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From the highway, and in this case, Indiana 49 directly northeast of the toll road, drivers catch a glimpse of the tree- tops-tall whalespout of a fountain ringed by rolling hills. Those familiar with this stretch of road, those who regularly pass by here after dark, describe the same area as “looking like an air- port runway.” What people are seeing as they catch a daylight or evening side glimpse from their steering wheels is a portion of the Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve. Just a small portion, how- ever. If those same motorists were to make a right turn on 1050 North and another right at Kelle Road, they would find that those runway lights are there to illumine walking paths. They would also discover that the fountain is only one of many focal points along five miles of looping walk- ing trails. The land, donated by Lake Erie Land in 1999 to pre- serve this biodi- verse area, is open to the pub- lic 365 days a year from dawn to dusk. Volume 17, Number 22 Thursday, June 7, 2001 Olé, Au Lait! Coffee Creek’s Serene Surprises by Paula McHugh A wall of water The treetop high fountain can be seen from Indiana 49 and from many of the bridges and overlooks along the 5 miles of trails. Coffee Creek Continued on Page 2

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From the highway, and in this case, Indiana 49 directlynortheast of the toll road, drivers catch a glimpse of the tree-tops-tall whalespout of a fountain ringed by rolling hills. Thosefamiliar with this stretch of road, those who regularly pass byhere after dark, describe the same area as “looking like an air-port runway.”

What people are seeing as they catch a daylight or eveningside glimpse from their steering wheels is a portion of theCoffee Creek Watershed Preserve. Just a small portion, how-ever.

If those same motorists were to make a right turn on 1050North and another right at Kelle Road, they would find that thoserunway lights are there to illumine walking paths. They wouldalso discover that the fountain is only one of many focal points

along five milesof looping walk-ing trails. Theland, donated byLake Erie Landin 1999 to pre-serve this biodi-verse area, isopen to the pub-lic 365 days ayear from dawnto dusk.

Volume 17, Number 22 Thursday, June 7, 2001

Olé, Au Lait! Coffee Creek’s Serene Surprisesby Paula McHugh

A wall of water

The treetop high fountain can be seen from Indiana 49 and from many of the bridges and overlooks along the

5 miles of trails.

Coffee CreekContinued on Page 2

June 7, 2001Page 2

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Coffee Creek Continued from Page 1

The word is slowly getting out. Here’s a new, full-of-surprises spot beckoning one to put aside thehurry-scurry of an over-scheduled life. One comes tothis place to appreciate nature’s gifts. Prepare towalk easily along crushed granite trails, woodenboardwalks, wide brick paths wooden bridges.Whichever route one chooses, he is in for a pleasantsurprise around every bend of the trail. A hidden

waterfall here, a lazy pond there. Large, flat stoneshave been placed strategically, making it easy foranyone to hop across the water currents. Benches arespaced rightly for short or extended pauses. Best ofall, right now and hopefully forevermore, no trash lit-ters the landscape. What a splendid omission from whatmost of us are accustomed to as we trod well-worn pathselsewhere.

The entry to the outdoor amphitheater area.

(Right) They look like 3 commas or arrows, but one can envision an audience sitting on this grassy area, listening to a concert from

the stage (left). This is the Chesterton Amphitheater area. Directly behind the amphitheater stage,

a multi-tiered wall of falling waters.

June 7, 2001 Page 3

Coffee Creek Continued on Page 4

But let’s dwell on the inclusions. Nature takescenter stage here, as well it should. Songbirds war-ble, butterflies twitter, polliwogs scoot beneath the waterlike miniature arrows. Columbines splash a touch ofcolor along the predominantly green landscape. Appleblossom petals have fallen so that juicy globes of redwill eventually fill the autumn palette here andthere. Almost faster than the eye can perceive, olivefrogs splash away from larger threats, lush lily padsshade their hiding places in low marsh areas.

It’s said that Coffee Creek got its name in theearly 1800’s from a caravan of wagons whose occupantsaccidentally dropped a sack of coffee beans into thecreek. That’s the tale they tell in the Visitors’ Guideand trail map that one can pick up from woodenboxes along the pathways. Others say that the creek’sname derives simply from its looks. Yet the smoothrocks laid along the creek bank, visible from at leastone of the many wooden bridges, work a kind ofmagic to turn the stream translucent. Yes, you can seeall the way to the bottom.

The Coffee Creek Watershed Conservancy Board,whose goal is to identify, maintain, and enhance thebiodiversity of this lovely preserve consists of repre-sentatives from five area non-profits: the ShirleyHeinze Environmental Fund, Save the Dunes Council,Coffee Creek Life Center, Izaak Walton League-Porter County and the Steelheaders of NorthwestIndiana. They’ve outlined sensible rules that applywhen visiting the watershed preserve. For example,this is not a place for swimming, boating, camping,peddling, littering, and loud noise. At least five 5K-trail races are scheduled by non-profits this yearand the annual Hometown Picnic is in its third year.

One of many wooden bridges found within the five miles of trails.

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Coffee Creek Continued from Page 3

The preserve offers a wonderful setting for weddings and fam-ily reunions also. The large Pavilion is an open area with twostone fireplaces flanking each end, and a few more grills closeto the creek. A few steps away, a “moss-roofed” restroom facil-ity with a variety of wildflowers growing up top makes for anunusual sight. The Pavilion parking lot is located on 1050N andDickenson Road.

Joggers and bikes are welcome here. Wheelchairs, too. Beingpartial to leisurely walks, my thinking is that moving anyfaster means missing the tiny dramas going on below the sur-face of the creeks and ponds. Like the polliwog puddlings men-tioned earlier. And, oh, to be outside absorbing fresh air and thosesunshine vitamins while lolling near one of the waterfalls.Unplug the table fountain and get outside. Take a good book along,too. Annie Dillard, Scott Sanders, or Thoreau might be good choic-es.

If you plan to visit the Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve, Ihope you’ll come with a solid sense of respect for what this nat-ural oasis has to offer. Stay on the trails, put litter in its place,keep the boomboxes at home.

Walk softly. No big sticks needed.

The Weir Bridge is another place to skip along the flat slabs of rocks and catch a peek at zigzagging polliwogs.

The fountain is out of camera range here, but this picnic areatakes advantage of a close view of the waterspout. Skip from

rock to rock here and enjoy the relaxing babble-bubble ofcascading water.

The Pavilion area is flanked by two stone fireplaces and fit to accommodate large gatherings.

June 7, 2001 Page 5

(To reach the Coffee Creek Watershed Preservefrom I-94, take IN 49 south. After the 3rd stoplight,get into the left-hand turn lane. You’ll see thefountain on the left, and you’ll turn onto anunmarked brick road. The Duneland schools busbarn is on the other side of IN 49. If you go to thetoll road stoplight, you’ve passed the preserve).

This photo demonstrates why moms dread emptying their son’s pocketson washday. The lads found the creek at the overlook too tempting tostay on the rocks. While I caught them (unawares) with my lens, they

were busy catching crayfish or who knows what?

The Creek Overlook invites kids of all ages to stop by the bend in thecreek to take a relaxing break. With a frog and lily pad-filled marsh

on one side and the creek bend on the other, it’s a wonderful spot to observe nature’s diversity.

Unplug your table fountain, grab some good reading, and head to theCoffee Creek Watershed Preserve for a fresh-air dose of serenity.

Most of the trails within the preserve accommodate easywalking. Inclines are not much steeper than this. Bikes,

strollers and wheelchairs are allowed here.

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I cleaned out my satchel after classes ended. WhenI did, I discovered a great many scraps of paper thatwere dated and filled with lists of things that had tobe done that day. Some of the lists were completed,based on the scratch marks made across each task.Others had very little marked off, making it appearthat very little had been accomplished on that par-ticular day. “To Do” lists, be they on paper or calen-dar, computer or organizer, are a way of life for manypeople. They aid those who are organizationally chal-lenged. They remind those who have busied themselvesto the point that memory is of little help.

As I looked at my “To Do” lists, I wondered whatothers would think about me based on what I had writ-ten on these many pieces of paper. Would they thinkme highly efficient? Would they wonder why certaintasks were always pushed to the end of the list?Would my order of tasks be a fair representation ofwhat was important to me on a given day or on anyday?

I suppose that the answers to these questions alldepend upon what I included on my list. So, what’son your list? Do you put things on there that you woulddo anyway, just so you have something to mark off?Do you actually list “Make ‘To Do’ list” as your firsttask? Do you recycle your lists? Do you compile themor throw them out at the end of the day? Most impor-tantly, what do you remind yourself to do everyday?What is foremost on your mind when the day beginsand the page is clean? That is what really matters.

Thomas Carlyle has provided the literary world withhis own version of the “To Do” list. It may not be asspecific as the ones that we scribble onto note paperor carefully load into our palm pilots. But it is muchmore poetic and touches on the most important thingthat must be done on any given day – that is to takeadvantage of the day that has been given to you.

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So here hath been dawningAnother blue day:

Think! wilt thou let itSlip useless away?

Out of EternityThis new day is born;

Into Eternity,At night will return.

Behold it aforetimeNo eye ever did;

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On Sat., June 9th, the Dunes Summer Theatre willcelebrate the opening of its 50th Anniversary Seasonwith a musical revue, “5 Decades at the Dunes.” Thisnostalgic look back at the theatre will showcase num-bers from some of the productions over its fifty yearhistory. “Hair,” “Jesus Christ, Superstar,” “Tommy,”“Annie,” “Camelot,” “Into the Woods,” “Fiddler onthe Roof,” “The Lion in Winter,” “On Golden Pond,”and “Generation Gap,” are only a few shows which willbe featured.

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Also offered for this tea will be a new exhibit “1905:Preparing to Travel to the Victorian Summer Cottage.”On the first and second floors of the Mansion will bescenes showing servants filling trunks with summerwardrobes, the lady of the house and the governessgetting the children and the family pets ready to go,the coachman waiting to take the family to the train,and the household furniture covered with sheets forthe summer. The exhibit tours are scheduled for 2 p.m.on the days of the teas. Tour cost is $4 and reserva-tions are also necessary.

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Firefly Offers Free ClassesThe Firefly Festival of South Bend will present a

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On Sat., June 16, from 2-3 p.m., at Ivy Tech StateCollege, South Bend, members of the illustriousLincoln Center Jazz Orchestra will host an entertainingand informative “Introduction to Jazz” class.

Then, on Sun., June 17, Pulitzer Prize-winningmusician/composer Wynton Marsalis will conduct amaster clinic in jazz. With the assistance of areaband director Larry Dwyer, Firefly has created an allarea all star high school jazz band. This talentedgroup of local student musicians will have the extra-ordinary opportunity of participating in a masterclinic conducted by Mr. Marsalis. Music lovers of allages are encouraged to observe this free clinic onSun., June 17, from 10-11:30 a.m., at O’LaughlinAuditorium, Saint Mary’s College, South Bend.

Irish Dance Classes in JulyFirefly will offer two classes with the current world

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A free community class (no dance experience nec-essary) will take place at the Charles Martin YouthCenter, 802 Lincolnway West, South Bend, on Sat.,July 7, at 12:30 p.m.

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Upcoming Events for Harbor ArtsJune 9-102 day workshop—Basic Faux/Decorative Painting.

This class will explore techniques such as rag rolling,marble effects, verdigris, sponge and wood graining,etc. All materials included for $100.

June 13Harbor Arts Art Association monthly meeting will

be held at 10832 Kruger Road, Union Pier, Michigan,beginning at 7 p.m. This is a non-profit group opento adult artists of all skill levels. Membership is $20.For more information, phone Susan Henshaw at616/469-2018 or email her at [email protected]

June 16The Anatomy of Trees. 4 hours/$30. At Gaia Gallery,

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June 23-242-day workshop on Watercolor Leaf

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Art Center Guild MeetingThe Art Center Guild of the John G. Blank Center

for the Arts will hold their June meeting on Mon., June11th, at 9:30 a.m.

Stephanie Swanson of Chesterton will speak on “TheArt of Jewelry Making.” She will talk about creativejewelry design, silversmithing, cloisonne, gold,restyling, repairing and teaching classes.

The public is invited to attend as are new members.The Museum Shop will be open.

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Three Oaks Set to Unfurl 49th Annual Flag Day Celebrationby Charles McKelvy

(ed. note: photos in this story are from the 2000 Flag Day cel-ebration.)

If it can be rightly said that Three Oaks, Michigan is a hap-pening place, then, truly, the biggest happening in Three Oaksis what the village bills as the “World’s Largest Flag DayParade.”

This year’s parade, which will march, move, and moseyalong along Elm Street through downtown Three Oak onSunday, June 10, is actually the culmination of a four-dayFlag Day Celebration that has drawn friendly crowds for thepast 48 years.

Oranizers promise that the 49th Annual Three Oaks FlagDay Celebration from June 7 to June 10 will be bigger and bet-ter than ever.

Festivities begin officially on Thursday, June 7 at 4 p.m.(Michigan Time) with the opening of the rides and games ofCarnival Sun Valley Amusements near American Legion Post204 at 204 W. Linden Street. The carnival operates throughthe rest of the festival and features an exciting assortment ofrides and amusements for all ages. Thursday will be “wrist bandnite” at the carnival.

The celebration picks up tempo Friday evening at 4 p.m. withthe Ronald McDonald Magic Show at the Three Oaks PublicLibrary at 3 N. Elm Street. The carnival also resumes 4 p.m.,and there will be plenty of baseball action that evening witha Little League tournamet beginning at 6 p.m. at Watkins Parkon Locust Street and a slow-pitch softball tournament at theAmerican Legion’s diamond at the end of Linden Street.

The Lion’s Club will open their beer tent at 6 p.m. in the Legion Pavillion, and there will be live musicin the beer tent beginning at 8 p.m.

There is barely enough room here to adequately list all the activities that will take place on Saturday, June9, so please permit a sampling:

-From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. there will be display of World War II artillery and vehicles at Dewey Cannon Parkand Carver Park;

-The popular Pet Parade winds around Carver Park at the corner of U.S. 12 and Oak Street at 9 a.m. Therewill be a petting zoo in the parkfollowing the Pet Parade;

-The Three Oaks Public Librarywill hold their annual book andsweet sale in Carver Park from 9 a.m.to 5 p.m., and the River ValleyGarden Club will use the libraryfrom 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to hold theirflower show;

-Children can compete in a side-walk drawing contest from 10 to11:30 a.m. and should register at thelibrary to reserve space, and they canalso compete in a no-hands pie eat-ing contest at 11:30 a.m.;

-The beer tent reopens at noon atthe Legion Hall and there will be afootball toss, three-legged race andsack race as well;

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-The Rebecca Dewey Chapter of theDaughters of the American Revolutionwill make a flag presentation at thelibrary at 1 p.m.;

-At 2 p.m. there will be an armwrestling contest at the FeatherboneRestaurant near the Legion Hall, and con-testants should register there betweennoon and 2 p.m.

-An old-fashioned baseball game willbe played at 2 p.m. on the Three OaksElementary School field; and the annu-al tug-of-war will be fought at theAmerican Legion at 4 p.m.; there will bea water baloon toss at Carver Park at 5p.m., and the South Shore Bank willpresent a free concert in Dewey CannonPark at 7 p.m.

Sunday festivities begin at 8 a.m.with a pancake and sausage breakfast

at the Three Oaks Fire Station and con-tinues to noon. The library’s book salecontinues on Sunday in Carver Parkfrom 9 a.m. to noon, and there will be anall-day volleyball tournament in DeweyCannon Park and Watkins Park begin-ning at 9 a.m.

The Country Arts & Crafts Showopens at 9 a.m. in Carver Park and con-tinues until 5 p.m., and the Little Leagueand slow-pitch softball tournamentscontinue at the aforementioned loca-tions at 9 a.m.

Prior to the famous parade, there willbe a bicycle decorating contest at 1:30 p.m.at the parade assembly area at Elmand Buckeye streets, and the paradeitself heads south along Elm Street atprecisely 3 p.m. regardless of the weather.

Post-parade festivities and live musiccan be enjoyed in the beer tent at theLegion Hall.

While Three Oaks does provide asmuch free parking as humanly possiblefor a small village, please take this tipfrom veteran attendees of the Flag DayParade and related events: ride your biketo Three Oaks that weekend and you won’thave to worry about finding a parkingspot.

For more information about the 49thAnnual Three Oaks Flag Day Celebration,please call: Stephanie Daniels at 616/756-5621 or Karen Gear at 616/756-2265.

June 7, 2001Page 30

Farmer ’s Market at Schoolhouse ShopEvery Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., ven-

dors are selling their produce, plants and products out-of-doors on the grounds of the 1886 SchoolhouseShop in Furnessville just north of West U.S.20.

Items you will see include organic produce fromHarmony Earthkeepers; starts of herbs, Heritage toma-to plants, exotic peppers and spring grown produce-and cut flowers from grower Marilyn Kolosci’s own gar-den; Ed Burek Farms of LaPorte currently sellingasparagus, hothouse tomatoes and red potatoes; andTerry and Kay Nallenweg perennials, including hosta,artimesia and other woodland plants.

Fresh Italian breads are also available in theSchoolhouse Shop itself.

For information, phone 926-1551.

Last Call to V iew Ansel Adams ExhibitMore than 11,500 people have seen “Ansel Adams,

ALegacy: Masterworks from the Friends of PhotographyCollection” since it opened April 8 at ValparaisoUniversity’s Brauer Museum of Art.

The exhibit will continue through June 10 in themuseum in the Center for the Arts on campus. Thereis no admission charge.

The exhibit features more than 100 of Adams’ mostoutstanding photographs. It is the first comprehen-sive exhibition of his work in Northwest Indiana.Adams, who died in 1984, is generally recognized asthe most popular American photographer of the 20thcentury. Along with his familiar pictures of YosemiteNational Park, the exhibition includes views of SanFrancisco and the Bay area, portraits, abstract-styleclose-ups and other subjects.

For more information, phone 219/464-5114.

Long Beach CivicT-Shirt On Sale Now

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Sales at Karwick Plaza will beJune 2, 9, 16 & 17th (Father’s Day),

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of Beverly Shores Museum and Art Gallery will be pre-senting a new exhibit, “Indiana Post Office Murals.”The Depot is located at 525 Broadway, Beverly Shores,just north of Highway #12. The Depot is open Fridays,Saturdays and Sundays from 1-4 p.m. Admission isfree, donations are welcome.

“Indiana Post Office Murals” includes photographsof elaborate and colorful murals that were installedin numerous Indiana communities during the 1930s.These murals were commissioned under the aus-pices of the New Deal era. In 1934, the federal sec-tion of painting and sculpture was established to“secure suitable art for the embellishment of publicbuildings”.

The exhibit focuses on the history of 36 of the orig-inal 37 murals commissioned and executed for Indianapost offices. The murals portray the American scenewith stories of the towns and of their people. Manyof the murals are still on display today in post officesthroughout Indiana, including the communities of CrownPoint, Culver, Monticello, Lafayette and Napanee.

The murals are featured in the recently publishedbook, A Simple and Vital Design: The Story of theIndiana Post Office Murals, available for sale at theDepot. The exhibit is made available through theIndiana Historical Society and will be on display atthe Depot through July 31.

The Gallery: A Fine LineBeginning June 8, The Depot is proud to feature

a local artist, Fred Semmler. The exhibit, “A Fine Line,”refers to the fine line between commercial art and fineart. The collection represents a culmination and cel-ebration of Fred’s 40-year career as an illustrator andgraphic designer. You’ll see Fred’s work as a youngcommercial designer in Chicago for Marshall Fields,Sara Lee, 3M and more… through his later works inoil, watercolor, and other medium including thefamous South Shore posters.

Also, part of the exhibit will illustrate how art

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takes form, from initial drawing to final piece. Fredwill illustrate the various stages of art and demon-strate the transformation from concept to finished piece.

“A Fine Line” showcases Fred Semmler’s talents inmultiple art mediums and highlights his most favoritepieces.

Fred will be at the Depot every Sunday so youcan meet with him and get his personal perspectiveon the many pieces in this collection. A reception isplanned for Sunday, June 10 at 2:00 PM. All are wel-come to attend.

The Depot of Beverly Shores Museum and ArtGallery, built in 1929, has been extensively restoredand has been placed on the National Register ofHistoric Places by the United States Department ofthe Interior. This historic depot houses the museum,art gallery, and gift shop. Beverly Shores has a longcultural and intellectual history.

The Museum features photos of Beverly Shores’build-ings, past and present, including the Century ofProgress Architectural District of Homes, recordingthe history of the community. It also hosts travelingdisplays from the Indiana Historical Society.

The Gallery of the Depot spotlights the talents oflocal established artists. The variety of the Gallery’scollection is as diverse as its supporting community

The Depot of Beverly Shores Museum and Art Gallery is located just north of U.S. 12 on Broadway.

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Travels with Charley:

Hiking the T rails to Adventure at Fernwoodby Charles McKelvy

Last year at this time I urged you all to head on overto Fernwood Botanical Gardens & Nature Preservein Niles, Michigan for another season of their “SecondSunday Concerts.”

Ditto for this year, and the dates for the 2001 con-cert series which began May 13 with a performanceby violinist Carla Trynchuk are: June 10 (WilliamMartin, tenor), July 8, August 12, and September 9.

Co-sponsored by Fernwood and radio station WAUS-90.7 FM, the concert series is free for members ofFernwood and WAUS. All performances begin at 3:30p.m. (Michigan Time), and, weather permitting, willbe held in the splendid Beikmann Herb & SensoryGarden opposite the Mary Plym Visitors Center.

Basic membership to Fernwood is a mere $30 peryear, and WAUS, which is based in Berrien Springsand bills itself as “your 24-hour classical connec-tion,” accepts annual members at $35. Phone Fernwoodat 616/695-6491, and/or WAUS at 800/553-9287 for moreinformation.

And now kindly join your faithful correspondent andhis wife Natalie for a sneak preview of the 2001 sea-son.

Actually, we arrived at Fernwood on a recentSunday afternoon when there was no concert, soplease permit this remembrance of last year’s seasonopener:

Soprano Julia Lindsay, joined by Linda Mack onharpsichord, Debbie Parker on recorder, and RitsuOikawa on violin and viola digamba, offered us amelodious banquet of “all music from before 1750.”

My favorite was a haunting song written by AnneBoleyn in the Tower of London as she awaited her exe-cution: “O Death Rock Me Asleep.” Anne Boleyn, of

course, was the mother of Elizabeth I, and the secondwife of Henry VIII.

Julia Lindsay, who teaches music at AndrewsUniversity in Berrien Springs, said: “It was impor-tant for every Elizabethan lady to be an accomplishedmusician.”

Lindsay demonstrated her own accomplishment asa musician by taking a turn at the harpsichord.

The concert was interrupted only by birds, bees, andthe wind. Appropriately, Lindsay and company endedwith a song written for William Shakespeare’s greatoutdoor play, “As You Like It.”

I have no doubt that this year’s offerings will be everybit as good as that, and I now see from my notes thatI neglected last year to give you a proper review ofFernwood’s fabulous trail system.

So, in service to Beacher readers everywhere,Natalie and I took it upon ourselves during our recentSunday visit to take foot to such trails as: River, Ridge,Fern, Oak Woods, old Field, Pine Woods, Arboretum,and the wild and woolly Wilderness.

Please be assured that all but the Wilderness Trailare relatively flat and within reach of the fairly fit day-hiker. Also be it known that they all have their cer-tain charms, even the River Trail which unfortu-nately features passing motorboats on the St. JosephRiver.

In fact, we were stopped along the latter enjoyingthe play of sunlight on the fast-moving waters ofthat fabled river when a passing hiker said: “May yourday be unmolested by a passing motorboat.”

Fernwood Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve in Niles, Michigan, is open to the public every day but Monday.

Flowers will be blooming at Fernwood from now until fall.

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Moments after he said that a motorboat did indeedpass along the river, but somehow it all seemed rightwith the world we were then inhabiting because wewere smack dab in the middle of what can only bedescribed as a truly magical place. While resting onthe deck the Fernwood folks thoughtfully placedalong the River Trail, we were reminded of that won-derful Renoir painting at the Art Institute in Chicagothat shows a man and a girl on a deck gazing at a lake.

We got quite a workout climbing the Wilderness Trailup from the river to the top of the river bluff, but theeffort was worth it because we passed through athrilling panorama of ferns, wild flowers, and forest

and heard and saw more flitting birds of variousfeathers than we could possibly hope to identify with-out the aid of a seasoned birder. We saw deer printsand sensed that a fox was watching us as we ascend-ed the trail.

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The St. Joseph River as seen from Fernwood.This deck is the perfect platform from which to

admire the St. Joseph River.

The Wilderness Trail at Fernwood is something of a climb.

Natalie McKelvy stops to look, not pick, the wild flowers.

The Trillium were a-thrilling-em at Fernwood this spring.

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Fernwood Continued from Page 35

In short, the long walk through Fernwood’s gentlewilderness was wonderful.

And that’s true of the Fernwood trails any time ofthe year.

Two words of caution, however: biting insects.Yes, from now until the first frost of fall one is

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Bugs aside, you will delight in discovering thatFernwood’s winding, tranquil trails take you from arestored tallgrass prairie through wooded slopes, by

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Also bring your own picnic to enjoy during the con-cert, or dine at Fernwood’s Cafe which offers fullservice from noon to 3 p.m. (Michigan Time) onSunday.

You’ll also be given plenty of time to visit thenature center and gift shop, see a living display of honeybees and have time for contemplation in the JapaneseGarden.

Founded in 1964, Fernwood is open year-round.Summer hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Michigan Time)Tuesday through Saturday and from noon to 6 p.m.on Sunday. Fernwood is always closed on Monday togive the ferns, flowers, birds, and bees a day away frompeople.

Admission is $4 for adults, $3 for seniors over 65,$2 for students, $1 for children six to twelve, and freefor children five and under. For a $40 annual mem-bership, you get free admission for one year for thecardholder and up to five guests and other benefitssuch as discounts on the many classes offered atFernwood throughout the year. Phone 616/695-6491.

From Michigan City, take U.S. 12 east to U.S.31. Then north on 31 to Walton Road; west onWalton to Range Line Road, and north on RangeLine to the well-marked entrance.

Photo opportunities abound at Fernwood.

By the old water mill.

Natalie heads out on a garden walk.

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Summer Film Series at the LibraryMonday, June 11, 6 p.m.The Michigan City Public Library will start its

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Fiber and Frogs Combined ExhibitFiber artist Sherry Konya of LaPorte, and pastel

and mixed media artist Helen Misner Sadler ofChesterton, will share their talents in a joint exhib-it at 18 Artists Studio and Gallery through the monthof June. An opening reception for both artists will beheld on Sat., June 16, from 1-4 p.m.

Konya, who has explored the fiber arts most ofher life, has been raising the sheep that producemany of her materials for the past 18 years. In 1992,she was awarded a Lily Foundation grant to study spin-ning, weaving and dyeing. She integrates naturalfiber materials into sculptures, wall art, clothingand other works. Konya’s signature Father Christmaseswill be included in this exhibit.

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Activities to ExploreIn the Local Area:June 1-2 — “The Seventh Monarch.” 8 pm. Chicago

Street Theatre, 154 W. Chicago St., Valparaiso. Tix$10/adults, $8/students & sen. cit. Box office 219/464-1636.

June 8-9 — Farmer’s Market . 10 am-4 pm. Atthe Schoolhouse Shop & Antiques, Furnessville.219/926-1551.

June 8-11 — “In the Mood For Love.” Not rated.Chinese language w/Eng. subtitles. Fri & Sat, 6:30& 9 pm; Sun, 4 & 6:30 pm; Mon, 7 pm. VickersTheatre, 6 N. Elm St., Three Oaks, Michigan. 616/756-3522

June 7-8 — AARP Mature Drivers Course. 9:15 am.MC Public Library.

June 8-10, 15-17, 22-24 -- “The Fantasticks.”Footlight Players production. 8 pm Fri/Sat, 2 pmSun. Tix $9. Reservations 874-4035. 1705 FranklinStreet, Michigan City.

June 9 — Farmer’s Market. 8:30 am. 8th &Washington Streets, Michigan City.

June 10 — “Dunes Tunes.” Open stage for area musi-cians. Listen or perform. 3-4 pm. Dunes State ParkNature Center. Info 219/926-1390. Free adm. butthere is parking fee.

June 11 — Art Center Guild meeting.9:30 am.Speaker Stephanie Swanson on “The Art of JewelryMaking.” Public and new members invited. John G.Blank Center for the Arts, 312 E. 8th St., MichiganCity.

June 11 — Summer Film Series: “Best in Show.”6 pm. A movie about the dog show business. Rated PG-13 for language and sexual nature. MC Public Library.Free.

June 12 — Writer’s Rendezvous. 6 pm. Meet withpublished and aspiring writers to discuss, critique andlearn about the process of writing. MC Public Library.Free.

June 13 — “What’s So Special About Bugs?” Stories,games, crafts with Ben Hicks of MC Pest Control. 9:30-11:30 am. ABC Children’s Museum. Marquette Mall.874-8222.

June 13 — Harbor Arts Art Association monthly meet-ing. 7 pm. 10832 Kruger Rd., Union Pier, MI. SusanHenshaw, 616/469-2018.

June 14-17 — 49th Annual Flag Day Parade &Festival. Three Oaks, Michigan. See story this issue.Info 616/756-5621 or email [email protected]

Through June 10 — “Ansel Adams, A Legacy:Masterworks from The Friends of PhotographyCollection.” Last major exhibt of the season at the BrauerMuseum located in the Center for the Arts on the cam-pus of Valparaiso University featuring more than100 of the artist’s works. Free. 10 am-5 pm, Tues., Thurs.& Fri; 10 am-8:30 pm Wed; and noon-5 pm Sat. & Sun.Info 219/464-5365.

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Places to Visit:Alyce Bartholomew Children’s Museum. Marquette

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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

Great Lakes Museum of Military History, 360Dunes Plaza, Michigan City. Info 872-2702 or on theweb at www.militaryhistorymuseum.org

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

John G. Blank Center for the Arts, 312 E. 8th St.,Michigan City. Gallery hours Mon-Fri, 10 am-4 pm;Sat, 10 am-2 pm. 874-4900.

Farther Afield:June 9 — Deep River Grinders vs. Berrien County

Cranberry Boggers. Vintage base ball played with 1858rules. 2 pm. During the Three Oaks Flag Day Festivalat Three Oaks, Michigan.

June 9-10 — 18th Annual Quilt Show sponsored bythe Berrien Towne and Country Quilters. CookEnergy Information Center, Bridgman, Michigan.10 am-5 pm. 1-800/548-2555 or www.cookinfo.com

June 10 — Deep River Grinders vs. Rock SpringsGround Squirrels from Decatur, Illinois. 2 pm atDeep River Park, U.S. 30 bwt. Valparaiso andMerrillville. Info 219/947-1958.

June 12 — Purdue University Homemaker ExtensionChoruses Annual Combined Concert. 7:30 pm. LoebPlayhouse on campus, West Lafayette. Tix $5 at thedoor.

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On June 7, 1769, Daniel Boone began his explo-ration of the Kentucky wilderness.

On June 7, 1776, Virginia’s Richard Henry Lee pro-posed that the Continental Congress adopt a resolutioncalling for a declaration of independence from Britain.

On June 7, 1778, George Byron “Beau” Brummell,the man who set fashion for English men’s clothes, wasborn in London. “Beau” Brummell was identifiedwith high fashion, and his name became synony-mous with one who overdresses.

On June 7, 1860, the “dime novel” first appeared whena New York publisher issued Malaeska, the Indian Wifeof the White Hunter, written by Ann Stevens. It wasadvertised as “a dollar book for only a dime!”

On June 8, 1772, Scottish engineer Robert Stevenson,who invented the flashing light used in lighthousesaround the world, was born in Glasgow.

On June 8, 1810, German composer Robert Schumann,who, along with Frederic Chopin and Franz Liszet,evolved the literature and techniques of romanticpiano music, was born in Zwickau.

On June 8, 1867, Frank Lloyd Wright, considered tohave been one of the world’s greatest architects, wasborn in Richland Center, Wisconsin.

On June 8, 1869, Chicago inventor Ives McGaffeyreceived a patent for a vacuum cleaner, a “sweepingmachine” that was to revolutionize house cleaning.

On June 9, 1870, English writer Charles Dickens,author of such classic novels as the “Pickwick Papers,”“David Copperfield,” “Nicholas Nickleby,” “A Tale ofTwo Cities,” and “A Christmas Carol,” died at the ageof 58.

On June 9, 1893, American popular music compos-er Cole Porter was born in Peru, Indiana.

On June 9, 1940, during World War II, Norway’s armysurrendered to Nazi Germany.

On June 9, 1990, Angus McBean, a world renownedBritish photographer of entertainers, died at the ageof 86. It was his photographs of Vivien Leigh and AudreyHepburn, both virtually unknown at the time, thatpropelled them into stardom.

On June 10, 1610, the first Dutch settlers landed onManhattan Island.

On June 10, 1847, the first edition of the ChicagoTribune was published, with approximately 400copies being distributed.

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On June 10, 1902, Chicago’s Americus F. Callahanwas granted a patent for a window envelope.

On June 10, 1922, Francis Ethel Gumm, who wouldbecome world famous as movie great Judy Garland,was born in Grand Rapids, Minnesota.

On June 11, 1770, Captain James Cook, commandingHMS Endeavour, discovered Australia’s “Great BarrierReef.”

On June 11, 1776, the Continental Congress appoint-ed Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin,Robert Livingston, and Roger Sherman as a com-mittee to draft a Declaration of Independence fromBritain.

On June 11, 1859, a prospector laid claim to a sil-ver deposit in Nevada’s Six-Mile Canyon. The claimlater turned out to be the multimillion-dollar ComstockLode.

On June 11, 1864, German composer Richard Strausswas born in Munich.

On June 11, 1979, actor John Wayne, died, of can-cer, at the age of 72.

On June 12, 1630, John Winthrop sailed into SalemHarbor to become the first governor of the MassachusettsBay Colony.

On June 12, 1665, New York City was incorporatedunder English law.

On June 12, 1776, Virginia became the first coloniallegislature to adopt a Bill of Rights.

On June 12, 1819, Charles Kingsley, English nov-elist and clergyman, was born in Devonshire.

On June 12, 1838, the Iowa Territory, consisting ofthe present state of Iowa, most of Minnesota, and two-thirds of the present states of North and SouthDakota, was organized.

On June 12, 1979, 26-year-old Bryan Allen flew theGossamer Albatross, a man-powered aircraft, acrossthe English Channel.

On June 13, 1865, Irish poet, dramatist, and essay-ist William Butler Yeats, the winner of the 1923Nobel Prize for literature, was born in Dublin.

On June 13, 1898, the Yukon Territory was organized.

On June 13, 1983, eleven years after it was launched,the Pioneer 10 space probe became the first man-madeobject to leave the solar system.

On June 13, 1986, master clarinet-player BennyGoodman, “The King of Swing,” died, in New York, atthe age of77.

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Independent Cat Society:3rd Annual “My Favorite Feline” photo contest!June is “Adopt a Cat” Month, and the Independent

Cat Society is celebrating by sponsoring its 3rdAnnual “My Favorite Feline” photo contest!

Do you think you have the cutest, smartest, mostclever cat in town? We’ll be the judge of that! Toenter the photo contest, write your cat’s name and yourname, address and telephone number on the back ofyour 3” x 5” or 4” x 6” photograph(s). Enter as manyphotos as you like. Each photo entry is $5. Makeyour check or money order payable to the “IndependentCat Society.”

Please send your photos and your entrance fees to:Paulette Gonzalez, Independent Cat Society, P.O.Box 735, Westville, IN 46391. Entries must be post-marked by Friday, June 16, to be eligible. If youwould like your photos returned, you must includeda self-addressed envelope with sufficient postageaffixed.

First, second and third place winners will beannounced Sunday, June 25, at the Independent CatSociety’s Summer Open House. Winners will receivespecial prizes, and the winning photos will be publishedin the Independent Cat Society’s newsletter, theMewsletter.

All proceeds of the photo contest benefit the catsand kittens of the Independent Cat Society. TheIndependent Cat Society is a cageless, no-kill catshelter that does not perform euthanasia on an ani-mal unless advised by a veterinarian that it is nec-essary to relieve the suffering of a terminally ill or severe-ly injured cat. The organization does not receivefinancial support from local, state or federal sources,but relies solely on volunteers, donations from the com-munity, adoption fees and fund raising to care for theshelter’s cats and kittens.

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Tickets may be purchased from the Independent CatSociety shelter, Rt. 6 and the Porter/Laporte CountyLine Road, Westville, on Saturdays and Sundays, orby mailing a check or money order to: IndependentCat Society, P.O. Box 735, Westville, IN 46391.

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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 - Insured - Call Steve at 219/879-7757

LISA’S PRINTING — 18-Years coloring the local community .Interior/exterior - Call 616/469-1372, or 219/879-6658.

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

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

FREE ESTIMATESHEALY’S LANDSCAPING & MA TERIALS

219/879-5150 — (800)256-0419 — Email [email protected] online @ http://www.healysland.com

218 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

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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

• • • 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.• • • CAPPY’S LA WN CARE • • •

Landscaping and Lawn Maintenance - Licensed & InsuredCall Now And Schedule Your Spring Cleanup — 219/874-1304

LANDSCAPING AND BEYONDSpring Cleanup - Gutters Cleaned — Call 219/874-1 149

CHUCK’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 designsHigh tolerance tree and stump removal — Tree and bush removal

Insured and References - Senior Discount.ONE CALL DOES IT ALL

219/874-8785• • • SUPERIOR TREE • • •

Tree Stump Removal — Landscaping — 25% Off on T ree RemovalServing the Michiana Area — Call 219/324-4931, or 219/879-0505.

HELP WANTED• • • DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED NOW! • • •

Need a great career? W erner needs entry-level truck drivers. Noexperience necessary . Earn $600 to $900 per week, plus benefits.No CDL? No Problem! CDL training is now available in your area.

Call 1-800/882-7364.• • • 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.Create Your Rainbow .com - 800/964-6865.

GROWING BUSINESS NEEDS HELPWork from home. Mail-order/E-commerce

Earn $522+/week part time - $1,000-$4,000/week full timewww.ComfortableLifeStyle.com

Phone 1-888/673-8275

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.netREFURBISHED CASH REGISTERS-CASIO-WE SER VICE

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.

New Crate & Barrel Hardwood, Slatted Headboard & Rails - T op ofthe line Mattress. $300.00 - Call 616/469-1995 - W eekends only .S-2 SAILBOA T, ‘84. Clean, well maintained, well-built. Encap. Leadballast, Inboard Yanmar. Diesel, Pressurized water , Shore Power .Custom W inter Cradle. Draft 4’6”. - $22,500. - D/N 773/238-5603.3-PIECE WOOD WALL UNIT, LIGHTING & GLASS SHEL VES,Large V ideo/CD Storage — $500. — Call 219/877-8894.

HERE’S YOUR CHANCE TO OWN A GOLF CARTGood condition - $950. — Call 219/879-8482

UNIQUE ANTIQUE & VINTAGE SHOP Closing End of June. - Allmust go; For one-of-a-kind where decorators, dealers, home & busi -ness owners buy . - CHARMAINE’S, 3110 W. Dunes Hwy . (TurquoiseBuilding). Open 12:30 to 4. - Closed T uesdays - 219/879-1979.

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.AVAILABLE FOR RENT IMMEDIA TELY - GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY!

Commercial property in Sheridan Beach - Approx. 1440 Sq. Ft.Contact Bonnie “B” Meyer

MERRION & ASSOCIATES, INC. 219/877-0206

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• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •SUMMER HOUSE FOR RENT IN LONG BEACH

Large 4/BR, 2/Bath rehabbed vintage Oriole T rail cottage.Screened porch. Short walk to Stop 28 beach. Select July/Augweeks avail @ 875/wk.— Call 219/874-4316, or 773/871-7304.

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BEACH HOUSE FOR RENT - Spectacular Beach - 4/BR, 2/Bath. NewGrill. Large Deck. Game Room - $2,950/wk. — Call 219/873-1070.

DUNELAND BEACH - 3/BR FURNISHED - Private beach. A/C. - Washer/dryer . Avail June 1st thru Labor Day - $700/wk.

Call 219/872-5979 — Leave message.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. T ree house. 5-Bedrooms, sleeps 8 with 2 mastersuites. 4-Bathrooms. Jacuzzi. Deck. Stylishly decorated. $300/nightly , or $1,800/weekly . Deposit required -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.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. $1,150/wk July & Aug. No Pets.

Call 773/784-0721, or 219/872-9923. — W eb VRBO.COM #7770409 LAKESHORE DRIVE IN SHERIDAN BEACH - ST OP 2

Large 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- 219/873-1855

SECTACULAR BEVERL Y SHORES WEEKEND RENTALDesigner Furnished Private Walled Mediterranean-like V illa

4/BR - 4/Bath. Huge Deck. Bistro Grill. Dining El FrescoSpacious (20x40) Heated Pool. Bubbling Spa.

Lights and Sound System. Angel GardenQuiet. Private

Two Night Minimum; $400 Nightly . — 219/878-1000BEVERLY SHORES, E. Lake Front Dr . Steps to beach/ nat’l park. Deervisit side yard daily . Panoramic dunetop view of Lake Michigan andChicago skyline. V intage pink cottage 2500 sq. ft. Rent whole houseor share. 1-4 bedrooms, 8 beds +, sleeps 4-15, $600-2200/wk. Call for nightly/monthly rates and off-season rates. 219-898-831 1STOP 31 RENTAL - Short walk to beach - 3/BR, 2/Bath. Family room.

Fireplace. Central Air . Washer/dryer . Prime weeks still available.$1,000/week — Call 708/636-5899.

BEVERLY SHORES SUMMER HOME3/BR, 2/Bath on 1+ wooded acres. 5 - Minute walk to the beach.

Sleeps 6-8. Fireplace, C/A, D/W , W/D. $1300/wk. - $4500/mo.Call 714-206-4871

LAKE VIEW - LAKE SHORE DRIVE - SHERIDAN BEACH RENT AL3/BR, 2/Bath. Screened porch. Private patio. W etbar . - Avail 2/weeksonly , 7/16-7/22, & 7/23-7/29. - $1,900/wk. No pets - 630/682-8210.LAKE VIEW FROM LONG BEACH - T wo story year round home. 3/BR,2 Full baths. Sleeps nine. W asher , dryer , dishwasher , gas grill, 2-decks. Across from public beach at Stop 4. W alk to park, zoo, marina,Yacht Club, Swingbellies, coffee shop, deli, Blue Chip is a stretch. $1,100/wk.Avail 6/17, 6/24, 7/8, 7/15, 8/19. 8/26, 9/2 — Call 847/286-0653.

SHERIDAN BEACH - ON THE BEACH3/BR, 1/Bath - Fully furnished home

$1,100/Week — $500/DepositCall 773/735-5213.

SHERIDAN BEACH RENTAL — 3/BR. Short term or long term.Furnished or unfurnished - W ill negotiate. No Pets. 219/767-2673.

DUNESCAPE FURNISHED CORNER UNIT FOR LEASE $1,800/mo on year-round basis. - Call Ed Merrion for details.

MERRION & ASSOCIATES REALTORS - 219/872-4000

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.

Completely furnished. - $500/week + security — 773/278-9040• • • GRAND BEACH SUMMER RENTAL • • •

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 $1,600/wk. 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 [email protected]

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 messageDESIGNER COTTAGE - STOP 38 - MICHIANA MI

1 Block T o Great Beaches Darling 3 Bd, C/A, Deck, Gas Grill .Avail July 15 & August 19 - $1,000/Wk Sorry No Fur Friends!

Call 219-874-9976SUMMER COTTAGE ON LITTLE FISH LAKE IN CASSOPOLIS2/BR, 1/BATH - Completely furnished - $750/wk - 219/464-0010

• • • OLD GRAND BEACH • • •3/BR, 2/Bath furnished home avail in August. Screened porch. Patio.Washer/dryer . Dishwasher . Block to beach & golf, Golf Cart included.

Call 773/248-0941

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.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.

2-YEAR OLD MICHIANA SHORES HOME FOR SALE BY OWNER3/BR, 2-Full baths. Master bedroom has Jacuzzi tub. Double sidedFieldstone fireplace. Large kitchen/dining combo. Large loft over-looking living area. V aulted ceilings with skylights. Full basement.2/Car garage. — $249,000 — Call 219/872-2439.

FOR SALE IN HARBOR COUNTR Y - SAWYER, MICHIGAN3/BR Executive style ranch home with full basement. 2 1/2 Cargarage, suitable for boat storage. Shown By Appointment . $149,900 With Owner Financing Available to Responsible Parties.Contact Owner at 616/469-0834

LONG BEACH - 1909 LAKE SHORE DRIVE3/BR, 2/Bath updated home on private wooded lot.

Beautiful lake views. - By Owner - $389,000 - Call 708/246-7831N. LAPORTE, WOODED/SECLUDED

NEW CUSTOM 2700 SQ FT, 2-STORY HOME, 3.75 + ACRES.LAPORTE SCHOOLS. MIN’S T O I-94 & I-80. - $279K. BY OWNER -

219/326-0073COZY MICHIANA LOG

Log Cabin situate approx .32 wooded acre. Private, yet just a shorttwo blocks to Stop 37 beach. Not many available with this location.Priced to sell at $245,000. Broker Owned. In & out, so lv msg.219/872-1857

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Veterans on ParadeA brief “bio salute” to some of our area’s veterans who quietly and bravely served our country

in both peace and conflict.

Today we turn our spotlight on WWII veteranHoward Keller. “Howie” was drafted on Feb. 9th andsent to Camp Haan, California for Army Basic Trainingand training on Quad Fifties ( an anti-aircraft weaponusually mounted on half-track mobile vehicles). Hethen was shipped to Glasgow, Scotland, by way of CampKilmer, New Jersey. After more training, Howardwas sent to Normandy, France (thru Omaha Beach)by way of Southhampton, England. His outfit, the 469thAnti-Aircraft, then joined in the savage hedgerowbattle around St. Lo, France. Finally, General Patton’s3rd Army tanks broke out from St. Lo and the 469thAck Ack joined the 79th Division protecting theinfantry and artillery units trying to keep up withPatton’s tanks. Finally, Patton was stopped whenhis gas rations were cut. So the 469th, along with the79th Division and the rest of the 3rd Army set up defensepositions for the winter of 1944-45. However, whenthe Germans broke through the Ardenne Forest in whatis known now as the “Battle of the Bulge”, and trappedthe 101st Airbourne at Bastogne and the 82nd justnorth of the town, Patton sent a relief column oftanks plus units of the 79th Division which includ-ed Howard’s 469th AA. He said fighting was fierce asroadblocks and heavy fire from their flanks in bru-tal winter weather was continuous. The 469th AA wasused in direct fire supporting the 79th Infantry as theyfollowed Patton’s lead column of tanks.

They arrived in Bastogne three days after it wasrelieved by Patton’s tank column and held there untilthe Bulge was restored. They later crossed the RhineRiver on a pontoon bridge (erected by the Engineers)

and captured Stuttgart, Germany. They later moveddeeper into Germany until VE Day when the war inEurope ended.

Howard and the 469th was then sent to CampChesterfield in Rheims, France, then by train toMarseilles (a seaport in southern France). He was thenshipped by boat back to Camp Kilmer, New Jersey.From there he was shipped by train to Camp Atterburynear Indianapolis. He was there until the war ended(VJ Day) and was discharged in December, 1945.

Howard was awarded four major battle stars as wellas all the other European ribbons and should havereceived the Croix de Guerre from France but isn’t tooworried about it now. “Getting home from the war with-out being wounded or killed was better than anymedal or award,” he said.

In 1949 Howard married Maxine and raised two chil-dren in LaPorte. Maxine died in 1970 and Howardmoved to Michigan City and married Luella in 1972.He worked for the Teledyne Corp. in LaPorte for 30years. He had joined Post 1130 VFW in LaPorte in 1946and then transferred to Post 2536 in Michigan Cityin 1972 and has been in the Post Honor Guard since1972 as well as House Committee member, By-Lawscommittee, etc. He was elected Post Commanderand also served as Post Trustee for three years afterCommander, and has always been involved in post affairsand helping the disabled vets. He is an avid bowlerand loves to argue politics with his friend, RepublicanArt Stark.

So we again salute one of our combat veterans ofWWII, who proudly served his country, his family, hisVeteran Posts, the disabled and his community—Howard Keller!

——-submitted by Bob Fitzgerald

Pvt. Howard Keller, US Army, 1943-45.

Veteran Keller, member Post 2536, VFW.

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

872-4000FAX (219) 872-4182

Specializing in Distinctive PropertiesIndiana and Michigan

Ed Merrion, CRS, GRIBonnie Meyer, GRILiv Markle, CRS, GRIBill StaplesJim McGah, Broker Associate

Debbie MengelFran Merrion, GRIGail Santoro, GRIJohn HayesDebbie Burke, GRI

Kelly FoleyMichele MedenRachel McLaneDave Walsh

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111 CAROLIN AIF YOU LOVE THE BEACH in Sheridan Beach, but don’t like a lotof foot or car traffic, then you’ll love this contemporary cottage at theend of Carolina Avenue. Redesigned by architect Gerald Fedorchak inthe early '90’s,this 3 bedroom,2 full bath home has a spacious living/diningroom with cathedral ceilings,2 open lofts for kids or grandkids & a light,open floor plan. Come see! $279,000DIRECTIONS:Lake Shore Drive to Carolina,north to the lake.

THE WOODED DUNETOP SETTING of this romantic summerhome provides ultimate privacy with views of Lake Michigan. Enjoysummer breezes on a spacious screened porch with wrought ironaccents and turned redwood balusters. 3 bedrooms,3 baths plus a com-plete in-law level offer loads of living space. If privacy, charm and lakeviews are essential to your beach living, call Bonnie “B” today.

LAND , HO!!! There are buildable lots which front on the beach on LakeShore Drive and this is one of the few remaining! If your dream is to buildyour own vacation home with nothing between you and the water butsand and dune grass,you should call Bonnie “B” for the details on this40 x 120 beachfront lot. City sewer and water available. $325,000

TURN THE BEND at Stop 24 from Lake Shore Drive and you’ll drivestraight up to this 3 bedroom,3 full bath raised ranch. Stand on the largedeck off the living room and you look north to the majesty of Lake Michigan.Built in 1972 to take best advantage of its views and location, thishome is offered for sale for the first time since its construction. Roof newin 2000. $389,000

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PERFECT SETTING for any occasion,one floor living with no stairsis great. Wide foyer opens to great room with fireplace & oak paneledfamily room letting guests circulate easily. 3 double sized bedrooms,21⁄2baths. The 200 foot secret garden is bordered by a winding creek,lushplantings & tall trees. Central vacuum,double garage. $145,000

BRING YOUR ROCKING CHAIR. The wrap around galleryis perfect for relaxing in privacy on the 245 foot property. Greatroom with fireplace plus family room gives space for children &adults too. 3 bedrooms,31⁄2 baths. Patio, basement,21⁄2 car garage.

$174,500

LONG BEACH REAL TYON LAKE MICHIGAN SINCE 1920

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

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June Livinghouse, Broker Associate, ABR, GRI* 800-957-1248Bill McNewRosemary BraunBobbie Cavic 888-565-1822Pam Navarro 888-565-1981

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STYLISH & SERENE new country ranch on almost 1 acre surrounded by 30 acresset aside by the developer for parks,ponds,& paths to preserve the country feel-ing. Handsome columns divide the great room from wide ceramic foyer. Familysized kitchen includes island, desk,& room breakfast area. Separate parlor oroffice. 3 bedrooms include master. Full basement,double garage. $189,500

THE LIFE YOU’VE ALWAYS WANTED. A country place withroom for horses,pool,games & beautifully constructed ranch withbeamed & vaulted ceilings,skylights, 2 fireplaces,Corian kitchen& baths. Thermopane windows,central air, security system. 3 bed-rooms,detached garage, deck. Professionally landscaped.$374,000

HURRY! BEACH SUMMER RENTAL FROM $1000 TO $4000 PER WEEKFOR RENT: Unfurnished 1 bedroom Sheridan Beach apartment.$550 per monthincludes all but electric.

COUNTRY LIVING