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Volume 23, Number 40 Thursday, October 11, 2007
A Truly Historic Coast Guard Retirement Ceremony in Michigan City
by Charles McKelvy
The United States Coast Guard’s CWO4 (ENG) John M. Anderson recently contacted The Beacher and noted: “I’m retiring
after 30 years Active Duty Service. My great-grandfather (Henry
“Dad” Heisman) was stationed at Michigan City Life Saving Service. My mom’s family is from there. May be a small story for you
on September 28. Thank you!”
Actually, Mr. Anderson, it is a very big story for The Beacher
because it involves not only your great-grandfather’s heroic service with the Life Saving Service in Michigan, but your retirement at what is now U.S. Coast Guard Station Michigan City
after some truly heroic service to our nation in Coast Guard blue,
and whites and, most recently – in desert camos while you were
serving with CG Patrol Forces Southwest Asia, in the Kingdom
of Bahrain in support of the war on terrorism.
We are talking about a proud family tradition of service to the
nation and the boating public, and we should, as you noted in
your highly entertaining and edifying retirement speech September 28 under Coast Guard-blue skies, begin by saluting your
great-grandfather for helping to rescue the crew of the Horace A.
Tuttle in the fall of 1898 as the
freighter steamed for Buffalo,
New York out of Chicago.
CWO4 (ENG) John M. Anderson moments after his
retirement from the U.S. Coast Guard.
Grandfather
Henry “Dad” Heisman
As you so duly noted, a major storm
drove the ship southward, causing it to
flounder near the mouth of Trail Creek,
and your great-grandfather and the men from the Life Saving Station
manned their boats and successfully saved the Tuttle’s crew.
And, as you said, Henry Heisman, “at risk to his own life, strove to
save the woman (the ship’s cook) first.” Because of her size and fighting
strength, she nearly drowned your great-grandfather, but he managed
to save her, and then he volunteered to go back on board the sinking ship
and retrieve the personal effects of the Tuttle’s Captain.
And, as you told your family, friends and fellow “Coasties” who had
come to see you off into the realm of retirement, your great-grandfather
had a house where the parking lot of the present Coast Guard Station
is now.
You rightfully saluted your loyal wife Cindy and three children – Jennifer, Josh and John Junior, for their many sacrifices on behalf of your
career while you were, as you said, “out having fun with the Coast
Guard.”
Retirement Continued on Page 2
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The Retirement Ceremony
Chief Boatswain Mate Jim Ellison served as
master-of-ceremonies at the retirement ceremony for CWO4 (ENG) John M. Anderson.
The Chief is Officer in Charge of U.S. Coast
Guard Station Michigan City.
Chief Machinery Technician George Milliken
(left) pins a commendation medal on the
retiree’s uniform.
Family, friends, and fellow “Coasties” attend to CWO4 (ENG) John M.
Anderson’s remarks at his retirement ceremony in Michigan City.
BM1 Jason Fowler piped Mr. Anderson into retirement.
Retirement
The guest of honor reviews his 30 years with the
U.S. Coast Guard in a most entertaining manner.
Loyal wife Cindy Anderson was also honored at her
husband’s retirement ceremony. As Mr. Anderson said,
she was the one who was home with the three kids and
bills while he was out having fun with the Coast Guard.
Continued from Page 1
And you also saluted your parents who were both
present to see you off for their service in the U.S.
Navy, with Richard L. Anderson retiring as a Chief
Corpsman and Sue Anderson attaining the rank of
HM3 before her honorable discharge after she found
she was in the family way.
“My whole life has been the U.S. Armed Forces,”
Mr. Anderson said. ‘It’s all I’ve ever known.”
And he knew that he absolutely had to have his
retirement ceremony in Michigan City “because this
is where I was influenced to begin my career in the
U.S. Coast Guard.” That was in 1977 when he was
ordered to report for Boot Camp at Training Center
Cape May, New Jersey.
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But, he added, his true trial by cold came when
he was then sent to CG ISC Kodiak, Alaska “where
as a boot I lived on ship and was paid $185 every
two weeks. I had no girlfriend, and when we got a
rescue call, I was seasick the whole time on that
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it was like riding a football. I called Mom thinking I
had made a big mistake, and she said, ‘tough it out.’
That was a turning point.”
Obviously, because CWO4 (ENG) John M. Anderson stayed the course with the U.S. Coast Guard until 28 September 2007 when, at 1100 Hours, he was
piped into that uncharted sea called retirement.
But his wife and three adult children said he was
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what there was to do near the house he and Cindy
own near Muskegon, the retired Coast Guard officer
allowed as how there is some mighty good bicycling
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Beckie Menzie & Tom Michael in “The Great
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Award Winning Children’s Book Author Visits Local School
by Dawn Komasinski
Christopher Paul Curtis, a renowned author of
fiction intended for youths, visited Mullen Elementary School in Michigan City the morning of Friday,
September 28, 2007. Curtis received a gracious welcome and was greeted by a hallway lined with posters and banners constructed by students at Mullen,
which depicted his famous works.
One of the many posters made by Mullen students that
depict Curtis’ story of Bud, Not Buddy.
Fourth and fifth graders at Mullen, joined by
other young students from Joy, St. Paul and Queen
of All Saints Elementary Schools, gathered into
the gymnasium to listen to Curtis speak about his
books and life as a writer. Prior to and following his
lecture, an overwhelming majority of the children
introduced themselves to Mr. Curtis and took the
opportunity to have him autograph their copies of
his acclaimed books.
writing, but now I love it so much that I no longer
need much inspiration. I love being an author and
plan on writing as many books as I can.” During a
brief, but rousing question and answer session with
the audience, Curtis was asked how he creates the
storylines in his books, to which he replied, “I use
things that happen to me, things that happen to
you or things in my imagination. These three things
keep you turning the pages.”
To date, Curtis has written six juvenile fiction
books, the first being “The Watsons Go To Birmingham-1963”, which was published in 1995 when he
was 40 years old. While this book was revered among
the literary world for its acknowledgment of the
Civil Rights Movement throughout both the north
and south, it was the release of his second book,
“Bud, Not Buddy” in 1999 that brought him great
success. Curtis joined a long list of prominent authors in 2000 when he was awarded the John Newbery Award for the most distinguished contribution
to American Literature for Children. Additionally,
“Bud, Not Buddy”, a story of a motherless and impoverished young boy who sets out on a journey to
find his estranged father, received the Coretta Scott
King Medal. This honor presented by the American
Library Association recognizes an outstanding African American author who has created a literary
work directed to youths that tells a story of African
American history and/or experience.
Curtis’ literary works are liked by children and adults alike.
Early in his oration, Curtis shared the secret to
his success in the writing industry: “I became an
author by practicing…Writing is like anything else
you do, whether it be speaking another language,
playing a musical instrument or playing a sport.
Practice is key.” Curtis conveyed to those in attendance his love for writing and how his passion and
perseverance has aided him in achieving his dream
of becoming a writer. Curtis told amusing stories of
his young adulthood and the inspiration to his writing. “My family was my inspiration when I began
5th grader, Taylor Bush of Mullen School, shakes hands with
Curtis at the completion of his speech.
Receiving these two prestigious accolades was
an unprecedented achievement and, having done
so upon the release of only his second book, made
Christopher Paul Curtis a celebrated author worthy
of the good graces that preceded him.
Since that time, Curtis has written four other
books; the most recent, “Elijah of Buxton” was published in August, 2007, and has since surpassed his
first book as his all time favorite work.
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“If you ask some authors, they will tell you
that they have no favorite, that their books are
like their children and
they could never choose
one over the others. I
say baloney!” As stated
on Random Publishing
House’s Internet site featuring Curtis’ work, he
has “never had a story
come as easily and quickly as this has; it has been
a joy to write and it’s
been one surprise after
another.” “Elijah of Buxton” tells the story of a
young indigent boy who
5th grade Joy School student,
Shelby Ford, poses for a
not only subsisted in the
photo with Curtis.
world at the time of slavery, but whose admirable values lead him to fight
the injustice around him. This theme and those
central to Curtis’ other books are close to his heart.
This revelation has brought me to understand how
Curtis so well creates charming and captivating stories of remarkable struggles and journeys throughout life, both present day and past, leaving readers,
young and old alike, with peace of mind.
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ing was proof enough that Christopher Paul Curtis’
visit to Michigan City deepened the students’ appreciation for not only his writing, but reading and
writing in general.
While none of Curtis’ books are biographical,
some do contain elements of his heritage. Examples
of this are found in “Bud, Not Buddy” where two of
the story’s main characters, Herman E. Calloway
and Lefty Lewis, are loosely based on Curtis’ own
maternal and paternal grandfathers. Curtis has
also included a quaint limerick that his daughter
Sydney made up at a young age into this same story.
In “The Watsons Go To Birmingham-1963”, Curtis
incorporates a story of his own childhood, one in
which he learned a valuable lesson from his mother
about the importance of fire safety.
The smiling Christopher Curtis greets his audience.
Curtis has a new book in the works, one from the
perspective of Deza Malone, a young female character who emerged during a disparaging time in “Bud,
Not Buddy” that encouraged Bud in his search for
his much desired family. Other works by Curtis include, “Bucking the Sarge”; “Mr. Chickee’s Funny
Money”; and “Mr. Chickee’s Messy Mission”. Additional information about Curtis’ life and literary
works is available at www.randomhouse.com/features/christopherpaulcurtis.
Taylor Bush admires a rock, given to her by Curtis to share
with her classmates. The rock is inscribed, just as
those found in the story of Bud, Not Buddy.
I had the opportunity to speak with Mr. Curtis following his lecture, during which time he discussed
the possibility of “The Watsons Go To Birmingham1963” becoming a visual media. “Spike Lee’s wife,
Tonya, and Chris Rock are interested in making this
story into a film, where Rock would star as the father figure.” I asked Curtis aside from writing what
one talent is that he wished he had to which he replied, “Haven’t you heard, all writers are frustrated
musicians.” The expressions on the faces of those
around me and their attentiveness to his storytell-
Curtis surrounded by students following his speech and
book signing at Mullen Elementary School.
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Fitness Trail Dedication
A dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony will
be held for the new fitness trail at Boy Scout Camp
Topenebee, 0377 N. Holmesville Rd., Michigan City
on Sat., Oct. 13, 9 a.m. The new trail will be named,
The Ed Sczepanski Senior Fitness Trail in memory of a great Scouter. A memorial donation from
the Sczepanski family, and a grant from Duneland
Health provided funding to make this project possible.
All Scout and Scouters past and present and community members are welcome to join in the dedication and be the first to blaze the new trail.
The trail was constructed by the Marines Engineering Company B of South Bend, Indiana. Company B completed work on this trail immediately
after their tour of duty in Iraq. Additional work on
this trail was provided by inmates from the correctional department of the IDOC in Westville, Indiana and area volunteers.
The 2.7 mile long trail is built along the boundaries of Camp Topenebee. Currently the trail offers 11
different physical activity stations.
Located on Holmesville road near Michigan City,
Indiana, Camp Topenebee was named after Chief
Topenebee of the Pottawatomie Indians. Camp Topenebee was purchased by the former Pottawatomie Council in 1948, and is currently owned by the
La Salle Council of South Bend, Indiana.
While the camp hosts Scouters from across the
United States, it primarily serves eight area counties in Northwest Indiana and Southern Michigan.
This territory is composed of 166 packs, 127 troops,
and 35 crews, totaling over 12,000 boys and girls in
our area communities. These efforts are supported
with the help of over 3,000 area volunteers.
Camp Topenebee was built by Scouts, volunteers
and the generous support of area residents and businesses. Many of the exiting building have plaques
memorializing a group or individual. The 169 acre
camp offers a training center, archery/rifle range,
and fourteen campsites. Each campsite was named
after a different Native American tribe selected by
the troop involved in its construction. This year the
camp has hosted over 11,500 visitors through its
gates. To learn more about Camp Topenebee and
donation opportunities see: ww.lasallecouncilbsa.
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For more information email: Topenebee@yahoo.
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2007 Haunted Trail- Camp Topenebee. Oct. 19,
20, 21, 26, 27, 28, & 29, from 6-9 p.m.
The cost per person will be $5.00. The trail winds
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“Ghostly” staff. When you have survived the trail,
refreshments will be served. For more information
contact Ranger Skip Hartline at 219-874-9455.
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Dan Geib is widely known for his acoustic musicianship. Bev is well known and widely acclaimed
for her outstanding song writing and vocal abilities.
Both continue, after several decades, to be musically active in the Michiana region.
They frequently appear as a duo or solo and are
successful members of other active well-known area
bands. Their acoustic performance range is wide and
highly entertaining and includes many originals,
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Tickets at the door are $8 and $6 for seniors (60+)
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Barker Centennial Celebration
Barker Mansion is holding an Open House on
Sun., Oct. 21 from 1-5 p.m. 2007 marks the 100year anniversary of the Barker family’s life in the
Mansion. In addition, recent interior restoration
projects were completed; these include wool damask wall coverings, historic wallpapers, and wool
carpets. In the historic garden, brick walkways and
the pergola are re-stored. To celebrate both events,
an Open House is scheduled where enactors garbed
in Victorian dress, including Mr. and Mrs. Barker,
invite the public to the home. Visitors may tour the
opulent home on their own with no admission fee.
Barker Mansion, located at 631 Washington St.,
Michigan City, is listed on the National Register of
Historic Places and was the home of John H. Barker, freight car industrialist. No reservations are required. For more information, phone 219/873-1520.
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This spectacular health fair runs from 2–7 p.m. and
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Women’s Fair exhibitors include the many diverse areas representing La Porte Regional Health
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Writing Out Loud
The next Writing Out Loud
program at the Michigan City
Public Library will be Sat., Oct.
13, 7:30 p.m. Special guest will
be author Robert Bruegmann.
These programs are free and
open to the public. The Bookstore at Lighthouse Place will
have books for sale and the author will be available for signing after the program.
Bruegmann is an historian of architecture,
landscape and the built environment. His fields
of research and teaching are architectural, urban,
landscape, and planning history and historic preservation. He has received scholarships and fellowships from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Graham Foundation, and the Buell
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His most recent book, Sprawl: A Compact History,
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Meteorologist-in-Charge to Speak
Michael Sabones, Meteorologist-in-Charge of the
National Weather Service Northern Indiana Office,
will speak at the monthly meeting of the Friends
of Potato Creek State Park. The meeting will take
place at 7 p.m. eastern time on Tues., Oct. 16 at the
Nature Center at Potato Creek State Park.
Sabones’ topic will be “an overview of the Northern Indiana National Weather Service and winter
weather in St. Joseph County, Indiana.” Yes... winter weather! As the days get shorter in October and
the temperatures drop lower on the thermometer,
the time when the snow flies draws closer. A talk
about winter weather will be timely. Sabones will
address lake effect snows, system snow, normal
temperatures, record high and low temperatures,
and the impact of La Nina.
Come to the meeting to get a glimpse of what we
have to look forward to this winter. The meeting
and talk are open to the public. For more information about the Friends of Potato Creek, visit their
website at www.friendsofpotatocreek.org
Film on Rosa Parks at Center for History
The film “The Rosa Parks Story” will be shown
at 2 p.m. (Eastern) on Sun., Oct. 14, at the Northern Indiana Center for History, 808 W. Washington,
South Bend. It is part of the Martin Luther King
Jr. Presentation Series being offered in conjunction
with the exhibit Media Coverage of Civil Rights.
Starring Academy Award nominee Angela Bassett, the film chronicles the story of Rosa Parks, who
in 1955 created the spark that ignited the modern
Civil Rights Movement.
The film is free with the purchase of a museum
admission, which is $8 for adults, $6.50 for seniors
60+, $5 for youth 6-17 or in college, and free for
members. Group discounts are available. Attendees
may view Media Coverage of Civil Rights prior to or
following the film.
Over 40 South Bend Tribune stories and images
are on view in Media Coverage of Civil Rights. The
exhibit explores civil rights in South Bend during
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Enjoy listening to world-class storytellers, handson activities among spectacular scenery, or just enjoying the sights, smells, and sounds of the fall by
joining the Friends of Indiana Dunes for a weekend
of fun for all ages, Oct. 13-14.
Both the Kids Fall Funfest and the 18th Annual
Northwest Indiana Storytellers Festival will take
place each day that weekend at separate locations
in the Indiana Dunes State Park.
The Funfest runs from noon to 4 p.m. CDT at the
Wilson, Tremont and Duneside Shelters. Bring the
kids and meander from shelter to shelter, creating
crafts and experiencing the season during this popular event. Stop by the Friends of Indiana Dunes
Welcome Booth to get your $1 passport, which will
guide you to all the different stops. Kids can get
their passports stamped at each station, then use
them to enter the raffle for unique prizes.
A special musical program will be offered at the
Wilson Shelter at 3 p.m. Saturday. Les Gustafson
Zook, 2001 international autoharp champion, will
perform his “Songs of the Pioneers” program. Zook
uses a multitude of both pioneer and homemade
instruments, including banjos, mandolins, mouth
harps, fiddles, spoons, limberjacks and more to tell
the story of our early pioneers.
The Nature Center is the site of the Storytellers
Festival, from 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. (CDT).
After the storytellers provide a sneak preview of
their Friday night at the campground shelter, you
can stretch your imagination with them the next
two days with tales and yarns for all ages. Saturday
night includes a special time for ghost stories.
Indiana vehicles pay a standard $5 gate fee upon
arrival to the park. Out-of-state vehicles pay $10.
Children younger than 14 must be accompanied by
an adult while attending weekend festivities. For
more information, (219) 926-1390.
Calumet Astronomical Society
The Calumet Astronomical Society invites the
public to explore the wonders of the universe when
they present their popular free public programs.
Volunteers will guide visitors in the use of telescopes
and astronomical binoculars as they observe the
majesty of the skies. Star charts, club information,
and astronomy-related activities will be available.
The program is outdoors, so dress for the weather.
More information about the group at www.casonline.org
The next program will be Fri. & Sat., Oct. 12 & 13,
7 p.m.-midnight at Conway Observatory at Buckley
Homestead in Lowell, IN. (Located 4.5 miles west
of I-65 just south of Rt. 2. Exit I-65 at Rt. 2 toward
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Library-Student-Faculty Building, Room 02
Artists’ comments begin at 5:30 p.m.
Free and Open to the Public
John Adduci
Mike Helbing
John E. Bannon
John Henry
Austin Collins
Preston Jackson
Mike Dunbar
Kara James
Isaac Duncan
Richard Kiebdaj
Ron Gard
Dessa Kirk
Michele Goldstrom
Rob Lorenson
Rubber Tipped Crane
by Christine Rojek
Faheem Majeed
David Noguchi
Eric Nordgulen
Fritz Olsen
Jason Poteet
Library Galleries (LSF)
New exhibits of photography,
paintings, mixed media and
small sculpture
Christine Rojek
S. Thomas Scarff
Peter Smith-Phillips
Jessica M. Swift
Greta Cune - Visiting Artist
from The Hague, Netherlands
Barry Tinsley
John Horwitz
Michael Young
Deb Landry
Zelda Werner
Donna Perdue
Bruce White
Mel Theobald
Persons with disabilities
requiring accommodations
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For more information about group tours,
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Maps for self-guided
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BOO! The Lions Club Wants
to Scare YOU
by Cherie Davich
Be ready for anything. You heart
may flutter, your legs may want to start
running, and you may be inclined to
involuntarily scream. The Lions Club
in Three Oaks, Michigan wants all participants in
its annual hayride and haunted house. In the spirit
of the ghostly season, everyone is expected to get a
startle.
There are two events to make your blood pumping, the Lions Club Hayride and Haunted House.
Both journeys into the unknown are sponsored by
the Lions Club. The hayride will travel from the
American Legion, located at 204 West Linden in
Three Oaks and will end at the Lions Club haunted
house also in Three Oaks. When the scare is over,
the victims will then enjoy a quiet ride back to their
cars. Or is the fright really over?
The Lions Club Hayride and Haunted House is
from 7-11 p.m. every Friday and Saturday, starting
October 5 and ending October 27, just before Halloween. The donations requested for participating
in the event will mostly benefit the Three Oaks community and also some state organizations. The folks
fancying a fright will get their yearly scare that is
worth every donated dollar.
As the hayride creaks through Three Oaks, keep
your eyes and ears open for not only the occasional
ghouls out to make you gasp, but observe the artistic Three Oaks view. The relaxing hayride is the precursor that lets the victims feel comfortable and at
ease before the scare begins at the haunted house.
The 15-20 minute ride is usually the only way to get
from your automobile to the bloodcurdling haunted
house.
One exception in a previous year involved two
teenage girls and a boy from Chesterton, Indiana
who called to say they were on their way. Because
they were running late, they would not make the
last hayride wagon. The three came every year
and did not want to miss that year. The Lions Club
gave them special permission and the Indiana natives parked their car in the club’s parking lot. After being chased out by chain saw-toting villains,
the three went to get into their car and found more
monsters hiding in the car awaiting their return.
Lions Club President Louis Przybylinski said it was
an end of the night prank that was very funny and
of course, surprising.
Przybylinski recommends that small children under 6 years old should not attend the haunted happening. Young children might find the experience
too frightful and cause nightmares. Greg Adkins,
the Lion Club Treasurer, stated that he has seen the
kids walk away and remain fine, but it was the parents who were scared. He wondered how many of
the parents would be having real nightmares later
that night.
The Lion’s signature room, the chain saw room,
is what makes most walkers run out of the building. The monsters will even chase the victims out
into the parking lot. But, this does not stop some
from coming back. Workers have seen people who
have just rode back to the American Legion, repeat
the hayride right back to the haunted house to be
scared again.
The Three Oaks Haunted House and Hayride has
been around since approximately 1977. There have
been several organizations that hosted this event
throughout the years. The Lion’s Club has been
hosting it since the mid-1980s.
The history of haunted houses and hayrides, according to Wikipedia, does not have a definitive
time when they began. What Wikipedia did state,
“As popularity increased entrepreneurs began to
view the haunted hayride as a legitimate family attraction, and helped to create a new Halloween tradition.” Also, the Halloween haunted houses stated
by Wikipedia are, “The illusion, created by actors,
animatronics, theatrical sets, sounds, lighting, and
other special effects, is designed to frighten patrons
who typically purchase tickets for the privilege.
There are also a great many haunted houses run
as non-profit charity fundraisers by such organizations as the Jaycees or Kiwanis Clubs.”
Or, in this case, the Lions Club in Three Oaks.
This charity event is to help individuals and families in the local community with needed groceries,
glasses, and it has even built a wheelchair house
ramp. They also help fund local scholarships, PAWS
(a seeing eyed dogs organization), and multiple
community activities, such as Little League and
softball teams. They even supply a Three Oaks elementary school with cider, donuts, and pumpkins
for their Halloween party. But, the Lions Club will
try to help, “anyone who is in dire need, especially
the children,” according to Przybylinski.
While the event is a scary Halloween time and
raises money for charity, people having a fun time
makes it all worthwhile. Przybylinski said he remembers one year when the people on one of the full
wagons heading back all stood up and applauded
the experience. He always loves to hear when thrill
seekers let him or a staff member know how much
the worker’s time and effort is appreciated.
Przybylinski warned that even workers who don’t
come every day get lost in the haunted house maze.
“This year, people are going to be very disoriented
when they get out. There is going to be a lot of zigzagging,” he said.
To contact a living person regarding being scared
to death, dial Greg Adkins at 269-756-9190 before it
is too late.
American Legion (Hayride begins)
204 West Linden, Three Oaks, MI
Lions Club Haunted House
420 6th Ave., Three Oaks, MI
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“The Tenors Three” at Mainstreet
The Festival Players Guild’s 2007-08 Winter Arts
Series will open Sat., Oct. 13, with a program by the
Tenors Three: “From Broadway to Opera.” The performance is at 8 p.m. at Michigan City’s Mainstreet
Theatre, 807 Franklin St.
The program, an evening of solos, duets and trios
of music from Broadway, Light Opera and Opera,
features Robert Dure, Matthew Daniel and Bruce
Johnson. Accompanist will be Rose Marie Dure.
Robert Dure received his graduate degree from
the Peabody Conservatory of music in Baltimore.
After making his debut with the Baltimore Opera
Company, he sang with opera companies in many
states. He has sung over fifty opera roles and has appeared with numerous leading orchestras throughout the U.S. He has sung with many international
stars such as Samuel Ramey, Brigit Nilsson, Anna
Moffo, Beverly Sills, and Placido Domingo.
Robert Dure, Bruce Johnson and Matthew Daniel
Matthew Daniel, who has performed in previous
Guild programs with Indiana Opera North and Michiana Artists’ Group, earned a bachelor’s degree at
the University of Indianapolis and holds a master’s
degree in Music from Indiana University South
Bend. He has sung in the Young Artists’ programs
of Tulsa Opera and Sarasota Opera and with the
Opera Grand Rapids and the Aspen Music Festival.
He also received the second prize in the Meistersinger Competition at the American Institute of Musical Studies in Graz, Austria, while attending the
American Institute of Musical Studies. He currently
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Bruce Johnson has been active in musical theatre
as well as opera. A member of the staff at Purdue
North Central and South Central, he has performed
or directed in more than thirty productions.
Ticket prices are $13/adults, $12/Senior Citizens
and $6.50/students high school age and below. All
seats for the programs are reserved; phone (219)
874-4269. Group dinner/theatre packages for all
programs are offered in cooperation with Galveston
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Pioneer Days are Fun Days!
by Janet Baines
One reenactor
enjoys the
beautiful
day while
crocheting a
rug.
One of my favorite autumn events is the Pioneer
Days at Creek Ridge Park. A small but delicious
event (literally) that has plenty to attract all ages.
You could try ham and beans, fry bread, cracklin,
kettle corn (my favorite), apple butter, and home
made root beer or, if you weren’t hungry there were
other things to pursue. You could take a wagon ride
through the woods, make a tin punch picture, a
beaded necklace, paint a ceramic bank or dip your
own candle. The setting is lovely and the feeling is
relaxed and, if you are so inclined, there is much to
learn — about the life of traders, making quilts and
rugs to weapons and instruments — not to mention
good food, pioneer style! As you can see, there is so
much to interest the kids and so much for them to
do. I would encourage you to check it out next year.
I can’t wait for more kettle corn!
Ladies work on finishing a quilt started in the 1930’s.
Once done it will be auctioned off. Nancy Diepert, left,
of Pioneer Quilters explains the process.
Bobby Quigley of La Porte carefully adds beads to his shell necklace.
This pot stirrer is
working on my
favorite treat kettle corn.
Young Nicky
dips his
candle into
the wax.
J.C. Sells of
Michigan City
demonstrates his
beautifully crafted
dulcimer.
Liz Grove shows a small guest how to tear strips to make a rag rug.
Sue Hughes of La
Porte sews quilt pieces
on her lovely antique
sewing machine.
Sydney
Bearickx
works on her
tin punch art.
Stirring a pot of
cracklin.
This beautiful quilt was
being auctioned at this
event.
Linda Chenoweth demonstrates the making of native fry bread.
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Marquette Students Prepare for the Future
Marquette students Jacqui Graveline (left) and Stephani Zakutansky
know how to make the most of thier summer vacations.
Some students spend their summers travelling.
Other students spend their summers hanging out
with their friends. However, many students also
spend their summers working. Stephani Zakutansky and Jacqui Graveline of Marquette High School
took advantage of their summer break to work at
internships and explore their future career opportunities.
Stephani Zakutansky is a junior at Marquette
High School. She participates on the tennis and
soccer teams. She is also active in Academic Super
Bowl, Science Olympiad, S.A.D.D., National Honor
Society, and she is Vice President of her junior class.
Stephani participated in the Shedd Aquarium High
School Marine Biology Program. The two week program consisted of spending one week in Chicago
working and researching at Shedd Aquarium and a
second week in the Bahamas’ Bimini Islands working and carrying out research. She first was introduced to the idea of this internship through a newspaper article.
In regards to her internship process she says, “I
became thoroughly interested in the opportunities
presented and I sent in my application.” She had
to take part in phone, group, and individual interviews, and in the end, she was one of 30 students
chosen. Her two week experience was a good one.
She says, “I had a great time on the trip and formed
relationships I will never forget!” Stephani hopes
to continue her interest in marine biology and has
enrolled in Club Shedd for the fall semester. She is
also considering careers in medicine and business.
Jacqui Graveline is a senior at Marquette High
School after transferring for her junior year. She is
a varsity cheerleader, a member of the Marquette
Singers and is an avid volunteer. Jacqui took part
in an internship at WNIT in South Bend, a PBS television station. She had several jobs. She says, “I did
everything from running camera all the way up to
becoming floor director.” She was introduced to the
South Bend station through people she knows from
her church. She was interested in an internship at
a television station because she has aspirations of
eventually becoming a news anchor. Of course, she
knows that she will have to work her way up, so
she wants to first start out as a reporter. She loved
everything about her internship, but the highlight
was when she met the president of all PBS stations
at one of the staff meetings she attended. Jacqui
hopes to go to either Columbia University in Chicago or University of Miami in Florida. She believes
that her experience at Marquette High School has
prepared her for the future and credits Marquette
with her ability to receive her internship this past
summer.
Both girls came into contact with great opportunities through their internships. They are good examples of students who want to learn about their
career choices before college, and internships were
good ways for them to start networking for the future.
--submitted by: Angela Kolodiej and Rachel Gasaway
LaPorte County Antique Show
Sun., Oct. 14 is the final antique show of the season. The show is held from 8 a. m.-4 p. m. at the La
Porte County Fairgrounds in La Porte. Admission
to the antique show is $4.00 and children under 12
are free. The show is held rain or shine.
Dealers from Michigan, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio
will be showing and selling the following: Books, Elegant Glass, Furniture, Lamps, Postcards, Primitives, Toys, Camera’s, Costume Jewelry, Victoriana,
Pottery, Linens, Estate Jewelry, Lamps, and much
more. There is free parking for all vehicles and
handicap parking is accessible near the entrance.
Lunch is available in Building One.
The fairgrounds are located on the west side of La
Porte at 2581 West Indiana 2 in La Porte, Indiana.
Information is directed to (219)778-2892.
Email: prairiefarm@csinet.net
Web site: www.olddoodads.com
Personal Portraits by Robert Williams
Portraits done on the spot in charcoal and pastel
are offered by Robert Williams, guest artist at the
Symphony Center & Gallery during the Heart of Art
Tour Oct. 13 & 14, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. each day.
Charcoal portrait $50 (With matt and sealed in a
plastic envelope) takes about 20 to 30 minutes Pastel portrait $180 (With matt and sealed in a plastic
envelope) takes about 1 - 1 1⁄2 hours.
The Symphony Center & Gallery is located at 614
Lincolnway, LaPorte. Phone: 219/362-9020 or visit
www.lcso.net
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Party of the Year!
All three of my kids – well, those “kids” are grownups now – came to visit last weekend. Son John, living near DeKalb IL, brought his friend Marguerita;
Rich drove all the way from Madison WI and daughter Jane, whom you Beacher readers all know well
by now, came in from Chicago with her husband
Jose. I don’t see those three kids of mine together
very often, so it was a real celebration. Also invited
were our supper clubbers, Pat Latchford and Donna
Hennard along with Donna’s sister Patti. It took me
a couple days to put together the great dips and appetizers that you’ll see below, served with Indiana’s
Oliver wines. All at the party raved, all wanted the
recipes.
Along with pleasant company, we enjoyed exploring my former Chicago boss Addison Braendel’s
board game, ‘T’was A Dark and Stormy Night....,’ as
well as my nephew (favorite nephew) Drew Frey’s
hilarious disc, “Into the Freying Pan.” What a lovely, and delicious, party.
Sons John and
Rich, happy to be
in Michigan City.
Where’s Jane?
SMOKED FISH DEVILED EGGS
4 each peeled and chilled hard-cooked eggs
Cut eggs in half lengthwise. Mash the yolks
with 1 tsp mustard, 1 T hoseradish, 2 T mayo
and 1 small minced garlic clove. Mix in 1/4
pound finely chopped or crumbled smoked trout
(or smoked salmon).
TUSCAN WHITE BEAN SPREAD
1 - 16 oz can white beans
2 T olive oil
1 T chopped fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped arugula or watercress
salt/pepper to taste
In food processor, combine beans, oil, thyme,
lemon juice and garlic. Process until smooth.
Transfer the bean puree to a small bowl. Stir in
arugula or cress (I used cress). Add salt/pepper.
Makes about 1-1/2 cups.
In the front, Tuscan White Bean
Spread; at the back, Smoked Fish
Deviled Eggs
Supper Clubbers
Pat, Pattie,
Donna. These
girls like to eat;
they truly enjoyed
the cocktail
goodies.
Where’s Jane?
Son John’s friend Marguerita
Son-in-law Jose – the
one who gave me just a
tiny bite at Beachwood
last week
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SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE DIP
Assemble up to two days ahead and bake just
before serving
2 cups (8 oz) shredded part-skim mozzarella
cheese, divided
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup (1 oz) grated fresh Parmesan cheese, divided
1/4 tsp black pepper
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 (14 oz) can artichoke hearts, drained and
chopped
2 one-ounce block cream cheese, softened (can
use fat-free, etc)
1/2 (10 oz) package frozen chopped spinach,
thawed, drained and squeezed dry
1 pkg baked tortilla chips
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine 1-1/2
cups mozzarella, sour cream, 2 T Parmesan and
next 6 ingredients (through spinach) in a large
bowl; stir until well blended. Spoon mixture
into a 1-1/2 quart baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella and remaining 2 T
Parmesan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes
or until bubbly and golden brown. Serve with
tortilla chips. Yield - 5-1/2 cups
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CARAMELIZED ONION DIP
Make this recipe ahead so the flavors can blend
and mellow. Serve with pita chips.
3 cups chopped onion (about 2 medium)
3 T low-fat sour cream, divided
2 T (1 oz) cream cheese, softened
3 T mayonnaise
1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/8 tsp salt
dash of ground red pepper
Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with
cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add onion, saute 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low, cover
and cook 20 minutes until golden brown, stirring frequently. Remove from heat, cool.
Combine 1 T sour cream and cream cheese,
stirring well. Add remaining sour cream, mayo
and remaining ingredients. Stir well to combine. Stir in onion. Cover and refrig overnight.
Yield: 16 servings.
CLAM DIP
(an ancient recipe – forever a favorite)
1 clove garlic (rub bowl)
2 - 3-oz cream cheese
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp Worcestershire
1/2 tsp salt
dash pepper
1 can minced clams, drained all but 1 to 2 T of
the broth
Blend, chill. Yum.
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PNC Books and Coffee Series Begins
Purdue University North Central is again hosting the “Books & Coffee” discussion series during
the coming months. The programs, which are free
and open to the public, will meet from noon - 12:45
p.m. in the PNC Library-Student-Faculty Building,
Assembly Hall, Room 02.
Each session will feature a review of the book,
followed by a discussion period. The books being
reviewed are available for purchase from the PNC
Bookstore. This year’s selections include:
Oct. 24 - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
by J. K. Rowling, to be reviewed by Linda Duttlinger,
director of Accreditation and Assessment.
Nov. 14 - Cellophane by Maria Arena, to be reviewed by Kenneth Kincaid, assistant professor of
History.
Feb. 13 - Where’s My Jetpack?: A Guide to the
Amazing Science Fiction Future that Never Arrived
by Daniel H. Wilson, to be reviewed by Jeff Shires,
assistant professor of Communication.
March 19 - At the Shores by Thomas Rogers
Frank, to be reviewed Bob Mellin, continuing lecturer of English.
April 23 - The Memory Keeper’s Daughter by Kim
Edwards, to be reviewed by Debra DeFoor, continuing lecturer of Education and Jodi James, disability
services coordinator, Student Support Services.
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Wednesday at noon MI time. Coffee will be served;
bring your lunch if you wish. Artist and educator
Lorie Jesperson will lead a discussion period after each video. The videos are free and open to the
pblic.
Wed., Oct. 17 -- Sculptor Marshall Fredericks:
In His Own Words. An international artist like no
other, this video gives an in-depth look at one of
Michigan’s finest sculptors. Narrated by Fredericks
himself, learn more about the creation of some of
his most recoginzed works including “The Spirit of
Detroit,” “The Boy and the Bear” and “Christ on the
Cross.” This video is 56 minutes long.
Information at 269/983-0271 or www.krasl.org
St. Mary of the Lake Fall Pork Dinner
St. Mary of the Lake Altar and Rosary Society invites you to join us for a Fall Pork Roast-Cabbage
Roll-Dumpling Dinner on Sun., Oct. 14. The dinner will be from noon-3 (MI Time). It will include:
sauerkraut, vegetable, potatoes, gravy, applesauce,
dessert and beverage. The cost for the meal will be
adults-$8 and children under 10-$3. The Catholic
Church is located on U.S.12 in New Buffalo,MI. The
dinner will be in the parish hall in the lower level
of the church.
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While MySpace, Facebook, YouTube and Google
products remain the rage, I have yet to explore most
of them. Well, I do view YouTube when email pals
send me a link or I find one on a blog. And I downloaded the software for Google Earth, which is a fun
way to travel without paying $3.00 a gallon or $200 a
boarding ticket. And yet, this week’s site picks have
nothing to do with any of these mentioned sites.
Topiaries (www.topiarydesigns.com/galleries).
Maybe we should expect that most outstanding, artistically-pruned hedges and shrubbery should come
from Great Britain, with their royal English gardens
so prominent. As we slide into the winter season,
we can be thinking of ways to make our landscapes
stand out next growing season, especially when we
have this gallery of examples from Steve Manning.
He sculpts animals, including elephants and peacocks, rams and coyotes, plus mythical figures and
people. The walk through this online gallery is lots
of fun for landscapers. Warning: if you expect to replicate some of these examples in your own yard next
year, be prepared for carsful of gawkers.
Eggzotica (www.theeggsculptor.com). Turning
to a different form of art, the humble egg takes center stage under the carving skills of Gary Lemaster.
He uses dental tools to carve intricate, lacy patterns
in real, blown-out eggshells. The exquisite eggs are
something to marvel at.
Pets in Costume (http://internet-pets.blogspot.
com). For a dose of cute, check out the pets in what
appear to be home-made costumes. Makes me think
that organizing a costumed pet parade would be
loads of fun, but I’m not sure all the pets would like
it.
Wealthy Mingle (www.wealthymingle.com). We
have Match.com, E-Harmony, a new entry, Chemistry.com, and lo and behold, an online dating matchup site for millionaires only. This site states that it
connects wealthy men with beautiful women. Notice that it does not say it connects wealthy women with handsome men? Is such a service really
needed? The wealthy men who feel a need to join
up on wealthymingle first have to pass a financial
screening. Before you millionaires bother to fill out
the application, you might want to take a look at
the discussion boards. Looks like a lot of beautiful
gold diggers are hanging around. Some spell correctly, too, so those beautiful women appear to have
brains. At least that’s a plus.
10 Brilliant Complete Films Online (http://
listverse.com/entertainment/10-brilliant-completefilms-online). These are copyright-free. All you need
to do is click a button and start watching (assuming
you have a fast Internet connection). Top of the list
is “M’, from 1931. I started watching, then decided
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to drop to another on the list, “It Happened One
Night.” I became so engrossed in this Clark GableClaudia Colbert classic that I forgot I needed to surf
some more to complete this week’s column. Actually, I watched maybe the first 25 minutes before
other household things distracted me. I had already
watched five minutes of “M”, which I enjoyed more
for the artsy cinematography than the plot. So, a
total of 30 minutes of surfing time went into watching films. And that is why this week’s column might
be shorter than usual. Now I’m going to nuke some
popcorn and get back to the movies…
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Art Center Offers Three New Classes
Artist and teacher Leslie Cefali is presenting
three new classes at the Chesterton Art Center in
October.
“Bookbinding: From Unusual to Commonplace”
will allow students to explore unusual book structures, starting with non-adhesive, decorative book
techniques and continuing with more traditional
techniques. The fun and fast-paced class with meet
three consecutive Wednesdays, beginning October
10. Class times are 6-9 p.m. and fees, which include
all materials, are $110 for Art Center members and
$115 for non-members.
A one-day class, “Coptic Book Structure,” will be
held Saturday, October 27 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Leslie
will show students how to make an open-flat book
that is perfect for travel journals, sketch books, diary, and other uses. Fees are $55 for members and
$60 for nonmembers. Materials are included, but
students will need to bring their own tools.
“Quilting Gone Wrong” offers several twists on
quilt, namely that one needs no sewing skills to
make a funky, creative quilt. Texture, color and
wild abandon are emphasized in this fun class. The
three-session class meets Tuesdays from 6-9 p.m.
beginning October 16. Fee for the class is $50 for
members and $55 for non-members. Registrants
will receive a materials list.
To register, phone the Chesterton Art Center at
(219) 926-4711. Hours are 11 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays,
and 1-4 p.m. weekeds. The Art Center is located 1/2
block south of the stoplight at Fourth and Broadway, Chesterton.
Duneland Weavers’ Guild
The Duneland Weavers’ Guild of Northwest Indiana will meet on Sat., Oct. 13, 10 a.m., at the Westchester Public Library Annex, 100 W. Indiana St.,
Chesterton.
The program will be presented by Sharon DeVries, a member of the Guild. She will teach guests
how to knit a beaded bracelet on wire. There will be
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WHO AM I…AND WHO ARE THESE
PEOPLE IN MY LIFE?
A 6-week communication series designed to help
build more meaningful relationships
with the people in your life.
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Fall series starts Thurs., Oct. 25, 7 p.m.
- 619 Franklin St., Michigan City Sharon Sacks, PhD
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MC Public Library Youth Activities
Tues., Oct. 16, 3:30 p.m.
Teen Fun Food Creations: Cupcakes with
Trish. In celebration of Teen Read Week, make delectable, edible cupcakes with Trish. All materials
supplied. Designed for 13-18 year olds.
Wed., Oct. 17, 4 p.m.
Middle of the Month Craft: Scratch-Off
Bookmarks. Create your own designs on a scratchoff bookmark. Designed for ages 6-12 years.
Thurs., Oct. 18, 4 p.m.
Science Club: Rocks. Learn about colliding tectonic plates and other magificent earth movements
as you do “Hands On” experiments. Designed for
middle schoolers and up.
The Michigan City Public Library offers these
children’s programs free of charge. For more information, phone 873-3045 or visit www.mclib.org
Teen Read Week
Teen Read Week, celebrated at libraries throughout the country, is from Oct 14-Oct 20 this year. LaPorte County Public Library is participating with
the theme “Read for the Fun of It” in the following
ways:
Display of posters made by teens at library locations; prizes for checking out young adult titles
marked with a secret code; and a “Night “‘ Fun” on
Wed., Oct. 17 at 3:30 p.m. in the large meeting room
at the main library, 904 Indiana Ave., LaPorte. Refreshments will be served; there is no charge. More
information at 219/362-6156.
Environmental Installations Exhibit
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The Beverly Shores Depot Art Gallery announces an exhibition of environmental installations by
Gary Gordon.
The exhibition opens with a reception on Sun.,
Oct.14 from 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and runs through
Nov. 11.
The Beverly Shores Depot Museum and Art Gallery is located at 525 Broadway, Beverly Shores, just
north of Highway #12. Hours are Friday through
Sunday, 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., April through Nov.
Admission is free, donations are welcome. More
information, contact Jane Stanley at 879-5608.
American Red Cross Bloodmobile
When: Wed., Oct. 17, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Brown Mackie College, 325 E US 20,
Michigan City.
All presenting donors will receive a music download card. Phone 219/877-3100 to schedule an appointment. You must be at least 17 years of age and
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Campfire Chiller Storytelling
Campfire Chillers will be told at the campfire in
Deep River County Park on Wed., Oct. 24 at 6:307:45 p.m. There is no charge. Bring your blankets
or chairs for seating, then meet around the campfire and hear chilling stories as told by Northwest
Indiana Storytelling Guild member, Karen Slager.
She will not only tell stories, but will give children a
chance at the microphone, so come with your story
if you have one. You may also bring marshmallows
and roasting sticks to use at the campfire AFTER
the storytelling. Stories are appropriate for all ages,
but you know your child the best.
Deep River County Park is located at 9410 Old
Lincoln Hwy. at the intersection of County Line Rd.
and 73rd Ave. From I-65 and Rt. 30 go east 4 miles
on Rt. 30 to Randolph St., then north to the first
stop sign and east to the park.
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This LaPorte County studio and gallery tour is
self-guided and will take place Sat. & Sun., Oct. 13
& 14, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. each day.
This is a chance to discover talented artists and
see their works as you take a leisurely tour around
LaPorte County. A full color brochure is available
through the LaPorte County Convention and Visitors Bureau; phone 800-634-2650 or stop in their office at the corner of Meer Rd. and US 35 (exit 40B
off I-94). Web site: www.VisitLaPorteCounty.com
Some of the tour will take you directly into the
artist’s own homes and studios, while others have
chosen to show in places such as the Duneland
Beach Inn, Creekwood Inn, Tryon Farms, Southern
Shore Art Association Gallery, Lubeznik Center for
the Arts, Prince Gallery and the LaPorte Symphony
Center & Gallery.
This is a chance to see art in practically every media: oil, watercolor, pencil, pastel, ceramic art, fine
art photography, sculpture, pottery and more.
BabyTALK Lapsit
This free read and play time is designed for children birth to 36 months and their caregivers by the
LaPorte County Public Library. The next program
will be held at the Coolspring Branch, corner of
400N and Johnson Road, Michigan City, on Tues.,
Oct. 16, 9:30 a.m. There is no cost or registration.
For more information, phone 879-3272.
Maple City Word Crafters
This group for amateur writers meets from 6-8
p.m. on the first and third Monday of the month
at the LaPorte County Public Library, 904 Indiana
Ave., LaPorte. The next meeting is Oct. 15. There is
no charge or registration. More at 219/362-6156.
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“One Nation, Under Blog” will be performed by
The Second City on Wed., Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. at the
Chesterton High School, 2125 S. 11th St., Chesterton as part of the Duneland Performing Arts Series.
The Second City has been bringing laughter and
joy to packed houses all over North America for over
forty years. Funny and fast-paced, The Second City
is ideal entertainment for audiences young and old.
“One Nation, Under Blog”, The Second City’s newest
comedic program, is highly interactive and sure to
delight audiences of all ages. Notable alumni of The
Second City include Chris Farley, Amy Sedaris, Stephen Colbert and many others. Tickets are $12. For
more information phone 219/983-3730 ext. 7286.
American Red Cross Classes
The LaPorte County Chapter of the American Red
Cross will offer the following certification classes in
CPR and First Aid in October.
A CPR recertification class will be held on Tues.,
Oct. 16, 6 p.m. Cost is $20.
CPR for the Professional Rescuer will be offered
on Thurs., Oct. 25, 6 p.m. Cost is $40.
An Adult, Child and Infant CPR plus AED and
First Aid class will be offered on Sat., Oct. 27, 8 a.m.
Cost is $40.
Classes will be held at the Chapter House, 113
Warren Rd., Michigan City. Register at 874-4247.
Woodland Indian Camp at Buckley
The Potawatomi, a tribe of the Woodland Indians,
lived in Lake County before the white man settled
here. The Potawatomi came from the woodlands
north of here in Wisconsin. They subsequently prospered and expanded into Michigan, Illinois, Ohio,
and Indiana before being removed to Kansas and
Oklahoma in the 1830s. Oct. 27 and 28, you can see
how the Potawatomi lived.
Admission is $2 per person; $1 under 12 & over
60. The Homestead is located 4.5 miles west of I-65
just south of Rt. 2 on Hendrick’s Rd. in Lowell. Exit
I-65 west at Rt. 2 toward Lowell to Hendricks, then
south for 1/4 mile to the visitor center parking lot.
The farmstead is a short walk along the trail.
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Hog Roast & Silent Auction
The 8th graders at Notre Dame School are holding a Hog Roast and Silent Auction to raise money
for their Washington DC trip in March.
The event will be held on Sat., Oct 20th, 4 p.m. to
7 p.m., at Notre Dame School (Auction will conclude
at 7 p.m.)
Price are per person and buys pork with two sides
and a roll and you can either dine in or carry out.
Tickets are $10 in advance (phone Kim, 874-4449
or Kate, 879-7249, or purchase from an 8th grader).
Tickets are the door are $12.
Some items at the silent auction include tickets
to the Bulls, a round for four golfers at Michigan
City Municipal Golf course, A Jack Nicklaus 1986
replica putter from the US open, something special
from Tiffany’s and the list is growing.
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BAKE SALE!
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County Historical Society to Meet
The La Porte County Historical Society, Inc. will
meet Tuesday, October 16. Guest speaker will be
Alan Loomis, Past Commander-in-Chief of the Sons
of Union Veterans. His topic will be Sons of Union
Veterans of the Civil War. He will discuss and relate stories about Indiana units. The meeting will
be held at the Historical Society Museum, 2405 Indiana Avenue (US#35) at the south entrance to La
Porte. Meeting time is 7:00 p.m. Guests are welcome. The facility is handicapped accessible.
Anyone interested in researching information
about the Civil War and La Porte County residents
who participated, may do so
during museum
hours, Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Regular museum admissiion fees apply. Members
of the historical society are admitted free. Visit the
website at http://www.laportecountyhistory.org
Queen of All Saints Craft Show
Queen of All Saints School, 1715 E. Barker Ave.,
Michigan City, will be holding a Craft Show on Sat.,
Oct. 13, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.. There will also be face painting, babysitting services, and food, as well as all of
the wonderful hand crafted items for sale.
Booth space is still available: phone 874-9940 or
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On October 11, 1868, Thomas Edison filed for a
patent for his first invention, an electrical voice recorder to tabulate votes in congress more quickly.
Congress refused to use it.
On October 11, 1968, Apollo 7, the first manned
Apollo mission, was launched from Florida’s Cape
Kennedy with astronauts Wally Schirra, Donn
Eisele and R. Walter Cunningham.
On October 12, 1920, construction began on the
Holland Tunnel (under the Hudson River) connecting New York City with Jersey City.
On October 12, 1928, the first respirator (“iron
lung”) was used at a Boston hospital.
On October 13, 1845, the new state of Texas ratified the United States Constitution.
On October 13, 1860, the first aerial photograph
in the United States was taken from a balloon flying
over Boston.
On October 14, 1947, Air Force Captain Charles
“Chuck” Yeager, testing a rocket powered plane over
Muroc, California, became the first person to fly
faster than the speed of sound.
On October 14, 1964, civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
On October 14, 1968, Apollo 7 transmitted the
first live telecast from a manned spacecraft.
On October 15, 1928, the German dirigible Graf
Zeppelin made the first commercial flight across the
Atlantic, landing in Lakehurst, New Jersey.
On October 15, 1945, Pierre Laval, World War II
premier of Vichy, France, was executed for treason.
On October 15, 1951, the television series, I Love
Lucy, starring Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, premiered on CBS.
On October 15, 1984, astronomers in Pasadena,
California, displayed the first photographic evidence of another solar system, estimated to be 293
trillion miles from earth.
On October 16, 1790, Congress established the
District of Columbia as the permanent seat of the
United States government.
On October 16, 1846, at Boston’s Massachusetts
General Hospital, Dr. John C. Warren performed
the first public operation with the patent under the
anesthetic effects of ether.
On October 17, 1869, James Gordon Bennett, publisher of the New York Herald, directed Henry M.
Stanley to find Scottish missionary David Livingstone who was reported to be missing in Africa.
On October 17, 1933, Albert Einstein arrived in
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Activities to Explore
In the Local Area:.
October 11-15 -- At the Vickers Theatre: “Rocket
Science.” Starring Reese Daniel Thompson. Winner
Sundance Film Festival. Thurs/Fri 6:30 pm; Sat/
Sun 4 & 6:30 pm; Mon 6:30 pm. Rated R. Also showing: “2 Days in Paris.” Starring Julie Delpy. Thurs
thru Mon 9 pm only. Rated R. Vickers Theater, 6
N. Elm St., Three Oaks, MI. 269/756-3522 or www.
vickerstheatre.com
October 12 -- The Best of the Old Town School of
Folk Music at The Acorn Theater, 107 Generations
Dr., Three Oaks, MI. 8 pm MI time. Tix $15; reserve
at 269/756-3879.
October 12-14 -- “Dearly Beloved.” Footlight
Players comedy production about putting on a wedding. 8 pm; Sun 2 pm. Tix $10; reserve at 219/8744035. Footlight Theatre, 1705 Franklin St., MC.
October 12-14, 18-21 -- “Bedroom Farce.” Chicago Street Theatre, 154 W. Chicago St., Valparaiso.
Curtain Thurs/Fri/Sat 8 pm; Sun 2:30 pm. Tix $15/
adults, $12/seniors (62+) & students, $12/American
military veterans. Reserve: 219-464-1636. www.ctgonline.org
October 12-14, 19-20 -- “West Side Story” at the
Memorial Opera House, 104 Indiana Ave., Valparaiso. Curtain 8 pm Fri/Sat and 2 pm Sun. Tix $16/
adults, $13/students and seniors. 219/548-9137.
October 13 -- Farmer’s Market, 8th & Washington streets, MC. 8 am-noon.
October 13 -- Farmer’s Market, County Courthouse grounds, LaPorte. 7 am-noon.
October 13 -- Queen of All Saints School Craft
Show. 9 am-3 pm. 1715 E. Barker Ave., MC. Babysitting service, face painting, food and crafts.
October 13 -- Beckie Menzie & Tom Michael in
“Great American Songbook” at The Acorn Theater,
107 Generations Dr., Three Oaks, MI. 8 pm MI time.
Tix $20; reserve at 269/756-3879.
October 13-14 -- The Heart of Art Tour of LaPorte
County. 11 am-5 pm ea. day. Self-guided tour of artists’ studios and galleries. Free. Brochure available
at LaP. Co. Convention & Visitors Bureau.
October 13-14 -- Autumn Extravaganza at Indiana Dunes State Park: Kids Fall Funfest and the
18th Annual Northwest Indiana Storytellers Festival. Story this issue. Gate fee of $5/per Indiana car,
and $10/out-of-state vehicles. 219/926-1390.
October 14 -- LaPorte County Antique Show. 8
am-4 pm at the LaPorte Co. fairgrounds. Adm. $4/
adults, free/kids under 12 yrs.
October 14 -- St. Mary of the Lake (US 12, New
Buffalo) Fall Pork Dinner. noon-3 pm MI time. Tix
$8/adults, $3/kids under 10 yrs. Lower level of the
church.
October 14 -- Bands “Rudder” and “Crawl” in
concert at The Acorn Theater, 107 Generations Dr.,
Three Oaks, MI. 8 pm MI time. Tix $15; reserve at
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October 17 -- Duneland Performing Arts Series
at Chesterton High School, 2125 S 11th St., Chesterton, IN. This month: The Second City’s “One Nation Under Blog.” Tix $12; 219/983-3730 ext. 7286.
Every Monday -- New Buffalo Chess Club. 6 pm
(MI time) at the New Buffalo Public Library, 33 N.
Thompson, New Buffalo. Open to all ages and skill
levels. John Calo, 269/469-6507 or email jscalo@localnet.com
Places to Visit:
Barker Mansion, 631 Washington St., Michigan
City. Adm. $4/adults, $2/kids 18 & under, free/kids
under 3. Guided tours--weekdays 10 am, 11:30 am
& 1 pm; weekends noon & 2 pm. 219-873-1520.
Beverly Shores Depot Museum and Art Gallery,
525 Broadway, Beverly Shores, IN. Sat-Sun. 1-4
pm. 219/871-0832.
Great Lakes Museum of Military History, 360
Dunes Plaza, Michigan City. Open 9 am-4 pm, TuesFri; 10 am-4 pm Sat; closed Sun & Mon. Adm. $3/
adults, $2/vets & senior citizens, $1/ages 8-18, and
free to under 8 and active military personnel. Info
872-2702 or www.militaryhistorymuseum.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.
Old Lighthouse Museum, Washington Park,
Michigan City. Open Tues-Sun, 1-4 pm. Closed on
holidays. Adm $3/adults, $1/grades 9-12, 50¢/grade
school, 5 yrs. & under/free. 872-6133.
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., noon5 pm; Sun., 1-5 pm. 219-861-0186. http://southernshoreart.org
Farther Afield:
October 12-14, 19-21, 24-26 -- “Romeo and Juliet” at Twin City Playhouse, 600 W. Glenlord Rd.,
St. Joseph, MI. Curtain 8 pm with 4 pm Sun. matinees. Tix $12/adults, $11/students & seniors, $5/
kids under 12 yrs. Reserve at 269/429-0400.
October 17 -- Fall Art Videos at Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd., St. Joseph, MI. Noon MI time.
This week: Sculptor Marshall Fredericks: In His
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2. The Hopefuls
3. Alley Cats
SCORE
650
646
634
HIGH TEAM SERIES
1. Alley Cats
2. Gutter Golfers
3. No Shows
SCORE
1865
1848
1835
HIGH INDIVIDUAL GAME
1. Sue Luegers
2. Tammy Vouri
3. Char Cook
4. Helen Stephenson
SCORE
178
164
163
159
HIGH INDIVIDUAL SERIES
1. Char Cook
2. June Salmon
3. Laurel Byrne
4. Tammy Vouri
SCORE
459
449
443
441
STRIKES IN A ROW:
Kate Ardissono (3)
Sue Luegers (3)
SPLITS:
5-7 picked up by Kathy Brennan
5-10 picked up by Laurel Byrne
3-9-10 picked up by Mary Rose Berger
Teen Book Clubs
LaPorte County Public Library’s teen book clubs
will meet at 4 p.m. on Tues., Oct. 16 at Temple News
Agency, 816 Jefferson Ave., LaPorte. People may
ask for a free book ahead of time at the Adult Circulation Desk at LaPorte County Public Library, 904
Indiana Ave., LaPorte. Those arriving for the discussion by 4:04 p.m. will receive a free dip or cone of
ice cream funded by Friends of the Library. There is
no charge or registration.
The Temple Tuesdays group for 6th-8th graders
will discuss the novel Airborn by Kenneth Oppel. It
is about Matt and Kate who search for mysterious
winged creatures while traveling on an airship.
The All Booked Up group for 9th-12th graders
will discuss the novel What Happened to Cas McBride? by Gail Giles. It is about Cas who tries to
survive after she is kidnapped and buried alive.
For more information, phone 219/362-6156.
Phone 48 hours in advance 219/362-6156 to request
signing for the hearing impaired.
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Email: classads@thebeacher.com
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PERSONAL SERVICES
SAVE YOUR PRECIOUS MEMORIES DIGITALLY ON CDs OR DVDs
Home movies-slides-pictures transferred to CDs or DVDs
Wedding & Event Documentation.
Corporate and Industrial Video Productions
Contact: Patrick Landers at Midwest Video Communications
219-879-8433
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 (219) 872-6221 leave message
An alternative to nursing home
PHOTO RESTORATION, CUSTOM ADS ON WHEELS DIGITAL
VEHICLE WRAPS, GICLEES ON CANVAS. Digital wedding and boudoir
photography. Monthly workshops. Affordable prices. Call 219-326-0590.
CHILD CARE. Loving mom of 3 will care for 1-2 additional children in her
home. Great alternative to daycares. Previous private care experience.
References available. Reasonable rates. Call 219-879-4044.
MATURE FEMALE BRIT seeking any type of casual work,
e.g. babysitting, driving/shopping errands, office administrative duties,
ironing, etc. Call 219-878-0097.
SELF IMPROVEMENT - INSTRUCTIONS
ENTERTAINMENT/LESSONS
Voice and Most Pop/Trad. Instruments. 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.
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,
10 yrs. exp. Insured, free estimates. Call 219-210-0580.
“YOU COME OUT AND PLAY. LET ME PUT IT ALL AWAY.”
• Residential Cleaning • Call Deb 219-861-0554.
HOUSE CLEANING. Cleaning Done Right! Reasonable Rates,
Experienced. Free estimates. Ask for Ginny 219-872-6424.
WONDERFUL CLEANING PERSON. Thorough, reliable, honest.
Excellent references. Call 269-469-4624.
HOME MATTERS CLEANING SERVICE INC. Residential & Commercial
accounts welcome. Ref. avail. Bonded & insured.
Melissa 219-785-2364.
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.
ALL PHASES OF RESIDENTIAL PLUMBING. No job too big/too small.
Free est. All work guaranteed. All prices very reasonable. 219-448-3941.
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HIRE Sue’s HUSBAND
Is your list of household repair & maintenance projects growing?
Small jobs welcome. - Quality Work. -- Call Ed Berent
@ 219/879-8200.
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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.
CHIMNEYS – GLASS BLOCK WINDOWS – ALL MASONRY REPAIRS
Gene Burke 219-324-8702 (LaP.) or 219-229-4109 (M.C.).
TOP-NOTCH CONSTRUCTION – Licensed & Insured, free estimates.
House remodeling, interior/exterior. Pole barns, Garages, Windows,
Siding, Roofing & Decks. Call 219-778-1045.
BILL SMART – Home Repair & Remodeling • Carpentry • Electrical
The one man for all your big jobs too small for the big contractors.
Serving Harbor Country since 2001 • 269-469-4407.
KEENE CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE
Seasonal Clean-up and Winterization • Winter Projects
• Off Season Property Management
Local, Insured, Over 20 yrs. Experience. Call 219-861-7041.
RIGHTSELL CONSTRUCTION. Chimneys, glass block windows
All masonry repairs. Call 219-879-6635.
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
Wallpaper Removal – Trim Carpentry
27-Years experience. Insured. Ph. 219/861-1990.
DUNIVAN PAINTING and POWER WASHING
Decks, Homes, Trailers, Driveways, Cement, etc.
Local. Exp. Insured. Reasonable Rates. Call Brian at 219-741-0481.
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. 13 yrs. exp.
Save 30% on interiors Nov. through February.
219-363-7877 days; 219-778-2549 evenings. Ask for Wayne.
PREMIER POWER WASH. Decks, Fences, Concrete, Houses.
Resealing. Gutter Cleaning. Insured. Call 219-363-0475.
ROBERT ALLEN & ASSOCIATES, INC. – Painting & Decorating
Interior-Exterior. Custom Painting. Wall Coverings. Drywall Repair
Insured. Competitive Rates. Reliable. Call 219-840-1581.
FRESH START PAINTING • Interior/Exterior • Commercial/Residential
Insured and Bonded. Call 219-879-7819.
TIM’S PAINTING
Interior & exterior painting, pressure washing and/or hand washing,
gutter cleaning, exterior window washing. Free estimates.
Call Tim 219-861-7965 cell or 269-426-0506 home.
P LANDSCAPE-Lawns-Clean Up, Etc. P
H & D TREE SERVICE and LANDSCAPING, INC. -Full service tree and shrub care. Trimming, planting, removal.
Firewood, snowplowing, excavating. -- Call 872-7290.
FREE ESTIMATES
HEALY’S LANDSCAPE & STONE
219/879-5150 -- FAX 219-879-5344
http://www.healysland.com - d.healy@comcast.net
Voted: BEST LANDSCAPE SUPPLY YARD IN N.W. INDIANA!
15+ Types of Flagstone, 30+ Types of Stone,
Granite boulders, River Rock, Decorative gravel, Mulch,
Mushroom Compost, Sand, Topsoil
Landscaping, Stonescaping, Ponds, Patios, Walls, Pavers, Bricks
Complete Landscape Design & Installation!
Dunegrass, Perennials, Evergreens, Grasses, Groundcovers,
Annuals all sold at below RETAIL Cost!
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★★ H&S SERVICES --2621 E. US HIGHWAY 12 ★★
Call 219/872-8946
Let Us Be Your One Stop Shop
Colored Mulch - Topsoil - River Rock
Retaining Wall Blocks - Natural Stone
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ADDIE’S LAWN MAINTENANCE • Residential & Commercial
Yard Clean-Up • Mowing • Aeration • Thatching • Ext. Power
Wash, Stain & Seal • Free Est. Call 219-879-2017 or 219-448-0900.
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✩ ★ JIM’S LAWN SERVICE – MOWING – WEEKLY RATES ✩ ★
CALL 219-879-3733 or (cell) 219-229-3178. Leave message.
Landscaping by: SMALL’S GARDEN CENTER
Custom Landscape Designs:
Retaining Walls—Block, Boulder, Timber, Ledge Rock
Brick—Patio, Walks, Driveways
Flagstone—Walks, Patio, Walls
Ponds & Waterfalls—Complete Excavating/Site Preparation
Clean-ups—Hydro Seeding & Sodding—Dunegrass
13 ACRE GARDEN CENTER: Shade Trees—Evergreens, Shrubs &
Perennials. We Deliver Pulverized Topsoil, Mulch, Decorative Stone,
Driveway Stone, Sand, Paving Brick, Boulders,
Flagstone (White & Chestnut): Cut Drywall, Outcropping, Steppers.
219-778-2568. 1551 E. Hwy. 20, LaPorte, IN 46350
CAPPY’S LAWN CARE
COMPLETE LAWN SERVICE • FREE ESTIMATES • INSURED
219-874-3580
FIREWOOD. Pick-up or Delivery.
Call 219-879-8554.
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 AC0064
POWER DRIVE LLC -- LOOKING FOR SECRETARY.
CALL 219-872-3000.
LOOKING FOR LADIES TO CLEAN HOUSES.
Call Rita at 219-878-9311.
WANT TO SELL
COPIC MARKERS AND PENS - AT FIRME’S – BEV SHORES
(2 Stores) 11th & Franklin Streets, Michigan City - 219/874-3455
Hwy 12, Beverly Shores - Just West of Traffic Light - 219/874-4003
INDOOR FLEA MARKET – GARAGE SALE. Sat. & Sun., Oct. 13th & 14th.
8 a.m.-3 p.m. at PERENNIALS GALORE GREENHOUSE,
5652 State Rd. 4, LaPorte, IN. Vendors Wanted. $10 a space
for both days. To reserve your space, please call 219-369-9361
after 6 p.m., or 219-369-9413 & lv. msg.
GARAGE SALE in the back of 519 E 8th St., Michigan City.
Oct 13-14, 10 am-4 pm. 3 in 1 Lexmark printer, bedding,
coats, vacuums, lamps, exercise equip., dishes, incense, music LPs.
REAL ESTATE
COMMERCIAL – RENTALS/LEASE/SELL
GARAGE AND BASEMENT OVERSTUFFED?
Store your stuff with us and get a 6 month lease for a 5 month price.
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.
WANT TO BUY
OUT OF TOWN BUYER interested in purchasing a home in the
Duneland Beach/Long Beach/Michiana Shores area. Would like to buy
directly from owner. Please contact 602-705-9446 ask for Kim.
RENTALS INDIANA
HOUSE FOR RENT IN LONG BEACH
3/BR. 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 708/370-1745.
★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
DUNESCAPE BEACH CLUB
LAKEFRONT CONDOS -- 2 and 3 bedrooms.
Avail. Oct--May -- $1,200 to $2,000 per month.
DUNESCAPE REALTY - 219/872-0588.
SHERIDAN BEACH-YEAR ROUND-FULLY FURNISHED.
Completely remodeled 1BR, 1BA apt. just steps away from the beach at
310 Colfax. New small kitchen appliances, furniture, TV/DVD, A/C units.
Spacious private balcony with a glimpse of lake, barbeque area.
$550/mo + NIPSCO. Call 708-372-6898.
ENDLESS SUMMER – Beach living all year long. Shoreland Hills.
Stop 31. Off-season rental. Sept-May. Charming rehabbed cottage. 1 blk.
to beach. Sleeps 6-10. New kitchen, 2 new baths, LR, FR, huge screened
porch. $700/mo. + util. Call 847-644-4398 or 847-696-0878.
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. 8/4/07 for short/long term rental. Call 312-953-9570.
EXCLUSIVE DUNELAND BEACH JOHN LLOYD WRIGHT HOME
At Stop 35 is the perfect place for a summer or winter retreat.
Perched atop a large wooded dune, this home will comfortably accommodate 12 people. A/C, fireplace, sunroom, cable TV, internet. 1 blk. to
private beach and endless sunsets. Special off-season weekend rates.
Please inquire by calling (312) 214-5648.
SHERIDAN BEACH. Contemporary, spacious, furn. 3BR, 2-1/2BA home.
2-car garage. Outstanding lake vistas. Short or long term. Call 630-8525414, e-mail mess6008@msn.com, www.michigancityrental.com
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.
MICHIGAN CITY BEACH HOUSE. STOP 31/Shoreland Hills.
5BR, 3BA. Recently updated. Huge cedar deck overlooking beautiful
views of yard and creek. Sleeps 10-14. Fully furn. Turn Key. 2.5 blks.
to beach. No smoking or pets. Call to reserve your family and friends getaway vacation! Security deposit required. $200/day.
Only 1 hr. from Chicago!
Call 708-774-7196 or bndproperties@yahoo.com
CHARMING LONG BEACH TWO STORY HOME
Stop 20 - Newly redone - 4/BR, 2/Bath. Furnished - No Pets. Washer/
dryer. 1/4 Block to beach. $750/mo + utilities.
Avail Sept’07 - June ‘08 - Call 708/717-8883.
SHORELAND HILLS 10 MONTH RENTAL. 3BR, 2BA, furn. W/D.
2 blks. to lake. Avail. 8/20/07 to 6/30/08. $800 per month includes outdoor
maintenance, but not utilities. No Pets. Call Bob N. at (800) 899-2699.
Recently remodeled. “Must See to Appreciate.”
SHERIDAN BEACH LONG TERM RENTAL.
Modern, comfortable 2BR, 2BA. Stove, refrigerator, W/D.
Seasonal lake views. Credit check. $800/mo. 219-363-6818.
3BR HOUSE IN SHERIDAN BEACH. Short walk to lake.
$1100/mo. + util. Non-smokers. No pets. Call 630-886-3986.
CHARMING COTTAGE ON LAKE MICHIGAN. 3BR, 1.5BA. Deck. Opt.
furn. and off street parking. $1200/mo. Manager nearby. 312-819-1018.
LARGE 2BR APT. 1 BLK. TO LAKE MICHIGAN. Quiet bldg. and street.
Enclosed porch, living room, dining room. Off street parking.
Manager nearby. $625/mo. Call 312-819-1018.
LONG TERM UNFURNISHED RENTALS:
207 HILLTOP AVE. 1+BR, 2BA.
18774 OLD FIELD – Harbor Dunes. 3BR, 3BA.
STONEHENGE – executive rental. 4BR, 3.5BA.
FRANKLIN ST. LOFT – 1BR, 2BA – NICE!
MARINA PARK SOUTH CONDO – 1BR+, loft, 2BA.
1201 WABASH ST. – lower level. 3BR, 1BA
606 WHITE OAK DR. – 3BR, 1BA lg. fenced yard and garage
3-9 MONTH FURNISHED RENTALS
109 California Ave. 3BR, 2.5BA
1822 Lake Shore Dr., Sheridan Beach. 2BR, 2BA
110 Fogarty, Sheridan Beach. 3BR, 3BA
119 Prairie Ave. – lower unit. 2BR, 1BA
Contact Deanna or Cindy @ Coastal Vacation Rentals.
219.393.9996 or 9986.
info@coastalvacationrentals.us
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LONG BEACH, LAKE SHORE DRIVE. Hillside.
Winter rental, October thru May. 2BR, 2BA, fully furnished. $1000/mo.
Realtor owned. Call Ellen Holloway at 219-878-3721.
BEVERLY SHORES, IN. Hwy 12, cute 1000 sq.ft. Apt/House for rent,
Nov. 1st. Parking spot; conveniently located near South Shore Train.
Enjoy beach access. 3BR, Bathrm, Living Rm w/FP, Eat-in Kit, new Ref,
new DW, new Range, new W/D, new Carpet & Tile, A/C. $700/mo + util. +
sec. dep. Approved pets allowed w/add. Sec. Dep. Call 219-921-9227.
STOP 29 HOUSE FOR RENT. 2BR, 1BA. Year round rental.
$850/mo. + utilities. Fireplace, C/A, W/D. Call 219-871-9183.
RENTALS MICHIGAN
COZY CHARMER IN NEW BUFFALO. Fieldstone fireplace. 1BR, stove,
refrig., W/D, C/A, non-smoker, no pets. $675/mo. Call 269-469-4544.
FLORIDA RENTALS
FLORIDA, THE VILLAGES. 2BR, 2BA furnished with golf cart.
14 free golf courses. All amenities. No pets, no smoking.
Available by week or month. Call for DVD. 219-929-5556.
SALE OR RENTAL-- LONGBOAT KEY, FL. 2BR, 2BA on the beach!
VRBO#131915, FSBO#20952856. Sunshinekathy34@yahoo.com
or 941-544-2741
H REAL ESTATE FOR SALE H
MICHIGAN CITY BEACH HOUSE/38’ CIGARETTE POWERBOAT.
Stop 31. 9 rms., 5BR, 3BA. Sleeps 10-12. Gorgeous cedar deck,
extra lot. Fully furnished, turn key! 2.5 blks. to Beach! Time to relax! bndproperties@yahoo.com. Boat additional $69,000. Beach house $379,000.
Call for info. 708-774-7196.
MICHIANA SHORES AREA, IN, wooded bldg. sites. City sewer & water.
80 ft. x 130 ft. Walk to beaches! $159,000. Broker/owner 239-283-2437.
BEACH CLOSE just 3 blks. 3BR, 2BA ranch, huge grtrm,
loads of upgrades, deck, garage. Great, fully landscaped location.
Michiana Shores, IN. selling homes inc 219-874-1180.
HARBERT, MI. 3BR, 2.5 BA brick ranch home with patio, deck and
screened porch on 2.5 acres. 1 mi. to Lake Michigan and Cherry Beach.
Close to new Four Winds Casino and many antique shops.
For more info, call Pat at 269-612-0900
or Mary at 773-972-7005 anytime.
50 MARINE DRIVE, UNIT E-5. 1BR, 1BA, Lg. walk-in closet
with room for single bed. 50 ft. boat slip. $205,000. Call 219-742-4160.
Flying Carpet Travelogue
John Holod will narrate
his film “Natural Wonders of
the Northeast Coast: Virginia Beach to Maine”, another
in the Travel and Adventure
Film Series sponsored by the
Flying Carpet Travelogue Association.
When you think of the
Northeast Coast you usually
think of big cities and crowdJohn Holod
ed beaches, but there are still
many “natural wonders” to explore. This 1500-mile
adventure begins in busy Virginia Beach and ends
at the Maine/Canada border. Along the way, observe
an amazing array of birds, mammals, whales, insects, amphibians, flora, and endangered species.
Also experience kayaking, sailing, aerial tours, lobstering, crabbing, and over thirty lighthouses. This
is a true adventure!
Join us as we explore the “Natural Wonders of
the Northeast Coast”, on Thurs., Oct. 18, at 7 p.m.
in the Elston Performing Arts Theater, 317 Detroit
St., Michigan City. Single admission tickets for
adults $5, elementary & secondary students $2.50.
Just 3 days left to make your appointment to
participate in the Fall Girlfriend Sale. We are accepting clothing drop off appointments Wednesdays
Oct. 10 & 17 and Fri., Oct. 12th. If you would like
to submit up to 30 items for resale please phone the
Center at 879-3845 and leave your name, phone
number, date, and time you would like to come in.
Appointments are every 1/2 hour from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
and are filling up fast so alternative times to choose
from will be helpful! Your appointment will be confirmed with a return call.
The Sale will take place on Fri., Oct. 19th from
6-9 for participants and their friends and continue
Oct. 20th & 27th from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. with the famous 1/2 price sale on Oct. 28th from 12-4 p.m. Mark
your calendars and pass it on. We have tons of fabulous clothing and accessories again this year.
Mary Chandler is hosting a Ballroom Dance
Halloween Party Wed., Oct. 17th. There is a free
Monster Mash Dance Class at 7:30 p.m. with the
Party starting at 8 p.m. Tickets are $5 in advance
and $10 at the door. Wear your best costume for the
costume contest, bring a creepy, slimy dish to share,
and bring a ghoulfriend or two especially if they
have expressed an interest in dancing! For more information phone Mary at 219-680-9261.
Jamie and Scott Fields are coaching the Tiny
Mights, Pop Warner, Cheerleading practice in
our Gym for the next few weeks in preparation for
the big exhibition held in Valparaiso. The girls are
between 5-7 years old and do not compete on a state
level. We wish them well and really appreciate the
parents sweeping the gym.
Keep the Center in mind if your group needs a
place to meet. We would love to help you make good
things happen.
The Long Beach Fitness Center is having a
Back to School Membership Sale Oct. 1-20th. Save
20% off a year membership regular price of $450
now $360 and monthly regular price of $45 only
$36. Now that summer is almost over it’s time to
get back into a regular exercise routine. Membership start dates can be deferred so they are perfect
for gift giving too!
Reserve your space today for a party, class, demonstration, meeting, or even start or relocate a small
business. We have the perfect space available and
now are a “wifi hot spot”. Come on down and check
out the net.
– submitted by Susan Vissing
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The Christmas decorations are out on store
shelves, and you know what that means -- it must
be Halloween! If it weren’t for calendars, I swear I
wouldn’t know what season it was -- certainly not
by going into any given department store. But you
can always tell what season it is at The Bookstore at
Lighthouse Place. A round table display at the front
of the store currently carries all sorts of Halloween
books for all ages. And that’s where I picked two
great choices for your October reading pleasure…
Murder for Halloween edited by Michele
Slung
and
Roland
Hartman
This is a collection of
short stories with Halloween themes that are
sure to entertain you
whenever you have that
precious few minutes to
yourself to curl up with
a good book. With time
being of the essence now
that the year is picking
up speed and racing full
throttle toward the new
year, short stories are a
great way to make use of that “me” time. These stories are written by a variety of writers, past and
present, who know how to make the most of a seasonal theme…
How about the master of the macabre himself,
Edgar Allen Poe? His short story, “The
Black Cat” has all of the elements that he is so famous for: black cats, misty nights that bring strange
dreams and feelings of impending doom, the slowly
creeping madness that seeps into the soul. Ya gotta
love it!
Author Ed McBain has a twist on trick or treat
with his story “Monsters.” Those goblins may think
they pulled the trick on the nice man for Halloween, but wait till next year…he just may have some
tricks up his sleeve for them. Author Steven Saylor
even takes the reader back to the tenth century and
a super sleuth named Gordianus who must help
solve the mystery of a dead man who is seeking revenge from beyond the grave.
The famous Ellery Queen gets into the act with
“The Adventure of the Dead Cat.” His employee,
Miss Nikki Porter, drags Ellery off to a Manhattan
Halloween party which he attends reluctantly only
to please her, and soon finds himself in the middle
of a murder investigation.
There’s even some humor as in the Michael Z.
Lewin story “What a Woman Wants” in which a
writer accompanies an Indianapolis policeman on
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his rounds on Halloween night. The ending will give
you a good laugh or two.
“Yesterday’s Witch” by Gahan Wilson proves that
you can’t always trust what you see. The old lady in
the neighborhood who lives alone is labeled a witch.
The kids must prove they’re not scared by picking
the new kid to ring her doorbell for trick-or-treat.
This story has a real “what just happened?” feel to
it.
“Trick or Treat” by Judith Garner (I guarantee
you) will leave you jaw-dropping and wondering
whether to laugh or gasp! There’s even a story by
Bram Stoker and Peter Straub has contributed a
novella written especially for this collection. This is
a very inexpensive book that will give you lots of
reading pleasure.
It’s
the
Great Pumpkin, Charlie
Brown” - The
Making of a
Te l e v i s i o n
Classic. Special 40th anniversary edition by Lee
Mendelson
with reminiscences by Bill
Melendez
If you don’t
know this story or have ever watched the television
special, you must be from another planet. And if you
love the blockhead Charlie Brown and his friends
as much as I do, then you will find this book a real
treat. To begin with, there is the fully illustrated
script of the story of Linus and his all night vigil
in the pumpkin patch in his belief that the Great
Pumpkin will swoop down and bring presents to
all the kids. Then there are interviews and photographs (then and now) of the children who provided
the voices of the kids. (Did you know it was a girl
who did the voice of Pigpen?). There’s Vince Guaraldi’s sheet music, original storyboards and lots of
reminiscing by Lee and Bill about their relationship
with Charles Schulz and how his idea evolved into
the classic tale that never grows old and has entertained generations of children (and adults) since it
made its appearance in 1966.
A really great piece of nostalgia to put on the shelf
next to your “Great Pumpkin” DVD.
Till next time, happy reading, and don’t let the
Christmas decorations fool you -- we still have two
holidays to get through before Santa arrives!
THE
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