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Volume 17, Number 36 Thursday, September 13, 2001
Sustaining the Earth, Sustaining Ourselves
The Healing Waters Event
by Paula McHugh
Salubrious. Now that’s a word we rarely hear today. And salutary. Both
mean wholesome, healthful, beneficial, and promoting some good purpose.
Those two words describe what’s in store for kids of all ages at the first “Healing
Waters Event” at Dunes State Park on Saturday, September 22.
It’s going to be big.
Organized by Marilee Snyder of Michigan City and co-sponsored by the
State Park, the event is planned as a fun filled interactive day for all. Marilee,
founder of Sage Spirit Terra (a retreat center), said that she is really excited
about plans of keynote Speaker Bernardo Peixoto, also known as “Ipupiara, or
Ipu.” The Amazon rainforest environmentalist and shaman is an anthropology consultant with the Smithsonian Institute and co-founder of the non-profit
Dream Change Coalition.
Dream Change Coalition is a grass roots movement of people from many continents and cultures dedicated to creating new values and ways of living. The
organization’s three main goals are to inspire earth-honoring changes in consciousness, to conserve forests and to apply indigenous wisdom in ways that foster environmental and social balance.
The focus of the Healing Waters Event activities, which
happens to coincide with the autumnal equinox, is to
allow people to participate in environmentally-friendly activities and to learn more about salutary modalities such as
yoga and massage, feng shui to organic farming, and
much more. Also emphasized is how each person can contribute to the sustainability of earth’s resources.
Healing Waters Continued on Page 2
Marilee Snyder originated
the plan for the Healing
Waters Event.
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Presenters during the day-long event, which runs
from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., includes speakers from
Michigan City, Valparaiso, LaPorte, Chesterton,
Ogden Dunes, Beverly Shores, Merrillville, Wanatah,
Hobart, Rolling Prairie, and also New Buffalo,
Cassopolis and Flint, Michigan as well as Chicago and
Kingston, Illinois.
David White, a massage therapist in Valparaiso and
a T’ai Chi Cheh teacher and storyteller, is inviting all
of his former T’ai chi students to return for a reunion
and session at the Dunes Park Pavilion at 9:30 a.m.
After that time, David will be changing hats throughout the day, offering Native American storytelling and
seated chair massage along with T’ai chi demonstrations.
Don
and
Marsha Wenig of
Dancing Feet Yoga
in Long Beach will
be doing yoga and
Yoga Kids demonstrations and massage, as well as
presenting information about
healthy raw foods.
Even
more
massage is on the
menu for the day.
In addition to
David and the
Wenigs, Patsy
Gately, Phyllis
Baker and Judy
Kroczek from the
Wellness Center
in Michigan City
will join massage
therapists Mike
McGrath, Karen
Presenters Don and Marshal Wenig of
Gossert, Dennis
Dancing Feet Yoga.
Headstrom, and
members of the Center for Healing Arts & Midwest
Massage in Valparaiso to demonstrate the latest
techniques and research in this soothing modality.
Other participants include representatives from St.
Mary’s Medical Center in Hobart and Dr. Rani
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According to Marilee,
the practitioners are
excited about coming
together in a noncompetitive environment to
show the benefits of
their chosen fields of
work. Says Marilee,
it’s an opportunity for
the public to learn and
participate in the complementary modalities, all geared toward
Judy Kroczek of LaPorte, who is
promoting a healthier
affiliated with the Massage Therapy
and Wellness Center in Michigan City,
living environment.
will be a presenter.
Cheri Lundstrom,
of Wanatah, will be introducing ways to simplify food
preparation “the organic way.” And John Merrill
Clark, owner of Roseland Organic Farms in Cassopolis,
Michigan, will speak about his methods of beef production utilizing natural, rather than chemical, methods. Mylese Tucker of Nature’s Cupboard in Michigan
City will also be presenting information on organic
food and genetic engineering.
Marilee cited a recent Bill Moyers PBS presentation about the disastrous chemical seepage in ground-
Taking a break from last minute planning of the event are Neva Isley,
Marilee Snyder, and Shannon Schutte with baby daughter Ani.
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water from traditional farming methods, and said that
the Healing Waters event has been planned to bring
greater awareness to the public about alternatives that
emphasize sustainability over land, air, and water pollution. The Dream Change Coalition has done much
work bringing to the public the issue of rainforest
destruction in the Amazon, and other vulnerable
places around the globe.
Shannon Schutte, who has been helping Marilee put
the program together, said that people need to be thinking about the future of the earth, and what condition
it will be left in for future generations. Shannon and
her partner, Jakob Falatovics of Michigan City, will
be presenting information on environmentally friendly building materials. Shannon and Jakob will also
be building a teepee on the beach, and the day’s
events will conclude with a campfire and drumming
circle on the beach near the pavilion.
Dunes Park staff and several area Boy Scout troops
will be active too. Marram grass planting, beach and
woods nature walks, face paintings, and a sand sculpture contest are on the agenda. Representatives from
the Dunes Calumet Audubon Society, National
Lakeshore, Environmental Learning Center, and
Friends of the Kankakee Wildlife Refuge, Porter
County Soil and Water Conservation District and
the Lake Michigan Federation will also be on hand.
Maureen Connell of Beverly Shores will lead children in a variety of activities throughout the afternoon, including a cooperative fitness game called
“Rabbit Rescue.” Maureen will also be demonstrating techniques to calm children and pets with modified T’ai chi movements, and talk about environmental estrogens. Children will also have a chance
to listen to a variety of storytellers who will be located throughout the State Park.
Many more presenters will be on hand to offer
information about the use of magnets, essential oils,
therapeutic touch, whole-food vitamins, Akashic
records, naturopathy, iridology, ear candling, and
cranial sacral therapy.
Marilee, Shannon and Neva Isley have worked
from Sage Spirit Terra to put together the list of presenters, which keeps growing even at this writing. And
Wendy Smith, Bob Bolger, staff and volunteers at Dunes
State Park are also attending to last-minute details.
The rich diversity of the individuals and groups coming together to share their knowledge during the
Healing Waters Event promises to be an experience
that will enlighten and inform all who attend. And what
better place to spend a Saturday than the equally rich
natural diversity found at Indiana Dunes State Park.
All the events are free, although cars are required
to pay the usual gate admission to the State Park. For
more information, contact Marilee at (219) 879-3906.
WHAT: Healing Waters Event
WHEN: Saturday, September 22, 10-6,
rain or shine
WHERE: Throughout Indiana Dunes State Park
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As violist for the Houston Symphony and Houston
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September 13, 2001
Taking Stock. . .
Wall Street Women of the Dunes
by Maggie Beyer
Four years ago a nucleus of area women came
together to learn about investing. They decided to call
themselves Wall Street Women of the Dunes. They
put together bylaws, and began putting money in a
pot. As the money grew, and as they learned, the WWDs
began buying stocks. As of midsummer this year, their
very first stock purchase has produced a healthy
45% total return since it was purchased. And even
in the midst of the tech tidal wave that has swamped
the market this past year, another early purchase. .
.one of those misbegotten techs. . . has zoomed in with
an annual return of 108%. That’s an eyebrow-raising,
Dow beating 108%!, proving that the WWD’s have
learned an early lesson well: use the right basics to
select your stocks and buy at the right price, and hold
on, letting stock splits and earnings drive your portfolio forward.
There are hundreds of thousands men and women
in investment clubs around the country. Most of
them composed, like the Wall Street Women of the
Dunes, of people with a minimal knowledge of investing who want to become more knowledgeable. Most
are members of the National Association of Investment
Clubs, like the Wall Street Women of the Dunes,
which publishes an official guide to help clubs get started. The Association also produces a monthly magazine, a training stock selection guide and software to
go with it, all useful aids used by the WWDs. They
also call in guest speakers from time to time, members make presentations on stocks that have caught
their interest. (One member liked Starbuck’s coffee,
she did the research, and the group bought and its total
return since purchase has been a sound 62%) When
the money that accrues from monthly contributions
awaits a purchase, it is held in an investment account
at Edward Jones with Darl Jarnecke as their broker
and he places their order when the group agrees on
a stock to buy.
Aside from making new friends, getting together
for pizza parties, and picking stocks, what happens
when the Wall Street Women of the Dunes gets
together? Two original members, and one more
recent member, and I “did lunch” like the big wheels
do to talk about it.
Carol Bulger, Beret Beatty, Cathleen Pascale: members
of Wall Street Women of the Dunes.
Beacher Beret Beatty says: “We’ve learned a lot.”
Beret should know. As treasurer since the group
began, she was the one who tackled the first computer
programs when the group was originally founded, keeping track of monthly dues, adding investments later,
and printing out monthly statements for the group to
ponder. “We believe in the premise of the National
Association of Investment Clubs on how to invest
which is to invest regularly, regardless of the market.
Invest in growth companies and reinvest earnings and
diversify to reduce risk. We’ve been trying to do
that, and we have had a total return of 78% since the
group began.” Figuring return from the date of inception is how they suggest following a portfolio. “We
have more stocks showing a positive return that we
have with negative returns, which considering the market, I think is great.”
Beret’s goals in joining
the club echo most members’ sentiments: “I decided
that if I’m going to be investing my hard-earned money
in the stock market, I want
to know what I am doing.”
The most important thing
she has learned? “Not to
watch the market every day
because you can go nuts
doing that,” she said. “Just
Beret Beatty. . .”things are
follow your companies on a changing in the way women feel
about financial responsibility.”
month to month basis. That
seems to be sufficient and that’s what the book recommends. We follow the NAIC way of using the
stock selection guide to determine if a company is a
growth company which is the way we want to go.”
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Another Beacher, Carol
Bulger, is a former past president of the investment club
and wanted something new
to do and learning about the
stock market seemed a good
fit. She went to the first
meeting held at the Michigan
City Library, liked the people she met, and thought,
“this is it”. The most challenging thing she found was
Carol Bulger. . .”the decisions
learning to do the SSG, the you make are the ones you have
to live with.”
Stock Selection Guide.
“Math isn’t my strong suit,” she said, “and learning
to plug in the numbers was a challenge. But once you
do it repeatedly, it gets easier. It really became easier when I began to learn to use the tool kit on line,
a program that some of us have that does the calculations for you. It’s been an interesting experience for
those of us who have been with the club since it
started when the market was doing so well, to see how
it can change, though we are still doing all right.”
Cathleen Pascale became a Wall Street Woman of
the Dunes a year ago and said joining an existing club
was a plus for her. “The patterns of organization were
all down,” she explained. “I could join a structure that
was already working.” Unlike some of the members
of the club who would be making stock selections
for the first time, Cathleen had worked with a broker, following advice she was given. “There’s been a
tremendous difference in how I feel now,” she said.
“Before, I knew I was getting advice but wasn’t sure
why it was good advice. But
you learn what to look for
through the stock selection
guide we use, you know what
the bottom line is on whether
you are going to buy a stock
now, or look at it later.”
Cathleen brings a business
background to the club, a
background that enables her
to read a balance sheet and
develop plans for the comCathleen Pascale. . .”women
panies with whom she conshould never delegate full
sults, but even that back- responsibility for their money to
someone else.”
ground leaves gaps in her
knowledge of stock market operations she said. She
also gives a nod to her grandmother who was a successful businesswoman, thereby growing up with a
father who expected women to be able to take care of
themselves, something she feels strongly about.
There is a mix of members who join the Wall Street
Women of the Dunes, some are married, some not; some
work outside their homes; some, like Cathleen, have
businesses of their own; some are verging on retirement, others in mid-career. But woven throughout
is the unifying thread: women wanting to take more
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responsibility for their financial affairs and future. When
Cathleen said, “Women should never delegate full responsibility for their money to someone else,” each person
around our luncheon table put down their fork and
said, Yes! “No matter how responsible your financial
adviser, your lawyer, your CPA, your broker is, the decisions you make are the ones you have to live with, so
you’d better have some knowledge of what goes into
those decisions,” was Carol’s second. “It’s something
that’s changing for women today,” Beret added. “My
mother and mother-in-law aren’t interested in learning about this. They were told or taught that a man
would take care of all that financial stuff. It was too
hard for women to learn about. And that’s different
for women today.”
If the Wall Street Women of the Dunes carry a
banner urging women to get in the know about financial matters, they could add postscripts like these: that
statistics show most women will outlive their men; that
women on their own have retirement to think about;
that single mothers can and should be role models of
responsibility for their sons and especially, their
daughters. For Beret, “I feel more secure in that I’m
doing the right things in selecting stocks. For Carol,
“I feel more empowered in all aspects of my life.”
For Cathleen, “I’m more committed to regular investing now that I know more about what I’m doing.”
And all of the above while having fun. . .like sharing a chick-flick with your buds. These women also
share new web sites to explore, financial and otherwise, feel a new confidence in turning to financial pages
or picking up a business magazine at the doctor’s office.
And the one I put on the list. . that savvy feeling that
you get when the flight attendant on your plane is passing out newspapers and magazines and you ask for
the Wall Street Journal!
Anyone interested in learning more about the Wall Street Women of the
Dunes, or getting on a waiting list (by-laws limit membership to 15) can
call 872-6672. Meetings are monthly, on first Mondays of the month, with
a party in December or other times when the spirit moves. (Note from
Maggie: “As a former original member, I can testify these are great, stimulating women, a treat to know and number among your friends.”)
Wall Street Women of the Dunes meet at the First Presbyterian Church in
Michigan City: (standing) Carol Bulger, Pam DeLarme, Cathleen Pascale.
(sitting) Cheryl Eckley, Nancy Smith, Nancy Wentland, Beret Beatty. Not
pictured are Danielle Engwert, Diane Morgan, Carole Svekakken.
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2nd Annual Regional Arts Festival
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The concept for this annual regional arts festival
is reflected in its name— “Just Around the Corner, A
Festival of the Arts Along the South Shore Line.”
For information, or to receive a Festival Guide, contact Jeff Casey at 866/GOT-ARTS
This week’s activities include:
Thurs., Sept. 13—Theatre at the Center: “I Love You,
You’re Perfect, Now Change.” A musical celebration
of the mating game. For information, phone 219/8363255. Runs through Oct 21st, dates and times vary.
Fri., Sept. 14—7 p.m. Brauer Museum of Art at
Valparaiso University: “Yankee Doodle Dandies:
Popular Songs During the Time of Robert Henri.” Guest
lecturer Michael Lasser. Admission is free. For information, phone 219/465-7926.
Sat., Sept. 15—7-9 p.m.: Northern Indiana Arts
Association, Crown Point Community Arts Center in
conjunction with tinShackstudios— “Saturday Night
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booths, an art show, rib cook-off, and lots of fun for
the entire family. Many local clubs and organizations are involved in this event.
Arts and crafts booths and food vendors open at 8
a.m. Kiddie carnival rides will be set up on Michigan
Ave. The LaPorte Rotary Club will provide draft
horse wagon rides. A train trolley, sponsored by the
LaPorte Noon Lions, will be traveling the streets
providing transportation and fun rides to Sunflower
Fair activities.
The LaPorte County American Red Cross is sponsoring a 5K Run and Walk. Registration begins at 7:30
a.m. at City Hall and the race begins at 9 a.m. Awards
will be presented to the top three runners overall and
in each age/gender division. The Health Walk is noncompetitive. Phone the LaPorte American Red Cross
at 219/362-6208 for details.
Live musical entertainment will be performed on
stage at City Hall throughout the day. An Art Show
and sale will feature professional artists and students from the LaPorte area and will be held at the
Rumley Historic Apartments. People’s Choice and
Guest Critics Awards will be presented. For more
information, phone Kitty Wolf at 219/362-2558.
The LaPorte County Courthouse two events:
The Great Pork-Rib Cook-Off will debut with setup time from 8-10 a.m. Cooking begins at 10 a.m. and
judging will be held at 2:30 p.m. This event is open
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Cancer Therapy
Time: 8:00am - 12:00pm
Pre-Registration is
required, call 326-2683
American Cancer Society
recommends men 50 years
and older to have yearly
rectal exams and a blood
test called a PSA to screen
for prostate cancer.
Early Treatment
Wins the Race
Warning Signs
• Need to urinate frequently, especially at night
• Difficulty in starting or stopping urination
• Painful or burning urination
• Blood in the urine
• Inability to urinate
• Weak or intermittent urine flow
• Constant pain in lower back, hips, or upper thighs
Funding provided by
LaPorte Hospital Foundation
African American or
Hispanic men or men with
a family history of Prostate
Cancer should begin this
screening at 40.
Prostate Cancer is the rapid
growth of tumor cells in the
prostate gland. By developing a healthy supporting
lifestyle and getting regular
checkups, you will be doing
all you can to lower your
risk of prostate cancer.
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Gala Garden Party Auction
Sheila
Carlson
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new split log on double lot 2
short blocks to great beach.
Lots of great living space. Huge
great room with fieldstone fireplace,
screened porch, 3 giant bedrooms,
21⁄2 baths with master suite on main
floor. Garage big enough for all your
$
319,000
“toys” (2 car-40' deep).
make an offer! Waterfront 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo on Lake Clare.
Vaulted ceiling great room with fireplace, large eat-in kitchen with island.
All appliances & 2 car garage.
$
135,000
golfers take note - walk across the
street to Long Beach Golf Course. 4
bedrooms, master suite with sauna,
vaulted ceiling & rear deck overlooking Lake Clare. Sunken living room,
family room with 2nd fireplace, wet
bar and sliders to deck. This is a lot of
home with great views of the golf
course and a 3 car garage.
$
299,000
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219.874.1180
888.500.0492 V/P
Licensed IN/MI
A $10,000 cash prize
will go to the lucky
winner of the Gala
Garden Party Auction’s
raffle in the drawing to
be held on Sat., Sept.
15th, at Miller ’s
Country House in
Union Pier, Michigan.
Raffle odds are excellent with only 250 tickets at $100 to be sold.
The second place winner will receive $1,000
in cash and the third
prize winner receiving $500.
A professionally conducted live oral auction and an ongoing
silent auction for more
than $75,000 in donations will provide plenty of
excitement between 1 and 6 p.m. during the Harbor
Country Chamber of Commerce fund raiser.
One week at a St. Croix Villa, with airfare for two
and round-trip airport limo service, is among the
many vacation opportunities along with a week at an
ocean front Florida condo and a Napa Valley trip
that includes round-trip airfare for two and two
nights at a private vineyard guest house. Original art,
artful antiques, classic vintage cars, sporting event
tickets, golf packages, jewelry, and a hot air balloon
ride are also some of the items to be auctioned off.
Proceeds from the auction will be used to foster communication, beautification and unification among
Harbor Country’s eight southwestern Michigan communities. Only 400 admission tickets can be sold for
the event at $15 per person or $25 per couple.
Raffle and admission tickets are available at Miller’s
restaurant and the Harbor Country Chamber of
Commerce, 530 S. Whittaker St., New Buffalo. For more
information, phone 800/362-7251.
Specializing In
“Tapas”
Paella Marinera
Seafood and
Steak
Outdoor
Dining
Restaurante
don Quijote
Restaurante don Quijote
The only Spanish Restaurant in Indiana
119 E. Lincolnway, Valparaiso 462-7976
September 13, 2001
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Step inside & feel the space! Dining room
has just a hint of separation from living room
with 11' tray ceiling. Lots of windows draw
you to lush views of private rear yard. Master
suite, 2 more bedrooms & laundry are on main
floor. Natural light floods finished lower level
with family room, large bedroom/office &
bath. This quality built all brick 4 bedroom
ranch with 2900+ sq. ft. finished living space
is on almost a 1⁄2 acre with sewer & water, just
1
⁄2 mile from Lake Michigan. Circular drive,
gorgeous grounds & association pool can be
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Indiana Supreme Court Lecture
Hesston Steam Museum
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NEW BUFFALO
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Three gauges of trains
steamed up on weekends.
Our Gift Shop features a
large selection of Thomas
Toys for children.
INDIANA TOLL RD (exit 49)
LaPORTE
219/879-3993
presents a special
guest appearance
CHILDREN AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR
MARK TEAGUE
Tuesday, Sept. 25th
10:30 - 11:15 a.m. CST
and
11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. CST
He is launching his new Book
First Graders
from Mars
Hardcover $14.95
Paperback $4.50
Scholastic Press
Pre-purchasing of books guarantees a signed copy,
as Mark Teague may not have time to autograph
between events. His other titles are:
• How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight
• One Halloween Night • Iguana Brothers
• Lost and Found
• Poppleton Series
• Pigsty
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Sunday
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10-6
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A professor from the University of Pittsburgh will
speak at the 2nd annual Indiana Supreme Court
Lecture on Thurs., Sept. 20th, at the Valparaiso
University School of Law.
Douglas M. Branson, professor of law at the
University of Pittsburgh School of Law, will speak on
“The Business Judgement Rule Revisited” at 4 p.m.
in the Tabor Auditorium of Wesemann Hall on campus. A reception will follow in the Duesenberg
Commons. The event is co-sponsored by Valparaiso
University School of Law and the Indiana Supreme
Court. Justice Robert D. Rucker, a 1976 graduate of
the VU School of Law, will represent the Indiana
Supreme Court at the lecture.
Branson is the author of six books and more than
fifty law review articles. He has taught at universities around the world, and currently holds appointments at the University of Melbourne and at Deakin
University in Australia.
For more information, phone Lisa Todd at 1888/VALPOLAW.
PNC’s Super Saturday
Registration is underway now for Purdue University
North Central’s Super Saturday classes for high ability youngsters. The courses are offered from 9 a.m.noon on six Saturdays, Oct. 6-Nov. 10, at the PNC campus. There will be a meeting for parents on Oct. 6 at
9:15 a.m. at PNC.
The classes are designed for fun as well as to develop creative thinking and problem-solving skills, and
each is structured for a specific age group. The fee is
$109.
Letters and languages courses include “Leap into
Literature” for children in grades 2-3, “Activities and
Tips for Better Study Skills” grades 3-5, and “Poetic
Superstars” grades 4-6.
Science and math courses include “Toying With
Science” grades 1-2, “Dinorific” grades 1-3, “Rock
Hounds, Let’s Roll” grades 2-3, “Living Mathematics”
grades 2-4 and “Colorful Chemistry” grades 5-8.
The fine arts course for fall is “Move Over Picasso”
grades 3-4.
Super Saturday is sponsored by PNC’s Office of
Continuing Education. For a brochure with course information, eligibility requirements and registration
forms, phone 872-0527, ext. 5343.
Hours: 10:30 to 6
616/469-6151
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September 13, 2001
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We love to talk about your garden!
• New selection of beautiful flowering
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• Pond winterizing kits
• Over 300 varieties of unique and
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• Irises by September 1st, rebloomers, dwarf bearded, and
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Sun 9-3
• 219.879.0089
CLOSED WEDNESDAYS
Nicole Elizabeth Kilty and Wilhelm Otto Kreuzer
were married on August 18, 2001, at Old Saint
Patrick’s Catholic Church in Chicago.
The bride is the daughter of Tim and Rosita Kilty
of Plainfield, Illinois. She received her bachelor’s in
social work from Indiana University and recently
graduated from DePaul College of Law. Nicole will begin
work at a small Chicago litigation firm in the fall.
The groom is the son of Wilhelm and Katharina
Kreuzer of Michigan City. He received a bachelor’s degree
from Indiana University and is currently employed
as Vice President of Finance at HSA Commercial, a
real estate development firm in Chicago.
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September 13, 2001
12TH ANNUAL OUTDOOR
Celebration
of the
Arts
A Mixed Media
Art Fair
Schoolhouse
Shop
Sat Sept. 15
10 - 5
Sun Sept. 16
11 - 5
Furnessville
2 miles E. of 49 off Hwy. 20
(219) 926-1551
No Admission Fee
Free Parking
Acorn Ridge Gardens Fall Festival
This free event will take place on Sat., Sept. 15, from
10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Acorn Ridge Nursery, Inc., LaCrosse,
Indiana.
The highlight of the day will be an in-garden seminar: “Backyard Bug Control: Keeping Plants Healthy
and the Kids Safe” to be presented at 10:30 a.m. by
Dr. Cliff Sadof of Purdue University. He is a Professor
of Entomology and a leading expert on Pest Management
in Ornamental Plants and Biological Controls. Dr. Sadof
will share his wit and wisdom on pest management,
with a special focus on the home garden.
Throughout the day, garden experts will be on
hand to answer questions and give tours of the
Gardens and Nursery. There will be a special prize
drawing at noon.
Acorn Ridge is located 5 miles southeast of LaCrosse
in southern LaPorte County. For more information,
phone (toll-free) 877/262-2662 or log onto www.acornridgegardens.com
Country/Western Dance
Amarillo Star’s monthly country/western dance
will be held on Sat., Sept. 15, at the Michigan City
Skwiat American Legion Post. This will be a Reunion
Dance with everyone invited to dance to line and
partner oldies. There is no charge for admission. The
time is 7-10:30 p.m.
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Call 616-469- 6434 to enroll or stop by
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Stop 24, Long Beach Town Center
123 2411 St. Lawrence Avenue
(219) 874-7070
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KICK off this season with our HOME TEAM EXPERIENCE
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2915 Lake Shore Drive • $760,000
106 Power Lane • $439,000
LONG BEACH
BEACHWALK
4 bedrooms, 3 baths. Updated kitchen and baths. Newer roof, furnaces
and central air units. Wonderful lake views from this hillside home.
Rear access and plenty of parking.
3 bedrooms + loft, 4 baths. Slate entry, vaulted ceiling in living room
with fireplace. Screened porch, wrap around deck. Beachwalk amenities and just a short walk to the lake.
3211 Cleveland Avenue • $199,000
109 Autumn Trail • $199,000
EDGEWOOD
5 bedrooms, 3 baths. Fabulous “House of Steel”. Open floor plan, parquet flooring, lots of windows and skylights. Private back yard,
inground pool, jacuzzi and gazebo.
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3 bedrooms, 2 baths. 11⁄2 story freestanding condo. Upgraded kitchen,
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3 bedrooms, 3 baths. Classic brick, hillside ranch on 3 lovely lots. Living
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This incredible building site, situated high on a dune is approximately 1⁄4 acre. City water and sewer available. Close to the beach, park
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September 13, 2001
Duneland Harvest Festival
On Sat., Sept. 15, and Sun., Sept. 16, the Dunes
National Lakeshore will host the 25th Duneland
Harvest Festival at Bailly Homestead and Chellberg
Farm. This lively encounter with history will take place
from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. each day.
In honor of the silver anniversary, Brandon Scott,
local amateur silversmith, will be at the Bailly
Homestead crafting bracelets, crosses, earings, pen-
Candle-dipping is just one of several popular hands-on activities
for visitors at the Duneland Harvest Festival.
dants and brooches using methods and tools of the 1600s
and 1700s. At the end of each day of the event, three
names will be drawn to win one of Mr. Scott’s pieces.
Every year, participation is encouraged at the festival, with many demonstrators inviting folks to sample a new skill. Visitors looking for a bit of a workout
can join in on a game of “cricket,” or join in the fun
of clogging and Nordic dancing. The Goodtime Cloggers
of Valparaiso will be at the festival both days, and the
Nordic Folk Dancers will perform on Sunday.
Those who like making music can learn some tips
on “fingerpicking” from award-winning musicians
Friendlander and Hall. An “all-fiddlers jam” on
Saturday afternoon offers participants a chance to join
with other musicians and cut loose.
Reenactors at the Bailly Homestead encourage
questions about the lifestyles of the area’s earliest settlers. The curious can inquire about Native American
food preparation or talk to voyageur reenactors about
life on the wild rivers of Indiana.
Activities for children abound throughout the festival. They can try out a variety of old-fashioned toys
or plow through a mound of straw in search of pennies at the Children’s Corner. At the Bailly Homestead
they can try writing the old-fashioned way with plant
juices and quill pens. Storytellers, performing both
days also encourage kid’s involvement. And what
harvest festival would be complete without hayrides?
Horse and wagon will take visitors through an old field
throughout the weekend. There will be a slight charge
for this activity.
The Duneland Harvest Festival is located at the
Chellberg Farm and Bailly Homestead on Mineral
Springs Road in Porter. It is sponsored by the Friends
of Indiana Dunes, Inc. Admission is free; parking is
$5/cars, $10/buses. For more information, phone
219/926-7561, ext. 225.
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“ROOKIE” DADS…
Earn the Rank of
“Four-Star” Father!
Introducing Boot Camp For
New Dads
At Boot Camp For New Dads, “veteran” dads train
“rookie” (new) dads to be more prepared and gain confidence in their new role as fathers. The veterans even
bring in their own babies! Subjects covered include
burping and changing, feeding, support for mom, balancing
work and family, birthing, breastfeeding and safety. It’s
man to man. Diaper to diaper. All in one three-hour
workshop.
Boot Camp is another one of LaPorte Hospital’s excellent
programs offered by Family Support Services
that focus on today’s families.
Be all the dad you can be. Let
Boot Camp For New Dads help you
go from rookie father to four-star
father.
To register, call
(219) 871-8104 or
800-582-4198.
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Michigan City Community Concerts
The Michigan City Community
Concerts Association, Inc., announces
the first of four concerts for the 20012002 season. Tom Milo Big Band will perform on Sun., Sept.16, 3 p.m., at the
Michigan City High School Auditorium
on Pahs Road.
Tom Milo Big Band was formed in
1962. There are fifteen instrumentalists plus two vocalists. Many of the
band members have toured with name
bands such as Stan Kenton, Les Elgart,
Duke Ellington, and many others. Each
is a soloist in his own right, and gives
the band a unique versatility.
The group’s repertoire ranges from
Glenn Miller of the 40s to contemporary
hits of the 90s.
Memberships for the 2001-2002
Concert Series will be on sale the
evening of the performance for $35.
Single admissions will be sold for $17.50.
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Interior Design Program at Library
Interior designer Susan Block will present a program, “At Home By Design” on Sun., Sept. 16, 2 p.m.,
at the Michigan City Public Library. She will discuss
and illustrate creating a home that is attractive, personal and nurturing. She will explore the current
and timeless uses of color, space planning, floor and
window coverings, lighting, accessorizing and remodeling strategies.
Susan is based in Michigan City and has spoken
on interior design at the John G. Blank Center for the
Arts and at Art Attack weekends. She has also taught
a course on the subject at the Long Beach Community
Center. The Block’s home was a cover story in a
national decorating magazine. A residential designer for twenty years, Susan is also an artist whose paintings appear in Harbor Country and Hollywood homes.
A question and answer period will follow her program and a complimentary interior design consultation
will be awarded to an audience member.
Refreshments will be served. The program is free
and open to the public.
Smedley Exhibit
The paintings of artist Janet Smedley will be exhibited at 18 Artists Studio and Gallery through the
month of September. An opening reception for the artist
will be held on Fri., Sept. 28, from 5-8 p.m.
Smedley received a bachelor’s degree in architecture from the Rhode Island School of Design and
studied art history at Brown University. In 1982 she
began her painting studies at the Art Institute of
Chicago where she received her MFA. During that time,
Smedley also worked with Claire Zeisler, the internationally known fiber sculpture and the architect/teacher Michael Gelick.
Smedley’s artistic development was again influenced
by her move to northwest Indiana where she has
worked as an architect and studied painting with both
Jan Sullivan and Wes Berrier. She has become
involved in painting outdoors from nature and in
travel on painting tours to Mexico and the Loire
Canal in France.
18 Artists Studio and Gallery is located in the
Shoppes of Indian Oaks, at 540 Indian Boundary
Road, Chesterton. For more information, phone
219/926-6306.
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September 13, 2001
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COMING SOON…
A New Philosophy of Care
Soon, our community will experience LaPorte Hospital’s new Emergency
Department. As you admire the modern design and state-of-the-art technology, you should also notice a familiar feeling. A sensation of comfort
and reassurance. It’s our tradition of excellence, already firmly in place.
Excellence is experience, training, teamwork, attitude and personal dedication. Excellence is a staff of emergency physicians, registered nurses
and certified technicians with 275 combined years of emergency care.
Excellence is the reputation of LaPorte Hospital for giving our community
truly outstanding emergency service.
To be sure, our new facilities and technology will be major contributions
to our high level of quality. But we’re building excellence upon excellence.
Bringing together the latest advances in emergency medicine with superior performance, our new Emergency Department will set the standard
of care in LaPorte and surrounding communities.
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Play the Fall Event Series!
Saturday, October 6th - Big Cup Scramble (4 man teams)
Saturday, November 10th - Fall Fling 2-man Scramble
Saturday, December 8th - Chili Open 2-man Stableford
For entry info and handicap requirements call Briar Leaf at
(219) 326-1992 Toll Free (877) BRIARLEAF www.briarleaf.com
Play the ISLAND GREEN!
Harbor Country Book Club
The club invites everyone to join in the next meeting, to be held on Tues., Sept. 25, 7:30 p.m., at the Harbor
Grand Hotel, New Buffalo. There is always a brief biography of the author and a book review before the book
discussion.
Selections for the month are: fiction, We Were the
Mulvaneys by Joyce Carol Oates, and non-fiction, A
Sand County Almanac by Aldo Leopold.
The selections for October are: fiction, The Optimist’s
Daughter by Eudora Welty and non-fiction, A Match
to the Heart by Gretel Ehrlich.
The selections for November are: fiction, The
Painted House by John Grisham, and non-fiction,
Havana Dreams by Wendy Gimbel.
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Valparaiso University will host a concert by a
group of singers from Dresden, Germany, as part of
the choir’s tour of the United States. Other stops on
their tour will be Washington, Baltimore, St. Louis
and Dallas.
The Kornerscher Sing-Verein Dresden, a group of
25 men and women in their 20s, will perform at 7:30
p.m., Tues., Sept. 18, in the Chapel of the Resurrection
on campus. The performance will include selections
by Johann Sebastian Bach and Heinrich Schutz.
Admission is $15/adults, $9/senior citizens, $7/groups,
$5/student/school groups. Free to VU faculty, staff and
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On Sun., Sept. 16, the Mariners of Ludington,
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These two teams will demonstrate the game played
according to the rules of 1858, when sliding into
bases, stealing bases, and leading off bases would not
be tolerated. Players would be fined by the Umpire
if they broke these rules. Using a leather-covered
baseball, handmade bats, and no mitts, players will
be encouraged to hit the ball and “leg it” to first base.
Shouts of “Huzzah” will be heard coming from the cranks
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Game time is 2 p.m. Bring your own lawn chair or
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the preferred drink of the Grinders.
Grinder Field is located in Deep River County
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The Grinders are charter members of the Vintage
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16th Annual Notre Dame Heritage Day and Family Picnic
by Jan Van Ausdal
Dottie Stahoviak told me, “This is the best year ever. It’s
just wonderful! I ate like a trucker! It’s great that everybody gets a chance to visit.” She was enjoying the day under
a tent with some friends.
Informal activities included jumping rope, playing on
the playground equipment, a softball game, and playing
catch. Near the school, T-shirts, shorts, long pants, small
desks and chairs were being sold at very moderate prices.
Father Ameling was chatting with friends Todd Tucker,
and the Szymkowski family: parents Lisa and Dan with
daughter, Danielle. Beverly Battle was selling 50-50 raffle tickets to those present, including Larry Wall, while Notre
Dame Principal Karen Breen looked on. Mr. and Mrs. Ed
Farrell were enjoying the afternoon.
Choosing from delicious potluck fruits and desserts.
On Sunday afternoon, August 26th, the 16th Annual Notre
Dame Heritage Day and Family Picnic was held at the parish
grounds on Moore Road. In the morning hours, there
were some raindrops. However, the weather cleared and
it was a beautiful, sunny day for the event.
This year, the picnic was a low-key event, with a delicious potluck set up inside and brats or hot dogs cooked
outside on grills. There was a table of salads and main dishes or casseroles, as well as a dessert and fruit table to choose
from. Picnic tables outside were in the sun or under a shady
tent. Friends and families could visit while they ate and
after they were finished. All the food was very good! I photographed Vic Althoff giving his daughter, Hailey, a hot dog
while Tom Jankowski watched. The two men were in
charge of grilling the meat for the day.
Salads and casseroles which all look good!
Dottie Slahoviak sits with friends.
Jumping rope for girls.
Beverly Battle sells a 50-50 ticket to Larry Wall while Notre Dame
Principal Karen Breen looks on.
Vic Althoff gives daughter Hailey a hot dog while Tom Jankowski watches.
An afternoon of food and conversation.
Father Ameling with friends Todd Tucker and the Szymkowski family:
Lisa, Dan, and Daniell
Chairman of the event, Mr. Ed Farrell with his wife.
Heritage Day Continued on Page 34
Taking it easy for the afternoon
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September 13, 2001
Heritage Day Award Goes to Dave and Lisa Albers--”The Couple of the Year
Finally, it was time for the Heritage Day award!
Master of Ceremonies John Wall took his place behind
the microphone, while Ed Farrell (Historian) assisted. Notre Dame Men’s Club judges were: Chairman
Ed Farrell, and members Vic Althoff, Bill Breen,
Tom Dolezal, Bud Clancy, Earl King, Bob Nagle,
Lawrence Wall, and Harold Wiggins.
The couple of the year was announced to be Dave
and Lisa Albers, who received a wall plaque as their
award. Those present clapped at the afternoon’s presentation. The Albers family posed with Historian Ed
Farrell and Father Ameling for a photograph.
Dave and Lisa Albers were married in Notre Dame
Church on August 7, 1982, and have lived at 2208 Oriole
Trail since 1984. Their family includes David, Ben,
and Carli. Dave was born and reared in Long Beach,
the son of Mary Sue and the late Ted Albers. Lisa moved
here from Pittsburgh in 1965 with her parents, Mary
Lou and Joe Meell.
Both of them have been very active in Notre Dame
parish and the community, serving as Eucharistic
Ministers.
Ed Farrell claps for Couple of the Year, Dave & Lisa Albers.
Master of ceremonies John Wall at the mike.
Dave is on the Notre Dame School Board and the
Finance Committee. His volunteer work covers being
a volunteer fireman with the Long Beach Volunteer
Fire Department and time with the administration
of Marquette High School. He always
remembers the “Cancer Kids” in the prayer
petitions at Mass.
Lisa volunteers as a substitute school
secretary and at the Open Door Health
Center. She volunteered in the Parent-ToParent Program for seven years in the
Cancer Ward of Children’s Hospital in
Chicago. She is President of the Marquette
Parent Organization.
Congratulations to the Couple of the Year
and much luck in their future endeavors!
Father Ameling & Ed Farrell with the Albers
family: Carli, David, Ben, Lisa & Dave.
September 13, 2001
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20th Annual Wizard of Oz Fest
This weekend, Fri., Sept. 14-Sun., Sept. 16, will be
the 20th Annual Wizard of Oz Festival at Chesterton
sponsored by the Duneland Chamber of Commerce.
Five Chesterton businesses and the Duneland
Chamber will host a variety of Oz celebrities and
the actors who played Munchkins in MGM’s 1939 classic, “The Wizard of Oz” on their premises from 1:303:30 p.m. on Friday afternoon (Sept. 14). The hosts
are providing the Friday Autograph Parties at no
charge as a public service. However, there will be a
charge for the photos to be autographed.
Locations for each party and the celebrity appearing there are:
Centier Bank, 103 Broadway—hosting Karl Slover
and Donna Stewart Hardway (Munchkins); The
Country Loft, 135 S. Calumet Road—hosting Margaret
Pellegrini and Mary Ellen St. Aubin (Munchkins);
Duneland Chamber office, 220 Broadway—hosting Roger
Baum (author) and Anna Mitchell (Munchkin); Fifth
Third Bank, 302 Broadway—hosting Clarence Swensen
and Myrna Swensen (Munchkins); Spike & Buddy’s,
325 S. Calumet Road #2—hosting Meinhardt Raabe
(Munchkin) and Caren Marsh-Doll (Garland’s standin); Yellow Brick Road, SR 49 & Toll Road—hosting
Jerry & Elizabeth Maren (Munchkins), John Fricke
(author), Sarah Wiley (actress), State Fest Queen
Morgan Dusch, Michael Roche, Tim Wolak (artists).
Saturday’s events include the First Call for the North
American Town Criers Competition at 12:30 p.m.; a
Wizard of Oz Look-a-Like Contest at 2 p.m.; “The Wizard
of Oz” Marionette Show featuring Stevens Puppet Co.
at 3 p.m. at the Thomas Centennial Park; The Judy/Oz
Exchange at 8 p.m. at Woodland Park in Portage to
meet celebrity guests and swap items and bid on
items donated by Oz celebrities.
Sunday’s events include a 9 a.m. Breakfast with the
Munchkins; Munchkinland Market Days from 10
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September 13, 2001
Giving Greek-American Women Their Due
by Charles McKelvy
As a woman who divides her time between
Burr Ridge, Illinois and Bridgman, Michigan,
Elaine Cotsirilos Thomopoulos, Ph.D. is naturally sympathetic to women who must live
in two worlds.
And, as a second-generation GreekAmerican of considerable accomplishment, she was the perfect choice to be editor of a 128-page book published late last
year that details the struggles of five
Greek women who immigrated to the
United States between 1885 and
1923.
Thomopoulos said in a recent interview at the
Bridgman Public Library that the book, Images of
America: Greek-American Pioneer Women of Illinois,
is already well known in southwest Michigan.
“There is a copy here at the Bridgman Library, and
the book is for sale At Annunciation and Agia Paraskevi
Greek Orthodox Church in New Buffalo, and it was
featured on August 20 on a ‘Chicago Stories’ program on Channel 11,” Thomopolous said.
Thomopoulos, who received her Ph.D. in Clinical
Psychology from the Illinois Institute of Technology,
said credit for the book really goes to the Greek
Women’s University Club and its Chicago publisher,
Arcadia Press.
Opening the book, which includes more than 200
historic photographs and documents, Thomopoulos
stressed that it was funded in part by the Illinois
Humanities Council, the National Endowment of the
Humanities, the Illinois General Assembly, and the
Foundation for Hellenic Studies.
Thomopoulos explained that the book is part of an
extensive project undertaken by the Greek Women’s
University Club called: “Greek-American Women of
Illinois: 111 Years of Courage, Struggle and Triumph.”
The project also includes lectures, panel discussions,
a literary reading, an oral history project and a traveling exhibit of items contained in the book.
Some 500 people came to hear Thomopoulos lecture
on the subject at the Bridgman Public Library in
1998, and she is already planning other ways to tell
of the difficulties Greek women (and men) faced
when they arrived in the xeneetia, or strange land of
America from the rural farms of Greece.
More than five years in the making, Greek-American
Pioneer Women of Illinois was inspired by the realization that history usually focuses on men.
“We wanted to tell the stories of five immigrant women
who really stood out,” Thomopoulos said, “And the five
we selected for the book really do.”
To paraphrase Thomopoulos’ introduction to the book:
“The five women featured in this book — Georgia Bitzis
Pooley, Presbytera Stella Christoulakis Petrakis,
At the Bridgman Library, Elaine Thomopoulos
holds a copy of her new book.
Theano Papazoglou Margaris, Venette Tomaras
Askounes Ashford, and (Illinois State) Senator Adeline
J. Geo-Karis — redefined the role of women in the Greek
community. They ventured outside of the traditional boundaries of nikokeeres, or housewives. Not just
supporters or helpers of the men, they played major
roles on their own, in some cases despite family and
community opposition.”
In her chapter on Senator Geo-Karis, Thomopoulos
stated: “Senator Geo-Karis blazed many trails in politics over the last half century. The first woman in
the entire state to serve in a leadership role in the
Senate, presently she is assistant majority leader
for the Republican Party and has served in that
capacity since 1992.”
The other four profiled in the book also stand as what
Thomopoulos called “brave, spirited women who triumphed over adversity and embraced the adopted country to become exemplary citizens. They have a wonderful legacy.”
As does Elaine Thomopoulos who not only lectures
and writes about her sister Greek-Americans, but practices as a licensed clinical psychologist, is a broker associate with Coldwell Banker, volunteers for worthy causes, and with her husband and fellow Ph.D., Nick
Thomopoulos, is the proud parent of four children and
two grandchildren.
While she admitted to being a bit tired after all the
work she did to get the book launched late last year,
Thomopoulos said she’s already contemplating her next
literary project.
“I’m thinking of compiling a similar book on the
Greeks who immigrated to Berrien County, Michigan.
The Greeks played an important role here, particularly right after World War II when so many arrived
here,” Thomopoulos said.
Greek-American Pioneer Women of Illinois sells for
$18.99 and can be ordered by calling toll-free: 1-888313-2665. Again, the book is also for sale at the
Greek Orthodox Church in New Buffalo which is
located just off I-94 at 17777 Behner Road.
September 13, 2001
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LaPorte County Symphony Auditions
The LaPorte County Symphony Orchestra announces
that auditions for orchestra personnel will be held on
Sat., Sept. 15th, for the upcoming 2001-2002 season. All auditions will be held at the Presbyterian Church
in LaPorte from 1-5 p.m.
Instrumental musicians should be prepared to
audition two contrasting solo works, play scales and
sight read. Young musicians who wish to be considered for place in the student apprentice program are
encouraged to audition at this time. Specific positions
which are open this year include 2nd violin and coconcertmaster.
All positions in the orchestra are paid including student apprentices. For further information, and to
schedule an appointment, contact Stephen Z. Gruoner,
LPCSO Personnel Manager at 219/923-2711. He may
also be reached by e-mail at stephenz_g@msn.com
For more information concerning the symphony, phone
219/325-0666 or log onto www.alco.org/symphony
7th Annual Golf Outing at La Lumiere
La Lumiere School’s 7th Annual Golf Outing and
Dinner Auction will be held on Fri., Sept. 21st, at the
Long Beach Country Club. Proceeds to benefit La
Lumiere School.
The golf outing is a scramble format starting with
lunch at noon and tee off at 1 p.m. A foursome is $750,
twosome is $375, and singles $195. This includes
green fees, carts, free gifts, lunch and dinner. Awards
will be given that evening. You don’t have to golf to
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
10 a.m. FISHING OLYMPICS. Meet at Tremont
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inland fishing event. Prizes will be awarded.
2 p.m. CREATIVE CREATURE CRAFT. Meet at the
Nature Center to explore a natural wonder and afterwards, do a craft of the featured creature!
7:30 p.m. “END OF SUMMER” GUITAR CONCERT
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September 13, 2001
Long Beach Summer Park Program
When the warm and joyous season of summer
makes its stop in our year, no one feels more anxious
and excited then the children of Long Beach, who enjoy
a long and grand break from the stress of their schoolwork. However, the absence of school tends to leave
a rather large time-slot to be filled in their daily
activities. Thus, many of the kids turn to a place
that brings the children of ages 6-12 together to
share in a hardy serving of laughter, and sportsmanship, a place where culture and harmony flourish like the sunflowers of summer. Thy name is the
Long Beach Summer Park Program. This “all-you-caneat buffet” of fun, friendship, and entertainment still
employs its traditional format of the children partaking
in a variety of enjoyable games, sports, and artistic
activities, ranging from painting and creating colorful t-shirts, water balloon tosses and “Kick the Can”,
to soccer, baseball and tennis. Park Director Linda Bar,
who hand picked the choices of activities herself said,
“I decided the format and schedule for the program
based upon two factors: Which is the demand the children had for certain sports in the past, as well as the
amount of equipment present to satisfy the playing
of these sports.” The LBSP epitomized the “Life gives
you potatoes, make potato salad” slogan. Year after
year the program gets the most out of what they
have, however, since the LBSP is a community-based
program with only one sponsor, which is hard work,
it tends to be difficult to continually keep the children
on their toes with new games and activities. As a result,
some people, including myself, questioned at one
time or another, whether or not she (LBSP) has lost
some of her appeal and entertaining edge.
Well, rather than passing judgement without an experience to back it up, I decided to take a visit to the summer program in order to witness the daily activities
on a first-hand basis. I was able to make arrangements
the day of, to visit the program and observe the activities and its participants, as well as the program
director and her adherents, known as the program leaders; which, are all the main ingredients that pro-
vide the flavor in the Long Beach Summer Program.
Now, other people have requested visits in the past
and were denied by the powers that be, however,
due to the fact that the program director is my mother, I was able to work myself into the day’s agenda.
At the duration of the day, I gathered with the
rest of the kids, who were about to set off to play a
competitive game of baseball. My shoddy undercover attempt to pass myself off as an 8 year-old boy visiting a cousin of mine, who would not tell me his
name, but rather would simply say repeatedly, “I
have a bellybutton,” failed, due to the developed proportion of my body, my facial hair, and the announcement from the program director who told the children
that I was her 19 year-old son. Although I didn’t ask
for the role, I decided to play myself for the rest of the
day, which was not the worst of fates, considering I
had the pleasure of viewing the children’s wonderful
competitive nature and delightful sportsmanship—
two things that are not exactly devalued currencies
around the Park Program. While the gamesmanship
and enjoyment flourished, I also happened to notice
how badly each child wanted to perform well for his
or her team, which I thought complimented the kid’s
attitudes and home-training even more. No matter what
developed throughout the game, every child received
their fair share of cheers, high-fives, “Good hit,” “Nice
job,” “Can you buy me a pop,” and “Do you want to come
over and play at my house after this?”
When taking a gander out in the field, I noticed that
everybody was wearing a smile except for me, but only
because I was on the bench and not out there with the
team. It is funny how things tend to work out because
in the last inning of the baseball game, to my sheer
amazement, one of the players suggested that I pinchhit for their team. After a while of persistent prodding,
the other team agreed to let me take the plate. When
I walked up to the plate, more came out of me than
just a smile. The 7 year-old that lives inside of me, who
I almost never let out, broke free, grabbed a bat, and
stood over the plate. I tried to remain focused on my
Making a tie-dye t-shirt.
Pie Eating Contest
September 13, 2001
Kids at work in the Art Studio.
A trip to Cascade Mountain.
Yoga for kids.
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task, however, it was somewhat difficult with the excitement I felt, as well as the loud shouts of “Hey tenderfoot”
and “C’mon chicken wings” that flooded the outfield.
My mind was like a tornado of emotions and feelings
all fighting to be released in the swing of the bat, and
after watching the pitcher from the bench the entire
game, I deducted that he lacked a certain amount of
arm strength and ball rotation to pose a huge threat
to me. Therefore, the first pitch registered right in my
“tow zone” and was bombarded into the trees overlooking
left field, and to be honest, given that the size of the
bat barrel was about th same as my neck, greatly assisted in my home run. I walked away from their game
after my at-bat, but not after we accomplished an even
trade-off, they gave me a smile and I gave them a run.
I made my way over to the sheltered patio area where
the children took part in making artistic pictures, while
others played tennis. Talking to the counselors helped
me discover that painting, tennis, basketball and
baseball were done daily at the program, non-stop for
three straight hours. If this wasn’t enough excitement,
I learned that the entire cast took a trip to Cascade
Mountain, where they rode go-carts, played puttputt golf, and got to bring the traditional and underrated sack lunch. However, the Cascade Mountain trip
had some company from the Beach Castle Contest in
the bid for Favorite Park program day. The trip to the
beach entailed the children getting together in teams,
and trying to create the most appealing and creative
beach castle. After hearing about all the activities that
went on at the park program, I felt a tad nauseous,
and had to sit down. A few minutes went by before I
gathered myself to hear the rest of the activities of the
program’s last day, which were a water-balloon toss,
a pie-eating contest, and lunch provided by famous
Little Giant Pizza.
I decided to leave at this moment in order to avoid
fainting from excitement and jealousy, but as I walked
away with a new found respect for this “all-you-caneat buffet of memories, laughter, and fun”, I could hear
the voice of the 7 year-old boy inside of me mutter, “May
we go back for seconds?”
Maybe next year, buddy.....maybe next year.
——-submitted by Kevin Bar
Everyone gathers for a last day picture.
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A knife with an ebony handle and inlay of bone and
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With a main complex of 16 historic buildings in downtown Decorah, Iowa, a farmstead and country church
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4th Annual Chamber Symposium
The Michigan City Area Chamber of Commerce will
hold its 4th Annual Symposium on Thurs., Sept.
27th, at the Blue Chip Hotel and Casino. The event
will begin with a networking exercise at 11:30 a.m.
conducted by Can Do! Success. Lunch will be served
at noon, followed by concurrent breakout sessions from
1-3:30 p.m.
Various speakers will cover the following topics:
Women’s Health, Career Development, and Personal
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Cost for attendance is $30 per person for the
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On Sun., Sept. 23rd, Bill Mangold, an archaeologist for the State of Indiana, will present “Unraveling
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on the Native American mounds in Northwest Indiana.
The program will be held in the Indiana Dunes State
Park Nature Center at 2 p.m.
Visitors are encouraged to bring in any artifacts they
have found before or after the program and Mangold
will help identify the time period and region these artifacts were from. This program is part of Indiana’s
Archeology Week celebrations and information and
literature will be available and t-shirts will be for sale.
The program is free of charge, although the usual
park entrance fee of $3/in-state or $5/out-of-state
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Salubrious Sites
Notice that the word from page one has popped up
again here? That’s because the topic of this week’s column is about wholesome family sites.
About 95% of the websites that I have talked about
in previous columns would fit into the wholesome category, yet I’ve not mentioned much about websites that
cover the age ranges from preschool through the teen
years. Until now.
I found Worldvillage (www.worldvillage.com) via a
“Cool Site of the Week” rating at www.coolcentral.com.
Turns out that Worldvillage offers a great standalone as well as jumping off site for parents who
care about how their children use the Internet.
Worldvillage offers families fun stuff, free stuff, software downloads and reviews, and best of all (in my
opinion), site reviews and links to dozens of other wholesome sites for children and parents. All the linked sites
are preceded by a synopsis of what each offers. Each
is ranked by its quality content, appropriate for family viewing and participation.
Based on their reviews, I clicked on a few links that
had been recommended in order to get a sampling to
share with you readers. History, hobbies, games, recommended software, parent support, teen advice,
science, and so many more topic sites with links are
listed and reviewed. It was difficult to make a choice
as to where to start.
For a bit of history, www.thefreedomtrail.org takes
you to Philadelphia’s historic sites. Each website is
linked in a fun way to take you, say, from the Liberty
Bell to information about Paul Revere. What a fun way
to learn history! Back in our day when we walked ten
miles uphill in snowstorms we only had dry textbooks to teach us history (a subject I hated at the time,
by the way). Even teachers will enjoy discovering
the listings at worldvillage.com.
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I learned that the hard way.
My Medi-Gap Supplemental Insurance premiums went down from
$138.00 per month to $68.00 per month, a savings of $840.00
per year. My wife’s went from $122.00 per month to $66.00 per
month, a savings of $552.00 per year. A combined total savings
of $1392.00 per year for both of us. I liked it so much I went to
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Allworldtrains.com offers you everything you ever
wanted to know about trains, from life-size locomotives to model trains, local clubs, and more. If they
haven’t already, the people upstairs at the Duneland
Model Railroad Club would enjoy knowing about allworldtrains. They even have model layout plans.
Find it at www.allworldtrains.com.
Funology.com is the place to point the mouse when
your child starts the “I’m bored” mantra. The website
promotes the science of having fun by offering games,
puzzles, science experiments, crafts to make and
more. Much of the information can be copied so that
the fun stuff can be done offline. Find it at www.funology.com.
Now, to shift gears a little, the next site, “For all
the babies and kids in the world,” is a homepage ezine written by a mom. What you’ll find here is a mother’s thoughts and philosophy about childrearing,
both the entertaining and serious sides. The URL is
long, but here goes:
http://hometown.aol.com/Rexanne3/parents.html.
Homeschool fun is a website that says exactly
what it’s all about—an online magazine designed to
aid anyone interested in or already involved in homeschooling. It provides curriculum suggestions, current
state laws about homeschooling, projects, and a message board for and by homeschool practitioners.
(www.homeschool.fun.com)
And lastly but not leastly, a site for dads who want
to better understand their teenage daughters, by the
“8 Simple Rules Guy.” A man named Bruce Cameron,
who also happens to have written several books that
he pitches at the website, has archived many of his
columns dealing with fatherhood. Cameron writes for
Time magazine, so you can be assured that the reading will be crisp and informative. Find it at www.brucecameron.com.
By all means go to www.worldvillage.com and
explore all the offerings. If you are mainly interested in the site reviews, the URL is
www.worldvillage.com/sitereviews/family.html.
Have a comment or website to recommend? Mail the
information to me at left2write@hotmail.com.
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The LaPorte County Parks Department will be
conducting its 10th annual Pioneer Days program at
Creek Ridge County Park on Sat. & Sun., Sept. 22 &
23, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. each day.
There will be plenty of hands-on activities, demonstrations, and entertainment for children and adults
alike. Expect to see copper punch art, a 1890s Medicine
Man Show, candle dipping, dulcimer making, Native
American art, horse drawn wagon rides, spinning, food
preparation and much more.
The entrance fee is $2/adults and $1/children and
senior citizens; children under four admitted free. Most
activities are free, although some have a small fee: wagon
rides 50 cents, and candle dipping 25 cents a wick.
Creek Ridge County Park is located at 7943 W
400 N, Michigan City. Information, phone 219/324-5855.
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3rd Annual Pumpkin Fest Run/Walk
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This event is scheduled for Sat., Sept. 29th.
Registration is at 7 a.m. at the Westville High
School parking lot with the run and walk set to begin
at 8 a.m. Youth events are scheduled for 8:30 a.m. and
8:40 a.m.
There will be a 5 mile run and 5K walk for adults.
Youth events include 100 and 400 meter dashes.
Applications may be picked up at LaPorte Sporting
Goods; Powerhouse Gym (LaPorte Maple Lane Mall);
MC Sports; Northwest Athletic Club; Mike’s Sporting
Goods; Chesterton YMCA; The Fitness Barn (US 6,
Portage), or by phoning Cashy Bartels at 219/785-2814
or Jan Buchanan at 219/785-2943.
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AAUW Book Sale
The Michigan City branch of the American Association
of University Women will be holding a book sale on
Sept. 21-22 at Marquette Mall. Donations of books for
the sale are welcome; phone 872-3730 to learn where
donations may be made.
AAUW is a group advocating education and equity for women and girls, lifelong learning and positive
societal change. Any person who is a graduate of an
accredited four-year college or university is eligible
for membership. Phone Gail Renaldo, 219/926-2874
to learn more.
Hours: (Michigan Time)
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Prepare for the Indiana Real Estate Licensing
Examination by taking the course, Real Estate
Licensing-Salesperson offered through Purdue
University North Central’s Office of Continuing
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Tim McColly, licensed real estate broker, will teach
the course which will meet from 6-9 p.m. on Tuesdays
and Thursdays, Sept. 18 through Nov. 15. The fee is
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For more information, phone 872-0527, ext. 5343
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3-Club Golf Outing
The Lake County Parks and Recreation Department
is sponsoring its annual 3-Club Golf Outing fundraiser for the junior golf programs. The shotgun start will
be at noon on Sun., Sept. 23rd, at Turkey Creek Golf
Course, 6400 Harrison Street in Merrillville.
The 3-Club Best Ball Scramble challenges even the
best golfers by using solely the 3-Wood, 6-Iron, and
Putter. The $25 fee includes food tickets, golf cart rental,
greens fee, and door prizes. You may register as a foursome or as individuals. Family foursomes must have
at least two golfers under 15 years of age.
Prizes will be awarded in three divisions: male, female,
children, for longest putt, longest drive, and drive closest to the pin. New to the outing is the Oasis Video
and Video Escapades “Impossible Putt Competition.”
Anyone making the near-impossible putt will win a
DVD player package. There is an additional fee for
this competition that begins at 11:30 a.m.
Registration will be taken as long as room is available. For more information, phone 219/769-PARK.
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The Michigan City Public Library Youth Services
Department has a limited number of openings left for
the Toddler Time and Preschool Story Hours this
fall. Toddler Time is a 1/2 hour program for 2-3 yearolds and a parent. Preschool Story Hour is an hour
long program designed for 3-5 year-olds.
Openings available for Toddler Times are Tuesdays
10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Preschool Story Hour on
Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. also has openings available.
For more information, or to sign up, phone 873-3045
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Fall Plant Sale at Friendship Gardens
International Friendship Gardens invites all to
celebrate the season with a Fall Plant Sale to be
held on Sat. & Sun., Sept. 22 & 23, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
each day.
Pick out the perfect plants for your home garden
from many varieties, and then check out the decorative
gourds, pumpkins and cornstalks to compliment your
fall decorating.
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Travels with Charley:
There is Lots of Life After Labor Day in South Haven
by Charles McKelvy
South Haven, Michigan has become such a popular summer destination that it is often hard to get around
town in July and August.
When my wife Natalie and I go to South Haven in
the summer, we plan our driving so we only take
right turns. The old port at the mouth of the Black
River is a happening place in July and August, and
you can always count on long lines at Clementine’s
Restaurant downtown and Sherman’s Dairy Bar east
of town on Phoenix Road.
Even our beloved Kal-Haven Trail can become
congested with cyclists on summer weekends.
The Michigan Maritime Museum is open year-round.
The Kal-Haven Trail beckons bicyclists until the first snow falls.
None of this is to say that South Haven should be
avoided in the summer. On the contrary, it complements summer with a delightful Blueberry Festival
in August, fabulous beaches, great restaurants and
galleries, boating, bicycling, and plenty of blueberry
picking. But you won’t be alone in your enjoyment of
the harbor town during “the season.”
If solitude, serenity, and soothing sunsets are more
your scene, please consider a visit to South Haven
between the days of Labor and Memorial.
Fall would be an excellent time, in fact, because such
celebrated South Haven attractions as the Michigan
Maritime Museum at 260 Dyckman Avenue is open
for perusal of their collection and offering a full fall
calendar of events as well. On October 23, you can learn
the basic skills of kayaking from Lee’s Sporting Goods
for $35, or $30 for museum members. To register, contact the museum at 1-800/747-3810.
Or, you can go when you like and view the Herbert
Van Oort U.S. Coast Guard Boathouse which contains
the nation’s only complete and restored collection of
wooden rescue craft. Inside, the museum you’ll find
These wooden rescue craft were once used by the Coast Guard
to rescue boaters off South Haven.
the Marialyce Canonie Great Lakes Library which has
enough books, periodicals, maps and charts to keep
a Ph.D. candidate busy for months.
Perhaps you visited the Michigan Maritime Museum
a few summers back when the “Tall Ships” called there
as part of their Lake Michigan tour. The swelling crowds
defied everyone’s expectations, and one simply could
not take a lingering look at any of the sailing vessels
for fear of being jostled off the pier.
Now you take a leisurely, self-guided stroll through
South Haven’s maritime history along the South
Haven Harborwalk.
Natalie and I walked part of it recently and most
especially enjoyed a lazy look-out over the harbor from
the Dyckman Avenue Bridge. Completed in 1968,
the current structure was Michigan’s first hydraulic
bridge, and it replaced an iron swing bridge built in
1889.
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plus their year-round year-round classes and workshops for all ages, and poetry readings and concerts.
Housed in the old Carnegie Library, the center is
open year-round. Phone 616/637-1041 for current
hours and information.
Lodging this time of year is no problem with such
cozy bed and breakfasts as the Carriage House
(616/639-1776), Arundel House (616/637-4790), and
Yelton Manor (616/637-5220) remaining open for
weekend guests. All three are nestled in a rustic
neighborhood north of the Black River and are all a
short walk away from the beach, river, and downtown
South Haven.
There are many perches from which to view South Haven’s harbor.
The Carriage House is one of many bed and breakfasts open year-round.
South Haven’s harbor is formed by the Black River
as it meets Lake Michigan.
We also learned on our walk that South Haven was
a major commercial fishing harbor from the 1860s until
the 1970s. Today, as we saw, it’s mainly sports fishing that fuels the South Haven economy, but we were
glad to know that the lake is still kind to the town.
We were glad to learn that the Michigan Maritime
Museum and the City of South Haven are working
together to complete the Harborwalk project, and
that when in place, the 11 interpretative historical markers will help us better understand the town’s colorful maritime past.
The museum is open year-round from 10 a.m. to 5
p.m. (Michigan Time) Tuesday through Saturday
and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. (Note to teachers: bus
parking is available, and that number again is: 1-800747-3810.)
In past, post-Labor Day visits to South Haven,
we’ve often walked across town from the Maritime
Museum to the South Haven Center for the Arts at
the corner of Broadway and Phoenix to see what
they’re showing. And, almost always, they’re showing some really great art by local and regional artists,
Nataile McKelvy has a picnic in the park. Not pictured are the friendly
black squirrels that frequent the park overlooking the harbor.
Walking and running, in fact, are popular activities in South Haven, and the city is well equipped with
sidewalks, and a stunning walkway from downtown
along the Black River to the beach at Lake Michigan.
South Haven sunsets, of course, are offered yearround, and the locals claim they’re even more spectacular off-season. What makes them so spectacular
is the city’s famous lighthouse which sits out at the
end of a pier open to pedestrians.
South Haven Continued on Page 52
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South Haven Continued from Page 51
And no sweet tooth will go unrewarded at Sherman’s
Dairy Bar just east of downtown on Phoenix Road. As
Natalie will tell you, my favorite time of the year to
go to Sherman’s is fall because that’s when they roll
out such seasonal delights as their apple crisp sundae and pumpkin ice cream. The latter, when served
in a waffle cone with whipped cream, tastes better than
any pumpkin pie ever served on Thanksgiving.
Winding down Water Street along the Black River to its mouth
at Lake Michigan.
No visit to South Haven is complete without a treat at
Sherman’s Dairy Bar.
South Haven sunsets are also quite a sight from the
bluff on the south side of the mouth of the Black
River.
Then, of course, there’s downtown to explore before
or after dark, and I can say from experience that
the Michigan Theatre is one totally fun place in
which to watch a first-run movie. Especially now
that they’ve remodeled the old gem of a movie house.
So, if you’re looking for a quick and easy get-a-way
this fall, motor up to South Haven by taking I-94 east
to I-196 and then north to town. Better yet, get off I196 and motor on up along the breathtakingly beautiful Blue Star Highway.
And, for the very latest on what’s happening in South
Haven, call the South Haven Visitors Bureau at 1-800SO-HAVEN or stop in and see them in town at 415
Phoenix Street. They’ll load you up with enough
ideas to turn your day-trip into a weekend get-away.
From Michigan City, allow about 90 minutes to get
to South Haven, and please be advised that the area
does attract lots of lake effect snow come winter. But
then, of course, that means great cross-country skiing at Van Buren State Park and along portions of the
Kal-Haven Trail.
A drive-by shot of downtown South Haven.
A view from the bluff of South Haven’s beachfront.
A view of the harbor from the park on the bluff.
September 13, 2001
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Multicultural Program Series at VU
A Hispanic heritage dinner and dance kicks off
the fall schedule of events sponsored by the Office of
Multicultural Programs at Valparaiso University.
The event will begin at 7 p.m., Sat., Sept. 15, in the
Union Great Hall. General admission tickets are $2
and are available at the Union information desk.
The dinner and dance will include performances by
Ballet Folklorico and the band Mariachi Acero.
Other events this fall, all open to the public are:
--8 p.m., Thurs., Sept. 20, Mueller Refectory. Identify
and Culture Series presents guest lecturer Karen
Brown, social worker and manager for student retention at Clark College in Vancouver, Washington:
“Why are All the Black Students Sitting Together-A Look at Racial Identity.”
--Noon-7 p.m., Sat., Sept. 22, Union Great Hall. Native
American festival, featuring food, music, art and culture. General admission is $2, tickets available at the
Union information desk.
--7 p.m., Sat., Sept. 22, Union Great Hall. Identify
and Culture Series presents flutist Joseph Fire Crow.
--7 p.m., Wed., Sept. 26, Union Great Hall. Identify
and Culture series presents guest lecturer Lori
Claudio, associate director for Latino Evangelism
and Discipleship for the Evangelical Lutheran Church
of America, speaking on “Jesus, Make Me a Witness:
The Mandate and Promise of the Gospel.”
--5 p.m.-midnight, Fri., Oct. 5, Martin Luther King
Cultural Center. OcSober Fest includes a Bacchus garden, food, music and games.
--9 p.m., Sat., Oct. 6, Mueller Refectory. La Vida Loca
Talent Show, a student talent show sponsored by
Latinos in Valparaiso for Excellence.
--10 a.m., Sat., Oct. 27, Mueller Refectory. Office of
Multicultural Programs’ Parents Weekend Brunch.
--7 p.m.-midnight, Sun., Nov. 11, MLK Center.
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September 13 — Writer’s Rendezvous. 6 pm. MC
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writers to discuss, critique and learn about the process
of writing.
September 14 — Farmer’s Market. 10 am-4 pm. At
the Schoolhouse Shop & Antiques, Furnessville.
219/926-1551.
September 14-16 — Wizard of Oz Festival. Downtown
Chesterton.
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September 14-17 — “Divided We Fall.” Rated PG13. Academy Award nominee for Best Foreign
Language Film. Czech language with Eng. subtitles.
Fri & Sat 6:30 & 9:15 pm; Sun 3:45 & 6:30 pm; Mon
7 pm. Vickers Theatre, 6 N. Elm St., Three Oaks,
Michigan. 616/756-3522 or www.vickerstheatre.com
September 15 — Farmer’s Market. 8:30 am. 8th
& Washington Streets, Michigan City.
September 15 — Friends of the Library Collector’s
Breakfast. 9 am. Held at Pottawattomie Country
Club. Tix $25 at library circulation desk or phone 8728953.
September 15 — The MC Chamber Music Series.
Noon. MC Public Library plaza. Held in the meeting
room if it rains.
September 15 -- Nature Cupboard’s 2nd Annual
Customer Appreciation Day. 10 am-4 pm. 1806 E. US
20, Evergreen Plaza, Michigan City.
September 15 — NFL Gatorade Punt, Pass & Kick
competition. 10 am. Ames Field, Michigan City. Info
Darrell Garbacik 873-1506.
September 15 — 3rd Annual Sunflower Fair, downtown LaPorte. Events start at 8 am. See story this issue.
Also—Book sale at the County Library from 10 am3 pm, 904 Indiana Ave.
September 15 — Gala Garden Party Auction. 1-6
pm (EDT). Miller’s Country House, Union Pier, MI.
Tix $15 & $25. 800/362-7251 or www.harborcountry.org
September 15-16 — 12th Annual Celebration of the
Arts. Held on the grounds of the Schoolhouse Gift Shop
in Furnessville. Sat. 10 am-5 pm; Sun 11 am-5 pm.
926-1551.
September 16 — “At Home by Design.” 2 pm.
Interior designer Susan Block to speak at the Michigan
City Public Library. Free. Refreshments will be
served.
September 17 — Meditation Group. 7 pm. MC
Public Library. New members invited.
September 18 — Coffee with Mayor Brillson. 9:30
am. MC Senior Center, Washington Park. 873-1504.
September 19 — Blood Pressure Screening. 11:30
am. Premier Hospice conducts free blood pressure screenings on the 3rd Wed. of the month at the MC Public
Library. Bring your list of medications.
Places to Visit:
Alyce Bartholomew Children’s Museum. Marquette
September 13, 2001
Mall. Wed-Fri 1-5 pm; Sat 10 am-4 pm. Info 8748222.
Barker Mansion, 631 Washington St., Michigan City.
Guided tours on Mon-Fri, 10 am, 11:30 am. Adm.
$4/adults, $2/kids 18 and under, free/kids under 3.
Beverly Shores Historic South Shore Line Passenger
Depot Museum and Art Gallery. 525 Broadway,
Beverly Shores. Thurs-Sun, 1-4 pm. Adm. free.
219/871-0832.
Door Prairie Auto Museum. 6th season. Over 50
antique & classic autos, antique airplanes and toys.
Tues-Sat, 10 am-4:30 pm; Sun noon-4:30 pm and
closed Mon and holidays. 2405 Indiana Ave., LaPorte
(1 mi. south of LaPorte on Hwy. 35). Phone 219/3261337 or visit www.dpautomuseum.com
Great Lakes Museum of Military History, 360
Dunes Plaza, Michigan City. Info 872-2702 or on the
web at www.militaryhistorymuseum.org
International Friendship Gardens, Liberty Trail,
Michigan City. Open 10 am-4 pm weekends, now
thru October. Adm. chg. Info 878-9885.
LaPorte County Historical Museum, county complex in downtown LaPorte, Indiana. Hours 10 am-4:30
pm, Tues-Sat. Adm. free; donations welcome. 219/3266808, ext. 276 or www.lapcohistsoc.org
New Buffalo Railroad Museum, 530 S. Whittaker
St., New Buffalo, MI. Open Mon-Fri, 9 am-5 pm;
Sat-Sun, 10 am-3 pm (MI time). Info 616/469-5409.
John G. Blank Center for the Arts, 312 E. 8th St.,
Michigan City. Gallery hours Mon-Fri, 10 am-4 pm;
Sat, 10 am-2 pm. 874-4900. On exhibit through
Sept. 23: “Crosscurrents”, the 15th annual juried art
exhibit.
Farther Afield:
September 11-20 — Luann Harden Art Show & Sale.
Featuring still life & landscape watercolors and colored-pencil drawings of rural SW Michigan.10 am-5
pm. Cook Energy Information Center, Bridgman,
Michigan. 1-800/548-2555 or www.cookinfo.com
September 16 — Deep River Grinders vs. Ludington
Michigan Mariners in a vintage base ball game. 2 pm.
Deep River County Park, bwt. Valparaiso & Merrillville.
1-800/GRISTMILL.
Through November 18 — “Rembrandt Prints:
Rembrandt’s Personal Vision of the Bible.”
O’Shaughnessy Gallery at the Snite Museum of Art,
Notre Dame University campus. An exhibition of 70
Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669) etchings of narrative subjects from the Bible. Hours: Tues/Wed 10
am-4 pm; Thurs/Sat 10 am-5 pm; Sun 1-5 pm. Closed
Mondays and holidays. 219/631-5466 or
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Farther and Farther Afield:
September 15-16 — 26th Annual Trail of Courage
Living History Festival. Fulton County Historical
Society Museum, Rochester, Indiana. (On US 31,
directly south of South Bend). Historic encampments,
muzzle loading shooting, tomahawk throwing contest,
historic canoe landing and fur trade skit, canoe rides.
10 am-5 pm. Info 219/223-4436.
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On September 14, 1741, George Fredrick Handel,
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On September 14, 1752, Great Britain, along with
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On September 14, 1778, Benjamin Franklin was
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On September 14, 1812, retreating Russians set fire
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On September 14, 1814, at the bombardment of Fort
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MACINTOSH REPAIR & CONSULTING
Memory & hard drive upgrades, system software upgrades & diagnostics.
If you are looking for software, shareware, freeware, we can help you find
it. Want to get on the Net? We can help with that too. Looking to buy a
new Mac? We can help you find the right one to fit your needs. Call
219/874-2382Mon.-Sat., 10-5, ask for Carl, or e-mail:
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Located at 408 Franklin Sq., Michigan City, Indiana.
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EXPERT ALTERATIONS - INCLUDING BRIDAL AND PROM
Call Val at 219/873-0103
NEED A NERD?
Our friendly & knowledgeable technicians provide PC repair, installation, hook-up, and training, right in the comfort of your home or
business. No job too large or small. Internet, software, peripherals,
memory upgrades, websites, or networking, we do anything for your
PC. — Call 616/469-5088, or visit us at www.need-a-nerd.net
RESPONSIBLE, single, handy male with excellent house-sitting references seeks off-season house-sitting work in return for free or
nominal rent. Patrick toll free 877 465 -0743 extension 143.
ACCURATE, EFFICIENT, EXPERIENCED SECRETARY in need of
part-time afternoon/evening job in quiet office. Great at word processing, office organization and administrative assistance. Will work
as an employee or independent contractor. - S. Burns 219/879-1753.
GET RID OF CLUTTER!
Call on Neva at 219/874-3659 to sort and organize the keepers,
give away the excess, and throw away the unusable in your home.
LADY (Active) Avail 9 AM-2 PM for ad hoc, miscellaneous work, e.g.
Cleaning, errands, admin/clerical, etc. Call 219/879-1812 evenings.
SELF IMPROVEMENT - INSTRUCTION
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ENTERTAINMENT AVAILABLE
Lessons for Voice -Violin - Piano - Guitar, Etc. Call 219/872-1217.
TRUMPET OR CORNET — PRIVATE LESSONS
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FINISHING TOUCH: Residential & Specialty Cleaning Service
Professional - Insured - Bonded - Uniformed
#1 in Customer Satisfaction. Phone 219/872-8817.
NEED CLEANING DONE? — GIVE THE GIRLS A CALL!
Free Estimates - References - Call 219/878-9164 between 8 & 6.
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Commercial - Residential - Rentals - Construction Cleanup
Owner J.P. Foster - - 219/877-7081.
WILL CLEAN YOUR HOUSE OR APARTMENT
FREE estimates. References upon request - Call 219/879-1326
DNR LEGAL NOTICE
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The public is invited to attend three public hearings
held by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources on the proposed Lake Michigan Coastal Program as part of the National
Environmental Policy Act, Environmental Impact Statement process.
The public is invited to comment on the draft Environmental Impact
Statement, and comment given at the hearings will be recorded by a
court reporter.
These hearings will be held on: Monday, October 1,
2001 at 7 p.m., at the Holiday Inn, 5820 S. Franklin St., Michigan City
Indiana; Wednesday, October 3, 2001 at 7 p.m. at Wicker Park, 8554
Indianapolis Boulevard, Highland, Indiana; and Thursday, October 4,
2001, at 7 p.m., at the Portage Yacht Club, 1370 State Road 249,
Portage, Indiana. All times are local times.
A copy of the draft Environmental Impact Statement will
be available by September 19, 2001 from the Department of Natural
Resources, Lake Michigan Coastal Program, 402 W. Washington
Street, Room W264, Indianapolis, IN 46204 (Attention: Laurie
Rounds). Additional copies of the draft Environmental Impact
Statement will be forwarded to public libraries in Lake, Porter, and
LaPorte counties.
Questions or comments can be submitted at the public
hearings or may be forwarded to the same address or by calling tollfree at 866-500-7010; by fax at 800-917-7490; or by e-mail
coastal@dnr.state.in.us. All comments on the draft Environmental
Impact Statement submitted by November 5, 2001 will be considered.
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Relieve Muscle pain & strains, stress reduction. Gift cert. - Home visits.
Call 219/879-5722. for appointment
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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 616/469-3039.
HANDYMAN - Antenna service. Phone & TV jacks. House wiring.
Sinks. Toilets. Countertops. Carpentry. Full house rehab work.
Beach Stairway Repair & Refurbishing.
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Small jobs welcome. - Quality Work. —
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FREE PICK-UP SERVICE for usable, unwanted, household articles,
garage sales, yard sales – or what have you. – Evergreens professionally trimmed and shaped. 30-years experience. – Gutters and
Down Spouts cleaned and repaired. Reasonable prices. — Call
219/879-5253
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • ADNAN’S BEST SERVICE • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Yard Clean-Up - Mowing - Exterior Power Wash - Free Estimates Senior Discount - 219/878-1563 or 219/878-9091 • Leave message.
• • • LAST CHANCE • • •
GET YOUR DECK’S READY FOR WINTER!
LEAF VACUUMING WILL BEGIN SOON.
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SNOWPLOWING FOR WINTER MONTSH
CALL MEL AT 219/879-6866
RAPID CONSTRUCTION - New Construction - Kitchens - Additions Baths - Decks - Windows - Roofs - Siding & garages. - Licensed &
Insured — Call Ryan Osowski at 219/878-0705, or 219/879-3432.
P & T WINDOW CLEANING
Says: Don’t forget about your fall cleaning
To schedule an appointment, Call 219/784-3965.
PAINTING-DRYWALL-WALLPAPER
THE A & L PAINTING COMPANY — INTERIOR & EXTERIOR
20-YEARS EXPERIENCE References. Reasonable. We also Power
Wash, Seal or Paint Decks. Phone 219/324-2190, or 219/778-4145.
JEFFERY J. HUMAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR PAINTING & STAINING
Custom Woodwork - Hang/Finish Drywall - 25-Years experience. Insured.
Ph. 219/326-8512.
Bringing Premium Quality Into The New Millennium.
WISTHOFF PAINTING — REFERENCES
Small Jobs Welcome — Call 219/874-5279
WAYNE’S PAINTING — 7-YEARS EXPERIENCE.
Drywall Repair - Pressure Washing - Decks - Free Estimates.
Call 219/778-2549. - Days call 219/363-4332
ALL BRIGHT PAINTING - Interior/exterior. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Free estimates. Licensed & insured. 219/874-6618, or 219/879-7199.
R. J. KNIGHT PAINTING CONTRACTOR
Interior & Exterior — Free Estimates – Call 219/879-1349
• • • PAINTING SERVICES • • •
References - Experienced - Insured - Call Steve at 219/879-7757
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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Order online @ http://www.healysland.com
218 State Road 212 — Michigan City, Indiana 46360
LARGEST SELECTION OF NY BLUE STONE IN AREA!
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Landscaping - Water Features - Feng Shui Landscapes
FOR ALL OF YOUR LANDSCAPING MATERIAL NEEDS!
LET US BE YOUR ONE-STOP STORE
•Mulches •Topsoil •Rocks • Boulders
You name it! - We probably have it.
Same day delivery in most cases.
We can even help with the installation
H&S SERVICES - 2621 E. US HIGHWAY 12
(Across Highway from Karwick Plaza)
(219)872-8946
JIM’S LAWN SERVICE - CLEAN GREEN LAWNS
Mowing • Weeding • Edging • Blow off Walks, Decks & Driveways Free Estimates . Phone 219/874-2715
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.
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
HELP WANTED
• • • • • • WORK IN HOME • • • • • •
$1,5 00/Month Part/Time - $4,500-$7,200/Month Full Time
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Training — Free booklet
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• • • DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED NOW! • • •
Need a great career? Werner needs entry-level truck drivers. No
experience necessary. Earn $600 to $900 per week, plus benefits.
No CDL? No Problem! CDL training is now available in your area.
Call 1-800/882-7364.
$1,5 00/Month Part/Time - $4,500-$7,200/Month Full Time
WORK IN HOME
International company needs Supervisors and Assistants.
Training — Free booklet
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Sitter Needed in our home for 3-children: 5, 3 and 2. Flexible hours.
Excellent pay. Own transportation req. Call Julie/Jim
@219/873-0010.
• • • • • • MAKE A LIVING ON THE INTERNET • • • • • •
Right from your home! We’ll teach you step by step.
Mail order/Ed-commerce. Free information
www.ez-2bfree.com. — 1-800/580-1241
WANT TO BUY OR SELL
RAINBOW TRADES - 809 Franklin Sq., Phone 219/874-7099.
ANTIQUES GALORE! Jewelry, China , Furniture, Toys, Dolls, Paintings
African Masks, Indian Items, Vintage Clothes, Tools, Gifts, Unique items.
BALLOONS ALL WAYS - Birthdays, Parties, Big events. We Deliver!
COSTUME WORLD Rentals/Sales, Makeup. Over 1000 Costumes
Seek the Unique — Our WEB Site: www.costumeworld.net
REFURBISHED CASH REGISTERS-CASIO-WE SERVICE
FIRME ART & OFFICE SUPPLIES (2 Stores)
11th & Franklin Streets, Michigan City - 219/874-3455
Highway 12, Beverly Shores - Just West of Traffic Light.
Phone 219/874-4003. — FAX Service 219/874-4349.
ALL WOOD HOT TUB - 6’ x 3’ deep. Needs work - $200., or best
offer. Call 219/874-3282.
WHEEL CHAIR LIFT — 24” ELECTRIC START SNOWBLOWER
Both in good condition. - Call 219/874-5954
1920-30 ART DECO BURRELL DINING ROOM SET — Massive table
& buffet. 6 Chairs. $1,500 or best offer. - Call 219/872-4667.
MOVING! - Must Sell Antiques: 1930’s Kitchen set includes tables,
chairs & china cabinet - $300. — 1930’s Club style love seat, original
fabric $150. - Call 219/395-1852.
REAL ESTATE
WANT TO BUY
SERIOUS BUYER WISHES TO PURCHASE (from owner)
2/3 + Bedroom Home near Lake. - Call 630/325-9567
RENTALS/LEASE/SELL. COMMERCIAL
GOLDEN SANDES STORE AND LOCK
4407 E. U.S. 12 (@ Hwy. 212) Michigan City, IN. 219/879-5616.
RENTALS. INDIANA
HOUSE FOR RENT IN LONG BEACH by Week or Month.
3-bedrooms across from lake. Great view & beach. Call 219/874-8692.
LONG BEACH COZY 4/BR HOUSE AT STOP 15 (Across from Beach)
Fireplace and Large Deck. No pets. Call 708/579-1745.
September 13, 2001
• • • LAKE SHORE DRIVE. LONG BEACH • • •
Fantastic Lake views from 2-decks. 4+/BR, 3/Bath. All amenities.
Avail August 12. 29, and full weekends — Call 219/874-4396
• • • • • • • DUNESCAPE BEACH CLUB • • • • • • •
LAKEFRONT CNDOS — 2 and 3 Bedroom, 2/Bath
$1,300 to $16,00 per week — 2 week minimum. No pets.
DUNESCAPE REALTY — 219/872-0588
DUNELAND BEACH @ STOP 34. Great lake views from huge Family
Room + Master Bedroom Suite. Totally remodeled & refurnished.
4/BR, 3/Bth. Fireplace. W/D. AC. Cable. . Special Winter Weekend
Rates. Available September & October.. Ph. 630/766-3300
OFF-SEASON RENTALS. Sept - June. Great rates between Beverly
Shores, IN & Bridgman, MI -Call Executive Group Realty 219/874-1122
ON THE SHORES OF SHERIDAN BEACH . Rehabbed &fully furnished. Vacation apt suites. Sleeps 4 to 18. Lake view. Decks. $800
to $2,500 week. Sunsets free. Call 219/872-8250, or 219/244-7877.
• • HOUSE FOR RENT - LONG BEACH - Stop 27 - 312-953-9570. • •
3/BR + Den/2BA (sleeps 10) . Newly rehabbed. A/C. W/D. FP. BBQ.
Cable TV. 1/Blk to beach- Avail Fall, Winter, WkEnds, Summer 2002.
• • •BENNETT’S HIDDEN INN • • •
10303 N.E. Highway 12 — Michigan City, Indiana
Newly renovated, nestled on 3-acres! The perfect place for a “Get-aWay” Weekend, or a great guesthouse for your visitors. Reasonable
weekly & monthly rates. Retirees welcome. Reservations 219/8720212. FAX 219/872-0416 ( Kid & dog friendly.
Also Continental breakfast).
MICHIANA SHORES WINTER RENTAL - . Newly renovated 2/BR,
1/Bath home. Washer/dryer, Dishwasher, FP, Cable, Deck w/Gas grill.
Avail Sept thru May. $650/mo + util. - 773/784-0721, or 219/872-9923
SEASONAL AND YEARLY RENTALS
•• SHERIDAN BEACH. Lake Terrace Condo: 1/BR + loft. Kitchen &
W/D furnished.. $920/month.. Call Debbie
•• LONG BEACH. 3/BR cottage style home on Mayfield Way.
$800/mo.
•• NORTHBROOK - 3/BR, 2/Bath Ranch. . $750/mo.
••LAKE SHORE DRIVE - 3/BR, 2/Bath on Lake - $1,200/mo.
•• 5/BR, 2/Bath Cottage Style on Lake - $1,200/mo.
Call Ed. — MERRION & ASSOCIATES REALTORS. 219/872-4000
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WINTER LAKESIDE RENTAL — AVAIL SEPT. - MAY
Beautiful view of 3 states - 4/BR, 3-full baths. - 2-Fireplaces.
Fully furnished. — For more information: Call 773/881-4458
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WINTER RENTAL — 3/BR, furnished, raised ranch.
Close to lake. - Call 630/279-6150, or 219/874-5174.
FURNISHED LAKE HILLS-TURNKEY READY-HOUSE FOR RENT.
3/BR, 1/Bath. 1/Car garage. Near Lake Michigan
Call 219/872-4096, or 800/881-9437 - Ask for Ray or Sandy
LONG BEACH - 3/BR, 2/Bath on Golf Course. Close to beach.
Furnished. Screened porch, fireplace, W/D. No pets. 9/Mth rental.
Avail after Labor Day. - Call 219/874-5851, or 708/349-6572.
CHARMING COUNTRY HOME
Fall/Winter Rental (2-Blocks from Stop 33). Fully furnished. 3/BR,
2/Bath. Family Room w/Fireplace. Sun Porch. 2/Car Garage.
Patio Deck. A/C. W/D.- 708/442-2333, or 800/780-3986, Ext 3639
WINTER RENTAL - 4/BR, 2/BATH - IN MICHIANA SHORES, IN.
Available October through May - Call 219/874-0092.
DUNELAND BEACH - Furnished 3/BR. - Avail Sept 15-June 1, 2002.
Deposit & references req. - $500/mo. + utilities. - 219/872-5979
SABBATICAL HOUSE - Stop 31 -Cozy 2/BR. Fully furnished
Washer/Dryer. AC. $650/mo. Avail Sept. 2000 thru May. 2001 .
Call 708/354-8960 days, - 708/482-9527 evenings.
LONG BEACH - Great house on the beach. Decorator’s own home.
3/BR, 2 1/2 Bath. Cable & AC. New appliances. Fully furnished.
Long term rental preferred. Call 219/8728945, or 312/587-1827
SHERIDAN BEACH AREA-EDISTO GETAWAY-Perfect for ND Football
Weekends. Apple and pumpkin picking and holiday shopping! 3
Blocks to beach-3/BR, 1/Bath, decks, W/D, DW, AC, ceiling fans,
C/TV, coffeemaker, MW. Completely furnished w/towels and linens.
Year round-winter rates-700.00/wk.-2Nights/100.00per night75.00/deposit-Other rates available 219-872-8914.
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SPACIOUS, NEWLY REMODELED, 2/BR HOME - Furnished.
Sleeps 6. Direct access to private Beach. Close to Long beach Golf
Cours & Park. $700/month. - Please call 219/872-5110.
2/BR cottage, completely furnished, overlooking lake. Utilities incl.
Winter rental, or possible long term. Call 773/238-8633 after 6.
BEAUTIFUL 3/BR - Eat-in kitchen. Dining room, living room, fireplace, garage. 2 Blocks from beach. 102 S.
Lake Ave. at corner of Washinton Park Blvd. NO smokers or pets.
Prefer individual or couple.
$1,000/mo. + utilities. - Leave message at 815/464-6894.
Available now: 9 or 12 month contract available.
RENTALS. MICHIGAN
NEW BUFFALO. Gated Nature Retreat with private Lake/Beach
offers immaculate Euro Homes, Cottages, Suites by week/weekend.
Amenities plus. Ideal for an intimate escape, or the extra rooms for
your incoming party. See us: sans-souci.com. Call 616•756•3141.
NEW BUFFALO - Year-round rentals. We have three different homes.
$600 to $1000 a month. - Call Executive Group Realty - 219/874-1122
CUTE SUMMER COTTAGE FOR RENT IN GRAND BEACH
3/BR, 1/Bath. Cable TV. . Beach. Tennis. Golf.
Completely furnished.. $500/week + security — 773/278-9040
MICHIGAN. HARBERT (UNION PIER AREA)
Newly decorated. 3/BR, 2/Bath Country home. Near all area activities. Privacy. Decks. Hot tub.. $1,000/wk. — Call 708/865-0594
MICHIGAN. GRAND BEACH. Lake front home, just 42 steps down to
this private Lake Michigan beach. Enjoy magnificent sunsets from
the deck. Golf and tennis are within walking distance. This cozy
3/BR is completely furnished. Avail Oct1 thru April 20, 2002 for a
rental fee of $600/mo. For information & viewing appointment call
708/848-1025
GRAND BEACH RENTAL -3/BR, 2/Bath. Fully furnished.
Washer/dryer. 2/Car garage. Across from Lake. AC. VCR. Cable.
$850/mo. includes util. Avail Oct. thru May - Call 815/436-7104
GRAND BEACH/NEW BUFFALO HOME - Spacious 3/BR Ranch.
Fully furnished. Very clean. 2/Baths. Fireplace. W/D. Dishwasher.
Close to beach golf course & winter sports. - NO PETS.
Avail Oct-June. $500/mo. or $200/wk. — Call 773/792-0073.
FLORIDA RENTALS
• • • • FLORIDA BEACH FRONT RENTAL • • • •
On 80’ fabulous St. Pete Beach. Adorably renovated home with
2/BR, 2/Bath & Sleeper. Pets allowed. - Starting at $1,400 weekly.
www.beachdogs.net - or 727/866-6249.
REAL ESTATE. FOR SALE
NEW HOME. ON LAKE CLAIRE. IN LONG BEACH COVE.
Professionally designed & built. Large kitchen. Great room & master
suite. 4/BR, 2 1/2 Bath. 2324 Tinkers Way. $355,000.
Call Dan at 219/874-7290 days; or 219/879-8965 wk/ends & evenings.
FOR SALE BY OWNER. MICHIANA, MICH.. 5/BR. 3/BATH. 2/FIREPLACE. MAGNIFICENT SUNSETS. MOVE IN CONDITION $879,900..
NO REALTORS PLEASE.. CALL 616/469-0279.
BEVERLY SHORES INDIANA BEACHFRONT HOME
6-Years old. Like new.. 3000 sq/ft Contemporary. All rooms have
view of Lake Michigan. Upper bracket price. Pre qualified please.
For sale by owner — Call 219/663-0400, Cell ph. 219/742-0458
COZY MICHIANA LOG
Log Cabin situate approx .32 wooded acre. Private, yet just a short
two blocks to Stop 37 beach. Not many available with this location.
Priced to sell at $245,000. Broker Owned. In & out, so lv msg.
219/872-1857
LEASEBACK! Large 4/BR, 1 1/2 Bath home perched on high dune, in
Beverly Shores, overlooking Lake Michigan & Chicago Skyline.
Call Shirley Zila, 219/874-7756, or C-21 MIDDLETON 219/874-2121.
LAKE VIEWS - MICHIGAN CITY - 2/BR, 2 1/2 bath Townhouse Condo.
3-Decks, screened porch, fireplace, garage & basement. Natural
Dunes setting. Low maintenance fees. Walk to beach, park, zoo &
great café.
By owner - Call 219/879-3024.
LARGE 3-5 BEDROOM HOME - Fenced yard - 2/Car garage.
4-Blocks to lake & park.- $84,000. Call 219/369-9432.
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September 13, 2001
Off the Book Shelf
by Sally Carpenter
Before you know it autumn will be in the air, there
will be frequent trips to the apple orchard, and perhaps even a hayride. And, in the best American tradition, store shelves already remind us that Halloween
is just around the corner! This week’s book Cirque Du
Freak by Darren Shan will put your 10-13 year-olds
in the mood for some good old-fashioned, blood-curdling, stay up all night reading. We all remember ghost
stories around the campfire when we were kids, and
really bad B-movies like “Creature From the Black
Lagoon,” “The Blob,” “The Tingler,” the list goes on
and on. And remember the haunted house where
you screamed just for the pure pleasure of it?
So, what’s with that? I’m sure a psychiatrist could
give us many deep, technical reasons, but the plain
truth is we love having the pants scared off us! I
just think that as we grow older and more “worldly”
the fun of fear recedes from our psyche. And that’s too
bad, because we need to escape once in awhile and let
our brain cells relax and rejuvenate. Okay, that’s
enough Psych 101 for now. I just want to make the
point that even though this book is for kids, I had a
lot of fun reading it, too.
Author Darren Shan tells us that “everything’s
true in this book, except for the names.” To protect the
innocent? He says you will understand after you finish the book. He also warns that real life’s “cruel...evil
often wins.” As the 12 year-old narrator of the book,
Darren is just your average kid with a best friend, Steve,
and two others comrades, Tommy and Alan. He loves
to play soccer and he loves spiders. He used to catch
them and turn them loose in his bedroom, something his mom frowned on, but, one day, his parents
bought him a tarantula (I’m assuming with a cage).
However, Darren got this bright idea from a cartoon
about how a character was sucked up in a vacuum and
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was spit out again all mad and dusty. Yup, he tried
that trick with his tarantula. You can imagine the results!
No more spiders for Darren.
One day Steve comes to school with a flier advertising a traveling freak show called “Cirque Du
Freak,” promising a snake-boy, a wolf-man and Larten
Crepsley and his giant spider. Only Steve and Darren
get to go because two tickets is all the money they could
come up with. They go to the show and aren’t disappointed by all the amazing things they see. After the
show, Steve stays behind, ordering Darren home
without him, but Darren hides in the balcony and sees
Steve confront Mr. Crepsley with the fact that he knows
that he is, in fact, a vampire! And, what’s more, that
he (Steve) wants to become a vampire, too!
Oops, I really can’t go any farther....but there’s
the theft of something, the bite to someone, the pact
made by several, and the really weird finale! (That’s
the 50 cent tour...)
Darren Shan is English, just like Harry Potter’s J.K.
Rowling, who endorses the book by saying it is “fastpaced and compelling, full of satisfying macabre
touches.”
If your kids liked the Goosebumps series by R.L.
Stine, or Harry Potter, or Artemis Fowl, they are
sure to enjoy this one, which, by the way, is just the
first in a series. The second book, The Vampire’s
Assistant (Cirque Du Freak: The Darren Shan Saga,
Book 2) is due out later in the fall. And that’s not all--Warner Brothers will be making it into a movie.
One more thing---I have seen this book advertised
as for 9-12 year-olds, 10-13 year-olds, or 10 and up.
With any children’s or young adult’s book that I
review, I would recommend that you, as the parent,
look the book over for content and reading level.
Till next time, happy reading!
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