“Stories of Christmas” Come Alive at the Barker Mansion by Paula Mchugh Visiting the Barker Mansion at Any Time of Year Is a Treat

Volume 18, Number 49 Thursday, December 12, 2002 “Stories of Christmas” Come Alive at the Barker Mansion by Paula McHugh Visiting the Barker Mansion at any time of year is a treat. At Christmas time, a visit to the jewel of Michigan City is a visual feast. Planning a tour of the majestic landmark at 8th and Washington should be on everyone’s must-do list, especially at this time of year. This year’s holiday theme, “The Stories of Christmas,” is the result of months of brainstorming among Director Cecilia Zubler and staff— Mary Kintzele, Elke Zimmerman, Terry Pabon, and Ann Jankowski. It’s a process Barker Mansion staff has repeat- ed for more than a dozen years: discovering new ways to use, reuse, and display the exquisite holiday trimmings among selected rooms in the 35-room mansion. This year, visitors are treated to a view of rooms decorated to portray classic Christmas stories new and old: Little Women, The Nutcracker, A Visit From St. Nicholas, “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”, A Christmas Carol, “The Christmas Dinner,” “The Gingerbread Man,” The Gift of the Magi, The Legend of the Poinsettia, A Cup of Christmas Tea, The Polar Express, and How the Grinch Stole Christmas “It’s a big undertaking,” Cecilia admits, adding that each staff member takes charge of carrying out the year’s theme in one or more of 15 rooms. This year, for example, Cecilia decorated “The Nutcracker;” Mary, “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”, and “Little Women;” Ann, the Cratchit home; Elke, Scrooge’s bed chamber from “A Christmas Carol”, and the “The Polar Express” foyer; and Terry, “The Gift of the Magi.” Other contributors to the labor-of-love-intensive effort included the AAUW Antiques Study Group, which transformed the kitchen into “The Gingerbread Man” theme; the Women’s Study Club, which decorated the French bedroom for “A Visit from St. Nicholas; Darlene Murphy, who set up “A Cup of Christmas Tea;” and the Children’s International Summer Village, which decorated “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” “It’s fun to do. We are like a bunch of kids (preparing the displays),” Cecilia said. Staff receives help from community groups by way of donations of time and money, Cecilia explained. The Monday Musicale provides music during the weekend viewings, and docent help comes from members of the Barker Mansion Guild. Cecilia, who admitted that she is already mulling ideas for next year’s display, said that preparations for the annual holiday event begin around Halloween. That is when members of the National Honor Society from Michigan City High School come over A dream comes true for a little boy whom Santa grants the to the mansion to set up the Christmas trees. After the last tour honor of receiving the first gift at Christmas. The story of on January 15th, the students will be back to take down the trees. “The Polar Express” greets you as you enter the foyer of the Barker Mansion. Barker Mansion Continued on Page 2 Page 2 December 12, 2002

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Barker Mansion Continued from Page 1 In the library, “Little Women” Meg, Jo, Beth, and Fifteen Rooms of Stories to Enjoy Amy have awakened on Christmas morning to find “Many many hours go into the planning and set- that each has received a copy of Pilgrim’s Progress. up,” Cecilia said, adding that the house, a treasure Their neighbor, Mr. Lawrence, has given each of the itself, is a community gift whose tours try to include girls of modest means a bouquet of roses, which sit educational value and enlightening information. The on a table set for a bounteous Christmas tea. The tea- Barker Mansion’s “Stories of Christmas” is expecting cakes and ice cream, in reality crafted by Mary around 1500 schoolchildren to tour the holiday exhib- Kintzele of Styrofoam and frosting, will make your it. Last year, approximately 5,000 adults and children mouth water. Around the room, ropes of evergreens visited the crown jewel of Michigan City over the are embellished with dried hydrangeas from the holiday season. At a bargain admission price of $4 for mansion’s outdoor garden. adults and #2 for children, who can pass up the opportunity to explore this treasured masterpiece of elegance and finery? Not even an Ebenezer Scrooge would balk. The Beacher received a sneak peek of the displays and brought back photos for you to get a glimpse of what we saw. But mind you, the black and white photos cannot do justice to what is waiting for you when you visit. Nor could we take pictures of all the festooning and whimsy that you’ll discover when you visit. Your first encounter with your storybook visit begins in the foyer, where you will see the “Polar Express” exhibit. The one lucky little boy out of all on Santa’s list is amazed to be told that he has been chosen to receive the very first gift of Christmas. Here in the foyer, you’ll begin your silvery, sparkly journey A not-quite-put-together-yet Sugarplum Fairy stands beside the daintily through the seasonal wonderland with this Caldecott decorated tree in the drawing room, which features scenes from Award-winning story. “The Nutcracker.” Staff was working to put the final touches on this exhibit before the doors open for public display.

A frail Beth is delighted with her gifts—a copy of Pilgrim’s Progress and a bouquet of roses from the neighbor. Amy, Jo and Meg, the other “Little Women,” also delight in their new book and bouquet.

Clara and her feisty little brother Fritz stand near a table set for tea in the drawing room. Most visitors will recognize the scenes from “The Nutcracker.” December 12, 2002 Page 3

Enter the drawing room and witness the world of “The Nutcracker,” where the SugarPlum Fairy stands Open ‘til 6 p.m. near a tree filled with objects familiar with the story Evenings or ballet. Clara has wrapped her nutcracker gift that brother Fritz has broken.

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Barker Mansion Continued from Page 3 And visitors will be introduced to the staff’s extra- ordinarily handsome new mannequin, which is dressed as the Squire of the manner. The 6-foot tall mannequin, the staff tells us, resembles Mary’s son, Adam. More mouthwatering delights appear in the The young nephew kitchen.The ladies of the AAUW have prepared the visits his frail and crippled aunt for “A kitchen for a day of baking, reflecting the folk tale of Cup of Christmas “The Gingerbread Man.” Tea.” Reluctant to visit his aunt after she suffered a stroke, the young man finds that his visit rekindles fond memories of Christmases past.

A ghostly presence times three awaits you in the Barker’s master bedroom, where Scrooge cowers under the covers. A dickens of a scary Christmas Future stands with his counterparts, Christmas Past and Present, and Jacob Marley makes a ghoulish The Squire of the manor overlooks the Christmas Dinner in the appearance or two, also. In the adjoining sitting mansion’s dining room. This strikingly handsome mannequin is the newest addition to the two dozen or so lifelike figures room, Tiny Tim and his family celebrate a feast used by mansion staff. Cecilia and staff agree that the beside a crackling fire, with a transformed Ebenezer Squire very much resembles Mary Kintzele’s son, Adam. presenting gifts to all.

A frightening spirit of Christmas future haunts Ebenezer Scrooge as he tries to bury himself under the covers in the master bedroom.

The AAUW Antiques Study Group assembled the kitchen display for “The Gingerbread Man” folk legend. Stories Old and New On the second floor, Pa in his cap stands at the window watching Santa and his sleigh fly out of sight, and in a corner of the French room a tiny mouse appears to be taking a long winter’s snooze—er, nap. There is no mistaking the “Visit from St. Nicholas.” In the adjoining Paris room, a young man relives childhood Christmases past as he visits his aged and infirm great Tiny Tim and the entire aunt for “A Cup of Christmas Tea.” On through the Cratchit family welcome a bathroom, “The Legend of the Poinsettia” comes to life. transformed Scrooge to their Lucinda’s former green weeds have transformed, home on Christmas morning. (Ebenezer is in the doorway, miraculously into La Flor de Navidad (Christmas but cannot be seen clearly in flower). this photo). December 12, 2002 Page 5

A portion of the Barker’s servant quarters depicts the cold water flat occupied by James and Della Dillingham Young, protagonists of “The Gift of the Magi.” The husband and wife have given up what they have held dear in order to buy a present for the beloved. Della had her long, flowing curls cut to earn enough to buy Jim a watch fob. Down the hall, a mini New York City’s Broadway opens to the hair products shop where Della sold her locks. The Ballroom’s New Custom-Made Display Cases Cecilia told us that although the same two dozen or so mannequins are used each year, the lifelike figures change appearance from year to year with the help of wigs. Cecilia said she found a boxload of wigs at a garage sale some time ago, which she described as a bonan- Gift of the Magi, a book by O Henry, is represented za find. In addition to costume changes, the wigs in one of the servant’s quarters. help define individual personas for the themed holiday tour. As you walk up the stairs to the third floor, you’ll see Santa with his back to you and Rudolph beside him awaiting the big night’s ride. In the ballroom, you’ll have a chance to see many of the Barker families treasured items laid out in the new custom-made display cases generously donated by The Barker Welfare Foundation. In a corner is a turn-of-the-century feather tree with antique Christmas tree ornaments. In the adjacent classroom, youngsters will readily recognize the green-faced Grinch, who is tearing off the decorations from the tree. Your tour through the many rooms will have reminded you of many of your favorite Christmas stories, and hopefully will spark your interest in reading the more unfamiliar books that are represented The “Grinch Who Stole Christmas” is doing his nasty work of pulling the decorations off the Christmas tree in the teacher’s room off the ballroom. in the displays. And you may likely discover new The display was set up by students from and the Children’s International ways to put your own holiday decorations on display Summer Village. Mary Kintzele used colored frosting to paint the after you’ve seen how the staff has added their cre- Grinch’s green face. ative touch to the stars and glass globes and sugarplums Barker Mansion and oh, so many other glittery and sparkly objects. Continued on Page 6

Staff director Cecilia Zubler says that many, many Barker Mansion staffers Terry Pabon, Elke Zimmerman, Ann Jankowski, Cecilia Zubler, hours of planning and decorating go into the and Mary Kintzele welcome you to “The Stories of Christmas.” annual Christmas at Barker exhibit. Page 6 December 12, 2002

Barker Mansion Continued from Page 5 Stop at the Gift Gallery, Too Not to be forgotten before bidding farewell is a visit to the Gift Gallery located by the staff office. Reflecting the summertime tea luncheons in the rose garden, it befits the gift shop to be stocked with a wonderful array of tea-related products at very reasonable prices. Teapots for brewing, and miniature china pots for hanging on your tree; colorful paper cornu- copias, a Barker Mansion guidebook, and a wooden box of Ceylon tea with the Barker Mansion imprint are just some examples of the many gifts you can purchase for yourself or for giving. Although the upper floors remain inaccessible to wheelchairs, the grand staircase now has a handrail Not to be forgotten is a visit to the Gift Gallery located by the staff along the wall, and there is a handicapped entrance office. Reflecting the summertime tea luncheons in the rose gar- ramp at the rear of the mansion for those who require den, it befits the gift shop to be stocked with a wonderful array of it. tea-related products at very reasonable prices. Wooden boxes of Ceylon tea bear the imprint of the Barker Mansion, making Finally, here are the other things you need to know it a nice memento for any visitor to take home. to plan a delightful and enlightening visit to “The Stories of Christmas.” What & When: Guided Tours, December 23- Where: Barker Mansion, 631 Washington Street January 15 M-F at 10am, 11:30am, and 1pm. What & When: Open House (non-guided tours) Weekends, Noon and 2pm. through December 22 M-F, noon-3pm; Weekends, Noon- Special closings: The mansion will be closed 4pm. December 24, 25, & January 1. What & When: Family Guided Tour, December .Admission: Adults, $4. Youth (18 & under), $2. 15 & 22 ONLY. 5pm. Reservations are limited. Reserve Children (3 and under), free. by phone by calling (219) 873.1520 More information: (219) 873.1520.

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Acting Theatre of Michigan City will present the 13th Annual Christmas Revels on Dec. 13-14, 20-23, in The Acting Theatre, 215 W. 10th Street (across from the Hutchinson Mansion Inn), Michigan City. Revels is an intimate kaleidoscope of music, dance and drama celebrating The Winter Solstice and the entire season. With lighting by Tom Montgomery, the production was created by Denny Shearer and Judith Joseph as a reflection of the simple messages of the season as mythical characters gather at “St. Winter’s Castle” for a renewal of faith. The production, like the cast, is meant to span all ages and all traditions. The Revelers are: Stan Holdcraft (Saint Winter), Judith Joseph (Icethistle), Mary Fridh (Holly Days), Ken Brelsfoard (The November Knight), Rosanne Miller (New Year’s Eve), Doug Moon (Lord Yule), Abigail Wolf (Candle), and Mya Abbott, Madison Chartier, Angelo Guastella and Samantha Weiler as the Advent Children. Technical assistant is provided by Blake Vissing. The ten scenes include a new ver- sion of “The Absolutely Awful Nutcracker,” the traditional “Candlelight Ceremony of Transition,” “The Lord of the Dance,” and a new movement poem Judith Joseph, Madison Chartier and Mya Abbott in Christmas Revels XIII. set to music called “The Channukah Crone Dances; All performances are at 7 p.m. except Sunday at 5 (Di Elter)” which will alternate with the evocative p.m. Admission is $12/adults, $8/children 12 and “Spered Hollvedal pas De Deux.” under, with senior citizen rates available. For more information and reservations, phone 872-4221.

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Three Oaks was once again the hub of cultural ideas in Harbor Country as John Wilson, owner of Grille on Elm, entertained Korean Consul General General Choo Kyu-ho recently. Mr. Choo and Mr. Wilson met to discuss the possibility of an artistic exchange between their two countries. Mr. Wilson’s Lakeside Center for the Arts has hosted artists from around the world, including Russia, China and Poland. The Center is very interested in including Korean artists in this res- idency program. Artists are given living and studio space in which to create a body of work and then exhibit their creations at the Lakeside Gallery. Holiday The idea of including Korea in the exchange program began when Mr. Wilson and Mr. Choo met at the Chinese Birthday Celebration in Chicago. Mr. Wilson, Parties who is organizing the Beijing International Art & Antiques Exposition planned for the fall of 2004, We can accommodate from 10 to 36 expressed interest in having Korean antique dealers in our private dining room. participate in this event. Mr. Choo was very interested Call for more information. in both projects, and he had also heard wonderful things about Harbor Country and expressed his interest in visiting the facilities of the Center. New The Korean Consulate in Chicago services thirteen different midwestern states. At the recent dinner, Year’s Mr. Choo met Gunther and Barbara Jordan, owners of Exacto, Inc. of South Bend, and the benefactors of Eve the IUSB International Center. The Jordans are very involved in supporting international activities, and Now accepting reservations. as part of their support they host Thanksgiving dinner at the International Center. This year there were thirteen Korean students in this contingent. Also at Trattoria Enzo the dinner was Devereux Bowly, owner of Harbor 601 Michigan Avenue, LaPorte, Indiana (located across from the Courthouse) Country’s Lakeside and Gordon Beach Inns. The Lakeside Inn has studios, and the exchange student ☎ ☎ 219 326 8000 would be staying there. Further plans will be solidified when Mr. and Mrs. Wilson visit Consul General Choo’s home in Winnetka in the near future. December 12, 2002 Page 11

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The Michigan City Mainstreet Association, in coop- eration with the LaPorte County Drafthorse Club, will offer horsedrawn wagon rides in Michigan City’s his- Focused on your total satisfaction. toric downtown in December. A part of the Association’s Serving Michiana for over “Yuletide Splendor” celebration, the rides, according 49 years with fine home to President Ed Kis, are a way for Mainstreet mem- furnishings from: bers to thank the families of the community and to provide an opportunity to enjoy the lights and deco- Stickley • Henredon rations in downtown Michigan City. Baker • Hickory Chair The rides will be offered from 6-8:30 p.m. on Friday Lexington and Saturday, Dec. 13-14 and 20-21. In addition to these And more! dates, rides also will be offered after Sunday’s Yuletide Splendor Parade and tree lighting ceremony at We also offer FREE design Library Plaza. services and consultation. The boarding area will be at the corner of 6th and Wabash streets, directly east of the Lighthouse Place Graffis Furniture, Inc. Visitors’ Center and the rides will last for approximately 25 minutes. Other activities along the route are 5517 U.S. 31 South planned during some of the evenings and include South Bend, Indiana 46614-5299 caroling, open houses, and concerts. Riders will receive a flyer indicating special events and offers by 574-291-1660 merchants during the month of December when they Hours: board the wagon. Monday & Wednesday: In addition to the support through the Mainstreet 9:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Association members, Kis expressed thanks to St. Paul Tu esday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday: Lutheran Church, Alliance Bank, Brickstone Bed 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. and Breakfast, and NIPSCO for their support. Opportunities are still open for groups who would On U.S. 31, just like to participate in caroling during the hours of one mile south of ★ the U.S. 20 Bypass. the rides. Groups interested in participating may contact Jeanne Hoyle at 874-4866. December 12, 2002 Page 19

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Director Judy Gregurich was on the other end of the phone, excitedly describing the latest gingerbread house brought to the Chesterton Art Center for the annual Sugarplum Visions Exhibit and Competition. “You’ve got to see this. It’s so exciting! It came from the guys at the prison at Michigan City,” Judy exclaimed. This, indeed, was a new and exciting entry into the Thinking that only one entry yearly exhibit, which Miff Woolsey and I have been was allowed, in charge of since its inception three years ago. We had staff at the no idea that men at the prison made gingerbread hous- prison chose this church to es, but we were to learn from their culinary arts be entered in instructor that the holiday projects have been part of the 2003 the job skills curriculum at Lakeside for the past Chesterton Art Center seven years, thanks to instructor Duane Ormsby. exhibit and competition. It is on display at the gallery, 115 S. Fourth Street, through December 14.

Duane Ormsby, teacher of the culinary arts program at the Indiana State Prison, poses with one of his student’s impres- rated houses into the Chesterton exhibit. So instead, sive gingerbread Duane received a clearance for me to see the prison- creations. ers’ creations and take some photos of the houses on display for prison staff and visitors only. Duane, who earned his degree in education and culinary arts at Purdue North Central, said that his former wife, also a teacher, gave him the inspiration for introducing the gingerbread project to the inmates in his program. “The project teaches responsibility, art and cre- Duane has been an educator at the prison for the ativity, patience, teamwork, competition and a work past 18 years. Before that, Duane had served as head chef at the former Tinker’s Dam restaurant, then moved to the Yacht Club, and the Long Beach Country Club before taking a position at Lakeside School at the Indiana State Prison. Duane found out about the Art Center’s holiday exhibit through Superintendent of Education Helen Gabriel, who handed him a flyer. The entry is a massive church with “stained glass” windows, a pecan-shingled roof, a bell tower topped with an almond-shingled cupola, and three-tiered “flagstone” stairs leading to the double-doored entryway. One of Duane’s 17 students in the culinary arts job-readiness program built the church. What we didn’t know at the time the church was brought in was that another five well-crafted gingerbread houses were sitting on display in the hallway recep- The front view of this double-gabled home illustrates the delicate skill tion area of the prison. And what Duane didn’t know applied when creating the porch rails, gingerbread trim, and icicles on the is that he could have entered all of the candy-deco- eaves. December 12, 2002 Page 21

The fancy ethic,” Duane explained. Students start from scratch, Victorian-like gingerbread trim on measuring and mixing flour with the other ingredi- the eaves is made ents, rolling out and baking the dough, and adding of a lacy-thin layer the decorations. Each of the men in Duane’s pro- of frosting. Just a slight finger touch gram choose from among templates that he provides, would ruin the work but the work and creative touches belong to the stu- put into this trim. dents alone. Duane said that he gets ideas for templates from magazines and from books on gingerbread house constructing and decorating. “I believe we’re doing something constructive (in our program). The men will have job skills when they are out, and they will get out.” Instead of being a tax drain, Duane sees the job skills program as the means to pre- pare the men to be future taxpayers. Duane said that the first time his class created gingerbread houses eight years ago, everyone at the prison was surprised. And amazed at the quality of care and creativity put into each house. “People were amazed. Now visitors can see them. It’s something positive (that the prisoners are doing) to prove their work ethic,” Duane said. Once the gingerbread houses are decorated and com- Another large church and a series of rowhouses with recessed pleted, they are put on display at the visitors’ recep- entryways, bow windows, and other fancy embellishments. tion area, Duane explained. The men who created the works of art will not see them again, but will have the opportunity to purchase a photo taken by the prison’s staff photographer. “The men pay a dollar for the photo and can send them home to family members to show what they have accomplished.” Duane said that his classroom gingerbread project encompasses six hours of work a day for three weeks. During that time, many of his students take time to add intricate detailing to their creations. Several of the houses on display at the prison this year have delicate Victorian gingerbread trim along roof eaves, for example. Paladin windows, bow windows, porch rails, and other embellishments show off the scope of individual projects. In addition to a cottage, an A-frame, and two churches, one inspired student in Duane’s class This A-frame has a shredded wheat roof and three delicate created a series of 3 attached rowhouses, each with and intricate window balconies. a recessed porch and an oval window gracing the front door. “The men in my class can be very competitive,” Duane said. They will look at other students’ projects to see how theirs measures up, the teacher explained, adding that seeing what the others in the class are doing gives a student a competitive urge. When the visitor display of the men’s creative houses is over, Duane said that some of prison cler- ical staff get to draw for a chance to take one of the creations home. All of the gingerbread houses are finally given away to staff. After they are displayed at the prison and then taken home by lucky prison staff members, the artistic work of the men in the gingerbread project will even- tually be thrown away, Duane said. This modest cottage makes use of gumdrops, peppermint and Necco wafers, and like the others, is laid out on a board What a shame they cannot be kept forever. But then, covered with a thicker frosting mix. photos will have to do. Page 22 December 12, 2002 Australia Next Flying Carpet Destination ary Jewe Visit the land down rdin lry S under, Australia, with O to Bob DeLoss at the next o Creative Hands re travelogue program on N Thurs., Dec. 12, at 7:30 Since 1987 p.m., in the Elston School Theatre. Australia is the world’s oldest, flattest and driest ••• ••• continent and the only DIAMOND This one which is a country. Equal to the lower 48 JEWELRY Christmas Dazzle Them United States in area, it SALE was the last inhabited with a Gift continent to be discov- Bob DeLoss will speak on Australia. ••• From ered. Major cities, unusual animals and unique geologic features are highlighted. “Come In Creative Visit to Ayers Rock, Olga Mountains and the Great & Hands Barrier Reef. Farming operations, mining and rodeos are also a part of this extensive exploration of the land Browse” ••• down under. Holiday Hours: Bob DeLoss is a former broadcaster whose travel 1722 Franklin St., Mon. 12-7, films have given him the title “naturalist adventur- Michigan City Gifts Tues.-Fri. 10-7, er extra ordinary.” (219) 879-6100 Under Sat. 10-5 Individual tickets are available at the door for $5. $10.00

Cat Society Holiday Open House The Independent Cat Society will host its annual Holiday Open House at the shelter on Sat., Dec. 14, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sun., Dec. 15, 1-5 p.m. The open house will feature cats and kittens for adoption, catnip toys and sleeping mats for sale, Christmas crafts, refreshments, a holiday bake sale, gift basket raffles, and raffle tickets for the 2003 Las Vegas trip. All proceeds from the open house will benefit homeless cats and kittens of the ICS shelter. Donations are always appreciated. The ICS is a not-for-profit, no-kill Spring Classes shelter. It is located on Route 6 and the LaPorte/Porter begin County Line Road in Westville (about 6 miles east of Monday, January 13 Route 49; phone them at 219/785-4936.

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U.S. Coast Guard Lt. Cmdr. Anthony Popiel takes a last look at Motor Life Boat No. 44382 after the 44-foot craft is retired from Coast Guard service. (Keefe photo)

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It is the new Federal style, Charlestown is a mecca for architectural historians known down here as “war of northern aggression.”) since the Georgian style went out of fashion after the and Civil War buffs (known down here as “war Neither thoughts of war nor architecture can escape colonists gained their independence. between the states.”) A row of antebellum mansions the visitor. A columnist from the Charleston City Paper, Any number of war stories fill the streets and the faces the harbor, and right out front a row of cannons writing his Thanksgiving column, stated that houses of Charleston. One attic has a cannonball still faces Fort Sumter, where the Civil War allegedly “Southerners do love war. No one has satisfactorily lodged in its flooring, because it was too heavy to move began. Never mind that the cannons are actually left- explained the South’s devotion to all things military, out and now is part of the mystique. Another home overs from the Spanish-American War. The effect is but there is no denying that it is a deep and ancient has large chimneys which reportedly concealed the the same, pitting weapons of destruction against strain of the Southern character.” Hessians, King George’s mercenaries, who wanted to structures that deserve another century of admira- The columnist, Will Moredock, goes on to cite the stay in Charleston after the war ended. So the story tion. disproportionate number of southerners in military goes. ranks, the existence of The Citadel, “The Military College Some homes are proudly recognized for the military of South Carolina,” and takes his argument clear feats of their owners — such as John Rutledge, who back to 1835, when Alexis de Tocqueville declared that at one time was president of the Republic of South white Southerners were “passionately fond of hunt- The impressive Brewton house occupies a much larger lot than most Carolina. As its president, he was also commander- Charleston houses. It was selected as a residence by the commanding ing and war.” officers of enemy troops, during the Revolution and the Civil War. This in-chief of its armies, and fended off an attack by the Southerners are also passionately fond of their distinction may have spared the building from damage. British armies. This triumph took place on Sullivan’s architecture, and the military folks who occupied modated General Cornwallis’ and Clinton’s junior island, where the fledgling Carolina troops had hasti- the city for one reason or another have shared this sen- officers, from 1780 to 1782. The house had been ly erected barricades of palmetto trees packed with timent. The High Georgian home owned for eight gen- built by John Fullerton, a Revolutionist and Scotsman layers of sand. erations by the Brewton family had the distinction of who was known to have a deep hatred of the British. Rutledge was born in Charleston but educated at serving as Union Army headquarters in 1865. It Another Scot, Col. John Stuart of the “Royal the U. of London, and after the war was appointed to was not the first time the house was pressed into mil- Stuarts,” had been sent to Charleston as King George’s the U.S. Supreme Court by his good friend George itary service. Way back during the Revolutionary War, superintendent for Indian affairs. In this capacity, Washington. His grand old home later became a the same house was occupied by the British com- he conspired with the Catawba and Cherokee Indian courthouse and still later a private boys’ school, but Cannons facing Fort Sumter serve as reminders to Charlestonians of “the manding officers — Sir Henry Clinton, General leaders, to incite the Indians against the colonists. When its architectural details such as marble mantels and war between the states,” even though these cannons were transported Cornwallis and Lord Rawdon. his scheme was discovered, he fled to the safety of wrought iron balconies were left intact — no doubt here after being used in the Spanish-American War. In the next block, the Legare Street House accom- British-occupied Florida territory. Stuart never did because of the deep respect shown by the Southerners stand trial for this conspiracy, but in the meantime for one of their military heroes. he lost the rights to his home, which still stands in Charleston.

According to local legend, Hessian soldiers (King Nathaniel Russell had this house built according to The graceful elliptical staircase is the This mansion was the home of John Rutledge, pres- From the wide piazzas of this typical Charleston George’s mercenaries) were hidden in this house the precepts of Robert Adam, the British architect outstanding feature of the Russell house. It is a ident of the Republic of South Carolina and com- house, residents of the city gathered to watch the after the colonists won the war, because they who inspired the American Federalist style. The free-standing structure, ingeniously designed A tour guide at Boone Hall plantation has her skirts mander of its armies. The wrought iron balconies first shots being fired at Fort Sumter, warning the preferred to stay in Charleston rather garden facade is dominated by a semi-octagon bay to extend from the first floor to the third with no fluffed out with whalebone and crinoline, were added in 1853. Rumor has it that “she crab Yankees to go home. than returning to England. that lights the oval-shaped rooms within. visible means of support. evocative of antebellum fashions. soup” was invented here, by a later owner. Page 30 December 12, 2002

T he East Shore of Pine Lake

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13 ࣎ Menu Created by Le’’ Cabernet Chef Rodolfo Paniaqua 7:30-8:30 p.m. SOUNDS OF THE EARLY WINTER NIGHT. Ever wonder what is making that strange sound For the best in lodging, ࣎ Dining: Wed - Sat Evenings outside? This program will explore some of those Seating: 5:00pm- 8:00pm entertainment & dining, sounds. After learning the source of several of the night visit the East Shore ࣎ Enjoy an Intimate & Elegant sounds, wander out onto the Ly-Co-Ki-We Trail and of Pine Lake Atmosphere. Linen Covered Tables, listen for the real thing. Dress for the weather and Gleaming with Silver & Crystal. meet at Dorothy Buell Memorial Visitor Center. Fine Paintings & Enchanting DINING OUT SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14 in the region Melodies Playing Softly, Provide 1:30-3 p.m. IS NATURE SLEEPING? After the leaves Reviewed by a Romantic Charm, Completing the Ambiance. fall and the days have gotten short, many people Jane & Phillip Dunne believe the natural environment falls asleep until spring. ࣎The Le’Cabernet offers a Full The TIMES Newspaper Join a ranger and set out on the trail to see if that is Bar & Extensive Vintage Wine List. “A new star true or false; look for a flower in bloom, a bird mak- ࣎ Our Professional Wait-Staff ing its spring nest, and insects out and about. Meet in the region” joins Chef Rudy in Welcoming You. at Dorothy Buell Memorial Visitor Center. Le Cabernet offers Le’Cabernet a Truly Unique 3 p.m. FEEDING TIME AT CHELLBERG FARM. Learn a fine food setting Dining Experience! the importance of domestic animals to the Swedish (800) 575-3880 • (219) 362-5077 immigrants who settled this farm in the late 1880s. 1110 Lakeside St., LaPorte, Indiana Help Farmer Jim feed the resident livestock. Meet at visit our website at www. pleastshore.com Chellberg Farm barn. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15 1:30-3 p.m. UP AND DOWN THE DUNES. You may know West Beach as a bustling spot on hot summer days, but have you ever wondered what it’s like in the ’ solitude of late fall? Experience the patterns of the sand, Visit our Sports dune grass in full color, silence of a blowout and the roar of the beach. Come on out and enjoy West Beach Bar with Weekly like you’ve never seen it before. Meet a ranger at West Live Entertainment! Beach parking lot bulletin board. • Full menu ranging For more information, phone 926-7561, ext. 225. from Steak’s to seafood • Picnic Cruises, delicious Menu and Beverage only $15 per person • Entertainment • Strolling Minstrels • Close Up Magician Children’s Concert Extra Performance • Boat Drive Up • Lakefront Dining • Spectacular View The children’s concert starring James Coffey, featured musician in the popular I Love Toy Trains Famous Sunday Brunch video series has added a 4 p.m. concert due to demand 9:30am-2:00pm for tickets. The second performance will be December Roskoe’s serves dozens of items featuring: Carved Prime Rib and Ham, 14, at 4 p.m. Michigan time (the 1 p.m. show is sold made to order Omelettes, and made to order Belgium Waffles. out) at The Harbor Grand Hotel in New Buffalo, Numerous other entrees. Salad and Dessert Tables. Michigan. Tickets can be purchased at St Mary of the Coffee and Juice also included! Lake School or I Love Toy Trains–The Store, both in (800) 575-3880 • (219) 325-3880 New Buffalo. 1110 Lakeside, LaPorte, Indiana Tickets are $2.50/adults and $1/children. Very limited seating. Purchase tickets immediately. This con- visit our website at www.pleastshore.com cert is co-sponsored by Harbor Nights Adult Evening Enrichment Series and The Harbor Grand Hotel. Proceeds will benefit the cultural enrichment of students at St Mary of the Lake School. For information, phone 879-2822. December 12, 2002 Page 31 “Christmas Brides” at Historical Society The LaPorte County Historical Society Museum invites the community to attend the current exhibit DICKENS DINNERS “Christmas Brides,” now on display throughout the holiday season, along with the much-beloved Giese Church. The museum has an extensive collection of Dance down to our Dell to enjoy an olde-fashioned wedding finery from Victorian times into the 20th cen- English holiday menu designed in the Dickens tradition. Try Tiny Tim’s Tremendous Turkey Leg tury. The beauty of the holiday decorations enhances 1 weighing in at 1 ⁄2 pounds or Pickwick’s proper the romance of the vintage gowns with their heavy Roast Beef with Yorkshire Pudding, and Mashed laces and beading, as well as handmade silk Chinese Parsnips. There’s Fezziwig’s Fish and Chips as well wedding bouquets and headpieces. as Holiwell’s Halibut with Celery Root Brandade. Again this holiday season, the Giese Church will And of course, a bowl of Peggotty’s Potato Soup for be on display, this year being more poignant with the starters. Even Ebenezer would love the package passing of Otto Giese. Illuminated with tiny chandeliers price of $9.95 for your choice of entree and a cup and multi-colored lights, visitors can peer in through of Soup. the perfectly scaled windows and the oak double doors. DICKENS DINNERS The miniscule minister raises his arms and gestures to the congregation dressed in the costumes of many $9.95 Served on Sundays from 3:00 P.M. lands. The sermon features the voice of LaPorte’s own Ken Coe. Visit this wonderful holiday tradition, which started with a local man’s dream to help others enjoy Christmas. Suffering through the holiday while serving in the Armed Forces during WWII, Otto Giese began planning his perfect little church that would delight young and old alike. It continues to do 269-469-5950 just that. RED ARROW HWY., UNION PIER, MI Available at the museum for $19.99 is the recent- millers-restaurant.com ly released book, LaPorte, Indiana and its Environs, authored by Fern Eddy Schultz. The book contains 128 pages and 200 photographs. All proceeds from the sale of the book go to the Archival Preservation Fund of TEN BUCK the Historical Society. THURSDAYS The Museum is located in the county complex in Join us for some really great Grill Room special bargain downtown LaPorte. Museum hours are Tues.-Sat., 10 dinners every Thursday night starting at 5 p.m. a.m.-4:30 p.m. Admission is free; donations accepted. MENU The facility is accessible to those with physical dis- GARDEN FRESH GREEN SALAD abilities. Visit their web site www.lapcohistsoc.org ENTREE SELECTIONS CHICKEN VESUVIO Brandt’s Open House For ICS POT ROAST FISH & CHIPS Brandt’s Old Fashion Feed, Pet and Wildlife APPLE STUFFED Emporium in Michigan City will host its annual ben- PORK CHOP efit for the Independent Cat Society. This Holiday Open You can’t afford to miss these great winter warmers. Join us in the Grill Room every House will take place on Sat., Dec. 14, from 10 a.m.- Wednesday and Thursday night for the 5 p.m., and Sun., Dec. 15, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. quality of food you’ve come to expect from Cat items will be on sale at Brandt’s. The store will Miller’s at great bargains. donate 10% of the sale of cat supplies (excluding food) purchased during the sale to the Independent Cat Society. Also, every person who adopts a cat or kit- ten from the ICS during the sale will receive a free bag of food, cat litter, a litter pan and other goodies. 616.469.5950 The ICS does not receive any financial support miller’s-restaurant.com from local, state or federal socures, but relies solely Red Arrow Hwy., Union Pier on adoption fees, fundraising efforts, volunteers and contributions from the community. For more information, phone the ICS at 219/785-4936. Page 32 December 12, 2002

Meanderin’ with Maggie

Ah, Whittaker Street at Christmas! North and South, New Buffalo’s mag mile is aglow with holiday spirit. It’s there you’ll find The Clipper Ship Gallery and its neighbor, The Sailor’s Wife, under the signature canopy that graces the building once known as The Harbor Country Emporium. Emporium, my Random House dictionary states, is a large store, especially selling a great variety of articles and having an air of importance. And so it is at The Clipper Ship. Owner Beverly Sullivan likes to call it “Everybody’s Treasure Chest” and that’s the feeling you have when you enter. Treasures everywhere from original oils and numbered lithos on the walls, to aisles and display cases filled with gift ideas for mariners and wildlife lovers, baubles and bangles and tree- trimming stuff, and just about anything and everything gift worthy. Besides, Beverly is about the nicest, friendliest person on the block. Some things that caught my meandering eye: “Sea Basket” The Clipper Ship and The Sailor’s Wife, under the canopy at ornaments, natural shells like chambered nautilus, whelk, sand 106 North Whittaker Street. dollars, touched with glitter, just $13; wonderful Christmas stockings (a hold-all super size) and matching tree skirts with felt appliques in fabulous colors with a decorator look; the Mark McMahon lithos, scenes of Chicago, Lake Michigan, and a new for 2002 New Buffalo series; the special huggable, whimsical wildlife charm of nature’s pet, the Moose, decked out in special costume for golfers, soccer and basket and baseball fans. Not to let the moose take over, here come the bears, all shapes and sizes, looking for all the world like handcarv- ings, putting on an animal act including, yes, a Bear-tivity creche. From last week’s open house on, The Clipper Ship has 20% off sales on in-store specials like jewelry every week until Christmas, including face value gift certificates (a bonus buy). . .and free gift wrapping. What more could an emporium aka treasure chest offer? Holiday hours are from 10 a.m. to whenever, Tuesday to Friday; Saturday until 9 p.m.; Sundays until 6 p.m., all Michigan time.

“Shrimp Boats are coming” for Christmas. Beverly Sullivan, owner of The Clipper Ship Gallery, with one of many for the boating crowd.

Deborah Pagel with an armful of sporty moose. How nautical can you get? Find out at The Clipper Ship Gallery. December 12, 2002 Page 33

Roxanne Pendergast, manager of The Sailor’s Wife, came into The Clipper Ship to see Beverly while I was there. The outfit she was wearing caught my eye, a sleek midnight blue number with crushed velvet top and silky skirt with flattering bias flare. “Oh, this came from the store,” she said. So, of course, I had to see what else the store offered. Well, now, here was another treasure chest. Lots of contemporary fashion flash for teensy sizes from petite extra small to (thank heaven!) plus size as well. Moving to the back room, I instantly coveted a washable suede jacket lined in shear- ling, a Lara-look with its removable fox collar, one of many jackets on display including soft angora poufs, some designer-styled with suede and mink appliques. Is anything more flattering and feminine than angora? For busy lives, there is Roxanne Pendergast and a shimmering softwear for nonwrinkleable sheath for New Year’s party. travel; fleecy, tweedy, trendy outfits by Glen Sport for town and country; nifty embroi- dered denim jacket dresses by Bleu Bayou (a plus size here); more, more, more in holiday dress-ups glitzed or deceiv- ingly simple. The back room Reverse your image with a vest. Danielle Schultz and an outfit by Glen Sport. is sweater heaven with names like Rico, Peter Carol, Iwanciw and Whitewash filling bins priced from the $40’s to $200 designer wear; dreamy nightwear by Verena to make any woman feel pretty and pam- pered. It’s pricey but oh, so special. Beverly Sullivan and her partner own both The Clipper Ship and The Sailor’s Wife so hours match, along with 20% holiday discounts. Drop in and discover both when shopping Whittaker Street. Meanderin' Continued on Page 34

How trendy is that? Angora a-glitter with detachable rag-look scarf.

Men aren’t forgotten at The Sailor’s Wife. Jackets, jackets, jackets of washable suede and more. Page 34 December 12, 2002

Meanderin' Continued from Page 33 There is another little shop next door called You’re Invited that might invite a drop-in as well. Roberta Pope themed her shop to offer everything from invitations to party decorations. . .and more. She didn’t for- get the younger generation and branched out to offer Groovy Girls, books and activity kits. There is even a one cent candy tray at the counter. While I was there, mom looked for New Year party invitations while her daughter Kate and her brother shopped. Grandma had given each $5 to spend for a treat, hard decisions from the array at hand. You’re Invited is the kind of little store that often fills a major need. When Roberta showed me a ring-bearer’s pillow from her display of one-stop bridal ware, I thought of the wild last-minute search my daughter had made for one before my grand- son’s recent wedding. We could have found it right here. Whittaker Street has everything Roberta Pope, owner of “You’re Invited” as shopping shows the display of wedding necessaries. Santas will find out.

Mom shops while Kate Mader of South Bend looks over the children’s books at “You’re Invited”. Candy for a penny. . . DumDums, Sweet Stripes and Tootsies.

RE: MAIL DELIVERY Crochet Club at MC Public Library (Route 33 Long Beach - regular carrier Cyndy) The Youth Services Department is interested in start- On November 1st I underwent emergency back surgery in Cleveland. I’m sorry ing a crochet club later this winter. If you are inter- for any inconvenience this may cause during this busy time of year. If you have ested in learning how to crochet or if you are inter- any concerns about your mail delivery, do not hesitate to contact me personally ested in volunteering to help with the club, stop in the at 879-4710 or email me at [email protected]. I should be returning the beginning of March or hopefully, sooner. Many thanks for the cards and calls. Michigan City Public Library, or phone 873-3045. Wishing you all a Wonderful Holiday Season. Cyndy (Fluffy) Kalil The Harbor Country Book Club The Harbor Country Book Club will meet on Mon., PLEASANT HEIGHTS FARM Dec. 30, at 7:30 p.m. (EST), at the home of Betty Turner. A First Quality Equestrian Facility since 1991 Bring an appetizer and your favorite poem. For more Lessons • Boarding • Training • Shows information, phone 269/469-4817. Dressage • C/T • English & Western Balance Seat The book selections for January will focus on India: Children’s Camps Available Fiction, Bombay Time by Thrity Umrigar, and non- Call for Pony Ride Specials fiction, The Age of Kali by William Dalrymple. 0707 N. Shebel Rd., Michigan City • Call 219-324-RIDE (7433) Cookie Walk at First Methodist First United Methodist Church, 7th and Pine Wish you had more room for the holidays? streets, will be hosting a Cookie Walk on Sat., Dec. We can help! 14, 9 a.m.-noon. There will be an assortment of cookies for purchase at $4.50 per pound. Each guest will 1-5 Bedroom homes available. be able to select their own variety of cookies. A children’s corner will be featured where anyone may decorated four cookies for $1 and fudge will be Call 219-879-7874 or visit us on the web sold at $6 per pound. www.beachwalkresort.com Refreshments will be available. December 12, 2002 Page 35 Berrien County Historical Association The Berrien County Historical Association will present a series of three programs to discuss the results of the project “The Greeks of Berrien Country.” The project, which explores the history of the Greeks of Berrien County, is co-sponsored by the Annunciation Fit, Tan & Beautiful and St. Paraskevi Church and Columbia College The Activewear Shop Chicago and funded in part by the Michigan Humanities Why not pick up Something Council, an affiliate of the National Endowment for Year-End Special for that Special the Humanities. The programs, which are free of charge Someone? and open to the general public, will be presented on Inventory Clearance Sale Jan. 9, 19, & 25, 2003, at various locations through- NEW STOCK ARRIVING SOON 10 min. Standup • 7 min. Bed out Berrien County, Michigan. At each of the programs, Old Inventory Must Go! Dr. Elaine Thomopoulos and Leo Goodsell, co-project 6Ahi vp Tu directors of the “Greeks of Berrien County, Michigan GIFT CERTIFICATES AND MASSAGES AVAILABLE Project” will discuss the history of the Greeks who resided 68 Tyrq Tyvpr in Berrien County (Southwestern Michigan) from 1010 Karwick Plaza, Michigan City, IN the 1910s to the present, based on more than 20 ActivewearQvrq6A (219) hhi vp ` 872-5866 Tu Cr Tanning6Ah (219) i vp872-5869 Tu interviews, as well as research into archival, church, and government records. 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A panel presentation entitled “The Family Dining - Sports Bar - Daily Specials Greeks of Berrien County” will be presented and followed by discussion and reception hosted by Columbia All New Lunch Specials - Only $5.95 College Chicago. Dr. Elaine Thomopoulos & Leo Monday -Hot Club Sandwich served with Matey’s Homemade Goodsell will speak about the history of the Greeks Potato Chips. who resided full-time in Michigan and Donna Schiman Tuesday - Chicken Ceasar Wrap served with Cottage Cheese will talk about her experience as an interviewer. Dr. and Fruit. Erin McCarthy, Columbia College Chicago History Wednesday - Sweet Garlic Chicken over Fettuccini with Garlic Lecturer, will discuss the Greeks who vacationed or Toast. had second homes in Berrien County based on approx- Thursday - Beef Fajita Rollup served with Spanish Rice. imately 20 interviews from the students of her oral Friday - Meatloaf Dinner or Catfish Strips with Cole Slaw and French Fries history class. Three students of McCarthy’s class will Saturday - Bahama Mama Chicken Sandwich served with talk about their individual interviewing experiences. French Fries. The panel presentation will be followed by a question Sunday - Chicken Salad Croissant served with Cottage and answer period and a reception hosted by Columbia Cheese & Fruit. College. Phone (269) 471-1202 if you plan to attend. Page 36 December 12, 2002

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Snow falling on cedars The December solstice period that brought our newly fallen snow also brings a special day to honor, I discovered. I’m not so sure we need another one, but anyway, December 12 is National Poinsettia Day, mark- ing the death of Joel Roberts Poinsett who introduced the plant to the United States. When snowbirds leave our snowy area to go south, they will find Poinsettia growing as rampant in Florida as ditch lilies do here, 112 Lilac Lane, Shoreland Hills some five feet tall. Here we have our Poinsettias Beautiful family home nestled on a wooded lot on a with their flamboyant flare in pots to enjoy for holi- quiet cul de sac. 2 Bdrms up, 2 down offers lots of day time. privacy for guests or family. Kitchen area has sliding The same web site that informed me about the doors onto deck with sweeping view of woods. Raised honor paid Joel Poinsett, also told of a legend that came hearth fireplace in family room, walkout to brick from Mexico where the flower originated. It tells of patio. New roof in 99, new windows in 00. a little Mexican girl named Pepita who had no spe- $234,000 #73574 cial gift to give the Christ child. Her cousin Pedro con- ASK FOR DAIVA @ 874-2121 EXT. 32 soled her saying that any gift, even the most humble, given in love, would be special. Pepita picked a bunch Email: [email protected] of weeds and laid her gift tenderly at the feet of the 123 Each Office Independently Owned & Operated T Christ child. Miraculously, the ordinary weeds burst December 12, 2002 Page 37 into a bouquet of brilliant red blooms. They were called Flores de Noche Buena, Flowers of the Holy Night, and became part of Nativity celebrations. PASTABILITY The Poinsettia, Euphorbia puncherrima originated in Mexico where the Aztecs made a reddish-pur- WEDNESDAYS ple dye and medicine for fever from its latex. Later Design your own Italian Pasta You can’t Franciscan priests near Taxco used the flower in Dish every Wednesday night in afford Miller’s Grill Room.You can have nativity processions because of its brilliant color. it your way, whatever you say! to miss Joel Roberts Poinsett, the first United States these great winter Ambassador to Mexico in the 1820s brought the plant MENU warmers. Minestrone Soup or to his greenhouses in South Carolina and began Italian Salad Join us propagating it. It has become the most popular plant in the Grill Make a combination to suit Room every of the year with annual sales exceeding all other your taste buds to a tee! Wednesday potted plants combined, information garnered from Sauce Selections: and Joyce Shillen’s book The Growing Season. It belongs Thursday Alfredo, Marinara, Pesto night for to the Spurge family that also brings us rubber from Cream, or Garlic & White Wine the quality the para rubber tree, and guess what, tapioca from Topping Temptations: of food the cassava or manioc tuber. Spicy Italian Sausage, you’ve come Chicken, Jumbo Meatball or to expect As much as I like tapioca, I like the Christmas Cactus Vegetable Medley from more than I do the Poinsettia, but both require a bit Pastabilities: Miller’s at of pampering. Some tips I gleaned on Poinsettia great Angel Hair, Fettucine, Rigatoni bargains. selection are: look for green foliage near the soil line or Tri-Color Bow Tie and plants with tight buttons in the center of the bracts, Your creation will be accented by the colored foliage. They produce the pollen which keep a slice of crusty Garlic Bread! the bloom on display. When fully open, some of the display has already passed and bracts (flowers) will JUST $9.50 begin to fade. 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The pots became water-logged and stems became soggy, so I’m starting over with a new plant. This one is a Thanksgiving Cactus, similar but with deep notches along the edges and crab-craw projections at the end of the stems. Both plants, Poinsettias and $575,000 Christmas cactus, there is an Easter cactus, too, You will think it is a vintage farmhouse, but it is virtually new! don’t like sudden temperature changes, so when buy- Quality throughout from Amish-crafted washed hickory ing one, keep it wrapped in plastic or paper when trans- cabinets to the 9-foot ceilings in the “oh-so-cozy” lower 1 ported from the store; the same if it is traveling as a level. Home has 2 bedrooms, 2 ⁄2 baths, whirlpool tub, 2 fire- gift. places and attached 3-car garage. Outside deck and porch overlook For most people, Poinsettias (and for me, Christmas fruit trees and woods. 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2501 Oriole Trail, Long Beach If you’re looking for an entertaining evening full of Yoga laughter and family fun, then mark your calendar for one of the up and coming performances of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” presented by the Children’s Theatre of the Dunes Arts Foundation; Dec. 12-15 at Dancing Feet Yoga & Massage 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 and may be purchased at the door. www.dancingfeetyoga.com We have had a huge response to the announcement Get the info. Call now. of a Belly Dancing class for women scheduled to begin 219•872•9611 in January on Thursday evenings from 5:30-6:30 p.m. So far, 17 women have expressed an interest, and they anxiously await the specifics on class structure and cost. We hope to have the details available in the next week or so. If you would like to add your name New South Shore Poster to the list of participants, you may leave a message “HISTORIC at the Community Center. It is possible to offer a sec- PRESERVATION” ond class time on an alternative evening if we keep growing. available at There has been a lot of discussion recently about Antique Market the possibility of providing our community with a place 3707 NE Frontage Rd. for out-door ice skating. It seems only natural to (I-94 & US 421) consider the grounds of the Community Center for the and location. We understand that there are a few details Schoolhouse Shop & to be worked out, but our hope is to see this great idea become a reality in the near future. We will keep you Antiques posted on the events as they unfold. in Furnessville COMMUNITY = COMMUNICATION IN UNITY $30 each Proceeds of the sale of this poster will help sponsor non-profit projects conducted by the Preservationists of Michigan City. For more information, THE Christmas in Harmony contact [email protected] BOOKSTORE by Philip Gulley hardback $12.95 The Christmas Tree by Julie Salamon hardback $9.95 1203 LIGHTHOUSE PLACE MICHIGAN CITY 219/879-3993 Grille on Elm Three Oaks, Michigan 13 South Elm Street (4 doors South of the Vickers Theater) Hours of Operation: Thurs., Fri., Sat. Mon. Sterling Silver Jewelry 5:00 until 10:00 pm 20% to 25% off Sunday 3:00 until 9:00 pm Fri - Sat - Sun - Mon 11-5 MI time 269.756.7519 December 12, 2002 Page 39 Long Beach Women’s Bowling NEW YEAR’S EVE December 3, 2002 2002 TEAM STANDING WON LOST Tuesday, December 31 1. M + N Towing 39.5 12.5 8pm till 1am CST 2. Chickaming Chicks 31.5 20.5 3. We Got Some 31 21 The Best Cocktail HIGH TEAM GAMES SCORE Party In Town!!! 1. M + N Towing 515 • Open premium bar all evening 2. Alley Cats 482 • Hot and cold hors d’oeuvre 3. Chickaming Chicks 444 stations all evening • Raw bar and dessert stations HIGH TEAM SERIES SCORE • Party favors and champagne toast at midnight 1. M + N Towing 1415 • Two rooms of music 2. Alley Cats 1339 featuring. . . 3. Gutter Nurses 1260 R (Live Music By) OLIVER’S TWIST & HIGH INDIVIDUAL GAMES SCORE (DJ) EXUBERANCE 1. Kim Fellows 208 2. Mary Lou McFadden 208 $60 per person inclusive (Black tie optional) 3. Sandy Hagman 180 RSVP By December 21, limited seating For Reservations call. . . HIGH SERIES SCRATCH SCORE Heston Hills Banquet 1. Kim Fellows 523 and Conference Center 2. Mary Lou McFadden 515

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3 strikes in a row: Fran Merrion 5-7 split picked up by June Salmon, Bev Else Dimensional Stone, Inc. Art From PNC Exhibit to be Donated Most of the more than 15 original works of art featured in the Purdue North Central exhibition “Remembering the People of September 11” are being Custom Granite offered to not-for-profit organizations. The exhibit is featured as part of the Odyssey Counter Tops 2003 Arts and Cultural Series and is on display at the Library-Student-Faculty Building Assembly Hall (LSF 02) until Dec. 14. Organizations such as universities, libraries, city halls, fire and police departments, houses of wor- ship and the like can arrange to receive one or more works on a permanent first-come, first-served basis. The pieces are 4’ x 4’ square. They must be picked up from 9 a.m.-noon on Sat., Dec. 14. For more information, phone Debra Nielsen, 872-0527, ext. 5332.

WARREN J. ATTAR Agent Representing State Farm Since 1971 My 24 Hour Good Neighbor Service Number is (219) 874-4256 STATE FARM Auto 1902 E. US 20 • Evergreen Plaza Life Fire 7635 West 100th Place Bridgview, IL INSURANCE Michigan City, IN 46360 ® Fax: (219) 874-5430 Tel: 708.598.6695 Fax: 708.598.4515 web: www.dimensional-stone.com Page 40 December 12, 2002 CyberScribbles by Paula McHugh Toys & Other Christmas Stuff Now that most of you have purchased your gifts for your children and grandchildren, it may be a little late to tell you about the following website. But I’m count- ing on a few procrastinators who may find this website of the week to be of some value. Leave it to a group of ingenious adult researchers to heap a stack of newly released toys in front of groups of children ranging from pre-school age up to age 12. They asked the kids to play with each toy and then decide which ones they liked the best. The Disney website at http://family.go.com/parties/holiday/specialfeature/famfl002toy_main_sf/ (ugh—is that a long URL or what?) lists the Top Ten Toys determined by those who should know—the children, of course. At the top of the list is “Old Century Baseball.” Now, an old fogie such as me immediately thought of the Deep River Grinders 1860 Base Ball team. Wow, I was thinking, some- Root thing historical, even educational— made the top of Funeral Home the list! Of course, I was wrong. Old Century Baseball is a coffee table-size pinball machine. The kids gave WILLIAM H. ROOT • THOMAS W. ROOT • BRIAN W. ROOT it a thumbs up, and I’m certain that they will have to vie for a chance to play with it since they will be A locally owned and operated funeral home competing with their dads and uncles for playing serving Michigan City and the Beach Area time. Cost? $130 (gulp). by the Root Family since 1938. Number 6 on the Top Ten Toy list intrigued me just by the product’s name: “Queasy Bake Cookerator.” Not Pre-Arrangement consultation available your usual miniature cake oven warmed by a light bulb. at no obligation. No, sir. Children delight in exploring the squiggly, squirmy world beneath the flowerbed, so why not delight in baking some sugary bugs and worms? The website describes this toy as “Easy bake oven goes Halloween.” 312 East Seventh Street If you buy this toy, make sure you practice polite Michigan City, IN 46360 ways to decline your child’s baked goodies. Flinch and (219) 874-6209 you’ll send the kids into paroxysms of giggles. But that will be part of the fun, won’t it? The remainder of toys on the list did not interest me, so you’ll have to go to the website to find out what ranked highest on the children’s toy list. While the children are scouring the house to find out where you hid the presents, you can distract them by telling them about timeforkids.com. They can SPECIAL ONLY use the “Wisdom-spitting Snow Globe” to have a silly $ 95 TWO ROOMS New Year’s resolution generated for them. Or they can 49 & HALL practice their knowledge about nouns, verbs, adjec- tives, etc. on the “Winter Word-O-Matic and pump out OR a most unusual Letter to Santa, a New Year’s SOFA & Resolution, or truly one-of-a-kind new lyrics to “Frosty the Snowman” or “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. CHAIR Another link will take them to the Mag-O-Matic CLEANED “Holiday Trivia Challenges.” And they (as well as you and I) can learn some new things about world Christmas traditions. This is what I learned while playing with the Mag- 219-874-5346 O-Matic: that children’s websites often excel at providing research information. Instead of using Google December 12, 2002 Page 41 search, I may start using children’s websites instead. I learned that in Greece, St. Nicholas is the Patron Saint of sailors and that his clothes are supposed to PATRICK be soaked in seawater and sweat because he’s been busy rescuing sinking ships from rough seas. ROOFING CO. And in the Netherlands, St. Nicholas has a helper named Black Peter, a figure dreaded by children because Black Peter is the one who keeps track of both INC. good and naughty children. In India, people decorate their houses with mango leaves and banana tree 874-9909 leaves during this season. In Italy, part of the traditional Christmas Eve feast consists of roasted, fried, • Shingle Roofs or baked eels. In Japan, the children await the appearance of • Rubber Roofs Hoteiosho, a kind old man with the magical ability to be all seeing. Japanese children are on their best • Roof Repairs behavior when they think he is around. Do you think that children in Japan know about the 3611 E. U.S. Hwy 12 “Queasy Bake Cookerator?” (Questions? Comments? [email protected] with “cyberscribbles” in the subject header.) Abiney’s Advanced Basic Package Designer Clothing at Center For History Carpet Care, Inc. $5995 The Northern Indiana Center for History is intro- Carpet, Upholstery & Drapery Two Rooms ducing a new line of designer clothing this holiday sea- Cleaning Company Since 1990 & A Hallway son. A limited edition scarf and tie, both of 100% silk Carpet in rich tones of gold, cranberry and teal, have been Oriental Rug Cleaning created by Bryce Richter, a graduate of the University Specialists Expires 12/30/02 of Notre Dame. Both scarf and tie sport a motif $ 00 derived from decorative elements in Copshaholm, 60 Deluxe Package the 38-room mansion once owned by the J.D. Oliver $ 95 family. On the scarf is a silhouette of a cat, representing Synthetic Materials 99 Any Two Pieces the public debut of a large ceramic feline that stood Two Rooms for years on the roof of the mansion’s Porte-cochere. Upholstery & A Hallway J.D. Oliver and his family moved into their new home Cleaning Carpet Cleaning at 808 W. Washington St. on New Year’s Day, 1897, Expires 12/30/02 Deodorized & and lived there for the next 75 years. J.D. wa the son Protected 325-3363 • 1-888-327-1010 Expires 12/30/02 of James Oliver, who founded the Oliver Chilled Plow Works, one of the largest plow factories in the world. J.D. served for many years as president of the company, which at its peak, produced over 800,000 plows ty li S annually. The Oliver family donated Copshaholm to i a b t i i WILSON s s f n the Northern Indiana Center for History in 1988. a

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PC Maintenance Class at Library Learn more about PC maintenance on Sat., Dec. 21, from 2-4 p.m. at the LaPorte County Public Library, 904 Indiana Ave., LaPorte. There is no charge or registration. The session will be led by David Drnek of the library’s Automation Department. For more information, phone 219/362-6156. Phone 48 hours in advance to request signing for the hearing impaired.

Christmas Program at Branch Library Children in kindergarten through 3rd grade are invited to a “Christmas is Coming!” program at 4:30 p.m., Thurs., Dec. 19, at the Coolspring Branch Library (corner of Johnson Road and 400N). It is a story and craft time. There is no registration or fee. For more information, phone 879-3272. Phone 219/362-6156 at least 48 hours in advance for signing for the hearing impaired.

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Members A.S.I.D. Page 44 December 12, 2002 Activities to Explore (219) 872-5555 In the Local Area: December 12 — Writer’s Rendezvous. 6 pm at the MC Public Library. Meet with published and POSTON aspiring writers to discuss, critique and learn about PLUMBING, INC. the process of writing. “When Quality Counts” December 12 — Flying Carpet Travelogue series: Commercial - Residential Installation & Repair “Australia.” 7:30 pm at the Elston School Theatre. Tix at door: $5. December 12-15 — “The Best Christmas Pageant 9896 W. 300 North, Bldg. C Ever.” Presented by the Children’s Theatre of the Jeff Poston Michigan City, IN 46360 MC/VISA FAX (219) 872-5647 Dunes Arts Foundation at the Old School Community Center, Long Beach. Curtain 7 pm; tix $5 at the door. December 12-16 — “8 Women.” Starring Catherine Deneuve and Isabelle Huppert. Rated R. French lan- guage with Eng. subtitles.Thurs 7 pm; Fri & Sat 6:30 & 9 pm; Sun 4 & 6:30 pm; Mon 7 pm. Vickers Prosser Construction Theatre, 6 N. Elm St., Three Oaks, MI. 616/756- 3522 or www.vickerstheatre.com. 219-898-9224 December 12-15 — “Annie.” The classic musical will be presented by Community Theatre Guild’s Chicago WE WANT TO BUILD YOUR Street Theatre, 154 W. Chicago St., Valparaiso. Curtain Thurs./Fri./Sat @ 8 pm; Sun @ 2:30 pm. Tix DECKS, GARAGES, AND ADDITIONS $15/adults, $12/sen.cit., $10/student. Reservations FREE ESTIMATES 219/464-1636 or www.ctgonline.org December 13-14, 20-21 — Horsedrawn Wagon LICENSED INSURED REFERENCES Rides around Michigan City’s historic downtown. Rides last approx. 25 min. Boarding area at the corner of 6th & Wabash streets. December 13-14, 20-23 — 13th Annual Christmas Revels at Acting Theatre of Michigan City, 215 W. 10th St. Curtain at 7 pm, except Sun. at 5 pm. Tix $12/adults, DELARME TILE $8/kids 12 & under; senior citizen discount available; phone 872-4221 for reservations. See story this & issue. December 13-15 — “A Christmas Carol.” Presented STONE by the Marquette High School’s Fine Arts Dept. Fri Stone & Sat, 7 pm; Sun, 2 pm. Tix $8/adults, $5/students & Porcelain sen. cit. at the door or by reservation @ 873-1325. Ceramic PH# 219-326-6832 December 13-15 — “The Last Night of Ballyhoo.” Grout Staining FAX# 219-326-9150 A Footlight Players production. Tix $9; reservations 874-4035. Footlight Theatre, 1705 Franklin St., 32 Years Experience / 22 Years On The Lakefront Michigan City. December 14 — Audubon Bird Count. Meet at Luhr County Park, 3178 S150W, LaPorte. 7:30 am. Phone the compiler, Anne Huber, 219/324-5728 for direc- New Construction tions. Amateur bird watchers welcome. See story Remodeling this issue. December 14 — Cookie Walk at First United Room Additions Methodist Church, corner 7th & Pine St., Michigan Kitchens City. 9 am-noon. Cookies $4.50/lb; fudge $6/lb. Decorate Bathrooms 4 cookies for $1 at the kids corner. Refreshments Windows will be available. December 14-15 — Holiday Open House at the Siding 307 Sunset Trail Independent Cat Society, corner Rt. 6 & LaP/Porter Trim Michiana Shores, IN County Line Rd., Westville. Sat. 10 am-5 pm; Sun, 1- (219) 874-6224 Decks 5 pm. See story this issue. 219/785-4936. December 15 — Great Books discussion group. 2 Tom Wagner serving the beach area since 1994 pm at the MC Public Library. December selections December 12, 2002 Page 45 include: The Father, Miss Julie, A Dream Play, all plays by August Stringberg. New members invited. December16 — Meditation Group. 7 pm at the Michigan City Public Library. This group follows guidelines set by Jim Peterson. New members invited. December 18 — Blood Pressure Screening. 2 pm at the MC Public Library. Bring your list of medications and blood pressure card. December 30 — Harbor Country Book Club. 7:30 pm at home of Betty Turner. Bring an appetizer & your favorite poem. For more information, phone 269- 469-4817. Places to Visit: 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. Door Prairie Auto Museum, 2405 Indiana Ave., ILE WITH TYLE LaPorte (one mi. south of LaPorte on US 35). Open T S Tues-Sat, 10 am-4:30 pm; Sun, noon-4:30 pm; closed Your Ceramic Tile and Natural Stone Specialist Mon & holidays. Adm. chg.; phone 219/326-1337 for more info. or visit www.dpautomuseum.com Great Lakes Museum of Military History, 360 Over 18 years experience. Dunes Plaza, Michigan City. Info 872-2702 or on the Slate • Limestone • Bluestone web at www.militaryhistorymuseum.org LaPorte County Historical Museum, county com- Marble • Hand Painted plex in downtown LaPorte, Indiana. Hours 10 am-4:30 Steve Baker pm, Tues-Sat. Adm. free; donations welcome. 219/326- (219) 324-3758 6808, ext. 276 or www.lapcohistsoc.org. Current exhibits: “Christmas Brides” and the Giese Church. New Buffalo Railroad Museum, 530 S. Whittaker St., New Buffalo, MI. Open Mon-Fri, 9 am-5 pm; “Your wood floor specialist” Sat-Sun, 10 am-3 pm (MI time). Info 269/469-5409. John G. Blank Center for the Arts, 312 E. 8th St., HULTMAN FLOORING, INC. Michigan City. Gallery hours Mon-Fri, 10 am-4 pm; • Design • Installation • Refinishing Sat, 10 am-2 pm. 874-4900. New exhibits: “4-Sight” You Are Invited to Stop By Our now through Dec. 21. Studio & Browse Through Our Wide Old Lighthouse Museum, Washington Park, Michigan Variety of Wood Flooring Selections City. Open Tues-Sun, 1-4 pm. Adm. $2/adults, $1/kids grades 9-12, 50 cents/kids grades 1-8, free to preschool- ers. Group tours available, phone 872-6133. Closed (219) 926-1966 January and February. 35 E. Hwy. 20 • Porter Old world craftsmanship for new world concepts Farther Afield: MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL WOOD FLOORING ASSOCIATION Through January 5 — Special holiday tours of Copshaholm (JD Oliver 38 room mansion) at Northern Indiana Center for History, 808 W. Washington St., South Bend. Tues-Sat, 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm; Sun, 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm (EST time). Info 574/235-9664 or www.centerforhistory.org Through mid-December — Ernie Pyle State Historic Site. Dana, Indiana (west of Indianapolis). Restored TR BUILDERS, INC. turn-of-the-century birthplace home and two Quonset huts displaying authentic WWII scenes. Free adm. Wed- Robert Scartozzi Sat, 9 am-5 pm; Sun 1-5 pm. 765/665-3633. 816 Karwick Road Through January 5 — International Trees on dis- Michigan City, Indiana 46360 play at the Northern Indiana Center for History, 808 bus. (219) 878-8116 W. Washington, South Bend. Adm. $5. Tues-Sat, 10 res. (219) 874-4407 am-5 pm; Sun, noon-5 pm (EST). 574/235-9664 or Full service builders. Licensed & insured. Call for estimates. www.centerforhistory.org Page 46 December 12, 2002 Travels with Charley: Lesson from the BBC: Harrier Today; Gone Tomorrow by Charles McKelvy We hearty band of Berrien County Birders, also known as the Berrien Birding Club or simply BBC, topped off our exciting fall season with a “hat trick” on Saturday, November 9. By hat trick, I refer of course to that expression from the world of ice hockey that means a player has scored three goals in one game. And I am here to tell you now that the players on the BBC birding team scored three big goals on the aforementioned Saturday in November by sighting sig- nificant species at: 1. Sarett Nature Center near Benton Harbor, Michigan where we began our day’s outing; 2. Then farther north at the Allegan State Game Area; 3. And finally at the Wolf Lake Fisheries Interpretive Center in Mattawan where we not only saw myriad water fowl but also some truly impressive fish that had been hatched there. Natalie at the gateway to another birding adventure. We were led around this great, three-cornered birding hat by club president and ace birder Kip Miller himself. And Kip was accompanied by his son Max who had been given the choice of either attend- ing his sister’s swim meet with his mom or going birding with dad and the BBC. Max Miller wisely chose the latter because the latter outing yielded the clear sighting at Sarett of a sharp-shined hawk who clearly wanted to become better acquainted with the various finches we were espying with our binoculars.

Natalie checks out Sarett’s Walking Trails.

Max Miller (l) with his dad, Kip, on an outing with the Berrien Birding Club. The junior Miller was even more impressed after we had processed on up I-196 to the Allegan State Game Area where we not only saw Canada geese by the flocks- full, but a somewhat rare northern harrier hovering over a field. Actually, we all saw the latter from the comfort of our cars, and we would not have seen that “slim marsh hawk” cavorting in the sunlight had not Kip Miller equipped us with portable radios and This is where the goose hunters had to check broadcast an all-points bulletin on the harrier’s in at the Allegan State Game Area. where-abouts. December 12, 2002 Page 47

But our fearless leader, no doubt prompted by his young son, had yet even bigger and bolder plans for all of us. And by all of us, I’m talking about — oh, say about an dozen of the finest birders you could hope to meet this side of Cape May, New Jersey. Anyway, the good Kip, equipped with his com- mand vehicle and radio, guided us east by southeast through the town of Allegan itself and thence to Wolf Lake Fisheries Interpretive Center which strad- dles the Van Buren/Kalamazoo county line on M-43 about 8 miles west of Kalamazoo. A cooperative effort of the Kalamazoo Nature Center and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Division, Wolf Lake is — like — WOW!!! Double WOW!!!

Natalie scopes some snow geese at Allegan.

The BBC in action at Wolf Lake. For what we found there were more water fowl than A band of Berrien Birding Club members assemble our band of seasoned birder could possibly get in at the Allegan State Game Area. one scope or pair of binoculars, plus the game fish that they breed there for release in lakes around the state. That’s what we all called first-class birding. In fact, the first thing we did upon arrival was to watch Also at Allegan we saw a snow goose in the blue phase Kip Miller and his son feed the fish from an autho- and two other snow geese in the white phase. Then rized dispenser on the viewing platform. there was the shrike on the bush at the back of the field where all the Canada geese were resting from BBC Continued on Page 48 their long migration. Whether it was a northern or a loggerhead was a matter of some discussion, but our fearless leader Kip Miller did opine as to how it was indeed “shrike-like.” And also at Allegan we saw many men (and some women) in camouflage. They were in the state game area to bag their legal limits of the very geese we had come to watch. So, we watched them warily as they worked adjacent fields open to hunting, and they watched us wryly as we scoped the not-so-little birdies in the fields closed to hunting. It was truly the meeting of two disparate cultures out there in that fertile farmland of Allegan County, Michigan, but I am happy to report that each side of the divide was respectful of the other. If we had simply all gone home from Allegan, it would have been a perfectly marvelous day of fall birding. A fish feeding frenzy at the Wolf Lake Fish Hatchery. Page 48 December 12, 2002

BBC Continued from Page 47 Those big steelhead, grayling, sturgeon, chinook salmon, and who knows what else down there went into a feeding frenzy as Kip and Max dropped the food pellets into the pond. Kip even quipped that he just might want to try some of the fish food himself. (But he never did.) Then it was off to the bigger ponds where all those dabbling and diving ducks were awaiting our viewing pleasure.

Here I am in action.

Coming in for a landing. Roadside birding with the BBC. Oh, and there was the occasional kingfisher and song sparrow to add to the mix, and then we all got to hear how Kip and some of the luckier BBC members were about to embark on a trip to Kenya to see what birds and mammals they could scope there. But Kip promised that he would put together a full calendar of exciting birding just as soon as he got back from Africa. Meanwhile, I urge you to get on the BBC’s mailing list by joining the club for the low, low annual membership of only $10. You couldn’t give yourself a better holiday gift than BBC membership because it keeps on giving all year long. Please make checks payable to “Berrien Birding Club” and mail to: Berrien Birding Club, 9228 Huckleberry Road, Berrien Center, MI 49102. For more information about the club and their outings, please call: 269/471- There are water fowl in adundance at Wolf Lake all winter long. 2617. And tell them that guy who mistook a buffle- One of the members, who lives quite close to Wolf head for a hooded merganser sent you. Lake, assured us that the wondrous variety of dab- blers and divers continued throughout the winter as water is pumped into the ponds to keep them from freez- ing. Upon hearing that, Kip Miller vowed that we would all return for a winter birding expedition. And then it was on to all those: buffleheads, coots, gadwalls, pintails, wigeons, northern shovelers, ring- necked ducks, black ducks, mute swans, pie-billed grebes, and the usual assortment of Canada geese, mallards, and ring-billed gulls. A birder’s best friend, besides, of course, the birds themselves. December 12, 2002 Page 49

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On December 15, 1791, the first law school in the United States was born when the trustees of the University of Pennsylvania elected James Wilson to the post of professor of law. On December 15, 1938, in Washington, President Franklin Roosevelt presided over ground-breaking ceremonies for the “Jefferson Memorial.” On December 15, 1939, the motion picture Gone With the Wind premiered at Loew’s Grand Theater in Atlanta. On December 16, 1773, at the world-famous Boston Tea Party, American colonists (dressed as Indians) boarded a British ship, at anchor in Boston Harbor, and threw 342 chests of tea into the water. On December 16, 1775, Jane Austin, England’s first great woman novelist, and author of the classic Pride and Prejudice, was born at Steventon - a small town about 50 miles southwest of London. On December 16, 1905, Variety, a weekly maga- zine devoted to all phases of show business, came out with its first edition. It contained 16 pages, and sold for a nickel. On December 17, 1778, English chemist Sir Humphry Davy, who rose to fame as the inventor of the miner’s safety lamp, was born in Penzance. On December 17, 1791, a New York City traffic regulation established the new nation’s first one- way street. On December 17, 1807, John Greenleaf Whittier, one of the best known American poets, was born at East Haverhill, Massachusets. In the 1850’s Whittier wrote “Maude Muller,” “Barefoot Boy,” and many Chavez & Sons other poems of New England life. Every hymn book Landscaping Service contains his beautiful “Dear Lord and Father of Mankind.” On December 17, 1908, American chemist Willard CHRISTMAS IS RIGHT Libby was born in Grand Valley, Colorado. In 1960 he won the Noble Prize for discovering that “carbon 14” AROUND THE CORNER… could be used to determine the age of prehistoric plants and animals. Order Your Special Tree Now! On December 17, 1969, on NBC’s Tonight Show, more than 10 million television viewers witnessed the Christmas Trees, Wreaths, Poinsettias, marriage of singer Tiny Tim to Miss Vicky. On December 17, 1969, the Air Force closed a 21- Garland and Roping, Potted Trees year investigation into unidentified flying objects, We also deliver firewood and kindling! concluding that there was no evidence of extraterrestrial spaceships. Poinsettias & Wreaths are available in many On December 18, 1787, New Jersey became the different sizes. Place your orders now! third American state to ratify the Constitution. Trees can also be On December 18, 1861, American composer and delivered on stands. pianist Edward Alexander MacDowell was born in New Make Plans for York City. Spring Landscaping Now! On December 18, 1936, the first giant panda to be imported into the United States from China arrived WE DELIVER! in San Francisco. 219-872-8784 • 800-258-3074 On December 18, 1978, NASA abandoned plans 4507 East U.S. 12, Michigan City (1/4 mile east of Hwy. 212) to try to save the Skylab space station, deciding to let the decending craft burn in the atmosphere. Page 52 December 12, 2002

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Phone the Learning Center at Several Winter Rentals Available — Just Give Us A Call MERRION & ASSOCIAES, 219/872-4000, or toll free 866/496-1752 872-0527, ext. 5326, for times when the test is being • • SHERIDAN BEACH WINTER RENTAL - ON THE BEACH• • offered. •Studio Apt. - $500/mo. •3/BR, 2/Bath, Fireplace,$1,000/mo A schedule of spring semester classes is available •6/BR, 2/Bath, Fireplace, $1,000/mo. - All fully furnished. from the Enrollment Services office, Schwarz Hall, Room Avail Oct thru May- 312/560-5122. 40, or phone 872-0527, ext. 5505. LARGE UPSTAIRS APT. - 1/BR, living room, dining room, kitchen & bath. Large yard. Reasonable rent for care of property. - The schedule is also featured on the school’s web 906/334-2768. site: www.purduenc.edu Page 54 December 12, 2002

Both of these books will be ones you will want to Off the Book Shelf get out every Christmas and read over and over by Sally Carpenter again. Now, let’s move on to some books for the little ones “I cannot live without books.” So said Thomas on your shopping list..... Jefferson, and so say I! With the big holiday two I would like to introduce you to three oversized books weeks away, I only have this week and next to sub- for the younger crowd that will be sure to be passed mit to you some more gift giving, and gift getting, rec- down from generation to generation. ommendations. How’s your shopping coming along? “For those who protect wild places and to the snow- If you’re running out of ideas, let me be your book angel man that lives in every child’s heart” is the dedica- and offer up the following suggestions for last minute tion at the beginning of Stranger in the Woods by Carl gifts that are sure to be appreciated for Christmases R. Sams II and Jean Stoick. Taking camera to the woods, to come...... these two built an enchanting story around a snow- Christmas in Harmony by Philip Gulley is the man that will introduce kids to nature as well as enter- perfect hostess gift or stocking stuffer. We’d all love tain them thoroughly. Every animal in the forest, to live in Harmony (clever, eh?)—the perfect small town from tiny chickadee to mighty deer is here. They say America of yesteryear: shopping at Kivett’s Five and a picture is worth a thousand words, and in this Dime, shooting hoops behind the gas station, and case, couldn’t be more true. Get thee to a book store going to Christmas Eve service at the Friends Meeting and look for this book—I guarantee you will be House. Our narrator is a Quaker pastor who grew up enchanted with it, too. in Harmony, Indiana. He reminisces a little about his Last, I have two big books written by Colleen childhood, but the main thrust of this story is one par- Monroe and illustrated by Michael Glenn Monroe: ticularly memorable holiday season when Dale A Wish to be a Christmas Tree was their first book, Hinshaw was put in charge of the Christmas program published in 2000. It tells the story of a tree that want- and came up with the idea for a “Progressive Nativity.” ed only to be chosen for some family’s Christmas. (Everyone said he watched those TV evangelists too “Every year as traditions go, much.) they get in their cars at the first sign of snow, What starts out with a simple premise of going from and head to the farm at the edge of town, house to house to see various parts of the Nativity to cut the family Christmas tree down” tableau turns out to be a less than religious and Year after year, however, one tree is passed by and more than commercial media event! he feels very sad. He is simply too big and too tall. What The author is a Quaker minister living in south- he doesn’t realize is how much he means to the for- ern Indiana and knows whereof he speaks. His love est animals who depend on him for shelter. of small town living and the people who populate it “Fast asleep in dreams far away, is very evident in his gentle and affectionate story- he did not hear the little squirrel say, telling. Two enthusiastic thumbs up! ‘You will be our Christmas tree, The Christmas Tree by Julie Salamon is not a new let us decorate you for all to see.’” book, it was originally published in 1996. The reissue This book has wonderful illustrations that go along this year goes hand in hand with an upcoming very nicely with the story done in rhyme. Hallmark television special. The story is narrated by The Christmas Humbugs is Colleen’s and Michael’s Jesse King, chief gardener at Rockefeller Center in latest publication with a little twist on keeping the New York City....”though I think of myself as a magi- spirit of Christmas alive. cian of sorts. It’s up to me to conjure up a Christmas “Legend has it long ago, in a land not far away, tree every year—a tree so grand, so impressive—so magical creatures came to life one snowy winter day. magical—that it can stop New Yorkers in their tracks.” Nobody knows how they came to be, One year, while winging over New Jersey in a or perhaps they will not say, helicopter, Jesse spots the perfect Norway spruce: but every Christmas season they come out to play.” straight and strong, about 70 or 80 feet tall. He finds That’s all I’m going to give you on this one—you must out the tree is on the property of a group of Catholic see it for yourself! nuns and makes an appointment to talk to them. He Till next time, happy reading and don’t let the is introduced to Sister Anthony, the 70 something nun Christmas humbugs get you down! who takes care of the plants and gardens on the grounds of the convent, and, whose best friend is Tree, the magnificent Norway spruce that Jesse wants. What follows is a totally delightful tale of faith, hope uniqueness. and Christmas trees. I challenge you to read this book temple news. house of stitches. without a sniffle or a catch in your throat—it simply can’t be done. The book is charmingly illustrated by the little house. bernacchi greenhouses. Jill Weber whose full color pictures lend so much to show downtown laporte for the holidays. the overall beauty of the story. December 12, 2002 Page 55

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