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The Beacher Starts Its 30th Year by William Halliar
Writers, columnists and photographers for The Beacher include (front row, from left) Kevin Scott, Shannon Rockstad, Kayla Weiss and Barbara Stodola. The back row is Jim LaRocco, Connie Kuzydym, William Halliar and Bob Wellinski. Not pictured are writers Sally Carpenter, Andrew Holt and Jan Van Ausdal and photographer Maureen Rice. It is Jan. 15, 2015, 10 a.m., 911 Franklin St. Home lication each week to read what is positive in our of The Beacher Weekly Newspapers and Beacher community. Business Printers. The Beacher, indeed, is more about the pulse and Gathered is an eclectic group with varied back- life and love of our beach communities than hard grounds and interests, all chattering excitedly, news. It is about our passions, our creative ideas, brimming with stories. “Scribblers,” you might call our art, music, writing and culinary creations — the them. Writers of The Beacher. The occasion: a group sights, sounds and tastes of our lives. Something photo, the fi rst time everyone has been together in about this paper has touched the heart, the soul of one place, all celebrating a milestone. the area for 30 years. On Jan. 24, The Beacher began its 30th year cov- The Beacher is where we learn which of our neigh- ering the people of our area, primarily the beach bors won honors for their ideas, or about their work communities along Lake Michigan’s shores. As Edi- and dedication to the community. It is the place to tor Drew Tallackson says, people pick up the pub- fi nd out what’s going on at local libraries, who is offering craft classes, where you might hear local Cover Photo authors speak. There are tips on preparing a spe- Staff at The Beacher include (front row, from left) Drew White, cial treat, where to go for a romantic dinner out, John Baines, Janet Baines, Dora Kayser, Kelly Russell, or what’s going on at the La Porte County Histori- Cheryl Joppek and Becky Wirebaugh. The back row is (from left) cal Society Museum or Westchester Township His- Todd Kayser, Tommy Parker, Drew Tallackson, Randy Kayser and Tom Montgomery. Not pictured is Don Montgomery. tory Museum. Stories and stats about garden clubs, bowling tournaments, magic shows, programs in THE January 29, 2015 Page 3 Indiana’s dunes, the accomplishments of our youth. Thirty years is an impressive milestone, one that begs us to pause for a moment and analyze how we got here, and why we remain relevant. EVERYTHING The Beacher is a free weekly publication sup- ported by its advertisers. Following the lead of its IN THE STORE! founders, Jerry and Sally Montgomery, the content roughly is 50 percent articles and 50 percent adver- tisements. Local businesses know The Beacher nets 30% to 50% OFF! results, and they enjoy working with a local, family owned business. The newspaper is as popular as ever, and readers support local vendors found within. But the adver- tisements are more than a marketing tool. They tell the story of a community fi lled with folks interested A Woman's Boutique in art, food culture and the fi ner aspects of life. Take a perusal of advertisers in The Beacher, and you get Stop in for a great selection of a feel for the community: Realtors, antique shops, wineries, upscale consignment boutiques and pur- Unique Clothes, veyors of fi ne food, furniture and art. The Beacher began as a family project. The fi rst Shoes & Accessories issue was printed in the basement of the Montgom- ery home in Long Beach, on a used printing press. OPEN Next to The papers were folded on the dining room table FRIDAY, SATURDAY Frecklefarm and delivered to homes in the community by fam- & SUNDAY 11am to 5pm ily members, the very fi rst issue through a raging snowstorm. 14913 Lakeside Road, Lakeside, MI • 269-469-9779
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The idea of a community newspaper was not new. In the 1920s, The Long Beach Billows kept the com- SWINGBELLY’S munity informed of local social events, which fami- lies had house guests and how residents dressed for 3101 E. U.S. 12 • Michigan City, IN Just East of Karwick Rd certain social gatherings. Old time chit-chat. Continued on Page 4 Swingbellys.org THE Page 4 January 29, 2015 Sally Montgomery was a dynamo of energy. Her Continued from Page 3 30th Year son, Tom, says, “She could not sit around, could not sit down.” People who worked for her adored her and say Sally Montgomery WAS The Beacher. Sally Carpenter, the paper’s retired editor, says to her, Sally was a second mother who was picky about how the paper was produced and how the advertise- ments were presented. Sally also was choosy about who worked for the paper and who wrote for it, always conscious of the pub- lication’s family tradition. Paula McHugh, a former writer for the pa- per, says Sally Montgomery was “a wonderful lady; elegant, classy and always encouraging to the writers.” She recalls having freedom in her writing assignments, and that the Sally Montgomery experience of working for the paper was great fun. Nurturing the traditions started by Jerry and Sally Montgomery are their sons, Don and Tom. The business offi ce, the printing plant and the home of The Beacher, itself, share the same space at 911 Franklin St. in the city’s Uptown Arts District. It is a friendly, welcoming place where local folks drop by often to do business, pick up the latest copy of the paper or simply say hello. Tallackson says “nothing beats the service of a family run, community based business.” Janet Baines The Billows was replaced by The Long Beacher, is the person who published by Harriet Patterson. As its distribu- typically greets tions expanded beyond Long Beach, its name was guests with an changed to The Beacher. The last issue Harriet pub- enthusiastic lished was in 1979. smile as they en- In 1984, Jerry Montgomery had ter the door. She the idea to revive a weekly publica- has been with tion. In a 2010 article about the pa- The Beacher fam- per’s 25th anniversary, co-writers ily for about 26 Barbara Stodola and Charlie McK- years. She began elvy used a previous quote by Mont- her career by de- gomery, who said, “Why don’t we livering papers. revive The Long Beacher? Harriet Today, she works Patterson closed it down six years with custom- Jerry Montgomery ago and I think it would be welcome.” ers on their ac- On Jan. 24, 1985, The Beacher was reborn with the counts, answers front-page headline “THE BEACHER RETURNS.” the phones, is a The mission statement, as written by Jerry Mont- talented photo- gomery, was: “We cherish the hope that our efforts journalist and has written an occasional article for will assist the residents to know each other better, to the paper. know their town and neighborhoods better,” creating Becky Wirebaugh sits next to Janet and handles “friendlier and more cohesive communities.” the complicated task of typesetting for The Beacher By 1987, the business had grown to include Beach- and the print side of the business. She grew up in er Business Printers. Jerry Montgomery is quoted the area and is a constant source of information for as saying, “I never dreamed that when we started local history stories. She has been with the paper we’d end up...with twelve people employed full time for 20 years. and over a dozen more part-timers on our staff. I am Drew White had big shoes to fi ll in May 2014 also glad that it is here for our sons because that’s when Steve Galinowski retired as sales person. what Sally and I wanted when we started.” THE January 29, 2015 Page 5 Steve held the position for 23 years. Drew works distributed to homes and various locations by Karen with customers to ensure their project has just the Gehr, Janet Baines, John Baines and Tommy Parker. right design, colors, images and text to enhance a Key to the entire production of a weekly publica- business or event. tion is the person who pulls all the various pieces Tom Montgomery is the computer together and gets the paper out on whiz who does layout and designs time. This responsibility lies squarely for The Beacher and the print side of on the shoulders of Editor Drew Tal- the business, and operates the web- lackson. He has been with the paper site. Don Montgomery is the business since 2013, when he took over the manager of the entire operation. The reins from Sally Carpenter, who was brothers embody the spirit of their trained by Sally Montgomery. Drew parents who began the entire opera- not only puts all the pieces together, tion with nothing but a dream and but also works with advertisers to willingness to work hard and learn make sure their copy is correct, han- the business. dles the paper’s facebook page and Randy and Dora Kayser are the the all-important task of recruiting gurus of the press room and bindery, writers, assigning stories and encour- the physical printing operation of The aging all to do their best. The writers Beacher. They’ve spent many years speak of his enthusiasm, profession- perfecting their trade and have seen alism and personal care and encour- the business grow from a shop utiliz- agement he gives to all. And the writ- ing simple duplicating presses to the ers, Drew says, “have a clear affection present press capable of running large four-color for the area.” projects. Their son, Todd, helps out with the print- Loyal readers of The Beacher may recognize writ- ing operation. As with all complex machines, these ers such as Jeanie Mebane, Maggie Beyer and Pau- presses take much “looking after,” and Randy Kayser la McHugh, who reported the history of our friends can be called nothing less than a serious pressman. and neighbors over the years. Today, a new group Each week, the paper is assembled and collated by continues the tradition of family friendly reporting. Tommy Parker, Cheryl Joppek and Kelly Russell, then Continued on Page 6 THE Page 6 January 29, 2015 Barbara Stodola is a Connie Kuzydym is new veteran correspondent to The Beacher. She has who has been writing for been a longtime reader The Beacher since 2002. and was thrilled and excit- Hired by Sally Montgom- ed when Tallackson asked ery, she was director of the her to join the writing John G. Blank Center for staff. She brings to the ta- the Arts (now Lubeznik ble many years of writing Center for the Arts) for 15 experience in the fi elds of years. She is the author of advertising and human re- a local history book, and sources. She looks forward her columns include in- to doing many profi les of formation on the arts, lo- interesting and creative cal history and travel. To people in the area. date, she has written 299 articles for The Beacher. Sally Carpenter, al- Jim LaRocco writes a col- though retired and living umn called “What’s Cook- in Wisconsin, will contin- ing.” He is a longtime local ue to write “On the Book radio personality hosting Shelf.” She is an avid read- “Sports Miscellany” WIMS, er and longtime member 1420 AM. Jim’s column of The Beacher family. Her often features personal continued support and fas- recipes, each recounted cinating reviews of her fa- with accompanying stories vorite “reads” are a part of drawn from his youth in what makes The Beacher Michigan City. His credo is, the popular journal it is. “If it becomes work, I quit,” Veteran photojournalist so you know you can expect an interesting, imagina- Bob Wellinski joined The tive and fun column each week from Jim. Beacher late in 2014. His great love is telling stories Kayla Weiss is a Ball in pictures, for which he has won honors with the State University graduate Hoosier State Press Association. He was a 34-year with a degree in creative veteran of The Herald-Argus. We look forward to writing. She began with many of Bob’s photos gracing Beacher covers. The Beacher in 2014. She Also part of The Beacher family are Jan Van Aus- and Tallackson fi rst met dal, who loves writing about Barker Mansion and in 2002, when she was in International Friendship Gardens, and photogra- middle school and a win- pher Maureen Rice, who frequently contributes vi- ner of a Harry Potter con- brant photos of local youth. test he sponsored through As for myself, I have The News-Dispatch. Kay- been writing for 25 years la describes herself as a for various publications “kick-butt writer.” Ah, the on Chicago’s East Side enthusiasm of youth. She and in Lake County, Ind. covers a variety of subjects My background is in engi- and looks forward to many interesting assignments. neering, and I have writ- Kevin Scott and Shannon Rockstad work at Any- ten many technical docu- time Fitness in Michigan ments, including patents, City. Together, they write design manuals and speci- a column called “Fitness fi cations, including techni- Rebellion.” Their goal is cal illustrations and draw- to “spread the word” about ings. I moved to Michigan the importance of physical City after retirement and fi tness and preventative wrote my fi rst article for The Beacher in March 2013. maintenance in health Speaking for the writers, it is a privilege and hon- matters. “Be active,” they or to be associated with a publication held in such say. Their column promis- high regard by the community. I am often told by es to encourage all of us to folks I encounter how much they enjoy the publica- live lives of greater activ- tion. Many people often read it cover to cover, keep- ity, vitality and energy. ing track of what is going on in their hometown with THE January 29, 2015 Page 7
the online version, even after moving elsewhere. balance of seasoned veterans and young writers. He Tallackson looks with enthusiasm to the next 30 cites the example of Purdue University-North Cen- years of The Beacher. His approach is simple: “If it tral student Andrew Holt and his recent article on ain’t broke, don’t fi x it.” That is to say, the vision bridging the generation gap. Social media, specifi - Sally and Jerry Montgomery had when they began cally facebook, Tallackson says, has been a terrifi c 30 years ago still holds true. Make it about people, way to not only keep the publication fresh, but in- Tallackson says, and make it positive. teract with readers and advertisers. But the future of any enterprise depends on the From all of us at The Beacher, we look forward next generation to carry on that tradition. So, Tal- to watching you grow and prosper, and telling your lackson intends to continue the publication with a stories in the pages of The Beacher for years to come.
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What makes you love some- at bringing out the meaning be- one? Will your love remain if that hind the show’s seemingly far- person changes? fetched plot. Footlight Theatre attempts to “You see the story reach the get to the bottom of these ques- conclusion that all of us have tions with a dose of wit during the an inner being that is our core, Indiana premiere of a new play, our essential part, and the outer “Consider the Oyster,” which runs packaging is secondary to that,” Feb. 6-8 and 12-15 at Footlight Avila said. Theatre, 1705 Franklin St. The show explores adult Footlight also is planning a themes and contains strong lan- Q&A session for audience mem- guage. It is for mature audiences bers with playwright David Mac- only. Gregor after the Sunday, Feb. 8, Souza, Michigan City, is known performance. for his singing talents as the win- In “Consider the Oyster,” third- ner of the 2013 Hoosier Star com- Kevin Mellen (left) and Jeremiah Souza appear in grade teacher Gene Walsh (Jere- “Consider the Oyster.” petition. He is collaborating with miah Souza) impulsively propos- the CEO and producer of the es marriage to the love of his life, Marisa (Brittany American Smooth Jazz Awards and planning to re- Bogdan), with a pretzel ring while celebrating a De- cord a demo in Chicago. Souza and Mellen, real-life troit Lions Super Bowl victory. After she joyously partners, play off each other with comfort and ease accepts, he tumbles over the coffee table and breaks as roommates in the show. his leg. Doctors mend oyster shells in to help his A prolifi c actress in the area, Chesterton resident bone heal, but it turns out life will not return to Holmes-Robbins was last seen on the Footlight stage normal for anyone, including Gene’s sarcastic room- as Diedre in “I Hate Hamlet.” Bogdan, Valparaiso, mate, Eliot (Kevin Mellen), and Marisa’s tough-as- is new to Footlight, but she was last seen in Crown nails mother, Kay (Calla Holmes-Robbins). In short, Point Community Theatre’s production of “Hamlet.” just as oysters are born male and turn female over Curtain is at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Sat- their lifetime, Gene slowly becomes Jean. urdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. Doors open 45 minutes MacGregor said “Consider the Oyster” is defi nite- prior to curtain. Tickets are $12, or $10 on Thurs- ly a work of fi ction, which should be obvious given days. The Q&A session with MacGregor, free to the idea that the Lions are, for once, Super Bowl those attending the show and the public, will be victors. But the play has a real philosophical ele- held weather permitting after the end of the Sun- ment to it, grounded in real events that happen to day, Feb. 8, show. Reservations are held until 15 people every day. minutes prior to curtain unless secured by a season “(It) can be something like their spouse or partner gift card or prior payment in full. Reservations are getting old, getting sick, losing a job, changing reli- recommended by calling (219) 874-4035 or at www. gion or gradually realizing that they are gay,” Mac- footlightplayers.org. A 2-for-1 coupon is available Gregor said. “And when it does happen, when the for opening night on the website, as well as a 2 for person you love goes through a major life change, $20 coupon available for Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. do you still love that person? What was it you loved about that person in the fi rst place?” “Edwin Drood” Auditions MacGregor is a resident artist at the Purple Rose Theatre in Chelsea, Mich., where all of his plays Auditions for Footlight’s next musical, “The Mys- are fi rst staged. Director John Avila said his cast of tery of Edwin Drood,” are from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday “Consider the Oyster” is a bit like working with a and Monday, Feb. 15 and 16. Director Leslie Evans fantasy football team because they are so talented seeks seven men, four women and a small chorus.
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The Purdue Universi- ty-North Central Odyssey Arts and Cultural Events Series will feature “Uni- forms, Outfi ts & Acces- sories,” Joel DeGrand’s exhibit of immersive pho- tographs, through May. Held in the Library- Student-Faculty Build- ing, Room 02 (the build- ing’s lower level), the exhibit is free, open to the public and viewed by ap- pointment only. The pho- tos study uniforms and outfi ts, a part of the hu- man experience since the Stone Age. “Every society has a dress code that is well de- fi ned and understood by Joel DeGrand appears with two of his works included in “Uniforms, Outfi ts & Accessories.” most members of that particular group,” DeGrand tography from the University of Oregon and a bach- said in a press release. “The dress code has specifi c elor of science degree in art education from Indiana rules, which in turn signal a message given by a University of Pennsylvania. He has been a photog- person’s clothing and the way it is worn. The mes- rapher since his early childhood and taught art and sage may indicate income, social class, religious af- photography since 1968. He has participated in nu- fi liation, attitude, sexual orientation, marital status merous one-person, group exhibits and workshops or sexual availability. in the U.S. and abroad. His work is featured in mu- “It may be seen in the clothes worn in the Armed seums, corporations, private collections and publi- Services, the paramilitary, the police, security cations. He has published 16 books of his photogra- guards and the clergy,” he continued. “It can also phy and won many awards for his work, including a be seen in shops, banks, post offi ces, airports, bars, National Endowment for the Arts grant. restaurants and hotels, sports teams, clubs, schools Contact Judy Jacobi, PNC assistant vice chancel- and prisons. Sometimes, corporations use uniforms lor of marketing and campus relations, at (219) 785- to create a brand or corporate image.” 5200, Ext. 5593, to schedule an appointment to view DeGrand has a master of fi ne arts degree in pho- the exhibit.
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Close to 200 Michigan City High School sophomores recently arrived at school with shields in hand, the culmination of a unit on the Middle Ages. The “shields” assignment has become an annual tradition in Lucas Snyder’s world history classes. After researching their family history, the students created shields depicting their relatives’ country of origin, religion and occupations, along with several elements representing themselves.
Valentine Workshop DINE Buchanan Art Center, 117 W. Front St., Buchan- an, Mich., will host a free “Make a Valentine for Our IN Troops” workshop from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST Sat- STYLE urday, Jan. 31. Sponsored each year by the family of Al and Mary FROM CITY Ruth White, all ages are invited to make a hand- TO COUNTRY crafted valentine that will be mailed to area vet- AND EVERYTHING IN-BETWEEN eran hospitals, or specifi c military personnel if an address is furnished. All materials will be supplied, and refreshments will be served. Contact the center at (269) 697-4005 or email bu- [email protected] for more information.
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Since it debuted in 2010, Walnut Ink Projects has The fi rst day, Grohs and the participants focused aimed to become a beacon of creativity, uniting art- mainly on the art of woodbending. Here, they creat- ist innovation with public interaction. ed the defi ning toboggan curves with the cut pieces The latest example arrived over the course of of lumber. The second day consisted of assembling two Saturdays, Jan. 10 and 17, as Co-Owner Chris the pieces to make a hand-crafted toboggan each Grohs led a toboggan-making workshop. The idea participant could take home. came about when Grohs made one as a gift for a “The fi rst day is probably the most intensive with family friend. the least amount of visible result,” Grohs said. “It “It is quite an intensive process,” he said. “You takes so much time and energy to bend these piec- can make four toboggans in the same amount of es of wood to the precise degree so that every piece time that it would take to make just one, so I fi gured matches perfectly. Day 2 is when we get to the real I could hold a workshop and get some other people fun – assembly!” involved in the process.” Grohs and Walnut Ink Projects co-owner Nichole The two-day course at the gallery, 607 Franklin Sheaffer hope to make the toboggan workshop an St., offered a glimpse into the design, craft and func- annual event. They also have plans to host at least tion of toboggans. Beginning with different species one workshop a month throughout the year. The of raw lumber, including wood that sank into the Photos by Bob Wellinski next one will teach guests how to make their own Manistee River more than 100 years ago, fi ne pieces snowboards. were cut, ensuring everyone would have some of the (Visit www.walnutinkprojects.com or www.face- historic lumber for their toboggans. book.com/walnutinkgallery for more information.) THE Page 22 January 29, 2015 Over the Christmas holiday, Giada helped make some strawberry gelato for dessert. I think she likes What’sWhat Cooking the tasting part the best. Cody asked me, “Goppy by Jim LaRocco (his name for me since he began to talk), could you teach me to make some of your recipes?” I asked When I was younger, adults did not allow children why. He replied, “Because I like good food and you in the kitchen. I always wanted to learn to cook, but make the best stuff.” Flattery certainly gets you a Mom chased me out of the kitchen, sometimes with good meal around here. a light swat on the backside. I would watch Dad’s Most of my recipes are not written down. As silly mother cook when I was at her house. It looked like as it sounds, I cook “by eye.” Those of you who do so fun to me, but I was told to get out of the kitchen know what I mean: the Old World way. In cooking, there as well, that I was in the way. unlike baking, you can add or delete some ingredi- Having taught myself to cook over the years, I ents, something that’s almost always a no-no in the have enjoyed it greatly, but not as much as my wife, baking world. Suzanne. When she comes home from work, she can One time when Cody spent the night, he asked smell what’s cooking while pulling into the garage. if I would let him help make dinner. Like I said Her meal is ready to be dished up and put on the ta- earlier, it was a shock at fi rst. It turned out to be ble. Guys, forget the fl owers or diamonds. The way a fun experience for both of us. Cody heard about to a woman’s heart is through her stomach. Don’t my horseradish au gratin potatoes from his Goppy let anyone tell you differently. Shue (his name for Sue). I said that would be a In the LaRocco house, the kitchen is my mancave. good, easy recipe to start with. I organize the pantry, cookware and everything as- First, Cody washed three large russet potatoes sociated with putting a meal on the table. Sue is the while I got out the mandolin slicer and put on the baker of the family. She makes some great brown- .075 blade. I told him to take his time and save a ies and my favorite German Chocolate Cake with fi nger or two. He carefully sliced the potatoes. homemade coconut and chocolate frosting. I do a I then had him get a 9-by-13 glass pan and showed pretty good job baking, but I enjoy cooking more. how to properly grease it with butter. Next, I had (You know, it’s funny. When Sue and I go to the him place two rows of sliced potatoes in the greased store and people start talking about food, they look pan. I then helped him make a sauce out of cream at Sue. She always replies, with a smile on her and our favorite brand of bar cheese. face, that she does not cook. I do. I think if you look Cody placed a small container of bar cheese in up “spoiled” in the dictionary, Sue’s picture will be a non-stick sauce pan and set the burner to low. right next to it.) When the cheese was melted, I had him add a cup In our house, I do not let children play or hang of cream along with roughly a tablespoon of fl our to around the kitchen, mostly for safety reasons. Do help the mix thicken in the oven. We love cheese at you see a genetic pattern here? However, much to my surprise and amazement, our grandson, Cody, and granddaughter, Giada, have asked if I would teach them to cook.
Cody shows off the horseradish au gratin potatoes.
Giada tastes Jim’s straw- berry gelato.
the LaRocco house, so he added some fi nely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano into the melted cheese. He then covered the potatoes in the pan with an even coat of the melted cheese. I told him it did not have to be thick or cover every square inch of the pota- toes. When he was fi nished, he added another two layers of potatoes on top. THE January 29, 2015 Page 23 It was now time for the fi nishing touches to his fi rst dish. He poured the remainder of the cheese mix over the top, then placed some grated sharp cheddar on top with a dusting of Parmigiano-Reg- giano. He topped it off with a little pepper, and it was ready to go. One of my favorite pieces of cookware is called a Doufee, an enamel roaster made by a French com- pany. I explained to Cody that a cook having the proper cookware is like a mechanic having the prop- er tools for the job. He shook his head in agreement, knowing his Goppy has a pantry full of the neces- sary cookware.
Horseradish au gratin potatoes — the fi nished product. It was now time to sit down and eat. He was ready! Everything went smoothly in the kitchen, and the meal was the best one he made. All kidding aside, it was fantastic, “just like Goppy makes,” he said. After we fi nished eating, as always, I cleaned the pots and pans. I asked Cody about the favorite part of his fi rst cooking experience. His reply: “Eating, of course!” Take the time to pass on your recipes to children The chicken cooks in broth and carrots. and grandchildren because in so many families, Cody rinsed the chicken inside and out before he recipes get lost and no one knows how to prepare placed it in the Doufee breast side up. I showed him the old family favorites. It was a fun experience for how to pull the skin back and season the breast un- Cody and me, and something I highly recommend der the skin. It is most important to get great fl avor. you try this winter. It’s something he wants to do The next step was to pour a box of organic chick- again. en stock in the Doufee and set the burner to me- A future chef or food columnist in the making? dium. While waiting for the broth to start boiling, Stay tuned. Until next time, enjoy. he melted a half stick of butter and poured it on top of the chicken, seasoning the skin surface also, and Contact Jim LaRocco at [email protected] set the oven to 400 degrees. As the broth was coming to a boil, Cody cut some carrots to place inside the Doufee. I reminded him to put some broth inside the cavity of the chicken to help keep the breast moist. As broth came to a boil, he placed the lid on, with the burner turned to low. After about 30 minutes, Cody placed the potatoes DINE IN • CARRYDINE OUT •IN FREE • CARRY BANQUET OUT ROOM FOR PARTIES in the preheated oven. Now, we only had to wait DELIVERYLUNCH BUFFET INC L11U AM-2DING PM THE MONDAY BEAC THROUGHH COMM FRIDAYUNITY about another 35 to 40 minutes to eat. 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THE Page 24 January 29, 2015 Stout and Chop Month Westchester Public Library Michigan City’s Shoreline Brewery again will The following programs are available through host Stout and Chop Month in February, unveiling Westchester Public Library: a different small batch stout each Thursday while • Friends of Westchester Public Library raising funds for The Lustgarten Foundation, a Book Sale for Children and Teens from 9 a.m. leader in pancreatic cancer research. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, in the Bertha Wood The stouts will be paired with different small meeting room at Thomas Library, 200 W. Indi- plates. The fi nale is the “Best Facial Chop” contest ana Ave., Chesterton. Saturday, Feb. 28. All contestants will be asked to All books cost 25 cents. Magazines for all ages donate or raise $100 for the entry fee due the day will be sold at 25 cents each. Proceeds from book before judging. The chops will be judged on com- sales are donated to the library and help fund sup- plete chop ability, including length, fullness, style plemental and special programming, such as fi lm and originality. The winner receives a $150 gift series, children’s programs, book discussions and certifi cate from Shoreline, while the runner-up re- staff-recognition events. ceives a $50 gift certifi cate. The entry fee includes a • Knitting Together at the Museum from 1 private buffet and open craft brew party from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, in Westchester Town- to 4 p.m. Feb. 28, during which the Fifth Best Chops ship History Museum, located in the Brown Trophy will be awarded. All others who would like Mansion, 700 W. Porter Ave., Chesterton. to attend the party may do so with a $100 donation. The program is free and open to the public, in- The annual fundraiser has raised thousands in cluding those who crochet or do needlework. donations, with The Lustgarten Foundation using • Bits and Bytes series, “Intro to Android funds to advance medical research toward the treat- Class,” from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, and 1 ment, prevention and cure of pancreatic cancer. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, in the Serials/Au- Other ways the public can contribute to pancreatic tomation Department at Thomas Library. cancer research at Shoreline Brewery is to purchase The class is free. Visit or call the Serials Depart- “chops” to display on the walls with personal mes- ment at (219) 926-7696, Ext. 1125, to make a reser- sages written inside. Those chops can be displayed vation, or visit www.wpl.lib.in.us/. Click on the Bits with $1, $2 or $5 donations. and Bytes link. • Sprinkles and Glitter Galore from 4 to 5 p.m. (young adults in grades 6-12) and 5 to 6 p.m. (adults 18 and older) Thursday, Feb. 12, at Westchester Public Library Service Center, 100 W. Indiana Ave., Chesterton. Make valentines or anti-valentines, decorate cupcakes and get reading recommendations. Regis- tration is required. Stop by the reference desk at Thomas Library or call (219) 926-7696. Brandon Parsons, the 2013 and 2014 Stout and Chop City Warns of Shelf Ice Dangers champion. The Michigan City Parks & Recreation Depart- To enter the Best Chop contest, visit Shoreline ment is warning the public about the dangers of and fi ll out an entry form by Feb. 27 with the entry shelf ice. fee and donations. Lightweight and with air pockets, shelf ice was Call Shoreline Brewery at (219) 879-4677 or visit pushed onto and near the beach by wind and wave www.shorelinebrewery.com for more information. action, forming an attractive shoreline with deadly, Visit www.lustgarten.org to learn about The Lust- invisible holes. garten Foundation. The brewery is located at 208 That’s why people are warned not to walk on Wabash St. shelf ice and stay clear of the lighthouse pier. A per- son applying even a small amount of weight on shelf ice can easily fall through and into frigid water that Ted Perzanowski, M.Div., B.A. can kill. For anyone who falls through, hypothermia will quickly set in, and survival is unlikely. Because 219.879.9155 Michigan City the ice layers constantly shift, a person may not fi nd inc 312.938.9155 Chicago the hole in which he/she fell through to try and get www.talktotedinc.com out. Also, the lighthouse pier is ice covered, which An effective alternative to [email protected] can lead to people slipping and falling off the pier. counseling and psychotherapy for Anyone with questions should call parks superin- individuals, couples, and families tendent Jeremy Kienitz at (219) 873-1506. THE January 29, 2015 Page 25 Westchester Library Kids Programs Westchester Public Library will continue several of its popular children’s programs this winter. The programs are for different ages and held at different times to meet the needs of families with Jan. 20, 2015 young children. They are held at Thomas Library, TEAM STANDING WON LOST 200 W. Indiana Ave., Chesterton, and Hageman Li- 1. Striking Beauties 10 2 brary, 100 Francis St., Porter. 2. Gutter Golfers 9 3 The offerings include: 3. Wrecking Balls 8 4 • “Play Date,” unstructured playtime for newborns to 12-month-olds (siblings are welcome) and their HIGH INDIVIDUAL GAMES SCORE parent or caregiver. Times are 9:30 and 10:30 1. Jill Mellen 185 a.m. Tuesdays at Hageman Library. 1. Sue Luegers 185 • “Block Party,” special time for children 2 to 5 at 11 2. Liz Lutterbach 157 a.m. Wednesdays at Hageman Library. The pro- 3. Barb McCorkel 156 gram begins with a story and music, then attend- 4. Tina Sonderby 155 ees build with blocks. Materials are supplied. No 5. Ann Klosinski 154 registration is necessary. • “Tickle Tales,” a hands-on introduction to books THREE STRIKES IN A ROW and the library for children 9 months old to 2, and Nancy Kubath and Jill Mellen their parent or caregiver, at 11 a.m. Tuesdays at Hageman and 10 a.m. Wednesdays at Thomas SPLITS Library. Space is limited, so pre-registration is 1. Ann Klosinski 5-10, 1-3-10 required. Parents are asked to register at the 2. Diana Holt 5-7 branch where their children will attend. 3. Mary Lou McFadden 3-10 • “Wiggles & Giggles,” storytime for children 2-3 4. Nancy Kubath 3-10 (2) and their parent or caregiver at 10 a.m. Thurs- days and Fridays at Thomas Library. Interaction between caretaker and child includes book shar- ing and singing along with Grandma Frankie. • “Stories and Kicks for 4, 5 and 6,” a storytime program at Thomas Library at 10 a.m. Tuesdays. Children join Miss Pat for stories, songs, pretend- ing, dancing and crafts. Call Thomas Library at (219) 926-7696 or Hage- man Library at (219) 926-9080 for more information.
Pizza Wars Michigan Last year, Northern Indiana Tourism Develop- ment Commission, along with Visit Michigan City 7E[]IV ,EVFIVX La Porte, selected the region’s top burger restau- 0EOIWMHI rants to battle it out for the title of northern Indi- 9RMSR4MIV 2I[&YJJEPS 8LVII3EOW ana’s best burger. +VERH&IEGL After 60,000 votes were cast, the La Porte Coun- 1MGLMERE ty winner was Shoreline Brewery & Restaurant, Recreation, with South Bend’s The View Tavern being crowned 6)0%<%8-32 Romance champion. 83734,-78-'%8)( Now, NITDC will present Pizza Wars. This spring, Quirky )28)68%-21)28 Nightlife 56 of the top locally owned pizza restaurants will go head to head to fi nd the region’s best pizza. The Tasty Dining *36):)6=4%0%8) restaurants have yet to be selected. Details will be %;%6(;-22-2+ announced soon. 03'%0Wines, Beers & Spirits NITDC consists of seven counties: Porter, La Porte, Marshall, St Joseph, Elkhart, LaGrange and Kosciusko. Each will have eight restaurants com- peting to be voted best pizza in their own county. +VIEX8S[RW3RI+VIEX0EOI The subsequent winners will compete against each [[[ZMWMXLEVFSVGSYRXV]SVK other to crown northern Indiana’s best pizza. THE Page 26 January 29, 2015 Scholastic Art Awards Stress Reduction Course Twelve students from La Porte County schools Patrecia Lenore will teach an eight-week Stress are among those recognized in South Bend Museum Reduction Course from 6:30 to 8 p.m. EST Wednes- of Art’s Scholastic Art Awards Exhibition 2015. days starting Feb. 4 at Dancing Feet Yoga, 19135 The show runs Jan. 31 through Feb. 28 in the U.S. 12, New Buffalo, Mich. Warner and Jerome J. Crowley Community Galler- The program is modeled on the successful Mind- ies. Students in seventh through 12th grade submit- fulness Based Stress Reduction Course, which has ted digital images viewed by more than 50 jurors. been heavily researched regarding the positive link Local students honored are: between meditation and stress reduction. Students Michigan City High School learn simple, mindful meditation practices, gentle • Jose Haro – Honorable Mention. yoga and stretching exercises, as well as group dia- • Rachael Hennessey – Gold Key. logue, inquiry and support for integrating stress- New Prairie High School reducing exercises into daily life. • MacKenzie Denton – Silver Key. Lenore has taught MBSR for 16 years, six years • Monica Humphrey – Silver Key. of which were at Barnard College in New York City. • Laney King – Gold Key. Since moving to Northwest Indiana, she has been • Quinn Morehouse – Honorable Mention. teaching MBSR and stress reduction courses mod- • Meaghan Sloderbeck – Honorable Mention. eled after it at Dancing Feet Yoga. New Prairie Middle School A free introductory session is from 1 to 2 p.m. • Elijah Bradbury – Gold Key. EST Saturday, Jan. 31. Visit www.dancingfeetyoga. • Joel Kelley – Honorable Mention. com or call (269) 469-1966 for more information. • Libby McLaughlin – Honorable Mention. • Sydney Meyers – Honorable Mention. Renaissance Academy Arctic Winter Reading Program • Jude Nelson – Silver Key. A “Meet Me in the Gallery” opening reception is La Porte County Public Library and all its branch- from 5:30 to 9 p.m. EST Friday, Feb. 6, in the War- es will present the Arctic Winter Reading Program ner Gallery. The awards ceremony is Sunday, Feb. on Feb. 1 through March 1. 8, in Bendix Theatre at The Century Center, 120 S. Kindergarten through fi fth-grade students will St. Joseph St., South Bend. Junior-high school stu- complete activities and games and attend programs. dents will be honored at 1:30 p.m. and senior-high Preschool-ago children and their parents can pick students at 2:30 p.m., both Eastern time. up an activity calendar, complete 14 activities and Call (574) 235-9102 or visit www.southbendart. return them to their nearest library location. Each org/ for more information. child will choose a book for a prize and be entered to win a grand-prize package. Guided Ski Tour Visit www.laportelibrary.org or follow the library on facebook, Instagram or Twitter @lpcpls #mylpli- A guided ski tour is at 2 p.m. EST Saturday, Jan. brary for more information. 31, at Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Road, Benton Harbor, Mich. The fee is $5. Call (269) 927-4832 to register.
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Stroller, Baby and You In “Galaxies, Stars, Planets,” Wiseman will pres- Aimed at toddlers and preschoolers, programs in- ent the latest discoveries, including planets by the clude music, dance, storytelling and a hike (weather thousands outside the solar system, and an expand- permitting). ing universe being pushed apart by a force only The free program is from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, vaguely understood as dark energy. In “The Hubble Feb. 2 and 9, March 2, 16 and 30, and April 6, 13 Space Telescope,” she will present an overview that and 27 at Red Mill County Park. Call at least one includes key scientifi c advancements and unexpect- week in advance to register. ed discoveries the telescope has enabled. Wiseman received her doctorate in astronomy Parent & Child Discovery Days from Harvard University. She is a senior astrophys- The program includes arts and crafts, games and icist at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, snacks. All activities are related to the topic. Pro- where she serves as senior project scientist for the grams are appropriate for children 3 to 8, with an Hubble Space Telescope. She studies star-forming adult required to participate. regions of the galaxy using radio, optical and infra- Programs are from 6 to 7:15 p.m. at Red Mill red telescopes, with a particular interest in molecu- County Park. The cost is $5 per child/per program. lar cloud cores, protostars and outfl ows. Pre-registration and payment are required at least Contact Kristen Knoerzer at (219) 464-6270 or one week in advance or until full, whichever comes [email protected] for more information. fi rst. The lineup is: • Feb. 11 — “Oh Deer.” Polka Mass • March 11 — “Insect Insight.” • April 1 — “Turtle Talk.” A special “Polka Mass” will be celebrated from 5 • April 15 — “Spring Has Sprung.” to 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, 1501 Washington St. Senior Lifestyles The Polish platter dinner includes Polish sau- Join the free 55+ Club, a social club designed for sage, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, adults 55 and older to learn and explore various chicken and noodles, cheese pierogis, golabki, bread types of nature. Free coffee is served to participants. and butter, paczki and coffee. The group meets from 9 to 10 a.m. at Luhr Coun- Steve Kowalczyk will provide music, and the Pol- ty Park Nature Center, 3178 S. County Road 150 ish folk-dance company Wesoly Lud will perform. West, La Porte. Call at least one week in advance to Tickets are $15 for adults and $7.50 for children register. The schedule is: 12 and younger. • March 4 — “Sleep Disorders and Their Effects on Your Health” with Mindi Whittacker. • April 1 — “Heart Disease Risk Factors — Know Your Numbers” with cardiovascular nurse navi- • COMPLETE • NEW gator Nancy Blossom. REMODELING CONSTRUCTION • May 6 — “Gardening” with Sacha Burns of Sunk- issed Organics. • ROOM • 4 SEASON ADDITIONS ROOMS Spa Day at the Park The free event that highlights information, sam- • SIDING • CONCRETE ple services and/or products is from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 14, at Red Mill’s Pat Smith Hall. • DECKS 219-861-6341 • MASONRY www.hullingsconstruction.com The fi rst 50 present receive a goodie bag. Vendors will present everything from aromatherapy and • GARAGES • FLOORING facials to massages and make-at-home spa treat- ments. Those interested in being a vendor should contact Laura Moyer at (219) 324-5855. THE January 29, 2015 Page 29 “Indiana Disasters” Exhibit The La Porte County Historical Society Museum, PPOSH!OSH! 2405 Indiana Ave., will host the Indiana Historical Upscale Consignment Boutique Society Traveling Exhibit “Indiana Disasters” in 109 N. Barton Street February. New Buffalo, MI 49117 In Indiana, extreme weather such as fl oods, tor- (Located across from Brewster’s Cafe) nadoes, blizzards and drought persist. The way hu- 269-469-0505 mans interact with their environment also leaves CLOSED MONDAY & TUESDAY them vulnerable to disasters, causing accidents such OPEN WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY, 12-5PM as fi res, crashes, spills and explosions. Disasters of all kinds — biological, violent or bizarre events such [email protected]@poshnewbuffalo.com as epidemics, bombs and squirrel migrations — are remembered in local communities. Your Good Clothes Deserve PPOSH!OSH! In the exhibit, photos from various IHS collec- Skip the mall and come to PPOSH!OSH! tions and institutions capture Indiana catastro- for one-of-a-kind shopping! phes, while newspaper headlines, illustrations and HHappyappy aandnd HHealthyealthy 22015015 toto all.all. survivor accounts show how Hoosiers persevere in the face of disaster. TTiredired ooff yyourour wwinterinter wwear?ear? In conjunction with the exhibit, La Porte County VVisitisit PPOSH!OSH! fforor aann aadditionaldditional ppieceiece oror twotwo ttoo pperkerk upup youryour wardrobe.wardrobe. Historian Fern Eddy Schultz will present a display TTakingaking sselectelect winterwinter itemsitems throughthrough of “La Porte County Disasters.” It will include the FFebruary.ebruary. SSpringpring isis creepingcreeping in.in. following categories: fi re, crime, fl ooding, tornadoes/ WWe’ree’re sstylin’!tylin’! twisters, train wrecks and snow. Taking winter consignments: Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday please call for appointment. through Saturday. Visit www.laportecountyhistory. org or call (219) 324-6767 for more information. Come See Us!
Montessori Nights The charter school Renaissance Academy, 4093 W. U.S. 20, La Porte, will hold “Montessori Nights,” kindergarten roundup for those submitting applica- tions now being accepted through February for the 2015-2016 school year. All grades will participate in “Montessori Nights,” each held from 6 to 7 p.m., and feature students be- ing a teacher and presenting their chosen classroom HEALTH & work. The schedule is: WELLNESS • Kindergarten, grades seven and eight on Wednes- day, Jan. 28, and Thursday, Feb. 5. RIGHT IN YOUR • Grades one through three on Tuesday, Jan. 27, and Wednesday, Feb. 4. NEIGHBORHOOD! • Grades four through six on Thursday, Jan. 29, and Tuesday, Feb. 3. We offer personal training and Call (219) 878-8711, email [email protected] or group exercise classes including visit www.rschool.net to register or for additional Yoga, Pilates, and more! information. Stop in for a visit today!
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(219) 879-0088 FAX (219) 879-8070 the Beacher Business Printers THE January 29, 2015 Page 35 PNC Community Engagement Honored Indiana Dunes State Park Purdue University-North Central has been rec- The following programs are offered through Indi- ognized by the Carnegie Foundation for its ongoing ana Dunes State Park: commitment to community engagement. Saturday, Jan. 31 The foundation announced 240 institutions re- • 2 p.m. — Snowshoe Shuffl e. ceived the 2015 Community Engagement Classi- Meet a park interpreter in the Nature Center for fi cation, an honor PNC earned in 2010 alongside an introduction to the mode of winter transporta- 121 other institutions, bringing the total number of tion, then take a short walk through the woods. A Community Engaged institutions to 361. short hike will be offered if there isn’t enough snow. The foundation has offered the distinction since • 2 p.m. — Dunes Birding: Crash Course. 2006. It honors institutions where teaching, learn- Join State Park Interpreter Brad Bumgardner ing and scholarship engage faculty, students and for a three-hour introduction to birding, including: community in mutually benefi cial and respectful the history of ornithology; common dune birds; bird collaboration. PNC was recognized for addressing banding; and leading bird walks. Meet at the Na- community-identifi ed needs, deepening students’ ture Center auditorium. The cost is $10. Registra- civic and academic learning, enhancing community tion is required by calling (219) 926-1390. well-being and enriching the institution. Sunday, Feb. 1 “Most of our faculty, students and staff have at • 10 a.m. — Feed the Birds. some point been involved in some way,” PNC Chan- Join a naturalist outside the Nature Center for cellor Jim Dworkin said. “Our activities range from the daily feeding. Get close views of chickadees, car- individual volunteer events to class or group under- dinals and woodpeckers. takings and campus-wide events.” • 10 a.m. — Winter Beach Walk. PNC is among 15 Indiana institutions earning Meet a naturalist to explore recent storm dam- the Community Engagement Classifi cation: An- age and possible ice-shelf formations. Visitors hike derson University; Ball State University; Butler down the beach and back during the 45-minute University; Indiana State University; Indiana Uni- stroll. Meet at the beach pavilion. versity-Bloomington; Indiana University-Purdue Indiana Dunes State Park is at 1600 N. County University Fort Wayne; Indiana University-Purdue Road 25 East (the north end of Indiana 49), Chester- University-Indianapolis; Marian University; Pur- ton. Call (219) 926-1390 for more information. due University-West Lafayette; Saint Mary’s Col- lege; Taylor University; University of Indianapolis; Giving Furniture New Life Since 1939 University of Notre Dame and University of South- ern Indiana. Fernwood Botanical Garden The following programs are available through Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve, ––– INC ––– 13988 Range Line Road, Niles, Mich.: Refinish • Upholster • Restore • Brandywine/Niles/Buchanan High School Guaranteed Craftsmanship Exhibit from Jan. 30-March 1. Pick-Up & Delivery in IL, IN, MI Awards go to the best in several categories and 219-872-1700 4980 W. Hwy 20 • In “The Pines” • Michigan City, IN 46360 age groups. A meet-the-artists reception is from 1 to www.furniturewerks.com 3 p.m. EST Sunday, Feb. 1. • Groundhog’s Day Snowshoe Hike from 1 to 2:30 p.m. EST Sunday, Feb. 1. Look for signs of winter life in the nature pre- 1260 E. Michigan Blvd. serve. Take snowshoes and dress appropriately for De Vries Tire Co. Michigan City, IN the weather. The cost is $10, or $8 members. Call (269) 695-6491 or visit www.fernwoodbotani- Serving the Michigan City Area since 1968 219 874-4261 cal.org for more information. Firestone Tires
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Charming Billy by Alice McDer- ation came up, but that was many years mott (a Picador Modern Classic paper- before Maeve, who lived through Billy’s back, $16), winner of the 1998 National troubles and stood by his side through Book Award it all. I remember such gatherings in To begin with, Billy was dead. my own Polish-American community. In a Bronx cemetery on a drizzly, rainy Neighbors and friends bring food to the day, mourners gathered to pay their re- house, the women gather in the kitch- spects, and go through the motions of a en, set up the table and fuss over the funeral service for their departed friend, widow, while the men gather in the liv- Billy Lynch. Funerals, after all, are for ing room to smoke, drink and remember the living, to recognize the fragility of life their friend. Relationships between these on Earth and support the family of the men and Billy are revealed through their deceased. conversations, showing a good man who After the service, mourners put away couldn’t control his drinking or forget the their large black umbrellas and followed Maeve, fi rst love of his life. the widow, to a quiet restaurant tucked away on a It’s a fascinating portrait of a time, a community street not far from the cemetery. and a troubled man. Maeve sat at the head of the table next to Dennis, Like many of his kind, Billy tried numerous times Billy’s cousin and best friend. Quiet conversations to stop drinking. He joined Alcoholics Anonymous soon began around the table, fi rst about the service, (many times), made promises to himself, even went the priest and the weather. Then, reminiscing about to Ireland to “take the pledge,” all to no avail. Many Billy started. were the nights Maeve would call Dennis to help “Do you remember when...?” her pick Billy off the fl oor and get him to bed. “How about the time...?” Over the course of the evening, the story alter- But no one saw the irony in sipping alcoholic nates between Billy’s return from World War II and drinks that also caused Billy’s untimely death. Yes, the day of his funeral. Billy was an alcoholic. Among his Irish-American What makes this story so special is the amazing family and friends were many alcoholics and those way McDermott shows an understanding of the ex- who drank a wee too much, but Billy seemed des- periences and diffi culties of young men returning tined to have alcohol become the defi ning measure from war, as well as the changing lifestyles of those of his life. post-war years. Why did alcohol ultimately destroy Billy? Was it As cousin Dan Lynch says after the funeral, “It’s in his DNA? Or did it start when the love of his life, just that on a day like this, you fi nd yourself look- Eva, returned to Ireland and died there of pneu- ing at everything. In a new light, if you know what I monia? That was the story Dennis told Billy after mean. You want to make some sense of it all.” talking to Eva’s sister, a nanny for a rich Manhat- Don’t we all? tan family. Years later, however, during a trip to Ire- Elle magazine wrote: “There’s no one like Alice land, Billy discovered Eva was very much alive and McDermott for catching the ebullient particulars of married with children. So, did the drinking start the Irish-American sensibility...her touch is light as when he thought his love was dead? Or did it esca- a feather, her perceptions purely accurate.” late when he learned his best friend and cousin lied McDermott is the author of seven other novels, to him about her? three of which were fi nalists for the Pulitzer Prize. After the service and dinner, some gathered at She is the Richard A. Macksey Professor for Distin- Maeve’s house, bringing food and quiet advice, again guished Teaching in the Humanities at Johns Hop- remembering the kind Billy, the poet Billy, the best kins University. friend anyone could ask for. Of course, the Eva situ- Till next time, happy reading!
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