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Alexander Calder and Contemporary Art at the MCAby Barbara Stodola

A room full of Calder sculptures: mobiles (which move) and stabiles (which don’t.)

“Form, Balance, Joy” the exhibit is subtitled, with an accent on the Joy. Just imagine a room full of Calder mobiles, gently swaying in the air cur-rents, and a little zoo of Calder stabiles pouncing on the fl oor. The Museum of Contemporary Art has brought Chicago a rare treat – on view thru October 17.

Across the hall, curators have installed the work of seven Calder-infl uenced contemporary artists –

with the assertion that, surprising as it seems, such infl uences have only recently been manifested.

Alexander Calder (1898-1976) holds a unique place in the world of art. He invented a new art form – the mobile, the sculpture that moves – and he remained its unrivaled master. More than 2,000 creations bear his name – ranging from large steel pieces in public squares to tiny, whimsical fi gures.

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Alexander Calder’s

fl ying fi sh.

Alexander Calder (1898-1976), whose exhibit of 60 sculptures is at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago, thru October 17.

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Jason Middlebrook, a sculptor from Hudson, N.Y.

Alexander Calder’s performing seal.

Across the globe, hundreds of thousands of in-fants have had their fi rst exposure to art through the colorful mobiles that fl oat above their cradles. Such toys did not exist prior to Calder’s invention; nor had the concept been explored. The artist was trained as an engineer, and his delightful creations were based on the element of balance.

The MCA exhibit features some favorites: a fl ying fi sh, a cat with attitude, a performing seal balanc-ing balls on his nose. They are fashioned of wire and steel and little pieces of discarded or left-over ma-terials. Calder was a pioneer in the use of recycled materials.

The artists who acknowledge Calder’s inspira-tion today are invoking themes of their own – pop culture, fl ags fl ying, comic books, fl uorescent lights, environmental abuses – any number of new slants.

Alexander Calder, mobile.

Middlebrook’s mobile in the MCA atrium: From

the Forest to the Mill to the Store to the Home

to the Streets and Back Again (2010).

Most striking is the piece by Hudson, N.Y. sculp-tor Jason Middlebrook, whom the museum com-missioned to create a huge mobile, to hang in the entrance hall. The piece weighs 3,500 pounds and, queried MCA Director Madeleine Grynsztejn, “Do you really want to stand under it?” Of course you do, under it and a little to the side, and then up to the 4th fl oor balcony, for the best view of this stun-ning piece.

Middlebrook’s mobile has a 13-foot tree trunk at one end and, at the other, a starburst cluster of wooden discards – window frames, shutters, brooms, mops, a segment of fl ooring from a Frank Lloyd Wright house. In order to balance it, Middle-

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brook hollowed out the log and fi lled it with sand until the weight equaled the other side. The project took an entire year. He named it From the Forest to the Mill to the Store to the Home to the Streets and Back Again. Its environmental message is clear: “We throw away so much and go out and buy more,” Middlebrook said. “I wanted to make a connection between the growing thing and the way we live and use the products.”

Other contemporary sculptors shown in the Calder-infl uenced gallery are Kristi Lippire, Aaron Curry, Abraham Cruzvillegas, Nathan Carter, Ja-son Meadows and Martin Boyce. Each of them uses a different approach.

Kristi Lippire’s mobile.

Abraham Cruzvillegas’ mobile, with fl ags fl ying.

in France, is represented here by a piece with fl ags fl ying. Nathan Curry’s wire sculptures capture a bit of the Calder playfulness. A close look reveals such imagery as zeppelins, rockets and creatively ren-dered animals – a frequent Calder motif.

Even as a child, “Sandy” Calder made little ani-mals to give his parents for Christmas. His father and grandfather had both been sculptors. The fam-ily moved frequently, from Pennsylvania to Califor-nia to New York and back to California. Wherever they lived, studio space was given to the talented young boy. But, encouraged to pursue a different career, he studied engineering and then held jobs as a hydraulics engineer, automotive engineer, and fi reman in a ship’s boiler room, before deciding to enter art school.

Kristi Lippire does mobiles with Calder-like pet-als swinging in the breeze. Aaron Curry’s curving slabs of wood and metal are inserted into one an-other, achieving a delicate balance. Abraham Cruz-villegas, who held a residency at the Atelier Calder

Nathan Curry’s wire sculpture.

Aaron Curry’s steel sculpture.

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A scene from Calder’s circus, 1926.

Alexander Calder, Flamingo, 1973, Chicago, Illinois.

Alexander Calder, La Grande Vitesse, 1960, Grand Rapids, Michigan.

At the age of 25, Calder joined the Art Students League of New York, and also took a job doing il-lustrations for the Police Gazette. He was sent to cover the Barnum & Bailey circus, an experience which made a permanent impact on his life. Calder began making tiny circus animals and fi tting them up with motors. Soon he had entire collection of performing dogs, acrobats, a horse with bareback rider, tightrope walkers, clowns, trapeze artists and a ringmaster. He packed the entire set into a trunk and took it to Paris, where he made a living, staging performances of his hand-operated minia-ture circus. These shows became a hit with avant-

garde artists, who adopted Calder into their circle of friends. Calder’s circus act was videotaped and can now be seen on YouTube, courtesy of the Whitney Museum.

After Calder returned to the U.S., his reputation developed on both sides of the Atlantic and his ca-reer fl ourished for 50 years. His large steel sculp-tures have always enjoyed wide popularity, and can be seen in public squares from the UNESCO gardens in Paris to the Olympic stadium in Mexico City. La Grande Vitesse(1969), a large steel piece in Grand Rapids, Mich., was the fi rst public work of art funded by the National Endowment for the Arts. Flamingo (1973), his 50-ton red steel sculpture at the Chicago Federal Center, was the fi rst to be in-stalled under the General Services Administration’s Per Cent for Art program.

NOTE: When Alexander Calder’s 50-ton Flamin-go was to be unveiled in the Chicago Federal Plaza, in 1973, the person in charge of this event was ar-chitect Carter H. Manny Jr., who had been born and raised in Michigan City, Ind. Manny, a partner at the prominent Chicago fi rm Naess/Murphy, came up with the idea of an old-fashioned circus parade to inaugurate the installation – evidently based on Calder’s own history with circuses. Manny ar-ranged for circus horses to be brought in from Peru, Ind., and Baraboo, Wis. Colorful local fi gures such as Ronald McDonald and the Chicago Bears mas-cot also participated. Manny himself dressed as the ringmaster and rode in the Schlitz bandwagon with Calder. As Manny later told the story, “When I blew my whistle, the bandwagon with all these forty horses stopped… I introduced to the crowd ‘Alexan-der the Great, Sandy Calder!’… the mayor accepted, on behalf of the city, and a couple thousand balloons went up.”

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Organ Recitals at Congregational ChurchFirst Congregational Church of Michigan City

continues the summer program of organ recit-als each Wednesday at noon. The following is the schedule for the second half of the series: July 28, Derek Nickels; August 4, Ji-Young Jeoung; August 11, Jim Rodgers; August 18, Ann Dobie.

The recitals are free and open to the public. The following is some information about Ji-Young Jeoung, a bright new addition to the organist line-up. She will be performing on Wed., Aug. 4.

J i - Y o u n g Jeoung holds the Doctor of Arts de-gree in music from Ball State Univer-sity with a prima-ry emphasis in pi-ano performance and a secondary emphasis in or-gan performance. Her dissertation was an analysis of the solo keyboard

works of distinguished American composer Joan Tower. In 1998, she completed a Master of Arts de-gree in piano performance at Ewha Woman’s Uni-versity, Seoul, South Korea. In 2003, she completed a Master of Music degree with a double major in piano and organ performance at Ball State Univer-sity.

Ji-Young was interim director of piano studies at Grace College, Winona Lake, Indiana during the 2007-2008 school year. She was a part time piano instructor at Manchester College, North Manches-ter, Indiana during the spring semester, 2008. She taught group piano at Anderson University during the fall semester, 2005. As a graduate assistant, she taught group piano, applied piano, and applied or-gan at Ball State University from 2001 to 2006.

Since 2009, Ji-Young has been Organist for St. John’s United Church of Christ, Michigan City. She served as assistant organist at First Presbyterian Church, Muncie, Indiana from 2003-2008 and direc-tor of the Handbell Choir from 2006-2007. She was also Music Director for the Korean First Presbyte-rian Church in Muncie, Indiana from 2001-2006.

In 2005, Ji-Young received honorable mention in the Buono and Bradshaw International Piano Com-petition. In 2004, she won second place in the In-dianapolis Matinee Musicale Competition. Also in 2004, she was voted by the music faculty at Ball State University as an “Outstanding Graduate Stu-dent.”

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3rd Annual Old Car Show at LaPorte County Historical Society MuseumThe La Porte County Historical Society Museum

announces its 3rd Annual Old Car Show. It will be held on Saturday, July 31, 2010, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be no charge to the public to view the car show on the grounds of the museum, and a reduced admission charge to the museum building will be in effect for the day.

Over 75 vehicles from antiques to muscle cars are expected to be on display. Visitors may vote for their favorite car, the winner of which will receive the “Public’s Choice” trophy. The awards presentation will take place in front of the museum at 2:00. Food will be available on-site.

For those wishing to display their vehicles, which must be at least 30 years old, a $10 registration fee will be charged. Owners will receive a dash plaque, 2 free admission tickets to the museum, and a chance at numerous door prizes. Eleven trophies will be

awarded this year, including the Lynn Shelby Me-morial award, three Owner’s Choice awards which will be selected by ballot, and a new Color Choice award.

For more information, including admission pric-es, phone the museum at 219-324-6767, or visit www.laportecountyhistory.org

The La Porte County Historical Society Museum is located at 2405 Indiana Ave. (Hwy 35), at the southern entrance to La Porte. On permanent dis-play is the Kesling Automobile Collection of over 30 antique and classic cars, including a Duesenberg, Auburns, Cords, an original Mustang, a DeLorean, and others. The museum is rated a “Gem Site” by the AAA in their 2010 Tour Book.

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The main display fi eld on the south end of the museum where the cars from after the war are parked.

One of the trophy winners from last year. It is Mr. George Benninghoff’s 1926 Packard, on which he did most of the restoration work himself.

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On Sunday however, any family (up to 2 adults and 3 children) can buy a special 3-ride ticket for just $25 – all family members ride on that ticket.

“One of our goals here at Hesston is to spark in-terest and help families discover an engaging way to learn,” says Ted Rita, Hesston’s general manager. “On this day, we open our gates to the American family with a special value for them. We want them to discover our world of the steam engine.”

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The museum’s gift shop features toys, books, vid-eos, hats and more for kids of all ages. Food is avail-able at the museum grounds or visitors may bring a picnic.

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HannaFest Seeks Crafters & VendorsThe annual HannaFest is seeking vendors to sell

their arts, crafts, and food items in the park on Au-gust 14 in the town of Hanna. Hanna is located on US 30 between Valparaiso and Plymouth in south-ern La Porte County.

This is the 21st annual town festival which will include events such as a car show, parade, music in the park, food, street dances, and a town-wide ga-rage sale. The headquarters will be in the park on August 14. Spaces with electricity will be available for vendors to set up with arts and crafts, farmer’s market, or food items. Musicians who would like to entertain are also welcome. Contact Michelle at 219-851-4526 or magley4@verizon.net for informa-tion or a reservation.

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Tea Time at Friendship GardensSunday, August 8th at 2 p.m. Friendship Garden’s Annual August tea is a high-

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The Garden’s Annual Tea is a major fundraiser and helps with the basic expenses of keeping the Gardens open. You can attend this wonderful event by reserving a place for $25.00 by August 3rd.

The program this year features Judith Joseph, dancer-actress-teacher performing “Women I Have Danced” with a company of dancers and actors from The Acting Theatre of Michigan City, Inc.

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A. Ray Steele, 96, died peacefully in his home on July 17, 2010, following a lifetime of contentment and joy. In his fi nal days, he was surrounded by loving family and friends as he had been through-out his life. He was known for his leadership quali-ties, integrity, his caring for family and friends, his woodworking abilities, his love of fi shing, his jokes, and he claimed to have had the best neighbors in the world.

The service took place July 24 at the First United Methodist Church in Michigan City, with Rev. Dr. Timothy Prowse offi ciating. A buri-al service followed in the chapel of the Greenwood Cemetery. Flowers or memorial contributions may be made to Hospice or a charity of the donor’s choice.

Ray was born April 2, 1914 in Bloomfi eld, IN. He attended Man-chester College, graduated from Indiana University with a Master’s degree, and held a Superinten-dent’s license. He was a dedicated educator. He was principal of Co-lumbia Township School, Columbia City, IN for 14 years. He was Su-perintendent and Principal of Long Beach Elementary School for the best 27 years of his life. The enrollment of Long Beach School increased from 175 to 537 even before Michiana, Shoreland Hills, Birch Tree Farms, and the Courts were incor-porated into the district. He loved the children, the teachers, and the community. He helped raise over 10,000 children. He organized and ran a Saturday basketball program that ended every year with a grand banquet. He introduced ballroom dancing,

music, and Spanish. Many of his students came to visit him or had him over for dinner, some 40 years later. They speak with fond memories of the formal 8th grade graduation ceremonies, and how wonder-ful it was to go to school. Ray was never too busy to listen, guide or give good advice.

After retiring he continued serving in education for 12 years as a member of the Michigan City Area

School Board. He was a former member of the Masons, Phi Delta Kappa, Kiwanis Club, 4H, scout-ing, and also had a broker’s license in real estate.

Ray was married to Esther Weav-er for 52 years who predeceased him in 1987. Ray is survived by his children and spouses, Don and Myra Steele of Naples, FL, Debbie and Larry Semla of LaPorte, IN, and Ron and Stase Steele of Apollo Beach, FL. A cherished son, Larry, married to Pat Novak Bagby, pre-ceded him in death as well as love-ly daughter -in- law, Dianne. He was blessed with 9 grandchildren; Brent, Yvonne and husband, Rick; Shelly, Todd and Ryan; Jason, and wife, Mindi; Kristi, and husband,

Chad; Matthew and Douglas; and 6 great-grand-children, Brianne, Zachary, Cameron, Christian, Patrick, and Katie.

The family thanks and greatly appreciates the kindness and caring of all the staff involved with Hospice and Live-In Caregivers, Inc.

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Long time Educator A. Ray Steele Passes Away

“All About Eve Arden”“All About Eve Arden (TV’s Our Miss Brooks)”

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Attendees will learn the basics of importing and exporting digital photographs, editing photos, and resizing photos, plus fun things to do. Participants need to be computer literate and profi cient with the mouse.

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At The Acorn TheaterSuper Happy Funtime Burlesque The Acorn Theater, 107 Generations Dr., Three

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lesque troupe makes the Acorn Theater its fi rst stop on its massive 35-day tour of the country. Come see this stellar cast and band bring its brand new and very fi rst road production for an unforgettable night fans of sexy, bawdy, musical comedy won’t forget!!

In an unprecedented act, SHFB is taking its 20-member band, cast, and crew, from Michigan to California and back for the month of August. SHFB is making sure to make a special stop at the Acorn Theater, its home away from home, to put on a stel-lar show of striptease, comedy, and original mu-sic. This will be the debut of a show that will be playing on stages in Las Vegas, LA, San Francisco, Seattle, and Reno as SHFB preaches the word of their staunchly radical burlesque theater. Fans of the Acorn and of SHFB will not want to miss this night, as it will be their only show at the Acorn for the summer/fall season. www.superhappyfuntime-burlesque.com/

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Hospital Foundation Golf TournamentThe La Porte Hospital Foundation Annual

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Knitting Club at MC Public LibraryWednesdays, August 4, 11, 18 & 25If you’re interested in learning to crochet or knit,

ten this is the class for you at the Michigan City Public Library. For information on what materials to bring to class, contact Joanne Hale at 874-2787 or e-mail joeyAB1971@yahoo.com

Wavelength Music and Arts Festival A community radio station making waves with

its lineup of original programming will soon host a ground-breaking music and arts festival as inti-mate and eclectic as the station itself.

Radio Harbor Country, 106.7 WRHC-LP, pres-ents the fi rst annual Wavelength Music & Arts Fes-tival in downtown Three Oaks, Michigan on Satur-day July 31 from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. (MI time).

Wavelength will take place in Three Oaks’ Dewey Cannon Park.

The village is 90 minutes from Chicago and a half hour from South Bend and Elkhart, Indiana. Fes-tival organizers expect Wavelength to draw 2,000 people, “for a day in the country that combines vin-tage country charm with big city talent,” Isaacson said.

Food and merchandise vendors will be setup in the park, as well as wine and beer stands, including regionally handcrafted Bell’s beer. Ticket prices are $20 advance and $25 at the gate. Tickets for kids younger than 16 are $10.

An activity tent hosted by “Rock for Kids” and “Scarlet Macaw” are among the festival’s offerings for kids, as well as a magician, games and an organ grinder sans the monkey.

Parking will be available in designated spots and throughout the town, within walking distance. Ad-vance tickets can be ordered from the festival’s web-site at www.wavelengthmusicfest.com.

The music line-up includes local and nationally known talent ranging from Americana, folk, soul, alternative-country and rock to indie rock genres. The following bands will make their way on to one of two stages from early afternoon into the evening:

Archer Prewitt (and friends), Robbie Fulks with Jenny Scheinman, Freakwater, J.C. Brooks & the Uptown Sound, Julie Meckler & Les Citoyens, Scotland Yard Gospel Choir, Bottomless Pit. A num-ber of southwest Michigan regional bands to round out the talent include: Kevin Q and the Night Crew With Venitia Sekema, Uncle Betty, and Mocking-bird.

The main sponsor of this fi rst-ever festival in-clude the Pokagon Fund, New Buffalo, MI, as well as several individuals and local businesses men-tioned on the Wavelength website. The event will happen rain or shine and there are no refunds. For more details visit the offi cial website at www.wave-lengthmusicfest.com

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Beacher Vows to Walk 60 Miles!The Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure™ is one

of the largest fundraisers for breast cancer in the nation. In Chicago on August 6-8 I’ll walk 60 miles over the course of three days with thousands of oth-er women and men.

I’ve agreed to raise at least $2,300 in donations. I’ve set my personal goal at $3000. I need your help! Would you please consider making a donation? You can donate online at The3Day.org. Just click on Do-nate and search for my personal fundraising page. There’s a donation form to print out for checks if you prefer that option. You can also call 800-996-3DAY to donate over the phone.

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Close Race at the Old School Run

The annual Long Beach Old School Run to benefi t the Long Beach Community Center and sponsored by The Beacher, had another successful rendition on the morning of July 4th. A total of 128 runners and walkers, consistent with last year’s numbers, came out to start the 4th of July celebration with a low key run prior to attending the Long Beach parade.

The weather was great for running as it started off relatively cool instead of the heat and humidity that occurred later in the day. Runners and Walk-ers arrived early to scout out an old t-shirt, which traditionally are fi nisher prizes at the race. A $5 do-nation from the runners is used to help pay for spe-cifi c projects at the Community Center. According to Anne Heyworth, Community Center Coordinator, previous funds were used to purchase new carpets and many other needed things around the Center. Race Director Holly Higdon stated “This year $640 was raised and plans are to use some of the funds to-wards a memorial to remember Sally Montgomery, who has really helped us over the years promote the race in The Beacher and supplies us certifi cates to hand out to all the fi nishers. She has been a signifi -cant contributer to the Community and she will be missed by our race.”

Race Director Higdon had things organized by making sure that registrations went smoothly. Many of the people who attend do so yearly and numerous former beachers run or walk to catch up with yearly updates of goings on. Runners lined up at the race time of 7:00 with the starting line being right in front of the Old School.

Former Michigan City High School and current University of Notre Dame Cross Country run-ner Kyle Higdon (Holly’s brother) took the pace out quickly with former LaPorte High School and current University of Seattle runner Mathew Mc-Clement, in town visiting friends, right with him. Former Michigan City runner Phil Strater fol-lowed right behind and Holly’s other brother, Wes-ley Higdon behind him and the four of them sepa-rated themselves from the rest of the fi eld pretty early on. As they moved along Fairway Drive in the Long Beach Cove area, Kyle Higdon and Mc-Clement battled back and forth and Wesley Higdon passed Strader to move into 3rd. In the last 800’ over the course, McClement pulled away and ended up winning in 14:12 with Kyle Higdon right behind in 14:21. Both times are the fastest ever on the 2.75 mile course. Wesley ended up 3rd in 15:24 for 3rd.

Behind the men, the women were also compet-ing strongly. Former MC High School graduate and winner of the race in past years, Beacher Mary Kate Mellen, was in 5th overall but, unfortunately, made a wrong turn with 2 others and they all ended up off the course. The rest of the fi eld ended up running the proper course and the women’s winner

ended up being Maureen Rocchio of Chicago. In 2nd was West Lafayette High School sophomore, Bob-bie Burgess, who is the daughter of former beachers Mike Burgess and Lisa Gunderson Burgess. Com-ing in 3rd place was summer Long Beach resident Erin Sheridan.

Immediately following the regular race, a Kids’ race sprint was held for all kids 8 and under. Ap-proximently 6 young children took to the circle drive in front of the school.

Participants come from all corners of the USA to attend the fun and festivities in Long Beach as en-trants ranged from Minnesota from the north, Fort Lauderdale from the south, Vermont from the east along with Washington and Arizona from the west and all sorts of other places in between. Overall, the race went well and everyone that ran was able to get a good time in and pick up an old t-shirt, with numerous participants being seen with their prize throughout the day and weekend. And the Commu-nity Center will be able to put the funds to a good use. So until next year at the same time, keep up the training.

-----submitted by Kevin Higdon

Male Winners: (l-r) Wesley, Matthew and Kyle

Female Winners: (l-r) Erin, Bobbie and Maureen

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Scenes From the Old School 4th of July Run

John Komenas and Kristen Brown

The Kids’ Run Picking out a t-shirt

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Send in the Clowns!For National Clown Week, the Michiana Clowns

will appear at the Michigan City Public Library for two shows on Wed., Aug. 4th: 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Enjoy the hilarious antics in these shows that are free and open to the public. Information: 873-3045.

Opera at The Acorn Theater“Carmen” featuring Isola Jones Saturday, August 7, 8 p.m. MI time 107 Generations Dr., Three Oaks, MITickets $25; reserve at 269-756-3879 or visit www.

acorntheater.com“The Tragedy of Carmen” by Georges Bizet is one

of the most performed operas ever. Why? Maybe be-cause it is chock full of some of the greatest songs ever written. In this version, which lasts less than two hours, they’re all still there.

The audience will be overwhelmed by the con-centration of powerful music, dramatic pace, and renewed focus on the character of Carmen---made possible by a combination of judicious cuts, and se-rious vocal talent.

With narration by founder Robert Swan, tenor Darrell Rowader as Don Jose, baritone Tom Hall as Escamillo, Isola Jones as Carmen, and soprano Amy Fuller as Michaela, Carmen’s tragic choice will be brought into the light. This is a “don’t miss” event!

Isola Jones is internationally recognized as an ex-traordinary mezzo-soprano. Making her profession-al debut in the Verdi “Requiem” with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Ms Jones within two years made her Metropolitan Opera debt in the role of Olga in “Eugene Onegin.” Since then she has sung more than 500 performances as a leading artist at “The Met,” paired with such international artists as Luciano Pavarotti, Placido Domingo, Leontyne Price, Joan Sutherland, and performing under the baton of Richard Bonynge and James Levine. But it is her portrayal of Carmen, her signature role, for which she is best known.

Casting Call at Acorn TheaterSat., August 1. Casting call for “Beyond Therapy,”

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LB & ND Classes of 1965 Reunion The Long Beach and Notre Dame Grade School

Classmates of 1965 will be celebrating their second joint class reunion on July 30 - 31, 2010, the fi rst having been held in 1985. (They are not counting the years) Coming from across the country, almost half of the classmates will descend upon the Long Beach area beginning Friday evening at the Café Tree House.

Saturday activities include a beach party at Su-san Liddell’s family home, lunch at Carlson’s Root Beer Stand, tours of their respective grade schools and a dinner at Long Beach Country Club. The Long Beach class was notably the last 8th grade class to graduate at Long Beach Grade School.

Event organizers are: for Notre Dame--Sue Stott Konrady (Duneland Beach), Jane Starr Neulieb (Long Beach) and Mary McGrath; and for Long Beach--Sue Stephenson (Chicago), Ellen Papunen Dwyer (Michigan City) and Carla Carstens Herr (Chicago & Long Beach).

Classes at the Entrepreneur CenterThe Entrepreneur Center Michigan City422 Franklin St., Michigan City•“Getting Started with Excel.” 9 a.m.-noon Wed., Aug. 4th. Participants learn

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PNC Collaborates with Veteran’s Center Purdue University North Central now hosts the

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Services provided by the Vet Center are also avail-able to qualifying non-students as well, including PNC staff, faculty and members of the community. This collaboration represents a mutual commitment held by the Vet Center and PNC to serve veterans and their families and to provide opportunities for their growth and success.

Vet Centers are offered nation-wide and Centers stand ready to act as a support to all veterans re-turning from battle and authorizes counseling for men and women. Vet Center staff respects the pri-vacy of all veterans and hold in the strictest con-fi dence all information disclosed in the counseling process, except as required by law.

The Vet Center services offered on the PNC cam-pus include: individual counseling, group counsel-ing (based on need), couple and family counseling, benefi ts information and spouse and signifi cant other support.

The Center will make referrals for services with-in VA and or community for alcohol and drug as-sessment, sexual trauma counseling, community education, liaison with VA facilities, referrals to community agencies and employment counseling and job referral.

The offi ce is located in the Dean of Students Of-fi ce suite, room 103, located on the main fl oor of the Library-Student-Faculty Building. Veterans and their family members who have specifi c questions about services at this location, or who wish to sched-ule an appointment with the Vet Center staff at this location should contact Kevin Beatty, counselor/team member of the Northwest Indiana Vet Center at 219-736-5633.

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Second City Improv Coming to Michigan Cityby Rick A. Richards

Something to keep in mind if you ever get the op-portunity talk with members of Chicago’s Second City is not to call them comedians. They don’t refer to themselves as comedians; they’re actors.

Sure, they happen to be involved in some uproari-ously funny and cutting edge skits, but they are ac-tors fi rst.

It was in Atlanta that Stoltenberg began explor-ing the variety of opportunities acting provided. He did drama. He was part of an acting troupe on a cruise ship. He performed in children’s shows. But he was drawn to comedy, especially improv, because of its spontaneity.

“I’ve been involved in improv for 10 years. As an actor, I always imagined what it would be like step-ping onto a stage in front of 200, 500 or 800 people. It was a great feeling, especially when you could make them laugh,” said Stoltenberg.

All the time he was in Atlanta, though, the thought that was in the back of Stoltenberg’s mind was getting to Second City. So when Second City held an audition in Atlanta, he nailed it and got the phone call he wanted.

That’s how Tim Stoltenberg views what he does. Stoltenberg, a member of the Second City ensemble for a year, will be a part of the ensemble appearing at the Elston Middle School Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 31. The performance is a fund-raiser for the Young Peoples Theatre Company and Dun-ebrook Prevent Child Abuse.

Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students. For more information, call 873-2070.

Stoltenberg grew up in the small Wisconsin town of Plymouth, not far from Sheboygan. The youngest of three brothers, Stoltenberg grew up in a family steeped in theater and drama.

His father, Herb, taught English and drama in the high school, and his mother, Kathy, did the same in the grade school. His brothers, Paul and Andy, also acted and continue in the theater today, teaching young people.

“They were very supportive of me,” said Stolten-berg. “When I got to college, I knew I wanted to be an actor.”

But what kind of actor?Stoltenberg graduated from St. Norbert College

in Wisconsin with a degree in theater and through a friend, headed to Atlanta, where her brother was involved in theater production in The Alliance Academy. He also worked with other acting compa-nies including Scyconithicity, Laughing Matters, Agatha’s, and was improv director for four years at Dad’s Garage Theatre, where he performed and taught improv.

The theater group, which operates in Chicago and Toronto, has become the pinnacle for comedy actors.

Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, Sec-ond City alumni include Mike Nichols, Elaine May, Alan Arkin, Joan Rivers, Robert Klein, Peter Boyle, Harold Ramis, John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray, Gilda Radner, George Wendt, Martin Short, John Candy, Bonnie Hunt, Julia Louis-Drey-fus, Horatio Sanz, Ryan Stiles, Jack McBrayer, Tim Meadows, Chris Farley, Mike Myers, Steve Carell, Stephen Colbert and Tina Fey among others.

They have gone on to star in movies, television, host their own talk shows, and are fi xtures on Sat-urday Night Live.

The fi rst time Stoltenberg walked onto the stage in Chicago, he admitted it was intimidating.

“I remember that fi rst time. It was scary,” he said. “The bar has been set so high you don’t want to fail. But they encourage risk. The other members told me not to worry, that they had my back.

“I love working in Second City,” said Stoltenberg.

(L-R): Katie Rich, Michael Lehrer, Shad Kunkle, Sayjal Joshi, Tim Stoltenberg

Tim Stoltenberg

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“I’d like to stay in Chicago with Second City and do other theater.”

Stoltenberg said he is looking forward to the performance in Michigan City because it will help young actors. “I was a young actor and I know what the experience was like. I hope I get to meet some of the young actors while I’m there,” he said.

Young People’s Theatre Company has been a part of Michigan City and LaPorte County since the summer of 2004 when it was formed by Steve Gon-zalez and Andrew Tallackson.

Gonzalez, president of the board, said, “The Young People’s Theatre Company is thriving and moving forward. It’s what’s inside that counts, and we hope our group will keep the vision and quality of being the model for young performers to excel. We want a long and distinguished history and a commitment of outreach and training for our youth. We are striv-ing to become the best company in fi ne arts.”

Tallackson, who has taken a temporary leave of absence from the group, said the goal of the Young People’s Theatre Company was to create something positive for children to do.

“We talked about the need to create something for children to do in the summer and include kids from all over LaPorte County,” said Tallackson. “We wanted to show that there is a talent pool out there in the area.”

Stan Holdcraft, director of more than half a dozen Young People’s Theatre Company productions, de-scribed the upcoming Second City performance as “signifi cant.”

“Just look at the people out of Second City – John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Chris Farley and others – who have gone on to fame and fortune. Improv plays such a big part of acting. When someone blows a

(L-R): Shad Kunkle, Sayjal Joshi, Katie Rich, Michael Lehrer, Tim Stoltenberg

(L-R): Sayjal Joshi, Michael Lehrer, Tim Stoltenberg, Shad Kunkle, Katie Rich

line or misses an entrance, others have to improvise to keep the production going.”

Diana Dibkey, executive director of Dunebrook Prevent Child Abuse, said she is proud her organi-zation was invited by YPTC leadership to be a ben-efi ciary of the Second City performance at Elston.

“We are very excited that we were invited to be a part of it by Young People’s Theatre Company,” said Dibkey. “I think the community is in for a really fun time.”

Joining Stoltenberg in Second City’s performance in Michigan City is Mark Piebenga, a native of Grand Rapids, Mich., who has been involved in im-prov in Chicago for seven years; Kate Duffy, who has studied, taught and performed improv for 10 years; Shad Kunkle, who has been involved in im-prov in Chicago for eight years; Katie Rich, a Chi-cago native who can be seen in Sonic Drive-In com-mercials; Sean Cusick, a native of upstate New York who teaches at Second City; stage manager Meghan Teal, a native of Baltimore; and musical director Chuck Malone, who lives in Calumet City, Ill.

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The Western Rangers, consisting of Mary Minton, Susan Brown, and John Burnett, are dedicated to preserving and performing traditional cowboy mu-sic. John Burnett learned many of the songs from his father while growing up in Texas and Arkansas, while Susan Brown and Mary Minton’s families shared traditional cowboy songs during their child-hoods.

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Little Wish Foundation - A Labor of Love and Remembranceby Rick A. Richards

16-year-old Liz Niemiec with a treasured photo of her with Max Olson. She has organized Little Wish Foundation to provide small gifts to ailing children.(Photo by Rick A. Richards)

so Therese and her husband, Joe, have been doing the research and fronting the money to get started. Although the legal work is being donated, there is an $800 fi ling fee that goes to the state that isn’t being donated.

Teachers hope they have a positive impact on their students, but they don’t always get the oppor-tunity to fi nd out.

When Liz Niemiec was in fourth grade at Queen of All Saints, that teacher was Tina Olson. Now 16 and a junior at Michigan City High School, Niemiec is honoring Olson and her son, Max, by organizing Little Wish Foundation, a charity to honor 7-year-old Max, who died March 17 of cancer.

Liz’s mother, Therese, was a teacher with Olson at Queens. She said, “We were driving back from Max’s wake and she (Liz) said she wanted Max’s memory to go on. I told her it was a good idea, but I didn’t know what we were in for.”

“Mrs. Olson is such a genuine person. She was a great teacher, but being the person she is made the biggest impression. She has never hurt anyone. She is a perfect role model,” said Liz. “She is the teacher you want to have and you want to meet.”

Beyond that, said Liz, Olson and her husband, Steve, were ideal parents.

“The experience at the funeral home made every-thing real for me. It didn’t seem real until I experi-enced it. There is nothing worse than a parent los-ing a child. He’s never going to be able to graduate from Queens or high school, he’s not going to be able to go to college or get married. That’s so sad,” said Liz.

To cope with her grief, Liz decided to create Little Wish Foundation, a not-for-profi t organization that has a goal of honoring the little wishes of children battling deadly disease.

“Before Max passed away, his one wish was to get a dog,” said Liz. “That was his big thing. That means more sometimes than anything else you can give. I want to do things for little kids like that.”

Creating the foundation has been a challenge for her and her family. State law doesn’t allow anyone under 18 to sign the papers to create a not-for-profi t,

Tina Olson, left, and her husband, Steve, right, with Max in a family portrait. (Provided by the Olson Family)

The fi rst fund-raiser for Little Wish Foundation is the sale of blue T-Shirts and rubber bracelets honoring the memory of 7-year-old Max Olson.

(Photo by Rick A. Richards)

“I knew it wasn’t going to be easy,” said Liz. “I’ve never done anything like this before. I’m not afraid of work; it’s something I believe in and I’m going to do it.”

Once she turns 18, Liz said she’s determined to take over operation of the foundation. In the mean-time, she’s full of ideas on how to collect information from children on what they want their little wish to be, to possibly dedicating a room at the hospital for Little Wish kids.

“My friends are surprised at fi rst at what I’m doing. ‘Isn’t it hard?’ they asked. I said, ‘Yeah, it’s hard, but I’m going to do it.’ I’ve talked to my princi-pal and he wants to meet with representatives from the hospital and my honor society teacher wants to get involved.”

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Steve and Tina Olson at the Little Wish Foundation booth a the annual Queen of All Saints Festival. (Photo by Rick A. Richards)

A relaxed Max Olson at home. (Provided by the Olson Family)

Max Olson’s Russian passport photo when he

was 1 year old. (Provided by the

Olson Family)

Therese said the process has been a bit over-whelming because the paperwork is hundreds of pages. “I had no idea what was involved.”

Liz, however, is undaunted. “I’m learning so much. I’m learning that when you set your mind to it you can do it, no matter how old you are. It will be a lot of work but it will be worth it in the end.”

Liz said she knows her foundation will not be giving away trips to Disney World, but that doesn’t mean the kind of gifts she hopes to provide can’t be meaningful. She said if children could be distracted from their illness by receiving a bicycle, a football, a video game or something special that they want, then that is her goal.

Tina and Steve Olson were blown away by Liz’s gesture. Once Liz and her mother found out Little Wish Foundation was possible, they contacted the Olsons to get their blessing.

“They were in shock at fi rst. They didn’t say any-thing,” said Liz. “I would love for Mrs. Olson to help in any way she can. I would love for them to be in-volved as much as they can.”

Tina Olson admitted she was stunned. “I never imagined when Therese called what she wanted to talk about. I’ve known Therese for 10 years and we’re pleased they want to do this. She wanted to know if we wanted to get involved and we’ll be as involved as possible.”

The fi rst fund-raiser for Little Wish Foundation was the sale of rubber wrist bands and T-shirts dur-ing the Queen of All Saints annual festival. The Olsons were there talking about Max, answering questions and selling wrist bands and T-shirts.

So far, more than $2,000 has been raised.Max’s story begins in an orphanage in Kalinin-

grad, Russia. It was his home for the fi rst year of his life until the Olsons, who live just east of LaPorte, adopted him.

After 10 years of marriage and not being able to have children of their own, Steve Olson said he and his wife decided to adopt. For a variety of reasons, they chose Russia. After undergoing a thorough background study and screening that took a few

months, the Olsons left for Russia in 2004 to pick up 1-year-old Max.

From the orphanage, they went to Moscow where they spent a week, getting all of the necessary pa-perwork completed at the U.S. embassy so they could bring Max home.

They had no idea that Max had been born with Wilm’s tumor, a rare genetic condition that’s an ag-gressive form of kidney cancer that doesn’t manifest itself until children are 4 or 5 years old.

“We found it one night when we were taking him out of the tub,” said Steve. “His abdomen didn’t look symmetrical.”

They thought the bulge in Max’s abdomen was a hernia. After a trip to the doctor on a Monday, they knew it was more serious. A biopsy was taken Wednesday and on Saturday, Max started chemo-therapy.

“One of the doctors that looked at Max was Rus-sian, and when he found out Max was from Russia, he wanted to know if Max ever lived near Chernob-yl. He didn’t, but we knew then what it was,” said Tina.

Life became a blur of chemo, radiation treatments and surgery to reduce or eliminate the lesions on Max’s kidneys and lungs. Wilm’s tumor primarily attacks the kidneys, but can spread throughout the body.

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Tina left teaching to care for her son. “I left ev-erything, my identity, my job, to care for Max.” But instead of being bitter, Tina was determined to do everything she could for Max.

At Memorial Hospital in South Bend where he was being treated, the Olsons bonded with the staff. So did Liz Niemiec and her mother, and they have called on the hospital’s expertise to help set up Lit-tle Wish Foundation. The gifts it awards will go to children at Memorial.

“That helps us,” said Steve. “It fi lls a need that there is some sort of a purpose to this.”

Right up until the end, the Olsons said Max con-tinued to play video games. “Now he’s teaching God how to play Mario Kart,” said Tina.

As for Liz, she has to fi nish high school and then there’s college. Indiana University was on the ho-rizon, but Liz has changed her mind and wants to stay closer to home and go to school in Chicago.

“I think I want to pursue journalism. I want to write for the New York Times and travel the world. It’s a challenging goal, but Liz Niemiec has shown she isn’t afraid of a challenge.

Anyone interested in supporting Little Wish Foundation can contact Horizon Bank in Michigan City or visit the Web sitewww.littlewishfoundation.org, or e-mail littlewish@comcast.net

After having his cancerous kidney removed, and going through rounds of aggressive chemotherapy, by the end of June 2009 Max appeared to be cancer free.

That meant the Star War loving boy who liked to play video games – Wii Mario Kart was his favorite - and Lego Star Wars could go back to school and see his friends.

A relapse in December ended those dreams. Steve described Max as “strong willed” and a typical child. When the cancer returned, it was centered in Max’s brain and there was little the Olsons could do.

Max Olson as a Jedi in training at Disney World. (Provided by the Olson Family)

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Community Invited to Exhibit at KraslKrasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd. St. Joseph, MI The public will be invited to exhibit artwork at

the Krasl Art Center for the fi rst exhibition of 2011, provided they have taken or taught a class at the Krasl Art Center during 2010. Whether it’s draw-ing, painting, assemblage or sculpting; artwork is welcome for the January 2011 Faculty and Student Exhibition.

To be eligible to exhibit, individuals must have participated in a studio art class, camp or workshop at the Krasl Art Center during 2010. Individuals who have not yet participated are encouraged to enroll in a program offered this fall. The Krasl Art Center offers a diverse series of classes and work-shop for ages 3-adult. Fall classes begin in mid-Sep-tember.

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Arturo’s Baked Goods & More

This place, Arturo’s Baked Goods & More, is certainly amazing. These folks had never cooked or baked for us Michigan City-ites until now, and yes, you will agree it certainly is amazing. I bought some Chocolate Crinkles and I am now their regu-lar cookie customer. I also asked Arturo “How did you get into making bread, etc.?”

His answer: “It’s simply been a hobby. My wife can’t eat high fructose syrup, so everything we offer you folks, she can also delightfully eat every bite.” You Beacher readers will see some of their lovely of-ferings below.

Their staff includes wife Carol, offi ce manager for Long Beach Realty during the daytime; Arturo’s father, Arturo Pozos, who supplied me with those fantastic cookies, and three of their children Isabell, Alicia and Armand who are total workaholics when at this place.

Look for the friendly “open” fl ag to fi nd great baked goods

Son Armand wears a Mohawk hairdo -- certainly handsome

Arturo’s Baked Goods & More, 624 Wabash Street, Michigan City 46360. Open Tuesday - Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed Mondays.

Their offerings are many. I’ll cover several of each, but you must go see their long lists. Cookies include peanut butter, chocolate chip, mixed berry drop, Mexican wedding cakes and pecan tassie. Cakes and pies include: chocolate fudge ganache, red vel-vet, monster apple, banana cream, sweet potato.

Then their bread and rolls: buttermilk bread/rolls, Challah bread/rolls, honey whole wheat bread/rolls, pretzel rolls, buttermilk biscuits, peach pecan bread. Buns offered include burger & dog (6 pack), pretzel buns and onion buns. A couple of their other offerings include Mexican Coke along with Fanta (orange soda). Customers can phone ahead for spe-cial orders. Arturo’s is located on Wabash across from Lighthouse Place

Isabell, Mom, Alicia with Armand in the center

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Irish Sweaters–Thurs., Aug. 26th from 4-8 p.m., meet Rosaleen Hegarty who has been knitting Irish Sweaters for 40 years. She supplies shops around the world. There will be items for women, men and children. Held in the Courtyard room. Suite #7

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Volleyball camp: 9-10 a.m.--K thru 3rd grade - $40 10:00 -11:15am - 4th – 6th grade - $5011:30 - 1:00 p.m. - 7th & 8th grade - $60Basketball Camp: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. – K thru 3rd grade $40 2:00 – 3:15 p.m. – 4th – 6th grade $503:15 – 4:30 p.m. - 7th & 8th grade $60The Long Beach Community Center has space for

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Activities to ExploreIn the Local Area:July 28 -- Noon Organ Recital at First Congrega-

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July 28-29 -- Arts in the Park, Fox Park Amphi-theater, LaPorte. 7-8 pm. Wed: the LaPorte City Band; Thurs: Jim Pickley Trio. Also art exhibits, concession stand. Free adm.

July 28-31 -- “The Marvelous Wonderettes.” Mu-sical stage play at Mainstreet Theatre, 807 Frank-lin St., MC. Wed 2 & 8 pm; Thurs/Fri 8 pm; Sat 5 & 8 pm. Reservations & ticket info at 874-4269 or www.festivalplayersguild.org

July 29 -- Michigan City Municipal Band con-cert. 8 pm Guy Foreman Amphitheater, Washing-ton Park, Michigan City. Concert free, parking fees apply. Every Thursday.

July 29-August 1 -- Riverside Market Place, Pio-neer Pier Development, 234 E. 2nd St., MC. Thurs/Fri 10 am-2 pm; Sat 9 am-2 pm; Sun 10 am-2 pm.

July 29-August 2 -- At the Vickers Theatre: “Ondine.” Starring Colin Farrell. Winner Irish Film Awards. Thurs/Fri 9 pm; Sat/Sun 3:30 & 9 pm; Mon 9 pm MI time. Rated PG-13. “Women Without Men.” Winner Venice Film Festival, Offi cial Selection Sun-dance & Toronto Film Festivals.Persian with Eng. subtitles. Not Rated. 6:30 pm MI time. Vickers The-atre, 6 N. Elm St., Three Oaks, MI. 269/756-3522 or www.vickerstheatre.com

July 30 -- Summer Concert and Family Film at the Bandstand in Thomas Park, Chesterton, IN. Music by Western Rangers at 7 pm followed by the movie “Planet 51.” (Rated PG). Free. Rotary will be selling popcorn and drinks. Free. Info: 219/926-7696. Moved inside, in case of rain.

July 30 -- “The Odd Couple.” NightBlue Perform-ing Arts Co. at New Buffalo Performing Arts Center, 1112 Clay St. 8 pm MI time. Tix at the door or www.nightbluetheater.com

July 29-31, August 1 -- “Chess” - A Rock Op-era at Chicago Street Theatre, 154 W. Chicago St., Valparaiso, IN. Thurs/Fri/Sat 8 pm; sun 2:30 pm. Tix $18/adults, $15/seniors & students & military veterans. Reserve at 219/464-1636 or www.chica-gostreet.org

July 31 -- Mainstreet Farmer’s Market, 8th & Washington streets, MC. 8 am-noon or sell-out.

July 31-August 1 -- Skip’s Open Air European Farmers Market at Skip’s Restaurant, New Buffalo. 9 am-2:30 pm MI time. Info: 269/469-3330.

July 31 -- 3rd Annual Old Car Show at LaP. Co. Historical Society Museum, 2405 Indiana Ave., La-Porte. 9 am-3 pm. No chg. to see outside cars, but adm. chgd to enter museum. 219-324-6767 or www.laportecountyhistory.org

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July 31 -- Wavelength Music and Arts Festival presented by Radio Harbor Country 106.7 WRHC-LP. Held in Dewey Cannon Park, Three Oaks, MI, 9 am-11 pm MI time.Food, merchandise vendors, beer & wine stands, kids’ activities and many bands. Adm. $20/in advance, $25/at the gate. Kids under 16 yrs. are $10. www.wavelengthmusicfest.com

July 31 -- Second City comedy theatre of Chicago in a fundraiser for the Young Peoples Theatre Com-pany. 7:30 pm at Elston Middle School Performing Arts Center, 1210 Spring St., MC. Tix $20/adults, $10/students with ID at the door or 873-2070.

July 31 -- Super Happy Funtime Burlesque at The Acorn Theater, 107 Generations Dr., Three Oaks, MI. 8 pm MI time. Tix $15; reserve at 269/756-3879 or www.acorntheater.com

July 31-August 1 -- MC Summer Festival Event: Great Lakes Museum of Military History 3rd An-nual Military History Fair & Vehicle Show. Dunes Plaza parking lot (west of US 421 & US 20), MC. 10 am-5 pm.

July 31-August 1 -- “Little Women: The Broad-way Musical.” Presented by NightBlue Performing Arts Co. at The New Buffalo Performing Arts Cen-ter, 1112 Clay St. 8 pm MI time. Tix at the door or www.nightbluetheater.com

August 1, 5-6, 13-15 -- “Snow White & the Seven Deadly Sins” at Acting Theatre of Michigan City, 215 W. 10th St., MC. Thurs/Sat 6 pm; Fri 7 pm; Sun 4 pm. Tix $12/adults, $8/kids 13 yrs. & under. Re-serve at 872-4221.

August 5 -- “All About Eve Arden (Our Miss Brooks)” presented by Richard S. Klein at the New Buffalo Twp. Public Library, 33 N. Thompson St. 6:30 pm MI time. Free, open to the public.

August 6-8, 12-15 -- Carol Burnett play “Hol-lywood Arms” at Footlight Theatre, 1705 Franklin St., MC. Thurs/Fri/Sat 8 pm; Sun 2 pm. Tix $12; reserve at 874-4035 or www.footlightplayers.org/reservations. Patron Appreciation Reception follow-ing the Aug. 8 performance next door at Blink Art Gallery.

August 7 -- Opera at The Acorn Theater: “Car-men” featuring Isola Jones. 8 pm MI time. Tix $25; reserve at 269-756-3879 or www.acorntheater.com

Thru September 30 -- “In the Good Old Sum-mertime.” Barker Mansion display. Guided tours Mon-Fri at 10 & 11:30 am & 1 pm; Sat/Sun at noon & 2 pm. 631 Washington St., MC. Info: 873-1520.

Farther Afi eld:July 31 -- “Rocky Mountain Shadows” (folk mu-

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

Email: classads@thebeacher.comCLASSIFIED ADS MUST BE RECEIVED BY

FRIDAY - NOON - PRIOR TO THE WEEK OF PUBLICATION

PERSONAL SERVICESSAVE YOUR PRECIOUS MEMORIES DIGITALLY ON CDs or DVDs

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

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

219-879-8433 or landerspatrick@comcast.netALTERATIONS PLUS. Clothing alterations.

516 Wabash St., Michigan City. 219-874-0086.EVENT PLANNER – mystery dinners, weddings, meetings, reunions.

Do it now, less stress! Call 219-210-1181.PROFESSIONAL CUSTOM SEWING, ALTERATIONS & REPAIR

of home furnishings and garments at reasonable prices. Call Lydia 269-612-7162.

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

Local Employment Agencyhelps people maintain their independence in the

security of their own homes since 1998We provide:

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

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

An alternative to nursing homeCOMFORT KEEPERS

Providing Comforting Solutions For In-Home CareHomemakers, attendants, companions

From 2 to 24 hours a day (including live-ins)Personal emergency response systems

All of our compassionate caregivers are screened,bonded, insured, and supervised.

Call us at 219/872-5898Or visit www.comfortkeepers.com

VISITING ANGELSAMERICA’S CHOICE IN HOMECARE

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

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

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

IN Personal Service Agency License #09-011822-1COMPASSIONATE/ENERGENIC CAREGIVER/NANNY

with medical background. Housework/Errands. Reasonable rates. Excellent references. 219/874-3821 or 219/877-4302.

CAREGIVER FOR THE ELDERLY. Flexible hours available. Call Debbie at 219-879-1429.

SELF IMPROVEMENT - INSTRUCTIONS LIVE MUSIC FOR ALL OCCASIONS, LESSONS.

Call 219/872-1217.

HEALTH & PHYSICAL FITNESS• • • MASSAGE THERAPY & WELLNESS CENTER • • •

Therapeutic Massage • Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine • Reflexology • Heated Stone Therapy • Salt Scrub • Pregnancy Massage • • Healing Touch • Chair Massage & Wellness Programs for Business •

Qigong • Personal Fitness • Gift Certificates www.wellness-specialists.com

1026 N Karwick Rd. 219-879-5722 (Mon-Sat)For Evening/Weekend Appointments, Call our New Buffalo

Location at the Harbor Grand Hotel 888-605-6800.REFLEXOLOGY RESTORATIVE FOOT MASSAGE by a certified

Reflexologist. Promotes natural healing, releases stress and tension. For appointment, call Sue at 219-874-6255.

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

SUZANNE’S CLEANING219/326-5578.

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

FINISHING TOUCH: Residential & Specialty Cleaning ServiceProfessional - Insured - Bonded - Uniformed

#1 in Customer Satisfaction. Phone 219/872-8817.ESSENTIAL CLEANING. Specializing in New Construction/Remodeling

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

7746 or e-mail essentialcleaning1@sbcglobal.net.KATHI’S CLEANING SERVICE. Specializing in vacation rental homes,

residential homes, construction cleans, windows, party clean-ups and much more. Call 219-878-0874.

WOULD YOU LIKE A SPIC ‘n SPAN HOME, but can’t find the time? Call Cheryl at 219-872-1881.

FINAL TOUCH HOUSE CLEANING & WINDOW WASHING.Reasonable. Quality service. Ref. Avail. Call Debbie at 219-879-1429.

WONDERFUL CLEANING LADY. Honest, reliable. Excellent references. Call 269-469-4624.

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Power Washing. Jeffery Human, owner -- 219/861-1990.HANDYMEN AT YOUR SERVICE. We can do most anything. Serving

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

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

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

MB ELECTRIC, INC.Full Service Electrical ContractorProfessional Courteous Service

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

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

A LITTLE OF THIS A LITTLE THAT. No job too small. Home repairs & maintenance. Merchandise pick-up – delivery – assembly.

Pool care. Yard care. Call Rick 219-324-6814.KAMIEN SMALL ENGINE & Equipment Repair maintenance and cus-

tom tuning • Chainsaw and mower blade sharpening • Free diagnosis with repair • Fast turnaround • Pick-up and delivery available • 269.470.0162

INSTALL decks, windows, siding, doors, add-ons, garages. • Free estimate • licensed • insured •

Call Dave at 219-973-3244 • DAVE’S REMODELING.

PAINTING-DRYWALL-WALLPAPERWISTHOFF PAINTING -- REFERENCES

Small Jobs Welcome -- Call 219/874-5279JEFFERY J. HUMAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR PAINTING & STAINING

Custom Decorating - Custom Woodwork - Hang/Finish Drywall Power Washing – Deck Services - Wallpaper Removal

28-Years experience. Insured. Ph. 219/861-1990.THE A & L PAINTING COMPANY -- INTERIOR & EXTERIOR

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

219/778-4145. Cell phone days 219/363-5450

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

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

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

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

KEVIN COYLE – IRISH GREEN PAINTING COMPANYOver 30 yrs. Experience – Old School Quality219-229-0145 (cell) or 219-874-7983 (home)

MIKE’S POWER WASHING. Decks, Homes, Concrete and more. Over 10 yrs. experience. Call 773-677-9524.

ARTISAN PAINTING – Interior/exterior, “Green” paints + eco plasters. Natural colorwash. 25 yrs. exp. Free est. Michael @ 219-871-2094.

JOSEPH PAINTING – Interior/Exterior. Power WashingDrywall Repairs. Insured. Free est. 219-879-1121 or 219-448-0733.

ALANDER’S CUSTOM DRYWALL & PAINTING. Hang/Finish Drywall. Interior-Exterior Custom Painting. Power Washing & Deck Staining. Fully

Insured. Free Est. 18 yrs. exp. Call Patrick (219)393-9120.

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

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

FREE ESTIMATESHEALY’S LANDSCAPE & STONE YARD

219/879-5150 -- www.healysland.com

EARLY FALL SALE • Hardwood Mulch $23/yard • ALL Colored Mulches $27.50/yd• Decomposed Granite $90/yd. • Mushroom Compost $40/yd.All Decorative Bagged Rock buy 1 get 1 free while supplies last!.

FREE LOCAL DELIVERY on all orders at least 3 yards!HUGE SELECTION OF: AQUATIC Plants in Stock. KOI, FISH

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

Landscape Design, Installation, Ponds, Waterfalls, Firepits, Fireplaces, Excavating, Lot Clearing, Hardscaping, Patios, Walkways, Retaining Walls, Decorative Walls, Flagstone, Bluestone, Boulders, River Rock,

Topsoil, Sand, Dune grass, Sod…

Located: 218 State Road 212 (1/4 mi. south of Hwy 12) Michigan City, INLook for the BIG GREEN WALL!

YOUR #1 STOP FOR ALL LANDSCAPING NEEDS!2010 Season Prices

All Color Chips $27.50 per yardShredded Bark $24.50 per yardAll River rocks $36.00 per yard

Now offering Decorative Rocks in bags onlyOffering free delivery on all local orders of 3 yards or more

Delivery Fee Applies on some ordersNow Offering Hardscape Services

Block walls, fireplaces, walkways, patiosAlso available:

Installation of materialsYearly Contracts available

H & S Services2621 E US Hwy 12

Michigan City, IN 46360219-872-8946

(Located by Karwick)Store hours: Mon thru Fri 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Sat 8 a.m. until noonYOUR ONE STOP SHOP FOR ALL YOUR LANDSCAPE NEEDS

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

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

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

JEFF’S LAWN CUTTING & MAINTENANCE. Great deals on power washing and staining. Heavenly work at Earthly prices. 219-872-7622.

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• SANDCASTLE LANDSCAPING • Mick Wulff Certified Arborist

Tree Trimming & Removal • Landscape MaintenanceMulch Projects • Retaining Walls

• 22 yrs. exp. Free estimates. • 219-878-3032 • mick.sandcastle@sbcglobal.net

PAT’S TREE SERVICE. Complete tree and landscaping service.

Experts in storm damage. Licensed and insured. Free estimates. Call 219-362-5058.

BEACHSIDE GARDENS & GIFTSFOR ALL YOUR GARDENING NEEDS

On US Hwy 12 across from Notre Dame Church219-879-8878 info@beachsidegardens.com

www.beachsidegardens.com

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

• ASK about ORGANICSContract Landscape Design/Installation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LANDSCAPE/GARDEN CONSULTATION $100. Free in-store design assistance. CLARK’S SECRET GARDEN.

219-879-0089. www.clarkssecretgarden.comLAWN MOWING AND YARD WORK AND HAULING AVAILABLE.

Call Abe at 219-210-0064.MIKE’S CUSTOM CARE

Lawn Care • Mowing • Bushes • Mulch, etc.Building Maintenance • Power Washing • Painting

• Residential/Commercial Cleaning219-872-1659

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIESPART-TIME LICENSED THERAPIST needed for Samaritan Counseling

Center in Chesterton, LaPorte and Michigan City offices. Can become full time. Name your hours. Must have masters or doctorate degrees in psy-chology, social work, pastoral counseling or marriage and family therapy.

Send resume to PO Box 9090, Michigan City, IN 46361.

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

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

SHOMER SHABBAT Antiques and Arts, 1004 E. Michigan Blvd, Michigan City; 879-1942. 6th year in Michigan City.

8 rooms of decorative antiques and arts and collectables. Was Chicago’s oldest (Harlon’s). Closed Saturdays for Shabbat.

THE PINK ELEPHANT is closing the doorsStore Wide Sale: 50% off

510 Lincolnway, LaPorte, INBilly Boy’s Blueberry Barn is Open. 8:30-6 daily

650 Freyer Rd., Michigan City. You pick or ready pick. 219-872-7477 or www.billyboysblueberrybarn.com

Stickley Bros. Quaint Furniture Line Settee 76” long. Oak Mission Rocker, Retro Vanity benches, Mission Oak Office, Swivel Chair, McCoy Pottery collection and more. 269/612-7162.

1996 HOBIE CAT 16’ including trailer, cover, Tiger Trax, hot stick. Excellent condition. $3,500.00. Call 269-469-3948 or 312-343-8608.

SCOOTER APRILLA (SCARABEO) 2001 50CC. Red. 180 miles. Like New. $1,750. Weekends call 219-874-8179.

Come one, come all; have yourself a ball.Bargains galore, cheaper than any store.

Garage Sale • 7268 W. Bleck Rd., MC • July 30 & 31, 8 am-3 pm.FRANKLIN STOVE. Excellent condition, double door-not glass,

all fluting and pipes, brass decoration, width 40” depth 24” height 33”. $500. MUST REMOVE. Call 773-350-3131.

WANT TO BUYSUNFISH SAILBOAT or SMALL HOBIE

Call 708-747-9195 or 269-469-9810.LONG BEACH HOME on or very near Lake Michigan.

Call 815-744-1971.

WANT TO RENTWant to Rent – Single Professional Female, non-smoker, no kids, no

pets, looking for long term rental of 1-2 yr. lease minimum, up to $1500/mo. Prefer the beach areas in Indiana or Michigan, or Pottawattomie in

Michigan City. Please contact me at: kim10742@yahoo.com

REAL ESTATECOMMERCIAL – RENTALS/LEASE/SELL

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

Michigan City. (219) 879-9188, 879-2700.OFFICE FOR LEASE, approx. 700 sq.ft.

Gray’s Leasing, LLC, 3611 E. US Hwy 12, MC. Call 219-879-6984.RETAIL SPACE FOR RENT.

510 Lincolnway, LaPorte, IN • Call 219-325-0340.

RENTALS INDIANAHOUSE FOR RENT IN LONG BEACH

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

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

DUNESCAPE BEACH CLUBLAKEFRONT CONDOS -- 2 and 3 bedrooms.

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

HOUSE FOR RENT-OGDEN DUNES. Quiet semi-private beach commu-nity. 3BR, 1.5BA, sleeps 6+2. Gas BBQ, big deck, screened porch,

A/C, Satellite TV, stereo, all linens. Sat/Sun rentals $1200. Great family location. Cell 219-730-6486, H 219-763-3088.

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

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

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

HOUSE FOR RENT LAKE SHORE DR. 4BR, 2BA,deck, lake views. All amenities. Select summer rentals avail.,

also winter ’10-’11 @ $750/mo. + util. 708-349-0442 or 219-879-1475.CHARMING LONG BEACH TWO STORY HOME

Stop 20 - Newly redone - 4/BR, 2/Bath. Furnished - No Pets. Washer/dryer. 1/4 Block to beach. $850/mo + utilities.

Avail Sept’10 - June ‘11 - Call 708/717-8883.CHARMING VINTAGE MICHIANA HOME – ¼ blk. from lake, Stop 37. Furn., 3BR, 2BA. Sleeps 8. C/A, frpl, screen porch, deck off master BR,

all util except phone. Avail 8/7-9/18. $1,900/wk. For info email jvwestern@yahoo.com / Phone Judy 847-814-8215.

SHERIDAN BEACH – charming knotty pine cottage. 4BR, 2BA. C/A, cable. ½ blk. to beach. Close to park, zoo and shopping. Ping pong and

foosball for those rainy days. $1,200/wk. Call Pam 708-383-2635. “BEACH HOUSE” at Stop 33. 2 blocks from beach. Charming décor, beautiful surroundings, 4BR, 2BA,

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

SEE IT AT VRBO.COM #262805. Call 708-784-9866.LONG BEACH EXECUTIVE HOUSE RENTAL, SUMMER 2010.

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

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

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MICHIANA FALL RENTAL: 2BR furnished house near beach. Avail. until May. $750 + utilities. Call 219-229-4806.

NEWLY REMODELED full equipped 1BR in Beverly Shores. A/C, W/D, grill, deck, Dish TV. Short walk to beach. Sleeps 4.

No pets. $750/wk. Avail. June-Sept. Call 219-871-0410.M.C. NEW UPPER APT. IN SINGLE FAMILY HOME. W/D inside the unit! 2BR. All appl. Including large fridge, micro. Cable and wifi avail.

Pets case by case w/terms. Year round. Beach, PNC, South Shore line. Driveway and off-street. Corner lot, shade trees, quiet location.

$625/mo. + elec. Call 703-599-8337. Photos avail.SOUTHWEST MEETS MIDWEST

HOUSE FOR RENT ON THE BEACH/LB2BR, 2BA, D/W, W/D, A/C, TV/DVD, CABLE/HSI

GOURMET KITCHEN, 2 FIREPLACES, ALL LINENSNO SMOKING, NO PETS

CALL FOR AVAILABLE DATES (312) 925-2642.btopp3@gmail.com for info and photos

ON THE WATER MARINA PARK SOUTH Crate & Barrel condo. All new s/s, hrdwd. & granite. Lg. balcony. 1BR. Sleeps 4. No smoking,

no pets. $100/night, $400/week. 219-988-4318 or 219-776-1699.LONG BEACH WINTER RENTAL – Sept. to May or thereabout.

Fully furn. 3BR, 2BA, John Lloyd Wright home just 100 yds.from beach. Very clean, nicely decorated, C/A, cable,

lg. deck for beautiful sunsets, garage. $795/mo. Call 708-205-5100.FALL/WINTER RENTAL -- CHARMING COUNTRY HOME - STOP 33Sept. thru May/June. 2 blks. from lake. Fully furnished, well decorated. 3BR, 2BA. Family room w/fireplace. Sun room. 2 car garage. A/C. W/D. Patio & deck. No pets, no smoking. SEE IT AT VRBO.COM #262805

$850/mo. Call 708-784-9866.SUMMER RENTAL IN LONG BEACH. On the BEACH.

Furn. condo. Large Liv. Rm., Din. Rm., Kitchen, 2BR. C/A, fireplace By week or month. Call Marge 219-879-9275.

Dunescape Beach Club. Beautifully appointed, immaculate 3BR, 2.5BA townhouse with garage, deck, gas grill, screened porch, bedroom decks,

cable, internet. 200 yds. to beach. Sleeps 8 adults. No pets. Avail. for monthly rental Aug. & Sept. $2,800.00. Mike 847-707-5417.LAKE SHORE DRIVE HOME FOR RENT N LONG BEACH-STOP 20.

(Hillside). 3BR, 3BA, furn., W/D, D/W. Screened porch, 2 decks. Cable, TV/DVD, Wi-Fi. Avail. 9/1/10 to 6/1/11.

$850/mo. + util. No Pets. 708-945-1820.STOP 30 WINTER RENTAL. 3BR. Lake views.$750/mo. + util. No pets. Call 708-243-0227.

***LIKE NEW LUXURY DUPLEX***Spacious living, convenient location,

2BR, 2BA, customized kitchen, Washer/Dryer,Walk-in closet, full basement. Attached Garage.Located off Franklin at 100 Gardena, $925/mo.

Call 269-469-7014.LONG BEACH HOUSE RENTAL ON LAKE. Stop 30.

5BR, 3.5BA. A/C, cable. Amazing view from great deck, private beach. No pets/no smoking. Avail. Sept.-May. Call 708-257-7897.

SHERIDAN BEACH 3BR, fully furnished with beautiful lake views. Modern house with A/C, heat, fireplace and 4 decks. Sleeps 7-8. Limited summer/

fall weeks. Long term rental preferable. Contact Steve 630-699-1010.WINTER RENTAL LAKE SHORE DR. Great lake + dune views.

4BR, 3.5BA, 2 decks, 2 fireplaces. Beautiful chef’s kitchen featured in Better Homes & Gardens. Fully furn. Attached garage. Oct 1-May 31. $950/mo + sec. dep. & util. No smokers or pets. Call 219-879-1318.

LONG BEACH YEARLY RENTAL. STOP 28. 2/4BR, 1BA. Unfurn., no pets. Close to beach and park. $900/mo. + util. Call 317-716-7321.

SPACIOUS 1BR UPPER APT. with bonus room. Bay windows, pocket doors, wood floors. Well maintained bldg. Non-smoker.Seeking reliable tenant. $550/mo. Call 219-872-5162.

SHERIDAN BEACH—lakefront 4BR, 2BA home. Weekend or weekly rental. Borders Long Beach and Sheridan Beach. 180 degree lake views from extra large screened porch. Large floor plan, C/A, W/D, commercial grade stove, and NO stairs to the beach! $4,000/wk (obo). Some week-

end rentals available! Call 269-469-1412 or 269-469-1483.SHERIDAN BEACH STOP 3—newly furn. 2-unit duplex. Weekend,

weekly or monthly rental. 2BR, 1BA per unit! Roof top deck, C/A, W/D. 1.5 blks. to beach, walking distance to zoo, harbor, splash park, shop-ping, restaurants. $150/nt per unit, $1000/wk per unit (obo). Ask about

yearly rental! Call 269-469-1412 or 269-469-1483.

BEAUTIFUL BEACH CONDO overlooking pristine beach is still avail. for Aug/Sept. Gated community with inside parking. $4,000/mo.

219-771-4640.

RENTALS MICHIGANMICHIANA, 3767 Ponchartrain. 2BR, 1 blk. from lake. A/C. No pets.

Avail. May-Oct. $725/wk. Call 269-469-4749.Lakeside Michigan House for Rent Sept-June. Cozy 3BR furn.

cottage in private beach community, 1BA, A/C, frpl, gas grill. $900/mo. Call 708-499-2999 or email mcarbs61@gmail.com

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE SHERIDAN BEACH 3BR 1950s cottage on large lot. Wooded,

private, lots of parking. 1 blk. to beach. Near Beachwalk Development. Call for web pix. Asking $198,500. Call 219-879-9319.

LAKEFRONT CONDOS. Beautiful, brand new condos, 2 or 3BR, 2 full BA, fitness center, pool, boardwalk, boat docks and balconies

overlooking Pine Lake. Starting at just $239,900. Call Laurel at Outlook Cove Condos, LaPorte, IN (219) 362-7722.

GOLF VIEW TOWNHOMES AT LEGACY RIDGE. Custom golf course living at its finest. 44 units on Holes 15, 16 & 17 of Legacy Hills Golf

Course in LaPorte, IN. 2/3BR, 2BA, 2-1/2-car attached garage, swimming pool, fitness center, clubhouse with community room. Single level living.

Prices start at $279,900. For info, call 219-362-7722.BUILDABLE BEAUTIFUL LONG BEACH LOT.

Buy now. Call 219-210-1181.LARGE 2BR, 2BA CONDO Indian Ridge Development. Centrally located, minutes from shopping and beaches.

1200sf, spacious, open architecture. Private patio, attached garage. $125,000. Call 219-221-0450.

SNGLE FAMILY ON CORNER w/2 lg. lots w/screened-in front porch. 2 blks. walk to beach, large yard with patio, ample parking, on bus line, sunny home with hardwood floors on both levels, full walkout basement.

107 S. Lake Ave., Sheridan Beach, Michigan City, IN. AP-$200,000. 708-212-1637 or 219-326-5828.

‘Tater Traditions to be held Aug. 7 For generations, rural traditions were carried

out through games and recreation in southwest St Joseph County on what is now Potato Creek State Park. A few of those crafts, toys and games will be brought back to life on Aug. 7.

The day begins with the dedication and tour of the newly reconstructed spring house at 10 a.m. (Eastern time). The park interpretive naturalists will then conduct an afternoon of special programs from 1-4 p.m., focusing on the rural lifestyle of the mid 1900s at the Potato Creek nature center. Ac-tivities will include contests, such as corncob darts, corn shucking, sack races, games and various crafts. There will be a $1 charge for materials for the craft programs that will include simple wooden jewelry, candle dipping and making butter.

Starting at 1 p.m. and throughout the day, there will be ongoing Food Ways Demonstrations in the nature center auditorium. Some hands-on demon-strations and activities include pickling, canning techniques, preparing herbs and snapping beans. Laney Honey of North Liberty will also demonstrate honey techniques and varieties.

To fi nish the day, The Northern Hoosier Hearth will be presented at 7 p.m. by Angela Quinn.

No advance registration is required, and the ac-tivities are open to all. The normal park gate fee of $5 per Indiana vehicle and $7 per out-of-state ve-hicle will be charged. For more information, phone the park, (574) 656-8186.

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Impact by Douglas PrestonThanks this week to my good friend

and Beacher writer Charley McKelvy for recommending this book to me! Cau-tion: It’s a true “can’t put it down” story that could lead to a nasty sun burn if you take it to the beach! So, lather on the sunscreen and read on...

We meet three separate people with three separate story lines that at fi rst seem parallel to each other, but you will see early on that, sooner or later, they will have to intersect., and when they do, worlds may collide...

Our story starts our innocently enough. Abbey, daughter of a Maine lobster fi sher-man, sneaks in the house with an expensive tele-scope she really couldn’t afford, but which showed her the universe that so fascinated her. This night, while taking pictures of the Andromeda Galaxy, the sky was momentarily lit up with a streak of light and a follow up sonic boom that brought out the res-idents of the small fi shing village to see what had happened.

The image that was photographed in that split second both scared and excited Abbey. She knew she had captured something special on fi lm. The next morning the paper reported that a meteor, the likes of which hadn’t been seen in decades across the state of Maine, had entered the Earth’s atmosphere and probably landed in the ocean off the coast. Ab-bey’s not so sure that’s what happened and enlists the aid of her best friend Jackie to “borrow” her fa-ther’s fi shing boat and do some meteor hunting...

The second person we meet is Mark Corso, work-ing at NPF (National Propulsion Facility) on the Mars Mission project. Mark is a former student of Professor Freeman who had recently been fi red from the NPF and who is now very dead, presum-ably killed by a meth head robbing his home. Well, that’s what the police report said anyway.

Mark receives an envelope from Prof. Freeman not long afterward containing a stolen hard drive of classifi ed material from the NPF. The enclosed let-ter warns Mark about NPF: “Everything is political and nothing’s about science...I saw the writing on the wall, so before I was fi red I smuggled out this drive.”

Obviously, the professor didn’t get to tell Mark anymore before he was killed, so Mark studies the fi les and is shocked with what he fi nds out the pro-fessor was studying and continues the study on his own.

But, like the professor, he fi nds that no one at NPF wants to hear his theory and after trying to

force a presentation at a staff meeting, Mark is summarily fi red. And suddenly being followed...

Story three: Wyman Ford, former CIA and now freelancing for the gov-ernment, is contacted by the president’s science advisor, Stanton Lockwood. He wants Wyman to go to Cambodia to fi nd the source of “honey stones” that are showing up on the Bangkok wholesale market. Both beautiful and bringing in a high price, the stones, however, are producing more than just an aesthetic glow, they are actually radioactive...

“Not enough radiation to kill you right away but enough to create long-term exposure problems.”

And that’s not all... “You could take a few pounds of these gems, grind them up, pack them in C-4 in a suicide belt, detonate it in Battery park when the wind is from the south, and you could loft a nice ra-dioactive cloud over the fi nancial district...”

Wyman takes off for Cambodia and soon fi nds himself hip deep in the jungle of the northern most part of the country, ungoverned except by rebel forc-es.

What he fi nds there is a slave labor camp forced to mine the honeys...and dropping like fl ies from ra-diation poisoning. He fl ies back to Washington, D.C. angry and demanding answers to why he was really sent there. Will anyone in the government give him straight answers? What do you think...

I’ve laid it all out for you--meteoroids falling from the sky, mysterious goings on in the Mars Mission facility, and radioactive stones in the Far East. What do they all have in common? You’ll be shocked, but you’ve got to read this imaginative book for your-self! The story is fast-paced, intelligent and rivals the likes of other high action writers.

Douglas Preston is the author of many bestsell-ing books, including Relic which was made into a major motion picture, and The Monster of Florence, now in development as a movie by Tom Cruise.

To learn more about Preston, visit his website at www.prestonchild.com

Bestselling author Lee Child said, “Brilliant...full of huge ideas, but intensely human, too, and in-tensely suspenseful.”

Another bestselling author, Tess Garritsen said, “Douglas Preston’s wildly creative novels expertly blend real science and heart stopping thrills. He is, quite simply, the new and improved Michael Crich-ton.”

My thoughts, too!Till next time, happy reading!

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