volume 27, number 38 thursday, september 29, 2011 …volume 27, number 38 thursday, september 29,...

Volume 27, Number 38 Thursday, September 29, 2011

THE

Weekly Newspaper 911 Franklin StreetMichigan City, IN 46360

TM

Columbus Ships Touch Down in St. Joeby Wm. F. Keefe

Ships Continued on Page 2

It was a per-formance for the centuries, and Co-lumbus must have loved every clock-tick.

On the stroke of Monday, Septem-ber 12, 2011, two of Christopher Co-lumbus’ ships glid-ed up the St. Joe River for a week of Good Will mingling and educational powwowing with the general public.

An announce-ment said approxi-mately that “The replicas of the Nina and the Pinta will be docked at the Margaret Upton Arboretum, 280 Water St., until their departure early Sunday morning, Sep-tember 18.”

There they were, virtually in the shadow of St. Joe’s historic Whitcomb, hardly one hundred yards from the footprint of Explorer Incomparable Rene Robert Cavelier, Sieur de LaSalle. The crews of both ships were imitating the one-armed paperhanger, busily setting everything shipshape, de-knotting ropes, and so on.

This was Monday the 12th and the cleanup, rol-lup, tieup, and storeup was proceeding smoothly. The crews are coed--inclusive of variously aged young men and young women--and all seemed to have something to do.

And even while occupied they have time to an-swer questions. I’m the dummy who asks one: “There are fl ags, very attractive fl ags, at the tops of the Pinta’s masts. Each fl ag bears the letters F and Y with a cross in between. I can fi gure out the cross, but what do the letters represent?”

It was a young lady who answered. “Ferdinand and Is-abella.”

“Of course,” I said. “Ferdinand and Ysabella.”

The Cruising Replicas

For those who came in late, the replica Nina and Pinta are twenti-eth-century rec-reations of two of Christopher Co-lumbus’s three ships that carried the Admiral of the Ocean Sea and his

crews on his fi rst voyage of discovery. The year, of course, was 1492. Columbus discovered what histo-rians have baptized as The New World.

The third ship sailing west under Columbus’s guidance was the ill-fated Santa Maria. While all three ships--Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria--made New World landfalls, the Santa Maria ran aground and sank on Christmas Eve 1492 in Hispaniola.

The Columbus ships make a dramatic tandem when both pose for the camera with sails spread. (Columbus Foundation photo)

Shifting her position in the St. Joseph River, the Pinta has a broadside view of the Nina. (Keefe photo)

September 29, 2011THE

In Case Of Emergency, Dial

911THE 911 Franklin Street • Michigan City, IN 46360

219/879-0088 • FAX 219/879-8070e-mail: News/Articles - [email protected]: Classifieds - [email protected]

http://www.thebeacher.com/

Published and Printed byTHE BEACHER BUSINESS PRINTERS

Delivered weekly, free of charge to Birch Tree Farms, Duneland Beach, Grand Beach, Hidden Shores, Long Beach, Michiana Shores, Michiana MI and Shoreland Hills. The Beacher is also delivered to public places in Michigan City, New Buffalo, LaPorte and Sheridan Beach.

PRINTED WITH

Trademark of American Soybean Association

TM

Ships Continued from Page 1

Hispaniola is the island in the West Indies that is divided between Haiti and the Dominican Republic.

As the Columbus Foundation, sponsor of the vis-iting replicas, reports, Columbus had equally nega-tive luck with the Pinta. “The Pinta returned home (from the fi rst voyage) and disappeared from his-tory without a trace,” notes the Foundation.

On its 2011 Nina-Pinta schedule the Columbus Foundation wrote plans for 25 “ports of call,” or stops like St. Joe.

The replica Pinta joins the replica Nina on the 2011 schedule, now nearly done. The fi rst stop for the two “museum ships” took both to Fort Walton Beach, Florida on March 24. They dock together, work in tandem.

From St. Joseph on September 18 the replicas were to head to Illinois for the fi rst of six stops that will close out the 2011 schedule. The Illinois visit would take the ships to Peoria.

The year’s fi nal fi ve appointments for the muse-um ships in 2011 will be Grafton, Illinois; Memphis, Tennessee; Pine Bluff and Fort Smith, Arkansas, and Muskogee, Oklahoma.

A 500-year AnniversaryThe Columbus Foundation was formed in 1986 in

the Virgin Islands at a time when the 500th anni-versary of Columbus’s “discovery” of America was a mere six years in the crystal ball. It seemed prob-able at that time that the anniversary would ignite a millennial celebration supplemented by fl ourishes

Sailing ships utilize lines and cables of many sizes. Making sure a rope on the Nina has no kinks are two members of the crew. (Keefe photo)

of trumpets, picnics, fl ights of jets, fl ying colors and Te Deums.

The 500th birthday turned out to be a non-event by the Foundation’s standards. The plan to build and promote replicas of all three of Columbus’s fi rst-voyage fl eet went overboard.

The foundation discovered an American engineer and maritime historian named John Patrick Sars-fi eld. The engineer had discovered a group of mas-ter shipbuilders in Bahia, Brazil who used design and construction techniques dating back to the fi f-teenth century.

The Sarsfi eld Nina became the Foundation’s fi rst fl oating emissary. Sixteen years later, the Pinta emerged from the shipyard that had produced the Nina.

They have slightly different dimensions, but both, says the Foundation, are historically accurate repli-cas of fi fteenth century caravels. Their dimensions:

Nina PintaLength 65 feet Length 85 feetBeam 18 feet Beam 24 feetDraft 7 feet Draft 7 feetSail area 1919 s.f. Sail area 4,000 s.f.Weight 80 tons Weight 101 tons

In the Age of Discovery, the caravel was the ship of choice for both Spanish and Portuguese explor-ers. The caravel’s advantages were speed, a shallow draft, and maneuverability. Caravels could also be used as cargo carriers, warships, patrol boats, and even pirate ships.

Crew members assigned to the Nina and the Pinta have a moment free while they await new instructions during their Monday, September 12

inaugural day in St. Joseph. (Keefe photo)

September 29, 2011 THE

Ships Continued on Page 4

The Welcoming DaysDocked for a week where they can place gang-

planks and let their hospitality show, the crews of the Nina and the Pinta become the reception com-mittees. Accustomed to working with visitors who want to know just everything having to do with the job of a sailor, they fi nd their training invaluable. The questions fl ow. What are shrouds? Is it hard to “make sail?” Can you eat regularly? Do you really work six days out of seven? Do you often have to sail for days at a time with no land in sight?

Preparations are under way on the Pinta for the crowds expected on September 13. The crew members are hoisting a gangplank into position

so that visitors can board without diffi culty. (Keefe photo)

The crew members eat it up. This is what they were hired to do. Not only do they answer questions as the local citizens come to view and often visit on board the two monuments to Admiral Columbus. As crew members, the young men and women have mastered the lingo. They show visitors the galley, the forward hold is where the sleeping quarters are. They show their bench and hanging bunks. Because the ships are fl oating museums, they may point vis-itors also to the trinkets and treasures that are for sale, in general promoting the gift shop and even specifi c items like T-shirts, postcards, pictures, col-oring books, hats, mugs, magnets.

Columbus would be proud of these crew mem-bers. Working 10-hour days, six days a week, they may be the ideal choices to embody the mystique and indomitable spirit that, one suspects, must in-habit the two ships with names like Nina and Pinta.

No one is surprised to learn that Nina was Admi-ral Columbus’s favorite ship. For one thing, she sur-vived during the fi rst Columbus voyage and stood ready to bring Columbus safely home. She accompa-nied the grand fl eet of the second voyage, and was there for Columbus to select her out of seventeen ships to be his fl agship on an exploratory voyage to Cuba.

There is more. The Nina was the only vessel in West Indian waters to survive the hurricane of 1495. She performed other feats.

Celebrate Women!Join us October 4, at Blue Chip for the 10th Annual Women’s Fair™

For the 10th consecutive year IU Health

La Porte Hospital will host Women’s Fair—a

day for women to gather, mingle and explore

the various women’s services in our region. A

day to celebrate women, learn about health

options and take advantage of a gathering

of more than 30 area businesses and over

2000 women. Women’s Fair offers free health

screenings, presentations, demonstrations,

give-aways, health information and more. Stop

by between 2 pm–7 pm on October 4th at Blue

Chip to learn about opportunities for yourself

and your family.

iuhealth.org/laporte


Ships Continued from Page 3

Her replica inherited her soul and sense. In De-cember 1991, newly minted in Brazil, the Nina left to sail to Costa Rica on a 4,000-mile unescorted maiden voyage to take part in the production of a movie.

The Nina presents a beautiful sight under full sail and fair winds. (Columbus Fondation photo)

Sunset Coast Writers One-Day RetreatSunset Coast Writers will offer a one-day writing

retreat in Michigan City on Sat., Oct. 22, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (central time). Cost is $75 (lunch included).

To download a fl yer or registration form, visit www.sunsetcoastwriters.com/blog/workshops.

For more information, visit www.sunsetcoastwriters.com or contact Barbara Simpson at [email protected] or 269-519-2484.

Duneland Weavers’ GuildExplore how you can use color, texture and de-

sign to create something unique and beautiful. The Duneland Weavers’ Guild will host an open house, Sat., Oct. 8th, at the Westchester Public Library Annex, 100 West Indiana St., Chesterton, Indiana.

The Guild will have a program at the usual time (10 a.m.-noon): Hands on Warping a Loom from Beginning to End. See photo of weaving in prog-ress online at the Guild’s website: www.duneland-weaversguild.org

An afternoon open house (1-4 p.m.) will follow the meeting, featuring weaving, spinning and knitting. The public is invited to come and learn more about these crafts and try them out. For more informa-tion contact Chris Acton, cell: 630-452-9098, or e-mail: [email protected]

Located at Beautiful Briar Leaf Golf Course, convenient to major highways

and first class attractions.

Imagine…enjoying the best life has to offer-

maintenance free living on a beautiful golf course

Office Hours:Fri.-Mon.

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM CSTLocated Between LaPorte and

New Buffalo at Briar Leaf Golf Course off SR 39

219-851-0008www.VillasOfBriarLeaf.com

Located Between LaPorte and New Buffalo atBriar Leaf Golf Course off SR 39.

Features Include: Golf Course Setting, Hardwood Floors, Custom Cabinets and Granite Countertops throughout Home, Bright and Spacious,

Masonry Fireplace, Open Concept Floor Plans, Full Basements, Two Car Attached Garage, PVC Decks, and Beautifully Designed Interiors.

Starting at $279,900

• No Mowing the Lawn!• No Shoveling!• Friendly Neighbors• Extraordinary Storage• Beautiful Landscaping• Convenient to all of Michiana

and Chicago• Country Club and Park Like

Setting• Unsurpassed Quality• Dramatic Touches• Maintenance Free Living• 1700 to 3800 SF • Ranch and Two Story Floor

Plans

• Townhomes are Like Custom Homes

• Premier Community in Michiana

• Bright and Spacious• Clubroom that is Rentable for

Private Parties• Walking Distance to Portofino

Grill• City Water and Sewer• Granite Kitchen and Bath• Masonry Fireplace• Full Basements

Check Out These Amazing Amenities!


Shirl Bacztub, GRI 219/874-5642Judi Donaldson, GRI 219/879-1411Jamie Follmer 219/851-2164

Ellen Holloway, GRI 219/878-3721Susan Kelley*, CRS 219/874-5610Tina Kelly 219/873-3680

Karen Kmiecik, GRI 219/210-0494Daiva Mockaitis, GRI 219/670-0982Randy Novak, ABR, CRS, e-Pro, GRI 219/877-7069

Barb Pinks 219/325-0006Nancy Rusboldt, ABR, e-Pro, GRI, SFR 219/861-9407Pat Tym*, ABR, CRS, GRI, SRES 219/210-0324

*Licensed in Indiana and Michigan

Micky GallasABR, CRB, CRS, e-PRO,

GRI, SRESCell 219/861-6012

123 CRS

T

Micky Gallas Properties(219) 874-7070

1-800-680-9682

www.MickyGallasProperties.com

501 N. Whittaker St. #5 • New Buffalo$425,000

2 bedrooms, 2 baths. Hardwood floors with distressed finish & warm colors throughout. Kitchen has granite counters & stainless appliances. Living room with stone fascia gas fireplace & glass doors to new deck. Everything redone in last 5 years. 40’ boat slip included. Harbor Pointe has its own pool & picnic facilities to enjoy.

2409 St. Lawrence Ave. • Long Beach$349,000

3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Living room with fireplace & is open to loft above. Large family room that includes room for dining. Master bedroom suite with adjoining loft, French doors to deck, walk-in closet & private bath that has jetted tub & separate shower. This home offers more room than it looks from the exterior. Just one block to the beach.

A Harvest of Features

320 Maplewood Dr. • Shoreland Hills$299,000

4 bedrooms, 2 baths. Living room with fireplace & is open to the dining room with sliders to the multi-level deck. Hardwood floors throughout main floor. Rec room, bedroom, full bathroom & laundry on the lower level. Completely remodeled, fresh, bright & inviting home in pristine condition.Shoreland Hills beach club, 4 blocks to the beach.

2010 Melrose Drive • Long Beach$199,000

3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Living room with fireplace & is open to the dining room. Large screened porch with fan. Enclosed porch that could be used for a sitting room. Located on a quiet street, this lovely home is close to a park & walking distance to the beach. Nice house for your summer enjoyment & also has great rental potential as an investment.

NEW PRICE

NEW PRICE


National Talk-Like-a-Pirate Day Sept. 19

How to Be Speakin’ Pirate-LikeAaarr - means almost anything, use it oftenAarrgh - what ye say when ye stub ye toeAhoy - heyAvast - stopAye - yesBe - is or areBuccaneer - a pirateBy the powers! - an exclamation, uttered by Long John

Silver in Treasure Island Davy Jones’ Locker - the bottom o’ the seaDoubloons - pieces of goldGrog - a pirate’s favorite drinkJolly Roger - the skull and crossbones, the pirate fl agLandlubber - a “land lover” not used to life at sea

Lily-livered - scaredLoot - treasureMatey - a shipmate or friendMe Hearty - a friend or shipmateMe - myScallywag - a bad person, a scoundrelScurvy dog! - a fi ne insult!Shiver Me Timbers! - a loud exclamation of surpriseSwashbucklin’ - fi ghtin’ and carousin’ on the high seas!Thar - the opposite of “here.”Walk the Plank - this one be obvious, don’t ye think?Ye - you or yourYo-ho-ho - pirate laughter

Avast Me Hardies, Arrrrgggghhhh!Notre Dame 3rd graders and kindergartners celebrated Pirate Day with many educational activities and

lots of just plain fun.After the children practiced to “Pirate Expressions” (e.g. Shiver Me Timbers, etc.) they were asked to

write a story incorporating the terms they had learned into it. Then they designed their own treasure maps and pirate hats. (Some of the scalawags even tried to raid the N.D. Treasure Box.)

The children then read pirate stories to the kindergartners and enjoyed pirate snacks with them.In the afternoon the children completed the day by doing “pirate math” (arrgghh!) and discussed why

even pirates with only one eye were dangerous.At the end of the day those students who were neither lily-livered nor landlubbers went home as very

contented and happy pirates. ----submitted by Ellie Parkerson, 3rd grade teacher, Notre Dame Elementary School

AHOY MATEYS!! The 3rd Grade class

Will Ruszkowski, Mary Kate Bobillo read pirate books together. Yo-ho-ho.

(l-r): Stella Cavinder, Laura Kearney, Esther Fielder


2424 Franklin Street · Michigan City, Indiana · (219) 872-0626

For detailed information on these and other fine propertiesVisit www.ColdwellBankerOnline.com

Mortgage877-202-8618

Title Services219-322-2257

Concierge800-493-1181

Relocation800-982-0909

Commercial800-838-7922

Previews888-572-Home

©2006 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity . Owned And Operated By NRT Incorporated.

220 Arndt Street, Michigan CityEnjoy 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and amenities galore within walking distance to Lake Michigan. This 2 story home offers a balcony that overlooks the living room with Pergo flooring. Ceramic flooring in kitchen & baths, fireplace, skylights, sliders to deck, large pa-tio and beautiful landscaping are just a few special things this home has to offer. This one is a must see! $248,000

140 Glidden, Long BeachHilltop Moon Valley Lodge with panoramic views of-fers over 1300 sq ft of finished space. Just 2 blocks to the beach the interior upgrading, neutral décor and wood floors will welcome you. The lower level offers a family room, bedroom & bath. Walkout basement with 2 storage rooms. Enjoy lake breezes, sunrises & sun-sets. A bonus buildable lot being sold with property! $399,000

2000 Golden Gate, Long BeachCustom built home on corner lot just steps to Stop 20 beach that offers almost 5000 sq ft of living space. There’s an eat-in kitchen, formal dining, family room, parlor, full finished basement, finished third floor walk up attic, plus large lofted office above attached 2 car garage. The master suite is perfect. So many amenities…hard-wood floors, fireplace, dual staircases, whirlpool tubs, zoned cen-tral air & heat, Wrap around front porch and much, much more! $699,000

PRICE REDUCED


Polish-American Cultural Society The Polish-American Cultural Society of North-

west Indiana will meet at 5 p.m., Oct. 5th at the Portage Public Library, 2665 Irving St., in Portage.

Informal discussion of Polish-related topics fol-lows the Polish language session. If you wish to order a textbook ($5 each), phone Theresa Child at 219-464-1369.

The Nest Series Opens at Fernwood Sharon Beals’ exhibit, The Nest Series,

opens in Fernwood’s Gallery October 2.Large format, high resolution nest photos of

California artist Sharon Beals will be on display in Fernwood’s Gallery from Oct. 2 through Nov. 13. The

exhibit contains thirty breath-taking bird nest photographs captured against a dramatic black background. Beals com-piled her nest photos into a new book, Nests: Fifty Nests and the Birds That Built Them, released in the spring and available for purchase in

Fernwood’s gift shop. Beals will be at Fernwood on Friday, October 21 at 6:30 p.m. MI time, for a wine and cheese event, lecture, and book signing. The fee for the lecture is $30 (Members $25); advance regis-tration is required. On Sat., Oct. 22, meet Beals in the Gallery between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m.; free with paid Fernwood admission.

Beals became interested in bird migration and habitat preservation and restoration after reading the book Living on the Wind by Scott Wieden-sal. This led to the wonder of birds’ nests as architectural feats that contain botanical evidence of the habitat in which they are built. The Nest Series has been created using specimen nests and eggs, dating from the 1800s to present day, from collections in The California Academy of Sciences, the Museum of Vertebrate Zoology, and the Western Foundation of Vertebrate Zoology.

Beals’ work has been featured in Audubon Maga-zine, Scientifi c American, and can be found in pri-vate and public collections throughout California and beyond.

Berrien Birding Club is a sponsor the for the Beals’ lecture and book signing on Fri., Oct. 21. If you or your organization is interested in sponsor-ing this very special event, please contact Fernwood today.

Phone Fernwood at 269.695.6491 to register. Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve, 13988 Range Line Rd., Niles, MI. www.fernwoodbotanical.org

Prayer to the Blessed Virgin(Never known to fail.)Oh, most beautiful fl ower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh, Star of the `Sea, help me and show me, herein you are my mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth! I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in

this necessity. There are none that can withstand your power. Oh, show me herein you are my mother. Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3x). Holy Mother, I place this cause in your hands (3x). Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads so that I can attain my goal. You who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me and that in all instances in my life you are with me. I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things as you confi rm once again that I never want to be separated from you in Eternal Glory. Thank you for your mercy toward me and mine. The person must say this prayer 3 consecutive days. After 3 days, the request will be granted. This prayer must be published after the favor is granted.

OPEN DAILY BREAKFAST & LUNCHEVENING HOURS ON WEEKENDS

CLOSED WEDNESDAYS ~ WIFI AVAILABLELARGER PARTIES WELCOME WITH PRIOR ARRANGEMENTS

16090 RED ARROW HIGHWAY • UNION PIER, MIWWW.PUMPERNICKELINN.COM

269-469-1200

CASUAL CHEF CAFÉ

PUMPERNICKEL INN

“THE SOUP PLACE”Handcrafted Soups, Chowders, and Chili

served daily as well as Creative Salads, Pastas, and Sandwiches. Orders are constructed to order and we offer a large selection of

vegetarian soups and entrees

We serve award winning Italian Ice Cream (Gelato) and Sorbet (Italian Ice)

24 Delectable and Unique Flavors

CASUAL, adj., relaxed, informal, homelike

CHEF, n., magician who creates fantastic meals rife with simplicity, succulence and professional care.

CAFÉ, n., dining establishment, gathering place, not fast food or pretentious


Serving LaPorte County For 33 Years. Let Our Experience Work For You!

302 LAKE SHORE DRIVEMICHIGAN CITY

Completely remodeled 5 bedrooms, 2 bath, 2 story home. Located in Sheridan Beach on the corner of Lake Shore Drive and California, a block from the beach and 2 blocks from Washington Park.Larry Middleton @ 874.2121 ext. 19

102 RUE DU LAC WESTMICHIGAN CITY

2492 sq. ft. hideaway near Lake Michigan built on a sandy dune. 3 bedroom, 3 bath low maintenance 2 story offers all the com-forts for entertaining or simply relaxing.

Kathy Sass @ 575.1266

40 MARINE DRIVE, #D8MICHIGAN CITY

Price below similar units. 10 x 17 balco-ny with views of Trail Creek, Lake Michi-gan, Washington Park and B&E Marina. Complex has pool, tennis & a 50’ dock.

Roger Miller @ 873.7930

9 ST. ANDREWS DRIVEMICHIGAN CITY

Fantastic condo on Long Beach Golf Course, close to Lake Michigan. Complete-ly renovated in 2007. Too many new fea-tures to mention, must see! Truly like new!

Larry Middleton @ 874.2121

2218 ISLAND DRIVE MICHIGAN CITY

Ready to move in 2 bedroom condo! All new carpet, new kitchen flooring, professionally painted, updated master bath, den, large eat in kitchen with new cabi-nets. Condo is 1666 square feet with views of Lake Clare! Easy affordable living…excellent location!

100 LAKE SHORE DRIVE #606 MICHIGAN CITY

Fantastic view overlooking Lake Michigan from the private balcony of this BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED 3 bedroom 2 bath condo located in the private gated community of Dunescape. Come home & RELAX!!! Pat Mathews-Janasiak @ 871.9385

40 MARINE DRIVE #6MICHIGAN CITY

One owner condo features 2 bedrooms, 2 baths which has had recent renovation. Fireplace, all appliances, security gate and 50’ boat slip. The view is unbelievable!

Dianne Phegley @ 874.1769

$159,900 $194,800 $789,000

1 ROYAL TROON DRIVEMICHIGAN CITY

2 bedroom plus den, 2 bath condo located in St. An-drews Village near Lake Michigan beaches. Enjoy the carefree lifestyle & association pool this summer instead of spending your free time doing yard work! Pat Mathews-Janasiak @ 871.938

208 PINEWOOD DRIVEMICHIGAN CITY

Updated bi-level in Michiana Shores & walking distance to beaches of Lake Michigan! New kitch-en w/all appliances, new windows & new bath-room. Extra large 2 car garage w/huge loft storage.

Pam Kieft @ 878.3070

$246,900 REDUCED $269,000

$299,000 $299,000

331 CHILDERS LANEBEACHWALK RESORT

Great furnished beach house. Whimsical colors & design imitates South Beach 2 lev-els of covered porches & private rear patio perfect for summer living on Lake Michigan.

Bonnie Meyer @ 874.2000

1711 ROSAMOND AVENUELONG BEACH

Close to Lake Michigan’s Stop 18. Well maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bath, raised ranch that sleeps 9. The bright cheerful living area, with stone fireplace, opens to very private deck with hot tub.

Amy Wagner @ 878.3175 or Bonnie Meyer @ 874.2000

4049 CREEK DRIVENEW BUFFALO, MI

3 bedroom, 2 bath 2005 Cape Cod with Lake Mich-igan association beach. Rear decks & screened porch encourage private outdoor living. Perfect size for year-round or seasonal living.

Bonnie Meyer @ 874.2000

$299,900 $325,000 $332,000 $429,000

$197,700 $204,900


St. Stan’s Annual Harvest MarketSt. Stanislaus Kostka (Michigan City, IN) is hold-

ing their Annual Harvest Market on Sat., Oct. 1st, 9 to 11 a.m., in the parish parking lot (corner of Ann & Washington Streets).

Items for purchase include Polish sausage, piero-gi, homemade baked goods, jams and jellies, and more. In case of rain, the event will be held indoors at the church’s John Paul II Center. For more infor-mation, phone 219-879-9281.

10th Annual Women’s FairWomen’s Fair® offers the public new wellness

screenings, exhibits and presentations on Tues., Oct. 4 from 2-7 p.m. at the Blue Chip Stardust Event Center in Michigan City.

The largest women’s event in La Porte County, Women’s Fair® is presented by Indiana Universi-ty Health La Porte Hospital. In its 10th successful year, the annual health fair is free and open to the public. No tickets or registration are required for this event.

More than 30 informative exhibits from regional businesses and organizations provide a variety of goods and information from jewelry to insurance plus health and wellness information from sev-eral key areas representing IU Health La Porte Hospital. Included in this year’s exhibits are the da Vinci® Robotic and Sensei® X Robotic Surgical Systems, where attendees may operate the state-of-the-art surgical robots and learn the benefi ts of the minimally invasive technology from the local physi-cians who use them.

In addition, participants are offered several free screenings, including: clinical breast exams, hear-ing, oral cancer, glucose, bone density, blood pres-sure and core strength assessment. A fl u vaccine, to protect against the seasonal fl u, will also be avail-able at a discounted price of $25; or the pneumonia shot for $70.

Educational presentations include: •3 p.m. – Queen of Hearts; Her Personal Story,

by Sue Chlebek•4 p.m. – Migraines and Botox®, by Dr. Ibrahim,

Neurologist•5 p.m. – New Technology in Women’s Care, Drs.

Ellis and Taylor, OB/GYN•6 p.m. – Power of Prevention, by Lynn Zeiler, BSFor the 10th Annual Women’s Fair® the major

media sponsor is the WSBT radio family includ-ing Sunny 101.5, Oldies 94.3, Real Country 99.9 and Newsradio 960 AM. Also supporting this year’s event is the Centre for Contemporary Dentistry and Miller’s Merry Manor.

More at 219.326.2516, email [email protected] or visit www.iuhealth.org/laporte

The Framing Station912 Franklin, Michigan City • (219) 879-2115

Tues. - Fri. 9 to 5 • Sat. 10 to 4

Area’s largest selection of South Shore Posters

a y r

VOTED AREA’S BEST FRAME SHOP

2nd Annual Fall Fandango October 22nd 7-10PM Check website for details


DONNA HOFMANN

Coldwell Banker Residential BrokeragePorter County Office

[email protected]

RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGEPreview these and other fine properties online at www.dhofmann.com

Indiana Dunes

BEVERLY SHORES. Stunning lakefront beach home. Inspired by Dwell, designed by Filaramo Talsma. Modern, sleek, sophisticated. Blt. in 2009. Open plan w/high end finishes and amazing Lake Mich and woodland views from every room. 3 bdrms, each w/outdoor space, 3 baths, 3 fireplaces. Custom cabinetry & steel staircase. Glazed concrete flrg w/radiant heat. Decks, flagstone patio. Intimate and inspiring $1,195,000

BEVERLY SHORES. If you are looking for a private get-away w/fabulous Lake Mich views, you’ll want to see this home. An open plan w/2 bedrooms/2 baths, den, large screened porch & plenty of space to expand if you feel the need. Surrounded by the unspoiled beauty of the Indiana Dunes and just steps to a truly wonderful beach. $959,000

BEVERLY SHORES. 7 So. Underwood. Walls of glass & skylites offer sundrenched spaces and fabulous 360 degree views of the woodlands that surround this remarkable contemporary. Spacious LR w/fireplace, dining to seat 12+, GREAT chef’s kitchen, private master w/den, huge fam rm & 2 guest bdrms. Scrnd porch, balcony & patio. Half blk to beach. I think you’ll love this place! $595,000

BEVERLY SHORES. A sanctuary for the creative spirit. Woods & gardens surround this beautifully maintained home w/a history. One of the original Bartlett stucco homes w/lodge-like addition. Great rm w/massive fireplace, living/dining rm surrounded by windows, galley kit w/skylite, master w/zen inspired bath, 2 guest bdrms & finished walk-out basement. Artist studio & showroom w/heat/air, exhaust, skylites. 2 blks to beach. $649,900

BEVERLY SHORES. Sweet Chicago loft style contemporary. Post & Beam, 2 story beamed ceiling, 2 bdrms/2 baths/2 lofts. Maple flooring. Stainless steel & granite galley kitchen. One block to beach $359,000

BEVERLY SHORES. 112 Neptune. Charming newly expanded & completely transformed into a spacious, comfortable, open flr plan. Great rm w/soaring beam ceiling, walls of windows, oak flrg, fab kit & dining area w/firepl. First flr office & guest bdrm. Intimate master suite w/sitting area & lrg walk-in closet. Lower level fam rm w/firepl, guest qtrs. A touch of prairie style blends old w/new. Screen house, koi pond, balconies, deck & patio. 1.6 wooded acres. Gorgeous landscaping. Overlooking Lithuanica Park and short walk to beach. What’s not to love? $759,000

PORTER BEACH. Porter Beach. Stanley Tigerman’s infamous Daisy House. The BEST unobstructed view of the Lake & Chgo skyline. Sculpured walls & windows create an interesting flow thru 2 levels of finished living space. Exposed ductwork, pine paneled curving walls, elevated kitchen. 3 bdrms/3 baths. Den w/fireplace. Every room has waterview. OWNER SAYS SELL! $650,000

DUNE ACRES. Incredibly private lakefront home on 3.5 acres of beach & water frontage. A family compound in every sense of the word. Spacious vintage brick Tudor surrounded by grassy lawns & woods, dramatic Chgo skyline views, riparian rights to waters edge, screen beach house, detached 3 car garage w/studio & apt upstrs. Charming, spacious, private. PRICE JUST REDUCED....$1,999,000

Voted # 1 Real Estate Agent In

NWIndiana 2011

OPEN HOUSE Sundays

1-4 pm

NEW LISTING

OPEN Sundays 1-4 pmPENDING

PENDING

PENDING


Canadian Duo at Acorn TheaterThursday, September 29 8 p.m. MI timeAcorn Theater, 107 Generations Dr., Three Oaks,

MI. Tickets are $15; reserve at 269/756-3879 or www.acorntheater.com

Canadian folk-pop duo Dala has signed with Compass Records for their fi rst national release “Everyone Is Someone.” Drawing upon infl uences like The Beatles, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young and Bob Dylan, Dala write songs that are both catchy and insightful. Amanda’s ethereal soprano voice blends seamlessly with Sheila’s velvety alto, creating the lush harmonies that have become their trademark. No strangers to the festival scene, they have made recent appearances at The New Orleans Jazz Fes-tival, The Newport Folk Festival, The Edmonton Folk Festival, Falcon Ridge Folk Festival, and Cali-fornia’s Strawberry Festival.

Amanda Walther and Sheila Carabine of Dala (the duo’s name was formed by combining the two last letters of each artist’s name) have come a long way in a short time. The two best friends, who met in their high school music class and wrote their fi rst song together in 2002, have since performed at Toronto’s legendary Massey Hall a total of seven times. With rave reviews from the media and the award for Best Folk Group from the Toronto Music Awards, these Canadian darlings are poised to ex-pand the audience for their fresh brand of acoustic pop music.

Heston Supper Club | 2003 E. 1000 N | La Porte, IN219.778.2938 | www.HestonSupperClub.com

Come Hungry!

Open NightlyMonday -Friday 4:30 - 10 p.m. (central time)

Saturday 4-10 p.m. | Sunday 3-8 p.m.

$15 Daily FeaturesEarly Bird Sunday

Petite Cut Prime Rib (3-5 p.m.)

Ribeye Monday12 oz. Center Cut Ribeye

Steak Tuesday6 oz. Filet Mignon or 12 oz. New York Strip

“Walleye” WednesdayLake Perch, Canadian Walleye

or Supper Club Frog Legs

Barbeque ThursdayBBQ Baby Back Ribs or

House Smoked Beef Brisket

Fish Fry Friday - $17Lake Perch, Canadian Walleye or

Lake Superior Whitefi sh

For men & women: Bed Stu, Sanuk, El Naturalista, Camper, Birkenstock, Ugg Australia, Lovely People, Gentle Souls, Frye, Yellow Box, Poetic License, Toms

Social Sciences Colloquium at PNCPurdue University North

Central will present a So-cial Sciences Colloquium with Dr. Kim Scipes, asso-ciate professor of Sociology, speaking about “U.S. Energy Consumption and Global Climate Change: Are They Connected?” on Oct. 5, from 10-11 a.m. in the Library-Student-Faculty Building Assembly Hall, Room 02. The event is free and open to the public.

Scipes explains his topic, “The United States is the world’s foremost national consumer of ener-gy. At the same time, global climate change (also known as global warming) is real and getting worse. Using current knowledge, mankind has about 20 years to make necessary changes, or the possibility of planetary human, plant and animal extinction in the next century becomes more likely. Are these two factors connected? And if so, what does this mean for our society?”

Scipes has been teaching “Sociology of the Envi-ronment” at PNC since Spring 2006.


RENTALS ~ SALES ~ RENTALS ~ SALES ~ RENTALS ~ SALES ~ RENTALS

Fitness Centerwith Pool

Gated EntryPrivate Beach

Low monthly assessment.Relax and rejuvenate!

This “Great Escape” has it all with 3 bedrooms & 2.5 baths, oak hardwood floors, 9 ft. ceilings with cathedral ceiling in upper bedrooms. Huge deck overlooking Dunes and Lake, 2 car garage, screened porch, gas fireplace, laundry station on upper level, ceiling fans, intercom system, granite kitchen and much more! $265,000

Rebecca Miller Judy Crawford Judith Dillon-Farley Broker/Owner Realtor Realtor

Specialists in Beach Area Condominiums!(219) 872-0588 • (800) 578-6777

6

M

ULTIPLE LISTING SERV

ICE

OFLAPORTECOUNTY INC.

REALTY


Barker Guild MeetingBarker Guild will meet Wed., Oct. 5, 7 p.m., at

Barker Mansion, 631 Washington St., Michigan City. Visitors are welcome to attend.

Gloria Arndt and Lori Sensow, antique dealers, will share their knowledge about items brought to the meeting.

The display “Vignettes in the Life of Harriet Col-fax” continues through October 5. It can be seen during guided tours given at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 1 p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturday and Sunday at noon and 2 p.m.

Kids on Stage Glee ClubKids on Stage Glee Club, under the direction

of Doug Fordyce, will perform at the Box Factory for the Arts on Saturday, Oct. 1, at 8 p m. MI time. Tickets at the door are $8 general admission; $6 students and seniors; and free for children 12 and under.

Kids On Stage Glee Club is a group of 18 talented teenage performers who bring high energy enter-tainment in the form of contemporary musical num-bers choreography and comedic skits. The group will perform a number of songs from the hit televi-sion show “Glee” as well as other popular numbers of today and yesterday. Musical numbers include Don’t Stop Believin’, I Gotta Feelin’ by Black Eyed Peas, 21 Guns from American Idiot by Green Day, Stuck Like Glue by Sugarland and Viva La Diva!, a rousing mash of tunes by Lady Gaga, Madonna and Britney Spears. KOS Glee Club will also perform a number of delightfully funny comedy sketches im-provised and written by the kids in the group.

KOS Glee Club is composed of Middle and High School students from eight different area schools. The group is directed by Doug Fordyce, owner and director of Kids On Stage, an award winning lo-cal children’s theatre company. Choreographer for the group is Allie Hoyt, a second year student at Hope College. Kids On Stage Glee Club promises an amusing, charming experience that will keep you engaged from beginning to end.

For more on this and other Box Factory events, visit www.boxfactoryforthearts.org and on Face-book or phone the Box offi ce at 269-983-3688.


Offer not valid Labor Day Weekend. Expires 1/1/2012

B-FA

LL

FREE Parking, Rain or shine. Located on CR 1000 N(East of SR 39)219-778-2783 Sundays

Museum Grounds open Sundays Only 12:00 (noon) until 5:00pm CDT

Hesston Steam Museum.

Bringing families together.

Bringing history to life.

Discount Coupon! Bring this ad for one FREE children’s train ride with one paid adult ticket, one free ticket per visit.

Ride the rails into yesteryear behind genuine coal burning steam locomotives. Explore the world of the steam engine and enjoy a day in the country.

Three scenic railroads steam up every Sunday and holidays. Trains take visitors though deep woods, around lakes and farm fields. Great for children of all ages.

Shop The Depot Store for great gifts and mementos and have a delicious picnic lunch in our park like setting.

end E pi s 1/1/2012 ALL

e.

Bring this ad forride with one ticket per visit.

g

1000 N

ROUTE 20

ROUTE 39

FAIL ROAD

ROUTE 12

I-94 (exit 1)

HESSTONSTEAMMUSEUMLOOK FOR OURBILLBOARD!

NEW BUFFALO

INDIANA TOLL RD (exit 49)LaPORTE

☛

LAKE MICHIGAN

Family fun close to home, every Sunday this Fall.

History that moves you.

hesston.orgVisit us online


Fall Harvest Days At Riverside MarketOn Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 1 & 2nd, Riverside

Market will have their Annual Fall Harvest Festi-val.

The Fall Harvest Festival will have a live radio broadcast on Saturday morning from WIMS radio, fall decorations, artisan breads, baked goods, gift ideas, Fall produce, antiques, and live music on both days. The festival’s musical entertainment on both days, features the Steve and Mary Show on Saturday, and local Grammy Contender Keenan Baxter, on keyboards from Valparaiso on Sunday from noon-2 p.m. The market is located at 234 E. 2nd St., in Michigan City, (or Hwy 12 & Hwy 35) with their entrance located just south of Galveston Steakhouse.

The market is open from Memorial weekend to Oct. 16th. Riverside boasts a wide variety of vendors from local artisans to a mix of vendors, from fruits and vegetables to crafters, fl owers, coffees, herbs, homemade jam and breads and food vendors, jew-elry, purses, and much more. Local organic meats, organic eggs, and homemade sausage are just some of the specialty food items. The market is now open only two days: Saturday 9 a.m.-2 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

For those of you that have not visited Riverside Market this year, there are several interesting and unusual vendors. Beach Bum Jewels with authen-tic glass jewelry. Arm Candy specializing in hand bags, purses, wallets and beach bags. Decades has antiques, vintage items, and collectibles. Quilts by Sheri, a local seamstress selling handmade quilts, table runners, pillow shams and wall hangings. You’ll fi nd fun items at Windsongs who has kites, fl ags, windsocks, whirligigs and various wind-re-lated items. Watercolor artist, Dee DeVincent, from Michigan City. Jeff ’s Books, with new, used, scarce and collectible books. Grandma’s Antiques who showcases unique, collectible and antique furniture and household items. Mad Dog Cookie Company features handmade dog treats. Their fl avors change weekly in addition to their handmade doggie attire. ArtseesDiner is a local roaster from LaPorte that provides the Market customers with cups of fresh roasted coffee and coffee beans. They have many de-licious fl avors as well as full bodied coffees to choose from.

Riverside Consignment Area is a new concept for Riverside Market this year and already very popular. The Riverside Market sells gently used household items on a consignment basis. Contact Market manager Sandy Radtke for details. Items are changing weekly so stop by often and see what’s new! The market can be reached at 219-508-5650 or on to their website at www.riverside-market.com

The fine art of furniture

13400 Red Arrow Hwy, Harbert, MI•269-469-5687• www.centeroftheworld.net

original designs by Terry Hanover

Michigan City’s Finest Quilt Store

Tue-Wed-Fri-Sat 10 am-4pm • Thurs 10 am-7 pmClosed Sunday-Monday

613 Franklin Street 219-229-7845Michigan City, IN 46360 [email protected] www.threadbendersquilts.com

STOP BY FOR A DEMO OF THE HANDI-QUILTER


“I have always been able to count on the folks at Classic Imports to take great care of my car. Mikail and his staff are always courteous and professional. The

job is done right the first time, and for the right price, too.” - Hilliary Bubb

This year we are celebrating our 20th anniversary, specializing in your fine European car and in you, the European car owner. From dealer training to years of experience, we know you and your car. We are

dedicated to making you happy and keeping your car running to perfection.

Mercedes, BMW, Volvo, Porsche, Audi, Saab, and Jaguar Owners:

Specialized Independent Service Just For You!

The Dealership AlternativeDealerships must perform manufacturer warranty repairs and recalls. We can perform repairs excluded by the manufacturer’s warranty, any repairs covered by extended warranty policies, customer pay scheduled maintenance, and any major or minor repairs you need.

• 100% Customer Satisfaction • Personal Service • Honesty and Intergity • Shuttle Service

• Family owned and operated18777 WEST U.S. 12 • NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117 TEL 269-469-2007 • FAX 269-469-6271

E-mail: [email protected]

Friendly, HonestExcellent Reputation

And Value - Just for You!Professional Auto Service

You Can Trust!

Mikail PinetteOWNER

A BOSCH AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER

at the Schoolhouse Shop278 E. 1500 N. • Chesterton, IN 46304

(219) 926-5001 Closed Tuesdays

Dune

Clothiersnew fall arrivals!


The unparalleled area leader in quality health care.

National Patient Safety Foundation 2011Stand Up for Patient Safety Management AwardThe sole recipient of this national health care award.This award recognizes successful implementation of an outstanding patient safety initiative. Franciscan St. Anthony Health earned the award for optimizing visualization rates related to Sentinel Lymph Node procedures, which determine whether breast cancer has metastasized beyond the primary tumor and into the lymph system.

Anthem Successful Practice Award 2011Chosen from 45 applicants in three states, Franciscan St. Anthony received this award for the successful implementation of our outcomes-based, patient-centered quality initiative, “Quality Rounding.”

Outstanding Achievement AwardOne of only three hospitals in Indiana to receive this prestigious award. Franciscan St. Anthony has received the Outstanding Achievement Award from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer.

The American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer ApprovalThe Cancer Care Program at Franciscan St. Anthony received a Full, Three-Year Approval with Commendation. Only 25% of all hospitals nationwide receive this commendation.

HealthGradesFranciscan St. Anthony ranks among the Top 10 in Indiana for Critical Care in 2011 and is Five-Star Rated for Treatment of Respiratory Failure in 2011.

Global Six Sigma and Business Improvement AwardFranciscan St. Anthony, with our sister hospitals, won for improvement in care through using best practices and teamwork.

Search FranciscanNWI


KNOWLEDGEABLE. The area’s ONLY fellowship-trained

sports medicine orthopedic specialist.

EXPERIENCED. “I specialize in treating knee and

shoulder injuries and replacement, and applying my experience with the latest minimally invasive surgical and

arthroscopic techniques. I look forward to working with both

student and seasoned athletes.”

DISTINGUISHED TRAINING.Orthopedic Residency:

Northwestern University McGaw Medical Center

Sports Medicine Fellowship: San Diego Knee and

Sports Medicine Fellowship

Now accepting new patients!1225 E. Coolspring Avenue

Michigan City, Indiana

219.861.8161810 Michael Drive, Suite J

Chesterton, Indiana

219.395.2185

FranciscanStAnthony.org

HealthPartnerswelcomes orthopedic surgeon

Neel P. Jain, M.D.p

gin

spir

ing

heal

th

sp

N

CREDENTIALED. Dr. Murphy is board certified

in orthopedic surgery.

KNOWLEDGEABLE. Fellowship trained in

foot and ankle surgery.

PATIENT-CENTERED. “I grew up spending part of my

summers in Long Beach, and look forward to setting down

roots here with my family. As an orthopedic and foot and

ankle specialist, I can provide the latest treatments available

to this active community.”

Now accepting new patients!

1225 E. Coolspring AvenueMichigan City, Indiana

219.861.8161

FranciscanStAnthony.org

HealthPartnerswelcomes orthopedic surgeon

James J. Murphy, M.D.

pg

insp

irin

g he

alth


“Principles of the Paranormal”“Principles of the Paranormal” will be held at

6:00 p.m., on Fri., Sept. 30 at the Coolspring Branch of La Porte County Public Library near the corner of 400 North and Johnson Road.

Sue Harmon from Midwest Paranormal and Rusty Mann from Door Paranormal will talk about their approaches to the world of the supernatural. You will fi nd out how a paranormal investigator be-gins work, what equipment they use, and if their research methods are scientifi cally based. You will see and hear results of some of their investigations and fi nd out how to start searching on your own.

For more information, phone 879-3272 or 219-362-6156 to request signing for the hearing im-paired 48 hours in advance.

8th Annual Scrabble TournamentREAD LaPorte will offer its 8th Annual Scrabble

Tournament on Thurs., Sept. 29 at the Best Western Plus Hotel & Conference Center, LaPorte with the theme of “Farm to Scrabble Table”. Registration is at 6:30 p.m., the tournament begins at 7 p.m. cost is $25 per person, scholarships available. Each team of 2 plays another team of 2 in two rounds.

There will be prizes awarded to everyone, with special prizes for the highest word scorer and the team with the most food word points. Refreshments will be provided. A small silent auction with food is included. Cash bar.

To register, contact Mary Hedge at 219/362-6316 or [email protected]

There’s never a good time for an accident to happen. But when it does, you can count on me to be there quickly so you can get your life back to normal.GET TO A BETTER STATE™. CALL ME TODAY.

When “That will never happen to me” happens.

I’m ready to help.

1101204 State Farm, Home Office, Bloomington, IL

Jim Eriksson, Agent405 Johnson Road

Michigan City, IN 46360Bus: 219-874-6360

[email protected] 9:00am to 5:00pm

Saturday & After Hrs by Appt

118 W. Coolspring • Michigan City, IN 46360219-872-0331 • www.carlsonsdrive-in.com

CLOSING FOR SEASONSaturday, October 8 • 2 p.m.

After 64 years, we’re still making root beer the old fashioned way! Our car-hops serve up homemade items - cooked to order.

Nostalgia Personifi ed!

Upcoming Fernwood Event Wild Adventures presented by Silly Safaris Sat., Oct. 1, 3-4 p.m. MI time.

Amazon John from Silly Safaris in In-dianapolis comes to Fernwood for the fi rst time! Expected live animals for up-close viewing include a kin-kajou, scorpion, and baby alligator. Adults $10 (Members $8), Children $5 (Mem-bers $4), Children 5 and under are free. Fernwood Botanical Garden & Nature Pre-serve, 13988 Range Line Rd., Niles, MI .

Phone: 269.695.6491 or visit www.fernwoodbotanical.org


219-879-9950www.mylongbeachvilla.com

Located at US 12 & Karwick Road Michigan City adjacent to Long Beach, Indiana

• Carpet and Hardwood Floors

• Private Garages Available

• Washer and Dryer in Select Apartments

• Fitness Center

• Heated Pool

• Fully Equipped Clubhouse

• Near Outlet Mall, Casinos and Lake Michigan


Sandcastle Landscaping& Tree Care

422 Pinewood Drive Michiana ShoresMick Wulff Indiana [email protected] (219) 878-3032

FIREWOODFALL

CLEAN-UPS

Retaining Walls

Brick Patios & Driveways

De Vries Tire Co. 1260 E. Michigan Blvd.Michigan City, IN

Serving the Michigan City Area since 1968 219 874-4261

Firestone Tires

specializing in:Computerized AlignmentsAir Conditioning RepairsMechanical Repairs

NB Public Library Looking for DonationsWith fundraising efforts now moving forward on

a new $4.78 million library, the Friends of the New Buffalo Library are wasting no time.

Donations for what promises to be the Friends’ biggest Book Sale yet -- Oct. 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. -- are now being accepted. If you would like to help, simply drop off any gently-used books, CDs, DVDs, sheet music, phonograph records or postcards at the library during normal business hours anytime be-fore the sale.

The sale itself will be in the garage adjacent to the library and across from Barney’s grocery store.

15412 Red Arrow Hwy • Lakeside, MI (269) 469-7727

in LakesideFor those who love - Eileen Fisher, Niche, Tianello, Cut-Loose, Flax, NYDJ (Jeans), Gala Sweaters, Comfy, Chalet, Luna Luz,

ALA Mode and So Much More!

END OF SEASON GIANT SALE!

Open 7 Days a Week: Mon-Sat 11-5 • Sun 11-4

MICHIGAN CITY LIONS CLUBIn conjunction with the Senior Center

Ad sponsored by: Lion Juanita Arney

PANCAKE BREAKFAST

SENIOR CENTER, Washington Park, Michigan CitySunday, October 2, 2011 • 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

TO BENEFIT LIONS CHARITIESAll You Can Eat Breakfast Includes: Juice/Coffee/Milk, Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs & Sausage

TICKETS: Adult $6.00 • Children 4-10 $4.00 • Children Under 4 FREETickets Available at the Door or from a Michigan City Lions Club Member

“The Rebirth of Cool”Pines Village has partnered with Memorial Op-

era House to turn Porter County Expo Center into a Supper Club on Fri., Sept. 30 from 6-10 p.m. The Re-birth of Cool will be the venue where friends gather to enjoy a full evening of conversation, laughter, cocktails, food, live music, entertainment and danc-ing and all for a good cause.

The Opening Act starts off with specialty drinks, hors d’oeuvres and a jazz trio. The night then moves into the Show Stoppers with a delicious hot buffet featuring Prime Rib & Chicken Kabobs and the City Light Band starts cranking up the tempo & horns. Swing, bop and trot on the wood dance fl oor or head to the photo booth with your gang and create fun memories. The Grand Finale treats you to a deca-dent dessert buffet featuring a chocolate fountain as the band plays on and the silent auction comes to a close.

The evening is the kickoff to Pines Village Re-tirement Communities Capital Campaign to be an emergency shelter site for older adults in Porter County. Pines Village is a non-profi t organization dedicated to enriching the lives of older adults.

Tickets are $35 and can be reserved by calling Pines Village at 465-1591 or go to www.pinesvillage.org. Attire is casual to vintage wear, but a dancing attitude is a must. The nostalgic supper club is back!

The City Lights Band


CALL FOR COMFORT

**Subject to IRS regulations. Consult a tax professional for advice on tax preparation. *Instant cash rebate available

only on eligible systems and subject to dealer participation. Cannot be combined with other offers.

This American Standard offer is valid from 4/1/11 through 5/31/11. Special financing offers subject to approved

credit. Ask dealer for credit terms and conditions. Cannot be combined with other offers.

Let us show you how to get up to a $1200American Standard Rebate*, $500 in

Federal Tax Credits**, and $220 in UtilityRebates when you purchase a new Energy

Efficient Heating & Cooling System.

www.michianamechanical.com

Hurry - Call 874.2454 or 800.789.2210 Today for Details.

12 Months No Interest If Paid in Full Financing Available

This once in a lifetime opportunity is for a limited time only!

Let us show you how to get up to a $1200American Standard Rebate*, $500 in

Federal Tax Credits**, and $270 in UtilityRebates when you purchase a new Energy

Efficient Heating & Cooling System.

**Subject to IRS regulations. Consult a tax professional for advice on tax preparation. *Instant cash rebate availableonly on eligible systems and subject to dealer participation. Cannot be combined with other offers.

This American Standard offer is valid from 9/1/11 through 10/31/11. Special financing offers subject to approvedcredit. Ask dealer for credit terms and conditions. Cannot be combined with other offers. Interest will be charged to

your account from the purchase date if the purchase balance is not paid in full within the promotional period or if you make a late payment.

do you want to change the future?

If you have type 2 diabetes, you can do something: Help others like you!

Diabetes is one of the most serious health problems of our time.1 People with type 2 diabetes have a 2-4 times increased risk of heart disease.2

To further understand the increased risk of heart disease and explore ways to reduce it, Novo Nordisk [or insert trial centre], [Insert location], is seeking people with type 2 diabetes to take part in a new clinical study involving a novel treatment that has been demonstrated to improve glycemic control in people with type 2 diabetes. To join the trial you must be:

• Over the age of 50

• Have type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease

• Able to attend seven visits during the first year of

the trial and two annual visits until the end of 2015

Patients included in the trial will receive care via regular health checks and medical testing, access to trial medication and blood glucose testing equipment as well as compensation for your time and travel [remove/adapt as appropriate]. For more information with no obligation, please call the diabetes study team: Shanna Davis, CCRC LaPorte County Institute for Clinical Research 1-219-879-0333 Ext 228 www.leadertrial.com

References: 1. International Diabetes Federation (2006). United Nations Resolution 61/225: World Diabetes Day. Available at URL: www.idf.org/webdata/docs/World_Diabetes_Day_Media_Kit.pdf. Last accessed March 2010 2. Morrish NJ, Wang SL, Stevens LK et al(2001). Mortality and causes of death in the WHO Multinational Study of Vascular Disease in Diabetes. Diabetologia. 44 Suppl 2:S14-S21.

This study has been reviewed by: [Insert ethics/committee and/or regulation authority].


Crinoid jewelry artist Melinda Boothe Masette and helper, Heather Bruaksma.

Landscape fi ne art painter Mark vanderVinne with his paintings.

Schoolhouse Shop 23rd Annual Outdoor Celebration of the Artsby Jan Van Ausdal

On Saturday, September 17th, and Sunday, Sep-tember 18th, The Schoolhouse Shop at Furnessville held their 23rd Annual Outdoor Celebration of the Arts. Early P.M on Saturday, I went there to see the art and meet some of the artists. Luckily, I got a prime parking space as someone was just leaving. I went inside the front door of the shop to greet owner, Roy Krizek, and his niece, Jami Bianco. They were behind the cash register counter. Roy told me that there are two new signs about the shop on Route 20 but no sign on Route 12.

Next, I went out the front door where there were several artists outside. I spoke with potter Jon Hook. On his table were bowls, pitchers, vases, and serving dishes--all examples of his work. Also there were soaps, handmade paper and note cards. In the country where he and his wife live, they have had some residencies for artists to come and do their work there. They just had a caligraphy artist who used semantics and visual analyses in her work.

Around the outside of the building to the right were owner Melinda Boothe Masette and her help-er, Heather Bruaksma, showing crinoid jewelry. Crinoids, very popular with women, are fossils over 300 million years old from Lake Michigan. The jew-elry can be purchased at such places as The Ches-terton Art Center and Ella’s Bella (a clothing shop).

Landscape fi ne art painter Mark vanderVinne spoke to me about his art. He went to art school, next did painting, and then gave it up for about ten years. He’s returned to painting for about fi fteen years and has been at The Schoolhouse Shop art fair for three or four years.

Weaver Diane Perry of Wanatah has belonged to

Schoolhouse Shop owner Roy Krizek with his niece, Tami Bianco.

the Weavers Guild since 1984. Her colorful, hand woven fabrics are very appealing to women and also are quite warm.

Mike Papp’s specialty is Metal Art, and some of his striking wall pieces are quite large. He’s been at this show about four years. He previously donated some of his work for the benefi t of the Humane So-ciety.

At KAS (hand painted) Silk Designs (artist Kath-leen Sherrard), I photographed customer Julie O’Brien enjoying selecting a few colorful scarves. She also chose an orange tie for her husband who has to wear that color tie to work. It was Kathleen’s third year at the show; she’s done this type of art for about fi fteen years. She said,”I love this! Each day is a new color.”


Schoolhouse Shop Continued on Page 26

Jaclyn Gray is happy to sell her one-of-a-kind purses with exceptional fabric.

Jimmy Duke Johnston of Michigan City told me he’d been to the festival for “at least fi ve or may-be six years.” All of his very colorful paintings are priced exactly the same.

The jewelry of Cynthia Hicks is shown in her Michigan City gallery above Arnold Besse’s gallery on Franklin Street. She’s been making jewelry since high school. Cynthia moved here in 1983. Shes en-joys having repeat customers who come to see her every year.

Jeannene Anderson has been an artist since she was thirteen. She will be opening her own gallery in late fall 2011 at 2315 E. Highway 12, Michigan City. Jeannene has lived in Chicago, the Chicago suburbs, and just moved to Beverly Shores three years ago. She sold three pieces so far on Saturday and has had sixty-nine sales in the last eighteen months.

Jaclyn Gray of Valparaiso makes one-of-a-kind purses from exceptional fabrics. She has nineteen purse styles and offers more than twenty-fi ve pat-terns of wine gift bags. She makes most of her bags from upholstery samples that are given to her when new sample books come out. Jaclyn does “a bunch of art shows and some women’s shows” and sells some things on line.

Jewelry artist Cynthia Hicks has a gallery in Michigan City.

Weaver Diane Perry with some of her hand woven designs.

Jeannene Anderson poses by her paintings.

Potter Jon Hook holds a serving dish he made.

Mike Papp with his Metal Art.


Abiney’s Oriental Rug & Carpet Cleaning Company

Oriental Rug Cleaning, Repair, Restoration and RefringingFREE PICKUP and DELIVERY SERVICE

$9995

CARPET CLEANING - 2 Rooms plus HallCleaned, Deodorized and Protected

1-888-327-1010 • 705 Harrison Street, LaPorte, IN • 219-325-3363

• Upholstery Cleaning• Leather Furniture Cleaning• Drapery & Blind Cleaning (as they hang)• Window Washing

BEST BARISTAS IN TOWN!

444 Wabash (corner of 5th & Wabash)Michigan CityAcross from Lighthouse Place

Psst…Diehards - we still havethe best coffee in town!

Open Daily 6:15am to 6:00pm

874-7006

Frappéchinos, Fruit Smoothies, Jet TeasBit of Swiss Pastries, Panini, SaladsBulk Coffee, Custom Blended Teas

Come see us at the Farmer’s MarketArtisan BreadFree

WIFI

FINEST COFFEES ON THE SHORES OF LAKE MICHIGAN

LocalArtists

George Millet is a self-taught artist who has tak-en some classes from artists in this area. For thirty-some years, he worked as an operator-engineer. He and his wife lived in the Chesterton area, but three years ago they moved to Kouts.

After George retired, his wife told him, “You need to get out there and show your work.” He took her advice and is doing just that. He uses his art to ex-press his love of nature and natural environments. Several of his art works which were juried into shows are hanging in Elkhart and in a Ft. Wayne Museum. George is a member of 18 Artists.

Before I left the Old Schoolhouse Celebration of the Arts, I stopped outside on the patio to have some Mexican food from Santiago’s Restaurant which was at the art fair for both days. Great Mexican food! Jimmy Duke Johnston poses with his very colorful paintings.

Schoolhouse Shop Continued from Page 25

Customer Julie O’Brien buying some of Kathleen Sherrard’s hand painted silk scarves.

Watercolor artist George Millet expresses his love of nature in his work.


the Beacher Business Printers

911 Franklin StreetMichigan City, IN

(219) 879-0088FAX (219) 879-8070

Full Color PrintingBrochures

Annual ReportsFliers

Business CardsNewsletters

Promotional Pamphlets

Free Delivery - Call for Free Quote Today!Design & Typesetting Available


Midwest Earthquake Threat Not CriticalMidwest Earthquake Threat Not Criticalby Wm. F. Keefe

Late Indian Summer weather made life on the Mississippi River unusually tolerable that mid-De-cember, 1811. In New Madrid, Mo., a river town of some 400 souls, the evening of December 15 came and went quietly.

Well before dawn the next day--at 2:15 a.m.--the world seemed to explode. Violent physical phenom-ena spread terror through the tiny community, ex-tending to the neighboring village of Little Prairie (now Caruthersville) and out beyond the horizon.

“Shock waves radiated as far as New Orleans, Canada, and Colorado,” notes Tom Weil in his book, “The Mississippi River: Nature, Culture, and Travel Sites along the Mighty Mississippi.” He adds, “The (December) vibrations awakened Thomas Jefferson, rang church bells in Washington, and rattled crock-ery in Boston.”

Locally, people encountered “undulations of the earth resembling waves, increasing in elevation as they advanced.”

As in this photo, earthquakes can damage parts of a house, leaving it too battered to be livable.

The earthquake that struck San Francisco, California in 1906 left whole neighborhoods of the city in ruins.

A woodcut depicts a family fl eeing fl ood waters after a midwestern earthquake.

As Myron Fuller reports in his book “The New Madrid Earthquakes,” Mississippi River commerce became mortally hazardous. The crews of fl atboats and other river craft, anchored for the night, kept watch while, in Fuller’s words, “listening to the wa-ters as they roared and gurgled around them, and hearing from time to time the rushing slide of earth from shore.” Very quickly, “The river was covered with wreckage and debris, and snags and sawyers (trees protruding from the river) multiplied.”

There were oddities, some of them embarrassing. As Fuller writes, “The graveyard at New Madrid was precipitated into the river.” As Weil reports, “The Mississippi River ran backward for a time.” Waterfalls appeared in the river before gradually settling into the surf. The New Orleans, the fi rst steamboat ever to navigate the Ohio-Mississippi River passage, anchored at an island for the night.

In the morning the island had disappeared. As it became clear that the fi rst shocks were only a pre-lude to what turned into eight weeks of repetitive temblors, the river ate away at its western bank. Eventually it covered much of the ground on which New Madrid had stood.

Three Historic QuakesThe earthquake of December 16, 1811, has

emerged in scientifi c and popular literature as the fi rst of three of the most powerful earthquakes in U.S. history. At least two, and possibly all three, were magnitude-8 shocks.

The latter two occurred at approximately 9 a.m. on January 23, 1812, and at 3:45 p.m. on February 7 of the same year.

The epicenters of these two were in Arkansas. In all cases, reports of damage came from substantial distances. Fuller, for example, writes that the “area


Earthquake Continued on Page 30

of marked earth disturbances” covered “from 30,000 to 50,000 square miles.” In this core area observers noted “pronounced earthquake phenomena, such as domes and sunken lands, fi ssures, sinks, sand blows, large landslides, and damaged or fl attened structures.

Because the region most affected was lightly populated, the loss in human life was minimal. One woman reportedly died while trying to run from surface eruptions.

“Reports of deaths on land and on the Missis-sippi River totaled 13,” said geoscience specialists at the Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau. “We assume that there were more, espe-cially on the river.”

The causes of the New Madrid earthquake, with its three major shocks and more than 300 “violent, severe, strong, moderate, considerable, slight, and barely perceptible” tremors and vibrations, remain a matter of debate. For geologists, the problem cen-ters on the position of the entire earthquake zone in the North American plate.

“Where a region is located far from any tectonic plate boundary,” notes the Illinois State Geological Survey (ISGS) in Champaign, “it is diffi cult to ex-plain the direct causes of earthquakes within the region.”

The phenomena produced by the 1811-12 shocks nonetheless indicate that true faults underlie the New Madrid area. “Tracts of sunken lands serve as one kind of evidence,” notes an offi cial of the ISGS, a division of the Illinois Department of Natural Re-sources.

“A prime example is Reelfoot Lake in Tennessee,” adds the IDNR representative. “Some 16 miles in length, with depths of fi ve to 20 feet, Reelfoot is a creation of the 1811-12 quakes.”

What may be the dimensions of the New Madrid Seismic Zone (NMSZ)?

That zone, according to the IDNR, extends some 190 miles from southeast to northwest through Arkansas, Missouri, and Tennessee and then into Kentucky and southwestern Illinois.

The Northern Illinois OutlookOn August 20, 1804 an earthquake with an esti-

mated magnitude of 4.5 “shook the southern Lake Michigan area,” according to the ISGS. “Almost 200 years later, on June 28, 2004, a temblor with a somewhat lower magnitude occurred about 60 miles west of Chicago in LaSalle County.”

In between, at least three Illinois quakes--in 1909, 1972, and 1985--caused minor damage like fallen chimneys, an overturned stove, shattered lights in the John Hancock Center in Chicago (1972), and cracked plaster. A fourth quake on November 9, 1968 registered 5.2 on the Richter Scale.

“The temblor had its epicenter near Broughton in southern Hamilton County,” said offi cials of the IDNR. “It also produced some shaking in Chicago

New Homes • RenovationsTom McCormick, Builder

Licensed in Indiana & Michigan

219.928.2953www.dunelandfinehomes.com

email: [email protected]

FUNERAL HOME

613 Washington StreetPhone Michigan City, IN 46360

219/874-4214 Funeral Directors

Turn To A Friend…

Carlisle

SUNDAY FOOTBALL SPECIAL DINE IN ONLY1/2 Price on All Pizza • 50¢ Wings

Bucket Domestic Beer (6) Bottles $10.00HD TV with Surround Sound


A key question centers on the degree to which offi cial agencies can or should educate citizens on earthquake realities and hazards.

That question and others have become the pur-view of numerous agencies and research groups that engage in seismic research, record keeping, and programs for educating the public. Among these are colleges and universities as well as agen-cies like ISGS and CUSEC (Central United States Earthquake Consortium).

CUSEC has taken responsibility for both con-ducting basic research and educating the public in

states like Arkansas, Alabama, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee.

Can individuals educate themselves on the sub-ject of earthquakes and their potential risks, along with appropriate measures to provide safety? “No question,” say geologists at Southeast Missouri State university.

“You can fi nd almost any desired kind of guidance or informational material on the Internet,” advise these specialists.

States have taken other precautions to ensure that young people in particular receive basic infor-mation on earthquakes and their hazards. “Earth-quake education is now part of the curricula in the schools of many CUSEC states.” Finally, “Earth-quake Awareness Weeks have been parts of the schools scene in Arkansas and Kentucky for several years.”

Earthquake Continued from Page 29that did some structural and chimney damage.”

On the basis of the frequency and violence of mid-western earthquakes, geologists generally agree that quake hazards are relatively minor in the re-gion, particularly in northern Illinois and including the Chicago area. “But earthquakes have obviously occurred in the region and can happen again, ac-cording to the ISGS.

Earthquakes of relatively modest destructive power--or large enough to cause minor damage--seem to occur about every 10 years. But no precise pattern provides evidence on which to base predic-tions.

Before the Alaskan earthquake of 1964, a wrecked ship off the Alaska coast could not be salvaged. The earthquake shook

loose a sunken island, driving it to the ocean’s surface. The ship rose to the surface on the island.

A California mudslide effects changes in the

earth’s surface. Similar changes could have been caused by an

earthquake.

Quality custom homes and remodeling

Design/build services available

A proven local builder

Focus on green/energyefficient construction

Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs)

Kevin Flemington, Owner

219.878.7117 phone 866.590.2259 fax

[email protected]

Lehman’s OrchardLehman’s OrchardWinery / Cidery / Farm MarketWinery / Cidery / Farm Market

HONEYCRISP APPLES & FRESH HONEYCRISP CIDER!HONEYCRISP APPLES & FRESH HONEYCRISP CIDER!By the quart, half bushel or bushel!By the quart, half bushel or bushel!

Also Available for purchase: Fresh farm ripe Pre-Picked HeirloomAlso Available for purchase: Fresh farm ripe Pre-Picked HeirloomTomatoes, Apples, Pears, as well as fresh ground nutTomatoes, Apples, Pears, as well as fresh ground nut

butters, pure fruit wines, hard ciders, trail mixes and dried fruit.butters, pure fruit wines, hard ciders, trail mixes and dried fruit.

2280 Portage Road2280 Portage RoadNiles, Michigan 49120Niles, Michigan 49120

Monday - Saturday 8a-4pMonday - Saturday 8a-4pSunday 12 noon-4pSunday 12 noon-4p(269) 683-9078(269) 683-9078


An effective alternative tocounseling and psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and families

219.879.9155 Michigan City312.938.9155 Chicago

[email protected]

inc

Ted Perzanowski, M.Div., B.A.

Paul H. Douglas Memorial Award At its fi rst annual Jammin for the Dunes Mu-

sic Festival held at Washington Park’s J.C. Pavil-ion, Sat., Sept. 17, Jeanette Neagu, President of Save the Dunes, presented its prestigious Paul H. Douglas Memorial Award to Michigan City’s Mayor Charles E. Oberlie. The award is named in honor of the Senator who led the campaign to create the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Mayor Oberlie was honored for his numerous efforts and accom-plishments in preserving the natural resources of his city.

During his tenure Mayor Oberlie: - Converted the massive asphalt desert that was

Michigan Boulevard into a beautiful new complete street, with green medians and improved sidewalks and tree planters;

- Built Charles R. Wescott Park, restoring a blighted demolition area into an important and at-tractive gateway into Michigan City.

- Developed the Elston Grove Streetscape Project, that integrates pocket parks and other streetscape elements. He also developed the North End Plan, a strategy to reinvigorate and repopulate Michigan City’s North End. This will transform the area into a thriving downtown district.

- Promoted a Redevelopment Plan to convert our City’s oldest historic district into parks and mixed use development.

- Helped with the development of Streibel Pond, a regional example of smart stormwater controls which also functions as one of our City’s most ap-preciated parks.

- Intiated several trail projects, including the Singing Sands Trail.

His commitment to the Trail Creek Corridor has been remarkable. He has preserved hundreds of wooded acres along this important interdunal river area. He has commissioned the Trail Creek Master Plan and already begun initiatives to restore land-fi ll areas to healthy natural and public uses as well as protecting dunes and making public access a re-ality. He further commissioned the city’s fi rst ever BioBlitz to identify natural resources in the area. Further, he has supported the purchase of Moon Valley and the protection of Mount Baldy, part of the Indiana Dunes National Park. He has worked tirelessly to promote Michigan City as a sustainable community.

Music was provided by Silver Rain, Ron Buff-ington, Josh McClain, Stealin the Farm, Chester Brown and Tommy Thompson. Neagu stated, “the weather and beautiful sunset over the Lake added magic to an evening celebrating the Dunes and the end of a beautiful summer.”

New Fall Hours: Join Us for Sunday Brunch 11 - 3 p.m.

Closed Monday Dinner Tuesday - Sunday 5:00 p.m.

Lake Perch Whitefish (& $6 drinks)

Sushi Chef’s Pasta Angus Prime Rib The Best Fried Chicken

$16 Tuesday $14 Wednesday $12 Thursday $16 Friday $26 Saturday $12 Sunday

Fried Chicken Available Sunday through Thursday 3311 Pottawattamie Trail

Michigan City IN www.dunelandbeachinn.com

(800) 423-7729

DDuneland Beach Inn Inn · Restaurant · Bar

Casual Fine Dining

Visit Our Showroom922 W. U.S. Hwy. 20

Michigan City, IN 46360

219-874-6485Door & Opener

Sales, Service & InstallationFamily Owned And Operated Since 1999

MICHIGAN CITY GARAGE DOORMICHIGAN CITY GARAGE DOOR


Annual Chicken Dinner and Raffl eSt. Mary’s Parish, Michigan City, will hold their

annual Chicken Dinner and Raffl e on Sun., Oct. 9th, 12:30 - 2 p.m., at White Eagle Park (Trail Creek, IN).

This is an annual fundraiser for Fr. Wally’s par-ish. Tickets are available at discounted prices until Sept. 30th; regular prices will apply at the door. For more information, phone 219-874-7231.

Move with Fall Yoga at Fernwood Enjoy the beauty of fall at Fernwood Botanical

Garden and Nature Preserve and rejuvenate your body and mind with their yoga classes. Fernwood, a member of the American Public Gardens Associa-tion (APGA), along with many other public gardens and museums, has signed on to promote healthy lifestyles for families and kids through the Let’s Move! Museums & Gardens initiative.

Instructor Deirdre Guthrie of Yoga Glow in Three Oaks leads a free-form, meditative approach to the postures to bring body and mind into stillness and support relaxation. Yoga classes are held at Fern-wood on Thursdays and Saturdays through Novem-ber 17, from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. MI time. Classes are held outside as weather permits.

September Yoga OfferTo help you get moving and experience the ben-

efi ts of yoga fi rsthand, during the month of Septem-ber, Fernwood is offering a free introductory yoga session to people new to yoga, as well as a free ses-sion as a thank you to their regular yoga attendees. This is a $10 value for non-members, or $8 value for Fernwood members. Beginners are always wel-come! Phone 269/695-6491 or www.fernwoodbotanical.org

Attention 2nd-5th Graders! For children currently in grades 2-5, the La Porte

County Symphony Orchestra is forming the LCSO Children’s Chorus for the 2011-12 school year. Matt Nelson has begun rehearsals this week and there is plenty of room for more participants.

If your child is in Grade 2-5, he or she can enjoy learning more about group singing and be part of some wonderful community musical events. This year there will be a community holiday event and they will be part of a performance at the Star Plaza in Merrilleville of “The Nutcracker” by Indiana Bal-let Theatre and the La Porte County Symphony Or-chestra.

Rehearsals are on Tuesdays from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at The Agape Church, 1601 “I” Street, La Porte. Regular rehearsal attendance is required in order to perform.

There is a $10 registration fee. Scholarship mon-ey is available for children unable to cover the fee. Register online at www.LCSO.net. Contact Matt Nelson for more information at [email protected]

City of Tomorrow at the HowardBefore evening rehearsals, the fi ve members City

of Tomorrow Quintet like to make dinner together. These culinary comrades and musical visionaries will perform at Andrews University on Sunday, Oct. 2 at 7 p.m. MI time as part of the Fischoff Gold Med-al Tour.

A touring group based in Chicago, Washington D.C. and Portland, Ore., the City of Tomorrow en-visions the expansion and quality of wind instru-ment repertoire and aims to “breathe life into 20th century classics.” They advocate the works of Lee Hyla, George Perle and other contemporary wind composers.

The City of Tomorrow won First Prize in the wind division of the 2011 Fischoff National Chamber Mu-sic Competition. They premiered Italian composer Franco Donatoni’s quintet “Blow” in 2010 at North-western University in Evanston, Ill.

Five musicians make up the internationally known quintet: Lauren Cooper, clarinetist, recently joined the United States Navy Band; oboist Andrew Nogal has played with the Chicago Symphony Or-chestra and the new Ensemble Dal Niente. Flut-ist Elise Blatchford regularly tours with the Youth Orchestra of the Americas, bassoon player Amanda Swain won the Meg Quigley Vivaldi Competition, and horn player Leander Star has created his own music school in Evanston.

Tickets for City of Tomorrow can be purchased by phoning the Howard Performing Arts Center box of-fi ce at 269-471-3560 or 888-467-6442. Tickets are $5 for general admission and Andrews University stu-dents are free. Learn more by visiting www.howard.andrews.edu

The Howard Performing Arts Center is a premier 850-seat concert hall on the campus of Andrews University located one-half mile east of the U.S. 31 Bypass in Berrien Springs, Mich.

City of Tomorrow Quintet


Summer Blow-Out Sale 60% Off!!

Loads of New Jewelry and Handbags

Exceptional Fall Items for Women and Children

Arriving DailyBEGINNING SEPT. 6 - NEW SEASONAL HOURS:

THURS-SAT 11 AM-4 PM (EASTERN TIME) SUN NOON-4 PM

305 W. BUFFALO ST. (US HWY 12 AT LOOKOUT LANDING) NEW BUFFALO

269-469-0505

northwest athletic club

301 West Kieffer RdMichigan City, IN 46360

(219) 879-4401northwestathleticclub.net

Northwest Athletic Club is proud to announce the opening of

Courtside CaféCourtside CaféServing daily

An Established Club for Over 30 Years!

The Harlem AmbassadorsNorth Central Community Action Agencies, Inc.

is bringing the Harlem Ambassadors for a fun eve-ning on Wed., Oct. 5, starting at 7 p.m. The event will be held at Elston Middle Cchool Wolf Gym and will include a game of basketball betweek the Am-bassadors and the “Community Action Crew.”

Tickets are $8/adults, $5/students & seniors at the North Central Community Action Agencies of-fi ce, 301 E. 8th St., Suite 109, Michigan City. Phone 872-0351 or 872-1201 for more details or log onto www.harlemambassadors.com

An Important Date in History…On Oct. 1, 1908, Henry Ford introduced his fa-

mous Model T Ford (“In any color you want just as long as it’s black.”) There have been few inven-tions that have had a more profound infl uence on American life than did this little black car. Motels, roadside restaurants, air pollution, and the demise of the country schoolhouse, all owe their roots to the Model T.

Untold thousands, usually in their “Sunday best,” sat helplessly as this uncovered contraption bounced them over dusty unpaved roads, or stood alongside it in the hot sun for the not infrequent stops to “fi x fl ats.”

It was cured and praised (often by the same per-son within the same hour) with a passion and in-tensity worthy of the world’s great orators. But, through rain, snow, mud, and sand, it got them there (although not smoothly), and usually man-aged to get them back.

National Merit Semifi nalistsLa Lumiere seniors, Christian (CJ) Allen of Val-

paraiso, and Shubhra Murarka of La Porte were named Semifi nalists in the 2012 National Merit Scholarship Competition on September 14. More than 1.5 million juniors entered the 2012 National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the 2010 Pre-liminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualify-ing Test (PSAT/NMSQT), which served as an initial screen of program entrants.

CJ is an active member of La Lumiere’s award winning Science Olympiad team, a var-sity tennis player, a member of the National Honor Society, and a key player in the school’s drama productions.

Shubhra is a member of the National Honor Society, has been a member of our award winning Science Olympiad team and is a member of our state championship Academic Decathlon team. Shubhra traveled on a service trip to Nicaragua during spring break for the past two years to assist a chil-dren’s group.

The nationwide pool of Semifi nalists, which rep-resents less than one percent of U.S. high school se-niors, includes the highest scoring entrants in each state.

CJ Allen

Shubhra Murarka


Travels with Charley: Going Year ‘Round on the Silver Beach Carouselby Charles McKelvy

Want to keep the good vibrations of summer a happenin’ all the way to next Memorial Day?

Then get thee and thine up to St. Joseph Thurs-days through Sundays to ride what the friendly folks at the Silver Beach Carousel Society are call-ing the Nightmares on Broad Street. Yes, they are planning their second annual Nightmares on Broad Street Halloween party for Saturday, October 29 at 8 p.m. (Eastern Time), with tickets going on sale October 1, and they want you all to know that the fabulous Silver Beach Carousel is going to keep on turnin’ all fall and winter long on Thursdays from 4 to 8:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. in September and then from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. after September, and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. All times are Eastern, of course, and the time you spend riding the Silver Beach Carousel this fall or winter will be the best time you have spent since your childhood.

Guaranteed!Don’t believe me?Then read the following dispatch fi led not so long

ago:(St. Joseph, Mich.)…When one member of our

traveling trio declared that she had not ridden a proper carousel for at least 65 years, we resolved to head ‘round to that “work of art and magic” known as the Silver Beach Carousel at 333 Broad Street in St. Joseph, Michigan and take a round or two.

“But,” the senior member of our band of wander-ers declared, “it shall have to be a warm and sunny day for my return to the carousel.”

The Silver Beach Carousel is housed in this charming pavilion at the base of the bluff in St. Joseph at 333 Broad Street.

Call 269-982-8500 for more information.

Just such a day presented itself the other day, and we three merry meanderers: Hannah (Mom), Natalie (Dear Wife and Dutiful Daughter-in-law), and Charley McKelvy (Handsome Husband and Son), made our way to Saint Joe to fi nally reac-quaint Mom with the magic of merry-go-rounds.

Having ridden the Silver Beach Carousel enough times in its two years of operation to know that there is simply no better way to spend an afternoon in southwest Michigan, we told Mom that we had been promising the Silver Beach Carousel Society’s Ken Kaszubowski that we would feature his pride-and-joy in the Beacher for the longest time.

And, on that fi ne afternoon in question, it was truly time to grab the brass ring and—

Well, that very subject came up when Mom had the pleasure of meeting Ken Kaszubowski himself at the Silver Beach Carousel.

Hannah McKelvy prepares for her fi rst carousel ride in 65 years. Her last one was at the Jersey Shore. This armored horse is the Silver Beach Carousel’s lead animal.


Yes, there is also a University of Michigan horse! Please forgive the photographer’s bias.

A woman in Ann Arbor sponsored this camel in honor of hermother who rode a camel in Egypt as a girl.

As he readied Mom for her triumphant return to the captivating world of carousels, Ken happily ex-plained, “it’s funny that you mentioned brass rings, because we are planning to get one.”

Mom was thrilled to hear that and volunteered that she was quite the expert brass ring grabber when she was a young carousel rider at the Jersey Shore.

We wanted to know what one got for grabbing the brass ring as one rode around on a carousel, and Mom said the answer was obviously “a free ride on the carousel.”

Ken Kaszubowski thought the Silver Beach Car-ousel would be complete with just such a brass ring and added: “We are in our second year, and the carousel is all paid for. The Silver Beach Carousel Society has a 100-year lease with the City of Saint Joseph, and the 48, one-of-a-kind horses and me-nagerie animals and two chariots were all paid for by people who sponsored the animals for amounts ranging from $8,000 to $50,000.”

Operator Ken Kaszubowski ensures that the Silver Beach Carousel is accessible to all.

Operator Ken Kaszubowski with the fi gure he sponsored: “Ringo” the rooster. Ringo for the Beatles and rooster for the

barnyard bantam that bedeviled him as a child.

A mother/daughter pair paid for one another’s horses from Michigan State University and the University of Michigan, respectively, and the Silver Beach Carousel owes its painted camel to a woman in Ann Arbor who sent the society a check for $2,000 and said she wanted to sponsor just such an animal in honor of her mother’s camel ride in Egypt as a girl.

As for the man who lives and breathes the Sil-ver Beach Carousel, Ken Kaszubowski sponsored a rooster that he named “Ringo” in honor of the Bea-tles he loved listening to as a lad. Ken said he sent the folks at Carousel Works in Mansfi eld, Ohio a photograph of his family’s farm and happily pointed out how artists at the company carefully reproduced it on the carved rooster, along with a rendering of his mother’s accordion on the saddle. Ken said the rooster was his obvious choice for an animal, “be-cause there was a mean rooster on our farm that used to chase us around the farmyard.”

Carousel Continued on Page 36


Carousel Continued from Page 35

The carousel is accompanied by this 100-year-old band organ that was used on the original Silver Beach Carousel from 1945 to 1972.

It really rocks!

Silver Beach Carousel volunteer Willie Enix (left) with a satisfi ed patron, Hannah McKelvy, after Hannah’s fi rst ride on a

merry-go-round in 65 years.

We recommend the gently rocking Peacock Chariot. Each of the carousel’s 18 hand-painted rounding boards tells of the area’s rich history.

Ringo and the other fi gures carved from bass-wood stood ready to give us all a whirl or two, so Ken had a volunteer help him unfold a collapsible wheelchair ramp he had conveniently stored next to the carousel and bid me wheel Mom on up to the Dragon Chariot where he fl ipped one of the two fold-ing benches back and had me back Mom right in for her very fi rst ride on the Silver Beach Carousel.

After carefully securing Mom’s wheelchair with a safety strap, Ken told us to be sure and enjoy the band organ that was used with the original Silver Beach Carousel from 1945 to 1972. “It’s 100 years old,” he said.

“Well,” Mom said, “I’m 90!”That was good enough reason for Ken to check

the other passengers and then ring the brass bell to start us on our rounds to the joyful accompaniment of the 118 pipes, 2 drums, cymbal and glockenspiel of the North Tonawanda Model 187 Band Organ.

Mom never stopped smiling during that entire exhilarating ride at a stately 4 mph, and she’s been

talking about it ever since, and so we’re already planning what looks to be weekly outings to the Sil-ver Beach Carousel which awaits our riding plea-sure for a mere token amount of $2 per ride. Plus, we just learned, you can get 15 tokens for a mere $20, so we’re likely to join the frequent rider club really soon.

The Silver Beach Carousel is located at the bot-tom of the bluff in downtown St. Joseph at 333 Broad Street and is open Thursday from 4 to 8:30 p.m. (ET), Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. in September and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. after September and on Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. All times are Michigan Time, and all times riding the Silver Beach Carousel are really good ones. Guar-anteed!

Take a virtual ride at: silverbeachcarousel.com or friend them on Facebook at: facebook.com/silver-beachcarousel. Or you can just call for more infor-mation at: 269-982-8500.See you around!


Giving Furniture New Life Since 1939

––– INC –––Refinish • Upholster • Restore

Guaranteed CraftsmanshipPick-Up & Delivery in IL, IN, MI

219-872-17004980 W. Hwy 20 • In “The Pines” • Michigan City, IN 46360

www.furniturewerks.com

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

ANNUAL SALE!

900 W. Buffalo St., New Buffalo, MI 900 W. Buffalo St., New Buffalo, MI

FR|SA|SU|MO FR|SA|SU|MO NoonNoon-5 (MI) -5 (MI) Or By Appt.Or By Appt. 269-469-2742 269-469-2742

20%OFF

NEW LAMPS NEW LAMPS includingincludingSTAINED GLASSSTAINED GLASS

AMERICAN MADE LAMPSHADESAMERICAN MADE LAMPSHADESIN STOCK IN STOCK or or SPECIAL ORDERSPECIAL ORDER

FINAL DAYS!! ENDS OCT. 3RDFINAL DAYS!! ENDS OCT. 3RDPlease Bring Lamps to be ShadedPlease Bring Lamps to be Shaded

Since 1950

Don & Cheryl Young 1102 Franklin StreetProprietors Michigan City,IN 46360(219) 872-7236 www.mcinteriorsin.com

Custom Upholstery SaleFabric • Foam • Labor

20% off

Carpet • Upholstery • Drapery • Blinds

Consultation Available • Blind & Shade Repair

Coffee with the Clerk will be on Monday, Oc-tober 3rd at 10:00a.m. at the Community Center. Please feel free to stop by to chat or just have a cup of coffee for an hour.

Beach Clean-up Reminder: ALL personal items left at the beach stops must be removed by October 18th.

Leaf Pick-Up runs Oct. 17th thru Nov. 23rd.Fall Girlfriend Sale -- your ultimate woman’s

resale clothing event will be held in Studio #11 Oct. 14, 15, 22, 23 & 29. It’s the perfect time to clean out your closet and make an appointment to submit up to 30 items for resale by phoning Susan Viss-ing at 219-861-6188 or e-mail [email protected]. You will receive 50% of the selling price of your items sold. Space is limited and fi lling up fast so schedule your appointment today.

Yoga With Lauralee – Suite #8. Just a remind-er that the Tuesday night 6:00 p.m. Class used to be an Intermediate class and is now a very gentle slow fl ow class. Two new classes are now underway: Friday 4:30 p.m. -5:30 p.m. Hour of Power Flow - Intermediate/adv Saturday 9:30 a.m.- 10:30 a.m.- Yoga for Sports -a fun fusion of yoga and martial arts. Intermediate/mixed level. Namaste’ Lauralee Expanded class schedule: Wed, Fri, Sun. 10 - 11:15 a.m. Slow Flow Tues 6p.m. Very Gentle Slow Flow Thurs. 6p.m. Restorative Friday 4:30- 5:30 Power Flow Intermediate/adv. Saturday 9:30- 10:30 Yoga for Sports/ Intermediate. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to email or call 219-861-7394.

Long Beach Fitness Center -- For more info call Cindy at 219-879-7395 or e-mail longbeachfi [email protected]

Amy’s Boot Camp -- NOW OFFERING MON/WED/FRI Hours are 8:15–9:45 a.m. Which consists of 45min-CARDIO & 45min-STRENGTH. Get the best inner and outer shape of your life. Suite #9

Duplicate Bridge -- Held every Tuesday night at 6:15 p.m. in Courtyard room. If you have any questions please call Glen at 219-872-9386.

Quality Carpet -- Need your rugs cleaned, your windows washed or car detailed? Call Ron Papke 219-608-3145 or stop by Suite #14.

Chakra Bliss Massage Therapy -- Have you made your appointment with Julie? - Come and re-lax, call 219-561-3522. Suite #3.

Other opportunities to take advantage of at the community center: private parties, showers, birthday parties!! Long Beach Community Center has space for rent. Call Anne Heywood at the Long Beach Town Hall at 219-874-6616.

----submitted by Anne Heywood, 9/22/11


Sunday Noon-10 pm • M-Th 11 am-10 pm • F-S 11-12 Midnight5184 S. Franklin St., Michigan City 872-3838

We Deliver to the Whole Community!

DINE IN • CARRY OUTDELIVERY INCLUDING THE BEACH COMMUNITY

$200 Off Large Pizza$150 Off Medium

Pizza$100 Off Small Pizza

Not Good With Any Other Offer

FAMILY SPECIALLarge 1 Topping Pizza

Breadsticks2 liter Pop$1999

+ Tax

Not Good With Any Other Offer

Activities to ExploreIn the Local Area:September 29 -- READ LaPorte 8th Annual

Scrabble Tournament. Register at 6:30 pm; play begins 7 pm. Cost is $25 per person, scholarships avail. Prizes awarded to everyone. Silent auction with food included; cash bar. Held at Best Western Plus Hotel & Conference Center, LaPorte. Contact Mary Hedge, 219/362-6316 or [email protected]

September 29 -- Canadian Duo, Dala, in concert at the Acorn Theater, 107 Generations Dr., Three Oaks. 8 pm MI time. Tix $15; reserve at 269/756-3879 or www.acorntheater.com

September 29-October 3 -- At the Vickers The-atre: “Midnight in Paris.” Romantic comedy star-ring Owen Wilson, Rachel McAdams; directed by Woody Allen. Rated PG-13. Thurs thru Mon 6:30 pm. Also showing: “Page One: Inside the New York Times.” Up close look at inner workings of the news-paper. Thurs/no show; Fri thru Mon 9 pm; also Sat/Sun 4 pm. Rated R. 6 N. Elm St., Three Oaks, MI. 269/756-3522. www.vickerstheatre.com

September 30 -- “Principles of the Paranormal.” 6 pm at Coolspring Branch Library, 400N & John-son Rd., MC. Sue Harmon (Midwest Paranormal) and Rusty Mann (Door Paranormal) will talk about their cases, equipment, etc. Free, open to the public. 879-3272. Related story elsewhere this issue.

September 30-October 1 -- Farmer’s Market at the Schoolhouse Shop, 278 E 1500 N, Chester-ton, IN (just north of US 20). 10 am-4 pm. Produce, plants, herbs & more. Open thru Oct. Info: 219/926-1551.

September 30, October 1-2, 7-9 -- “Nunsense II: The Second Coming” at Memorial Opera House, 104 Indiana Ave., Valparaiso. 8 pm; Sundays 2 pm. Tix $21/adults, $18/students & seniors. Purchase at 219/548-9137 or www.mohlive.com or at box offi ce.

October -- CLASS REUNION MONTHOctober 1 -- Mainstreet Farmer’s Market, 8th &

Washington streets, MC. 8 am-noon. Bake sale by Tri Kappa Michigan City.

October 1 -- St. Stanislaus Annual Harvest Market, 9-11 am, in the parish parking lot, Ann & Washington streets, MC. Polish sausage, pierogi, baked goods, more. Indoors in case of bad weather.

October 1 -- Singles Country Western Dinner Dance Party. Sponsored by Parents Without Part-ners Chapter 193. Dinner 6:30 pm (bring a dish to pass); Dancing 7:30-11 pm at Skwiat American Le-gion Post, MC. Info: 423-744-4732.

October 1 -- Elks 432 Presents a Night of Com-edy featuring Jeff McDonald (Indiana’s Top Comedy Writer). Dinner buffet 6 pm; show 8 pm. Tix for buf-fet & show $25; show only $15. $2 disc. w/donation of 2 food items for the Food Pantry; $3 disc. for food donation and tix purchase at lodge, 416 E US 20,

B l i n d s | S h a d e s | S h u t t e r s

David Aaker 269.612.0290

Mark Kroll269.612.0888

New Buffalo | Michigan


Michigan City.October 1 -- New Buffalo Fine Arts Council

Presents: Barynya! Russian folk dancing group. 7:30 pm at New Buffalo Performing Arts Center, 1112 E. Clay St., New Buffalo. Tix $18/adults, free/students with ID. Season tix also avail. www.nbfac.org or phone 269/409-1533.

October 1-2 -- Riverside Market Place, 234 E. 2nd St., MC. (Pioneer Pier Development). This week: Fall Harvest Festival. Fall produce, antiques, live music both days. Sat 9 am-2 pm; Sun 10 am-2 pm. Indoor/Outdoor market, artisans and more.

October 2 -- Lyric Opera of Chicago lecture on “The Tales of Hoffman” at MC Public Library. 2 pm. Presented by Lyric volunteer Belinda Potoma. Free, open to the public.

October 3 -- CHILD HEALTH DAYOctober 3 -- Poetry Open Mic Night at Temple

News, 816 Jefferson, LaPorte. 6:30-8 pm. Sign-up at 6 pm. Original or published poetry may be read. Free event. Every Monday thru November.

October 4 -- 10th Annual Women’s Fair present-ed by IU Health LaPorte Hospital. 2-7 pm at the Blue Chip Stardust event Center, MC. Free adm. Demos, free screenings, talks, and more. Info: 219-326-2516.

October 5 -- Polish-American Cultural Society meeting. 5 pm at the Portage Public Library, 2665 Irving St., Portage, IN.

October 5 -- The Harlem Ambassadors basket-ball team 7 pm at Elston Middle School Wolf Gym. Presented by North Central Community Action Agencies. Tix $8/adults, $5/seniors & students, free/under 5 yrs. 872-0351 or 872-1201 or www.har-lemambassadors.com or 301 E. 8th St., MC.

Farther Afi eld:September 30, October 1-2, 4-7, 9 -- “The Se-

cret in the Wings.” Stage drama presented by U. of Notre Dame’s Dept. of Film, Television & Theatre. Performances at 7:30 pm EST, except for Oct. 1, 2 & 9 at 2:30 pm. Philbin Studio Theatre of the DeBar-tolo Performing Arts Center on the campus of Notre Dame, South Bend. Tix $15/adults, $12/faculty/staff/seniors, $7/for all students. Purchase online at www.performingarts.nd.edu or 574/631-2800. Ma-ture content, not recommended for children.

October 1 -- Toast the Coast--the 2nd Annual Weko Beach Brewer’s Fest. 3-9 pm MI time at Weko Beach, Bridgman, MI. (exit 16 off I-94; then north on Red Arrow Hwy, look for parking signage). Sample craft beers, listen to live music, cuisine from local restaurants, and more. Adm. $20 in adv. (www.tick-etweb.com), $25 at the gate. Ages 13-20/$10. More at wekobeachbrewersfest.com or 269/925-6301.

October 2 -- “City of Tomorrow” (wind instru-ment quintet and winners at the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition.) in concert at An-drews University, Berrien Springs, MI. 7 pm MI time. Tix $5 general admission; 888/467-6442.

FAMILYOWNED

SINCE 1977

FAMILYOWNED

SINCE 1977

www.carpettownfloors.com

FREE Pad with allin stock rolls!

www.CarpetTownFloors.com

area’s largest selection of…

• CARPET

• LAMINATE FLOORING

• VINYL FLOORING

• CERAMIC TILE

• WOOD FLOORING

• LUXURY VINYL TILE & PLANKS

• BAMBOO & CORK

y a t

7295 W. JOHNSON RD.MICHIGAN CITY, IN

219-874-3252

400 LINCOLNWAYLAPORTE, IN219-362-3185

Family Owned and Operated Since 1977

www.aacwww.aacabinets.net

Cabinets & Countertops

219-878-9914205 Tilden Ave., Michigan City

FREE ESTIMATES • LOCALLY OWNED SINCE 1987 • COMPETITIVE PRICING!

★ Financing Available ★

Come Visit Our

Showroom

SALE ON GRANITEfeaturing 7 colors along with

FREE SINK OFFER

HORIZONAWNING

www.horizon-awning.com2227 E. US 12, Michigan City

Canvas AwningsScreen Porch Shades

Boat Canvas

Call for free design & estimate

219-872-2329800-513-2940


On September 29, 1789, the United States War Department established the new nation’s fi rst army. It had a total authorized strength of several hun-dred men.On September 29, 1829, London reorganized its police under the name of Scotland Yard.On September 29, 1988, the space shuttle Discov-ery blasted off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, mark-ing America’s return to manned space fl ight follow-ing the Challenger disaster.On September 30, 1846, Boston dentist William Morton made the fi rst recorded use of ether as an anesthetic.On September 30, 1882, the fi rst hydroelectric plant in the United States went on line in Appleton, WI.On September 30, 1927, in New York’s Yankee Stadium, Babe Ruth hit his 60th home run, set-ting a new major league record that would stand for 34-years.On September 30, 1954, the fi rst atomic-powered vessel, the submarine Nautilus, was commissioned by the Navy.On September 30, 1955, near Cholame, CA, 24-year old James Dean, star of the movies “Rebel Without a Cause,” “East of Eden,” and “Giant,” was killed when his sports car collided with another car.On September 30, 2000, in Sydney, Marion Jones won Olympic gold in the U.S. women’s 1,600-meter relay and bronze with the 400-meter squad – mak-ing her the only woman to win 5 track medals at one Olympics.On October 1, 1781, James Lawrence, who com-manded the U.S.S. Chesapeake in the “War of 1812,” was born in Burlington, NJ. Lawrence was fatally wounded in a battle between the Chesapeake and the British ship Shannon. His dying command, “Don’t give up the ship,” became a watchword of the United States Navy.On October 1, 1903, the fi rst baseball World Series opened in Boston between the American League’s “Boston Pilgrims” and the National League’s “Pitts-burg Pirates.” In the best of nine series, Boston won 5 to 3.On October 1, 1940, the Army’s fi rst parachute troops were organized in Fort Benning, GA.On October 1, 1962, Johnny Carson took over as host of NBC’s “Tonight Show.” His fi rst-night guests were Joan Crawford, Mel Brooks, Rudy Vallee, and Tony Bennett.On October 1, 1971, Disney World opened in Or-lando, FL.

On October 2, 1835, the Texas Revolution began when American settlers and a Mexican cavalry unit engaged in battle near the Guadalupe River.On October 2, 1938, in a game against the Detroit Tigers, Cleveland Indian’s pitcher Bob Feller struck out 18 batters, a record that was to stand until 1974.On October 2, 1950, “Peanuts,” a comic strip pro-duced by Charles Schulz, was fi rst published.On October 2, 1998, Gene Autry, Hollywood’s original singing cowboy and former owner of the Anaheim Angels baseball team, died in North Hol-lywood, CA; he was 91.On October 3, 1789, President George Washington proclaimed that the nations fi rst “Day of Thanks-giving” was to be observed on November 26.On October 3, 1913, upon the signing into law of the United States income tax, one senator (a man of true vision) stated: “If we allow this one percent foot in the door, at some future date it might rise to fi ve percent!”On October 3, 1955, Captain Kangaroo and The Mickey Mouse Club made their debut on CBS and ABC, respectively.On October 3, 1990, East and West Germany were reunited.On October 3, 2005, a Russian space capsule with American tourist Gregory Olsen aboard docked with the International Space Station.On October 4, 1895, the fi rst U.S. Open golf tour-nament was held at Newport Country Club in Rhode Island.On October 4, 1957, Russia ushered in the space age as Sputnik, the fi rst man-made satellite, orbit-ed the earth. Its radio continued to transmit for 21 days.On October 4, 1958, the fi rst trans-Atlantic pas-senger jetliner service was begun by British Over-seas Airways Corp. with fl ights between London and New York.On October 4, 1960, the fi rst successful commu-nications satellite was launched from Cape Canav-eral, FL.On October 5, 1502, Christopher Columbus dis-covered Costa Rica.On October 5, 1582, the “Gregorian Calendar,” the one that most of the world uses today, was intro-duced by Pope Gregory XIII.On October 5, 1921, the World Series was broad-cast by radio for the fi rst time. Those few who had a radio, or had access to one, could hear a play-by-play description by sports writer Grantland Rice.On October 5, 1931, Clyde Pangborn and Hugh Herndon completed the fi rst non-stop fl ight across the Pacifi c Ocean, arriving in the state of Washing-ton 41 hours after taking off from Japan.On October 5, 1962, the Beatles’ fi rst hit “Love Me Do,” was released in the U.K.


Notre Dame Trash/Treasure SaleThe Annual Notre Dame Church Community

Trash/Treasure Rummage Sale will be held on Sat., Oct. 1 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m., and Sun., Oct. 2, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. All proceeds will aid Notre Dame School and Church activities.

The sale will take place in the Notre Dame School gym, 1000 Moore Rd., Michigan City. A Clothes Bou-tique will be featured along with furniture, toys, electronics, household items, dishes, jewelry, baby items, clothes, collectables, and someone’s trea-sures.

For more information, contact June Salmon 872-9626 or the Parish Center, 872-4844.

Autumn Bacchus Festival Returns!Union Pier’s Wine Sellers, Inc. announces their

Twelfth Annual Autumn Bacchus Festival will be held Fri., Oct. 14, 7:30-10:00 p.m., MI time. Guests will have the opportunity to sample more than 80 wines from all over the globe at this walk-around tasting, to be held at the Marina Grand Resort, 600 West Water St., New Buffalo, MI.

Wine industry professionals will be on hand to facilitate and answer questions that arise. Chef Jenny Drilon of the resort’s Bentwood Tavern has designed a specifi cally paired tasting menu of sea-sonal foods for the evening. Special programming that evening will feature Black Star Farms, Michi-gan’s award winning winery, located in Suttons Bay on Leelanau Peninsula.

Additionally, publisher, Victoria Brenneman of Edible Michiana will be on hand to introduce the new publication to attendees. The magazine is part of a nationwide group of locally published maga-zines. Edible Michiana is dedicated to the growing local food movement in northern Indiana and south-west lower Michigan

All wines poured will be offered at a signifi cant discount that evening only. Reservations are highly recommended, as space is limited. The fee is $52 per person. Phone 888-824-WINE for reservations.

Monkey Island Renovation Washington Park Zoo will hold a presentation of

the proposed renovation of the Washington Park Zoo Monkey Island exhibit. The public is invited to attend this presentation to be held at Krueger Memorial Hall, 801 Liberty Trail, Michigan City, on Wed, Sept. 28th, at 4:30 p.m. Presenters are DH2W Architecture Planning, Roger Potratz, Kevin L. Johnson, and Kim Johnson. Everyone is invited to hear the presentation and submit any recommenda-tions for consideration.

Washington Park Zoo hours are from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. with the entrance gates closing at 4 p.m. daily. For more information, phone the Zoo at 219-873-1510 or visit www.washingtonparkzoo.com Christos

Coin & Jewelry

433 North Dixie WaySouth Bend, IN(574) 247 1818www.christoscoins.com

1802 E. US Hwy 20Michigan City, IN

(219) 814 4333Evergreen Plaza

COINS • GOLD • SILVERVINTAGE JEWELRY

PAPER MONEYFINE WATCHES

WE BUY GOLD & SILVER

ALWAYS BUYING COLLECTIONS & ESTATES

NOW OPEN IN 2 LOCATIONS

www.mrhandyman.com

$00 OFF

000-000-0000

Valid for $00 worth of services providedby Mr. Handyman.

Offer valid one time per household. Available at participating locations only. Not valid with any other offer.

License# 000000000 Offer Expires: 00/00/00

Mr. Handyman is a member of the Service Brands International family.

When your home needs repairs or maintenance don’t take any chances, call a professional… call Mr. Handyman!

Call Mr. Handyman to give your home the attention it deserves.

YOUR HOMEis your most valuable asset.

HM_Asset_Ad-Qtr.indd 1 1/26/07 11:44:48 AM

219-814-4461

Call Today to ask about our

VACATION HOME WATCH SERVICE

along withSnow Removal


Service League of Michigan City The Service League of Michigan City held their

monthly meeting Tues., Sept. 13.The Service League is a volunteer organization

loaning medical equipment including wheelchairs, walkers, shower and toilet aids to Michigan City area residents for a period of 3 months free of charge.

The Service League, located at 301 E. Garfi eld, is open Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from 9a.m.-noon and from 1-4 p.m.

The next meeting will be at 10:30 a.m. on Oct. 11 at the above listed address. After the general meet-ing, a Give-Back luncheon is planned at Hacienda at 11:30 a.m. All current and sustaining members are encouraged to come. Three members, Irene Ros-evear, Connie Novak and Marge Winfi eld, will be honored for their 5 years 500 hours of service at that time.

Craft Show Looking for ExhibitorsSt. Paul Lutheran Church, 818 Franklin Sq., will

host a Fall Arts and Crafts Fair on Sat., Nov. 5 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

There will be approximately 22-25 spaces avail-able. Tables will be provided. Table coverings will be provided by the exhibitor. All items should be hand-made. Spaces are available for $20. There will be no admission charge for this event.

A Baked Potato Bar with soup, chili, salad and dessert will be available for $7.

Interested crafters should contact Donna Knoll at 874-7293 to reserve a space.

Homework Helper at MC Public LibraryLooking for ebooks, articles, and encyclopedias?

Check out the library’s research databases, includ-ing the new Gale Virtual Reference Library. Have your library card handy and click on the link on the library’s home page ( www.mclib.org) to access thou-sands of illustrated articles and books.

Plant Regulation at DNR LocationsHarvesting ginseng, goldenseal (aka yellowroot),

and other plants is illegal on all DNR properties.Although ginseng is currently in season, it can

be harvested only on private property, with the per-mission of the landowner. Public Law 107 (IC 14-4-8) and the Ginseng Rule (312 IAC 19) prohibit all digging on state property.

The purpose of these regulations is to ensure a healthy ginseng population for the future.

Details of the ginseng regulations are at www.in.gov/dnr/naturepreserve/fi les/ginseng99.pdf.

The only items that may be removed legally from DNR properties are nuts, fruits, berries and mush-rooms.

Fall Turkey Shoot for PrizesThe Michigan City Rifl e Club will hold a fall “Tur-

key Shoot” on Sat., Oct. 1, 10:00 a.m. on the club rifl e range.

A “ Turkey Shoot” is a target competition in which 10 shooters will shoot a shotgun at a target. The contestant who shoots a BB closest to the center X will win a $20 gift certifi cate to East Side Produce Grocery Store.

Entry fee is $4 per round, club will supply the shells for 12, 16 or 20 Ga.. shotguns.

The public is welcome to observe or participate.Never shot before? No problem, we will have

someone assist. Don’t have a shotgun? You can bor-row one. Food and beverages available.

MCRC is located at 4801 W. US Hwy. 20, Michi-gan City -- 1/2 mile east of US 35 on US 20.

WARREN J. ATTARAgent

Representing State Farm Since 1971My 24 Hour Good Neighbor Service Number is

(219) 874-4256

S T A T E F A R M

I N S U R A N C E®

Auto

Life Fire

1203 LIGHTHOUSE PLACE MICHIGAN CITY219/879-3993

THE

BOOKSTOREThe

Snowmanby Jo Nesbo

hardcover $2595


CLASSIFIEDCLASSIFIED RATES - (For First 2 Lines.)

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.BANKRUPTCY Get a Fresh Start, Stop Lawsuits and Garnishment,

or Stop Foreclosure. Call 219-879-ATTY (2889)Bankruptcy Atty. Doug Bernacchi • 215 W 8th St., MC, IN.

Prompt and Professional COMPUTER REPAIR SERVICES for your home and business. We also do new set-ups and installations, wireless

networking, hard drive data recovery, and much more. We also service all brands of PC’s and Mac’s. Never a charge for estimates, pick-up, or deliv-

ery. Serving the area since 2001. Call Need-a-Nerd at 269-469-0755.KAREN’S ALTERATIONS KORNER. Serving NW Indiana for 21 yrs.

American owned. Call 219-872-2098.

HOME HEALTH – CAREGIVERS - NANNIESLIVE-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.

Call us at 877/711-9800Or visit www.comfortkeepers.com

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 ENTERTAINMENT & LESSONS, VOICE/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 - HOUSEKEEPINGPERSONAL TOUCH CLEANING -- Homes - Condos - Offices. Day and afternoons available. - Call Darla at 219/878-3347.

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.

Ask about our Carpet Cleaning Special. Gift Certificates also Available.Ref. avail. Bonded & insured. Melissa 219-898-1060.

ESSENTIAL CLEANING. Specializing in New Construction/Remodeling Clean-up, Business and Home Maintenance Cleaning. Residential and

Commercial. Insured and references available. Call Rebecca at 219-617-7746 or e-mail [email protected].

CRYSTAL CLEAR CLEANING SERVICE. 20 yrs. experience, insured, free estimates. We use quality cleaning products! Give us a try.

You won’t be disappointed!! Referrals available. Call Ira 219-617-0630.LOOKING FOR NEW HOUSES TO CLEAN.

Experienced. References. Call Halina at 219-448-9102.

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.• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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 • [email protected]

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

• Power Washing. Jeffery Human, owner -- 219/861-1990.BILL SMART – Carpentry • Electrical • Plumbing • Painting

Winter watch service. Serving Harbor Country since 2001 • 269-469-4407

HANDYMEN AT YOUR SERVICE. We can do most anything. Serving Northern Indiana since 1989. Call Finishing Touch, Inc. 219-872-8817.FREE TV. ANTENNAS STILL WORK FINE. Last call $99/one time fee.

Up to 44 channels. No monthly fee.DR. TOM’S SERVICE CLINIC 219/716-2670

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

MDH LANDSCAPING & REMODELINGComplete property renovation and maintenance. Basement finishing, deck/patio construction and maintenance. Kitchen & bath renovation.

Painting, power washing, staining. 10% disc. to senior citizens. Providing you with professionalism and quality. Free est., insured.

Call Matt 219/898-3675. AFFORDABLE TUCKPOINTING & CHIMNEY REPAIR SERVICES.

Free estimates. Call 219-561-3636.A-1 ELECTRICAL SERVICES. Serving Long Beach for 20 yrs. Panel upgrades, lighting, generators, 24/7 service. Tim Janatik at 219/878-

3344.

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

Insured. Ph. 219/861-1990. [email protected] A & L PAINTING COMPANY -- INTERIOR & EXTERIOR

20-YEARS EXPERIENCE. Also Power Wash, Seal & Paint Decks. Seniors (65+) 10% off labor. References. Reasonable.

Phone 219/778-4145 • 219/363-9003 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, Washing, Staining.Local. Exp. Insured. Reasonable Rates. Call Brian at 219-741-0481.


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.MC PAINTING. Brian Manske – 3rd generation company.

35 yrs. of personal experience. 219-872-1352. Web: www.brianmanskepainting.com

MICHIANA PAINTING & PRESSURE CLEANINGInt/Ext Painting – Decks – Siding – Sidewalks – Free Estimates

219/221-5752. I WILL BEAT ANY PROFESSIONAL ESTIMATE BY 10%.JOSEPH PAINTING – Interior/Exterior. Power Washing

Drywall Repairs. Insured. Free est. 219-879-1121 or 219-448-0733.

LANDSCAPE-Lawns-Clean Up, Etc. H & D TREE SERVICE and LANDSCAPING, INC. --

Full service tree and shrub care. Trimming, planting, removal.Firewood, snowplowing, excavating. -- Call 872-7290.

FREE ESTIMATESHEALY’S LANDSCAPING & STONE

219/879-5150 www.healysland.com

218 State Road 212, Michigan City, IN (Look for Big GREEN Wall) ¼ mi. s. of Hwy. 12

YOUR #1 STOP FOR ALL YOUR LANDSCAPING NEEDS!

Landscape Design, Landscape Installation, Landscape Maintenance, Hardscaping, Spring Clean-ups, Lawn & Garden Maintenance,

Perennials, Grasses, Shrubs, Trees, Aquatic Plants, Lawn Installation: Sod or Seed, Irrigation, Land Clearing, Trees trimmed/removal,

Dunegrass, Excavating, Ponds, Waterfalls, Firepits, Outdoor Kitchens, Retaining Walls, Patios, Walkways, Flagstone, Bluestone, Decorative gravel, Mushroom Compost, Decomposed Granite, Pavers, Boulders,

Stone veneer.

Aquatic Nursery and Fish now on site!

Licensed • Insured • Registered with BBBH & S Services Landscape & Garden Center2621 E US Hwy 12 Michigan City, IN 46360

Phone 219.872.8946 • Fax 219-879.5142

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 LAWN CARE Free EstImates. Call 219-879-3733 -- Leave message.

• SANDCASTLE LANDSCAPING • Mick Wulff Certified Arborist

• Firewood • • Fall Clean-Up •

• Retaining Walls • Brick Patios and Driveways • 219-878-3032 • [email protected]

MDH LANDSCAPING & REMODELING.Mowing, mulch, rock, retaining walls, overseeding, aerating, power wash-

ing, window cleaning. 10% discount to senior citizens. 10% discount with signed mowing contract. Free est., insured.

Providing you with professionalism and quality. Call Matt 219-898-3675.RB’s SERVICES —tree removal, spring & fall clean-up, haul away debris

and other landscaping needs, leaf clean-up in fall, also snow removal this winter. In business over 24 yrs. Call Roger 219-561-4008.

FALL CLEAN-UP - LAWN MOWING - POWER WASHING - GUTTER CLEANING Yard work, weeding, mulching & odd jobs.

Call for details. CALL ABE at 219-210-0064.

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

GOLDEN DOODLE PUPPIES FOR SALE. 5 females, 3 males. Avail. Oct.doodlepups.webs.com or call 773-415-4420.

AMERICAN DREW DINING ROOM TABLE W/8 MATCHING CHAIRS. 66”l x 44”w x 30”h (extends to 96” w/2 leaves). 2 splat back arm chairs

and 6 side chairs. Red mahogany finish. Exc. cond. $1,000. 219-874-6743.

EXCLUSIVE 15-65% off TUPPERWARE® SALE at Riverside Market. Sat. & Sun. 10-2. Limited quantities. Highest quality.

Call Jane at 219-898-6341.LOST OUR LEASE! EVERYTHING MUST GO! 50-70% OFF.Pink Elephant, 510 Lincolnway, LaPorte. Saturdays only.

For appointment call 219-778-9144.

GARAGE SALES, ESTATE SALES, ETC.NOTRE DAME PARISH RUMMAGE SALE.

Oct. 1st & 2nd, 8 am-3 pm.Notre Dame School Gym

Moore Rd. & US Hwy 12, Michigan City, INMoore Road Multi-Family Garage Sale.

Fri. 9/30 & Sat. 10/1 (8am-3pm). 1 blk. north of Rt. 12 on Moore Road, Michigan City. (Across from Notre Dame Church).

Furniture, Antiques, Wall Décor and much, much more.LOTSA JUNK IN DA TRUNK. Spans the generations. Antiques, toys,

clothes. 2203 and 2209 Fairway Drive, across from Hacienda. Sept. 30 & Oct. 1, 9 am-5 pm.

WANT TO BUY—MISC.WANTED: OLDER ORIENTAL RUGS.

Call 219-363-0219.WANTING TO BUY FOREIGN CURRENCY.

CALL 219-879-2934.

WANT TO BUY-REAL ESTATELONG BEACH HOME on or very near Lake Michigan.

Call 815-207-1259.

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.FOR LEASE – NEW CONSTRUCTION – New executive office space located at 124 Woodland Court, Michigan City, IN. We can design yourinterior accommodations. Modern, contemporary, energy efficient design

in wooded area with ample parking. Phone 219-872-0318.

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)

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

DUNESCAPE BEACH CLUBLAKEFRONT CONDOS -- 2 and 3 bedrooms.

May–October -- $1,100 to $2,000 per wk. DUNESCAPE REALTY - 219/872-0588.

GRACIOUS VINTAGE MICHIANA HOME – ¼ blk. from lake, Stop 37. Furn., 3BR, 2BA. Sleeps 8. C/A, frpl, screen porch, deck off master BR.

$1,000/month. For info email [email protected] Judy 847-814-8215.

SHORELAND HILLS LONG TERM RENTAL. 3BR, 2BA, nicely furn., Wash/Dry, fireplace, 2 blocks to lake. Avail now to 6/30/12. $775/mo. includes outdoor maintenance, but not utilities. No pets or smokers.

Call Bob N. at (800) 899-2699. Must See to Appreciate.SHERIDAN BEACH. 3BR modern house fully furnished, with great views

of the lake. Can sleep up to 6. Long or short term rental available. Must see to fully appreciate, check Craigslist for pictures.

$1,400/mo. Contact Steve at 630-699-1010.APARTMENTS, WATERFRONT at Pioneer Pier. Direct TV, WiFi. All utili-ties paid. 1BR $625/mo., 2BR $725/mo. Call Dan at 219-898-8871.

YEAR ROUND BEACH HOUSE RENTAL @ Stop 20. 3BR, 2BA, fully furn. Newly remodeled home, W/D, fenced yard, bbq, quiet street, park, 2 blks. to beach. Call Shannon 773-209-7925 for rates and availability.WINTER RENTAL – Sheridan Beach 3BR, 1.5BA, across from beach

w/off-street parking. W/D, satellite, wireless incl. $800/mo. Call 317-691-9293 or [email protected]

SHERIDAN BEACH. 3BR. Monthly rental. Furn. Lots of extras. No pets, non-smokers. $1200/mo + util. Call 630-886-3986.

SHERIDAN BEACH RENTALS YEAR ROUND. Off street parking,no pets, no smoking. Call for details 219-879-2195.


SHERIDAN BEACH WINTER RENTAL. 2BR, 2BA upstairs, studio w/full kitchen downstairs, deck w/bar & lake views. Steps to beach.

Oct-May. $1,000/mo. NO SMOKERS OR PETS. 847-274-9800.

RENTALS MICHIGANMICHIGAN, New Buffalo, Village of Grand Beach. Winter Rental

Available 09/11/11-05/31/12. 3BR, fully furnished. Enjoy lake views & sun-sets from this lakefront deck & living rm. $675.00/mo. Call 708-212-1637.

APARTMENT FOR RENT. Beautifully remodeled 1BR. Water included, avail. Oct. 1st. NO PETS. $575/mo. Call 269-426-0405.

ARIZONA RENTAL WINTER RENTAL IN SUN CITY WEST, AZ. 2BR, furn., 55+ adult com-

munity. $1,800/mo. for Jan-March or $1,600/mo for Dec. & April. Call 219-879-5786.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE LAKEFRONT CONDOS. Beautiful, brand new condos, 2 or 3BR,

2 full BA, fitness center, pool, boardwalk, boat docks and balconies over-looking Pine Lake. Starting at just $229,000.

Outlook Cove Condos, LaPorte, IN (219) 362-7722 • GMF1.com GOLF VIEW TOWNHOMES AT LEGACY RIDGE. Custom golf course

living at its finest. 44 units on Holes 15, 16 & 17 of Legacy Hills Golf Course in LaPorte, IN. 2/3BR, 2BA, 2-1/2-car attached garage, swimming pool, fitness center, clubhouse with community room. Single level living.

Prices start at $289,000. For info, call 219-362-7722 • GMF1.com MICHIANA SHORES, IN AREA. $68,000. Elmwood Drive wooded bldg.

sites.2 lots 80 ft. x 130 ft. City sewer & water. Broker/owner 219-921-0822.

HOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNER. 4BR, 2BA, 2-car attached garage.2609 Lake Shore Drive, Long Beach. Call 219-879-0615.

Are you ready for Maintenance Free? Do you like beautiful landscaping but don’t want to have to work outside all weekend?

CUSTOMIZED LUXURY TOWNHOMES AT BRIAR LEAF GOLF COURSE. Featuring Two New Ranch Models ranging from 1880 sf-3600 sf.

Bright and Spacious, Luxury Master Suites, Quality Construction, Extraordinary Storage, Full Basement, Masonry Construction, Masonry

Fireplace, PVC Decks, Screened in Porch Optional.www.villasofbriarleaf.com • 219.851.0008

On Site Sales Office open Friday through Monday 11-4 CST1817 Lake Shore Dr., Sheridan Beach. Entertain by the beach. Single family home with 2 units on LSD. Upstairs is a 2BR, 2BA and downstairs a studio with full kitchen. Deck with bar and lake views. Steps to beach.

$485,000. Please call for more information 847-274-9800.FOR SALE BY OWNER. Karwick Glen Condo.

1200 sq.ft. loft w/2BR, 2BA. Gas fireplace, 1 car garage with storage. Private location. $138,000. Call 219-873-0634.

STOP 35 DUNELAND BEACH. Approximately ¼ acre available ½ block from beach. Call 708-848-4947.

Creepy Crawlies at Coffee CreekSat., Oct. 8 -- 10 a.m.Spiders, snakes and worms will help you catch

the Halloween spirit at the Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve. Learn cool facts about these animals that are often feared. Creepy appearances may be deceiving when you learn an appreciation for these creatures. So, rather than scaring you today, these creatures will now amaze you! A fun worm race competition and two small crafts will help visitors develop a love for these not-so creepy crawlies.

Fight your fears and come on out! The natural-ist will meet visitors at the Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve Pavilion free of charge. All are welcome to attend.

Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve, 178 E. Side-walk Road, Chesterton, IN. Phone: (219) 926-1842 or e-mail: [email protected] for more info.

We Make Th e World’sBest Mattress™

LOWEST PRICE GUARANTEED

MORE THAN JUST A FURNITURE STORE!1106 E US Hwy 20, Michigan City www.naturallywoodfurniturecenter.com (219) 872-6501 or 1-800-606-8035 Mon.-Thur. 9:30-6, Fri. 9:30-8, Sat. 9-6 Sunday 12- 4

Design your ownfurniture

forLESSSofas, chairs, sectionals and more availablein over two thousand designer fabrics plus leather!

styleMORE

M.C.PAINTING

3RD GENERATION COMPANY BRIAN MANSKE 35 YRS. PERSONAL EXPERIENCE

• Residential Finishing• Commercial Finishing• Interior/Exterior • Cedar Finish Restoration• Power Washing• Drywall Repairs• Wallpaper Installation or Removal• All Faux Finishes• Custom Wood Finishing & Furniture & Cabinetry• Carpentry Repairs• We Also Clean Houses & Gutters

Quality, clean, organized workmanshipCompetitive Rates • Free Estimates

Fully Insured • References Available

219-872-1352brianmanskepainting.com


The Snowman by Jo Nesbo, translated from the Norwegian by Don Bartlett

Several weeks ago I introduced you to the newest group of mystery/crime writers--the Scandanavians. My fi rst book in this elite list was the Swede Steig Larsson. This week I bring you a Norwegian, Jo Nesbo, who has al-ready established himself world wide as a crime writer extraordinaire whose books have been translated into forty languages.

Nesbo has sold more than six mil-lion copies of his books worldwide, and he was awarded the Glass Key Award for best Nordic Crime Novel--an award previously given to Steig Larsson and Henning Mankell, put-ting him in elite company.

This story blew me away! I can’t remember the last time I read a more tightly constructed story-line. And, as I’ve said before, a lot of the credit goes to the translator who can make or break the read-ability of a story. Don’t let the Norwegian names of people and places get in the way of your reading, just enjoy the freshness of being transported to a country that is not all reindeer and ski slopes, but a country with cities like ours with high rise build-ings and high rise crime.

The fi rst snowfall of the winter in Oslo. Usually a day of gently falling snowfl akes on your nose...the last thing you’d think of is murder. But young Jonas only knows that his mother is missing and there is a strange snowman in the front yard, facing the house, he didn’t make it...and it had his moth-er’s scarf around its neck. Oh yes, and has anyone noticed that every year on the day of the fi rst snow a woman goes missing? Sounds like Norway has a serial killer on its hands. Soon, a hacked up body, barely recognizable as a woman, is found at the top of a ski slope on the edge of town, and the hunt is on!

Enter Harry Hole, Oslo’s fi nest and most exas-perating detective. This is Nesbo’s fourth book fea-turing Harry, and there’s a good reason for that:

Sure, Harry is a brilliant policeman, and the only one with any experi-ence with serial killers, but he keeps fi ghting demons both in his personal as well as professional life. He keeps trying to give up the booze and cig-arettes, and he drives his superior crazy with his inability to play by the department rules, but he has strong intuition and a nose for ferreting out clues others overlook.

Harry likes working alone, until one day his captain introduces him to his new partner--Katrine Bratt--a transplant from the Bergen, Norway, Police HQ. Something about her... “So far he liked her, but of course he was open to changing his opinion. Harry was always willing to give people an-

other chance to wind up on his blacklist.”One day Harry gets a letter from someone who is

possibly the killer of these missing women--a letter that seems to taunt him, and maybe laugh a little at the department’s ineffectiveness.

Shifting shadows, hair rising on the back of your neck, those disturbing snowmen, will keep you reading like it was a race against time to reach the last page...well, maybe it is, because just when Harry thinks he has found the killer, he realizes he is wrong, and then another strong suspect pops up, and another? What’s going on here? The best crime/mystery novel you may ever read I’ll bet!

The other thing about Nesbo’s writing is his abil-ity to fl esh out his characters to the point of making them three-dimensional and real, not just names on a page. And that’s a real talent.

USA Today said, “Nesbo’s storytelling abilities are incomparable.”

The New York Times Book Review said, “Fascinat-ing...[Harry Hole] works his way through the intri-cacies of a plot that speeds along like a bullet train.”

Time Out New York said, “Nesbo’s pace is unerr-ing, and the way he builds up suspense will incite Pavlovian page-turning.”

This is scary stuff--no joke!Till next time, happy reading!

the Beacher Business Printers http://www.thebeacher.com 911 Franklin Street • Michigan City

219 879 0088 fax 219 879 8070

[email protected]

NEW AGE COMMUNICATIONOLD FASHIONED SERVICE


219-872-4000866-496-1752FAX (219) 872-4182

Specializing in Distinctive PropertiesIndiana and Michigan

www.MerrionRealty.comDebbie BurkePrincipal Broker/

Owner

MERRION & ASSOCIATES REALTORS, INC.1010 N. Karwick Road. • Michigan City, IN 46360

Debbie Burke, GRI, ABR, RECS 219-221-0006Ed Merrion*, CRS, GRI 219-898-6428Dave Angus 219-898-7009Cathy Blum 574-292-3748

Michele Cihak*, ABR 219-861-2073JuliAnn Merrion 219-221-2367Tricia Meyer 219-871-2680

www.facebook.com/MerrionRealty @MerrionRealty

Nancy Marlow 219-363-1835Joe Gazarkiewicz 219-861-3750Cari Adams 219-898-5412

*Licensed in IN & MI

208 Washington Park Blvd. Use Your Imagination!!! 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. TLC, may not be enough, but GREAT BUILDING SITE - or can be a cute little

cottage - or add on to the side w/new foundation & go up and you might have a lake view! Come take a look!

Michele Cihak @ 219-861-2073

417 Washington Park Blvd.Looking for a beach home without the beach price? This well-kept 3 bedroom, 1 bath tri-level in the Heart of Lake Hills could be the perfect fit! Beautiful hardwood floors show the craftsmanship of our area builders from 1957!! This lovely home would

be perfect as a summer home or weekend getaway with a small yard and a large dune in the back to provide plenty of privacy and yards of dune grass to please the senses. Make an appointment today!

David Angus @ 219-898-7009

New Listing!

Now: $99,000

$165,000

2907 Summit DriveIt’s your chance of a lifetime to make this sprawling 4 bedroom, 2 bath bi-level redwood hilltop home in Long Beach your own! Oversized family room with fireplace, main floor laundry and a humongous rec room are a few of the reasons you'll love this property! Escape

into your very own private retreat in the gorgeous wooded backyard! A delightful patio perfect for entertaining round out this property PLUS it's Less than 2 blocks to the beach!

Cari Adams @ 219-898-5412 or David Angus @ 219-898-7009

2222 Island Drive Care-free living! This spacious 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath end unit Condo in The Shores with fireplace, 2-car attached garage and delightful patio on Lake Claire is coupled with worry-

free lawn maintenance and a pool for those hot summer days. Priced to sell – bring an offer!

Call Debbie Burke @ 219-221-0006

913 Washington StreetIn Love with Yesteryear? Step inside and fall in love with The Porter-Kerrigan Mansion which has been lovingly restored to its original splendor. Enter through a wrap-around veranda through massive frame doors into an antechamber. Zipper glass doors, sitting room,

music room, library & formal dining room, butler’s pantry, 7 bedrooms and 5 fireplaces will remind you of long ago. This rare example of Romanesque revival architecture can be yours, call today!

Ed Merrion 219-898-6428

2817 RoslynSerenity Awaits You in this beautiful 4 bed-room, 2.5 bath Tree-House like home in Long Beach! Everything has been done - just bring your furniture and settle down for tons of fun!!! Neutral colors and hardwood floors

throughout. Low maintenance inside and out with a circular drive for ample parking! Enjoy privacy on the back deck, or rrelax on the front deck while watching the leaves turn color.

Debbie Burke @ 219-221-0006

$294,000

$399,000

PRICE REDUCED:

Was: $335,000

Now: $298,500

$149,900

NEW PRICE!


CENTURY 21 Long Beach Realty1401 Lake Shore Drive ~ 3100 Lake Shore Drive

219.874.5209 ~ 219.872.1432

www.c21longbeachrealty.com

Family Owned and Operated Since 1920

123 TDoug Waters*GRI

Principal Broker

Sandy Rubenstein*

Managing BrokerEach Office Is Independently Owned and Operated

Doug Waters*, Principal Broker, GRI 877-7290Sandy Rubenstein*, Managing Broker, 879-7525June Livinghouse*, Broker Associate, ABR, GRI 878-3888Sylvia Hook*, Broker Associate, CRS, GRI 871-2934

Beverly Bullis*, GRI 872-3216Tom Cappy* 874-6396Richard Klare 872-0947Rosemary Braun 879-9029

Chris Schable 219-851-3252 Zakaria Elhidaoui 219-448-1052*Licensed in Michigan and Indiana

www.facebook.com/c21lbr @c21lbrealty

410 Lake Shore DriveEasy care beach home. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths. Lounging decks, great room fireplace surrounded by kitchen and living room,lower level family room. $319,900

601 Lake Shore Drive3 bedrooms, 2 bath home on 2 lots. Spectacular lake views. Fireplace. Guest suite in lower walk-out has a full kitchen, bedroom and bath. $499,000

1612 IndianapolisHillside ranch 3 short blocks to the beach. 2 large decks, 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, lots of windows for natural lighting. $289,000

128 PrairieCozy 2 bedroom units in this duplex near the beach. Great rentalhistory makes this a perfect investment opportunity. $305,000

volume 27, number 38 thursday, september 29, 2011 …volume 27, number 38 thursday, september 29,...

Documents