ranch on 2 lots!! 2 full baths, fireplace, central air, all appliances stay - including water
softener, attached 2-car garage, corner 0.40 acre parcel, municipal services & One Year Home Warranty.
Walk to town, park, shops, art & theatrical events.
$
Just 7 miles to Lake Michigan BEACH!
109,000
SAWYER
Fantastic commercial Building! Attractive site with
high visibility & traffic flow on the RED ARROW RIDE
of Harbor Country! Fabulous tourist stop potential
being so close to Lake Michigan & the Warren Dunes
State Park. Large 3⁄4 acre parcel offers room to expand
$
or develop & parking!
189,000
NEW BUFFALO
Walk to downtown & BEACH!!! Great 4 bedroom home
with hardwood floors, bright kitchen, remodeled bath
with ceramic tile, backyard deck, full basement, rec room,
newer furnace & central air. Fireplace possible, City
water, sewer & natural gas. One Year Home Warranty.
$
135,000
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(269) 469-6892
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S P E C TAC U L A R L A K E & C O U N T RY P RO P E RT I E S
MARINA PARK CONDO
RENAISSANCE PALAZZO
THIS CONDO has been completely renovated and offers 2
bedrooms plus a loft. It features views of the harbor and lake, with
access to the association pool and tennis courts. The interior
offers a fireplace, hardwood floors, ceramic tile baths/kitchen, and
ceiling fans throughout. Close to beach, outlet mall and Blue Chip
Casino. Best of all, there is a 50' boast slip included. This unit includes
$
many new updates. It’s an absolute must see!
275,000
VERY SPECIAL HOME on 5 acres in the woods. Inspired by the
Renaissance Palazzo architecture of Spain, it resembles a chapel in the
woods. The interior offers solid wood doors that are 9'6'' high and
rounded. The ceilings are 12' high and give an open spacious feeling. The
home offers a fireplace, ceramic heated floors, 2 marble baths, a screened
in ceramic tile room with built in BBQ grill which gives the home a
Southwestern feeling. The exterior offers a 30 x 40 heated and insulated pole barn with gas & electric hooked to it. Public sewer will be con$
nected as of Aug. 15, 2003.
379,900
HEAVENLY COUNTRY LODGE
CHANCE OF A LIFETIME! Don’t make this one of those “I shoulda, coulda!” Dreaming of a private, spectacular family, religious, or business retreat? Then look no further. This country lodge, which is situated on approximately 95 scenic wooded acres, offers incredible potential as
not only a retreat, but can be developed as well. It has preliminary approved zoned plans for 40 additional units.
Currently the lodge operates as an exquisite Bed and Breakfast. The main lodge contains 5 dramatic, nature-themed rooms all complete with private in-room Jacuzzis, fireplaces, service bars, refrigerators and balconies. The rooms overlook sprawling meadows, woods and a lake that is regularly visited by Great Blue Heron, Canadian Geese, whitetail deer and many other waterfowl.
Three separate duplex cottages sit up on a bluff that overlooks the lake. All have queen size tree beds, baths, in-room Jacuzzis, wall size stone
fireplaces, service bars, screened porches and cozy Jennaire kitchenette areas.
There is a heated pool off the main lodge complete with a cabana. It overlooks the BBQ, campfire area, immaculate manicured grounds and lake.
Privacy and nature are emphasized. There are 41⁄2 miles of groomed hiking trails that are used as cross country skiing trails during the winter.
The retreat is located in Jones; Michigan’s wine and river country heartland, only a 2 hour drive from Chicago. There is ample opportunity for
year round activities. Boating marinas, antique shops, miles of bicycle and horse trails, championship golf courses, exceptional restaurants, and
even a ski resort dot the area.
This realtor was truly impressed with this magnificent property and its potential. For a complete brochure, call Michael Kuhn, toll free at
866-840-6511.
All this for $1,700,000
137 N. Whittaker Street, New Buffalo, MI 49117
269-469-6892 • Fax 269-469-5168
www.e-g-r.com
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219-874-1122 • Fax 219-874-1144
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Schoolhouse Shop…at Furnessville
14TH ANNUAL OUTDOOR
Celebration of the
Arts
- a mixed media art fair -
Sat Sept 20
10-5
Sun Sept 21
11-5
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At Furnessville (just north of US 20) 219.926.1551
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(800) 958-5030
(219) 873-1855
Office At:
403 Lake Shore Drive
TING
NEW LIS
222 FOGARTY STREET
CHARMING BUNGALOW 4 blocks to the beach! 3 bedrooms,
1 bath. Nice fenced in backyard. This one won’t last long! Call
$
Rudy 219-873-1855.
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BEAUTIFUL NEW CONSTRUCTION in award winning Beachwalk
community, right across from the beach! Home comes with a
completed coachhouse for a grand total of 8 bedrooms! Call Mike
$
219-873-1855.
769,900
TING
NEW LIS
ARNDT STREET
A RARE ITEM IN SHERIDAN BEACH! 2 private,
wooded, easy build sites only 4 blocks to the beach!
Build your summer getaway on this quiet street and
enjoy fun days at the beach and lazy afternoons in
the shade! Call Mike & Rudy (219) 873-1855.
ANNOUNCING 3 Lakeview Villa Homes coming in 2003/2004
Along Lake Shore Drive in Sheridan Beach.
Presented by Sheridan Beach Realty Group and
Jody Snider Custom Homes.
For more information, contact
Sheridan Beach Realty at 873.1855 or
Jody Snider Custom Homes at 219.405.5155.
The builders continual attention to design and construction requires that
all plans, specifications, equipment, designs, landscape, dimensions,
square feet and prices are subject to change without notice or obligation.
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AMONG TOWERING OAKS
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FABULOUS PIECE OF PROPERTY OFFERS PRIVACY LIKE NO
OTHER JUST YOU AND THE BIRDS AND BEES, FLOWERS AND
TREES. BE ABOVE IT ALL IN THIS TREETOP PERCH!
This authentic Long Beach cottage has been lovingly expanded
and updated blending new with the fabulous original.
SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDE:
x Great room and adjoining dining room with lovely arched
windows, wood floors and beamed ceilings
x Fireplace, wood burning stove and a unique master suite
gas stove
x Built-in bookcases, nooks and crannies galore
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Huge master suite w/library and private, screened deck/
sleeping porch
Private hilltop site overlooking acres of wooded park land
3 Blocks to Lake
Close to golf, shopping and playground
Adjacent lot w/gazebo available separately w/home buyer
having first option on this bldg site
CALL TODAY! VIEW THIS HOME TODAY!
$389,000.
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Serving the Indiana Dunes Communities
Roger Juby Celebrity Golf Classic
The Great Lakes Museum of Military History's
6th annual Roger Juby Celebrity Golf Classic &
Reception will be held Tues., Sept. 2nd & Wed., Sept.
3rd. Whittaker Woods, WEFM radio and Top Dog/Great
Lakes Caterers sponsor this event. Again this year,
a hole-in-one prize will be offered-$10,000 cash on hole
#12, with bonus prizes for hole #4 (Calloway irons or
a Big Bertha driver), on #8 (round trip for two anywhere in the Continental US) and on hole #15
(Sonyview Camcorder, Digital camera or a DVD
System).
Roger Juby, the former host of WEFM's 'Roger
Juby & Lou Weber Show', has been part of the
Michigan City airwaves on Saturday mornings for over
33 years. Roger is a WWII US Marine Corps veteran, 28th Marines, 5th Div., who was present at the
raising of the American flag on Mt. Surabachi. He was
in the hospital for six and a half months after being
wounded on Iwo Jima. Retired from International
Harvester after 26 years, he and his wife, Eleanor,
became residents of Grand Beach, Michigan 33 years
ago, where they raised two daughters, and two sons.
He is the Past President of the Michigan City Exchange
Club and a Life Member of Disabled American
Veterans as well as a member of Moose Lodge #980,
John Franklin Miller American Legion Post #37,
Elk's Lodge #432 and Dunes Relief Post 2536 of the
VFW.
The Golf Classic Reception will be held at the
Mainstreet Theater, 807 Franklin St. in Michigan City,
5:30-7:30 p.m, Tues., Sept. 3 to honor Operation Iraqi
Freedom veterans. Celebrities will include former
Chicago Cub's Second Baseman Paul Popovich, former Chicago Bear's Guard Ralph Jecha, Hollywood
stunt-men Bob Herron, Bill Lane and Chuck Hedinger.
This event is free to golfers and their guests. The public is invited for a suggested donation of $5. Top
Dog/Great Lakes Catering, Trail Creek Liquors and
Coors Light will provide refreshments.
The Golf Classic will be held for the third year at
Whittaker Woods’ new $16 million facility in New
Buffalo, Michigan on Wed., Sept. 3rd, with registration and lunch beginning at 11 a.m. (C.S.T.-IN time).
Tee off will be at Noon (IN time). The cost to participate is $95, which includes a cart, greens fees, prizes,
lunch, beverages on the course, and dinner during award
presentations after golf, a team photo, and attendance at the Tuesday Reception for the golfer and his
guest. Corporate teams are available for $465 and Tee
Sponsorships for $85. Reservations may be made
using Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover.
This event helps to support the Museum's goal of
educating people about military history. Over 2,000
school children toured the Museum in the 2002/2003
school year.
Call the Museum at 872-2702 or toll-free at 1-800726-5912 for information or to make reservations
for the Roger Juby Celebrity Golf Classic.
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on some great properties!
Carlson
1. Deep wooded views from
high setting. French doors to
dining & huge kitchen. 3 bedrooms, finished rec room, fireplace, wood floors, deep
garage. Freyer Road, Michigan
$
City, IN.
98,500
2. Lush views of Briar Leaf Golf
Course. 260' frontage on
course. 4 bedrooms, 21⁄2 baths,
full basement, 3 car garage on
an acre with maintenance-free
fence around rear yard. This
great home is just 5 years
young. Kip Court, Cha-Mar Hills
Sub., LaPorte, IN.
$
249,500
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3. Loft design - great for big or
small entertaining, wooded
quiet & only 4 short blocks to
beach! 1 bedroom (used to be
2) on double lot, multiple decks.
3820 Hiawatha, Michiana
$
249,000
Shores, IN.
DIR: Michiana Dr. to El Portal,
right on Hiawatha.
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DREAM HOME
4. Vintage 2 bedroom, 2 bath
cottage with original warm pine
walls, fireplace, large
living/dining area + eat-in
kitchen. 3 season porch with
lush views of rear yard. Full
basement with outside entrance,
garage & also only 4 short
blocks to great beach. 3608
Powhaten, Michiana Shores, IN.
$
299,000
DIR: Michiana Dr. to Shadow,
right on Powhaten.
4.
5. One of last remaining sites
in Kimball Woods Sub.,
Michigan City, IN. Water &
sewer, flat lot with some mature
trees. About 1⁄2 mile to Lake
Michigan. Association pool.
5.
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foodstuff by carolyn m connell Was I on Blueberry Hill? Or was that Blueberry Heaven?
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walk chalk art, the Village Market Diaper Dash, a
parade, sand sculpture contest on the beach, fireworks, an arts & crafts show and various other food
events (mostly with blueberries, of course). And that’s
only a few of the happenings during the festival.
I’d invited neighbor/friend Pat Thorne to join me.
Pat is such good company for me when I’m covering
a food event. For one thing, she keeps me from getting lost while en route. And if I start over-reacting
about some food thing, she’ll gently raise one eyebrow,
which gets me back on track in a calmer manner. She’s
also good at reminding me, after an interview, of
something I may have overlooked. I call her the foodstuff staff assistant.
Entrance to Blueberry heaven
The 40th National Blueberry Festival was held in
beautiful South Haven, Michigan for four days running, beginning August 7. I didn’t get there until the
final day and though I may have missed the best part,
the last few hours were simply great.
The festival had kicked off with a youth pageant,
followed by a giant blueberry pie social featuring
two 40-pound pies. The four day affair also held outdoor concerts, a kids’ blueberry pie eating contest, side-
Pat looks forward to a blueberry lunch
Blueberry
coffee &
blueberry
beef jerky
from True
Blue Farm
The harbor – only one of South Haven’s many attractions
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The Blueberry Store has treasures galore
South Haven is a harborside resort area, at the edge
of Lake Michigan and on the Black River. Helen
Jacobs of Al’s on Karwick, another valued assistant,
tells me it used to be the favorite vacation spot for
Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. Along with
such pleasures as an active marina and a lot of boat
traffic, there’s an inviting historic shopping district.
So along with enjoying the blueberry delights, we stopped
in several stores and galleries. We even explored the
rambling shop named Decadent Dogs, which sells
snacks and pastries such as beagle burgers, corgi
cannoli and chihuahua cheese cookies. All this for Pat’s
Bonnie and Clyde, who were being dog-sat at home
while Pat visited South Haven.
Yes, even blueberry wine
But back to blueberries. They seem to be the ultimate health food these days. Years ago, when my only
berry concoction was a dab of sour cream and brown
sugar presented in a pretty martini glass with blueberries on top, I didn’t even think of health, just a dessert
for my guests. Now we’re told blueberries strengthen eyesight, guard against cancer, helps one maintain
Blueberry bear claws at the Decadent Dogs store
mental function, all the time reducing ‘bad’ cholesterol.
One Michigan orchard’s description is “for amazing
taste and the most antioxidant power, there’s nothing better than sweet Great Lakes Blueberries. Enjoy
the true essence of the Blue today!” Another promotes: “It never felt so good to be blue!” and claims
one serving of blueberries (but how many per serving?) has great dietary fiber.
Jams & salsa samples, all made with blueberries
Blueberries
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Blueberries Continued from Page 59
Some items available at this year’s fest (all beginning with the word ‘blueberry,’ of course – hereafter
‘bb’) were bb chutney, a breakfast bb sausage from Bob’s
Processing in South Haven, bb brats(!) from True
Blue Farms in Grand Junction, bb wine and bb BBQ
sauce. All quite different from those long ago blueberries
on top of sour cream and brown sugar.
Strolling among the berries and the lovely shops
promotes the appetite, you know. When we saw the
sign outside the Harborside Bistro (yes, overlooking
South Haven’s picturesque harbor), it was time to enjoy
food. Their weekend specials were blueberry BBQ ribs,
chicken breast stuffed with blueberry and cranberry
relish, deep fried cheesecake with blueberry compote sauce – alas, none of those were daily specials
when we were there. I met chef Derrick Carter in the
kitchen and watched him assemble a blueberry crêpe
– that was after I’d asked Mary, our waitress with the
sparkling eyelids, how the skinny little leek threads
got so crisp and delicious – the ones garnishing my
crab cakes. Chef Carter dips them gently in cornstarch,
then sautés them. Can’t wait to try it. Our own blueberries soon appeared at table, atop dessert crêpes.
Yum.
I expect to return next year to their 41st annual festival, which I call blueberry heaven. Join me? Check
their website www.blueberryfestival.com for additional information.
Our dessert, Harborside Bistro’s blueberry crêpes
Our hostess/waitress, with gold dust decorating her eyelids
BLUEBERRY FRUIT SMOOTHIE
1 cup low-fat vanilla ice cream
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (if frozen, do not
thaw)
1/2 cup light peaches, packed in water or natural juices, chopped
1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
1/4 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt.
Place all ingredients in a blender. Cover and mix
until smooth, about 30 to 45 seconds.
BLUEBERRY & TORTELLINI FRUIT SALAD
Dressing: 1/2 c. low-fat poppy seed dressing
Salad: 1 (9 oz.) package three cheese tortellini pasta
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1 (11 oz) can mandarin orange segments, drained
3/4 c. green grapes
1/4 c. sliced almonds
Cook pasta according to directions on package, drain.
In large bowl, add pasta and salad ingredients.
Pour dressing over and toss lightly. Refrigerate
until ready to serve. (6 servings)
Chef Derrick Carter is a blueberry et al. expert
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What fun we all had at the Second Saturday
Open Mic last month. Thank you to Rick Sunderland
of Planet 1 Recording Studio for opening the show; to
Christina Karamesines of Long Beach Spa for being
our illustrious hostess; to Greg Kent of Raven
Instruments for the use of equipment and for running
sound; and to all the fabulous performers. We would
also like to express our sincere appreciation to last
month’s sponsors Beth White, owner of Long Beach
Spa, and Tom Howell, owner of Little Giant Pizza, for
donating the food and drinks.
Because this event has become so popular and
because we have such a fun loving and talented community, we have decided to dedicate a room to the performing arts. Musicians, actors, poets, etc. will soon
have a place to work in, teach, perform and create in
on a regular basis. We will be holding a fundraiser in
October to generate income for speakers, lighting
and a stage. The “Music Room” will be available to
anyone in the community to use at minimal or no cost.
If you would like to attend the fundraiser, have a donation for our silent auction, or would like to sponsor next
month’s event, please phone Christina at 874-4674 or
the Community Center at 879-3845 and leave a message.
Our Historical Room volunteer list is growing and
we are beginning to develop a plan of operations.
Our first goal is to organize the lending library. We
will simply have a fiction, non-fiction and children’s
section. These books may be removed and returned
at your leisure.
Our next project will require a little help from the
community. We will be sorting through all the old photographs and identifying people, places and things.
A group of photos will be displayed each month and
copies will be available for purchase. The funds raised
could then be used to bind our collection of old
Beachers dating back to the 1930s. The room is beginning to take shape, the book cases are up, and we have
applied a fresh coat of paint to two out of six existing tables. We would appreciate a donation of an
upholstered loveseat or a couple of chairs. If you are
interested in helping out with these projects or would
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Make your way through a life-size puzzle of corn
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else--a Holstein Cow, complete with milk can and a
little spilt milk at Buckley Homestead.
It’s not just a Maze--it’s a great family challenge.
Divide into teams and see who finds their way out first.
See which team can answer the most Buckley Challenge
Questions. Groups and school tours may schedule weekday adventures that include both educational and fun
puzzle sheets. Weekday group tours may schedule both
the Buckley Historic Tour and the Buckley Maze
(separate fees required). Bring your lunch and make
a day of it on the farm.
Open to the public, weekends, from now through
the last weekend in October. Visit the historical farm
before or after your corn maze adventure. Check in
at the visitor center.
Buckley Homestead is located at 3606 Belshaw
Rd., Lowell, IN. Exit I-65 at Rt. 2 west Lowell; go about
4 miles to Hendricks Rd., then south for 1/4 mile. For
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The Home and School Association of Notre Dame
School is sponsoring a fundraiser from August 27
through September 15. Notre Dame students will
be taking orders for quality products from Innisbrook.
More than just a wrapping paper sale, Innisbrook also
offers chocolates, housewares and fun things for the
entire family (including the dog!)
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with Maggie Beyer
Can it be the end of summer already? A true signal of fall is when the wild plants like delicate queen
Ann’s lace, wild blue asters and bursts of golden
black-eyed Susan outpace the annuals in the garden
in their waves of color. There are signs in the cultivated garden as well. The pansies that have been a
mass of blooms in a container on my deck have turned
petulant and droop their heads on stems that are slowly withering. Enough already, they tell me. We’ve
given our all for almost four months now. What more
do you want of us?
They know, as well as
I do, that it’s time they
went to a compost pile
to recycle for another
life. Pansies and petunias have a way of letting you know that fall
is coming as they get
scraggly and leggy;
impatiens, those hardy
masses of color in
shady gardens, start
looking a little forlorn
about this time before,
they, too, say goodbye.
But begonias are
Black-eyed Susan,
from the Thistle family
the hardy souls. They
keep hanging on to the very end, especially the tuberous begonias that are sold as non-stop bloomers.
They come through, true to their name, sending out
flower after flower in wonderful, clear colors. A fun
fact I picked up is that the single and double leafed
blooms are sex-conscious: double flowers are boys; single flowers are girls, and there are usually two girls
for each boy. Down, macho ego, down, down, I say.
Another tidbit from the web: it seems that tuberous
begonia blossoms are edible with a lemony sour taste
and could be a tart
addition to fruit salads or dipped into
yogurt. Well, maybe. I
did, however, love the
website’s suggestion
that one could serve
them and give them
miraculous power like
growing hair on the
head or chest or as an
ancient arthritis cure,
just making it up as
you go along. Who
Tuberous begonia, an explosion of
color for shady spots
knew…or knows?
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other storage areas can save the tuberous begonias
for another planting next year when frost is finally
due to arrive. Sans basement or cozy garage, I can’t
join them, but I’ve read that a way to store them is
to take a nylon stocking, place a tuber inside, knot it
off, then add others one by one and hang them up to
dry. Could work for other bulbs as well. If I could save
my tubers from year to year, and my thrifty Bohemian
soul wishes I could, the trick is to let them go to
sleep gently. Don’t cut off the tops; you want the
tuber to be as strong as possible for its winter nap.
Let them nod off slowly until just a leaf or two is left,
then lift them out of the soil or pot, and let them dry
before storing. Shavings or peat moss will work; if the
garage is frost-free, you could just put the whole
clump or pot in a box until spring.
Come spring, getting them started again is another story. Master gardeners like to do this year-to-year
preservation that goes along with starting seeds from
scratch. Most of us, like me, go for the hurry-up and
want our plants to
be a step ahead
when starting out
and buy them by
the pot, ready to
bloom. What would
happen if we all
said stop! to our
disposable mentality that seems to
demand that we
use and then throw
away. Would the
economy crash?
Would the world be
doomed to the dark
ages? Recycling gardeners don’t think
so. They may have
a secret that works.
I have found a little secret of my own
Foam Flower, tiarella cordifolia, shade-loving
this year. I found
woodland plant
that I don’t have to
fill every pot and container with annuals every year.
When we rearranged the plantings to make way for
the pond last year, I moved some perennials into
pots for later planting, and found that foam flower,
astilbe, coral bells, bleeding hearts, even euonymous,
served very nicely as centerpieces for container plantings. I tucked some impatiens and begonia around them,
and next year, the perennials will still be there to serve
as background again. Gone is the yearly investment
in spikes and ferns that I formerly used, annuals to
use once then throw away. My Bohemian gardening
soul is applauding, yea, girl, way to go!
And so it is.
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Dream Lodgings
My mission this past week was to find lodging
favorites of the rich and of the rich and famous. I found
several sumptuous spaces. I learned too during this
mission that I, and assume other surfers as well,
could become an instant snob. For example, I first found
(and viewed) a handful of legendary hotels, any one
of which you or I would be happy as a hornet to be among
its guests. But then I went and searched a little
deeper and found lodging opportunities in remote
islands. Suddenly the legendary hotels of the rich and
famous began to look like budget motels. Gee, I
sniffed, why would I want to stay at the Ritz in
London when I could indulge in a stay at Fiji’s
Turtle Island?
Ah, life is good. Some of us know that the only chance
of getting near one of these luxurious homes-awayfrom-home is via the Web. Ah, the Web is good. It gives
us a peek into worlds we have not seen, places we‚re
likely never to visit. Yet we can dream, which is what
the World Wide Web lets us do.
Here, in the same order as my own surfing session,
are the grand lodgings that I visited:
- Perapalas Hotel, Istanbul (perapalas.com). Opened
in 1891, the 275-bed hotel offers views of the Golden
Horn. When you reach this website, you’ll be assaulted with a piano rendition of Over the Rainbow. The
grand old Turkish (owned by a Greek for awhile)
lodging is described as “a beloved hotel of the elite of
Istanbul and the passengers of the Orient Express.”
Agatha Christie slept here, too.
- Cannes Intercontinental (http:cannes.intercontinental.com). The page would not come up on my powerful computer, so I assumed the webmaster recognized my IP and dissed me, knowing that my chances
of staying there were slim-to-none.
- Amsterdam Hilton (Amsterdam.hilton.com). I
could not see anything extraordinary about this modern hotel. So what if it was “home” to John and Yoko?
- The Ritz, London (theritz.london.com). Yes, the
French country house-styled hotel oozes elegance
and sophistication. If you like Louis XVI- style and
the utmost in graciousness, this is the place to hang
out. The site lets you tour the rooms, dining areas and
lobby via video clips and panoramic views. Again, the
webmaster dissed me and my powerful computer
froze up twice, knocking me off the Internet both
times. I’ll wear suit, hat and gloves the next time I
attempt to surf to the Ritz’ website.
- San Ysidro Ranch, Santa Barbara (sanysidroranch.com). The Travel Channel calls it “one of the
top 10 romantic destinations in the world.” Vivian Leigh
and Sir Lawrence Olivier thought so. JFK and Jackie
spent their honeymoon here. You can stay in the
Kennedy Suite, a sweet turn-of-the-century stone
cottage with 3 wood burning fireplaces, for $1875 a
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night. Or, among other choices, you can stay in the
2200 square-foot Eucalyptus Cottage for $4100 a
night. Amenities include spa services, or take a onehour guided hike around the lush foothills and ocean
views for $105. San Ysidro Ranch is a pretty place
alright. But I would not pay $105 to take a little
hike. No way.
- The Columns Hotel (thecolumns.com) in New
Orleans and Sundance Resort (sundanceresort.com)
in Utah get just a brief mention to save space for the
island showstoppers:
- Fregate Island, Seychelles (fregate.com). Choose
one of 16 private villas, each 2000 square feet of
tropical splendor. Then hop on a fishing charter for
a day of sport fishing on the Indian Ocean. Cost of a
Villa is $1800 per night until December 20th. Bring
the kids. The resort has babysitters and children’s programs. You pay extra for chartering one of several different size boats.
- Turtle Island, Fiji (turtlefigi.com). Don’t bring
along the kids. This is an escape meant for couples
only with a capacity of 14 couples as guests at any one
time. Billed as “as close to heaven on earth as you’re
likely to get.” Yep, I agree, based on the Web photos.
Turtle Island was the location for the movie, The
Blue Lagoon. Blue and aqua and turquoise dominate the scenery. You have to stay a minimum of 6 nights.
But, based on what my eyes soaked up while drooling at the images, a guest will probably have to be served
an eviction notice to leave. You’ll fly in by seaplane
($690 rt). The resort amenities are all-inclusive
(meals, open bar, etc) and $1360 a night does not sound
too outrageous. Read the interesting history of the
island’s owner, Richard Evanson—a true rags-toriches story. Evanson’s one-price-includes-all is based
on his philosophy that his guests don’t want to deal
with money issues while enjoying their stay. (Pay with
credit card and deal with those money issues later).
If you act now, you can get FREE international airfare to Fiji from Los Angeles. Start doing the math
after adding the 12.5% VAT (value added tax) and
include your flight to LA. Ready to splurge?
With Labor Day on the near horizon, it’s an excellent time to start planning for your next vacation. Hope
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Life is Just a Bowl of Cherry, AZ
by Paula McHugh
Cactus and desert usually comes to mind when a
person thinks about Arizona. Likewise, Phoenix,
Tucson, Flagstaff and Sedona are probably the most
familiar places.
But did you know that Arizona boasts fruity little
places named Strawberry and Cherry? We passed
through Strawberry a few years ago, taking the twolane blacktopped Arizona 260 from Camp Verde to
Payson and visiting Tonto Natural Bridge State Park.
This year, we traversed dirt roads—often bumpy
but passable—to check out Cherry, which cannot be
called a town, or even a village for that matter.
Cherry is really just a smattering of homesteads
secreted way off the beaten path. The easy way to get
there is from Arizona 169 east of Dewey. Here, a driver only has to travel six dirt miles on relatively flat
and desolate terrain to reach the burg, described as
“charming” by all who have been there. The more challenging route is from Camp Verde off Arizona 260. If
you like the thrill of traveling along narrow, dirtgraded mountain roads with blind curves and steep
climbs and descents, you’ll be in hair-raising heaven.
Especially if the road has been slickened by a recent
rain.
Don’t expect to
unwind with a tall
iced tea or cold
beer once you’ve
reached this socalled place of
charm. There are
no restaurants here.
Don’t expect to unwind with a tall iced tea or cold
beer once you’ve reached this so-called place of charm.
There are no restaurants here. Except for an intriguing-looking antique store that is never open (so locals
report) and the Cherry Creek Bed and Breakfast,
there are no commercial spots for weary travelers. No
gas stations and not even a pop machine. But seasoned
Arizona backwoods travelers, to which, after some 14
years of annual visits we can tentatively claim title,
Not even a stray dog was around when we rolled into Cherry. In back of
the antique store, which locals say is perpetually closed; this lonely little
playground horse needed a rider. If you’re looking for a remote place to
settle, Cherry might be the perfect place for you.
know to always start out with a full gas tank and plenty of drinking water.
Locals, whom I lean toward calling loco-locals,
often take the Cherry road from Cottonwood over to
Prescott. Why, I don’t know for sure. Maybe for the
thrill of coming close to sliding off the edge of the road
while rounding a u-turn. Or more likely, to round a
final bend and find themselves in a lush, green valley where tucked-away homes line a straight-ahead
lane bordered by rural mailboxes. Surely they get wistful, as we did, dreaming of living in this get-way-fromit-all kind of place.
A writer with an Internet connection could live
here, if telecommuting formed his livelihood. Retirees
who cared not one iota for daily golf outings or shuffleboard or community potlucks might find themselves very happy here. Apparently some have,
because Cherry is beginning to sprout a small forest
of log homes. Or, they may be weekend getaways.
When we rolled in to Cherry not even a stray dog
was around to welcome us. All was eerily quiet in this
fresh mountain air vale.
A travel book told us that wagons and stagecoaches
passed along this same dirt road a century ago, traveling from Fort Whipple in Prescott to Fort Verde in
Camp Verde. Cherry’s elevation, 5100 feet above
sea level, means that it experiences four distinct seasons. It also means that permanent residents here need
to plan carefully for their trips to the grocery when
the snow starts falling. Dewey appears to be the
closest town at a distance of about 12 miles. But
then, the mail must get through, judging from the line
of boxes along the road.
We didn’t see any school bus signs. However, we did
take notice of Powell Springs State Forest campground nearby, which happened to be bustling with
campers on this chilly weekend. Arizonians tend to
know where the best camping spots are and they
have good reason to keep them a secret from the
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steady stream of tourist-invaders. Heaven help the
first-time RV-er pulling a travel trailer who tries to
reach this campground from the Camp Verde side of
the mountain.
But that’s me, a sugarfoot talking. My friend with
her 4-wheel drive Blazer did the driving, and the
brave soul decided to detour off the road to Cherry to
follow a sign marked, “Prayer Mountain.” And I
learned that in Arizona, just about any mule-track might
be called a road. In retrospect, maybe we should have
Locals, whom I
lean toward calling loco-locals,
often take the
Cherry road from
Cottonwood over
to Prescott. Why,
I don’t know for
sure. Maybe for
the thrill of coming close to sliding off the edge
of the road while
rounding a uturn. Or more
likely, to round a
final bend and
find themselves
in a lush, green
valley where
tucked-away
homes line a
straight-ahead
lane bordered by
rural mailboxes.
been saying a few prayers while inching along the road
to the mountain. Less than a mile after constant
bouncing out of our seats, my friend found a spot stripped
of manzanita to turn around. Just after she succeeded, a pickup truck came barreling around a blind
corner and passed us in a proverbial cloud of smoke.
People who live here drive back and forth along these
rutty roads on a daily basis, and back home, we complain of potholes in our streets?
Anyway, Cherry got its name literally, from prospectors who found wild cherry trees growing there. As the
crow flies, Cherry is not far from the famous mining
town of Jerome. After a small community sprung up
there, a Texas family by the name of, uh, Cherry—
took up residence in the little valley. Prospectors
dug up about $100,000 worth of gold ore in the surrounding hills here. From the looks of it today,
Cherry’s new gold standard is real estate.
As one long-time area resident put it, “Cherry has
finally been discovered. And it probably won’t be
that same charming place much longer.”
So, if you want to experience a taste of the way-offthe-beaten-path lifestyle, visit Cherry now. Or you can
wait until they turn that scary, dirt mountain road
access to a four-lane blacktop. With Arizona’s current
growth rate, it shouldn’t take too long for that to
happen.
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In the Local Area:
August 27-September 3 — “Nina” ship to visit
Michigan City at Millennium Plaza in Washington Park.
Columbus ship replica. Self-guided tours 9 am-7
pm. Adm. $4/adults, $3.50/sen.cit.; $3/students 5-18.
Kids under 4 admitted free. See story this issue.
August 28-September 1 — “Winged Migration.”
Academy Award Nominee for Best Documentary.
Thurs. 6:30 pm; Fri, Sat & Sun 4:30 & 7 pm; Mon 6:30
pm. Rated G. “Together.” Winner Florida, San Francisco,
Trebica, DC Fim Festivals. Mandarin language w/Eng.
subtitles. Thurs 9 pm; Fri, Sat & Sun 1:45 & 9:30pm;
Mon 9 pm. Vickers Theatre, 6 N. Elm St., Three
Oaks, MI. 269/756-3522 or www.vickerstheatre.com
August 28-30 — “The Laramie Project.” Presented
by the 4th Street Theatre, 125 N. Fourth St., Chesterton.
Curtain 8 pm, except Sun., Aug 24 @ 3 pm. Adm. $10.
Reservations 219/926-7875.
August 29-30 — Farmer’s Market at the Schoolhouse
Shop. Furnessville. Just north of US 20. 10 am-4
pm each day. Info 219/926-1551.
August 29-31 — 9th Annual Outsiders Outside
2003. Self-Taught Folk Art Fair. On the grounds of Judith
Racht Gallery, 13707 Prairie Rd., Harbert, MI. Fri 69 pm; Sat 10 am-6 pm; Sun 10 am-5 pm. Fri preview
party $10 adm with music by Patent Medicine &
food by Red Arrow Roadhouse. Sat & Sun adm. $5.
Info 269/469-1080. See story this issue.
August 29-31 — “La Cage Aux Folles.” Dunes
Summer Theatre production. Curtain 8 pm on Fri &
Sat; 7 pm on Sun. Tix $15/adults, $12/senior citizens & students. Reservations 879-7509.
August 29-September 1 — 2nd Annual Labor Dayz
in Washington Park, Michigan City. 3 stages of live
entertainment, amuzement rides, ethnic edibles, arts
& crafts, food & beverages. See story this issue for schedule. info 874-3630.
August 29-September 1 — 47th Annual Hesston
Labor Day Weekend Steam Show. Adm. $5; kids
under 12 free. Fri. is Senior Citizen Day with adm.
$2.50 & train rides half price. Also steamboat rides,
steam-powered equipment demos, blacksmith shop,
flea market. Food available for purchase. Info 872-5055.
See story this issue.
August 29-September 1 — 28th Annual Oktoberfest
at the LaPorte County fairgrounds. 5 stages of live entertainment, arts & crafts, food concessions, carnival rides
and more. Free parking; $2 adm. at the gate; kids 12
and under free. See schedule in story this issue.
August 30 — Farmer’s Market. 8th & Washington
streets, Michigan City. 7:30 am-1 pm.
August 30 — Harbor Country Music in the Park
series: Old Time Music Festival. Starts at 1 pm (MI
time) in Dewey Cannon Park, Three Oaks, MI. Bring
lawn chair or blanket. Food will be available for purchase. Free adm. See story this issue. Info 269/7563544.
September 1 -- Happy Labor Day! The Michigan City
August 28, 2003
Public Library and the LaPorte County Public Library
and its branches will be closed for the holiday.
September 2 -- Coolspring Reader’s Group. 7 p.m.
at the Coolspring branch of the LaPorte County
Public Library, corner of Johnson Rd. and 400 N.
Painted House by John Grisham to be discussed.
New members invited. Info 879-3272.
Places to Visit:
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 Depot Museum and Art Gallery. In
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of the old Beverly Shores School. Phone 871-0832.
Door Prairie Auto Museum. Located one mile south
of LaPorte on US 35. Hours 10 am-4:30 pm, Tues-Sat;
noon-4:30 pm Sun. 219/326-1337 or www.dpautomuseum.com
Great Lakes Museum of Military History, 360
Dunes Plaza, Michigan City. Info 872-2702 or on the
web at www.militaryhistorymuseum.org
LaPorte County Historical Museum, county complex in downtown LaPorte, Indiana. Hours 10 am-4:30
pm, Tues-Sat. Adm. free; donations welcome. 219/3266808, ext. 276 or www.lapcohistsoc.org.
Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 720 Franklin St.,
Michigan City. Interim location until new building is
ready. Phone 874-4900. New exhibits: Emerging
Artists and Recent Work by Area Artists Association.
New Buffalo Railroad Museum, 530 S. Whittaker
St., New Buffalo, MI. Open Mon-Fri, 9 am-5 pm;
Sat-Sun, 10 am-3 pm (MI time). Info 269/469-5409.
Old Lighthouse Museum, Washington Park, Michigan
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grades 9-12, 50 cents/kids grades 1-8, free to preschoolers. Group tours available, phone 872-6133. Closed
January and February.
Rag Tops Museum of Michigan City. 209 W. Michigan
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$6/adults, $5/sen.cit., $4/kids, free/under age 3. 8781514.
The Depot of Beverly Shores Museum and Art
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May-November. Info about museum, 874-5322; info
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Farther Afield:
August 29-31, September 5-6 — 29th Annual
Oktoberfest, German Park, 8600 S. Meridian St.,
Indianapolis. Authentic German food & pasteries,
bier garden, crafts, live music and more. Tix $5; kids
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Through September 14 — “Linda McCartney’s
Sixties Portrait of an Era.” Photo exhibit by the late
wife of Beatle Paul McCartney. At the Ella Sharp
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Travels with Charley:
A Private Air Showing in Gary with Capt. Chris Callaghan, USAF
by Charles McKelvy
Brag all you want about watching the recent Chicago Air & Water
Show from some high-rise on Lake
Shore Drive.
Good for you.
But it was even better for me
and the good wife on Friday, August
15 when we went to the Gary Jet
Center at the Gary/Chicago Airport
to get a private tour of the U.S. Air
Force Thunderbirds by the pilot of
plane number three, one Captain
Chris Callaghan.
Captain Callaghan, of course, is
the brother of James Callaghan,
M.D., who practices family medicine
at St. Anthony Hospital in Michigan
City and lives in Long Beach with
his wife Sue and their children Tommy, Bridget and
Erin. (The Callaghan brothers’ sister Elizabeth Cook
and her husband Chris and their three kids live in
Indianapolis and so were unable to join the group in
Gary on August 15.)
An Air Force veteran in his own right, Dr. Callaghan
was flight surgeon for the Thunderbirds in 1995-96,
and he is now Director of Physician Affairs at Saint
Anthony.
In fact, it was the good doctor himself who made
our glorious day on the sunny tarmac possible by phoning the Beacher and inviting yours truly and his
devoted wife to tag along with a contingent from
Chicago/Long Beach who would be on hand to greet
Capt. Callaghan on August 15 at the Gary Jet Center.
Talk about a tough assignment!!
Well, when a retired Air Force flight surgeon and
son of the late and highly decorated Air Force General
James Callaghan, invites you to take a close look at
the Air Force’s precision flying team, why you just have
to hop to and head for Gary. Especially if you happen
to be a former navy enlisted man.
So naturally Natalie and I were on hand at the Gary
Jet Center on August 15 to meet Dr. Callaghan and
his party, and we were indeed on our feet when
Captain Chris Callaghan himself arrived aboard a
Blackhawk helicopter.
He stepped off that aircraft in his crisp Thunderbirds
uniform looking like the ultimate recruiting poster.
He was, as we said in the navy, as squared away as
they come.
And, as we all soon discovered, he was the friendliest and most informative Air Force pilot we could ever
hope to meet.
And he was our personal tour guide for the six F16 jets (and two back-ups) that comprise the
Thunderbirds. Which, by the way,
are celebrating their 50th anniversary of public performances at air
shows around the country and
world.
For starters, Captain Callaghan
said he is the proud papa of a baby
girl named Ashley who arrived
safely in April. He and his wife
Kelly were wed at Nellis Air Force
Base in Las Vegas where the
Thunderbirds are based. On August
15, Kelly and Ashley were enjoying
the air-conditioned comfort of a
hotel in Chicago where Captain
Callaghan would join them later.
Captain Chris Callaghan (center) poses with part of the Chicago/Long
Beach contingent: (left to right) Phil Doran, Phil Doran Jr., Anne Oswald,
Connie Oswald, Captain Callaghan, Mary I. Doran, David Weber
and Lois Weber.
A Callaghan reunion at the Gary Jet Center: Capt. Chris Callaghan with
his brother Dr. Jim Callaghan and nephew Sean.
But first he had a whole flock of Chicago/Long
Beach folk to lead on a tour of the Thunderbirds.
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It’s too bad the Beacher isn’t available in video
format, because, like fighter pilots the world over,
Captain Callaghan conducted most of his tour with
animated hand gestures. For example, when he fielded a question from a bright child on why the number
5 was upside down on plane number five, he demonstrated with his hands that that particular aircraft
spends a lot of time upside down during air shows.
Each aircraft is numbered, of course, and the
upright pilots need at all times to see where number
five is in relation to their aircraft.
Got that?
The enlisted ground crew prepares the Thunderbirds for the air show.
Air Force pilots are always pointing toward the wild blue yonder.
If you are dazzled, just consider how tickled I was
to be in the company of a man who was graduated from
the U.S. Air Force Academy and who flew three tours
during the late 1990s patrolling one of the “no-fly” zones
over Iraq. He calmly told us how at the age of 25, he
was suddenly confronted by an Iraqi Mig fighter who
came right up the edge of the zone.
“But I didn’t get shot at,” Captain Callaghan said.
He kept his cool because he spent nearly three
years after graduation from the Air Force Academy
training to become a “go-to-war combat asset.”
Captain Callaghan initially flew the F-15, but
when he was selected to be part of the elite Thunderbirds
team, he had to qualify to fly the F-16 which can easily travel at two times the speed of sound.
An Air Force recruiting poster if ever there was one: Captain Chris
Callaghan with his plane number three of the famous Thunderbirds.
Callaghan
Continued on Page 78
A maintainer prepares Captain Callaghan’s plane for flight.
Proof that the Thunderbirds have performed around the world.
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Callaghan Continued from Page 77
As Captain Callaghan explained to
us all: “The F-16 is a single-engine,
multi-role fighter that can attack air
and ground targets. It turns tight,
accelerates fast, and looks cool.”
Yes, the F-16 costs a cool $20 million per copy, but both Callaghan
brothers argued that the price is well
worth it, not only because the plane
has successfully defended our freedom
time and again, but because it serves
as a powerful allure to future pilots.
Captain Callaghan said a survey of
military pilots found that many had
been bitten by the flying bug after seeing the Air Force Thunderbirds or
Navy Blue Angels at an air show.
Pilots like Captain Callaghan are
assigned to the Thunderbirds for two
years, and he will end his tour this
November. He will then have to
requalify for the F-15 and will be
assigned to a squadron at a base in
Alaska.
Meanwhile, there was the matter
of rehearsing for the two-day Chicago
Air & Water Show.
After informing us that his 6’3”, 200
lb. frame increases to 1,800 lbs. on
turns when the plane “pulls 9 Gs”,
Captain Callaghan assured us he
was quite comfortable in the cockpit,
despite the presence of some 200
switches and who knows what all
else.
All I know is I was mighty grateful that our skies are guarded by the
likes of the stalwart Captain Chris
Callaghan and his comrades.
After bidding us all a hearty
farewell, Captain Callaghan fell in line
with his five fellow pilots for a precision preparation to take-off. Then
they were off with a roar for a rehearsal
over the Chicago lakefront.
One second they were here, and the
other they were truly gone into the
wild, blue yonder.
We who were left behind all just
grinned at one another and agreed that
we wouldn’t trade places with those
people in the high-rises on Lake
Shore Drive for anything.
Not when we had just had the ultimate private tour of the Thunderbirds
by an officer and a gentleman named
Chris Callaghan.
August 28, 2003
The Thunderbirds are rarin’ to go.
The ground crew always walks the flight line looking for stones before every flight.
Leaving the flight line in good order.
Birds away!
August 28, 2003
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Chicago Air Show rest at
Gary: these are T-6
Texans.
The enlisted flight crew stands down after getting the Thunderbirds off safely.
Callaghan family portrait at the Gary Jet Center: Tommy, Bridget, and
Erin in foreground with Sue and Sean with Dr. Jim in background.
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on each side of the central brake pedal, were used for
acceleration.
On August 30, 1963, a direct “hot line” was established between the White House in Washington and
the Kremlin in Moscow.
On August 31, 1803, Lewis and Clark began their
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On August 31, 1881, the first United States tennis
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On August 31, 1886, 110 died in South Carolina as
the first recorded major earthquake in the United States
struck the Charleston area.
On August 31, 1887, inventor Thomas Edison
received a patent for his “Kinetoscope,” a device that
produced moving pictures.
On August 31, 1903, a Packard sedan completed a
52-day journey from San Francisco to New York, the
first time that an automobile had crossed the continent under its own power.
On September 1, 1859, the first Pullman sleeping
car was placed in service on a train operating between
Chicago and Bloomington, Illinois.
On September 1, 1875, novelist Edgar Rice Burroughs,
creator of the jungle born Tarzan, was born in Chicago.
On September 1, 1878, Emma Nutt became America’s
first female telephone operator. Within a few hours
her sister became the second.
On September 1, 1914, the last known passenger
pigeon died in the Cincinnati Zoo.
On September 1, 1972, in a drawn-out match held
in Reykjavik, Iceland, American Bobby Fischer won
the international chess crown, defeating Soviet player Boris Spassky in their final match.
On September 2, 1752, when the Gregorian calendar was adopted, it was necessary to make an adjustment that dropped eleven days. September 3 is a
day that never arrived in England, and neither did
the 10 days that should have followed. This decision
caused severe riots because the people were convinced that the government had stolen 11 days of their
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On September 2, 1789, the U.S. Treasury Department
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On September 2, 1993, the United States and
Russia agreed to form a joint partnership to build a
space station.
On September 3, 1783, the United States and Great
Britain signed the “Treaty of Paris,” bringing the
American Revolutionary War to an end.
On September 3, 1856, American architect Louis H.
Sullivan, who wrote numerous books and articles
calling for a new architectural style for America, was
born in Boston.
On September 3, 1894, Labor Day was celebrated
(as a legal public holiday) for the first time in the United
States.
On September 3, 1991, legendary film director
Frank Capra, who directed such classics as “Mr.
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 29
7:30-8:30 p.m. DUNE RIDGE AT DUSK. Walk with
a ranger on this moderate trail atop dune ridges,
through forest and along marshland to discover what
is happening in the “twilight zone.” Meet at Dune Ridge
Trailhead in Kemil Beach parking lot.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 30
1-2:30 p.m. CRESCENT DUNE DISCOVERY. This
newer addition to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore’s
beaches is also one of the most mysterious. Hike east
from Mount Baldy to discover the secrets of the
dunes. Meet at Mt. Baldy parking lot.
7:30-8:30 p.m. GET THE LEAD OUT. Wetlands act
as natural reservoirs for contaminants such as lead,
arsenic and mercury. Changes, natural or induced by
man, affect the distribution of these pollutants in the
wetland. Join a ranger at the National Lakeshore
Campground Amphitheater for this visual exploration into the science of Dune Country’s wetlands and
their relationship to groundwater.
For more information, phone 219/926-7561, ext. 225.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 30
11 a.m. PARK PATCH PROGRAM. Earn a state park
patch. Meet at the Nature Center. For ages 5 and up.
4 p.m. REPTILE REVIEW. Hear about a few of
Indiana’s native reptiles, then meet one up close and
personal. Meet at the Nature Center Auditorium.
7 p.m. NIGHT EYES. How can a raccoon get through
the woods without bumping into trees? Meet at the
Beach Pavilion and find out.
ALL DAY. PICK IT UP! Ask at the Nature Center for
details on this all day event in which you can win prizes.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 31
11 a.m. PARK PATCH PROGRAM. Meet at the Nature
Center.
2 p.m. CRAFT CORNER. Meet at the Nature Center
Deck to make a craft to take home.
ALL DAY. PICK IT UP! See description above.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 (LABOR DAY).
11 a.m. PARK PATCH PROGRAM
1 p.m. CRAFT CORNER. See description above.
ALL DAY. PICK IT UP! See description above.
For more information, phone 219/926-1390 or 9261952.
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PERSONAL SERVICES
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Anything which can be used or sold to benefit several local charities.
For more information Call Ed. Campion Sr. - Phone 219/879-2934
NEED A NERD? - We offer personable, responsive on-site PC repair and
network services to area homes, professional practices, and small business. Call 269-469-5088, or www.need-a-nerd.net
WEDDINGS YOUR WORDS YOUR WAY
Experienced, ordained minister will create and officiate a ceremony that reflects your dreams and ideals. Any location. Rev.
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CAN REPAIR MOST “WINDOWS” BASED HOME COMPUTERS.
Call 219/362-7543 for more information.
LOST - Pair of Men’s Eye Glasses - Long Beach
Between Stops 29 & 35 - Call 219/879-5794.
LEARNING - INSTRUCTION
PUBLIC SCHOOL MUSIC TEACHER.
Lessons / Entertainment — Call 219/872-1217.
BALLROOM DANCE LESSONS
At 4:00 p.m. ‘til 5:00 p.m. Would like to start 8/17/03.
Learn the dances One at a Time - 4 Weeks per dance - $30.00
Sign up now by calling 219/362-3698, ask for Patty, or leave message, and I will return the call ASAP.
(Intermediate Group Sundays at 5:00 p.m.}
(Private lessons by appointment only0
8872 W. 125 S. - LaPorte, IN 46350
(Rund alongside Purdue North Central Campus)
EXPERIENCED TUTOR - Math and Science Fundamentals.
For More Information and References, Call (219) 879-6145.
CLEANING - HOUSEKEEPING
FINISHING TOUCH: Residential & Specialty Cleaning Service
Professional - Insured - Bonded - Uniformed
#1 in Customer Satisfaction. Phone 219/872-8817.
CLEAN FOR A DAY CLEANING SERVICE - Home or Business
Pressure Wash Decks & Houses — Insured & Bonded
Call Wendy at 219/861-0458. — Email [email protected]
PERSONAL TOUCH CLEANING — Homes - Condos - Offices.
Day and afternoons available. - Call Darla at 219/879-2468.
When You Want Perfection - Insured & Bonded
J.P’S HOUSE, DECK & BOAT CLEANING
Home, Business, Rentals, Construction
J.P. 219-877-7300 — Email: [email protected]
SMILIN’ STOP 2 BEACHER - Reliable cleaning lady avail for
commercial & residential. Reasonable.
Excellent local beach references. Call 219/874-8264
BEACHSIDE HOUSE CLEANING
Serving The Beach Community - Reliable. References available
Call Shelly at 219/362-4189.
SUNSHINE CLEANING SERVICE
Weekly - Bi-weekly - Monthly - One time — Call 219/898-1396.
TWO DEPENDABLE WOMEN, Working as a Team to clean your
home. References & have own supplies. We do anything, from organizing to deep cleaning. Free estimates. Call 219/874-8348. Leave
message.
EXPERIENCED HOUSEKEEPER
References — Call 219/324-5446.
PICTURE PERFECT - Professional home cleaning with a personal touch.
Call Lisa Kay - 219/873-1894 - for a free in-home consultation.
FINAL TOUCH — House cleaning. Window washing.
Painting & yrd work. - 2/9/879-1429.
EVENTS
CHEROKEE PIPE CIRCLE - Everyone Is Welcome To Come Pray &
Sing. 2ND Monday Of Each Month; SEPT. 8TH/OCT 13TH. - 7:00-
9:00 p.m. The Michigan City Fish & Game Club, 3091 East Michigan
Blvd., Michigan City. No one is refused for lack of donation.
Donation is $5.00 + tobacco. Bring a drum or rattle if you have one.
Also, a pillow or blanket to sit on. Any questions, call Laura,
219/878-1769.
HEALTH & PHYSICAL FITNESS
• • • MASSAGE THERAPY & WELLNESS CENTER • • •
Therapeutic Massage • Acupuncture * Brain Gym • QiGong Classes •
Reflexology • Healing Touch • Feldenkrais® • Personal Fitness Training
Dog Massage Classes • Gift Certificates
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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 219/878-1791.
HANDYMAN - Antenna service. Phone & TV jacks. House wiring.
Sinks. Toilets. Countertops. Carpentry. Full house rehab work.
Beach Stairway Repair & Refurbishing.
DR. TOM’S SERVICE CLINIC - 219/778-4036
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Is your list of household repair & maintenance projects growing?
Small jobs welcome. - Quality Work. — Call Ed Berent @ 219/879-8200.
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J’S GUTTER SERVICE
Gutters and downspouts cleaned and repaired. Reasonable prices.
219/879-5253 — FREE PICK-UP SERVICE for usable/unwanted
household articles, or what have you - yard & garages sales.
219/879-5253
D & J CONSTRUCTION
All types of siding. Soffit, fascia, decks, roofing - including rubber.
Concrete flat work, painting, etc. Fully insured
For Free Estimate Call 219/851-2722.
WILL INSTALL windows, doors, siding, decks. Will also do plumbing, and hang, finish & paint drywall. Also framing, etc.
Call Bob at 219/716-0049
DIVERSIFIED SKILLS & LABOR SERVICES - 25 years experience,
specializing in home improvement. Easy Rates For All Needs,
including the delivery & assembly of household furnishings, etc.
Free estimates & discounts for seniors and disabled. Lawn maintenance, landscaping, painting, decks, weatherproofing, flooring, roofing, doors, windows, gutters, kitchen & baths, sidewalks, driveways,
black topping
Call 219/879-4735 for anything you need. Thanks in advance.
GENERAL CONTRACTORS
ATTENTION PROPERTY OWNERS
NEW ON THE BLOCK
MJM GENERAL CONTRACTORS - 219/926-5052 - 219/808-9366
20 YEARS EXPERIENCE RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL
NEW - REMODEL - ADDITIONS - HOME REPAIRS
FROM CONCRETE TO ROOF
WE WELCOME SMALL JOBS - FREE ESTIMATES.
PAINTING-DRYWALL-WALLPAPER
THE A & L PAINTING COMPANY — INTERIOR & EXTERIOR
20-YEARS EXPERIENCE References. Reasonable.
We also Power Wash, Seal & Paint Decks. Ph. 219/778-4145.
PROFESSIONAL FINISHES - 219/326-6175, or 219/363-1812
Interior/exterior Painting - Wallpaper removal
Pressure Washing - Deck Sealing
20 Years experience - references available
BENJAMIN MOORE PAINTS
JEFFERY J. HUMAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR PAINTING & STAINING
Custom Woodwork - Custom Decorating - Hang/Finish Drywall
25-Years experience. Insured. Ph. 219/326-8512.
WISTHOFF PAINTING — REFERENCES
Small Jobs Welcome — Call 219/874-5279
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ALL BRIGHT PAINTING - Interior/exterior. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Free estimates. Licensed & insured. 219/879-7199.
WARREN PAINTING & PRESSURE WASH - Interior & Exterior.
Decks washed & sealed - Free estimates — Call 219/872-6424
MAIDENA MASTER PAINTERS & REMODELING
Maidena Painting has expanded to include remodeling.
Same great quality, competitive prices. Clean, careful work.
Call 219/861-9888 for free estimates.
QUALITY PAINTING - 10 Years experience. - int/ext - from Gary to
New Buffalo. Call Frank for a free estimate. 219/879-1545. Leave
message.
LANDSCAPE-Lawns-Clean Up, Etc. — H & D TREE SERVICE and LANDSCAPING, INC. —
Full service tree and shrub care. Trimming, planting, removal.
Firewood, snowplowing, excavating. — Call 872-7290.
FREE ESTIMATES
HEALY’S LANDSCAPING & MATERIALS
[email protected]
219/879-5150
218 State Road 212 — Michigan City, Indiana 46360
LARGEST SELECTION OF STONE IN AREA
Limestone - Granite - Quartzite - Bluestone - Sandstone
Veneers - Mexican Beach Stone - Boulders - Outcropping
Slate - River-rock - Flagstone - Wall Stone - Fieldstone.
INSTALLATION AVAILABLE!
CALL NOW FOR SPRING!
Snowplowing & Firewood AVAILABLE
JIM’S LAWN SERVICE Call for your 2003 Spring Clean-Up and Mowing Service
Free Estimates - 219/874-2715. Leave message
THINK FALL Let Us Be Your One-Stop Store
Mulches - Topsoil - Rock’s - Boulders
Same day delivery in most cases
We also provide maintenance (Commercial and Residential)
H&S SERVICES —2621 E. US HIGHWAY 12
(Across from Karwick Plaza)
Call 219/872-8946
ADNAN’S BEST SERVICE -SENIOR DISCOUNT
Yard Clean-Up - Mowing - Ext. Power Wash Stain & Sealer , Build
decks. Free Est. 1-877/651-9178, 219/878-1563 Leave message.
CHUCK’S LANDSCAPING AND TREE SERVICE.
Custom landscape design & installation. Tree & shrub planting.
Compete Lawn Renovation, i.e., Seed & Sod - Mulch & River Rock.
Retaining Walls & Planters: Rock. Block Flagstone Timbers. Railroad ties.
Drain Tile Installation for Water Control
Brick patios — Driveway designs
High tolerance tree and stump removal — Tree and bush removal
Insured and References - Senior Discount.
ONE CALL DOES IT ALL
219/874-8785
• • • CAPPY’S LAWN CARE • • •
Spring Clean-Up • Free Estimates — 219/874-3580.
SMALL’S GARDEN CENTER & DEPT. 9 GIFTS INC.
Custom Landscape Design & Installation - Tree & shrub planting
Visit our 13-acre Garden Center & 7,000 sq.ft. Gift Shop
Retaining Walls - Brick Patios - Walks - Driveway Designs
Yard Clean Ups - Stone Driveways.
Redd, Brown, Hardwod, Log chip mulches, Top soil, Wash stone,
Rock & Boulders, Plus 12 Decorative Stone. — Same Day Delivery. Open 7 Days - Phone 219-778-2568 — 1551 E. US Hwy 20, LaPorte
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
• • ATTENTION DRIVERS - NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY • •
TMC Transportation needs drivers. $650 Guaranteed weekly, potential to earn $900 per week, or more, and still be OFF WEEKENDS!!!
FOR CDL TRAINING, CALL 1-800-882-7364
IN NEED OF CHILDCARE FOR ONE YEAR OLD Non-smoker. Days (Mon/Fri). Prefer our home, but will consider
beach area home. Call evenings ONLY. - 219/873-9020.
August 28, 2003
SERVERS: IMMEDIATE OPENINGS
Opportunities for qualified waiters & waitreses to join the area’s top
service team now. Great clientele, outstanding money, plenty of
shifts & health insurance. Apply in person between 2 p.m & 6 p.m.
(except on Tuesdays), or call for and appointment. - 269/4695950.
MILLER’S RESTAURANT, RED ARROW HWY. UNION PIER, MI
WANT TO BUY OR SELL
ART & OFFICE SUPPLIES (FIRME’S)
(2 Stores) 11th & Franklin Streets, Michigan City - 219/874-3455
Highway 12, Beverly Shores - Just West of Traffic Light.
BEDDING CONNECTION II
2701 Franklin Street
By The Train Tracks
Your One Stop Bedding Shop
219-879-3742
STREET PAVING R BRICKS — Good for Walkways
and Driveways. - .50¢ to $1.00 - Call 219/878-3837
ANTIQUE SLOT MACHINES, for private use only.
Call (Chicago Connection) ask for Dick — 219/872-4358.
PLAIN AND FANCY ANTIQUES
5395 W. Johnson Road, LaPorte, IN — 219/362-5277
Buying & Selling Quality Antiques
“Lots of Lodge/Cottage”
TWO GRAVE SITES
Swan Lake - Best Offer — Call 219/874-7373
Sofa, Coffee Table, 2 End Tables, 2 Table Lamps•••$395.00
Or Sofa Only••••Or Tables & Lamps Only
EXECUTIVE STYLE COMPUTER DESK - CONCEALED CPU STORAGE. Concealed monitor shelf. Pull-out keyboard shelf.
3 Drawers. Large work area - $90.00 — Call 219/874
WOODEN BUNK BEDS - Top single - Bottom double - $200.00 219/872-8644. Weekends only.
WANT TO BUY A COMPETITIVE ROAD BICYCLE - 24/25 “ Frame.
Call Zoe at 269/469-3285.
SAY GOOD-BYE TO HIGH PHONE BILLS.
New local phone service, with free unlimited nationwide long distance. Call 877/430-4518. Local agents needed.
LOOKING FOR LOG OR ANTIQUE BEDROOM FURNITURE
(KING SIZE BED) - Call 773/472-7316.
PAINTED FURNITURE - Stained Glass for the Home and Garden.
August 30th & 31st. 9 ‘til 4. - 2936 Mt. Claire Way, Long Beach.
BEAUTIFUL YELLOW NAPE AMAZON PARROT - 17 Years old. Great
talker. Healthy. Needs a lot of attention and loving care. $1,300.,
with cage, or Best Offer. Call 219/785-4030. Leave message.
YAMAHA G-1 BABY GRAND PIANO
Walnut. 5’2”. - Call 219/926-1066. Leave message.
INNKEEPER MOVING SALE - Tall Oaks Inn, Grand Beach,
corner of Station & Crescent. Labor Day weekend,
Friday-Monday. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. central.
2 REFRIGERATORS, $150. Ea. - Kitchen table w/6 chairs, $150.
Wardrobe boxes, $4.00 ea. - 2 Pioneer floor speakers, $75.00.
Washer & dryer, $100.00 ea. — 219/874-5314
REAL ESTATE
COMMERCIAL - RENTALS/LEASE/SELL
GOLDEN SANDES STORE AND LOCK
4407 E. U.S. 12 (@ Hwy. 212) Michigan City, IN. 219/879-5616.
OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE IN POPULAR HACIENDA BUILDING
Sizes from 720 SF up to 1750 SF.
For more information call 219/874-8748
OFFICE SUITE @ 2811 E. MICHIGAN BLVD, MICHIGAN CITY
3 Private Offices & Receptionist Area. All expenses except phone, paid.
Near main hwys. & I-94. Lighted Marquee. Well Maintained Ample
Parking.
Call 219-879-9188
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YOUR FIRST LINK TO NORTHWEST INDIANA
RENTAL INDIANA
HOUSE FOR RENT IN LONG BEACH
3/BR. Across from lake. Great view & beach. Call 219/874-8692.
August 28, 2003
LONG BEACH COZY 4/BR HOUSE AT STOP 15 (Across from Beach)
Fireplace and Large Deck. No pets. Call 708/579-1745.
LONG BEACH HOUSE FOR RENT - Great location, very close to
beach and park. 4/BR, 2/Bath. A/C. W/D. New kitchen w/DW. Deck
w/BBQ. Cable TV. - Avail after 8/16/03 - Short/Long term. — Call
312/953-9570.
COTTAGE FOR RENT IN MICHIANA SHORES
Fireplace. Loft. Deck. Big Yard. — Call 219/879-1299
DUNESCAPE BEACH CLUB
LAKEFRONT CONDOS — 2 and 3 bedrooms.
June, July & Aug. — $1400. To $2000. Per wk. w/1 month min.
DUNESCAPE REALTY - 219/872-0588.
LAKE MICHIGAN VACATION RENTALS
502 & 510 Lake Shore Drive
(219) 879-5099 - Fax: (219) 879-1870
The beach on Lake Michigan is just 1 block from our fully furnished 1, 2,
& 3 Bedroom units. All appliances -washer/dryer, air conditioning,
phone, microwave, cable TV, towels & linens, and all essential cooking
& eating utensils. Rates from $ 950 - $ 1,450 per week. NO PETS !
See our website at: www.djheckman.com
or email us at:
[email protected]
MICHIANA-2 furnished/fully loaded/renovated guest homes. Close to
Stop #37 beach and park. No pets. $975-$1195/wkly.. 773-457-4763.
<http://www.VRBO.com>, listings #7770 and 5881 [email protected].
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MICHIANA SHORES - HILLTOP HIDEAWAY
Fall/Winter Rental - Perfect for single, Artist, Writer.
Call 219/878-0813
[email protected]
•• LOVELY 3/BR, 2/BATH RANCH with graciously
landscaped yard & 2 car garage. Avail after Labor Day for $800/mo +
utilities.
•• SOLID 3/BR, 1 1/2 Bath Ranch with walk-out basement. Avail in
Sept. for $700/mo + utilities.
•• BEACH SIDE COTTAGE -3/BR, I/Bath. $1,000/mo.
Call Debbie Burke at 219/872-4000..
MERRION & ASSOCIATES REALTORS
219/872-4000 www.merrionandassoc.com
New Lake Front Condo with boat slip on Pine Lake
Weekly or annual rentals (219) 874-8748
VINTAGE ELEGANCE IN HISTORIC ELSTON GROVE
Walk to train, shops, & fine dining. Walk or bike to finest beaches.
Bright, Large studio/1 bedroom. Lots of windows, big closets, laundry.
Close to casino. Gas heat included. - $395/$495. — 219/324-2611.
SHERIDAN BEACH - Spectacular 3 bedroom house overlooking lake.
4 decks, fireplace, 2 car garage w/storage. Long-term rental starting
Sept. 1 $1,400/mo. Furnished or Unfurnished 630-852-5414
INDIANA, LaPORTE, SHORE ACRES ON PINE LAKE -1/2 Block to
beach. Sunny 3/BR, 1 + 1/2 Baths, spacious eat in country kitchen.
Family room. Enjoy fireplace in living room, and 1 - in the lower level
family room. The rental fee, for this great family home: $800/month.
For more information & viewing appointment, call 708/845-1025.
FLINT LAKE-VALPARAISO - Charming hillside house surrounded by
trees. Spacious living room. Fireplace. Big Country Kitchen. 1/BR.
Glassed in study. Steps to the beach. Peaceful. Perfect for writer,
artist, or teacher. $720/month. — Call 219/771-2779.
LONG BEACH HOUSE FOR RENT ON LAKE SHORE DRIVE
3/BR. AC. FP. Furn. Avail Sept thru May. $750/mo + util.
Call 708/424-8756, or 219/874-8428.
Call 708/424-8756, or 219/874-8428.
“SHORELAND HILLS 10 MONTH RENTAL
3/BR, 2/Bath. Furnished. Washer/Dryer. 2 Blocks to Lake.
Avail 8/23/03 to 6/23/04. $675 per month includes lawn/leaf maint.,
but not utilities. No pets. Call Bob N. at 800/899-2699,
or Clare N. at 708/579-1193. “Must See to Appreciate.”
LONG BEACH WINTER RENTAL —Clean, furnished, 3/BR, 2/Bath.
Nicely decorated. Air, large deck.1/2 Block to beach. $775/mo.
Avail Mid September —Call 219/874-6476.
LONG BEACH AREA - STOP 33 - Very attractive 4/BR, 2/bath summer home. Patio. Lovely surroundings. Family room, deck, screened
porch, laundry. AC. Very close to lake. Avail Aug 16 thru Sept..
$1,500/wk.
Call 708/784-9866.
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ATTENTION TEACHERS - Winter rental. 4/BR, 2/Bath, completely
furnished home. Washer/dryer. TV/VCR. Full kitchen.
Avail Sept-June. $900/mo. + utilities. - Call 773/233-8630.
GREAT NEW LOFT SPACE. Rehabbed. 2/Baths. Large master,
fireplace, ceramic, skylights. Franklin St., Mich. City. 2,000 Sq. Ft.
$950.00 plus utilities.— 219/712-4185.
DUNELAND BEACH, STOP 33, SUMMER RENTAL
4/BR house. Short walk to private secured beach. Cable. Local
phone. Avail thru Sept. Weekly rentals or longer.
Call 219/874-4660. Or 219/861-7964 — Email: [email protected]
PLYMOUTH COTTAGE - Fully furnished, fully renovated Sheridan Beach
house. Lakeside, off Lake Shore Drive, between Stops 4 & 5. 4/BR,
sleeps 8. Secluded patio screened porch, private beach path just steps to
the lake. Great weeks still available May-September
Call Beth at 630/378-5364.
4 /BR BI-LEVEL, 2,000 SQ/FT. - Refinished hardwood floors. New
roof, stove, fridge, carpet. - $98,900. $3,000 down. $575/mo.mort.,
lease with option. Two short blocks behind Beachwalk.
INDIANA LAKESHORE REAL ESTATE — 219/874-4023
MILLER BEACH - 1 BR flat, 900 sq. ft., fully furnished, panoramic view of
lake, 100 yds. from beach, NO pets, smoking, children. $700 wk.
Avail after Aug 18th. - 219-938-6384 for brochure or leave message.
YEAR ROUND RENTAL MICHIANA SHORES - Cozy knotty pine, near
the beach. Fully furnished 3/BR-2/Bath. Deck. Screened porch.
WBFP, AC, DW, W/D. $850/mo + utilities. Avail Sept 5th.
Call 847/675-3955, or 219/874-8336.
WINTER RENTAL - Sept- May. 3-4/BR, 2/Bath fully furn. home with
great lake views on Lake Shore Dr. $1100/mo. - 219/861-0082.
ADORABLE SHERIDAN BCH COTTAGE FOR WINTER RENTAL
$900/mo + utilities. Avail Oct 1st thru April - Call 630/778-1005
WINTER RENTAL/POSSIBLE YEAR-ROUND
3/BR. Totally furnished. Heat & electric included.
View of Lake Michigan. - Call 773/238-8633.
FOR RENT 615 WESTWOOD WAY - 2/BR, 1/Bath. $650/mo. Tenant
pays utilities. Completely furnished. 2 1/2 Blocks to Beach.
Avail Sept - June 10, 2004. - CALL 219/874-7070.
WINTER RENTAL - MICHIANA SHORES —4/BR, 2/Bath. Furnished
Avail Sept-May. $1,000 + utilities. - Call 219/874-5090.
RENTALS MICHIGAN
BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE MICHIANA COTTAGE FOR SUMMER RENTAL
One block from beautiful Lake Michigan Beach at Stop 39. Fully furnished—
Charming Deco decor. Air conditioned, forty windows to catch lake
breezes. Sleeps up to eight persons. Three bedrooms. Two full baths.
Two woodburning fireplaces. New kitchen. Secluded forty oak tree landscape with Adirondack chairs and hammocks. TVs with cable and movie
channels. BBQ grill. Available May onward through October and selected winter holidays. Pets welcome.
Call [773] 528-0825 or [773] 281-7100. Prefer longer tenancy, but willing to consider weekly rentals with excellent tenants.
MICHIGAN, GRAND BEACH. Lake front home, just 42 steps down to
this private beach on Lake Michigan. Enjoy magnificent sunsets
from the deck. Golf and tennis are within walking distance.
Avail Sept 15, 2003 thru April 30, 2004 for a rental fee of $625/mo.
For more information & viewing appointment, call 708/845-1025.
MICHIANA, MI - STOP 39 - WINTER
3/BR, 2/Bths. Completely furnished with country charm. TV/VCR
Washer/dryer, microwave, freezer. Spacious grounds. I block from lake.
air conditioning, Gas heat. Avail Sept to June . $695/mo.+ utilities.
Call 269/469-5263
NEW BUFFALO - 2ND FLOOR. One bedroom. Newly decorated.
Lots of light. $450.00 plus utilities. - Call 219/712-4185.
FLORIDA RENTALS
FLORIDA KEY’S OCEANFRONT CONDO AVAIL FOR RENT
Swimming Pool. Tennis Courts. Gorgeous View with 2 Bedrooms
& 2 Baths. Weekly rental, $750.00. — Call 219/872-5127.
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE LONG BEACH, IN. - 5/BR, 2/Bath Home. 2 Blocks to Lake
Hardwood floors throughout. Ceramic kitchen. Louvered doors.
2820 ELBRIDGE WAY. Appointment only - 708/349-1437
CHARMING LONG BEACH COTTAGE at Stop 26.
3/BR, 1/Bath located between lake and Old School/Golf Course.
400,000. Call 219/878-8812. - Realtors welcome.
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August 28, 2003
Off the Book Shelf
by Sally Carpenter
Moon’s Crossing by Barbara Croft
The fair was over, but Moon could not go home. Every
time he pictured himself returning, a failed man
squirming beneath forgiveness, he found another reason to stay in Chicago. He missed them, of course, Mae
and the boy, and tried to write more than once, but the
words wouldn’t come. It wasn’t only the money he
had lost. It was something deeper, some energy. The
dream had been there. He had seen it, walked along
the paths of a bright new world.
Disillusionment is a sickness. It starts small, but
it gradually and steadily seeps into every pore of
your body, turning the world into a hollow mockery
of what you think it should be. Jim Moon was a disillusioned man. Born in Iowa in 1846, he joined the
Union Army during the Civil War while still a teenager, and returned home several years later not understanding how his world could have changed so much.
Nothing seemed right to this sensitive artist.
The war had changed everything. Not obviously at
first, but the ground had shifted. Industry had taken
hold, bending men to its needs. Farming had changed.
Steam power, boom times. A lot of the boys were drifting toward the cities. Money was easy got, Moon
heard.
So it wasn’t surprising that one night after supper,
Moon told his parents that he was leaving. He wandered the country for many years, drawing what he
saw, writing in his journal, always on the lookout for
his Utopia. And then in the fall of 1892 Moon was passing back through Iowa and met Miss Mae Eliza
Stanton Greentree, who owned a house of sorts and
a scruffy farm her father had left her. She was twenty-five years old, and Moon was forty-six.
He tried. He really did. He married Mae and she
gave birth to a son they named Winslow, but something was still missing. It was then Moon read in the
paper about the Columbian World’s Exhibition held
in Chicago; the great White City of the future. Moon
was excited. The fair was bringing together the greatest minds of the day, from artists to scientists. He had
to go.
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Arriving at the fair, he almost immediately loses
the $40 he had taken from Mae’s cookie jar to a con
artist. He then meets up with an unsavory character
named Nick, (was their meeting really an accident?)
and a beautiful young woman who is way, way out of
Moon’s league.
The three explore the fair together, but you just know
that Nick is hiding something. A secretive, confusing
man, he accidently meets Mae Moon when she comes
to Chicago looking for her husband. Does he lead
her to Jim? Of course not. After the fair closes, Nick
even manages to get Moon mixed up in the Pullman
strike of 1894.
That’s the background of this story which begins
with Moon’s death, suicide actually. The story gives
us three stories that radiate out from Moon’s “crossing.” First there is Moon’s story; then we read about
his son, Winslow, and the strange headstone for his
father that is sent to him (C.O.D.). Finally there is the
young woman who seemed to be living with Moon at
the end of his life, and the policeman who tries to find
some sensational reason for Moon’s death. The author
does such a deft job of intertwining these stories
that just seem to meld into each other.
Moon’s Crossing shows us that dying is not necessarily
just the ending of one life. Moon’s departure from this
world had an influence on various persons’ lives; an
influence that would not have happened if he had lived.
Author Croft also does an outstanding job of making the reader understand what life was life at the end
of the 19th century: old ways clashing with newfangled inventions and the promise of a better future. It
must have been, as Jim Moon is witness, a very confusing time in which to live. The author’s description
of the White City and the electricity it generated in
its visitors comes to vivid life. The despair of urban
living was lost when one entered the White City. A bright,
shiny new world of the future was laid out for the visitor to stare open-mouthed at. No wonder Jim Moon
didn’t want to leave.
It’s only two hundred pages long, but Moon’s
Crossing holds an entertaining and imaginative read.
Take this one along to the beach—it’s out in oversize
paperback; how portable can you get?
Till next time, happy readi
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872-4000
MERRION & ASSOCIATES REALTORS, INC.
FAX (219) 872-4182
Specializing in Distinctive Properties
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707 Washington Street, Michigan City, IN
Country living, fresh air and room for the kids and the garden to grow! Cozy living room with wood burning stove and sky
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147,000
Pay attention to details in this professionally decorated home!
• beautiful hardwood floors
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• cozy fireplace
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Would you enjoy a “peaceful lake setting” with fishing rights?
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235,000
A natural beauty! From the moment you drive to this beautifully
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$
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ON LAKE MICHIGAN SINCE 1920
T 1401 Lake Shore Drive
3100 Lake Shore Drive
AT THE SIGN OF THE SAILBOAT
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CRB, CRS, GRI
Broker/Owner
(219) 874-5209
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YOU’LL ENJOY THIS lovely 2 story A-frame on the hillside of Lake Shore
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$
750,000
UNDER CONSTRUCTION in Long Beach Cove. Soaring 2 story glass atrium on 80' of waterfront frames view of placid Lake Claire. 3 bedrooms, 31⁄2 baths.
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$
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549,000
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GRI
Managing Broker
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limestone fireplace in living room, second fireplace in family room. Sliding doors
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888,000
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Short walk to private
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$
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$
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$
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