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Michiana Shores Volunteer Fire Department Gets Federal Grant
by Rick A. Richards
Michiana Shores perfectly defines “sleepy lakefront community.” With a population of just 333
people living in a community that covers just 0.3
square miles, talk at town council meetings is usually dominated by such things as tree trimming,
leaf pickup, snow removal and the occasional building permit.
A front view of the Michiana Shores Volunteer Fire Department and
Michiana Shores Town Hall on El Portal. (Photo by Rick A. Richards)
At each town council meeting, Chief Jim Imes of
the Michiana Shores Volunteer Fire Department
gives his monthly report. But last month, instead of
the usual numbers of mutual aid runs and emergency calls, Imes announced one of the biggest pieces of
news since the department moved into its current
building a decade ago.
The Michiana Shores Volunteer Fire Department
(MSVFD) has been given a $190,000 Assistance to
Firefighter Grant (AFG) through the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Imes said the money
will be used to buy a new tanker, replacing an aging
International Harvester PayStar 5000 that was acquired in 1974. The tanker is a converted concrete
truck, said Imes.
The chief added that the department is contributing $10,000 in order to receive the grant and pointed out that no local tax money was involved in the
purchase. The $10,000 was raised through regular
fund-raising efforts by the department like pancake
breakfasts, fish fries and other community events.
Imes pointed out that while 70 percent of Michiana Shores is serviced by hydrants, there are places
in the town where a tanker is needed to supply water. In addition, Imes said some hydrants are capable of producing only 500 gallons a minutes, and
in case of a fire, between 1,500 and 2,000 gallons a
minute is needed. A pumper is used to supplement
low-pressure hydrants.
“It’s going to be late fall before we get the new
pumper,” said Imes. “We still have to spec it out and
then place the order. When it arrives it will have a
2,000 gallon capacity and it will be a lot more maneuverable than the one we have now. Plus, it will
have the latest safety systems.”
While the current pumper has a 3,000 gallon capacity, it was too large to get onto some of the town’s
narrow, hilly and winding streets, and in the spring,
it was too heavy and damaged streets affected by
the winter frost and freeze.
“This is our first new truck since 1975,” said Imes,
who said that while the department’s Rescue Squad
was purchased in 2008, it was actually a used vehicle that had been in service since 2004.
The department’s secondary pumper was 36
years old when it was replaced last year with a
2002 American La-France truck. “That truck was
the first one on the scene of the airplane crash into
the Potomac in Washington, D.C.,” said Imes. “New
This display of the history of Michiana Shores VFD greets visitors to
Michiana Shores Town Hall. (Photo by Rick A. Richards)
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it would have cost between $300,000 and $500,000.
I think we got a good deal on it. We paid $125,000
because it had been a manufacturer’s demo, so we
essentially got a new piece of equipment.”
Imes said he’s proud of the work that the 18-member department does throughout the year. “These
guys are putting their lives on the line every time
they go out on a call – and they’re not getting paid
for it.” He said that in 2010, the department responded to 108 calls, including 30 structure fires.
The remainder was split between medical calls, car
fires and other emergencies.
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Michiana Shores
VFD Chief James
A. Imes is flanked
by the department’s
two pumpers while
he discusses a
$190,000 grant
recently awarded
the department by
FEMA.
(Photo by Rick A.
Richards)
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That’s why Imes said he wants to make sure every person on the department has the best equipment and turnout gear available. To outfit one firefighter, said Imes, costs about $2,200.
“Safety is our paramount concern. That’s the least
we can do for what they do for the community,” said
Imes. “And the residents need to know that in an
emergency our equipment can get to them.”
Michiana Shores VFD is responsible not only for
Michiana Shores, but has mutual aid agreements
with Long Beach, Duneland Beach, Grand Beach,
Mich., Springfield Township, and New Buffalo
Township, Mich.
And while most calls in recent years have been
routine, Imes said Michiana Shores doesn’t have to
look too far in the past to talk about responding to
a major fire. Three decades ago, Imes was literally
shaken out of his bed when Michiana Gas Service
on U.S. 12 went up in a ball of fire. Several propane and gas tanks blew up and departments from
around the area responded.
“That was a big one,” said Imes, who remembers
taking cover to avoid the debris from the tanks that
were being launched into the air because of the explosions.
“Thankfully, nobody was hurt,” he said.
MSVFD
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This 36-year-old tanker, which sits on a converted concrete truck chassis,
will be replaced by the Michiana Shores VFD later this year with a new,
more manueverable and safer tanker through a $190,000 FEMA grant.
(Photo by Rick A. Richards)
MSVFD
But Imes said his department is willing to do
what it takes in order get the funding needed to
serve the community. It’s been that way since 1954
when the Michiana Shores VFD was incorporated.
Until the new pumper arrives, Imes said the department will continue to use its 36-year-old pumper. In the meantime, the department is trying to decide the best way to get rid of the pumper.
“Under terms of the grant, it can’t be sold to another department. The title will have to read ‘Not
for Emergency Use,’” said Imes. “It’s really pretty
well used up.”
The only options are to give it away to another
government agency for different use, junk it for
truck parts or donate it to someone to refurbish it.
Imes said a decision hasn’t been made yet on what
will happen to the old tanker.
Continued from Page 3
Imes is a retired facility engineer from Sullair and
has been a part of the department for more than 30
years. He has served as chief for the past 18 years.
One of the reasons Imes said the department decided to acquire a new tanker is because the current one is starting to show its age. “Everything still
works, but it’s 36 years old. You need know that it’s
going to be reliable every time. When we have an
emergency, it has to work.”
Imes said the department applied for a FEMA
grant the previous two years, but was turned down
each time. This time it was accepted. The money
is part of a $350 million pool of funds that FEMA
is distributing to fire departments and other emergency responders around the country.
Across Indiana, 80 percent of the state receives
fire protection from volunteer departments like Michiana Shores. It’s one reason there is so much competition for FEMA grants and other similar funding.
The Michiana Shores VFD Rescue Squad is a 2004 American
La-France and is the one vehicle that responds to every call.
(Photo by Rick A. Richards)
Michiana Shores Volunteer
Fire Department Facts
• Current Equipment
Rescue Squad, 2004 American La-France
Pumper, 1981, Pierce
Pumper, 2002, American La-France
Tanker, 1981, made by Four Guys Inc.
• Current Officers
James A. Imes, fire chief
Garry Bendix, assistant fire chief
Marge Wozniak-Owens, secretary-treasurer
• Current Membership Level
18 firefighters who are certified EMTs and
paramedics.
This 2002 American La-France pumper is the largest and newest pumper
in the Michiana Shores VFD’s fleet. (Photo by Rick A. Richards)
The department was incorporated April 25,
1954, to provide fire protection. In the early
1980s, the department began providing certified medical non-transport support.
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The Real World of New Zealand
Thursday, February 10 • 5-8 pm EST
Join The Flying Carpet Travelogue Association and Rick
Howard as you explore “The
Real World of New Zealand”
from the armchair comfort of
the Elston Performing Arts Theater, Detroit and Spring Street
on Thurs., Feb. 17 at 7 p.m.
Single session admission - $5.00
donation at the door.
Rick Howard
There are two large and spectacular islands located just over twelve hundred
miles off the eastern coast of Australia. These islands offer the visitor an entire gamut of action, adventure, history and beauty.
Auckland, which is on the southern island, is
filled with open, friendly people who are quite happy to show visitors the open spaces and incredible
scenery of their homeland. Most of the New Zealanders live on the North Island, with its warmer
climate, thriving action and adventure sports.
New Zealanders have a love of nature and adventure. Jet boats were invented here and bungee
jumping began here. As a tourist, you can bungee
from the high bridges, or speed along tranquil rivers on powerful jet boats almost anywhere in the
country. Paragliding, soaring, trekking, fishing and
scuba diving are also popular sports.
New Zealand also has a fascinating history. The
Maori, New Zealand’s native people, have one of the
richest and most interesting cultures of any South
Sea Island civilizations. Both warlike and artistic,
you can feel the Maori influence everywhere. The
people of New Zealand were also very progressive;
welfare and social security are part of their government.
The South Island of New Zealand is colder and
much less populated than the North Island, but the
most beautiful scenery can be found here. Helicopter
flights to huge glaciers and winding roads through
breathtaking mountains are a big draw. The South
Island is truly one of nature’s wonderlands.
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What’s Happening at Fernwood
Book Group
Fernwood’s book group is back from winter hiatus.On Sat., Feb. 26, at 10:30 a.m. MI time, they
will discuss Kitchen Literacy: How We Lost the
Knowledge of Where Our Food Comes From by Ann
Vileisis.
Railway Garden in Conservatory
The railway exhibit in the conservatory continues
through February with a train running on the high
track and the popular “butterfly” eggliner running
on the lower track. Bring the whole family!
Chicago Flower and Garden Show
Join the Fernwood staff for a fun-filled day at
Chicago’s Navy Pier for the 17th annual Chicago
Flower & Garden Show. Fee $80 (Members $65). Includes transportation and admission. Lunch is on
your own at Navy Pier. Registration by March 4.
Cacao Trees and Chocolate
Back by popular demand! On Sun., Feb. 13, noon
to 1:30 p.m., Steve Bornell will talk with kids about
where chocolate comes from. Then Chef Tim Carrigan will discuss how chocolate is made and its
uses as he helps kids make chocolate candy in celebration of Valentine’s Day. Fee $24 (Members $20).
Registration is required by Fri., Feb. 11.
Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve, 13988 Range Line Road, Niles, MI. Website:
www.fernwoodbotanical.org; phone: 269.695.6491;
or e-mail [email protected]
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Music by “Wild” Bill Serles beginning at 3pm
Sunday Feb 13 noon - 4pm
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Tues., Feb. 15 at 7:00 p.m. at the La Porte County
Historical Society Museum. It is located at 2405
Indiana Ave. (US 35) at the south entrance to La
Porte.
There has been a change in the previously announced program. Dick Reel, retired Extension Educator in both 4-H and Leadership-Community Development will be the guest speaker. After 34 years,
he retired and now spends much of his time hand
hewing wooden bowls and coordinating activities in
Pioneer Land at the fairgrounds. He will present an
update and future plans of the development of Pioneer Land. He will also display his collection of old
metal and wooden toys.
Membership dues are due for the year 2011. A
number of events are planned to be presented in
the meeting room during 2011—as a member of the
society, attend these without paying admission fee
to the museum and also enjoy visiting the museum
as often as you wish throughout the year free. Remember a friend or relative with a gift membership.
The facility is handicapped accessible and guests
are welcome.
For more information about the society and its
museum, visit www.laportecountyhistory.org
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Folk Musician Concert at Box Factory
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On Sat., Feb. 12th, Riversong Music Society will
present two of America’s most outstanding folk musicians, Cindy Kallet and Grey Larsen, in concert
at the Box Factory for the Arts, 1101 Broad St., St.
Joseph, MI, starting at 8 p.m. MI time.
The duo’s repertoire includes Cindy’s sparkling
original songs, distinctive settings of traditional
Irish music, Scandinavian fiddle duets, old-time
fiddle and guitar tunes from southern Indiana, and
new music that Cindy and Grey are inventing together. There is plenty of variety and breadth of
musical territory here, all deeply rooted in folk traditions. Included are vocal duets, guitar, Irish flute,
Irish alto flute, tin whistle, concertina, harmonium,
and duet fiddling, and stories that put the music
into a personal context.
More information about this duo can be found on
their website, www.kalletlarsen.com
Ticket prices
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joins New Holland Brewing’s Fred Bueltmann to
create phenomenal pairings of craft beer and single-origin chocolates. The pair will lead a private
symposium and tasting from 6-7 p.m. MI time, then
walk the restaurant for individual discussion on the
joys of beer and chocolate until 9 p.m.
Admission to the private symposium and tasting
with this dynamic duo is $5, and as space is limited,
reservations are recommended.
This event is offered as part of Harbor Country’s first annual Chocolate Classic, a month-long,
community-wide celebration of all things chocolate.
Bentwood Tavern, is located on the waterfront at
Marina Grand Resort in New Buffalo, MI. For reservations, phone (269) 469-1699. For more information, visit www.BentwoodTavern.com
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“My Funny Valentine–The Music of Love”
An Intimate Cabaret-Style Show Featuring Bunny Fisher & Company
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with your sweetheart
in Burnison Galleries, 15460 Red Arrow Highway,
Lakeside, Michigan on Sun., Feb. 13. You’ll enjoy
complimentary refreshments at 4 p.m. MI time and
an intimate show of romantic music at 4:30 p.m.
Bunny Fisher, jazz vocalist, accomplished actress,
and model talent, has a long history of performance
in Michiana with regular gigs at restaurants and
jazz clubs. Bunny will perform songs connected to
Ray Charles, Marilyn McCoo, Nat King Cole, Harry
“Sweets” Edison, the Mills Brothers and others connected to her life.
Also appearing are Bobby Schiff on piano, Darrel
Tidabeck on bass and David Hilliker on drums. The
New Buffalo High School Brass Quintet opens the
show. This performance is part of the Harbor Country Chocolate Classic events throughout February
(www.harborcountry.org/chocolateclassic/)
Tickets are $15 for adults and students are free
with student ID. Tickets can be purchased at the
following locations throughout Harbor Country:
Michigan Thyme, New Buffalo Savings Bank, Horizon Bank and Fifth Third Bank – New Buffalo
Branches, the New Buffalo Area Schools Superintendent’s Office, online at www.nbfac.org or at the
door.
Performing artists sponsored by The Pokagon
Fund; event sponsored by Michigan Thyme. Further information by email: [email protected] or
phone Pam Oselka at 269-469-2706.
Duneland Weaver’s Guild
The Duneland Weaver’s Guild will meet on Sat.,
Feb. 12, at 10:00 a.m. at the Westchester Public Library Annex, 100 West Indiana St., Chesterton, IN.
The February program will be presented by five
guild members who will share their results of the
annual weaver’s challenge. After the meeting, there
will be a learning session on how to transform yardage into garments. Refreshments will be served.
If you have any questions, phone Sigrid Kumpf at
219-464-0194.
History on Display
The Batesville, IN Casket Company’s authentic
replica of Abraham Lincoln’s coffin will be on display at the Michigan City Public Library Feb. 9-13.
Carlisle Funeral Home was instrumental in securing the exhibit for the library to celebrate the
month of Lincoln’s birth. Authentic down to the
smallest detail, the replica is 6’6’ long, constructed
of solid walnut and covered in broadcloth with a
white satin interior. The outside is adorned with silver handles and tacks.
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free of charge, will take place on Wed., Feb. 9 and
will be repeated on Sat., Feb. 12. Both sessions will
begin at 2 p.m. The museum, an educational and
cultural service of Westchester Public Library, is located at 700 W. Porter Ave., Chesterton.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, author of the redoubtable Sherlock Holmes, was raised by a storytelling
mother whose gift of “sinking her voice to a horrorstricken whisper” at the climax of a story caused her
storytelling ability to greatly impact his life. While
away at school, Doyle discovered his own ability to
transfix youngsters as he told stories to them.
While Conan Doyle pursued medical studies at
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Great Decisions Begins 13th Season
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This foreign policy discussion program returns
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Haiti” and “National Security.” For more information about the program, phone 873-3049.
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TV Quiz Shows Left a Scandalous Trail
by Wm. F. Keefe
The drama would have driven Shakespeare to the
edge of his seat. The handsome young quiz show
contestant sits alone in the isolation booth, his gestures indicating extremes of impatience.
At one moment he scratches his head. At another
juncture a few seconds later he taps his forehead
with four fingers of his right hand. Next, his brow
furrows.
Still later the contestant mutters to himself.
As the comment reaches the studio audience, he
has said, “My wife would know that in a second!”
Reaching then what must be the end of his rope, the
young gentleman smiles and says excitedly, “Got it!
At last!” Whereupon he delivers what he believes is
the correct answer.
The show’s host joins in the young man’s jubilation. Congratulations fill the TV stage. The air goes
out of the dramatic high point. The audience settles
for another challenge to the contestant’s brainiac
credentials.
Was Charles Van Doren parading his encyclopedic memory when he took part in the Columbia
Broadcasting Company’s quiz show “Twenty One?”
No, sorry. He was play-acting. He knew what
questions he would hear and, of course, what the
answers would be. In other words, he knew before
the quiz show started what would be expected of
him--in every detail.
Sometime later many quiz show fans would remember him as a principle player in what became
the quiz show scandals of the 1950s. Some of those
who experienced scandal shock wondered why the
Professor didn’t just compete honestly and leave it
at that.
There was some merit in such a question. Histrionic abilities aside, Professor Van Doren had major claims to intellectual legitimacy. A professor of
English at New York’s Columbia University, he had
studied, researched, lectured, and practiced in an
imposing range of disciplines. Also impressive, a
gaggle of Van Doren relatives had won high literary
honors, including two Pulitzer Prizes for published
writings.
When the “quiz show fever” was at its height in the middle 1900s, even
the younger generation became contestants in different--and
non-rigged--games. The Quiz Kids answered questions that
would have stumped most of their adult radio listeners.
CBS’s “Twenty One” shows brought to the TV studio Professor
Charles Van Doren (right), host Jack Barry, and contestant
Vivienne Nearing. Individual winners in a few cases were
able to take home winnings totaling more than $200,000.
When the TV camera picked him up at the start of
a program, Professor Van Doren might have looked
like “a man who had just eaten a bad hotdog,” as
Jeff Kisseloff writes in his book, The Box: An Oral
History of Television, 1920-61. But the professor in
the booth was putting on a performance.
TV in Its Infancy
Professor Van Doren took part in 15 quiz show
telecasts aired in late 1956 and early 1957. For pretending to be an honest participant the Professor
“earned” prize money totaling $129,000. His celebrity brought him a “Time Magazine” cover and a
$50,000-a-year job with the National Broadcasting
Company’s “Today” show.
Writer Kent Anderson notes such details in his
book Television Fraud: The History and Implications of the Quiz Show Scandals.
Contestant Van Doren was acquiring isolation
booth fame when TV was barely beyond its infancy.
He believed, he maintained later, that he was aiding education and educators. For many viewers he
was not merely “the most famous hero of the isolation booths,” in Mr. Anderson’s words. He was a
personable intellectual who could answer questions
like the following:
“Can you name the second, third, fourth, and fifth
wives of King Henry VIII--and tell what happened
to them?”
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A radio quiz program won such praise that it became “the most urbane of
its type ever aired.” The program, of course, was “Information Please,” in
which audience members were invited to “stump the experts.”
As one of the best-known of the quiz shows offering monetary prizes, “Twenty One” evolved from a
substantial line of early radio and TV programs featuring question-and-answer formats. A harbinger of
things to come, the radio game show “Winner Take
All” moved to CBS network television in 1948. It became the first radio game show to make the switch
to TV. But in 1948, as Mr. Kisseloff writes, “Winner
Take All” joined more than a dozen new game shows
on the four networks that season.
The stream of new and slightly different shows
reached flood stage quickly. In the few years following 1946, writes Mr. Kisseloff, nearly 500 game
shows appeared on network TV.
One radio prototype scored phenomenonally.
“Contestants were asked to answer a series of increasingly difficult questions, with each question
level bringing an increasingly valuable cash prize.
The prize sums doubled at each step, starting at
$1.00 and going as high as $64.00. The show, “Take
It Or Leave It,” later changed its name to “The $64
Question.” That phrase quickly became part of the
American language. The show also spawned “The
$64,000 Question,” first aired by CBS in the summer of 1955.
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Stakes got inevitably larger. As one example, in
the fall of 1955 NBC unveiled “The Big Surprise.”
CBS was already touting “The $64,000 Challenge.”
Other new shows included “High Finance,” “Treasure Hunt,” “Tic Tac Dough,” “Dotto,” and “Break
the $250,000 Bank.”
Rumors of Hanky-Panky
Rumors of hanky-panky were surfacing by the
summer of 1957-58. Time Magazine asked, “Are the
Quiz Shows fixed?” By October of 1958 a New York
grand jury was investigating the programs despite
the protestations of Professor Van Doren and other
contestants.
Congress began to take interest. Members of
Congress’ Special Subcommittee on Legislative
Oversight issued a statement specifying that the
subcommittee was interested solely in whether
“commercial deceit had been practiced on a national
scale by means of performances which were rigged
in advance.”
Most of the contestants who appeared before the
subcommittee confirmed beyond any doubt that extensive rigging had taken place. Trying valiantly
to avoid testifying, Professor Van Doren finally capitulated. His statement admitted that he had been
“deeply involved in a deception.”
While the TV quiz shows dominated the game show airwaves in the
1950s, the mid-1940s brought a quiz-type of show called “You Bet Your
Life.” Among the guests was Groucho Marx (third from left).
His crewcut and bow tie helped make Garry Moore a favored TV show
host. In 1954, taking a new type of assignment, he began moderating
the panel of the quiz show “I’ve Got a Secret.” In 1958 he
launched “The Garry Moore Show.”
Formats changed. Prize awards grew larger.
Showmasters doing the arranging and rearranging
of shows began to boast about the “market shares”
earned by this show or that. The show “The $64,000
Question” was only three months old when it effected a 50 percent increase in the sales reported by its
sponsor. That sponsor happened to be the Revlon
Corporation, a cosmetics manufacturer.
Congress acted with relative moderation. “The
bill that President Eisenhower signed into law on
September 13, 1960,” writes author Anderson, “declared illegal any contest or game (presented) with
intent to deceive the audience.”
An era came to an end. Professor Van Doren not
only lost his Columbia University professorship;
NBC canceled his “Today” show contract.
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Seems like whenever I would pass channel 17,
the PBS network out of Merrillville, I would catch
a glimpse of Scott the piano man. The animated
lecturer and musician was so appealing that I put
down the remote to get a better picture of what he
was teaching. Turns out he was showing his audience how to put chords (left hand) and melody (right
hand) together for a super easy way to play piano.
I was hooked. Thanks to an impulsive purchase
I made at Aldi over the Christmas holidays, I had
a toy keyboard with 49 midi-sounding notes at my
disposal. It took me less than five minutes to learn
five chords. Scott encourages his students to play
around with them, so that before long the student
discovers just how many tunes he or she can crank
out from that minimum knowledge.
You probably know where all this is leading. It
wasn’t enough just watching Scott. I needed to see
what the Internet had available to us aspiring piano players. I wanted to find some lead sheets, sheet
music that has been abbreviated for the non-concert
pianist in mind. I found that and more, and on that
note, let’s get to the websites.
Wikifonia (www.wikifonia.org). I had fun
browsing through the lists of tunes available at this
site, The songs are not necessarily for beginners.
How about attempting Take Five or Piano Man or
Beat It? There is a decent amount of contemporary
music for you to download here. And, if you are a
musician who has created a new arrangement, you
are invited to upload your score to the site. Finding
lead sheets for tunes I would be interested in playing, rather than those “baby” tunes beginners usually have to play, encourages me to pursue my hopes
of playing piano in the not-too-distant future.
Piano Clues (www.pianoclues.com). This is a
great starting point for someone (like me) who aspires to play piano without taking formal lessons.
There are dozens of links, including many that I’ve
listed here this week, to get you started. I tended
to focus on links to chord information, and then to
online lessons.
Play Piano Today (www.playpianotoday.
com). This is the David Springer method, which
teaches you to play by ear using rhythmic patterns.
When I accessed the site for the second time to corroborate my notes, they were offering a winter special for $20—the lowest I found. Yes, you will find
some free lessons here too, but to study in more
depth, you need to sign up for the paid version. I
like that you can see the piano and keys from a
birds-eye view. That is something I would insist on
when buying any package of online lessons.
Piano Magic (www.pianomagic.com). Just
what I had been looking for—a javascript chord
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finder to help me know which keys make up which
chords. But the main reason for this site is to offer
play by ear piano lessons, taught by Michael Anderson. He wants you to have fun learning, without needing to read notes. His course includes more
than 13 hours of video instruction for a cost of $189.
He focuses on hand shape for learning chords. And
he wants to know you personally, so that is part of
the deal—it is a 12-month program.
The Sudnow Method (www.sudnow.com). If
you want to be a jazz player, this will interest you.
You will learn first to play Misty, followed by many
other jazz standards. The difference here is that
you’ll be reading Sudnow’s dot notation and building your skills from the music you have memorized
on the keyboard. The basic course costs about $100,
but for an additional amount you can join the members’ club that provides a bunch more learning. I
would really like to learn to play Misty right out of
the gate, and this offer is tempting. But I think that
the Piano Magic online course is the best deal, since
it suggests that you can get individual attention
from the teacher.
Now all I need is a piano, or keyboard. Finding
one might be a topic for another column.
La Lumiere Invites Prospective Students
La Lumiere School invites prospective students
and their parents to visit campus on Feb. 21. The
program begins at 11 a.m. CT and will conclude by
2:30 p.m. Guests will receive a guided tour of campus; experience a “mini” class day; meet with faculty members and current students over lunch; and
conclude the visit with a panel Question & Answer
session and reception in the school library.
Registration is required. Phone 219.326.7450 or
reserve your spot today at admissions@lalumiere.
org
Duneland Historical Society
The Duneland Historical Society will meet Thurs.,
Feb. 17, at 7:30 p.m. in the Library Service Center,
100 W. Indiana Ave., Chesterton, Indiana. The program, “Chesterton/Porter-The First 100 Years,” will
provide an opportunity to revisit the early days of
these communities. Ken Keller will present a DVD
produced by Hugh Hopkins at a 1990 Duneland Historical Society program given by a late, long time
member, Howard Johnson. Members who attended
this program when it was presented at the Chesterton First Methodist Church will be encouraged to
share their experiences of being there.
The public is invited and light refreshments will
be served. Non-members are encouraged to join the
society and information on membership is available
at all meetings. The next meeting will be March 17
with a program covering the life and works of famed
Duneland artist, Frank Dudley.
Calypso Steel at LaPorte Library
Tap your feet to a tropical beat on Tues., Feb. 15,
6 p.m., at the LaPorte County Public Library, 904
Indiana Ave., LaPorte.
Celebrate Black History Month with Pierre Smith
and his steel drum performers. They will rock the
house with Calypso and Carribean beats that are
sure to get you on your feet, clapping your hands!
The program is free and open to the public. For
more information, phone 219/362-6156 or visit
www.lapcat.org
Duneland Stamp Club
This stamp collecting club meets at the Michigan
City Public Library on the second Thursday of each
month. The February meeting will take place on the
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Words of Love for Valentine’s Day
Noted Dog Trainer Offers Classes
Can’t find the right words to say to your beloved?
Cat got your tongue? Herewith we present some
verse from the ages that just might express what
you can’t seem to put into words.
The Michiana Humane Society and SPCA is
pleased to announce that noted local dog trainer Gerry Muncy will be offering canine obedience
classes at the Society Shelter. Three types of classes
will be available: Puppy Training School (12 weekssix months old); Basic Obedience Classes (over six
months old) and Off-leash Obedience Classes (over
six months old). Puppy Training School and Basic
Obedience Classes cost $125/dog for five group sessions; Off-leash Obedience Classes cost $225/dog
for 10 group sessions. Each group is limited to four
dogs to insure individual attention. Gerry will also
offer private at-home training sessions, beginning
at $400 and tailored to your dog’s individual training needs.
Currently Director of Canine Training at MHS,
Muncy has been training dogs in the Michiana area
since 1995; he has a lifetime of experience working
with dogs, and has an uncanny ability to communicate with them. He works with Shelter dogs, and
has helped many troubled dogs leave the Shelter to
enjoy their forever homes as happy, well-behaved
companions.
Dog owners can enroll their dogs at 219.872.4499;
class schedules are posted on the Society’s website:
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Love is the irresistible desire to be irresistibly desired.
----Mark Twain
Love is a canvas furnished by nature and embroidered by imagination
----Voltaire
Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two
bodies
----Aristotle
Ever has it been that love knows not its own
depth until the hour of separation.
----Kahlil Gibran
Love cannot be forced, love cannot be coaxed and
teased. It comes out of Heaven, unasked and unsought.
----Pearl Buck
Chicago Lyric Opera Lecture
O, my luve’s like a red red rose
That’s newly sprung in June
O my luve’s like a melodie
That’s sweetly played in tune.
----Robert Burns
She walks in beauty, like the night
Of cloudless climes and starry skies,
And all that’s best of dark and bright,
Meet in her aspect and her eyes;
Thus mellow’d to that tender light
Which heaven to gaudy day denies.
----Lord Byron
Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?
Thou are more lovely and more temperate;
----from Sonnet 18, William Shakespeare
And just in case love has recently let
you down, we leave you with these words
by Alfred Lord Tennyson:
‘Tis better to have loved and lost
Than never to have loved at all.
Sun., Feb. 13, 2 p.m.
Michigan City Public Library
Join Michael Fish, volunteer from the Lyric Opera of Chicago, as he gives a view of Wagner’s “Lohengrin.” He will give a lecture on the great opera of
vocal and orchestral glory that features the famous
Wedding March. Steeped in legend, “Lohengrin” envelopes listeners with heroic choruses, poetic arias,
and ensembles that crackle with intensity. The lecture is free and open to the public.
Partner Yoga
This is a simple dynamic program for two people
to build strength, flexibility, energy and balance.
Classes will be taught by Cinda Rierson, Yoga Alliance Certified Teacher at the Namaste Center, 1402
Lincolnway, LaPorte.
Dates are Sundays, Feb. 13, 20 & 27, 3:30-5 p.m.
Cost is $75 per couple and the class is limited to six
couples. Registration closes Feb. 12. Phone 219/3259873 or visit www.namastecenter.org
From Youth Services at MC Library
Story Time
Bring your birth to 5 year old children to this
program that includes stories, songs, activities and
crafts every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10 a.m.
More information at 873-3045.
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Travels with Charley:
Sunday Sojourns in Sunny Southwest Michigan
by Charles McKelvy
With the moving of Mom to Michigan on October
30, 2010 came the opportunity to sojourn about Berrien County on Sunday mornings in a soulful fashion.
Allow me to explain:
Mom made it clear from the very start that she
wanted to attend the Episcopal Church of the Mediator in Harbert every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. EST.
I said: “Sure, no problem, Mom.”
No problem for Mom, but a slight problem for me,
as I am a committed Catholic who makes a point
of attending Sunday Mass. I had been in the habit
of worshipping Sundays at Saint Agnes Catholic
Church in Sawyer at 10:30.
Yes, at 10:30.
Ooops.
Something had to give, and that something, or
someone, wasn’t going to be Mom.
So, I happily remembered that “we are one parish
with two churches,” and so resolved to attend the 8
a.m. Sunday Mass at Saint Mary of the Assumption
Catholic Church in Three Oaks.
That, as Clarence Oddbody said in It’s a Wonderful Life, would work.
In fact, my sister and I tried it out on October
31, 2010. That would have been Halloween, and the
day after Mom’s big move to Michigan.
It worked like a charm. We went to Mass at Saint
Mary in Three Oaks at 8 a.m., talked to all the wonderful people there after Mass, did a little shopping
for Mom in Three Oaks, and then fetched her in
plenty of time to pick a perfect pew at the Church
of the Mediator for the 10:30 a.m. Order for Holy
Eucharist.
Church number one: St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in
Three Oaks. Sunday Mass is at 8 a.m. (EST).
It worked swimmingly that first Sunday, and,
with the exception of one supremely snowy day in
December, it has worked wonderfully ever since.
Church
number two:
the Episcopal
Church of the
Mediator in
Harbert. Note
the fabulous
new sanctuary,
bell tower,
and narthex.
Sunday Holy
Eucharist is
at 10:30 a.m.
(EST).
This past Sunday was a perfect example, and, if
you will, I will take you back along the backroads
right now:
(Harbert, Mich.) . . . I hearkened to the dulcet
tones of the alarm radio at 6:30 a.m., sprang from
bed, performed my ablutions, did a spot of spiritual reading whilst petting Makita the cat, and then
dashed off in our hearty little Honda for Saint Mary
of the Assumption in Three Oaks. As I drove south
on Three Oaks Road, I was dazzled by the dawn’s
play of subtle light on the snow-mantled fields of
my home turf.
Yes, I did a spot of bird watching along the way,
but I spied only a crow or two.
I arrived safely and sanely at Saint Mary of the
Assumption at 28 West Ash Street in Three Oaks,
worshipped with the other early risers there, and
then went to the Speedway in town for gas, coffee,
and a more-or-less healthy snack to eat in the car
on the way to Bridgman to fetch Mom for the 10:30
service at Church of the Mediator.
I took Elm Street north to Kruger Road, and as
I was heading eastbound on Kruger between Avery
and Mill Roads, I saw a Rough-Legged Hawk sitting
on a telephone pole. I slowed for a better look, and
said hawk flew to another telephone pole, giving me
quite the show. I could and should have attempted
a shot of that splendid hawk with my pocket digital,
but I was too warm and cozy in the car to even think
of getting out.
So I kept on going, and I soon saw that Mom was
ready and waiting for me to take her to church.
And off we went from her digs in Bridgman to
Harbert on the Red Arrow Highway. Having just
pasted our new Michigan parks pass on our Michigan license plate, I suggested to Mom that we take a
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A Frank Dudley moment at Warren Dunes State Park
on the way to the Church of the Mediator.
have to offer that particular Sunday morning. We
hoped to see the resident flock of wild turkeys, but
they were off in the woods somewhere that morning, so we drove on down to the lake and had an
appreciative look at the ice shelves and at a snowcovered Tower Hill. The sledders had yet to appear,
so the previous night’s dusting of powdery snow was
a confection of visual delight. That dune-dwelling
painter of the dunes, Frank Dudley, would have
reached for the nearest brush had he been with us.
We were awestruck by the majesty of God’s creation and were particularly impressed with His delightful dunes.
With such prayerful thoughts in mind, we went
off to worship with the others at the Church of the
Mediator and to see the new Rose Window installed
over the altar in honor of the church’s rector emeritus, the Reverend Charles Frandsen. Alas, Father
Frandsen was not feeling well enough that morning
to explain his design of a faceted glass window created by Joan Hector and Toni Smith of Hector Glass
Studio in Three Rivers, Michigan for the church,
but the church’s current rector, the Reverend Paula
E. Durren, happily explained that “Charley (Frandsen) kept this church going for 29 years, so it is better to do this now so he can enjoy it.” Mother Paula
added that Joan Hector and Toni Smith also had
previously created the three windows that grace the
church’s new narthex.
Father Frandsen designed a window that requires
lengthy contemplation, but suffice it say there is an
Alpha and an Omega and tributes in dalles de verre,
or slabs of glass, to his late daughter and wife.
A window of wonder to be sure, and one in honor
of one of the most delightful and erudite priests one
could ever hope to meet. Mom and I certainly looked
forward to meeting Father Frandsen soon under the
magnificent window he created.
The new Rose Window at Church of the Mediator was designed
by the church’s former priest, the Rev. Charles Frandsen.
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then headed back to Bridgman for a delightful afternoon with Mom’s three lovely granddaughters,
Sara, Annie, and Meg Wright, who drove out from
the city to see their “Nana.”
Such are my Sundays now that the matriarch has
blessed Michigan with her presence.
Oh, and we did watch the (barely functional)
Bears get barely beaten by some team from the other side of the Cheddar Curtain.
“Mom, keep repeating: it’s just a game. It’s just a
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“The Universal Wolf,” described by director Joan
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Valpo’s Department of Theatre will present the
production Feb. 16-18 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 19-20 at
2 p.m. in the Studio Theatre at Valpo’s Center for
the Arts. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for senior citizens and students and may be purchased by
phoning the Valpo Box Office at (219) 464-5162 or
online at www.valpo.edu/vuca
The cast includes a murderous Grandmere, her
wicked granddaughter, Little Red, the debonair
Monsieur Woolf, and a Reader, who reads all of
the stage directions that “the actor’s can’t, won’t,
or don’t do.” In addition, the Reader takes on the
voice of all the other characters in the play, because
the play is written to be performed in the form of a
reading or a recital. Critics have called the play “a
side-splitting comedy that has delighted audiences
across the country and around the world.” The production is not appropriate for children.
Joan M. Schenkar, who wrote “The Universal
Wolf,” has been called “America’s most original female contemporary playwright.” Schenkar has been
the recipient of more than 40 grants, fellowships
and awards for her “comedies of menace.”
The Brauer Museum of Art will be open to the
public prior to and following the Saturday and Sunday performances (admission is free). Exhibitions
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World: Paintings by Richard Loving,” “Boonville:
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dancing is from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. Music will be presented by Sensational Sounds. Dinner is an all-youcan buffet. There also is a cash bar and auction.
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Studio 11 - Just one week left to bring in consignment items to sell at The Good Things Sale! To
participate phone Susan Vissing at 219-861-6188
or e-mail [email protected]. You will receive
50% of the selling price and are invited to the private sale night for participant and their friends
held in Studio #11 Fri. Feb.18th. Open to the public
Sat., Feb.19 10 a.m.3 p.m. and Sun., Feb. 20, noon-4
p.m.(take it away discount day)
Long Beach Fitness Center- Mon.–Thurs.:
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then each additional household member/$225.
Chakra Bliss Massage Therapy –Julie Sosa
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massage for 1 hr/$60. Her treatments incorporate
neuromuscular, trigger point, Swedish myofascial
and deep tissue techniques. 219-561-3522. Suite #3
Yoga - Lauralee Sikorski CYT. Wed, & Fri/10
a.m.;Tues night Inter. class/6 p.m.; Thursday night
Gentle yoga with restorative postures/6 p.m.; Sunday mixed level class/10 a.m. [email protected] or 219-861-7394. Suite #8
Amy’s Boot Camp –No babysitting available. 5
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Larry Payne’s Dance Classes: Adult Tap:
Thursdays 6:15-7 p.m. Adult Jazz: Thursdays 7:158:15 p.m. $9/Tap, $12/Jazz; take both for $20!
Quality Carpet Care – Need your carpets
cleaned or car detailed call Ron Papke at 219-6083145 “One Call cleans it all” located in Suite#14
Sign Monkey Graphics - “We do more than just
hang around.” Call Ron at 219-981-SIGN.
Quickstart Tennis - a new and exciting way for
children to learn the game of tennis using smaller
courts and low compression balls so kids start out
learning the correct way. More information with
tennis instructor Ray Silvas 219-331-3370 or [email protected] or www.raysilvastennis.com
6-week sessions/$72. Mon. & Thurs. Gym
Long Beach Community Center has space for
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In the Local Area:
February -- LIBRARY LOVERS MONTH.
February 10-12 -- “The Drawer Boy” stage play
at Chicago Street Theatre, 154 W. Chicago St., Valparaiso, IN. Thurs/Fri/Sat 8 pm; Sun 2:30 pm. Tix
$18/adult, $15/seniors (62+), students & veterans.
Reserve at 219/464-1636 or www.chicagostreet.org
or email [email protected]
February 10-13 -- “Dixie Swim Club” stage play
at Footlight Theatre, 1705 Franklin St., MC. Tix
$12; reserve at 874-4035 or www.footlightplayers.
org. Curtain 8 pm/Thurs. Fri, Sat; 2 pm Sun.
February 10-13 -- Valparaiso University Dance
Ensemble will perform in the University Theatre
at VU’s Center for the Arts on campus. Thurs/Fri
8 pm; Sat/Sun 2 pm. Tix $15/adults, $10/senior citizens & students; reserve at 219/464-5162 or www.
valpo.edu/vuca
February 11 -- Brew & View (movie TBA) at The
Acorn Theater, 107 Generations Dr., Three Oaks,
MI. 8 pm MI time; no charge for this event. Specialty drinks and pizza available for purchase at bar.
Info: 269/756-3879 or www.acorntheater.com
February 11-13, 18 -20 -- “The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!)” at Memorial Opera House, 104
Indiana Ave., Valparaiso, IN. Fri/Sat 8 pm; Sun 2
pm. Tix $21/adults, $18/seniors & students. Group
rates & season tix avail. 219-548-9137 or www.
mohlive.com
February 12 -- LINCOLN’S BIRTHDAY
February 12 -- Duneland Weaver’s Guild meeting 10 am at Westchester Public Library Annex, 100
W. Indiana, Chesterton, IN. Program follows meeting. Guests welcome; refreshments will be served.
Info: Sigrid Kumpf 219-464-0194.
February 12-15 -- RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS WEEK
February 13 -- Chicago Lyric Opera Lecture:
Wagner’s “Lohengrin” will be discussed by Michael
Fish, volunteer from the Lyric, at 2 pm, at the MC
Public Library. Free and open to the public.
February 14 -- HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!!
February 14 & 28 -- Great Decisions foreign policy discussion group at MC Public Library. 6:30 pm.
“Rebuilding Haiti” and “National Security” will be
discussed. More info at 873-3049.
February 14 -- “My Funny Valentine--The Music
of Love” featuring Bunny Fisher. Held at Burnison
Galleries, 15460 Red Arrow Hwy., Lakeside, MI. Refreshments at 4 pm MI time; show at 4:30 pm. Tix
$15/adults, free/students with ID. Purchase at area
businesses or www.nbfac.org or at the door.
February 14 -- Valentine’s Day Weddings and
Renewal of Vows at The Pearl Venue, 907 Franklin
St., MC. 10 am-8 pm. Reservations req’d: 219/8094400 or www.thepearlvenue.com
February 15 -- “Calypso Steel.” Pierre Smith
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and his steel drum performers will celebrate Black
History Month with calypso and Caribbean beats.
6 pm at LaP. Co. Public Library, 904 Indiana Ave.,
LaPorte. Free, open to public. 219/362-6156.
February 15 -- LaPorte Co. Historical Society
meeting. 7 pm at the LaP. Co. Historical Society
Museum, 2405 Indiana Ave., LaPorte. Guests welcome. Dick Reel will be guest speaker. www.laportecountyhistory.org
February 16-20 -- “The Universal Wolf.” Stage
play at Valparaiso University’s Studio Theatre in
the Center for the Arts on campus. Wed/Thurs/Fri 8
pm; Sat/Sun 2 pm. A “vicious” version of Little Red
Riding Hood--not for children. Tix $15/adults, $10/
senior citizens & students; reserve at 219/464-5162
or www.valpo.edu/vuca
February 17 -- Flying Carpet Travelogue presents “The World of New Zealand.” 7 pm at Elston
Performing Arts Theatre, Detroit & Spring streets,
MC. Tix $5 at the door.
February 17 -- Duneland Historical Society
meeting. 7:30 pm in the Library Service Center, 100
W. Indiana Ave., Chesterton, IN. Program: “Chesterton/Porter: The First 100 Years.” Guests welcome
and refreshments will be served.
February 20 -- College Goal Sunday. 2-4 pm at
Purdue University North Central, Westville, IN.
Tech. Bldg, Rm 265. Free financial aid; help in filling out FAFSA forms. Info: 872-0527, ext. 5493
Continuing -- MC Ice Skating Rink at Washington Park is open dependent on weather conditions.
Hotline info: 873-1406, ext. 369 or Parks & Rec.
Dept. office: 873-1506. Warming barrel lit by 3:30
pm. Lights 5-11 pm.
Farther Afield:
Feburary 12 -- “Riversong Music Society presents Cindy Kallet & Grey Larsen” 8 pm MI time. Tix
$8/adults; $6/seniors & students; free for children
under 12 yrs. Reserve at 269/983-3688 or www.boxfactoryforthearts.org. Box Factory for the Arts, 1101
Broad St., St. Joseph, MI.
February 14 -- SonnetFest 2011. A mass reading of Shakespeare’s 154 sonnets. 11 am-3 pm in the
Geat Hall, O’Shaughnessy Hall, University of Notre
Dame, Notre Dame, IN. Free and open to the public.
More at 574/631-3777 or www.shakespeare.nd.edu
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Marquette High Entrance Exam Info
Marquette Catholic High School has scheduled
a second seating for the Entrance Exam for interested incoming freshman on Sat., Feb. 12th at 8:00
a.m. in the library of The Richard and Louise Scholl
Student Center. Registration with the $20 exam fee
is necessary prior to the test date. If you would like
to reserve a seat or need additional information,
phone 219.873.1325, ext. 229 or email jquinlan@
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PERSONAL SERVICES
SAVE YOUR PRECIOUS MEMORIES DIGITALLY ON CDs or DVDs
Home movies-slides-pictures transferred to CDs or DVDs
Wedding & Event Documentation.
Corporate and Industrial Video Productions
Contact: Patrick Landers at Midwest Video Communications
219-879-8433 or [email protected]
ALTERATIONS PLUS. Clothing alterations.
516 Wabash St., Michigan City. 219-874-0086.
BANKRUPTCY Get a Fresh Start, Stop Lawsuits and Garnishment,
or Stop Foreclosure. Call 219-879-ATTY (2889)
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in the beach area on weekends. Call 219-878-3747.
WILL BABYSIT ANY HOURS ANY DAYS in my home in Michigan City.
Please call after 1 p.m. Mary 219-874-9026.
SELF IMPROVEMENT - INSTRUCTIONS
ENTERTAINMENT & LESSONS, VOICE/INSTRUMENTS.
Call 219/872-1217.
HEALTH & PHYSICAL FITNESS
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Therapeutic Massage • Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine •
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For Evening/Weekend Appointments, Call our New Buffalo
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CLEANING - HOUSEKEEPING
PERSONAL TOUCH CLEANING -- Homes - Condos - Offices.
Day and afternoons available. - Call Darla at 219/879-2468.
SUZANNE’S CLEANING
219/326-5578.
CLEANING SOLUTIONS. Home & office cleaning services,
14 yrs. exp. Insured, free estimates. Call 219-210-0580.
ESSENTIAL CLEANING. Specializing in New Construction/Remodeling
Clean-up, Business and Home Maintenance Cleaning. Residential and
Commercial. Insured and references available. Call Rebecca at 219-6177746 or e-mail [email protected].
HOME MATTERS CLEANING SERVICE INC.
Residential & Commercial accounts welcome.
Ask about our Carpet Cleaning Special. Gift Certificates also Available.
Ref. avail. Bonded & insured. Melissa 219-898-1060.
FINISHING TOUCH: Residential & Specialty Cleaning Service
Professional - Insured - Bonded - Uniformed
#1 in Customer Satisfaction. Phone 219/872-8817.
ZOOK’S “HOME, SWEET HOME” HOUSECLEANING.
Efficient & Trustworthy. Please phone 219-873-1887.
FINAL TOUCH HOUSE CLEANING & WINDOW WASHING.
Also offering 2 and 3 hr. cleaning. Reasonable prices with quality service.
References Available. Call Debbie at 219-879-1429.
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.
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Small jobs welcome. - Quality Work. -- Call Ed Berent
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We specialize in: • Carpentry • Finished Basements • New Baths •
Decks •
• Electrical • Plumbing • Flooring • Ceramic Tile • Drywall/Painting
• Power Washing. Jeffery Human, owner -- 219/861-1990.
BILL SMART – Carpentry • Electrical • Plumbing • Painting
Winter watch service.
Serving Harbor Country since 2001 • 269-469-4407
HANDYMEN AT YOUR SERVICE. We can do most anything. Serving
Northern Indiana since 1989. Call Finishing Touch, Inc. 219-872-8817.
Hard working American looking for work! Yard clean-ups,
power washing, home repairs and much more
Please contact Brian 219-861-8000 for fast free quotes. Thank You.
COMPLETE HOME REPAIR: ROOFING, WINDOWS & DOORS,
DRYWALL & PAINTING, PLUMBING & ELECTRICAL WORK.
25 yrs. experience. Call Bob at 219-778-5201.
AIR DUCT CLEANING BY MidWest Clean-Aire, Inc.
The trusted name in Air Duct Cleaning since 1988.
219-464-1420 • 800-993-0550
PAINTING-DRYWALL-WALLPAPER
WISTHOFF PAINTING -- REFERENCES
Small Jobs Welcome -- Call 219/874-5279
JEFFERY J. HUMAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR PAINTING & STAINING
Custom Decorating - Custom Woodwork - Hang/Finish Drywall
Power Washing – Deck Services - Wallpaper Removal
Insured. Ph. 219/861-1990. [email protected]
THE A & L PAINTING COMPANY -- INTERIOR & EXTERIOR
20-YEARS EXPERIENCE. Also Power Wash, Seal & Paint Decks.
Seniors (65+) 10% off labor. References. Reasonable. Phone or fax
219/778-4145. Cell phone days 219/363-5450
ROBERT ALLEN & ASSOCIATES, INC. – Painting & Decorating
Interior-Exterior. Custom Painting. Wall Coverings. Drywall Repair
Insured. Competitive Rates. Reliable. Call 219-840-1581.
DUNIVAN PAINTING & POWERWASHING
Interior/Exterior •Wallpaper Removal.
Local. Exp. Insured. Reasonable Rates. Call Brian at 219-741-0481.
ALL BRIGHT PAINTING. Interior/Exterior. Fully insured.
Free estimates. Proudly serving the area for over15 yrs. 219-879-7199.
WAYNE’S PAINTING. From top to bottom, interior/exterior. Painting,
staining, decks, pressure washing. Free est. Fully insured. 17 yrs. exp.
SALE ON EXTERIOR. 219-363-7877 days. Ask for Wayne.
JOSEPH PAINTING – Interior/Exterior. Power Washing
Drywall Repairs. Insured. Free est. 219-879-1121 or 219-448-0733.
WJ PAINTING
New Construction, Remodeling, Interior/Exterior, Custom Woodwork
Finishing, Drywall Repair. - 219/809-1433
 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
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Free EstImates. Call 219-879-3733 -- Leave message.
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219/879-5150 -- www.healysland.com
EARLY FALL SALE
• Hardwood Mulch $23/yard
• ALL Colored Mulches $27.50/yd
• Decomposed Granite $90/yd. • Mushroom Compost $40/yd.
All Decorative Bagged Rock buy 1 get 1 free while supplies last!.
FREE LOCAL DELIVERY on all orders at least 3 yards!
HUGE SELECTION OF: AQUATIC Plants in Stock. KOI, FISH
Flagstone, Stone, Granite boulders, River Rock, Decorative gravel, Mulch
Sand, Topsoil, Payers, Unilock, Bellgard, Paveloc
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Located: 218 State Road 212 (1/4 mi. south of Hwy 12) Michigan City, IN
Look for the BIG GREEN WALL!
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2621 E US Hwy 12 Michigan City, IN 46360
Phone 219.872.8946 • Fax 219-879.5142
Keep us in mind for your yearly snow removal needs.
We offer driveway and sidewalk removal.
Now accepting monthly to yearly maintenance customers
We also have firewood in stock
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• Fall Clean-Up •
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• 219-878-3032 • [email protected]
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FOR ALL YOUR GARDENING NEEDS
On US Hwy 12 across from Notre Dame Church
219-879-8878 [email protected]
www.beachsidegardens.com
SNOW PLOWING AVAILABLE
Contract Lawn, Landscape & Garden Maintenance
Certified Pesticide Applicators • Lawn & Garden Fertilizer programs
• ASK about ORGANICS
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WANT TO SELL
FILES • 4 DRWRS • USED • ALL STEEL • MC STORE ONLY - FIRME’S
(2 Stores) 11th & Franklin Streets, Michigan City - 219/874-3455
Hwy 12, Beverly Shores - Just West of Traffic Light - 219/874-4003
WANTED: GOOD THINGS for consignment to be sold at “The Good
Things Sale” held on Feb 18,19,20. 50/50 split. Call Susan at 219-8616188 for details on how to participate ASAP.
SEASONED FIREWOOD
CALL 219-362-5058
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DUNESCAPE BEACH CLUB
LAKEFRONT CONDOS -- 2 and 3 bedrooms.
Oct.-May -- $1,100 to $2,000 per mo.
DUNESCAPE REALTY - 219/872-0588.
HOUSE FOR RENT-OGDEN DUNES. Quiet semi-private beach community. 3BR, 1.5BA, sleeps 6+2. Gas BBQ, big deck, screened porch,
A/C, Satellite TV, stereo, all linens. Sat/Sun rentals $1200.
Great family location. Cell 219-730-6486, H 219-763-3088.
HOUSE FOR RENT ON LAKE SHORE DRIVE
3/BR, 2BA. A/C. Frpl., W/D. Summer rentals avail.
Also avail Sept thru May. $850/mo + util. Call 708/227-8756.
CHARMING LONG BEACH TWO STORY HOME
Stop 20 - Newly redone - 4/BR, 2/Bath. Furnished - No Pets.
Washer/dryer. 1/4 Block to beach. $850/mo + utilities.
Avail Sept’10 - June ‘11 - Call 708/717-8883.
SHERIDAN BEACH WINTER RENTAL.
Fully furnished 3BR, 2.5BA See pics at www.vrbo.com/41711.
Call Stacy 970-708-7379.
COZY 3BR BEACH BUNGALOW.
Stove, refrig. Lots of private/off street parking. Year round lease.
$850 + util. Credit check. Broker/owner. Call 219-363-6818.
YEAR ROUND SHERIDAN BEACH 1BR GUESTHOUSE RENTAL
Clean and quiet. Off street parking, laundry, manager on site,
util. incl’d. No pets, non-smoker. Ref. req. $650/mo. Call 219-879-2195.
CHARMING VINTAGE MICHIANA HOME – ¼ blk. from lake, Stop 37.
Furn., 3BR, 2BA. Sleeps 8. C/A, frpl, screen porch, deck off master BR,
all util except phone. $1,900/wk. For info email [email protected]
Phone Judy 847-814-8215.
2 CONDOS FOR RENT-LT. 2BR, 2BA on a private lake.
Call 219-872-4000 to see.
RENTALS MICHIGAN
STUDIO/EFF. APT. FURN. DOWNTOWN NEW BUFFALO.
Walk to beach. Includes kitchenette, corner Jacuzzi tub, basic cable,
water, trash, gas & elec. Non-smoking. Sec. dep. req’d. Yearly Lease.
$600/mo. Call 269-983-3174.
 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE 
LAKEFRONT CONDOS. Beautiful, brand new condos, 2 or 3BR,
2 full BA, fitness center, pool, boardwalk, boat docks and balconies
overlooking Pine Lake. Starting at just $239,900.
Call Laurel at Outlook Cove Condos, LaPorte, IN (219) 362-7722.
GOLF VIEW TOWNHOMES AT LEGACY RIDGE. Custom golf course
living at its finest. 44 units on Holes 15, 16 & 17 of Legacy Hills Golf
Course in LaPorte, IN. 2/3BR, 2BA, 2-1/2-car attached garage, swimming
pool, fitness center, clubhouse with community room. Single level living.
Prices start at $279,900. For info, call 219-362-7722.
Are you ready for Maintenance Free?
Do you like the snow, but don’t want to shovel anymore?
CUSTOMIZED LUXURY TOWNHOMES AT BRIAR LEAF GOLF COURSE
Ranch and Two Story floor plans, Quality Construction, Extraordinary
Storage, Full Basement, Masonry Construction, Bright and Spacious,
Masonry Fireplace, PVC Decks, Screened In Porch Optional.
www.villasofbriarleaf.com • 219.851.0008
On Site Sales Office open Friday through Monday 11-4 CST
WANT TO BUY
LONG BEACH HOME on or very near Lake Michigan.
Call 815-207-1259.
REAL ESTATE
COMMERCIAL – RENTALS/LEASE/SELL
OFFICE SUITE. 3 private offices and reception area. Expenses, except
phone, paid. Well maintained, high traffic area. 2811 E. Michigan Blvd.,
Michigan City. (219) 879-9188, 879-2700.
RENTALS INDIANA
HOUSE FOR RENT IN LONG BEACH
3/BR. Across from lake. Great view & beach. Call 219/874-8692.
LONG BEACH COZY 3/BR HOUSE AT STOP 15 (Across from Beach)
Fireplace and Large Deck. No pets. Call 708/370-1745.
Free Gentle Flow Yoga Class
Sat., Feb. 12, 10:30 a.m.
Michigan City Public Library
Join certified yoga instructor, Lauralee Sikorski,
for a fun, gentle flowing class with an emphasis on
deep breathing. Learn to let go of stress and move
the body easily and enjoyably in yoga postures that
release tension and feel great. Wear comfortable,
loose fitting clothes and come on an empty stomach.
This class is free and mats will be available.
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Clara and Mr. Tiffany by Susan
Vreeland
Who on the planet isn’t familiar with
the name Tiffany? I don’t mean he of
jewelry fame (that’s the father), no I’m
talking of the son, Louis Comfort Tiffany, who gave us the most beautiful,
ethereal stained glass panels, doors,
ceilings, and those artistic leaded glass
lamps we all covet and ohh and ahh
over.
What you might not know is that
those lamps were designed by a woman. Imagine that!
In the late 1800s, Clara Driscoll
came to Tiffany and Company to work
as the glass studio manager until she
got married, at which point she had to resign. See,
Louis hired only single women in his factory as artisans, a smart move since they weren’t allowed to
join the all-male labor union, thus saving Tiffany
from losing time and money due to labor strikes.
But, typical of the Victorian mind set of the time,
when any woman got engaged, she lost her job.
Now Clara finds herself a widow in 1892 and
returns to Tiffany seeking a job. He welcomes her
back and immediately sets her to work on panels
that will go to the Columbian Exhibition in Chicago
where he hopes to make the world sit up and take
notice of Louis Comfort Tiffany, stained glass maker
extradonaire!
The reader will learn a lot about the stained glass
making experience, how Clara came up with her designs, and the steps she had to follow to make her
vision a completed project. There is also the politics
and hierarchy of the 1890s workplace. Clara had a
special working relationship with Tiffany making
her unpopular with Tiffany’s executive staff.
But there’s another part of Clara’s life that Susan
Vreeland explores extensively, and that is her life
away from Tiffany and Company. After reestablishing herself with Tiffany and Company, she seeks out
a new boarding house, unable to face the memories
in the place she and her husband had shared. After
several unacceptable places, she finds a boarding
house run by a cheerful Irish lady and inhabited
by a group of interesting and exciting people: artists, poets, actors and others all brimming with life,
trading lessons with each other and having game
nights and reading nights...just the sort of setting
Clara needed to get her life back on track.
Life, however, is not all fun and games. At work,
Clara must constantly struggle to get her designs
approved, get the men in the factory to work with
her, and get the finance manager to approve her
cost sheets for each new lamp design.
February 10, 2011
Then one day she meets Edwin,
brother to one of her boarding house
friends, George. Edwin works in the
tenements, helping newly arrived immigrants to find jobs and places to
live. He takes her to political and labor
lectures, introducing Clara to a whole
new world, far removed from her ethereal world of glass and art. Day by day,
she finds herself attracted to him...
where will this relationship lead?
This is a book to put on your toread soon list! There are so many elements gathered here, but they all
mesh so completely and smoothly that
you don’t realize how much you have
learned beside just reading an enjoyable novel. A true tour de force!
In a letter from the author posted on the Amazon web page, Susan Vreeland explains how Clara
Driscoll’s contribution to Tiffany and Company
might have gone unnoticed but for her letters which
were brought to light in 2007 through an exhibit at
the New York Historical Society called “A New Light
on Tiffany: Clara Driscoll and the Tiffany Girls.”
The letters reveled Clara Driscoll to be a free
thinking woman who threw herself into her art,
bicycled around New York, loved the opera, but,
through Edwin, followed politics and became aware
of the plight of the immigrants, some of whom made
their way into Clara’s art department.
Praise for Clara and Mr. Tiffany come from such
sources as the Library Journal, who said, “Superlative fiction...Not for art lovers only; read it if you
enjoy love, human drama, and American cultural
history.”
And from Booklist (starred review), “There’s no
excuse for any reader of high-quality fiction to let
this novel pass by.”
My favorite piece of praise comes from author
Sena Jeter Naslund (Ahab’s Wife) who said, “For the
first time in my long life of reading novels, Susan
Vreeland has made me cry over the glory of women’s
work...Readers will never look at a Tiffany lamp or
window in the same way again.” Amen.
Susan Vreeland is the New York Times best selling author of five books, including Luncheon of the
Boating Party, Life Studies, The Passion of Artemisia, The Forest Lover, and Girl in Hyacinth Blue.
Till next time, happy reading and Happy Valentine’s Day!
THE
February 10, 2011
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219-872-4000
866-496-1752
Debbie Burke
MERRION & ASSOCIATES REALTORS, INC.
Principal Broker/
Owner
1010 N. Karwick Road. • Michigan City, IN 46360
FAX (219) 872-4182
Specializing in Distinctive Properties
Indiana and Michigan
Click or Call -- We Do It All!
116 Fogarty, Michigan City, IN
2220 Island Dr., Michigan City, IN
Villas of Briar Leaf, LaPorte, IN
The home has the outer portion finished
and waiting on someone to finish the
inside! If you want your “own” beach home
with prospect of leasing a few weeks in
the summer – come take a look.
$149,900
Call Dave or Debbie 219-872-4000.
Care-free condo living at it best! Ranch,
2 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage and on
a private lake! Come take a look and
make this your next best thing to being
on “the big lake”! Just think – Its 5:00
somewhere!!!
$167,500
Call Dave 219-872-4000.
Beautiful custom Townhomes from 17003600 sq ft. – located just steps to Briar
Leaf Golf Course – but you don’t have to
play golf to enjoy carefree living! Give us
a call and let’s go walk thru these beautiful
dwellings!
Prices starting at $279,000.
Call Debbie or Jim 219-872-4000.
NEW P
RICE
124 S Merrivale,
Beverly Shores, IN
1534 Lake Shore Dr.,
Long Beach, IN
The home is just like the tree house we
had as kids! Nestled in the woods looking
out at nothing but nature – listening to
the birds on your screened in porch or
the crunching of leaves with all of Mother
Nature’s creatures walking thru the yard!
$549,500
Call Tricia 219-872-4000 or
219-871-2680.
Life on the “Great Lake” in Long Beach,
IN, is all you have ever imagined it to be!
This home is 3 stories with ample parking
and just step out your back door to the
vast white sands leading to Lake Michigan
and watch the sunsets over Chicago!
$1,025,000
Call Joe 219-861-3750.
8778 S Haskell Rd, Wanatah, IN
This beautiful home is nestled on 10+
acres of mostly wooded land and was built
to the perfection of its current owners! This
beautiful custom home has a great room
with gorgeous fireplace, 2 story windows
and ski-lights! 4 bedrooms and 4.5 baths
make this home a must see!
$439,000
Call Dave or Debbie 219-872-4000.
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Debbie Burke, GRI, ABR, RECS
Ed Merrion*, CRS, GRI
Jim Laughlin
JuliAnn Merrion
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Dave Angus
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THE
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February 10, 2011
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108 Georgia
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$869,000
FABULOUS BEACH HOUSE 1 house from Lake Michigan.
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Sandy Rubenstein*, Managing Broker, 879-7525
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Each Office Is Independently Owned and Operated
Family Owned and Operated Since 1920
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