peak of Cleopatra Hill. The former contents of the steep mound,its deep veins of copper ore and the narrow gage railroadtracks inside are hidden from view. Lack of vegetation onthe “peak” is not due to altitude; smelter fires and theresulting pollution did its job to kill off the once livinggreen almost a century ago.

Formerly a rough and tumble mining town, the moun-tainside village’s structures hint of hardscrabble days androwdy nights, fortunes made and lives ruined. Pre-Jerome,a mere tent camp in the late 1800’s, and a cheap renthangout for the 50’s era Beat generation, now attractsartists who live there and close to a million annual touristswho visit. One could say that there are two views of Jerome:one of the town, and one from the town. The second viewoffers a panorama of the valley below with the pink rocksof Sedona seducing camera lenses. The first view, of the town,is of steep hillside abodes clinging precariously to themountainside, 33-degree grade hairpin streets loaded withgalleries, gift shops, salvaged historical buildings, andlots of wandering visitors.

Volume 17, Number 19 Thursday, May 17, 2001

Once-Rowdy Jerome Celebrates Its Historyby Paula McHugh

Jerome Continued on Page 2

On a legendary starry night in theVerde Valley of Arizona, one can see thelights of Jerome twinkling on MingusMountain.

It’s a romantic sight.Jerome in daylight would not be con-

sidered romantic, however. Instead oftwinkling lights, daytime visitors can seea crudely whitewashed “J” near the bare

Well above Jerome near the top of Cleopatra Hill, a whitewashed “J” marks the town.

The local historical society calls Jerome the town “too strong todie.” Several times over its 130-year history, Jerome came

close to being a ghost town.

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Forget hiking or biking up to Jerome. It’s a steepclimb from Cottonwood below. Motorcycles are the onlybikes you’ll see here. The town is a favorite stoppingoff spot for bikers. One’s legs will get a fair amountof stretching, once the car has been parked and bod-ies embark on an exploration of Jerome’s uniquetreasures.

The best place to begin a tour is at the former

Douglas Mansion, now known as the Jerome StateHistoric Site. Jimmy “Rawhide” Douglas grabbed onto a profitable copper mining investment that hispessimistic father had bypassed some thirty years ear-lier. Douglas bought into the Little Daisy mine, whileanother operation, the United Verde, had alreadybecome the richest privately owned copper mine in theworld. Mining operations in Jerome ceased com-

pletely in 1953 after a number of stops and starts.During the mining town’s century or so of operations,a billion dollars’ worth of copper, and lesser amountsof gold, silver, zinc and lead were extracted fromCleopatra Hill.

The Douglas Mansion sits below the town ofJerome, enjoying sweeping Verde Valley vistas fromits eastern windows and a western view of thesteep streets where the hoi polloi went about theirdaily lives. The Little Daisy sits across from the sprawl-ing white adobe home. At this state historic site, orecars and mining tools stand sentinel along theexpanse of the mansion’s green lawn. The former car-riage house still shelters vintage modes of trans-portation, including the “surrey with the fringe ontop” used in the film production of “Oklahoma.”

Displays inside the mansion explain the historyof the copper mining explorations and more. Standat the floor-to-ceiling windows and imagine what itmight have been like to wake up each morning toA view of the Douglas mansion from a hill in Jerome.

A good place to start your tour is at the Jerome State Historic Park, located at the former Douglas mansion.

Jimmy “Rawhide” Douglas built his adobe mansion in 1916 and enjoyedpanoramic views of the Verde Valley below and the town of Jerome

immediately to the west.

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Jerome Continued on Page 4

such magnificent views. For a mere $2.50 entrancefee, it’s certainly worth the price and then some.

Jerome’s first smelter was built by the UnitedVerde Copper Company (UVCC) as early as 1883. Atthat time, 20 mule-team freight wagons traversed the7,700-foot Mingus Mountain to load and unload its pay-load. Ten years later, the UVCC built a narrow gaugerailroad to do the work. Buildings during that peri-od were built closely together and stacked above oneanother. Fires and mudslides claimed many of the rick-ety structures. Destructive fires in the mine pitsbelow ground also claimed lives and changed miningoperations to an open-pit process until the mother-lode was depleted by the 1950’s. Jerome’s up anddown streets reflect the conditions of copper’s pricefluctuations and the rise and fall of the town’s pop-ulation. Today, about 500 people call Jerome their home,and about 100 or so of them are artists.

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Tourists can escape the heat of Cottonwood bytraveling up to the 5,000 ft. altitude level of Jerome,where temperatures are at least 15 degrees cooler andaverage a pleasant 71 degrees in summer. The bestway to see the town is to park the car in one of sev-eral public lots and walk around. More history infor-mation awaits at the Mining Museum in town, oper-ated by the local (and very active) Historical Society.Strangely, the Chamber of Commerce office, locatedin an old caboose-like structure, was closed on this busytourist day, but the Mining Museum offers a rea-sonably priced walking tour guide for those whomight want to know what they are looking at.

Downhill from the Chamber office and just belowa parking area one can see the cement roof of Jerome’sfamous “sliding jail.” Walk down a the decline a lit-tle more to inspect the structure more closely. The oldjail now sits about 225 feet from its original locationknown as the Verde fault area. The reinforced concrete2-cell jail slowly shifted downhill after as series of dyna-mite explosions in the 1920’s, and was left to slide afterprisoners were moved to a new location. It has sincebeen stabilized in order to protect this saga of Jerome’spast.

A plaque marking the entire town as a registeredhistoric landmark is located on Main Street, andcloseby, an original smelter sits on display. Walkalong the stone walls and you will notice some pockmarks reminiscent of drilling explorations. For some,it can be easy to pretend that one has been carriedback in time while taking in the surroundings. Onemight expect to hear the tinny notes of a nickelodeon

The entire town is designated a National Historic Landmark.

In the foreground, the remains of the sliding jail (roof view). The cluster ofbuildings mid-ground are owned by the predecessor of the VVCC, Phelps

Dodge, and housed the former Mingus Union High School.

In the left foreground, the sliding jail clings to a cliff; in the background,the Douglas Mansion. One can get an idea of just how steep a town

Jerome actually is.

The 1882 blast furnace is on view in a park on Main Street.

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drifting through the air, or imagine glimpsing a flir-ty come-hither gesture from an upper window of oneof the town’s former brothels. Prostitution was, at onetime, the second largest industry next to mininghere. Bar brawls? We hear that they still happenhere on occasion, but don’t expect to see the offend-ers wearing ten-gallon hats and spurs. Back in 1903,the New York Sun described Jerome as the “WickedestTown in the West.”

Reputed to be one of Arizona’s best restaurants, theHouse of Joy, now occupying a colorful space of bygonedays used by ladies of the night, requires reservationswell in advance. Months even. Sorry. We did not geta snapshot of the red-gartered leg kicking from thesecond story window marking this popular eatingestablishment.

Maybe next visit.Jerome offers an annual Tour of Homes the third

weekend of May. If you happen to be on your way toArizona about now, you may want to plan to visit.

Jerome’s mining “power plant,” a 15 horsepower engine used to operatecrushers, hoists, water pumps, and other pieces of machinery.

The engine looks over the town that mined a billion dollars’ worth of copper in its time.

Holy Family Catholic Church started in 1898 and built by miners and the Ladies Aid Society.

The Little Daisy Hotel and mine. The hotel was used as a boarding house for miners when it was built in 1918.

Jerome’s streets a steep and curvy. In the foreground, an old gasoline pump.

A view of town from the Douglas Mansion. The highest building in thisphoto is the former United Verde Hospital, now the Jerome Grand Hotel.

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The program was written and directed by TheresaJanovsky of Chapter DF (Michigan City). It told thestory of the origins of the four national projects to helpfund educational opportunities for women. Eight sis-ters from Chapter DF (Michigan City) took part in theprogram.

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Dust off your walking or running shoes, rollerblades, strollers or bikes—-it’s time to get ready forthe 2nd annual St. Mary of the Lake Summer Festival5K Walk/Run. The theme this year is “I Did It!”—-sowhether you’d like to participate to help St. Mary ofthe Lake School and its programs, or to help get orstay fit, or simply to wake up Memorial Day weekendand revel in the beauty of New Buffalo and its lake-front park, make the commitment now so you can say,“I Did It!”

The 5K (3.1 miles) will take place at 9 a.m. (MI time)on Sat., May 26. Registration is at 8:30 a.m. The 5Kroute starts at St. Mary of the Lake School and pro-ceeds down to the New Buffalo public beach/lakefrontpark-boat launch area and then back to the school.

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101st Airborne holding Bastogne, were both cut off butheld out for almost a month in a cruelest of wintersuntil relieved.

Both the 82nd and the 101st received PresidentialUnit Citations for their heroic stand. After the “Bulge”was reduced, the 82nd and all other units poured intoGermany. Shag said they had ticketed the 82nd to takeBerlin, but General Eisenhower decided to consolidatetheir front and leave Berlin for the Russians. The“Ruskees” took Berlin but at a terrible cost to lives.Shag said, “I probably wouldn’t be here today if wehad to take Berlin.” Shag also received the Bronze Starand other French deco-rations in furtheractions.

After the war Shagreturned toPennsylvania where heworked for U.S. Steeluntil 1961 when hemoved to Michigan Cityand worked at the newMidwest Steel plant inBurns Harbor, until hisretirement in 1987. Heis married to his wife,Carolyn, since 1947 (54years) and raised adaughter who now livesin South Bend. Shagloves to fish and enjoyssocializing with otherolder veterans at theVFW on Earl Road nearhis home.

Shag, we salute you and all those who were put inharm’s way that we might enjoy the hard won free-dom we have today.

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3 p.m. Kathleen Sherrard will be teaching the basictechniques of silk painting in this one-day workshop.All supplies included in the fee of $50/members,$55/non-members.

Monkey Messes-Fridays, June 1-29, for ages 3-6,from 9-10:30 a.m. Taught by Becky Graham. Cost is$15/session members, $20/session non-members.

It’s a Bug’s Life-for ages 4-7, for 4 sessions on July10, 12, 17 & 19. Students will create a 6-legged crea-ture from different media and found objects. Cost is$35/members, $40/non-members. Taught by Cindy King.

Figurative Sculpture for Teens and YoungAdults-five days a week for two weeks, July 16-20 and23-27, from 1-3 p.m. Julie Dunlap will teach how tomodel the human form, and create a self-portraitand do figurative work with a live model. Cost is$90/members and $95/non-members.

All classes are held at the Chesterton Art Center,115 S. 4th Street, Chesterton. For more information,or to register, phone 219/926-4711.

Tootsie Roll Drive Falls Short of GoalLast weekend was the 22nd annual Tootsie Roll Drive

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Artistic Director Ray Scott Crawford has assembledsummer stock company that will include familiar aswell as new faces from seven states. Returning for hisfifth season as an actor and Associate Director will beJoseph Ginnane. Kevin Gladish, Matt Krause, ChrisBrewer, Laura Beeman, Michelle Host, Sarah Myersand Whitney Locher also are returning companymembers.

New to the company this year will be Lisa Comerand Melanie Bell from Lubbock, Texas; Mark Catlettand Micah Lane from Chicago; and Vincent Murphyfrom Norman, Oklahoma.

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The 4th grade class at Notre Dame School took arecent trip to Camp Tecumseh in Brookston, Indianaand took a step back in time to 1811. The group expe-rienced pioneer life by dipping candles, making

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9:15 a.m.-1:30 p.m. WHISTLE STOP DUNE TREK.The South Shore is making a special stop at Dune Acresfor this tour of “Dune Country.” Participants will seeCowles Bog much the same way Dr. Henry ChandlerCowles did over one hundred years ago. Explore wet-land, forested dune and beach habitats along themoderate 4.5 mile Cowles Bog Trail. Wear sturdyshoes, bring binoculars, water, a sack lunch andinsect repellent. Motorists and South Shore riders willmeet a ranger at Cowles Bog parking lot adjacent tothe South Shore tracks on Mineral Springs Road.

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High School Rodeo Full of Thrillsby Paula McHugh

Bronc busters, cattle ropers, bull riders, and experthorse riders thrilled the audiences that turned out for the3rd Annual High School Rodeo sponsored by the Michigan

City Exchange Club. I was there for the early Sundaycompetition and brought some photos back to share withyou

Exchange Club members Bruce Manner and Dick Schaffer talk about The Beacher’s earlier coverage of their fund raiser.

Helping serve breakfast are Jan Daley, Jayne Pietrowski, and RussHapke for the LaPorte County Convention and Visitor’s Center.

This young lady demonstrates the art of goat tying. Ride ‘em, cowboy! This bronc does not want a rider on his back. One mean bull.Red flag raised, the cowboys ready the gates for one mean bull ride.Christina Cotner with her mom, Patsy.

Opening ceremonies included this flag carrier for the Indiana High School Rodeo Association. Everyone stands at attention as the Stars & Stripes enters the ring.

Currently holding 2nd place in the state, Justin Rehn shows his skill atstaying on top of a challenging situation.

Justin Rehn walks away triumphant after his 8-second ride.Kate Thiel rounds the barrel on her way to the finish line.

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Auto Indiana Exhibit at Beverlyby Paula McHugh

May marks the time that the Beverly Shores Depotmuseum reopens.

This small yet impressive little building, whichthree years ago celebrated a rededication after exten-sive repairs, holds a collection of treasures inside. Itis well worth a trip over to see not only the perma-nent exhibits, but also the traveling exhibit on loanfrom the Indiana Historical Society.

“Auto Indiana: Celebrating the Automobile inIndiana” is a series of photos and other images thatexplore our State’s role in the formative stages of theautomotive industry. The Haynes horseless carriage,Stutz Bearcat, and Studebaker are highlighted as wellas less familiar historical facts about the HoosierState’s role in luxury auto manufacturing. ClarkGable owned a Duesenberg, Mishawaka made theHummer, and Carl Fisher, co-founder of the IndianapolisSpeedway also developed the Lincoln Highway. Thosefacts and more are in the exhibit, and since it’s so close,it serves as a nice stopping-off point if you’re planningto do any touring around the Hoosier State in the nearfuture.

At one time, Indiana had more than 500 auto man-ufacturing plants scattered around the state. A largemap in the exhibit shows the former location of thosenow vanished plants. Because they were buildingprimarily luxury autos, the plants faltered and diedwhen less expensive automakers—General Motors andFord, for example, set up their plants across the bor-der in Michigan.

Kokomo’s Elwood Haynes is considered the “geniusbehind the oldest automobile in America,” accordingto writer/historian Ralph Gray. Haynes’ auto companywas one of the top 25 in the country by 1913. The “AutoIndiana” exhibit in Beverly Shores also has specialcopies for sale of the Indiana Historical Society’sspring ’94 Traces magazine that complements thedisplay.

Jim Morrow, one of seven members of the BeverlyShores Train Depot Committee, pointed out the dis-

Jim Morrow points to our area on the map illustrating all the former auto manufacturer locations in Indiana.

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play for me and talked about future exhibits that arescheduled. The collection of memorabilia and archivephotos of Bartlett’s land development is much biggerthan when the museum first opened. Photos of theBeverly Shores Country Club, old brick fire station,elementary school and other businesses now longgone tell a tale of how many of the town’s historic build-ings are left only to memory and photographs today.Jim said that the state historical society would liketo house many of the vintage Beverly Shores itemsin its new Indianapolis museum.

“There is talk of a new major museum for theSouth Shore LineHeritage Foundationto be built within a 90mile stretch of theDepot. We would liketo be a subsidiary orbranch of that whenit is built,” Jim said,adding that theNational Lakeshoreowns 19 of the oldSouth Shore passen-ger cars.

Jim said that inJune and July, theDepot Museum willbe exhibiting “PostOffice Murals fromthe State of Indiana,”another travelingexhibit from theIndiana HistoricalSociety. Of the 37murals painted byWPA workers duringthe Roosevelt administration, 36 still exist, accord-ing to Jim.

Also in late June, Jim will be participating in a booksigning for his “Beverly Shores: A Suburban DunesResort,” published by Arcadia Press. The book, Jimsaid, is a compilation of hundreds of images that hecollected with the help of IUN’s Calumet RegionalArchives, the National Lakeshore, WestchesterLibrary, and from private collections as well.

Along with the museum exhibit, the Depot hasnew items for sale in the gift shop, and the art gallery,curated by Fred Semmler, has South Shore postersalong with many local artists’ work on view. Theposters are also for sale.

Depot Museum and Gallery hours are Fridaythrough Sunday from 1-4 p.m. Admission is free butdonations are welcome. The Depot is located just offRoute 12 at 525 Broadway, Beverly Shores. Phone num-ber is 871-0832.

There are many interesting facts aboutIndiana’s part in auto history during thistemporary exhibit, which closes at the

end of May.

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Visiting Georgian Artist to Show W ork at Lakeside Gallery May 26by Charles McKelvy

Georgian artist LiaBagrationi, who is inresidence at theLakeside Studios fromApril 21 to May 31,and Three Oaks artistBruce Hawkins willunveil their recentwork in a two-personshow at the LakesideGallery on May 26from 3 to 8 p.m.(Michigan Time).

The gallery is locat-ed at 15486 Red ArrowHighway in Lakeside.

Gallery directorJohn E. Wilson said

Bagrationi will show ceramic works created duringher residency at the nearby Lakeside Studio, andHawkins, who has a studio in downtown Three Oaks,will display recent photo engravings and etchings.

“Bruce Hawkins is an exceptional local artist, andI love his work, so it was only natural that we includ-ed him in the show with Lia Bagrationi on May 26.”

Wilson said his father John D. Wilson first start-ed having international artists in residence at the stu-dios in 1987. Lia Bagrationi’s stay with the Wilson’sis a continuation of that tradition that was deferredwhen they were running the Art Expo in Chicago.

“With Art Expo behind us, we’re now getting backinto hosting international artists in Lakeside, includ-ing French film-maker and photographer ChristianMonnier who will be showing his photography at thegallery and a short film called “People” at the VickersTheatre in Three Oaks at a date to be announced inOctober,” Wilson said.

As for the two-person show on May 26, Wilsonpromised that there would be plenty of wine andcheese for all who attend.

“Plus,” he said, “we’ll all probably head down to thebeach after the show, and everyone is welcome tojoin us.”

The 43-year-old artist from Tbilisi, Georgia said shewill certainly be among the beach-goers on May 26because she grew up going to beautiful beaches on theBlack Sea.

Bagrationi, who graciously took time away from herclay and kiln on May 2 to sit for an interview, said shehas already fallen in love with southwest Michiganbecause it reminds her so much of her native land.

“Only in Georgia, you can sit on the beach in yourbathing suit and look back at the Caucasus Mountainswith snow on their peaks. In Georgia, we have every-thing — desert, mountains, sub-tropical areas, beau-

tiful beaches, and we are famous for our wine and tea,”Bagrationi said.

However, she added, the independent countrywhich emerged from the collapse of the Soviet Unionhas endured an ongoing litany of social and economicwoes, including hyper-inflation and unreliable elec-tric power.

“In the winter we are lucky to get four hours of elec-tricity a day, and in the summer we get slightly more,so this is very difficult for a ceramic artist whodepends on a kiln working properly. That’s why I want-ed to come here — for the quiet and for the reliableelectricity.”

Lia Bagrationi.

Lakeside Studio founder John D. Wilson, who satin on the the interview, said that the former SovietRepublic of Georgia is also famous for artists likeBagrationi. Noting that she recently won the GrandPrix at a major art competition in Georgia in December,2000, the senior Wilson said he was able to bring herto Michigan through the support of the internation-ally renowned Georgian artist, George Yashvily.

“I was bringing Russian artists over here backwhen Ronald Reagan was calling the Soviet Union the‘evil empire’ and I first met George Yashvily at the SovietArtists Union in Moscow. It was at the studio ofanother Georgian artist, Zurab Tseretely, whose workwas blessed in the old USSR. When you went to din-ner at his house in Moscow you rubbed elbows withthe head of the KGB and the director of the SmithsonianInstitution in Washington. At a time when nobodyhad a car in Russia, he had two Mercedes.”

Wilson said he became good friends with GeorgeYashvily over the years and, as a result, was last year

Lia explains to Natalie McKelvy how she uses ancient symbols from her homeland in her work.

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made an “honored and eternal member” of the GeorgianArtists Union.

When Wilson then asked Yashvily to recommenda Georgian artist for a residency in Lakeside, Yashvilycited Bagrationi as a worthy representative of the vibrantart scene in Georgia.

Bagrationi said the arts may in fact be the economicsalvation of her country, and that is why she was sokeen to come to America.

“It’s hard to support yourself as an artist in Georgia,so many have to have another job to survive, but it’shard for everyone in Georgia now. But in Georgia wehave lots of working artists, especially in ceramics andpainting, and they’re doing really good stuff and hav-ing exhibitions all the time. But what we need is inter-national promotion, and that’s why I’m here,” Bagrationisaid.

She was able to pay her own way, thanks largelyto the fact her husband, Temur Phichkhaia, is a suc-cessful entrepreneur in Georgia, but she is deter-mined to produce and sell as much art as possible whileshe is here.

As for her inspiration, Bagrationi said she is look-ing to “rocks and trees because they are universal themesand you certainly have many beautiful rocks andtrees here.”

She is also inspired by the rich history of herancient homeland which Georgians call Sakartvelo.

“Sakartvelo was established as a country threecenturies before Christ. We have had our own writ-ten language since the 5th Century, and we havebeen the crossroads of many empires including Romeand Persia. I am especially influenced by GreekMythology and by the ancient kings of Georgia whoare always depicted riding off to battle on horse-back,” she said.

Be assured that some striking centaurs will beincluded among her work on May 26 from 3 to 8 p.m.at the Lakeside Gallery at 15486 Red Arrow Highwayin Lakeside. Phone: 616/469-4422 for more information.

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Spring Foreign Film FestivalSunday, May 20, 2 p.m.The concluding film in this series will be “Saving

Grace”. It is a British comedy about a widow in a smallseaside Cornish village whose husband has died andleft her deep in debt. Faced with losing her home andbelongings, Grace turns to the only thing she’s got left—her skill as a greenhouse gardener. To get her out ofdebt, her groundskeeper Matthew hatches a plan togrow marijuana in her greenhouse. But once they growit, can they sell the stuff? You won’t soon forget thesight of Grace in London, dressed in her white sum-mer suit, trying to find customers! Directed by NigelCole and starring Brenda BlethynAt (Golden Globenominee for Best Actress). The movie is rated R fordrug content and language. This program is alsofree and open to the public.

Note: The library is planning a Summer FilmSeries beginning in June. The films will be shown onselect Monday evenings. The film to be shown June11 at 6 p.m., is “Best of Show.”

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CyberScribblesby Paula McHugh

Last month I listed a few grandparenting sites, includ-ing www.igrandparenting.com. I had heard a rumorthat the site was folding, but as of this writing it isstill online.

I got an e-mail from the Smith family of LongBeach who recommended another neat site for grand-parents: www.grandtrvl.com. If ever you were consideringtaking a learning trip with your grandchildren, thisis a great jumping off place. The company, out ofChevy Chase, MD, lists tours planned just for you andyour grandkids. Their philosophy is allowing grand-parents to resume their historical place as mentorsfor their grandkids, and what better way to learn togeth-er than to take a pre-arranged tour together? Wethank the Smiths for leading us to this site.

Another site that has a forum for discussions aboutgrandparenting is at www.thirdage.com. Look forthe discussion board under the general heading “fam-ily and friends,” and you will be led to the grandparentingtopic boards.

I attempted to do a simple search of grandparent-ing sites via the Northern Lights search engine. A bigcaveat, here: don’t try it. I think I typed in “grandparents”in the search box. The first six to ten sites that cameback were suspicious, and I did not click on them. WhenI read the brief description of the sites’ contents,they all suggested pornographic materials. I wasreally taken aback. My experience points out theneed for surfers to really read the descriptions ofthe sites that a search engine finds for you. Sometimesyou can get an idea of the kind of site by reading itsurl. Often, but certainly not always, the url will have“erotica” or “porno” in its address. So be warned,especially if you are in search of family-friendly sites.

Now, a few words about building personal websites.There are numerous free web-building sites to choosefrom, and I have tried two of them. My first attemptwas at www.homestead.com exactly one year ago. Ittook me a long time to figure out how to use the edit-ing tools, and loading the homestead pagebuilderreally strained my computer. After putting together2 or 3 pages, my computer would lock up in the mid-dle of some important task. I found the process veryfrustrating and the final product less than desir-able. Don’t get me wrong—I have seen some very fine

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Finally, I invite you to visit my month-old website.It includes a link on the navigation bar directly to theBeacher, as well as other links within its pages. I havefound that updating the site takes a large amount oftime, and although I try to maintain the site week-ly, sometimes I just don’t get to it. Anyway, you’ll findme online at: www.writestyle.bigstep.com. You mayjust decide you want to build your own website usingBigstep. If I can do it, anyone can. You can count onthat.

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Let’ s Take a Sunday Afternoon House and Garden T ourby Jan Van Ausdal

On Sunday afternoons in San Miguel de Allende,Mexico, the Biblioteca (Library) sponsors houseand garden tours. So come along with me, and we’llvisit four Colonial homes, all different but alldelightful.

We’ll meet at the library in the ground floor patiountil everyone planning to go on the tour arrives.While we’re waiting, we can read the Sunday paper,chat with other Americans and Canadians, andhave cookies and coffee. We can sit at the patiofountain or under a table umbrella to avoid thesun.

Then it’s time to board the buses with the groupof approximately two hundred people and we’re onour way! We go around the edge of the city to avoidthe Sunday traffic in the center of the city.

House and garden tour participants sit on the library fountain.

House #1

At the home of Pepe and Maruja Garay, we find atour guide to answer any questions. Our smilinghost is in his living room where there are many

books. In a family room area, we see rattan furniturewith many green plants.

House #2Pepe Garay in his living room. The Garay family room.

The second home extends from one streetto another and is over two hundred yearsold. The owners are Marisa and IgnacioReyes Retana. She owns a leather bou-tique and he is a prestigious San Miguel attor-ney. In the entryway, there are a number ofsaddles over a post. The living room has oldpaintings and other works of art. The verylarge dining room still contains the originalflooring. Colorful tile covers the floor andmost of the walls in the kitchen. Ignacio’slaw library has a spiral staircase by whichthe upper level can be reached. In the gar-den is a 200 year-old pecan tree with alarge clump of mistletoe on an upper leftbranch. Saddles fill an entryway at Casa Reyes Retana.

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House #2 con’t.

House #3

Next is the home of Barbara Dobarganes, theowner of El Correo (mail) Restaurant. Her restaurantis so named because it is across the street from thepost office. Going upstairs, we see a bird cage hold-ing her birds, on the landing. In the hall upstairs, atour participant pets the family dog. On this second

floor, the home has eight bedrooms and ten bath-rooms. Barbara’s late husband, Dr. Dobarganes,inherited this property from the Espinoza family in1977. On the first floor patio, Barbara talks withthe tour visitors to her home.

The Reyes Retana formal living room.

The legal library.

The elegant dining room with original flooring.

A tiled kitchen.

Barbara Dobarganes’ birds. Barbara Dobarganes talks with visitors.

Tour Continued on Page 36

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Tour Continued from Page 35 House #4

Finally, we visit the second floor home of Maria EladiaGonzales (known within San Miguel as “Lala”). Thefirst floor of the home houses restaurants or shops.In colonial times, Francisco Lanzagorta lived here. Hewas an important part of the 1810 revolution and wasmurdered at the same time as, and together with, IgnacioAllende. A plaque outside the front door details theevent.

Maria Eladia takes time to speak with those peo-ple taking the tour of her home. She grew up in thishome and is one of the daughters in the family por-trait on the wall of the living room. Women visitorsadmire the fan collection displayed on another wall.A bedroom for her granddaughter has dolls and a doll-house and is typically feminine. Maria’s daughterand two grandchildren are presently visiting her.

Her grandchildren are having a snack and a glass ofcool lemonade in the kitchen while watching the foodbeing prepared for the upcoming comida (big meal ofthe day).

Well, the Sunday house and garden tour is over andsince we’re in the central area of the city, it’s time forour own comida at one of our favorite restaurants. Hastaluego!

Maria Eladia Gonzales welcomes guests to her home.

Family portrait inthe living room.

A granddaughter’s bedroom.

A granddaughter nibbles in the kitchen.

Fan collection on the wall.

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Friday, May 25, 5 p.m.-midnight. Children’s tentand scholastic book fair, 5-8 p.m.; silent auction 5-8p.m.; The Blue Plate Cafe will serve Italian chickensausages from 5 p.m. to sellout and entertainment willfeature Zendor the Magician at 6 p.m. and GenerationGap, the Mark Smith band from 8 p.m. to midnight.

Saturday, May 26, 1 p.m.-midnight. Carnivalgames and rides, 5K Walk/Run at 9 a.m.; scholasticbook fair 1-8 p.m. Children’s tent will feature face paint-ing, Trigger the Clown and a petting zoo from 1-5 p.m.Food will be Suteras’ Italian sub sandwiches from1p.m.; Horsefeathers with barbecue baby back ribsfrom 5 p.m. Music will be Phaze Doubt from 8 p.m.-midnight.

Sunday, May 27, 2 p.m.-midnight. Carnival gamesand rides, scholastic book fair, silent auction, children’stent to feature face painting and a “cake walk.” TheSt. Mary’s Altar Society Polish sausage and kraut din-ner takes place at 2 p.m.; El Rancho Grande fajita barfrom 5 p.m. Entertainment will be SoundsationsPolka Band from 2:30-6:30 p.m. and Teaser from 8 p.m.-midnight.

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May 18 — Bookmarks at Noon. MC Public Library.Barbara Lootens will review Blind Assassin byMargaret Atwood. Free.

May 18-21 — “Memento.” Rated R. Fri & Sat 6:30& 9:30 pm; Sun 3:30 & 6:30 pm; Mon 7 pm. VickersTheatre, 6 N. Elm St., Three Oaks. 616/756-3522 orwww.vickerstheatre.com

May 19 — Antique Watch and Clock Show. 1-4pm. LaP. Co. Historical Museum, downtown LaPorte.Free evaluation of timepieces by members of theNat. Assoc. of Watch & Clock Collectors.

May 19 — Home Horticulture 2001. 8:30 am-12:30pm. Marquette Mall Community Room. MasterGardener presentations, plant sale, magazine sale, raf-fle, refreshments. Info 219/778-2809.

May 19 — Amarillo Star’s monthly country west-ern dance. 7-10:30 pm. at the MC Skwiat Amer.Legion Post. Adm. $3/AS members, $5/non-members.Info 872-0516.

May 20 — MC Historic Homes Tour. 1-4 pm. Toursstart and end at Top Dog Restaurant, 701 WashingtonSt. every 15 minutes. Free.

May 20 -- Spring Foreign Film Festival. 2 pm. MCPublic Library “Saving Grace.” Rated R. British.

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Barker Mansion, 631 Washington St., Michigan City.Guided tours on Mon-Fri, 10 am, 11:30 am. Adm.$4/adults, $2/kids 18 and under, free/kids under 3.

Beverly Shores Historic South Shore Line PassengerDepot Museum and Art Gallery. 525 Broadway,Beverly Shores. Thurs-Sun, 1-4 pm. Adm. free.219/871-0832.

Door Prairie Auto Museum. 6th season. Over 50antique & classic autos, antique airplanes and toys.Tues-Sat, 10 am-4:30 pm; Sun noon-4:30 pm andclosed Mon and holidays. 2405 Indiana Ave., LaPorte(1 mi. south of LaPorte on Hwy. 35). Phone 219/326-1337 or visit www.dpautomuseum.com

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May 19 — “Lincoln: A 2001 Perspective.” 3 pm.Abraham Lincoln lecture. Free. Northern IndianaCenter for History, 808 W. Washigton, South Bend.219/235-9664.

May 19-20 — Voyageur Rendezvous at the GrandKankakee Marsh. 10 am-4 pm. Tour campsites, lis-ten to music, storytelling by Art Willing, watch canoeraces, buy period items. Exit I-65 at Rt.2 (Lowell/Hebron),go east for 1 mi. to Rangeline Road, then 5 mi. south.Adm. $2/adults, $1/children & seniors. Info 219/769-PARK.

May 20 — “The Hoosier Dialect of Abraham Lincoln.”3 pm. Lecture at the Northern Indiana Center forHistory, 808 W. Washington St., South Bend in con-junction with the current exhibit “Picturing Lincoln:The Changing Image of America’s 16th President.”

May 20 — Northern Indiana Artists Association exhi-bition at the Northern Indiana Center for History, 808W. Washington, South Bend. Juried show. Tues-Sat,10 am-5 pm, Sun noon-5 pm. Adm. $3-$10. Info219/235-9664 or visit www.centerforhistory.org

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Reduces up to 99% of theultra violet rays.

Reduces up to 62% of thesolar glare.

Reduces heating & airconditioning expenses.

Use Sun-Gard window film.

Many Thanks to My Many Lake Shore Customers for Their Continuing Business

QUICK SERVICE PLUMBING REPAIR

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

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

60 day warranty on most Service W ork1 Hour Minimum Service Call - T ravel T ime 1 Way - Sorry , No Credit

Insured, Bonded, LIC. #PC81038838 Charles Dillon, Owner

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Call The Beacher With Your News(219) 879-0088

Harbor Arts-Art Association ClassesMay 19—”The Colored Pencil.” 10 a.m.-4 p.m. At

the Gaia Gallery, Gordon Beach Inn.Starting May 24—”The Self Portrait.” 6 sessions;

to meet from 7-9:30 p.mMay 26—”Learn to Draw Well and Everything

Else Will Fall into Place.” At the Gaia Gallery, GordonBeach Inn.

June 2-3—”Goddess Archetypes.” 2 day workshopto learn about the “goddess” in you and create yourown Goddess Mask.

For more information about these classes, phoneSusan Henshaw at 616/469-2018.

Couples or T eam Golfing-T ake Your PickFriday, May 18, 5 p.m.Briar Leaf Golf Club is hosting its monthly Couples

Night Out golf event with a shotgun start at 5 p.m.The entry fee includes golf and cart for two, prizes anddinner after the round. To register, or for more info,phone 219/326-1992.

Friday, May 25, 11 a.m.The Thrills-n-Spills Skate Park Committee will

be holding a Golf Outing to raise funds for the SkatePark project in LaPorte. The outing will be held atBeechwood Golf course, with a tee off time of 11 a.m.The tournament will be a four-man scramble for-mat. The donation of $200 per team or $50 per per-son includes cart, green fees and prizes. Cash prizeswill be given to the top three teams.

Registration can be made at the LaPorte ParkDepartment Offices, 250 Pine Lake Avenue, or phonethe office at 219/326-9600.

Funds raised at this outing qualify for the TheUnity Foundation’s match of $1 for every $2 raisedbefore June 1, up to $5,000.

Amer. Cancer Society Relay for LifeCommittee members say this will be the biggest relay

to date. Approximately 37 relay teams are signedup with an expected 500 people participating. This year’sevent will take place at the LaPorte County Fairgroundsstarting at 6 p.m. on Fri., June 1st and will last a full18 hours. The committee has plenty of events plannedall night long and there will be entertainment start-ing at the beginning of the relay.

Are you a cancer survivor? On Sat., June 2nd, at8:30 a.m., there will be a special breakfast for cancersurvivors. To attend, phone 219/362-0420 or 879-0883.

If you have a team or would like to participateindividually, phone the American Cancer Societyoffice at 879-0883.

E-MAIL: DandM@NIIA.COM (219) 872-5555

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Sales Service Repair PartsClub Car • E-Z Go • Yamaha • Utility

RENTAL & LEASING

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HEATING

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1115 Franklin StreetDENNIS RIECHEL Side Entrance(219) 872-2474 Michigan City, IN 46360

DENNISON ENGINEERING, INC.Heating & Air Conditioning Specialists

“Free Estimates”

McDonald ConstructionNew Construction • Remodeling

Kitchens, Bathrooms Custom Decks, Porches & Patios

1-219-874-4693

May 17, 2001Page 42

LBCC Women’ s Golf 9 Hole League

May 10, 2001

CHAMPIONSHIP FLIGHTLow Net: Pat Kelly2nd Low Net: Joan GeogheganLow Putts: Gloria Kaine

“A” FLIGHTLow Net: Terry Deming2nd Low Net: Barb MacudzinskiLow Putts: Joan Lincke

“B” FLIGHTLow Net: Anita Ludington2nd Low Net: Mary Rose BergerLow Putts: Vangie Kuhn

“C” FLIGHTLow Net: Betty Duggan2nd Low Net: Peg CareyLow Putts: Tami Mullens

Sunken Approaches: Barb Macudzinski

18 Hole LeagueMay 8, 2001

Event: Low Net + Putts

“A” FLIGHTEvent: Pat KelleyLow Gross: Sue LuegersLow Net: Jeanette TyrrellLow Putts: Donna Hennard

“B” FLIGHTEvent: Laurel ByrneLow Gross: Marci MeyerLow Net: Marge Walsh, Ginnie LawlerLow Putts: Patti Bolton

“C” FLIGHTEvent: Julie GirschLow Gross: Irene BeckLow Net: Barbara Beardslee, Bonnie ReeseLow Putts: Eve Wolff

Sunken Approaches: Joan Lincke (#4)Marci Meyer (#10), Marge Walsh (#14)

46202 ROYALNEW BUFFALOMI 49117

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PLUMBINGCARPENTRY

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HOUSE, ROOF, SIDING, BOATS, WALKS, DECKS

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PATRICKROOFING and REMODELING

CO., INC.RESIDENTIAL - COMMERCIAL

EMERGENCY SERVICE• New Roofs• Re-Roofing• Repairs• 20 Years Experience• Licensed & Insured• Free Estimates• Total Kitchen & Bath Remodeling• Replacement Windows• Decks• Expert Carpentry Work• Expert Ceramic, Corian

and Marble Tile Work• No Job Too Small

3611 E. U.S. Hwy 12

874-9909Owner: Patrick Petkovich

May 17, 2001 Page 43

PERSONAL SERVICESMACINTOSH REPAIR & CONSULTING

Memory & hard drive upgrades, system software upgrades & diagnostics.If you are looking for software, shareware, freeware, we can help you find

it. Want to get on the Net? We can help with that too. Looking to buy anew Mac? We can help you find the right one to fit your needs. Call

219/874-2382Mon.-Sat., 10-5, ask for Carl, or e-mail:machobby@adsnet.com,

Located at 408 Franklin Sq., Michigan City , Indiana.MAC SOFTWARE AND ACCESSORIES NOW IN STOCK

T.J.’s UPHOLSTERYCommercial - Residential - Furniture - Boats & R.V .’s - 219/778-2053

EXPERT ALTERATIONS - INCLUDING BRIDAL AND PROMCall Val at 219/873-0103

NEED A NERD?Need-a-Nerd provides PC repair , set-up, upgrade, virus recovery ,and Internet connection for your home or business. No job toosmall or too large. Anything for your PC. W e also do cool webdesigns using Macromedia Dreamweaver , Flash and Fireworks. Call 616/469-5088, or check us out at www.need-a-nerd.netGET FAST, CONVENIENT, ON-SITE SERVICE for your business or home!Experienced technician is offering upgrades, new systems, completenetwork/internet solutions, and convenient private tutoring.References are available. — Call 219/928-8737.• • • LEARN THE SECRETS TO CREATING WEALTH FROM HOME • • •

www.successcycle.com/broadwayWANTED: - COMPUTER WORK

I am a motivated individual, with good computer/typing skills, seek -ing part-time computer work. Microsoft certified (Excell, W ord &

Access) $15/HR - Call 219/874-7062.

SELF IMPROVEMENT - INSTRUCTIONPUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHER/ENTERTAINER

ENTERTAINMENT AVAILABLELessons for V oice -V iolin - Piano - Guitar , Etc. Call 219/872-1217.

PRE-CALCULUS MA TH TUTOR needed for area high school student.1 - 2 times per week - Good pay 219/874-8567 - Leave message.

CLEANING - HOUSEKEEPINGFINISHING TOUCH: Residential & Specialty Cleaning Service

Professional - Insured - Bonded - Uniformed#1 in Customer Satisfaction. Phone 219/872-8817.

ABINEY’S ADVANCED CARPET CARE, INC.Carpet cleaning - Oriental Rug cleaning - Upholstery cleaningDrapery cleaning - Hardwood floor cleaning- Ph 1-888/327-1010

When You Want Perfection — Insured & BondedJ.P.’s HOUSE, DECK & BOA T CLEANING

Commercial - Residential - Rentals - Construction CleanupOwner J.P. Foster - - 219/877-7081- Pager 219/877-0209

R&J CLEANING - W ill clean home or apartment.Weekly, bi-weekly or monthly - Call 219/874-6161.

• • • HOUSE CLEANING • • •Experienced - References - Free estimates — Call 219/873-9205

• • • HOUSE CLEANING • • •Reasonable prices - References available — Call 219/861-0309

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 W ork.

HANDYMAN-HOME REPAIR-PLUMBINGHANDYMAN - Antenna service. Phone & TV jacks. House wiring.Sinks. T oilets. Countertops. Carpentry . Full house rehab work.

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

QUALITY CARPENTRY: Expert remodeling of kitchens, bathrooms.Also: doors, windows, skylights, ceramic tile, drywall, decks & repairs.

Small jobs welcome. Call Ed at 616/469-3039.• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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

Small jobs welcome. - Quality W ork. — Call Ed Berent @ 219/879-8200.• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

FREE PICK-UP SERVICE for usable, unwanted, household articles,garage sales, yard sales – or what have you. – Evergreens profes -sionally trimmed and shaped. 30-years experience. – Gutters andDown Spouts cleaned and repaired. Reasonable prices. — Call

219/879-5253• • • • • • • • • • • • • • ADNAN’S BEST SER VICE • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Yard Clean-Up - Mowing - Exterior Power W ash - Free Estimates -Senior Discount - 219/878-1563 or 219/878-9091 • Leave message.

• • • SPRING IS HERE • • •

LET ME PRESSURE WASH YOUR HOUSE, DECKS, PATIO.WE ALSO SEAL WODDEN DEKS

LAWN SERVICE - CUT, TRIM, EDGE.

GET ON LIST NOW - IT FILLS UP QUICK.

CALL MEL AT 219/879-6866• • • WARREN’S PAINTING & PRESSURE WASHING • • •

Free Estimates - Call 219/872-6424.• • • DON’T THROW AWAY -WE HAUL AWAY FREE • • •

Anything 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• • • DECKS - R- US • • •

We Wash and Feal — Free Estimates — Call 219/873-9205

PAINTING-DRYWALL-WALLPAPERTHE 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 & STAININGCustom Woodwork - Hang/Finish Drywall - 25-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 W ashing - Decks - Free Estimates. Call 219/778-2549. - Days call 219/363-4332

ALL BRIGHT PAINTING - Interior/exterior . Satisfaction guaranteed.Free estimates. Licensed & insured. 219/874-6618, or 219/879-7199.

R. J. KNIGHT PAINTING CONTRACTORInterior & Exterior — Free Estimates – Call 219/879-1349

• • • PAINTING SERVICES • • •References - Experienced — Call Steve at 219/879-7757

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 ESTIMATES• • • J & J’ s LAWN SERVICE • • •

Mowing. T rimming. Seeding. T illing. Fertilization. Bushes & Shrubs.Spring Clean-up. Reasonable rates. Fully insured. Free estimates.

Call 219/778-8077, or 1-888/845-0963.TRADITIONS Lawn Care & Property Maintenance

Call 219/872-9326 Dependability is (y)our #1 priority

QDPQUALITY DECORATING PLUSBill Conway

Now Booking Exterior Painting for the Summer SeasonCOMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL • INDUSTRIAL

(616) 469-6939 • (219) 874-8414“The same quality you’ve come to expect since 1979”

“Your wood floor specialist”

HULTMAN FLOORING, INC.

Old world craftsmanship for new world conceptsMEMBER OF THE NATIONAL WOOD FLOORING ASSOCIATION

• Design • Installation • Refinishing

(219) 926-1966

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HEALY’S LANDSCAPING & MA TERIALS 219/879-5150 — (800)256-0419 — Email danhealy5@home.com

Order online @ http://www.healysland.com218 State Road 212 — Michigan City, Indiana 46360

LARGEST SELECTION OFNY BLUE STONE IN AREA!ALL OF YOUR LANDSCAPE NEEDS IN ONE PLACE!

FREE ESTIMATES! - DELIVERY AVAILABLELandscaping - W ater Features - Feng Shui Landscapes

JIM’S LA WN SERVICE - CLEAN GREEN LA WNSMowing • W eeding • Edging • Blow off W alks, Decks & Driveways -

Free Estimates . Phone 219/874-2715FOR ALL OF YOUR LANDSCAPING MA TERIAL NEEDS!

LET US BE YOUR ONE-STOP STORE•Mulches •T opsoil •Rocks • Boulders

You name it! - W e probably have it.Same day delivery in most cases.

We can even help with the installationH&S SERVICES - 2621 E. US HIGHWAY 12

(Across Highway from Karwick Plaza)(219)872-8946

••• SANDCASTLE •••Landscape Management

Landscape & garden contracting - Lawn maintenanceTree & shrub removal - Spring clean- -up & leaf removal.

Snow Plowing — Retaining wall work.Insured - Free estimates — Call 219/879-4558.

• • • CAPPY’S LA WN CARE • • •Landscaping and Lawn Maintenance - Licensed & Insured

Call Now And Schedule Your Spring Cleanup — 219/874-1304LAWN CARE — Hedge trimming - Fertilizing - Sprinkling systems.

Discount to widows — Call 616/756-3652LANDSCAPING AND BEYOND

Spring Cleanup - Gutters Cleaned — Call 219/874-1 149CHUCK’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

• • • LAWN CARE SERVICE — Reasonable Rates • • •Mowing - Handyman Jobs - -219/871-1 190 - References Avail.

LAWN CUTTINGVery Reasonable Rates — Call 219/879-4290

HELP WANTED• • •ATTENTION DRIVERS - NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY • • •TMC Transportation needs drivers. - $650 guaranteed weekly ,potential to earn $900 or more weekly , and still get home week -

ends!!! For CDL Training - Call 1-800/882-7364.• • • MAKE MONEY IN YOUR SPARE TIME AT HOME • • •

Logon to: www.visit.to/pjpentmakingmoney• • • GROWING BUSINESS NEEDS HELP! • • •Work from home •• Mail-order/E-Commerce

Earn $522+/week Part T ime - $1,000-$4,000/ week Full T ime.www.arrivetoyourdreams.com or call 1-888/373-8892.

MATURE WOMEN FOR RETAIL BOUTIQUEMust be Available W eekends — Call 219/878-8712.

WANT TO BUY OR SELLRAINBOW TRADES - 809 Franklin Sq., Phone 219/874-7099.

ANTIQUES GALORE! Jewelry, China , Furniture, Toys, Dolls, PaintingsAfrican Masks, Indian Items, Vintage Clothes, Tools, Gifts, Unique items.BALLOONS ALL WAYS - Birthdays, Parties, Big events. We Deliver!COSTUME WORLD Rentals/Sales, Makeup. Over 1000 Costumes

Seek the Unique — Our WEB Site: www.costumeworld.netEASELS FOR ART AND THE OFFICE

FIRME ART & OFFICE SUPPLIES (2 Stores)11th & Franklin Streets, Michigan City - 219/874-3455

Highway 12, Beverly Shores - Just W est of T raffic Light.Phone 219/874-4003. — FAX Service 219/874-4349.

SUNFISH SAILBOA T - With trailer - Immaculate - Red, white & bluesail. New model. Excellent condition. $2250. O.B.O.

Call 219/878-1393, or 773/848-3638.DINING ROOM SET - 8-Pieces - 6 Caneback chairs. W alnut finishtable w/leaf. Custom made table pads. Buffet w/hutch. Set of china &tablecloth included - Call 219/879-8182.

WATERFORD CRYSTAL — CLARE PATTERNCall 219/879-4899

FLORIDA MOVING SALE1 Brown 2/yr old mink, $1,000; - 1 Cadence extended stride treadmillwith wheels, $150; - 39 vols. Shakespeare - perfect, $85. - 1 Big Footbeach trailer w/winch, $350. Curio, $75. - Call 219/878-0452“WALDEN PADDLERS” KA YAK - 2/Seater polyethylene.New model - Excellent condition - $495.00 - Call 219/879-9170.SOFA - 6 ft. - Excellent condition, $200.00. — CHAIRS - W oodframe/upholstered - $50.00 each — Call 219/879-9170.

2 FOLDING UP BIKES — Great for Boating or Camping.Excellent Condition, $100. - 708/747-1375, or 616/469-8417

WANT TO RENTWELL BEHAVED POODLE AND OWNER looking for furnished 1/BRapartment to rent for 3-months. (Coming from California). Reply c/oThe Beacher , 911 Franklin St., Michigan City , IN 46360- Attn: RJ.

RENTALS/LEASE/SELL - COMMERCIALGOLDEN SANDES STORE AND LOCK

4407 E. U.S. 12 (@ Hwy. 212) Michigan City , IN. 219/879-5616.

RENTALS - INDIANAHOUSE FOR RENT IN LONG BEACH by W eek 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.• • • LAKE SHORE DRIVE - LONG BEACH • • •

Fantastic Lake Michigan views from 2-decks. 4+/BR, 3/Bath brightcontemporary home. All amenities. Avail Memorial, July 4 th,

and August 12 - 29 — $2,500/wk. — Call 219/874-4396• • • • • • • DUNESCAPE BEACH CLUB • • • • • • •

LAKEFRONT CNDOS — 2 and 3 Bedroom, 2/Bath $1,300 to $16,00 per week — 2 week minimum - No pets.

DUNESCAPE REALTY — 219/872-0588DUNELAND BEACH @ ST OP 34 - Great lake views from hugeFamily Room + Master Bedroom Suite. T otally remodeled & refur -nished. 4/BR, 3/Bth. Fireplace. W/D. AC. Cable. - Special W interWeekend Rates . Avail. June; Aug. 26 -Sept. 30. - Ph. 630/766-3300Sheridan Beach to Michiana - W e have many rentals - Call ExecutiveGroup Realty @:219/874-1 122, or visit our web www.e-g-r.com.ON THE SHORES OF SHERIDAN BEACH - Rehabbed &fully fur -nished. V acation apt suites. Sleeps 4 to 18. Lake view . Decks. $800to $2,500 week. Sunsets free. Call 219/872-8250, or 219/244-7877.

• • • HOUSE FOR RENT — LONG BEACH • • •3/BR + Den/2BA (sleeps 10) - Newly rehabbed. A/C. W/D. Fireplace.

BBQ. Cable TV. 1/Block to beach- Call 312-953-9570.MICHIANA SHORES COTTAGE - IN WOODED AREA

A little over a block from great beach. Old wood paneled charm.2-New baths and kitchen. - Fireplace. - Air/Cond. - Dishwasher .

2 Plus Bedrooms. — Avail June through September .Call 773/935-1855 days, or 773/248-3265 evenings .

• • • LAKE FRONT RENTALS • • •** 1930 Lake Shore Dr . - Darling 4/BR, 1.5 Bath Cottage on Lake.Avail June 30 to Aug. 4. — $2,200/wk. •• 1537 B Lake Shore Drive - 4/BR, 2/Bath. Panoramic lake views from hillside home. 2 Screened porches . - $1,900/wk.

••1428 Lake Shore Dr . - 3/BR, 2/Bath contemporary with complete privacy — $2,300/wk.••1426 Lake Shore Dr . - 6/BR, 2/Bath cottage on lake -Beautiful deck — $2,300/wk.•• Upland Road - Charming 2/BR Cottage sets way up high for spec -tacular lake V iews. Easy car access - $775/wk.•• 3018 Mayfield W ay - August has opened up for this 3/BR tri-level,just 2-blocks from the beach. Avail for just $3,500 for the month.Others Available - CALL MERRION & ASSOCIATES For A ColorBrochure Of This Season’ s Nicest Rentals– 219/872-4000

SHERIDAN BEACH SUMMER RENTAL - STOP 9 - ON THE BEACHContemporay 3/BR, 2/Bath. Air Cond. W/D. D/W . - $2300/week.Also, 6/BR, 2/Bath cottage. Air Cond. W/D. D/W . - $2300/week

Both Fully Furnished — Call Owner at 312/560-5122• • • LAKE SHORE DRIVE RENTAL AT STOP 26 • • •

4/BR, 21/2/Bath. Front porch. Hot tub. 219/879-0615, or 773/233-6511SHERIDAN BEACH STUDIO APT - STOP 9 - ON THE BEACH

Sleeps 4 to 6- Air Cond. - Great V iews - Call Owner at 312/560-5122• • • SIMPLY THE BEST BEACH HOUSE AVAILABLE • • •

4/BR, 4/Bath - 180 ° view of shoreline & sunsets. Gourmet kitchen .Large deck & fantastic beach. $5000/wk. - 219/872-7735.

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •CHARMING KNOTTY PINE COTTAGE IN MICHIANA SHORES 2/BR. - Screened porch - Air conditioning - Fully equipped.Available weekly , June- September — Call 773/233-2039.

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SUMMER HOUSE FOR RENT IN LONG BEACH - Large 4/BR, 2/Bathrehabbed vintage Oriole T rail cottage. Screened porch. Short walk toStop 28 beach. Select July/Aug weeks avail @ 875/wk.Call 219/874-4316, or 773/871-7304.BEACH HOUSE FOR RENT - Spectacular Beach - 4/BR, 2/Bath. NewGrill. Large Deck. Game Room - $2,950/wk. — Call 219/873-1070.

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 773/327-7166DUNELAND BEACH - 3/BR FURNISHED - Private beach.

A/C. - Washer/dryer . Avail June 1st thru Labor Day - $700/wk.Call 219/872-5979 — Leave message.

BEACH RENTAL - Monthly or summer - Beautiful 3/BR ranch. 2-Blocks to Lake Michigan, zoo, park, coffeehouse & marina. Sleeps 6.102 S. Lake Ave., Bus Stop 1, Michigan City , IN. $1,000 to $1,200/wk.

Call 815/464-6894 for details.SHERIDAN BEACH @ STOP 3 - 100 Yards to the beach. Newly

remodeled. 3/BR, 2/Bath. Sleeps 8. CAC. 2-Decks. Screened veran -da. Close to zoo, marina, Blue Chip Casino. Summer $1000/wk.

Rates vary other seasons - Cal 773/238-1035.{• • •BENNETT’S HIDDEN INN • • •

10303 N.E. Highway 12 — Michigan City , IndianaNewly renovated, nestled on 3-acres! The perfect place for a “Get-a-

Way” W eekend, or a great guesthouse for your visitors. Close tobeaches, shopping antiques & golf. Reasonable rates

Reservations 219/872-0212 — F AX 219/872-0416 .( Kid and dog friendly - Also Continental breakfast).

• • • • BEVERLY SHORES —— SUMMER RENTAL • • • •3/BR -3 BATH; PRIVATE, CONTEMPORARY - WALK T O BEACH,

LARGE MASTER SUITE, HUGE DECK SCREENED PORCHNO PETS ————773-935-2501

A HOUSE THAT GREAT MEMORIES ARE MADE FROM!You won’t ever want to leave this secluded country charm, withmodern amenities, house. 1.5 Blocks from beautiful beach. Cobblestone private pool (8 ft. deep). T ree house. 5-Bedrooms, sleeps 8 ormore, with 2 master suites. 4-Bathrooms. Jacuzzi. Deck. Stylishlydecorated. Avail June 1 st . $300/nightly , or $1,800/weekly . Depositrequired —- Call 773/924-5020.

2/BR HOUSE ON BEACH - Sleeps 6. AC. Carpeted. Deck. Patios.Completely furnished - Avail June & July ., $700/wk

Best beach for 200 miles. 502 Colfax Ave. - Call 219/879-3038.VALPARAISO - Charming Apartment, approx. 8 miles south of

Dunes, off Hwy . 6, in Suman V alley. Loft w/bath & half. 2 nd Smallbedroom. Rent $850 Summer Months, $900. W inter . Yearly lease.

Utilities included. - Phone 219/462-9812 weekdays 9 - 4.BEACHWALK - ST OP 7 - Front parlor porch w/swing. Upper sun deck.Back screened porch. 3/BR, 2.5 Bath. Sleeps 8. - 847/707-9455

• • • BEACH FRONT HOME — STOP 8 - SHERIDAN BEACH • • •Available for rent 7/2 to 7/14. Sleeps 10, 4 bedrooms, A/C, W/D

Dining table for 14! Beautiful panoramic view of the beach.$3,200/wk. - See pictures at www.akstephens.com

Call Andy at 630-222-6531BEACH FRONT COTTAGE IN SHERIDAN BEACH -Very private 3/BR, 1/Bathhome that has never been rented — Nothing between you and the water ,but sand - Only avail for 4-weeks. — Call Michael Conner at SHERIDANBEACH REAL TY GROUP -219/873-1855 for details.GUEST HOUSE IN MICHIANA SHORES - 2/BR, 1/Bath. Screen porch.Deck. BBQ. Fireplace. AC. 2-Blocks from Stop 37 beach. $1,050/wk June& Sept. $1,195/wk July & Aug. No Pets. 773/784-0721, or 219/872-9923.

409 LAKESHORE DRIVE IN SHERIDAN BEACH - ST OP 2Large Beachhouse with Dunetop Deck, sleeps 12 - 15. July & August, $2,600/wk. June & Sept. $2,000/wk.SPECIAL this ad only - rent July or August for $2,300/wk.Call 219/874-4995, or 309/367-4070 for SA T/SUN showing.2 HUGE 1/BR APARTMENTS — 100% Remodeled - new kitchen, tile,carpet, cabinets, appliances - ALL NEW! One with 2 levels, BR onsecond floor w/balcony of BR, 2/Bath - $650/mo. — One level 1/BR,1/bth, ALL NEW - MUST SEE!! - $550/mo. Close to St. Anthony andLighthouse Mall, Central Air , Garage parking available.Call Steve @ SHERIDAN BEACH REAL TY GROUP- 219/873-1855HUGE 2/BR. - 1600 sq. ft. of Living Space. 1 1/2 Bath. Jacuzzi tub.2 Living rooms, dining room, large kitchen, sun room. Oak trim.Newest appointments. - $800/mo.

Call Steve @ SHERIDAN BEACH REAL TY GROUP- 219/873-1855SECTACULAR BEVERL Y SHORES WEEKEND RENTAL

Designer Furnished Private Walled Mediterranean-like V illa4/BR - 4/Bath. Huge Deck. Bistro Grill. Dining El Fresco

Spacious (20x40) Heated Pool. Bubbling Spa.Lights and Sound System. Angel Garden

Quiet. PrivateTwo Night Minimum; $400 Nightly . — 219/878-1000

ON THE LAKE AT STOP 11 — Enjoy views from the deck and sunroom,or walk out your door to the beach. - 5/BR, Sleeps 12. AC. Gas grill. Pool

table. Avail June, August, & September . 2-Weeks minimum.Call 312/415-0372

RENTALS - MICHIGANNEW BUFFALO - Gated N ature 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.Grand Beach to Sawyer , MI. We have many rentals - Call ExecutiveGroup Realty @:616/469-6892 or visit our web www.e-g-r.com.

CUTE SUMMER COTTAGE FOR RENT IN GRAND BEACH3/BR, 1/Bath. Cable TV . - Beach - Tennis - Golf.

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2/BR - On the Beach -Call: 773/871-4758, or 616/469-4557.MICHIGAN - GRAND BEACH - Lake front home, just 42 steps downto this private Lake Michigan beach. Enjoy magnificent sunsets fromthe deck of this cozy 3/BR home. Golf and tennis are within walkingdistance. Avail July & August for $1,700/week. Avail June & Sept. for$900/wk. Call 708/848-1025 for information & viewing appointment.NEW BUFFALOMICHIGAN GETAWAY! Beautiful year-round vacationhome. 300 Feet from private Lake Michigan beach.2,000 sq. ft! - 7/Rooms. 3/BR, 2/Bath. Only 10 years young. CentralA/C & Heat. Dishwasher , laundry room, vaulted ceiling, hardwoodand ceramic floors. Four season patio. — MUST SEE!Call Bob Martin at 773/847-5518, or e-mail robnjules@aol.com

MICHIANA SHORES, MI - STOP 39 - 2-3/BR, 2/Bath. A/C. - 2 1/2Blocks to lake. All amenities. Avail July $800/wk, or $3000/month.

Call 219/874-6323 - Leave messageSAWER, MI - 5/BR, 5/Bath Mansion - 10/Minutes to lake. All new inte -rior . Hot tub & Jacuzzi - $1,800/wk. Call 616/469-4174DOWNTOWN NEW BUFFALO — Cute,quaint,sunny , bright and clean2/BR apartment above hip clothing store.Hardwwood floors andantique detail throughout make this the perfect cozy little resorthome. Avail all year round! Unfurnished, $950/mo. plus utilities.312-255-8866 ext111.2/BR SUMMER COTTAGE IN UNION PIER — Cozy, newly decoratedw/vaulted ceilings in kitchen and living room. Deck off kitchen. W alkto beach. $550/wk. - Call 616/469-4354, or 616/469-5351.

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 W ay. $355,000. Call Dan at 219/874-7290 days; or 219/879-8965 wk/ends & evenings.2700 SQ FT HOME — 3-4 Bdrm. 2.5 Bath 2.5 Garage. LaPorte Center

Twp. 3.75 + wooded acres, secluded. FSBO $284K., 219-326-0073.QUALITY, CUSTOM, QUALITY, ETC.

MICHIANA REAL ESTATE — 219/879-0811SHERIDAN BEACH - 106 RUE DU LAC WEST

Great views and privacy from dunetop setting. Deluxe amenities. Maplefloors. 2-way stone fireplace in two story living room. Gourmet maplekitchen w/solid surface countertops and bar . Dining area with rear deck.Separate family room with west deck for sunset views. 3/BR, 3 1/2 Baths.Jacuzzi. Beautiful tiles and fixtures throughout. T wo car garage.Terraced perennial gardens. All appliances included. Low mainte -nance grounds and cedar exterior . Built in 1998.An exceptional value! — $309,000.FOR SALE BY OWNER - MICHIANA, MICH. - 5/BR. 3/BA TH. 2/FIRE-PLACE. MAGNIFICENT SUNSETS. MOVE IN CONDITION $879,900. -

NO REALTORS PLEASE. - CALL 616/469-0279.BEVERLY SHORES INDIANA BEACHFRONT HOME

6-Years old - Like new . - 3000 sq/ft Contemporary - All rooms haveview of Lake Michigan - Upper bracket price - Pre qualified please.

For sale by owner — Call 219/663-0400, Cell ph. 219/742-0458• • •IDEAL CHESTERTON LOCATION - BIRDING PARADISE • • •

Beautiful 4,500 Sq. Ft. Home w ith Multi-Amenities.5-Minutes from I-94. - $390,000. -Call 219/926-3396.LONG BEACH POINTE - $75,000 - 2/BR CONDOLarge living room with dining L. Private balcony

Immediate occupancy - Call owner at 219/879-7228.NEW BUFFALO AREA - LAKE VIEW - Enjoy Lake Michigan BreezesFrom Your Florida Room And Deck - Three bedrooms plus Nanny’ sapartment. Fireplace. T wo Bath. Half block from Association beachin Sunset Shores - $199,000 - By owner - Call 312/399-7464.

COMMONS OF HIDDEN SHORES — OPEN SUNDAYSpacious, end-unit, T ownhome overlooks Lake Claire and opposite golfcourse. Cathedral ceilings. Fireplace. Alarm. Master suite w/bath. 2-Cargarage. Large family room, or 3 rd bedroom - $75/mo. dues. Broker owned- $185,900 - Denise Ryan Real Estate - 219/874-9414

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There are books that you read to become moreinformed. There are books that you pick up justbecause someone suggested that you do. There are booksthat you read to remember. There are books thatyou read because you’ll never forget. There are booksto pass the time, the miles, and the distance. Thereare books to tell you how to do things, how to makesthings, and how to become things. There are books thatattempt to tell you who you are. There are booksthat you read because you are who you are. Then thereare books that transcend all of the above categories.They pass the time, they help you remember, they chal-lenge you not to forget, they instruct you, and theyencourage you.

One such book is Moments of Truth, a collection ofstories shared by well-known and not so well knowncontemporaries. They include personal reflectionsby such noted persons as Bill Parcells, Celine Dion,and Sen. John McCain. The stories were compiled byTony Wainwright and Mike Celizic, after Wainwrightexperienced his own “moment of truth” and realizedthat such an experience was not uncommon. As Iread through its pages, I was struck by the honestyof this book and that of its author. The stories inspirewith simple courage, not the kind that makes it ontomovie screens or the evening news. These are not moun-tain climbing, death defying, swimming throughshark infested water types of stories. They aremoments when ordinary people became extraordinary,not because of what they did, but how they did it.

Wainwright defines a “moment of truth” as “a clearand undeniable point in time when [one confronts] acrisis and [is] forced to make decisions that [define]

the rest of [one’s] life.” They are moments when youfind yourself backed into a corner and you mustdecide which way you are going to come out swing-ing, if at all. What all the stories and their subjectsshare is a moment of decision, when each individualhad to decide if they were content with what they weredoing and how they were doing it. Why were they pur-suing a certain path? What propelled them? What com-pelled them?

These are questions that arise for all of us. The trou-ble is that so often we choose not to answer them becausewe don’t want to face the truth. We avoid momentsof truth to avoid realizing that we are, in fact, goingthe wrong way. But going the wrong way does not alwaysmean that you are wrong; it just means that there isa better route for you to take. There is a greater pur-pose that you can serve. There is another path.

Now this may all sound much too “touchy feely, let’sall give each other a hug and say something niceabout each other.” And maybe it is. But don’t we allneed that sometimes? There are too few critiquesand not enough affirmations. There are too manypeople barking orders rather than giving directions.There is a difference between telling someone whatto do and showing someone what to do, telling some-one where to go and showing someone where to go.

Moments of Truth shows us what and how weshould approach our own difficult moments and life-changing decisions, by allowing those who have facedthe same to demonstrate how they did it. And theydidn’t all get it right the first time. Very few do.

We should all find comfort and courage in thattruth.

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CONDO “HOME” ON LAKE CLAIRE! Fishing, boatingand beauty abound with this elegantly appointed 3 bedroom,2bath free-standing condo in Long Beach Cove. Hardwood floors,3-sided fireplace, light cherry kitchen cabinets & loads of windowsare some of the features you’ll enjoy. The patio is perfect for “settin”and watching the sun go down. $285,000

PANORAMIC YET PRIVATE! If privacy is a prime considerationin your search for a summer home, you owe it to yourself to visitthis beautiful 4 bedroom,31⁄2 bath architect-designed contemporaryhigh above Lake Shore Drive in Sheridan Beach. You’ll cherishthe hardwood floors,the quiet screen porch, the lakeview mastersuite and, most of all,the spectacular views! $385,000

LOOKING FOR A PLACE where you can drop your golf shoes & justrelax? St. Andrew’s Village is a gated community with all the maintenancetaken care of for you. This 3 bedroom,2 bath unit is spacious,clean andfronts on 7th fairway of the LBCC golf course! Enjoy the communitypool or hot tub, or relax in your own jacuzzi bath. Room for your golfcart in the oversized garage! $229,000

COME AWAY to where the sky meets the sea!! You can have your ownspecial island of tranquility right here in Long Beach. The focus of this3 bedroom, 3 bath beach getaway is all on the lake. Both the mainfloor living/dining area and the upper story master bedroom are centeredon the north wall of windows,bringing the sights and sounds of LakeMichigan right into your home! $749,000

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ENJOY THIS YEAR ROUND RETREAT in Saugany Lake,a stocked inland lake where only paddle boats or sail boats arepermitted and fishing is not interrupted. 3 bedroom ranch,kitchen-dining room. Large double garage. Fenced yard. Short walk towater. $109,000

YOU’LL REVEL IN THE PRIVACY of the 3 lots enclosing this prestigious Duneland Beachcontemporary with over 3500 sq. ft. of living area. Spacious ceramic floored foyer opens to liv-ing room with raised hearth fireplace, lovely diagonal hardwood floors,glass wall opening tovery private deck. Beautiful cherry cabinets,ceramic floors & sunny breakfast room in largekitchen. Formal dining room opens to screened porch & deck. Family room with 2nd raised hearthfireplace. 4 bedrooms,3 baths,oodles of storage, 2 car garage. $355,000

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SOPHISTICATED COUNTRY RANCH on almost 1 acre with the use of 30 surroundingacres to enjoy nature. Welcoming ceramic floored entry opens to great room with hard-wood floors & fireplace. Sitting room or office also off front entry. Sunny formal diningroom. Large kitchen has cabinet for cookbooks,desk,& large breakfast room. 3 bedroomsinclude master. Full basement,double garage. New Prairie Schools. $189,500

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