Sidetracked in Three Oaks - The Beacher Weekly Newspaper

Volume 16, Number 21 Thursday, June 1, 2000

Sidetracked in Three Oaksby Paula McHugh

During my recent wanderings, I drove over to the little town that was originally named Chamberlain’s Sidetrackto take a look around. My self-imposed mission was to find out about the history of the Warren FeatherboneCompany—a business that put Three Oaks on the map, more or less.

The Village of Three Oaks, incorporated in 1867, was renamed because of the prominent stand of tall oaksamid hardwood forest where maples, beeches, and elms once grew, on land not favored for oaks to do well.A romantic would say that three acorns sprouted and thrived close enough to one another that by maturi-ty, their tops merged into what appeared as one giant tree—a remarkable sight from a distance.

The “train version” origin of the town’s name, one of several versions, relates that as the clearing of theland progressed, the unusual formation of the trio of oaks stood out more plainly. Train crews and passen-gers got in the habit of saying “there’s the three oaks” as they approached the village.

Now, what does the naming of the village have to do with the old Warren Featherbone factory? Nothing,really. Some interesting historical information just sidetracked me. Not in the literal way that HenryChamberlain originally named that same land, which is to say, after a side railroad track that led into theterritory to serve his logging and sawmill operation.

From Featherbone to Garden Stone

What remains of the nearly 120 year old Featherbonefactory is easy enough to spot as a traveler makes his wayinto the heart of a town with a truly unique history. West ofElm Street, now named Generation Drive, the three-story,ivy-covered ghost of Edward Kirk Warren’s turkey quillenterprise is now home to Kinner Enterprises, where Jimdesigns, casts, and sells his garden stones at the old facto-ry.Ken Wisner, general manager, gave me short tour of thebuilding, which whetted my history appetite. He suggested I make my way over to the library—”you can’t

miss it, it’s the tallest building on Elm Street.”Short of time, I vowed to return to do some moreresearch. Return I did, heading straight to thelibrary. That’s when I got a little sidetracked fromthe Featherbone factory.

Standing outside the E. K. Warren building,librarian Stephanie Daniels was carefully wash-ing the large entrance door windows. Just insidethe vestibule, library board President LoyceSchaefer was doing the same—”we’re filling inuntil we get a new cleaning lady,” Loyce explained.To my left, a plaque dedicated to Marceta Bubb,who inspired the restoration of the Bank ofThree Oaks in 1984. Thanks to the Bubb’s efforts,Edward Kirk Warren’s former building had madeit on the National Register of Historic Places.

The three-story Warren Building underwent extensive restoration in 1984 and islisted on the National Register of Historic Places. Featherbone Continued on Page 2

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Featherbone Continued from Page 1

Loyce Schaefer, President of the LibraryBoard, spent the day filling in until a new

cleaning person is hired.

Barbara Doepker is one of three part-time staff.

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And so I became enchanted by the charm of the building that is thenew home of the Three Oaks Township Library, which serves some 7,000patrons. Loyce and Stephanie and library clerk Barbara Doepkersaid they are thrilled to be in their new biblioteque, having moved some24,000 volumes from their cramped old building a few blocks away byway of a human chain of volunteers from as far away as Michiana Shores.The library’s new home, which now encompasses 6700 square feet and4,000 square feet more room, opened a few months ago.

An elevator has replaced the doorway leading to the former town library, housed in the building from1925 until 1952. The mural is one of two painted by

Adin Ganunt.Above doorway to the left, Reverend F. P. Warren’s rough log cabin south of Three Oaks

no doubt served as a reminder to son Edward of his humble early life.

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No one would really compare the “new” ThreeOaks library with a Carnegie, but the flavor of the pastpermeates the space as it continues to maintain theaura of Warren’s business influence on the town.

Two murals, the work of Adin Ganunt, flank the doorson either side of the Elm Street entryway. The notedthree oaks mark the former office of the Edward K.Warren Foundation, which had undertaken the preser-vation of Warren Woods and establishment of WarrenDunes, among many other projects. The room housedthe town’s public library from 1925 to 1952, so the town’slibrary has come “home,” in the truest sense. The thickoak-columned doorway has long since been replacedwith an elevator that accesses the building’s upper twofloors. Above doorway to the left, Reverend F. P.Warren’s rough log cabin south of Three Oaks nodoubt served as a reminder to son Edward of hishumble early life. This door leads into the officeEdward used to conduct his banking business. Thelibrary has several historical artifacts on display,and the room is also now used for meeting space. Thebrass and glass globe chandelier is original to the room.

Featherbone Continued on Page 4

The brass globed chandelier in Warren’s former office is original to the building.

E.K. Warren’s former office is now used as a meeting room. Displays ofearly Three Oaks memorabilia are found here too.

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Featherbone Continued from Page 3

More Room for More Reading

The rich brass-railed and solid marble stair-case to the upper floors is currently cordonedoff for now. The second floor, with its 360-degree open balcony will eventually hold moreof the library’s book collection, and a museumis planned for the top floor. Stephanie point-ed out that some of the former Three Oaks muse-um collection now housed in Lansing wouldreturn for a special exhibit this summer.

A nostalgic sight for many bibliophilesstands in the hallway leading into the mainfloor. A real, honest-to-goodness card cata-logue serves library patrons in search of aspecific tome. However, Stephanie said that itwould soon be replaced by a computer system,not necessarily happy news for those of uswho like the tangible pleasure of thumbingthrough the file cards, but certainly a more effi-cient option for librarians. I am going todigress here for just a short moment and declarethat computer systems (OPAC) come in a poor second

A real, honest-to-goodness card catalogue serves library patrons in search of a specific tome.

to the old card catalogs when a person attempts a sub-ject search.

Five Vaults

On a happier note, there aresome other wonderful fixtureswithin the building that willsurely continue to stay around fora long time. The E.K. WarrenBanking Building has five safes,and I took an up-close look at twoof them. Outside the genealogyroom, the Warren FeatherboneCo. vault holds the library’s col-lection of vintage town newspa-pers. The black and deco-trimmedvault door with its old combi-nation lock appears almost naïvecompared to the two-foot thick,imposing time lock vault, which

Loyce said that the two-foot thickdoor stays open all the time. “It’s

very heavy,” she said.

One of five vaults within the building, this vintage model holds

the library’s collection ofold newspapers.

Videos and romance novels arekept for “safekeeping” inside amassive stainless steel vault.

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currently keeps videos and romance novels safe and secure. Themassive stainless steel vault door remains open these days, asLoyce demonstrated just how difficult it is to close it. While theinner vault had been moved to its present location from downthe street, Stephanie said that the door had been ordered andshipped from California, because “it cost less that way than mov-ing the original vault door from down the street.”

In a room beyondthe vaulted videos,older periodicals takeup a small space, soonto be expanded by aroom above which isaccessed by a spiralstaircase. In additionto another vault onthe second floor,Stephanie said thatthere are two addi-tional vaults in thebasement —a spacedescribed by Loyce as“spooky.” For that rea-son alone, I did notask to go down there,

but Stephanie described early contents of one of them.“Spearmint was kept in one of them for safekeeping,” she said,

adding that she got a whiff of the remains of the fragrant herb,at one time considered a valuable commodity by a local gar-dener. “The dampness down there seemed to make the fragranceeven stronger,” Stephanie said. So—spearmint at one timewas as important as currency!

A Treehouse for Children

On to the children’s reading room. What young readerwouldn’t appreciate a treehouse to climb up into, withplump beanbag cushions to plop down upon while devour-ing Harry Potter. The bright and cheery room is dedicat-ed to former local teacher Nancy Kleindenst, and large win-dows look out upon the library’s main floor. Why not a treein the children’s room at the Three Oaks library? Of courseit’s an oak!

The genealogy and history room had been my originaltarget destination for research on the Featherbone facto-ry. The large, arched picture window allowed me to look outupon Elm—Three Oak’s “main” street—to watch the after-noon strollers—-um, that is, when I wasn’t pouring throughold newspaper clippings for information. Directly across thestreet, a painter was doing some work on the side of theVickers Theater. And before I knew it, three hours had passed.

The charm of Three Oaks’ new library home overcameme, but then, I was content to be sidetracked. Chamberlain’soriginal name for the town had a mystical hold on me.

So, I will wait to describe what I learned about theFeatherbone factory, and a few of the other special attrac-tions in this little Michigan town close by.

Next time, the factory that kept turkeys quivering…andwomen in corsets. What young reader wouldn’t appreciate a treehouse to climb up

into, with plump beanbag cushions to plop down upon while devouring Harry Potter?

A nice view of Elm Street awaits those doingresearch in the genealogy and history room.

The former bank serves as a charming location for the library,which currently holds 24,000 volumes.

The two upper floors will house more books, and a museum.

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Area Artists Assoc. New ExhibitThe Area Artists Association presents “Sensations

Without Perceptions,” an exhibit of art in the con-temporary medium of computer graphics by MichiganCity artist, Joe Condon. The exhibit opens at theJohn G. Blank Center For the Arts on June 3rd andruns through June 30th.

“Sensations Without Perceptions” refers to thetechnical definition of hallucination. Condon is agraphic designer by profession who has abandoned hispaintbrush to use the computer to explore the moreintense realm of surrealism. He has found the newmedium to be more flexible, allowing him to combinetraditional images with the creative possibilities ofhigh tech. Some of the compositions have deliberateimplied meaning while others are assembled withoutpreconceived notions. This exhibit is his premiereintroduction to the public of this collection of new work.

The opening reception is Sat., June 3rd, from 2-4p.m., to which the public is invited.

The Area Artists Association is an organizationwithin the Blank Center for the Arts. Its purpose isto recognize and encourage active regional artistsby providing exhibit opportunities and a supportgroup for juried member artists to explore topics ofmutual interest at regular monthly meetings.

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John P. Edris, General Manager of the Hesston SteamMuseum (left), and Ted Rita, member of the board ofdirectors and locomotive engineer, congratulate eachother on the purchase of five new passenger coach-es from Cedar Point, Ohio. The coaches were in oper-ation during the recent Memorial Day weekend.

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Celebrating a Golden AnniversaryBasking in the golden glow of friendship and happy

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Twenty-nine members met in the lounge at FirstPresbyterian Church to commemorate May 5, 1950,the date of Chapter BA’s first meeting. JeannetteStrawbridge, of Naples, Florida, is the only living mem-bers among the chapter’s founders.

PEO, an organization dedicated to promoting edu-cational opportunities for women, is now 131 yearsold. When Chapter BA was organized, it became the53rd chapter in Indiana.

Members celebrated their golden anniversary in songand through the stories told in letters saved throughthe years. Katty Warren wove the narrative, and a vocalgroup including Natalie Hellenga, Sheree Hellenga,

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Following the program, tea was served along witha gold and white cake appropriately decorated tocelebrate 50 years.

Hostesses for the anniversary celebration wereBeverly Coburn and Connie McKeague.

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Mandy Graves, staff assistant, takes the “office dogs” outfor a walk. Not used to open space, the first time they

were led out, they just stood still, not knowing quite what todo. Now, along with other dogs at the shelter, they love it.“It’s just a joy for us, too,” Mandy said, “Seeing them have

so much fun.”

Gail Marsh, director of the Michiana Humane Society atthe bridge that continues along the path through the

woods.. “We have a lot of plans to make this an areawhere the public can be really involved,” she said. “Wewant to develop programs like learning pods at differentpoints to explore different aspects of the environment, or

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June 17th marks the date to promenade your pet.. . do si do your doggie. . . strut, stroll, saunter in high-steppin’ style for the Michiana Humane Society. It’sWalk 2000 for the Animals, an annual event to helpkeep programs going. And this year, the ribbon willbe cut to officially open Pet Park, acres of woodlandto welcome walkers. Cleared paths wander throughmeadows and trees, across a rustic bridge, all fencedin and made ready by the contribution of volunteers.For nonwalkers, there promises to be all day fun towatch as well, with games and contests, food and enter-tainment from the 9:15 am ribbon cutting to closingat 4 pm.

“It’s a 10 year dream come true,” said Gail Marsh,director of the Michiana Humane Society. “For thelast six weeks volunteers recruited by DaveMoon and Von Mason have been back hereworking in our wooded area and for the firsttime since we acquired it 10 years ago, wenow have the opportunity to have this fund-raising dog walk on our own property. It’s goingto serve many uses as a Pet Park for thedogs in our care who badly need exerciseand get some of their pent up spirits out beforethey meet their adoptive owners, and it’s awonderful place to have fund-raising activ-ities like this. The dogs really get stressedbeing in cages all day and it will help thembecome more adoptable.

“ The dogs really love their walks and runs here,”Gail continued, “Though some of them who might havebeen kept chained all day look at us as if to say, “whatam I supposed to do” when they feel all this open space.We have other great plans that we hope will happen,like opening the grounds at a membership level toother dog owners for walks and exercise at scheduledtimes, something like tee-times at the golf course.Another and really important part of this improve-ment is our plan to create learning pods in special areasfor nature and ecology study. All we really need arevolunteers with interest in the environment to get itgoing.”

Walk 2000 will meander for about 1/2 mile of cleared paths.Walkers can do the whole walk or as much as they wish.

Along the way there will a Poker Walk where walkers and theirdogs can collect poker chips donated by Blue Chip Casino to

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The five acres of the Humane Society groundswere donated in memory of an anonymous couple’s dogFritz, Gail said. (Gail didn’t know as we looked outat an open meadow of wildflowers, that I was think-ing of the giant sculpture of Carolus Linnaeus, aSwedish biologist of the 18th century, that I hadseen recently at the Chicago Botanic Gardens. It wassculpted of rough metal, probably 10 feet high,designed so that people could walk around to discoverlittle pockets of flowers and animals hewn into the metal,memorializing the man who took botany into thefuture with his classification of plants. I could see astatue of Fritz, obviously much loved by his family,as that same sort of beacon for people, children andgrown-ups, who love animals and nature).

That was just a fleeting vision I had, but it’s the samekind of vision that has made a facility like theMichiana Humane Society a reality through longand difficult years. Many of us remember as I do thelittle storefront on Michigan Boulevard where I wentto find my first adoptee of no-name breed, Ralph, whoLeah Kelly called an Apphenpincher; followed byMax, a midnight black cock-a-poo, watchdog supremethough terrified at first by the male gender; andwhen Max died, then came Rusty, my current love ofa wiggly, waggly cocker spaniel who climbed thefench into my arms with love at first sight. Both camefrom the sordid shelter on Karwick Road, now bless-edly replaced through the long efforts of many car-ing people by the modern facility and acreage onHighway 212 where ground was broken six yearsago.

The caring people still exist (more are welcome anytime, all the time) to care for the animals — dogs, cats,and some occasional other critters — walk them, petthem, fill food and water bowls, serve as foster par-ents for cast-offs and drop-offs of mamma cats and theirlitters — and many, many other things that need doingfor those who might not prefer to do hands on withthe animals. “Some people find it hard because theybecome too attached to the animals they care for,” Gailsaid. “It takes a special person, but we have so manyother things that can use volunteer help.”

Humane Society Continued on Page 14

A knotty pine armoire offers special gift items. . .including a new display ofpottery from Izwin studios in Michigan City.

Dave Moon, former president of the Humane Society’s board of directors in theCattery, is now volunteer extraordinaire. He holds Clara, an “office dog” in his

favorite room, the one Roger Juby calls “the cat house”. When the new facility wasbeing built, as people were invited to choose areas to fund, Dave picked this particu-lar unit. Now as soon as the Blue Parrot shop in New Buffalo closes each day, Dave,

who has a home in Long Beach and says he is in retirement, can be seen at theshelter helping to make the new Pet Park ready for opening day and just doing what-ever is needed. “It’s kind of my thing,” Dave said, “I really enjoy animals. When this

thing all started to cometogether with Gail coming on

board, it was quite a challengegetting the building built.

They have done such a greatjob here and it’s been a lifedream of mine to see some-

thing like this happen.”

Over two acres of wooded land is now fenced in to allow dogsfreedom to roam and provide needed exercise for dogs at theshelter. Half of the cost came from contributions to theMichiana Humane Society, and other half from the MichiganCity Endowment Corporation.

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Humane Society Continued from Page 13

The Michiana Humane Society is at the top ofmany educational programs that schools and clubs offerand the educational center serves their needs. Asummer camp for 8 to 12-year olds will offer programsagain this year,weaving concernsfor the environ-ment into pro-grams of animalappreciation andcare. A new giftshop needs tend-ing; there is anewsletter to helpput together, foldand send; recordsto keep; inside andoutside plant care; and a need for helping hands forplanned fund-raising events.

Gardens grace the entrance of the Michiana Humane Society, the work of Von Mason who welcomes volunteer help to keep the gardens growing.

An Invitation to . . . . Jump on the Band Waggin’

Which brings us to June 17th and Walk 2000.Dogs and their humans can raise funds by getting fam-ily, friends, neighbors and co-workers to sponsortheir walk by “jumping on the band waggin’” with apledge; people can also form a “pet pack” with a jointdonation. Prizes are available for top money-raising“Leader of the Packs”. Group photos are available at8:30 am, the morning of the event, and some companieshave matching contributions available. Sponsorsheets are available at pet shops, vet offices, other loca-tions, and at the Humane Society, 722 Hwy. 212.

Preregistration is on Friday June 16, from 11 am to5 pm at the shelter; gift tee-shirts and caps are avail-able then to wear on the walk. Leashes and rabiescertifications are a must for walkers; doggie bags ofplastic for pooper scoopers are strongly suggested. Peoplewho just want to join the parade, sans pet, are wel-come, along with a memorial board to display con-tributions and photos of favorite pets. AND. . .as agrand finale, a Best Dressed Pet and Parade with prizes.Something for everyone, a chance to get in the act, enjoy,and have the personal reward of helping the HumaneSociety continue its wonderful work.

An “office cat” supervises the action.

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Burgess in his book The Adventures of Danny MeadowMouse, our third in the Burgess series. The catch isthat it is the meadow mouse who is asking the ques-tion.

Danny the meadow mouse has a vanity problem.He doesn't like the length of his tail. It's short and unat-tractive and does nothing to offset his plump figure.He whines that he would look so much better if he hada longer tail like that of his forest cousin. For Danny,this is no laughing matter. He is very concerned, soconcerned that it affects his disposition such thatthe other animals start to wonder what in the worldcould possibly be troubling the little meadow mouseso. When Old Mr. Toad finds out, after he stops laugh-ing, he offers the vain little mouse this sage advice.Having a long tail would do the little mouse no good.It would be in his way all the time, make him easi-er to catch, and would make him look ridiculous.Some mice were made to carry long tails. Some miceweren't. Danny is one of them.

As Danny's adventure plays out, he realizes the advan-tages of having a short tail. He narrowly evades theteeth of Reddy the Fox and manages to escape the clutch-es of Hooty the Owl. And he is able to do it becausehe doesn't have a long tail to get in the way.

None of us can blame Danny for wanting to makea slight alteration to his appearance. We all do it insome way or another. We don't go out and get tails.We weren't meant to have them. Were we meant tohave shorter noses and lighter hair? I don't think thatmakes much of a difference; those aren't big changes.

Well into his adventure, after Danny has learnedhis lesson about tails, he muses:

"Why cannot people be contentWith all the good things that are sentAnd mind their own affairs at homeInstead of going forth to roam?"

Because, Danny, where is the fun in that? They doit for the same reason why people are madly stuffingtheir brains with useless trivia. We all want to be mil-lionaires. We all want something that we would ordi-narily have no chance of getting. The same is true ofmice and men.

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Acting Theatre of Michigan CityActing Theatre of Michigan City is offering a special

workshop for children culminating in a performance of “AMidsummer Night’s Dream (The Immortals),” Shakespeareedited for the young and young-at-heart. The “Fairy &Forest Workshop” is the third 6-week summer sessionoffered by ATMC for 7-14 year olds who want to act, dance,learn about theatre and perform with ATMC adult actors.Classes are held on Fridays, July 7-28, with rehearsals andperformances following through August 19. The fee of $150covers classes, costumes and supplies. A detailed brochureis available and enrollment is limited.

Acting Theatre has been located at 215 West 10th Street(across from the Hutchinson Mansion Inn) since 1980 in abuilding that houses a 75-seat theatre, technical and costumeconstruction areas, dressing rooms and offices. Its new com-puterized lighting system is one of the finest in the area andits sound system is state-of-the-art. Workshop kids areexposed to these technical aspects of theatre while workingtoward performance.

ATMC has produced 62 seasons of original productions inits theatre to date (plays and musicals written specificallyfor ATMC actors and area audiences). It also tours theLaPorte County school system with “Theatre-in-a-Suitcase”for elementary schools, and “The Ballet Lady” for HeadStart classrooms and preschools.

Actors make regular appearances with The MichiganCity Municipal Band in the summer (upcoming July 6) andin the fall will begin a project with The LaPorte County TourismBureau: an original play with music that dramatizes the livesof area legends Diana of the Dunes and Belle Gunnes. “TheDunes Scrapbooks” is available for booking October 2000 and is created to be performed in a “restaurant”setting. ATMC is also known for the 10-year Michigan City tradition, “The Christmas Revels,” which returnsto the stage in December.

Performances of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream (The Immortals)” are August 6, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19 at 7p.m. Children enrolled in “The Fairy & Forest Workshop” will appear in all performances, directed by KenBrelsfoard with staging by Judith Joseph. For further information on the workshop performances, phone 872-4221.

ATMC “Lost Children Workshop” in 1999 performing in “Peter Pan’s treehouse.”

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MC Library Summer Programs“Library Kids Lead the Way”This fun filled program begins on June 12th and

continues through July 22nd at the Michigan City PublicLibrary. Everyone is invited to participate. Kids in pre-school can participate in the library’s “Read to Me”program. This program encourages parents or significantothers to read books to these youngsters for which theycan collect stickers.

Kids in kindergarten through high school can pickup a Reading Log. By reading at least ten books,this age group can win prizes from the prize machine.A drawing for additional prizes will be held as partof the library’s special celebration on July 26th. The“Spoon Man” will be on hand to provide the enter-tainment and a select few lucky audience memberswill be picked to help him. The drawing prizes includepuppets, t-shirts and a lava lamp. Everyone will alsoreceive a free paper back book. Read to Me forms andReading Logs will be available starting June 12th inthe Youth Services Department.

Weekly ProgramsToddler Time will be held on six consecutive

Tuesdays starting June 13th and running through July18th. They begin at 10:30 a.m. and end at 11 a.m. Thisprogram is for children ages 2-3 with an accompanyingadult.

Preschool Story Hour will be held on six con-secutive Wednesdays starting June 14th and endingJuly 19th. They begin at 10:30 a.m. and end at 11:30a.m. A parent must remain in the library.

No registration is required for Toddler Time andPreschool Story Hour.

Thursday ProgramsThese programs are designed for children 7 years

and up. Children age 7 must be accompanied by anadult. These programs include:

No Cook Cooking—-June 15th, 10:30-11:30 a.m.Thirty spaces available. Call 873-3045 to reserve a spaceby June 15th.

Dinosaurs—-June 22nd, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Fiftyspaces available. Call 873-3045 to reserve by June 15th.

Friendship Bracelets—-June 29th, 10:30-11:30a.m. Twenty-five spaces available. Call 873-3045 toreserve by June 22nd.

Pokemon Origami—-July 6th, 10:30-11:30 a.m.Twenty-five spaces available. Call 873-3045 to reserveby June 29th.

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Internet Demonstration—-July 20th, two sessions:Forty spaces available each session, 10:30-11:30 a.m.or 3:30-4:30 p.m. Call 873-3045 to reserve a space.

You can also e-mail the library at [email protected] log onto their web site at www.mclib.org

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On a Musical Note....Michigan City High School students Johanna

Larson and Andrea Glassman have been namedmembers of the 2001 Indiana All-State Choir. This isa prestigious honor and entrants must have passedexacting standards. In order for students to be select-ed they must audition on a required solo and sight readmusical rhythms and melodies.

Johanna and Andrea will represent MCHS with aperformance at the annual state music convention inIndianapolis in January 2001. They are members ofthe MCHS choral department and study privately atthe Music of Oz Studio of Michigan City.

AuditionsOpen Casting CallThe Dunes Summer Theatre announces open audi-

tions for “A Chorus Line.” They are looking for danc-ing ability with singing and acting capabilities, teensto 30’s, both female and especially males. Be pre-pared to sing, dance with a group, and read for thevarious roles.

Auditions will be held at the Dunes SummerTheatre, Michiana Shores, on Sun., June 4th, 2-6p.m. For more information, phone 879-7509.

DAF Summer ClassesRegistration for summer classes at the Dunes

Summer Theatre is Sat., June 3rd, 1-5 p.m., at the the-atre in Michiana Shores.

Classes will be offered in the following:Children’s Classes in Art, Drama, Creative Writing,

Dance and Ceramics, ages 6-12.Technical Theatre Classes in Make-up, Movement,

Stage Management, Improvisational Theatre, forages 12-18.

Children’s Theatre. Ages 8-13 will perform andstage “Aladdin & the Wonderful Lamp.”

Youth Theatre. Ages 14-18 will perform and stage“The Miracle Worker.”

There are also adult classes in Reader’s Theatre,Ceramics, Ballroom Dance, Improvisation, Jazz &Theatrical Dance.

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Our brief two-hour stay wasn’t near enoughto see all that the gardens had to offer. For notso easy walkers, there is a tram to take themthrough 40 acres of grounds that change withthe seasons and 23 specialty gardens thatinclude a Japanese Garden Soin, an EnglishWalled Garden, and an education center thatoffers programs and classes. For instance, aspecial exhibition called TulipMania coveringthe history of tulips around the world windsthrough the North Gallery and Museum, tellingmore about tulips than any gardener mightrealize exists.

Another draw that day was the show at theBotanic Gardens by the Cactus SucculentSociety of Greater Chicago. Almost every week-end the gardens have a special show; last week-end, for instance, was their annual Bloomin’Saleof almost every blooming thing goes on. Peopleline up hours ahead and fend each other off inthe rush for their favorite flowers, according toour hostess for the gardens, Janine Goldman,who is a member of Botanic Gardens. But thecacti were enough, especially when you couldsee their big brothers and sisters all grown upand blooming like a desert spring in the adjoin-ing greenhouses.

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Meanderin’ with Maggie

As the roads start filling up weekendswith visitors from Illinois coming tosee us, some of us do a turn-aroundand head for Chicago and points north.One of the best destinations is theChicago Botanic Gardens, marked by asign on the Edens at Glencoe, exit at theLake/Cook Road. The Saturday beforeMother’s Day was a great day to visit.For some reason the haze over Chicagohad vanished and the air seemed almosttoo clear to be real. Chicago’s skylineof buildings was etched against the skywith a clarity that seemed artist-drawn.Picture-perfect. Big City allure to themax.

Floating islands of blooming flowers surround the entrance and wings of Chicago Botanic Gardens in Glencoe.

Fountains, big ones, small ones, fill ever vista at the Botanic Gardens.

The exhibition hall of TulipMania holds rare antique tulips andmodern varieties. The familiar and desired fringed tulip was cre-

ated by chance when a virus attacked the more usual uprightbulb. It grew to be so desired that a virus had to be found that

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For instance, did you know they camefrom eastern regions as remote as China,through Russia and Kazakhstan and by the15th century had arrived at Constantinople.There was a stop-off in Prague (I was told thison my recent trip) on their way to Europe andthe tulip mania that hit the world in 17th cen-tury when one tulip bulb could buy a housethat in today’s prices could be $500,000.Ottoman ruler Ahmed III loved them somuch he dressed his hareem as tulips anddanced them through his gardens of over150,000 bulbs led by eunuchs bearing torch-es. On display are rare antique tulip varietiesfrom Holland as well as colorful modernhybrid tulips.

A special show that might intrigue kids, andtheir fathers, and their mothers, their greatsand grand, and their uncles and aunts isthe Jr. Railroad Show coming June 10 to run through October 29.Model gardens will replicate historic sites and America’s nation-al parks with seven model trains traveling through. As visitorsstroll through and under the 6,000 square foot exhibit, they willwalk through a tunnel in the Rockies, around a 7-foot cascadingwaterfall in Yosemite, all landscaped to replicate national parksand different ecosystems. June 10 and 11 will also mark the JapanFestival with performances, demonstrations, Japanese food andexhibits.

And for those who love cacti as I do, the Cactus Society willhold another sale, its 13th annual Plant Show and Sale on August

26 and 27. I have tofind some room in asunny window beforethat!

Friends Janine Goldman from High Woods and Fischchen O’Shea from Michiana Shores, discover the bonsai on exhibit in one of the gardens.

Hothouse cactus gardens merge one after the other in thegardens with topiary animals hiding underneath.

Here’s what that cactus can look like when it’s

A member of the Greater Chicago Cactus and SucculentSociety shows the unusual leaf

formation of a cactus for sale.

June 1, 2000

Summer Volunteers Needed at LibraryIf you are going into 6th-12th grade next fall, you

are invited to help the library staff at the LaPorte CountyPublic Library on Tuesdays, June 20-July 18, between9:30-11 a.m. and 1:30-3 p.m. (and have some snacksafterwards!).

There are two ways to help: help with the crafts thatare part of the children’s program, or help childrenrecord the titles they’ve read.

Here’s how to volunteer:Sign up for the Summer Reading Program in the

YA Room; tell the worker in the YA Room that you wantto be a summer volunteer; and then sign up for thedays you can work. If you want to help children withrecording titles, plant to come all four times at either9:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m.

For more information, call Mary Hedge, CommunityServices Librarian, at 219/362-6156. The LaPorteCounty Public Library is located at 904 Indiana Ave.,downtown LaPorte.

Continuing Ed Courses at PNC“Successful Herb Gardening.” Learn the basics

of growing and using herbs and everlastings. Therewill be hands-on training in the teacher’s greenhouseand gardens, kitchen session exploring culinary andfragrant herb uses and crafting.

Classes will meet on Mondays, 6:30-9:00 p.m.,June 5-19. Course fee is $119 which includes eight basicculinary herb plants and the book, Successful HerbGardening.

“How to Start, Run and Stay in Business.”Scott Williams, consultant, will offer informationthat will focus on financial, legal and managerialbusiness topics.

Classes will meet on Thursdays, 6-9 p.m., June 8-29. Course fee is $149.

“The Beginners Computer Class.” A hands-oncourse which offers an introduction to personal com-puting with a review of hardware and computer ter-minology, formatting and care of diskettes, manipu-lating files, and much more.

Classes meet on Saturdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., June 17-24; or Thursdays, 6-9 p.m., July 13-August 3. Coursefee is $199. A textbook is included.

“Floral Design.” Especially for people interestedin professional training in the floral arts and will includehands-on instruction in floral design and arrangements,funeral design, wedding bouquets, corsages and thecare and handling of fresh flowers.

Classes meet Tuesdays, 7-9:30 p.m., June 27-August 22. Course fee is $149, plus approx. $80 forfresh flowers, greens and other supplies.

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2nd Annual Photo ContestThe Independent Cat Society is sponsoring its 2nd

annual “My Favorite Feline” photo contest. To enter,write your cat’s name and your name, address and tele-phone number on the back of your 3”x5” or 4”x6”photograph(s). Enter as many as you like. Each photoentry is $5. Make check or money order payable to “TheIndependent Cat Society.”

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First, second and third place winners will be cho-sen Sat., July 15th. Winners will receive specialprizes, and the winning photo will be published in theICS quarterly newsletter, The Mewsletter.

To be eligible, entries must be received by Sat., July8th. Photos will not be returned. For more informa-tion, phone the ICS at 219/785-4936.

MC Junior Sail ProgramThe Michigan City Junior Sail Program, which

was so successful last summer, is again being offeredthis summer. Boys and girls from ages 8-16 can par-ticipate and they must be able to swim and providetheir own life jackets and towels.

The program consists of a three-week session, withclasses held from Tuesday through Friday each week.Students may register in either the morning class, 9a.m.-noon, or the afternoon class, 1-4 p.m.

Junior Sail offers two three-week sessions thisyear: Session I runs from July 11-28 and Session IIruns from August 1-18. The morning and afternoonclasses of Session I and the morning class of SessionII are intended for beginner junior sailors The after-noon class of Session II is intended for intermediateor advanced junior sailors.

Junior sailors learn to sail in Optimist sailboats,widely used in junior sail programs across the coun-try. Intermediate and advanced junior sailors will useother sailboats. Interested graduates will also beinvited to crew on bigger boats with the adult sail/raceprogram.

The instructors are experienced and are U.S.Sailing certified.

Training will take place at the Washington park mari-na in Michigan City. The Michigan City Yacht Clubis again sponsoring the program, but the program isopen to the entire community. The cost is $250 witha discount offered to MC Yacht Club members and fam-ily.

Space is limited, and the sessions will be filled ona first come/first served basis. Interested juniorsailors should try to register early, and may pay 1/2of the program fee with submission of the registra-tion materials.

For further details and registration materials, callthe Michigan City Yacht Club at 879-3363, or the MCYCVice Commodore of Sail, Dan Bella, at 219/743-0593.

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It’s Time to Samba!The Indiana Lakeshore chapter of USABDA (United

States Ball Room Dancing Association) will be hold-ing a joint-venture dance with the Second StreetDance Studio, at their studio on Sat., June 10th.Doors open at 6:30 p.m. There will be Samba Line Danceand Samba group dance instruction from 7-8 p.m. andgeneral dancing from 8-11 p.m. The studio is locat-ed at 121 E. Joliet, Schereville, Indiana.

For more information and directions, phone Helenat 219/924-4709 or Lillian at 219/932-0452.

Two New Displays at Historical MuseumThe LaPorte County Historical Society Museum will

be featuring two displays in June. In observance ofMemorial Day, a new collection documenting theheroic lives and deaths of two veterans will be on view.Francis Harter, a LPHS graduate, was a Green Beretin the Vietnam War and one of the first Americans toenter in to the Cambodian arena of the war. Killed inaction, he was the son of longtime LaPorte resident,Rita Harter. His war medals, local newspaper clippings,and numerous photographs will be on display. Mrs.Harter’s brother Francis Rezabek was also killed inaction in WW II, and materials documenting his lifeand service will be displayed as well.

A 1959 wedding dress, cleaned and sealed byEssling’s Cleaners that year, was recently openedfor the first time at the museum. With newspaperreporters and photographers on hand, Betty Gross,the mother of the bride, broke the seal on the box andit emerged for the first time in 40 years in pristinecondition. The dress was her daughter’s, Sally GrossBard, who passed away at the age of 44. The dress isfeatured in a wedding scene display that is part of anongoing vintage clothing display.

Museum hours are Tues-Sat, 10 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.Admission is free. Donations are welcome. The muse-um is located in the county complex in downtownLaPorte.

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“Imaginations” is the title of the art exhibit withpieces created by the students of Marsha Demkovich’sart classes held at the Old School. Marsha has beenteaching children’s art here for two years and someof the work the children have created is truly won-derful! The show will be displayed in Room 3 throughJune 4th. Please come by and see the great master-pieces.

Drawing and Watercolor “Around Town” is thefirst summer children’s art class this year. Childrenand instructor Marsha Demkovich will go outside todraw and focus on basic and advanced drawing tech-niques with instruction specific for each individual child.Children will also learn watercolor basics and dye at-shirt. Classes run Monday-Thursday, June 19-22,at a cost of $55 per child, which includes all supplies.Class times are: Ages 6-10 from 12:30-2 p.m., and ages10-14, from 2:30-4 p.m. To register, call 879-3845.

In “Learning About Watercolor” Wendy Kermenwill teach you how to begin in watercolor painting.Classes begin on June 1st and continue each Thursdayfrom 1-3 p.m. through July 5th. The cost of the 6-weekclass is $50.

“Remembering Gertrude” is the current exhib-it in the Harbart Gallery scheduled to run throughJune 24th. More than thirty of Gertrude Harbart’s orig-inal paintings, generously donated by her family,will be for sale.

Classes in oil, acrylic, drawing, watercolor, quilt-ing, stained glass, children’s art and exercise class-es, are ongoing. For more information, phone 879-3845.

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MC Interiors to the rescue! Owner NickThanos and his staff can help turn yourdecorating or—redecorating dreams intoreality. Step inside his large showroom at1102 Franklin and you will be surroundedwith delicious choices. Or, if you prefer,Nick will bring samples to you. Full servicedecorating and customer satisfaction iswhat MC Interiors is all about.

Nick has been in the home interior business for manyyears, beginning with stores in South Bend, Muncie,and Anderson before finding his permanent homein Michigan City. His clientele reach from Stevensville,Michigan to Dune Acres, and his clients can dependon his personal attention to their design needs.

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mercial customers find the look they want. Whetherit’s a complete re-do of a summer beach retreat or anassignment to decorate a bank’s new headquarters,MC Interiors’ quality product lines receive high rat-ings.

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Laminated flooring is a nice choice for homeowners who love wood, but hate the upkeep.

Okay, so you’ve been thinking about changing yourwindow treatments. You want to explore all theoptions, but just thinking about going from store tostore wears you out and maybe even holds you back.The good news is that all the choices you could wantare available in one stop. Not sure whether you wantdraperies or vertical blinds? Pleated shades or mini-blinds? Come in and have a look at the dozens of sam-ples, where you can envision just the right treat-ment for that sunny window with the beautiful view.

You want something decorative and practical. Howabout the new line of automated remote blinds thatwith just a click of a button, will keep the sun out ofyour eyes while you remain reclined in your favoritechair? Ah, sweet lazy days of summer!

The nice thing about MC Interiors besides its one-stop shopping is the absolute guarantee that staff willtake time to assure that your decorating needs are met.You get personalized attention. And, if you are unsureabout the many choices of styles, colors, and pat-terns, you can look to the staff to provide you will somesuggestions. Nick and his staff offer small townfriendliness while providing you will big town salesand service.

Maybe you have decided to redo the master bedroom,or you are starting from scratch in your brand newhome. Here is your opportunity to have MC Interiorshelp you coordinate your fabrics with your furniture,and to your wall covering. Perhaps you’ve chosen acustom bedspread and need to find just the rightwallpaper pattern to enhance each design element toits fullest visual impact.

Speaking of visual impact, you will love the show-room display of stunning area rug designs, each witha choice of color variation. You may walk into the show-room with one idea, and then after seeing all thedifferent possibilities, come up with an even granderdecorating scheme than you ever thought possible. That’sthe beauty of this one-stop showroom, where youcan see, touch, and feel the samples and hear from dec-orating experts how different products would mostenhance your living or working space.

Nick carries three or four major carpeting lines inall the colors and subtle hues of the rainbow, as wellas laminated wood floor products that make caringfor them a breeze. Marble and slate looks are anoth-er popular choice that is available at MC Interiors.Except for wallcoverings, all installation is done byNick’s handpickedinstallers.

After Nick or hisstaff takes custommeasurements ,delivery is normal-ly within two weeks,depending on man-ufacturer availabil-ity. Nick also guar-antees his windowtreatment mea-surements to 1/8 ofan inch—precisionyou can count on.

Nick and staff member Marilyn Montgomery admire one of the stunning patterns of area rugs.

Two walls of window topping ideas, dozens and dozens of wallcoveringpattern books, and expert advice for the asking. What more could you

want to make your home the place of your dreams?Cheryl Connelly confirms an order

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If something needs fixing, Nick and his staff canhelp with that, too. While we were visiting Nick at hisshowroom, Denise Ryan walked in with some drap-ery hardware, completely lost as to how it all fittogether. Nick took each of the pieces and showed Lynnexactly how to fit together the puzzling looking pieces.Nick told us that he gets a lot of troubleshootingquestions, just another example of the service hedelivers.

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Looking for a special window covering? MC Interiors will give you plenty of options without having to search from store to store.

Nick said that his business has always been locat-ed on Franklin, and he has been at his currentaddress (1102 Franklin) for the past five years, a cen-tral location that customers can appreciate. Withnew curbs recently installed, access to the ampleparking lot is an easy turn from either Franklin or11th Street.

Nick said that he attempts to keep up with the lat-est looks in interior design, and he recently returnedfrom the National Window Covering Show in Baltimore,bringing back more ideas to pass on to his customers.Clearly, Nick makes no distinction when it comes toproviding professional service to customers, be theyowners of one-room bungalows to large estates.Everyone receives the same individualized care andattention.

When you walk into MC Interiors, you can expectto be greeted first by a green frog that croaks a loudribbit, followed by a frisky tail wagging once over byBaby, Nick’s gray poodle. And of course by Nick,Cheryl, and Marilyn, who are there to help answeryour questions and to help fulfill your decoratingdreams.

MC Interiors is located at 1102 Franklin, withample parking and no long walks. Stop in and sayhello—you’ll be assured of a friendly welcome byNick, Cathy, Marilyn and of course, frog and Baby too.

Nick explains to Denise Ryan (right) how to assemble some complex-looking drapery hardware as Marilyn looks on.

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June 3 — Dunes Tunes. Open stage music. 3-4pm. Nature Center Auditorium at the Indiana DunesState Park. For info, phone 219/926-1390.

June 3 — Independent Cat Society 2nd annualSpaghetti Supper. 4-7 pm. Ogden Dunes CommunityFirehouse. $6/adults, $4/senior citizens and kidsunder 12. Info 219/759-2285.

June 4 — Artist Talk and Reception by noted icono-grapher Christopher Gosey. 2 pm. Brauer Museum ofArt, campus of Valparaiso University. Adm. free.

June 5 — Memoirs. 1:30 pm. Open to those com-pleting any library Writing Your Memoirs course.Michigan City Public Library.

June 5 — Meditation group. 7 pm. Michigan CityPublic Library.

June 6 — Continuing Beginning Bridge with GlenMcGeady. 1 pm. Michigan City Senior Center. 873-1504.

June 7 — Brent Fry-Continuing seminar onFinancial Planning and Long Term Care. 2 pm.Michigan City Senior Center. 873-1504.

June 8 — Writers Club. 6 pm. Meets the secondThursday of each month to discuss writing and thebusiness of getting published. New members invited.Michigan City Public Library.

Continuing:Through June 26 — “Revelations of an Icon:

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LaPorte County Historical Museum, county com-plex, downtown LaPorte. Tues-Sat, 10 am-4:30 pm.Info 219/326-6808.

New Buffalo Railroad Museum, 530 S. WhittakerSt., New Buffalo, MI. Open Mon-Fri, 9 am-5 pm;Sat-Sun, 10 am-3 pm (MI time). Info 616/469-5409.

Old Lighthouse Museum, Washington Park, MichiganCity. Info 872-6133.

Farther Afield:June 3 — “Nest Quest.” Join a Lake Co. parks

naturalist on a bird nest hike. 8 am. Deep River Co.Park, 9410 Old Lincoln Hwy., Hobart. 219/844-3188.

June 3-4 — Varied Arts & Crafts Association Show.10 am-5 pm (MI time). Cook Energy InformationCenter, Red Arrow Highway, Bridgman, Michigan. Info800/548-2555. Admission is free.

June 4 — “Kids First” Vintage Base Ball. Elementaryage kids can play vintage base ball from 1-4 pm at DeepRiver County Park. 219/947-1958.

Continuing:Thru June 16 — Amish Quilts: Northern Indiana

Treasures. Over 20 pieces from the Fort WayneMuseum of Art and Esther Hershberger of Middlebury.Northern Indiana Center for History. Tues-Sat, 10 am-5 pm; Sun, noon-5 pm. Adm. $3-$8. 219/235-9664 orwww.centerforhistory.org

Farther and Farther Afield:June 4 — 8th Annual Contest Horse Show at the

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Awards Reception for Lilly Endowment Community Scholarsby Jan Van Ausdal

On Thursday evening, May 18th, anAwards Reception 2000 for the LillyEndowment Community Scholars washeld by the Unity Foundation, Inc., ofLaPorte County at Barker Mansion.Eleven finalists were honored at thereception, while there were four schol-arship winners who will receive fulltuition, four-year scholarships to anaccredited Indiana college of theirchoice. They are as follows:

Zachary Lute, Michigan City HighSchool, is the son of Daniel Lute andJill Hallin. He plans to attend Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, TerreHaute, Indiana, to major in comput-er science.

Sarah Mahoney, a LaCrosse HighSchool student, is the daughter ofPaul and Judy Mahoney of LaCrosse. She plans to attendSt. Mary’s College, Notre Dame, Indiana, as a studentin pre-medicine.

Mary Rodecap, Marquette High School, is thedaughter of Deborah Rodecap of Michigan City. Sheplans to attend Purdue University, West Lafayette,

Romona Hay gives flowers to winners Sarah Mahoney, Mary Rodecap, and Melanie Thomas.

Indiana, with a major in biological sciences.

Melanie Thomas, a student at Indiana Academy,Muncie, is the daughter of Michael and CherylThomas of Michigan City. She will attend IndianaUniversity, Bloomington, with a major in biology.

A welcome was given by Mike Brennan, co-chairman of the Unity Foundation.

Unity President, Maggi Spartz, recognized those staffand board members who were present. She also pre-sented a memento to Jim Wimmer in loving memo-ry of his wife, Kim Wimmer, who was ScholarshipCoordinator of the Unity Foundation.

Romona Hay, chairman of the Scholarship Committee,introduced Dr. Rex Bailey, who spoke on “TheScholarship Spirit”. He emphasized getting a good startat college and striving for something that gives you

purpose for your life.Two previous Lilly

scholarship winners spokebriefly. Jada Anderson,1998 winner, said, “Thepast two years have beenthe fastest and the bestin my life. I work withcerebral palsy patients,

and I have grown andchanged so muchbecause of them.”

Melissa Spur, 1999winner, gave theadvice, “Become veryinvolved in campuslife. Be thankful thatyou have this opportunity to attend college and getto know the people in your dorm, your teachers, andeveryone. Have fun and enjoy your social life.”She spoke of working with the disabled and theHabitat for Humanity.

Other previous Lilly scholarship winners areMindy Jo Marsh, Aaron Albrecht, Suzanne Dolembo,and Mary Kutch.Maggi Spartz, President of Unity

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All guests were invited toenjoy the refreshmentswhich included fresh fruitsand vegetables. MelissaSpur, a 1999 scholarshipwinner, spoke with othersin the Barker Mansion din-ing room. Scholarship win-ner Mary Rodecap posedwith her mother, DeborahRodecap, and her aunt and uncle, Becky and RayStafford, who were present for the reception.

The Unity Foundation of LaPorte County is a char-itable organization that has attracted more than$8.5 million to create a permanent pool of funds to ben-efit LaPorte County. It serves donors, non-profit orga-nizations, and the community and has made possibleover $2 million in local grants. The vision for the UnityFoundation is to promote a sense of community,unfettered by traditions or boundaries of the past andenergized by what can be achieved in the future.

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Next, Romona Hay pre-sented the awards to allthose being recognized. From62 applicants, 11 were select-ed as finalists with fourreceiving scholarships.Romona said, “We take thisselection process very seri-ously. The committee reviewsthe applications not know-ing the applicants’ names.We spent a lot of timereviewing and then inter-viewing. It is rewarding tothe volunteers because weget to see how great ouryoung people truly are.”

The seven students whowere finalists (but did not receive scholarships) were:Tonya Barr, daughter of Martin and Marsha Barr;Jonathan Bauer, son of Thomas and Janet Bauer;Lindsey Boardman, daughter of Christopher andCynthia Boardman; Hannah Davis, daughter ofGeorge and Lynn Davis; Sara Fischer, daughter of Daleand Mary Ann Fischer; Samuel Frank, son of Williamand Joan Frank; and Andrew Orlowski, son of Danieland Debra Orlowski. They received Certificates ofExcellence and backpacks filled with school supplies.All finalists received backpacks.

1999 Lilly Scholarship winner, Melissa Spur, with other guests.

Jada Anderson, 1998 Lilly Scholarshipwinner, gives advice.

Then Romona Hay presented rose bouquets toSarah Mahoney, Mary Rodecap, and Melanie Thomas,three of the Lilly Scholarship winners. Zachary Lute,the fourth winner, was at an awards night at MichiganCity High School.

Co-chairman Ed Volk gave closing remarks. UntilSeptember 30, 2000, most gifts to the Unity Foundationwill be matched $1 for $1 by the Lilly Foundation.$750,000 is still needed to reach the $1.2 milliongoal. Gifts to support the Unity Foundation operations

Closing remarks by Ed Volk, co-chairman of the Unity

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Lilly Scholarship winner Mary Rodecap (2nd from left) with her mother, Deborah Rodecap (far left) and her aunt and uncle,

Becky and Ray Stafford.

Romona Hay and Ed Volk present Melanie Thomas with her backpack.

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Photo Workshop to Feature NatureThe Friends of Indiana Dunes, Inc. announces its

upcoming workshop, “A Beginner ’s Guide toPhotographing the Bailly/Chellberg Historic District.”Tom Clements of the Dunes Image Makers will intro-duce participants to the basics of photographingnature, farm life and historic buildings as well as tech-niques of composition, lighting and exposure.

The workshop will be held on June 3rd from 8:30a.m.-noon at the Chellberg Farm, located on MineralSprings Road just north of U.S. 20 in Porter. Attendanceis limited. To reserve a spot, call the Friends office at219/926-7561, ext. 230. The cost of the workshop isfree for Friends members and $10 for non-members.

Established in July 1982 and incorporated inAugust 1986, the Friends of Indiana Dunes is a non-profit, philanthropic, membership organization work-ing in partnership with the state park and nationallakeshore of the Indiana Dunes. The group’s objectiveis to enhance and foster understanding, appreciationand enjoyment of the dunes through financial and vol-unteer support of the educational, interpretive andresource management programs.

Dance Scholarship CompetitionThe 20th Annual Carey Rose Winski Dance

Scholarship Competition will be held this year on Sun.,Oct. 15th, 11 a.m., in the Marjorie Ward Marshall DanceCenter, 1979 South Campus Drive, Evanston, Illinois.The competition is open to any dancer male or femalein the United States between the ages of 13 and 18.Scholarships totaling $1500 are given to the win-ners. The winners choose the school for their furthertraining.

Competitors participate in a one-hour classicalwarm up class and perform two three minute solos,one in classical ballet (en pointe for girls) and one inany eclectic style—-jazz, modern, character, etc.

Judges for this year’s competition are well-knowninternational dance critic and historian, Ann Barzel;International Dance Jazz Master, Gus Giordano;Mark Goldwebber, Ballet Master of the Joffrey Balletof Chicago; Greg Begley, notable teacher and dancerhaving starred with the Hubbard Street DanceCompany, Ruth Paige Foundation and PittsburghBallet; and Randy Duncan, critically acclaimed chore-ographer.

This competition is in memory of Carey RoseWinski, who lived and received her dance training inMichigan City. She was 17 years old at the time of herdeath in 1980. The Carey Rose Winski MemorialFoundation was formed to perpetuate Carey’s mem-ory and her love of dance.

Application forms with detailed information onrules, regulations and travel information may beobtained by writing to: The Carey Rose WinskiMemorial Foundation, Inc., 69 Woodley Road, Winnetka,IL 60093.

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New Exhibit at the Snite MuseumThe Snite Museum of Art on the campus of Notre

Dame University, announces a new exhibit to beginJune 11 and run through August 13.

“Highlights From the American Collection” willbe on display in the museum’s O’Shaughnessy Galleries.Notable works from this collection include AlexanderWyant’s Landscape with Mountain and Stream,Childe Hassam’s Under the Lilacs, Thomas Aiken’sPortrait of Reverend Philip R. McDevitt, MauricePrendergast’s Sunlit Cove, and John Singer Sargent’sPortrait of a Lady.

The present American art galleries are beingremodeled to create the new Ashbaugh Education Centerwhich will include a multi-purpose room for museumdocents, a room for hands-on activities.

The museum’s hours are: Tues-Wed, 10 a.m.-4p.m.; Thurs-Sat, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun, 1-5 p.m. ClosedMondays and holidays. For more information, phone219/631-5466 for general information; 219/631-7960for recorded information; fax them at 219/631-8501or visit their web site at www.nd.edu/~sniteart

The visitor parking lot is south of the Hesburgh Centerfor International Studies and is accessed from NotreDame Avenue off Angela. Admission is free, with a sug-gested donation of $3.

At the LaPorte County Public LibraryTuesday, June 6, 4 p.m.Mother-Daughter Discussion on Harry Potter

BooksYoung women who will be in grades 6-12 next year

are invited to come with their mothers to discussthe wildly popular series about the fictional charac-ter, Harry Potter, who discovers that he is a wizard.The discussion will be led by Margaret Kownover,Children’s Librarian. The program is free and refresh-ments will be served. For more information about theprogram, call Mary Hedge at 219/362-6156.

Saturday, June 10, 11:30 a.m.By Jiminy! It’s a Picnic!Children and their dads will enjoy a special morn-

ing of a story and a craft in celebration of Father’s Day.Disney’s movie, Pinocchio, will be shown. Take alonga sack lunch for a picnic (outdoors, weather permit-ting). Beverages and desserts will be provided. For moreinformation, call Children’s Services at 219/362-7128.

Monday, June 12, 4-6 p.m.College Writing WorkshopLearn some useful tips on how to structure your

essays, questions, themes, and research papers for col-lege at this free workshop led by Nancy Thornburgh,former guest lecturer in English at Purdue UniversityNorth Central.

Take along paper and pencils. Juice will be served.The program is free with no advance registration. Forinformation, call Mary Hedge at 219/362-6156.

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Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) will be spon-soring a pond management clinic on Thurs., June 8,from 6-9 p.m., at the Red Mill Property of the LaPorteCounty Park system. Camp Red Mill property islocated at 421 South Holmesville Road, LaPorte.

The topics to be covered by agency and educa-tional professionals will include soils suitable forponds, getting permits to put in a pond, trespassingand safety issues, pond weed identification and con-trol, and evaluating your pond’s habitat for fish stock-ing.

If you have a pond, or are planning to construct one,this is an opportunity to talk to the experts and getthe information you need to be able to enjoy and useyour pond to the fullest. It is recommended that youtake along a lawn chair and some insect repellent.Refreshments will be served. The pond clinic is freeand open to the public. For more information, call theLaPorte SWCD at 219/324-6303, ext. 3.

Computer Courses at Purdue NC“Introduction to the Internet.” Thursdays,

June 15 & 22, from 6-9 p.m., or on Sat., July 15,from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Learn how to locate specific Websites, access search engines, and create bookmarks.Course fee is $99.

“Web Page.” Wednesdays, July 5-19, 6-9 p.m.Develop the necessary skills to publish your ownhome page. Learn HTML tags and coding. Course feeis $169. Textbook is included. Familiarity with Internetterminology and computer literacy is required.

Introduction to Excel ‘97. Mondays & Wednesdays,June 19-28, from 6-9 p.m. An introduction to thebasic concepts you will need to get started in this spread-sheet application. Requires a basic knowledge ofWindows. Textbook is included. Course fee is $199.

Introduction to Access ‘97. Mondays, July 24-August 14, from 6-9 p.m. Introduction to the conceptof databases and the use of this particular applica-tion in a variety of ways. Requires a basic knowledgeof Windows. Textbook is included. Course fee is $199.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 16:45-8:15 p.m. SUNSET BEACH COMBING: MOUNTBALDY. Be prepared to get your hands and feet wetas you join a ranger for a sunset stroll. Discover pre-historic and modern creatures of the shoreline. Learnthe effects of wind, waves and visitors to the foredunes.FRIDAY, JUNE 27:30-8:30 p.m. DENIZENS OF THE DARK. The batis one of the world’s most misunderstood animals. Viaslides, see how helpful this animal is not only to thedunes ecosystem, but to the world. Meet at theNational Lakeshore Campground Amphitheater.SATURDAY, JUNE 32:00-3:30 p.m. RETURN OF THE SWALLOWS. LikeCalifornia’s Mission San Juan Capistrano, the IndianaDunes provides a seasonal sanctuary for swallows. Joina ranger for this leisurely stroll along the beach to afavorite nesting spot for the tiny bank swallows.Meet at Mount Baldy parking lot.7:30-8:30 p.m. THE NATIONAL PARKS THROUGHTIME. Take an armchair visit to many of our nation-al parks to discover how it all began. Enjoy a seriesof videos that will trace the evolution of “America’sgreatest gift to the world.” Meet at the NationalLakeshore Campground Amphitheater.SUNDAY, JUNE 48:30-10:30 a.m. WANDERING THE LY-CO-KI-WE.This early Miami Indiana word translates to “sandyground.” Join a ranger for a “walk in their moc-casins” as you explore the many wonders of this trail.Meet at Ly-Co-Ki-We Trailhead on US 20.1:00-3:00 p.m. EQUINE PEDICURES. Farrier Tomtucker will trim the hooves of resident draft horsesLottie, Linda and Molly while discussing why this isimportant for these animals. Meet at Chellberg Farmbarn.MONDAY, JUNE 56:45-8:15 p.m. SUNSET SAUNTER. Discover how glac-iers, waves, wind and plants created the duneland land-scape. Observe a beautiful sunset over Lake Michigan.Meet at West Beach Ranger Station. There is a $4 park-ing fee before 6 p.m.For more information, phone 926-7561, ext. 225.

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Travels with Charley: Phil’s 6th Annual Car Show to Ignite June 3rdby Charles McKelvy

BE THERE Saturday,June 3rd for Phil’s 6thAnnual Car Show inbeautiful Union Pier,Michigan!!

BE THERE at FrogForest Findings by I-94on Union Pier Road tomarvel at hundreds ofclassic cars from morethan four states!!

BE THERE from 10a.m. until the music stops for the rockin’ rhythm &blues of Junior & the Igniters, live from La Porte!!

BE THERE for good eats from Classic Catering ofBridgman, and please BE THERE without your pets!!

But by all means BE THERE at Phil’s 6th AnnualCar Show one block west of Exit 6 from I-94 as a freeguest of Phil and Phyllis.

Actually, their real names are Les and KathyGrebetz, but for this one magic day of automotive ecsta-sy, the two gracefully aging baby boomers gladlyrevert to the personas of their golden youth.

Kathy “Phyllis” Grebetz recently took time awayfrom her duties at Frog Forest Findings to explain:“This is a fun place to come because we have three excit-ing stores to check out, great food, and foot-stompin’music from Junior and the Igniters. There will be plen-ty of free parking across the road at St. Julian WineCompany, and the classic cars will be on displayuntil 2:30 p.m. when they leave for their annualdrive around the area.”

The familiar Mobilgas mascot of yesteryear

Last year’s show attracted a record number of 190vehicles competing for such awards as Phil’s Choiceand Phyllis’ Choice. Jim Edgecomb of Three Oaks wasawarded the former prize for his 1939 Ford Convertible4-door, and Phyllis’ Choice went to Bob McCoy ofStevensville for his “Flaming” 1951 Ford.

Other prizes were given for vintage cars from var-ious periods dating back to 1900, as well as for suchclasses as: T-Birds, Corvettes, Trucks, Hot Rods, BestWork in Progress, Best Paint Job, and even a BetterHalf Award that went to Jim and Anne Brown ofHobart, Ind. for their 1967 Ford Galaxie.

Union Pier resident Marisue Hojnacki, who withher husband Mike co-sponsored the first annual showand has supported it ever since, said after last year’sshow: “This show builds every year, first because ofthe quality of prizes offered by Les and Kathy Grebetz,but also because of the support and prizes we receivefrom our sponsors.”

This year’s awards will be given by Pine Garth Inn,St. Julian Wine Co., and Classic Imports.

Les and Kathy Grebetz are expecting a recordnumber of entrants this year, and credit the show’sco-sponsor, the Southwestern Michigan Car Collectors,or SMCC, with the show’s success.

In fact, it was a member of the SMCC from St. Josephwho really got the whole thing rolling in the first place.

“It was 1994 and we had just opened, and we weregetting a delivery from a freight company, and the deliv-ery guy took one look at all the automotive memorabiliawe had for sale (in what they call Phils ServiceStation), and he said he was going to tell the rest ofthe guys about us. The rest is history,” Kathy Grebetzsaid.

They attracted 85 antique and vintage cars and theirowners to what they called “Phil’s First Annual DriveIn” on June 3, 1995, and the event has grown ever since.

Part of the success also has to be attributed to thecare in which the Grebetzs have stocked the three storesthat make up Frog Forest Findings.

Not all the cars at Phil’s 6th Annual Car Show will be on the road. This one is for sale.

People getpumped up atPhil’s ServiceStation.

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“Let’s face it,” Kathy Grebetz said, “most guyshate going antiquing with their wives, so we decid-ed to offer not only the stuff women like, but a placefor guys to hang out.”

That place is the aforementioned Phils ServiceStation, and on a recent Saturday afternoon, it wasbrimming with such great “guy stuff” as an array ofrestored gas pumps, original “globes” from the topsof old gas pumps that go for between $500 and$10,000, and, best of all, a Texaco Fire Chief Hatfrom the late 1950s. The latter was unopened and inits original box, hence the $350 price tag.

“That’s a good example of primo stock — it’s old butit’s new, because it has never been opened,” KathyGrebetz said.

Phils Service Station was also serving that day asa showroom for three vintage cars, including a 1947Curtis Kraft racing car that was priced to move at$23,000.

“We have sold ten cars since we’ve been here,including a 1948 Hudson. We were the second owner,and the original owner who sold it to us had had itin storage for 20 years, so it was in mint condition.We also have a huge inventory of old gas pumps,both restored and ready to restore. And believe me,Les has seller ’s remorse on everything he sells,”Kathy Grebetz said.

She added that women enjoy wandering throughPhils Service Station as much as men for two reasons:1. her graphic designer husband’s flair for creating col-orful displays; 2. the colorful material he has on dis-play.

“There was a time when a gas station was a visu-al delight, and we’ve tried to recreate that here. Thegas companies used to give away all kinds of color-ful premiums like salt and pepper shakers and firehats, and their logos and whole look was really some-thing. Going to the gas station in the old days wasa treat. Unfortunately, we’ve lost that magic.”

Fortunately for you, it can still be found at Frog ForestFindings in Union Pier, especially during Phil’s 6thAnnual Car Show. Phone 616/469-7050 for moreinformation, and —

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On June 2, 1886, in a White House ceremony,President Grover Cleveland married Frances Folsom.

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On June 3, 1539, Spanish Explorer Hernando De Sotolanded near present-day Tampa; claiming the entirearea of Florida for Spain.

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On June 4, 1647, the English army took King CharlesI prisoner. Later, in 1649, he was convicted of trea-son and beheaded.

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Will work by the hour or job - Call 1-888/576-5918, or 1-800/827-6907 When You Want Perfection — Insured & Bonded

J.P.S HOUSE & BOAT CLEANING SERVICECommercial - Residential - Rentals - Construction Cleanup

Owner J.P. Foster - - 219/326-7363 - Pager 219/928-2766

PHYSICAL FITNESS—PATSI GATELY MASSAGE THERAPIES—

Esalen-Swedish, Myofascial Release, Bioenergy Field BalancingRelieve Muscle pain & strains, stress reduction. Gift cert. - Home visits.

Call 219/879-5722. for appointmentNationally Certified in Massage & Body Work.

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 616/469-3039.

HANDYMAN - Antenna service. Phone & TV jacks. House wiring.Sinks. Toilets. Countertops. Carpentry. Full house rehab work.

Beach Stairway Repair & Refurbishing.DR. TOM’S SERVICE CLINIC - 219/778-4036

DON’T THROW AWAY -WE HAUL AWAY FREEAnything which can be used or sold to benefit those in need.

We Pick Up Leftovers of Garage Sales, Etc. - Any kind of metal wanted .Call Ed. Campion Sr. - THE FULL CIRCLE - Phone 219/879-2934

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • HIRE Sue’s HUSBAND

Is your list of household repair & maintenance projects growing?Small jobs welcome. - Quality Work. — Call Ed Berent @ 219/879-8200.

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Home Repair, Maintenance & Remodeling

by experienced carpenter219-872-0372

HANDYMAN: DO YOU WANT YOUR PROJECTS DONE RIGHT?Let Me Do Them For You — 30-Years Experience

Call 219/872-5765“JACK OF ALL TRADES” will do miscellaneous cleanup work,

yard work, gutters, etc. Call Steve at 219/874-2156.

PAINTING-DRYWALL-WALLPAPERWARREN’S PAINTING - Interior/Exterior. Free estimates. Insured.

We also Power Wash, Seal or Paint Decks. - 10% off. - 219/872-6424.THE A & L PAINTING COMPANY — INTERIOR & EXTERIOR

20-YEARS EXPERIENCE References. Reasonable. We also PowerWash, Seal or Paint Decks. Phone 219/363-5450 days, or 219/324-2190.

JEFFERY J. HUMAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR PAINTING & STAININGHang/Finish Drywall - 24-years experience. Insured. Ph. 219/326-8512.

Bringing Premium Quality Into The New Millennium.WISTHOFF PAINTING — REFERENCES

Small Jobs Welcome — Call 219/874-5279WAYNE’S PAINTING — 7-YEARS EXPERIENCE.

Drywall Repair - Pressure Washing - Wallpapering - Interior/Exterior.Decks. - Free Estimates. Call 219/778-2549. - Days call 219/363-4332ALL BRIGHT PAINTING - Interior/exterior. Satisfaction guaranteed.Free estimates. Licensed & insured. 219/874-6618, or 219/879-7199.

MAIDENA PAINTING - INTERIOR/EXTERIORFree estimates within 48-hours - 20-Years experience - Insured

Reasonable rates - Careful, clean work — Call 219/861-9888.GORGEOUS DESIGNER PAINT FINISHES AT REASONABLE RATESFree estimates. Try one room! - Call Patricia Tester @ 219/778-9085.

•••• “LLORENS” QUALITY PAINTING •••••• 20 Years Experience ••

•• Free Estimates •• •• Senior Discount ••

•• Call 219/872-5859 •• INTERIOR PAINTING WITH HOUSEKEEPING CLEAN UP

New construction - Homes -Empty Real Estate or ResidentialFree estimates - Call 219/879-0445

EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR HOUSE PAINTINGProfessional Work — Reasonable Rates

RODGERS’ DUNESCAPING616/469-2227 or 616/469-5287

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

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

FREE ESTIMATESHEALY’S LANDSCAPE MATERIALS

218 State Road 212 — Michigan City, IndianaPhone: 219/879-5150 or 800/256-0419 — Email:[email protected]

order on line: http://www.healysland.com

LARGEST SELECTION OF BLUE STONE IN AREA!Bluestone Slabs (thick)—-$350/skidBluestone Slabs—(thin) $450/skid

Bluestone flagstone, snapwall, steppers & 1x1, 2x2 squaresAll Pavers ————$0.35 - 45/Ea.

Hardwood bark, Cherry bark, Log chips, Red MulchYOUR ONE STOP SHOPPING FOR ALL YOUR LANDSCAPE NEEDS!!

DELIVERY AVAILABLECHUCK’S LANDSCAPING AND TREE SERVICE.

Custom landscape design & installation. Tree & shrub planting.Compete Lawn Renovation, i.e., Seed & Sod - Mulch & River Rock.

Retaining Walls & Planters: Rock. Block Flagstone Timbers. Railroad ties.Brick patios — Driveway designs

High tolerance tree and stump removal — Tree and bush removalInsured and References - Senior Discount.

ONE CALL DOES IT ALL219/874-8785

JIM’S LAWN SERVICE - GUTTER CLEANING - SNOW PLOWINGSpring Cleanup. Free Estimates . Ph 219/874-2715, or 219/873-5078

J’s GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS CLEANED AND REPAIREDReasonable prices. — Call 219/879-5253

FOR ALL YOUR LANDSCAPING MATERIAL & SERVICESH & S SERVICE IS YOUR ONE STOP CENTER

Fair prices! — Fast ServiceLocated on Hwy. 12, across from Karwick Plaza — Call 219/872-8946

SPRING CLEAN-UP NOW — Storm DamageGutter cleaning. Lawn & Hedge Trimming. - 219/874-9405.

••• SANDCASTLE •••Landscape Management

Landscape & garden contracting - Lawn maintenanceTree & shrub removal - Firewood - Spring & fall storm clean-up.

Retaining wall work - Power washing.Insured - Free estimates — Call 219/879-4558.

June 1, 2000

CAPPY’S LAWN CARELawn Maintenance & Plant Installation — Call 219/874-1304

RON’S LANDSCAPING - Year round - Free estimatesSenior discount. Call 219/324-5679, or Pager 219/928-1261

RODGERS’ DUNESCAPINGLawn Service - Landscaping

216/469-2227

HELP WANTEDBABY SITTER needed for summer, Monday - Thursday, for two sons.

My home. Must have car. Reference required. Call 219/874-7808.ATTENTION DRIVERS - NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY

TMC Transportation needs drivers. - $650 guaranteed weekly ,with potential to earn $900 or more weekly, and still get home week-ends!!! —— For CDL Training - Call 1-800/882-7364.WANTED!! 30 Serious People to Lose weight Fast For The Summer.Results Guaranteed! - 100% Natural — www.slimliving.com

• • • • EXECUTIVE HOUSEKEEPING • • • •Looking for a couple to live, in or out, at our Indiana Home on LakeMichigan, for moths of July & August, for a variety of householdduties, including light cleaning. Must work weekends, and enjoychildren and dogs. Pay dependent on experience.

FAX Resume to 630/325-7059WANTED: - some to tutor in Intro to Intermediate Algebra, in prepa-ration for me to take GRE/GMAT test. For the week of July 2-9..Hours and pay negotiable. Call 219/879-4140 and/or leave message.

••• WANTED: 20 - 40 Hours •••SALES SPECIALIST for general store; experienced in shoe, clothing,home decor or personal product sales.STOCK CLERK.OFFICE ASSISTANT, part-time afternoon hours needed.Looking for permanent as well as seasonal specialists in these areas.

Apply in person with Shari or JenniferFILONI VESTIMENTI

16032 GOODWIN ROAD, UNION PIER, MICHIGAN 49129NEW BUFFALO CAFE LOOKING FOR CHEF OR LINE COOK -Creative opportunity. Daytime hours. Good pay and benefits

Call 616/469-3470 — Ask for Carlene or MaryB & A HOBBIES

Model Railroading is our specialty - HO & N scale: Track-Freight CarsBuildings-Scenery supplies. We also carry Adventure Gaming - Magic

The Gathering Card Game & Dice. Plastic Models: Cars - PlanesTanks - Naval Ships - Star Trek & Star Wars.

Model Rockets - How to books - Hobby Paints - Glues and Tools.408 Franklin Square, Michigan City, Indiana 219/874-2382.

RAINBOW TRADES - 809 Franklin Sq., Phone 219/874-7099.ANTIQUES GALORE! Jewelry, China , Furn., Toys, Dolls, PaintingsBALLOONS ALL WAYS - Birthdays, Parties, Big events. We Deliver!COSTUME WORLD Rentals/Sales, Makeup. Over 1000 Costumes

Seek the Unique — Our WEB Site: www.costumeworld.netALL WOOD HOT TUB - 6’ X 3’ DEEP — Needs Some Work.

Price reduced from $975. t0 $500. - Call 219/874-3282.••• GOLF CARS - GOLF CARS - GOLF CARS •••

Windy City Golf Cars, the regions largest distributor, has over 200late models in stock. Service, repairs, accessories, and storage isalso available from us. — Phone 1-800/232-2172.

ART SUPPLY GIFT SETSFIRME ART & OFFICE SUPPLIES (2 Stores)

On Highway 12 - just West of stoplight. - in Beverly Shores-Phone 219/874-4003. — FAX Service 219/874-4349..

11th & Franklin, Michigan City - 219/874-3455••• ZOLVINSKI’S FARM MARKET •••

Now open, Friday, Saturday & Sunday, at two locations7th & Wabash Streets (next to Lange’s Meat Market)

& 400 North (1/2 mile East of Holiday Inn.)WAVE RUNNER 1995 700cc

Yamaha Wave Raider w/Beach trailer. Used twice. $3,500. 616/469-4061•••• MOVING SALE - FINAL BLOWOUT ••••

Saturday, June 3rd — 8:30 ‘til 4:30. (Rain or shine).2019 Silvertip Lane, Long Beach, between Stops 20 & 21.

4-PERSON HOT TUB FOR SALE - Excellent working condition.Looks great - $500 or best offer - Call Joe at 219/878-1984.

BERNHARDT CHERRY WOOD CHINA CABINETBeveled glass doors - New - $3,500. — Call 219/861-0561.

16’ HOBIE CAT WITH TRAILER — $1,295.Good condition Can be seen at DeVries Firestone - 219/874-4261

1995 SEA DOO WAVERUNNER. 3-Seater. Bought new 9/98. Used oneseason. Very low hours. New double trailer. - $4,500. Call 219/879-8886

-•• FOR SALE — SCHWINN AERODYNE ••Like new — $300.00 — Call 219/872-5798

VINTAGE 1886 ARMOIREExcellent condition - Asking $1,800. - Call 616/469-3097.

BIG YARD SALE - 3315 Pottawattomie Trail (Next to Duneland BeachInn) - House & office furnishings. File cabinets. Business accessories.Tools & much more. - Fri. June 2nd, 8 ‘til 4, & Sat. June 3rd, 8 ‘til 7.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICESArchitectural design / Project & Property Management

New and Vintage PropertiesDesigns that enhance your lifestyle

From inception through completion —stay informed via Email and digital status reporting

JAMES J. JAKSA Licensed Architect & Certified Facility ManagerEmail: [email protected] — phone / fax (219) 878-1757

WANT TO RENTEXECUTIVE COUPLE (Previous Beach Residents), with 2-month oldbaby, and 12-year old dog, looking for rental for July, Aug. and Sept.Need 2-bedrooms, A/C, bright and open spaces. Furnished or not,within walking distance of beach — Call 219/874-8272.

BUYERS AVAILABLEWe have BUYERS for LAKE FRONT PROPERTY - Please call LongBeach Realty , 219/874-5209, or E-mail [email protected].

RENTALS/LEASE/SELL - COMMERCIALGOLDEN SANDES STORE AND LOCK

4407 E. U.S. 12 (@ Hwy. 212) Michigan City, IN. 219/879-5616.OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE in busy Hacienda Building.

Golf course views - Various sized spaces availableCall gmfl.comrealty.llc at 219/874-8748 for details.

NEW OFFICE SPACE near U.S. 12 and Moore Road.Ideal for Accountant, Insurance, etc. — Call 219/872-3611

RENTALS - INDIANAHOUSE FOR RENT IN LONG BEACH by week or month.

3-bedrooms across from lake. Great view & beach. Call 219/874-8692.LONG BEACH COZY 4/BR HOUSE AT STOP 15 (Across from Beach)

Fireplace and Large Deck. No pets. Call 708/579-1745.1603 LAKE SHORE DRIVE - LONG BEACH - Large modern beachhome with fantastic Lake Michigan views. 4/BR, 3/Bath. Fireplace.A/C.3-Decks. Reserve now for next summer at 1999 rates. Off-sea-son weekend & monthly rates available. — Call 219/874-4396

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• • • • • • • DUNESCAPE BEACH CLUB • • • • • • •

Summer Lakefront Rentals beginning June 1st. - 2/BR, 2/Bath Condos,or 3/BR Townhouse. Amenities include: Private Beach, Health Club with indoorpool, sauna and workout room. - $1,250/wk. Two wk min. No Pets

DUNESCAPE REALTY — 219/872-0588••SHERIDAN BEACH LAKEFRONT RENTAL••

3/BR. (Sleeps 6 to 10) - 2/Full baths. 3-Decks. Fireplace. AC. Linens.Dishes. Washer/dryer. ••Also, Loft Apt: Sleeps 6. AC.••Great, Great Views. — By Owner. — Call 800/447-5860.• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

SUMMER RENTAL

2003 Parkside Avenue - Long Beach3/BR. 1 1/2 Baths

Screened porch, deckJust one block to Lake Michigan

$1,100/week

MICKY GALLAS PROPERTIES — 219/874-7070• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

NEWLY REHABBED & furnished 2/BR Michiana Shores home.2-Blocks to beach - Avail May 15 thru Sept 4 - $1050/wk.

Call 773/784-0721, or 219/872-9923• • • • • • • • • • • • • •

LONG BEACH LAKE SHORE DRIVE RENTAL. Enjoy the views fromtotal glass front - 3/BR, 2/Bath. Cent/Air. W/D. 30’ Deck w/Gas Grill.$1,400/wk. - REDUCED RATES FOR JUNE - Call 219/861-0082.

• • • • • • • • • • • • • •SHERIDAN BEACH - Three-year old, 3/BR house. Three blocks fromLake.. Has a deck, grill. Fully equipped kitchen. TV/VCR/CD player.June, $1,000/wk. - July and August, $1,200/wk.Call Sean at 312/346-3200, ext. 111 days, or 773/755-5243 evenings.

LONG BEACH SUMMER RENTAL - STOP 26 LAKE SHORE DRIVE.4/BR, 2 1/2/Bth. Family room. Screened porch. Front porch.

Call 219/879-0615, or 773/233-6511.2/BR UPPER, NEAR HOSPITAL - Clean, carpeted & tiled. Stove &refrigerator. - Security deposit & lease. No pets - 219/926-6862.

June 1, 2000

DUNELAND BEACH @ STOP 34 - Great lake views from huge fami-ly room & master bedroom suite.. Totally remodeled & refurnishedthis spring. 4/BR, 3/Bath. Fireplace. W/D. AC. Cable.

Available June, Aug. 13-20th, & Sept., etc.. - Call 847/824-5164SUMMER RENTAL - THE PINK HOUSE - 205 W. Mechanic, NewBuffalo - 4/BR, 3/Bath - All executive amenities - Walk to beach,restaurants and shopping- $1,400 weekly, Saturday - Saturday.

For free brochure, leave telephone number, address or fax number.Call 773/278-5606.

Sheridan Beach to Michiana - We have many rentals - Call ExecutiveGroup Realty @:219/874-1122, or visit our web www.e-g-r.com.DUNELAND BEACH - 3/BR FURNISHED. - Private beach, A/C, wash-

er/dryer. Avail June 23rd thru Labor Day - $700/wk..Call 219/872-5979 — Leave message.

2/BR HOUSE ON BEACH - Sleeps 6. AC. Carpeted. Deck. Patios.Completely furnished - Avail July & Aug., $700/wkBest beach for 200miles - 502 Colfax Avenue. - Call 219/879-3038.LONG BEACH — 3/BR + den (sleeps 10), 2-Full bath. 1-Block frombeach. Newly remodeled and furnished. Deck. Fireplace. A/C. Gasgrill. Washer/dryer. Avail after June 1. Off-season weekend andmonthly rates available - Call 312-953-9570.

BEAUTIFUL BEACHWALK RENTAL3/BR + Loft. Sleeps 10+. KThree porches. Deck. Gas grill. CAC.Washer/dryer. Close to fabulous beach. Pool. Tennis. Playgroud.Putting Green Cafe. $2,000/wk - $2,800 July 4th week.

Tel. 219/879-2418 , or 773/281-8871.CHARMING 2/BR HOUSE for Rent in Beachfront Community.

House is across the street from Lake Michigan - One hour fromChicago. South Shore Train Stop. - $1,200/mo. - Call 219/763-4170.

MICHIANA SHORES VACATION HOME - STOP 39.4/BR, 2/Bath. Jacuzzi. Skylights. Roomy. Walk to beach Great for

kids. Dogs okay. - $1,150/wk — Call 773/327-7166• • • • • • • • • • • • • •

CHARMING KNOTTY PINE COTTAGE IN MICHIANA SHORES Sleeps 6. - One bath - Screened porch - Fully equipped.

Lovely wooded surroundings — Call 773/233-2039.• • • • • • • • • • • • • •• • • • • • • • • • • • • •

LONG BEACH RENTAL ON LAKE — Decorators Own Home3/BR, 2 1/2 Bath - Central Air - All new applicances.

Avail July & August, $6,000/month. - Call 312/587-1827. - No Pets.• • • • • • • • • • • • • •

SHERIDAN BEACH Stop 2 Rentals - Rent full year for price of sum-mer. •• 3/BR HOUSE. Newly remodeled. Lots of off street parking,$7,800/per year ($650/mo). •• New Construction - 2/BR, 2/BATHLOWER APARTMENT - Master suite. Stove. Refrigerator. Privatedeck & storage - $7,800/per year ($650/mo) - Call 219/767-2673.

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •••• 1703 LAKE SHORE DRIVE - Avail for 3 weeks (July 15 - Aug. 5).Take one week, or treat yourself to all 3! - $1,650/week. - Sleeps 8.••• 109 INDIAN RIDGE - Avail on a one year lease - 2/BR, 2/BathCondo. Perfect condition! - $800/per month.••• 1007 WASHINGTON STREET - Avail on a one year lease - Onebedroom efficiency - $325/month.••• 2518 ORIOLE TRAIL - Avail for part of July, and all of August on aweekly rental. Completely redone, very spacious, 5/BR, 2 1/2 bathhome. Just a short walk to the beach — $1,650 per week.

MICKY GALLAS PROPERTIES — 219/874-7070• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

ON THE SHORES OF SHERIDAN BEACH - Rehabbed & furnished.1/BR vacation apts. Sleeps 4. Lake view. Deck. Fireplace. $100/day -$600/wk. Sunsets free. Call 219/872-8250, or 219/244-7877.

LONG BEACH STOP 20 RENTAL3/BR, 1-1/2/Baths. Cozy & clean. 1/2 Block to beach. Adjacent tosmall park. 2-Decks. AC. Dishes. Washer/dryer - $1,100/weekly.Call Owner evenings at 219/865-2019, or weekends at 219/872-4919

For Rent •• SMALL LAKEFRONT HOME ** Sleeps 4.2/Baths - 2/Screened porches — $800 per week.ANN CARLSON REAL ESTATE — 219/872-4811.

SMALL, PRIVATE, 3/BR COTTAGE, STOP 38, MICHIANA SHORES5-Minute walk to nice beach - Prefer year-round renter at $700/mo.,or summer renter at $650/wk. (furnished) - Call 219/879-1299LONG BEACH - Stop 31 -Cozy 2/BR. Fully furn. AC. Washer/Dryer.$550/wk, or $2000/mo. Call 708/354-8960 days, - 708/482-9527 evenings.

IT’S NOT TOO LATE - SUMMER RENTALS STILL AVAILABLELakefront by the week; just off the lake by the week or month. Just calland ask for Ed Merrion - Merrion & Associates, Inc. -219/872-4000.

SHERIDAN BEACH RENTAL - 4/BR, 2/Bath. Fireplace. AC. 2/Decks.Sleeps 10. - Newly rehabbed - Call 773/233-8630, or 877/496-8630.

RENTALS - MICHIGANNEW BUFFALO GETAWAY! - Cozy year-round vacation home.100 steps from Lake Michigan. - 6/Rooms. 3/BR, 1 1/2 Bath.

Fireplace. Washer/dryer. A/C. Dishwasher. Hardwood floors. Yearround patio. Private Beach — MUST SEE! — Call Bob Martin at

773/847-5518NEW BUFFALO - Gated Nature Retreat with private Lake/Beachoffers immaculate Euro Homes, Cottages, Suites by week/weekend.Amenities plus. Ideal for an intimate escape, or the extra rooms foryour incoming party. See us: sans-souci.com. Call 616*756*3141.

MICHIANA COTTAGE - IN WOODED AREA —A little over a bl-ockfrom great beach. Old wood paneled charm, plus 2-New baths and

kitchen. Fireplace. - Air/Cond. Dishwasher. - 2 Plus Bedrooms.Avail June 1thru September by the week.

773/935-1855 days, or 773/248-3265 evens. [email protected]

MICHIGAN — GRAND BEACH — Lakefront Home just 42-steps down tothis private Lake Michigan Beach - Enjoy magnificent sunsets from thedeck. Golf and tennis are within walking distance,This 3-bedroom vacation house is avail the weeks of 7/15/00 and 8/19/00for $1,600/wk. Also avail Sept 13-30 for $875/wk. For information and view-ing appointment, call 708/848-1025 , weekends 616/469-1546

GRAND BEACH RENTALCall: 773/871-4758, or 616/469-4557.

MICHIANA @ STOP 40 — 1/2 Block to great beach. Split log cabin, knot-ty pine interior w/stone fireplace. 3/BR. 1 1/2 Bath. Central heat/air.Cable. W/D. Large deck with gas grill off kitchen. Avail Memorial Daythru June 24 ($750/wk); August 27-Labor Day $1,000/wk) No Pets.

Call Rob or Patricia at 312/803-5110, or 616/469-1638.Grand Beach to Sawyer, MI. We have many rentals - Call ExecutiveGroup Realty @:616/469-6892 or visit our web www.e-g-r.com.

MICHIANA SHORES, MICHIGAN - 3/BR, 2/Bath. A/C2 1/2 blocks to lake. All amenities. Avail July & Aug. $800/wk, $3,000/mo.

Call 219/874-6323 - Leave message.GRAND BEACH HOME

Village amenities include golf course, private beach, tennis courts &playground. Home includes 3/BR, 2/Baths. Knotty pine living roomw/fireplace. 2-Cable TVs. Dishwasher. Microwave. Washer/dryer.Screened porch. Patio. Golf cart.Avail by week in summer, weekends in fall & winter. Call 773/248-0941.

UNION PIER COTTAGE ON LAKE MICHIGANSleeps 6 — $800/wk — Call 616/469-8148.

HARBERT MICHIGAN - Lovely home on country sized lot, near allHarbor Country activities. 3/BR, 2/Baths. Deck. Hot tub. Near beachand dunes — $1,000/wk. — Call 708/865-0594.

••• HOUSE FOR RENT @ 14 N. TAYLOR, NEW BUFFALO •••Three blocks north of Whittaker Street, off U.S. 12 (behind FarleyReal Estate). In town location. Very clean. 3/BR. Stove & refrigerator.Full basement with washer & dryer. Yard. GFA furnace. $725/mo.plus security deposit. NO PETS. - Drive by first, then call 773/278-5606 for showing, or application for lease.

APARTMENT - LOFT TYPE - DOWNTOWN NEW BUFFALOWasher & Dryer - Second Floor - No Pets - $450. plus utilities

Call 616/469-7854.

REAL ESTATE - FOR SALENEW HOME - ON LAKE CLAIRE - IN LONG BEACH COVE.8866

Professionally designed & built. Large kitchen. Great room & mastersuite. 4/BR, 2 1/2 Bath. 2324 Tinkers Way. $355,000. Call Dan at 219/874-7290 days; or 219/879-8965 wk/ends & evenings.

•• WHITETHORNE WOODS - JACKSON TWP. •• $398,000 ••Stunning, immaculate, light and neutral. - 2-Story 4/BR with decks. 3-Car garage. Many amenities. — This fine Drake Built, low energy, homeis located on one peaceful wooded acre. Elegant gated community. 5-Minutes to Toll Road. — 50-Minutes to loop. — 10-Minutes to LakeMichigan. - Duneland Schools - Call 219/462-2033 for appointment.

•• HOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNER — $118,000 ••Beautiful 3/BR, 2 1/2 bath Cape Cod, located in LaPorte, Indiana.

Spacious living room. Dining room with French doors to patio. Hugekitchen with abundant cabinets. A short walk to the golf course.

Call 219/324-5940.LAKE SHORE DRIVE LOT — 1/2 ACRE PLUS

For sale by owner — Call 219/872-3611DUNELAND BEACH HOME — $285,000

2-Story Brick with upstairs dormitory - Well maintained. Large lot.2-Car garage. Quiet street. 1/2 Block from gorgeous private beach

Call 219/872-2526

A WEEK OR SO?

There were a littlesurprises, these May

days, that I haven’tseen for a long time. It was quite star-

tling one day, when along came a bunch of birds-6 GoldFinches, a couple of Rose-breasted,male and female,beautiful birds, and not very often do we see them sothey must have been hungry, but the ever-present HouseFinches, not unusual, as they are always hungry.TheTufted Titmouse that we like so well, seems not to bearound so much, and we miss him, so we’re hopinghe’ll be coming more as June progresses. Now thatHector’s not here, most of the birds are becoming morefriendly, but also the children are not around either.I think they missed Hector quite a lot, but also theboy next door moved and the children were all packedaway for school, and I missed all of them, but Imissed Hector more than any of them, so I talk withthe Robin, and the Chickadee and the Blue Jay, butthe Blue Jay scolds, and the Crow says, “Cauw, cauw,cauw.” He laughs at me and makes fun of me, but Iknow this wanton, undisciplined, black, sleek, beguil-ing, ravishing bird is really a moralist. He’s a bird that’salways on the alert when the small birds are aroundand in any danger. It’s true that you can see thebirds swooping in the sky, trying to peck at him to chasehim away but that is a duel in the sky when he getstoo close and he manages to get a couple of small bud-dies to scare him off but nothing happens.

Since the old Oak tree came down, the Crow has-n’t visited us very much so he probably found a tallertree with sturdy limbs and lots of leaves. Sometime,pick up a story by Earnest Seton Thompson and read“Silver Spot, the Crow.” Your young children are aptto like it and don’t be surprised, you may, too.

I thought the red squirrel was the smallest but thatis not true. Lately there’s a little one that has comearound-- it’s the smallest, and he gets into lots of things.I think he can outrun any of the others and I knowhe goes up the tree and into the hole in the tree. Thereare three holes and whether he goes from one to theother, I don’t know, but I do know he seldom came outof the hole that he went into, and I’m wondering if itsinside is getting bigger or the outside is being held togeth-er with a very thin sheet of tissue paper. I’m begin-ning to think that this house is the kind that gets onebreakdown and is so pleased about that it has tofind another immediately. That would NOT please meat all. I knew a friend that waited to get into their houseuntil the house was absolutely done--completely fin-ished. She lived there for three weeks and put the houseup for sale.

June 1, 2000

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June 1, 2000

MERRION & ASSOCIATES REALTORS, INC.707 Washington St. • Michigan City, IN 46360

872-4000FAX (219) 872-4182

Specializing in Distinctive PropertiesIndiana and Michigan

Ed Merrion, CRS, GRIBonnie Meyer, GRIHarriett Ostermeier, GRILiv Markle, CRS, GRIBill Staples

Jim McGah, Broker AssociateDebbie MengelFran Merrion, GRIGail Santoro

John HayesDebbie BurkeKelly FoleyJeffrey Gondeck

LOOK FOR US ON THE INTERNET! • www.merrionandassoc.com

SOLID BRICK RANCH located on 1⁄2 acre lot in exclusiveHidden Shores. A classic contemporary, all brick ranch with acathedral ceiling entry hall. Hardwood floors in formal living anddining rooms. Master suite with walk-in closet and whirlpool bath.Marble fireplace in living room. Call Bonnie “B”.

$299,900

3211 CLEVELANDYOU HAVE TO SEE IT TO BELIEVE IT!! This sprawling ranch in Edgewood has alot of surprises for you: huge living room with skylights, family room with fireplace, for-mal dining room, good sized eat-in kitchen, open floor plan. 3 bedrooms & 2 baths onmain level. Lower level offers perfect quarters for teenagers or in-laws; 2 bedrooms, fullbath & family room with small kitchen. The beautiful private back yard has swimmingpool, jacuzzi, gazebo & professional landscaping. Definitely not a drive-by. DIRECTIONS: Barker Road to Cleveland - north 1 block. HOSTESS: Liv Markle

EMPTY NESTERS’DREAM. This St. Andrew’s Village, free standing condo offerstraditional charm & lots of room for grandkids. The living room is large & bright withvaulted ceiling. Skylights & fireplace. Huge master bedroom with jacuzzi bath, 2 addi-tional bedrooms, eat-in kitchen, 3 season sun room, lots of closets & storage, 21⁄2 baths,oversized 2 car garage. Beautifully appointed gated & safe community with pool.Short walk to Lake Michigan. Hurry, call Liv today at 879-8801.

SEE FOR MILES form this vacant lot in private Hidden Shores.With Long Beach Country Club in your own back yard andLake Claire your front yard, you’ll want a house of windows. Callyour architect and Bonnie “B”.

OPEN HOUSE

SUN., JUNE 4 • 1-3 P.M.

PENDING

June 1, 2000

LONG BEACH REALTYON LAKE MICHIGAN SINCE 1920

1401 Lake Shore Drive 3100 Lake Shore Drive(219) 874-5209 (219) 872-1432

www.longbeachrealty.netPhyllis T. Waters

CRB, CRS, GRIBroker/Owner

Douglas Waters, Broker*Beverly Bullis, CRS, GRI* 800-518-6149Sylvia Hook, Broker Associate, CRS, GRI* 800-518-5778Janet Greenwald, Broker Associate, GRI*Marge Pecen, CRS, GRI 800-518-4159

June Livinghouse, Broker Associate, GRI* 800-957-1248Bill McNewKatie Warren 800-518-8029Grace Weik 888-565-2923

Rosemary BraunYvonne BeckwithBobbie Cavic 888-565-1822Tom Weaver*Licensed in Indiana and [email protected]

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ONLY THE WALKING PATHS disturb the tranquility of the3 surrounding lots. Tall pines, rhododendrons in bloom, lushferns and dogwood assure perfect privacy. Decks, patios, andporches are screened from view. Only 21⁄2 blocks from LakeMichigan, you’re in a world of your own.

UNIQUELY CRAFTED original Michiana log cabin hasdramatic floor to ceiling fieldstone fireplace, bead board andpine paneling, vaulted ceilings with exposed timbers andwagon wheel light fixtures. Almost 3600 square feet of livingarea contain 4 bedrooms, 4 baths with 25 foot master suite, newkitchen with Corian counters, dining room, family room, sunporch, sitting room and recreation room. Two original sleepingalcoves add a vintage touch.

THE 32 X 16 POOL is great if you need some quiet relaxingtime, Lake Michigan is rough, or you want to avoid the sandon your toes. Enjoy this indulgence. $550,000

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