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Now that spring has fi nally sprung, the early modernist homes in Bev-erly Shores have slipped into the foliage that se-cures their woodland privacy – and that is ex-actly what the architects intended. Long before the national park arrived on the scene, notable design-ers and conservationists were fi nding ways to tuck their domiciles into quiet corners, without disrupt-ing the natural beauty of the Indiana dunes.

Architect Harold Olin and his wife Joan, resi-dents of Beverly Shores for more than 50 years, have watched the changes taking place. “The hous-es I designed for middle-class clients were modest structures, mostly under 2,000 square feet,” Olin said. “From my point of view as a conservationist, I respected the terrain. It was woodsier back then. To-day they leave a larger footprint on the landscape.”

Olin, who designed six houses in Beverly Shores, studied under Mies Van der Rohe and worked as

a draftsman for George Fred Keck, but was mostly infl uenced by the eco-friendly practices of Alfred Caldwell, Chicago park designer. Along with Otto Kolb, Crombie Tay-lor, Robert Bruce Tague, Jack Denst and the Keck brothers, Olin helped in-troduce the International Style and New Bauhaus to the Indiana dunes. Photographs of their work – altogether 14 his-torically signifi cant ar-chitects – are on display, thru May, at the Depot Museum.

Olin fi rst visited Bev-erly Shores with an IIT

classmate, a young architect/ musician who was hand-digging the foundation for his future house. Harold and Joan bought fi ve lots on Lake Michigan and built “a simple, quiet house with a driftwood stairway, so it wouldn’t stand out.” He then de-signed houses for Dr. John Meyer, a German-Jewish refugee, and other clients who acquired lakefront property.

Architect Harold Olin and his wife of 56 years, Joan, an affi liate of the Chicago Architecture Foundation.

A cantilevered house with corner windows nestles into the trees of Beverly Shores. Stuart House, Harold Olin. Porches inevitably provide lake views. Persico House, Harold Olin.

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Beyond the Trees in Beverly Shoresby Barbara Stodola

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Early Olin houses adopted International Style characteristics – cantilevered structures with fl at roofs and fl oor-to-ceiling windows. Fieldstone was used for massive fi replaces and retaining walls. As his own style developed, Olin favored cathedral ceilings, up to 25 feet tall, with trusses and rafters exposed, and the design repeated on the exterior. Lakefront homes inevitably had porches, to view the spectacular sunrise and sunset.

“It was beautiful,” Joan remembers. “We raised our three children here. But this was not an easy place to live – no water, no gas, no mail delivery. It was pretty isolated, and lonesome sometimes. You saw people when you went to the post offi ce to get your mail. When we fi nally had the chance to get mail delivery the people voted it down, because we liked going to the post offi ce – that was our social center.”

Most of Olin’s architectural work was done for commercial clients and governmental agencies. He was cited by President Carter for energy conserva-tion advocacy, and was invited to speak on solar en-ergy in Jerusalem, London, Asuncion (Paraguay), and to study industrialized housing in the Soviet Union. He co-authored an important book on con-struction principles and methods.

At one time, Olin worked for Solomon Cordwell Buenz, the Chicago fi rm that designed Carl Sand-burg Village and other urban renewal develop-ments. Louis Solomon also built his vacation home in Beverly Shores, a three-unit family complex on East Lakefront Drive. The Solomons were friendly with Imre and Maria Horner, a couple whose lake-front home was designed by Swiss architect Otto Kolb. “Maria Horner was a very social woman,” Olin recalled. “She had wonderful parties for creative ce-lebrity types – violinists, artsy people, and occasion-ally architects.”

Exterior of Hilfman House repeats trusswork pattern. Harold Olin.

Cathedral ceiling with exposed trusses and rafters distinguished Hilfman House. Harold Olin.

Fieldstone was used for massive fi replaces. Hilfman House, Harold Olin.

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International Style fl at-roofed house, positioned amidst trees in Beverly Shores. Crombie Taylor.

Bedroom wing is cantilevered, to protect natural slope of dune. Erdivilas Masiulis.

Carl Reed, who co-chaired the current architec-tural exhibit with Carol Ruzic, pointed out how Masiulis used cantilevers in order to avoid altering the natural slope of the dune. Masiulis moved to Beverly Shores in 1955, and designed St. Ann of the Dunes Church, as well as Lituanica Park.

Early this spring, before the trees leafed out, Reed and Ruzic circled the town, photographing and documenting its noteworthy structures. Among their discoveries were homes by Crombie Taylor (1914-1999) and George Fred Keck (1895-1980), both of whom held important positions at the Chi-cago Institute of Design and championed the New Bauhaus; Robert Bruce Tague, their head drafts-man; Frederick P. Mertz, designer of Spanish-style homes; Piero Biangiara who, Reed said, married

Three-unit family complex used balcony railings reminiscent of ship railings. Louis R. Solomon.

The international fl avor permeating Beverly Shores was enriched by post-war Lithuanian immi-grants, many of whom had artistic talents. Homes designed by Erdivilas Masiulis (1922-1983) are dis-tinguished by their fl at-roofed profi les and bold con-temporary features, particularly the cantilevered extensions.

Stone fi replace anchors multi-level Villa Leilani, featured in 1962 Chicago Tribune. Erdivilas Masiulis.

St. Ann of the Dunes Church. Erdivilas Masiulis.

Lituanica Park, Beverly Shores, with sculpture by Joseph Bakis.


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Post-modernist house with large porch crowns a hilltop. Jeff Case

Cedar-clad façade with easy-maintenance chain drain. Frankel+Coleman.

Jojo Levine, whose family vacationed here; George Ahlschlager, a prominent designer of hotels, New York City’s Roxy Theater, and all-steel houses.

Steel-frame house with zinc-plated walls. Walter Ahlschlager.

“It was the place that attracted them,” Reed said. “They discovered Beverly Shores, the smooth sandy beaches, the woods, the picturesque ravines, this beautiful 99.9% unspoiled community, the absence of anything commercial. You came out here to get away from the horrible air of the city. There was transportation, the South Shore. And the town was on the very doorstep of Chicago.”

Architects continuously were drawn to Beverly Shores, and the Ruzic-Reed exhibit traces post-modern work by Harry Weese, Jeff Case and Ger-trude Lempp Kerbis. Articles from national maga-zines highlight the work of Kerbis, one of the fi rst women to impact the Chicago architecture scene, and of Jack Denst, who reinvented the wallcovering business. The Denst home is situated on the side of a bluff, overlooking sassafras, aspen and red oaks. It originally had a wallpaper mural that extended the woodland panorama indoors. The designer lived there for 30 years before retiring to Florida in 1992.

The Beverly Shores Historical Society is encour-aging residents to contribute materials relating to the design of their homes. The current exhibit of historic architecture continues, thru May, in the Beverly Shores Depot Museum, open Fri-Sat-Sun, 11 to 3. www.bevshrshistsoc.org.

The Frankel+Coleman house attracts attention, paradoxically, because of its minimalist aesthetic. The husband-wife design team redid a mid-century modernist house under the premise that “Nothing was to be hidden.” Their year-long reconstruction effort produced a sleek, low-maintenance weekend retreat that “connects visually with nature.” Its white walls and sustainable fl oor tile – of recycled compressed sawdust – set off a collection of high-end furniture by Frank Gehry, Charles and Ray Eames, Le Corbusier. The house has no windows facing the street, but across the back there are fl oor-to-ceiling windows. As designer Cindy Coleman wrote in In-terior Design magazine, “the forest serves as a con-stant backdrop.”

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“Something’s Afoot” at LaPorte Little Theatre

“The show must go on” ........truer words were never spoken, especially when applied to the cur-rent production at the La Porte Little Theatre. The last production of the 2009-2010 season is a hilari-ous murder mystery musical called “Something’s Afoot,” written in the style of an Agatha Christie novel. This musical, fi rst produced in the 1970’s, was written by James McDonald, David Vos, and Robert Gerlach. The setting is a country manor house in England in late spring 1935. The engag-ing and comedic characters have been summoned to the manor by the mysterious Lord Dudley Rancour. What happens next will keep the audience laugh-ing, tapping their feet, and sitting on the edge of their seats!

But what happens behind the scenes in a commu-nity theatre production such as this? The La Porte Little Theatre has the distinction of being one of the oldest, continuously running amateur theatre groups in the United States. It was started 85 years ago by a group of La Porteans who wanted to bring live theater to our community on a regular basis.

The veteran directors for this show, Ray Walters and Mike McCalment, planned their auditions, and had a good turnout of actors who read for parts. Once their cast was chosen, rehearsals began in March. The set for the show, the interior of a two story English manor house, is quite complicated, and full of special effects which must be planned and executed right on cue in order for the plot twists to unfold. The directors admit that the set has been so challenging, in fact, that in order to have a top notch production, they have decided to set back the show’s opening night to May 21st, instead of April 23rd, as originally planned. The cast has agreed to the new schedule, and is glad to have a little extra time to polish their roles to perfection.

The show’s musical director, Curt Passafume, the show’s pianist, Sharon Angelina and choreographer Mary Kay Steele, have years of experience working in area musical productions, and have made music rehearsals enjoyable for the cast. Their dedication to the rehearsal process has set the bar high for the actors, and audiences will not be disappointed.

The area performers who will be featured in this show are Julie Schuler as Lettie the maid, Larry Piotrowski as Flint, the caretaker, Rich Vallicelli as Clive the butler, Ann Thompson as Hope, Robert Richter as Dr. Grayburn, Scott Lenig as Nigel Ran-cour, Laura Krentz as Lady Grace Manley-Prowe, Mark Krentz as Col. Gillweather, Ava Thomas Brewer as the amateur detective Miss Tweed and Mike McCalment as Geoffrey. Revised show dates are May 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30

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“From Travel-ways to Fine Art with Ben Secun-da, PhD and Ladislav Hanka, MFA”

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fi ne art meets Michigan’s natural history. Ladislav Hanka’s detailed etchings depict portraits of signifi -cant trees used as way-fi nders for early Michigan settlers. Ben Secunda, a scholar on Native Ameri-can culture, provides insight into how these trees and other elements of nature have impacted travel-ways throughout history.

“The Spirit of the Trees with Andy Sawyer and Marcia Perry”

Thursday, May 27, 2010; 6:30 p.m. Andy Sawyer, Coordinator of the Michigan Big

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Thursday, June 10, 2010; 6:30 p.m.Judith Mullen will reveal the varied history of

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3rd Annual High Tea and ConcertSun., May 16, 3 p.m.The First Congregational Church’s Artistic Out-

reach, 6th and Washington streets, Michigan City, will host a high tea and concert. Featured vocalists will be Felicia Thomas as Lucy, and Frank Casorio as Ben, in the one act opera buffa, “The Telephone or L’Amour a trois,” words and music by Gian-Carlo Menotti.

Also appearing on the program is The Chamber Trio, which includes Elaine Hornyak, fl ute; James Nagana, oboe and English horn; and Lee Meyer, piano.

Refreshments of tea and assorted biscuits will be served. The High Tea is part of the church’s month long celebration of its 175th anniversary. There is no admission charge. The public is invited to attend.

Felicia Thomas and Frank Casorio will perform a one act opera buffa at the First Congregational Church High Tea



The Coho Classic--A Fisherman’s Delightby Rick A. Richards

After a couple of down years because of high gas prices and a lousy economy, Michigan City’s Hoosier Coho Classic is on the rebound.

The Michigan City tournament, one of the oldest fi shing tournaments on Lake Michigan, has attract-ed 60 entries this year, meaning nearly 300 fi sher-men were involved.

“As long as the fi shing kept up, I knew the tour-nament would continue,” said Messina.

“This tournament means a lot to the lakefront and to the city. We get people coming here from Il-linois, Michigan, Wisconsin and from all over Indi-ana,” said Messina. “Some of the guys come in for the weekend and bring their families. They’re in-volved in a lot of other activities in the community, like shopping and going to restaurants.

“For the guys fi shing, this tournament means a lot. It gives them bragging rights for the season,” said Messina.

The Hoosier Coho Classic has always been held in early May, shortly after the icepack disappears. Messina said that’s when fi shing for lake trout and salmon is at its best at the southern tip of Lake Michigan. He explained that the weather condi-tions, even though they are cool, are ideal for catch-ing fi sh.

“There have been a lot of changes to the tourna-ment over the years, but I think they’ve all been for the better,” he said. Early on, the tournament simply looked at the number of fi sh caught because at that time, stocking by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources was in its infancy and the fi sh were nearly all the same size.

Since then there have been time limits imposed, the total number and weight of fi sh caught is now part of the formula to calculate the winners, and the tournament is now part of a televised Lake Michi-gan fi shing tournament.

A company known as 333TV will televise what is known as the 333 Championship Series, offering $260,000 in cash prizes over the course of 13 events in Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin to winning. The fi rst place prize for the Hoosier Coho Classic was $7,500.

The television production company grew out of Tournament Trail 333, which has been a part of several Lake Michigan fi shing tournaments since 2006. Tournament Trail 333 offers special prizes in addition to what the tournaments are offering, and as a result has helped the sport fi shing industry on Lake Michigan get through a diffi cult economy.

The inaugural television show will feature the Hoosier Coho Classic and the production team ar-rived in Michigan City on Friday to begin planning how it was going to televise the tournament. Cam-eras were placed on boats, at the captain’s meeting and at the weigh-in.

Broadcast dates have not been set, but it’s ex-pected that the 13 episodes will air sometime in the second and third quarter of the year on a variety of networks, including ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox and Time Warner Cable. For more information, visit www.tournamenttrail.net.

Mike McKee, a charter boat captain and board member for the Hoosier Coho Club, was enthused about the 2010 tournament, which was held Satur-day and Sunday, May 1-2.

“This was one of the fi rst organized tournaments on Lake Michigan,” said McKee. “It started out as a media conference organized by (the late) Al Spires.”

Spires, a former editor of The News-Dispatch, was one of the biggest advocates of Indiana sport fi shing on Lake Michigan. Shortly after organizing that ini-tial media conference, which looked at how best to preserve sport fi shing in Lake Michigan, the fi rst tournament was held in 1974, attracting 75 boats.

Indiana has just 45 miles of Lake Michigan shore-line, and just 1 percent of Lake Michigan is in Indi-ana, but it’s home to some of the best sport fi shing in the lake, particularly early in the season.

At the tournament’s peak, said McKee, 150 boats were involved. “We were turning people away be-cause with any more than 150 boats, it was just too big of a job to monitor everything.”

Last year, said McKee, just 52 boats were en-tered. “Given the state of the economy, I think 60 boats is great.”

Dan Messina, a member of the Michigan City Port Authority, has been involved with every Hoo-sier Coho Classic. Although he is not a charter cap-tain, Messina said that at one time or another he has served as a fi rst mate for most of the captains who are involved in the tournament.

Ever since that fi rst tournament in 1974, Mes-sina said he was confi dent that it would grow and become a fi xture in the city.

Michigan City Mayor Chuck Oberlie welcomes media and charter captains to the 2010 Hoosier Coho Classic on Tuesday.

(Photo by Rick A. Richards)


Mayor Chuck Oberlie described the Hoosier Coho Classic as a Michigan City tradition. “It speaks well for the entirety of Michigan City and all of LaPorte County that it’s held here and has continued for the number of years that it has.

“People come back every year because of the good experience they have here,” said Oberlie, adding that the word of mouth praise the city gets as a re-sult of the tournament is a huge benefi t for the city.

The mayor praised both the Hoosier Coho Club and the city’s charter captains for volunteering their time every year to host the tournament. It’s an all volunteer effort in which the planning process starts in November.

“People don’t realize what an important part of the city’s economy charter captains play,” said Ober-lie. “However, it’s hard to track how the tournament translates into charter business and the impact it has on the local economy. It’s kind of a unique in-dustry.”

Jack Arnett, executive director of the LaPorte County Convention and Visitors Bureau, said the agency is working on ways to better track the eco-nomic impact of events like the Hoosier Coho Clas-sic.

“What we know for sure is that we see a spike in hotel revenue during the time of the tournament,” said Arnett. “We haven’t yet been able to track the impact on other businesses.”

McKee estimated the economic impact at “more than $200,000” but he didn’t have anything solid on which to base that. Arnett agreed, saying that there were a few hundred visitors staying the area hotels and eating at local restaurants on the weekend of the fi shing tournament, but no solid fi gures were available. To get more accurate fi gures, Arnett said

Jack Arnett, exeucitve director of the LaPorte County Convention and Visitors Bureau, one of the sponsors for the 2010 Hoosier Coho Classic,

talks to charter captains at a media day event in Washington Park on Tuesday. (Photo by Rick A. Richards)

it would a sophisticated polling effort, something that isn’t fi nancially possible at this time.

“It drives us crazy on how to spend our dollars in promoting events like this,” said Arnett. The rea-son for that is many participants in the tournament make this an annual event and will come to Michi-gan City regardless of how it’s promoted. What isn’t known is how many more people would come if the tournament was promoted to a larger audience.

“The overall success of the event is what you’re looking at, and right now, it’s pretty successful,” said Arnett.

For the week leading up to the tournament, the Michigan City Port Authority provides free dock space at the Washington Park Marina. Other spon-sors are Alco Transportation, B&E Marine, Bass Pro Shop, Big Jon Sports, Bosch Tools, Dreamweav-er Lures, LaPorte County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Metro Beverage, Michigan City Summer Festival and Tiara Yachts.

These 2010 Coho Classic photos provided .


Smooth Jazz at South ShoreAugust 28, 7:30 p.m., Washington Park – Michi-

gan CitySmooth Jazz at South Shore (SJSS) is one of the

premier music festivals in the Midwest, created to expose the residents of Michigan City, La Porte County and the surrounding areas to culturally di-verse and internationally acclaimed artists. It has become a national attraction, allowing SJSS to give every cent of profi ts back to the community, benefi t-ing the Sand Castle Shelter for Children and Fami-lies, Stepping Stone Shelter for Abused Women and the American Red Cross La Porte County Chapter.

Celebrity/Children’s ForumIn addition, just before the concert, 100 children

from La Porte County and surrounding areas have the privilege of attending the Celebrity/Children’s Forum, geared to children in middle and high school. Students learn what it takes to be a success-ful musician, but most importantly, what it takes to be successful in life.

2010 Artists Lineup: Oli SilkBorn in London, Oli’s fi rst steps towards smooth

jazz came in the late nineties as one half of “Sugar and Silk”.

Tom BraxtonSaxophonist and composer Tom Braxton is a sea-

soned performer, who knows how to charm audienc-es of all ages. Braxton’s distinctive and recognizable sound incorporates elements of Jazz, Latin, Funk and R&B.

Jeff LorberOver three decades, the Philly-born and bred com-

poser, producer and keyboard legend is still keeping the vibes fresh and the grooves funky, inspiring con-temporary jazz fans everywhere. Lorber keeps the soulful momentum going, collaborating brilliantly on pop, jazz, R&B and blues-infl uenced tracks.

Urban Jazz CoalitionUrban Jazz coalition has performed all across the

country over the past 14 years. During that time UJC has shared the stage with some of the top art-ists in the smooth jazz industry.

U-NAMBorn and raised in Paris, France, U-Nam studied

at the Paris-based CIM – the fi rst European school for jazz for three years. At age 19 he turned profes-sional and has become well known throughout Eu-rope and the US.

Tickets for Smooth Jazz at South Shore are on sale at StarTicketsPlus.com. Lawn tickets can be purchased for $25.00 each at the Michigan City Chamber of Commerce, Roxy Music (La Porte,) Shady Lawn Florist (Chesterton,) House of Fabian (Valparaiso,) and Michigan Thyme Cafe and Shops, in New Buffalo. For further information, logon to SmoothJazzAtSouthShore.com

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Born in Budapest, Hungary in 1949, the twin brothers emigrated with their parents after the 1956 Revolution and lived in Israel for three years before moving to the United States. Since 1973 they have made their home in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The year 2006 marked Gemini’s 33rd year of playing music together. During those 33 years, San and Laz have performed to enthusiastic audiences through-out the US and Canada. Since 1988 San and Laz have released six recordings for children and fami-lies. These recordings have won a number of awards including ones from Parents’ Choice Magazine, the American Library Association, the National Parent-ing Publications (NAPPA), and the Wolf Trap Insti-tute for Early Learning Through the Arts.

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For the fi rst time in its history, La Porte County Habitat for Humanity will construct four houses in one building season.

Two homes will be built side-by-side at 408 and 412 Greely in Michigan City, where a groundbreak-ing ceremony took place May 2. Another house is un-derway at 108 F St. in La Porte. The fi nal construc-tion project will take place in Kingsford Heights.

Dwight Graham, LCHFH executive director, said the ambitious plans became possible with sup-port from several new sources: Bethany Lutheran Church in La Porte, the U.S. Marine Corps, and the City of Michigan City, through the Neighborhood Stabilization Program.

Sue Downs, LCHFH construction manager, called in the Marines to jump-start the “Welcome Home Soldier” project in La Porte. Some 35 Marines sta-tioned in South Bend showed up April 9 and put in two 12-hour days constructing a home for Lorne and Brooke Brownlee. The Brownlees have a 2-year-old son, Austin, and a nine-month-old daughter, Emma.

Downs connected with Marine Master Sgt. Jeff Benak through her son, Greg, who’s in Benak’s pla-toon. The project seemed like a natural, Benak said, because they’re combat engineers who are trained to build military structures.

Sgt. Richard Kidd, from Milford, Ind., was among the Marines working in La Porte. He has construct-

ed a police station and barracks while stationed in Iraq, but hadn’t been involved with Habitat.

“It’s kinda cool that we’re helping him (Brownlee) out and getting him into the house quicker,” Kidd said.

Brownlee, an Army E4 heavy equipment opera-tor, returned home from Afghanistan just three weeks before construction began. His wife, Brooke, had applied for a Habitat house as a surprise for her husband. He turned the tables on her by unexpect-edly showing up on Veteran’s Day last November, when the house was awarded to the couple.

“Welcome Home Soldier” is a joint effort of LCHFH and Bethany Lutheran Church. La Porte resident Scott Beauchemin, a member of Bethany Church and a former Marine, called the project “a win for everybody.”

“Not only is it helping a veteran, but it’s helping the community,” he said. “We’re working together for a common cause. We have people right here who need help.”

According to Downs, the La Porte house could be fi nished in time for a July 4 dedication.

Barb Merten, Habitat board member and con-struction volunteer, called the Marines’ assistance “a God send.” She was particularly pleased that they completed the roof. “Now, if it rains, who cares?” she said. “We have it all covered.”

Austin Brownlee dons a hardhat at the building site.

Lorne Brownlee returned from Afghanistan three weeks before construction started

Brooke Brownlee holds her daughter Emma

The Brownlee FamilyFirst Recipients of

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Photos byLaurie Wink


Another winning deal has been struck for home construction in Michigan City, Graham said.

“We will be building two homes in Michigan City thanks to funding from the Neighborhood Stabili-zation Program,” he said. “The NSP is part of the federal stimulus funds to help revitalize neighbor-hoods.”

One house is designated for Kimberly Ashley, her 10- and 19-year-old daughters and her grandson, born earlier this year. The other will be occupied by Markittia Fizer and her 19-, 16- and 13-year-old sons.

Graham said LCHFH has contracted with the City of Michigan City to construct seven homes in Michigan City by August 2013, including the two being built this year. The homes will be placed on foreclosed lots using federal funds the city received to purchase and redevelop foreclosed and aban-

doned homes and residential properties. La Porte County Habitat for Humanity is a pub-

lic, volunteer-based organization affi liated with Habitat for Humanity International. Its mission is to eliminate substandard housing by working in partnership with people in need.

Partner families selected for a Habitat home must make a $700 down payment and purchase one year of home insurance, about $800, before closing on the house. Each family – along with relatives and friends – must complete 500 hours of work be-fore taking possession of the new house.

Anyone interested in volunteering for Habitat can visit www.laportecountyhabitat.org or contact the offi ce at 219-324-7510.

Writer Laurie Wink serves on the board of direc-tors for La Porte County Habitat for Humanity.

Marines completed roofi ng during two days of constructionMaster Sgt. Jeff Benak is thanked by Scott Beauchemin,

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Marine Sgt. Richard Kidd posed with Army E4 Lorne Brownlee, future homeowner

Master Sgt. Jeff Benak was pleased to have his platoon help with the Habitat house


SMSO Reduced Ticket PricesThe Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra is

offering reduced ticket prices for its Water’s Edge Summer Beach Concerts. In an unprecedented move, the Symphony hopes the newly discounted tickets will serve as an incentive to attract a wider audience base to their 2010 Water’s Edge Summer Music Series.

The newly instated changes are a refl ection of the Symphony’s response to the current economic climate. With Michigan being one of the hardest hit economies in the nation, the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra, as a non-profi t organization, is accommodating to these circumstances. Through the reduced ticket prices, the Symphony hopes to strengthen the community, while making art more accessible to everyone.

The Water’s Edge Summer Music Series’ Beach Concerts allow visitors and residents of Southwest Michigan to enjoy great summer evenings of enter-tainment featuring a diverse array of artists and the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra. The Beach Concerts take place June 20- August 7, 2010. Highlights include a production of the musical Car-ousel on June 20; our annual Independence Day Concerts on July 3&4; a concert titled “Midsum-mer Night’s Dream” on July 24; and a James Bond themed concert on August 7 featuring rock musi-cians Jeans ‘n Classics with the Symphony. Ticket price reductions include:

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·Reserved Tables: A reserved table with 10 tickets for $250.

·Reserved Seating: A seat in a reserved seating area for $25.

·Lawn Seating: Tickets are $10 for Adults and $5 for children 12 and under, down from $20 and $10, respectively. Attendees bring their own chairs or blankets.

During the week of the concert, prices are in-creased by $5 and $50 for tickets and tables, respec-tively.

Additionally, the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra is delighted to offer a ticket package for our June 20th production of Carousel, which in-cludes a One Day Guest Pass to Curious Kids Mu-seum for children 12 and under, and a token to ride the Silver Beach Carousel (suitable for all ages), courtesy of the Silver Beach Carousel Society.

The 2010 Water’s Edge Summer Music Series is underwritten by the Schalon Foundation and the Whirlpool Foundation.

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Departure times are at 8 a.m. from Nativity of Our Savior Catholic Church, 2949 Willowcreek Road, in Portage, and at 8:30 a.m. from All Saints Catholic Church, 570 Sibley St., in Hammond.

Return times are approximately 8 p.m. to Ham-mond and 8:30 p.m. to Portage.

Featured will be tours of St. Stanislaus Church and the Basilica of St. Josaphat; a buffet lunch at the Crocus Restaurant; and shopping at Old World Third Street.

Cost is $67 per person and includes one meal. A $17 reservation deposit is due by May 26th, with the $50 balance due by July 16th.

For payment instructions and complete trip de-tails, phone Dorothy at 219-947-7037.

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Jack is a graduate of Elston High School, Ohio Wesleyan University, and the Indiana University School of Dentistry. He completed residency pro-grams in Dayton and Detroit, and recently opened his own practice, Buckeye Oral & Maxillofacial Sur-gery, in Mt. Vernon, Ohio.

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“A Modest Introduction to Kuna Culture”The Purdue University North Central Odyssey

2009-10 Arts and Cultural Events Series presents the exhibit “A Modest Introduction to Kuna Cul-ture,” a loan from the collection of Mel Theobald shown on the fi rst fl oor of the Library-Student-Fac-ulty Building. One display is located in the building lobby, another is adjacent to Coffee Central. The ex-hibits are free and open to the public.

One level below in Assembly Hall, Room 02, Theo-bald is exhibiting “A Mythical Reality,” featuring 23 large-scale photographs in LSF on the lower level. All will be on display through July.

“A Modest Introduction to Kuna Culture,” is a collection of molas, beaded necklaces, nuchus and medicine pot. The items were acquired by Theo-bald’s parents in 1971 when they were guests of Frank Cortelloni, an offi cial of the Canal Zone in Panama, who arranged for them to visit the Kuna island of Machatupu in the Ailigandi region.

The Kuna, an indigenous Central American pop-ulation, have been able to preserve much of their heritage from being destroyed by outside forces. The women are adorned, pierced and decorated with gold jewelry, women dress in brightly colored blouses they call “dule mola,” the people’s cloth-ing. With a rich ethnoaesthetic history, the women symbolically represent the world of nature, objects and myth as abstract images on the garments they create. The art of the mola is a complex process of reverse appliqué using multiple layers of fabric to form a tapestry of linear patterns with delicately sewn edges.

To arrange a tour, or to obtain further informa-tion about this exhibit, contact Judy Jacobi, PNC assistant vice chancellor of Marketing and Commu-nity Relations at 872-0527. ext. 5593.

SSAA Plein Aire GroupThe Southern Shore Art Association Plein Aire

Group in Michigan City is gearing up for a summer of painting outdoors. The sessions will always take place on Thursdays with alternating weeks being either morning or afternoon schedules to allow for a variety of lighting situations and scheduling prefer-ences.

Also, times are suggested, but you can always come earlier or later. Directions for each location will be emailed to the painters as each week ap-proaches. Phone 219-879-6975 or email Julia Hol-maas at [email protected] for the schedule if you’re interested in joining the group.


Volunteers Needed for Plant SaleInternational Friendship Gardens, Michigan

City, is getting ready for their Annual Plant Sale to be held Sat. & Sun., May 15 & 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

They need your help… can you volunteer 3-4 hours on Friday, Saturday or Sunday to help set up or sell the plants? (snacks & drinks will be provided for volunteers.)

Fri is set up with Sat & Sun the actual sale. Phone Nancy or John @ 878-9885 & leave a message telling them what times & days you can help us. (Work times are: Fri., 10 a.m.-2 p.m., noon-4 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-1 p.m., noon-4 p.m. or 2-5 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.-1 p.m., noon-4 p.m. or 2-5 p.m.

Can you donate a fl at of fl owers for them to sell? hanging baskets, potted plants are also great dona-tions! Baked goodies are also needed. (you can drop donations off on Friday by the Cabin)

Can you tell your friends & neighbors to shop with IFG? This is one of their main fund raisers for the Gardens. They need a successful plant sale to keep the Gardens running, pay bills, and maintain the gardens as well as start some new areas.

“A Cole Porter Celebration”Join the Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra

and Music Director/Conductor Kirk Muspratt for “A Cole Porter Celebration” on Thurs., May 20, at 7:30 p.m. at the Star Plaza Theatre in Merrillville, IN. The concert will feature Michelle Areyzaga, so-prano; Rebecca Robinson, mezzo-soprano; Robert Boldin, tenor; Ryan Bradford, baritone; and the Northwest Indiana Symphony Chorus, directed by Nancy Menk.

The Symphony celebrates Indiana native son Cole Porter, one of the most beloved composers of the Great American Songbook. Porter’s delightfully witty lyrics and sophisticated tunes will be high-lighted through many of your favorites including Another Op’nin, Another Show, Begin the Beguine, I’ve Got You Under My Skin, I Love Paris, Too Darn Hot, Just One of Those Things, and Night and Day.

Guest Soprano Michelle Areyzaga is a fi xture on the Chicago opera scene, performing with the Lyric Opera, the Chicago Opera Theatre and the DuPage Opera Theatre among others, while also performing with orchestras across the country. She made her New York City Opera debut in April.As a recording artist, Ms. Areyzaga’s CD, The Sun Is Love was re-leased on the Proteus label. Her CD of the songs of Lita Grier was recently released by Cedille Records and a CD of the songs of William Ferris well be re-leased soon.

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Travels with Charley: Always Welcomed at Chicago Southland Lincoln Oasis

by Charles McKelvy

Go west, my friends, and you invariably will hear the call of the nature.

As in voices from the backseat hollering: “I have to go to the bathroom, Daddy!! Where are we going to stop?!?”

If you’re heading west on the Illinois Tollway with Iowa or Wisconsin in your sights, then settle down and get in the right lane and get warmly wel-comed right after the I-94 interchange at the Chi-cago Southland Lincoln Oasis on 80/294.

or update your I-Pass. Plus, a gas station on either side.

In short, the Chicago Southland Lincoln Oasis is buffed and ready to welcome you and your family as you wend your way westward this summer.

But, I might add, it wasn’t always in such a bright and gleamingly happy state.

I recall somewhat darker days in the late 1970s when said oasis was—well, not your ideal travel stop. I was working for the Suburban Trib in subur-ban Glenwood at the time, and I’d shoot down from our apartment in the DePaul neighborhood of Chi-cago in our trusty Dodge Dart with three-speeds on the fl oor and rarely, if ever, stop at the oasis for gas or potty breaks. Even if Debby the Dart, and I were in dire need of both.

Why?Well, as I said, the old Southland Oasis that

straddles 80/294 in South Holland was a bit on the seamy side. I really only remember voluntarily stop-ping there when I was reporting for the Suburban Trib when I was assigned to cover a story about a safe driving initiative for Memorial Day weekend by the state police of Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan. Uniformed Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan troopers fi lled the place, and they had the usual goodies for the press, so I didn’t mind stopping in.

But that was it for the longest time.And it was only in recent years, when I was serv-

ing as funeral celebrant for a family who wanted to bury their loved one in a south suburban cemetery, that I had occasion to again occupy said Chicago Southland Lincoln Oasis.

“We’ll meet the rest of the family there,” they said, “and get some coffee and goodies.”

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Chow time!

And, I should add, hot coffee from McDonald’s and Starbucks and dining options at such fi ne empori-ums as Subway and Panda Express. Plus a Fifth-Third Bank ATM, a play area for the kids, a visitor center with plenty of free maps and brochures, and even an Illinois Tollway booth at which to purchase

There is an “On the Run” convenience store on either side of the oasis. This is the one on the north side. Gas prices are usually higher than

Indiana prices.

As one who has heard that call of nature too many times to remember, allow me, fellow travel-ers, to assure you that the aforementioned tollway oasis in South Holland, Illinois has sparkling clean restrooms awaiting your call at any time of day or night.


Looking east at eastbound traffi c.

Heading to the oasis after some hard miles on the road.

For more information about your own travels this summer on the oasis-equipped Illinois Tollway, please call: 800-865-5394 or visit their website at: www.illinoistollway.com.

Truckers fi nd respite at the Chicago Southland Lincoln Oasis.

Sounded like a plan, and imagine the happy sound I made when the funeral director and I strode into that brightly lighted hall over the highway and we immediately espied the Starbucks logo.

I can still hear the heavenly music as I actually ordered a “skinny latte” at Starbucks at the oasis.

Never in my wildest dreams at the Suburban Trib did I ever imagine such a java jubilee at the old oa-sis.

But I have subsequently found that the Chicago Southland Lincoln Oasis to be the perfect respite for this weary traveler. As you probably remember, Natalie and I were quite fond of driving to see my mother in the Beverly neighborhood of Chicago by taking old faithful, US 12, pretty much all the way from our home in Harbert, Michigan.

But when we moved Mom to her new digs in Mor-gan Park in January, we took to taking a whole new way to see her: I-94 west to 80/294, to 80, and then north on I-57 to 119th Street and then a hop, skip and a jump to Mom’s nifty new apartment. Natalie will tell you that the new route is not without its challenges, particularly when we have to suddenly get all the way over to the right so as to make the

I-80 cut-off to Iowa, which takes us to the inter-change with I-57. Yeah, yeah, yeah, it’s a bit stress-ful at times, and we surely had some riveting mo-ments this past winter negotiating all of that.

But every time we went, we stopped on in at the Chicago Southland Lincoln Oasis where those spar-kling clean restrooms and piping hot coffee at ei-ther McDonald’s or Starbucks awaited us. We even dined on Subway or Chinese from Panda Express whilst watching the world whiz by below on the Il-linois Tollway. A really cool experience, I might add, at night.

And, now that I am one again with the Chicago Southland Lincoln Oasis, I am happily in touch with childhood memories of stopping at the Hinsdale Oa-sis at night after taking friends or family members to O’Hare International Airport. The cars passing below seemed to twinkle as I ate my ice cream.

An oasis is a magical place to be sure, and surely the magic is back in my life thanks to that bright, shining haven I have come to know as the Chicago Southland Lincoln Oasis.

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Special Event at St. Andrew by the Lake“Blessing of Trikes to Bikes (and their riders),”

Sat., May 15 at 10 a.m. at St. Andrew’s by the Lake Episcopal Church, 1007 Moore Road (& Hwy 12 East), Michigan City. From preschoolers on tricy-cles, grandparents on motorcycles and everything in between. There will be children’s activities and a bake sale.

Beach Garden Club Hears From MastersContainer gardening was the appealing topic at

the Beach Garden Club’s fi rst meeting of the year on April 22nd at Dorothy Miller’s home in Duneland Beach.

(l-r): Chris Lucchini, Pat Latchford (club VP), and Jamie Lucchini at Beach Garden Club’s April meeting.

Program presenters were advanced master gar-deners Chris and Jamie Lucchini. They stressed that all it takes to grow beautiful fl owers are con-tainers, materials, and imagination. The site is im-portant: consider sun, shade, wind. Their favorite containers, for good drainage, are plastic, wood and peat moss. Blossom colors can be harmonious, com-plementary or monochromatic.

Vice President Pat Latchford announced that the annual Founders’ Day luncheon would take place on May 27 at Long Beach Country Club. Jeanette Tyr-rell, fi eld trip chair, said the fi rst trip will be to Pe-rennials Galore with lunch to follow at Portofi no’s in LaPorte. Other trips include Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids and Brinka Cross gardens near The Pines.

Jan Moore urged members to continue the club’s community service at the Michiana Humane Soci-ety garden. Members will again tend to planters at the Long Beach park and pump house.

Club offi cers this year are Dolly Millick, presi-dent; Pat Latchford, vice president; Jane Moon, treasurer; Marian Schoonaert, corresponding secre-tary; Beverly Bruesch, recording secretary; Donna Hennard, parliamentarian.

The club’s next regular meeting will be June 24 at Dee Caulfi eld’s home in Long Beach.

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“The Judy Show” at Acorn TheaterThursday, May 13th, 8 p.m. MI timeMichael Holmes performs “The Judy Show,”

Back for one night only in between seasons on the east and west coasts, Michael Holmes presents his sell-out one man/woman show, “The Judy Show!” in which Holmes impersonates Judy Garland in his ri-otous parody of her 1964 variety show.

Complete with a bevy of iconic celebrities, raucous humor, your favorite jazz standards and the glam-our of a bygone era, Holmes (playing every charac-ter) breathes life into the images of such luminaries as Bette Davis, Carol Channing, Pearl Bailey, Kath-erine Hepburn, Mae West, Billie Holiday and more.

Having played many prestigious venues includ-ing the Queen Mary 2, theater critic Maurice Bratt has dubbed Holmes “The Don Rickles of drag...hys-terical,” for his quick wit and riotous humor. Voted Best Live Music in Palm Springs by The Desert Sun, Holmes, accompanied by the incomparable Joel Baker, sings and laughs his way through the evening and into your heart. More about Michael Holmes at www.thejudyshow.com

Tickets are $15; reserve at 269/756-3879 or www.acorntheater.com. Acorn Theater, 107 Generations Dr., Three Oaks, MI.

Leadership LaPorte County Leadership La Porte County’s youth program is

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Thirty middle school students from the La Porte School District have spent the past year honing their leadership and citizenship skills. On May 15 teams of families, students, and their chaperones will depart on foot from the Depot at Central Plaza Station to search out people, places, businesses, and things in the downtown area. Afterwards they will gather again at the Depot to share their stories and enjoy food and games. The graduates will be recog-nized and honored at the party.

Leadership Director, Jim Jessup, emphasizes that this is not a race. “There are no prizes for the fi rst done. We encourage the teams to enjoy the down-town area—its history, culture, food, and sights and sounds,” Jessup added.

Clues will lead the teams to businesses, people, information, and monuments in the downtown area, and they will have to bring back pictures, things, in-formation, or other proof that they visited their des-tinations. The event is being funded by a grant from the La Porte Urban Enterprise Association Commu-nity Enhancement program, and by donations from other local businesses.

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3rd Thursday @ Molly Bea’sReservations are now being taken for the next

3rd Thursday @ Molly Bea’s Ingredients: May 20th, 7:00 pm. The topic will be: “Just for Kids 10-14” presented by Mimi Wilson.

Mimi Wilson is a retired Food Service Director from the Michigan City Schools & presently teach-es nutrition at PNC. She has worked in hospitals, long-term care facilities & local businesses. Mimi will share basic nutrition information aimed at 10-14 year-olds.

“Partner registrations” are being offered for this event only. Adults may register only with a 10-14 year-old partner. Likewise, 10-14 year-old may reg-ister only with an accompanying adult.

There is no charge for attending, but seating is limited to 30. To make a reservation, phone 219/983-9401.

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Deep River Grinders Season OpenersThe Deep River Grinders, Indiana’s premier vin-

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Playing by the rules of 1858, this game is played on fi elds and in pastures, not on groomed base ball diamonds. Bring your family to the games along with a blanket or chairs for seating. There is no admission to home games and you may purchase sarsaparilla, hot dogs and more to enjoy during the game. For more information, phone the Park at 219-947-1958 or visit their website at www.deepriv-ergrinders.com

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Rose Petersen - Painting Effects The Michigan City Art League (MCAL) 2010

Spring Work sessions are approaching the last few weeks. During the weeks of May 11th and 18th, watercolorist and illustrator Rose Petersen will lead students through various effects in watercol-or using bright and dull colors. Some of Petersen’s knowledge can also apply in oil and acrylic painting. Bring your paints, paper and canvases.

All classes are held at the former St. Mary’s El-ementary School, 321 W. 11th St., Michigan City, on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 9 p.m.

MCAL will host a Bonus Week on Tues., May 25th. There will be no instructor but bring a paint-ing, drawing, print,etc for critique or show.

More information at 219-362-4833 or 219-561-1284 or www.themichigancityartleague.org

Sons of Norway Anniversary DinnerScandiana Lodge, Sons of Norway, will celebrate

its 25th Anniversary with a dinner at the Westches-ter Library Center, 100 West Indiana Ave., Ches-terton on Sat., May 15. They will meet for hors d’ oeuvres at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. Table service, choice of three meats and potatoes will be provided. Members are asked to bring vegetable dishes, sal-ads and desserts.

Visiting dignitaries at this celebration will in-clude International Director, Jostein Bakken and 5th District Vice President, Burt Bittner. Musical entertainment will be provided by accordionist Wal-ter Peters.

For 25 years the Sons of Norway has been cel-ebrating their Scandinavian heritage. Those inter-ested in the Scandinavian countries and culture are always welcome to join. For questions or more infor-mation, phone Darlene at (219) 926-7443.

LaP. Co. Historical Society DinnerThe Annual Spring Dinner of the La Porte Coun-

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Paid dinner reservations are a must--$10.50 per person at the museum, 2405 Indiana Ave., Ste. 1, La Porte. Deadline for reservations is Thursday, May 13, 4:30 p.m.

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Thirty sculptures are located at the PNC West-ville campus, one mile south of the Indiana Toll Road on U.S. 421. A map and more information about the sculpture series can be found at http://www.pnc.edu/odyssey/. Custom, guided tours are available through the PNC Offi ce of Campus Relations, led by Assistant Vice Chancellor for Marketing and Com-munity Relations Judy Jacobi and staff.

The campus is open to the public. Guests are wel-come to view the outdoor sculptures dawn to dusk.

“The PNC campus is a natural location for art,” said Jacobi. “The beautiful park-like grounds pres-ent a lovely setting that complements our large, striking pieces. We’ve been careful to place our sculptures so that our students and guests are able to enjoy them from the time they arrive on campus and as they move to and from classes and campus activities.”

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Building hours are Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sat., 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Visitors are reminded that al-cohol is prohibited and that PNC is a tobacco-free campus.

The annual public sculpture exhibit is in its 11th year and has brought visitors from area elementary and high schools as well as delegations from Mexi-co, France and the Netherlands.

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Wood and Faux Wood Shutters

20% off

Carpet • Upholstery • Drapery • Blinds

Free In-Home Estimates • Blind & Shade Repair


Sandcastle LandscapingMick Wulff - Certified Arborist

422 Pinewood Drive Michiana Shores

Indiana [email protected] (219) 878-3032

SPRING CLEAN-UPMULCH PROJECTS

22 Years Experience

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Activities to ExploreIn the Local Area:May -- NATIONAL MEDITATION MONTHMay 13 -- MBA for Women Open House at Val-

paraiso University. 5-6 pm in Urschel Hall on cam-pus.www.valpo.edu/mba/events.php; 219-465-7952.

May 13 -- Collector’s Club and Writer’s Rendez-vous both meet at 6 pm at MC Public Library. New members welcome. Info: 873-3049.

May 13 -- “The Judy Show”--Michael Holmes one-man show about Judy Garland. 8 pm MI time at Acorn Theater, 107 Generations Dr., Three Oaks, MI. Tix $15; reserve at 269/756-3879 or www.acorn-theater.com

May 13-17 -- At the Vickers Theatre: “A Prophet.” Winner at the London and Cannes Film Festivals. French language with Eng. subtitles. Thurs 6:15 & 9:15 pm; Fri 9 pm; Sat/Sun 3 & 9 pm; Mon 9 pm. Rated R. “Greenberg.” Starring Ben Stiller. Nomi-nee Berlin International Film Festival. Rated R. Only Fri thru Mon 6:15 pm MI time. Rated R. Vick-ers Theatre, 6 N. Elm St., Three Oaks, MI. 269/756-3522 or www.vickerstheatre.com

May 14 -- AARP Driver’s Safety Course for those over 55. 9:30 am at MC Public Library. $12/AARP members, $14/non-members. Info: 873-3049.

May 15 -- INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FAMI-LIES

May 15 -- MC Mainstreet Association’s Farmer’s Market, 8th & Washington streets, MC. 8 am-noon or sellout.

May 15 -- ARMED FORCES DAY. 11 am-4 pm Michigan City. Parade steps off from 10th & Frank-lin at 11 am, featuring Culver Academy Bagpipers. Military vehicles in parade will be in Washington Park later along with other displays. Ice Cream So-cial at the library after the parade. Coast Guard sea rescue 1:30 pm at beach. 12:30-4 pm music at Jay-cee Stage.

May 15 -- Sons of Norway anniversary dinner. 5:30 pm at Westchester Library Center, 100 W In-diana Ave., Chesterton. Bring vegetable dishes, salads and desserts; rest provided. Visiting digni-taries will be present; music by accordionist Wal-ter Peters. New members welcome to attend. Info: 219/926-7443.

May 15 -- Billy Joel Tribute Show at Memorial Opera House, 104 Indiana Ave., Valparaiso. 7:30 pm. Starring Michael John of Las Vegas. Tix $25/main fl oor, $35/balcony. Reserve at 219-548-9137 or www.mohlive.com

May 15-16 -- Aunt Kitty’s Trash & Treasure Sale to benefi t the Independent Cat Society, Rt. 6 & County Line Rd., Westville, IN. 10 am-3 pm. As-sorted items for sale, baked goods, cat toys and cat-nip items. Info: 219-785-4936.

May 15-16 -- Annual Plant Sale at International Friendship Gardens, MC. 10 am-4 pm. Flats, hang-

Kathy Sellers

Experience the difference.Whether you’re a first-time home buyer, seasoned investor or planning to build, Kathy will find the best loan option for you. Her customer-focused approach will make your move feel more like a dream. Afterall, the MutualBank family has been lending to friends, like you, since 1889.

Visit, call or email Kathy today!307 West Buffalo Street, New Buffalo, MI269-469-5552, [email protected]

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16409B Red Arrow Hwy, Union Pier, MI 49129 • 888/824-WINE


QUICK SERVICE PLUMBING REPAIR, INC.

(219) 362-0157 or Toll Free (888) 499-1559Complete Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Sales and Service.

Modern Sewer Cleaning, Jetting and Inspection EquipmentCompetitive Rates - Senior Citizens Discounts

60 day warranty on most Service Work1 Hour Minimum Service Call - Travel Time 1 Way - Sorry, No Credit

Insured, Bonded, LIC. #PC81038838

Charles Dillon, Owner

ing baskets, potted plants. Baked goods available. More information at 878-9885.

May 15, 22 -- “Everything I Wanted to Know, I Learned Being Mentally Ill.” A play celebrating the human experience through stories and music. 7:30 pm at Sinai Temple Auditorium, 2800 Franklin St., MC. Tix $15; reserve at 269-231-5296 or www.the-giftofmentalillness.com

May 16 -- 3rd Annual High Tea and Concert at First Congregational Church, 6th & Washington streets, MC. 3 pm. Free, open to the public. One act opera buffa featuring Felicia Thomas and Frank Casorio, and music by Chamber Trio.

May 16-22 -- NATIONAL NEW FRIENDS, OLD FRIENDS WEEK

May 17 -- Purdue University North Central Commencement ceremony. 7 pm in the Valparaiso University Athletics-Recreation Center, Valparaiso, IN. Info: Offi ce of the Registrar, 872-0527, ext. 5341.

May 18 -- LaPorte County Historical Society dinner. 6 pm at Swanson Activity Center for Older Aduots, 910 State St., LaPorte. Business meeting to follow and 2010 Historian of the Year Award. Tix $10.50; purchase at the Museum, 2405 Indiana Ave., LaPorte. www.laportecountyhistory.org

May 19 -- Senior Health and Fitness Day at MC Senior Center, Washington Park, MC. 7:30-11:30 am. Yoga, Healthy Cooking, Lite Jazzercise, eye ex-ams, chair massages, health screenings. Free park-ing. Door awards, refreshments. Info: 873-1504.

May 20 -- Duneland Historical Society meeting. 7:30 pm at Library Service Center, 100 W. Indiana Ave., Chesterton, IN. History of Gary presented by History Professor Emeritus James Lane. Public in-vited; refreshments will be served.

May 21-23, 28-30 -- “Something’s Afoot.” LaPorte Little Theatre production. Musical in the style of Agatha Christie’s novel. Reservations/ticket prices: 219-362-5113 or www.laportelittletheater.com

May 22 -- 6th Annual Night in Venice, premier fundraiser for the Lubeznik Center. Featuring co-median Aaron Freeman, refreshments, auction and more. Held at The Allure, LaPorte. Tix $135; re-serve at 874-4900 or www.lubeznikcenter.org

May 29 -- 2 BigHearts Foundation 5K Run/Walk. 9 am start at Long Beach Community Center. $25 preregister at www.2bighearts.org or $30/day of race. $10/children 12 yrs. and under.

Farther Afi eld:May 15 -- “Gemini” performs tribute to music of

the 60s. 8 pm MI time at Box Factory for the Arts, 1101 Broad St., St. Joseph, MI. Tix $8/adults, $6/students & seniors. Reserve: 269/983-3688 or www.boxfactoryforthearts.org

May 20 -- A Cole Porter Celebration with the Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra. 7:30 pm at Star Plaza Theatre, Merrillville, IN. Tix $20-$60, students $10. Reserve at 219-836-0525 or www.NISOrchestra.org

Rock the Runway at LubeznikSaturday, June 12, 4 p.m.Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W. 2nd St., MCHosted by fashion icon Nena Ivon and juried by

an all-star panel, this fashion showdown will fea-ture work by designers from local fashion programs and rock to electronica music by Button. Phone 219.874.4900 or visit www.lubeznikcenter.org

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Also Available Crustini by IsolaGreat on Salads for Dipping

or SnackingOpen Wednesday to Friday 11:00 - 8:30Open Saturday and Sunday 1:00 - 8:30

Closed Monday and Tuesday


Custom HomesDesign/Build ServicesAdditions, Renovations

Commercial phone/fax: 219 778-2223

email: [email protected]

Greg SzybalaLicensed in Indiana and Michigan

Premier Power WashDECKS - FENCES - DRIVEWAYS - HOUSESSealing and Re-Staining • Gutter Cleaning

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On May 13, 1918, the fi rst U.S. airmail stamps, featuring a picture of an airplane, were introduced. On some of the stamps, the airplane was printed upside-down, making them collector’s items.On May 13, 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhow-er signed a bill authorizing construction of the St. Lawrence Seaway.On May 14, 1904, St. Louis hosted the fi rst Olym-pic Games to be held in the United States.On May 14, 1942, Congress established the “Wom-en’s Auxiliary Army Corps.”On May 14, 1973 Skylab, the fi rst United States Space Station, was launched from Florida.On May 15, 1940, in New York City, nylon stock-ings fi rst went on sale in the city’s stores. Women bought up 4 million pair in the fi rst few hours, and the Japanese silk industry went into a permanent tailspin.On May 15, 1942, gasoline rationing went into ef-fect in 17 states, limiting sales to 3 gallons a week for non-essential vehicles.On May 16, 1929, the Academy Awards were given out for the fi rst time. Wings won the award for the best movie, Emil Jennings for best actor, and Janet Gaynor for best actress.On May 16, 1990, Jim Henson, creator of “The Muppets,” died at the age of 53.On May 16, 1991, Queen Elizabeth II became the fi rst British monarch to address the U.S. Congress.On May 17, 1792, the New York Stock Exchange was founded by brokers meeting under a tree locat-ed on what is now Wall Street.On May 17, 1875, in the fi rst running of the Ken-tucky Derby, Astrides won by two lengths.On May 18, 1836, the sloop Clarisa, the fi rst large ship built in Chicago, was launched.On May 18, 1852, Massachusetts became the fi rst state to make school attendance mandatory for chil-dren between the ages of 8 and 14 years old.On May 18, 2003, “Les Miserables” closed on Broadway after more than 16 years and 6,680 per-formances.On May 19, 1795, American philanthropist Johns Hopkins, who left $7,000,000 to establish Johns Hopkins University and Johns Hopkins Hospital, was born in Maryland’s Anne Arundel County.On May 19, 1998, millions of pagers stopped work-ing when a communications satellite, the Galaxy 4, lost track of Earth.


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Since 1949

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10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday • 12 noon to 6 p.m. Sunday (MI Time)

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High School Courts

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Mann Quality Woodworking LLC

Robert MannOwner

www.mannqualitywoodworking.com219-778-4218

[email protected]

…The fi nest in handcrafted cabinets and raised panels…

• Custom trim work and cabinetry • Home offi ces and theaters • Custom wine cellars • Design and decorating services • General contracting

We also provide solutions for decks, porches and all of your carpentry needs

Potluck. Vegan Potluck Tues., May 18th, 6-7:30 p.m. will be held in Historical Room #1. Please bring a dish and copies of your recipe. Water and table settings will be provided. Please RSVP to [email protected] with how many will be attending and what dish you are bringing to ensure variety. The event is free; however, a donation jar will be presented.

Indiana University, South Bend coming this summer with reading skill and speed reading pro-grams for children and adults. 800-978-9596.

Rising Star Performing Arts - Sign up!! Call Emily Cass 219-871-9438 or e-mail [email protected]. Classes start in July. Emily will be teaching ballet, tap and movement to little ones who simply love to dance and much more. The pro-gram is for all ages and levels.

Spanish Classes For Kids – Have you called yet!! This summer starting Wed., June 16 and Thurs. June 17th for 6 weeks from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Shelly McGuire will be teaching Spanish for kids with Rosetta Stone and do fun activities in class, like songs, TPR, and games. Phone 219-873-5875.

Blue Streak Imaging and Multimedia-Blue Blue Streak offers website design and photography for all occasions. Phone 219-369-4955 or visit www.bluestreakim.com for more information. Stop by Room #10.

New to Yoga - Try your fi rst class free, yoga mats and props are provided!. Instructor: Lauralee Sikor-ski. 219-861-7394 or email [email protected] Stop by Room #8.

Giggle-n-Go- music & movement classes for kids birth to 5 years and their caregiver is located in Room #7. 45 minutes of singing, dancing, para-chute, bubbles and fun! A four week session $32! Call Beth, 219.210.6796 or www.gigglengo.com

Mother Daughter Boot Camp – “Who cares if it hurts” Mon.- Wed.- Fri. mornings 8:30–9:30 a.m. also Saturday 8–9 a.m. Amy Shinn 219-210-9385. Babysitting available during the week.Room #9.

Long Beach Fitness Center – Membership Sale – 3 months/$100, 6 months/$200 buy now and start when you want!! Pilate classes with Shari Bohac: 8-week session Mon. & Wed., 5–6 p.m. $5/members and $8/non-member. Cindy 219-879-1358 or e-mail longbeachfi [email protected]

Park Program starts June 28th; registration forms available at Town Hall! The Long Beach Com-munity Center has space for rent; phone Anne Hey-wood, Long Beach Town Hall, 219-874-6616.

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1-3 ads - $7.00 ea. •• 4 or more ads - $5.50 ea. (Additional lines- $1.00 ea.)PH: 219/879-0088 - FAX 219/879-8070.

Email: [email protected] ADS MUST BE RECEIVED BY

FRIDAY - NOON - PRIOR TO THE WEEK OF PUBLICATION

PERSONAL SERVICESSAVE YOUR PRECIOUS MEMORIES DIGITALLY ON CDs or DVDs

Home movies-slides-pictures transferred to CDs or DVDsWedding & Event Documentation.

Corporate and Industrial Video Productions Contact: Patrick Landers at Midwest Video Communications

219-879-8433 or [email protected] PLUS. Clothing alterations.

516 Wabash St., Michigan City. 219-874-0086.In your home mobile wing & nail trimming

Parakeet to Macaw, Ferrets, Rabbits, Guinea Pigs....Rhonda Dillard (Formerly from Brandt’s) 219-877-5529

CUSTOM HOME TREATMENTS for your windows and bedding. 40 yrs. sewing experience. Call Osa at 219-873-9283.

Preschool Teacher, mother of two available to watch your children in my home from June 21-Aug 13. Please call or email Brigid

at 219.878.9156 or [email protected]

HOME HEALTH – CAREGIVERS LIVE-IN CAREGIVERS AND MORE, INC.

Local Employment Agencyhelps people maintain their independence in the

security of their own homes since 1998We provide:

• 7 days/24 hours care and attention • day or night shift assistance• limited medical/nursing services • medication management

• meal preparation • light housekeepingCall Halina (219) 872-6221 leave message

An alternative to nursing homeCOMFORT KEEPERS

Providing Comforting Solutions For In-Home CareHomemakers, 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.

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VISITING ANGELSAMERICA’S CHOICE IN HOMECARE

Select your Caregiver from our Experienced Staff!2-24 hour Care, Meal Preparation, Errands.

Light Housekeeping, Respite Care for FamiliesAll Caregivers screened, bonded, insured

Call us today at 574-855-7727 or 269-612-0314Or visit www.visitingangels.com

IN Personal Service Agency License #09-011822-1

SELF IMPROVEMENT - INSTRUCTIONS PROFESSIONAL ENTERTAINMENT & LESSONS.

Call 219/872-1217.LEARN BASIC COMPUTER in your home.

Call 219-851-4821.

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 - HOUSEKEEPINGPERSONAL TOUCH CLEANING -- Homes - Condos - Offices. Day and afternoons available. - Call Darla at 219/879-2468.

SUZANNE’S CLEANING219/326-5578.

CLEANING SOLUTIONS. Home & office cleaning services, 14 yrs. exp. Insured, free estimates. Call 219-210-0580.

FINISHING TOUCH: Residential & Specialty Cleaning ServiceProfessional - 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.ESSENTIAL CLEANING. Specializing in New Construction/Remodeling

Clean-up, and Home Maintenance Cleaning. Residential and Commercial. Insured and references available. Call Rebecca at 219-617-

7746 or e-mail [email protected]’S CLEANING. Spring/house cleaning.

Call 269-469-5504.WOULD YOU LIKE A SPIC ‘n SPAN HOME, but can’t find the time? Call

Cheryl at 219-872-1881.HOUSEKEEPING. $10 per hr. References & criminal background check

upon request. 219-561-1287. Please leave message.

HANDYMAN-HOME REPAIR-PLUMBINGQUALITY CARPENTRY: Expert remodeling of kitchens, bathrooms.

Also: doors, windows, skylights, ceramic tile, drywall, decks & repairs.Small jobs welcome. Call Ed at 219/878-1791.

BUDGET CUTTING? Television reception costs about $1/month. Up to 44 channels. No monthly fee. $175/install.

DR. TOM’S SERVICE CLINIC 219/716-2670• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

HIRE Sue’s HUSBANDIs your list of household repair & maintenance projects growing?

Small jobs welcome. - Quality Work. -- Call Ed Berent @ 219/879-8200.

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • H & H HOME REPAIR

We specialize in: • Carpentry • Finished Basements • New Baths • Decks •• Electrical • Plumbing • Flooring • Ceramic Tile • Drywall/Painting

• Power Washing. Jeffery Human, owner -- 219/861-1990.BILL SMART – Carpentry • Electrical • PlumbingWinter watch service and sump pump replacement.

Serving Harbor Country since 2001 • 269-469-4407HANDYMEN AT YOUR SERVICE. We can do most anything. Serving

Northern Indiana since 1989. Call Finishing Touch, Inc. 219-872-8817.CHIMNEYS • TUCKPOINTING • BRICK REPAIR • QUALITY ROOFING

Call Gene Burke 219-229-4109 (M.C.)Hard working American looking for work! Yard clean-ups,

power washing, home repairs and much morePlease contact Brian 219-861-8000 for fast free quotes. Thank You.

MB ELECTRIC, INC.Full Service Electrical ContractorProfessional Courteous Service

Licensed and InsuredFREE ESTIMATES. CALL 219-369-1836.

PREMIER POWER WASH Decks, Fences, Concrete, Houses. Resealing available. Gutter Cleaning. Insured. Call 219-363-0475.

DUNES ROOFING, SIDING & MAINTENANCE. All types of roofing: rubber • shingles • metal & repairs + brick, block work & ceramic floor tile. Over 25

yrs. exp. Locally owned business. Guaranteed work. Licensed. Insured. Great ref. Reasonably priced. 219-229-5867 or 269-405-0512

HALE’S MASONRY & CONSTR. 219-879-8029. Brick, Block, Glass Block, Fireplaces, Tuckpointing, Paving Brick,

Cottage, Cultured, and Field Stone, Chimney Repairs, Concrete Flatwork, Floor and Bathroom Tile, Retaining Walls, Remodeling and Decks.

SURE FLOW. Family owned and operated since 1996. Whole house remodeling. Light landscaping to complete home remodeling

and anything in between. 219-362-1174 or 219-405-6927.

PAINTING-DRYWALL-WALLPAPERWISTHOFF PAINTING -- REFERENCES

Small Jobs Welcome -- Call 219/874-5279JEFFERY 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 & EXTERIOR20-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.

ROBERT ALLEN & ASSOCIATES, INC. – Painting & DecoratingInterior-Exterior. Custom Painting. Wall Coverings. Drywall Repair

Insured. Competitive Rates. Reliable. Call 219-840-1581.DUNIVAN PAINTING & POWERWASHING

Interior/Exterior •Deck Staining. Local. Exp. Insured. Reasonable Rates. Call Brian at 219-741-0481.

ALL BRIGHT PAINTING. Interior/Exterior. Fully insured. Free estimates. Proudly serving the area for over15 yrs. 219-879-7199.

STEVE’S PAINTING. Interior/Exterior. Residential/Commercial.Free Estimates. Call 219-878-3196 or 219-878-9937.

WAYNE’S PAINTING. From top to bottom, interior/exterior. Painting, staining, decks, pressure washing. Free est. Fully insured. 17 yrs. exp.

SALE ON EXTERIOR. 219-363-7877 days. Ask for Wayne.JOSEPH PAINTING – Interior/Exterior. Power Washing

Drywall Repairs. Insured. Free est. 219-879-1121 or 219-448-0733.KEVIN COYLE – IRISH GREEN PAINTING COMPANY

Over 30 yrs. Experience – Old School Quality219-229-0145 (cell) or 219-874-7983 (home)

MICHIANA POWER WASHING. Houses, Decks, Driveways and Sidewalks. 25 yrs. exp. Free estimates. Phone 219-879-3362.

PAINTING & DRYWALL & ALL HOME REPAIRS.Small jobs welcome. Free estimates. Call 219-575-4120.

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 ESTIMATESHEALY’S LANDSCAPE & STONE

219/879-5150 -- FAX 219-879-5344http://www.healysland.com - [email protected]

** SPRING MULCH SALE **Hardwood Mulch Delivered $25/yard

Chocolate & Red Mulch Delivered $30/yardDelivery Fee applies beyond 5 miles of yard.

Flagstone, Stone, Granite boulders, River Rock, Decorative gravel, MulchSand, Topsoil, Payers, Unilock, Bellgard, Paveloc

Landscaping, Stonescaping, Ponds, Patios, Walls, Pavers, BricksOutdoor kitchens, Complete Landscape Design & Installation!

Lawn Service, Tree work, Excavation, Leaf Clean-ups.

Dunegrass, Perennials, Evergreens, Grasses, Groundcovers, AnnualsH&S SERVICES INC. 2621 E US Hwy 12 – Michigan City, IN 46360

Phone 219.872.8946 – Fax 219.879.5142****Spring Sale****

Summer Chips $10.00 per pick-up (up to 2 yards per truck). All Color Chips $25.00 per yard.

Shredded Bark $25 per yard. Call for Delivery RatesServices Offered:

Spring Clean-up • Mowing (wkly, Bi-wkly) • Fall Clean-up • Snow Removal • Gutter Cleaning Service * Monthly Maintenance.

We also provide installation:Walkways • Retaining Walls • Driveways • Landscaping Materials

ADDIE’S LAWN MAINTENANCE & Power Wash Yard Clean-Up • Mowing • Aeration • Thatching • Stain & Seal • Residential & Commercial

Free Est. Call 219-879-2017 or 219-448-0900.

JIM’S SPRING CLEAN-UP & MOWING Wkly. Rates. Free Est. Call 219-879-3733 -- Leave message.

• SANDCASTLE LANDSCAPING • Mick Wulff Certified Arborist

SPRING CLEAN-UP Tree Trimming & Removal • Landscape Maintenance

• 22 yrs. exp. Free estimates. • 219-878-3032 • [email protected]

JEFF’S LAWN CUTTING & MAINTENANCE. Great deals on lawn cutting, and spring clean-up. Heavenly work at Earthly prices. 219-872-7622.RB’s SERVICES — leaf, snow & tree removal, spring clean-up, haul

away debris. In business over 22 yrs. Call Roger 219-561-4008.PAT’S TREE SERVICE.

Complete tree and landscaping service.Experts in storm damage. Licensed and insured. Free estimates.

Call 219-362-5058.BEACHSIDE GARDENS & GIFTS

FOR ALL YOUR GARDENING NEEDSOn US Hwy 12 across from Notre Dame Church219-879-8878 [email protected]

www.beachsidegardens.com

Contract Lawn, Landscape & Garden MaintenanceCertified Pesticide Applicators • Lawn & Garden Fertilizer programs

• ASK about ORGANICSContract Landscape Design/Installation

Landscaping by: SMALL’S GARDEN CENTER219-778-2568. 1551 E. Hwy 20, LaPorte, IN 46350Custom Landscape Designs & Plant Installation:

Retaining Walls –Block, Boulder, Timber, Ledge RockBrick—Patio, Walks, DrivewaysFlagstone—Walks, Patio, Walls

Ponds & Waterfalls—Complete Excavating/Site PreparationClean-ups—Hydro Seeding & Sodding—Dunegrass

13 ACRE GARDEN CENTER: Shade Trees—Evergreens, Shrubs,Ground Cover & Perennials. Statuary, Fountains, Birdbaths, Pottery

We Deliver Pulverized Topsoil, Mulch, Decorative Stone,Driveway Stone, Sand, Paving Brick, Boulders,

Flagstone (White, Chestnut, Blue): Cut Drywall, Outcropping, Steppers,SMALL’S EXCAVATING • 219-778-2568

Bulldozing • Excavating • Payloader Demolition • Driveways • Site Preparation • We Dig Ponds or Lakes.

TRADITIONS LAWN CAREProfessional Turf Management/General Property Maintenance.

Complete Turf Maintenance, Mowing, Fertilization Mgt., Spring/Fall Cleanup, Leaf Maintenance, Snow Removal.

Call Mark direct at (office) 219-872-9326, (cell) 219-877-0980.FORRESTER’S QUALITY TREE EXPERTS. Fully licensed & insured.

Free estimates. Senior Discounts. Storm Damage Experts. 219-325-8733 or 877-365-8733.

ABC LAWNCARE • Spring Clean-up • Lawn MaintenanceFertilizing • Retaining Walls • Brick Pavers • Landscaping

• • • 219-874-CUTS (2887) • • •CAVALIER FORESTRY AND LANDSCAPING. Tree trimming.Specializing in small jobs. Free estimates. Call 219-229-1050.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIESLOOKING FOR LADY to help cleaning houses.

Call Rita at 219-878-9311.

WANT TO SELLFILES • 4 DRWRS • USED • ALL STEEL • MC STORE ONLY - FIRME’S

(2 Stores) 11th & Franklin Streets, Michigan City - 219/874-3455Hwy 12, Beverly Shores - Just West of Traffic Light - 219/874-4003

THE PINK ELEPHANT -- A SAVVY RESALE SHOP510 LINCOLNWAY, LAPORTE, IN

PHONE 219-325-0340SHOMER SHABBAT Antiques and Arts, 1004 E. Michigan Blvd,

Michigan City; 879-1942. 6th year in Michigan City. 8 rooms of decorative antiques and arts and collectables.

Was Chicago’s oldest (Harlon’s). Closed Saturdays for Shabbat.BEVERLY SHORES COMMUNITY YARD SALE.

Sat., May 15, 8 am-2 pm. 11 S. Broadway, Beverly Shores, IN.

WANT TO BUYLONG BEACH HOME on or very near Lake Michigan.

Call 815-744-1971.DO YOU HAVE A SUNFISH SAILBOAT that you’re not using anymore?

Young sailor wold love to get it back in the water. Please contact [email protected] or 773-238-5104.

WANTED—USED SUNFISH PARTS. Any sails, centerboards, tillers. Call 219-898-9105.

WANT TO RENT


Mature College Educated female looking for apartment or in-law quar-ters at or near beach. 219-229-2537 or e-mail [email protected]

REAL ESTATECOMMERCIAL – RENTALS/LEASE/SELL

OFFICE SUITE. 3 private offices and reception area. Expenses, except phone, paid. Well maintained, high traffic area. 2811 E. Michigan Blvd.,

Michigan City. (219) 879-9188, 879-2700.NEW BUFFALO. Whittaker St. Office space. Deck &

garden, plenty of traffic. Good parking. Avail. now. 219-716-0011.OFFICE FOR LEASE, approx. 700 sq.ft.

Gray’s Leasing, LLC, 3611 E. US Hwy 12, MC. Call 219-879-6984.FOR SALE – INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY. 2 houses on 2 acres.

Good rental history for past 15 yrs. Secure country location.Income $14,000/yr. $239,000. 219-716-2670.

RENTALS INDIANAHOUSE FOR RENT IN LONG BEACH

3/BR. Across from lake. Great view & beach. Call 219/874-8692.LONG BEACH COZY 3/BR HOUSE AT STOP 15 (Across from Beach)

Fireplace and Large Deck. No pets. Call 708/370-1745.

DUNESCAPE BEACH CLUBLAKEFRONT CONDOS -- 2 and 3 bedrooms.

Oct.-May -- $1,100 to $2,000 per mo. DUNESCAPE REALTY - 219/872-0588.

HOUSE FOR RENT-OGDEN DUNES. Quiet semi-private beach commu-nity. 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.

CALL FOR RENTAL INFORMATIONMerrion & Associates Realtors 219-872-4000 or 866-496-1752

www.MerrionRealty.com HOUSE FOR RENT ON LAKE SHORE DRIVE

3/BR, 2BA. A/C. Frpl., W/D. Summer rentals avail. Also avail Sept thru May. $850/mo + util. Call 708/227-8756.

HOUSE FOR RENT LAKE SHORE DR. 4BR, 2BA,deck, lake views. All amenities. Select summer rentals avail.,also winter ’10-’11. $850/mo. + utilities. Call 708-349-0442.

CHARMING LONG BEACH TWO STORY HOMEStop 20 - Newly redone - 4/BR, 2/Bath. Furnished - No Pets.

Washer/dryer. 1/4 Block to beach. $850/mo + utilities.Avail Sept’09 - June ‘10 - Call 708/717-8883.

CHARMING VINTAGE MICHIANA HOME – ¼ blk. from lake, Stop 37. Furn., delightful décor, 3BR, 2BA. New beds & pillows, sleeps 8-9. C/A,

frpl, screen porch off lg. kitchen, deck off master BR, all util except phone. Avail 6/26-7/10; 8/7-8/21. For info email [email protected] /

Phone Judy 847-814-8215.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.

“BEACH HOUSE” at Stop 33. 2 blocks from beach. Charming décor, beautiful surroundings, 4BR, 2BA,

family room with fireplace. Patio, deck, sun porch. A/C, W/D. June thru September. No pets, no smoking. Call 708-784-9866.

SUMMER RENTAL – House on Stop 16 on the beach! 3BR, 2.5BA, A/C, W/D, gas BBQ, big deck, full frontage lake view! All linens, beach chairs &

towels. $2500/wk—add’l discount for June. Call 630-363-3176.LUXURY 4BR, 3.5BA for weekly rent $1,600/wk. Walk to beach, park and tennis in Michiana Shores. For details: e-mail [email protected] SHORES: Designer’s unique cottage with large, open 2-story living space. 2BR, 2BA. Can sleep 6. Large screened porch. Lovely ter-

race & garden, gourmet kitchen. W/D, AC, cable, TV/DVD, internet, stereo. All linens. 8 blks. to beautiful beaches. SAT to SAT rentals, $1,200 wk. +

security & cleaning chrg. Photos avail. A must see. 773-929-2295.LONG BEACH BEAUTIFUL LAKE FRONT HOME. 3BR, 2.5BA,

W/D, Cable, A/C. By the week or month. Please call Jim 773-405-9879.LONG BEACH EXECUTIVE HOUSE RENTAL, SUMMER 2010.

Stop 29, overlooking lake. Fantastic decks/views. 3BR, 2BA, A/C, W/D, cable TV, WIFI, WIFI internet, and more. NO PETS/NO SMOKING.

Choice weeks avail. as low as $2200/wk. 2WK & MNTH RATES Avail. VRBO #168866 or call 630-337-6220

MEMORIAL DAY AVAIL. COZY 2BR MICHIANA COTTAGE:Sleeps 4-5. Fieldstone Fireplace. A/C, screen porch, deck, grill. Near beach and park. $800 wkly. $135 daily. Monthly $2,900.

Last minute deals made if avail! 219-229-4806 or [email protected] for info or photos

BEAUTIFUL LONG BEACH POINTE TOWNHOUSE for rent. Corner unit. 2 lg. BR w/lg. closets. Lg. pool. All util. but electric

covered including cable. Yearly lease. Call 219-210-7691.Small, fully-equipped 2BR cottage at beautiful Saugany Lake,

Rolling Prairie, IN, available weekdays from Sunday 6 p.m. until Friday 2 p.m. $400.00; from Friday 6 p.m. until Sunday 2 p.m., $175.00.TV local

channels only, equipped to play DVDs/ One BR w/full bed; second BR w/bunk bed. Cottage 1-1/2 blks. from the lake. 219-778-9352.

CHARMING COTTAGE just blk. from great beach. Michiana Shores. 80 mins. from Chicago, recently modernized, wooded area, new appli-

ances, A/C, broadband, HDTV, bbq, 2 decks, 2BR, 2BA. Rental/wk. June-Sept. No pets, no smoking. 773-835-8345.

Photos: mintzdds.com/michianaHOUSE FOR LEASE at the Woodlands Development

(Tryon Rd., MC). 2BR, 2BA. Screened in porch, deck, W/D, vaulted ceiling, hrdwd. flrs. Use of pool, tennis ct., wooded setting.

$1700/mo. + util. 1 yr. lease. Call 312-670-6797.WOODLANDS COACH HOUSE (Tryon Rd., MC). 1BR, 1BA, hrdwd. flrs., granite counters, partial kitchen, wooded setting,

use of pool, tennis ct., etc. $550/mo. Call 312-670-6797.MICHIANA SHORES. 2.5 blk. to beach. Lg. 6BR family home. Great for family reunion, lg. yard. Avail. 6/13-6/26 $2500/wk.

Call 708-352-6787 or email [email protected] SHORES, IN. LOG CABIN IN THE WOODS.

3BR, 2BA, screen porch, C/A, W/D, fully updated cabin. Secluded, wooded and quiet. Lg. yard. Long or short term lease, furn. or unfurn.

NO PETS. Near tennis courts, park & beach. 219-898-9105.NEWLY REMODELED full equipped 1BR in Beverly Shores. A/C, W/D, grill, deck, Dish TV. Short walk to beach. Sleeps 4.

No pets. $750/wk. Avail. June-Sept. Call 219-871-0410.

RENTALS MICHIGANMICHIGAN, New Buffalo, Village of Grand Beach.

Lake front home. 3BR, just 42 steps down to this private beach on Lake MI. Enjoy sunsets from this lakeside deck. View property

on mysite.Verizon.net/greenrentals or call 708-212-1637.MICHIANA, 3767 Ponchartrain. 2BR, 1 blk. from lake. A/C. No pets. Avail. May-Oct.

$725/wk. Call 269-469-4749.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE For Sale one prime buildable lot in Michiana Shores Indiana located high and dry at the end of a short dead end road, this lot has the full view of the back woods and horse pasture; with city water, sewage, gas & elec.

Lot is 41.51x123.19 ft. Asking price #59,900.00. Call 219-874-8133.For sale prime buildable double lot in Michiana Shores Indiana locat-ed high and dry, in a very quiet location remote from the main road, with

city water, sewage, gas & elec. Double lot 40 ft.x120 ft. each, the two lots will be sold as one site. Asking price $129,900.00. Call 219-874-8133.

MICHIANA SHORES AREA, IN, 80 ft. x 130 ft. wooded bldg. sites. City sewer & water. $89,000. Broker/owner 239-283-2437.EXECUTIVE HOME FOR SALE on the lake in Long Beach.

Lg. open main level opens to large deck and beautiful private beach. 5BR, 3.5BA, granite countertops in kitchen and baths. Lower level

bar/family room newly renovated with granite tops and new cabinets. Call 708-361-5560 wkdays or 219-872-6363 wkends.

Friends of Library Ice Cream SocialSat., May 15, 2 p.m., MC Public LibraryThe Friends of the MC Public Library will have

an ice cream social and membership drive. Bubbles of Michigan City will provide free ice cream. Clowns Chips and Orky will provide balloon fun. Free and open to the public. Information at 873-3049.


Sometimes it’s fun just to read for the fun of it. You know, a story that doesn’t ask you to look for deep phil-osophical meanings or understand convoluted plots--just a chance to read a story for the pure enjoyment of it. Escapism with a capital E. Rev up the recliner, grab your favorite drink, and prepare to go somewhere else and be someone else just for several hundred pages or so. Like with this week’s book recommendation…

Lucid Intervals by Stuart Woods

Stone Barrington is the hero of eighteen books by Stuart Woods. Ob-viously he has staying power among loyal readers. And here’s why...

Stone is the envy of every man and the dream of every woman! He’s a jet-setting, legal eagle, out for adventure, man about town. And if that’s not enough, he’s smart, too.

He lives about his offi ce in New York City, has a sharp and every so loyal secretary, Joan, and an assortment of acquaintances ranging from weird to wicked, and naughty to nice. In other words, he’s one interesting character. Some of his adventures are of his own making and others are thrust upon him. Like this one...

Let’s start out at Elaine’s, Stone’s favorite eatery. He’s hanging with his old buddy Dino Bacchetti of the NYPD when in walks Herbie Fisher, the bane of Stone’s existence. He’s the nephew of a retired cop and old time friend. “Herbie Fisher, in Stone’s expe-rience, was a walking catastrophe.”

Herbie, however, has some good news for a change. Seems he just won the lottery for a cool thirty mil-lion, “approximately fourteen million, two” after taxes. Now he wants Stone for his lawyer. To prove it, he drops twenty bundles of hundred dollar bills on Stone’s table for a retainer. Stone wants nothing to do with Herbie personally or professionally and turns down his more than generous offer. That was just before the three bullets came whizzing through the restaurant’s window.

Right on the heels of the shooting incident walks in entanglement number two, a tall, red headed English beauty named Dame Felicity Devonshire, “a high offi cial of British intelligence” known to Stone in both the business and biblical sense. She also needs Stone’s help. Get in line, lady...

The next morning Stone discovers he is offi cially Herbie’s legal representation as the aforementioned million dollars has been given to secretary Joan who has quickly deposited it in the bank and paid off

all of Stone’s mounting bills. Stone is not happy. “You’ve sold my soul to the Devil.” Ah, but there is more to worry about than Herbie’s problems, which, by the way, include buying a haunted penthouse apartment. But that’s an-other problem for another day...

Right now Stone has a crazy Ital-ian woman stalking him and creep-ing out Joan by standing across the street from the offi ce for hours at a time. She’s Dolce Bianci, daughter of a powerful Mafi a boss and Stone’s ex-wife of about a minute...Never mind, she’s harmless unless she’s quit tak-ing her medicine...

Let’s get back to Felicity. She’s back in the States to do more than warm Stone’s bed. It seems she’s been

assigned to fi nd an ex-agent named Stanley Whites-tone who’s supposedly been seen in New York lately. It’s been twelve years since he left British intelli-gence, so what’s the big deal? Must be something important or they wouldn’t still be looking for him.

Enter Jim Hackett. He owns a very large pri-vate security fi rm and Felicity has reason to believe that he is really Stanley Whitestone. You know the drill: photographs are old, records are unreadable or missing, etc, etc. Maybe it’s just a gut feeling, but you know what they say about a woman’s intuition...

Stone manages to meet Jim Hackett and they make a good impression on each other. Stone is hard pressed to believe the man is who Felicity thinks he is, and matters are compounded when Hackett offers Stone a job with his company. Since he is al-ready “of counsel” to the law fi rm of Woodman and Weld, where he is very satisfi ed by the way, the offer is tempting but...

You can see what a complicated life our Stone Barrington lives! Wine, women, international es-pionage, and the occasional nut case keeps our boy hopping.

He’s smooth, glib, funny--no wonder he’s such a hit. His stories are exciting, sexy and humorous. What more do you want?

Stuart Woods is the author of more than forty books. His fi rst book, Chiefs, won the prestigious Edgar Award. Learn more about him at www.stu-artwoods.com

Till next time, happy reading!


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125 OAKDALE WAY THIS LARGE HOME on a double lot is only 3 blocks away from the beach! With 4 bedrooms and 3 baths, enjoy this summer with your family or overnight guests. A great limestone fi replace and wet bar allow you to entertain year-round $344,900

Get the tour this Sunday or call Michele for a private viewing 219-861-2073

46318 STATION ROAD GET A TOUR of the perfect summer home this Sunday! Move right in, then take a short walk to the beach or lounge by your inground pool. Spend the evenings in the kitchen that has ceramic tiling and newer stainless steel appliances, and on the cooler nights enjoy the stone fi replace in the Great Room. $446,000

Call Ed today!

319 EL PORTAL DRIVE COME OUT THIS SUNDAY to see this beautiful Cape Cod home. Nestled in Michiana Shores, this home boasts new carpeting, laminate fl ooring, light fi xtures, and stainless steel appliances! With 4 bedrooms, 2.75 baths, and 4+ garage, this home won’t be around much longer. $349,000

Call Ed for more info 219-898-6428

124 S MERRIVALE Enjoy your own adult sized tree house in this 3 bed, 4 bath hidden gem. Only a ten minute walk from the beach, this haven for Mother Nature has multiple decks for entertaining, a spacious enclosed porch for relaxing, and full-length windows throughout the home. $594,900

Come see Tricia this Sunday!

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UNIQUE BEACHSIDE CONDO. 3 levels, 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths. Newly updated including kitchen and appliances. Large deck and plenty of parking for guests. $825,000

CORNER LOT in Duneland Beach. Build your dream home. All permits needed. $69,500

NEW CONSTRUCTION just over the hill to the beach. Plans include 4 bedrooms, 4 baths. $85,000 allowance gives you choices in design. $399,900

PERFECT GETAWAY. Private Association beach, indoor pool and exercise room. Nothing to maintain. Just relax and enjoy. $275,000

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