We Listed a Home For Sale in Northwest Indiana's Lake County (Cedar Lake, 46303) back in late December that was Subject to Lenders Approval of a Short Sale.

Since the Seller was Cooperative and the Buyer Qualified, the Approval process was quick with a Cooperative Lender.

Even though obstacles surfaced, Jeff's experience in Short Sales, BPO's, and working with Banks (REO properties) helped get the approval done in 13 days from the date the offer to purchase was written.

All in all - this one is our quickest turn around time - only 26 days from the date we took the listing till closing!

We could not have done this with acknowledging the cooperativeness and collaborative efforts of all parties working together to do their part : the Seller, the Buyer, the Co-Op Agent, the Loss Mitigation department of the Lender.

What is not good about a dinner and theatre in one? I cannot think of a single thing! So why not see L'arc en Ciel Theatre Group's production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat. It is going on now through August 7 in Cedar Lake, IN at 13109 Wicker Ave.

The region's only full-time dinner theatre offers all-you-can-eat family style dinners. Choices include fried chicken, roast sirloin of beef, mostacclioli with Italian sausage, plus sides. Click here for more information on reservations and performance times.

Irene Tron
Making Real Estate Enjoyable in Northwest Indiana
www.irenetronrealtor.com

Friday's event during fireworks to help museum raise new roof

BY MELANIE CSEPIGA
Times Correspondent | Thursday, July 02, 2009

CEDAR LAKE | Lake of the Red Cedars Museum enthusiasts hope to put a new roof on the building with a fundraiser Friday at the Lighthouse Restaurant on Constitution Avenue.

"Top-drawer appetizers" and drinks of choice from an open bar are featured from 7 to 10 p.m., organizers said. Patrons will have a birds-eye view of the town's popular Summerfest fireworks show on the lake from the restaurant's upper level.

The cost is $50 per person with $15 going to the museum project. A $10 parking fee will be charged but waived for restaurant patrons and fireworks party guests.

"The idea is to let people view the fireworks from the upper level in an air-conditioned, bug-free environment," said Robert Carnahan, Cedar Lake Historical Association president.

The association operates the museum, which is leased from the town for $1 annually.

For reservations and additional information, call museum director Anne Zimmerman at (219) 374-7562, Diane Jostes at 374-6157 or Carnahan at 313-5890.

Day camp has youngsters learning while having fun

By Times Staff | Thursday, July 02, 2009 |

PHOTO PROVIDED BY CEDAR LAKE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT Six-year-old Logan Torres is ready for anything as he arrives at the Cedar Lake Park and Recreation Department's day camp on Water Day, held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Thursday. Youngsters are invited to wear a bathing suit and water shoes and bring a towel for a day of wet activities weekly at the Park of the Red Cedars. NWI Photo Store

CEDAR LAKE | If you know how to pull it off, you can teach children while they have fun, and that's a talent Mary Joan Dickson has been blessed with all her life.

Cedar Lake's park superintendent has a knack for making every activity she plans plenty of fun, and children are drawn to her like a magnet. Yet, after they have eaten a meal they've cooked, watched a rocket they built blast off, hunted for bugs in the park or performed an original song on stage, they realize they've learned something new while having the time of their life.

This summer, Cedar Lake youngsters are enjoying a day camp that has a different theme every week through July, focusing on exploration.

Exploring The Past was the theme the first week, with Dinosaur Day, Pirate Day, Indian Day and a day full of games popular before the campers were born. "We are also able to start teaching a little archery this year," said Dickson, who devotes Tuesday mornings to that activity, weather permitting.

Dickson knows how to keep the kids coming back, so every week of camp also features Water Day - the most popular activity of all - from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday.

Last week featured Eco-Action Adventures, including a visit by the Lake County Solid Waste Management District's Enviromobile and a hike to Lemon Lake County Park. A Lego Building Contest honored Emily Allen with the Most Creative and Award of Excellence, while Hayley Tang received Most Realistic honors and Alex Horon and Eli Vukmirovich got the nod for Best Teamwork as well as Tallest Tower and Fastest Car, respectively.

Guest camper Christian Schabaker, 10, of Peotone, Ill. won the Cardboard Checkers Tournament, while campers made edible "dirt cups" filled with Oreo cookie crumbs, chocolate pudding and gummy worms, created bird feeders and planted a garden at Kiwanis Park. On an inclement weather day, they played board games and watched a movie indoors.

This week featured the popular Science Camp at the Monastery Clubhouse, 9800 W. 129th Ave., which returns from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 4 and 5 for ages 5 to 7 and Aug. 6 to 8 for ages 8 and older. Cost for supplies is $20 for the younger group and $30 for the older campers.

Next week's camp theme is Exploring our Borders and features Chinese, Canadian, Australian and Mexican days, said Dickson.

Preschoolers 4 and 5 have their own camp from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the Park of the Red Cedars, 7408 Constitution Ave., at a cost of $3 per session. "We read a story and then do crafts, an experiment and movement activities related to the day's story," said Dickson.

For more information about Cedar Lake day camp programs, call (219) 374-4444.