Yes, There is High School Hockey in Northwest Indiana!

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Volume 25, Number 11 Thursday, March 26, 2009
Yes, There is High School Hockey in Northwest Indiana!
by Michael Schoonaert
Michael Schoonaert has always wanted to play
ice hockey ever since first skating on Lake Clare,
where his father Mark Schoonaert lived. After donning skates for the first time he watched his first
hockey game on TV. Soon it was a trip to see the
Chicago Wolves, which led to season tickets for him
and his father.
Michael spent almost every day skating on the
pond or roller blading and practicing his stick handling and shooting skills.
However, opportunities to play were limited. The
high school teams in South Bend have many players
who have been playing since they were six years old
on teams at the Ice Box Skating Rink. It was not a
place where a high school sophomore from Michigan
City High School could learn the skills needed to
play the game when everyone else was so advanced.
His father Mark happened to be talking to a business associate, Mike Blessing, from Merrillville Tent
and Awning Co. and the subject of hockey came up.
It turned out that Mike was a hockey coach and ran
a men’s league that played home games at Midwest
Training and Ice Center in Dyer, IN. The players in
that league were from 23 to 45 years in age and had
Michael Schoonaert with Bobby Hull, known as “The Golden Jet”
of the Chicago Blackhawks. Bobby visited a practice session
of the Portage Ice Hockey team.
played for many years. After finding out that Michael was bigger than Mr. Blessing he invited Mark
to bring Michael over to try a skate with the men’s
league.
Mark and Michael drove to several rinks in the
Chicago suburbs so he could have a couple hours
of skating time since he had never skated on an ice
rink before. In Michael’s first game with the men he
scored a goal. Mike Blessing began talking to coaches and people from the Illiana Ice Hockey League.
The Illiana Hockey League consists of schools from
Portage, Munster, Lake Central, Homewood-Flossmoore and Crown Point. They also play teams from
South Bend, St. Joe, Fort Wayne and Indianapolis.
Valparaiso also has a team that is associated with
Michiana Hockey League in South Bend.
This league is part of USA Hockey and follows
the rules dictated by the Indiana State High School
Hockey Association (ISHHA) which covers all 38
High School Hockey teams in Indiana. Many high
schools do not have ice hockey teams, but teams are
formed in areas around certain high schools and
are called “combined teams”. Michigan City is part
of the Portage combined area and must meet all of
Hockey Continued on Page 2
Players are introduced to the fans prior to start of the All-Star Game.
Michael is in the center.
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Hockey Continued from Page 1
requirements as other student athletes in Indiana.
Report cards must be turned in regularly for eligibility.
The next time Michael was playing with the men
the Head Coach from the Portage Ice Hockey Team,
Duane Becker, introduced himself to Michael’s father. He asked which player Michael was on the
ice. When Mark pointed out his son, Coach Becker
asked how many years he had been playing. When
he was told this was only his third time on the ice
he said, “I need to talk to Michael.” Coach Becker’s
Portage Varsity team had finished second in the
State Hockey Tournament, in the 1A high school division the year before.
Coach Becker spoke with Michael and told him
he did not have to know how to play hockey because
part of the mission of the league was to develop
hockey players. There are not that many hockey
players just walking around in Northwest Indiana.
Michael joined the team and began to be instructed
in the art and science of ice hockey. He was taught
the position of defenseman since he is sized (big and
strong) for that position. He started to play with the
JV ( junior varsity team) four practices later.
Two weeks later he played in his second game at
the United Center before a Blackhawks game. He
saw the opulent locker rooms that the Blackhawks
had. The Portage team was escorted thru the players’ entrance, past Dale Tallon the Hawks general
manager and taken to one of the auxiliary locker
rooms. The auxiliary locker room that they were assigned had leather couches and plasma TVs. The
Hawks had - even TVs in the showers!! There was
a jersey and water bottle on a chair for each player,
courtesy of the Hawks. Part of the Portage game
was shown on the big screen between periods at that
night’s Blackhawk game against the Dallas Stars.
The weeks went by and Michael was promoted
to the Varsity Team in January. His coach told him
it was because he had shown improvement at his
position and he was big enough and was not afraid
to check ( bodily block) on the ice. Varsity was much
faster and had bigger players than Michael had
played with but he adapted quickly and began to
learn the game at a higher level with the wonderful
teaching of the four coaches that Portage has, each
one an adult player with experience.
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The JV All Star Game
Michael, always in white helmet, defends the goalie.
Waiting for the faceoff.
The post game hand shake, a hockey tradition that
shows respect to the other team.
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Last month there was a very special day for Michael and the team. It was not publicized because it
was feared a large crowd might show up at the ice
rink because Bobby Hull, the legendary Golden Jet
of the Chicago Blackhawks came one Monday night
for a practice with the team. He arrived before the
6:30 starting time, spent time with each player and
checked out their sticks for length, flexibility, blade
curve and how it fit that player. Michael was told “a
little too long” but otherwise a good stick.
Then Bobby Hull sat on the cold aluminum
stands with some of the parents and watched the
entire 90 minute practice on the ice. He commented
on many aspects of what we saw, told wonderful
stories about his career and childhood and how he
had played as a child in Canada. After practice he
held a group session with everyone and spoke about
the practice, the most important aspects of learning
hockey (“skate, skate, skate”) and spoke with the
young men about how hockey can help them face
many challenges in life. Then afterwards he went
out and a had a beer with the dads that didn’t have
to take their sons home.
Not knowing what to expect from a legend of his
stature, it was surprising how caring he is for young
players, so gracious with his time and truly was an
inspiration for every young player there. The following Saturday, Bobby Hull was being interviewed
on WGN radio, home of the Chicago Blackhawks,
and spoke of his night with the players of the Portage Ice Hockey Team.
Hockey Continued on Page 4
Bobby Hull Visits the Portage Ice Hockey Team
Bobby with coach Matt Walsh (l) and Matt’s son Andrew, a goalie.
Bobby takes time to sign autographs.
The teams 4th coach Mike Slazas was not pictured.
Bobby visiting with head coach Duane Baker (l) and a fan.
Bobby with coach Mike Richardson who specializes in
goalie instruction, seen at left in full uniform.
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Hockey Continued from Page 3
The next weekend Michael was named to the JV
all star hockey team and had a wonderful experience playing with the best players in the league and
from Fort Wayne.
What has hockey done for Michael?
Michael had a major speech he had to prepare
for his speech class the next week. He received a
perfect score on every aspect of the speech. He told
his mother after he got home that “Hockey has really given me confidence that I never had before.
I’m not afraid to have to give a speech now, in fact it
might be my favorite part of school.” Not a bad recommendation for the role sports can play in a young
person’s life.
If anyone has a son or daughter who ever thought
about playing ice hockey and didn’t know how to
begin, give Mark Schoonaert a call and he can get
you in touch with the people that can answer all of
your questions. The Illiana league is open to players
from 8th grade thru high school, male and female.
The Illiana Ice
Hockey League
JV All Star Game
Black Team 4
Grey Team 3
Michael, 3rd from right, back row, played
on the Black team that won with an impressive score of 4-3.
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A Musical Tribute
by Donna Detweiler
“Hi Mrs. Wendt.”
I warmly embrace the lovel lady standing in the
doorway. She looks much the same in spite of the 30
some years that have passed since I last sat beside
her on the piano bench for my weekly lesson.
“This is my son, David. He plays the piano.” I
proudly introduce my progeny, the newest pianist
gracing the earth from my point of view, a second
generation of pianists influenced by her gift, passed
on through me.
“Would you like to hear him play?” I ask, nudging
my reluctant son to the keyboard in her Alki Beach
condo, near Seattle, Washington. His six year old
fingers plunk out a pretty good tune, and then he
retreats to the cover of the bedroom where his four
year old sister has been invited to watch cartoons
during our visit.
Mrs. Wendt still walks with a crooked, energetic
gait, her hips lamed
by the same disease
that now bends her
fingers. Her eyes still
sparkle with passion.
Her familiar piano
now dominates the
center of her condo
near her daughter’s
house, 1,000 miles
from the place we
both used to call
home on the southern tip of Lake MichiDoris Wendt
gan. The familiarity
of that piano brings a comforting touch of home.
“Can you play something for me?” I request hopefully, not sure how much the Alzheimer’s has yet
claimed of her.
She sits tentatively at the keyboard of the black,
lacquered baby grand. “Oh, they can never tune this
piano like Larry did,” she laments as she plays a
few notes of a Bach, Beethoven or Brahms composition, too few to be recognized.
“It’s just not tuned right like Larry would have
tuned it,” she repeats, wringing her hands in disgust. Larry, her son, died in a motorcycle accident
years ago, her daughter whispers to me later. He
was her piano tuner and the grief of her loss has
settled there.
“I’ve been playing the piano for my kids since
they were born, Mrs. Wendt,” I report, remembering
the familiar feeling of hoping to please this teacher.
“I play fast songs and they pretend they’re bounding across a big field, scooping butterflies with their
nets. Songs in a minor key make them giggle with
nervous glee. One of their favorites is ‘Song of the
Dark Woods’ by Elie Sigmeister. Remember that
one? They tiptoe around the kitchen, imagining
they are creeping through a scary wood at night.
We hoot like owls as I play.”
I continue. “Do you remember ‘Golliwog’s Cakewalk’ by Debussey? I describe a circus parade to
them as I play it. We can practically see the elephants prancing and the clowns doing tricks. You
taught me all about ‘expression’ in music. I can still
hear and feel it, Mrs. Wendt. And I’m teaching my
kids to hear it and now play it too. David’s already
been taking lessons for a year. Katie will start next
year,” I boast.
Mrs.Wendt smiles, her sparkling eyes dancing to
some now distant tune. “How is your sister, Julie?”
she asks.
“Fine. She still plays the piano too,” I politely answer, but I’m still longing to talk of the way music
makes me feel and the pictures it brings to my mind;
how certain combinations of notes cause tears to unexpectedly well up or invite joyful scenes to scamper
across my mind. And more so as the years go by.
“Mrs. Wendt, you have given me a gift,” I exclaim.
“One that I enjoy every day of my life! And that gift
just grows and grows inside of me and brings new
delights all the time. Thank you for investing your
life in teaching music. Thanks you for passing on
your love of music to me. I can’t imagine life without
this part of me awakened. I’d miss so much!”
“And now I’m trying to pass the gift on to my children. I wanted you to know, Mrs. Wendt.”
I give her a big hug as we prepare to go. I make
my children hug the friendly stranger, who has so
enriched their lives though they don’t comprehend
it yet. But they will, because the music keeps growing inside of me. And I’m so thankful. And I will
keep telling them.
I buckle the kids in their car seats for the ride
home from Alki Beach to Bothell. I turn on the radio
for the hour ride home.
“David, do you hear those 3 notes! Aren’t they
beautiful together?”
“Katie, doesn’t that music make you see a waterfall?”
“Guys, listen to that set of low notes. Those are
called base notes. Do you hear the boom, boom,
boom behind all the high notes?”
And on it goes.
Thank you Mrs. Wendt. Sitting by your side, week
by week, learning to play and appreciate music has
given my life a wonderful soundtrack. I can never
thank you enough for this gift.
Doris is currently living contentedly in an adult
family home in Seattle.
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noon to 7 p.m., visitors will enjoy a small taste of the
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Food tickets can be purchased at the door.
Each spring, the campus clubs collaborate to
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More than 150 volunteers help prepare vegetarian
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In recent years, approximately $20,000 has been
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1964. All the proceeds benefit the various participating international clubs.
Food tickets can be purchased the day of the
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VU Celebrates 150 Years
A year-long celebration of Valparaiso University’s
150th anniversary and its vibrant future will culminate May 2 with a gala featuring award-winning actor John Lithgow and the internationally-acclaimed
Duke Ellington Orchestra.
The memorable evening will honor 150 years of
Valparaiso’s rich history and tradition – including
the inauguration of its 18th president and dedication of the state-of-the-art Harre Union during the
current academic year – and take place inside a formal lawn pavilion on Brown Field.
Lithgow, who will serve as master of ceremonies
for the gala, has ties to Chicago’s theatre community and is a long-time supporter of education. The
actor won the Tony for best leading actor in a musical for his role in “Sweet Smell of Success,” which
premiered in Chicago, and he has performed with
the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in its children’s
concert series.
He has written several New York Times best-selling books and albums for children. In addition to two
Tony Awards, Lithgow has won four Emmy Awards,
a Golden Globe Award and two Screen Actors Guild
Awards, and is a two-time Oscar nominee.
The evening also will feature remarks by President Mark Heckler, a video tribute to 150 years of
Valparaiso history, music provided by VU talent
and dancing to the Duke Ellington Orchestra.
The Duke Ellington Orchestra, formed in 1923 by
one of America’s greatest composers, tours throughout the world and frequently performs at prestigious national and international jazz festivals.
Also taking place during the gala weekend are a
performance by the VU Chamber Concert Band and
an astronomy lecture and Observatory open house
on May 1; the College of Engineering’s annual Design Expo and VU baseball and softball doubleheaders on May 2; a performance by the VU Symphony
Orchestra on May 3; and the annual VU Student
Art Exhibition at Brauer Museum of Art throughout the weekend.
Valparaiso was founded in 1859 as Valparaiso
Male and Female College, one of the first coeducational institutions of higher learning in the United States. Rechartered as Valparaiso University
in 1906, the institution’s modern history began in
1925, when it was purchased by the Lutheran University Association and became an independent Lutheran university.
More information about Valparaiso’s 150th anniversary is available online at valpo.edu/150, a Web
site dedicated to the sesquicentennial celebration.
The site includes resources such as an interactive
time line of Valparaiso’s history, a gallery of photos dating back to its founding, an interactive map
showing the campus as it has changed over the
years and a series of stories about the University.
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I had a recent Twitter experience. The currently
fashionable twitter.com added me to its legions of
followers. Not on its own, but here I admit that I
opened an account there after reading a favorable
review in the New York Times online. I wanted to be
“with it.” My first post was something like, “testing
this out for now,” or something close to that. I made
one additional post and then shifted my attention
to other places on the Web. And I’ve not been back.
Seems I lost my login and password information.
Plus, I have nothing else to say to add to those Twitter posts. I don’t see how others get things done in
the real world if all they are doing is twittering or
tweeting or whatever they call it. I have accepted
being “out of the Twitter loop.” I’d rather spend my
time roaming freely around the internet and telling you about some of my latest finds. Here is this
week’s list:
Sarah’s Smash Shack (www.smashshack.com).
If you need a dose of anger management after thinking about AIG’s bailout or something just as irritating, head to the smash shack and break something.
This is a bricks-and-mortar place located around
San Diego. I would not be surprised if the concept
became a franchise operation. For a fee, you can
purchase wine glasses, plates, vases, glass ashtrays
and much more to hurl at a specially-constructed
wall. You’ll be wearing a safety helmet and if you
remembered to bring your Ipod, you can turn up
the volume while you watch glass shatter within
the smash room. It might be more fun to participate
with like-minded friends. You could ring up quite
a bill purchasing the available breakable items, or
you are allowed to bring your own breakables from
home (a list of exclusions is on site). I would love
to try this out and will wait for someone to pay my
way to San Diego to test the Smash Shack concept
and report back to readers. By the way, Sarah and
her partner give group discounts for police, firemen,
persons in the military, and for senior citizens.
How to Clean Stuff (www.howtoclearnstuff.
net). On the heels of Sarah’s smashing operation,
we have a website that helps readers learn to clean
old photos, leather purses, and get rid of fruit flies.
I was disappointed with this website because it did
not have very many tips. I was hoping to bring you
a list of a whole bunch of cleaning sites since we
are officially welcoming spring, but it was too nice
outside and I got distracted. I figured you would get
distracted, too.
Satinbox (www.satinbox.com). If you are a regular reader of this column, you know that I just
finished a two-week series on coupons and frugal
living. Satin Box is the other side of the coin. Its
tagline is “Live in Style, Give in Style.” In other
March 26, 2009
words, spend plenty on stuff that you or someone
else could most likely live without. Starting with
toilet paper in shades of turquoise, orange, red, or
black. Or, how about a set of three gingerbread men
cookie cutters, “Already been Chewed.” The set includes one headless, one armless, and one legless
gingerbread man for $9. Here’s an idea: call me up
when you’ve finished baking your ordinary gingerbread men and I will come over and chew up the
heads, arms and legs for a bargain rate or for gas
money, whichever is more. Now that’s a deal!
Singer/Songwriter at Box Factory
Singer/songwriter Kevin Blair has been compared to such memorable performers as Merle Haggard and Johnny Cash; however, his incredible and
recognizable voice and vocal clarity are all his own.
He brings rich, evocative professional quality to the
many varied genres of musical entertainment he
performs.
On Sat., March 28, he again brings his artistry
to the Box Factory for the Arts stage. Tickets are
available at the door for the 8 p.m. (MI time) concert -- general admission is $8; $6 for students and
seniors, age 60 and up. Children under 12 admitted
free.
Kevin was born in Montclair, New Jersey, but
moved to Niles at the age of 12. He pursued his love
of music and the visual arts at the Kendall School
of Design and Southwest Michigan College. He was
a member of the popular music group known as the
“Sounds Of America”, recording stars of such long
standard favorites as “At the Hop,” “Twistin’, “Rock
and Roll is Here to Stay”. Over the years he has
performed with other bands as well as entertained
as a solo performer.
Kevin has gained recognition for his creative talents -- both musically and for his visual artistry for
which he has won many awards. He appears and
performs regularly from the Midwest to Florida. He
has been invited to perform in Israel in February,
2010.
For more on this and other Box Factory events,
visit www.boxfactoryforthearts.org or phone the
Box Office at 269-983-3688 during normal gallery
hours of 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Mon.-Sat. or Sun. from 1-4
p.m.
Harbor Country Book Club
The Harbor Country Book Club will meet on
Tuesday, March 31 at 7:30 p.m. MI time to discuss
The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot
Diaz. Monthly meetings are the last Tuesday of the
month at the Harbor Grand Hotel in New Buffalo
and are open to anyone interested in learning more
about the club or in discussing the book.
The April book will be selections from The Good
War by Studs Terkel.
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The Berrien Artist Guild, Inc. announces the 7th
annual Michiana Annual Art Competition to be held
at the Box Factory for the Arts, 1101 Broad St., St.
Joseph, MI. Entries will be accepted from April 1118, with judging on April 22.
The competition is open to artists living in Southwest Michigan, Northwest Indiana, or members of
the Berrien Artist Guild. The entry fee of $30 allows
each participant to enter up to two pieces for judging.
The exhibit and presentation of awards will be
May 15th. This year’s judge is Dr. Marvin Bartel,
emeritus professor of art from Goshen College.
A total of $12,700 in awards will be presented at
the award ceremony on May 15th. This year’s $1,000
Best of Show award is being sponsored by the Berrien Community Foundation. Monetary awards,
sponsored by Chase Bank, will be presented in the
categories of painting, drawing, ceramics, pastel,
photography, digital art, watercolor, and mixed media. The award for sculpture will be presented by
the Krasl Art Center and the award for fiber art,
a new category, will be presented by the Berrien
Towne and Country Quilters Guild.
In addition to category awards, artists’ work will
be eligible for purchase and merit awards, ranging
from $150 to $1,000.
Again this year the $500 Tackett Family Young
Artist Award will be presented to an artist under
the age of 26.
For additional information, request a brochure
with details of eligibility by contacting the Box office at 269-983-3688 during normal gallery hours of
10 a.m.-4 p.m., Mon.-Sat. or Sun., 1-4 p.m.
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insect catchers there is – the bat?? Potato Creek
State Park, near North Liberty, will be conducting a
Bat House Workshop on April 4 from 1-4 p.m. Eastern time.
Workshop participants will build a bat nest box
to take home and learn how to manage it. In depth
natural history of these extremely beneficial animals will be presented in this workshop. Guidelines
will also be given on where and how to place your
nest box. Attendance will be limited and advance
registration is requested. The fee for the workshop
materials is $10. The regular park gate fee will also
be in effect. To register, phone Potato Creek State
Park, 574-656-8186.
Old Lighthouse Museum Opening
The Old Lighthouse Museum in Washington
Park, Michigan City, will open for its 36th season
on April 1. Phone 872-6133 for tours and rates.
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Read Across America
“You’re never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read to a child.” NEA Journal
The reading celebration of Dr. Seuss’ birthday
takes place on or near March 2nd. Notre Dame’s 3rd
graders participated in the celebration with the kindergarteners. They started the day by making and
eating green eggs and ham. Believe it or not, most
of the students loved it.
They spent most of the day reading Dr. Seuss
books and making a graph listing their favorite
titles. After reading, the students played with oobleck. Oh what gooey fun they had!
They concluded the day by eating a cake made
and designed by Mrs. Jenn Gronceski. The students
all agreed that the reading Dr. Seuss books is fun
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It’s been a year since Fernwood Botanical Garden
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the group consists of about a dozen readers who enjoy monthly selections on topics ranging from nature and the environment to botanical mysteries
and gardening.
The variety of reads the group has enjoyed keeps
members coming back for more—from as far as
Chesterton and South Bend, Indiana, and Bridgman and Stevensville, Michigan.
The Fernwood book group has become so tuned in
to what everyone likes that they often bring in the
same books to recommend. That is how the March
book, Looking for Hickories: The Forgotten Wildness of the Rural Midwest by Tom Springer, came
to be. Mr. Springer lives in Three Rivers, Michigan,
and will attend the March 28 meeting as the group
discusses his book. Members who have read it already said they could not put it down, and are anxious for the discussion and to meet Mr. Springer.
Looking for Hickories has been named a Michigan Notable Book for 2009. The Grand Rapids Press
calls the book “perfect reading for the Michigander
who loves the outdoors,” and states that it “goes beyond the area’s flora and fauna into wise insights,
making you glad you live in Michigan.”
The Fernwood book group meets the last Saturday of each month from 10:30 a.m. to noon Eastern
time, with refreshments served at 10:00 a.m. Donations are accepted each week for the Fernwood library. All are welcome to attend the meetings, even
if they have not read the book selection.
Fernwood is located at 13988 Range Line Road,
Niles, Michigan. Phone 269.695.6491, email info@
fernwoodbotanical.org, or log onto www.fernwoodbotanical.org
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Another Lovely Supper Evening….
Neighbor Patti Marth and I met at hostess Donna
Hennard’s dining table on a recent Saturday evening. Donna’s two chosen guests were Jeanette Eason and Barb Varro, both of whom brought perfect
dishes. It was an entertaining and totally pleasant
evening, with lots of laughs added to each of the
excellent foods you’ll admire below. The Latchford
lady who is “queen of leftovers,” didn’t make it for
the first time ever (this small plates club has existed for about eight years now) – she’d been familyinvited to Florida for that weekend.
Hostess Donna’s excellent Ricotta Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Ricotta Stuffed Chicken Breasts
(the hostess’ lovely plate)
6 chicken breast halves (lightly seasoned)
2 4-oz. packages spinach
1 c. water
12 slices prosciutto, thinly sliced
6 sage leaves
2 T. olive oil
3/4 c. Ricotta cheese
1 T. fresh rosemary, minced
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place chicken
between sheets of plastic or in bag and flatten to
double their size. Pour water in skillet or saucepan and bring to simmer over medium heat. Add
spinach and stir. Cook about 2 min. (til spinach
just begins to break down). Remove from heat
and drain. Allow to cool and add ricotta. Divide
into 5 parts. Place 2 pcs. of prosciutto into “X”
pattern and place breast onto prosciutto. Put
portion of spinach on top. Place 1 sage leaf on
top and dab of 5th spinach mixture. Wrap ham
around chicken breast into a ball. Place in baking dish. Sprinkle with olive oil and rosemary.
Cover with foil and cook 40 minutes. Uncover
and broil 2 minutes.
Cheesy Spinach and Bacon Dip
(outstanding, served by Jeanette Eason)
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed,
drained
1 lb. (16 oz.) Velveeta cheese product, cut into
1/2” cubes
4 oz. cream cheese, cubed
1 can (10 oz.) Rotel diced tomatoes and green
chilies, undrained
8 slices bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled
Combine ingredients in microwaveable bowl.
Microwave on HIGH 5 minutes, or until Velveeta is completely melted and mixture is well
blended, stirring after 3 minutes. Serve with
tortilla chips.
Sweet Potato Crisp
(another lovely dish, from Barbara Varro)
4 to 5 sweet potatoes, cooked and mashed
8 oz whipped cream cheese
1/4 c. brown sugar
1 c. finely chopped apples
1/2 c. dried cranberries
1/2 c. chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
3 T. flour
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
2 T. brown sugar
2 T. butter
2 c. honey bunches of oats – crumbled
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Beat cream
cheese and potatoes with 1/4 cup brown sugar
and cinnamon. Spoon into a 2-quart baking
dish. Top with apples, cranberries and nuts.
Mix 3 T. flour and 2 T. brown sugar in a bowl.
Cut in the 2 T. butter until coarse crumbles. Stir
into crumbled cereal and sprinkle on top of potatoes and fruit mixture. Bake 35-40 minutes
until browned.
The Sweet Potato Crisp came quickly out of the oven
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Patti’s tossed salad was served with a much admired:
Vinegar and Oil Salad Dressing
1/4 c. pure extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp. sesame seeds
1/4 c. raspberry balsamic vinegar
dash of sea salt
1/4 c. water
dash fresh ground pepper
1 tsp. maple syrup
Shake well before pouring.
1/2 tsp. minced garlic
Can be refrigerated up to 3 days
And Patti’s perfect salad
with vinegar and oil
dressing.
Barbara Varro’s handsome amber necklace originated at Beverly Shores
station and Jeannette Eason states, “If I were eating this food at a restaurant I wouldn’t send ANYTHING back.
Port Caramel Sauce
(I was lazy. I bought chocolate unsugared sauce
and added a bit of port wine)
1/2 c. plus 2 T. granulated sugar
1/2 c. light brown sugar
1/3 c. plus 1 T. ruby port
1 c. heavy cream
1 T. pure vanilla extract
In a heavy, medium saucepan, cook the
granulated sugar over moderately high heat,
stirring occasionally, until melted. Continue to
cook, without stirring, until an amber caramel
forms, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat.
Add the light brown sugar and stir until smooth.
Return the caramel to the heat and carefully
add the port; the caramel will harden slightly.
Cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. Add
the cream and cook, stirring occasionally, until
thickened, about 6 minutes. Remove from the
heat and stir in the vanilla. Transfer the sauce
to a pitcher and serve warm. (Make ahead: The
sauce can be refrigerated for up to one month;
rewarm.)
Chocolate Ganache Bread Pudding
(a long recipe, but everybody raved)
5 oz. bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
1-1/4 c. heavy cream
6 T. unsalted butter
1/2 lb. challah, crust removed, bread cut into 3/4”
dice (6 c.)
(McConnell couldn’t find challah, instead used
Meijers’ciabatta)
1 c. milk
3/4 c. sugar
6 lg. egg yolks
3 T. unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. salt
Preheat the oven to 325. Put 2 oz. of the bittersweet chocolate in a small heatproof bowl. Heat
1/4 c. of the heavy cream in a small saucepan
over moderately low heat. Pour the warm cream
over the chopped chocolate and let stand for 5
minutes, then stir until the chocolate ganache is
smooth. Let the chocolate ganache stand at room
temp until set.
Butter an 11 x 8” baking dish. In a small
saucepan, melt the butter. In a large bowl, toss
the melted butter with the diced challah. Spread
the bread on a baking sheet in an even layer and
toast for about 15 minutes, or until the bread is
golden brown. Wipe out the bowl.
In a small saucepan, combine the remaining
1 c. heavy cream with the milk and 6 T. of the
sugar and bring just to a boil. Remove the heavy
cream mixture from the heat. Add the remaining 3 oz. of chopped bittersweet chocolate and let
stand for 5 min., then whisk until the chocolate
is melted.
In the bowl used for the bread, whisk the remaining 6 T. of sugar with the egg yolks, cocoa,
vanilla and salt until a paste forms. Slowly whisk
in the warm chocolate cream until smooth. Strain
the custard into a clean bowl. Add the toasted
bread and toss to coat with the warm chocolate
cream. Let stand for 10 minutes, or until most of
the chocolate cream is absorbed.
Pour the bread mixture into the prepared baking dish. Using a large spoon, dollop the chocolate ganache on top. Bake the bread pudding for
about 35 minutes, or until it is cooked through.
Let the chocolate bread pudding stand for 15
minutes, then serve with the Port Caramel Sauce
on the side. (Make ahead: The chocolate bread
pudding can be refrigerated overnight. Rewarm
before serving.) 8 servings.
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“Rebirth, Renew, Rejoice, it’s Spring”
A myriad of seasonal delights await attendees to
the 18th annual Prairie Pride Folk Art Show, “Rebirth, Renew, Rejoice, it’s Spring!” on Sat. and Sun.,
April 4th & 5th at Fawn Run Farm in Rolling Prairie, IN.
Featuring the works and wares from over 30 contributors, the show is a perennial favorite source for
quality, handcrafted, primitive and country folk art,
traditional crafts, and select antiques. Displays of
Easter, spring, and garden themed vignettes created by show promoter/folk artist Marcy Dailey of
“Sew Many Things,” showcase the varied offerings.
Birdhouses, hand painted furniture and accessories, soft-sculpture bunnies and characters, hand
painted decorative framed windows, seasonal paper mache` figurines, hand-thrown pottery, dried
flower wreaths and arrangements, hand painted tin
tile plaques and highly scented jar candles will be
featured. Herbal offerings include dried bunches,
dip mixes, teas, honey, sachet sticks, potpourri, and
soaps. Get your garden growing with live potted
plants: herbs, heirloom vegetables, spring bulbs,
perennials, and shrubs. Culinary selections include
jar pickles and sweet treats- pies, cakes, cookies,
breads, and more. Freshly roasted coffees by Maple
City Coffee will be available for sampling and for
purchase. Antiques include cupboards, tables, kitchen collectibles, linens, garden tools, and smalls.
Prairie Pride hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. CDT both
days. Fawn Run Farm is located north of US 20
at 3883 E. 700 N. Travel 3 miles north of Rolling
Prairie on 425 E. (Prairie St.), then go left (west)
on 700 N., 1⁄2 mile. Look for Fawn Run Farm signs.
Parking, admission, and light refreshments are free
of charge. For more information, contact Dailey at
219-778-2809 or e-mail: fawnrunfarm@csinet.net
P.W.P.Spring Fling Dance
Parents Without Partners Chapter 193 will have
a Spring Fling Dance on Sat., April 4th, 7:30-11:30
p.m., at the St. Joe Club, 2001 Franklin St., Michigan City.
Orientation for new members will take place
7-7:30 p.m. The first dance is free to new members.
Singles and couples are welcome (adults only).
Donation is $7; this is a Ladies Nite Special (all ladies $5 admission). Music by D.J. and Da Bear. For
more information, phone 219/326-8096.
Monthly Meetings
Parents Without Partners, a single parent support group, Val-Porte-City Chapter 193, meets the
first Thursday of the month in the study room of
LaPorte County Public Library, 904 Indiana Ave.,
downtown LaPorte, at 6:15 p.m. with new member orientation at that time. For more information,
phone Harold Russell, 219/778-2605.
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“America on Wheels: Vintage Reflections”
On April 4th the Southern Shore Art Gallery will
host the opening of an exhibit of paintings by Merry Johnson. The show is titled “America on Wheels;
Vintage Reflections” and is a series of paintings depicting the different forms of transportation that
were a large part of American culture from 1900 to
the1970’s. Executed in the style of trompe l’oeil, the
paintings are taken from vintage photos that were
chosen by the artist either for their esthetic appeal
or because of the personal affinity for the image.
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The series of 30 paintings began in 2007 with a
painting that was exhibited at the Symphony Center and Gallery. It was titled Happy Days and was
so well received that Merry decided to do more. At
first it was difficult to find vintage photos of automobiles or any other mode of transportation. Most
of the ones that she has painted came from friends
or relatives; a few were found in antique shops.
Merry Johnson graduated from Indiana Uiversity South Bend in 2007 with a BFA in Painting. She
has won several awards in the LaPorte County area
and was chosen to hang a painting in the Lt. Govenors’ “Hoosier Women in Art” first juried show.
The exhibit will run April 4-26. Gallery hours:
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“The Shape of Things” at VU Theatre
Valparaiso University Theatre Department will
present Neil LaBute’s “The Shape of Things” in the
Valparaiso University Studio Theatre on campus.
The production will be directed by Lee F. Orchard.
How far would you go for love? For art? What
would you be willing to change? What price would
you pay? These are some of the provocative questions explored by Neil LaBute in his controversial
character study which, interestingly enough, is set
on a liberal arts college campus in a conservative
midwestern town. The answers the playwright offers promise to intrigue and even alarm.
Warning: adult content.
Performances are Thurs., April 2 (8 p.m.), Fri.,
April 3 (8 p.m.), Sat., April 4 (2 & 8 p.m.) and Sun.,
April 5 (2 p.m.).
Tickets are $15./adults, $10/seniors and non-VU
students and can be reserved at 219/464-5162 or
www.valpo.edu/vuca/
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summer acting workshops for children in grades
2-10. They will take place June 15-26, Monday thru
Friday. Instructors will be Tammy MonesmithBernth for grades 2-5, and Mike Dunbar for grades
6-10. Cost is $65 per child, and $60 for each additional child in family. Each child receives a free tshirt.
Sign up will take place on Sat., April 4, 11 a.m.-3
p.m. at LaPorte Little Theatre, 3rd & “A” streets,
LaPorte. Phone Tammy at 219/369-1422 or 219/6084000, or Mike at 219/928-5001.
Grades 2-5 will meet 10 a.m.-noon. They will put
on a show June 26, 6 p.m.
Grades 6-10 will meet 1-3 p.m. and put on their
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will host an evening devoted to the music prepared
and performed in our local churches. Soloists and
ensembles are welcome to perform instrumentals,
vocals or combinations that they’ve performed in
their church services. They’re hoping for a mix of
traditional and contemporary music to be shared
with those in attendance and that this evening will
be an opportunity to exhibit the efforts and talents
heard in our local churches each week.
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13th Annual Native Plant Sale
Wildflowers everywhere on Sat., April 4th as the
Friends 13th Annual Native Plant Sale heralds the
return of spring! Organized by the Friends of Indiana Dunes, the 13th Annual Native Plant Sale blossoms at the Indiana Dunes State Park Pavilion, Rt.
49 at Lake Michigan, in Chesterton, Indiana from 8
a.m. to 1 p.m. Open shopping of all plant stock. Several experienced gardening consultants available to
answer all your questions. Vendors with gardening
books and gardening miscellany on hand, as well
as a variety of free literature. All Native Plant Sale
profit supports the many Friends of Indiana Dunes
programs at the Indiana dunes parks.
The sale features more than 125 plant species,
including woodland flowering plants and ferns; dry,
medium and wet prairie flowering plants; as well as
grasses, shrubs and trees. Most varieties are potted.
Some spring woodland plants are also available as
rootstock or bulbs – great for immediate planting,
regardless of the weather temperatures. All plant
species in the sale are native to Lake, Porter and/or
LaPorte counties, although not of local genotypes as
those are not commercially available at this time.
Our suppliers plan to bring last minute hand-picked
varieties of woodland and prairie plants (in addition
to the order form offerings).
Friends of Indiana Dunes: (219) 762-7748.
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Kids” on Sat., April 4th.
“If You Take a Mouse to School” is designed for
ages 4 and up and will be performed at 11 a.m.
“The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle” is made for 6
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“Digital Darkroom.”
This class is offered Tuesdays, April 7-21, from
1-3:30 p.m. at PNC - Porter County, 600 Vale Park
Road in Valparaiso. The registration fee is $139
with an additional $26 book fee.
This class teaches students how to use Photoshop
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“Video Compilation” will meet at PNC - Porter County, 600 Vale Park Road, in Valparaiso on
Thursdays, April 9-23 from 6-8 p.m. Registration is
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George and Dory Morley of LaPorte are happy to
announce that Mithril, the Celtic/world music band
fronted by their son, Tom, is making a return appearance to the Michiana area.
Since its formation in 2002, Mithril has become
one of the most sought-after Celtic music bands in
the country, performing at festivals, on concert series, and as guests with symphony orchestras all
over the U.S. The band, including Tom Morley on
fiddle, Andra Bohnet on Irish flutes and whistle, Ben
Harper on guitar, and David Hughes on bodhran
(the Irish frame drum) and keyboards, plays with
the precision of their classical training and the enthusiasm and high energy that springs from their
love of the music.
Mithril delivers Celtic music that pushes into
American folk, classical and Middle Eastern territory with a free and fun spirit. The band wowed local audiences in March 2006 with performances in
La Porte and Three Oaks.
The four-piece group of multi-instrumentalists
will play at the Acorn Theater, 107 Generations Dr.,
Three Oaks, MI, on Fri., March 27. The show is at 8
p.m. MI time. Tickets are available online at www.
acorntheater.com or at 269-756-3879.
Mithril is also performing in the Chicago area on
this tour, on the Unity Temple Concert Series in Oak
Park, Illinois on Sat., March 28. For more information on that concert, visit www.utconcerts.com
Trash ‘n Treasure Sale at Senior Center
Sat., March 28th, 8 a.m.-noon
Over 30 tables full of gently used items, crafts
and more will greet you at the Senior Center in
Washington Park, Michigan City. Pick up hot coffee and a doughnut for a bargain, and there will be
BBQ sandwiches and hot dogs around lunch time
for a reasonable price. The sale is open to the public
and there is no admission charge.
The Park Dept. will also be on hand issuing parking stickers, so take along your car registration. For
more information, phone 873-1504.
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Activities to Explore
• Residential
• Commercial
• Remodeling
• New
Construction
• Kitchens
• Bathrooms
• Windows
• Siding
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• Decks
• Drywall &
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In the Local Area:
March 26 -- Chess Club at MC Public Library.
For anyone 10 yrs. and up to learn and play. 3:30-5
pm every Thursday afternoon.
March 26-29 -- “Back to the 80s.” Musical play
produced by Marquette Catholic High School Theatre Dept. Thurs/Fri/Sat @ 7 pm; Sun @ 2 pm. Tix
$8/adults, $5/students & seniors at the door. Rudy
Hart Theatre, Marquette Auditorium, 306 W 10th
St., Michigan City.
March 26-30 -- At the Vickers Theatre: “The
Reader.” Rated R. Starring Kate Winslet and Ralph
Fiennes. Thurs/Fri 9 pm; Sat/Sun 3:30 & 9 pm; Mon
9 pm. Also showing: “Slumdog Millionaire.” Winner of 8 Academy Awards including Best Picture.
Rated R. Thurs thru Mon at 6:15 pm. All times MI
time. Vickers Theatre, 6 N Elm St., Three Oaks, MI.
269/756-3522 or www.vickerstheatre.com
March 27 -- Celtic Band “Mithril” in concert
at The Acorn Theater, 107 Generations Dr., Three
Oaks, MI. 8 pm MI time. Reserve tix at 269-7563879 or www.acorntheater.com
March 27-29, April 3-5 -- “Greater Tuna.” Comedy produced by Footlight Players. Starring Robert
Komendera and Mike McCalment. Fri/Sat 8 pm;
Sun 2 pm. Tix $10; reserve at 874-4035. Footlight
Theatre, 1705 Franklin St., MC.
March 28 -- Trash ‘n Treasure Sale at Senior
Center, Washington Park, MC. 8 am-noon. Gently
used items, crafts & more. Also donuts & coffee and
BBQ sandwiches will be offered for sale.
March 29 -- Great Books at the MC Public Library. 2 pm. Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse will be
discussed. New members welcome. Phone Tom Nazimek, 874-7998 for more information.
March 31 -- Census Job Testing--no registration
is needed; free. There are many jobs to fill for the
2010 Census. At the MC Public Library. 5 pm. More
information at 873-3049.
March 31 -- Harbor Country Book Club. 7:30
pm at Harbor Grand Hotel, New Buffalo. The Brief
Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz will be
discussed. Free & open to the public.
April 1 -- Barker Guild Meeting. 7 pm at Barker Mansion, 631 Washington St., MC. Program by
Master Gardeners Chris & Jamie Lucchini. Guests
welcome to attend. Info: 873-1520.
April 4 -- 13th Annual Native Plant Sale at the
Indiana Dunes State Park, Rt. 49 at Lake Michigan. 8 am-1 pm. Over 125 plant species for sale.
April 4 -- Two Great Shows for Kids at LaPorte
Little Theatre, 3rd & A streets, LaPorte. 11 am: “If
You Take a Mouse to School” for ages 4 & up. 2 pm:
“The Voyages of Dr. Doolittle” for ages 6 & up. Tix
$5 each for each show. Info: 219-362-5113.
April 4-5 -- 18th Annual Prairie Pride Folk Art
Show at Fawn Run Farm, 3883 E 700 N, Rolling
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Prairie. 10 am-5 pm each day. Quality, handcrafted,
primitive and country folk art from 30 contributors.
Info: Marcy Dailey, 219-778-2809. Parking, adm. &
light refreshments free.
Places to Visit:
Barker Mansion, 631 Washington St., Michigan
City. Adm. $4/adults, $2/kids 18 & under, free/kids
under 3. Guided tours: Mon-Fri. 10 am, 11:30 am, 1
pm; Sat/Sun. noon, 2 pm. 219-873-1520.
Chesterton Art Center, 115 S. Fourth St., Chesterton, IN. Gallery hours are 11 am-4 pm weekdays;
1-4 pm weekends. 219/926-4711.
Creative Concepts Art Gallery & Studio at Michiana Resources Inc. (serving disabled adults), 4315
E. Michigan Blvd., MC. 7:30 am-3:30 pm Mon-Fri.
Free adm., donations accepted. 219/874-4288.
Great Lakes Museum of Military History, 360
Dunes Plaza, Michigan City. Open 9 am-4 pm, TuesFri; 10 am-4 pm Sat; noon-4 pm Sun; closed Mon.
Adm. $3/adults, $2/vets & sen. cit., $1/ages 8-18,
and free/under 8 yrs. & active military. 872-2702.
Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd., St. Joseph, MI.
Open Mon-Wed, Fri/Sat 10-4, Thurs 10-9, Sun 1-4
MI time. Free adm. 269/983-0271, www.krasl.org
LaPorte County Historical Museum. 2405 Indiana
Ave., LaPorte. Adm. $3/LaP. Co. resident; $5/out-ofcounty; $3/kids 12-17; free/under 12 yrs. 219/3246767 or www.laportecountyhistory.org
Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W. 2nd St.,
Michigan City. Tues.-Fri., 10 am-5 pm; Sat-Sun, 11
am-4 pm. Closed Mon. Phone 874-4900.
New Buffalo Railroad Museum, 530 S. Whittaker
St., New Buffalo, MI. Mon-Fri, 9 am-5 pm; Sat, 10
am-3 pm, (MI time) Closed Sun. 269/469-5409.
Rag Tops Museum of Michigan City, 209 W. Michigan Blvd., Michigan City. A collection of classic,
antique & unusual vehicles & memorabilia. Open
every day 10 am-7 pm. Adm. $6/adults, $5/sen. cit,
$4/kids, free/under 3. 878-1514.
Southern Shore Art Association Gallery, 724
Franklin St., Michigan City. Fri., 4-7 pm; Sat.,
noon-5 pm; Sun., 1-5 pm. 219-861-0186. www.southernshoreart.org
Farther Afield:
March 28 -- Singer/songwriter Kevin Blair in
concert at the Box Factory for the Arts, 1101 Broad
St., St. Joseph, MI. 8 pm MI time. Tix $8/adults, $6/
students & seniors. Info: 269-983-3688.
March 29 -- 45th Annual International Food Fair
at Andrews University, Berrien Springs. Johnson
Gym on campus. Noon-7 pm MI time. Tickets sold
in increments of $5; menu prices range from 50¢ to
$6. Info: 269-471-6395. Located 1/2 mile east of US
31 bypass in Berrien Springs.
April 3 -- Northwest Indiana Symphony Chorus
presents Brahms’ Requiem. 7:30 pm at St. Michael
the Archangel Church, US 30 & Anna Street, Schererville, IN. Adm $15; students $10. Purchase at the
door or 219-836-0525 or www.NISOrchestra.org
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Call to Artists
• Opening/Closing Vacation Homes
• Home/Cottage Cleaning
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• Deck maintenance
• Power Washing
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• Repairs
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Ella Sharp Museum Art & Wine Festival
The Ella Sharp Museum of Art & History is looking for artists to participate in their annual Art &
Wine Festival. Now in its fifth year, the Ella Sharp
Art & Wine Festival has become an eagerly anticipated event which features the best of local Michigan art, wine, and music. The festival will take
place on Saturday, June 13th, 2009 on the grounds
of the Ella Sharp Museum in Jackson, MI from 11
a.m.-7p.m.
To be considered for participation, artists must
submit (3) digital files or slides of original work, current resume/biography, an artist statement, a SASE
for the return of slides and the notification of juried
results, and two (2) checks: one for $45, which will
be returned if the artist is not accepted into the festival, and one for $25, which is a non-refundable application fee. All applicants will be juried by a panel
of local artists. Booth spaces are 10’x10’, and artists
are encouraged to obtain their own tenting, which
will not be provided by the festival.
If you have any questions or need additional information, contact festival director, Rochelle Clark,
at (517) 787-2320 or rochellec@ellasharp.org.
Interested artists are encouraged to apply by
Monday, April 6th, 2009. Application materials can
be sent to:
Attn: Rochelle Clark, Ella Sharp Museum of Art
& History, 3225 Fourth St., Jackson, MI 49203.
Seminar Series C.L.A.S.S.
(Communicate, Lead and Achieve Seminar
Series)
The Greater LaPorte Chamber of Commerce, in
conjunction with Peak Enterprise Solutions, will be
hosting a Seminar series consisting of ten classes.
Classes will be every Wednesday, beginning April
1. The topics to be covered include: Effective Communication, Time Management, Inventory Management, Team Building Part 1 & 2, Change Management, Project Management, Customer Service
Excellence Part 1 & 2, and Successful Leadership.
Bradford U. Staats, owner of Peak Enterprise Solutions, brings over 25 years of consulting experience and will be one of the primary speakers. Peak
Enterprise Solutions is a management consulting
firm that is dedicated to supporting small to midsized companies to improve performance and increase value.
Classes will be held from 8 a.m.-11:30 a.m. at The
Best Western, 444 Pine Lake Avenue, La Porte. For
further information, contact the Greater La Porte
Chamber of Commerce at 219-362-3178 or at 414
Lincolnway, La Porte.
Seminar Series Registration Forms can be downloaded at: www.lpchamber.com/docs/seminar6.pdf.
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PERSONAL
I CAN HELP YOU sell your collections of rare books, ephemera,
estate jewelry. The more you get the more I get. Joel 269/469-0064.
BOAT FOUND ON LAKE SHORE.
CALL 317-557-6036.
PERSONAL SERVICES
SAVE YOUR PRECIOUS MEMORIES DIGITALLY ON CDs OR DVDs
Home movies-slides-pictures transferred to CDs or DVDs
Wedding & Event Documentation.
Corporate and Industrial Video Productions
Contact: Patrick Landers at Midwest Video Communications
219-879-8433 or landerspatrick@comcast.net
ALTERATIONS PLUS. Clothing alterations.
516 Wabash St., Michigan City. 219-874-0086.
COMPUTER SERVICE AT ITS BEST!
Repairs, Upgrades, Wired/Wireless Networking, Software/Hardware
Installations, Adware/Spyware/Virus Removal, Web Site Design &
Maintenance. We specialize in Home/Office calls. Servicing NW IN & SW
MI since 1999. Custom PC Technologies 219-872-7478
Don’t break your budget for computer repair.
Call Synergy PC @ 269-612-4166 for all your computer needs.
Drop off or in home service available.
EASE YOUR MIND. Spring is here! Summer is next! Are you getting
behind? Do you need your summer home opened for this season?
Errands?
Gardening? Administrative work including Excel, Word, Power Point,
Outlook? Website maintenance • Event specific shopping • Exercise
enforcement • Internet research.. Let me help you get these things
“out of the way” so you can enjoy your family, your home or
summer house and vacation. Joy Nekvasil, Personal Assistant.
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HOME HEALTH – CAREGIVERS
COMFORT KEEPERS
Providing Comforting Solutions For In-Home Care
Homemakers, attendants, companions
From 2 to 24 hours a day (including live-ins)
Personal emergency response systems
All of our compassionate caregivers are screened,
bonded, insured, and supervised.
Call us toll-free at 1-877-711-9800
Or visit www.comfortkeepers.com
HOME HEALTH CARE. Will provide care for you or your loved ones.
Bed bathing, light housekeeping, cooking and running errands.
Full time or part time. Good references. Call 219-877-8904.
EXP. CAREGIVER. Medical background, mature, trustworthy, good ref.
BASICTRAINING
Help with all aspects of assisted living. Also pet care. 219-814-4008.
COMPASSIONATE/ENERGENIC CAREGIVER/NANNY with medical
background. Housework/Errands. Reasonable rates. Excellent references. 219/874-3821 or 219/877-4302.
LIVE-IN CAREGIVERS AND MORE, INC.
Local Employment Agency
helps people maintain their independence in the
security of their own homes since 1998
We provide:
• 7 days/24 hours care and attention • day or night shift assistance
• limited medical/nursing services • medication management
• meal preparation • light housekeeping
Call Halina (219) 872-6221 leave message
An alternative to nursing home
SELF IMPROVEMENT - INSTRUCTIONS
ENTERTAINMENT & LESSONS. MASTER TEACHER
Call 219/872-1217.
HEALTH & PHYSICAL FITNESS
• • • MASSAGE THERAPY & WELLNESS CENTER • • •
Therapeutic Massage • Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine •
Reflexology • Heated Stone Therapy • Salt Scrub • Pregnancy Massage •
• Healing Touch • Chair Massage & Wellness Programs for Business •
Qigong • Personal Fitness • Gift Certificates
www.wellness-specialists.com
1026 N Karwick Rd. 219-879-5722 (Mon-Sat)
For Evening/Weekend Appointments, Call our New Buffalo
Location at the Harbor Grand Hotel 888-605-6800.
ACUPUNCTURE & HERBAL MEDICINE CENTER
Jennifer Huang, Licensed Acupuncturist -- Call 219/879-2100.
CLEANING - HOUSEKEEPING
PERSONAL TOUCH CLEANING -- Homes - Condos - Offices.
Day and afternoons available. - Call Darla at 219/879-2468.
SUZANNE’S CLEANING
219/326-5578.
CLEANING SOLUTIONS. Home & office cleaning services,
12 yrs. exp. Insured, free estimates. Call 219-210-0580.
FINISHING TOUCH: Residential & Specialty Cleaning Service
Professional - Insured - Bonded - Uniformed
#1 in Customer Satisfaction. Phone 219/872-8817.
HOME MATTERS CLEANING SERVICE INC.
Residential & Commercial accounts welcome.
Ref. avail. Bonded & insured. Melissa 219-898-1060.
Goodbye winter, hello spring;
House cleaning by Deb makes the birdies sing!
Deb’s Cleaning Service • 219- 861-0554
HOUSEKEEPER has daytime hrs. available
for your every cleaning need. No job too large or too small.
Refs. upon request. Free estimates. Call Dawn @219-210-7969.
WENDY’S WINDOWS AND CLEANING SERVICE. My husband
will clean your gutters too. Call Wendy at 219-879-8851.
SHIMMER – N -- SHINE Residential and Construction Cleaning.
Detailed. First time customers $10 off. Call 219-785-8347.
HEAVEN SCENT CLEANING.
Call us for all your cleaning needs: rental property, home, office.
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Fully Equipped Private
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FREE CONSULTATION
269-469-2058
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We specialize in attention to details. Dawn 574-298-0548.
QUALITY CLEANING – Satisfaction guaranteed; affordable, reliable, and
trustworthy. I pay attention to the details, cleaning your home the way you
would. Receive your free cleaning estimate today! Bridget 219-241-9341.
A PERFECT TOUCH CLEANING SERVICE – We strive for perfection!
Residential & business. Experienced, reliable, ref. avail. 219-877-5884.
HANDYMAN-HOME REPAIR-PLUMBING
QUALITY CARPENTRY: Expert remodeling of kitchens, bathrooms.
Also: doors, windows, skylights, ceramic tile, drywall, decks & repairs.
Small jobs welcome. Call Ed at 219/878-1791.
BRING SPRING!!
$35 first hour first job • $40 phone/TV jack • $50 TV antenna
repair--Get better pictures • 10 small jobs, 3 hrs., $100.
Serving you 25 yrs.
DR. TOM’S SERVICE CLINIC 219/716-2670.
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Is your list of household repair & maintenance projects growing?
Small jobs welcome. - Quality Work. -- Call Ed Berent
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H & H HOME REPAIR
We specialize in: •Carpentry •Finished Basements •New Baths
•Electrical •Plumbing •Flooring •Drywall/Painting.
Family owned 45 years.
Jeffery & Scott Human, owners -- 219/861-1990.
BILL SMART – Carpentry • Electrical • Plumbing
Winter watch service and sump pump replacement.
Serving Harbor Country since 2001 • 269-469-4407
HANDYMEN AT YOUR SERVICE. We can do most anything. Serving
Northern Indiana since 1989. Call Finishing Touch, Inc. 219-872-8817.
HANDYMAN SPECIAL. Jack of all trades. No job too big, too small –
give us a call! Call Rich at 219-879-0682.
ROOF LEAK? Guaranteed repairs and complete roofs . 25 years
experience. Certified and union roofer. Bob 219-778-5201.
PAINTING-DRYWALL-WALLPAPER
WISTHOFF PAINTING -- REFERENCES
Small Jobs Welcome -- Call 219/874-5279
JEFFERY J. HUMAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR PAINTING & STAINING
Custom Decorating - Custom Woodwork - Hang/Finish Drywall
Power Washing – Deck Services - Wallpaper Removal
28-Years experience. Insured. Ph. 219/861-1990.
THE A & L PAINTING COMPANY -- INTERIOR & EXTERIOR
20-YEARS EXPERIENCE. Also Power Wash, Seal & Paint Decks.
Seniors (65+) 10% off labor. References. Reasonable. Phone or fax
219/778-4145. Cell phone days 219/363-5450
LAKE SHORE PAINTING & PRESSURE CLEANING.
Free estimates. Call 219-872-6424 and ask for LeRoy.
WAYNE’S PAINTING. From top to bottom, interior/exterior. Painting,
staining, decks, pressure washing. Free est. Fully insured. 15 yrs. exp.
SALE ON NOW TO MARCH ON INTERIORS & EXTERIORS.
219-363-7877 days; 219-778-2549 evenings. Ask for Wayne.
ROBERT ALLEN & ASSOCIATES, INC. – Painting & Decorating
Interior-Exterior. Custom Painting. Wall Coverings. Drywall Repair
Insured. Competitive Rates. Reliable. Call 219-840-1581.
DUNIVAN PAINTING & POWERWASHING
Interior/Exterior Painting •Wallpaper Removal.
Local. Exp. Insured. Reasonable Rates. Call Brian at 219-741-0481.
PREMIUM FINISHES.
Interior/Exterior painting - Wallpaper removal - Dry wall repair
Texturing - Pressure Washing - Deck sealing. Customer satisfaction our
No. 1 Priority. 20 yrs. Exp. - Ref. Avail. 219-363-0247 or 219-369-9151.
JOSEPH PAINTING – Interior/Exterior. Free estimates
Painting Consultations. 219-879-1121 or 219-448-0733.
 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
SECHRIST LAWN SERVICE for all your outdoor needs.
Plan now for spring clean up. Free estimates. Call 219-861-7311.
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RB’s SERVICES – leaf, snow & tree removal, spring clean-up,
haul away debris. In business over 22 years. Call 219-561-4008.
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Voted: BEST LANDSCAPE SUPPLY YARD IN N.W. INDIANA!
15+ Types of Flagstone, 30+ Types of Stone,
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Landscaping, Stonescaping, Ponds, Patios, Walls, Pavers, Bricks
Complete Landscape Design & Installation!
Dunegrass, Perennials, Evergreens, Grasses, Groundcovers,
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• SANDCASTLE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE •
Spring cleanup. Snow plowing. Mulch projects. Brush removal.
Free estimates. Call Mick 219-878-3032.
ABC LAWN CARE. Spring clean-up, lawn maintenance, fertilizing, and
mulch. Get $50 off spring clean up with lawn maintenance contract.
Fully insured. Call 219-874-CUTS (2887).
PAT’S TREE SERVICE.
Complete tree and landscaping service.
Experts in storm damage. Licensed and insured. Free estimates.
Call 219-362-5058.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
ATTENTION DRIVERS willing to train to obtain CDL!
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! TMC Transportation needs drivers.
Guaranteed weekly earnings. Premium equipment and benefits.
Excellent earning potential and still be OFF WEEKENDS!
It’s not a job, it’s a future! FOR CDL Training through Commercial
Driver Institute in South Bend, IN. Call today. - 1-800-882-7364
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NEW TECH CO. forming. Techno heads apply. 219-210-1181.
WANT TO SELL
FIREPLACE WOOD • Delivered and Stacked
Seasoned and Clean • $75. Call 219-874-3480.
Remodeling the Bath? Need a temporary shower for the basement? Or
a nice beach shower? Have shower base with drain. Overhead structure
to attach to the rafters. Shower curtains (you supply the hooks) & hose
with shower head all for $50. Call 219-879-0088 and ask for Sally M.
PAINT SALE • Oils • Acrylics • W/C • BUY 2 GET 3 - FIRME’S
(2 Stores) 11th & Franklin Streets, Michigan City - 219/874-3455
Hwy 12, Beverly Shores - Just West of Traffic Light - 219/874-4003
WONDERFUL WALL-BEDS! Tight on space? Have a Murphy bed
custom made to your needs. Call Troy at 219-873-4421.
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COMMERCIAL – RENTALS/LEASE/SELL
GARAGE AND BASEMENT OVERSTUFFED?
GOLDEN SANDES STORE AND LOCK.
4407 E. U.S. 12 (@ Hwy. 212)
Michigan City, IN.
219/879-5616.
OFFICE SUITE. 3 private offices and reception area. Expenses, except
phone, paid. Well maintained, high traffic area. 2811 E. Michigan Blvd.,
Michigan City. (219) 879-9188, 879-2700.
CHARMING RETAIL SPACE at 445 S. Whittaker St., New Buffalo.
500sf + deck & garden. Avail. May 15. $725/mo. + util. 219-716-0011.
RENTALS INDIANA
HOUSE FOR RENT IN LONG BEACH
3/BR. Across from lake. Great view & beach. Call 219/874-8692.
THE
March 26, 2009
LONG BEACH COZY 4/BR HOUSE AT STOP 15 (Across from Beach)
Fireplace and Large Deck. No pets. Call 708/370-1745.
★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
DUNESCAPE BEACH CLUB
LAKEFRONT CONDOS -- 2 and 3 bedrooms.
Avail. Oct.-May -- $1,200 to $2,000 per month.
DUNESCAPE REALTY - 219/872-0588.
HOUSE FOR RENT-OGDEN DUNES. Quiet semi-private beach community. 3BR, 1.5BA, sleeps 6+2. Gas BBQ, big deck, screened porch, A/C,
Satellite TV, stereo, all linens. Sat/Sun rentals $1200.
Great family location.
Cell 219-730-6486, H 219-763-3088.
YEARLY RENTALS
2320 LSD, cottage, garage $3,800/mo. + util.
3402 Iroquis, 3BR, 3BA, $3,500/mo. + util.
3542 Pottawattomie, 5BR, 4.5BA. $3,500/mo. _+ util.
221 Garrettson, 3 BR, 1.5BA. $1,000/mo. + util.
Call Merrion & Assoc/ Realtors1-866-496-1752 or 219-872-4000
www.MerrionRealty.com Ask about our seasonal rentals too.
HOUSE FOR RENT ON LAKE SHORE DRIVE
3/BR, 2BA. A/C. Frpl., W/D. Summer rentals avail.
Also avail Sept thru May. $850/mo + util. Call 708/424-8756.
MICHIANA SHORES. 2BR furn. or unfurn. Year round lease.
References & deposit. No pets. $850/month. Call 219-872-3843.
LONG BEACH HOUSE FOR RENT - Great location, very close to beach
and park. 4/BR, 2/Bath. A/C. W/D, D/W. Deck w/BBQ. Avail. 2/1/09 short/
long term or Summer ’09 rental. 312-953-9570 or 219/861-0006.
CHARMING VINTAGE MICHIANA COTTAGE – ¼ blk. from lake, Stop 37.
Furn., delightful décor, 3BR, 2BA. Brand new beds & pillows, sleeps 8-9.
C/A, frpl, screen porch off lg. kitchen, frpl BBQ, wrap-around deck, loft,
deck off master BR, D/W, W/D/ Cable TV/DVD/VCR, all util except phone.
For info email jvwestern@comcast.net / Phone Judy 847-814-8215.
LOCATED ON 175E, ROLLING PRAIRIE. 3BR ranch w/6 acres. $1,400/
monthly. Call Countywide Properties 219-324-6600.
SHERIDAN BEACH – charming knotty pine cottage. 4BR, 2BA. C/A,
cable. ½ blk. to beach. Close to park, zoo and shopping. Ping pong and
foosball for those rainy days. $1,200/wk. Call Pam 708-383-2635.
SUMMER RENTALS IN LONG BEACH
Stop 14. Deck & patio overlooking Lake Michigan. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths,
2 kitchens, grill, sleeps 14. $2850 per week.
Stop 31. Giant deck overlooking beach. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath.
$1200 per week. Call 219-472-4457
SUMMER RENTAL – House on Stop 16 on the beach! 3BR, 2BA, A/C,
W/D, Gas BBQ, big deck, great views! All linens, beach chairs & towels.
$2,500/wk – additional discount for June. Call 630-363-3176.
6 RENTAL UNITS --1-3BR, 1BA - W/D hook-ups,
$400-$700/month plus security deposit. Call 219-983-1431.
SUMMER RENTAL IN LONG BEACH. 3BR, 2BA house at Stop 19.
Lg. family rm. and kitchen perfect for entertaining. Lake Shore Dr. overlooking beach. Huge deck with sunset views over lake. 773-447-9934.
FRANKLIN ST., MICHIGAN CITY. Renovated 1BR loft apt. $850.
Hardwood floors, in unit W/D. A/C. Yearly lease. Parking included.
Karin 708-769-2030.
LONG BEACH STOP 28 SUMMER RENTAL. 3BR, 1BA,
A/C, W/D, grill & deck. Short walk to beach and park.
$950/wk. Inquiries: 317-716-7321.
“THE SUMMER PLACE” at Stop 33. Available June thru September.
2 blocks from beach. Charming décor, beautiful surroundings,
4BR, 2BA, family room with fireplace. Patio, deck, sun porch. A/C, W/D.
No pets, no smoking. Call 708-784-9866.
4BR, 2BA HOUSE WITH BIG YARD.
Totally remodeled. For rent or sale. Call 219-369-3096
HOME FOR LEASE. Nice area, 2 fireplaces, wood flrs., fin. basement,
garage. Fenced-in yard. $950/1st, last month & sec. deposit plus util.
Avail. April 1st. Serious inquiries only. Call after 10 am. 219-814-4004.
LONG BEACH EXECUTIVE HOUSE RENTAL. Summer 2009.
Stop 29. Overlooking lake. Fantastic decks/views. 3BR, 2BA, A/C,
W/D, cable TV. WIFI. High spd Internet, and more. NO PETS/
NO SMOKING. Choice weeks still avail. $2,950/wk. 2 WK &
MNTH RATES AVAIL. VRBO #168866 or call 630-337-6220.
MICHIANA SHORES. 2BR+, sleeps 8. Charming, rustic, modern cottage. Little over a block from beach. C/A, frpl, BBQ, D/W, broadband,
HD cable, Blu Ray. Wkly June thru Aug. Call 773-835-8345.
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DUNELAND BEACH STOP 33 summer and fall rental. 4BR.
1 block from beach. Local phone, cable, A/C, W/D.
Call 219-874-4660 or e-mail d.healy@comcast.net
SUMMER RENTAL. STOP 23. 3+BR, 2BA.
A/C, W/D, deck. Call 773-239-0535.
RENTALS MICHIGAN
BEAUTIFUL 3BR, 1.5 STORY, EXECUTIVE HOME. New appliances and
lawn care provided. With private beach access. Near Grand Beach, MI.
Only $2,400 monthly. Call Countywide Properties 219-324-6600.
New Buffalo, Village of Grand Beach. Lake front home, just 42 steps
down to this private beach on Lake Michigan. This cozy 3BR is
completely furnished. Avail. May, June & Sept for $1,300 per wk.
July & Aug. $2,100 per wk. For info call 708-212-1637.
BEAUTIFUL, large and sunny Three Oaks 1BR apt., 2nd. Floor.
Hardwood floors and Victorian trim, C/A and heat. $450/mo. + util.
269-469-5528.
NEW BUFFALO. Charming, sunny 1BR apt., newly decorated.
2nd floor, no pets. $545/mo. + util. 219-716-0011.
FLORIDA RENTALS
ANNA MARIA ISLAND (Holmes Beach) 2BR, 2BA
Gulf beachfront condo. Beach and poolside decks, heated pool.
Monthly rental only.Sam Harnish, 219-879-3265.
 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE 
Long Beach Lot
ON THE BEACH
Stop 18
40’x riparian rights w/seawall
Septic permit granted
Fabulous Chicago & Michigan views
Level walk to GREAT BEACH
Easy build
219-878-1724
INDIANA BEVERLY SHORES 535 LAKEFRONT DRIVE vacant lot. 100’
of frontage on Lakefront 100” on Beach Ave. $599,000/offer. Lakeshore
Realty Ted 219-406-5364 www.dunelife.com
INDIANA LAPORTE. Your own storybook castle in the country!!! Castle
with 5 acres $995,000 Additional 75 acres $995,000.
www.casamagna.net Agent owned Ted @ 219-406-5364.
OGDEN DUNES, DUNE ACRES, PORTER BEACH, BEVERLY
SHORES Preview our winter inventory for excellent values.
Lakeshore Realty 219-762-9194 www.dunelife.com
TOWNHOUSE-DUNESCAPE. 3BR, 2.5BA. View of Lake Michigan
from 2 decks. Granite, new stainless appliances, 2 car garage.
Turnkey ready. $298,000. Call 773-248-8203.
THIS IS A GREAT (buildable) LOT. Level, ½ bl to beach. Priced to sell
$269,000 . Don’t miss opportunity. 219-210-1181.
HOUSE FOR SALE by owners. $995,000/obo, beach area. 219-210-3826
MICHIANA SHORES AREA, IN, 80 ft. x 130 ft. wooded bldg. sites.
City sewer & water. $79,000. Broker/owner 239-283-2437.
MARINA PARK SOUTH MICHIGAN CITY on the water. 1BR condo
with beautiful views. All new granite, hardwood, stainless with 50 ft. pier.
End unit with fireplace, across street from the beach.
Only $198,000. Call 219-988-4318.
NEW LAKEFRONT LISTING in Union Pier! Almost 10,000 sf of casual
luxury, 4 levels of lakevew living. 2 story turret, every amenity & high end
finishes. 1+ acre site & 99 ft. of privately owned singing sands beachfront.
$5,500,000. Nadra K Real Estate. www.nadrak.com 888-594-7767.
LaPorte County Genealogical Society
On Tues., April 14, members and guests of the La
Porte County Genealogical Society will hear Judith
Kimbrough Miller, Special Collections Librarian at
Valparaiso University, discuss “The VU Archives:
What is it? How can I use it?” Miller will speak at
7:15 p.m. following the 7:00 social time at the Swanson Center, 910 State St., La Porte. The public is
invited. There will be a board meeting at 6:30 p.m.
rootsweb.ancestry.com/~inlcigs/
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The Help by Kathryn Stockett
Did you ever read a book that you hated
to see end? That you wanted the story to
go on, to see where the future took those
characters? Well, this week’s book recommendation is like that. And yes, gentlemen, this is “chick lit.” About women - by
a woman. This story will stay in your
mind and in your heart long after you finish the last page.
Jackson, Mississippi in the early 1960s.
That’s our setting. Our subject is white
society women and their colored maids.
The voices in this book come from three
women: two colored maids and one white woman…
The first voice heard from is Aibileen, one of the
colored maids. Aibileen’s only son, Treelore, was
killed in an accident at the lumber yard where he
worked. He was twenty-four years old. She’s spent
most of her life raising other people’s children. Now
she is working for the Leefolts: Mr. and Mrs. and
baby girl Mae Mobley. Mrs. Leefolt is only interested in shopping for new clothes, and going to all
the social events in Jackson. She hardly pays attention to her daughter and soon Mae Mobley becomes
more attached to Aibileen.
We go through the day with Aibileen, from walking in the kitchen at 8 a.m. and making coffee, to
getting Mae Mobley ready for the day, to polishing
the silver, washing and waxing the floors, cooking
and baking until 4 p.m. when she makes her way
back home. Aibileen is a soft spoken woman who
dearly loves Mae Mobley and puts up with all the
guff given out by Mrs. Leefolt and the ladies who
visit her. One of Mrs. Leefolt’s friends, Miss Hilly,
is shocked that she doesn’t have a separate toilet
for the maid. It just isn’t right! So Mr. Leefolt gets
a handyman to throw together a small room next to
the carport out back of the house for Aibileen to use.
Minnie, the next voice heard from, is Aibileen’s
younger friend and maid out of work at the beginning of the story. Out of work because old Mrs.
Walters’ daughter, Miss Hilly, doesn’t like her and
is carting her mother off to a nursing home so she
can sell the family home and get rid of Minnie. Of
course, she tells all her friends that she fired Minnie
for stealing--that should show her! Fortunately for
Minnie, she manages to get a job from Mrs. Celia
Foote, a newcomber who hasn’t fit into Jackson society. She wants Minnie to teach her how to cook but
keep Minnie’s employment a secret from her husband. Minnie is scared Mr. Foote will come home
early, find a colored woman in the house and kill
her!
Miss Skeeter is the young white woman heard
March 26, 2009
from. She lives with her parents on a cotton farm. Since they are old blood they
are part of Jackson society. Civil rights
are just making a mark on the country
at this time and Miss Skeeter, fresh from
college, begins to question their way of
life in Mississippi. What she wants to be
is a writer and she wants to interview
the maids and get their stories, but using
false names, of course. What is all this
fine talk leading to? You’ll be surprised!
There’s an old saying, “Walk a mile in my
shoes” and that’s exactly what this book
will make you do. See life from the perspective of a black maid, and even that of the society
women who have taken the separation of the races
as a matter of fact for so many generations that
they can’t see the forest for the trees. But what will
happen if Miss Skeeter’s book is actually published?
Maybe now she will start to see the world through
another’s eyes, someone who has been treated as
one of no importance, without value and without
a voice…expendable. But then again, maybe that’s
exactly what will happen to her when her “friends”
find out what she’s been up to…
These three women’s voices ring pure and true.
Never have I read a book that touched a subject so
completely.
This is Kathryn Stockett’s first novel. She was
born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi. In an afterword to the book she tells of her family maid
Demetrie:
“I’m pretty sure that no one in my family ever
asked Demetrie what if felt like to be black in Mississippi, working for our white family. It never occurred to us to ask. It was everyday life. It wasn’t
something people felt compelled to examine.
“I have wished, for many years, that I’d been old
enough and thoughtful enough to ask Demetrie that
question. She died when I was sixteen. I’ve spent
years imagining what her answer would be. And
that is why I wrote this book.”
Praise for The Help has come from many corners-Bestselling author Joshilyn Jackson said, “Stockett’s characters, both white and black, are so full
fleshed they practically breathe.”
From Dorothea Benton Frank: “…a story that
made me weep as I rejoiced for each of humanity’s
small but steady triumphs over hate and fear. I will
never forget this wonderful book.”
And neither will I.
Till next time, happy reading!
THE
March 26, 2009
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219-872-4000
866-496-1752
Debbie Burke
Broker/Owner
MERRION & ASSOCIATES REALTORS, INC.
1010 N. Karwick Road. • Michigan City, IN 46360
FAX (219) 872-4182
Specializing in Distinctive
Properties
Indiana and Michigan
Ed Merrion*
Principal Broker
NEW L
ISTING
109 MELODY TRAIL, TRAIL CREEK
ABSOLUTELY CHARMING HOME! This home has been loved and
cared for by the same owner for 55 years! Featuring two (2) bedrooms
and one (1) bath with beautiful hardwood floors gracing the dining room
and two bedrooms. The maplewood cabinetry highlights the custombuilt kitchen which leads to the most relaxing, all glass, family room.
Here you can view the darling back yard and patio. All appliances are
staying. This home radiates peace. Come feel it!
$124,500
Call Ed Merrion @ 219-872-4000.
40 MARINE DRIVE, MICHIGAN CITY
PERFECT GETAWAY RETREAT! ...bring your suit and head
to the pool and/or beach or sail away from your very own 50'
slip...walk to restaurants and shopping or even take a walk to
the Michigan City Zoo... This 3 bedroom 2 bath condo has great
views of Lake Michigan and the marina...
$299,000
Call Tricia @ 219-871-2680
NEW L
ISTING
309 PINEWOOD TRAIL, SHORELAND HILLS
BEAUTIFUL 3 BEDROOM, 2.75 bath, 2 story
home in the heart of Shoreland Hills. Hardwood
oak floors grace the main floor living areas.
Granite counters, oak cabinetry & stainless
steel, top-of-the-line Maytag appliances round out the kitchen. The upper level master suite is an '06 addition, w/a stunning masterbath; double sinks amidst granite
counters, maple cabinetry, frameless glass shower, whirlpool tub, Indian Slat style
tile floor & all Kohler fixtures. You control your comfort because the master suite has
its own GFA furnace w/AC. The basement is finished with family room (wet bar) &
3/4 bath, plus finished laundry room w/Kenmore washer & dryer.
$449,000.
Call Ed Merrion @ 219-872-4000 or Dave Angus 219-898-7009.
2231 BROOKHOLLOW CT.,
LONG BEACH
OVER LOOKING PRIVATE INLAND LAKE. This lovely home
sets at the end of the cul-de-sac with Lake Claire begging you
to sit on the decks surrounding this home and enjoy the view.
This is serenity. The sprinkler system uses water from the lake
and there is a gorgeous water fall in the garden to enhance your
relaxation. There are 3 bedrooms with an office, or, 4 bedrooms,
you decide. All on one easy level with an attached, two car, heated, garage. Upgrades will amaze you both inside and out - you
need to come take a look!
$649,900
Call Debbie Burke @ 219-872-4000.
LOOK FOR US ON THE INTERNET! • www.MerrionRealty.com
Debbie Burke, GRI, ABR, RECS Ed Merrion*, CRS, GRI
John Hayes, GRI, ABR
Tricia Meyer
Dave Angus
Michele Cihak*, ABR
Debbie Mengel
Carol Hazelgrove*
Cathy Blum
Heather Melnyk
Jim Laughlin
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THE
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March 26, 2009
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Price reduced to $544,900
PANORAMIC VIEWS of Lake Michigan from unique 2
unit Marina condo. 55 foot boat slip, walls of windows.
3 bedrooms, 4 baths and lots of storage for comfortable
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Reduced to $424,000
111 Georgia
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BRIGHT &
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living in this
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Near parks,
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$323,000
IMAGINE THE FUN! Large deck, bedrooms galore, Lake
Michigan just over the dune. This classic Sheridan Beach
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Phyllis Waters*, Owner/Broker, CRB, CRS, GRI
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